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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1891
Page
4
The Pittsburg town scene enjoys a busy social week with theater openings, dance parties, florist and bookshop debates, and social mission talks. Sewickley hosts numerous dances and card parties at Park Place Hotel and keeps plans for a Keeley institute, while local clubs schedule lectures, concerts, and church fundraisers.
The Social Club of Coraopolis hosted the first in a series of member receptions at Alfred McCabe’s home with Gernert's Orchestra providing music. Attendees included numerous Pittsburg residents and club members, and the piece lists many names. The report also covers weddings, club meetings, entertainments, and upcoming events across Oakland Square, Braddock Lodge, and other local groups, noting engagements and social gatherings.
December Gursta and Mrs Nellie Black return home from brief visits in Wes and Chicago. D B Robertson of Minnesota visits Westraddock friend Ed Small. Harry Stewart, son of Col Robert E Stewart, arrives home for Center county holidays. Miss Searles from Homedais accepts teaching post at Edgewoodville Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. Frank Saupp, draftsman at Edgar Thomson Steel, leaves to spend holidays in Altoona.
The Pension Office will relocate before January 1 to the new government building. Pension Agent Bengough expects to start work there next Saturday with temporary arrangements for handling pensions. A bank liaison will pay pensioners’ checks at the Pension Office on the first and second pay days, aided by bank staff. The new offices lie on the alley side, with no elevator until January 4 and watchman supervision to guide visitors. Comrade Bengough praises Postmaster McKean for arranging space and support to complete occupancy plans.
Benevolent women of McKeesport plan a three day bazaar and festival in Blue Ribbon Hall to raise funds for a monument to soldiers and sailors of the Rebellion. Displayed gift items include jewelry from Becheimer and numerous holiday presents. proceeds aim to lift the total past 1700 dollars already subscribed.
For several years Post 14 has provided a Christmas day treat for about 75 soldiers orphans. The event will be in the hall at 199 Carson Street at o'clock on Christmas day with clothes and candy for each child and a brief entertainment by the Colonel J. W. Patterson Women’s Relief Corps No. 1 assisting.
Post 3 plans an open installation on the fret meeting night in January. A utstar is on the programme of Poss Li's meeting next Tuesday evening. Comnaps Canis Witaerer of Post 155 has been ill but is improving. Two more membership propositions were read at Post 88 last Tuesday. Tax banquette Department Commander Boyer at Seventh avenue Hove was enjoyed. Poser and the ladies auxiliary will aid widows and orphans at Christmas. A delegation from Post 157 attended a concert at the Soho school house on Thursday. Post 151’s Henry Stavom awaits Christmas preparations. The Ladies of the G. A. E. in Pittsburg prepare for February convention at Union Veteran Legion Hall. Penny collections requested for the G. A. E. Home. Post Ss held a large meeting with two new members elected. A contribution for the Colored Soldiers’ monument was approved. Comrade Russell seeks Senior Vice Department Commander. Mrs Rachel Doran calls a gathering at 61 Fourth avenue Tuesday at 2 PM. The February meeting and encampment are upcoming. Post 236 mourns Comrade John Meiz. Dr Berant campaigns for subscriptions to a colored soldiers’ monument at Chicago World's Fair, about 0,000 raised so far. Post i reports successful fair with booths, dancing, and nightly programs. Penny collection for Hawkins station G. A. KR. Home promoted. Post 155 theatricals noted. meetings held.
The benefit event through the business adjourned drew a packed crowd, with notable attendance from both river sides. Ingomer and Comrade C. R. Shepler led acts, all cast members performed well, and the production proved profitable for Post 155. Donations from multiple patrons supported the G A R Home Hawkins Station, totaling five thousand dollars plus interest and operating costs.
Union Veteran Legion No 6 will not meet on New Year s night. New officers will be installed on the third Friday night in January. Commade Hoge Monatsom is 8 No 1 Adjutant. Comrade M handled pep and minutes in Fulmer s absence. William H Granny endorsed for internal revenue collector. A robbery attempt on Comrade Francis Gemmil s grocery last Monday morning. one suspect fled after Francis thwarted him. Surgeon W Garex attended last meeting with quinine and pills. He warns against the crip but can cure spring fever. Guonse N Wilson, old member of Company H One Hundredth Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at New Castle last Friday and will be buried in that city spring. Death of Wilson reported to J H Stevenson in city. General Order No 2 from National Commander Palmer read. per capita tax info discussed. tax reduced to 5 cents per quarter but not confirmed.
