Secret Society Circles Highlight May Fraternal Visits
Belect Knights and Grand Commander Rowan continue joining secret societies. On Monday May 19 the Colonel and others visited Spartan Legion No. 7 Allegheny. Notables like Past Grand Commander James A. were elected president of the New TV and Pennsylvania Baseball League. A social calendar features Grandview Lodge No. 210 gatherings and a June 11 social by the First Regiment. Local lodges report lively meetings, musical programs, and new members including P A Movsrthy of Morris Lodge No. 65 visiting Grandview Lodge and joining the Mogul bungie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belect Knights
Tll
Rowan
Bpartan Legion No. 7
Alleebeny
Frankie Graham
Mia Lute Pershing-Anderson
James A
New
Pennsylvania Baseball League
Harry Mays
Quaner
Quan If
Philadelphia
Grandview Lodge No
Tarentum
Pride of the West Lodge
Allegheny City
Haa
O Ae Sear Ieven
Sutmeyer Federal Street
General Custer Lodge
Alleghen City
Ls Locl
Anton Hartman
Grandview
Sis
P. A. Movsrthy
Morris Lodge No
Morris, Minn
Hesye
Washington Camp No. 55 to be instituted in May at Washington Pa
P O S of A Aner camp of the order will be instituted at Washington Pa about May 2. The event aims to rapidly extend the work across the district with a large parade and gatherings. Past State President George A Hawksworth to assist. 4,000 sons expected in a monumental reunion with displays and a pyrotechnic show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
Washington County
Bt East Liberty
Washington
Eble
Pennaveiis
Pew
George A. Hawksworth
Valley Forge
Golden Chain Officers Elected In Subordinate Lodges
The Golden Chain orders held annual officer elections with the Supreme Lodge reporting ready for distribution. Notable visits include Supreme Vice Commander Oliver B. of Baltimore and Lt. Edwin T. Painter of Gas City Lodge returning from Roosevelt Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liesoen Lodge
Southside
Samuel J. Osmond
Supreme Lodge
Oliver B
Baltimore
Vauin Lodge
Philadelphia
Edwin T. Painter
Gas City Lodge
Roosevelt Hospital
New York City
Thomas P. Druitt
News Home
Desne Lodge No
Brother Druitt
Linden Lodge
Oakland
Theedene Sirgg
Bickines Patterson Lodge
Sylvania Lodge
Masonic Castle Activities and Memorial Services
Manchester Castle No. 712 initiated two candidates and two propositions last Thursday. R Em Enniss aided formation of Cham lon Castle No. 5 in Alexandria and No. 1 in Portsmouth. Stilz tours instigated new Castles in four Western states. A banquet by Hagan at Lafayette Hall on May 27. Sidney Maurice presented emblematic charms to honor long service. Louis Stilz Commandery to visit Lorena Castle No. 1316. A street parade through Smithfield Fifth Avenue Market Sixth and Federal streets Allegheny with Major Montooth Band. Aubrey J. Schmidt, recently invited to Americus Castle, died at Mercy Hospital. Americus Castle arranged a first-class funeral with local turnout. Schmidt left no county relatives. praised as modest and well-liked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Castle
R. Em Enniss
Aienuty
Chamlon Castle
Alexandria
Portsmouth
E Stilz
Semm
Itoraia
Rand Castiea
Brother Stila
Rallewe
Hagan
Lafayette Hall
Sidney Maurice
Warwick
Philadelphia
Louis BH
Stilz Commandery
Smithfield Sr
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Sixth Street
Federal Street
Allegheny
At Degrees
Aubrey J. Schmidt
Americus Castle
Mercy Hospital
Scho
Schmit
Heptasophs and Conclaves Hold Meetings and Visits
The Heptasophs Sharpaburg and West End Conclaves plan meetings next week with visitors. Deputy Supreme Archon J B Berlin visits districts. Cap Sheaf Conclave advances summer concerts and Sick Fund data collection proceeds. Fifth Avenue and Monongahela hold strong meetings as Supreme Archon travels to Baltimore. The order reports steady growth and optimism for 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ati&s
Fifth Avenue
Mats
Branch meetings and growth at Bu Philomena school site
Branch 0 met in the new hall at Philomena School. C J Hickey changes address to Madison street Brookyn NY. A special Ed council meeting is set for Sunday at Imperial Hall. Branches report ticket sales, membership gains, and upcoming instation acts across Allegheny City and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu Philomena
Supreme Recorder
C. J
Ed. Council
Imperial Hall
Rolla
Allegheny City
Branch &8
Branch
Holy Name Parish
Ar. Hill
C. P. Keefer
J. Harman Savage
Joseph
Emil Brecker
St James' School Hall
Wilkinsburg
F. J. Brady
Golden Chain Surrenders to Negligence in Duquesne Council Event
D G Evans serves as master of ceremonies and Charles Geuth leads the committee for the Duquesne Council entertainment. John W Holt of Iron City Council 172 Jr O U A H suffers partial vision with one eye removed and to keep the other. Arene Lodge 6 AP A installs Thursday by Henry J P Diehl with John Wilson assisting. Lodge initiated 105 members in past year. New W M James Hayes Fideli Loten of Allegheny County holds charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. W
John Wilson
Lodge
W. M
James Hayes Fideli Loten
Allegheny
