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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1892
Page
11
Columns are open to all secret organizations but news on them will be printed. Space is scarce so avoid delinquent member discipline meeting notices praise of individual lodges orders or personal pulls. Submissions due by noon Saturday.
Next Saturday night Mechanics Lodge 9 plans third degree. R A Lamberton Encampment meets Tuesday night at its ball for work and officer nominations. Stokes Lodge 70 Mt. Washington conferred and admitted candidates last meeting. Pittsburg Lodge 3 to confer second degree next Friday. Yousblogher Lodge 38 Moheesport hosted by Past Grand Patriarch Deane. Pittsburg Encampment 2 to meet Tuesday for Golden Rule and Reval Decrees and officer nominations. Mechanics Lodge 8 conferred first and second degrees last evening. February 1 Mechanics Lodge degree staff to confer second degree on 23 candidates of B Z Brashear Lodge 104. Youghiogheny Lodge visit planned. District Grand Master Cleon Griquhais seeks to tour Monongahela and Youghiogheny Valleys. Tered Battalion Patriarch Militant to confer the decoration of chivalry on April 26 at the new Auditorium. Seventy-second anniversary of the Independent Order of Gold Fellows. General Nicholson to confer with staff and guests. various cantons to participate.
Hilldale Council S35 and Pleasant Valley Connell 50 plan joint turnout with a meeting of Chief Marshal Kerr staff at headquarters 306 Southfield Fort Pitt Frederick Pittsburg Tuesday evening February. Sons of Liberty Council No 42 to be presented by friends of members with a fine silk flag next Wednesday evening at the court room Sixth avenue. The meeting opens to the public after 10 o'clock. Fort Pitt Council No 220 held its monthly entertainment last Monday with ice cream and cake. Rev J J Fulton was the orator, followed by W G Griffiths and others. The scholars from North Braddock Brad York and Copeland schools who took part in the Braddock anniversary entertained Braddock Council Thursday. Fifty councils will participate in Washington's Birthday parade at McKeeepers. Arches will grace Walnut Street Fifth Avenue and Market Street as most business houses suspend work that day. T H Verner is Chief Marshal and W E Thompson Adjutant General.
The Committee of Arrangements of Pitts ture Commodery No. 1, K.T., prepares a pilgrimage to Philadelphia in May, with Hotel Lafayette entertainment and Floral Exchange headquarters decorations. The Athletic Band from 1837 and 1858 Conclaves is secured. over 100 riders registered. The escort visits Norfolk, Richmond,Frederick, and Washington City on return. A Fourth and last reception by Metteburg Commandery No. 1 is set for February 26 and 28 at Turner Hall Forbes Street.
The report describes a March meeting of local fraternal groups. The Select Commander and degree staff met Tartie Greek for a grand reception. Company A of the First Regiment drilled at Patterson Mall. War Horse Ben Woodhall and others attended, with District Deputy Gil instituting a new lodge at South Fork. Past President John Wootton received a badge as speeches and songs closed the evening. Hello Central No 42.
The Improved Order of Heptasophs Roquesne Conclave reported four initiates at the la-¢ meeting. Altoona Conclave to initiate new members tomorrow night. Reports indicate conclaves west of the area show balances to use for general funds. Pittsburg Conclave raising properations for a spring boom. McKeesport seeks to surpass the Allegheny county banner conclave.
The ladies interested in Independent Castle Braddock gave Braddock Avenue members a delightful reception in the Stoke's building hall. The event showcased social mingling and cordial exchanges among attendees and members.
The event leaned on a leap year plan with ladies arranging music for dancing, supper, and other details. Ads were coordinated by William H. Eicho, J. P. Dold, and Rev. Charles Rethewald, who handled additional duties.
The Knights of Pythias report 44000 hts of Pythinas in Pennsylvania and over 400 nationally in the United States and Canada. Interest rises for the Grand Lodge meeting in Pittsburg late August. Lender Lodge No 542 added plans after two inquiries last Monday night. Two more knights slated to join tomorrow as the Leader’s list grows. James Beans ex Street Commissioner of Steubenville and ex Grand Chancellor of Knights of Pythias of Olio died yesterday at 45 from consumption.
All Alleheny County castles report strong work as Grand View Castle receives aid from Pittsburg castles after a fire that destroyed its furniture in the McKee block. Sir Knights urged to attend St James P E Church February 14 at 2:31 PM where Rev William Thompson will preach. Visiting knights to meet at Keystone to Hall Twenty sixth and Penn.
In Christen Lodge each night when fifteen members are present there is a drawing and the lucky member has his duesTemsteed forthree monthen Brother Fred Emmet was the lucky ome at the last wetting Christen Lodge No. 48 has Installed the following officers Deputy Supreme President Philip Schlender Officiating President Adam Weitzel Vice President William J. Cook Cisplain William Quinlan Secret George Tr Acker Sr Treasurer John W. Christon Marshal William Cramer Guard Michael Ladies Sentinel Ludvig Ladies
The edition reports steady weekly commerce with no major shifts, noting strong demand for high end East End residences. Major transactions include M. F. Hipple & Co selling a Rebecca Street brick house for near 12000 to A. G. Beeson, and Black & Baird moving two Stewart dwellings on Negley Place at 10000 each, with other property pickups on South Highland and Wood Street. Transit and streetcar developments hint at improved routes and a 5 cent fare, while Allegheny projects promise up to 50 new houses on Perrysville Avenue. overall market activity remains robust with rising values and ongoing construction planned for spring.
