Social whirl lures Pittsburgers from August to September
Townsfolk debate summer end and return home as the city offers suburban retreats and fall gatherings. The Pioneer Tourist Club plans trips to Washington and Indianapolis while the Supreme Circle of the Protected Home Circle rewrites its rules. Social events mark August with birthdays, weddings, dances, and entertainments across Allegheny and Mt. Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chih
Pittsboro
Homer
Washington
Missen Heese King
Haonal Crane
Kate Sullivan
Erin McLaurhain
Rose Kaeppeler
Mary C Leary
M. Walsh
Society seeks country hosts for city workers summer stays
A city charity asks for country households to take in respectable women and girls for a short summer sojourn. The plan aims to provide healthful respite from crowded streets, with monetary aid to cover travel and expenses for those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society For
Fashionable Fall Gowns and Accessories Described
A fragment outlines upcoming fall attire with gowns bonnets and dainty accessories. It notes heavy silk fabrics in dark hues and detailed designs including plain skirts and woven welvet casts with interlaced patterns.
Too Like It on the Lake Faces Postponement This Week
The Chautauqua event Too Like It by Tumellons was delayed from last week due to clashes with other lake happenings. Social gatherings surge as people pivot to lake sites and summer resorts blend with city life amid short seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coontry Ife
Jong
Effy
Senate
Pittsburg
Chautauqua
Pictsburgere
Lakewook
Parloe and Lawh Entertains Weekly Weddings and Camp Meetings
Miss Caroline Speck and Mr. Frederick Will wed at the bride’s sister Anna McWilliams home in Pride Street with Rev Selineert officiating. The couple’s reception featured a wedding march by Teerge’s orchestra and a luxurious supper before departing for a honeymoon to Detroit Mackinac and Pere Marquette. The article also notes Mount Sewickky camp meetings starting Friday with a large capacity auditorium and a roster of community dignitaries attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Lizzie Schane
J. J. Fell
Pittsburg
Martin Schane
Lower Allegheny
Europe
Egil
Joo
Joseph Talmi
Volkvblatt
Mary Schano
William Senino
Annie Fencker
Oakland
Caroline Speck
Frederick Will
Anna McWilliams
Pride Street
Selineert
West End
Virginia McWilliame
Orether
Reneered E Teerge
Wilech
Atari
Loewen
Detrenw
Mackinac
Pere Norem
Pere Norem Aaneng
Join Speck
Buffalo
W Lon McW Filiames
and Mere
Wilison McWallixmims, Jr
George Wal
Sed
Adam Will
George Srelly
Will
Etoom
Rechards
Harbarn Speck
O F Bulluies
Mt. Sewickky
Chagre
Mev. McGuire
Mager
Fewiokles
George Gray
Beaver Palle
Cortigen Mae
Cor
Ubantier
Hubert Stevenson
Jon
Tomes L. Gratam
T. Cooper
H. Jaope
Robert Alexander
Jaim F. Kuve
Robert Dr. Layton
Mr Ingram
Ms. Burns
Braddock Area Groups Host Picnics and Gatherings
A Braddock and Monongahela councils reunion at Idlewild Park drew about 40 local residents with many from nearby areas as part of a weekend of events. Other notices include serenades for Policeman David Hanna prior to a six to eight week trip home to Ireland, summer lawn fetes in Edgewoodville, and upcoming picnics and charitable events organized by local clubs and associations across the West End and Allegheny region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock and Vicinity
Braddock
Monongahela
J.K. Moorhead
Port
Idlewild Park
David Hanna
Ireland
D.G. Ward
Summer People’s Doings Bring News of Journeys
Henry B. Riley returns to Pittsburg from Atlantic City as many residents report travels and visits. Braddock and Allegheny figures, including Dr. W M Carothera and Mrs. Miller, journeyed to Cincinnati Cleveland and Lake Erie while others tour Blaireville Chautauqua and Spring Lake New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Riley
