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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1890

Page

4

Where Beauty Reigns Invitations for Miss Roses Fay and Theodore Thomas

Invitations go out for the May 7 wedding at Church of Ascension in Chicago uniting Miss Roses Fay and Mr. Theodore Thomas. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at Miss Fay’s brother Charles Norman Fay’s home in Chicago.

Miss Roses Fay Theodore Thomas Church of Ascension Chicago Charles Norman Fay Hellevue Pace Hoso Fay Any Fay Germany Liszt New York City Theodore Thomas Miss Fay Miss Pay Thormas Fred Moller The Bulletin Charlies Fay Episco Mr. Thomas Thorne

Social and club events in Perrysville and Allegheny area

Social calendar items report a Presbyterian supper bazaar in Perrysville and a Chicago marriage of Maggie Rose to Walter Paw, plus a series of October to May gatherings. Notables include Colonel J B Clark Circle No 1 at 12 Isabella Street, a silver presentation to A M Schoyer, a Kinghts and Ladies of Honor literary event, Euchre Club at 6 Kirkpatrick Avenue, and a Buffalo Circle reunion at Laurel Station with numerous attendees.

Presbyterian Church Perrysville Maggie N Thomas Rose Pittsburg Chicago Walter Paw Joan of Reading J.B. Clark M. Barnes Isabella Street A. M- Schoyer Ft. Wayne Road Alderman C. O'Donnell Liberty Avenue Pleasant Valley Maxie Bortman Kirkpatrick Avenue Allegheny Miss Parks Hawthorn Bonsall Bomaley Patterson Brear Rosensteele Messie Snyder Weatherton Chalfant Porter Tressel Mathews Charles McVay Corper Ohio East Diamond Streets Mista Annie Orr William Bentley Carrey Ida Schneider John H. Wacner Lalu Edna Vogier Frankie Grakhan Laura Lambert Anna B. Hawsey Lizzie McNally Independent Literary Society Comley Perrisville Avenue Allegeny Wm. G. Hobmann Frank Connolly Pa Comiey Comiey George & Comley Robert C. Cowley Mort Buffalo Circle George Stoebener, Jr Oakland Charies L Mo Laurel Station Wiliam Swish James Dunn Chartiers Station William Herren AL Sencey James Sherron South J. W. Stoer Mary Jane Hun- Eitker William Cotton James Jones Annie Stoer Eadie Anderson Anna ‘Cleckner Warner Street Allegheny City Ramses Bertha Cleckner Lana Maggie Hitler Anna Cleckner Mary Feaster Miss Dailey Onan Mayer Tee Sr M.enkier

Westward journey plans and social notices in Allegheny

The notice sheet lists Miss Brow leaving for the West and Mattie Vickers with her manager visiting Allegheny. It notes marriages and forthcoming weddings including Miss Mercer at Crafton and Miss Grace Smith in Philadelphia. A donation event at the Home for Incurables is planned for May 1.

Mattie Vickers Allegheny Harry Walker William M. Rilen Main Street San Diego Cal J. M. Swan Swan House Alleheny Mayville N. Y John Mooney Helen Mercer Crafton James R. Brown Philadelphia C.C. Taggart Alice Old Country Mra. K. Lambertas Southside Heluapeenee Jeff Ww. P. DeAruit Rides Avenue Anna Piper Daniel Ray Tyrone

Sewickley Rectory Notes Highlight Local Social Ties

Mrs Williams Blanton plans a permanent move to California after a brief visit with friends. Mrs Colin Reed and sister Mrs Lord Cooperstown and Mr and Mrs William Cunningham are visiting relatives before moving to Greensburg Pennsylvania. The Young Ladies Missionary Society announces a Thursday afternoon tea in the Presbyterian Chapel with proceeds for missionary work. Mr and Mrs Robert Frank return from England and will stay with Mr and Mrs Jerome Quay at Morganza before moving to Park Place Hotel for home improvements. A social gathering at the chapel last evening featured a large group from Sewickley and nearby towns enjoying the german.

