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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1892

Page

4

East End social season swells with receptions and tableaux

Mrs John H Dalzell and Miss Dalzell hosted a charming reception at Lincoln Avenue with many hosts and hostesses assisting. Plans unfold for a colonial reception and tableaux at Masonic Hall Colline s avenue in March, under Emory M E Church auspices. About 50 ok bright young ladies rehearse living pictures like The Love Song and Elopement and Return as social life thrives in the East End with frequent home receptions and parties.

John H. Dalzell Misa Dalzell Lincoln Avenue Sowers Exeex William Ewing Frank P. Sproul Harriet Watson Ruth Bailey G. E.i Painter C. A. Painter Bessie Howe Maud Evers Sadie Stewart Frances Marshall Harry Kea Joseph Dilworth William Ross Proctor William Walter Willock East End Masonic Hall Collines Avenue Emory M. E. Church Clara Abel Ida Abel Dolly Debert Miss Wallace Marguerite Abel Bond N. Highland Avenues

Marion Crawforp Gallher Voice Earns Noted Acclaim

A brief note highlights Marion Crawforp Gallher as achieving venture success and being praised for a most excellent voice.

Marion Crawforp Gallher

Cupid Party Milestones and Society Gatherings

The week featured the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brennan at Junius Street with dancing, songs, and a supper while gifts included silverware sets from many friends. A Leap Year party by the Bellevue Spinster Club at Miss Mare Alston’s hosted numerous guests and toasts.

Patrick Brennan Junius Street Messrs. Davis, Bailey and Leech H. Wilson J. A.parrill Wheeling J. McGlinchey J. H. Lockhart J. Baiiley Miss Bailey Annie McEvoy A. Haller J. Egan J. Steinbronn J. McCarthy Williamen J. McNeil D. McCarthy E. Kennally M. McCarthy J. Howley Bellevue Mare Alston West Bellevue Isses Young Finley A Mathias Irwin Travis Cameron Sturn Florence East Edith Irwin Marguerite Trautman Alzina Finley Ems Finley Nellie Hunnings M E Holts Fiora Young Mazie Alston Jennie Mathias Blanche Stickhouse Ella Pollard Ida Cameron Aggie Fairley Ella Mcintosh Lena Rhodes Celia Lewis Gretta Williams Alleheny City Valley Bruce Beaver Miss Baker St. Paul Stinn Robert F. Hunter James L Minnie Donovan Mary Griffin Forbes Street Nellia Griffin Delia Berry Pauline Burkhardt Eliza McDermott Katie Reynolds Mahoney John J. Griffin Frank Griffin Patrick Ward Harry Schaub James A. Mackey H.C. Griffin J. B. Larkin J. M. Chambers Harry Colvin D. J. Ward Roan Geeltz Hedford Avenue Messrs. M. Harney J. Fisher J. Streiner D. Nicholas J. Handralan W. Haye Sigier W. Keast H. Parks W. Brennan D. Hennesy H. Langetar W. McCabe R. May E. Erisman H. Myers

Surprise masquerade party and wedding notices

A string of social notices from Allegheny and Southside report a surprise masquerade party for Mr. and Mrs. B Schauer on Avery street with many guests, a marriage at 190 Sidney street Southside for William Quillan Furick and Helle Gordon Trunick, a Lawrenceville visit to Louis H Noble, and birthday and other gatherings hosted by H P Gazzam, Merriman, and West End neighbors. The items list numerous attendees and family connections across local districts.

B. Schauer Avery Street Allegheny C. Seidenstricker, Jr Jos Snyder Fred Bach Overheim Joan Kleinkeiz Dan Miller Ehn Miller Annie Wright Mma Conley Francesca Boettner Minnie Seidenstricker Sehauer Icella Schauer Hose Schauer Annie Miller Carrie Miller Laura Pritch Annie Dietrich Carrie Hirth Milfred Schauer Goeber Theresa Schafer Messra John Schauer Florence Schauer Mra South Twentieth Street Lawrenceville Louis H. Noble Guysuts John J. Mitchel Samuel A. Henderson Kate Kerr Francis Scully Mamie Wigley James A. Duffey Agnes Mitchell Alice Noble Annie McDonald Jean McCallister and Mia Thoms K. Seallagher Nellis Mitchell Kate Jelley Katharine McDonald Augusta Mitchell Emma Noble Charles E. Mitchell Samuel McKelvey Will Barton Will A. Noble F. A. Kennedy Lawrence Mitchell Will Monahan Tom Kennedy Frank Mitchell Leo Gilbert Noble Will McKelvey Biide James A. Mitchell Will K. Mitchell

Pleasant Socials Include Kate Roeger Home Party

A cordial gathering at Miss Kate Roeger’s Van Braam street home featured music and dancing with guests Laura Schaefer Iola Kober Emma Gueth Bertha Schaefer Mollie Rebels Agnes rryer Millie Schaefer Lizzie saycer Mrs Catherine Roger and others. A Thursday eve progressive euchre at Miss Pat eoh Sarah street Southside drew five tables. winners were Mrs Force Lydia Stone Ivan Davis and Hauch. Charles M Schwab unveiled a new Jones avenue Braddock home drawing many Braddock and town guests. dancing continued late into the night.

