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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1889

Page

4

New Year Socials Spark Local Gatherings At Homes

New Year festivities are recorded across the city with Several parties hosted by social families. Misses Marland hosted a tea at Mt. Washington residence attended by about 25 young men and women. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwitzer held a January 1 gathering near Perryville with guests from Tarentum and Herron’s Hill attendees. New Year’s Eve events featured Messrs. Fred Wilhelm and Elmer Evans with a lively group of young ladies and gentlemen including several local names and friends.

Marland Mt. Washington Fred Schwitzer Perryville

New Year's Dinner and Concert at Main Street M E Church

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Main Street M E Church West End Pittsburg hosted a New Year dinner and supper and an evening concert for church funds. Tables were managed by a long list of ladies including Mrs. Captain Ward and Mrs. M. H. Appleton among others. helpers included Miss Birdie Moore and Master Harry Briggs. The church choir provided pretty music.

Ladies’ Aid Society Main Street M. E. Church West End Pittsburg John A. Ward M. H. Appleton John Vaughan William Smith Annie M. Smith Mawhinney James Wood Stewart Horner

Wedding Bells for Sanford Burgan Nuptials

Cards are out for the wedding of Mr. Jesse H. Sanford and Miss Elizabeth J. Burgan daughter of R. P. B. of Mansfield to be held on the 17th inst.

Jesse H. Sanford Elizabeth J. Burgan R. P. B of Mansfield

Various Residents Leave or Return From Travels and Illness

Miss Macore Burge of West End sails for six months in Ireland while H G Hayden departs for a fort night. Watt Foster heads to Philadelphia for a short stay. Miss A M f Foxler returns after holidays in Allegheny. William Gordon recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs M L Jacobs visits parents on Fremont Street, Allegheny. Miss Tillie Morgan returns home from St Petersburg, Clarion County. Mr Ax and Mrs Willis H Sure return from Brocele Y where they spent New Year’s with Mrs Captain T R Stafford and family. Jennie M Fetherstone returns from Mary Fetherstone’s in Allegheny City.

Macore Burge West End Ireland H.G. Hayden Wood Street Watt Foster Philadelphia A M F Foxler Allegheny William Gordon James A. Henderson & Co M. L. Jacobs Ca. C Chas. Reisenstein Fremont Street Tillie Morgan St. Petersburg Clarion County McClure Avenue Mr. Ax Willlis H. Sure Webster Avenue Brocele Y Mra T. R. Stafford Jennie M. Fetherstone Watson Street Mary Fetherstone Gliston, Main Beiny Allegheny City

Sewickley Social Roundup Marks New Year Festivities

A flurry of Sewickley social events captures the town’s New Year mood. Mrs. Shields hosts an at home series, Leila Semple marries Dale Bakewell in Riverside, Cal., and Miss Irene McVay leads a Leap German with festive favors. Guests include Misses Campbell Anceine Warren and Murdoch along with Mrs. Harbaugh and Miss Irene Mover. Mr. and Mrs. Starr return from New York while Belle Ramsey visits Canton.

A.B. Starr New York City Belle Ramsey Canton Annie Warren Lillie Campbell Gertrude Anceine Wheeling Misses Rice Beaver Street Annie Murdoch Mary Adams Irene Mover Warren Victor Strobel Philadelphia William Harbaugh Sewickley Peers Leila Ir. Frank Semple Dale Bakewell Sewicklees Peoe Cet Adies Irene McVay Atlle‘clogk Miss McVay R. P. Nevin, Jr

Masonic Temple Plan Discussed at Homestead Meeting

At a Homestead Masonic gathering, plans were set for constructing a Masonic temple with lodge rooms and storerooms. A notice signed Kite Caps appeared at Hays Station engine house warning people to be in bed by 11 each night, marked by skull and crossbones, stirring comment.

Homestead Hays Station

Gillette’s Civil War change sparked Held by the Enemy play

William Gillette recalls a Decoration Day incident in Frederick Maryland where Union soldiers decorated Confederate graves. The act of cross‑cemetery homage softened North South tensions and inspired him to create a Civil War drama free of sectional bias. The play Held the Enemy later found strong reception in both regions.

William Gillette Frederick Maryland Virginia Gillette Union Cemetery Stars and Stripes North South

Held by the Enemy and era of Gilbert theater bill in Pittsburg

The Herald previews William Gillette's war drama Held by the Enemy to open a Pittsburg run with New York scenery and a full company led by James E. Wilson and others. It notes military oversight by Sherman and praise for the production quality and cast as well as additional engagements by Booth Barrett and the classic repertoire at Grand Opera House including Julius Caesar and Othello.

