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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1889
Page
4
A reader asks about social introductions and letter etiquette. The column discusses whether a lady may call without her husband present and how to handle invitations and introductions in polite society. It cautions against excluding guests and stresses proper respect in wedding invitations and family involvement.
A crowded round of Friday and midweek events includes the Young Man's Catholic Club of Perrysville hosting enterprising young ladies at Lotz's. Lizzie’s surprise party from her sister Annie. Royal American Orchestra music. a soap bubble party for Martha Washington Circle in Allegheny with pink costumes. a charitable concert for Hebrew poor in Pittsburgh featuring Josiah Cohen and Rev. Alter. a nautical gathering hosted by Captain Edward Merriman in Allegheny. birthday and surprise parties for Miss A Cannon and Margery Hojec. a lighted Wertheimer residence reception honoring Dr. David Phillipsen of Cincinnati with Y M H A and clergy attendees. and a Braddock Episcopal concert at Lyte Opera House with pieces from Leah and a quartet performance.
A La Mode Social at Brooks Academy featured Mestars and a list of attendees led by George Gothigan and William Stewart with many ladies named. Union Cornet Band hosts for an evening of dancing and games with numerous participants listed alongside the Mixers. Trinity Hall in Washington hosted a grand ball with Rector and cadets, decorations, three music acts, and guests from multiple nearby cities.
At the bride’s residence 212 Federal street Allegheny on Thursday afternoon February 2 Mr Joseph Davis and Miss Clara Jee united in matrimony by Rev W M Cowl in the presence of immediate family. After the ceremony the couple departed on a Western trip.
The Mrs B E Arons wife departs on an extended East tour while Miss Clara Ziegler of Forbes rere son and Harry A Alr Wen. Semple heads to Boston for two weeks and Mrs John S Sale after visiting her parents leaves for Detroit. Mrs Phippa of Irwin’s absence postpones a Saturday event to April. Mrs Wim Semple Jr and Master E C Semple travel to Philadelphia for two weeks. Edwardie Diehl attends the Grand Lodge Kasher Shel Bazel in Philadelphia. Attendees arrive at the Royal Hotel Atlantic City including J Rhodes J H Henry Chas Henry Jr Bennh McCord Jos K Bailey and families. E M Mitchell and family from Allegheny also noted.
Bellevue rapid notes report J D Reversweet ill last week on business and Charles BrschamM returning from Philadelphia. Mrs L C Browwn away to visit sister ill. App Messrose plans a Louisville visit. Charles Baers handed out cigars. a girl baby born. Mrs Lewis Mcintyre back after five days, visiting A H Neal injured at Trinity church improving. La Storr travels to New York for goods. James Willoxx injured Bart Starr. future sanity notes unclear. New Borough Council members Glonce W Wagons and Maud McKelvey to start housekeeping here. Bellevue and Davis Island Dam Rail road collapsed. unclear outlook. Siansin Aid Society hosted supper at John McClurg's. Bellevue Legion members attended. kissing joke noted but not fulfilled.
Supreme Archon A Will organized transport for 250 delegates to the Im proved Order of Heptasophe meeting in Richmond Virginia starting April 16. Delegates from across the country including 25 from the local city will attend to elect officers amid 14 000 members nationwide.
Groetzinger announces wash goods department open at 629 Penn Avenue offering carpets curtains textiles including Anderson and American Zephyrs Etoile du Nord novelties. MWF50 Hvevs & Hacks.
Groetzinger's specialties Carpets and Curtains open new lines at 627 and 68 Penn Avenue and again at 627 and 29 Penn Avenue for spring. The listings promise updated displays and extended selections for home decor.
Murrau and Murphy bring Our Irish Visitors to the Bijou with new company strength and lively humor. Margaret Mather appears at Grand Opera House in Menierengense and Juliet and Leah, with J B Studley in the cast. Gus Hill's Wars of Konnieth and the McCarty McCall Irish drama Trues Into Hearts play Harris Theater. Casino Museum features varieities after Washington's Birthday business.
A wide report outlines Petrae in Cleopatra and Langtry in Macbeth with Joe Howard noting outcomes. Brook lyn park Theater chief W. E. Sixx and Congressman Felix Campbell plan a new Brook lyn theater costing 500000 dollars. Yachting experts praise a Stowaway scene by Richard Marston. Mme Pattl to begin a farewell America tour of 90 performances in New York on December 6. Langtry accepts Henry VIII in London. May 4 season end, world tour possible. Harris at Hennepin Avenue Opera House plans four first class houses. Hamlet revival widens. Autographs and letters from Bernhardt Langtry Cushman fetch high prices. various opera and burlesque notes follow.
