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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1890

Page

4

Returning Summer Girls Create a City Wide Transition

The article notes how returning summer girls shift from carefree to cautious, dazzling local men and filling venues like Carnegie Music Hall for the sixteenth City Organist Leonard Wales recital. Irene Samples sings, a Saxophone Quartet impresses, Librarian Stevenson performs, and Organist Wales garners strong applause.

Carnegie Music Hall Cmil Leonard Wales Irene Samples Frank Mair Alice Art Toour Ascher Thomas Griffihs J. W. Yost W. Gaston Win Maty Sas Many Bratentes Janes Whatsington Stevenson Wales Thorne Brarce

Last Week of Summer Socials at Silver Lake Grove

A series of eight summer concerts by Prof. William Goenther at Silver Lake Grove drew large crowds with 1500 lanterns and festive dancing under moonlight. A surprise party honored Miss Alice White at 216 Brownsville Avenue with the Baker Orchestra and a long guest list. Invitations go out for future events chaired by Robert F. Swearer and others.

William Goenther Silver Lake Grove Pat Gilmore William Gaenther Gulver Lake Grove Alice White Brownsville Avenue Mousic Baker Milms Mollie Getty Maggie Sdeggg Mamie Simpson Molle Mullin Duss Thost Tillie Blockinger Lou ‘Blockinger Belle Lowingte Liznery Maud Dann Minnie Dunn Mamie McGinney Misa Joyce Messrs Wil Price Lawrence Blockinger Tom Connor John Connor Sam Brooks Harry Sadler Pritchard Burt Brice Charles Frank Alane M. Ballivan John Horan Meat Digby Mr. Vogel

Community Notices and Social Gatherings in Allegheny

A note filled items from Allegheny recounts birthday surprises and musical events at local homes. Attendees include Gertrodse, Lizzie Light, Lizzie Musser, Stella, Irene Armstrong, and many others. Several gatherings feature turtle soup suppers and meetings of the Independent Literary Society at Annie Ro’s residence.

Contin Messet Lawrenceville D. Cirele Gertrodse Liszie Light Lizsie Musser Listie Rue Stella Ae Lizzie Williams Irene Armstrong Marvon Lizzie Oats Annie Logan Miss Aikens Messrs Frank and Louis Dittrich Guy Miller F. Johnston Anderson Reese Everson Edward Metvall Jess Allis R. B. Bostwick John Beles William Mer Wiliam Diets Frank Harry Bostwick Mr. A The Independent Literary Society Annie Warner Street Allegheny Napoleon James Connally Liszie Beatty Sarah Street

Friends in O and Bridgeport on Honeymoon Tours

Social notes list residents and visitors returning from trips to Atlantic City New York Maine the White Mountains and Narragansett. Names include Dr. D G Allender Miss Margaret Don Altoona Miss Bessie Barrard Miss Daisy W Abi Master Harold B Frederick Mrs Charles M Lets Mrs George H Be Grandsnewds and more.

Bridgeport Thomas J. Kane Pecosylvania Railroad Beida Ese O'Donnell Fat Briley St. Kyrian's Charen Bute Street Eatnut Street D.G. Allender Lake Chautauqua Mise Agnew Roup Street East Maine White Mountains John Shelley Aewey Pearding Street Atlantic City Philadelphia Pe May Washington Charles M. Lets Chicago George H. Be Grandsnewds Sarah Silegriat Willis Street Nunnery Hill J. M. Hanna New York Ballivan County Stratton Lod L. Milburo Hanna Margaret Don Altoona Bessie Barrard Water Falls Pittsburg Daisy W. Abi Harold B. Frederick Phil T. Wain Jack von Ohlen Allegheny Cleveland Lonren Roderus J. N. Ludwig Fifth Avenue Denver Col Nocaster County Jersey Katy Hamm Penn Avenue Trent.j Captain Hamm Albion Jeannette Fow Titusville East End Albert Flocker Niagavale Toronto Buffalo Chautauqua Isra A Bay Genevieve Freas McMenamin Losts Freas Wylie Avenue Teme Ghee de Freas Estelle Beoner Thin City Braddock Narragansett Mass St. Zavier’s Westmoreland County New

