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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1891

Page

4

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.

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.

Kate Powers 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.

Washington, D. C Connellsville Stasin Bridges West End Braddock Cisutauguia Leona F. Elliott Old School New York City Wiengo Brother George Sarah Street Southside Atlantic City J. A. Potte Shiloh Street Twenty-third Ward Ridgeview Park L. E. Nichol Hattie Nichol Charles H. Nichol Buena Vista Street Allegheny William Prescott Ieabella Street G. H. Tanill Canton Alfred E. Barnes Jennie Barnes Westmoreland County Fannie Stern Finishman & Eads Bed Prings Simeon Bisell Frank Mt. Fernon Lickeyarper Bissell Arth Short Denver Col James A. Benton Jools Street C. F. Chalfant Anger Helen Wylie Avenue New York P.C. Schoenick Julian Emma E. Schoenick Flacash G. Elsenblels Boyle Street Cape May Washington James Culp South Negrey Avenue Cresser Jacob G. Hook Oscar Loth Weilsville Ohio Nan Holmes Elva Hunter Charles C. Collier Philadelphia Efohn Herron Jennie Cleveland Put-in- Bar Detroit Margaret McAlister Monterey Street Uniontown Edward G. Patterson Irwinavenue Lake Muk- Wotago Wisconsin la Celia Byron Nan Isherwood Bellemey Annie Quinn Mamie Henderson Market Street Rochester Beaver Falls Haysville Viola Thompson Brushton Allegheny City Harry Heck George Schwebel Thiamond Duquesne Ri and Gun Club Morgantown Marie Johnston Sarah Free Southside Eliza Andee Marion Eleanor Cole W. W. Cole Arch Street Agheny Cresson Benjamin Garbett North Braddock Toronto Canada Great Lakes Todd Sadie Todd M. E. Clarch Ridgeway M. J. McMahon McMahon Bros. & Adams Goon Dakota Californias Rachel Hartley Rebecca Street Beaver County Leersdale Alegeny County Clara Sononenfroh Misa Laura Boehmie Ol City Lake Chatauqua 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.

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.

New York Broadway Palmer's Wang Digby Bell Ura Joyce Bell Annie Myers National Air Chorus Wolf Hopper Delia Fox Pittsburg Fieuntic Hopper Tittle Delia Fox Earl Impressario United States David Henderson The Duquesne City Sinbad Chicago Opera House Henderson Ito Bostonians Minnie Hank Opera Company W.H. Crmne Modjeska Stuart Robson Kendals Niobe Vokes Agnes Huntington Fanny Davenport Hermann Hone Duquesne Theater the Duquesne America Joserin Potaro East End Poland 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.

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.

Duquesne Theatre 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.

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.

Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum- Theater Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Africa India West Indies Bird Co Sheik Ali Benden Lees Black Brothers Ailita Murray 2 Sketch Vau 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.

Minerva Walker and Keedie Royal Marrionettes Glenroy Brothers

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hallon & Hart 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.

George Hill 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.

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.

Wheeling 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.

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.

Baumgarten America R. Louis Paul Baumgarten Herr Cahensly Berlin United States 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.

Lulu M 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.

New Um, Mrovs 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.

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.

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.

Kansas City Atchison Leavenworth St. Joseph Missouri River Northwest Chicago

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