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OUR COLORED CITIZENS.—Th§ past has been a most Important week to the Masonic fraternity of Ohio and its jurisdiction. Tuesday morning the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons convened in Troy. After the usual routine of business and the presentation of delegates representing foreign sister Chapters, the following officers were duly elected to serve for the eiisuing year, viz.: Companion Most Eminent Grand High Palest, A. R. G. Guy, of lronton; Deputy Grand High Priest, Robert Williams, Xenia; Grand King, C. W. Anderson, Louisville; Grand Treasurer, George Fields, Toledo; Grand Secretary, Hon. Jere A. Brfwn, Cleveland. Adjourned to meet next August inDayton, O.—The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for Ohio and its jurisdiction held, a twodays’ communication in Troy, opening on Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock. Hon. Jere A. Brown, Grand Master of the State, presided. The devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Thomas If, Jackson, of Wilberforee l nlversitj. * The Committee on Credentials reported a quorum of Bodges present, when the Grand Muster proceeded to deliver his annual address. Jt was replete with interesting matter to the craft, and blossomed with strong points against “Cerneauisrn;” also, showing a large increase in membership and perfect harmony within their walls, Nearly two hundred delegates were present. During the session Enterprise Lodge’s warrant was surrendered. A commission to investigate the case of P. G. M. Parham vs. P. G. M. Clark was appointed. Brother Richard Fortson, Committee on Charity, reported the receipt of a neatsum for a widow at Dayton. Wm. T. Boyd, Committee on Foreign Correspondence, made a most encouraging report, among other things, the addition to the roll since last meeting of Liberia, Africa. Four of the most distinguished white Masons of Troy were introduced aud made complimentary speeches congratulating the brethren on the regularity of their work. Resolutions were adopted on the receipt of a telegram announcing the death of Brother Peter Thomp-som, of Springfield. O. The annual election then took place, and resulted in the following selections: Grand Master. Hon. Jere A. Brown,Cleveland; Deputy Grand Master, Geo. Bowles, Piqua; Senior Grand Warden, J. R. Jackson, Xenia; Ju-niorGrand Warden, H. J. Hunley, W Burlington; Grand Treasurer, George Fields, Toledo; Grand Secretary. Calm J* Maxwell, Xenia; 't rustee, five 3’ears, George Neugen, Louisville, Ky. Appointed officers: Brother A. M. Clemens, Toledo^ Grand Marshal: Brother John F. Lignt-foot, Cleveland, Grand Sword Bearer; Brother J.F. Cousins, Warsaw, Ky., Grand Senior Deacon; Brother H. R. Davidson, Columbus, Grand Junior E;aeon; Brother James A. Guy, Zanesville, Grand Senior Stewart; Brother Alfred Cox,lt;’iucinnati, Grand Junior Stewart; Brother JohnA. Hall, Troy, Grand Pursuivant; Brother D. J. Galloway, Dayton, Graud Tyler; Brother Alexander Morris, Louisville, Ky., District DeputyG. M. After a parade, the Installation of officers took place in Grand Army Hall. Dayton was decided upon as the next place of meeting.—The following brief statement will show a decided progress in a monetary direction of some of our solid colored citizens who are moving slowly but steadily from impecuniosity up to “easy street.” By all odds the list is headed byMrs. George FT. Jackson, the heiress of the Gordon estate, fairly estimated at$200,000; Prof. Wm.H. Parham, $-0,000; James A. S. Clark, 135,0U0; Eugene Leavill, #30,000; Wm. M. Porter, $30,000; Peter F. Fossett, $*20,000; Harlan estate, $20,000: John Matt Mitchell, $5,000; Andrew J. DeHart, $6,000; M. Hackett, $4,000: Clay O’Bannon, 86,000; George Price, $5,000; Ophelia. N. Bell, $6,000; Wm.B. Ross, $5,000; Fountain Lewis, sr., $6,000; A. B.Thomas. $15,000; Dan A. Rudd, $5,000; Jesse Collins. $6,000; L. H, Wilson, $6,000; HumphreyDixon, $10,000; Daniel Keith, $20,000: Rebecca F.Elliott, $5,000: Charles Blackburn,Cooper, $25,000; Clark Mann, $10,000; Minnie Ban-dorlin Foster, $I2,U00; Griffin T. Watson, 525,000; M. Bunch Owens. $5,000; Mary Smith, $10,0u0: John V. Davenport. $7,000; Horace Ouids, $10,(MX); Jsaac M. Troy, $7,000; Jos. H.Farley, $5,000. To this might be added quite alengthy list. Many owning their neat little homes and others business of value. Astonishing it is. however, that the old wealthy estateshave been sold, and nearly ail have changed hands into a multiplicity of smaller owners.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Sun, Aug 25, 1889
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