Merchants Lodge reports present membership of 450 with an optimistic outlook for renewal. It initiated 66 members last year and Pittsburg Lodge No. 82 had one initiate and one application at its last meeting. More initiatory work is promised for the next session. A Pittsburg Lodge 93 delegation plans a fraternal visit to Patterson Lodge No. 4 on Fourth Avenue Toesday evening, with intention to visit others in the district and seeking cooperation.
Rosebud Corneil No M of Mingo Junction was reinstituted in February after a failed attempt last June that had to surrender its charter. Deputy E W Still of Star Council No 6 Steubenville led the effort, and Mrs Annie E Wilhelo was named caring Secretary for the Seance to hear from D of L friends.
P. C. David Zuzsmith of No. 1,18 is not improving at this writing. Pittsburg Legion No. } remains in flourishing condition and is accepting applications for membership at each meeting. General Mead Legion No. 4 plans a forthcoming literary and musical entertainment and social, aiming to make it a grand affair.
Union Veteran Legion notes illness and recovery among members, schedules a February 25 visit by National Commander Pateman, and recalls Comrades McClelland Loomis and Kerr. A funeral procession for McClelland spurs debate between old and new soldiers as Brigadier General Wylie reorganizes the march. Pensioners listed include Matthews, Gibson, Head, Slocum and others.
Four Exits is expected in town in March. Baxenstows sod Mt Morris are growing rapidly. Davis Cam has a new motto Quali Not Quantity. JepoE AppovocaTe Woop is busy grinding out justice. Peacement Camr fis boom Captain Louis Faid is a good worker. Axton Derexpens Dat February Httingly observed. Nevis Camr has usual number of applications and a muster on bagd. If you have blues go to Campa if you dont get cured. The boys at the fair of Postal G A B still sing Oh What s Difference in the Morning. Tex County Association is getting ready for earnest work. Frother Join A Wood is right for the right place. Davis Camar talks about the guards Past Commander H A Davin goes West soon. He need not sing Will They Miss Me When I M Gone for long fares. James Lo AspDreson writes A Pie for Justice about a misunderstanding concerning Commander in Chief Leland J Webb. He is square and impartial and his ruling is law. A fool killer in Philadelphia not doing his work. An iron manufacturer leads man discharged who planned to join the order. The boys are in full force in Philadelphia and they leave their man now and he has his job.
Lorens Locge of the Knights of P will confer the am a third rank next Wednesday night at a tie bell at No 23 Federal street Alleheny. Possibly they will confer first and second rank the same evening. All Knights invited to attend. Pride of Hand In Hand Council No 1 Daughters of Anne will entertain at Millvate Opera House Friday evening. Committee of Arrangement has prepared to ensure comfort and pleasure of the occasion. Jr C U 0 A M members are especially invited.
Clearing fell about 1 million from the prior week yet remained about 600 thousand above the same period last year. Weather hindered activity but overall results were satisfactory. Loans and deposits rose with reserve and circulation gains. money on call was easy in New York with no loans, and Sterling remained quiet.
The New York stock market closed steady after a volatile week with Reading and Lackawanna showing mixed moves while Jersey Central and Union Pacific recovered. Turnover ran high and Reading accounted for over one third of total stock sales as traders weigh Reading’s consolidation and potential Pennsylvania intervention.
Fragments list financial securities and issuers including Northern Pacific Oregon & Trail, Union Pacific, West Shore, and Tex. P. L. G. tr. Rets. The unreadable OCR shows bond listings with various dates and series across multiple railroad and utility names. No coherent narrative available beyond a catalog of bond references.
New York bank clearings and balances quoted for the week ending today show large totals: New York clearings 176,907,002 with 6,005,459 balances and weekly totals of 878,810,178 clearings and 41,290,651 balances. Other cities report varied figures for clearings and balances, with exchange rates noted for New York and Sterling, along with weekly comparisons and parities.
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage recalls shaving his whiskers and the burden it placed on pictorial newspapers and periodicals. He prefers an unembellished face and notes his youth and beard served only to cast a shadow when thin.
The equator heat saying is misleading as interiors in Central Africa can be cooler at night. The author notes high plateaus above sea level, where every 300 feet of ascent lowers the thermometer by about one degree, opposing common jungle image.
Oilfield reports a broad drop in production with Oakdale and Jennings Guffey & Co. among those losing barrels per hour as sand and gas issues hinder wells. Several firms push ahead with new rigs and tests across McDonald Willow Grove and nearby farms while a rumored pipeline consolidation is denied and January outputs rise slightly.
The market remained erratic with prices swinging throughout the week. New York prices at 640c and London 44, while total clearances neared 100,000 barrels. outlook turns uncertain due to McDonald field activity and weak price prospects.
Chicago wheat traded firm to bullish with sharp buying at times. May closed strong at 914c after a late rally as selling absorbed. concerns over New York purchases surfaced but waned. Corn and hog products showed weakness or mixed moves while oats and rye remained under pressure. cash and produce quotes cited by John M. Oakley & Co.
Office markets report sparse activity with cattle shipments limited and prices unsettled. Receipts show 1,303 head for cattle and 3,000 head for hogs with 1,071 cattle and 4,600 hogs remaining unsold. no cattle shipped to New York today and market described as fair to slow with consignments through.
A historical note explains corns as thickened skin on toes or soles causing pain, linked to ill fitting shoes. Remedies include properly fitted soft leather shoes, daily foot washing with ammonia, and applying pure acetic acid with oil or soap to protect surrounding skin. Warns against unsterilized knives and consuming unwashed feet to avoid infection.
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