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
W. M. Carothera
Braddock
Worcester
Tudie Cleary
Penn «Venne
Lake Erie
Robert H. Douglas
Eeq
M. Kinney
West Braddock
F. M. Miller
Shadywvenue
Michigan
B. F. Price
Burton Street
Cincinnati
J. Eccles
Fremont Street
Allegheny City
M. Dannenfels
Fred
Dtberty Avenue
Chautauqua
Minnie B. Jones
Emma Brown
Allegheny
Blaireville
John P. Milby
Sadie E. Fraser
Blue Ringe Mountains
Lide McGregor
Hilandavenua
Spring Lake
N. J
Emma Rearick
Mnansillon
Mattie Read
Liberty Avenue
Jennie McNamee
Mamie Zemsbors
Numerous Locals Leave for Resorts and Trips
Mrs Bell Hailman and daughter Alma of Sharon visit Mr Thomas A Johnson of Hays atrest East End. Rev Dr TL Mayer and others head to Cresson and Bedford. Mrs James B Johnston and Miss Myran Grimshaw go to Oil City. Many residents depart for Atlantic City and mountains for summer rest. Detours include Detroit New York and Vermillion trips with relatives and friends accompanying them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Martin
Brownerville Avenue
New York City
Gertrude Murphy
Leech Street
Bow Cottage
Atlantic City
Dora Welsh
Center Avenue
Syracuse
Xny
Walter Snyder
Irwin Avenue
Allegheny
Camp Kensington
Lizzie Maloney
Fo Third Street
Ella Gallaler
Tufts
Area
Oeder
Church Avenue
Cincinnati
Lizzie Scott
Southside
Youngstown
Cleveland
Emily M. Hodgson
Frankford Avenue
Adime Street
Delaware Water Gap
Sadie Matthews
Biddock
Ellen McShosa
Mary McShane
Vincent McShane
Butler
Mises Sacha Brokaw
Robinson Street
P. F. Sullivan
California Avenue
Philadelphia
Mamie E. Lee
Amns Herlep
Swissivale
Idlewood
Emma Harkness
Hallie Sanders
Irwin
G. A. Kerring
Massilon, O
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Grace Lee
Old Point Comfort
Bess D Honlden
Mildread
Forbes Street
Oakland
Annie Brant
Datroit
J. F. Patterson
Sixth Presbyterian Church
Chintaugqua
Gertrude McLaughlin
Wylie Avenue
Edward H. Brown
Louisville
John R. Griffith
Observatory Hill
Alice Maloy
Carson
M.C. Watson
Southin Street
Stenandonl
Alice Great
Brighton Road
Chester Park
W.S. McDaniel
R. J. Cleland
R. W. Morrison
Point Chautauqia
Myra Boyle
Market Street
Oil City
Rose Davis
Jennie Chambers
Lawrenceville
A . Link
Mounemena
C.K. Barnhart
Chartiars
Bell Hailman
Alma
Sharon
Thomas A. Johnson
Hays Atrest
East End
TL. Mayer
Eighth Street
Syrmgorte
Joseph Stadtfeld
Enoch Raub
Cresson
Bedford
James B. Johnston
Myran Grimshaw
Scranton
Johnston
Thos. McCaffrey
Monda Nicht
Sea Shore
F. B. Headack
John Gant
Laura Headack
D.C. Straun
Mollie Kaylor
Clara Glogger
Anna Leah Dickinson
Detroit
New York
Annie Steel
Neville Street
Altoona
Gracie Stewart
Reno
Quaker Valley
Mary Hickey
Annie E
Lyde J. Aspoer
Wiilteavenue
Maggie Breen
Rose Padden
Eee Mountains
Carrie Angell
North Avenue
M. E. Church
Yesterda
Chautangon
Callahan
Stella
Lyda Butler
Craig Street
Charles B. Fink
Latrobe Advance
Mollie Kuhn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aldine Hotel
Harry Wills
Thomas Murdough
A.oskin
Herman Murdough
Braddock
Canada
Put-in-Bay
Massachusetts
EK. W. Dean
West Braddock
Braddock Board of Health
Lake Chautauqua
RK. Herrod
Penn Avenue
Joseph Eaton
Oakville
Latrobe
Sylvester C
Henry Avenus
Sewickley
Ethel
Margaret
Mollie Douglas
Oakland Cottage
Polot Chautauqua
M. H. Danziger
Block Island
Daisey
Narragansett Pier
H. A. Lamb
Bedson Avenue
Boston
Norfolk
Coas
W. Jariss
Emsworth
William T. Williams
Euclid Avenue
Ontario Beach
Lake Ontario
Edw
Henry Erisman
Theo W. Meese
Washington
Abut
P. BR. Odell
P. Aenae i
Oegheny
Baltimore
Mies Sadie Gribben
Humboldt School
Miss Gribben
New England States
John Huckenstein
John Houckenstein, Jr
McGraw
Sadie McSweeney
Missy Devlin
Montreal
M. JH. Danziger
Livyd
George W. Reed
Tamity
Gummpbell
Afre
J.C. Kirkpatrick
W. Walker
Jor
Albiree
Ralph Albree
Pontefract
Miss Walker
Vermillion
Henry Niebaum
John Aufderbeide
Charles RE. Ball
George Autderieide
Huller
Ida Gass
