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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1891

Page

11

Housing Rush for Department Encampment Next February

Hotel rooms will be scarce during the Department encampment in February with fast rising demand. The Hotel Committee led by C. M. Head warns that first come, first served as applications arrive, and overflow will go to boardinghouses. Rates are set at 6l to 1 per year, with Abram Levering and O. M. Head coordinating local arrangements and Seventh Avenue Hut headquarters.

C. M. Head H. H. Bengough O. M. Head Iron Post Philadelphia Abram Levering Seventh Avenue

Volunteers sought by city and state for acquaintances

Department headquarters requests names of associates who knew soldiers from Pennsylvania volunteers and other units. Edges include Twenty-ninth and Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers, Fourth United States Armory, Sixty-fifth New York Volunteers, First Maine Batteries, and Two Hundred Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers. Names given span Philadelphia Rexborough Caribou Peoria and Mich markers.

Robert Hover Wiliam Augustine Twenty-ninth Pennsyvania Volunteers Levi Heckman Independence Kan Fifty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers Charles T Cook Scott Iarestoo Mich Meet Fourth Regiment United States Armory Henry A. Waliams David Davis Svioto Street Pitts One, Inc Joan Winslow C. W. Messinger Peoria Tfl Two Hundred and Tenth Joseph B. Bradley Germantown Mra Chalker North Eleventh Street Philadelphia

Testimonial Planned for Post Assistant Quartermaster General Williams

A committee formed at the last Department Encampment completed resolutions thanking Comrade Williams. An album form will contain photographs of all past department commanders who served under him. The work will be presented to Williams at a Philadelphia hotel meeting with invited colleagues from the Post.

Harry G. Williams Williams Comce Williams Owner’s Hotel Philadelphia Pat Assitant Quartermasters Courades

Veterans post activities and events across several posts

Readings at Post 437 and other posts recount new member applications, receptions, and dances. Comrades honor past leaders and plan a Sons of Veterans camp at Mt. Morris while Post 1, Post 7 and others report meetings, charters, and a memorial volume project. A December Sons of Veterans birthday, a lantern contest, and a stand for a silver spoon award feature in a busy period.

Knights and Castles Report Active Frat Life in Pittsburg Area

Knights of the Golden Eagle Pittsburg Commandry 61 meets in fatigue uniform next Friday. Venus Castle conferred second degree on two members Tuesday evening. Star of the West Castle called a rousing meeting for November 4. Manchester Castle 212 elected four candidates and discussed memberships. Anchor Castle 336 appointed a committee for an open meeting in November. Manchester Command organized with officers Grant Miller and Clark, and 25 full uniforms ordered. Drill meetings at 309 Beaver Avenue Allegheny. Lorena Castle 131 praised for fifth anniversary entertainment and conferred third degree on two pilgrims. Grand Castle session named several officers and conferred past ranks.

Knights of the Golden Eagle Pittsburg Venus Castle Star of the West Castle Manchester Castle Anchor Castle Charles Wain William Wenatt C. R. Biasso C.G. Hoffman E. Becker Manchester Grant Miller Leutenant J. L. Clark William Klein Armory Beaver Avenue Allegheny Lorena Castle Bend D. G. C William Wendt Grand Castle W. GV John Anders G. HW A. Rouwnfelder H. T. J. Schellman G. M Hen Ittle A. Ron Se Egres Spon Weathers P. E E.J. Dagnes J. M. Reynolds James L. Clark J. G. Slanedenmeyer

Order of Solon aims to strengthen lodges across towns

Deputy W L Davis conducts work at Johnstown Reuters. reception set for Turner Hall Wednesday. Supreme Past President Renee Naylor from Warren Pa visited Thursday and Friday. Godfrey Beatty attend Greensburg meeting. H L Strickler organized a 40 member lodge at Brownsville. Ball and Godfrey attended Boston meeting. Union Lodge invites for November supper and banquet. French Beaver Lodge announces open meeting November 6 with Supreme officers expected. Vilsack Allegheny reports nine committees. Supreme Trustees lease Hostetter Block offices on Fourth Avenue for modernization.

