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of the dying, perform the last sad rights at the grave of a brother; offering consolation to the afflicted, and caring, with all a brother's love, for the widow and orphan. Brotherly love and charity are the
Pillars on which it rests; Friendship and Truth the bond and surety of its preservation. Peace on earth and goodwill toward men. K. of P. Record. Certificate of Membership. This is to Certify That — was initiated as Page in — Lodge N° — Located at — State of — on the — day of 18 — Charged as Esquire — day of 18 — and proved as Knight — day of 18 — . In memory of brother — born — died — aged — yrs. — ms. — dys. In memory of sister — born — died — aged — yrs. — ms. — dys. Entered according to Act of Congress in the y. 1889 by J. M. Vickeroy, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D. C. Published by J. M. Vickroy & Co., Terre-Haute, Indiana."
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which I live. Moreover, I declare upon honor that I am not a
Communist or Fascist; that I do not advocate nor am I a member of any organization that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the Country of which I am a Citizen, by force or violence or other unlawful means; and that I do not seek by force or violence to deny to other persons their rights under the laws of such country.
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looking out of a building, with a group of people below (symbolic of
Pythias' pending execution); a man (Samson) between some pillars, pulling them down, or various types of weapons (swords, axes, hammers, etc.). A full Knight of the Pythian order often inscribed his sword with the image of a knight's helmet with a lion on the crest. Many also carried the image of a sprig of
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Caption: "Friendship, Charity, Benevolence. Knights of
Pythias. Founded February 19th, 1864. The Order is founded upon naught but the purest and sincerest motives. Its aim is to alleviate the suffering of a brother, succor the unfortunate, zealously watch at the bedside of the sick, soothe the pillow
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The structure of the
Knights of Pythias is three-tiered. The local units are called "Subordinate Lodges." State and provincial organizations are called "Grand Lodges" and the national structure is called the "Supreme Lodge" and meets in convention biennially. The officers of the Supreme Lodge include
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In 1892, the
Supreme Lodge ruled that the work of the order would only be conducted in English. This upset some members who were accustomed to using German. After this ruling was reiterated at the Supreme Lodges of 1894 and 1895, a number of German-speaking Pythians split off and formed the Improved
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I declare upon honor that I believe in a
Supreme Being, that I am not a professional gambler, or unlawfully engaged in the wholesale or retail sale of intoxicating liquors or narcotics, and that I believe in the maintenance of the order and the upholding of constituted authority in the government in
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The Grand Lodge of
Ontario was instituted on April 8, 1872. Rowena L. Rooks composed "K of P grand march ," which was dedicated to Collin H. Rose, Grand Chancellor, and the officers and representatives of the Grand Lodge K of P of Ontario, Canada. The march sheet music, which was published in
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that illustrates the
Pythagorean ideals of loyalty, honor, and friendship that are the center of the order. The initials F.C.B. are often inscribed on the order's swords, lapel pins, and crest. The initials stand for "Friendship, Charity, Benevolence," which is the motto of the Knights of Pythias.
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Markings on swords varied widely. Most swords were inscribed with the initials "FCB", which stand for the
Pythian motto ("Friendship, Charity, Benevolence"). Images on swords were also somewhat common, and included: A man, woman, and child (symbolic of Damon saying good-bye to his family); a man
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The order provides for "worthy Pythians in distress" and has given aid to victims of national or sectional disasters. It runs camps for underprivileged youth and homes for aged members. It has sponsored scholarship funds, blood drives, highway safety programs, and the
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Gen. Lew Wallace, in an address to the Knights at Crawfordsville, Ind., the other day, told them that "secret societies flourish and grow strong only when they are agreeable to the wants, taste, and character of the people among whom they are
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Early in the group's history, when a man was inducted into the Knights of Pythias, he received a ceremonial sword. Such a sword might be given to a Pythian by family members, business associates, or others as a token of esteem.
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886:; an ill-fated marine excursion organised by the Knights is the subject of Chapter 3, entitled "The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias". Several characters in the book are said to be members of the Knights.
