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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1889
Page
2
A Christmas message extols charity from humane societies churches and individuals. It notes the ritual of gifts and goodwill, praises the universal kindness, and laments rain on Christmas while reflecting on the value of offerings and the human warmth of sharing. It recounts humorous and sentimental vignettes about presents and the season’s blessings.
The East End Industrial School under Superintendent Mrs. A. M. Murdock and assistant Mrs. Quincy Scott will host an afternoon program for students. Children have been rehearsing recitations and songs to entertain guests at the Sixth U.P. Church, East End, at 3 o'clock with treats funded by local benefactors.
The Oakland Orchestra visited Mia Cora Sellers at her Ward Street home in Oakland on Monday night and presented her with a testimonial gift. The well known musician leads the orchestra as directress.
Patrons will find abundant matinee and evening performances today. At the Opera House the Emma Judi Operas Company will perform with Miss Judh in Il Trovatore, while Bradley stars in Dot at Harris Theater. The Wild West Show features a Pedetria act and Lenten Taemec.
A fragment reflecting a Christmas Eve scene where the observer jokes about mankind as a pleasure-loving animal and notes the contrast of merriment with misery among people on Christmas Eve.
Fragmentary note records Postmaster Obketman and Mr James traveling to McKean with unclear purpose and missing details.
Volunteers at the Jain Association's office on Fourth Avenue provided groceries, clothing, and toys to needy families. Dozens of baskets and boxes were handed out as children received gifts while churches, presbyterians, and the Fourth Avenue Baptist Church contributed resources for a holiday dinner and a Christmas tree at the Temporary Home for the Poor Hill district aid efforts.
Churches across the city prepare elaborate services and floral decorations for Christmas worship. Notables include Trinity P E Church, St Peters P E Church, St Andrews, St Marks, Emmanuel, Calvary East End, St Johns Lawrenceville, Cathedral, Pro Cathedral, St Philomena's, St Patrick's Roman Catholic, and St Peters B C Chapel. Music features Te Deum, Dies Irae, Gloria in Excelsis, and Haydn Mass No. 8 with voices and orchestra. children's Christmas treat planned.
A lengthy list details gifts received by officials and teachers including a Bible for a late pupil's teacher, an ornate chair for a director, a silver umbrella for the City Attorney, a sewing machine for a clerk, and a box of dolls for children in care. Gifts from pupils, clerks, and firm employees reflect a season of appreciation and thoughtfulness.
Mr William H Keech entertained his employees at the Seventh Avenue Hotel last evening for the annual dinner. Forty two sat down to partake of the feast. He presented each person with two parse and five dollars as a gift.
The streets and hotels show festive activity with high hotel occupancy, especially The Anderson and Seventh Avenue Hotel adding extra guests for Yule season. The Duquesne and Hamilton House are praised for cuisine while Union Station crowds swell with travelers and late trains.
The Grant school held a Christmas carnival with pupils as performers and parents as spectators. Rooms opened for inspection and teachers led demonstrations of student proficiency across grades. The program featured songs and recitations in the auditorium.
Pittsburg’s Exposition Society plans a four to six week series of promenade concerts in the main Exposition Hall beginning in May. The east end will be renovated for seating, with lower prices aimed at working and middle class audiences. Managers say the move will bring first rate talent at affordable prices, drawing crowds from wealthier and working residents alike.
The article notes an unusually warm December with housewives predicting wet or dry days, a green Christmas superstition, and records showing a mean temperature of 45.4 degrees so far. It cites early signals from the Pitt Signal Service, marking Pittsburg as experiencing the warmest December yet recorded.
Chief Brown of the Department of Public Safety urged that both money and brains are needed for a capable fire director. He noted the man in the role should be adequately compensated when the position becomes available, and emphasized this is not a critique of current fire bureau personnel but a reminder to the public to fund top quality service.
Patrick Connelly a 24 year old trackman for Pittsburg Traction was trapped in a conduit by a cable car at 5 pm and both legs were crushed. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in a patrol wagon and faces possible amputation. He lives in Point Alley.