Miss Weekerle
Lizzie New
Creemiller
Mre. Phillips
Danner
Lange
Messrs. Miller
Bert Wisman
Fricse
Novel Luncheon Favors and Corsages by N Patterson
Artistic effects and plant decorations offered for luncheon and dinner. Loose bunches and corsage bouquets. N Patterson at Sixth Avenue opposite Trinity. G A R Prewic at Rock Point on Thea day next, 18th. Entertainment of all kinds on the ground. Fare id cents. Head general orders in G A EK column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Patterson
Sixth Avenue
Trinity
G. A. R. Prewic
Rock Point
G. A. EK
New York Theater Season Faces Mixed Prospects
The season opens with limited trials for novelties like The High Roller and Jane as critics condemn the former as a costly failure. Alvin Theater plans may slip to late September or October while Davis seeks stars for Davis' house. Pittsburg shows and touring companies, including Joseph Haworth in St Marc, are set to appear as Grand Opera House and other venues undergo improvements and star rotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Lorton
Tess
Jane
London
Davis
Alvin
Pauline Mall
Comic Opera Company
Joseph Haworth
Duquesne Theater
Allan J. Shedden
Haworth
Tere
Old Library I
The
Bison
Grand Opera House
Max Shinsen
St. Marc
Ray Bins
Tinworth
Katharine Kidder
Louisa Rial
Aiking Lawrence
Edwin Drouot
Anager Wilt
Harris’ Theater
Muzeum
Herraves Jona
Strong feats on offer with Minerva Blatt in week’s show
The coming week features Minerva and Charles P Blatt as headliners with remarkable strength stunts. Minerva reportedly lifted 106 pounds dead weight and Richard K Fox bets $1000 she is the strongest woman. Blatt, famed as iron-muscled Hercules, will pull a 2 pound iron horseshoe and toss a cannon ball from a cannon. A $5000 prize awaits rivals. Daly's Specialty Company provides the main entertainment with comedy, dancing and aces, highlighted by Tom McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva
Charles P. Blatt
Richard K. Fox
Blatt
Hercules
Daly
Tom McIntosh
Will E. Burton to Star in Tom Saw yer Farce
Harris, Britton & Dean open their season with Will E. Burton in a rattling farce entitled Tom Saw yer. The show, praised by the Chicago Inter Ocean, promises a summer night of happiness with a standout performance by Burton lauded as a theater phenomenon.Successful reception expected as a new local offering and a strong supporting cast accompanies the debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Vancco
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Columbus
Bijou
Pacific Coast
Bush Street
Francisco
Portland Oregonian
Anda
Tom Sawyer
Turners English Girls Burlesque Invades Harry Williams Stage
The syndicate takes over Harry Williams' Academy for a week showcasing Turner's English Girls Burlesque and Variety Syndicate acts. Critics warn that if the gimmick only yields laughter with little value it will draw gentle criticism despite promises of entertainment and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Williams
Variety
Turner
Variety Syndicate
Grand Opera House to Open Season with English Comedy Revival
The Grand Opera House announces a season opening on Monday August 1 with a revival of old English comedy. Plays include She Stoops to Conquer Runaway Match Married Life and Paul me Poole. Stars include Clarke son of J S Clarke and Martha Ford debuting with promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Tom Taylor
Buckstons
Paul Me
Poole
der One
Heetudius
Wilfred “Clarke
J. 8. Clarke
Junius Brutus Booth
Martha Ford
Miss Ford
Clarke
Last of District Attorney Johnston's cases ends in court
Jerome Jones was sentenced to six months in the workhouse by Judge Collier. He and William Cullinan were convicted of assault and battery with intent to commit a worse crime on Mollie Hanlon while crossing the river at McKee's Rocks. Jones received three months on each charge. Cullinan awaits sentencing.