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The Cyclopedia of Fraternities: A Compilation of Existing Authentic Information and the Results of Original Investigation As to More Than Six Hundred Secret Societies in the United States
897:, Groucho, as the character Captain Spaulding, reports on his recent big game hunting trip to Africa. He says, "The principal animals in Africa are moose, elks, and Knights of Pythias."
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Antor, Heinz (2007-04-15). "Tory Humanism, Ironic Humor, and Satire: Stephen Leacock, "The Marine Excursion of the Knights of Pythias" (1912)". In Nischik, Reingard M. (ed.).
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benefits. In 1930, this department split from the Knights of Pythias and became a mutual life insurance company, later known as the "American United Insurance Company".
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the sitting Past Supreme Chancellor, Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Prelate, Secretary, Treasurer, Master at Arms, Inner Guard and Outer Guard.
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in June 1895. The new order was reportedly not very popular, and a movement toward reconciliation occurred a few years later.
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on March 8, 1869, a number of black Americans who had been initiated into the order formed their own Pythian group, the
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Membership in the organization was originally restricted to whites only. African Americans formed their own organization, the
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Pythian Knighthood, Its History and Literature: Being an Account of the Origin and Growth of the Order of Knights of Pythias
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Swords owned by a member of the Uniformed Rank might be inscribed with the initials "UR," a dove, or a lily.
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and around the world, with a total membership of over 50,000. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as
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In 1877, the order adopted an optional rank, called the Endowment Rank, which provided
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History of the Republican Party of Indiana: Biographical Sketches of the Party Leaders
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Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia
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Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia
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Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia
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60,000 worth of benefits annually and had a woman's auxiliary and uniformed rank.
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Membership has historically been open to males in good health who believe in a
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A History of Louisiana: Wilderness, Colony, Province, Territory, State, People
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A member must be at least 18 years of age, and must take the following oath:
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336:(the Pythian symbol of love) or a falcon (the Pythian symbol of vigilance).
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270:. Maimed individuals were not admitted until 1875. Members are accepted by
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Felber, Lynette (2019-09-04). Esperdy, Gabrielle; Kingsley, Karen (eds.).
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The ranks of Pythian Knighthood in a subordinate lodge (or "Castle") are:
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1876, was illustrated with the Knights of Pythias emblem and Latin motto
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Knights of Pythias of North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa
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2133:"Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 28, Number 25,Nappanee, 21 August 1907"
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1055:. The Greenwood encyclopedia of American institutions. Vol. 3.
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Among the clubs represented were…The Knights of Pythias (my lodge)…
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2268:. 1875-05-30. p. 7. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07
2181:. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. pp. 634–637
1953:
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The Biographical cyclopedia of representative men of Rhode Island
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2000:. Madison, Wisconsin: Atwood & Culver. 1965. pp. 837–38
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Knights of Pythias Building (Bellingham (Fairhaven), Washington)
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where Justus Rathbone developed the idea and ritual of the order
524:, Republican gubernatorial nominee in Arkansas in 1922 and 1924
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658:, U.S. President, who joined in 1936, during his presidency
147:
952:
Approved May 5, 1870 [16 Stat. at L. 98, chap. 80]
431:(1858–1923), State of Kansas District Judge and suffragist
1541:"Knights of Pythias: Politician members in West Virginia"
267:
2177:
A History of Delaware County Pennsylvania and Its People
1113:. August 2011. Archived from the original on 2022-05-22
2389:. 2014-03-03. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07
1949:
History of Alabama and dictionary of Alabama biography
1792:"Knights of Pythias: Politician members in California"
1631:. 2022-04-04. Archived from the original on 2020-10-28
1297:. 1900-11-01. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07
2152:. Vol. 1. Indiana History Company. p. 300.
1908:"Knights of Pythias: Politician members in Minnesota"
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2094:"Knights of Pythias: Politician members in New York"
2020:"Knights of Pythias: Politician members in Arkansas"
1511:"Knights of Pythias: Politician members in Nebraska"
475:, U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate
207:, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet
1946:Owen, Thomas McAdory; Owen, Marie Bankhead (1921).
