Summer Crowds Fill Pittsburg Resorts in Heat Wave
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1891
Page
13
Atlantic City Sees Record Crowds and Packed Hotels
Atlantic City brims with visitors this week as hotels report full capacity and crowded lobbies. Guests from Pittsburgh and nearby towns fill rooms, while lifeguards stage a walkout over pay amid crowded beaches and a dangerous surfing season.
Cape May Hosts A Week Of High Summer Visitors
A special report from Cape May notes the week as the season’s busiest with crowds, social visits to the Presidential family, and many prominent guests staying at Congress Hall Stockton and nearby hotels. Notable arrivals include Miss Speak and Mrs Eaton, with officials Major Parker and wife visiting, plus numerous Pittsburg and Wheeling figures enjoying concerts, dances, and seaside recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Anderson
James Ervin
Charles Paxter
Pittsburg
Robert Hoides
Braddock
Eldredge
B. Fife
Mies B. Fife
A.G. Dow
Miss Dow
Tray- Luore
James Austin
Mononpabeta
Eidrovice
William B. Harper
Pittsborg
Mun- Eni
Lil Mathews
Traymore
5. Lonoke
Ocean House
Pred Murelo
Ocean Ovee
Powell
Haddon Hall
George H. Hawkworth
Koenule
J. K. Sample
Mee
H. Sample
Mikets Sample
Lehman
Mer
Mes Langan
Meggie
Sam Lappan
Indy
Presidental
Eaton
North Bend
Miss Speak
Alabama
B. C. Parker
National Soldiers’ Home
Washington
Cape May City
Carlton Hall
Mlle Alisa Varean
Co Prima
Post Office
New York
Cape May
Craine
Brown
W. i Hancock
Eb, Hamcock, Co
HL. Hancock
E. H. Javier
J. A. Hill
Hugh C. Dougherty
Buchanan, Va
Lafayette
L.L. Davis
A. J. Shank
G. W. Elkins
Miss Elkina
W.L. Elkins
G. P. Elkins
F. B. Elkins
P. Kimeon
Birs. Buckman
George Kimeon
James Kimeon
Cincinnati
Stockton
Wheeling
W. Va
W. Hadley
W. Z. Lukona
G. H. Brown
Alice Quinn
Altoona
Arlington
Archibald Scott
Jon A. Bell
Ton
James Deniston
Ariington
J. H. Hillman
Miss Hillman
Hed Andrews
Miss Kopp
J.boowerd
Miss Shaw
Elizabeth Shaw
Martha Woodward Shaw
Shaw
Allegheny City
Congress
Karpl Modjeska
Madame Modjeska
Athens
Congress Hall
Loutiimester
Clarkson
Iowa
Wanamaker
Russell B. Harrison
Stephen B Elkins
West Virginia
Gener Miller
Waiter Church
Krexton Ville
Maimie Patterson
Neilie Patterson
Jeanne Bergen
Burns
Sarah A. Neil
Keny
Joseph K. Cass
J. K. Anare
Sightseeing in Quebec by a Pittsburg tourist party
The correspondent describes a Montreal departure on the steamer Canada and a Quebec visit including the Citadel, Montmorency Falls, Saguenay voyage, and stops at the Florence Hotel, St. Andrews Church, the Ursuline Convent, and Montcalm memorial. He notes Canadian roads surpassing U S roads, a rain interruption, and friendly reception from locals while detailing guide Louis Lippe and trips to Chicoutimi and Cape Trinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QuenEc
Montreal
Canada
Great
Quebec
Montgomery
St. John Gate
Florence Hotel
Trudel
Louis Lippe
Rudel
Oim
Lorette
St. Charlies
Toronto
Ull
Citadel
Montmorency
Saguenay
St. Lawrence
Saquena
Hafia Bay
Happin
Chicoutimi
Neecehyeomee
United States
Trinity
Florence
Presbyterian Church
Bedford social whirl at the springs full of diversions
Reproup James Aug 14 Bedford hosts a lively season with early morning rides, German tally ho outings, tennis and bowling tournaments, dancing, and vocal music. Mrs Doty guides guest pleasures as many plan returns next year. Rumors speak of forthcoming engagements among visiting belles and beaux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reproup &James
Bedford
Amin
Ore
Wiener
Mle. Olmsted
Harrisburg
Pittabure
Ruth Bailey
Warne
University of Pennsylvania
Joseph Janney
Belfield Club
Philadelphia
Howard, Jr
Baltimore
Sightseeing in Quebec Ends with Regrets and Citadel Views
