Impressive New Year at Economy Economites Festivities
The Economy Economites marked the new year with a quiet, jolly celebration in their 7000 acre estate. Pastor Jonathan Lew preached to about 400 German workers and locals, as Jacob Henrici led a large choir and a 80-piece band performed in the town hall. Families hosted lavish midday dinners, while the clock tolling and street silence gave way to music and communal song in a dual-language, long-standing tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economites
Jonathan Lew
Jacob Henrici
Miss Rapp
Germany
Alderney
Econom
Eves Home
Pittsburg
Ste
Mr. Lenz
Henrici
Kapp
John White
Eee
John Scheid
Michael Biaib
Joseph Schwarz
George Kirschaum
Erusa Woellus
Gottried Leuppe
Council of Coven
Henrici and
Lenz
Woelfal
Rounager
Jacob Rohr
Kistler
Avia
Anna Bolena
Kirschbaum
Marco—“Neujahregruss
Maschke
Palka
Porrbusser
Mr. Henri
Harmonie of the Bruderstadt Hymn by Frederi Rapp
Economites cherished music as the congregation sang a hymn called Harmonie du Bruderstadt, written by Frederi Rapp, the founder’s adopted son. Mr. Lenz read from an old book while the band accompanied and the hymns flourished in their community.
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Frederi Rapp
Harmonie du
Trainmen Dinner Marks Fourth Annual Pennsylvania Company Event
The Pennsylvania Company employes held their fourth annual dinner at 125 Sedgwick Street with over 500 guests. Train crews arrived in working clothes, sharing the event with well dressed spouses as trains stood still for a New Year feast. A musical program followed by a banquet featured solos and recitations by young ladies, gifts were given to Miss H Graham and Miss Maggie Alter, and about 100 visitors attended the reception.
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Pennsylvania Company
Sedgwick Street
Miss McKilwain
Lula Dormberger
Edna Richards
Miss Pennington
Alliance
Starr
Washington Avenue
Mbar
H. Graham
Second Ward
Maggie Alter
Allegheny to become second class city under new charter
Allegheny will be made a second class city and Pittsburg’s charter amended to create three departments Safety Public Works and Charities. James McAfee is eyed as Chief of Public Safety though he has not formally agreed. No other definite candidates named for Public Safety Public Works or Public Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
James McAfee
Department of Public Safety
James Hunter
Common Council
Sten
McAfee
Robert McAfee
Pogerty of
Public Charities
W. P. Hu
R. C. Elliot
Department of Public Charities
Elliot
Board of Poor Guardians
Ford Committee
United States
Igoran San da
Department of Car
Commonwealth
Philadelhia
Itsburg
Act of Assembly
J. C. Brown
Bureau of Public Safety
Wylie Avenue
Bureau of Health
Soho boarding house assault ends in near strangulation
Frank Campbell, a mill employee staying at a Murphy street boarding house run by Lizzie Morgan, allegedly attempted to murder 21 year old Lizzie Morgan by tying a suspender around her throat. Campbell was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Campbell
Lizzie Morgan
Murphy Street
Campbell
Soho
Fourteenth Ward
Morgan
Keystone Mill
Partial Opening of Tragic by Cable on Citizens' Line
Fifteen cable cars operated on the Citizens Traction road along Penn Avenue yesterday, running alternately with horse cars and using a slow cable line that took 49 minutes from East Liberty to downtown. No service on the Butler Street branch due to pending new vehicles. At East Liberty rivals on Fifth Avenue taunted each other while Fifth Avenue ran faster. The new cars lack heating as stoves are prepared for installation like those on the Fifth Avenue line.
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Penn Avenue
East Liberty
Butler Street
Fifth Avenue
Citizens
No Danger of Darkness Pittsburg to be Lighted by Gas
Newspapers misreported a blackout due to the city’s contract expiry for electric lighting. Controller Morrow announced an interim gas lighting arrangement until the new system can be used, likely about ten days away.
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Pittsburg
Morrow
Old Nick on Profits in Pittsburg Iron and Steel
Veteran statistician Nick Dale of Sharpsburg publishes compiled data on Pittsburg iron and steel wages and profits for 1888. The Dispatch summarizes his figures for major works, noting low margins at big mills and detailing Carnegie Bros. profits and costs, with a challenge to steel firms to verify his totals before Amalgamated leaders.
