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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1891
Page
5
All communications for this department should be mailed to reach the department not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading.
Brother H P Staving elected to represent Fourth Dante Alleghens. Gray Council No. 40 hosted a successful reception in Tarmer Hall. General Benefit Association convention to be held in Washington DC on Monday. Sherwood Council No. 160 entertained at Moorhead School Hall Friday. Rockwood Council No. 598 founded in Hockwood. Bunker Hill No. 22 held a school in Charters township. Summerville council forming in Fayette County with 80 names on file. Falton Council No. 1a to hold a reception on Thursday evening March 12 at Penn Incline Hall. Killback Council No. 337 held meeting during high river. George Rowbottom of No. 62 elected in Sath ward. J M Huddell among those affected by flood. Kerr predicts 9 000 to line up. Morley foresees Welcome Council No. 134 entertainment. Sixth ward school given three flags by Manchester Fort Pitt and Somers. Kerr presided over ceremony. Confimence Council No. 885 forming building association at Confluence. Banner presented to Pitts bore Cinnet 117. Sharon Council No. 24 initiated new numbers. Continental conferred on 30 pilgrims. Thomas Breeze of Pittsburgh Council Li elected School Director in Pitt ward. Helstic Bret Bevi ejected from position in ward. General J B Sweitzer Council invites visiting members to its lodge on Monday at A P A Hall. A candidate for membership to be initiated.
The report notes the formation of Enterprise Circle No. 57 with charter members and officers including Martha Shendersot Local Deputy and William Stewart President. A large ladies prepared spread accompanied the ceremony. Reverend H C Barl Supreme President of the PFA visited Enterprise Circle Friday evening.
Report outlines vigorous activity of General Meade Legion No. 10 with candidates at every post. Visits by Grand Commander John Rowan to Youngstown accompany praise of Comrade James P Finnigas of Spartan Legion No. 7 who remains sick but expected back soon. Allegheny City units like Humboldt Legion No. 17 plan boosts, while German cityens members engage residents. War-time safety noted as McKee and Bowen near loss in Northside flood, with staff appointments set for two-year term.
Numsbholdt Lodge No. 2 reports growing membership and charity initiatives this month. Union Lodge No. 68 and Oakland Lodge No. 238 announce public invitations to non members and visits. Master Workman Alex Taylor of Industry Judge No. 2 discusses duties despite his home flooding. Deputy Grand Master Workman Imina notes strong progress and ongoing organizing in the eastern part of the state.
Harvey Henderson, receiver of lodge no nine in Allegheny City, ran strong in the Sec ond ward contest, nearly heading the ticket. His supporters express great joy and extend congratulations.
Taranto lodge forms at Lock No 4 as supreme officers install officers. Supreme VP addressed the meeting and reports 8 percent membership rise across states. Excelsior No 161 organized Feb 15 at Johnstown Pa with 33 initiates and officers installed. Community turnout noted at De Haven and Derry meetings. Complimentary medical and literary entertainment planned at Ola City Hall March 12 with Rev J B Koehne as orator.
Pittsburg No. 12 reports a boom as Allegheny Lodge No. 46 holds sessions. Painter, ill in Germany, is soon expected home. Druit of Newsboys Home is slowly mending at his house. McCullough and Turner of Pitts core No. are nearing gala emblems for securing appli cations. secret society notes invite news from all orders.
E Sanvarent the traveling man is convalescent after a period of serious illness. Thomas McCaffrey and family have returned home from a pleasant layover trip to Washington and other eastern cities. Misses Eva and Norine Erskine visited Bayardstrest Alleheny and are back in West Virginia. Pittsburgers registered at St Anne hotels include E F Wood, J W Paul, A M Jolly, S Adelly at Ponce de Leon. M P Riche s, M S McKee, John N Mac Gonigie at Alcazar. J A Bergstresser at Cordova. Mra James Park Jr and Miss E G Park at Marnolia. Oliver O Philips at Florida.
In the unital League a dozen lodges were instituted last month amid a slow period. Another lodge is planned within ten days with 25 petitions on file. Last Wednesday NS 245 was formed at G A R Hall with 19 charter members under LD BP. Nine approved members could not attend. The lodge will be named Selma Lodge at the next meeting.
Great Western Lodge No. 345 reports strong growth with three candidates for the Third Degree next Friday. The lodge will operate without a Grand Lodge convocation at its own lodge room. Mt Washington lodge in the county shows progress as it grows and develops.
A committee named J W Bnague J L Boardman W E Ford Sol Bachman E Reyvolda Dr Meiffen Dr J A Muller Isenthal and J M Ball visited the home of Mrs Eworn E R Kroegher on Margaret Street Allegheny Friday evening and paid Mrs Kroegher 1000 on behalf of Sortuside Conclave No 85 IOH Mrs Kroegher is the widow of the late Edward J Kroegher who died January 23
Public services conducted by Invincible Lodge No. 1M Ro P will be held in memory of Brothers James Wilson and Homer W Chadwick at the lodge hall on the corner of Frankstown avenue and Station street East End this afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev William A Stanton and Rev W Wilson will speak. Music provided by a select quartet.
Alice Carey presides as Rebelian Degrees Lodge No. 2 LO. 0. F. holds its twelfth anniversary at Turner Hall Forbes Street March 1. Proceeds benefit Widows and Home at Laurel Station Pittsburg Wayne and Chicago Railroad.