Erroneous City Dispatch Report Corrected
Boston May 10 report from the Dispatch claimed Willard White left the state to dodge creditors. Investigations show the papers retracting such stories stating his move to Pennsylvania was planned due to business changes. May 10 update notes the Malleable Iron Works with 1,200 employees to resume Monday and likely striker return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Prrissvee
Willard White
Concord
White
Pennsylvania
Malleable Iron Works
Castoria Advertisement Echoes Through Generations
In a nostalgic ad style, a mother recalls giving Castoria to her sick baby and child, and later to her daughter Misa and grandchildren. The repeating line emphasizes Castoria as a trusted remedy across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castoria
Misa
Abe Eine
MYSTERIOUS REALTY MOVES PROMPT NEW RIVER VALLEY PLANT
Reports say a large piano and organ factory will rise near Coal Valley 18 miles up the Monongahela on the Pittsburgh, Virginia and Charleston Railroad. Ground is donated, 20 acres, with an estimated plant cost around 160000. The firm combines Cincinnati and Philadelphia interests to exploit natural gas advantages. A new town named Corwin may sprout above Coal Valley, with surveys underway and a pioneer residence planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Valley
Monongahela
Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
Corwin
Wilson
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Banda
Wills. Stokes
Pittsburg Company, Limited
Plenty of Figures and Few Sales Close a Disappointing Week
Stock market sales lag as traders face a thin week with Westinghouse Electric active at 40 and modest gains in Bridgewater and Central Traction. Switch and Signal lead gains to 17 bid 18 asked amid rising activity. several banks and insurance stocks show little movement.
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Westinghouse Electric
Philadelphia
Wheeling
Bridgewater
Chartlers
Switch and Signal
Central Traction
Pleasant Valley
Stron
Money in Banking Circles Shows Steady Trade Outlook
Banking commentary notes satisfactory business health with ample money, steady rates, and moderate discount demand. Cleansing House report indicates weekly bank clearings up about 2.7 million from last year, signaling cautious optimism amid stable funds and liquidity. imports and exports of specie are detailed for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile
Ina Se
Sporeane
Aowpe
Tadie Ann
Europe
South America
Oil Market Fluctuations Amid April Pipeline Report
Oil trading showed volatility after an April pipeline report indicated a production drop of about bi OW barrels. Prices opened higher, reached a daily peak, then retreated before steadying at the day’s opening level. Major players included rosa McKelvy Smith and the Robinsons driving activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa
McKelvy
Smith
Robinsons
Frid Ds
O Brien Folly Shot Spurs Oil Field Talk
Developments in Chartiers Valley spark activity for P L Ferree with O'Brien No 2 and No 1 wells. Shot causes oil blowout up hillside and rapid clearing, as neighbors debate timing and potential production. Other wells from Kendall to Ferree and Bridgewater show varying results with notes of possible nitro glycerine dosing for payout.
Homes For The People In A Busy Building Week
The weekly building report shows 62 permits totaling 65 houses with $255 550 in value, up from 67 permits and $152 828 the prior week. Major projects include a $60 000 brick four story hospital for Sisters of St Francis on Forty fourth street and a $40 000 brick four story brewery on Main Street by H Stranb Brewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Francis
Forty-fourth Street
H. Stranb Brewing Company
Main Street
Twentieth Ward
Matthias Schaclo
Grant Street
Elizabeth Castleton
Ward Street
Fourteenth Ward
H. Straubak Company
Sixteenth Ward
Mr. Manuel
Cedar Street
Bistera
St. Francis
Léxis Fest
Barenee
Sea Maschael Page
Fitch Street
Ninetenth Ward
Charles Reinke
Brereton Avenue
Thirteenth Ward
Frethewey & Co
Lim
Forty-seventh Street
Sey- Do
R. C. Inhart
Center Avenue
John McConachy
Poe Alley
Eighteenth Ward
Patrick Ridge
Forbes Street
Wm. M. Ebbert
Rowan Avenue
Twenty-first
Arnfeldt
Penn Avenue
Ninth Ward
Jarrett
Quincey Street
Onty-Seventh Ward
Mary McKee
William Kea
Twenty Second Ward
Kate P. Borland
Lilac Street
Fred Robies
Oak Street
Elizabeth Walter
Colwall Street
Henry Schulte
Southern Avenue
Thirty-second Ward
J. F. Miller
Fifth Avenue
Sixth Ward
Henry Becker
Carson Street
Twenty-fifth Ward
Arthur Kirkpatrick
Yeohen Inebiddle Avenue
Frederick Teekemaler
Tweetbrier Street
Multiple City Property Buildings Listed on Washington Avenue Area
A dense list records numerous properties on Washington Avenue and surrounding streets across wards including Twenty-seventh, Twenty-fourth, Nineteenth, Twenty-first, and others. Entries note owners such as Thirty-flat Chris Esterly and Phillip Benz with varied structures from frame one-story kitchens to brick two-story dwellings and stables, including dimensions like 21x24 feet and 28x57 feet and features such as mansard additions.
