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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1890
Page
4
A lively portrait of Easter bonnet season, photographers booming as society families pose for cabinets and portraits. The piece notes fashionable studios full of belles, gallants, and even toddlers, plus a rise in croquet sets and lawn tennis as outdoor sports gain popularity this spring.
Miss Batson’s cooking class at the Grant Street schoolhouse graduates with a display of bread loaves cakes and confections. Miss Cora Waters wins best loaf while Maizy and Ada McCutcheon receive honorable mention. Mr Reisfar funds the prize and Sheriff McCandless participates in the presentations amid a crowd of families and public officials.
Names of pupils including Bchutz Mazie Cuddy Houstmayer Kacid Monroe Bell Jara Kimmons May and others from Liberty Monongahela Oakland Mt. Washington and related schools form a new class that will start its work tomorrow.
The Atlantic City season sees a rebuilt board walk rising 6 to 8 feet higher and extending seven miles from the Inlet to Excursion House with railings and wider walk space. Storm damage spurred improvements as new sea front amenities rise while ocean side development is restricted. Easter crowds include Coroner Heber McDowell and professionals from Pittsburgh. Steamboat links expand access and a full season of concerts led by Harry Wannemacher is planned at Inlet and Schaufles Garden.
A report of numerous gatherings and entertainments across West End Rink, Thirty-ninth Street residences, and Allegheny venues. Notable events include Mrs Anna Morison hosting a reception for Sir and Mrs Morrison, Miss Rosa Sick of Philadelphia visiting, Miss Carrie Bingey entertaining the Euchre Club, and the Young Men's Pleasure Club celebrating its first anniversary with speeches and musical selections. Various societies and classes held meetings and contests, including the Liberty Local and Literary Society officers elected, the Golden Circle Literary Society installation, a Demorest medal contest won by Miss Adela Dunlap, and a 74th birthday party for Mrs William Davis with family gatherings. An A. O. U. W. entertainment at Union Veteran Legion Hall featured vocal and instrumental pieces, with addresses by John Spratt and Prof William Ford, followed by a musicale in Allegheny with a large program and dancing afterward.
Miss Hannah Gelder entertains her Philadelphia cousin Miss Hose Sickles. David Ford Henry Jr returns to St Luke's Academy after Easter at Lome. W L Foulk Sr departs Somerset to celebrate a birthday with relatives. Larsie Malady plans return from CIMT Street after studies under Professor Deralph in New York. Dr KK Fleming and bride Miss Lizzie Jillson host at home on Thursdays in May at Riveravenue and 8 iD Street East End. Ex Mayor James P Kenney of Reading attends Seaane Kenney’s social. he is a public reader entertaining friends.
Mr and Mrs James Hayes of Jefferson City left during the week for home after a short stay with relatives. A reading class directed by Miss Sterling known as the M. T. 8 adjourned last Monday afternoon until fall. The group, labeled knowledge seekers, studied ancient and modern Mexico during the winter. Miss Sterling gave an informal talk.
National Guard officers in full uniform attended the Loyal Legion banquet in Philadelphia. Recruiting efforts continue in Altoona while Verona hosts a Company H reception. Promotions and commissions are approved for Eighteenth Regiment officers.
The ad boasts Pearson’s cabinet photos and larger sizes as perfect likenesses with affordable prices. It invites customers to visit at 96 Fifth Ave and 43 Federal St in Allegheny to verify the claims.
The article promotes the Half Century House at 623 Liberty Street, foot of Fifth Avenue, as a trusted source for pure whisky wines gins rums and other liquors, appealing to a cultivated class seeking medicinal purchases despite labels or cards.
Allerbeny H Hourzmas & Sons announces a closing out sale lasting fifteen days at 60 Federal Street below West Peon depot. The sale features lace curtains upholstery goods alk and plush scarfs table covers mantel borders and other fancy household articles. All items offered regardless of cost.
Advertisement claims the most complete stock in the city with fabrics priced from 850 a yard upward, labeled Tissu Huous and Hacks.