William Loughrey a Justice of the Peace at Coraopolis was charged by W C Meanor acting as constable with assault and battery pointing and discharging a firearm. Meanor testified to being struck on the nose and eyes and that a revolver was discharged. Bail set at 34 dollars for each charge. hearing scheduled for Monday at 8 pm.
John Bickerstaff, about 80, suffered severe injuries including a crushed left knee and head, deep temple cut, and scalp torn on the skull after a bursting emery wheel. He died around 6 p.m. at West Penn Hospital after being taken from Thirty third Street to hospital.
Edward Lagh an obscure dispatch is followed by a letter directed to Alderman Fuller and Judge Archbald. The missive, stamped by the House of Representatives and signed by Callaghan, accuses Archbald of obstructing officers and Powell dy’s arrest, asserting conspiracy and oath violations.
In Hartley near the Maryland line a drunken quarrel escalated into a fatal clash. Fréd Mann and Alexander Dill, wheelwright and blacksmith, fought with Dover men including George Peterson and Tad Jobs Hovey. Peterson was attacked, Hovey disappeared, and Hovey’s group swore to shoot Peterson.
In Copoper county a colored woman freed by the wartime emancipation sues the late master’s estate for 1400 dollars. The Probate Court awards the plaintiff half the claimed wages, noting she is a free woman.
Reports from Paris Berlin Bravewick Munich Amsterdam Dordrecht and Brussels describe a spreading epidemic causing illness and deaths. Trams stop in Berlin due to worker illness while military garrisons and factories report significant sickness among troops and staff.
Watrour Massachusetts December 24 A year ago Charles Metcalf came from California and became engaged to Miss Sarah Nickerson of Lynn who visited a wealthy resident here He persuaded her to invest $1000 to buy stock in a mining venture The stock failed to materialize and investigations show Metcalf used deceptive representations to obtain the money
Governor Arthur Thomas of Utah travels toward a political stance, noting Mormon strength in Salt Lake City. The article hints at government appointments for county officers and recalls a public procession with a festive crowd, amid broader notes on Christmas and Champagne imports into the United States.
A young man entered the Treasurer's office requesting a $100 bill changed. He received the money but later was found to have only a nine dollar bill. He followed the man to Crafton where the marriage license was involved, and authorities noted the suspect acted without clear intent.
A noisy jumble recounts local officials and a long serving magistrate in the Ninth ward planning to remain in position. It reports weekly city deaths from pneumonia bronchitis consumption diphtheria and croup. A man named Godfrey faces felonious assault charges after stabbing a prosecutor in a dispute.
A lost eight to nine year old boy, Patrick Masterson, wandered from a downtown store crowd Monday with his mother Mrs. Masterson. His body was found in a well on Hazelwood Avenue near a bridge over the river. Police and coroner to investigate the accidental death as family mourns the tragedy.
Announcement offering a 10 percent cash return on all Daisy overcoats bought before noon today. About 150 coats priced at $10, valued at $20, to be returned in cash. Store hours until 12 o'clock noon. Located at Grant and Diamond corner opposite the new Court House.
A health note links five weaknesses to a lack of motivation. It identifies laziness dullness indisposition to work heariness and absence of A as signals needing genuine treatment. The advisory urges attention to underlying causes and practical steps to restore energy and focus.
A man about 65 years old was killed yesterday about 5 30 AM on the P V and C Railway. He wore a short gray beard, a brown tie, blue diagonal coat and cheviot shirt. He was taken to a nearby place for identification.
Constables Dolt and Parker of McKeesport were in a struggle while arresting a suspect. All involved were covered in blood, and Dolt is believed to be badly injured internally. Orzy Christmas Day closing sale features holiday goods such as silk outfits dolls tea gowns and infants wear at Busy Bee Hive Sixth and Liberty.
A fragmented notice outlines public accommodations and contact points for Ee friends and local groups Hendricka and Allegheny. It mentions photography access and open facilities, though details are incomplete.
New wall papers offered with the latest designs. Address appears near Spric Garden avenue and Chestnut street junction. Customer options include various patterns and finishes. details are provided at the shown location.
A brief item notes Belbert presented by The Largest Variety at M. Co s in Allegheny City highlighting a sales event or display. Details are sparse but indicate a promotion featuring a broad assortment.
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