America William Gillette Gillette New York Lester Wallack A. M. Palmer Coquelin Hading Mary Anderson William T. Sherman James E. Wilson Prescott C. W. Stokes Stamburg William Haworth Hayne H. A. Morey Fielding Will Preston Thomas Henry Bean Misa Kate Denni Wilson Emia Fe Creary Esther Lyon Rachel McCreary Minnie Dupree Susan Merry Gillette & Hayman Bijou Grand Opera House Messrs Booth and Barrett Pittsburg Yorick Julius Cmsar Marchant Venice Lawrence Barrett Edwin Booth John W. Coffee Prn Casino Museum T Pat O'Brien Mr. Coffce Ptain Decker Silpotian Includi Crescent City Combination Rosk Hitz Academy of Music

East End Dramatic Society hears Daniel Dougherty talk

Honor guest Daniel Dougherty addressed East End members last Thursday as they plan activities for the 22d. Charles Fromman reports securing a New York theater for Bronson Howard's latest success at the Boston Museum. Margret Mather appeals over an injunction restraining James M. Hill from acting with her new manager. A special Chicago and Alton train chartered for Septainee runs 458 miles in 15 hoursunlink

Boston Museum Sheridan Margaret Mather Justice Andrews James M. Hill Jennie Kimmsall Chicago and Alton Railroad Company Kansas City

Elks Notes on Benefit, Hangers, and New Hall

The BR. P. C. E. notes report busy benefit committees distributing hangers, buried member Samuel H. Kina, rapid ticket sales for Pittsburg Lodge tenth annual benefit, Elks receptions in Wheeling, and plans for a new Elks Hall at Logansport Ind with elegant antique oak furnishings and crushed plush.

Samue H. Kina Newark Lodge Pittsburg Lodge George Morton N.C. Wood's Company Wheeling Chillicothe Lope Corker Brother Inwis Youngstown Brother Denavant New Castle BrotHer McKreven Chicago Buster Lopes Brother Hart Chicago No. 4 Elka Logansport Ind

Pittsburg Schools Budget Hikes for Next Year

The Finance Committee met in the Central Board rooms to outline the year ahead. Ecclesiastical figures show Central Board ordinary expenses at 8119, High School 5870, Normal 1340, general costs 372475, with teachers’ salaries 581000 and music 2750. After accounting for February 1, 1880 balance, the total requested appropriation stands at 354904, up 17.04 from last year. The rise funds additional high school rooms and janitor housing due to new needs.

Central Board Pittsburg

Teachers' Academy plans open meeting and staff changes

An open meeting of the Teachers' Academy is set for the third Saturday this month. Miss Cannis Cooper of the First Ward school in Allegheny resigned recently to join the West, while Miss Repreca Larva was elected to the South school vacancy after Mrs Jenkins left for a Grant position. Superintendent Lvexsy was appointed by the State to oversee the new State Normal School in the Twelfth district and ensure proper setup. Doll shows at O'Hara and Ralston schools delight pupils with plentiful dolls and picture books. The Teachers' Library elected Luckey as President, M. E. Hare as Secretary, W. A. Proudfity as Treasurer, with an executive committee including Misses Graham, Gosser, and a second member. The library reports solid finances and 463 names on the roster. Top pupils by ward schools are listed, with names across O'Hara to Minersville and Grant wards.

Teachers’ Academy Cannis Cooper First Ward Allegheny Repreca Larva Jenkins Lvexsy Harrisburg State Normal School Miss Rose Santa Claus Forge Ee Teachers’ Library Luckey M. E. Hare W. A. Proudfity M. J. Graham Gosser O'Hara Bertie Green Birmingham Eddie Ditbridge Morse Ben Reder Humboldt Sophia Frank Moorhead Mary Benscher Riverside Mamie Lutz Minersville Cam Belfore Lawrence Stevens Minnie Ziegler Wason Nellie Blackford Stackpole William Angloch Second Brigade Monongahela House Murdock Spoor William Gillard James Shannon Tax Washington Infantry Shannon William Harvey Eighteenth Regiment Dougherty Washington Board of Control The Fourteenth Regiment McEparrt Southside Thirteenth Street Bingham

January review of trade and Rosenbaum's clearance sale

January market observations highlight strong holiday trade tied to low prices and customer focus. Rosenbaum's launches a clearance sale to clear space for planned Market street and Fifth avenue storeroom improvements, offering large cash purchases from the East at the same low rates.

