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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1891
Page
4
College folk fill town with bright events from the Assembly ball to a Carnegie Hall concert featuring Harvard students. Notable soirées include a Duquesne Club banquet, a Washington reception, and a series of private dances, with prominent ladies and leading gentlemen among patrons and hosts.
A party of about 80 society people planned a sleigh ride then a visit to Miss Allie Pitfield on Terrace Street Oakland, but bad weather disrupted the ride. The group from Forbes Avenue gathered at 9 P M for dancing and supper, celebrating Judy Pitfield’s birthday with Miss Pitfield unaware until arrivals.
The season’s highlight in Rittanning was the silver wedding reception for Sheriff Fiscus and his wife. Their Illumined mansion welcomed guests until 10 o’clock then moved to the dining hall for a grand meal and afters. The couple received fine silver ware and numerous congratulations as guests departed with silver trimmed souvenir boxes containing wedding cake slices.
The past week featured several weddings and social events. James H. McClune wed a young woman of St Louis while other couples celebrated on the Brownsville road and at the hotel. New Year’s parties occurred at Yokoh residence and Grant avenue Bennet. Linden Club announced a major concert with L Lucus and J J Freund performing. Windsor avenue hosted sleighing and dancing for local workers. Eva Crooks of Liberty Bvenus and Liam Thompson celebrated a marriage soon after. Mrs. Colonel Foulk hosted guests for her birth observance and James Hays hosted a luncheon at the Duquesne Club.
Mrs. Jonnie Armagast of Allegheny spends holidays in Altoona with B Faber of Wellsville and Waddington of Ft Wayne visiting Mrs. Murdock on Montgomery avenue Allegheny. Miss E L Backofen, Evista te Hospital graduate, returns to practice in the city after five years in Philadelphia. Miss Annie Miller of Virginia visits Miss Martin on Resaca street Allegheny. Mr James Milmore of Mansfield visits interpreter August Coo. Miss Lizzie Einen of Wheeling spends Christmas with Mrs John Newman. Mr and Mrs Rankin return to East End with bride Miss Westfall of Williamsport. Irene Heins of Shadyside leaves for residence at the H J Hein residence Home.
Dr Faville reports carcasses found on Deal coast England with brass horn plates 63,455 U S A and 63,871 U S A tied to Nessmore cargo. Nessmore left Baltimore December 10 for London carrying 543 cattle with 153 dead. Thanmore departed November 26 for England with hundreds of cattle, no further word. Tags numbered 18,000 to 18,500.
Oambaco reports Banker A. Kean and Cashier Warne were arraigned in police court on a depositor Dover’s complaint that they accepted cheques against a bank but the bank was solvent. Warne was discharged. Kean’s hearing postponed until Monday for more evidence.
A Jan 2 Nebraska blizzard halts through trains on most lines with delays and abandonments at dawn. East bound departures from Union Depot are largely canceled while the Burlington and Missouri line reports the worst impact west of Lincoln.
William H. Buttner, a fake Cook County divorce lawyer, was arraigned in Police Court and offered a guilty plea to grand larceny, but bail remains unavailable. The case involves alleged forgeries and ongoing legal proceedings.
Creaco Jan 3 The body of L Moosser an Open Board of Trade operator was found in the street late last night. He was about 70 years old and it is believed he died of heart disease. The man had come from Minnesota prior to the incident.
Last week saw two or three post officer installations with more planned this week. Public and private ceremonies feature notable participants like Miss Kittie Hamm an elocutionist from Pittsburg and department commander Dennis ton. The program includes singing by Mrs Sharpe McDonald and humor from Charles V Lewis with the Italian brass and string band. Families are invited and post members urged to attend.
The Grand Army Post 104 met in Connellsville at the Opera House on Tuesday evening.Josiah Kurtz donated a memorial volume in honor of his son killed at Fredericksburg in 1862. Post Commander David Brickey opened the meeting and Thomas M Fee served as master of ceremonies. Captain J M Dushane and Comrade J B Bakley spoke, with Department Commander Denniston delivering a strong address to veterans and citizens. The gathering, praised as one of the best in Connellsville, concluded with thanks to Post members and officers.
J H Stevenson of the Roundhead Regiment recalls a countersign incident at Beaufort involving General Stephens brigade. He says an orderly delivered the night’s countersign to Colonel Leasare, who was present, and he witnessed the moment. The account references a memorandum and addresses.
Tuesday evening Davis Camp held a long awaited hall gathering with decorated venue Chinese lanterns and flags. Brothers from other camps joined in music recitals and a lit Christmas tree while Davis Camp members displayed new uniforms and the crowd enjoyed the well hosted event.
D Ardunt reports from Post 15 Post 41 Post 220 Post 155 and others detailing homecomings deaths and memorials. Comrades attend concerts and Sunday school treats at various churches. Posts announce officers elections leases and upcoming installations with local highlights and community support acts.
Davis Camp attends installation and camp fire for Camp 162 on Tuesday evening. Officers of Camp 33 to be installed tomorrow night by Captain-elect L H R Foulk. A large turnout is expected for the camp fire after installations. Encampment No 1 to install officers tomorrow evening with a large meeting anticipated. Wives of members form a ladies society and info through Mrs G W Wothes. Encampment numbers 38 and 70 accompanied National Commander Miller to Jersey City and mustering Encampment No 6 followed by a banquet. A quilt presented to Encampment No 1 by Mrs Blacksmith and daughter is described by Colonel Danks. General Gallupe expects many attendees for the Anniversary meeting and a committee meeting set at Encampment No 1 headquarters.
Dr W E Crane of Mitchell South Dakota endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for stomach upset and vomiting. He claims it improves appetite and reduces fear of dissolution, addressing common concerns in the illness context.
Shares priced at 100 each payable in monthly installments with 7 percent borrower cost. Dividends declared semi annually. last year dividends exceeded 18 percent. Stockholders may withdraw anytime and accrue interest to withdrawal. Also detailing paid up stock drawings at 6 and 8 percent interest and related terms. E L Hawler, General Agent, 606 Penn Building.
A premier engraved set of resolutions at Young’s in Pittsburg showcases Duff’s College craftsmanship chosen by the National Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The piece reflects high skill in design and engraving with notable artists Storm and Luce contributing works and Old Masters featured at Durand-Ruel's in New York.
The passage states that when the stomach is weak drafts fail, strength is low, and Hostetter's Stomach Butters restores vigor. It claims improved digestion and regular bowel and liver function, with malaria having no effect on the reinforced system.
The dealer advertises a rapid sale of fine diamonds watches jewelry silver ware clocks and bronzes saying all goods are of the finest quality and must be sold regardless of cost. Sales daily at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm at 633 Smith.
Our great purchase provides over 1 000 pieces of black and colored silks at exceptional prices. See Pean de Sole and Ehadames in black at 1, 125 and 150 dollars per yard from Svens & Hacks Tissa.
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