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Washington Avenue
Chris Esterly
J. H. Nussler
Manor Street
Lebanon Street
Orr
Cobuen Street
Phillip Benz
Sarah Street
M. Warner
Carson Street
Thomas Ulam
Stanton Avenue
William Woppat
Keenes
O'Brien Street
Fourth
John Richter
Henry Stocke
Rowan Avenue
Bernard Behmidt
Jane Street
Andrew Kiser
Monastery Avenue
Hamit Graham
Second Avenue
Second Ward
Catherine Bubler
St. Thomas Street
Andrew Grotech
Fest
Wylie Avenue
George A. Charles
Ward Street
F. Riehmeyer
Steuben Street
Mary E. McClintock
Meade Street
F. A. Stuarts
Mayflower Street
Justin Kase
George Gray
Madison Avenue
Eliza Smith
Garden Alley
Jacob Kurtz
Liberty Street
Sixteenth Ward
William Hamilton
Winesaddle Avenue
David Barton
Twenty
Catharine Hop
Third Ward
Charles Schumm
Fillmore Street
Fourteenth Ward
New York Stocks Strengthened Amid Bullish Tone Despite Fatigue
May 10 New York stocks held a high volume session with a bullish undertone but prices sagged for most of the day. Texas Pacific rose on Gould comments while Atchison Missouri Pacific Richmond and West Point St Paul and several trusts advanced. Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis surged late to 154 per cent as Pacific Mail fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York E
Texas Pacific
Gould
Atchison
Missouri Pacific
Richmond
West Point
St. Paul
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Pacific Mall
Thears
Bears
Pacific Mail
Texas Pacifico
Iron Mountain
Wabash Seconds
Arkansas and Texas Trust
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Iron Mountain Os
New York Stock Exchange
Yester- Whitney & Stephaneon
Pittsburg
Fourth Avenue
Wall Street Briefing Reflects Active Short Session May Day
The New York market shows lively but brief activity with bullish bias and sector switching causing intraday irregularities. Missouri Pacific climbs to 79 while Wabash and Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis advance, with Pacific Mail and certain Gould stocks favored despite some weak spots in Atchison and Sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Oakley
New York
Missouri Pacific
Wabash
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Texas P
Gould
Atchison
Sugar
Pacific TR
Parentnabe
Pacific Mail
L.A
Eria
R. T
U. P
East Tennessee
Georgia
Paul
Atchison Isa
Bid Asked in a Vague Market Note
A cryptic notice mentions bid and asked terms with unclear context and scattered letters. The fragment lacks identifiable people, places, or organizations to anchor a fuller summary.
