Pioneer Masonry Roots Out West of the Ohio River
A detailed account traces the American Union Lodge No. 1 and its Masonry lineage from colonial times, through formation, suppression, and revival by Capt. Heart and others. It notes ties to Washington era visits, the lodge’s charter history, and its role in regional fraternal orders plus current officers in Manahes Castle No. 212 and Omega Castle No. 408 in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattella
Jely
Cevreets
Masonic Lodge
Ohio
Waterman's
Reader
Mass
John Rowe
Grand Lodge of
England
Colouy
Massachusetts
Washfee
Somes Meatt
Asiong Che
Ohio River
American Union Lodge
Masonic Jurisdictum
Optim Heart
Boett Hatter
Jeroh
Campus Martius
Mariette
Campus Martine
Imedionay
Ee Ee
Grisc
Omega Fraternity Notes Share Meetings and Departures
The Omega fraternity reports members attending meetings in various cities including Chicago and St Paul. Officers express satisfaction with leadership, new pledges and degree additions are announced, and inquiries go out for missing members while several Brothers prepare for travel and duties.
National Councilor McCleary To Visit Western Councils
The report details upcoming visits by National Councilor James W. McCleary to Pride of Manchester No. 25 Pride of the West No. 97 Event Star No. 1 Lacy Webb Hayes No. 3 and other councils across Allegheny Ohio and Illinois. It notes talks on law changes and the possibility of a new National Vice Councilor candidate, with broad participation invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pride of the West Council
James
Whited
V.C
W. J. McDonald
A. C
Mary Boyd
A. V.C
Ada Carer
BR. S
Anna M. ‘Grasse
M. F. Billings
James R. Wowersley
N.C. John
W. J. Caldwell
Horace Mentzer
Idan McBower
A. V
Katie Loos
Elin McGee
Lowman
Unity Council
Ruth Hayden
V. C
James P. Johnson
A.C
Louisa Junker
Louisa Williams
Chrissie Ing
F.S
AL G. Walter
Kate
Stause
Joweley
N. C
Alg
Walter
Mary Gaites
National Council
A Kepple
Inellor
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Lucy Webb Hays
Senta
Coun
Kelle Fork
A. Coun
Kittie Hines
B. A. Cyphert
Gruide
May Stewart
Brown
Pressly
Laura Hetrick
National
Pride of Manchester
Allebeny
West Council
Allerheny
West Virginia councils formed and officers active
Six new councils were organized in West Virginia last month. State Councilor Collins will tour Mercer and Crawford counties next week. National Representative P Hearns of Du Quoin Illinois is recovering after a fall. Collins spoke at Washington Pennsylvania Fourth of July events. The Keystone Club plans a St Clair river camp departure on Saturday July 11. Advisory Council meeting postponed to next Saturday due to holiday. W T Kerr and A D Wilkin participated in Fourth of July events in New Bethlehem Pennsylvania. New council formations and elections are noted in Pittsburgh and Norristown areas with several officers re elected or active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Sholer
Martha Washington Council
Chicago
National Council
Connell
Annie Semple
Pittsburg Council
Eecemd
Pride of the West Council
West Virginia
Collins
Mercer
Crawford
P. Hearns
du Quoin
Washington
Keystone Club
Order
St. Clair River
Advisory Council
Brothers W. T. Kerr Ani
A. D. Wilkin
New Bethlehem
Chal Mazaard
Slnomssele
Oneeln
Cornelie ii
Sons of Liberty
Petenee
W. Z. Kerr
A D. Wilkin
J. P. Winower Council
Cooma
J. W. Miller
Norristown
Local political and sports notes from Milwaukee and surrounding areas
Wednesday morning trip to Philadelphia and back to Milwaukee noted. A July 24 banner game between Laurelle and John Grey at Aquinos Grove draws Jr. U O A interest. Elee Star appears a councilor elect and several figures listed for the State Council race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
U. A
Laurelle
John Grey
Grey Phale
Aquinos Grove
Elee
Star
A Jr. O
Sadao Manchester
State Council
Invincible Council
Geo W. Dean
Pride of the West
Herman A. le
Samuel Ane
Thomas F. Ashford, Jr
Manee Aheborn
Alex Hayes
A. Hendrickson
Satrons
HA. Coper
Robert M
N. Middleton
George Wrashton
Davis
Star of the Valley
Lodge activity and hall plans noted in Allegheny notes
Ensign Feight fits his new unit and a hall is discussed for it. Loyals and lodges across Allegheny announce official visits, degrees conferred, and officer installations. The D D G M Thomas and Frank Buschecke lead efforts as warmth and schedules affect lodge gatherings.
