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He received the degrees of Cryptic Masonry in Zanesville Council, No. 12, Royal and Select Masters, March 13, 1902, and was greeted a Super-Excellent Master November 14, 1907.
He received the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross in Cyrene Commandery, No. 10, Knights Templar, September 23, 1902, and the Orders of the Temple and Malta, October 28, 1902.
Brother Nowell is a Scottish Rite Mason of the Thirty- second degree, being affiliated with Cambridge Lodge of Perfec- tion; Cambridge Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Cambridge Chapter of Rose Croix de H. R. D. M., of the Valley of Cam- bridge, and Scioto Consistory, Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret, Valley of Columbus.
He is a member of the Muskingum County Association, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, serving as Vice- President in 1925 and President in 1926. He is a member of Aladdin Temple, A. A. O. N. M. Shrine, of Columbus, Ohio.
He resides at 745 Lindsay Avenue.
On January 6, a joint installation of the officers of Amity and La Fayette Lodges was held. M .. W .. Bro. Charles S. Hoskinson, Grand Master of Ohio, performed the ceremonies of installation, assisted by Bro. Albert M. Toll, of Amity Lodge, and Bro. John Rowe, of La Fayette Lodge, as Marshals.
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Thirty-nine meetings were held and seventeen were raised to the degree of Master Mason during the year. The Lodge had a membership of two hundred and fifty-one.
The eighty-fifth election was held December 2, resulting in the election of Bro. Oliver G. Davis as Worshipful Master; Bro. Walter L. Powell, Senior Warden; Bro. Joseph A. Hale, Junior Warden; Bro. Abraham E. Allman, Treasurer; Bro. Samuel R. Moore, Secretary; Bro. Frank L. D. Ferrel, Senior Deacon; Bro. Zon L. Snyder, Junior Deacon, and Bro. James Whitworth, Tyler.
Bro. John Rowe, Bro. Elmer A. Evans, and Bro. George T. Orr were continued as Trustees. Bro. Charles E. Clossman was appointed Senior Steward; Bro. Bernie Maneely, Junior Steward; Bro. Frank A. Kelly, Organist, and Bro. T. Glen Denny, Chap- lain.
1910 BRO. OLIVER G. DAVIS WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Brother Davis was born at Rexum, Province of Wales, British Isles, August 27, 1868. His parents emigrated to America and settled in Zanesville when he was a small child. After receiving a common school education he secured employment with the Blandy Machine Company, where he mastered the trade of machinist.
In 1897, he entered the employ of the American Encaustic Tiling Company as a machinist and continued in this capacity until the time of his death.
On November 30, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Bertha M. Weber, and to this union one son, Edward L. Davis, was born.
Brother Davis was initiated an Entered Apprentice in La Fayette Lodge, August 20, 1896; passed to the degree of Fellow Craft November 12, 1896, and raised to the degree of Master Mason December 17, 1896. He served the Lodge, as Junior Warden, 1907 and 1908; Senior Warden, 1909, and Worshipful Master, 1910 and 1911.
He died June 29, 1913, and was buried in Greenwood Ceme- tery.
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The installation was held January 6, and the officers were installed by Bro. Roy R. Nowell, assisted by Bro. John Rowe as Marshal. The Junior Warden and Chaplain, being absent at this meeting, were installed February 3.
Forty-three meetings were held by the Lodge this year. Twenty-six were raised to the degree of Master Mason, and two were admitted on dimit. Two hundred and seventy-nine names were returned to the Grand Lodge.
On December 1, the eighty-sixth election was held and Bro. Oliver G. Davis was re-elected Worshipful Master. Other officers selected were: Bro. Walter L. Powell, Senior Warden; Bro. Frank L. D. Ferrel, Junior Warden; Bro. Abraham E. All- man, Treasurer; Bro. Samuel R. Moore, Secretary; Bro. Zon L. Snyder, Senior Deacon; Bro. Bernie Maneely, Junior Deacon, and Bro. James Whitworth, Tyler.
