Grand Lodge in Session Recap of 1896-7 Officers and Finances
The Grand Lodge session elected new officers including Charles F. Linde as grand chancellor and John S. Graham as grand vice chancellor. Reports covered membership, funds, and expenditures, with gavels presented from the state capitol and remarks on future conventions in Altoona, Reading, Harrisburg, and Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Outer Guard
H. K. Newell
Philadelphia
Charles Dargue
Kittanning
Levi Trombore
Booth Bethlehem
P. A. Fritchman
Trumbuarsville
Dunnell
William K. Morris
Steelton
Grand Lodge
State Capitol
Capitol
Supreme
Thomas G. Rample
Allegheny
Nichol
Lackawanna
Pythian
Farview
Altoona
Reading
Harrisburg
Johnstown
Knights of Pythias Parade and Mine Tours
A Knights of Pythias event includes a parade of the Uniformed Bank and an evening at mills of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company. Knights toured the Hiast furnace North mills and South mills with guides, visiting coal mines, and plan a parade at 2 20 p m along Lackawanna avenue to central city. The march ends at the Grand Chancellor Dunnell's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Hiast Furnace
North Mills
George Okell
Big South
Boores
Pythians
Lackawanna Avenue
Main Avenue
West Side
Javkeen
Robinson
Ninth
Lackawanna
Central City
the Tribune
Dunnell
North
Washington Avenue
Pythian Leader George Hawkes Honored For Long Service
George Hawkes, grand keeper of records and seal of the grand domain of Pennsylvania, born in New York on July 2, 1835, has resided in Philadelphia for 59 years and held key Pythian offices since 1869. He led the Cincinnatus lodge 135 and was a long-serving grand keeper of records and seal, with a career spanning over two decades as supreme representative before stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hawkes
Grand Domain
Pennsylvania
City of
New York
Philadelphia
Keystone Lodge
Cincinnatus
Hawkes
Grand Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Odd Fellows
Order of United American Mechanics
Sons of Temperance
Improved Order of Red Men
Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain
H. N. Dunnell
Thomas ¢. Thompson
Chris M. Deem
Hyde Park Lodge
Scranton Lodge
Pythian Glee Club
David Richards
John R. Richards
Evan Davis
Rowland Thomas
Ebenezer E. Jones
Jenkin Jenkins
Thomas BR. Williams
Samuel Williams
John G. Thomas
W. W. Evans
Thomas Jones
Evan Miles
Joseph P. Phillips
Edmund Moses
William G. Thomas
Benjamin Thomas
John R. Thomas
William G. Powell
Benjamin Griffiths
E. E. Lord
Joseph P. Pane
Dunnell
Lackawanna County
41 Lodge
Grand Inner Guard
Slice
Leutenant
Excelsior Hall
Reading
Cashmere Temple
No.7
Lackawanna Valley House
W. E. Foltz
Chambersburg
Lodge 1
M. A. Foltz
Mr. Folts
Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
A. Weir Gilkeson
Hristel
Order
General Starbind
Major Gilkeson
Preser
Hermione Ludge
Bristo
C. M. Dean
Cashi
Mere Temple
Julius Moungney
Exchequer
Gcranton
Wilken- Barre
Providence
Fairview City
Camp Dunnell Opened In Patriotic Encampment Ceremony
The opening of Camp Dunnell featured General Carnahan and Brigadier General Starbird as 290 soldiers formed a hollow square around the flag at the southwest stand. Colonel Joyce transferred command to the Pennsylvania brigade amid speeches praising the uniformed rank Knights of Pythias. Guards were posted, a drill program set for today, and prizes announced for drill proficiency and parade appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Dunnell
Starbird
Martin Joyce
National Guard
Carnahan
Gripp
Charles F. Linde
Gugler Gensimore
Carnahen
Germania
Knights of Pythias
Pittsburg
America
Joyce
Pennsylvania Brigade
Knights
Uniformed Bank
Scranton
Indianapolis
General Carnahan
Pennsylvania
General Starbird
Fiv c Cmpanies
Altoona
Washington
Philadelphia
Wil Hamsport
W. 8. Millar
National Guards of
James H. Moir
Thirteenth Regiment
Wallace
Ninth Regiment
Wilkes-Barre
Central City
Central Road
Two Conventions Open This Morning
National officers from both organizations attend the opening in Philadelphia with 83 accredited delegates and about 20 visitors. A reception at Y M C A rooms precedes a day of mass attendance, committee work, and constitutional amendments including a death benefit fund and term limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jersey Central
J. H. Brown
Father Whelan
Rose Conway
Edward O'Malley
Minnie Moore
William
Edward Murphy
Taylor
Charles Graham
William Dorson
Belinda Byron
St. Patrick's Church
Thomas Larkin
William Gilroy
F. P. McNally
Michael Donogan
Daniel Duffy
J. J. Hehen
John J. Hall
St. Charles
Jackson Street
Delegates Arrive for T A U Convention in Scranton
