Summer entertaining with damask doilies and corn etiquette
A light trend vignette notes home summer gatherings featuring elegant menus and a novelty: damask doilies to hold corn roasting ears. The author wryly imagines dignified dining amidst yachting and straw parties, praising embroidered napkins and quaint table comforts at Thorne Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson
Thorne Branch
Local residents return and vacation plans listed
Miss Bertha Calhoun returns from Eris. Mrs J B Walker and Mrs George McKee visit seashore settings. Many locals travel to Boston Atlantic City Cape May and Chicago while others plan summer camps and rests at Templeton Chautauqua and Barton Lake sites.
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Jennis Haney
Wylie Avenue
Boyle Street
Jennie Faulkner
Arch Street
Allegheny
Atlantic City
Jennie
Parcoen
Onanaa
Jennie M. Gramee
Somerset
Lettie Dalzell
Youngstown
Alliance
May Torrence
Morgantown
Marie Cowan
Point Chautauqua
Davis
Aviton
Newport
Emma House
Wilkinsburg
Epenburg
Jennie Hively
Nettle Bray
Park Place
Warren
Ohio
Jennie McNamee
Leo Ocimler
George T. Carter
New York
Raydore
Wampler Joe
Conneaut Lake
Ecker
Clara
Oakland
George Heston
Pittsburg
Chicago
H. KR. Shefler
Federal Street
Allegeny
New Castle
W.L. Thomm
J. H. B. Steck
Ohio Pyle
James Elliott
Devillier Street
Madison Hotel
Ind
Sue Blanchard
Mifflin
Philadelphia
Chester
Lidesornta
Pittsbur
Canton
City
Jacob Feldenheimer
Bedford Springs
W. L. Knorr
J. Hays
Cresson
J. 8. Walker
George McKee
Edgewood
Mary Ferguson
Hampton Place
Boston
Carrie Miller
Brigantine Beach
See
Sheridan
Wood Street
Phe
Pei
T. D. Keller
Templeton
J. B. Orr
Detro
Mra. J. Ceavenet
Kanes Park
Mesers
M. and
J. Henning
North Street
Mollie Goodwin
Cape May
Mary Jefferson
Baltimore
J. C. Abbott
New Haven
James A. Wilson
Lulu
Jenole Ferguson
Chautauqua
E. J. Hays
Lydia Hays
Dr. Bruce
Beaver
Nellis
Eva Rowland
Mansfield
I. E. St. Clair
Penn Avenue
West Virginia
A. M. van
Separe
Bart Lake
Michigan
Henry Fownes
C.& Madden
Inklin Street
J. L. Miller
Franklin Street
Misa
Biachadore
Williamsburg
Epaporie
Mra N. M
Sewickley Society Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Miss Annie Anderson returns from Painesville Ohio while Miss Nevin of Edgeworth leaves for home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Craig tour the East as Charles Harban and family return from Virginia. Judson Brooks sails to Cleveland with St Stephen's Church and Sunday school friends enjoying an open air concert despite rain. Master Fred Meoey hosts a youngster gathering and Hannah Nevin wins a forget me not ring and scarf.
