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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1889
Page
5
George Hopkins argues that Christ refused to choose between God and Mammon, urging Christians to be active, faithful citizens who integrate faith with daily work and public life. He extols bearing duties to Caesar while keeping God first, and shows virtue in work, prayer, and overcoming hindrances through steadfast devotion.
Patrol officers list officers for Kosar term across councils including Oxville No.70 with V C James ey HK S and George W ids commanding Legion C A M. installation of officers for several councils noted with names such as William Reed A H Vankerk James Houston and William Wallace among others.
The degree team will visit Beaver Avenue Conclave of Allegheny on Tuesday night. Deputy Martin Schroeder will visit Conclave at Ingram station tomorrow. Pittsburg Conclave No. 8 has named C. M. Fairman and A. C. Shaw as contest captains, each captain leading 24 aida. The Heptazoph degree seam will visit.
West End Conclave installed officers led by Past Archon William Graham and Secretary Robert Vows with Homer L. McGaw as representative to Supreme Conclave. Sharpsburg Conclave installed led by Past Archon John D. Heiber and James R. Darragh as medical examiner and representative. Monongahela Conclave installed led by Archon J. Campbell with D. C. Snyder as medical examiner and representative to Supreme Conclave. Solid gold badges awarded to Morris Cohen, B N Jacobs, and Ludwig for recruiting new members.
The Advisory Council schedules several gatherings this week including a Sunday 2 PM session, a 4 PM meeting at St John’s School South Fourteenth Street to form a branch, and a 12:50 PM briefing at St Malachi’s School Southside on association benefits. Deputies Buckley and Keefer to address. Fifteen people applied for membership.
The Royal Archmason annual election and installation fill the day across Allegheny county councils. Springfield Connell No. 215 and Mansfield Valley Council No. 54 were installed recently by D D G R George Dunkeln with Hazelwood Connell slated for the 2th. The Past Officers' Association meets January List for its officer election and to prepare for the Grand Council in Pittsburgh on the third Tuesday of March 1880.
On Tuesday January 2 Fort Pitt Lodge No. 883 will display a handsome banner with several prominent members present. Wednesday last a Rebekah degree was instituted at W cantare as Mystic Cross No. 176 with officers elected led by Alonzo Ecker as Noble Grand and Mrs. John Porter as Vice Grand. Lincoln Commandery No. 4 has ordered new uniforms and a commandery may be instituted at Little Washington with about five from the city expected to attend. Deputy Past Commander Cooper visited Lincoln Com munisony and helped initiate three candidates into the order.
The following officers have been installed in Unity Council No 14 Daughters of Liberty with Councilor Maggie Dushane as A C Annie Duff V C Annie Anderson A V Ruth Hayden KH S Carrie Long F S Mollie Johnston A B Kate Lindner Treasurer Eva Hoak Guide Celia Pastiours I G Bella Richards O G Georgean Moore P A C Jennie Robson Trustees Isaac Bennett Harry Williams Maggie Dushane.
At the last regular meeting of Court Pride of Allentown No 6255 officers were installed by Brother Thomas K P Weetman. BR J Curtis K J Williamson S J Bowden T Hughes W B Potts J W T Howells HB ig De La Se De legate W SD Deputy T Powell Trustee and Physician J B Sweeny.
Friday January 1 installation of officers by Sir Knight Commander George Colston lists Commander L. msler Lt. C Guth W. B. Munoz Prelate J. J. McGrew Sergeant 8 Scott M. A. F. Meir First M. G. H. Grant Second M. G. W. Kandi Picket William N. McCracken Sentinel A. Muckertean F. Gartner Trustees W. E. Bunting R. L. Esler Charles Behringer with names and titles defined.
The last Etna Equitable Aid Union meeting installed officers led by President Mrs A Williams and Vice President Mrs John Hieber. Secretary E A Patterson, Accountant J D Hunter, Treasurer B A Yabres, Chaplain Mrs B A Yabres, conductors Chas Noel and Mrs M Moyle, Penn Mrs Chas Harding, Guard Chas Sautter.
Goodwill Council No. 12 announces its second annual reception at Cycloramwa Hall on Wednesday evening January 2. Committee of Arrangements includes C. M. Cochrane U. Gillig Emma E. Leety W. E. Paulin George P. Steinmark William Crede and George P. Leety. Installation of officers follows next Friday evening.
Past Captain M L Sautter installed the newest officers at the last meeting of Colonel Collier Camp No 1 Sons of Veterans Captain L H Knost First Lieutenant Bert Williams Second Lieutenant G Humphreys Chaplain J H Smith First Sergeant Wm L Coats Quartermaster F I W Rennof per the report from the camp meeting minutes
The British American Association will meet Monday evening the 21st in town to establish the Lawrenceville Branch No. 16. Prominent figures expected include J. H. Williams Esq Worthy Grand Secretary of the Association.