Witkineberg Small Talk Highlights Local Travels

Local society notes list residents and visitors: Mr. R A Ralph and family depart for an Eastern trip. Miss Edewood returns from Ridgenow Park. Rev C W Smith and family back from lakes encampment. Dr J O Book returns from Chautauqua. Mrs Levi Ludden and Mrs Chas Armstrong back from New England. several others visiting and traveling between Penn avenue Pennavenos Allegheny and Venango county Pa.

Bianca de Boy Kane Roy Mise Jennie F. McCarron New Castin G A. Khobertenn Watkins, N.Y A. M. Murdoch Samuel Ayres Rck Spring Lake N. J J. P. Thompson New York City Thomas Early Thirty-third Street East Palestine Theodore Milby Grandview Avenue Ohio Virginia Marie Jennie C. Williams Denver M. Black Ohio Street Allegheny New York Boston Maggie Walsh Potterssle Thomas Ulam Annie of Braddock Prescott Mary Daub Pacific Avenue East Thurst J. L. Williams Harry J Joseph Jeoes Debaven Agnes Buntin Shoviduayme West Virginia H. Freoch Canton Ben Veous Place East End Morgan Jenkins Jessie Chicago J. Barrett Ad Shantty Oakdale Frank J. Longdon Cape May B. Leshuien Penn Avenue Atlantic Nisees Stelin Mildred McCloskey Oakland Avenue Father Hayes Newark Emma Sadie Vignn Bluff Street Michael O'Donnell Forty-second Street Mountains John Glenn Elm Street John Heideger Washington City Alberta Wi Weaver Annie Fischer Nettle Wade Embenton Venango County M.F. D.fole Sau Ahbacerenee Newport Nellie Shaffer Cliff Street Canal Dover E'Dew D. A. Corcoran Warenne Colorado Delis Hennigan Colom William Aaa Magdalens Diurchland Street Axa Fifth Emma Webner Eee Mi Ee Patton Rebecca Street Chautauqua Winnie Miller Swisavale Washington, Pa Ae Win Row Invest Birdie Maggie Martin Ea Ge Pes Mra. J. H. W Pennavenos W. P. Steph Bellaire W. KK. Stephens Woodstree Agnes Creelman Kansas F. W. Stephens W. R Btaphena Wood Street Hahnemann Medical College Levi Ludden Senate Chas. D. Armstrong Wilkinsburg New Eng Alberta M. Weaver Annye Fisher Ascape Ade Emlenton

Summer Resorts End Season Amid Strong Patronage

The season at the summer resorts ends with record patronage and higher receipts. Hotelmen expect larger upcoming crowds next year while overcoats were in demand last week as guests ready their departure.

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Converts Benefit Ocean Grove Campmeeting Ends Season

The Ocean Grove campmeeting concluded yesterday at noon signaling the end of summer entertainments. About 500 new converts reported with 800 from Yatman’s Young People Meet and Twilight Services and 50 from Mrs. Inskip’s meetings. Pittsburg visitors included James Martin and G G Moore among others.

Ocean Grove Pliceborg AsBurt Parr New Jersey Central Sandy H Association Elwood H. Stokes Opti President Yatman

August at Baerntown News Highlights Social Activity

The report notes a busy entertainment week in Baerntown with pleasant weather and good fishing. Prominent families have departed or plan to leave soon as the season wanes, while September is anticipated as especially delightful with many rooms already booked for fall gatherings.

Pittsburg Baegertown

Pittsburg Notables Attend Social Event in Allegheny

Observers note a social gathering in Pittsburg with Mrs W Bort Mrs Sian re William Pickersgill Jr and Mrs Charles Wolf from Allegheny. Guests viewed gifts, wrote names from memory and enjoyed elegant refreshments. Miss Lizzie Gort and peer Laufer honored by Mrs Schen, with Mr R W Miller providing entertainment.

