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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1890
Page
4
The article notes Chautauqua crowds cheering Dr Vin cent and Abba Woolsen lectures while tennis courts struggle for players and croquet thrives. It highlights heavy attendance at Lakewood and Atlantic City travelers, hotel guest lists, and social scenes with notable visitors and local events.
The text lists names and guests at Victoria on Lake Chautangis, with mentions of Mrs. J. Howard and others from East Bed and Gas City, plus Mr. Gormly family and Mr. A Sc neaien summering at the Hotel Martin.
Cape May notes a quiet start to the season then crowds return as Baltimore Pittsburg Washington and New York visitors arrive. President Harrison his family and guests boost interest at the Point with Benita McKee toys creating attention. Public talks cover the presidential household mail and social prestige of Pittsburgh belles.
Readers learn of leisure activities and amusements in Asbury Park with a lively note on local entertainment and social life. The item highlights community amusement options and hints at a broader cultural scene in the seaside town.
Asbury Park reports record crowds with two mile long boardwalk hosting families and couples enjoying the surf and bands. Fishing thrives with the long Oshing pier by James A. Bradley raising funds for the Library Association. Notables from Allegheny and Pittsburgh frequent hotels. Rev. Holmes and Rev. Boyle stay at Kingsley street. Fortune cited by Mr. E M Young of Allentown. visitors include Mrs Becker and family, Col L P Huger, F Penfield of Cleveland, and many Pittsburg residents enjoying summer at Ocean Grove.
Ridgeview Park near Canine Ridge, 47 miles from Pittsburg, features a six pointed star layout with a 2500 seat auditorium. The area hosts an Ove lecture course starting July 31, a growing crowd, croquet and tennis, and excursions to nearby sights amid mountain air and pure water.
East Hod resident Mr Fenals is among guests at Waiter Among the Pittsaburgers on Woodland. Dir C A Smiley and family Mrs Fleck and daughter Wate Mis wells Hates Mrs Scote and the Misses Grace Mollie Scott. Miller cottage leased by A K Henderson near Woodland avenue. Mrs Graham and daughter Sadie hosted by Mrs B Shaeffer on Ridge avenue. Bank of Commerceburg’s Mr McEldowney spent Sunday in the Park. W H Sturgeon enjoyed Thursday evenings. Margie Johnson departed for Atlantic City after staying near Spring avenue for Mia Francis Finley. A Morrison rented the Horrell cat for the season. Will Finley spent Sunday in the Park. Pittsburg visitors registered at the hotel include Mr and Mrs J H Thompson B Taylor of Riveravenue Mrs A Taylor ae I McKee Mrs A x tbenio and Mr
A July telegram reports Obie Pyle enjoying a boom as many Pittsburg and McKeesport men camp above Pyle to bathe in the Yough river near Ferncliff Park. Bathing draws crowds including families from Pittsburg and nearby towns. several locals are noted as arriving guests and visitors. The piece lists numerous individuals and families from Pittsburg, McKeesport, and surrounding areas enjoying excursions and leisure at Ferncliff Park Hotel.
Niagara Falls July rushes to peak season as crowds enjoy the resort’s sights. A locals report a haunting ghostly incident near Suspension Bridge with four white figures seen moving along the riverbank led by a tall figure. Observers note Niagara’s history of daring feats and big crowds this August.
Tas employes of Henry Shenk, Pittsburgh contractor, with Joseph B. Eaton in command, left from the Duquesne Grays armory for an annual picnic near Eris, planning to return by August 2. The item also mentions fashion fabrics, Newport property purchase, sea bathing attire, and seashore fashions with commentary on materials and repairs.
An ad spreads a season sale of 150 ladies silk gloves and discounted art materials from A. G. Campbell & Sons and Aufrecht’s Elite Gallery. It promotes Pittsburg railroad excursions to Niagara Falls and Alexandria Bay with round trips, ticket validity, and discounts for teachers, ending with a Knights of Pythias event notice on August 1.
A discussion on church art elevating worship through music, architecture, and decoration contrasts with a critique of misleading art reproductions in small Pennsylvania towns. Reports cover casts and productions at New York venues, including Miner's Fifth Avenue Theater, the Broadway Theater, Park Theater in Brooklyn, and the McCaull Opera Company with operas and burlesque acts. The piece notes Barnum and Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth touring, its elaborate Neo-Roman spectacle Nero, and a grand parade planned for Monday morning with a lengthy route through city streets.
A survey of recent art events and figures features Rerovr’s Brooklyn bridge picture moved to Chicago, a Georgian monument fund for Alexander H. Stephens, and a Venus by Gibson colored for 19th century experiments. It notes British Museum purchase plans for the Carlisle papal gem collection and honors for Theo Alich Ruggies, with studio updates on Powers, Thorwaldsen, Mead, Turner, and others in Florence and London.
The Inigo Tyrrell Company remains at Harris Theater for another week with The Octoroon. Dion Boucicault’s drama draws strong mood acting with several notable parts. Burr Mackintosh earns praise for a naturalistic portrayal. Colonel William El Srey and Walter Sinn support Cora Tanner in E. E Kidder’s One.
In March 1545 a severe winter left Lake Erie iced over and a hard east wind drove the ice into the Niagara River. A west wind shift piled the ice at the falls, choking the river and leaving the cataract almost dry for hours. Locals gathered to witness the eerie sight until break in the ice released the torrent once more.
A young girl named Juliette, praised for progress at school, confounds her Uncle George by admitting she has not yet covered the story of Adam, despite her enthusiasm for history. Her mother nods in agreement at the child's surprising pace.
In Washington Pennsylvania on July 25 Miss May McCracken 15 daughter of M L M shot herself through the heart. The death follows a supper at the McCracken home and a quick return to her room after which a pistol discharge occurred. Family and neighbors deem the act accidental with no clear motive but the revolver belonged to her brother and no reason for possession is apparent.
Cannonton July 26. Last night Wesley Bates shot and killed John Henry at Oneida Mills, this county. Jealousy is given as the cause.
No substitute for pure beer for a healthful summer drink has yet been found. Wainwright & Co. beer has attained the highest popularity here. Families can be supplied directly by sending a postal card or by telephone 5525.
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