Abaum Market Street Fifth Avenue Fim Rosenbaum's Gineb Goren

Young Civil War veteran G W Dean honored by comrades

Comrade G W Dean of Colonel J B Clark Post 162 Allegheny City, one of the war’s youngest soldiers, enlisted at 14 in 1861 in West Virginia Cavalry. He served in Mosby and Johnson campaigns, was discharged in 1863, settled in Allegheny, active in Grand Army and sheltered reform effort, and is expected to advance to Assistant Superintendent of the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon.

G. W. Dean J. B. Clark Allegheny City West Virginia Cavalry West Virginia Mosby Johnson Dean Martinsburg W. Va Allegheny Washington Ormsby Phillips Western Penitentiary McClure Avenue Presbyterian Church Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory Huntingdon Reformatory Department of Minnesota United States Wallace Auburn N. Yi James Jordan Brooklyn N. Y

Veterans InstallationHighlighted by Bayardstown Gathering

Lawrenceville residents celebrated the 1880 officers installation at Post hall at Forty third and Butler Streets. A J Reed installed the officers.-R B Eliott as Commander and others listed. O H Rippey Circle No 2 Ladies of the G A R followed with the post ceremony and a merit entertainment. Ladies provided a luncheon for the large audience.

Lawrenceville Forty-third Butler Streets Bayardstown A. J. Reed R. B. Eliott J. B. Ross Comrade Limpert A. J. Harbaugh William Marquis Charles Young Daniel Yates G. W. Reed James Zollinger Jade Sentinel Henry Glant Outside Sentinel Matthew Heyl J. H. Nieth O. H. Rippey

General Logan's Body Removed From Vault to Logan Chapel

General John A. Logan's body was moved on Wednesday from the Hutchinson vault in Rock Creek Cemetery to the Logan Chapel at the National Soldiers' Home Cemetery in Washington D C. Witnesses included John A. Logan Jr and his wife, Major and Mrs William Tucker and their son, Chicago residents, former secretary to General Logan, and seven artillerymen who had guarded the body. Logan Jr expressed thanks and each guardian received a gold medallion bearing the general's portrait and a reverse inscription.

General Logan John A. Logan Hutchinson Rock Creek Logan Chapel National Soldiers’ Home Cemetery Washington, D. C John A. Logan,Jr Wiliam Tucker Logan Daniel Shepard Mary Brady Chicago A. B. Muller Hall G. H. Corey New York City John A. Logan, Jr Coty

Circle No 11 G A R officers installed in Allegheny City

National President Mrs Laura Bowyer installed Colonel J B Clark Circle No 1 officers in Allegheny City Friday evening. President Mrs Wheeler Senior Vice President Mrs Campbell Junior Vice President Mrs Krempel Treasurer Miss Luc a Clerk Miss Ella Ward Secretary Mrs Klugh. Retiring President Mrs Carrie Sheriff received a badge. Sherri f honored for services. Circle begins year under favorable circumstances.

J. B. Clark Laura B. Bowyer Allegheny City Mra. Wheeler Mra. Campbell Krempel Cheeta Squires Lwca Ella = ward Mra Klugh Carrie V. Sherriff Sawyer Sherriif Gherriff Ce

Grand Army Notes on Encampments and Posts

The article lists upcoming G A R events and posts across departments. Encampments planned in Minnesota at St Paul January 23 25 and Maine at Lewiston February 7 with other posts and officers to be installed, plus organizational notes on leadership and the General Service Corps.

Department of Ohio Philadelphia Minnesota St. Paul Lee Gettysburg Reventh Aspen James Duquesne Department of Missouri Sedaia Department of Maine Lewiston J. B. Bung Department of the Potomac Patent Oc. Tx General Service Corps

National Guard Ammunition Requisition Order 1883

General orders urge regimental and company commanders in Pennsylvania to immediately requisition and maintain reserve ball cartridges for each mounted unit. A fixed reserve of ten rounds per man must be stored securely, with further supply as needed, and a brigade board will convene January to examine officers and appoint a recorder to the board.

H'D'gr Fpranaliw Ordera No Saime Mon Mononns House Pittsburg Bour James H. Murdock Joseph 7. Speer Eighteenth Infantry JoHn A. Winky Charles Millen A. G

Lieutenant Rutledgs Ill, Vacancy for Assistant Surgeon Named

Guard Notes report Lieutenant Cobonen Frank Rutledgs, long ill, is once more seen among friends. Several names have been suggested for the vacant assistant surgeon position in the service, but no selection has been made yet.

