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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1889
Page
4
The report chronicles multiple social happenings from Bartels Hall to East End and Shadyside. Receptions, surprise parties, music, and dancing mark year end merrymaking among local residents, with lists of attendees and hosts across several streets and clubs.
Personal notes recount visits and travel plans across Allegheny and Pittsburgh. Mentions Minnie Eiseman visiting aunt Mrs. J Eiseman at 7 Fayette Street, Mrs. Harry Larke and Onneeete of Johnstown visiting relatives, James Montgomery attending law school, O M Bingham leaving for a three week East trip, Janice Parker from Parkers Landing wintering with Minnielev in Garfield, Harry B Hayden sailing to Europe for schooling and Paris Exposition, Maloney Watterson McGirr and others heading to New York for Mt Saint Marys alumni banquet, and A C Crown leaving for New York to join Eleas Keller Co after ten years with J M Gucky.
Mrs George Woods daughter Mrs Roberts at Germantown. Mr William Woods left for New York City. Mr and Mrs William P Snyder plan a progressive euchre at Edgeworth. Blacks host next Friday. T L Shields residence hosts February 1 gathering. William Stanton family consider California and sell Roseburg station home. Sewickley Valley Club schedules Scill Waters Hangon three act comedy by Tom Taylor for month end entertainment.
Bellevue notes report visits and gatherings, burials, travel, and social items. Mrs J H Gater visits Apollo while Perex Orperr is buried after an abecess. Mrs Charles Bingham visits Philadelphia. Laura Lambert visits Carrie Bingham. Steve Mercer welcomes a new baby. Mrs J Mercer injured, now recovering. Mrs A D Evans recovering. Feen East travels to St Louis. Stefhel Collins aids Mechanics parade. A H Neal returns from New Fer. James Ianis Jr returns to Cleveland for study. E Davis son of Dr B J Davis injured in Diamond street disaster. Jonenston recovering from rheumatism. singing at M P Church. Jennie C Davis praised for Eve's Lamentation. monthly praise service planned.
In steady rain Brown laments the flooded streets and the failure of streetcars to move, asking the driver of the next car why streets cars exist if they are always full and unable to offer footing or progress.
Doctor notes patient Will has fully recovered while the mother jokes that Bill cured him with his big bill in a light humorous cartoon panel.
With crowds not served during the 215 sale the store extends two more days. The sale runs from morning to Tuesday evening offering satin lined overcoats or suits for 15 dollars in the men’s department. Location at Cor Grant and Diamond, opposite the new courthouse.
A January 24 1889 special announces round trip tickets to Washington D C via the Pennsylvania Railroad at half fare in one direction, ten day validity with stop in Baltimore, day or night trains, Pullman cars on day runs, sleepers on night runs, and a Union station departure at 8 A M with evening departures at 7 15 and 9 P M arriving in Washington the same or following morning.
The Second Modern B. and L. Association offers loans at 5 210 percent with very small periodic payments enabling a borrower to own a home and be relieved from rent. The note suggests early loan payoff by deferring payments to extinguish the debt. Office 158 Fifth avenue.
A historical travel notice promotes a capital city rail fare of nine dollars for a round trip to Baltimore scheduled for next Thursday January 17. It highlights parlor and sleeping car accommodations available immediately.
In the Mirror Nym Crin kle critiques theater trends arguing Irving shapes lingering impressions over interpretation with aid from Tadema and others. He cites Mary Anderson on stage craft from the North American Review and discusses a Hamlet scene praised for atmospheric effect and a silent moment before armor clanks.
Kats Castleton brings laughter and singing to the Bijou with "A Paper Doll" and other songs. The week features Edwin M. Ryan in "Use of the Finest" at Harris Theater with a costly set and a dramatic water tank effect. Herrmann presents a new Cremation illusion at Grand Opera House while the cyclorama of Gettysburg continues to draw crowds. Rick's vaudeville, the Washington Monumental Committee benefit, and Casino Museum curiosities complete the schedule for a busy entertainment week in Pittsburgh.
A SEW lodge will open in Gallipolis on the 10th with Jomx Lock.rs presiding. Various Elks members from Youngstown Springfield Altoona and Pittsburgh visit, initiations planned tonight, benefit set for February 8 at Youngstown Opera House, and Grand Exalted Ruler Hamilton Leach expects a June meeting in Pittsburg. A lodge instantiation is noted for Wilkesbarre and Franklin, Pa, with upcoming travels to Europe and major social events. Funeral of Charles S. Rodgers reported in Philadelphia with Elks and P O E participation and pallbearers named.
