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The Grand Master served notice upon Phoenix Lodge, February 1, 1879, that they must disincorporate. On May 3, 1879, a committee was appointed to purchase a lot suitable for a Masonic burial ground.
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Bro. P. S. Russell, on behalf of several Masonic brethren residing in Riverside, asked for a recommendatory certificate to form a lodge on July 26, 1879, which was not granted, on account of the informality of the application. However, on Sept. 27, 1879, all legal requirements being complied with, it was formally granted. On Sept. 26, 1881, Phoenix Lodge passed resolutions upon the death of the president, Bro. J. A. Garfield, and in company with other so -. cieties and citizens the members marched to the Court House where an ora- tion was delivered. Dec. 4, 1881, Bro. A. B. Paris on behalf of the Lodge pre- sented to Past Master George Lord a past master's jewel with appropriate ad- dress.
April Ist, 1882, Bro. Lord presented to Phoenix Lodge a superbly bound Bible. April 21, 1883, J. S. Bright, P. M., was presented with a magnificent P. M. jewel. Dec. 8. 1883, Mrs. D. T. Heuston presented this Lodge with I Bible, I walking cane, 2 masonic aprons, 3 engravings of the late Bro. Judson Ames, I copy San Diego Herald dated April 14, 1860, I weekly Patriot dated Aug. 3. 1861, all of which belonged to Bro. J. J. Ames. Feb. 2, 1884, Bro. T. J. Wilson on behalf of the lodge presented Bro. J. C. King with a P. M. jewel. June 27, 1885, the lodge adjourned to Southern Hotel to celebrate 85th birth- day of Bro. P. M. George Lord. St. John's Day, 1886, Bro. Orme of Los An- geles delivered an address on Masonry entitled "Why we are Masons." This lecture was delivered in the Opera House. The beautiful altar that adorns our lodge was presented to us by Bro. E. Y. Chevalier on Feb. 5, 1888. This brother hailed from Missouri, and was very eccentric. He came first to River- side, and presented the lodge there with an altar similar in design to ours.
A special meeting was called by the WV. M. on June 23, 1888, for the pur- pose of taking such steps as were necessary to properly investigate the mat- ter of incorporation. A committee was appointed to investigate the matter. This committee reported on Jan. 12. 1889, which report was "read, adopted, and ordered filed and the committee discharged." A new committee was ap- pointed to "take such steps as may be necessary to annul the Articles of In- corporation." Meeting after meeting was held and no quorum present, until July 26, 1890, there being then present in person or by proxy, more than two- thirds of the members, it was unanimously carried that Phoenix Lodge as a corporation be dissolved.
Dec. 7, 1889, a petition for dispensation to form a lodge at Redlands was received and granted.
The cane once owned by Bro. Ames was presented to Bro. George Lord with a suitable address by Bro. T. J. Wilson on behalf of the lodge on May 3. 1890. Dec. 15, 1890, the Grand Lodge of California, with the Grand Master Conkling present, laid the corner-stone of the Hospital for the Insane at High- lands. May 23, 1891, a petition for dispensation to open a lodge at Colton was received and granted. Grand Master A. R. Conkling visited the lodge on June 2, 1891, when the 3 degrees were conferred in the presence of the grand offi-
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cers. The regular meeting night was changed to Ist Monday in the month on Oct. 17, 1891. Bro. H. A. Keller was presented with a gold watch by Phoe- nix Lodge on Dec. 5. 1892. May 4. 1896, petition for dispensation to open a lodge at Needles was received and granted. March Ist, 1897, the lodge was presented with a new set of Jewel hangers by Keystone Chapter, and St. Ber- nard Commandery presented Jewel case.
Feb. 13, 1898, our venerable Brother, George Lord, was buried with full masonic honors, several Grand Lodge officers being present, and many mem- bers from sister lodges.