Supreme Renee ¥. Naylor Warren Cifty Thoreday Godfrey Beatty Greensburg H. L. Strickler Brownsville Ball Boston Union Lodge No French Beaver Lodge Vilsack Alleghen Aeeeees Lapne Lodge Supreme Trustees

Local Council Events Highlight Holiday Season

General Putnam Connell 3 will give er 7. an entertainment Novremb A charter list is being raised at Sand Creek about eight miles from the city. East End Star Council has received a handsome new outfit of paraphernalia. Ouida Council will give an entertainment in the South Twenty second Street Incline Hall November 20. The Advance Association of Unity Council plans a reception in Br. Clair Incline Mall Southside December 4. Evening Star Council marks its second anniversary with a reception at New Turner Hall Thanksgiving eve. Union Association meets next Tuesday at Lucy Webb Hays Council Butler streets. Deputy National Councilor B F Leech visited East End Star Council with regalia. The Indies in Margaret A Dun Shane Council No 48 plan a necktie social to fund a silk banner for Liberty No 27 Jr O U A M Beil Council.

Putnam Connell Sand Creek East End Union Association Lucy Webb Hays Butler Streets Leech Liberty No. 27 U. A. ML Beil Council

Entertainment and Oyster Supper by Myrtle Kress Lodge in Wilkinsburg

Members of Myrtle Kress Lodge No. 1% Daughter of Rebekah Wilkinsburg plan an entertainment and oyster supper in the Opera House on Friday and Saturday evenings November 13 and 14. Deputies attending Pitts Lanige meeting include H L Neal P A Seaver W W Slick N Jeffries and others. B B Brashear Lodge No 10% L D D F will be instituted next Wednesday November 4 at 7 PM with George W Giles and D D G M staff. New hall at Twenty-lat and Carson streets South side. Initiation ceremonies and military degree to be conferred by Park Lodge No 873 Allegheny City. The lodge opens with about 110 members and hopes to rival elder Southside lodges.

Myrtle Kress Bradtinck Cleon Gioquenls MeKowspors George W.a Homestead B. B. Brashear Lodge George W. Giles James L. Early J. J. Meliivar P. G Order Twenty-lat Carson Streets Southside M. Garp Jodges Park Lodge No. 873 Allegheny City

Knights Templar Commandery Aims Large May Conclave Display

Pittsture Commandery No 1 Knights Templar plans a major presence at the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania annual conclave in May. Committees are at work and the drill corps receives rising interest as weekly drills on Wednesdays draw larger crowds. The corps gains visibility through receptions starting with a recent Friday night event and a next reception scheduled for November 27.

Pittsture Commandery No. 1 Knights Templar Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania No. 1

Oakland Lodge Hosts 175 Members From Surrounding Lodges

Last Wednesday evening Oakland Lodge welcomed about 175 members from Center avenue Bethel East Liberty Union and Wilkins Lodges. P.G.M. W Beene named to act as Chairman.

Oakland Lodge Center Avenue Bethel East Liberty Union Wilkins Fihe Lodge P.G. MM. W. Beene Giairman

Knights of America Plans New Legion at Coleville

Knights of America discussions indicate bright prospects for establishing a Legion at Coleville in Duquesne County. At a Board of Officers meeting on Wednesday in First Regiment, new reception plans neared completion. Grand Commander Todd will inaugurate the New Castle Legion Tuesday evening November 17, with visitors charged only fares, and special rates offered. New Castle comrades arrange to entertain guests in fine style with a grand reception.

Knights of America Coleville Duquesne Todd Wil New Castle Legion New Castle Comrades

Mason circles report activity and initiations in Pittsburg area

Pittsburg No. 44 with 71 members and Triomps Circle No. 10 plan Wednesday work. Washington No. 2 has two candidates for initiation. D. P. Riesing develops membership. A new Southside circle thrives. Dr Jane Briggs praised progress to Bailey Supreme Organizer and FLOC Hall. Braddock meeting noted. Pecan Circle initiated ten candidates Thursday evening with reported success.