Meronn Pittsburg Indies Mra W. HB. Bort Ian Re William Pickersgill, Jr Charles Wolf Pitisburg Allegheny Fiji Min Westanns Jona A. Musgrave Pittig Charles Waite Pitabere Lizzie Gort Peer Laufer Schen Buffalo R. W. Miller Pittabore Attem Joan Wallace Webster Rufus Herron W. F. Moyer Saegertown Sada Yost Wera Berseng Gayova Gootiman Duegbeng C. Reymer Pittaburg

Ridgeview Park Season Ends in Rain and Crowds

Special telegram from Ridgeview details the park season finale as 4000 to 10000 visitors attended last Tuesday night despite rain. The closing events featured Shaka exercises disrupted by showers, a lively Thursday gathering hosted by Miss Francis Finley, and a large contingent from Pittsburg. Attendees and families listed include Finley Torrens and numerous named locals.

Ridgeview RidGeview Park Francis Finley Coon Ridge Avenue Pittsburg Finley Torrens Mra. KE Becker Nellie Willam David Dibert

Bedford Opts For A Prosperous Season At The Springs

Visitors crowd Bedford’s springs as rain clears. season praised as most prosperous. Otto Huth defeats manager in a spirited Monday bowling match. Ralph Bagaley leads a party of twenty on a mountain jaunt. Robeson, ex-Secretary of the Navy, makes his annual spring visit.

Pecs Reprono Strimes Botela Bedford Otto Huth Eens Ralph Bagaley Robeson Navy Grant

Ohio Pyle House Hop Closes Season Weekend Event

In Pris Pennsylvania last Wednesday evening the Ohio Pyle House hosted a delightful hop with Ferncliff Hotel guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andrews, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Miss Turner of Lawrenceville, Miss Wonler of Morningside, and others from Allegheny and surrounding areas as the season winds down.

Pris Ohio Pyle House Ferncliff Hotel Andrews Jackson Beechy Robinens Mama Shaw Allegheny Litzis Turner Lawrenceville Emma Wonler Morningside Mr. Robertson Sianseret, Wiser Sur Eecaila Ie Mossie Robert Poonda John Lowe Joan Zimmerman Bert W and Brown

Atlantic City Fun 15 Over Too Cold at Resort

A telegram from Atlantic City reports a chilly end of week at the resort. Visitors, including Pitts Burgers, hurried to leave as faces appeared unfamiliar and the place took on a deserted feel amid the cold weather.

Atlantic City

Fine Second-Hand Upright Pianos and Organs for Sale

We offer a selection of second-hand upright pianos in near new condition from recognized makes, priced from 175 dollars on easy terms. A few second-hand organs in top condition start at 35 dollars. Due to wareroom alterations and space needs, all items must be sold quickly, with fall stock arriving soon. Write for details or visit lector home at Fifth Avenue.

oeleLtor & Home Fifth Avenue

Round trip to Washington Pa and fair admission offered

Round trip tickets to Washington Pennsylvania including Western Pennsylvania Fair admission and return valid until September 6 will be sold September 1 to 5 by the POC & St. L. Ry. at 150 dollars from Pittsburgh. Also advertised are all wool blankets priced at 350 dollars per item from 35 Fifth Avenue.

Washington, Pa Western Pennsylvania P., OC St L. Ry Pittsburg Wsu

General Grand Army Day Committee Plans Rock Point Reunion

The General Grand Army Day Committee met to hear subcommittee reports and arrange travel for the G A R KE reunion at Rock Point on the 17th. Special trains from Union Station will depart 7:50 9 30 am and 1 pm city time returning from Rock Point at 5 6 and 7 pm. The event features a 28 piece Grand Army Band plus two six piece orchestras. A six man shooting contest between posts is proposed. A grand military dress parade is set for the afternoon with up to 1000 veterans expected, under Department Commander Major J F Denonton. The day will draw posts from Western Pennsylvania Eastern Ohio and West Virginia.