April 24, 1898, the Grand Lodge laid the corner-stone of St. John's Epis- copal Church, Bro. J. A. Foshay acting as Grand Master.
The cane which was lately in possession of Bro. George Lord, as the oldest mason, was transferred to the charge of Bro. J. T. Knox along with a suitable address by Bro. J. T. Wilson. Upon the death of Judge Knox in Feb., 1904, the cane passed to Judge J. W. Morgan, aged seventy-two.
In June, 1904, Phoenix Lodge dedicated a new Masonic Temple, which contains a lodge room, a chapel for the Knights Templars, banquet room, par- lors and every convenience possible. The building is a beautiful one archi- tecturally and the interior finish is elegant and artistic. The entire Temple cost about $35,000 and is a credit to the order and to the city.
The Native Sons of the Golden West. The order of the Native Sons of the Golden West, which now has integral parts throughout the state of Cali-
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fornia, owes its origin and progress to one of the strongest sentiments im- planted in the human breast-pride of nativity and love of the place of birth. As its origin was patriotic and its purpose benevolent, so its object is to per- petuate the memories of the days of "49," to preserve the historic landmarks
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which gained significance through the advent of the Argonauts, and to unite all native Californians in one harmonious body.
The object and aim of the order is best told in the preface to its consti- tution and by-laws :
"The society of the Native Sons of the Golden West was organized for the mutual benefit, mental improvement and social intercourse of its members ; to perpetuate in the minds of native Californians one of the most wonderful epochs in the world's history- the days of '49' -; to unite them in. one har- monious body throughout the state by the ties of a friendship mutually bene- ficial to all, and unalloyed by the bitterness of religious or political differ- ences, the discussion of which is most stringently forbidden in its meetings; to elevate and cultivate the mental faculties; to rejoice with one another in prosperity and extend the 'Good Samaritan' hand in adversity.
"The members must bear a good reputation for sobriety and industry ; they must follow some respectable calling by which to make a living, and as
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a vital principle of the association, it encourages temperance among its mem- bers and recommends total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks."
The constitution of the order confines its membership to white males born in the state of California, and at least eighteen years of age, but subordi- nate parlors may fix the limit of age over eighteen years. Candidates must be of sound health, of good moral character and of industrious habits, having some respectable means of support and must believe in the existence of a Su- preme Being. The iniatory ceremonies are necessarily secret but they are formed on and bear an allegorical reference to the history of California, and are calculated to impress the members with an idea of the importance to be attrib- uted to the historical events which have made California what she is today.
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The principles of Friendship, Loyalty and Charity are enlarged upon, with the endeavor to instill into the minds of the members the duty they owe to one another and to all worthy mankind.
The growth and prosperity of the order has been remarkable. It now numbers more than 17 thousand members distributed in 224 parlors. It has expended in sick benefits nearly $500,000, and has an equal amount on hand. Taking into consideration that it is but the first generation of native Califor- nians, there is every reason to be proud of the progress made. Inseparably linked with the destinies of the state, it will live to see California attain the full fruition of her power and greatness.
Arrowhead Parlor.
July 27, 1887, Arrowhead Parlor, No. 110, was organized in the city of San Bernardino. The lodge was organized by Dan D. Rich, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Past President, Dan D. Rich; President, Dwight W. Fox; First Vice-President, Frank M. Towne; Second Vice-President, Frank Holcomb; Third Vice-President, R. L. Mathews; Sec- retary, George L. Bryant; Financial Secretary, Ben. B. Rich; Treasurer, H. Kellar; Marshal, W. A. Nash; Inside Sentinel, Joe Rich; Outside Sentinel, Henry Tyler; Trustees, H. M. Barton, A. H. Starke and Joe Folks; Surgeons, Dr. Aldrich and Dr. Dickey, Jr.
