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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1890
Page
5
The Veterans column reports that officials will decide on Grand Army Day for this year at a July 12 2:30 PM meeting in City Hall. Executives directed post commanders to brief delegates on the matter. Routine business was completed and the final executive meeting precedes the General Committee session.
Department Commander Denniston receives word from Secretary Coyne that the Excelsior Brigade’s Gettysburg monument dedication is postponed due to Daniel Sickles heavy business load. A proposed date during the August encampment opens Excelsior Day with a brigade meeting and monument dedication, contingent on member approval.
Friday night open meeting and campfire in Mercer courthouse under Post 169 auspices drew many locals. Department Commander Denniston attended to a warm reception as Rev Floor and others spoke on topics including the Grand Army of the Republic and pensions, with Mercer Quartet providing music and tributes to veterans and the ladies.
A reunion of the Women’s Relief Corps of Pennsylvania will be held at Brookville next Friday in the Pennsylvania Memorial Home. Members will travel by train from nearby areas to attend the exercises. National President Mrs. Aconie Wittenmyer and National Secretary Mrs. Abbie Lynch are among those slated to attend, along with other prominent G A R members. The home has housed veterans and their wives for six months.
Comeane Tarton TreNEn was elected Chaplain of Post 157 last Thursday evening. Various posts report meetings, headquarters moves to Arch Street Philadelphia, and Civil service tests. Comrade John Wight of Post 8 died at 2123 Liberty Ave. memorials, reunions, and fund additions are noted across multiple posts.
Gray receives two silver spoons as the usual Post 8 penalty for increasing the population. The Butler Soldiers' Orphans' School held a successful examination last Monday and Tuesday with notable attendees including General J. P. Gobin and Senator Grier. Comrades spoke at an air teeting and then the commission traveled to Jum Enville school in Uniontown. Officers of Corps No. W. R. C. were installed at Park Avenue M. E. Church with Mrs Abbie Leach as installing officer. New officers of the corps include President May J. Chadwick and Emma Taylor as Senior Vice President.
Bons of Veverans reports on Camp 162 drills halted by warm weather until September first Wednesday. Ladies Aid Societies members attend Wilkes Barre convention. Camp 2 and Pittsburg camps adopt service arms. Davis Camp plans entertainment. picnic at Castle Shannon road invites members. Harkness of Camp 160 visits camps. Division Encampment investigates Davis Camp claim. Major Samuel Harper Camp 162 aims to raise membership to 150 or 3? Captain Poerstel invites new members. Camp meets Oval and Third Tuesdays at Post Hall.
Communications must reach The Dispatch by Saturday morning. The C M B A reports Branch 78 in East End located in McNulty Hall and Branch 90 formed in Freeport Armstrong County. Keefer visits Bohemian parish in Silesian City and Barnett station as new branches form. A Washington PA meeting is planned to organize a branch with Grand Deputy speaking. The C M B A plans to host visitors next September with delegates from 85 branches. Allegheny County reunion planned August 25 at Rock Point with free admission and invitations requested from branch secretaries and committees.
Comrade Ed Wilt of No 1 is listed among hustlers at the Grand Legion in An East Colonel Lewis invited the First Regiment to visit Evans City for the July 4 celebration. The First Regiment social session shows strong membership interest with many applications. Adjutant Jos B Eaton is appointed to assistant clerkship in the Pittsburgh post office and civil service exams creditably. Colonel Charles V Lewis is unanimously elected to represent Pittsburg Legion No 1 at the next Grand Legion session in Dubois in August. A regular officers meeting of the First Regiment is scheduled for next Wednesday evening at the Central Hotel and all officers should attend.
Discussions last Thursday night showed Lorena Castle No. 131 and others expanding with new castles planned for Pittsburg Allegheny New Castle and Woes Row. Grand Chief Davis Casselberry urged readiness for the upcoming kon ys observance on October 1 and a plenio excursion, with New Brighton hosting an entertainment benefiting a new commander’s furnishment.
Electric Council 135 will meet Monday evening at Market and Water for new business and initiation. Allegheny Council 228 has initiated two candidates and will initiate two more next meeting. Park Council 65 meets Wednesday evening with plans for pew initiations. National Union members invited to Friday meeting at Grand Army Hall West Diamond Street Allegheny. Coast in session in Washington reports show National Union growth and councils totaling about 24,000 with death assessments totaling 18 for the past year.
Community notes from Johnstown Pa and Arma Pa report a busy schedule for the Knights of Pythias lodges. Mozart Lodge 189 prepares an open installation at Maltby Hall Fifth Avenue Tuesday evening with vocal and instrumental music. Mineral No 89 of Johnstown conferred rank and candidate at its instlar meeting in Alms Hall Main Street, marking a notable return after flood losses. Lodge 187 hosts Grand Chancellor Samuel Hilliard for Esquire Bank ceremony and a later banquet with toasts from Hilliard and John P. Linton.
The Heptasophs West End Conclave No. 77 reports five applications pending. G W Benedict plans a large Scranton charter conclave while the Supreme Treasurer lists ten members in his conclave so far. Allegheny county conclaves mostly ready for July roll of honor with few unnamed individuals. An election for District Supreme Representative is ordered in Connellsville for Monday July 12 at 8 PM with Brothers Will and Trent set to attend and visit the Conclave during the meeting.
