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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1890

Page

5

Supreme Castle notes and parade details in states report

The document lists investments, new castles formed in New Jersey, a parade in Atlantic City and Willow Grove, and awards given to Ocean Commandery. It names officers and committees for the Supreme Castle, details counts of commanderies, brigades, and included regions such as Montana Rhode Island Mississippi Wyoming New Jersey and tolls for sick or funeral benefits. It notes a meeting next Thursday to settle preparations before adjournment sine die and highlights awards for leaders and lines of march.

Golden Eagles Supreme Castle Springfield New Jersey Louis E. Stila Acme Castle Pride of Afton _ 17 Willow Grove R. Emory Ennisado Montana Rhode Inland Mississippi Wyoming Sagengeon Castle Aes Ivanta Ocean Commandery Atlantic City Mt Penn Commandery Reading General Ency Alecheny Wich Couaigts A. C. Lytle Altoona Davis Cassellbe Huston Phoe Fiua Parasties Irving W. Kelly Trenton N. d George H. Summer Charlestown Mass Jacob M. Gardner Aunston Timothy McCarthy Philadelphia William Culbertson Ernest Koch Darien Atlanta Law J. D.es Pennsylvania Lyman P. Lewis Massachusetts Henry T. Rayner Edward G. Rowand Swot John Dickinson William ©. Brown Jacob H. Thompson Delaware Horace J District of Columbia Jacob BH. Aull Mary

Parade Preparations Mark Allegheny Bi Centennia Event

Select Knights prepare for a July 17 parade in Allegheny with Colonel Lewis urging uniform parity and strong turnout. A social gathering, refreshments by James Jiles, and transport plans are outlined, plus an invitation to Chicago for a National Commander session with $ fare quoted and details on assembly at Weigantown Hall.

Allegheny Powibic James Jiles Lewis Sta Eston C. V. Lewis Protessors Jone 7 Onenet V. Lewis Firsi Regiment Itlelurkes Dean Sik Sui Contiandery United American Mechanics I Took Chleago National Omimeller UW. L.A. M Sau Weiggan ‘Ton Hall Sixth Avenue U. A

Heptasophs Conclaves Plan District Banquets This June

The Heptasophs report nine initiations and 24 applications at the Zeta Conclave. District Deputies are instructed to visit designated conclaves and report. Four Supreme representative districts near meeting the quota for next Supreme Conclave as the General Committee prepares anniversary events. Banquets are slated in Altoona on June 27 and in Scranton on June 11 with Supreme Archon A Duncan expected.

Zeta North Side Concave Supreme Archon Supreme Representative J. K. Moorehead District No Altoona Brother A. Duncan

Local lodge plans new building on Penn Avenue site

The order proposes to erect a magnificent structure on Penn Avenue near Seely Row after purchasing a $22,000 property. One thousand shares have already been subscribed as the committee, led by Pittsburg Council No. 28 and Eureka Council No. 38, urges members to buy stock by June 22. Other notes mention a New York trustee, branches planned in Wilkinsburg and Freeport, and Corpus Christi mass at Holy Name Church.

Uepone Penn Avenue Pittsburg RG. McMillan F. & Bell W. L. Lytle Marion Cornel Jr C. R Jones W. C. Kers Robert Porter Eureka Council A. G. Tim Jones J. C. Thoma

Late News Roundup From Across The Nation

A mixed bag of briefs reports ongoing labor strikes in Toronto and Minnesota, criminals arrested or tried in multiple states, fires destroying mills and ships, and political moves including a proposed Louisiana lottery amendment. Notable items include a Philadelphia woolen mill assignment, a Payson Utah boy burned, a Vancouver to San Francisco steamship plan, and a New Orleans lottery proposal for public funding.

Radnor Hunt Club Philadelphilphia Illinois Alven Kezon Payson Utah Saar Company Vancouver San Francisco Rynse Kansas City Creand Kelsey Kosbena Indian Agency Wisconsin Farmers’ Alliance of Minnesota Fela

Mammoth Fort Pitt Works to be moved to North Jeannette

The Fort Pitt Glass Works by Dithridge & Co. will relocate to North Jeannette, creating a 140 by 500 foot six-building plant costing over $200,000 and employing at least 500. The Pennsylvania Railroad will service all buildings with new tracks, and construction aims for completion by August 15. Surrounding land parcels, streets, and an immediate sale of about 100 acres are planned for June 21 to catalyze the project.