The visiting members present on the occasion were, Homer C. Katz, F. G. Schumacher, John H. Schumacher, Frank W. Marston, Wm. Steven- son, John H. Clancy, Wm. Soldner, John D. Schiek, F. S. Cantin, R. C. Heinsch, Tom E. Rowan, Sam. M. Norton, M. J. Newmark, Jr., Chas. A. Vogelstein and A. T. Vogelstein.
After the organization of the new parlor a banquet was served to mem- bers and their visitors.
The organization of the Native Sons was followed by that of their sis- ters, and at the end of the first year of the new parlor's existence, the Native Daughters presented Arrowhead Parlor with a most beautiful and elaborate banner, and appropriate ceremonies and addresses were made in honor of the event.
Another gala event in the history of the society was the reception ten- dered the Grand Parlor of the Society upon their visit in 1892. An elabor- ate banquet was tendered the guests and there was much speech-making and good feeling.
The Past Presidents of the Arrowhead Parlor, are as follows: Frank M. Towne, E. E. Katz, W. D. Wagner, T. J. Starke, W. E. Keir, J. W. Catick, Jno. Andreson, Jr., W. D. F. Allen, R. E. Swing, J. M. Cook. J. E. Rich, J. H. Tittle, I. H. Curtis, A. H. Starke, M. L. Aldridge, F. D. Keller, C. D. Lozano, C. A. More, Geo. L. Moore, M. G. Hall, Geo. W. Seldner,
Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias. Valley Lodge No. 27, Knights of Pythias was organized Sept. 27th, 1874, by P. C. Henry Connor of California
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Lodge, San Francisco, and instituted by L. M. Manzer, Grand Chancellor of California. The first officers of the lodge were Judge H. M. Willis, P. C .; Scipio Craig, C. C .; A. M. Kenniston, V. C .; Alex. Kier, M. A .; R. S. Swing,
M.of F .; L. Jacobs, M. of E .; J. B. Brown, K. of R. & S.
This lodge had a charter mem- bership of twenty-six members, of whom only six have retained their membership to the present time; some having died, others transferred to other lodges and some suspended for non-payment of dues. This lodge for several years had a struggle to hold its charter, and only succeeded through donations of its mem- bers to pay running expenses. In 1876, their hall was destroyed by fire with all their property. Later the lodge was reorganized and has since had a steady growth both in membership and wealth; having at the present time 194 members and nearly ten thousand dollars in its treasury. E. R. WAITE Valley Lodge No. 27 is the third in membership, and the second in financial standing in the state. It has paid to its members since organization over $18,000 in sick benefits and funeral expenses.
Conventions of the order are held every Tuesday evening at Odd Fel- low's Hall No. 331-333 Third street.
The Ladies' Order of Rathbone Sisters have in this city a temple known as Charity Temple, No. 39. It was organized in 1897 and has a large and flourishing membership, who attend to the social features.
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, S. B. Lodge, No. 836 was or- ganized Feb. 26th, 1903, with 104 members, Everett R. Waite, member of the Redlands Lodge officiating. E. R. Waite was Exalted Ruler; James Fleming, Esteemed Leading Knight; Thomas M. Heard, Jr., Esteemed Loyal Knight; Royal M. Armstrong, secretary : John Andreson, Jr., treas- urer.
The lodge met in Masonic Temple and in various rooms until the pres- ent year when they fitted up lodge rooms in the new Home Telephone build- ing. About $5,000 was spent in fitting and furnishing these rooms which
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are elegantly appointed. The present membership is 185 and the outlook for the future of the lodge is most encouraging. The present officers are, James Fleming, E. R .; Thomas M. Heard, E. L. K .; O. P. Sloat, Esteemed Loyal Knight; H. W. Nisbet, Esteemed Lecturer; Roy Armstrong, Secre- tary; John Andreson, Jr., Treasurer : G. S. Sage, Tiler: E. H. Lyman, Es- quire : George Lauterbach, Inner Guard; Chas. L. Allison, Chaplain ; Fred M. Brush, Organist; Trustees, W. S. Hooper, J. B. Gill, Thomas Hadden, Chas. D. Whitcomb and W. S. Boggs.
