Modern Masonry Two Centuries Old and Its Impact
A survey of Freemasonry's origins from ancient to modern times. It notes England's Premier Grand Lodge of 1717, shifts from guilds to free masonry, key figures, and influential members including royalty, presidents, and notable American Grand Masters. It also covers women in Masonry, affiliated orders, charitable aims, and public perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Grand Lodge
England
Frederick J. Haskins
Washington Herald
United States
Freemason
Order
James Anderson
Edinburgh
London
John Theopolius Desaguiliers
Christ Church
Oxford
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Richard Aldworth
Elizabeth St. Leger
Scotland
Mother Kilwinning Lodge
Boston
Daniel Coxe
Burlington
N. J
Duke of Norfolk
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Henry Price
New England
Benjamin Franklin
Edward
Duke of Connaught
Diaz
Mexico
Roosevelt
McKinley
America
Peru
Cuba
South Australia
New South Wales
Germany
Spain
Italy
India
Hur Lal
Allahabad
J. C. Buck
Cincinnati
Frederick Webber
Washington
Masonic Order
Women who Wear Weill
An advertisement extols Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women after marriage and motherhood. It claims to restore freshness and vigor, reduce pelvic drains, and aid nursing and expectant mothers. The text cites Dr. Pierce and the Buffalo institute for consultation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Avalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo, N. Y
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Sold In Local Stores
Chamberlains Cough Remedy is described as one of the best medicines on the market for acute throat and lung diseases including coughs colds and croup. It is marketed as pleasant safe and reliable and is sold by W H McKee E R Lash Athens and Barton Drug Co Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
W. H. McKee
E. R. Lash
Athens and
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Emancipation Day Celebration Planned in Rendville
Rendville Ohio hosts Emancipation Day on September 21 under the Colored Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias and citizens. The morning parade features town industrial floats, followed by afternoon addresses by S W Starks Albert Douglas and Joshua Jones with Judge Hynus as chairman. Amusements include ball game sack race bicycle merry go round balloon ascent and an ox roast ending with fireworks and a grand ball at Metropolitan rink. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias and Citizens
S. W. Starks
Colored K. of P
Albert Douglas
Eleventh
Joshua Jones
Wilbeforce University
James V. Hynus
New Lexington
Metropolitan Rink
Rendville
Permits to Wed in Belpre Torch Addison Bodkin
Clarence Albert Beach 21 clerk Belpre and Miss Mildred B Spragg 21 Torch wed. Addison Bodkin 27 painter Albany and Miss Helen Steward 18 Athens wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Albert Beach
Belpre
Mildred B. Spragg
Torch
Addison Bodkin
Albany
Helen Steward
Athens
Memorial Monument Marks Old Ohio University Site
The Ohio University grounds bear a Memorial Monument honoring the Academy site and the university’s early history. It recalls the 1787 government endowment lands, 1804 trust law, and the 1811 entry of Thomas Ewing, a notable alumnus who funded his education through salt works and teaching, culminating in his 1815 graduation and later legal prominence.
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Ohio Company of Associates
Athens
Alexander
Academy
Center
Ohio University
Allegheney Mountains
Chillicothe
Lancaster
Zanesville
Marietta
Thomas Ewing
Ames Township
George Ewing
Ewing
Thomas
Kanawha
Gallipolis
Ohio
Nestor
Ohio Bar
Centennial tribute to the university and its early leaders
J M Welch recalls a hundred years since the first building and the centennial monument “Though dumb it yet speaketh” urging ambition after reflecting on Thomas Ewing and the university’s frugal beginnings. He notes salaries in 1848 and the small faculty, praising trustees and early educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ewing
Old University
A Richmond Citizen Endorses Dr King New Discovery
A. D. Williams of 107 West Main Street Richmond Ind urges people with weak lungs to try Dr King New Discovery. He claims it is the only remedy meeting the proprietor's promise and saving more lives than any other throat and lung cure. It treats coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough quinsy hoarseness and lung hemorrhages. Trial bottle free at McKee's Drug Store with bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
A. D. Williams
W. Main St
McKee’s
County Anti Saloon League convention in Athens
Delegates from 11 townships met at the Presbyterian church in Athens to organize a county anti saloon league. Officers were elected for one year and a Rose bill push urged legislative support. Also reports on rabies in a Sugar Creek dog followed by a child bite case and warnings of possible outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ous
Athens County
The
Presbyterian Church
America
CC. L. Forsythe
Cornet
Fred Finsterwald
E. J. Moore
Columbus
York
Trimble
T. A. Copeland
Athens
Joseph Bobo
Jerseyville
W. H. Miller
Nelsonville
Finsterwald
Mary Chappelear
W. H. Boden
D. J. Evans
W. A. Thomas
C. M. Copeland
Fred Woodhouse
Jacksonville
G. KE. Fisher
Sugar Creek
Higgins
State Board of Health
J. M. Higging
CR. O. Pribst
Pasteur Institute
Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Relief From Headache
A claim that Chamberlins Stomach and Liver Tablets cure sick headaches caused by stomach disorder. Sold by E. R. Lash, W. H. McKee, Ath ens, The Barton Drug Co., Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin
E. R. Lash
W. H. McKee
Athens
Barton Drug Co
Chauncey
Post Office Rules Tighten on Souvenir Postcards
The Post Office issues new orders on postage for souvenir postcards mailed in sealed envelopes, and for those sent unsealed with printed or written matter. Stamps on the card cannot cover postage, and envelopes must carry the correct rate, or cards may be held for postage. The rule aims to stop envelopes with exposed stamps or stamps on cards circumventing rates.
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Post Office Department
Health in the Canal Zone Tempts Skilled Artisans
The article notes high wages lure young craftsmen to Panama Canal construction while fear of fevers keeps many away. It praises Electric Bitters as a safe guard against malaria and other ailments, claiming cures for blood poison, biliousness, and kidney and liver troubles, guaranteed by McKee druggist. Price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
McKee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orient
Egypt
Knights Templars
Order of Nobles of
Mystis Shrine
Order of the Eastern Star
San Francisco
Thomas Shelby Todd
Shelbyville
Captain Todd
Charles 8. Todd
Russia
Isaac Shelby
Kentucky
Fiy
Congress
Louisville
Albert Pike
George III
Chamberlain
Brendville
Gram Arranged
Rendville, O
Messenger
Ryer
J. M. Welch
County Anti
Saloon League
Vari
J. Bishop
Boston and Bay State
Boston Rubeer Shoe Company
Vance Shoe CO
Wheeling, W. Va
Distributors
Canal Zone
Beverly Nursery
W. T. Mitchell
Son
Beverly
D. Rohrer
Mount Vernon
Susquehanna
Green River
Dollle
Duffy's
Ohe
John A. Franz Co
Pomeroy, Ohio
Gerth
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