The old Trustees were reappointed. Bro. Frank Durant was appointed Senior Steward; Bro. Gilbert D. C. Sites, Junior Stew- ard; Bro. Charles F. Spence, Organist, and Bro. T. Glen Denny, Chaplain.
1911 BRO. OLIVER G. DAVIS ·WORSHIPFUL MASTER
A joint installation of Amity and La Fayette Lodges was held on January 6. M .. W .. Bro. Charles S. Hoskinson, Past Grand Master, installed the officers, assisted by Bro. James B. Carson as Marshal for Lodge of Amity, and Bro. John Rowe as Marshal for La Fayette.
Thirty-three meetings were held, and twenty-eight were raised to the degree of Master Mason. At the close of the year the Lodge had a membership of two hundred and ninety-seven.
The eighty-seventh election was held December 7, which resulted in the choice of the following officers: Bro. Walter L. Powell, Worshipful Master; Bro. Frank L. D. Ferrel, Senior Warden; Bro. Zon L. Snyder, Junior Warden; Bro. Abraham E. Allman, Treasurer; Bro. Samuel R. Moore, Secretary; Bro. Cecil W. Tanner, Senior Deacon; Bro. Frank Durant, Junior Deacon, and Bro. James Whitworth, Tyler.
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Bro. William C. Dawson was appointed Senior Steward; Bro. Orrel J. Hartmeyer, Junior Steward; Bro. Charles F. Spence, Organist, and Bro. T. Glen Denny, Chaplain. The Trustees were: Bros. Elmer A. Evans, George T. Orr, and E. Hillis Talley.
1912 BRO. WALTER LAWRENCE POWELL WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Brother Powell was born at New Straitsville, Perry County, Ohio, September 10, 1882. He attended the public school in his native town, coming to Zanesville with his parents on June 15, 1895. He entered the employ of the American Rolling Mill Company December 15, 1904, and has since continued in their employ, having been for several years past a roller on the hot mills.
On March 23, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Marie C. Paine, and they are the parents of one child, Mary Jean Powell.
Brother Powell was initiated an Entered Apprentice in La Fayette Lodge May 10, 1905; passed to the degree of Fellow Craft June 15, 1905, and raised to the degree of Master Mason July 27, 1905. He served as Junior Steward, 1906; Junior Deacon, 1907; Senior Deacon, 1908; Junior Warden, 1909; Senior Warden, 1910 and 1911, and Worshipful Master, 1912.
He is a member of Zanesville Chapter, No. 9, Royal Arch Masons, receiving the degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, and Most Excellent Master January 8, 1912, and Royal Arch, Janu- ary 9, 1912. He served as Captain of the Host in 1913.
He received the Cryptic degrees in Zanesville Council, No. 12, Royal and Select Masters, November 17, 1915, and Super- Excellent Master, November 18, 1915.
He is also affiliated with Amrou Grotto, No. 45, M. O. V. P. E. R.
He resides at 655 Forest Avenue.
The officers were installed, January 4, by Bro. Caleb B. Powell, father of the Worshipful Master, assisted by Bro. Oliver G. Davis as Marshal.
On February 8, the Lodge conducted the funeral of Bro.
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Abraham E. Allman, who had served in almost every official capacity during his thirty-three years' membership. His re- mains were interred in Greenwood Cemetery.
On February 22, Past Master jewels were presented to six Past Masters of the Lodge. The list included Bro. John Hart- meyer, Bro. William H. Bolin, Bro. J. Parker Bolin, Bro. Edward F. Grimsley, Bro. Richard Nicklin, and Bro. Oliver G. Davis. The presentation was made by Bro. T. Glen Denny.
On March 7, the Worshipful Master appointed Bro. Wilber J. Mendenhall to fill the unexpired term of Brother Allman as Treasurer. At this meeting a communication from the Lodge of Amity was read, in which they requested our co-operation in having the pictures and relics of the two Lodges, which up to this time had lain in storage, hung upon the walls of the Lodge-room.
Forty meetings were held during this year, and twenty-four were raised to the degree of Master Mason. Two were admitted to membership. The annual return showed a membership of three hundred and fourteen.