Protected Home Circle and P. H. C activities in Sharpsburg
Invitations go out for the picnic Tuesday and a German circle in the city seeks 12 names. Banner No. 3 reports installation at its next meeting as it promotes the picnic in Sharpsburg. Officials include A W Dollinger with 12 names for a German language circle at Allegheny and J B Goshorn, treasurer, travels to New Jersey for a State Denth Association meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner No. 3
Sharpsburg
A. W. Dollinger
Allegheny
Goshorn
New Jersey
Denth Association
H. B. Montreville
Bailey
Smith
Vicw
Ru Sullivans
BH. Gould
Guardian
Ira
Bassett
Yeremieres Neudall
Alf
Porter
Y Lagared
Chaplin
Kate Smith
Med. Fealiner
W. W. Wolfe
Supreme Provost Seeks Updated Proceeds For July Advocate
The Supreme Provost M. G. Cohen urges all members to read revised pron tos for the July Advocate. Statistics are updated and no assessment for July pleases the members.
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M. G. Cohen
Eds Reader Guide to Conclave Orders and Plans
The passage outlines aims for September and upcoming conclave activities. It mentions Edward F. James Supreme Organizer and J. K. Moorhead Conclave, noting attempts to improve creditable contest progress and publish notices in Augusta Advocate. Deputies will receive duties and instruction for conclaves making notable progress in Keny County and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. James
J. K. Moorhead
Hasting
Keny County
Baltimore
Meadville seeks a lodge as York Lodge gains dispensation
The report notes Meadville's desire for a lodge while York Lodge No. 218 receives dispensation. Grand Exalted Ruler appointments are praised as the best yet. Pottville Lodge No. 207 was instituted June 2 by Reading Lodge in superb style. Brother Charles L. Davis of Boston Lodge No. 10 and Harry Eker of No. 11 are mentioned in connection with Pittsburg No. 11 and New sex. References to national meetings and updates to Grand Lodge laws are included, with distribution plans and new visiting cards. The Secretary of the World's Fair, John T. Dickinson of Texas, is noted as being initiated into the mysteries of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
York Lodge
Potteville
Reading Lodge
Charles L. Davis
Boston
Pittsburg
Harry Eker
Newsex
Trenton
N. J
Buffalo Club
Huntly
Grand Lodge
Pondy
W. el
Findley
Rand
Angers
Order of Solon Involved In Lodge Activities And Visits
Eintracht Lodge No. 14 welcomed eight new members at its last session. Visiting officer John A. Eisenrath, formerly Tarentum Lodge secretary, attended Thursday. Siene W. Br. Goov of Findlay was in town on business. Deputy Samuel C. Beatty reported five new entrants at Allegheny Lodge No. 3. Supreme Trustee W. C. McKelvey of Parker City traveled through the city en route to Baltimore. Supreme Vice President McMillen toured West Virginia to promote Solon. Two new lodges are planned. Supreme President Ball received a letter from Dr. W. W. Cole, Supreme Medical Examiner, stationed at Port Erie, with homecoming planned. Deputy Gauss joined a Bolan lodge at Loveton with charter list of local business leaders. Ball and Supreme Treasurer Godfrey attended. Gauss has another charter list in progress.
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Eintracht Lodge No. 14
John A. Eisenrath
Tarentum Lodge
Supreme Office
Iene
W. BR. Goov
Findlay, C
Depu Samuel C. Beatty
Allegheny Lodge
Supreme
W. C. McKelvey
Parker City
Cena
Timore
McMillen
West Vain
Solon
Ball
W. W. Cole
Portry
Gauss
Bolan
Lovton
Cournaps
W. H. Dusnar
New Brighton
Commans
Geones
W. Brown
Brown
Estalker
Legion
CoLosen
J. K. Camraxan
Duya
J.D. Meluwatxz
Pennsylvania
Andrew H. McWilliams
Tenth
Pennsylvania Reserves
BR. Jonyson
Youngstown
Johnson
Chalmers
No. 1
The
Erie Soldiers
J. S. Stevenson
Fulmer, McClelland
Wheeler
J. M. Kent
Eighth Reserves
Isabella Street
Allegheny
Wiynesburg
Union Station
Commdee Kent
J. H. Stevenson & Co
Sharon Gerstel
Company H
Jospeh Gendel
Coenene
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
James John
Thirty-second
United States Cavalry
Koop J.P. G3
One Hundred and Second
William Baker
Seventy-eighth
William Tesh
First
Maryland Cavalry
R. B. Crawford
J. W. 5. Harper
West Virginia
West Manchester Lodge to Visit Hazelwood Lodge Next Tuesday
G T West Manchester Lodge plans a joint body visit to Hazelwood Lodge in Hazelwood next Tuesday evening. The event includes 68 and 78 Ohio Street as the gathering spot with speakers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Manchester
Hazelcooe Lodge
Ohio Street
B. N. Edmonston
Mont ~ Hohmann
Pictsburg
Comrades urged to update uniforms for grand session
The order directs members not yet at 40 to make uniform changes in time for the grand session. Travel routes via Pittsburg and Western road to Erie are being arranged with details coming soon. Legion No 1 reports several membership applications and anticipates strong activity across the jurisdiction. Grand Legion session time shifts to August and moves from Bradford to Erie with special rail and hotel rates.
