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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1891

Page

4

Remarkable Photographic War of Marquette Harbor

George Shiras of Marquette captures Marquette harbor in a violent storm, producing three distinct sheets of time showing waves, sky, and breakwater with dramatic clarity. The image thrills viewers, drawing praise from locals and visitors, while sparking discussion on fashion and seaside etiquette among ladies.

Pittsburg George Shiras Marquette Marquette Harbor Orell Shires Tstrre Ony Tomiera

Delights of the Summer in Brownsville Society Party

A Brownsville Pa social event at Captain H B Cook’s Deautiful Dome on the Germania marked by music dancing and refreshments. Miss Louise Cock hosted four guests including Miss Emma Davis of Hazelwood and Miss Helen Biote from McKeesport with many local society members in attendance.

Brownsville H. B. Cook Daugher Louise Cock Emma Davis Hazelwonl Gra Wailrh Heien Biote Eis Merse McKeesport Weoma Cock Mansion Tuske Brownsviie Bridgeport Howard W.H. Yeed Mivees Helen Blose Nellie Cook Manin Carey Helen Duncan Emme Davis Mary Jacobs Kittie Krepps Lila Moors Gertrude Michener Anna Pugh Pughtown W. Va Cora Todd Mesara Sat Oraft W. Chiha Bridge Daniel Cos Bonadock Walter Uormell Bridgewert Ai Glilles L. Robains Moleesport Taylor Dlolmes Patton W. Kaiser Lincoln Loughrey van Braam Street Evenune Micees Lena Errett Emma Book Jennie Baker Miss Adams Lou Meizer Russ Beckley Newtayot P. Clinton Vs. Loughrey Maggie Harrison Webster Avenue Misses Smith Ninaarrison Mollie Harrison Minnie Martin Magrie Harrison Dimner M. Kerr J. Burrison M. Porter

Reunion brings largest Allegheny church picnic to date

To add: A Browneville and New York figure attended the reunion and picnic of Western Pennsylvania United Brethren Churches held at Ihewild Thursday inst. The Allegheny conference’s churches, totaling 41 across Altoona Johnstown Greensburg and Pittsburg districts, represented near full memberships. Rev E Bree led devotional exercises, Rev Harry F Shupe chaired the General Committee, and a concert by the United American Mechanics Band followed with a program directed by Prof C W Gaston.

United Brethren Churches of Western Pennsylvania Ihewild Allegheny Conference Campos Altoona Johnstown Greensurf Pittsburg Altoona Distri Am Erivania E. Bree Jows Harry F. Shupe North Bradcock U. B

Traveling Readers Scene From Local Notices

A long column lists residents and visitors heading to vacations and short trips. Names include Eugene Thomm, W W McCleary, R T Rodney, Hugh M Murray, Katie T Kelly, Henrietta Swindell, J Cowling, Willis H Smith, and many others. Destinations span Detroit, Niagara Falls, Olivet, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, New York, and Michigan with trips by rail and sea.

Eugene Thomm W. W. McCleary Braddock R. T. Rodney Allegheny Detroit Hugh M. Murray Wet End Olivet Katie T. Kelly Henrietta Swindell J. Cowling Lawrenceville Willis H. Smith Oakland Square Niagara Falls Samuel Davidson Copeland

Mc Mahon Bros Societies Meet At Fourth Avenue

A Thursday event at Mc Mahon Bros at 4th Avenue drew attendees via AR Rate 10 round trip tickets. The timetable noted a train leaves at 9 20 P M and stands for the society gathering.

Ya. Traine McMahon Bros. & A &2 Fourth Avenue

Pittsburg and Lake Erie & Detroit Train Schedule Fragment

Fragmentary OCR item lists Pittsburg and Lake Erie and Detroit routes for August 2 and 3 with return options and a price note. Readable details are limited.

Pittsburg Lake Erie Detroit

Valley Camp Train Schedule Fragments From Alleghenny Line

Fragmentary schedule notes list Alleghenny Valley Railroad trains Sunday from Union Station at 8 20 a m 6 05 a m and 12 40 p m Returning depart Valley Camp at 5 00 p m 6 43 p m and 6 08 cig bos f e and old 2 appears as garbled OCR text lacking clear destinations or complete times.