General Grand Army G. A. KE Rock Point Committee On Transportation Union Station Grand Army Band Post 151 Geal Hillardo Sons of Veterans J. F. Denoiaton Pennsylvania West Virginia

Forty-Sixth Pennsylvania Reunions Held in Pittsburgh

The Forty-Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Association calls a fifth annual reunion at Hotel Hamilton in Pittsburgh on September 17. Captain Joseph Matchett presides as president with a post gathering including a business meeting, an evening banquet, and tours to Rock Point or city sightseeing organized by committees.

Forty-Sixth Pennsylvania Forty- Sixth Regiment Pennsylvanian Volunteer Infantry Association Forty-Sixth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Association Hotel Hamilton Pittsburg Tle Joseph Matchett Catala Hamilton Rock Point

Reunion of the Eighty-Fifth Regiment to Meet in Uniontown

The Eighty-Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers survivors plan an eighteenth annual reunion at the Opera House in Uniontown on Grand Army Day. George Orfin of Moyeradale speaks. Excursion rates are arranged. regional veterans groups and local business leaders assist.

Eighty-Fifth G. A Rock Point Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment Eighty-fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Eee Guatisaearewan L. Falmer Lincoln Street John 8 Graff Fayette Greene Washington Serset Uniontown Joshua B. Howell Edward Campbell

Grand Army Day At Rock Point Celebration

Grand Army Day events planned with Rock Point hosting extensive food and drink offerings. The G A R Department Encampment opened at Gettysburg yesterday amid preparations for a reunion of the Forty sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry at the September 17 ball. Comman Weiss was reportedly improving in the streets last week but has since fallen back to bed with illness.

Rock Point G. A. R. Department Gettysburg G. A. R. Post 8 Forty-sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Commans B. Weiss

198 Sandusky Street Allegheny 150

Call and examine our instruments before buying Sylvania Lines announces round trip tickets to Erie at reduced rates via Pennsylvania Lines. Tickets valid for return until September 1. Purchase location on 198 Sandusky Street Allegheny.

Sandusky Street Allegheny Erie Pennsylvania Lines Thiu

Ladies of the G A R hold meals plan in Allegheny County

The article notes presidents of Ladies of the G A R circles in Allegheny County meeting to arrange meals and refreshments at Rock Point on Grand Army Plan, Post 165 at 8 o clock Friday. It also mentions Comrade Sherif Fryer and other veterans from Posts 214 and 83, with social events and camp activities in the area.

G.A. R Allegheny County Rock Point Grand Army J. Charles Bherbrify Charles F. Sherriff Woogton Chautauqua Sherif Fording Bargean Whinney Atlantic City John Herman New York Boston Herman Wade

Special train to sale of Charleroi lots September 2 1890

The P. V. & C. road runs a special train next Tuesday September 2 1890 from Union station to McKean for the Charleroi sale. Depart 8 A M with stops at Fourth Avenue Birmingham Nineteenth Street Ormsby Homestead Risher West Elizabeth and Monongahela City. Returns from McKean at 4 35 P M. Round trip tickets from Pittsburg $1.50 Homestead $1.25 Risher 1 West Elizabeth 75c Monongahela City 40c.

Charleroi Union McKean Station Fourth Avenue Birmingham Nineteenth Street Ormsby Homestead Risher West Elizabeth Monongahela City Pitteary McKean Pittsburg

New Hosiery and Underwear Stock Opens for All

New stock just opened of medium and heavy weight hosiery and underwear for women men and children. Some special bargains for this week Kyastz and Suverer 35 Fifth Avenue.

Kyastz & Suverer

Velvet assortment opens this week in bold display

Local store announces the upcoming opening of a large selection of Velveeta and Velvets in black and colored varieties. The listing promises a prime display and extensive variety to attract shoppers this week.

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