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779:Knights of Pythias Temple (Louisville, Kentucky)
226:In 2003, the order had over 2,000 lodges in the
844:Knights of Pythias Building (Fort Worth, Texas)
469:from 1924 to 1932 from northeast Delta parishes
164:Knights of Pythias membership certificate, 1890
1373:: Da Capo Press (Prentice-Hall). p. 225.
1186:Consumer Society in American History: A Reader
773:Knights of Pythias Lodge (South Bend, Indiana)
752:Pythias Lodge Building (San Diego, California)
740:Knights of Pythias Building (Phoenix, Arizona)
355:
1625:"Robert E. Lee Chancey - 44th Mayor Of Tampa"
1258:K of P grand march : [for piano]
761:Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall (Weiser, Idaho)
748:, in Humboldt County, California, NRHP-listed
530:(1854–1919), California real-estate developer
415:Order, Knights of Pythias at a convention in
406:or, in English, "True friends are a refuge".
2895:Knights of Pythias Benjamin N. Cardozo Lodge
1664:"Biography of A. P. Davis, Founder of SUVCW"
1237:: E. B. Treat & Co. pp. 238, 263–66
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2890:Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias of Missouri
757:Knights of Pythias Lodge (Salida, Colorado)
437:, four-time mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota
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2100:. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07
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1914:. Archived from the original on 2022-06-07
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1874:. Archived from the original on 2016-04-08
1841:: National Biographical Publishing. 1881.
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1592:. Archived from the original on 2022-05-31
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840:, also known as the Union Bankers Building
422:
252:Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan
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2784:The Canadian Short Story: Interpretations
2448:"Knights of Pythias Building and Theatre"
1872:"Early History of the Knights of Pythias"
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1334:Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon
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1059:: Greenwood Press. pp. 183–89, 281.
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973:Carnahan, James Richards (January 1890).
838:Knights of Pythias Temple (Dallas, Texas)
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820:Pythian Temple and James Pythian Theater
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2910:1864 establishments in Washington, D.C.
2383:"Knights of Pythias – Salida, Colorado"
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1725:"Centennial history of Arkansas online"
1669:Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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767:Knights of Pythias Building and Theatre
511:Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
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1764:"Services Tomorrow for Realty Pioneer"
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784:Pythian Temple, New Orleans, Louisiana
2930:Secret societies in the United States
2834:"Animal Crackers (1930) Movie Script"
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850:Pythian Castle (Portsmouth, Virginia)
796:, Eagle Harbor, Michigan, NRHP-listed
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2135:. Nappanee Advance-News. 1907-08-21.
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727:List of Knights of Pythias buildings
2092:Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2022-05-10).
2059:"Bio: McDonough, Frank (1846–1904)"
2018:Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2022-05-10).
1906:Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2022-05-10).
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1790:Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2022-05-10).
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1539:Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2022-05-10).
1509:Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2022-05-10).
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1183:Glickman, Lawrence B., ed. (1999).
867:, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, NRHP-listed
856:Pythian Temple (Tacoma, Washington)
746:Pythian Castle (Arcata, California)
350:Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation
211:about the historic Greek legend of
13:
2146:Seeds, Russel Marlborough (1899).
1099:
879:Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town
834:, Franklin, Tennessee, NRHP-listed
769:, Greensburg, Indiana, NRHP-listed
410:Improved Order, Knights of Pythias
172:Knights of Pythias in a parade in
104:Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias,
42:Knights of Pythias in a parade in
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198:act of the United States Congress
1589:Louisiana Historical Association
246:The order's auxiliaries are the
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1998:The Laws of Wisconsin, Volume 1
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1474:: American Historical Society.
1444:from the original on 2022-06-07
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1365:Satchmo. My Life in New Orleans
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1340:from the original on 2013-01-01
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592:, member of both houses of the
493:, member of both houses of the
342:
237:
2525:Wiley, Amber N. (2018-10-19).
2209:. American Historical Society.
1407:Buchberger, Jim (2014-07-10).
1248:
1227:Stevens, Albert Clark (1907).
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815:Pythian Temple (New York City)
806:, also known as Pythian Castle
16:Fraternal service organization
1:
2709:"Knights of Pythias Building"
2630:"Knights of Pythias Building"
2604:"Knights of Pythias Pavilion"
2305:"Knights of Pythias Building"
1956:: S. J. Clarke. p. 940.