Equitable Aid Union No. 784 relocated to Caledonia Hall at 10 Federal Street Allegheny City and meets on the first and third Thursdays. Pitsburg Lodge No. 35 A P A held a lively Thursday session with R W M J Wilson reading a paper. Iron Cross Division No.5 inspected and praised. plan to travel to Harrisburg in August for Grand Lady’s reception with a 40-piece G A K band. Wilkinsburg Lodge No. 34 K P celebrated its twenty seventh anniversary with speeches and feasting. St Andrew's Branch No. 67 mourns the death of Jeremiah R. Sweeny of 10 Knox Street Altona interment to follow. Decoration Council No. 4 L A S met and initiated many new members. the council grows as the second largest. Pittsb urg Lodge No. 85 A P A hosted Right Worthy Grand Master John Wilson who spoke on Rome. new Stone building to be occupied on Penn Avenue. Farewell reception for Ray Cameron noted at St Mark's Guild House after a program and supper with waiters Wells Lininger John W Young Rudolph Suoltz James Ord.
The article surveys 19th century electricity and telegraph consolidations led by William Orton and the American Bell group. It notes large mergers among electric lighting firms, Brush acquisitions, and the trend toward unified operations. It also highlights gas and rail ventures forming integrated current producing and distributing entities for day and night use.
An insurance inspector notes progress in wiring quality but warns bad and cheap work persists in many areas. He criticizes reliance on unqualified “engineers” and cites town electricians undercutting prices to win contracts, leading to undersized conductors, improper fastening with metal staples, and unknown solder usage.
The Glasgow fire brigade reports total damage from fires attended last year at £43,500, down from £150,000 in 1889 and £206,000 in 1888. Firemaster credits early detection and electric street alarms, noting 200 out of 425 calls were signaled electronically. Only 29 of 500 calls were malicious, with Edinburgh also considering a similar system.
A look at the coming electric heater argues clean heat with no dirt and on demand use. It can be moved easily and costs less than 1 cent per hour, providing gentle or strong heat and even timed shutoff for comfort from cold feet at night.
The electric log shows reliable distance tracking at speeds up to 20 miles an hour. Tests under English admiralty supervision at Portsmouth indicate it will likely be adopted by the English navy.
Electricity powers unloading of lander and freight from ships with a belt driven drum and electric motor. Each drum has a quick stop lever and transfers lumber from vessel to yard using a large hook on the wharf. The system handles pulling twisting and transferring entirely by electric power.
Finance and trade notes Avonmore in Westmoreland County forming as a new town with the Avonmore Land and Improvement Company. claims 1000 acres for development, gas pipeline, riverfront, and glass sand. Permits and building activity rise in Pittsburgh area. post office site in Allegheny under consideration with Stockton avenue favored. Luther Church property rumors denied.
The notice details multiple property transfers including 320 Forty-sescad Street Seventeanth ward lot 20280 feet to a foot alley with a two story brick carpenter shop sold for Nowteen & Co. Limited. The sale lists J E Glass to A C Watkins and Louise UO Weisser. A seven room frame dwelling on Carter street near Park Avenue in the Twenty first ward East End sold for 3650 dollars.
Pittsburg and Boston wait on the outcome of electric negotiations as markets show a tepid plus mixed tone. Traders report bids around high subpar values with few sales, expectations of a Thomson Houston tie but headwinds from pending deal results. Citizens Traction shows slight gains while other names drift. overall activity remains cautious with March 1 looming.
The New York bourse opened quiet and listless with many brokers absent. Mobile and Ohio led gains among low priced shares while Susquehanna bands sank on option speculation. Gold and silver exports from New York totaled 1,050,320 with most sent to Europe and South America.
Local bankers report a good week with clearings down due to flood and bad roads but higher deposits and demand offset the deficit. A bank official says business moves well though caution remains as the country struggles from prior stringency and weather. The New York money market shows easy call loans and steady sterling, with weekly bank statements noting reserve, deposits, and circulation shifts.
Chicago and New York show varying clearings and discounts with rates for time and call loans at 6 1?4 per cent. Philadelphia and Baltimore report weekly totals and balances along with money market rates. New York weekly clearings reach major totals with significant balances and a 6 per cent money rate elsewhere.
The week opened weak and closed lower as trading remained dull with no orders or business. Prices fluctuated modestly with the high on Monday and the low on Friday, resulting in a weekly loss. refined oil closed at the week's peak while average shipments and charters declined.
New York, Feb 21 Henry Clews notes a weakness in stocks with declines across markets. A 11 percent cut in the Chicago Burlington and Quincy quarterly dividend depresses Granger rails while a receiver bid for Louisville New Albany and Chicago constrains Western roads.
London money market remains favorable after Bank of England statement. Bank actions and currency flows ease financial strain, supporting asset values and anticipated cheaper money. Local market steadiness persists despite weekly currency exchanges and Bank of France borrowing.
Wall Street gossip notes dull markets with persistent strength as confidence remains in bank reserves. With Congress adjournment near, no rush for free silver legislation is seen and railroads report mixed earnings offset by lower costs. The Wasp birthday and Saturday half holiday influence end-of-week prices, as traders await two-day closure.
Closing bell reports show activity on the Philadelphia and New York exchanges. Brokers on Fourth Avenue and Broad Street moved key issues as investors watched the Northern Pacific preferred and other listed equities.
Office of Pittsburg Dispatch reports February 2 prices and receipts for cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle shipments one car to New York. hog receipts 2500 head with 2200 shipped. hog market steady with variations by quality. sheep receipts around 400 with slow market and unchanged prices.
The report shows continued heavy pork receipts with declines to the day’s low, and rib and other pork cuts closing at weak prices. Futures and cash quotes include flour steady, No 3 spring wheat prices, lard per 100 lbs, and butter trading actively with prices around 6 cents.
New York Feb 21 bullion dealers report London silver prices slipping. Bar price in New York shows modest declines as market activity flags.
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