A fragment lists actresses and their real estate holdings around Yonkers New Rochelle and Manhattan noting Lena Merville Rose Coghlan Madeline Lucett Nellie McHenry Maggie Mitchell Lotta Kate Castleton Annie Summerville Langtry Modjeska Emelia Summerville Mary Anderson Lotie Fuller and Annie Perkins owning villas farms orange groves and other property in the Northeast Florida and New York regions.
The 114 lodges of Elks nationwide organize a monster benefit as the annual ball at Danver Theater on the 7th proves a great success. Notables from various lodges attend sessions, plan reunions, and set dates for committees to meet at the Schmidt & Friday building to organize the upcoming events and fundraisers.
A portrait by Dabbe is praised at Gillespie. decorative art events move a $4,000 surplus to the Society of Decorative Art. A major paint collection arrives at the Gil respire gallery featuring Rousseau Jules Breton Van Marque and other famed names with works such as Corot Vibert Henner and Secreton.
In Pittsburg the boats and property of Grand Lake Coal Company were sold yesterday by the Sheriff for creditors. Isaac Van Voorhin bought most items for a nominal sum, including the Sam Miller for 600 dollars and J. S. Mercer and Blackmore for 100 each. One loaded castboat and two loaded boats were purchased for 100 and 1,260 dollars respectively, with several empty boats sold at Gumbert Huey and Robbin's yards. buyers of the rest were not identified.
A new timetable goes into effect today on the Pemickey road to connect with the McKeesport and Bellevernon line. West Newton trains arrive 7 15 AM, Elizabeth 8 30 AM, New Haven 11 30 AM and 6 05 PM, depart 6 30 AM and 4 30 PM for New Haven, 5 05 PM for Elizabeth, 6 5 PM for West Newton, with most trains linking without change.
Rushed OCR fragment shows a silk fabric sale from Huaevus & Hacke offering 24 inch black gross silk at $150 quality. Mentions a one week period with price $1 10 per yard. Likely an old department store advertising a discount on silk material.
General orders from Headquarters Fourteenth Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh dated February 28 132 require the regiment to assemble at Central Armory Pittsburgh March 2 at 6 o clock ready for parade in full equipment with four days rations. Companies outside Pittsburgh to depart at specified times by trains and report strength in morning rolls. Regimental staff to precede, quarters arranged for arrival in Washington, further orders pending arrival.
Captain Hunt in Washington but shaping for next week’s war effort. James Reap a West Point candidate. extended Europe trip for Josef H. So. Captain Valentine discharged. Adjutant General Axling to lead 3000 guards to inauguration. Locan appointed governor aide. Fourteenth Regiment Board of Control meets. Boston’s Russell scores five on a national target. local units inspected. New Minneapolis armory praised. California National Guard to Washington for inauguration. Company A drills and parade gear notes. Colonel Boomer cashiered. new sabers and white gauntlets issued to Eighteenth Regiment. Washington Infantry to Washington with brass band. barracks at 433 Maine Avenue. Regiment officers urged to equalize company turnout for inaugural parade. Tenth Regiment reelects Hawkins. Battery B to assemble for trip, costs outlined.
The report shows 138 beef carcasses sold at wholesale during the week ending February 23. Average weight per carcass was 638 pounds with an average price of 5.63 cents per pound.
The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States details its Philadelphia founded, 1865 root, state commanderies, and notable members including Hayes and Harrison. A Pittsburgh gathering at the Duquesne Hotel on Washington's Birthday hosted 22 with speeches and songs, led by Judge Single.
The Marths Washington Tea Party hosted by the Ladies' Aid Society No. 1 auxiliary to Davis Camp Sons of Veterans in Hamilton's Art Chamber drew a large social crowd. Guests enjoyed an address by Colonel Thomas and violin performances, with dancing until 2 4 a m. Credit is given to Mrs Colonel W L Foulk and committees for the success, and thanks extended to merchants for donations.
The piece highlights large veteran numbers including Indiana’s Women’s Relief Corps and the Grand Army of the Republic activities. It notes Comrade James Thompson as president-elect of the One Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania Veterans, Arlington National Cemetery’s vast scope, and upcoming inaugurations and society events tied to G A R posts, including mem orials, marches, and socials.
An old barber recounts a river town hoax in which a prankster distributed bills offering rewards for cats. Up to 400 dead cats flooded streets as crowds seized bags of felines, sparking a chaotic stampede and noisy escape before authorities tracked the arranger. The tale ends with skepticism from listeners.
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