New Bedford Clevelanda Windirostock Japan Linden Tex James McGregor Atlanta Des Moines Union Burt Winchester Chippewa Wis Albany Anthony Gould City National Bank Whitney Leo F. Wilson Shelbyville Ariz Fort Grant Bisbee Huachuha Martin Colored Sarah Ceewht Columbus Elmer Peeatoell Fort Pitt Fort Pitt Land Company Baxter, Thompson & Co Charles Somers & Co W. B. Wallace Edward Robenstien Brushton Station Pennsylvania Railroad Groveland Mines Avenue Black & Blaird William Breeze W. H. Taylor Craig Street Dellefeld Center Avenue J. Walter Hay Valley View Place Reed B. Coyle & Co William Davies Marion Place Fourteenth Ward Brown & Saint W. F. Scott Western Avenue J. E. Glass Boquet Wilmot Streets Oakland Boquet Street Wilmot Street Dornberger & Ochmler Samuel W. Black & Co Washington Street Seventh Ward City Householder &Jones Broad Street Negley Dvens

New York Finance Offers Safe Treasurers Trust Certificates

American Loan and Trust Company with Charles A. Fenn and Frazer & Co. offer 750000 of Treasurer's trust certificates of indebtedness by United States Land and Investment Company. Security deposit in Holland Trust. property valued around 6 million with annual income near 550000. Underwritten by a prominent New York banking house. interest from January 1 18% at 6 percent. viewed as exceptionally safe given guarantees.

American Loan and Trust Company Broadway New York Charles A. Fenn Messrs. Frazer & Co United States Land and Investment Company Holland Trust Company Presea Ich Furst Holland Trust Couny Security Wall St New York City American Loain and Trust Company

Newsboys Arrested for Stealing Rubber Balls

Two newsboys Charles Jackson aged 11 and George Johnson aged 12 were arrested yesterday afternoon in Fleishman’s store after noon by Detective Robinson. They stole rubber balls from a bag and were held at Central station for about an hour before being released on promise to reform.

Charles Jackson George Johnson Fleishman’s Robinson Speed Central Station

Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company pamphlet on lake trips

The Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company issued a handsome illustrated pamphlet detailing various lake trips. It features Mackinac scenery and keepsake pictures, described as worth preserving.

Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company Mackinac

Conference of Freight Agents Fails to Decide at Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls meeting of freight agents adjourned without reaching a conclusion on advancing lake differentials and will revisit the subject soon.

Niagara Falls

Castoria Reappears in Rhyme About a Little Girl

A nostalgic verse recalls a motherly remedy used for a sick baby and a child then carried into adulthood. The nursery rhyme mentions a girl who becomes a miss and clings to Castoria as her family grows.

Inactive List Narrow Trading Amid Broad Quotations

The market yesterday showed narrow trading with 200 Citizens' Traction shares changing hands. Banks and insurance stocks mostly firm. Allegheny Heating up, Bridgewater slightly off, Philadelphia Gas steady, Wheeling modest gains, and several other local names mixed with small moves across both active and inactive listings.

Citizen's Citizens Allegheny Heating Company Bridgewater Chartiers Philadelphia Gas Wheeling & Shade Central Pitesburg Pleasant Valley

Wall Street Stock Totals And Prices In Late Trading

The report lists bid and asked prices for gas and coal stocks including Peoples Nat Gas, Washington Co., and Pittsburgh Gas. It notes Passenger Railway and Mine stocks with specific bids and asks, plus Electric Light stocks like Alleghany Electric and Westinghouse. Total New York stock sales reached 126,990 shares with key figures for Atchison and Union Pacific among others.

N.Y Cleveland Gas Coal Co Aarer la Noria Mimine CO Luster Mining CO Alleghany County Electric Tanne Csncerescesees Westinghouse Ies Union Switch and Signal Co Union Switch Aio Westinghouse Labares Tases Traction New York Atchison Delaware, Lackawanna and

Monetary Situation and Outlook Shows Moderate Demand and Gains

A late report notes money was needed modestly yesterday but withdrawals did not erase surplus. Clearing House data indicates rising bank exchanges and a stronger overall outlook for the summer. Money on call in New York remained easy with a 4 percent closing offer. sterling exchange held firm.

Clearing House New York Sterling Exchange Seeen Bostom Baltimore Clearin Cen Philadelphia Aclearin Chicago Cilearinjes New York Exchange

Oil Market Fluctuates As Week Ends In Mixed Action

The old market showed little change with Pittsburg readings bullish yet unable to beat outside exchanges. A day loss and weekly drift led to mixed trading with prices fluctuating between opening and closing levels. New York activity showed irregular open with Joly slipping and spot prices falling before steadying. A new Pittsburg refining venture, the Pittsburg Tuboene Refining Co, seeks to transform refining via a tube based process led by E J Godfrey and C F Thoma, promising higher yield and simpler operation.

Pittsborg Bilger Biiger Bieleona Bion Petroleum Anc Sége Joly Sige Bic

Beck No. 2 leads in Chartier sands in Pittsburg area

Report notes Beck No. 2 well in Chartier district is good and sand quality described as best in the section. Henry Johnston has leased 47 acres with a bonus of $11,000, and outlook predicts strong success from new drilling method.

Chartier Henry Johnston

Homes For The People Permits This Week In Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh city records show a major permit for an lca factory in the First ward at 78 000 dollars. B F Reynolds approved to build 16 two story dwellings and John Dimling eight. The total permits count 61 across four hundred plus thousand dollars, with the Twenty First ward leading for industrial and residential construction.