Major J C Kar of the muck pag ment and Washington news report on appointments in McKinley era. Col Warren Greenland visits Pittsburg as adjutant general prospects, with various regiment updates, court inquiries, drill notes, and market house lease discussions. Raises questions on parade plans for Washingtons Birthday and regimental reforms led by Colonel Perchment and Colonel Smith.
Kleber Bros exclusive agents for Mermod Freres offer beautiful maass boxes at store No. 506 Wood Street. Prices range from 350 to 175 dollars. Store open every evening. a gift that pleases both young and old and carries charming music.
The Home Guard announces holiday incentives at A. & P. Tea Co. stores with one pound tea or coffee offers through Christmas. Kennedy's Ladies' Lunch Room draws attention for prompt service and fair prices on Sixth Street and Duquesne Way. A piano and organ sale appears, with new pianos warranted at $2 and organs offered in easy payments, plus shop hours to 9.
With Christmas near, Braddock area schools anticipate lightening schedules and festive events. Over 600 ward school entrants prepare for High School admission tests starting tomorrow, while many institutions plan exhibitions, donations, and performances through Thursday. Local teachers and principals debate compulsory education at a Friday evening institute, with judges rating the discussion.
Ma Mane Lewis of the Central Board rooms and wife plan a Washington holiday trip. Mrs Van Waccowns, supervisor of drawing, and her little Jessica depart Wednesday for New York then Kingston. Teachers discuss school questions at Knoxville while Miss Bamford is replaced by Miss Johnston. A Soho night school closing parade featured music and recitations led by M J Louden and aides. University and academy staff changes include Prov W A Jommstox joining East Liberty Academy and Prof Daniel's retirement for health. Prof Mitchell will spend holidays in Washington.
Early yesterday a fire swept the Coal Valley at the Monongahela wharf. The boat burned to the water’s edge after drifting free, sank crosswise mid river, and now interferes with navigation until removed. Owned by Holmes Harker and J. H. Musgrave, it was valued at 15,000 with insured at 1,500. the loss could exceed 15,000. Annie Roberts, owned by Horner Roberts Co., may cost around 5,000 with no insurance.
A handsome Christmas panel titled Listening will be given to anyone spending 50 cents on tea coffee spice or baking powder at Grand Union Tea Company 307 Market Street during Christmas week The shop promotes tea coffee spice and baking powder as pleasing gifts with handsome presents for tea ticket purchasers Geano Unions Tea Company opposite Gusky's 807 Market Street lists partial jewelry items including watches silver rings and various gems with prices from a few dollars to several hundred and announces open every night
The advertisement promotes M. G. Cohens at 36 Fifth Avenue as the place to buy diamonds watches jewelry clocks bronzes and more, claiming the largest selection in the city with first class goods and no fancy prices. It urges readers to inspect stock and prices and to visit Mr Cohen's store.
The ad touts George W. Bizgs & Co. and Biggs for diamonds rings bracelets necklaces brooches lace pina earrings and silver novelties. It claims a great display of holiday goods with every kind of jewelry and bric-a-brac available in one place to save shoppers time.
MISFIT OTHING PARLORS on 616 Smithfield Street advertises snobby chinchilla overcoats lined with cilk from Bell Kroney Lent and Rock tailors. Prices range from 50 to 85 dollars, now sold for half the original cost. Open every evening until 8:30 through Christmas Eve.
A regional advert promotes Holmes Best offerings for Christmas featuring 1875 pure Monongahela rye whisky, 1840 Ransom cognac brandy, and an assortment of wines and liquors. The note highlights festive selections and seasonal gift potential for BCICAY Fave patrons.
An advertisement lists an 8x10 frame with dot patterns and cabinet photos as well as genuine crayons at special low prices. Location noted as Lies' Stop10, 10 and 12 Sixth St.
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