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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1892
Page
11
Contributions for this department must reach Ts Dusraten office by noon Saturday. Columns are open to all secret organizations but only news will be printed. Space is valuable. notices of meetings praise for individuals or personal puffery will not be printed.
Local lodges including C. F. R.A Lamberton Encampment No 98 Pittsboro Encampment No 3 and Pittsvurt Lothige No 336 announce meetings next week with degree work nominations and officer elections. Past Grand Harry Graham seeks D D G M for the Northern District. A new lodge in progress at Collins avenue and Kirkwood street explores charter and dispensation details with a $25 membership fee anticipated after institution. The First Battalion Patriarchs Militant plans a grand reception April 1 at the Auditorium Penn avenue marking a historic degree ceremony.
After Tuesday March No Til will meet Wan Aunteen service meeting at Sixth Preelivierian Church Pitts Sunday evening March 6 when very sermon will be delivered by hev J F Patterson a member of Junior Order of United American Mechanics The Advisory Council of Western Pennsylvania Jr O U A M will visit General Marion Council IM Tuesday even March 1 The Councils meet in Masonic Hall Pittsburg Harry Henderson Witken Esq and other able will be present The meeting open after 8 oclock and all who can should attend Liberty Valley Council No Til organized in Wilkinsberg last September elected officers: Councilor E H Bond Vice Councillor E C Ridgaway Financial Secretary A Milinger Treasurer S A Tucker Conductor Db B Warden Warden Hugh XB Howe Inside Sentinel John Matthews Outside Concentr Ww s Reece Ir a Baviacen or 5 finn Trustees J M WwW Wyke and R Little The organization meets in Lehrs Hall every Wednesday evening
Miss Lulu A. Butler presided at East End Star Council No and 500 attendees applauded Georges M. Murphy and Betty Onan led by Stare Liberty G. Evening. Daughters and Jr L A M members received pins, prizes awarded to Ed Row and Joseph Irwin, Doof L. pin given to Callie Leech. The session featured speeches and preparations to visit Evening Star Council and Pride of the West with events planned for March in Allegheny locations.
Select Kvidits of America reports new pros in Meadville as Grand Commander Todd issues full issue cards for members to join other legions. Washington Legion No.3 in New Castle hosted a well attended reception on the 22d. Colonel C. V. Lewis nears full recovery and plans official visits to First Regiment legions. Pride of the West Legion No.4 in Allegheny gains new members each meeting and received a Bible from Mee p Burkett at a recent gathering.
The Improved Order Heptasephe reports 19 to 00 new members admitted in February. Allegheny county deputies belay meeting test Thursday night. A five member committee works on feasibility of erecting a Heptasephean building, Thursday evening set for a Langue t given to McItccepen clave by J. K. Moorhead Conclave. The Heptssoph Association of eastern Pennsylvania near its regular monthly meeting Thursday evening transacted much business and reported great progress. Officers nominated for the ensuing year include President Thomas H. Hughes, Vice President Dr. G. A. Mueller, Treasurer J. H. Roberts, Secretary Corries F. Warde.
Mon night plans outline a push for a new Pythian Hall with the Leader Lodge coordinating with C. Robert D. King and others to visit sister lodges. The committee will gauge Pi district brothers on the proposal and report views.
President Reilly of 6 Lodge attended a Taabtay papeeue adiee event while Charter Lodge No 1 held a lively Monday session. Granite Lodge No 7 hosted friends with supreme officials in attendance. Supreme Lodge Attorney P H Jackson stayed home with La Grippe. Lodge 7 at G Hall enjoyed a cheerful gathering with about 30 members. Supreme Officers Ball McMillan and Godfrey addressed the meeting.
The Le B.A. Branch invites members to an open meeting in the basement hall of St Paul’s, tomorrow evening. A choice programme is arranged for the event.
M B A Branch No 107 hosts a musical event this evening at St Southside. The program promises entertainment and community fellowship in a local church setting.
General Lodge Notes report Braddock Lodge No. 20 installs officers D D Mra M Picker F C Mra Gollings C Mrs Taylor C Mrs Gethen W LG Mrs Pepper W O G Mra Rouland. The Chosen Friends Sick Benefit League of Western PA holds annual meeting March 4 at Mendels Ohio Street Anageeny with Illum B Wilson A 5 0 present to elect officers for next year. A D F of America Pride of Allentown No 6285 celebrates annual entertainment. Southside groups report growing activity since a Minneapolis convention.
Chicago wheat prices drifted lower amid bearish rumors of rising Russian exports and a larger visible supply. May futures moved around 9 to 10, then fell to the day’s low. corn and oats weakened with demand softening, while pork, lard, and ribs showed mixed declines. Butter and eggs held steady as markets absorbed late speculative pressure.
In Crrcaco on February 27 four thousand eight hundred men were employed on the World’s Fair grounds, the largest weekly force since construction began. The first steel truss for Machinery Hall was placed this week and the fret steel truss for the manufactures building will be installed in early April. Carpenters continue work on pavilions and linking walls, with progress strong. Ground has started on the Horticulture Hall annex.
Montreau February 27 reports the Royal Commission findings show ex Premier Mercier Langlier and Pacand received over 100000 dollars. The growing anger includes former Mercier ally Arthur Boyer who has publicly rebuked him, signaling deep Cabinet rifts and public distrust.
Mining stock quotations from New York list Adams at 125 with 200 shares, Best & Belcher at 215, Consolidated California and Virginis at 5, Gould & C at 10, Hale & Norcross at 145, Homestake at 198, Mexican tario at 260, Sierra aera at 185, Union Consolidated at 1, Chollar at 1. This digest compiles the readable ticker-like entries and prices from the February 27 report.
Trade in general developed much like earlier in the month with February’s dull season. Banking, stocks, and real estate show gains while iron remains steady. Moundsville firm offers 100000 stock. Blair may host United States Glass relocation. Homewood avenue widening plans move forward. numerous property sales and permits boost optimism in Pittsburg as Finance and industry signals hint at broader economic strength.
Whit ney and Stephenson gain control signals a fierce power struggle at the Switch and Signal meeting as two factions clash over building ownership. Philadelphia stock strength and new dividend talk buoy market. prices finish higher with Ebershins and Central Traction among gainers while Switch and Signal shows strength despite bid war chatter.
The market saw Delaware and Hudson rise sharply from 138 to 1881, with Denver and Rio Grande preferred up and Lackawanna and Reading also firm. Delaware and Hudson led gains among coal and railroad issues as Jersey Dan and Richmond and West Point moved, while overall volume reached 141,849 shares and bonds showed moderate activity.
Field production climbed to 27 000 barrels yesterday up from 20 500 due to intensified drilling and old-well work. No. 3 Matthews at Guffey Jennings & Co. spiked to around 60 barrels an hour. Oakdale No. 2 on John Wetmore farm rose to 53. several other wells reported increases with ongoing spudding and sand-to-gordon shifts.
The week endured with scant activity as weak sentiment dominated. McDonald’s uncertainties and selling by longs dampened hope, while standard oil influence loomed. Prices shifted modestly across New York London Antwerp benchmarks with little demand.
New York bank statements reveal a reserve fall of about 3.6 million, a notable loan increase, and a small deposit rise indicating expansion in trade lines. The week also notes decreases in Innnes specie and legal tenders, with increases in deposits and circulation above legal requirements. Money on call was easy yesterday with no loans at 3 percent. prime mercantile paper ranged 4.95 to 5.0 and exchange steady.
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