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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1891
Page
4
Special Telegram reports Atlantic City on the Fourth of July with no major public ceremonies. A new Observation Roundabout amusement draws crowds as lifeguard rescues continue and Pittburgh visitors, led by P. Knox and G. McCandless, flock to hotels like Clarendon United States and Mansion for a prolonged stay.
Office visitors and families fill the Anne Hotel and nearby lodgings. Names include Mrs Herr, D. dr ee of Pittsburg, Mr and Mrs Dickie, Miss Harriet Wal fron, Robert Christopher, William Thompson, KR Cullen, Thomas McCaffrey. Guests travel from Pittsburg and local areas for the season.
The Chautauqua assembly opens with a predicted record season on Chautauqua Lake. Visitors arrive by boat and train, with gate receipts already higher than last year. The program features lectures by Harvard and Johns Hopkins professors, discussions on American history, illustrated travels, and sermons by notable ministers as the area expands with new cottages, shops, and a dedicated railway station.
July 4 report from Cresxon noting Pittsburgers occupy two thirds of the cottages at Cresseion resort with Superintendent Pitcairn and family among guests. Quiet town, planned cycling club amid good roads and a tennis court, with Pittsburg children praised for dancing as Beaver also visits with others.
A fragment lists numerous attendees and their cities including Harrisburg Taney Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg and others. Names include M L Perkins J M Cameron Sig hson Rosie Stoltz W Thompson John Taney and Charles L Taylor among several others.
Cape May July Fourth reports show President Harrison plans to stay six weeks with Cabinet officers visiting daily. The beach drive opens amid parades and crowds while guests, including Mrs Harrison and relatives, arrive at Congress Hall and the cottage. The week features hops, fishing off the banks, and notes on hotel business and visitors from Pittsburgh and Washington.
The speaker says under hypothetical conditions this conduct is concerning and states clearly that they are not a candidate nor seeking the nomination for State Treasurer. They acknowledge their name being repeatedly mentioned and note Mrs J R McGurry of Pittsburg mourning at Stockton with arrival Thursday for a few days.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Ferncliff Park Hotel near Pittsburg was not opened on July 4 due to the proprietor Mr. T. M. Mitchells illness. The mountain resort 74 miles from Pittsburg remains popular with city folk. Numerous Pittsburg residents and families, including Mrs. Mashagh of Oakland and Lt. Switeer, visit for summer excursions to Falls and other sights. Several capital residents have cottages and villas for the season, with ongoing improvements and seasonal hosting plans.
Governor Buchanan of Tennessee recalls his early campaign struggles. He notes facing claims he could not read or write, describes stumping all 96 counties and giving over 100 speeches, and says he slimmed from 196 to 150 pounds before securing the nomination and election by a large majority.
The Stockton Hotel in Cape May New Jersey under Colonel Walton invites guests with 400 capacity oceanfront rooms now renovated and furnished with modern baths and upscale decor. An expanded dining and ballroom program with morning afternoon and evening orchestras is planned. elevator steam heating and extensive improvements total over 315000. Pamphlets with rates are available by mail or at the hotel. local engagements with Pittsburgh guests are noted.
The notice announces a second excursion to Atlantic via the B and C Railroad. On Thursday July 16 1891 travelers depart Pittsburg at 8 15 P M returning by Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia lines. Round trip tickets are ten dollars and valid ten days with stopover options. For information contact E D Surry Division Pittsburg Pa.
In Chicago a traveling representative recalls using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his sick daughter after a trip home. He followed directions and the child recovered quickly. Lodges and societies information offered at McMahon Bros. Adams, 52 Fourth Avenue.
The May Festival deficit spurred a plan for a Yale vs Princeton ball game in Pittsburgh. C D Thompson and Totten promised to field Yale and Eeene teams but others declined. ladies staged secret meetings and discussed attire and a pitcher from college ranks.
The South Side wedding of Miss Nannie O Connor and Altoona lawyer Edward Flick featured a grand church setting with palm decorations, a solemn nuptial mass, Mozart’s Twelfth Mass, and a refined reception at the O Connor home. The couple departed for Old Point Comfort amid well wishers and showers.
Miss Mary E. Byron entertained friends at her Carroll street Allegheny home with vocal solos by Marguerite McAllister Laura Lambert piano by Josie Voa Liggie McCann and more in a cordial Carnegie era gathering before her departure.
Reports from Fayette street Allegheny describe a lively sequence of home gatherings and musical events. Singers and instrumentalists including Miss Jennie McKelvey Mr Adie Stierhelm Ben Burns Albert Bonide and many others performed in a festive melee of voices mandolin and song. The Highland Piano School directed by W C Doyle showcased its opening entertainment as the Gas City Quartet traveled to Brad dock for performances. The Silver Lake Grove hosts a third open air reception under Prof Harry B McClure with the Silver Lake Club. A successful social and financial Musicale by the Foreign Home Mission Society took place at Braddock United Church. Musicians Miss Emma Riggs Stella Callahan Henry Aland and F M Murphy performed Verdi's trio at St Peters Cathedral.
Numerous residents from Allegheny and Braddock depart for Europe Canada and domestic trips. Names include Miss Bertha Evang and Mrs. Kate Larkin while others head to New York London Ontario and Niagara Falls. Local scholars and professionals begin travels and study tours ahead of extended absences.
Patterson offers novelties for luncheons and dinners with loose bunches and carryable bouquets. Located at 41 Sixth Avenue, near Trinity.
Dr Cope land returns to Pittsburg after vacation and will treat all patients and new ones for the rest of the summer at 66 Sixth avenue. The offer states a price of five dollars a month for care in treating catarrh and throat and lung diseases, highlighting his success and associations.
Dr Copeland offers July and August treatment at five dollars a month for all patients by mail or in city. Catherarial troubles benefit from favorable climate with steady conditions. Medicines included with the monthly rate.
Reported testimonial praises Dr. Copeland and Dr. Hall for a treatment that cured catarrhal troubles after prior doctors failed. The speaker describes the method as thoroughly rational and scientific and urges other sufferers to seek their care.
Mr A S Jorres of 234 Frankstown Avenue E B Pittsburg and 6855 Station Street Kle Pittsburg speaks about four years of frequent colds headaches nasal congestion dizziness and ear discharge. He says treatment helped and he now feels better than ever hoping to help others with similar catarrhal troubles.
A series of testimonials from Pittsburg residents praising Drs Copeland and Hall for relief from catarrh estatorial and heart troubles. Representive men J G Frazier architect 5710 Kirkwood Pittsburg says he was cured after treatment. George Kephart 7 Grantham Pittsburg notes dramatic health improvements. J C Moore restaurateur 1109 Carson Pittsburg reports complete recovery and recommends others. The letters claim long-term suffering before seeking care and high success with the doctors.
A list notes several cured patients as references for Dr Copeland's home treatment. Names include Misa Ida of Leechburg Pennsylvania Mise Elbow of Parkers Landing Pennsylvania and Miss Carrie Coulter of Monongahela City Pennsylvania.
Patient testimonials from J H Ward of New Castile and W D McLaren of Warren praise Dr Copeland's home treatment for catarrh. They claim relief and improvement from symptoms after using the regimen. Dr Copeland and Hall operate at 66 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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