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Pittsburg
Erie
Legion No. 1
Pittsburg Legion No. 1
Monda
Kirker
Grand Legion
Auust
Bradford
Progressive Endowment League Entertainment in Allegheny
The Progressive Endowment League met at the G A R Hall on West Diamond street Allegheny last Monday with about 300 attendees. Seeger Supreme Secretary spoke on the order's merits as recitations music and piano solos delighted the crowd and a future for the League was forecast. Meals were served and dancing continued late into Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heny
Orion Lodge
Progressive Endowment League
West Diamond Street
Allegheny
Seger Esi
Pennsylvania
League
Wis
Lady Cladstone Lodge plan July 10 church meeting
Members of Lady Cladstone Lodge No. 20 and Daughters of St. George will attend church on July 10, with sister lodges invited. The Distance notes late letters risk nonpublication and an event to confer the Mark degree is announced for 7:30 PM from Sixth Avenue.
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Lady Cladstone Lodge No
Daughters of St. George
Charlies Ashcam
Denne
Reeder Leezer
McKeesport
Sixth Avenue
Elirod Castile
G. W. Brown
Youngsville
de Haven Union
Equitable Aid Union
de Haven
Llor
John Thomas
L. Huffman
N. McCoy
Warren Whitehill
J. L. Davia
W. Irvin
W. 5. Ink
W. A. Minteer
X. M. Crowe
Comrades Praise Boston Post Visit and Muster
Visitors from Pittsburg, Allegheny and other posts joined Boston Post 197 in an exemplary muster at Boston Pa. The event featured C M Head and Commander A M Frank in top roles with a full slate of officers and speeches. The Ladies Relief Corps hosted a banquet concluding a memorable gathering.
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Rankin
Boston
Indies’ Auxiliary
Pittsburg
Allegheny
C. M. Head
A. ©. Frank
I. K. Becker
W. C. Russell
Frank Calhoun
John Brown
Rkigler
Urgeon
W. H
Thomas G. Sample
Rees
W. O. Rosegell
Post IL
W. H. Morgan
Logan
Ladies’ Relief Corps
Benedict
Jones
Morgan
Atkingon
Buechler
Sins
Buch
Lewis
The G A R Man's Life Spared
A Hutchinson Kansas Farmers Alliance meeting denounces the Grand Army of the Republic as a political force and criticizes pension demands while pledging to resist ex union soldiers influence. The piece notes hypocrisy over the right to vote versus the right to life and marks a sharp political stance.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Aranteed
United Stats Treasury
Tie People
Reform (Alliance) Press
Union
Grand Army
Hunchback at Mwennerchor and Bijou Theater this week
Post 1 confidently expects full houses for The Hunchback with Thursday evening shows at Mwennerchor Hall Mt Washington and Bijou Theater. The cast features well known actors led by Walter as The Hunchback with a long list of named players and maids of honor.
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Post 1
Mwennerchor Hall
Mt. Washington
Igof
Mater Walter
Hunchback
J. C. Rober
Tulle
Edith Smithson
H Elen
W. L. Simpson
Thomas Cisford
W. (. Engel
Lord Tinsel
Joseph Keefer
H. F
J. Carnaghban
Wilford
Mer
F. A Grundy
Heartwell
George HK
Morton
Gaylove
Samuel Ancesory Thomas
Prank Riter
Stephen
Ernest Marland
A. BR. Ruoff
William Hudson
L. Davis
Evora Turbert
Annie Ae Misa Bertha Suter
Katie Haage
Lizzie Engel
Moonlight River Excursion On Mayflower By Detroit Club
A select moonlight river excursion on the Mayflower is hosted by Post 3's Detroit Club on Wednesday evening July 22. Tickets are invitation only with sale by Hamilton's music store or club members. The boat departs from Wood street foot at 8 o'clock, with a vocal and instrumental concert from 8 to 9 followed by dancing until midnight.
