Deathcare Etiquette Spurs Female Roles In Undertaking
A Victorian column celebrates a shift toward women guiding funeral arrangements with the undertaker noting women will handle dressing, guest reception, and carriages. The piece mocks hats as ceremonial symbols, praises modest dress, and recounts experiences with a refined “pretty little woman” overseeing arrangements. It also mentions a Pittsburgh society girl planning a Canadian boating club and female fitness via rowing.
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Generma
Mt Wren
Summer People’s Doings Highlight Local Visitors
Miss Kate Powers returns from Atlantic City on Monday. Several residents travel to Canton Canton for visits while others head east for business or leisure including Ralph Sameels, Solomon, Mamis Tracey, and J C Robinson. Families like the Livingstones and Neelys voyage to Chicago and Washington, with many returning from Atlantic City and the mountains to resume local routines.
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Atlantic City
Birdie Prescott
Canton
Ralph Sameels
East
Nettie Patton
Bayard Street
Butler, Pa
James B. Mckillips, Jr
Frankstown Avenue
Saltsburg
Jane Cassidy
Craig Street
East End
Jennie McAfee
Thorsas
Sara
Celia Livingstone
Mountains
Summer Travel Notes From Allegheny and Nearby
A flood of names describes residents of Allegheny and surrounding towns leaving for Atlantic City New York Philadelphia Cleveland and other destinations for vacations and visits. Many families including the Nichol Lane and Schoenick households plan several weeks away with reports of upcoming trips to lakes mountains and coastal resorts.
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Stasin Bridges
West End
Braddock
Cisutauguia
Leona F. Elliott
Old School
New York City
Wiengo Brother George
Sarah Street
Southside
Atlantic City
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Shiloh Street
Twenty-third Ward
Ridgeview Park
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Charles H. Nichol
Buena Vista Street
Allegheny
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Ieabella Street
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Canton
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Jennie Barnes
Westmoreland County
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Finishman & Eads
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Frank
Mt. Fernon
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Arth Short
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Jools Street
C. F. Chalfant
Anger Helen
Wylie Avenue
New York
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Emma E. Schoenick
Flacash
G. Elsenblels
Boyle Street
Cape May
Washington
James Culp
South Negrey Avenue
Cresser
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Oscar Loth
Weilsville
Ohio
Nan Holmes
Elva Hunter
Charles C. Collier
Philadelphia
Efohn Herron
Jennie
Cleveland
Put-in- Bar
Detroit
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Monterey Street
Uniontown
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Irwinavenue
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Wisconsin
la Celia Byron
Nan Isherwood
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Annie Quinn
Mamie Henderson
Market Street
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Viola Thompson
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Harry Heck
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Duquesne Ri and Gun Club
Morgantown
Marie Johnston
Sarah Free Southside
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Marion
Eleanor Cole
W. W. Cole
Arch Street
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Cresson
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North Braddock
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Ridgeway
M. J. McMahon
McMahon Bros. & Adams
Goon
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Rebecca Street
Beaver County
Leersdale
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Clara Sononenfroh
Misa Laura Boehmie
Ol City
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Niagara Ails
Fine Flowers And Luncheon Novelties Offerings
Fine flowers and plant decorations with novelties for luncheon and dinner. Loose bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a specialty. M Patterson at 41 Sixth Avenue opposite Trinity offers these items. One cent per word rate for want advertisements in the Dispatch.
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M. Patterson
Sixth Avenue
Trinity
Tur
Taz
Theatrical Season Warm in New York and Pittsburgh
The year’s summer theater scene stays lively with Broadway and Palmer's theaters thriving in July and August. Digby Bell and Duke Hopper star in Tar and Tartar and Wang as comic operas showcase strong casts while Pittsburgh gears for a fall season at the Duquesne Theater under Manager David Henderson with plans for a four week fall preview and a robust winter lineup including the Bostonians and Modjeska.
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Digby Bell
Ura
Joyce Bell
Annie Myers
National Air Chorus
Wolf Hopper
Delia Fox
Pittsburg
Fieuntic Hopper
Tittle Delia Fox
Earl
Impressario
United States
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The
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City
Sinbad
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Henderson
Ito
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Minnie Hank Opera Company
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Modjeska
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Kendals
Niobe
Vokes
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Fanny Davenport
Hermann
Hone
Duquesne Theater
the Duquesne
America
Joserin
Potaro
East End
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Garrow Opera Company
Lorenstein
Indies
Palmer's Theater
Ger Askin
Pat Harris
New York Herald
Green Mount Cemetery
Baltimore
Robin Hood
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Alian-A-Dale
Carolina Hamilton
San Francisco
Jane
Lea van Dyck
Philadelphia
Mise van Dyck
van Dyck
Europe
Josxra
Haworth
Bijou
RK. E. Graham
General Knickerbarker
Joseph Mealey
Teddy
Alice Hosmer
Mamie Cerbl
The Broom Maker Comes to Bijou With James Reilly
James Reilly stars as Yohann in The Broom Maker at the Bijou. The German musical comedy follows Mrs Vanderburgh seeking her child in Germany, with Gretchen, a devoted cast, and a plot of deception and pursuit ending in reunion.