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Jerome Jones
Collier
Jones
Iste
Johnston
William Cullinan
Mollie Hanlon
McKee's Rocks
Cullinan
Habeas corpus petition filed for John H Heese to gain child possession
Attorney Fora on behalf of John H Heese filed a petition seeking a writ of habeas corpus to obtain possession of Reese's three year old son. Reese alleges his wife deserted him on April 9, iag0, taking the child then nine months old and has refused to reunite or return the boy. The court set August 33 for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fora
John H. Heese
Reese
Duquesne Theater to reopen with Minstrels in fall season
The Duquesne Theater closes next week then launches a preliminary fall season starting Monday August 4 with Cleveland's Minstrels. The troupe includes Arthur Rigby Jobin Queen four emperors of monaic Howard Russell Blackford Talbert Deceptive Lyons Girard Leon and his $10 000 singing monkeys Edgar Wilson George E Colling the minstrel Pagannini and Onda plus other acts described as European imports and aerial feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Theater
Cleveland
Arthur Rigby
Jobin Queen
Howard, Russell
Blackford
Talbert
Deceptive Lyons
Girard Leon
Toaster
Edgar Wilson
George E. Colling
Pagannini
Onda
Warren files petition for inquest into his mother’s insanity
A. T. Warren filed a petition for an inquest in Janacy on his mother Margaret Warren alleging she has been insane for over two years. Attorney W. S. Thomas was appointed commissioner to conduct the inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Warren
Janacy
Margaret Warren
W. S. Thomas
Father of Absconding Manager Offers Surrender
William Mortimer, father of Louis F Mortimer the manager who fled to Canada, signs a dispatch from St Paul stating he is willing to surrender himself and believes he can prove innocence in the National Capital Savings Building and Loan Association case. An inspector from St Paul will transport Mortimer here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onicaco
Stuart
William Mortimer
St Paul
National Capital Savings Building and Loan Association
Louin F. Mortimer
Canada
Mortimer
Grand line of men’s suits offered for six fifty
On Monday the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company sells a broad range of spring and summer men’s suits from the $12 and $15 tables for $6.50 per suit. About 1,000 neat mixtures and patterns are available, with best styles selling first, as stock clears for fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Largest Truss Selection at 909 Penn Avenue Pitts Pen
Go to the store that builds and adjusts trusses for a guaranteed fit. Located at 909 Penn Avenue near Ninth Street in Pitts Pen, open Saturday evenings until 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
Pitts Pen
Round trip fares and times for Pittsburg and Allegheny trains
Round trip from Pittsburg or Allegheny is 50 cents. Trains depart Union station central time at 6 00, 6 30, 7 30, 8 30 and 10 45 A M, 12 00 noon and 12 50 P M with Allegheny ten minutes later. Return trips leave Hock Point at 3 00, 4 00, 5 00 and 6 10 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Union Station
Hock Point
Joms P. Knable Co Announces Bargain Goods Sale
We are nearly ready to open up all new goods and must sell the remaining stock. Prices will move the items quickly. See the bargains at Joms P. Knable Co. located at 35 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joms P. Knable Co
Fifth Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Round Trip Fare Notice
Thursday August 27 via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad rate ten dollars for a round trip with tickets valid ten days. Trains depart at 8:15 A M and 9:20 P M from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Vuhio
Silk Warp Lansdowne Offered at Sale
A listing for black silk warp Lansdowne fabric priced at 750 with a note that these goods were never sold for less than 150. The notice mentions Joan P. Rwanur Co. located at 35 Fifth Avenue.