The narrator recalls a tense tone in Quebec amid nationalist tensions, noting cannon at the citadel and sightseeing around Laliberte's fur store praised as America's finest. Visitors lament leaving Quebec with mixed feelings and lingering regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laliberte
America
Quebec
Exhibition at Chautauqua Celebrates Women Diplomas
Rainy weather dampened the opening, but a large crowd watched a thousand students, many women, receive diplomas in the final physical education exhibition at the Amphitheater. Notable lectures by Towle on Irelands Struggle and Be on The Ethical Side of the Social Question complemented student performances. Annie Park, Boston cornetist, closed her engagement as Sherwood gave recitals. Friday’s illuminated fleet on Chautauqua Lake drew Venice like scenes with lanterns, lights, and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautanqus
Spagial
Cravtavara
Chautauquans
School of Physical Education
George Makepeace Towle
Boston
Edward Be
Vanderbilt University
Annie Park
W. H. Sherwood
Chautauqua
Chattanuqua Lake
Venice
Tress Parade
Secretary Harrity Plans Rest at Torche ford
The article notes W. F. Harrity will spend a well earned rest at Torche ford with his family and guests including Hon. Judge Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs. and Miss Dravo and Mrs. and Miss Jamison undertake an extended trip to the Thousands and the Adirondacks. Mrs. Martins’s musical treats are enjoyed by attendees as Miss Sue Dalzell ends a long visit. The hotel will stay open through September with Prof. Toorge’s orchestra engaged for an extended period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Harrity
Spen
Torcheford
Ae Harrity
Judge Kennedy
Pittsburg Social Set Flocks to Asbury Park Resort
A Pittsburgh contingent is listed among recent visitors at the Metropolitan Hotel Asbury Park. Names include F A Kingsley and wife, William Doyle and wife, Donald and Bessie Doyle, A H Mets and wife, J T Brown and wife, A C Patterson and wife, and S McNeughner among others. They mingle with local social circles and plan extended summer trips before returning to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Asbuay
Metropolitan
Asbury Park
Pittsboro
S. McNeugher
Miss McNaugher
Eres
J. P. Loughney
Lahore Park
Pennsylvania
Alice Wright
Annie E. Hatley
Pittsburg
Bee
George W. Wright
P. Casey
Ocean Grove
Kincaid
Miss Kincaid
Pittsburo
the Grove
Willie S. L. Keele
Pitman Avenue
Central Avenue
S.A. Elberts
Eidith Elverts
W. Elberts
P. Elberts
Sumuer Elberts
Evans Astouisah
J. A. Robertson
Allegheny City
Spring Lake
Paris
Berlin
Stuttgart
Elias J. Meyer
Camp Ground
Washington Infantry camp at Sandy Lake noted for comfort and drills
Sandy Lake Aug 1 The Washington Infantry camp honors Captain J Heron Foster of the old Thirteenth and sits at the northern end of Sandy Lake with 75 acres of clear water. The unit keeps up military drill while enjoying boating, a small steamer, and a spirited camp life including a kazoo band. Notable figures like Porson the drum major and ex sergeant Jake Dicis are mentioned along with camp personalities and antics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speclal
Sandy Lake
Washington Infantry
J. Heron Foster
Old Thirteenth
National Guard
Asio
Porson
Dave Allen
Billy
Anderson
Andy Brown
Andy
Misa Lillie Shannon
Agence
Captain Shannon
Mary McEwen
Joe Kuntz
Billy Voskawp
Vance
John AbDermott
Liberty
Williams
Amickwen
ST . Shannon
Allegheny Rangers
William Hood
Billy Bonnet
Jimmy Cowan
Lew Kuntz
Mitchell
Campers At Ohio Pyle Camp Never Seen Stir Local Interest