Pittsburg No Triomps Circle Washington No D. P. Riesing Southside Jane Briggs Guaran Bailey Floc. Hall Soade

General Lodge Notes and Upcoming Meetings

General notes from Lodge No. 42 of the Order of Blaes report a last regular meeting and a next regular meeting to nominate officers. Kerstone Temple No. 7, Order of Juno, meets at Morehead Rail corner Grant and Second Avenues. an open meeting is set for Thursday November 5 at 7 30 PM with address by Supreme President G A Harper.

Tlee Lodge Order of Bl Aes G. A. Harper Order

Wexford wreckage and global brief items

Wreckage washing ashore at Wexford. A New York seat change win by B P Hutchin. David Douglass, Youngstown treasurer, jailed. Ugandan slave traders defeated by Lu gardian expedition. Swedish journalist Andgren sails Gothenberg to Dunkirk in open boat. Wear engineers strike for pay. Train wreck attempt near London Plymouth. Luzon Morris versus Morgan Grey hearing set. Duc de Orleans named co respondent in English divorce. Father Ildefonenus found murdered in Aquibelle monastery. Depnuw University platform collapse injures students. U S government sends gift to Victoria for rescue. Henry Wuerder attempts suicide. execution notes. Mary Ellicott wed Lt Renate Schwerin. Knapp's Villa liquor case upheld. W A Rice appointed temporary receiver of West Coast Fire and Marine. Thomas Harris confession ties to 1686 Janesville murder.

Wexford England B. P. Hutchin Ohi New York David Douglass Youngstown Ugandi Ungoro Andgren Gothenberg Sweden Dunkirk Scotland Wear Durham London Plymouth Luzon B. Morris Morgan Grey Bridgeport Conn Supreme Court Duc de'Orleans Ildefonenus Aquibelle France Depnuw University Greancastle Ind United States Victoria B. C D. D. Roop Norcross William McGilvyray Mary Ellicott William H. Ellicott Baltimore Renate Pierre Schwerin United States Navy Isaac Lea Nicholson Milwaukee E. H Mt. Calvary P. E Church Knapp Eetra Credtors

Unfortunate Weese Sinks Off Chesapeake Bay

Captain Spaulding of the M. Luella Wood reports that on October 22 off Smith Point in Chesapeake Bay a distressed lumber schooner sank after failing to reach it. All hands aboard were lost despite efforts to reach and assist the vessel.

Portahanp Spaulding M. Luella Wood Rockland Baltimore Smith Point Chesapeake Bay

Wounded in Baltimore Democracy Parade Stand Collapse

Senator Gorman, Mr. Barnes Compton, Representative in Congress and Democratic State Committee Chairman, Murray Vandiver, State Democrat official, State Controller Baughman, John H. Doe, Attorney General candidate, and Frank Brown, Governor candidate, with Mrs. Brown and niece Sis Phillips of Pittsburg, were wounded as the stand broke during a Democracy parade review. All are reported to be progressing well with injuries not serious.

Baltimore Gorman Barnes Compton Congress Democratic State Committee Murray Vandiver Baughman John H. Doe Frank Brown Brown Sis Phillips Pittsburg

Milwaukee Street Railway System Sold to Willard Syndicate

The Becker Street Railway System in Milwaukee is now controlled by the Willard syndicate after negotiations concluded in New York. The deal transfers ownership of all city street car tracks to the syndicate.

Milwaukee Roads Oas Milwaukee Willard Syndicate New York

Annexation Issue Rising in Quebec Bye Elections

The Quebec Telegraph reports that the question of political union with the United States will be a major issue in upcoming bye elections across Quebec provinces.

Quebec Montreal Que

Price of dar Silver Rew Yor Oct 81 Special

Bar silver in jen n oe PF nocd ean Pan York shows market activity with slang and fragmented OCR.

Jenn Pan York

Market Outlook and Squirrel Hill Real Estate Rush

Trade remains steady with strong money flow and rail progress. Prominent Pittsburg buyers acquire six acres near Forbes Street for 20500 while two East End residences change hands for 15000 and 17000. School building moves forward as Scott heirs sell, and permits rise with 327818 estimated value.