Woodmen of the World. The order of the Woodmen of the World is a charitable and beneficiary organization with an insurance feature. San Ber- nardino Camp No. 79, was instituted, July 2nd, 1891, with 31 charter mem- bers, by I. I. Doak, Deputy Head Council for California. The Camp meets in Odd Fellows' Hall on the second and fourth Monday of every month.
Arrowhead Club. Early in 1892, the business and professional men of San Bernardino organized the Arrowhead Club as a social club and fitted up a suite of rooms in the Postoffice Block. Col. W. L. Vestal was chosen as president, a position that he still fills, and S. S. Draper was the first sec- retary. The club rooms have been used for reading, recreation and social enjoyment. They are well lighted, cool in summer and heated in winter. One room is set apart for reading, another for cards, cribbage, checkers and other games; a third room for billiards and a fourth for pool. No liquors or gambling were ever, or are now, permitted in any of the rooms.
A considerable library has been collected and the club subscribes for all of the leading magazines and papers. A number of valuable reference works are on file and the members have free access to the library and its privileges.
The present membership of the club is about sixty. The president is Col. W. L. Vestal; secretary, C. C. Haskell, treasurer, S. F. Zombro.
San Bernardino Woman's Club. About 1892, the San Bernardino Woman's Club was organized with Mrs. James Fleming, president, and Mrs. S. S. Draper, secretary. It started out with some ten or twelve mem- bers but has increased until it averages about one hundred members at the present time.
This club has always been conservative, devoting itself chiefly to study and reading, but it has done effective work along these lines. It is affiliated with the State and National Associations and takes an interest in all matters pertaining to club life. The present officers are, Miss Mary E. Barton, president, and Mrs. Florence Hanf, secretary.
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SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY.
In the eighties, the physicians of this county formed a society which, for a time, was an active force and was productive of much helpful discus- sion and fraternal feeling. Drs. W. R. Fox, J. C. Peacock, C. D. Dickey, and F. M. Price were among its active members.
This society in time died out. In 1902, the physicians of the county felt that another organization was needed and the present Medical Society was organized January 17, 1902, and held regular monthly meetings during the year. In Jan. 1902, they met with the State Medical Society and became a branch of the latter organization. Membership in the present County So- ciety, which is affiliated with the State Society makes a physician eligible to membership in the American Medical Association. The society has about twenty-five members.
J. W. Aldrich. San Bernardino
J. P. Booth Needles
C. C. Browning Highland
J. A. Champion Colton
W. F. Freeman Needles
S. G. Huff Santa Ana
J. H. Hurley San Bernardino
E. E. Major Redlands
J. H. Meyer San Bernardino
C. A. Mosley .Redlands
C. A. Riley Redlands
J. E. Payton Redlands
R. S. Gibbs San Bernardino
Thomas Powell Redlands
G. B. Rowell San Bernardino
G. H. Scott Redlands
R. J. Smith Mentone
Wesley Thompson. . San Bernardino Hoell Tyler Redlands
C. A. Sanborn Redlands
D. W. White San Bernardino
Chas. Harris
San Bernardino
C. D. Dickey San Bernardino
J. J. Meyers . Rialto
J. H. Evans Highlands
RESORTS.
