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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1892
Page
9
Nearly 800 Trekins attended a New Year banquet in Pittsburg at the Newsboys Home. The event featured a full feast with turkey and pies, a disorganized band, and lively, if noisy, dining as about 500 boys gathered for the thirty-third annual dinner hosted by the Zender at Old City Hall.
The Pittsimitz Electric Club opened its home of electricity at 02 Peon Avenue starting New Year’s Day. The 12 room building includes parlors, cafe, billiards, lounges, and sleeping rooms. Morris W. Mead presided with J E Hall and Arnest Heinrichs assisting. An orchestra led by Emil Heinrichs performed as a large punch bowl fountain drew guests. Membership begins with Pittshore’s electrical community backing its success.
The Fort Wayne railroad employees celebrate New Year at the Young Men's Christian Association rooms 125 127 Sedgwick Street Allegheny with music recitation and a dinner under the Pennsylvania Company Employes Christian Association. About 25 McClelland family members hold a late New Year reunion at Mrs. Lewis Elcesor’s residence on Western Avenue Allegheny with several named attendees. Several hotels offer holiday dinners with menus at the Monongahela Duquesne and Andersons. New Year’s Day is quiet for travelers and locals alike with hotel dining options noted. Also a note about Mark Twain’s American Claimant and a Guatemala import update stating rice beans and other staples may be imported.
The Northwestern Miller notes last week’s flour production fell to 149 080 barrels as mills shut for Christmas and Saturdays. Eighteen mills operated at about 30 000 barrels per hour, with 4 000 barrels cut today as five mills close for the week. Domestic trade improves slightly while foreign demand remains light.
A newspaper ad lists numerous fabric lots with yardage and heavy price cuts. 46-inch Chenille Gauzes at a yard, 42 and 46-inch Scotch Cheviot Suitings at 71c, 44-inch Plaid Suitings at 5c, Angora Stripe Cheviots 75c, Brocaded Satins about half price, French Camel's Hair Snilings 75c, and All-Wool Tufted Spot Suitings 50c. The notice urges readers to visit quickly to reap savings.
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