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Pittsburg
Nick Dale
Sharpsburg
Walking
Nick
Dispatch
Pennsylvania Forge
Chess
Cook & Hee
Loyd Cone & Co
Kensingga
Ennsylvanis
Eeness Nail and Tack Works A. Ow
Zax & Co
Lin & McCutcheon
Nett & Co
Clinton Mill
Tate Graff, Ben
Iron and Steel
Howe, Brown & Co
Wayne Troy and Steel Works
Black Diamond Steel Works
Moorhead Bro. & Co
Vesuvius
Aoe Co
Muck Pee Pauehines Secaesebe
Ig M. Byers ‘S Co
Jones & Laughins’ American Iron Works
Iron Steel Gm
Spang Steel and Iron Works
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Glendon
Schwesme
Pitteburg Tube Works
Pennsylvania
Singer
Nimick’ 4 & Co
Oliver Bros’ & Phillips Kaensre
Dale
Jules Verne
Poorly Paid Puddler Wages Debate At Amalgamated Lodge
The Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers held last Saturday’s officer elections in sub lodges. Voters favoring wage advances prevailed as many delegates will push for a higher scale at the convention, with talks of possible raises up to six dollars for boiling. The puddlers, among the lowest paid skilled mill workers, expect a base scale increase despite the election timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Miners to Start Driving Jobs as Fourth Monongahela Pool Employed
About 2000 miners are being placed in entry driving roles on the Monongahela river fourth pool. Only up to 20 percent are at work currently and most will likely be idle as mines ramp up within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela River
District Knits Under Iron and Steel Workers District No 217
The Iron and Steel Workers and Binat Foremen Collapec district of Knights of Labor has fractured in this area. Since Master Workman Conk ling resigned to campaign for Harrison and Morton the group has declined. It now lists under 3,000 members with Pittsburg locals detached. Scottdale furnacemen withdrew amid late trouble and Nimick Co. plant alinger left. When formed it topped 15,000 members.
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National Trades District No
Knights of Labor
Iron and Steel
Conkling
Harrison and Morton
Pittsburg
Scottdale
Alinger, Nimick & Co
K. of L on Top in National Trade District 135
John Flannery of the Trades Journal states that 14,000 miners in the Connellsville coke region and around Pittsburg are eligible for Knights of Labor membership. He estimates about three-fourths of these miners belong to the K of L, though many are in mixed districts and not in NTA 135. He doubts the new Progressive union will draw away many K of L miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Trade District
KC of L
John Flannery
The
Trades Journal
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Flannery
Knights of Labor
Iron Works Reorganized Under New Operating Co
The McKeesport Iron Works changes hands and reorganizes. It will now be operated by the W Dewees Wood Iron Company instead of W D Wood & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Washington Monument Fair Draws Crowd at Coliseum
Over 3,200 attendees enjoyed the American Mechanic fair with a busy dancing platform past midnight. Councilman OBrien donated a six legged sheep for a nickel, raising funds for the Washington Monument. Hog raffles and novelties boosted donations, with a contest for mayor drawing attention. Officials forecast total receipts exceeding 6,000 dollars toward the monument, plus prior subscriptions, and free entry for children under 14 on Saturday afternoon with special attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coliseum
Edward O’brien
Washington Monument
Monument
McCallin
Pittsburg
Monument Enterprise
Pearson
Allegheny
The Presidents Piety and Harrison’s Inaugural Story
Professor Case, director of music at Chautauqua, recalls Mr. Harrison’s religious fervor. While aiding Needham in Indianapolis revival services, Harrison, then a rising figure in politics, attended nightly with Bible in hand. His humble, earnest conduct impressed amid a community stirred by spiritual revival and political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Professor Case
Chautauqua
Butler Street
M. E
Pittsburg
Harrison
Needham
Indianapolis
United States
National Marine Association Hosts Large Reception
The National Marine Association in this city held a large reception at 99 Water Street attracting about 500 guests. An orchestra performed and a luncheon was served while speeches were delivered by James A. Lyon President Cassidy James J. Lawler Captain Moses and others. Officers include James A. Lyon President William H. Evans Secretary and T C Thornton Treasurer. The association received gifts from friends and a reception committee listed William Craig John Hess Thomas Gates William Smith George Morley George Barkester Charles McKinney and John Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Marine Association
Water Street
James A. Lyon
Ue Cassidy
James J. Lawler
Moses
William H. Evans
T. C. Thornton
Mesers
William Craig
John Hess
Thomas Gates
William Smith
George Morley
George Barkester
Charles McKinney
John Lang
Finest Banquet by W O H Woods at Duquesne
A select last night in the Hotel Duquesne private dining room hosted by W O H Woods honored Mesera Huntington H C Pardue Hughes and Sutphen. The elegant banquet featured a floral decorated table and an annual gathering vow with toasts and original recitations by Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Duquesne
W. O. H. Woods
Mesera. van Huntington
Hotel
Anderson
H. C. Pardue
Joseph T. Hughes
C. R. Sutphen
Mr. Huntington
Army of Criminals Patrol Wagon Rides Record
Officer John McTighe reports Central district police operations for the year. Patrol wagon calls answered 3,818, arrests made 3,. persons taken to hospitals 2,178, individuals transported, and 62 males and females arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McTighe
Police Department
Central District
Salige
New Official Light Explains City Charity Discrepancies
Chief J C Brown discusses the Department of Public Charities report for February to November 1888 and December to January estimates. He urges higher health spending for a garbage furnace and broader vaccination, cites immigrant health risks, and supports stricter consular checks to curb pauper immigration.
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Pittsburg
William McCallin
Department of Charities
J. O. Brown
Trinity Choir Banquet Celebrates Christmas Achievements
About 60 members of Trinity Vested Choir dined at Monongahela House yesterday afternoon, hosted by congregational ladies. Rev Samuel Maxwell presided as short speeches were given by Judge Slagle, Mason, Shoemaker, Bratt and choirmaster Huntington. Leonard Wales played and recited an original poem praising the choir’s Christmas achievements with lines about green decorations and angelic voices.
