Etiquette Q and Answers From a Tur Dis-Paton Column
Mrs M E W Sherwood answers etiquette questions on engagements and weddings, calling cards and visits, dining manners, introductions, and proper dress for guests and hosts. The column compiles reader queries from Miss Catherine Leyburn Iris and others with guidance, historical note, and period tone.
Local Social News: Visitors And Travel Around New York and Beyond
Miss Carrie Goldstein of Atagneny visits relatives in New York while Miss Emma Simon travels east for two weeks. Mr W C Steinert resumes a five months trip to Pittsburg and Buffalo. Mrs Cha I McKee hosts a tea for Mrs ens of Buffalo visiting here. Nellie and Jennie McGlynn from Philadelphia arrive for a week with friends. Miss Licrie Andrews of Kirkwood tours East End with Mrs J T Capel. The Misses Marland return home after trips to Philadelphia Harrisburg and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Goldstein
Atagmeny
New Yor
Emma Simon
One Street
East
W. C. Steinert
Pittsburg
Chae. I. McKee
Laurelocative
Ens
Buffalo
Nellie and
Jennie McGlynn
Philadelphi
Mire Licrie Andrews
Kirkwood
St. Louis
J. T. Capel
Homewood Avenue
East End
Misses Marland
Mt Eee
Biome
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Sewickley Society Notes Bright Easter Week Plans
Miss Jennie Arrott of Osborne station visits Philadelphia friends while Mrs A B Starr hosts amis Mrs Octo man and Miss Bently of Williamsport. Mrs S F Burrows travels to Washington DC for a short visit. Mrs Alex Nevin hosted a progressive yesterday afternoon. William Zimmerman and family plan to move to New York City in April. The fourth assembly was held Friday at Miss McVay’s home as the Sewickley Valley Club prepares the third entertainment of the season with the same play and cast as last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Arrott
Osborne Station
Philadelphia
A. B. Starr
Octoman
Bently
Williamsport
S. F. Burrows
E. Aay
Wasington
D. C
Alex
Nevin
William Zimmerman
New York City
Miss McVay
Sewickley Valley
Bellevue Briefs Reflect Local Happenings and Elections
Bellevue residents see neighbors home from travels and recoveries while Mrs. Charles Bens returns after weeks away. Dr Swift nears convalescence and local events include a Farragut Council display, An entertainment night at the Presbyterian Church, and a planned anniversary supper. Citizens name candidates for borough offices as council speculation grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I. Hammownd
I.M. Hvauxs
Beaver Falla
Charles Bens
Dr. Swift
Cartrorm
William P. Herscat
Harrisburg
Juniore Davis
Pittsburg
J. M. Clancy
Freep Mason
I.D
Bellevue
Rohbacker
W. R. Ford
Workman Custis
Philadelphia
Order
Varios
Burgess
J. M. Ralph
J. Jd. McGormick
Corncil
George M. Paden
J. H. Wilkinson
M. J. Caughey
John Young
G. HH. Qualll
Justine of the
J. M. Claney
B. J. McClure
RK. T. Neal
G. G. East
G. Graham
A. J. Claner
S. K. Steck
B. J. Miller
G. Taylor
W. KR. Johnston
J. A. Dawson
Gonstable
Nat Skilson
H. Danber
William Richey
Pittsburg Week Brims with Theatrical News and Busy Houses
The week features Fas cination at Grand Opera House with praise for the cast led by Miss Cora Tanner. The Bijou and Harris’ Theatre show strong attendance while Harry Williams’ Academy and the Opera House report lively business. The Still Alarm and The Wife draw acclaim, with The Australian Novelty Company and Casino Museum at Academy of Music and Casino Opera Company offering varied acts and curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Harris
Harry Williams’ Academy
Nadjy at the Bijou Promises Vega of Pauline Hall
Pauline Hall stars as Nadjy in the Casino Opera Company's Hungarian set opera at the Bijou this week with Chassaigne music and Alfred Murray libretto. The production, revived after a New York run, showcases Hall's singing and acting with a three act plot of Etelka, Rakoczy, Nadjy, and a comedy of lovers. A bustling bill of vaudeville acts follows including the Nelson World Combination and acts like the Twin Brothers and Les Freres Obsine. A grand matinee on February 21 features Mrs. Alice J. Shaw and a host of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casino Opera Company