Trsinon Union Station Valley Camp Cig Bos

Grand Army encampment travelers surge toward Detroit

Pittsburg and Allegheny units depart for the Twenty-fifth National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Allegheny county sends about 2,000, with posts 3 1298 and 151 157 26 among the largest contingents. Trains depart from Union station Allegheny depot and Ft Wayne station with bands, parlor cars, and Pullman sleepers. Delegations from many posts, unions, and Sons of Veterans join, city officials and veterans anticipate a grand parade and multiple events in Detroit.

Pittsburg Allegheny Detroit Grand Army of the Republic Etroit Allegheny County Post 3 Union Station Post 1298 Allegheny Depot Cleveland Grand Army Band Union Clepnt Woman's Relief Tps M. G. Frank Wilkinsburg Cleveland Road Allen School Old Soldiers’ Organization Lawrenceville Post 24 George. Wood J. B. Ross D. &. Blackburn A. J. Reid Post Pittsburg and Western Railroad W. R. No William McClelland National Council of Administration Edward Abel M. Head Charlies C. Smith Sons of Veterans A. G. Weissert Wisconsin William BR. S§medburg California Charles F. Lincoln Washington D. C Philadelphia Niagara Falls Arrivin Hotel Cardillac Department of Pennsylvania James McCormick del Te-At- Large E. L. Schroeder Es W. Irvin William Sweeley Alfred Duarte William Emeley Rev. N. F. Stahl A. C. Koser Thomas G. Sample P. Burchfield J. H. Oursler C. H. Fas W. A. Ruddach A. Losch B. E. Swan J. L. Rosshouse M. G. Breckenridge Ww. Hi. Redheffer Henry Lee Edward d Store Fording Thomas Ng A Thomas G. Hall Joseph Beeson W. C. Chapman

Big Pittsburg Hook Point celebration planned with extra trains

Executive Committee at Pension Office reports Ember Detroit Encampment ahead but Grand Army Day to get a boost upon return. If fair weather holds, Pittsburg celebration will be the largest yet with improved railroad service. Colonel Sam Moody to prevent crowding. trains run from 6:50 am to 1 pm, dispatched as filled. Reunions for Sixty-first and One Hundred Thirty-fourth Regiments planned at Rock Point. a camp layout committee to prepare.

Hook Point Detroit Grand Army Day Pittsburg Sam Moody Rock Point

Open Meeting of William Kurtz Post No 10 Connellsville

Last Monday night William Kurtz Post No 10 Connellsville held an open meeting in a large hall filled with veterans and citizens. Comrade J K R Balsley acted as master of ceremonies and introduced Colonel John A Danks of Allegheny who spoke well and was a charter member and favorite among the old soldiers. Colonel Danks presented Miss Fee with a gold badge and token of the post while Miss Fee, daughter of Captain I M Fea Adjutant of the Post, was adopted as a daughter of the Post in June. She will accompany her father to the Detroit encampment where she will sing for the troops. Grand Army Briefs. On 2

Hewnn Scovit Comnane D. A. Jones Mt. Clemens Mich Pittsburg Comnaps W. J. Parrmasom Atlantic City B. F. Wermanx Butler Pennsylvania Volunteers Post 123 Pennsylvania Detroit Boyer Turney and Dra Mansfield Comrape Willum McCrertain Comrape Houce Moxamox Post Jenior W. A. Stosz Cas Sons of Veterans Bakerstown Alf. G. Loyd G. A.R Rock Point Comrades of 162 Council Commandery In Chief Minneapolis Minn Seston Pars Leisure Department of Maryland Beck Meade Post Navroval Seapgranters Columbus McCoy Or Wells Mas Carem V. Seernirr Philadelphia Posta Sl Anna E. Grubb Ladies of the Florida House Atlantic Somme Companions of the Loyal Legion R. Eyes Washington County Old Soldiers Wilson's Grove Washington Municipal Hall Inst Ao Secare Sons of Veterane Pres Sri Stebbers Gueen Ratu Mie Post & Quartermaster Cowgill Atlanta Connecticut New York New Jersey Sharpsburg Antietam Annes Ber William Kurtz Connellsville J. KR. Balsley John A. Danks Allegheny Danks Miss Amelia Jenest Poss Miss Fee Brevard I. M. Fea Grand Army Ann

Triion Veteran Legion Oddities at No 6 Meeting

A reminiscence filled report from the Triion Veteran Legion No 6 notes Thomas Hoon of No 6 enjoying a fall breeze and aiding a bathhouse push. Ex Colonel Barker of Erobatree Allegheny shows improved health while Quartie Master 8 A McCusniamp of No 6 suffered a back sprain last week. The meeting debated funeral turnout as an imperative duty, and J H Stevenson mocked lazy comrades. Comrades John Beers recalled a 96 year gap with a blind veteran on Willis Street and a reunion with Heasley from the One Hundred and Ninetieth Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers.