Local Father Mathew group celebrates growing attendance as delegates arrive from Philadelphia Boston Connecticut and Scranton for the convention opening with national officers in place. A full parade formation is planned for Thursday night with Timothy McCoy as grand marshal and officers preparing rally details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Scully
Cambridgeport
Boston Union
United States
Edward M. Mulready
J. F. Winters
South Norwalk
Connecticut Union
John T. Lee
Norwich
James F
Lyceum
Timothy A. McCoy
Notable Irish Catholic Benevolent Union Convention Figures
Daniel Duffy of St. Clair Pa serves as national president after rising from mine work to mercantile pursuits and union leadership. J Washington Logue of the U S Catholic Total Abstinence Union is a famed Philadelphia lawyer and key delegate. Rev A P Doyle heads publications for the Catholic Book Exchange and edits Catholic World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Duffy
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of
United States
Canada
Duffy
Bchuylkill County
St. Clair, Pa
Irish Catholic Benevolent International Union
Wilmington
Del
St Michaels Society
J. Washington Logue
G Society
Philadelphia
A. P. Doyle
C, Ta, U
John T. Friend Arrested on Fraud Charge
Bucyrus Ohio August 1 John T. Friend was arrested here on information from officials at Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. He is wanted for defrauding a person of money and is sought in Toledo and other locations. He has served a term in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Friend
Bucyrus
Wilkes-Barre
Friend
Toledo
Irish Society Misnamed Yet Retains Title In Scranton
The passage discusses Y M C A council reimbursements through a Chicago society, with payments billed to Y M C A in Scranton and backed by the National LV BU if not honored. It notes the group was originally Irish but includes others, and a Washington convention preserved the word Irish in the name despite opposition from a colored delegate who favored changing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
the Tribune
Scranton Y. M. S. Council
Chicago
Emerald Young Men
Y. M. I. Council
Scranton
Chicago Society
Lv. B. U
Washington
Healthy Growth: Babies Gain in Weight Through Summer
A health report notes infants gain weight across summer months. Experts emphasize that heat alone does not cause stomach ailments. proper feeding and nutrition are essential to prevent illness in infants.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John S. Graham
Lancaster
Scott Dibert
Thomas F. Thompson
George Awkes
Grand Keeper
Julius Mounty
Thomas Perry
Wheatle
R. H. Jackson
John H. Carr
Charles G. Ernest
Punxsutawney
Broadhead
UPI Uno
Fort Siscseeees Weeeensveresevese Gso
Usvatenavers
Naysber
CGR
Chanel Oph Oe
Eceseceensene
Cocrs Decssarccescreypensense
Seevensensensenvese Titan
Julius Mountney
Ceeensepeeneeneeeh
Cecesenee Seheeeessenevennes
Gettysburg
H. O. Kline
H. M. Wadsworth
J. M. Stratton
Supreme Master of Exchequer
Pythian News Notes
Camp Dunnell
Ines
Pfor
Viltho
Knight
J. C. Thomas
Latrobe
Thomas Becamme
Thomas
Knights of Khoraseon
Lalla Reekh Temple
Walter H Starbird
Corry City Commandery
Starbint
Lewiston
Corry City
Gray
Bevan
Scott Diebert
Diebert
Smoky City Code
Pythians Order
Emoky City Company
Knights of Pythias Band of
Charles Thomas
Knights of Pything
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Co. W. Gensimore
Sheridan
Cavalry
Tyrone
Dunmore
Altoona Company
Anne Seers
Dorit
L. C. Thomas
Latrobe, Pa
Wniformed Bank
C. B
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Nicholas Burke
John J. White
Michael Jennings
Michael Burke
John Shaughnessey
Father Whelon Young Men
West Scranton
John J. Shea
Michael Smith
St. Joseph's Society of Taylor
J. A. Carey
St. Clair
Delaware and Hudson
John J. Behan
Kingston
John J. Tierney
Kate Garman
R. L
George M. Gibbons
Theodore Hass
Riverton
Frank Jeandell
Wilmington, del
T. A. U. Convention
Father Mathew
James M. Cleary
Minneapolis
Minn
J. F. Brennan
New Haven
Conn
Lenora M. Lake
St. Louis
William McMahon
Cleveland
Jersey Central Road
Cathedral Pioneers
Thomas F. Campbell
Mauch Chunk
Glen Onoko
R. F. Henagan
Church of the Assumption
Charles Millen
St. Michael's
Michael O'Hara
Bishop O'Hara
James E. McLoughlin
Thomas Reilly
A. J. Cooney
Mary McLoughlin
Timothy McCoy
Frank McClain
Aif_e
Wiliam Quinn Luke Hearn
Lavelle
M. J. O'Malley
Alda
James Fox
Miles J. McAndrew
William Daniels
Forest Band
Samuel J. Connors
F. M. Conniff
Thomas McHale
P. F. Carroll
P. J. Gurey
James J. Mahon
Knights of Father Mathew
Archbald
John H. Devine
J. J. Sweeney
John Rogan
J. Murray
Charles Haskins
Ed. George
J. E. O'Malley
Becranton
Aloysius
Divison
Ine
Hey
Pormation
Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry
Vine Street
Bruce Street
Franklin Avenue
Jefferson Avenue
Linden Street
Adams Avenue
Delphia
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