First Lodge of Free Masons in America Unearthed
A Philadelphia press report traces the first lodge meeting at Tun Tavern in 1730 and the early formation of a lodge under English grand lodge authority. It notes Franklin as later grand master and recounts lodge activity, charters, and asides about Masonic developments across the era.
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America
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Gazette
Henry Bell
Lancaster
Thomas Cadwallader
Tun Tavern
Water Street
Old Tun Tavern
Grand Lodge of
England
Daniel Coxe
New Jersey
Grand Lodge
New York
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin
Humphrey Murray
Airant Lodge
Rent and Honorable Society of Free and Accepted Masons
London
Providence
New York City
Mississippi
Grand Celebration of Red Men in Philadelphia Parade
A grand procession in Philadelphia drew at least 10,000 in line with fifty bands while fifty floats depicted early American scenes and Native customs. The event included a Philadelphia Academy of Music jubilee and wigwam demonstrations at Industrial Art hall.
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Philadelphia
Order
America
Academy of Music
Industrial Art Hall
Pennsylvania
Wiel
Iladelphia
Ted Men's
Westfield
Mass
Great Couneil
United States
Georgia
Knights of Pythias to buy Tybee clubhouse
Savannah Brethren negotiate purchase of Further Point House at Tybee for 86 500 dollars divided into 200 shares of 50 dollars each. Only members eligible. One hundred shares already subscribed. The Farber House has thirty two rooms furnished. Wood investment promising stock advantages.
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Brethren of Savannah
Knights of Savannah
Further Point House
Tybee
Farber Houe
Church Notices and Masonic Lodge Activities
Jima M KK Church reports Rev Jos Wilks to lead services every other Wednesday evening. Nightengale Division 6 meets Saturdays at 2 pm in Garland Ripley’s hall. Crete meeting Wednesdays in Garland Ripley’s Hall. Railway Department Y M C A reading room open daily and Sundays. Cottage prayer meeting each Sunday night. Membership $2.50 per year. Wm Dean secretary. M L Philips master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Department
Notice to creditors of Pickman and Pitt of Dillon firm
In Montana notice to all persons indebted to the late firm of Pickman and Pitt. Call at H. KR. Melton's office and settle within fifteen days from the date of this notice. Accounts against the firm will be settled on presentation to Mr. Melton. Dillon, Nov 6, 1591.
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Woodmen
D.C. Zink
Modern
Woodmen of America
Zink
Pickman & Pitt
H. KR. Melton
Melton
Dillon
New England Order of Protection reports gains and benefits
At the annual session in Boston the order showed 1700 new members and 105 death benefits totaling £203000. Massachusetts received £108000, Connecticut £37000, Maine £32000, New Hampshire £15000, Rhodesland £8000, Vermont £3000. Supreme Secretary Edward Yes noted 11485 members with an average age of 70.5. Charles H. Burr and other deputies instituted lodges adding members while six lodges closed. The supreme commandery set minimum admission age at sixteen for all. The matter now goes to the laws committee for a plan.
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New England
Vermont
Supreme
Edward L Yes
Charles H. Burr
Supreme Commandery
Committee On Laws
Massachusetts
Mayne's Ointment for Piles Promises Cure
Pileat Piles Itching Piles Syneroms intense itching and stinging worsen at night. Mayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding heals ulceration and in most cases removes tumors. Available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
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Hecla Mercantile
Melrose
Montana
Flecia
Orticers At
H. M. & B. C.’S. Brick Store
Hecla Mercantile and Banking Company
Glendale
Merchan
Ing Trade
Sioux City
Knights of Pythias Cornet
Uniform Bank
Watseka
Ill
Monomi Lodge
Aurora
Seymour
Ind
Nebraska
Blue Earth Lodge
Mankato
Minn
Josephine Circle
Masonic
Royal Masonic Institution
Bay
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Maine
William King
Rochester
Grand Lodges
Grand Orients
New Jersey Masons
Knights OF Honor
John H. Beil
Home Benefit Association
Senate Lodge
Brooklyn
William Cromey
Louisville
Frank J Sampalik
Richardson
Oscar Wiener
Newark
N. J
The
Knights and Ladies of Ilonor
Imperial Office
Order of the World
Fraternal Associates of America
Knights OF Pythias
Church and Societies
H. L. Willard
Sec'y
Ladies’ Aid Society
KE. A Baily
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Engineer's Hall
M. Russell
Ed. Hughes
Jaymey
Fidence
Cae
P. O
Helena
Horton Washer
G. E. Jewell & CO
Dillon, Mont
Callat Jewell
Tribune
Salt Lake City
Balisrd Guon Liniment Co
Lucas Ave
ST. Loquis
Dillon, Montana
Anderson Bros
Wei
MAN & AN
Derson
Corinne Hotel
R. C. Fhadloiday
VAL Blatz
Milwaukee Beer
Horsade
Poindexter & Orr
Dillon Brewery
Jos. Trimborn
Montana St
First National Bank
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