A special telegram reports bustling fishing camps along the river at Ohio Pyle. Camp Never Seen near Greensburg and Dawson hosts J S Newager and W T Dun with visitors and dogs, while rival camps vie in fishing and games. Notable arrivals include W G Wilson of Pittsburgh and Rev John Plumer of Pittsburgh enjoying the mountain air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digfaton
Omo Pris Faris
Newager
Dawson
W. T. Dun
Greensburg
Welty McCullough
Tom” McParland
W. G. Wilson
Pitts
Fernchiiy Hotel
J. Patton
Marion Station
Snch
William Gregory
Foxburs
Albert Stewart
Frank Li. Miller
Peers
Vernclt
H. C. Houston
Sallie Houston
Connellsville
CG. Brown
L. Brown
Uniontown
Thoms
Pittsburg
Tissue
Confinence
Ray Wising
Greensboro
Fernelit
J. 8. Laughrey
Eureka
John & Plumer
Pittburg
Fernelis
Greensby
William Keams
Excursion Guests From Pittsburg Enjoy Yough and Ferncliff
A Sunday outing along the Yough and Ferncliff parlors draws visitors from Pittsburg and nearby towns via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Attendees include John Battermore W G Wilson Harry Clark Howard Clark A Vanes D P Soles H W de E Schwarm Prov David J McGarey Fred J Kallenberger Miss M E Kallenberger Miss M E Tipton Miss S Ver n Pittsburg E Morris Allegheny A J Iver F H Miller James Mlodure Captain Henry McKay and wife J L D Hardy J S King A P Ferguson J H Malloy and wife A P Gorman McKeesport E S Jamison F P ebchieft W G and H J Kallenberger Miss B Kallenberger T J Dom John uvidson Connellsville H C Smith B H McDonald Benton Mosser Dewson P d Murphy Misses Lizzie Moble Emma K K Murphy A Lang Counersville I T Hoover McClellandtown James S D Newcome Uniontown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferncliff
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John Battermore
W. G. Wilson
Harry Clark
Howard Clark
A. Vanes
D. P. Soles
H. W. de E. Schwarm
David J. McGarey
Fred
A. P. Gorman
McKeesport
Jamison
F. P. Ebchieft
W.G
H. J. Kallenperer
Misa B. Kallenberger
T. J. Dom
John Uvidson
Connellsville
H. C. Smith
ML McDonald
Benton Mosser
Dewson
P. d. Murphy
Misses Lizzie
Moble
Emma KK. Murphy
Delightful at Cresson Weather and Pittsburg Guests
Cresson reports perfect August weather as Mrs Dalzell hosts a tally ho party for Martha. A Boston party arrives, plus numerous Pittsburg guests. The evening dance features young debutantes in gowns, with Miss Elizabeth Painter singled out. Over 75 new guests arrive for the hop, marking the season’s largest daily guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cresson
Messrs. B
H. Dill
W. Porter
Willock
McClintock
McCandless
Morgan
Stewart
Herittage
Boston
Pittsburg
Mise Arbuckle
Miss Jameson
James Acheson
L. W. Dalzell
BH. Darlington
F. M. Jenkins
W. J. Hammond
C. C. Meclintock
John Moorhead
Sue Dalzell
Bedford
Park
Alice
Kenneth Painter
Cox
New York
Darlington
Elizabeth Painter
A. Darline
William R. Th
A. E. W. Painter
H. Darlington
Delight with Templeton Echoes At Pleasant Templeton Grove
Tremburron Pennsylvania reports continued pleasant weather and bracing air. John Bush landed the season’s largest turtle after a week of luck for fishermen. A Templeton gathering on Thursday marked children’s day with lunch and a good afternoon. News of new arrivals from Pittsburgh includes multiple Buffingtons and Golden families. A Pittsburgh Ball Club wife, Mrs Mack, rushed home due to her son’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiarry
Walter Golden
J. A. Colwell
Lizzie Neale
G. Titcell
Pittsburg
Moreland
H. B. Heisley
McKinley
Nettie Bartley
Hazel Heinrichs
Charles Lovatt
B. Mill Misa Maggvie
A. Watson
Geores T. Denholm
George Denholm
W. J. Barnett
M. Johnston
D. M. Barnett
J. M. Kelley
Manor
Ed. Gihsop
Allegheny
Mack
Catcher Mack
Social at Valley Camp Welcomes Camp Kensington Soldiers