Kate Roeger van Braam Street Laura Schaefer Iola Kober Emma Gueth Bertha Schaefer Mollie Rebels Agnes Rryer Millie Schaefer Lizzie Saycer Catherine Roger Jacob Laugan Harry Becker Fred Gueth Harry Bauer John Ganter Freddy Will Gording Fred Yeckel Conrad John George Frea Roeger Pateoh Sarah Street Southside Force Lydia Stone Ivan Davis Hauch Not Charles M. Schwab Jones Avenue North Braddock Gosta

Social and club events mix Braddock and Pittsburgh society

A village page chronicles a birthday for Adelaide Taylor, a shift to Montefiore Society’s third annual reception in Braddock tied to the Turner Theater, and a First Congregational Church entertainment. It notes parlor concerts at Edgewoodville, visits by Myrtle and Helen Enir to Braddock, an Agnes Calderwood and Albert Stesie marriage announcement, Wilkinsburg youth society plans for a Friday evening event, Essie Scott hosting the Ideal Euchre Club, J C Norrish’s surprise gathering, Carnegie lecture in Braddock, Braddock Young Men’s Club opening, and other social happenings across Braddock, East End, Allegheny, and Oakland.

Edgewoodville Swissvale Wilkinsburg Opera House Paul Montefiore Society Braddock Pennpatina Next Mont

Notable Residents and Visitors in Pittsburg Area

Mr. Emile Low and family visit Pittsburg. Isaac Gross, Sixth street tailor, returned from the East. Isidor Hirsh of Hohenzollern, Germany, is in the city. Charles Schwarns left for New York on business. J. E. Farrett of the American Glass Association spent the week in New York. Joseph and Alfred Ahlberg of Braddock return from a year in Europe. Elmer F. Nelson, Braddock violinist, on a Western tour. Fred W. Edwards, Copeland, returned from Philadelphia. Grace Wycoff, Elizabeth, visiting friends in Hazelwood and Allegheny. Helen Grimes of Knoxville to study music in New York. Miss Welsh of Stanford, Ky., visits cousins the Horbachs of Wilkinsburg. Mr. and Mrs. T. W. McCone of Wilkinsburg plan a Southern tour for McCune’s health. Rev. A. J. Bodell of Braddock to attend the New Britain Conn conference. Mrs. J. C. Ralston and Bertha Ralston of Wilkinsburg left for Hot Springs Ark to join Mr. Ralston, returning mid March.

Emile Low Pittsburg Isaac Gross Sixth Street Isidor Hirsh Hohenzollern Germany Charles Schwarns New York City J. E. Farrett American Glass Association New York Messrs Joseph L Alfred Ahlberg Braddock New Britain Conn J.C. Ralston Bertha Ralston Wood Street Wilkinsburg Hot Springs Ark Ralston

Electric heating yields even metal warming without gases

The electric heating system produces uniform interior heating of metal with no gases formed during the process. It leaves the metal free of foreign substances and scales after heating.

Great fire sale ends soon at P. C. C. Clothiers Pittsburg

A dramatic promotion for clothing damaged by smoke and water as the P. C. C. Clothiers in Pittsburg push a 22 day fire insurance sale. With only six days left, customers are urged to buy men's suits overcoats and hats at deeply discounted prices, including Lot 7726-120 at 0.85 and other lot prices across cassimere, cheviot and worsted suits.

P. C Pittsburg Clothiers Grant and Diamond Streets

People favor Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Portland Mills

John V. Bishop of Portland Mills Indiana reports locals prefer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy over all others. They claim it fights grip and secondary coughs best. 50 cent bottles sold by druggists.

Chamberlain John V. Bishop Portland, Mills Ind

Excursion to Washington saved by B and O trip

Announcement details an excursion to Washington D C on the B& OKR excursion train next Thursday February 18. Round trip price nine dollars good for ten days and valid for a Baltimore trip. Trains leave the B&O station at 8:00 am and 9:20 pm with sleeping and parlor car accommodations.

Washington, D. C Vis Baltimore

Sterling silver forget me not bowl sale notice

An advertisement announces a new sterling silver bowl design named Forget-me-nots with silver and gold accents. It is offered by E. P. Roberta & Sons at Fifth Avenue and Market Street for $200, described as newly introduced and exclusive.

E. P. Roberta & Sons Fifth Avenue Market Street Wfrsu

Varied York theater week praises Miss Vokes and company

Rosina Vokes remains sprightly and artistic in Pittsburg with Courtenay Thorpe and Felix Morrey in three diverse plays. Ferdinand Gottschalk shines in Barbara and Nan o drama. Thomas W. Keene impresses in Louis XI at the Grand Opera House. Kate Castleton’s The Dazzler with a waning edge, The Old Homestead at Alvin draws big crowds, and Sinbad the Maid of Balsora returns to the Duquesne for two weeks with lavish scenes, music, and a strong company. Next, The Bottom of the Sea returns at Bijou with submarine acts and realistic effects, while Men and Women premieres at the Alvin with DeMille and Belasco’s famed moral drama about bank fraud and fate.