Bijou
Pauline Hall
Nadjy
Sidka
Miss Hall
Chassaigne
Falka
Alfred Murray
New York
Beiong
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera
Hungary
Rakoczy
Vienna
Etelka
Austria
Botesmkers
Cea
Count de Rosen
Nadijy
Fars
Hun-gary
Gu An
Rakoczye
St. Wiltosten Nainneb
Afunaoaker
Fraga
Atv Harris
Nelson Combination
Nelson World Combination
Waldmann
Weins
Coyne
John Colem
Romeo
Neiman
Les Freres
Mlle
Forgardus
Nelson
Griffin
Langan
Richa Pitrat
Alice J. Shaw
Shaw
Ollie Torbett
Edith Pond
Jennie Campbell
Lizacrapletta
V. Downey
Lokchard de
London Gaiety Burlesque Off and Other Theatre News
In review of frequent touring and casting shifts, the London Gaiety Burlesque Company will not visit this season. Anton Rubenstely eyes another American tour for 2500 dollars nightly, Abbey Schoeffel and Grau weigh involvement. Margarett Mather sails to Grand Opera House next week with Romeo and Juliet and other roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Rubenstely
America
Abbey, Schoeffel and Grau
Margaret Mather
Grand Opera House
Romeo and
Elusive Note Sparks Unclear Lodge Request Tale
Fragmented OCR notes mention John Locklin and a character named Tom from San Antonio and Fort Boots, with Elk lodges and a Chicago souvenir reference, forming an unclear record of lodge interest and local group names. The readable pieces hint at a social or fraternal context without concrete actions or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Locklin
Tom
San Antonio
Fort Boots
Chicago
Elks Lodge Benefits and Socials Across Cities
Fragments detail lodge benefits at Lower No 4 and No 10 in Boston and Gallipolis, with many mentions of members from Pittsburg, New Castle, and Indianapolis. A Valentine’s gathering at W.G. Lee’s Allegheny residence and a large social for St. Valentine’s Day feature performances, speeches, and music by local Elks members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Lodge
Sam Campbell
Allen Dyers
Yousastowns Lower
Cleveland
New Castle
Canton
Elks
Indianapolis
Lonex No. 13
Indiana Houses of Representatives
State Senate
City Council
Board of Aldermen
W. G. Lee
Rebecca Street
Allegheny
Lee
Pittburg Lodge No Li
B. P.O. Ellis
Harry Eckert
A. C. Fogo
Messrs
D. Bradford
Shefmite
Jonson
J.P. McCord
M.D
Wil
Jas
A. Lindsey
James Brown
Sam Grier
John A. Gilliland
James Hamilton
Thos
H. Me-Cuteh
L. H. Hanson
Women's Fund and church events in Pittsburgh area
The piece details ongoing fundraising by Sister Sue's Budget and the Women's Fund in Pennsylvania, church entertainments at Shady Avenue Baptist and Shadyside Presbyterian, and a mission chapel project by the Allegheny Auxiliary. It notes a Red Cross agency letter, a King’s Daughters meeting for Flossie Home Cot endowment, and a Washington's Birthday Day Nursery benefit at Old City Hall with a candy booth, promenade concert, and Zitterbart Orchestra. It also covers Sabbath school institute activities in Allegheny Presbytery, temperance discussion, and Young People's Auxiliary events for the National Indian Association with performances at a Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Emmanuel Charcc
Sateraahte Siang Tiketeade
Naling
Shady Avenue
Warzen
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Allegheny Auxiliary
Stockton Avenue
California
E. G. Enright
Red Bock Agency
South Hilan Street
East End
Washington
Old City Hall
Zitterbart
Allegheny Presbytery
U.P
Union Avenue
D. F. Wiegell
Lafferty
J. M. Fulton
B. F. Vincent
M. Hod
George McCona
W. F. Crafts
D. D
R. H. Park
Soeekers
D. McDonald
Crafts
National Indian Association
S of An Eighth Street
Presbyterian Church
Adelphic Orchestra
Geneva
Mat Mooberts
Adlaney
Frank Jones
Ets J. Areemeace
Ren
Edith Moyle
Eigenaire
Wells Natewe
A.B
Roberts
Pennsylvania G A R encampment honors and shifts at Erie
The Erie department encampment closed a successful year for the Grand Army of the Republic in Pennsylvania. Thomas G Sample was named Delegate at Large, F Hunter retained a Council seat, Carrie V Sherriff elected President of the Ladies of the G A R, and several Allegheny County delegates and officers were praised for their active leadership amid a year of strong participation and celebrations in Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