The eighty-eighth Annual Communication was held De- cember 5, and the following officers were elected: Bro. Frank L. D. Ferrel, Worshipful Master; Bro. Zon L. Snyder, Senior Warden; Bro. Cecil W. Tanner, Junior Warden; Bro. Wilber J. Mendenhall, Treasurer; Bro. Samuel R. Moore, Secretary; Bro. William C. Dawson, Senior Deacon; Bro. Harry S. McClelland, Junior Deacon, and Bro. James Whitworth, Tyler.
Bros. Elmer A. Evans, George T. Orr, and E. Hillis Talley were appointed Trustees for the year.
Bro. Leo C. Hufford was appointed Senior Steward; Bro. Harry O. Power, Junior Steward; Bro. Charles F. Spence, Or- ganist, and Bro. Harry E. Hollister, Chaplain.
1913 BRO. FRANK LEONARD D. FERREL WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Brother Ferrel was born in Zanesville, May 22, 1878. The early years of his life were divided between Columbus and Zanesville, and he attended school at both places. After leaving school, he secured employment at the J. B. Owens Pottery Com-
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pany, and since then his entire life has been spent in the pottery business-first, as a decorator, but for the past sixteen years a designer of art pottery. During his thirty years' experience he has been identified with the J. B. Owens Pottery, S. A. Weller Pottery, Zanesville Art Pottery, Peters and Reed, and lastly the Roseville Pottery, where for the past six years he has served in the capacity of art director.
Brother Ferrel was initiated an Entered Apprentice in La Fayette Lodge March 19, 1908; passed to the degree of Fellow Craft April 16, 1908, and raised to the degree of Master Mason May 21, 1908. He served as Junior Deacon, 1909; Senior Deacon, 1910; Junior Warden, 1911; Senior Warden, 1912, and Worshipful Master, 1913.
He received the Capitular degrees in Zanesville Chapter, No. 9, Royal Arch Masons, as follows: Mark Master, April 12, 1909; Past and Most Excellent Masters, April 19, 1909, and Royal Arch, May 10, 1909. He served the Chapter as Principal So- journer in 1911.
He received the Cryptic degrees in Zanesville Council, No. 12, Royal and Select Masters, September 15, 1915, and was greeted a Super-Excellent Master, November 18, 1915.
He is a member of Cyrene Commandery, No. 10, Knights Templar, receiving the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross, April 18, 1911; Knights Templar and Knight of Malta, May 2, 1911.
Brother Ferrel is a Scottish Rite Mason of the Thirty-second degree, and is affiliated with Cambridge Lodge of Perfection; Cambridge Council, Princes of Jerusalem; Cambridge Chapter, Rose Croix de H. R. D. M., of the Valley of Cambridge, and Scioto Consistory, Sublime Princes of the Royal Secret, of the Valley of Columbus. He is a member of the Muskingum County Association, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons, and served as Secretary in 1920.
He is affiliated with Aladdin Temple, A. A. O. N. M. Shrine, of Columbus, and Amrou Grotto, No. 45, M. O. V. P. E. R., of this city. He is Secretary of the Zavi Shrine Club.
He is unmarried and lives, with his mother, on the west pike, near Zanesville.
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The officers were installed, January 2, by Bro. Walter L. Powell, assisted by Bro. Roy R. Nowell as Marshal. Following the installation, Past Master jewels were presented to Bro. E. Hillis Talley, Bro. John Rowe, Bro. Frank A. Kelly, Bro. Elmer A. Evans, Bro. Roy R. Nowell, and Bro. Walter L. Powell. The presentation was made by M .. W .. Bro. Charles S. Hoskinson.
On March 6, a beautiful jewel was presented to Bro. Samuel R. Moore as a token of esteem for his long and faithful service as Secretary.
On March 20, the Miami, Scioto, and Muskingum River valleys were swept by a disastrous flood, and thousands of the Brethren were rendered homeless by high water and the fire resulting from it. Immediate assistance was necessary, and the proclamation issued by M .. W .. Bro. Edwin S. Griffiths, Grand Master, in the name of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, that "Masonry stood ready to supply a million dollars, if need be, to relieve the distressed," was not only ratified by every Subordinate Lodge in Ohio, but also by every Grand Lodge in the United States.