Thomas Hoon No.6 Pompeii Aone No. 6 Commander Barker Erobatree Allegheny Comrane Joux Beers Heasley Willis Street Allegheny Pennsylvania Beers I Ce

Fine Flowers And Decorations For Luncheon Favors

Novelty florals and plant decor offered for luncheon and dinner events. Includes German favors, loose bunches for carrying, and corsage bouquets. N. Pattreson, sixth avenue, posise diinity.

Clear the Shelves Big Summer Clearance Sale

A historic sale notice announces a broad clearance of summer goods with deep discounts on hosiery hats blazers and jackets. The ad highlights price cuts on Lisle hose Black Imported Hose Balbriggan Hose and Misses French Hose plus reduced prices on waists beaded wraps suits and tea gowns.

Brush Patents Upheld In Storage Battery Case

New York Aug 1 Judge Coxe of the United States Circuit Court in the Southern District of New York upholds Brush Electric Company claims against Electrical Accumulator Company et al in a major storage battery patent dispute. The ruling, aligning with Brush Julien precedent, credits Brush with the broad invention and urges courts to protect patentees of real merit while noting the case will go to the Supreme Court for final adjudi.

New York Coxe United States Circuit Court Southern District of New York Brush Electric Company Electrical Accumulator Company Et al United States Brush- Julien Brush Supreme Court of the United States

No Statue for Marry Hamilton Temporary Injunction Issued

New York August 1 Judge Barrett of the Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction preventing Ernest Curtis Alice Donlevy and others from relaying or publishing any statement or project about a memorial at Alvocation to Mary M. Hamilton. The order restrains actions aimed at exhibiting a statue or related display pending further legal proceedings.

New York Philip Schuyler Barrett Supreme Court Ernest Curtis Alice Donlevy Memorial Alvocation Mary M. ‘Eeason

Executor Hubbard Says No Notice of Contest In Searles Will

Kew Yore Aug 1 Thomas Hubbard one of the executors of Mary Hopkins Searles says he has received two letters from Timothy Hopkins her adopted son. In neither letter did he hint at a contest against the will. Mary Searles left bequests to bequeath property to heirs and friends.

Kew Yore Thomas Hubbard Mary Hopkins-Searles Timothy Hopkins Mia Searles

Searles Estate Will Upheld Despite Possible Contest

A probate note states that a will leaving property to Edward F. Searles and none to her husband was not expected to be contested. The executor, Mr. Hubbard, believed there were no grounds or likelihood of a challenge to the will.

Edward F. Searles Mr. Hubbard

Thirteenth Wife Refuses Inheritance Thrifted Salt Lake City

Mae Estabrooke once a ribbon clerk in St Louis now found in Salt Lake City as the thirteenth wife of Mormon Elder Jenkins. She refuses to return to Leeds with Inspector Watkins to claim a distant Leeds inheritance. An English Legation attaché is noted as traveling with her prior to her move, with a death by suicide on the voyage.

St. Louis Aug Maud Estabrooke Leeds Salt Lake City Scotland Yard Jenkins Watkins Vienna Legation St. Paul Rhode Island Salt Lake

Insane Man Claims Kensington Town Ownership

J C Alles, described as insane, appeared in the new town of Kensington claiming ownership of the town. He marked foundations for numerous houses and promised rapid development including an electric street railway and a grand land sale, while offering to trade lands at inflated prices. Local residents began to realize his condition as authorities restrained him.

J. C._Alles Kensington Pittsburg Iecease Land Company

Excursion to Atlantic City by B and O Railroad

The B&O excursion line announces its fourth special trip to Atlantic City on August 13 with a round trip rate of $10. The schedule lists daytime and nighttime departures with parlor cars on the day train and sleeping cars on the night train, offering convenient stops along the route.

Atlantic City

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