Arrowhead Mountain and Springs. Just when and how the peculiar natural formation which is known as the Arrowhead in the San Bernardino range of mountains and has given its name to the hot springs at the base of the mountain, was formed, we have no record. No mention of the "Arrowhead" prior to 1850 seems to occur. The Americans who first came into the valley called the formation the "Ace of Spades," doubtless being more familiar with that emblem than with the weapon of Indian war- fare. To Dr. D. N. Smith, who first utilized the springs as a resort, belongs the credit of bestowing the name "Arrowhead." According to Dr. Smith's story, when a hoy of thirteen and while his father, who was a victim of consumption, lay in his last illness, he had a vision which pictured to him
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a place on the side of a mountain, with an arrowhead pointing to the spot where his father might be cured. Thirteen years later he came into the San Bernardino Valley, and as soon as he saw the marking of the Arrowhead, he recalled his vision, and on going to the foot of the mountain found the springs and the very region that he had seen in his vision. He at once proposed to establish a sanitarium there, but he had no capital and could not sufficiently interest others in the project. This was in 1857. He clung to his plan, however, and in 1863 he succeeded in getting a road opened to the springs and put up some bath houses. It was soon evident that the hot waters of the springs possessed valuable curative qualities, and about 1865 Dr. Smith built what he called a "Hygienic Sanitarium," which he managed for twenty years, until it was burned in 1885.
In 1887, Messrs. Darby & Lyman incorporated the Arrowhead Hotel Company and put up a large hotel, fitted with all modern conveniences-a large assembly hall, bath houses, etc. The grounds about the hotel were. highly improved and the place was a popular resort. In 1888, the San Ber- nardino, Arrowhead and Waterman narrow gauge road was completed to Rable Springs, thus making the Arrowhead much more accessible.
In 1895, this hotel was destroyed by fire, since which time the springs have not been utilized.
In September, 1904, the Arrowhead Springs Company was organized in San Bernardino with a capital stock of $1.000,000. Seth Marshall is pres- ident; A. C. Denman, Jr., vice-president ; Victor A. Smith, secretary, and E. D. Roberts, treasurer. These officers, with Dr. G. W. Tape, Joseph Yoch and W. D. Brookings, constitute the directors. This company has purchased the Arrowhead Springs property and also the Waterman ranch of 1,732 acres and proposes to establish here one of the finest resorts in the state. Already the contract for a hotel and bath houses to cost $150,000 has been let. These buildings are to be beautiful and unique in structure and fully equipped and furnished in the most complete modern style. The electric line will be extended to the hotel and the magnificent location, the hot springs, the mountain air and the beautiful natural groves, cañons and drives in the vicinity, with the wonderful view of the San Bernardino Valley and the mountains, will make this one of the most attractive resorts in the country, quite aside from the curative qualities of the baths and the climate.
The Hot Springs are located at an elevation of about 2,000 feet above sea level and about 1,000 feet above the San Bernardino Valley, some seven miles from the city of San Bernardino. The temperature of some of them reaches 193 degrees Fahrenheit, hot enough to boil eggs.
The medicinal powers of these waters are marked especially in rheuma- tism and diseases of the digestive tract and of the blood.
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The Arrowhead Marking. Of this marking, Captain Chittenden, who carefully examined the formation, writes thus :
"Although known to many that the arrowhead form, as it now appears, is due to the contrasting color of the vegetation growing thereon, with that around it, various opinions were entertained respecting the origin, one intel- ligent white man expressing to me his belief that it was a work of art by the aborigines, who in order to produce it, dug out the original growth from the surface which it covers. I devoted two days to a careful examination to determine the natural agencies which had combined to form and maintain for so long a period its outlines.
"By means of a pole measurement the arrowhead was found to be 1376 feet in length and 449 feet in width, embracing an area of seven and a quarter acres. A great volume of water from a bursting cloud had struck the earth at the top of the arrow and, rushing down 350 feet, formed the shank of uniform breadth; when obstructed by the accumulated mass of earth and vegetation, it overflowed on both sides, and spreading out and advancing with irresistible force, rolled up the rocky bordering ridges, as now observed, for about 500 feet further, then the overflow being confined by the wedge- shaped configuration of the mountain side, the arrow point was completed. The mighty volume of swift descending water, earth and stones completely destroyed all the original vegetation, and upon its sandy, gravelly pathway a coarse, light-colored sage sprang up, and has ever since held almost exclu- sive possession, affording such a striking contrast with the bright green of the surrounding chapparal that in the clear atmosphere of the valley the arrowhead is visible for a distance of twenty miles."
