Fraternal Career of William Sherer Grand Commander in New York
A sketch from the American Journal highlights William Sherer of the New York Brave jurisdiction American Legion of Honor. Sherer, born 1837 in Brandenburg Kentucky, rose to grand commander in 1887 and oversaw growth from 16 314 members in 1887 to 19 400 by end of 1900.
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William Sherer
The
American Legion of Boner
New York State
New York
New York Clearing House
Sherer
Masonic Fraternity
Royal Arch Masons of
Masons of
Line Mutual Assurance Association
Lafayette Council
Congress of the Union
Companion Sherer
American Legion of Honor
Winona
Grand Council
Rapid Growth of the Red Men in Atlanta and Tribes
The Atlanta Constitution reports rapid growth of the Red Men across the south led by organizer W. H. Hafer with Atlanta as headquarters. About 1,100 active members in the city make it the second largest society. Powhatan tribe fires were rekindled under John Z. Lawshe. Notes mention new tribes planned in Jersey City Wakefield and Bridgeton with broader activity in Indiana and Pennsylvania.
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Atlanta
South
W. H. Hafer
Powhatan Tribe
John Z. Lawshe
Sachem
Indiana
Sachem Kalakaua
Honolulu
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Chieftains’ League
Providence
R. L
Jersey City
N. J
Wakefield
Mans
Bridgeton
Windmill and Water Tower for Artesian Wells
An 19th century explainer highlights wind powered water supply systems with windmills atop tank towers. It discusses bore depths for domestic use, city supply, and farm needs, plus the advantages of tower tanks over in-house storage. It notes Andrew J. Corcoran pioneered the tower approach in 1861 and describes a 25 by 82 foot cedar and brick tank tower with a windmill, stairs, and lookout.
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American Preas Asociation
China
Greece
Appius Claudius
Cesar
Rome
Pompeii
Pantheon
Andrew J. Corcoran
Verses and Reflections From a Quiet Reading Page
This fragment presents a collage of poetry and verse on fate and resolve, personal longing, faith, and freedom. It includes Phebe Cary’s reflections on life and choice, Eva Wilder McGlasson’s homespun humor and health musings, Richard Lovelace’s liberty in love, and W. W. Story on the silent depths of art, ending with John Bosle O’Reilly’s old story of will and work.
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Richard Lovelace
Bat
John Bosle O'Reilly
Farmers Alliance Prompts 1892 Sweep Predictions
New York correspondent notes farmers' movement could reshape politics, citing E Moody Boynton and examples in Kansas and South Carolina. It argues the alliance channels greenback ideals, unites agriculturists, and challenges old parties, with potential to settle race, finance, and labor questions. The Minnesota platform appears moderate, aligning with tariff, lands, and labor issues, while Senator Vance faces instructed voting on the sub treasuries bill under Democratic norms.
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Farmers’ Movement
Farmers’ Alliance
E. Moody Boyn
Mr. Boynton
Gen. Butler
Congress
Solon Chase
Maine
Kansas
South Carolina
United States Senate
Boynton
New York Cor
Cincinnati Enquirer
Minnesota
Minnesota Farmers’ Alliance
Alliance
St. Paul Globe
Vance
Sub-Treasuries
North Carolina State Alliance
Senate
New Orleans Times
Dempcrat
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Secret Society News
Castle Hall
William Gherer
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Patriarchs
Odd Fellows
Howard Female College
Tennessee
Grand Lodge of
Ilinois
Odd Fellows’ Orphans’ Home
Lincoln
Maryland Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Saratoga and
Cathedral Streets
Baltimore
Charles D. Cole
Massachusetts
Vermont
Unionport
New York City
GEMS
Tam
Phebe Cary
Eva Wilder"McGlasson
Stella of
Lackawanna
Noodly
Proneere
Broadway
Butte City
Montana
Dillon Mercantile Company
John T. Yoe
Manaczi
Dillon, Montana
CRAND
Charles Dickens
Barnaby Rudge
David Copperfield
Martin Chuzzlewit
Nicholas Nickelby
Dombey and Son
Bleak House
Little Dorrit
Pickwick Papers
America
Eachm Dro
Dillon Tribune
Dillonse
N Tribu
Eeitien” Montane
Anderson Bros
Ightman & Anderson
Corinne Hotel
Red Rock
Emerson Hill
Chas. H. Padley
Kline & Padley
Union Rat Market
Who
Parker & Stelzer
Butchers
Montana Street
Dillon
Argenta
Bannack
al Dillon
F. L. Graves
Pacific Seagent
Weightman & Anderson
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