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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1889

Page

4

Monster Mushroom Emerges From Blazing Sands

Poetic description portrays a marine vegetable as a black and gold monster mushroom rising near the coast. It is depicted with two twin eye-like lights beneath, casting eerie glow as waves roll nearby and a paradise shade beckons.

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Pontoon crowds at Chautauqua strand amid mixed events

About two hundred Pittsburg visitors arrive at Chautauqua on a fifteen day excursion including Henry Lavely and Rev. Collins list of guests at Hotel Atheneum and open amphitheater shows. The baggage smasher prowls, lanterns light walks, and a banquet follows. Critics fault Colonel Shepard’s Sabbath sermon as illogical amid rich lectures music and ceremoniess.

Pittesburgers Gut Ard Chautaugua Pittsburg Chautauqua Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Henry A. Lavely Mary B. Lavely M. A. Booth Collins Mr. Montgomery John F. Cox Ed. Montgomery C. L Montgomery Elizabeth C. Wood Marie Wilkinson Winnie L. Wilkinson E. W. Morrow C. W. Culp J. A. McCready J. F. Patterson Sixth Presbyterian Church A. E Linn Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church J. J. Covert John W. Carr Basil Bell Maggie McQuillen John L. Vance M. M. Latimer Liszie Letitia Flecker Prof. Griges Emma Orien Kate L Jennie Adair G . Ewan A M. Dorrington Lida Bashi Anna BR. Keyser Eek Atheneum Prom Ench Ieee Annie Park Boston Duncon Management Association ‘Western New ‘York Editos Shepard Tales Elliott F. Shepard New York Mail Eyprea Gunsaulos Chi Affy Trinity Co du Ma William Sherwood Cecilia Ciim

Pittsburg Visitors Flood Atlantic City Beach Scene

Atlantic City hosts a large influx of Pittsburgers as hundreds arrive for an extended stay. The busy boardwalk shows mixed eye catching costumes and varied social scenes while prominent Pittsburg figures and families, including Mrs. and Mrs. M. A. Matlack, John Oakley, and Adjutant General Hastings, are noted among the visitors enjoying hotels, the Mansion House, and congress Hall.

Sommes Acere Pain Pompeii Eek Kellar William Flinn E. M. Bigelow Phillip Flinn W. J. Brennan John Ca Oe Chartef John W. Giles John Metana Pivedure Bheriff Fit Laeda Corn Mansion House Joseph McMillen Will Beer Ben Wolf Hugh Fleming William A. Johnston Gus Hayes Horace Hune Louw Levi H. Machesney Willi Callers DeWitt Wilt Wi Burns Dan Risher I Robinson Arenic Ginevra East End Kie McCallin States Fannie Malone Pittsburg Atlantic Vanderbit United States Baltumnoce Ayres South America Thomas Guhrh Baltimore C. Gundlaigh Geo. Gladden D. W. Risher Congress Hall Legh Carnegie Geo, Harrison and Family Chauncey Chambersburg Fisher Treatensoes Eeloney City Hastings Corother Wallbee Allegheny John M. Oakley Thornton Pittburg M. A. Matlack W.L. McCord Mabel McCord Josie Schnolze Carrie ‘Oy Lizzie Schoeisir Mire Rankin Aerate Beason Sane Rr Neilie D Ewes Onal Beaver Morr Windsor Hebert Fe Binger Burg Augu Theindsor Graff Masters Winian Frank John W. Tim Fiseburg Umbrella Maonufacturer Judge Jones Misses Jones Tiss Lizzy Witherow Jullene Oxnard

Tennis boom fills all courts at Charactanqua

The article notes a summer rush for tennis at Chactanqua with only four courts in use from 6 am to night, leaving many unable to play. It urges management to add facilities as cycling and boating remain popular pastimes.

Chactanqua

Cape May Gaities Spark Biggest Season Yet

Special Telegram from the Dispatch reports Cape May today swarms with visitors from across the United States and overseas, led by Pennsylvanians seeking a grand time. The Stockton, Congress Hall and the Columbia host the season’s largest hops as straw wagon rides fill the town, while lawn tennis and social gaieties bloom on sunny Cape May days. General Chalmers figures among noted locals, with newspaper men drawn to the resort as the harbor of visitors grows.