Venus Castle No 291 of the K G E reports completing the pilgrim’s degree in war form for the first time on a Friday evening in January. The castle, seven weeks old, lists 100 members with 85 names on the application list.
The Catholic Young Men's group formed in the East End will be named Carroll Club. It has members and meets in the Moreland block with F. J. Brady serving as President.
Business among the majority of dealers in photographic goods has been steadily getting less for the past year, which they attribute mostly to the issuing business of the cheap photographer.
Repair shop Hauch's at 205 Fifth Ave offers watch fixing with good work and low prices. Established in 1853, the business promotes trusted service for timepieces.
Workingmen purchase home made pants for 125 to 175 dollars at Jackson's Star Corner located at 954 and 956 Liberty Street. The ad highlights affordable options and street address details for the shopper.
The past week showed gradual improvement in transaction volumes and firming values except for petroleum, which fell under bearish pressure. Buying activity concentrated in New York and the West at around 85 cents, with a rumor of a large deal aimed at loading up. Real estate seen active with the Wood street block hotel project stirring speculation, while bank stocks remained out of reach due to high prices. Inspector Frank issued 58 building permits for small frame homes valued around 46,655 dollars. Iron prices firmed slightly on improved demand, signaling a potential revival as seasonal work increases. Coal and coke suffered mood dips amid labor uncertainty.
Brokers opened the session presided by Captain Barbour with broad orders across specialties but scarce supply as owners hold steady. Only two sales occurred La Noria and Philadelphia Gas while bank stock demand remained tentative with little bidding. Good dividend payers attracted steady interest amid muted activity.
Banks across Pittsburg show brisk activity in checkings and deposits, with country discounts improving. Clearing House exchanges reach 1,060,244.12 and balances 308,562.00 for Saturday, with weekly totals reflecting gains over the prior week and year. New York money on call remains easy at 2 percent, and sterling rates hold firm.
A damaged OCR snippet shows time stamps and bid ask mentions with references to shipments and charters. It lists times around 11 00 A M and 30 30 A M with notes on barrels and refined terms. Mentions Antwerp and Ste en Yorks appear as place names.
Buyers show no price reaction and an active market boosts transactions. Notable sales include Baxter to Husmann lots in Bank of Commerce addition and multiple parcels along Liberty, Penn, and Edmund streets, plus a surge in building permits totaling 34 with 16,653 in estimated costs and a boom in frame houses on suburban lots.
A Dispatch correspondent argues for forming a trade protection organization for flour dealers and grocers in Pittsburgh. He cites past failures of flour dealer bodies and suggests joining the Wholesale Grocers' Association of Pittsburgh to leverage unity, curb cuttings, and strengthen business relations, with plans still developing.
The Fort Pitt Natural Gas Company sold 1051 acres of Crafton district land in Robinson and Stowe townships to W. J. Young of Oil City for 97500 after a brisk bidding contest between Forest Oil Company and Union Oil Company. The property includes oil and gas leases with a one eighth royalty on oil and a 500 per gas well, subject to drilling contracts. Forest Oil Company of Oil City carried a 1,200,000 capitalization. W. J. Vandergrift served as President and General Manager.
New York reporting mining stocks closed with notable moves among Amador 17 percent, Best and Belcher 600, Caledonia 235, Consolidated California and Virginia 8 percent, Commonwealth Sl. Deadwood 180, Homestake 1295, Mutual 145, Navaso 140, N. Commonwealth 110, Ontarophie 535, Plymouth 825, Standard 100, Silver 100.
New York markets opened steady. general list showed strength, but a setback hit Southwestern shares and key rails. Pullman rose early to a new high before retreating. Consolidated Gas and Atchison fell sharply as market activity shifted. New Haven and Erie posted gains, while bonds stayed quiet.
Office of Pittsburg Dispatch notes cattle receipts 1007 head and 14 cars shipped to New York, market quiet with all through consignments. Hog receipts 1400 head, 2000 head shipments, market steady on light, slow on common.
Judges Collier and Slagle imposed multiple penalties. Andrew Wilson fined 10 dollars and costs for assault and battery. George Foster fined six cents and costs. Barney Walker sentenced to one year in the workhouse for larceny. Joe W. Raywood three months in the workhouse for assault and battery. Agnes Taylor fined six cents and costs for assault and battery. Joseph Bradley and Thomas Liston each received 18 months in the workhouse for burglary. Henry Nesbit three years in the penitentiary for burglary. Alex Dobbs fined 300 dollars and six months in the workhouse for selling liquor without a license. kept a gambling house for a year in the workhouse. Louis Se or assaults and battery sentenced to six months in the workhouse. John Schrad 18 months in the workhouse for burglary. Calvin A. Watson fined 2M and given M days to jail for mis demeanor in selling oleomargarine. Mary Herdman sentence suspended after shoplifting, on mental condition.
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