Cobonen Frank Rutledgs Sere

Cearacreas The Third Regiment Faces Officer Tension

The Third Regiment encounters friction as Captain Francis Hognet’s commission expired and Colonel Bonnaffer appoints Captain Ryan to lead Company H Hognet, a veteran guard member, threatens to resist and stir trouble as he departs, with Cons ny forced out of his post.

Cearacreas Francis Hognet Bonnaffer Ryan Hognet

Secret Societies Branches See Growth and Installations

Secret Societies in Lawrenceville report 112 percent membership growth over the last year. Officers of Branch 48 Hazelwood and Branch 43 Allegheny will be installed this week, with Branch 34 to follow next Wednesday. A meeting for Sharpsburg is planned as soon as 45 names are arranged, and sister branches are invited to attend installations. A widow thanks the association for prompt death benefit payment following a member of Makeon’s passing on the B&O line.

Hugus & Hacke At &N T&c Newmarkets Ugus Hacer Fifth Avenue Market Pong Pittsburg Lawrenceville F. J. Beasy Lawrencevile Hazelwood Sharpsburg Branch Fifth _ and Price Streets Supreme Council Clev Wis G le Bee Be AU O'S Toe Duatvat Sunes‘ Neoukis Haceon Ta Liberty Hall Alguien Comeraton Us 7

National Union Park Council 5 Officers 1889 Installations

The National Union Park Council 5 and Electric Council 13 named officers for 1889 including Presidents J. W. Shutt and R. R. Little, Vice Presidents E O Bishop and James I Mitchell, Secretaries V. Hollister and J. F. Hont, and other posts. A Penn Council No. 238 installation lists Ex-President A C Moeckel and officers advancing for the ensuing year. The councils meet at German National Hall 208 Ohio Street, first and third Fridays.

Park Council J. W. Shutt Bishop R. F Miller V. Va. Hollister Donaldson Iain Thomasons Dpeaker At At Arms Ve Thompson John Griffiths Johned Stitt R. FE Electric Council National Union R. R. Little James I. Mitchell F. E. Reid J. F. Hont W. C. Rever A. O. Gray Robert Johnston Louis Mentzer, Jr J Purdin Messrs. Richardsbount Johnston J. Walters P. A. Peterson Penn Council National Union of Allegheny A. C. Moeckel L. K. White F. W. Moeckel, Jr L. H. Moeckel Henry Weber Edward Daeweritz BR. N. Deverta E. G. Roessler G. Faos George Weber Ohio Street

Eureka Masonic Councils to Meet for Joint Service

Eureka Council 88 and Marghea or pe Hall plan a joint assembly Monday night with Rev. C. Wilsonville delivering a sermon to the American Mechanics of the East End. The two councils will meet at General Marion Council hall at 6 PM and march in to the M E Church in a body. Officers for Eureka Council No. 7? as of December 31 are listed, including P C Clel Ra Edward Gilson and others. General Marion Council No. 154 elected officers December 31. names include Jr C W Wawner Robert J Portarzy Grim and D R McCredie with additional members.

Eureka Council Marghea Pe Hall C. ¥. Wilsonvilhe Gander East End Americas Eureka General Marion M. E Eureka Connell No. Een P.C CP. Clel- Ra Edward Gilson Vei C A.D. Ralston AS. Jones A. R D. L. Hite Ae E. Morr Klemans W. J M. A Coleman Truss A Jones L Hite Marion Si, Jr W. Wawner Robert J. Portarzy Grim D. R. McCredie H T Se Oung B. F. Leech If Grim S-Ametieos Eee Bae Cate Rae Arrison

Knights of the Golden Eagle officers installed in Manchester and Allegheny

Manchester Castle No 212 installs officers for six months including Past Chief Edward Poene, Vice Chief Cleveland, Master John Anderson, and others. Ladies of the G A R install officers at Colonel Ellsworth Circle with President Mrs Cornelia B Foulk and others. Pennsylvania camps grow to 47 with 35,000 members. a new Camp No. to be established at Walter's Hall Allegheny on Monday evening Feb 7 with district president George K. District.