O' Donnell Thoreday Prof Emma Tompkins George Tompkins Chartlers Street Robert L. Mondock Annie Tompkins Lotte Cupps Sadie Cusky Courle Allegheny B. F Mrs. Bale Harrison Avenue Allerheny Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast George Minnemeyer Master Frank Mra. Stewart Joseph Cauldwell Allentown A. A. Beaty J. B Michael Albert Hill Sewickley Joyce Rigdon A. Brockie T. McIntosh Reid McCallum Muir Smith Brockie Jose Napier Auld Lang Sayne Allegheny Histrionic Society Sixth Ward Histrionic Society Histrionie Murray James Lanahan Bruce Hunter C. et pe _atanier EB Mw Warner Ewe O Sorcoran Peter Paragragh Taciane Seud John Purcell Starlight Daisy Ny Ee Bai Garey Adele Hontfroy Biddy ‘Ain Sadis McCain Eberlein Lanahan Hienfroy Colin Reed Lord Miss Quay Mary Porter Greg Emory Susan Hanah Nevin Sophia Mao Carol Cochrane Melite Wil Lucy Christy Hessie Young Masters Charles Eugene Hay Murry Harry Atwood Nevin Frank Brooks Win Will Fred Fred Eas Halily Harbaugh Monre Fleming Mackintosh Whitesell Will Cochrane

Remarkable relief from cough remedy praised by professor

A Des Moines professor reports his seven year old daughter suffered a severe cough and cold. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy she slept better and recovered, claiming it surpassed all other remedies tested.

Mey Chamberlain J. M. Mehan Capital City Commercial College Des Moines Iowa Wsu

Lochinvar Awnings At X Sons Pittsburg Display

See the Lochinvar awnings praised as exceedingly beautiful and novel at X & Son's shop located at 537 and 039 Penn Avenue in Pittsburg.

X & Son's Penn Ave Pittsburg Mamaux & Son's Mamaux & Son Luceene

On the Frontier at Harris Theater and More

The piece describes Edward Harrigan and his troupe returning east after success on the Pacific slope with realist stagecraft. It notes Harrigan’s control over production and acting and cites remarks from Dick Quilter on studying life for roles. It reviews new drama and notices upcoming plays at Harris Theater and Palmer’s Theatre with actors Hardie Von Leer and Sara Von Ler.

Edward Harrigan Pittsburg California New York East Harrigan Pacific He Brothers Arlington England Harris James M. Hardie Sara von Godl Dramatic Helen Dauveay Sidney Rosenfeld Palmer's Theater Sangers Kijoo A. C. Gunter Mr. Barnes Sidney Rosexrenp Junius Howe

Harrigan and Hart bring Old Lavender to Dijon tomorrow night

Epw Wanry Harrigan the famous comedian appears in his original play Old Lavender at the Bijou with the same company that toured New York. The production portrays New York life with striking realism and has earned praise on the road. Seats selling briskly with strong expected profits.

Bowery Baxter Street Mott Street Mulberry Street New York Dick Quilter Quilter Harrigan Chatham Square EpwWanry Harligan Harrigan & Hart Dijon Old Lavender Mr. Harrigan Bijou Pactonenece Grand Opera House Henley Regatta Edward Hanlan George H.hosmer

Stage Whispers Preview of New York Theater Projects

Stage and touring notes from Edward Harrigan's new New York theater start May 1. Sims and company produce Silver Falls at the Boston Theater while Dan Sully stars in Millionaire in New York. Mantell plans a summer Europe visit as his Brooklyn season nears May finish. Across the Continent Company tours Canton Alliance East Liverpool Tarentum Connellsville McKeesport in early May and Haplon's Fantasma companies close their season for new spectacle prep.

Edward Harrigan New Theater New York Silver Falls Sims Boston Guattax Doswellt Dan Sully Robert Mantell Europe Brooklyn Canton Alliance East Liverol Tarentum Connellsville McKeesport Jefferson Buzzard Hay Mass Florence Kendal Pauline Hall Pat Rooney The North American Review Gus Thomas Barrymore

Louvre. Special drive in real kid ene ie or la in all shades

Special drive at 24 Sixth Street Gaston offering assorted real estate items and discounts in all shades. Local ad style notes $1 pricing and casual sale language.

Louvre

Fifty-First Cavalry Veterans Honor Milroy and Crook

A West Virginia Cavalry group adopts resolutions on the death of Major General Robert H. Milroy and recommends commemorating George Crook with a monument. The society also notes preparations for the upcoming State Encampment in Altoona and lists officers and committees.