Pleasant week event at Valley Camp featured a social Thursday and a second night Friday under ladies’ auspices. Cottagers, officers, and soldier boys from Camp Kensington attended. Ladies in charge included Mrs Johnston and Mrs Patterson among others. Several young women contributed musical and social offerings. Stop at the Hollenden for American and European plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aup
Valley Camp
Camp Kensington
Johnston
Patterson
Beach
Ramsey
Kate and
Marcella Sutton
Mise Owens
Ketta Freeman
Hollenden
Mid summer bargains at J M Horrmany piano store
A 74 octave upright piano with full iron frame and carved case offered for 175 dollars, a square grand Steinway at 200 dollars, and other pianos under one third of original cost. Estey organ in perfect order priced at 45 dollars. Call at Horrmany & Co 537 Smithfield Street for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Horrmany & Co
Smithfield Street
Estey
Special Excursion to Niagara Falls and Muskoka Lake by Rail
Excursion from Pittsburg and Lake Erie on Tuesday August 18 offers round trip to Niagara Falls with returns. Stops include Toronto Alexandria Bay Gravenhurst Muskoka Lake. Trains depart 8:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Tickets valid for 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
Thousand Ee
Gravenhurst
Muskoka Lake
Aisiv Ccorakaee
Removed King’s School of Oratory Moves to New Building
The King’s School of Oratory relocates to the University Building on Diamond Street opposite the Court House seeking better quarters. Prospectus obtainable from Byron W. King, Manager, or James M. Wisman, Assistant Manager, Blaine’s coal fields noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s School of Oratory
University Building
Diamond Street
Court House
Essing Byron W. King
James M. Wisman
Five Dollars a Monte Cure Offer for Catarrh
Doctors Copeland and Hall publish a limited period offer to treat catarrh at five dollars a month through September 1. The program covers all patients, old and new, including mail patients, with medicines supplied. If not cured in two to four months, treatment continues until cure, with free further treatment thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland
Hall
Drs. Copeland and
Oakland Citizen Finds Relief After Years of Suffering
An Oakland resident, John Davis of Wakefield Street, Pittsburgh, describes long daily headaches, nasal blockage, crusts, foul taste, and chest pains. After treatment by Drs. Copeland and Hall his symptoms disappeared and he praises their methods and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Wakefield Street
Oakland
Pittsburgee
Coulter
Monongahela
Drs. Copeland
Hall
Faxie Fight Exposes Medical Imposters In Pittsburg
Doctors Copeland and Hall lead a campaign against unqualified practitioners who steal names to rob patients. They urge stronger enforcement and vow to continue the battle to protect citizens, exposing fakirs and defending honest physicians. Local supporters across Pittsburgh praise the doctors and endorse their methods for catarrhal troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copeland and Hall
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Testimony Praises Drs Copeland and Hall in Health Recoveries
Patients from Pittsburgh to Leechburg recount rapid recoveries under Drs Copeland and Hall. Names include Anna Mangold of Butiar Pa Nora Fitzgerald Annie Simit, Maggie Devine, Ella Agnew and Ida Holses, all praising skill and results. The letters boost reputation of the physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mangold
Butiar
Copeland
Hall
Nora Fitzgerald
Highland Avenue
E. E
Pittsburg
Tillie Batter
Dre. Co
Annie Simitil
Eile
Dra
Fand
Thor Cosh
East
Ida Holsces
Leechburg
Merita
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