Youngstown No. 5 seeks the $200 price banner. Dr J P McCord will be installed as Exalted Ruler of Pittsburg Lodge No. Curtis of Philadelphia lodge visits Pittsburg July 6 en route to Cleveland for the reunion. Elks Club No 1 officers named W W McClelland secretary W G Lee treasurer L G Willey. Grand Lodge B P O E meets in Case Hall Cleveland July 7 12 with a general order reunion. Cleveland Elks plan elaborate fêtes banquet with invited ladies. Governor Aggee to respond to toast. Ohio Filkatteburg No 1 to Cleveland by special train. lodge body to attend.
L C B A officer Mrs T D Murray of Erie returns home after duty installing Branch 17 East End. She stayed with Mrs F J Brady, Branch 17 president. Branch 17 meets the second and fourth Thursdays in McNalty's Hall Center avenue. Members plan an open meeting for East End women to learn about the new union.
The Jr U A M notes an emblem display in Gusky's window. Pittsburg Council No 268 will hold its annual excursion and basket picnic at Monongahela City Grove Batereay June 2 with a 8:20 A M departure from Wood Street and return time. First Knights and First Regiment U C Commandery will host a joint picnic at Rock Point July 4, expected to be a large event. A two-person committee from each annex will be formed to coordinate with the Mechanics.
Revenue Council No 10 Royal Arcanum will meet Tuesday at 7 o clock near Third National Bank corner Wood street and Virgin alley. Daughters of Liberty initiation in East Liverpool saw 34 initiated in afternoon and 42 in evening. Linden Order of the Golden Chain plans services at Oaklandtist Church on Sunday evening June 2 with gathering at Forbes street ball at 7 PM. On Thursday June 12 Supreme Organizer A S Haesler will institute Allegheny No 104 Fratres Guardians in Allegheny with officers elected including Past Chief Guardian W J Shaw and Financial officers F E Shalenberger and C L Berger.
Market report from East Liberty Brook Yards shows cattle receipts 210 head with 1 460 shipped. market described as nothing doing. Cattle cars headed to New York. Hogs receipts 8 550 with 2 000 shipped. market fair to medium and selected. Hog cars to New York today. Sheep receipts 1 head with scarce changes in price.
The article tracks ongoing real estate and business activity across Pittsburgh’s East End and nearby wards. It notes sales on Fifth Avenue, Penn Avenue, and Stevenson Street, with prices around 10,000 to 14,000 dollars, and reports improving retail traffic and anticipated new developments, bridges, and transit projects. It also covers market sentiment, bank liquidity, and plans for new Panhandle Railroad facilities, plus numerous property movements and forthcoming street improvements.
Very little business occurred on call yesterday with no material changes in bales on hand. Only stocks traded were Central Traction and Wheeling Gas, though the report notes the Central Traction line was incorrect.
The report describes thin trading with persistent fatigue in markets. Bots are cited as a drag, while July settlements may offer a glimmer of improvement. Money diverted to sinking assets limits speculation in Central Traction and coal stocks. A mixed list of rail and mining shares appears with scattered bids and asks, and total stock sales are recorded across major exchanges.
The money market held steady with rates near 6.7 percent as discounting and deposits surged toward spring levels. Clearing House shows weekly totals with exchanges surpassing last year by millions, amid broad industrial activity. Prolific bank reports note large loan and reserve shifts, while construction permits rise in homes.
New York oil activity remained extremely dull with minimal changes in price and limited volume. Brokers reported about 5,000 barrels changing hands and noted no supportive news or speculative zeal as six day fluctuations stayed tight and markets opened and closed near steady marks.
Special to John M. Oakley & Co New York June 21 The market centered on Sugar Trust certificates closing last night 7644 and this morning 69 down seven percent in two hours The bank statement shows reserve decline of 10000 Grain rate cuts by the Interstate Commerce Commission threaten prices The Philadelphia Exchange moves to close Saturday July 6 suggesting a similar action for the Newark Stock Exchange The three months earnings show Union Pacific Deover and Gulf leading with large increases with Gulf and Deover rising The Union Pacific system gains may lift first mortgage bonds and influence prices
The Boston financial press notes growing interest in land plays led by the Gouldsboro Land Improvement Company, a Maine firm rumored to control 6000 acres opposite Bar Harbor and to attract Boston New York and Philadelphia investors as it seeks listing. Also discussed is global gold movement, higher European rates, and shifting capital from Berlin Paris to London, with brief stock market data from the New York Stock Exchange.
They recount a family memory of giving Castoria at every stage from infancy to motherhood. The repeated brand and its association with care for children is highlighted as a nostalgic thread through generations.
Charles Turner of Shadyside testifies about four years of ongoing illness described as catarrhal trouble. He details persistent nasal congestion, mucus drainage, coughing, throat clearing, forehead pain, ear noises, and weak eyes despite many doctors and remedies seeking relief.
Mrs. Robert Ramsey of Washington Pennsylvania reports five years of chronic pain relieved after treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair. Jacob Altmeyer of Ritter says a June 2 1680 catarrhal case improved with their therapy. William Barnes of Hickman and Harry Phillips of Hulton credit Copeland and Blair with restored taste and full health.
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