Stockton Congress Hall Columbia Cape 4 Cape May Missisai Haa Cape Aveny Aefer Gi Hall General Chalmers J. Frank M Proenerd Crewe Seeley Sed Igss Company Ee Morrison Atocks

Rush to Bedford Marks Unprecedented Springs Season

August reports from Bedford describe a record surge of arrivals at the Springs and similar growth at other mountain resorts. Pittsburgers flock to the area, with notable visitors including Judge Ewing ex-US District Attorney Bronc and wife ex-Collector Bal er, Ex-Senator Lewis and wife, and Ex-Governor-era guests. Several prominent Pittsburg business figures and families are seen socializing at local hotels and arranging extended stays, signaling a booming tourism period.

Bedford Springs Pittsburg Judge Ewing United States Bronc Ler Clearfield Pittsburgen Lewis Virginia Gow Besa Pitubury Stewart Franklin County Sirisha Tee Thaw, Jr John H. Hampton Amelia Oliver Percy F. Smith En Ui Wood Rosalina Smtr McCandless Sarah ChicCandieas Margarets McCandless Swartawell Barr M D. Denny B. Sweitzer

Keystone Club Camp at Pat-in-Bay Portraits of Camp Life

The Keystone State Fishing Club has set up a lavish camp at Pat-in-Bar with fifteen wall tents and a full commissary. Extreme cold drives demand for coats blankets and fires as members and visitors cope with harsh weather. Social events include a midsummer luncheon hosted by I Gilson and a children's party at Mrs. William Grusch’s residence with Punch and Judy show.

Dispatch D. W. Martin Pat-in-Bar Keystone State Fishing Club George McIntyre No. 8 Tony Dean Tony M.B. Lemon W. H. Myers Billy Faher Joe White Saati Hatter Stan Petaatan Henry Clay Geese Thursaar Seg I. Gilson Bewickley Jas, G Fostoria Mra Jas. Dravo Sewickley William Grusch Linden Street Allegheny Edna Gus. A. Wurzel Ni Wurcel Laura and Hauser Irene Warzal Edna Moon Hulda Lippmann Agnes Green Mamie Dietz Edna Grusch Masters Jamie and Florie Giles Harry Wursel Willie Grusch Walter Dietz Emanou and Fisell Fern Cli Hetel

Pleasant musicale and garden party entertainments cited

James Christy of Superior hosted a Thursday evening musicale honoring his niece Elizabeth Crawford with vocal and instrumental numbers by McCovrey Siroy Beteener Dave Evans and others. A garden party and Shannon quartet program followed at Miss Nodie McCarthy’s home with recitations harmonica duets, mandolin, and a final supper and dance.

New Iam S Corres Ae Heavalle Courtland Prof Mokeght Nodie McCarthy Rupy McAfee Beraats Hayes Mogare Shanchardson Bulligan Epeidel Dolan Shannon Miss Hayes Ballivan Miss McAfee H. Speidel Mr. Aan Ted Pythias Sues McCarthy

Visitors and Absentees: Extensive Travel Notices

A long list of residents and visitors reports departures for Atlantic City Niagara Falls Cleveland Denver and other destinations. Names include Merriman Scheater Kimmel Martin Bolo Gaither and many others visiting relatives traveling for vacations or to join family gatherings across the region.

Sewickley Society Notes Amid Local Visits

Miss Whiting visits Cleveland Ohio while Mr B H Waters returns from the East. J H Rohrbacher enjoys two week furlough. Miss Pr of Ohio visits Cleveland and Mr Charles McV visits Mr Lawrence Speer in Warren. Miss Miller returns from pleasant visit to Boston New York. Miss McVay issues cards for a dancing party at her home. Mrs Kate Warden hosts a gathering at Quaker Valley with guests and former jewelry interests discussed. Fifth

