Masonic Publications and Lodge News Report
The column lists regular Masonic publications such as The Keystone Weekly and National Freemason Monthly, with publishers and annual prices. It notes the Soldiers Monument cornerstone ceremony plans, lodge activities resuming as cooler evenings return, and updates on Blue Lodges, Chapter, Council, Commandery, and Consistory work. Also details a new lodge hall in Sycamore Illinois with extensive facilities for all orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K
Knight Prentice
C.G
Knight Brawley
Chicago
Freeport Council of Princes of Jerusalem
Freeport
Rose Croix
Sycamore
Tyler
A Masonic Undertaking in Louisville City
The Louisville Journal reports the Masons plan a Widows and Orphans Home on five and a half acres between First and Second streets near Taylor Barracks. Three acres were donated, two and a half bought for 6000 dollars. A 100000 dollar building is planned to serve as a large, capacious home. A grand Masons meeting is announced for Geneva on December 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Taylor Barracks
T. T. Shreve
Freemason exchange notes and US council meeting report
The Freemason publication by George Keanning of London is referenced as part of a Masonic exchange list. United States agent Bruce J Fletcher Brennan of Cincinnati reports Freeport Council No. 9 held a regular meeting at their Hall on Wednesday evening with no work done. Members seeking news will contact Secretary C. H. Packard for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
Philadelphia
McCalla & Slavely
U. S
National Freemason
New York
Broome
National Publishing Company
the Evergreen
Dubuque Town
P. G.M
Guilbert
Dsonic Trowel
H. G. Reynolds & Son
Springfield
Masonic Token
Portland
Maine
Stephen Berry
Kentucky
Free Mason
Freemason
George Keanning
Little Brita
London
J. Fletcher Brennan
Main Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
United States
Freeport Council No. 9
C. H. Packard
Mystery Mason Identified In California Burial Case
A mysterious Free Mason burial in California is resolved as Albert C. Spencer, once Egyptian Viceroy secretary. The New Haven businessman M Spencer is linked as brother by tattooed emblems and a distinctive oval pin bearing the same inscription. Members excavated the grave and erected a monument after confirming the signs and the brother’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Order of the Most
New Haven
M. Spencer
Albert C. Spencer
Egypt
Solomon’s' Temple
Job Offices Under Scrutiny in Rural Iowa Press
The Iowa country press relies on weekly papers and job offices to fund operations but faces undercutting from Chicago bidders. Merchants and locals are urged to patronize home offices, keeping work local to sustain newspapers. Also reports a violent assault in New Salem Indiana on James Moore, and notes Kansas Agricultural College bonds sold totaling $185,000 with remaining bonds withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Many & Paper
Iowa
Chicago
Davenport Journal
New York
Old Bowery
Bootblack
Agricultural College
Kansas
Rounders history and a Minnesota gubernatorial note
Fragmentary text traces early ball games from Phoenician and Athenian references to rounders. Mentions Aristonicus Suprima and Spartans. Also notes possible Donnelly gubernatorial bid and Judge Austin viewed as strong candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Minnesota
Judge Austin
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Masonic Publications
Court House
Lena
Davis
Warren
Louis Ville
The
Louisville Journal
Order of Free Masons
New Salem
Ind
James Moore
Ted Stadt
Aristonicus
Rome
Suprima
INE
GAR
Freeport, Illinois
Lawyer
Harghard
Stephensdust
M. Lawyer
H. C.afghard & Byg
Izelf Hardwar
Burchard & Lawvher
Emmett &3Stibgen
Stephenson Std
J.R. Perkins & CO
Stephenson Street
IRON
Evans
Stevens & Co’s
WM. A. Stevens & CO
Stephenson St
Seark
James Vick
Rochester
N. Y
Frheefort
Orakrarb A
Isa
Cis
Aiden Autndtidstocié
Piani
Fiel
American Insurance Company
Illinois
Airam Bright
F. Bartlett
Hal
L. Currier
R. B. Currier
E.C. Dwight &Co's
Birdsall
H. A. Pitts
J.P. Mannyz
Reapers & Mowers
Kniffen Mowers
Dayton
Mishawauka & Decatur Plows
John Montelius
Prichs
Lowhet
G. M. Clayton
Frome Manufacture
J. D. Diffenbaugh
Saat Etprl
Sara Ruier Rajes
J OF
Pen Iam
Thig
Conan i
Bolton, Yy
Leamington
Doeskins, ‘and
Vega
Telargaan
Gyan
MR. S.showcross
Butterick
BIG New
PRI
Freeport, Ill
M. Sechri
Lehigh, Blossburgh
Blossburgh
Illinois Coal
1St National Bank
Reaper Works
OC. Robertson & Co
Journal
R. J. Lyoi
al Howard
Hou
Prof
Lyons
Areren
Qi Oroung
Farmer St
Buens George I. Poneme
Roa
Erster Road
Iden Il
Western White Lead CO
State Street
Kingsbury
Superior Streets
Gro. W
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