Rosina Vokes Courtenay Thorpe Felix Morrey Hving Ferdinand Gottschalk Finniewm Barbara Mr. Gottschalk Nano Barbera Circus Bilder Thomas W. Keene Grand Opera House Keene Louis X1 Louis Richard Mr. Keene Bijon West India France Ich Negeotpal George Webster J. M. Boney Neal Felix Harvey Mollie Stockmeyer Camille Cleveland Henry C. DeMille David Belasco Alvin Thester Charles Frohman Ace Annie War Tiffany Pegoy Logan Grand Pittsburg Peggy Peggy Logan Miss Tiffany Gus Hill Academy of Music Hill Wellington Williams New York

William Gillette's Held by the Enemy at Harris Britton & Dean

Har ris Britton and Dean present William Gillette's Held by the Enemy this week with a strong ensemble cast chosen for fit. The drama traces Civil War themes through patriotism and devotions, offering pathos and humor, with no single star, and a polished, enjoyable performance expected. Margaret Mather to debut at the Chicago Opera House with The Egyptian, drawn from Hugo, showcasing dramatic power and scenic design by Walter Burrige.

William Gillette Harris, Britton & Dean Margaret Mather Chicago Opera House Victor Hugo Misa Mather Walter Burrige Pittsburgers

Week’s novelty list launches with rowing duel

Manager Davis unveils a six day rowing contest between Wal lace Ross and Ed Monigher using Madison Square Garden style mechanical land boats. A handsome prize will go to the winner. Robert Detrie entertains, Mamie Clayton performs with a boa constrictor, Captain Miller shows Indian relics, and Fitzimmons relics plus Lorretti’s Big Specialty Company offer a choice program.

Asn Davis Wallace Ross Ed Monigher Madison Square Garden New York City Robert Detrie Mamie Clayton Captain Miller Fitzsimmons Lorretti

Hindoo Snake Enchantress Tatima Returns to Curio Hall

At Curio Hall the Hindoo snake enchantress Tatima debuts with reptiles. Belle Carter, Signor Pedretti, Captain Chittenden, and Albino setter Lillie are kept for another week. FitzGerald & Lewis’ Comedy Company present Blue Beard, staged in Henry Byron’s two act version. Jo Jo to follow briefly.

Curio Tatima Belle Carter Signor Pedretti Sampson Captain Chittenden Traveler Lillie Fitzgerald’& Lewis

Dastel Feonwar to Visit Pittsburg Stages Big Shows

The Charity Ball tours Pittsburg soon while All the Comforts of Homes heads to the Grand in a couple of weeks. The Tyrolean and Nanon from the Casino Opera Company tour toward Pittsburg, with Sinbad and Ali Baba Jr. in preparation. Margaret Mather’s mother’s death jeopardized engagements but she continues. Lectures and performances by explorers and actors fill the schedule with notable names such as Miss Fay and Lily, while benefit events raise funds for McCaull and Henderson in New York and Chicago.

Casino Opera Company Nanon Pittsburg Henderson Linuian Russetl Boston Mute Eprra Crasxx Sinbad Ee Company Maxacer David Henpersox Sidbad Mapaw le Ploneron Old City Hall Yucatan Rose Cocutay Dorothy Albany E. 5 WiLtano Duquesne Zeevare Judah Chestnut Street Opera House Philadelphia Petites Opera House New York Biladelphia Chicago McCaull

Electric Bath Uses Electrolysis to Draw Out Metals

The ordinary electric bath stimulates debilitated health and removes metallic poisons via electrolysis. A seaside bathman used ten series-connected cells and a 25 wire distribution to electrodes on cross arms, with a submerged earth plate. Bathers varied current by moving near the ground plate, receiving shocks of varying strength while enjoying sea-bath benefits.

Inside Body Photography Reveals Self View Through Light

Phrenologists once claimed skull bumps show character. Now a compact camera inside a rubber tube, with two lamps and pneumatic trigger, enables self inspection by light. The device slides forward to expose a lens, then retracts as shutters open and close.

Remarkable Telephonic Aid in Tubation Case

Dr J Mount Bleyer used a telephone linked metallic probe to locate a missing tracheal tube in membranous croup. The device delivered a click through the receiver when in contact with the tube, enabling precise localization. Tracheotomy followed and the tube was removed.

J. Mount Bleyer

A Boon for Farmers Boys Weeding Machine Introduced

A new horse drawn weed pulling machine is described to remove weeds from ground or kill well rooted ones by stripping seeds and leaves. It operates with a sprocket drive, a rotating drum with longitudinal slots, and V shaped teeth to grasp and pull weeds, yielding satisfactory results in cultivated fields.

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