George K Canal Dover Lola Lizzie Elcessor Jackson Street Allegheny Charles Gerst Hate Niagara Falls Aden Beene Sandusky Street Zelienoplever Doles Mt. Washington North Adams Masa W. B. Orr Buena Vista Street Huronia F.ee Whitcomb Argonaut Cly Lake Mich A. Kennedy Pitts Hanna Gallaher Third Avenue New York George Zagschwert Prospect Street Cleveland Joss McLean Laura’ McClintock Duquesne Se F. Laetr Edgewood William Venter Bouth Bend Armstrong County Lge Naga Ventpers East Liverpool Wheeling Cincinnat A. C. Hess Berth Homewood Phaedelphia Atlantic City Thomas J. Blakeley Thomas G. Blakeley Avalon City Grotta Jones Frasier Street Oakland Uniontown Taat Atlantic Ciy Wersenbach and Coyne Red C. Bibler Nis i Robert Afe Ae Lake Merriman Alleloft Taureday G.T. Hendrick Eadh C. P. DeCamp B. Pi Bas Chicago University Will J Charles Weisser Allegheny Avenue Major Gohiniter Sr Earorg Atlantic Rev. J. I. Fo Macey Ee Peat H. A. Morton Grant Avenue Joseph Wallace Oy Ee S.C Ny Lake Erie Geo. A. Landell Carno Henry Ry Jackson Senducky Street Beco Miss Lillie Katie Hunter Maggie M. I. Goldsmith Quaker Valley Geo A. Jenks Seventh Seventh Avenue Annk William Robae On ‘Neill Southside J. Vemip Penn Svenue Arizona Albert E. Luty Observatory Hill Jeft Broken Bow Neb Berth David Maller Tad Charles Gerst Kate Gerst Toronto Canada Ae Paseden EK McCoy Washins Chicago James Woodard da Bunton James Pee Annis Belle Douerty Federal Pittsburg Stewart John Douglan Oana Boston Pat Elise St. Xavier's Academy Ees Sharon Lonongah Ouse ce rae ee o_o Seador Cresson Mountain House Lee Enians D. B. J. A. Kiefer Ee House Steinhauser Herman Henry Steinhauser Mannssaen Willeee Eee Eae Gaither White Emma Deer Teen Morton Lizzie Mann George Graham Pittsburg Sewickley Society J. H. Rohrbacher Ohio A Pean Charles McV Lawrence Speer Warren Miss Miller Bostais Miss McVay Heer Homewood Thursee Geode Donald's Grove Kate Warden

Bijou Theater Opens Season with Haverly Cleveland Minstrels

The Haverly Cleveland Minstrels open the season at the Bijou Theater on Thursday led by Billy Emerson and Hughey Dougherty with a large company. The troupe promises dazzling star power and a brisk, bright program, routing through Market to the Bijou in Allegheny City. A jeweler at 533 Market Street promotes new stock of diamonds and watches.

Haverly-Cleveland Minstrels Bijou Billy Emerson Hughey Dougherty W. 8 Cleveland Ebony Comedy Emerson California Cleveland-Haverly Mastodons Haverly Lla. M Market Street Fifth Avenue Pride Falton Wylie Hici Sixth Avenue Seventh Bridge Allegheny City North Street Federal Bixth Street Market al Werein Pianeoke M. G Smithteld

B&O EK Plans Atlantic City Excursion Next Thursday

The B. and O. EK will run an Atlantic City excursion on August 15. Round trip tickets are $10 and valid for ten days. Trains depart at 8:00 A.M. and 9:20 P.M. Passengers may reserve parlor and sleeping car space immediately.

Atlantic City

Fragmented Classified Ad Text With Varied Offers

A damaged OCR snippet advertises diverse goods and services from various firms. Mentions REEFE Gas Appliance Co at Fifth Ave and several unspecified items, plus references to photographs and a popular gallery. Content is fragmentary with unclear context and missing details.

Reefe Gas Appliance Co Fifth Ave

Grand Army Day Committee Sets October 1 Observance

A Grand Army Day Committee meeting in the Select Council Chamber decided to celebrate Grand Army Day on Tuesday October 1. The Executive Committee will handle festivities and visiting comrade entertainment while subsistence concerns were discussed. several posts were not represented at the meeting.

Polland Grand Army Day Select Council Chamber Grand Army Diffe Rent Jacob Nelson C. K. Stepler T. Hoes W. F. Speer W. H. Lambert Edward Fisher George H. Ladley J. F. Denniston J. L. Balshouse Dr. Krosen John Williams John Dettis M. Duvall A. C. Frank W. J. Patterson B. Il Collins Forster George W. Roop Nex Grand Arm Committee Benameconine Xugust

Poet 1531 Annual Basket Picnic Planned at Castle Shannon

Post 1651 has arranged its annual basket picnic for Tuesday August 13 at Castle Shannon Grove along the Castle Shannon Railroad. Activities include dancing baseball football and quoits with Santa amenities. round trip fare 25 cents including incline fare. Families are welcome and the J W Patterson Relief Corps No 1 women will serve refreshments.

Post Castle Shannon Grove Castle Shannon Sant Oocenence Post Desireit J. W. Patterson Relief Corps

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