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Trinity Vested
Monongahela House
Samuel Maxwell
Slagle
Maxwell
Messrs
Mason
Shoemaker
Bratt
Huntington
George William Warren
Herald Angels
Leonard Wales
Attractive Features for Pittsburg Chautauqua Circle Meeting
The Pittsburg Central Circle of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle will meet tomorrow evening at the Y M C A chapel. Features include a paper on Demosthenes by Miss Maggie Greves, a talk on Jesus by Rev LD A McClenahan, discussion of Sunday reading by Mr A M Martin, and music by Misses Beacom and Conmiller. The invitation is general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
Demosthenes
Maggie Greves
LD. A. McClenahan
U. P. Theological Seminary
Chautauqua University
Jesus
A.M. Martin
Beacom
Conmiller
Central Diamond street office rooms for lease in DisPaTou building
Parties seeking power service and central city location are invited to inspect rooms at 75 77 and 79 Diamond street ready for occupancy. Elevators, janitor, steam heating and electric lighting are provided. light and ventilation enhanced. Also mark-down fabrics sale at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
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DisPaTou
Diamond Street
Drs- Patch
New Building
Jacquard
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Stock clearance on undergarments at Lison’s Market Street
In ladies gents and children's undergarments including scarlet merino camel hair and natural wool stock to be closed before the annual inventory. H J Lison's 438 and 440 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lison’s
Wssu
Market Street
Stirring Indian Life Pantomime at Deaf and Dumb Asylum
A grand pantomime at Edgewood’s Deaf and Dumb Asylum last night presented Indian life with a lively cast of about 30 pupils. The performance featured acrobats clowns and burlesques, followed by scenes of warfare and a bear encounter, ending with Indian battle tableaux. Supervisor B. R. Allabough trained the performers who earned evident pride from their effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Edgewood
B. R. Allabough
Liver Pills praised by many patients in Pittsburgh
Mister Gentle reports Dr. McLane's Celebrated Liver Pills cured liver complaints, pimples, and general illness. The wrapper from their supply claims efficacy and notes the Pittsburgh, Pa. address by "Trey net like a charm" and other mixed phrases.
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Messrs
Eee
Dr. McLane
Trey
January Sale at Horne Co tied to winter offers
An 1889 notice promotes a January sale of 46 inch wool cash goods at 58e per unit from Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue Stores. It mentions Curry Business College on Sixth Street offering a winter term starting January 2 1889 where students work as clerks bookkeepers cashiers bank clerks and managers under instructors.
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Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Three Seal Wraps Selloff at Clearance Price
Three left plain seal wraps in 32 34 and 36 inch bust sizes sold formerly for 175 and 200 dollars now only 125 each. Hoacus and Hacke MWFSu Wairmyre and Co s Iron City Flour Best in the market Our 40 inch 50 cent black and colored cash mere is the best value in the city MWFSu Huavus and HACE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoacus & Hacke
Mwfsu
Wairmyre & Co
Iron City
Mwfsu Huavus & Hace
Silk Yardage Sale Highlights From 19th Century Catalog
A ledger of fabric closures lists prices from 2 to 20 dollars per yard for various silk and faille fabrics. Notes mention short lengths and yardage cuts, with reductions on Bengalines, Failles, Gros de Londres, Peas de Soies, Rhadames satin, Moire Silks, and fancy figured Moire. Some lots priced as low as 40 cents per yard, with several at 50 to 75 cents and others at 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londres
Mand Sa
Scent counter sale offers deep discounts on fabrics
Stop at the 50 cent counter for 44 inch French Cashmeres at 38 cents per yard the lowest ever. Fancy imported stripes and wines all wool suiting and serges are heavily reduced. Broadcloths, Henrietta Cloths, black goods, camel hair cashmeres and beavers feature as major bargains. Several lots of fine all wool cloaks and beavers and kerseys discounted.
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Iron and Steel Statistician
Carnegie Bros. &Uco
Carnegie
Homestead
Thirty-third Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Amalgamated Association
Iron and Steel Workers
Binat
Collapec
K. OF L
Mr. Harrison
Jolly Marines
Ford
Mr. Elliot
Europe
GVA
Cde
Dixmont
Aeaea
PI Paaniston Coiioni
Preehold Hank
Contreller
Lo É Feane Department
General Hospital Fund
Tor
Rver
Fire Bureau
Central Circle
Jnovary
the Deaf and Dumb
Edgewood Institution
Cne
William Tell
FIA
Montana
Beara
Aimaneaaie
Jeming Bros
Pitteburg
Te Baosts
Thompson Brothers
Thompson Bros
Federal Street
Almeria
MO. A. Renshaw &Co
Family Grocers
Liberty
Ninth Sts. Delaws
RENCH
Renshaw € CO
Seer Libevis Bad
Curry Business College
Ces
Horne & CO
Thor
India
Moires
Merino
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