Fifth West Virginia Cavalry Second Virginia Infantry Association D. D. Barclay W.H. Graham Jacob Colmer H. Milroy Frank 8 New Brighton Robert H. Milroy Fremont Shenandoah Valley Croas Keys Pope Virginia A. J E. F. Season G. Reader George Crook Western Society of the Army of West Virginia

Discontent Grows Over McCormick’s Appointment

Philadelphia comrades express displeasure at Assistant Adjutant General James McCormick for keeping his post after joining the Tax Office under Comrade John Taylor. The dissatisfaction spans the department, with a broad call for McCormick to resign and yield the position to a different contender.

Philadelphia James McCormick John Taylor Philadelphia Pa McCormick

Union Graves in the South Appeal for Decoration Funds

The Department of Georgia of the G A R asks posts nationwide for donations to decorate over 40 000 Union graves in Georgia. About 15 000 graves lie at Marietta National Cemetery and 1 714 at Andersonville with a few at Beaufort and Florence. The burden falls on a department whose membership is smaller than many posts receiving the appeal.

Department of Georgia G. A.R Marietta National Cemetery Andersonville Beaufort Florence

History lectures and memorial service announced by Encampment No 1

Tomorrow evening General Gallupe will read a history of the Pennsylvania Reserves before Encampment No 1. Last Monday Judge Over gave a history of the Fifteenth Cavalry. One week from tomorrow night Colonel H G Herrie will present a history of the Army of the Cumberland. Memorial Day services will be held at the hall of No 1 with Comrade Charles F McKenna delivering the memorial address.

Gallupe Pennsylvania Fifteenth Cavalry H. G. Herrie Army of the Cumberland

Memorial Day Committee Reorganizes in Belect Council Chamber

The Memorial Day Committee held its first meeting of the year in Belect Council Chamber and reorganized. Commander J. B. Ross of Post 41 was named Permanent Chairman and Comrade X. 5 was elected Secretary. Post 157 was assigned to conduct services at Oakland and Minersville Cemeteries. other posts will serve Allegheny Cemetery. Subcommittees will be appointed at the next meeting.

Belect J. B. Ross X. 5 Oakland Minersville Allegheny

Open Meeting of Colonel Moody Circle No 2

Colonel Moody Circle No 2 of the Ladies of the G A B will hold an open meeting in Grand Army Hall Mr Washington next Wednesday evening. The aim is to support the Soldiers Widows Home at Hawkins Station with music speeches readings and a collection. Post 153 G A R members will attend.

Moody

Memorial Day Plans and Post Activities Across Posts

The article notes anniversary events and Memorial Day preparations for various posts. Post 234 reports good arrangements. Fulmer to inspect Post 157 on May 8. Post 3 to be inspected by George Fulmer. Post 151’s committee advances decorations. Comrade Head of Post 259 inspects Post 97. Post 41 extends aid via Central Relief Committee. Treasurer Hoors of Post 151 active in relief work. several comrades sidelined by sickness. Post 236 to attend Sunday services at South Street M. E. Church. Comrade Russell of Post 151 attends a Friday concert. Department Commander Denniston to attend a big camp fire in New Brighton May 14. 100 cabinet-fixed photographs of Post 3 comrades to be displayed. Memorial Day Committees represented by Rous, Wood, Itrich, Zollinger, and Dr Kennedy. Comrade Pitzer of Post 41 reported in more danger.

To-Dat Grant GroncGe Fulmer George B. Fulmer Comrape C. M. Head Central Relief Committee George Hoors Compnors T. D. Shaw John Strainer John Campbell Post South Street M. E W. C. Russell Post 151 Denntiston New Brighton Posteek Rous Wood Itrich Zollinger Dr. Kennedy Pitzer

Memorial Day Activities and Post Reports Across Posts

Posts report memorial services plans at Oakland Baptist Church and Nine Reserve Association meetings in Pittsburgh area rooms. Post 238 to attend National Encampment in Boston with Auxiliary Circle members. Post 3 member Guerce ZirzMar died in Allegheny. Post 215 open meeting with Commander Denniston visiting. Memorial Day committee progress Northside. Goop comrade Gangwiseb injured. Post 151 concert at Odd Fellows Hall praised. New Orleans Colored Jubilee Singers entertained a full hall benefiting the post library.

