Knights Templar Convenes Scranton Conclave Delegations
Reading commandery travels to Scranton with Ringgold band led by M. A. Althouse and a large Hazleton Mt. Vernon delegation. Officials include Post commanders and eminent command er officers, with extensive lists of members and guests attending the gathering.
Return trip includes Allentown visit and Duck Farm supper
The schedule calls for a 1:30 p.m. Wednesday start with a four hour stop in Allentown. Tourists will visit Dorney's park and conclude with supper at the famous Duck Farm hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles
Allentown
Dorney's Park
Duck Farm Hotel
Temple Commandery No 60 Opens Meeting in Tunkhannock
Temple commandery No 60 of Tunkhannock held its first meeting on March 5 under a dispensatio from the grand commandery of Pennsylvania. Officers listed include Frank H. Platt as eminent commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Commandery
Tunkhannock
Grand Commandery of
Pennsylvania
Frank H. Platt
Tunkhannock Temple Commandery Attends Conclave
The Temple commandery marked its twentieth year with seventy four members and sixteen knightings in the past year. Notable attendees included Hon. Frank H. Pratt and Hon. George W. Cooke, ex-legislators, plus various local officials and editors. The conclave list covers officers and guests led by Eminent Commander Lewis J. King and Generalissimo Lewis B. Wampler, with petitions and charters noted from Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper Billings
James W. Platt
Frank H. Pratt
Pennsylvania
George W. Cooke
H. W. Bardwell
Tunkhannock
Robert W. Bannatyne
George 8. Baldwin
Judson Stark
Tracy Roberts
Nathaniel A. Mckown
Truman
Vosburg
Leroy T. Burns
Roscoe T. Handrick
Moses Shields, Jr
Charles M. Barlow
Charles KE. Space
John B. Jennings
Edgar A. Adams
Nelson L. Walker
Henry F. Metcalf
Dexter W. Stark
Charles G. Brown
John FB. Fassett
Isaac Wi. la Garre
Ruel E. Billings
Wellington L. Clifford
Harry L. Johnson
Harry D. Billings
Fred J. Billings
Aaron Brown
Orrin V. Love
Spencer D. Reed
Oscar H. Kennedy
Edwin N. Stone
J. Howard Hungerford
Charles Fredenburgh
Loren L. Travis
Maurice L. Jennings
Charles BE. Goodrich
Charles P. Shaw
Percy 8. Stark
Fred B. Jennings
Temple Commandery
Charles MF. Space
Ava
Keeler
Bradley W. Lewis
Henry H. Wilbur
Frank H. Jarvis
Charles Eli. Goodrich
George F. Alleman
Fred Billings
F. Judson Bardwell
Percy
Stark
Sentinel
John B. Fassett
George
Baldwin
Pittsburg Sends Mixed Delegation to Scranton Conclave
For the first time in years Pittsburg omits a full commandery from the annual conclave due to distance from Scranton. A mixed delegation of senior Templar leaders from Pittsburg and Allegheny arrives, including three past grand commanders and numerous high officers from No. 1 commandery and others such as Duquesne No. 72 and St. Omer No. 7, Brownsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Scranton
Allegheny
No. 1 Commandery
James H. Sampson
M. M. Felker
P. C
Herman Junker
J. G. Morris
Eli Edmundson
George C. Johnstone
David R. Torrance
Arthur B. Wigley
Charles A. Hedges
Henry L. Dixon
Edward Lewis
C. G
William A. Earry
Tancred
William I. Mustin
BE. C
Benjamin N. McLain
Bell
John T. Cunningham
D. W. C. Carroll
John Dilworth
Weidman Murray
Hutchinson Commandery 82 in Norris town with Pottsville band
A unit from Hutchinson commandery number 82 based in Norristown is quartered at the Jermyn and has brought along the renowned Third Brigade band of Pottsville. The band’s playing is a prominent feature of the gathering.