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907:Grand Court Order of Calanthe
876:The Knights are mentioned in
826:Pythian Castle (Toledo, Ohio)
634:lieutenant governor of Kansas
397:
286:By the end of the so-called "
261:
2792:: Camden House. p. 53.
1413:The Dearborn County Register
1146:"Application for Membership"
918:Pierce v. Society of Sisters
487:, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
459:, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
7:
2500:"Knights of Pythias Temple"
1570:"Benjamin N. Cardozo Lodge"
1462:Chambers, Henry E. (1925).
1409:"Discovering Kirtley Baker"
912:Knights of the Golden Eagle
900:
832:Knights of Pythias Pavilion
713:Knights of Pythias Castle,
495:Louisiana State Legislature
443:, jazz trumpeter and singer
356:Other Pythian organizations
10:
2946:
2552:"Eagle Harbor Schoolhouse"
2474:"Knights of Pythias Lodge"
2203:Dunn, Jacob Piatt (1919).
2063:Clark County History Buffs
1043:Schmidt, Alvin J. (1980).
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364:
288:Golden Age of Fraternalism
2838:Springfield! Springfield!
2720:Charlottesville, Virginia
1361:Armstrong, Louis (1986).
1255:Rooks, Rowena L. (1876).
983:: Fraternity Publishers.
693:Notable Pythian buildings
463:Clifford Cleveland Brooks
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203:The order was founded by
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2357:"Pythias Lodge Building"
2173:Jordan, John W. (1914).
1839:Providence, Rhode Island
1195:Cornell University Press
929:
804:Pythian Home of Missouri
794:Eagle Harbor Schoolhouse
790:, Boothbay Harbor, Maine
672:Indiana Attorney General
609:Indiana Attorney General
579:Wisconsin State Assembly
544:Providence, Rhode Island
518:, Congressman, New York
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2098:The Political Graveyard
2024:The Political Graveyard
1912:The Political Graveyard
1796:The Political Graveyard
1772:. 1919-11-18. p. 7
1723:Herndon, Dallas Tabor.
1545:The Political Graveyard
1515:The Political Graveyard
1438:Encyclopedia of Alabama
1291:"Endorsed by Bryanites"
1052:Fraternal Organizations
627:Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
559:Hubert Horatio Humphrey
423:Notable Pythian Knights
60:; 160 years ago
2755:"Pythian Castle Lodge"
2531:New Orleans Historical
1994:"Assembly Jt. Res. 19"
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644:John Buchanan Robinson
571:, prominent evangelist
553:Charles Tisdale Howard
502:, 44th mayor of Tampa.
473:William Jennings Bryan
467:Louisiana State Senate
429:Granville Pearl Aikman
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186:fraternal organization
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58:February 19, 1864
2760:National Park Service
2687:National Park Service
2661:National Park Service
2635:National Park Service
2609:National Park Service
2583:National Park Service
2557:National Park Service
2505:National Park Service
2479:National Park Service
2453:National Park Service
2427:National Park Service
2362:National Park Service
2336:National Park Service
2310:National Park Service
1057:Westport, Connecticut
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656:Franklin D. Roosevelt
652:, U.S. Vice President
650:Nelson A. Rockefeller
618:Indiana Supreme Court
594:Wisconsin Legislature
561:, U.S. Vice President
500:Robert E. Lee Chancey
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2527:"The Pythian Temple"
1870:Herreid, Charles N.
1107:"Knights of Pythias"
1046:"Knights of Pythias"
865:Pythian Castle Lodge
733:(by state then city)
679:, U.S. Senator from
584:John Ellis Martineau
569:Bob Jones University
396:, by C. F. Colwell,
2790:Rochester, New York
788:Pythian Opera House
632:Alexander P. Riddle
614:Oscar H. Montgomery
528:Leroy Milton Grider
403:Amico Fidus ad Aras
314:fraternal insurance
23:
2920:Knights of Pythias
2260:"Secret Societies"
1111:Museum of Fezology
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