TCH
Woman's Relief Corps
Jegheny County
Ysom F. Hunter
Pittsburg
Council of Administration
Hunter
Carrie V. Sherriff
Allegheny
State Association of Ladies of the
Sherriff
Martha Washington Tea Party Planned by Ladies Aid
The Martha Washington Tea Party hosted by The Ladies Aid Society No 1 and the Sons of Veterans will be held Friday evening February 2 at Hamilton's Art Chamber. Invitations are limited with many already distributed to prominent local ladies and gentlemen. Grand Army men and Sons of Veterans will attend as tables and booths feature interactive displays. Tea from 6 to 7:30 p.m. precedes music by the Guenther Orchestra. Committee on invitations includes Mrs A P Davis Mrs W L Foulk Mrs George A Gormley Mrs Gilbert A Hays and Mrs J H Seiferth Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
McComb
Reiter Street
East End
No Veto
Teutonia Hall
Allegheny
Washington
Seventh Avenue
Grant Street
Schubert Club
Homeopathic Hospital
Anna Marie Diamond
Ellsworth Avenue
Katie Grimm
Southside
Stella Burkhardt
A. Bocial
West End
Quinn
Mas Charton
A. M
Wm. H. Stewart
Mainstreet
Roy
L. W. Mallasee
Wm. Smith
G. Gallaber
J. 0. Wood
Prof. McCullough
J. P. Brown
John Breen
Louise
Rose Mane O'Reilly
Sadice Dunn
Annis Breen
Grace Linderman
Katie
Ella Boyle
Nora Streback
Ella McMahon
Fannie Gormly
Hattie
Rossi Berkman
Willie Matthews
John
Rhodes O'Reilly
Abt
Fox
Eddie Gormly
Alexander
Dick Walsh
John Bovie
Jim McCue
John McMahon
Annie McShannie
Annie
Mame
John McShannie
Frank Staub
Willie
Joe
Jennie McCready
Jakis Abrams
Florence
Maggie McCausland
Robbie Kiser
Willis Mills
Mollie
Maren McCormick
Willie Whitehead
Ee Hossler
Goldie McKelvey
Fran Hague
Willie Hagmaier
Samuel
Nellis
George Beltzhoover
Thomas McCormick
Price
Sadie Douglas
Jennie Chambers
Missouri Hague
Beltzhoover
McKelvey
James McShannie
Tillie George
Lucy DeAumnitt
Katie McMannis
Rev. Hughes
Cora C. Wehner
Adsline Thomas
Ella Hovis
Estella Kunsiers
Lou Will
W. TL. Fruck
Mra
Guns Schlieter
Aids
Dad White
Aliee Leamand
Ken=Reno
Gilbert A. Hays
Mamie McKoniht
Sides
Ida McClorg
Emma Fralich
Emma McKnight
David Rogers
Ida May Seifert
Aliee Harper
Ella White
Maggie Aiken
John Seifert
L. Weiser
Lizzie Ramsey
Della Parke
Mamio Sawer
Julia Beech
Theodora Cowan
Mellie Scott
Alds
Caddy McClinton
Gracie Scott
Colonel Thomas Sample
Katie Christie
Irene Sample
Cora B. Reno
J. M. Culp
C. F. Lenards
Clara Wiehl
Margeretta Young
Etta Wiehl
United States
Art Cansox Poat
Washington, D. C
Capitol
Ntrle
Clara Witherow
Alexander West End
Allison
Mollie Lewis
Emma Gerst
Rona Kitmer
Lizzia Harrington
Willie Hazelbarth
Joe Dunlavy Baggs
Charlie Miller
Lester Willison
Jotn Hartman
Eddie Swerrer
Tom Davis
Martin Koser
Martha Washington
Ladies' Aid Society No
Auillary
Davis Camp
Sons of Veterans
Hamilton
Art Chamber
Grand Army
Sons
Martha Waship
Gernet and Guenther
A. P. Davis
W. LE. Foulk
George A. Gormley
Post 26 Opens Fair in Salisbury Hall Next Friday
Next Friday evening Washington's birth day Post No 26 of Allentown opens a fair in Salisbury Hall Market house on the south side. A silk banner will be presented to the Jr C A A Council. Members in good standing plan a grand parade and chorus. Southside ladies back the effort to welcome visitors. Visiting Grand Army men from various posts are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post No
Allentown
Salisbury Hall
Market House
Southside
Council of the Jr. C. A. A
Sectrey
Grand Army
Grand Army Whisperings month for department encampments
The piece notes electing Peter B. Ayrnn as Commander of the Department of Delaware and reports upcoming encampments in New York at Binghamton and California at Stockton. It mentions a Pennsylvania post disbandment, candidates for department commander in Ohio, and multiple veterans’ groups across states with scattered dates and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Ayrnn
Department of Delaware
New York
Binghamton
Department of California
Stockton
Department of Pennsylvania
Ogdensburg
Tioga County
H. Williams
Ripley, O
Miss Willison Warns Solus About Awkward Papa