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Kate Wewa
East End
Nork
Albert Riemenschneider
Allegheny
Point
Kate Sweeny
Anderson Street
Monongahela City
Mary J. McMurray
West End
Chautauqua
W.C. Coffin
Ter Lilian
Coffin
Point Chautauqua
J. N. Richards
Pacific Area
Prney
Messrs
B. Thompson
William McCracken
St. Clair Springs
Mich
J. F. Dalgell
Franklin Street
Allegeny
Ohio
Ella Sloan
Elva Hunter
Catawba Islands
M. Branley
Darrah Allegheny
Louisville
John Troy
J. & Brooks
James G. Blaine
Morgantown
W. V
A. Arlington
Chatham Street
Henry Kaithfell
Meyran Ave
Oakland
Boston
David Jeaking
Caston
Mraton
Ida V.simonton
Butler Street
Beach Cottage
Cresson Springs
James H. Weinberger
New York City
Atlantic Coast
P. Mages
Washington Street
Atlantic City
Sadie Barnett
Youngstown
J.C. Alles
New York
Annie Lowrie
Saneaton
Atlantc City
Alfred Ober
Philadelphia
Karl Slater
J. ©. Robinson
Fifth Avenue
Annis Frances
Clara Horr
Cliff Street
Knoxville
Tenn
Dounewitz
Thomas J. Black
Centralia
Dinah
Lillie Rickersbere
Cleveland
M. J. Samuels
Grant Avenue
Mollie Ryan
H. Thackerey
Felton Street
Pittsburg
East
A. Franz, Jr
Vincent P. Franta
Carson Street
Southside
Sheeraay
Wom
Atlantic Ton
Meyer Streng
Ters
Ethel
Naona
Annie E. McCaffrey
Forbes School
Jennie
Annie Spsin
Woodlawn
Andrew B. H
Mt. Wi
Peteree
McElroy
Ced
Ao Avenue
Nellie A
Mamie E. Lyons
Issell Springs
Bear Ligonier
H.C. Linn
van Braam
Janes
Lyon
Visi Ohio
Caseme Peel
Wracllington Avenue
Valencia
George A. Swelteer
Fourth Avenue
Mi of
Penne
Lena Marron
Fourth Aeeee
Ed G. Merriman
Newons
Faceet
Anna Hobbes
Mt. Washington
Long Branch
Meecers
R. L. King
George Gilder
Sadie McElroy
Annie No- Elroy
Webster Avenue
Woodville
May
Orthanear
Northern News
Bostwick
Slab and
Mary Carney
Monterey Street
Cheat River
John Josenhans
Rebecca Street
Massachusetts
Vermont
Effie Keener
Frank Ot
Alice Smeck
Washington
Allerbeny
Rand
W. Cissis
Pitts
Sewickley Society
Carpenter
Capon Springs
Frank Smith
Atlanticity
Annie Anderson
Painesville, O
Charles Harban
Virginia
Joseph Craig
Jones Mitchell
Joseph Oe
Waverto xX
Miss Stearns
Chicago
Miss Nevin
Edgeworth
Miss Long
Washington, D.C
Judson
Fred MeoVey
Hannah Nevin
Knox
Military News and Social Notes From the City
The Nation's Guard reports Major J C Eat back from Atlantic City and company pay due for last camp. Commanders and officers prepare for pay distribution, shore leave, and forthcoming court actions amid a busy brigade scene. A Cleveland unit camps at Waldemer Park while local investigations touch the Thirteenth Regiment and potential court martial. Local notices promote Miss Landers hair products and sale at 2 Fifth Avenue.
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J.C. Eat
Atlantic City
Pittsburg
Diamond Street
Lewis W. Rozmvson
United States Navy
Harrisburg
New York
Robert H. McCaskey
Tenth Regiment
Major McCaskey
Tux Cleveland Grays
Cleveland
Waldemer Park
Lake Chautauqua
D Pbs
Grand Army of the Republic evacuations head to Boston
Large G A R relief corps and families depart Pittsburg for Boston via Baltimore and Ohio with rail and water fare reductions. Post 128 leads a 400 plus contingent with the Grand Army Band, travels to New York then Providence and Boston, and returns through Philadelphia and Washington with numerous posts and ladies joining the voyage and related events in the period.
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Pittsburg
Grand Army
Boston
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Baltimore and Ohio
Grand Army Band
New York
Metropolis
Providence
R. I
Providence and Stonington
Philadelphia
Atlan City
Washington
Pout
Post 128
Post 88
Post
Smith
Herbert
Altsman
Abel
McClelland
Morgen
Ashburton Place
Jones
Blackburn
Denniston
P. BR. BR
Women’s Relief Corps
Tremont House
Carrie V. Sherriff
Rachel Doran
Mary A. Jones
Annie Sill
Margaret Reed
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Point Chautauqua
N. Y
Sheriff
Point Cha
John Brown attacked by a Confederate claimant story
Comrade B F Vanhorn of Post 157 claims John Brown opposed abolition, stole slaves for transport to Kansas voters, and conferred with Vanhorn and Jobo Brown as Knights of the Golden Circle. The tale is presented with cautious skepticism by veterans. belief varies among readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
B. F. Vanhorn
Post 157
United States
North
South Carolina
Castle Garden
Kansas
Vanhorr
Brown
Vanhorn
Jobo Brown
Knights of the Golden Circle
Reunion of Civil War veterans in California Pennsylvania
The Twenty second Pennsylvania Cavalry and the First West Virginia Infantry held their joint annual reunion in California PA. Comrade Denniston and others attended the opening on Thursday evening with Chill Hazzard as master of ceremonies. The hall overflowed as veterans and townspeople packed the Normal school venue for two days of exercises and speeches by notable Pittsburg attendees including 8 N Trent.