Edward Groetzinger announces a limited sale of odd lace curtains next week at 50 cents to 10 dollars per pair. The stock includes half pair to three of a pattern with prices about a quarter of original selling value. quantities of each kind are limited.
Being unable to serve our numerous customers yesterday the great 15 sale is extended two days. The sale begins tomorrow at 8 a.m. and ends at close. pick from 40 30 or 25. Also offering a Washington excursion at 9 round trip next Thursday January 17 with trains at 7 11 30 p.m. and 10 20 p.m. Special B L Association allows joining anytime with full dues refunds and dividends. Office 138 Fifth Avenue. Special sale this week of slightly soiled ends of embroidered funnels from Hucvus Hace.
At a wartime event in Philadelphia a list honors clergy and Editor H L ere as active soldiers. General Thomas Circle installed officers for the year with Miss Maggie E. Hare presiding. Mrs Amanda Moffit received a silver butter dish and Miss Annie Davis a silver cake plate as gifts.
Odd Fellows Hall in the West End hosted a joint public installation for James A. Garfield Post No 25 and Abraham Lincoln Circle Ladies of G A R. Officers-elect for the post and circle were installed by W R B Jones with remarks from W C Stevens. The event featured a musi cogram and entertainment by local performers and guest speakers from Braddock Pittsburg Allegheny and Southside.
Captain Thomas Espy Circle No. 32 Ladies of the G A R Mansfield surprised retiring president Mrs B M Clark at 88 Cliff Street Pittsburg Last Wednesday. They presented a valuable china set and enjoyed a social repast before returning home by the 11 PM train. Attending were Mr and Mrs Steen D C Turney Mr and Mrs B B McDowell Mr and Mrs Steen Mrs Captain Adams and wife Mrs Capalli Mrs Carlisle Mr and Mrs L Mathe hos suri H Kimpton and others.
Newly elected officers of Lysle Circle No 6 were installed on Friday night January 11. President Mrs Tate, S V P Mrs L Wendel, J V P Mrs M Kerner, Chaplain Miss McClellan, Treasurer Miss S Starches, Secretary Miss Crawford, Conductor Miss Wendel, Guard Miss Rush. The circle reports increased membership, funds raised by entertainments, and relief expenditures, noting department headquarters high standing.
Myra G Smails and Miss Tudie Starener helped install Lieutenant E H Geary Circle No 7 officers on Tuesday evening. Many visitors attended including Colonel Moody Circle and General Thomas Circle No 4. Emma Burgesser was honored with a plush rocker after two years as President. Circle No 7 begins 1889 with G7 membership and aims for active G A R work next year. Grand Army Whisperings.
Two weeks after brakeman Campbell was killed near Concord, reports claim a danger signal is shown nightly at the switch near the railroad bridge. Dispatcher Ryder investigated the site on a special train and sent telegraph operator Sapp to verify. lights appeared and vanished, fueling local superstition as residents discuss the frightful event. The excerpt also notes loan rates at the Second Modern Bank and Loan Association offering quick paths to home ownership.
The B and O Railway offers an excursion to Washington D C next Thursday the 17th. Passengers may join a day trip to view Congress with transport and schedule details to be announced.
The article notes officers promoted in the Washington Infantry and Battery B, including Lieutenants Easton and Murdock, and a shift to instructional drills at the market house. It describes noncommissioned officers named for the Washington Infantry and discusses brigade examinations, regimental camps, and possible armory arrangements.
A jumble of local incidents reports a printer strike involving Wileesharee workers, a fatal 80 foot fall at Rensmine McDonald, and a Braddock vault fire that destroyed books at Edgar Thomson Steel Works. Also notes a Canton widow suing Valley Railroad for 10100 damages over her husband’s death, a lamp explosion destroys a Summer Hill barn, and the passing of Jeannett Rum barger founder Jeux Rum barger.
The New York Tribune notes 368 peasants attending the Servian Constitutional Convention, many in country dress with sandals and long knives at their side or hung on the girdle. The scene reflects the historic mark of a free man and involves about 160 deputies from the same class as part of the Great Assembly preparing to revise the constitution.
Both the cable line and Fifth Avenue line plan to remodel old open cars for summer service. The Fifth Avenue line had considered ordering new summer cars with grips but abandoned that idea since old rolling stock can be used as trail cars.
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