Town Group Lists National Guard Encampment Attendees
The city hosts a state encampment of the National Guard with members of the commandery present. Names listed include A. J. McFarland A. H. Roof Daniel Jones Willian Benner Charles Johnson Daniel Yost Edward Nyce Daniel Sinclair Joseph Hart William Rittenhouse Walter Derr Leyahon Thomas Charles Wainwright C. H. Alderfer B. I. Whitley Water Childs Daniel Hitner John Bennett 8S B. Drake D PF. Templeton William E. Perry A. Crawford O. F. Lenhardt Edward Crawford and Wilson D. Althouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
A. J. McFarland
A. H. Roof
Daniel Jones
Willian Benner
Charles Johnson
Daniel Yost
Edward Nyce
Daniel Sinclair
Joseph Hart
William Rittenhouse
Walter Derr
Leyahon Thomas
Charles Wainwright
C. H. Alderfer
B. I. Whitley
Water Childs
Daniel Hitner
John Bennett
B. Drake
Chester Commandery Officers and Members Report
Chester Commandery No. 56 meets at Hotel Arlington with 103 members, officers listed including Eminent Commander S. E. Be. Kay and Generalissimo Albert H. Gaker. Present are Stacey Glauser Joseph M. Harper William M. Ford J Irwin Taylor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Chester Commandery No
Chester
S. E. BE. Kay
Albert H. Gaker
J. E. Oliver
J. W. Booth
William F. Mitchell
William H. Call
Blume
Stacey G. Glauser
Joseph M. Harper
William M. Ford
J. Irwin Taylor
H. Appleton
Harry Pedlaw
A. H. Becker
Samuel C. Chase
W. H. Bickley
George W. van Horn
J. D. Oliver
Robert J. Knott
J. Oliver
W. B. Harvey
Dr. Baird
Hospitaller Commandery No 46 Delegation at Conway House
Members of Hospitaller Commandery No 46 of Lock Haven gather at the Conway house. The delegation includes Eminent commander Philip P. Rittman and other officers led by George W Vernes and Emory D Waters. Additional attendees listed include Albert Marolf and Harry C Truny among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospitaller Commandery
Lock Haven
Conway House
Philip P. Rittman
W. H. Klopp
K. Dp
Botchler
A. Cochran
Harry C. Truny
Sedgewick Kistler
Mussina
E. G. Layden
Simon Seld
J. H. Miller
D. Truny
Baker
Patterson
A. Grugan
L. Walters
Herbert Rothrock
John M. Ward
F. France
Mt Olivet Commandery HQs Thrive at Jer men Hotel Erie
Mt Olivet Commandery No 30 of Erie uses the Hotel Jermyn writing room as its headquarters near the Lackawanna station. Knights from across the state filled the room with past commanders and sixteen present members listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Olivet Commandery
Erie
Rie
Lackawanna
Jermyn
F. J. Bassett
Frank McSparren
Peter Barkey
David A. Sawdey
A. P. Burton
J. L. Sternberg
Henry HB. Fish
Joseph H. Willams
C. P. Hughes
W. A. Ruppert
W. S. Roze
J. T. Caldwell
C. H. Geiger
R. B. Taft
B. R. Young
Henry Fritz
F. B. Gilbert
Curtis
Local Officials Named in City Records
Brevillier J L West James Spicer E T Bennett J O Hay and G J Miller are listed among the names appearing in the city records for a public matter or committee designation.
Corinthian Chasseurs of Philadelphia Gather at Hotel Jermyn
The Corinthian commandery of Philadelphia known as the Corinthian Chasseurs, numbering about 600 members, convened at the Hotel Jermyn. The roster includes Ed B. Spencer and many prominent business and educational figures from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthian Commandery
Philadelphia
Corinthian Chasseurs
Jermyn
Ed. B. Spencer
P. G. C. Richard (. Ballinger
Ed. Perry
M. H. Buckley
R. C. Ballinger
Philadelphia No. 2 Commandery at Jermyn Meeting
Philadelphia No. 2, one of the oldest in the state, stops at the Jermyn. Officers listed include Eminent Commander Charles Band and Captain General Murdock Kendrick. Members present include George W. Kendrick Jr and Frank M. Highley among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Foos
Boys
Samuel D. Dibert
James W. Yocum
John Drexel
Fred A. Dickinson
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
John D. Mishler
James H. Renninger
Geo. H. Valentine
Reading
M. D. Trexler
C. D. Werley
Andrew J. Fink, Jr
A. B. Stein
John EB. Clouser
Roeder
John C. Glase
Sharman
I. G. Rhonda
J. Harry Leippe
Charles Barto
Cc. M. Evans
E. P. van Reed
W. H. Denlinger
F. F. Seidel
Allen J. Ink
Mrv
John A. Burkey
Mra
D. Dibert
Emerich
B. Jennings
Misses Jennings
William ‘Reese
Hua Long
Niel J. Hendel
H. L. Sartorius
W. A. Schmidt
C. 8. Boos
George W. Wkehl
W. Hi. Smith
I. G. Leiby
J. G. Leiby
Ringgold
Scranton
David Ti
Schmehl
Samuel Dd
Dibert
James H.renninger
Harry Leippe
John ‘O Gilase
Reading Knights
Delaware Road
Hudson
Philadelphia
Jermyn
Philadelphia No. 2
Charles Band
F. J. Callahan
Murdock Kendrick
A. Howard Thomas
Frank M. Highley
George W. Kendrick, Jr
George Herkler