Yalnoe Lca First Ward B. F. Reynolds John Dimling Twenty-first Ward Union Ice Manufacturing Company First Avenue W. Brown Craig Street Thirteenth Ward A. Becker Suneca Street Ella Street Sixteenth Ward Herman Frietsche Stanton Avenue Ghieent John G. W. Smith Liberty Street Twentieth Wa George Freker Heirs Center Ave Ss Birt Neies Atrick Mellwood Avenue Freda Hering Cargill Elizabeth Morris Ridge Street M. H. Kearney Fifth Avenue Fourteenth Ward J. Milliken Preston Sheridan Avenue Isabella Smeigh Summersea Street Wa Duquesne Building Company Elizabeth Street John Hoffmann, Jr South Eighteenth Street Annie E. Davis Rome McKnight Street Phillip Otto Sciota Street Jobin Btler Hulmes Street Eiguwenth E. E. Lamper Wicklow Street J. M. Skiles Broad Street John McClnen Grazier Street George Baker Bigelow Street B. Wolff Bingham Street Ecente Signe Ware Rem J. E. Hayward Mayflower Street James E. Jordan William J. Powell Sydney Street Lorens Pebisch Picnic Street Fred Karl Mingo Street Thirteenth George Johnston Wylie Avenue Anton Zender Boundary Street Hoquet Street F . Bronnan Dresden Alley A. L. Watkins Collins Avenue William A. Birchell Seeley Avenue Elizabeth Kent Kelly Street Olivan Street F. Reynolds Pointview Street Jane Street George Kropwets Monastery Avenue John Zumner Christoph Diethorn Gwelig Jacob Swalich Erie Street Julianna Reefer Carson Street M. Carroll Norton Avenue James Williams Rural Avenue Nineteenth Ward George W. Gardner, Jr Geneva Street Seventeenth Ward William Schiln¢mann Thomas W. Aislett M. L. R. Gass Cato Street Joseph Poor Forty-second Herman Stuckelman Ruth Street Thirty-second Macy Elfer Calvin Street Serventeeth Ward Standard Lumber Company Heitler Street Mary Ann Cottrell Water Works Alley Frank Blank E. Ward Park Avenue Soho Huilding Company Forbes Street

Market Quiet in New York as Wait for Silver Bill Looms

In New York June 7 the stock market was limited and mostly unremarkable aside from room traders hammering names ahead of the silver bill action. Early gains faded, with Louisville and Nashville among the declines, St Paul and Atchison in narrow ranges, and Quicksilver showing life while Sugar and Chicago Gas posted mixed moves.

New Youk Louisville Nashville St. Paul and Atchison Quicksilver Benen Trusta Sgure Sis Aig Chicago

Market Summary Signals Mixed Week for Stocks and Bonds

Volume and liquidity shifted as government bonds remained firm while state issues lagged. Sugar Trust and Chicago Gas fluctuated amid legal bets, silver bullion certificates rose from 101% to 108.45, and railroad earnings stayed strong, suggesting possible stock and bond gains if money tightness eases before month’s end.

Vanderbilt Chicago Gas Trust Chicago Gas Sugar Trust Speerens United States Treasury Congress Europe Tia New York Stock Exchange Whitley & Stephenson Pittsbury New York Stock Exchange

Market Close Brightens Sugar Shares Amid Mixed News

Sugar Trust certificates led the session with a 2 percent rise and active trading. Atchison May earnings rose by 832000 pounds, while the bank's reserve slipped slightly but ample funds remain for business. Telegraphs grow nationwide with Western Union reporting vast wire and offices, census counts forecast growth, coal demand improves, and rail stocks show mixed interest.

John M. Oakley & Co New York Atchison Western Union Telegraph Company United States

Agricultural price list and market notes from Produce Exchange

A historical market brief lists spring patent and feed prices including No 2 oats at 28c and No 2 white oats at 22c, with several hog and lard items and boxed dry salted shoulders priced. Butter and eggs are noted as steady and unchanged in the Produce Exchange today.

Live Stock Markets Cattle Receipts Firm as New York Slips

Receipts of cattle totaled about 168 head with shipments to New York. market shows little activity with few sales. Through consignments 40 cars of cattle moved to New York today, 2700 head in transit overall. Prices for best Yorkers indicate limited trading and no sale action in other lots.

Pitrspurg Dispatch New York Medi Select Sion Smexr Heceipte

Dickens Gin Punch and a Dairy Farm Joke

A Niagara Spray columnist recalls Dickens pride in gin punch called Five shillings and costs as Wilkie Collins praises the drink. The anecdote contrasts Dickens craft with a conjuring-like process. A dairy farm anecdote then shows Uncle Zeb pointing to Old Cramplehorn as the cow yielding the most milk.

John Hollingshead Niagara Spray Charles Dickens Wilkie Collins Chicago Tribune Zeb Zele Zeb

Trees with mossed trunks more prone to lightning

A German scientist reports that trees whose trunks are covered with moss or lichen are more likely to be struck by lightning. He suggests the oak's relative immunity may be connected to this phenomenon.

Proof On Proof From Pittsburg Mill Worker

Mr. David Pitchford, a heater at the U S Tin Mills in Demmiler station, recalls eleven years of metal work and explains how furnace heat and sudden air changes since 1873 caused chronic colds, nasal blockage, throat soreness, and night breathing difficulties.

David Pitchford Pittsburg United States Demmiler Station

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