Final Session Ends Grand Commandery Conclave in Scranton
The forty ninth annual conclave of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania concluded with a morning business session at the Lyceum and an afternoon installation of officers. William Diehl promoted to Grand Captain General amid praise from departing Knights. New elective and appointive officers were announced, with Frank McSparren elected Grand Junior Warden and Ezra Bartlett succeeding as Deputy Grand Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Commandery
Knights Templar
Pennayl- Vonla
Lyceum
Scranton
Tribune
Frank McSparren
Firie
David O. McCollum
Wilkes-Barre
Andrews, Stayer
M. D
Altoona
Thomas F. Penman
Ezra §. Bartlett
Arn
Bartlett
Mary
Philadelphia
W. J
and Rey
Charles M. Stock
Hanover
Wilson J. Tleming
Constans
Bellefonte
William . Diehl
Duquesne
Pittsburg
Benlor Warden
William ™ M. Donaldson
Pilgrim
Harrisburg
Prank McSparren
Mt. Olivet Commantery
Erie
Thomas N. Boyle
Grafton
John J. Gilroy
William W
Allen
Templar
Warren
Pennsylvania Pall Road
Presbyterian Church
Board of Education
Offcers Installed at Warren Templar Conclave Ceremony
The Warren commandery held morning installation of officers and a public afternoon ceremony. Grand Commander Penman presided as new officers, including Barnlett as Grand Recorder-elect, were sworn in and presented. Music by the Young People's Choral society and Hauer's orchestra accompanied the formalities.
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Adelphia
A. Howard Thomas
Seata
Young People’s Choral Society
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Hauer
Penman
Barnlett
Boyle
Young People’s Choir
Fir. &. Derman
Lydia Sailer
Bauer
Wrs
Miss Sailer
Philadelphia chosen for next conclave by Pittsburg commandery
Wohnaon of Pittsburg commandery No 1 and other officers presided as Philadelphia was unanimously chosen as the site for the next conclave. Amendments to the constitution were debated with one defeated and another adopted creating a three member board to invest surplus funds. Public installation at the Lyceum drew a full audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohnaon
Pittsburg
Pitttshore
Frank B. Maxon
Corinthian
Philadelphia
Robert J. Knott
Chester
Abraham Fess
Hermit
Lebanon
A. Howard Thomas
Lyceum
Penman
Boyle
R. E. Sir
Notes and Comments From Reading Templar Event Visitants
Past Grand Commander and Mrs. Adam Schiehl of Reading host guests of Gira Commander and Mrs. Thomas Ff Penni. New York conclave planned in Saratoga with Bam Waherman decorating, drawing many visiting Templars from Myetic Shrine. Mrs TF Denman and party attended Lyceum boxes for installation while others joined by Mrs. Schmehl and Mrs. Marple. Leeford eminent commander of Warren commandery born in Meritor Township Pa became member of North Stivlelige No. 24 in January 148.
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Adam Schiehl
Reading
Gira
Thomas Ff. Penni
New York
Hell
Saratoga
Scranton
Bam Waherman
Templars
Wilkes-Barre
Jemy Temple
TF. Denman
Box Ac
Lyceum
Schmehl
William Marple
Wilzabeth Howell
Wight
Thei
Leeford
Warren Commandery
Noodi Warren Pa
Mertor Township
Blunttiwion County
Paydinon
North Stivlelige
No. 24
Warren, Pa
Unclear Fragment From 1898 Chronology
Fragmentary OCR mentions Goeeldentab hapten and Warren, with a date around March 1898, hinting at a progression or advancement by a named individual or group but lacks coherent context or complete event details.
Candid view on mine strike sparks from Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press argues engineers pumpmen and firemen should not be forced to join a June 2 strike. It says miners risks loss of sympathy if violence blocks mine protection, warns against non union labor flood risks, and asserts operators aim to split unions to weaken coal production. The piece cites Troy Record observations.
Farewell F Y Proxy and the Parting at Liveroul
A dramatic scene unfolds as a man and his wife bid farewell at Liveroul with a dramatic telegraph exchange. A woman warns of dangers and a merchant closes his shop while a sobering ultimatum shapes the departure.
Thursday Sale at Big Store Offers Embroideries and Garments
Readable sale ad details a Thursday event with items from 10c to 19c including embroideries lawn wainsock and Swiss bureau scarfs. Ends note second floor displays and limited one hour sales with reduced prices on vests corsets wrappers hats and wrappers. Several items include embroidery dimities swiss bureau scarfs and women s wear with reduced Thursday prices and large sizes mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear
An &E
Ilko Plaiin
Oxford
Worth &Cc
Ac Sethee
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William Dibtil
Sir William OQ. Milligan
Mary Commandery
No. Es
Gand
Sir George C
Ture
Prederick L. Brown
Hugh de Payens
Parane
Berantoniansa
Myatle Rhiine
Stem Temple
Masonie Hall
Spruce Street
Oelock
Delaware and Hudson
Jefferson Avenue
John Jermyn
Clifford P. Allen
Commandery
Scranton Knights
Pennsylvania
Sir Knighta
Empire State
K. Sir
TD. N. Boyle
Gratton
William M. Donaldson
Benley Warden
Rufus
Pos
The
New Armory
Pennsylvania Templary
Ezra
Air Knights
People of
vMewers
Ripple
Party
Virgh de Peyens
Faction Wats
Cede Mauston
Laibayy
Philadelphia Press
Troy T
Hiehuad
Bert P
Todkinig
Ant
Jonas Long
Jardinieres
California
Carolina
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