Miss Willison speaks calmly to Solus, noting her father’s frequent downstairs entrance and his awkward, lingering presence as time passes. The exchange hints at a tense family dynamic and unspoken concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Willison
Mr. Solus
Papa
Widow Doran Case Clears Husband at Fourteenth Ward
Officials misread the alleged suicide attempt by Doran in Sohe. Michael Doran, a sober puddler, was discharged from the Fourteenth ward station as blameless. He states his wife did not jump into the river and the matter rests on a mistaken interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doran
Sohe
Michael Doran
Fourteenth Ward
New China Store Opens On Smithfield Street In Pittsburg
The New China Store at 316 Smithfield street will open Monday the 25th inst with a hearty welcome to ceramics enthusiasts. Four spacious floors display elegant gonds from Mine a Dresden Royal Danish Worcester Doultons and other notable firms while plastic sketch authors contribute charming novelties in the firm’s celebrated style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. French, Kendrick & Co
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Dresden
Royal Danish
Worcester
Doultons
Nelsons Bring Unique Vaudeville Company to Harris Theater
The Nelson family, famed vaudeville performers, travel with their own company this season. Mr. Robert Nelson toured Europe last summer gathering a distinctive troupe. Each player delivers a pronounced novelty with energized acts and original presentation throughout the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Xcrobata
Robert Nelson
Europe
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Cada Jessop
Mollie Hear
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Alt McRaie
Tom McCoy
Frank Ce
Semana Mae
T. J. Bray
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Ko “Wat
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Hanes’ Theater
the Nelsons
Orgena Haven
Casio Museum
Cora Tanner
Bijousines
Hoyt
Arthur
Faust
Petite & Sims
Fan
Marguerite
Chas. Godfrey
Jack Manley
Magne
Germany
Russian
Terry
Lafayette Hall
Hamilton's
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Ife
Academy of Music
Mile
Amice
Wallace
Margie Mrromett
Lotta
Janchon
Miss Mitchell
Enya Carey
Lord Fauntleroy
San Francisco
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Mima
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Rrs
Fiske
New York Mirror
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Goloes
Mary Flake
England
Birmingham
Mario Loftus
Wolfish Ani
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Mrs. Burnett
Burnett
Dearest
Alice Fischer
Davy Crockets
Lexton
Roxy
Est
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Garrick
Eyrle Bellew
Lyons
Jose
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Althen Date
Miss Bradley
Madison Square Theater
William Gillette
Humphrey Ward
Robert Elsmere
Gillette
Rose and Langham
Mr. Palmer
Charles Frohman
Annia Russell
Brother Nellis
Boston
Houmas
Altmyer
Lodge of Elks
Pittsburg Lodge
Hagan
Gallipolis
Detroit
Horace Lewin
Monta Cristo
Patterson Longe No
Minnie Maddern
DaLuas (Tex
Nick Exeus
New York Lodge No.1
Brother Pratt
Pittsburg Lodge No
Ebrothrr Gaalvrn
Sister Sue
Ww. W. Nm
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Bengough
Alrigh
Eria
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Jarline
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Thomas W. Baker
Post 3
Transportation Committee
Trabure
A. P. Burchfield
Post
Thomas McCune
Post MA
Wilkinst
Prin Thomas McEwen
John Harvey
S. Rees
East Liverpool
Tas
Georgia
J. R Lewis
Atlanta
C. M.D. Brown
J.P. Farrell
Pictatorg
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Martha Weshtausen
Pest Fund
Alabama
Tennessee
Gro. A. Custer
Ill
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Gettysburg
Cownape Jaurs R. Hurcnraon
Abs Patterson
ex-Prisoners of War Association
Allegheny County
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Pitcarky
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Hocus & Hacxe
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Federal Street
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