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James Reilly
Mr. Reilly
Emmett
Yohann
Mr. Vanderburgh
Roughton
Vanderburgh
Ran Eatenvsese Gheeese Naan
Frank Ambrose
Jerry Barry
Firm
C McHugh
Silas Bean
Lewis
Mullar
Max
Seur Estes
Sam
New York
Spat
J.K. Bernard
Madame Vanderburgh
Louise Crolins
Gretchen
May ‘Templeton Mutter
Muller
Nina Bachetta
Loretta Healy Hans
Robbie Reilly
Catherine Ambrose
Duquesne Theatre to Welcome Cleveland Minstrels Tomorrow
The Duquesne Theatre opens the fall season with W. J. Cleveland's Consolidated Minstrels. The company, praised as Cleveland's best, features Rigby in humorous interludes and a mandolin quartet by Howard, Russell, Blackford and Talbert. Contortionist Reto and gymnast Ouda headline marvel acts. eight performances are planned, six evenings and two matinees.
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Cleveland
Consolidated Minstrels
Mr. Cleveland
Washington Exchange
Jack Haverly
Academy of Music
Arthur Rigby
Howard
Russell
Blackford
Talbert
Reto
Ouda
Bonescus
May Rus Burlesque and Vaudeville at Harry Williams Academy
The May Rus Burlesque and Vaudeville Company led by Bob Sinvin debuts in white face with his monologue. The bill features Pauline Batcheller Ada Henry Fish and Richmond T Marcus Doyle Edward Estus Terry and Maggie Ferguson Laura Maxwell Belle Stewart and a chorus. Special scenery for Jack's Ante by Frederic Solom on. Matinees on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Mr Slavin joined the Russell Company for extra inducements.
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Harry Willams
May Russell Burlesque and Vaudeville
Bob Sinvin
Pauline Batcheller
Barl Ue
Ada Henry
Fish and Richmond
T. Marcus Doyle
Edward Estus
Terry
Maggie Ferguson
Laura Maxwell
Belle Stewart
Jack
Frederic Solomon
New York Casino Company
Slavin
Fifth Avenue Museum Theater Reopens With Expanded Menagerie
The Harry Davis venue unveils a 310000 overhaul featuring a new monkey department with rare primates, African and Indian animals, a 100 bird roof garden, an Indies parlor, and a cosmorama art gallery. The expanded stage, brighter decor, and redesigned seating promise enhanced comfort. Opening acts include Bedouin Armies and the Lees in Mysterious Spirit Land, with tickets 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children.
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Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum- Theater
Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
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Sheik Ali Benden
Lees
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Ailita
Murray 2
Sketch
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Angan & Weer
Ford
Lawton & Lamon
Anvil Man Feats Rumor and Marionette Entertainments
A show promises extraordinary acts including a man with a skull wall reportedly three inches thick and able to break rocks with an eight-pound sledge. Minerva astonishes with strength while Walker and Keedie’s Royal Marionettes perform comedy tragedy and pantomime for children alongside real actors and Glenroy Brothers acts. Admission remains 10 cents for adults and 6 for children.
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Royal Marrionettes
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German comedian Max Fehrmannne stars in Uncle Isaac
The late Fred Maeder wrote Uncle Isaac a drama about American life centering on a modern Hebrew figure. Max Fehrmann delivers standout Hebrew dialect comedy with songs duets and quartets, jig reel step and a violin solo among diverse musical numbers.
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Max Fehrmanne
Uncle Isaac
Fred Maeder
Mr. Fehrmann
Max Fehrmann
New Theater Season Opens With English Comedy Company
The house opens Monday August 71 with the English Comedy Company led by Mr. Clarke and Miss Ford. The repertoire features She Stoops to Conquer The Runaway Match Married Life Paul Pry and several famous farces each night.
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Grand Opera House
Wilfred Clarke
Martha Ford
Clarke
Paul Liend
Conner
Goldsmith
Eald
Tony Lumpkin
Miss Ford
Herdcastle
Conan Olan
Yo Clarke
Artha Ford
Paul Pry
Spectacular Niagara Falls and Tightrope Act at Local Show
The Fall of Pompeii will be unusually splendid on Tuesday evening next with a silver fireworks display reproducing Niagara Falls extending 950 feet. Children admitted for 25 cents. Cordelia on a tightrope, 30 feet high and 300 feet long, will perform amid fireworks. German night on Thursday August 27 features a likeness of the Raisers and Western Pennsylvania’s prettiest lady.
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Pompeii
Niagara Falls
Cordelia
The Duquesne Theatre Adds Bright Exterior Signs
Later Om Hallon Hart stage skit opens the season amid warm city theater rivalry. Duquesne Theatre adds two illuminated signs and sponsors Siman in twelfth week at Chicago Opera House. Wednesday matinees revive with low price seats and photographs for Bijou audience.