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H. H. Bengough
Benny
Michigan
Boston
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Second
West Virginia Cavalry
Uniontown
Denniston
W. H. Lambert
Pittsburg
Gettysburg
J. Minton Hays
Poat 3
Hays
Post 3
Speec
Getty
Shiloh
New York
Atlantic
Normal School
Comrade W W Scott Receives Silver Set for Service
Pom LeGittte Comrade W W Postr, Post 3, honored Comrade W W Scott for two years of leadership as Chairman and Treasurer of the Entertainment Committee with a silver set engraved for the Drummer Boy presentation. Major R E Stewart delivered the testimonial. Scott expressed heartfelt, surprised gratitude.
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W. W. Scott
Scott
R. E. Stewart
Veterans Camp Hosts Busy Meeting and Fete
Bone of Veterans reports a productive meeting at Mason SAMUEL HARPER CAMP No. 16 where a brother was honored. Colonel Samuel Black Camp No. 127 appoints JonN A. Woops as Judge Advocate of the Pennsylvania Division. KR. M. J. Egen of Philadelphia plans to attend as a delegate to the Patriotic Order of Sons of America meeting. A lawn fete is planned for Major Samuel Harper Camp No. 162 at Windsor Park, Bellagos, next Wednesday with invitations issued and expected pleasant weather. attendees will be entertained as promised.
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Windsor Park
Bellevue
Sam Harper
Sons of Veterans
Lawkstor Ramm
Guenther
Grove
Lewis R. Foulk
Friends of the Camp
Mason Samuel Harper
Carrarm Jonn A. Woops
Samuel Black
McKeesport
Pennsylvania
KR. M. J. Egen
Philadelphia
Division
Patriotic Order of Sons of America
BR. Foulk
Samuel Harper
Bellagos
Natrona
W. R. Covert
Stonerville
Harry R. Peck
John K. Enge
Winower
Old Onea
Collins
Washington Monument
J. M. Huddell
Monongahela
Pride of the East Council
East Liverpool
Rochester Coun
Pitusburg
Silver Lake Grove
Fred Monninger
Pleasant Valley
Allegheny
Beallarvilla
John C. Tremont
Richey
Ohio
Lescallette
Kinney's Grove
East Brady
W. J. Griff
Charleroi
Among the Artists and World of Art Notes
Reports from artists Ma. H. Stevenson H H Errcox and others heading to Wampum Boston and Scalp Level for sketches statues and exhibitions PIX reports on the Royal Academy show poor overall quality at London and the Borgia galleries opening in Rome Scribners send Blum to Japan for an Arnold article Syracuse College of Fine Arts gains Wolff Leaphewersheen portraits from General Seengen collection notes figures of famous painters with humble origins and a note on Detroit Museum statuary garments controversy plus local bargain ads for silk and hosiery sales
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Stevenson
Wampum
H.H. Errcsox
Boston
Admiral Farragut
Pittsburg
A. F. King
J. W. Beatty
Brians Wall
Atlantic City
Mkoyal Academy
London
Frederick Leighton
Millais
Watts
Borgia
Leo Xiit
Plutaricchio
Scribners
Robert Blum
Society of American Painters In
College of the Fine Arts
University of Syracuse
Wolff- Leaphewersheen
General Seengen
Durer
Rembrandt
United States
Grotto
Rafael
Jan Steen
Salvator Rosa
Munkaozy
Critany
Mayer
Upton von Werner
Academy of the Fine Arts
Berlin
Detroit Art Museum
Areta
Vanus da Medici
Dispensations and council notices in state order
State Councilor Collins warns councils applying for dispensations that time limits cannot be set and fees of 25 cents must accompany requests, urging early applications. The report covers recent receptions, promotions, council visits, new councils planned in Pennsylvania, and upcoming anniversaries and excursions across Allegheny and surrounding areas.