On Thursday afternoon, April 3, the Lodge held its first Stated Communication following the flood, and five hundred dollars were appropriated for the immediate relief of our members who had suffered from the flood. Fifty dollars were also received from Cambridge Lodge, No. 66, to be used for the same purpose, and a Committee was appointed consisting of Bro. Frank L. D. Ferrel, Bro. Zon L. Snyder, Bro. Leroy H. Talley, Bro. Charles F. Spence, Bro. Wilber J. Mendenhall, and Bro. Samuel R. Moore to distribute this money to the best of their judgment.
Bros. Harry E. Hollister and Wilber J. Mendenhall were appointed to represent the Lodge on a Committee of Relief, consisting of representatives of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, and Bros. Isaac P. Humphrey and Henry J. Knoedler, of the Lodge of Amity.
Contributions made to the Grand Lodge of Ohio for flood relief amounted to ninety-four thousand, one hundred and twenty-four dollars, and ninety-two cents. The Masons of Ohio donated thirty-one thousand, one hundred dollars and forty- three cents of this amount, while contributions from other Grand
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Jurisdictions amounted to sixty-three thousand, twenty-four dollars and forty-nine cents. The Committee in Zanesville distributed sixteen thousand dollars of this amount.
On June 24, the Lodge met in conjunction with the Lodge of Amity for the purpose of celebrating St. John's Day. The Ma- sons, headed by Bauer's band, paraded over the principal streets, after which they took cars to Moxahala Park, five miles south of Zanesville, where amusements of various kinds were provided for their entertainment.
On July 2, the Lodge conducted the funeral of Bro. Oliver G. Davis, a Past Master. Brother Davis was a musician and all the members of the Bauer and Seventh Regiment bands as- sembled to do him honor. The services was conducted at the home, on Forest Avenue, and the body was interred in Green- wood Cemetery.
Forty meetings were held during the year, and twenty-six were raised to the degree of Master Mason. Two were admitted to membership. The annual return showed a list of three hun- dred and thirty-seven members.
The Lodge owned one hundred shares of stock in the Masonic Temple Company, while its liabilities amounted to twenty-five hundred dollars, composed of notes held by the State Security Bank and Christina Stark.
On December 4, the eighty-ninth election was held and the following officers were elected: Bro. Zon L. Snyder, Worshipful Master; Bro. Cecil W. Tanner, Senior Warden; Bro. William C. Dawson, Junior Warden; Bro. Wilber J. Mendenhall, Treasurer; Bro. Samuel R. Moore, Secretary; Bro. Harry S. McClelland, Senior Deacon; Bro. Walter J. Carson, Junior Deacon, and Bro. James Whitworth, Tyler.
The Master-elect appointed Bro. Leo C. Hufford Senior Steward; Bro. Harley W. Frame, Junior Steward; Bro. Charles F. Spence, Organist, and Bro. Harry E. Hollister, Chaplain. The Trustees were: Bro. Elmer A. Evans, Bro. E. Hillis Talley, and Bro. Richard Nicklin.
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1914 BRO. ZON L. SNYDER WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Brother Snyder was born at Sarahsville, Noble County, Ohio, March 14, 1885. The family came to Zanesville, in 1892, when Zon was seven years of age. After attending the public schools of this city until seventeen years of age, he entered the employ of the Bailey Drug Company, where he learned the rudiments of the drug business. He continued in this line of endeavor, working for various stores, until June, 1918, when he entered the employ of the Ohio Truss Company, of Cincinnati, as traveling salesman. In February, 1919, he removed to Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, as the representative of this concern, where he still re- sides.
On January 28, 1914, he was united in marriage to Miss Grayce Fields, of this city, and to this union a daughter, Margaret Estell Snyder, was born.
Brother Snyder was initiated an Entered Apprentice in La Fayette Lodge June 11, 1908; passed to the degree of Fellow Craft July 16, 1908, and raised to the degree of Master Mason August 20, 1908. He served the Lodge as Senior Steward, 1909; Junior Deacon, 1910; Senior Deacon, 1911; Junior Warden, 1912; Senior Warden, 1913, and Worshipful Master, 1914.