Oil and gas notes and local business bids
Field news notes limited excitement as oil wells show dry or poor production. W1 Duff station near O'Brien 2 is down 400 feet and due in about ten days. Americus Oil on McLeughlin farm Bellevue is a dry hole over 93 feet in the sand. Wheellne Gas directors reelected Flinn and others with a 2000 bond increase. Real estate agent reports Watson farm 200 acres for sale along Perryville avenue and Federal street line. Old plans revised and new lots to be offered soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black & Baird
James Ns
Forbes Street
Children’s Hospital
Baxter, Thompson & Co
Martin Prenter
Atlantic Avenue
Twentieth Ward
Harriet Street
Samuel W. Black & Co
Third Avenue
Anderson & Beeckman, Lim
Wilmerding
Reed B. Coyin & Co
P. Kennedy
Jack's Ran
Eleventh Ward
Allegheny
Magaw & Goff
Lim
Oak Station
G. F. Colla
Second &Venue
E. F. Acer
H. F. McCurry
Thomas Smith
J. Gidea
Sano W. Mages
Nineveh
Breer
Westview
Wapen
May Farm
Duff Station
O'Brien
Americus Oil Company
McLeughlin Farm
Bellevue
Cincinnati
Wheellne Natural Gas Company
William Flinn
J. M. Guffy
W. J. Diehl
KB. C. Elliott
I. M. Guffy
A. F. Keating
Henry Fisher
B. Carte & Co
Watson
Perryville Avenue
Federal Street
Portrait Echoes Lon gfellows Face in Pittaburg Carpenter Recounts Ha rrowing Illness
James Ackerson of Remington Robison township near Chartiers describes eight years of debilitating symptoms from catarrh and bronchitis including coughing, chest pains, night sweats, and weight loss. He says doctors Copeland and Blair treated him, restoring his health to near 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longfellow
Cambridge
James Ackerson
Pittaburg
Remington
Robison Township
Chartiers
Tham
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E Cietir
Shaner
Ge — Foray
Evans City
Ion
George Scott
Kunenbbor Lodge
P. O. S of A
Braddock
Northwest
Eachaeon
Clarence F. Hoth
Youn
Uniontown
Dunbar
York
Pavia
Hanover
Fairchance
Bedford
Mount Pleasan Aitocus
Getysburg
Gbeny City
James Street
Ateck
Cawndane
Yisteurs
Gi Hall
Yorktown
Or Ouanend
Mace Philselphia
Golden Eagles
Venus Castle
Star of the West Castle No. 98
Anchor Castle
Iona Castle No. 268
Lorena Castle
Argmnate
Cas
T. White
Sharpaburg
West End
Supreme Archon
Supreme
General Lodge
Apt
Squirrel Hill
Greenfield Avenue
Homestead
Duquesne Traction Company
Messrs
Barchfield
East End
Hazelwood
Fifth Avenues
Tam
City Papers
Pershing
Lloyd Circle
Dithridge Street
Charles Somers & Co
Dean & Whitty
M. W
Haven
Fleming Park
Park Avenue
Charles Somers
Fred Dramm
Benton Place
Bank of Commerce
Brushton Station
Graser Street
Blaine Street
J. 8
J. R. Holland
James H. Aiken
A. C. Black
Fairmount Plan
Fairmount Avenue
Sloan & Co
Lemington Square
Home Securities
Pitts. Pet
Brook & Metal Messen
Meno
Biegher National Bank
Lttsburg
Commercial National Han Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
First National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Fifth National Bank
Ie Freehold
Union National
Gas Co Natural Gine Co
W. People’ Nat. Gas Co
Rot
People's Nat
Gagan i Soe Phelphin Co
Westmoreland Ang Hspmnsessereanecee A Wheelling Gas Co
Columbia Ol Co
Gentral Traction
Citizens’ Traction
Pitteburg Traction
Csresscees
Ascsessesees
Tiaburg, Aleghen
Western BB. Co
Cecce
ITM
Bid
Aakss
MN. T
Cleveland Gas Gon! Co
Iene Ia
Ce Ter Breiling
Monongahela Navigation
Teressen Saas Monongahela Water Co
Ee Wieeee Nion Switch
Sienal
Steveetsees Westinghouse Air Brake Co
M. K
N.d. C
Northern Pac
Westy
Union Actanis
West
Bank of England
Panis
Accomng Bank of Ooo
Asige
Serge
Oy Est
Omory
Petroleum
Kiige
Stock Exchange
Ene Exchange
Ausinn
Silge
O’brien
Coraopolis
Kendall
Squire Ferree
Thea
Bridgewater Gas Company
Alfred McCabe
Sate Lasbeil
Ferree
George Ferree
Canadian Pacific
Central
Newre
Central Pacific
Bees Phesapeake & Orig
Pout
Lee G
Mil
St P
St L
Pitts
Sane
Norius
Onl
Lrom
Ee OM
Hockin Val al
Lack & Cbe
Kio Grands
E. A
Llinois
Lake Erie
Slo
Lake
Rego Improvement
Tranneon Pacife Co
Dec
Philadel
Pullman Richmond
San
Wheeling & L
Eeatera Union
Wall Street
Polote
London
Watney
Ieaten Naees
Seeseiessekse
Third National Bank
Chicago Grain Market
California
Bt Louis
Missouri
The
East Liberty
Baturday
Angeln
Corter
Serokers— Financial
Boakess
John M. Oakley & Co
Sixth ST
Colorado Mining Stock Exchange
e@ U. KR
H. Buck
Investment Buoxen
Tabor
Denver
Colo
Commission
Ainished
Cnieholme
Noon Broadway
N.Y
Mhiseesu
James Ackelson
Fremington
Sixth Avenue
the Dispatch Business Office
Corner Smithfield
Diamond Sta
Corner Smith
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