G. A. RK Hawkins Station Post 157 West Baptist Church Oakland Ninth Regiment Pennsylvania Reserves’ Association Chamber of Commerce Post 238 Boston Geary No. 7 Post 8 Cameron Quay Senate Comnape Guerce ZirzMar Post 3 Ninth Reserves Allegheny Monaay Post Denniston Chill Hazard Thomas G. Sample J. L. Miller Gangwiseb Fair Hall Odd Fellows’ Hall New Orleans

Sona of Veterans to begin Quartermaster duties at Camp 162

The piece notes Sona of Veterans and Brotare F C Becker to take roles at Camp 162 with a forthcoming inspection by A G Storp and Hettinger. It mentions a wedding in New York and a lawn fete at Silver Lake Grove with Major Harper Camp. The 61st annual reception of Ladies Old Society No 22 is planned at Turner Hall with Prof Guenther and the Vory Orchestra.

Brotare F.C. Becker A. G. Storp Turtle Creek H. M. Reisl Happy New York Soux Harper Camp Silver Lake Grove Prof. Guenther Ladies’ Old Society No Turner Hall Fourteenth Street Southside Vory

Art Exhibits Showcase Local Works and New Arrivals

The Stevenson Walkley collection stays on view for a few days more, with another sizable paintings show opening later at Gillespie gallery. D B Walkley’s water color head and H Z Anterberger’s landscape appear at local venues, while Groner Herzet’s bright landscape study at Mayer’s increases the gallery scene with a serene stream scene and graceful branches enhancing color and mood.

Btevenson-Walkley Gillespie D. B. Walkley Boyd's W. H. Anteberger Young's Groner Herzet Mayer's

Gossip of the Guard Opens Target Practice Season in Pa National Guard

The piece reports the Pennsylvania National Guard season kickoff next Thursday with notes on personnel moves. It mentions Carram Jon P. Pe wr from the Tenth Regiment, Col Norman M. Surth solo in Boston, and a rifle match involving Sergeants Tost and McCarthy. Also covered are the Eighteenth Regiment officers school, election of Hexner Geary as Second Lieutenant, a potential new Magazine gun test, armory building plans, funding delays for state warrants, back rent suits, and questions around Lieutenant Jackson’s captaincy bid.

National Guard of Pennsylvania Carram Jon Old Point Comfort Norman M. Surth Boston Matthew Tost Fourth United States Cavalry Thomas McCarthy First Washington Infantry Miller Center Avenue Borsane Sein Eighteenth Regiment Hexner Geary East End Graff United States Baltimore Battery B Armory Oesterling Harrisburg Adjutant General's Office Brigade Examining Board Jackson Fourteenth Regiment Adjutant General

Physical Training Practiced Across City Schools

Dr Edward M Hartwell of Johns Hopkins and a US Bureau of Education representative met Superintendent Luckey and Principal Woolls to survey gymnastic and physical training in city schools. The High School runs a girls gymnasium program with monthly demonstrations and an ice cream treat. Prof Spear leads the class of about 100 girls from all grades.

Edward M. Hartwell John Hopkins University Luckey United States Bureau of Education Hartwell United States Commissioner of Education United States C. B. Woolls Turvereing Allen and Humoldt Rae Iris Spear

Local Schools Plan Examinations and Excursions

Notices report no fixed date for the annual city examination for provisional certificates. Misa Newtire J. Whiting joins the Allen corps of teachers. Park and Bloomfield schools set reception days May 28 and May Dh. School additions planned for Minersville district and city buildings. A teachers’ Europe excursion departs July 5 on the Devonia with twelve travelers. May 4 elections for Pittsburg and Allegheny superintendents cited. Hamilton to be re elected unopposed. A mammoth school concert proposal noted but not adopted. A 214 karat blue diamond is shown at M. G. Cohen’s on Smithfield street.

Misa Newtire J. Whiting Allen Corps of Toe Park Bloomfield Howard Minersville Thirty-third Street Somers Street Europe Devonia Ireland Scotland England France Belgium Pittsburg Allegheny Luckey Morrow Hamilton M. G. Cohen Smithfield Street

Pain Balm Promises Quick Rheumatism Cure

Claims many chronic rheumatism cases cured by Chamberlain's Pain Balm with one application easing pain and continued use providing lasting relief. Lists numerous local sellers and addresses offering the product alongside other items like cabinet photos and ladies apparel.

Chamberlain Champerlain E.G. Stucky Penn Ave E. G. Stucky & Co Wylie Ave Fulton St Markell Bros Penn Faulkston Theo E. Ibrig Fifth Ave Carl Hartwig Sutler John C. Smith Main At Jas. L. McConnel & Co Pittsburg Allegheny E. E. Heck Federal St Thos. E. Morris Cor Hanover Preble Ayes F. H. Eggers Ohio St F. H. Eggers & Son Il Smithfield At Wsa

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