He received the Capitular degrees in Zanesville Chapter, No. 9, Royal Arch Masons, as follows: Mark Master, March 13, 1911; Past and Most Excellent Master, March 20, 1911, and Royal Arch, March 27, 1911. He served the chapter as Scribe in 1912.
He received the Chivalric degrees in Cyrene Commandery, receiving the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross February 27, 1912; Orders of the Temple and Malta, April 2, 1912.
The officers were installed, on New Year's night, by M .. W ... Bro. Ike M. Robinson, Past Grand Master, assisted by Bro. Frank M. Ransbottom, District Lecturer, as Grand Marshal. Preceding the installation, a banquet was served to the members and their ladies.
At the meeting held February 5 the Trustees were appointed a Committee to consider the question of taking over the Masonic
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Club, which, up to this time, had been under the exclusive con- trol of its individual members.
On March 5, the following report was submitted by Bros. Elmer A. Evans, Richard Nicklin, and E. Hillis Talley, of La Fayette Lodge, and Harry W. Ross, John O. Pennington, and Henry J. Knoedler, from Amity, regarding the Masonic Club of Zanesville:
TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF LA FAYETTE AND AMITY LODGES, F. & A. M .:
We, the undersigned Committees, jointly recommend that the two Blue Lodges take over the Masonic Club and divide the expense of conducting the Club, according to the membership of each Lodge.
We feel that, as Masons, we owe the young men of our com- munity who are, or may become, members of the Order a place where they may meet in a social way to improve and amuse themselves.
The expense of conducting the Club, and maintaining the quarters in good repair, the furnishing of the necessary papers, magazines, etc., together with the carekeeper for same, should not exceed $2,400.00 per year. For the small sum of four cents per week for each one of us, this additional expense can be met, and every Mason of the city can feel that he has contributed to the welfare of our young men even should he not avail himself of the privileges the Club would afford.
We recommend that the expense be divided as follows: On the first day of April, July, October, and January next, Amity Lodge pay into the Club treasury $375.00, and La Fayette Lodge $225.00, and each succeeding year thereafter they pay pro rata according to their membership.
We suggest the management of the Club be vested in a Board of Control, selected as follows: The Master of each Lodge to ap- point three, the six selecting one more, and the seven, with the two Masters, constituting the Board.
We feel sure the Directors of The Masonic Temple Company will cancel the debt for rent due from the Club, provided the Lodges take control of it. This will give the Club to the Lodges free from debt.
A rising vote of those present was taken, which resulted in thirty-six members voting in favor of the recommendation of the Committee and thirty-nine against it.
After considerable debate, it was
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Resolved, That La Fayette Lodge, in conjunction with the Lodge of Amity, assume control of the Masonic Club, and that the question of financing the same be left to the discretion of the Joint Committee, who were to report their action at the next Stated Communication.
This resolution carried by a vote of forty-five to twenty-one. On April 2, the following report was submitted by the Trustees:
TO THE WORSHIPFUL MASTER, OFFICERS, AND BRETHREN OF LA FAYETTE LODGE:
BRETHREN-Your Committee appointed to report on the advisability of the Blue Lodges taking over the Masonic Club, having made a report at the last regular meeting, and being ordered to make further investigation and again report, be re- quested to submit the following :
First, The Committee of both Lodges met in joint conference and, after full discussion, it was the unanimous opinion that it will be for the best interests of the Masons of Zanesville for the two Blue Lodges to take over and control the Masonic Club jointly.
Further, It would be unmasonic for either of the Blue Lodges to attempt to control it independent of the other, and, unless both can and will act in harmony, Amity Lodge should rescind her action taken at the last regular meeting, keeping in mind always the teachings of our Order, "Harmony being the strength and support of all institutions, especially this."
Second, From the Secretary's books, Brother Mendenhall has prepared a financial statement, which convinces us that La Fayette Lodge can successfully assume her share of the burden of taking over the Club.