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Post 3
Detroit
Hamilton
Music Store
Wood Street
Finest War Library in the Country in Philadelphia
The Loyal Legion Free Library and Museum works out a plan of procedure for fundraising under law. The Philadelphia Press notes the large sum already received and anticipates a fireproof building. Once completed, the library and museum are expected to be the finest and most extensive of their kind, with additions and repurposing.
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The
Loyal Legion Free Library and Museum
Philadelphia
War veterans post notes and meetings across counties
Post 151 members report improvement and recent muster of Joan Qeiss of Company G, Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Post 157 plans a bench for visitors on Fifth Avenue while Detroit encampment looms. Williamsport hosts the Pennsylvania Reserves Association encampment and July gatherings.
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Joan Qeiss
Pennsylvaania Cavalry
Commans Eonato Fisner
Detroit
Tae
Pennsylvania Reserves Association
Williamsport
Post 151
John Ullmer
Pennsylvania
Commanden Hosons
Fifth Avenue
Poser 3
Feep C. Warp
Altoona
Abbie Lynch
D. K. Jumey
Michigan
Knap
Reno
John P. Nicholson
Philadelphia
Lafayette
Euston
Veterans Encampment News and Pension Details
The Seventy-fourth Veteran organization plans a July 20 meeting to celebrate 30th muster anniversary. Pension office opens at seven. officials urge pensioners not to come earlier. Various posts report new members and dues, with obituaries and pension notices amid updates from the Pennsylvanian veteran groups and the Detroit club.
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Ertery
Demet
Henry Hrisxion
Ae Vonal
Hasbena
Hein
Seventy-fourth Veteran Organization
United States
Post J
Detroit
Bengough
Gossip of the Guards resignations and leaves reported
Mason Evenett Wannen, Judge Advocate of the Third Brigade, resigns. Cartars Chantes E. Borssme went East for about ten days. Detachment notes show Company G of the Fifteenth and Company B of the Tenth in Youngstown. Pay and leave records mention Cartan Luky Feasures granted leave from June D to August 20. Duquesne Greys tax camp set for Erie starting August 3 with brass band. Names Robert Wattace and John Evans among listed members.
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Mason Evenett Wannen
Cartars Chantes E. Borssme
Etanlhee
Youngstown
Tuniss
Cartan Luky Feasues
Duquesne Greys
Erie
Brigade encampment notes and regimental updates
Regiments prepare for camp with officers appointed and leave dates set. Major Logan secures free firewood for the brigade. Valley Railroad offers lumber at low cost. Weddings occur during encampment at Peekskill. Chaplain Paxton officiates for the Seventh New York. Changes in officers and plans for an officers mess are discussed as units assemble at Camp Major General David McM. Gregg in Gretna. General McClelland backs selective rifle practice options amid statewide debate.
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Mason Sameeti Matter
Mason Cuantes Millen
Europe
Hamilton
Wiley
Star
Miller
Logan
Valley Railroad
Eichteenth Regiment
Wood Street
Ee Rutt
Smith
Philadelphia
Hartranft
Hendler
Seventh New York Regiment
Peekeskill
Paxton
New York City
Seventh Regiment
Eighteenth Regiment
Arnold Station
Parchment
Spothia
Gobin
David McM. Gregg
Gretna
Shepherd
Eichenlaut
Eichenlaub
Quartermaster Lloyd
Apie Tast
William McClellane
Snowden
Mt. Grotna
McClelland
Pattison
Peposes
Pittsburg Business Quiet on Holiday as Real Estate Movements Rise
A near quiet holiday in Pittsburg business circles saw small shops open briefly while large firms closed. Real estate activity surfaced with several sales in Watson plan and Kensington, including a 1M per acre farm near Turtle Creek and multiple lots sold by Burrell Improvement Company to buyers in Copeland, Kensington, and Shadyside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Samantha
Turtle Creek
Geo Waltace
Copeland
Marion Reams
John K. Ewing & Co
Watoon
East Bellevue
Wm. Walton
Mr. Walton
Burrell Improvement Company
Kensington
George Ree A
Huxtor, Thompson & Co
W. T. Euston
Howe and
Phelefonte
Shadyside
M. F. Hipled & Co
Reid
Joseph Oslowski
Thirteenth Ward
T. Thompson
Duxico
Third Street
Milkmaids of Chile Work With Tied Cattle In Open Ranch
In Chile small estates contain over 200 cows milked by barefooted women who tie each cow’s legs to stakes before milking. Cattle here fetch about 40 dollars for a cow and 60 to 100 dollars for a steer, with high profits due to year round grazing and minimal shelter needs.
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Chile
Texas
Colorado
Carter's Little Liver Pills Headache Remedy Note
An ad style fragment describes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for sick headache. The text repeats the product name and implies headache relief associated with the pill.
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Carter
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