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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1891
Page
4
The piece notes society’s focus on dances and weddings amid looming labor tensions. It highlights the May Festival at Carnegie Hall and the opening events May 6 in New York for Carnegie Library Commission. It covers weddings of Miss Margaret Jane McMillan and Miss Nettie Gregg, plus social wheels and baby carriage trends shaping the spring social scene.
Miss Lulie Zugsmith of Federal Street hosts a social event featuring a carnival program with dances and songs at Latapette Hall next Friday evening. Attendees include Mlle Jerrie Rosenbaum Nellie Strassberger Hertha Strauss Else Riesenbaum Carrie Hirsh Bella Strauss Lilly and several gentlemen as friends and guests.
Hostess Miss Ella Sleeth entertains a large mix of friends at her new North Hickland Avenue home with games and music. Attendees include Mayor Mary Armstrong and many Misses and Messrs. from the era, while lectures by H. E. Krehbiel on lyric drama Wagner and others promise cultural treats.
Mrs John Hauser of Dixon Illinois visits her parents on Whio avenue Allegheny. Miss Liszie Shill Cass avenue eny plans summer with uncle Joseph Shillinger in Tylerburg. Allegro Club to host full dress reception at Braun's Dancing Academy with Gernert's orchestra. Miss Etla Haught of New Castle Pa guests of Mrs J A McCormick Crafton. Miss Lon Collier of Baltimore visits with Mr and Mrs L Switn Washington Ave Allegheny. Mr Martin Sebhano of Manchester to travel Europe mid May for months. Marriage of EC Wilds Pennernce to Miss Emma Barchfield at 72 Cedar Ave Allegheny. The Wilds couple take a ten day Essveru trip. Miss Mare Sheehan of Benton Street Allegheny to Titusville then Northern provinces with friends. Miss Ineehas to meet party in New York bound for Europe June 17 returning for two weeks in Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
Last night five white robbers terrorized Atalla by wrecking stores and firing at townsfolk. A posse pursued them, a pitched battle ensued, Alderman J S Wilson was wounded, robber William Bentley is dying, and two suspects Robert Bentley and Kayle Lattrell are captured. The gang is tied to a train wreck near Springville.
N Patsenson offers floral novelties and corsages for luncheons and banquets with German favors and decorative bunches at 61 Sixth Avenue, opposite Trinity.
Five cent brass mounted curtain poles offered along with lace curtains at Moodsy store. Smart buyers are invited to visit at 1347 1349 Penn Avenue to see fine business suites priced around 750 dollars. Also noted is a display at Mamauz and Son's 539 Peng o Avenue.
The Grand Army Day Committee met in Council Chamber and announced subcommittees with chairs named for Finance Entertainment Invitation Reception Music Transportation and more. They set the Department Encampment date for late February and scheduled follow up meetings.
Comrade J. R. Hutchinson of Post 6 and his family received a surprise at headquarters on Friday evening. April 35 marked the twenty fifth anniversary of his wedding day as comrades and wives gathered with regimental friends to honor his unselfish service. A silver tea set was presented, and a coffee pot was sent from Johnstown by Frank H. Singer. The event featured a talking address by A J Pentecost and a touching note from Singer via Commander Scott.
The article laments veterans deserting homes for the able bodied comforts of the country. It warns that many old soldiers leave with little or no money and seek aid from local Grand Army posts, burdening comrades and posts with costs. It urges veterans to remain in the Homes.
The Pennsylvania Commission of Soldiers' Orphan Schools informs managers that this year's school term closes on Tuesday, June and the next begins on Tuesday September. Furloughs may be granted for vacation with transportation due by relatives. Examinations run May and June with attendance by George G Hover and others. military drill led by Colonel Frank J Magee.
Pension payments in this district are rescheduled to occur after June 4 with the next regular Syren Payment and each pensioner will receive one month’s pension in July. Quarterly payments will fall on October 4 January 4 April 4 and July 4, replacing previous December 4 March 4 June 4 and September 4. Pensioners should execute June and July vouchers at the proper time.
Postroom reports diving services on May 17 and a May 12 visit between Posts 158 215. Meyers recruited into Post 88 last Tuesday. Reinstatements noted at Post 48 meeting. Rex GovaGcH plans office move mid May. Women's relief course to open in West Newan. Post 157 to decorate graves at Ashland and Minersville cemeteries on Memorial Day. Pension clerks prefer tob ies smokers per Commander A C Frank. Detroit Association of Post 157 received.