Auction Sale Dominates Week In Home Securities Market

The week saw steady regular trade with weak speculation on Change and a major auction sale on Thursday that absorbed most orders and lifted values. Strong demand for bonds and investment securities benefited the trade, with brokers hopeful for revival as farmers’ funds flow to discharge debts and invest in securities. The market faced mixed results with a few weak spots but overall firmness and an anticipated higher, more active market next week.

Third National Bank Wee Chartiers Philadelphia Pillabary Central Pleasant Valley Lueter Philadelphia Gas At Allegheny Valley Railroad

Real estate sales and transfers in Kensington and nearby towns

Burrell Improvement Co reports numerous Kensington lot sales with buyers from Pittsburgh McKeesport and Latrobe. Prices range from 250 to 4 000 dollars including parcels on Kirkpatrick Street and blocks 4 5 6 7 8 9 plus a Nicely farm near Ligonier sold to a Pittsburgh buyer for 96 000. Proceeds include multiple deeds to Allegheny Pittsburgh McKeesport and Logan's Ferry residents with improvements planned on Pacifica Avenue and Four Mile Run road curb appeal noted.

Aock Kirkpatrick Street Burrell Improvement Company Kensington William H. Spencer Pittsburg Maris Amator Wilmerding Frederick Lorasch Charles Babot McKyesport Punt Lather Pittshune Catharine Specht Allegheny Rickie Bennett Pittsbury Joseph Andomencch En Haven Chambera Miller Wildwood Frederick A. Pilgrim Sharpsburg William M James A. Stewart Pittaburg Joseph DeHavey James Askey Pitraburg W. A. Lincoln Dr. Daly Pacifico Avenue H. E. Stedler Healey Wm. Loeffler Carl

Oil market review notes cautious edge after six day week

The article reports considerable oil business over six days totaling about 245000 barrels with weak market and small fluctuations. Prices ranged from 6 04 to 1 84 cents, weekly decline near one cent, McDonald field output rising and keeping operators cautious. Antwerp shipments steady, New York closing at 625 to 640, London and Antwerp levels noted.

McDonald Field Antwerp New York London

Monetary Situation of the Pittsburgh Clearing House

The monthly report shows clearing house operations nearly level with the previous month and close to last year’s figures. Revenue and transactions align with mid year trends, indicating stable financial activity for the period.

Financial optimism and steady gains amid mixed market signals

After a period of speculative excess the current business climate is described as sound with hard cash backing. Reports cite improved trade in Pittsburgh, stable New York bank conditions, and cautious optimism about ore markets, stocks, and mercantile activity, despite lingering concerns from past years.

Pittsburg Aavecessee New York Prime Mercantile Telling Exchange Jusiee Easy Mo

Bank Clearings Across Cities Show Varied Totals

New York and other cities report weekly and monthly bank clearings with balances. Figures cover totals for New York, Boston, Chicago, St. Louis and New Orleans, comparing weekly and monthly periods to prior years, noting rises and declines in overall activity and money rates.

New York Boston Pullaventrita St. Louia Chicago

Grain and Provisions Market Shows Light Trade and Fluctuations

Chicago trading was light with small price ranges as buyers, including foreigners, supported prices. News from abroad and talk of Russia prohibiting grain exports influenced sentiment while dry weather reports stoked concerns. Wheat opened higher, while corn showed mixed action with late shifts in nearby contracts. Prices for oats, pork, and lard moved within narrow bounds as the market closed modestly firmer in spots.

Chicago Russia Gorn Wirral Silige Hye Sligo Sigesiecoz M. Oakley & Co Sixth Street Chicago Board of Trade

Electropathic Institute offers treatment for six dollars per month

A damaged notice cites Mr David W Spencer of Sunnystie, praising a cure after a severe sciatic rheumatism. It advertises the Electropathic Institute on St Penn Avenue offering all medicine and electrical treatments for six dollars monthly, good until January 1, 1692, for old and new patients.

Mr. Garson Darden Penn Avenue Electropathic Institute Janet David W. Spencer Sunnystie Pal Pesecmne ST Penn Avenue Tee Thas Pittsburg Mies

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