We recommend that, beginning with the next fiscal year, the dues be raised to $5.00 per year, which increase will enable La Fayette Lodge to meet her share of the expense incident to main- taining a Masonic Club.
Third, We have endeavored, so far as possible, to ascertain from those members who would be the least likely to derive a direct pleasure or benefit from the Club, how they feel toward the proposition, and, with but two or three exceptions, they have expressed themselves as heartily in favor of the project- some for the good it may do others, especially the younger members, and others because it will afford an opportunity for all Masons of the community to meet together in a social way.
Fourth, We again endorse the plan submitted, to-wit: Amity Lodge to pay $375.00, La Fayette to pay $225.00 into the Club
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treasury, quarterly in advance, for the maintenance and running expenses. That the present Board of Governors turn over to the Blue Lodges, or their representatives, all the Club furniture and fixtures, free of cost, and free from any back rent.
Your Committee understands that the rent for the quarters for the balance of the fiscal year will be $100.00 per month.
Respectfully submitted,
E. A. EVANS, R. NICKLIN, E. H. TALLEY.
This report was adopted by a vote of seventy-six to eight. The Worshipful Master appointed Bro. Wilber J. Mendenhall, Bro. Elmer A. Evans, and Bro. Cecil W. Tanner to serve as members of the Board of Governors.
On June 4, the annual dues were raised from three to five dollars.
On St. John's Day, June 24, a joint celebration of Amity and La Fayette Lodges was held. The Lodge was opened at nine o'clock in the morning. A procession was then formed, composed of the two Lodges and Cyrene Commandery, No. 10, Knights Templar, headed by the Bauer band. After parading over the principal streets of the city, the Brethren took cars to Moxahala Park, where a basket picnic was held. The principal speakers of the day were: M .. W .. Bro. Charles J. Pretzman, Grand Master, of Columbus; M .:. W .. Bro. Edwin S. Griffiths, Past Grand Master, of Cleveland, and M .. W ., Bro. Ike M. Robinson, Past Grand Master, of Chandlersville.
Fifty-seven meetings were held during this year. Fifty-two were raised to the degree of Master Mason and two were ad- mitted by dimit. This was by far the largest number of candi- dates to receive the degrees in one year. The annual return showed a list of three hundred and eighty members.
On December 3, the ninetieth Annual Communication was held and the following officers were elected for the coming year: Bro. Cecil W. Tanner, Worshipful Master; Bro. William C. Daw- son, Senior Warden; Bro. Harry S. McClelland, Junior Warden; Bro. Wilber J. Mendenhall, Treasurer; Bro. Samuel R. Moore, Secretary; Bro. Charles E. Zimmer, Senior Deacon; Bro. Orrin Pearson, Junior Deacon, and Bro. Leo C. Hufford, Tyler.
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Bro. Henry Sprague was appointed Senior Steward; Bro. Carl K. Ferrell, Junior Steward; Bro. Uriah Damsel, Organist, and Bro. Harry E. Hollister, Chaplain. The Trustees were: Bro. Walter L. Powell, Bro. Frank L. D. Ferrel, and Bro. Zon L. Snyder.
1915 BRO. CECIL W. TANNER WORSHIPFUL MASTER
Brother Tanner was born in Zanesville, August 1, 1888. He is a graduate of the Zanesville High School and the Meredith Business College. After completing his business course, he accepted a position in the office of the Zanesville and Western Railway, at Fultonham, where he remained until 1913. In 1914, he was appointed Deputy Auditor of Muskingum County, under Auditor John O. Pennington, and continued in this office for two years. He was Auditor of the city of Zanesville for two years, and upon his retirement from this office, in 1918, was appointed Auditor of the First National Bank and has continued in this capacity until September, 1926, when he was elected Assistant Cashier.
On September 17, 1913, he was united in marriage to Miss Helen L. Ludman, of this city, and to this union a daughter, Eleanor Ludman Tanner, was born. His wife died November 20, 1923.
Brother Tanner was initiated an Entered Apprentice in La Fayette Lodge, August 12, 1909; passed to the degree of Fellow Craft September 9, 1909, and raised to the degree of Mas- ter Mason October 14, 1909.
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