J. B. Jardella
Robert Voight
M. B. McLay
Charles H. Band
Andrew Brown
Warren T. Ware
Ralph HE. Siltzer
George B. Wells
John A. Perry
F. H. Gordon
W. J. Grilver
KB. A. Crineger
Lancaster No. 13 Masons Meet at Hotel Terrace
Delegation from Lancaster commandery No. 13 attends a conclave at the Hotel Terrace. Officers present include Eminent Commander William H. Bitner and Captain General John L. Martin, with Recorder Joshua Lyte and Treasurer Joel Baby among attendees. Additional members listed include John H. Myers Robert W. Groezinger D Miles Hertz Park Crawford Henry L. Zook Fred Fisher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Terrace
Lancaster Commandery
No. 13
Lancaster
William H. Bitner
Casimo
J. W. Lousinger
John L. Martin
Joshua L. Lyte
Joel 38
Baby
John H. Myers
Robert W. Groezinger
D. Mileshertz
Park Crawford
Henry L. Zook
Fred Fisher
Fred Achey
Luther Schroeder
Fred Sear
John Echterlasht
J. W. Lausinger
M.T. Reeder
Joshua L. Lute
D. Eb, Aukamp
Mountain Commandery
No. 10
Altoona
A.L. Hench
Isimo
Allen Beckley
George Wichum
Wilson Turner
Howard D. Crawford
List of Lawyers Names Noted in The Record
Lawful reference lists a roster of attorneys including A L Hench I J Hemphill Chas Blersacher J E Elway H Crambaker 8S A Martin Chas G Mutias J F R Helmer W A Maguire John Dowling J W Lupier H J Markey W O Kepper Wilson McClellan and J H Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Hench
I. J. Hemphill
Chas
Blersacher
J. E. Elway
H. & Crambaker
A. Martin
G. Mutias
J. FR. Helmer
W. A. Maguire
John Dowling
J.W. Lupier
H. J. Markey
W. O. Kepper
Wilson McClellan
J. H. Glasgow
Lewistown Commandery No. 26 Quarters In Pullman Car
Lewistown commandery No. 26 meets in a Pullman sleeping car with officers and knights listed including Eminent Commander James Macklin Generalsimo Willam H H Wren Captain General Joseph J Woods Recorder William F Eckbert Jr Treasurer A B M Harahberger and knights Jesse R Brown A M Smith E H Heverley J G Selheimer H J Felix J D Walk 713 F Scheibly H C Kulp J M Stettler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
James Macklin
Willam HH
Wren
Joseph J. Woods
William F. Eckbert, Jr
M Harahberger
Jesse R. Brown
P. C
A. M. Smith
E. H. Heverley
J. G. Selheimer
H. J. Feilx
J. D., Walk
F. Scheibly
H. C. Kulp
J. M. Stettler
Gold Battalion to Honor Past Commanders at Convention
A procession near the head will feature the Gold Battalion for all past commanders with gold badges. D. R. Torrance, Pittabure city treasurer, joins the Smoky City delegation. Out of town bands serenade The Tribune, signaling strong state band standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penman
D. R. Torrance
Pittabure
Tribune
Third Brigade
Pottsville
Fisk
Williamsport
Ringgold
Reading
Preseverance Band
Lebanon
Samuel J. Rouse
Gethsemane Commandery
York
York Lodge
A. M
Howell
York Commandery
Gethsemane
HE. Ancona
Steiner
Hugh de Payengs Commandery
No. 19
Masonic Supplies Displayed by Williams & McNulty
Today and tomorrow Williams and McNulty at 129 Wyoming Avenue show Masonic paraphernalia and E T uniforms from the M C Lilley Co of Columbus Ohio. The display promotes the largest society supply house in the world with uniform and supplies available at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T
Williams & MccNulty’s
Wyoming Avenue
M. C. Lilley Co
Columbus
Ohio
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Dorothy Dodd
the Brooks & Sanderson Shoe Co
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Oxford
Knights Templar
Throng City
Mount Vernon
Hazleton
Mt. Vernon
William F. Adams
Charles A. Smith
John W. Clark
Jeremiah McAvoy
Thomas A. Harris
Hiram P. Kuntz
Frederick L. Smith
Amantes M. Eby
William 8. Jenkins
William Glover, Jr
George R. Clark
Lloyd T. Conner
Fred H. Coyle
Clarence J. Creveling
John J. Coyle
William F. Danzer
Sylvester Engle
Samuel Y. Fredrick
Stephen &. Fisher
Arthur C. Foos
A. D. Guencher
Chris
C. Heller
James G. Harvey
Andrew PF. Hager
John R. Holeman
H. W. Heldenreich
Richard ©. Jones
George J. Ko
Charles H. Rice
Frank W. Smith
Thomas &. Samuels
William J Thomas
John H. Wars
Julius Wolf
Fred Kh. Lerbey
George B. Jermyn
Wilkes-Barre
Lewis J. King
Lewis B. Wampler
Matthew D. Permuan
A. E. McLean
J. Rouse
Edward M. Vandersloot
Harry KE. Buckingham
William T. Nelson
N. Sargent Ross
J. Frank Small
M. D
John T. McFall
P. K. Devers
J. Lewis King
Ronis B. Wampler
Matthew D. Porman
Knights J. McAllister Gemmill
Edgar Y. Shearer
Lewis Shire
Lemon Love
William ©. Thompson
Henry Thomas
J. M. Curran
J. ¥. Lutz
M.D
J. H. Bennett
George W. Drury
Charles M. Motter
Eli H. Z
Ork
Grand Commandery
Agscalon
R. R. Woodburn
EB. C
John D. Mars
Lae
Chester Commandery
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