The article reviews current theater offerings in Allegheny with The Corsican Brothers starring Mr Mantell at Bijou and a repertoire at Grand Opera House featuring Thomas W Keene in Louis XI Richard III and The Merchant of Venice. Also notes Har ris theater Academy of Music bills and the World’s Museum curiosities as part of the week’s attractions.
Robert Mantell headlines at the Bijou Theater tomorrow with a revival of The Corsican Brothers, portraying the twins Louis and Fabien. The show features a masquerade ball, new scenery and an ensemble of specialty artists, with over 100 performers in the revival and Mantell also slated for Monbara on Thursday to Saturday.
H Mense of Sigel Nebraska writes Marel 22 he was very lame with rheumatism and swollen joints. His doctor advised Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The relief came from the first use and he can now work. The ad lists multiple local and Allegheny outlets and mentions Paris Exposition and new styles at Mamaux & Son and Dickson's tailors. Cabinet photos and crayon supplies are advertised.
Department Commander Denniston traveled to Philadelphia last Monday to take part in the Loyal Section celebration and observe headquarters. He attended a reception at Altoona hosted by Posts 408 with many Blair County posts well represented. Prominent comrades spoke, including Past Commander Thomas J. Stewart and Chaplain Rev. John W. Sayers. The party then went to Bellwood where Sanford F. Beyer Post No. 4 celebrated its sixth muster anniversary with hearty welcomes. Denniston returned home this morning tired but pleased with the trip.
Monday night at Encampment No 1 ten comrades were mustered and eleven applications for membership read. A solid silver spoon was given to Commander L K Campbell for the arrival of his first girl. Major Harry Wayne spoke, Judge Collier missed, address set for tomorrow. A new Legion encampment forms in York and other cities. Encampment No 1 donated 100 to G A R Ladies for a soldiers widows home at Hawking station.
A Tuesday evening benefit for the Soldiers Widows' Home at Hawkins station drew a brilliant social crowd. Camps Band 162 Sons of Veterans, in dark uniforms, along with chicly dressed attendees, formed a striking scene as Guenther's Orchestra played graceful dances. Sabers, fags and bunting decorated the hall, and the event earned high praise for the two camps' efforts.
A mass meeting of old soldiers widows and others interested in pension legislation will be held in the hall of Post 162 Diamond Square Allegheny to the evening. The meeting may be the last and the President of the Pension League Comrade J H Stevenson desires a good attendance. There will be some good speeches on the pension question by several local speakers.
The inspections order awaits responses from several recommended inspectors. Some comrades have not answered whether they can serve, causing delay and annoyance. Prompt replies are hoped to resolve the hold up.
Posts 12 endorses the Homestead Bill while Posts 88 auxiliary prepare a bazar. Post 41 lines up Memorial Day committee. Post 2 advances Memorial Day observance. Post 8 to attend Boston Encampment. Reunion of blue and gray set for May 25 in Vicksburg Mississippi. General orders note various appointments and duties across posts including decoration at Oakland Cemetery and reminders of memorial services.
The piece notes Mary Lydia Bucher Hartranft burial in Norristown and the 25th anniversary celebration of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion in Philadelphia with receptions and orations. It mentions Confederate and Union memory, comments by General Devens on G A R, and a Boston encampment reunion for the Vermont Brigade. It also reports an assault on Isaac Wurre near Leavenworth, Ind. and calls for justice.
Carrie V. Sherriff, president of the Pennsylvania Department, spoke in Wilkesbarre on the eve of a benefit concert for the Widows' Home fund. A reception honored the department head and participants reported an excellent event with a cordial gathering.
The article reviews multiple artists and works including A L Danery at Gillespie s, Charles Schiecht engraving after Turners Her Favorite Poet, Mrs C M Burns lilac study at Mayer s, Jules Denneuin photogravure A Pleasure Party, and landscapes or marine scenes by H S Steversom Poole Walkley and Steven son at various galleries. It notes hardwood floors trend, carpet debate, and expositions at 428 Wood Street featuring Walkley Ashley Woopwnn and Joms Joheston with marine pieces near Maxenolia Beach.
A historical medical note describes excessive facial hair in women and its social impact. It notes depilatories tweezers and razors worsen growth and promotes an electric needle operation as a remedy, attributed to Dr J Van Dyck of Pittsburgh.
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