Squirrel Inn. About 1892 a social club was organized to consist of fifty members, which was one of the first "country clubs" in the southern end of the state. The organization purchased 120 acres of land on the crest of the mountains on the Arrowhead toll road, and a picturesque club house chris- tened Squirrel Inn was built. Individual members have also erected log cabins on the club lands and here during the summer season a delightful resting place is furnished. The inn stands at an elevation of 5,200 feet and is surrounded by pine timber. Hunting, fishing and mountain climbing furnish amusement. After two or three years the inn was thrown open to the public, under restrictions. The present officers are: Dr. J. N. Baylis, president ; A. A. Halstead of Riverside, vice-president ; Robinson Jones, sec- retary.
Harlem Springs. In 1892 the Kohl Brothers purchased this property which they have since constantly improved. They now have a swimming pool 75 by 150 feet in size and varying in depth from two to six feet, with 75 dressing rooms. A large hall, a dining room, pavilion, picnic grounds and arbor add to the attractiveness of the place, which is one of the favorite re- sorts of the vicinity. There is also a building where hot baths are supplied,
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there being fifteen tubs, and the water is 115 degrees in temperature. The Harlem Springs motor road, which was built to make these springs accessi- ble, has been sold to the Traction Co., which now operates an electric line, thus making access easy.
Glenn Ranch. One of the best known resorts in the vicinity of San Bernardino is Glenn Ranch, situated two miles from Keenbrook, a station on the Santa Fe located in the Cajon Pass. The ranch comprises 325 acres, 75 of which are under cultivation, being watered from Lytle Creek and pro- ducing the finest of apples, cherries and deciduous fruits. This property was originally homesteaded by David Wixom, one of the earliest settlers of San Bernardino county, who took it up during the Mormon occupation. It now belongs to Mrs. M. A. Applewhite, and has become under her manage- ment a delightful resort for the summer months. She has a large dining room and kitchen and supplies cottages or tents, furnishing accommodations for about 100 guests. She has fine saddle horses on the ranch and raises nearly everything used at home, thus furnishing the best of milk, butter, fruit and vegetables.
Urbita Springs. This popular resort is located one mile from the heart of the city and provides many attractions for the visitor. A large bath house supplies a plunge bath and tub baths of hot mineral water. An artificial lake furnishes boating. A band pavilion and beautiful shade trees and groves add to the pleasure of the place. It is the favorite picnic ground for the country round about. It is readily accessible to the neighboring towns which are reached by the lines of the San Bernardino Valley Traction Co.
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CHAPTER XVII.
REDLANDS.
We have told the story of the Mission station of San Bernardino. Upon the advent of the Mormon colonists a new era began within the crumbling walls of the old buildings which had already seen many changes. The Mis- sion chapel was occupied by Bishop Tenney, one of the officials of the church. He was a man of considerable property, owning stock and farming a large tract of land. The colonists also put in a large field of grain in common. They made use of the Mill Creek zanja and took out a ditch from the Santa Ana which has since been known as the "Tenney" ditch. A number of fam- ilies settled in the neighborhood, especially along "Cottonwood Row." On the departure of Bishop Tenney for Salt Lake, the old "Mission" was occu- pied by the Cram Brothers who began there the manufacture of chairs and other furniture of a primitive character, but substantial and in good demand in the vicinity and even in other neighborhoods. They removed to Crafton about 1858 and the property passed into the hands of Dr. Barton, who re- paired the old building and occupied it as a residence until he built the brick house, in 1867, which now stands on the site and is owned by V. I. Mitchell. In 1858, the Willis family moved onto the place for many years known as the "Willis Place." Captain Pishon, Wm. Hinckley and others followed. The Van Leuvens had already located on the places still occupied by the families.
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