Comraps Jacop Nelson has recovered and attended last Friday's post meeting. Commander James Lambiez of Post 8 will lead Memorial Day ceremonies in the old city with several posts and committees planning services and decorations at Allegheny and Bethlehem sites.
ComRADE RaspP of Encampment No. 6 is ill but improving and hopes to be out soon. ComRADE James May attended the last meeting, his first in months, warmly greeted. ComRADE H J Fulmer of the first ward is on the sick list after taking the wrong medicine. Comrade De Errcere attended, first appearance since illness, resides at Leetsdale. Comrade Green of Encampment No. 6 spoke of Lincoln's assassination from Ford's Theater. The Pennsylvania Reserves topic drew speeches by J H Stevenson, Thomas Hood, C W Green, and John Beers. A soldier's widow sought a pension. she forgot her second husband's name, recalling only her late husband's service and her hardships.
Mr Andrew Hopp Emss of Baxter Thompson & Co was mustered into Major Samuel Harper Camp No 162 at the last meeting Captain Daniel G Brose of Camp 2 orders all members to be present at headquarters tomorrow at 8 pm for inspection The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday April 23 to take the place of May due to members leaving for Dubois May 5 to attend the division convention Chief Signal Officer O D Stewart First Sergeant elected delegate and to represent the camp at the convention Also ad notices for lace curtains Iron City beer and furniture shipping services
Gillespie's gallery hosted a week long exhibit of paintings praised for boosting Pittsburg's growing art scene. The article notes the display's educational impact on local students, compares it with trips to New York, and highlights De Neuville and Vanderbilt works as especially significant.
The artwork impresses with weighty earth and deep sea themes. Rich harmonious color testifies to long study of nature and its moods, producing a vigor filled, plucky painting.
News notes from the United States Navy and Pennsylvania National Guard detailing leave, inspections, and duty. Mentions Exsion Josers RomRspacker, Major A. J. Logan, Battery B inspection, weight allowances for troops, camp site talks at Rock Port, and anticipated opening of target practice amid funding concerns. Also covers brevet lieutenants bill and Governor Pattison's potential stance.
The Everett piano line emphasizes rich tone and musical quality with durable construction and seven year warranty. Sold nationwide on a club system with weekly payments from one dollar, offering the lowest cash price through bulk purchasing. Purchases encouraged at Alex Boss music stores in Allegheny and Pittsboro with recent deliveries on weekly $100 terms for listed buyers.
The article urges investors to buy street railway bonds as desirable, noting rising prices and strong earnings. It highlights electric conversion on the Manchester line in the Twin Cities, with June as the expected start for electric cars, and explains bond proceeds are safeguarded by mortgage trustees.
At J H Kunkel and Brother and Mamaox and Bens stores readers are told savings are available. The notice mentions suits priced at seven dollars and fifty cents and invites customers to visit Monday.
Special Agent Robinson arrived to allot lands to the Iowa tribes but the Iowas refuse cash payment, insisting the treaty called for livestock and implements. Interpreter Kirwan Murray says cash was the agreed form, leading to a stalemate until Indian Agent Patrick joins to seek an amicable settlement.
A boat carrying men and girls from a Carleton dance capsized at Reed's Point in St John harbor during low tide. Two girls, Ethel Allen and Nell McAlister, drowned while others were rescued after chaotic struggles for lines. Some passengers suffered severe bruising.
An 19th century style ad promotes Aud Rachel's Medicated Herb Pads as a preventive and cure for la grippe. It claims thousands wore them last year, lasting a year, at a price of $2, sold by druggists, Aunt Rachel Pad Co., Passaic New Jersey.
50 pieces of 30 inch American satines offered at 100 per yard by H. J. Lynch at 438 440 Market Street. Wisso Lucerne awnings available from Mamaux & Sons located at 539 Peru Avenue.
Special telegram from New York reports R. C. Faasen a deacon of the Holland Dutch Reformed Church has been absent for about four weeks. He came to the United States five years ago and worked for W. H. Schieffelin & Co. His father, remarried, changed his will leaving Faasen to his new wife, reportedly making the deacon low in spirits. Faasen was engaged to a young church member.
In Cui1caco on April 25 Rev Dr Lorimer resigned as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church with position to end in two weeks. Salary continues until August 31. Health concerns and interest from Tremont Temple Boston cited as reasons. Wealthy Immanuel members propose a one year vacation at their expense before he begins in Boston.
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