New York Union Veteran Legion Fronsinn Young McClellan Wall Street New York Herald Palace Rink East End Chill Wacco Joseph F. Denniston Department of New Hampshire Concord Warner X. 8 Rees Barbara Freitehn Post No. Ll Greenpoint S. 1 Veterana Aes Manchester Castle Allegheny Edward Poeue Cleveland W. Ae John Anderson Will Zeumer Henry Ittel J Schellman Herald A. Rosenfelder Worthy Bard Charles Gadwint Ellsworth Cinate G. A.R Cornelia B. Foulk Senice Vire Cen Sarah Wood Pay Magzie Bteller Lee Margaret Scott Conero Smith Orecwen Pennsylvania George K. H Allegheny County Chestnut and O'Hara Streets Walter's Hall Pythian Braddock Theodore Dainr Charles L. Pa Husband Peter Front Onter Fount Jones Fort Pist No. 170 John J. Davia Alfonzo Griffiths John Henry Herpich Joseph Jones Joseph’ Orchard David Williams Edward Jones Harry Watsons W. W. Peters

Club Plans Meeting to Adopt By Laws and Elect Members

A local club announces a business meeting next Tuesday evening to present the constitution and by-laws, and to elect new members. Members object to social improvement efforts and enjoyment, signaling ongoing debate within the group.

Ladies Auxiliary to Sons of Veterans Meeting Encourages Attendence

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans will meet Friday at their corner on Thirtieth Street and Penn Avenue. They will initiate six candidates under their new ritual. All members of the G A R and the S of V are invited to attend.

J. F. Slagie Sons of Veterans Dan G. Broze George B. Acker Charles King Tim Minihan J. H. Brooks William G. Whitlinger William Hanlon William Marshall Thirtieth Street Penn Avenue Ladies’ Auxiliary G. A. BR 8. of V

Illness and street project mix in local notes

Miss Lature B Hamilton is gravely ill with diphtheria under care of Dr McKinney of New Brighton. Patterson and Hamilton plan building on a newly opening street between their properties, unlocking a desirable land tract. A lamp explosion in the canaling at the dam Sunday evening prompted quick extinguishing of a potential fire. Fort Wayne road adds cars at 142 a9 tere in scarcely landing to patrons. A New Year shooting match among local youths yields Charles Glassburner top score with Dr E S Reynolds, Walter Straw, and John Truss following. The fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Walter D men’s marriage was marked by society guests and gifts last Tuesday.

Weat End Barry Fox Joe Burns Ed Montgomery J.C. Miller Homestead Mary Miller A O'Donnell Annie Cyphers Nettie Rue Bell Kirby A. Collins A. Cyphers E. G. Weisner Frank Beal P. J. Kenny E. F. Henry Mary Aull River Street East End King Jefferies Hobson Pentz Aull Henderson Br Carnahan Taylor Messrs Hopenstahl Doak Kebew Hamilton Bert Aull Charlie Aull James Aull James Reed Allegheny Okota Granite Company Sioux Falls Atte Hare Rose Endner Emma Jennie Stewart R. W. Hays W. Stewart Sellers Dalzell L. Patterson O. Taylor Z. Ds. F. Patterson J. Dalzell McCain Emily Rothe Oma Hossadk Hare Brant Emma Duwore Florence Forster Ann Sadie McCain F. Rapp Fred Tom Wallace F. McConnel Gilland Chi Barrer Stewart Harper McClelland Debs McCain Carrie Edna Mayer- Bohn Ie Gallache Wood Wm. F Tillie Grasele Annie Woods Ora Grasse A. Harvey Annin Grassle Lottie E. Seideger Messrs. Theo. Hartman Wm. K. Wm. Smith John B. Striker Jobo Charles K George Heideger T. P. Kirk Franklin Street Nee Agamon Rnom Oaper the Misses Laut Aten Clara Neff Southside Julia Beech Jennia Atchison Ide May McLean Jennie Bradberry Katie Estelis Snively Eltie Simpson Fare Lant George Coowittchinson Ollie Pombur Harry Murto Bliss Beech Bir Coates En Bradberry Marcen Pennavente P. P. Zimmerman Hosses Ida Blanch Gritton Marka Lee Hollan Lasher Brummage Hollan Allen Goodfellow Smith Adams Lang Morrow SN Nee Schnorr Luther Mendenhall Birde Prescott M. Matthews Federal Street Sadie Creswell Edith Cresswell New AD Misa Milter Julia O'Brien Nellie Gertrude Beane Guusie Annie Bennett Mary Mo Mary Bissett Stella Press Stanley ToHey Charles Foli Willie Gilson Henry ‘Olley Charlies Joe Mettelland Charles Wolfendale Joe McGrocker James McElroy Twenty-second Street Bouthside John M William Philips Messis Ng Easty Lature B. Hamilton Dr. McKinney New Brighton Messrs. Patterson Fort Wayne Road Charles Glassburner Reynolds Walter Straw John Truss Walter D. Men

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