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Collins
William B. Atkinson
Natonal
Kensington Council
No. 5
Order
Deemer
Geo Hi National
RL. McCully
John V. G Re Reese
E. Lindsay Grier
Allegheny
State Council
Manheim
Tha Ne Hill
Putnam Connell
Duquesne Council
Brothers Bush
McHenry
Lohman
Christy
Kerr
Grand excursion announced by Order of 15.4.0 leaders
Deputy Supreme Organizers Brothers Schra der and Jenske invite all members to join the grand excursion on August 1. Reports from Manor Lodge No. 8 and other lodges indicate active fraternal engagement, with several invites for next meeting and multiple lodge visits.
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Schrader and
Jenske
W. J. Beaver
Manor Lodge
Supreme Office
Secentata
W. BR. Coovert
Stoners
Coovert
Coke Lodge
Supreme Trustees
Frank Y. Pk
J. B. Rhoads
Equitable Lodge No
Irwin
Supremes Office
Du Bois Legion charity entertainment programme announced
Colonel V. Lewis announces an elaborate entertainment program by DuBois Legion for visitors during the Grand Legion session this week. Tickets are on sale at 92 Diamond Street and McMahon Bros. & Adams, 23 Fifth Avenue, to avoid day-of-rush. Evans City and Tarentom Legion delegates will attend with Comrades H P Lowry and J eat, while Duquesne No. 1 plans a separate representation. committee meetings and a fundraising picnic are noted for this evening and upcoming arrangements.
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Hotel Vendome
Boston
Leger
Commandery
Massachusetts
Loyal Legion
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Comrane J. B. Eaton
Post 8
Denver
W. HH Ee
Post 2
Mim Sata
A. L. Pearson
Judge Towe
Erie
Port 88
Thursda
Pittsburg
Bal Corena
John L. Shook
Post 53
J. & Read
Union Veteran Legion
Washington Street
Rand
Jonas
Wheelock G. Veazey
Vermont
G. A. BR
Pennsylvania
Edward Fisherrr
Post 4
Edw. F
Enon Valley
Comrade Fisher
Natrona
V. Lewis
DuBois Legion
Grand Legion
Evans City Legion
du Bois
J.D. Anderson
Tarentom Segion
H.p.lowry
Duquesne No. In
J. Eat
Cape Monny
Srash
Railroad Ticket Office
Sie
McMahon Bros. & Adams
Fifth Avenue
General Lodge Notre. Lodges Progress Benefit Institute
Fragmentary report states a benevolent lodge was formed Wednesday at a meeting attended by local delegates and officers including the president. Details are incomplete but indicate early steps toward organization and reporting procedures.
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General Lodge Notre
Ballwan
Four New Charter Lists Reported With Success
The text notes four new charter lists forming across different groups including Ladies of the ey oe J A. Bhellort in Brew benville and Windsor Para. August 20 marks Northside Conclave No. 55 initiating three volunteers. The Golden Eagles, 80, shows a membership of 5,908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jennie Graham
Or Ladies
J A. Bhellort
Brewbenville
Allegheny
A. O. EK
Et i A Socarme Np
Windsor
Para
Northside
Angen
Golden Eagles
Gusher at Chamberlains Artesian Wells Draw Interest
A new artesian geyser on American Island near Chamberlain draws local attention. Engineers note water bursts through rock fissures about 20 feet below the surface and the wells discharge steam like a 234 foot stream, with baths and medicinally valued iron-rich water offered to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlaie
American Island
Indiana
Chamberlain
Dakotas
Missouri
Ghastly Philadelphia Railroad Tragedy Aboard Fast Mail
At Broad Street station a Pennsylvania Railroad limited mail train carried frightened passengers who witnessed a dead brake man, Loring Stone of 2006 Cedar Street, Frankford, struck between Fifty Second Street and Overbrook as the engine continued at speed. The death is described as unparalleled in the railroad’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Heaveen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broad Street
Loring Stone
Cedar Stree Frankford
Loring
Overbrook
Large cash theft at Patriarchs Lake Front gate receipts
An evening paper reports a large theft of gate receipts from the Lake Front event with about 3000 dollars taken from an estimated 80,000 attendees. Officials suspect ticket sellers but offer no definite culprits and note entry via fence holes and scalpers with misused coupons.
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Chcaco
Lake Front
The
Patriarcha
Raid on Des Moines saloons follows Wilson bill
Des Moines reports a large police raid on saloons seized stock in original packages after the Wilson bill became law with presidential signature. Dealers anticipated action and kept light stocks. Legal fight likely as state import laws contend with a federal court ruling.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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