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Duquesne Theater
Siman
Henderson
The
Duquesne
Chicago Opera House
Bijou
James Reilly
Hans
Eta
Serennial League highlights and union events in Erie
Brother George Hill of Imperial Lodge No 70 becomes a Benedict. The Representative Convention will be held in Erie soon. The Serennial League has issued over 17 000 certificates in three years and reports a large sales season with tickets reaching 6000. Members from Imperial No 170 and Valley No 252 enjoyed a picnic along the Allegheny Valley Railroad. Walter Reynolds and Elizabeth Browne Means wed June 27, with Reynolds serving as Supreme President.
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Imperial Lodge No
Benedict
Erie
Walter Dote E Reynolds
Philadelps
Elizabeth Browne Means
Wistown
Jane
Reynolds
Imperial No
Valley 5
Gossip of the Guards at Camp Kensington and State Contests
Reports from Camp Kensington detail health issues and duties among guards including Lt Kruwet and Cartain Suaxnoyx. Mentions new rifle practice groups, officer eligibility disputes, upcoming brigade shoots at Saltworks and Mt Gretna, and a missing gold trophy prize.
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Scullivan
Kreps
Sullivan
Washington
Liccorexant E. E. Carrcerresep
Critchfield
Osthaus
John A. Wylie
Samuel Hazlet
Saltworks
Indiana
Inne
Mt. Gretna
Lodge gathering and activity report from local chapters
Journal notes Tarentom and Jentence Lodges report good progress with large memberships. Visits among West Manchester and nearby lodges described. West Manchester issues a quarterly programme. several entertainment efforts planned with a lecturer. Also mentions Pilsner beer advertisement and real estate listing at 93 Federal St.
Fraternity of Financial Co operation balance sheet move
The Fraternity of Financial Co operation once based in Wheeling moves its assets to West Virginia under assignee C H Edmunds of Philadelphia. No preferred creditors exist and assets will be divided pro rata among thousands of subscribers nationwide after a post office raid exposed a fraud totaling about 250000 dollars.
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Fraternity of Financial Co-operation
Philadelphia
Post Office
Hasis
E. Peterson
Philadephia
West Virginia
C. H. Edmunds
EL Winfield Lukens
C. F. Dollner
Ee Eecerene
New England
Missouri Storm Devastates Grain and Bridges Across State
Dispatches report a fierce Missouri storm causing widespread damage from Atchison Kansas to Steelville and Bonne Terre. Grain in stacks and standing corn destroyed, homes and barns damaged, roads washed out and several bridges lost.
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J. Louis
Missouri
Atchison
Kan
Kansas City
Steelville
Bonne Terre
Dr Baumgarten Arrives in America for Peace Mission
Dr Paul Baumgarten, a young Roman priest, lands in New York amid reports he came to aid Herr Cahensly’s plan to bring foreign priests for American emigrants. He denies consulting with the Priester Verein or continuing Cahensly's agitation. He says he is on vacation and invited by friends.
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Paul Baumgarten
Herr Cahensly
Berlin
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Rome
Robbers Take Life Savings From Wisconsin House
In Ocoromowoc Wisconsin on August 22 a stranger entered the home of James Gorman a bachelor and his sister near Middleton. He knocked Miss Gorman down and robbed them of what is estimated to be about 20000 dollars wrapped in a cloth eight inches square. Neither victim knows the exact amount.
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Sidney Street
New Bedford
Mass
Emma Churchill
Marge
Maggie Connolly
Penn Avenue
Atlantic City
Kate Gangban
Market Street
Alegheny
Annie Nash
East End
Philadelphia
Centralia
Ashland
Pottsville
Joan M. Davis
Campbell & Davis
Vonneant Lake
Ocoromowoc
Wis
James Gorman
Middleton
Sioux Massacre Monument Dedication Noted in State Ceremony
The dedication of the state monument commemorating the Sioux massacre of 1362, in which 1,000 died, took place today with a 2 PM procession. Hon. John F. Meagher presented the monument to the Governor who entrusted it to the city. Veterans of the Sioux war attended.
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State Monumental Committee
John F. Meagher
Mankato
Excursion to Chicago by rail on August 19 via Western Railway
excursion offers two train options from Allegheny to Chicago Express departs 2 P M Central time and a Pullman sleeping car special at 5 30 P M Central time tickets and berths available at B and Q city office or P and W depot with ten day limit to secure reservations and dates.
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Chicago Express
Allegheny
Central Cuneateal
Obs Mg
B. & Q City
Suit sale offers former high priced men's suits
A Pittsburgh advertisement promotes new stock of men es suits at discounted prices. Choices include cassimere suits formerly 127 and 14 pounds now 3640, fancy cheviot at 340 and diagonal black at 640, available in each or cutaway styles.
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Pittsburg Combinationing Company
Grant Med Dineen Wirecta
Fare notices for midwest excursion to Chicago and beyond
Advertisers advertise travel rates from Kansas City to Atchison and St Joseph with one way fares to Worth and a third extension to the west of the Missouri River. Northwest points priced by fare one way to Chicago plus a third. tickets valid thirty days. THE DISPATCH seeks ad space.
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Kansas City
Atchison
Leavenworth
St. Joseph
Missouri River
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