Carpets and Linoleum Contract Awarded for Court Rooms
The County Commissioners and Controller awarded contracts for Common Pleas No. 3 renovations. Campbell & Dick secured the Brussels carpet at 115 dollars per yard while E Groetzinger won the linoleum at Faig cents per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Campbell & Dick
E. Groetzinger
Liquor License Transfer Granted in Allegheny Court
In the Quarter Sessions Court yesterday a transfer of the retail liquor license for No. 73 Federal Street Allegheny from Charles Quinn and Hugh Speey to Hoffman was granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Quarter Sessions
Charles Quinn
Hugh Speey
Federal Street
Hoffman
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Robert Lovie
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John Campbell
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J.B. Ford, Jr
R. C. Beatty
Alfred Beatty
E. A. Nisbet
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Bowen
J. L. Rankin
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Misa Frederick
M.A. Finnigan
Third Avenue
Supreme Circle
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Treaurer
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Alfred Marland
Mt. Vashon Circle
Supreme Ehrete
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M. Dann
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Susie Nantker
Edna Dugan
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Nettie €Een
Reichel
May
Katie Reise
Minnie Biggerstat
Bianche Watane Roo
Miss Burns
Masters James Winey
Harry Brockett
Willie Kannoutz
Artie Smith
Stewart Dunn
Dugan
John Bush
Alexander
Mrs. Main
Hagen Hotel
Missea Celle Henry
Tessie Devine
Margaret Witegcerald
Stellia Callanan
Sophie Amery
Minnie L. Morehead
Exman McKee
Elie J. Jetzkus
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E. M. O'Heary
Rose
Alies Mekeever
Mary
Donald
Louchney
Brady
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Charles M. Saner
Bernard O'Toole
William P. Lange
William Gilliamn
W. A. Rowden
Join Kain
Ed Kelly
Charles Hain
Madge O'Neal
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L. Fisher
Tarentim
M. Parke
Massie McGraw
M. Reed
T. Hoffman
Mille
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L. Hamilton
M. Gallaher
Sra
J. Gant
George Deccan
J. McGraw
Camp Ken- Sindton
Major Logan
Brigade
Scofield
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W. P. Wood
Crafton
Mansfield
Bridgeville
Washington Pike
Ed Hope
Mise Clemmie Schulte
Sadie Broude
Frankie Henry
Ellie Henry
Nellie Bush
Agnes Nolan
Hilds Friedortshauser
Adelaide Pastre
Maude
Lotta Laurie
Masters Paul
Eugens Wiseman
Willie
Walter Green
Harry Broude
Edwin Schultz
Dan McCaffrey
West McMurray
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Mr. McMurrey
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Alleceny
Stewart Zeller
HL Zeigler
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Renn
Craighead
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Shell
Bertie
Putmorn
Mixes Alethia
W. 5. Reeves
Copeland
Epworth League
M. KE
Bratdock
Thestricala
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Parloe and
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Friendship Club
Joseph Shidley
William Bookfinder
Kromenaker
Joseph Kurry
P. Reitmeyer
N. Witman
J. Lobrom
G. Prill
J. Lucot
J. McHugh
J. Schenbackler
P. Brislin
M. Kerrigan
XN. Reitmeyer
McKee’s Rocks
Edgewoodville
Alex Cadman
Byron Pierce
Southside Hospital
Orphans’ Hall
Sarah Street
Allegheny High School
Idlewild
Allegheny Jacksonian Club
Ross Grove
Haydn Orchestra
Steubenville Sveningee
Irawns Island
Monroe Rod and Gun Club
Beavers Lemon
H. L. Braun
Windsor Park
Belle- Vue
William J. Wall
Mt Clemens
Mion
Hattie Davi
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Valley Camp
Granterrest
Bedford Springs
Kks
Bertha Kounts
Massillon
Dave Morgan
McClure Avenue
Chicago
Lauran Maxwell
Grafton
Sewickleyana
Aro
Sipe
George T. Marshall
Marshall Bros
Watson Marshall
Atlantis City
Misa Lizzie S Onkley
Northavenns
North Braddock
Milwaukee
Gertrude
Maggie Callaghan
Fulton Street
Indiana
G. W. Sherrick
Copeland United Brethren Church
8. E. Jones
Garrison Avenue
W. OC. Smith
Edward Abal
German National Bank
Bert
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Port Huron
Henry H. Flecker
Howards
Prince Eastern
Lulie
Estella
Teresa Mooney
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Error Theater
Harry Wintiams
Academy Cases
Turners Finglish Girls
Worm's ‘MusEce
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Ata Theadeva
Lillian Russell
Casino
New Garden Theater
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Miss Tempest
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Mr. Aronson
Francis Wison
Torry
Merry Monarch
George Jenks
Lakewood
Chautaugus
Marie Burress
Rosalind
Beaton Museum
Adonis Dixey
Burr McIntosh
Theur
Henry C. Shwab
Shwab
Slhwab
Henderson
Fijon Theater
World's Museum Theater
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Cleveland Boxine Powper Co
C. N. Hoadann
Pickering, Cor
Tenth ST. and
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Porter
Matt Tombey
Broce Point
Pennsylvania Lines
Chamberlain
United States
Trisu
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Blaine
Pennsylvania
J. K. Brown
Woodbury
Bedford County
Passy
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Fitzhavenma
Fourth Avenue
Lapres
To-Ka-Lon
Court House
P. S. Henson
First Baptist Church
Henson
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Bern
Sam
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James Longstreet
Ondtedinon
Fmsomat
Ramet Wan
Royal Germatear
Gainesville
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