Pittsburgers in Atlantic City Enjoy Summer Pleasures
A dispatch from Atlantic City notes 2000 Pittsburgers and many residents relishing summer along the New Jersey shore. The piece highlights warm water bathing, new walks, artesian wells, an electric railroad, expanded hotels, and social activites of Pittsburgers and visitors, with notable locals and guests among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Atlantic City
N. J
Europe
America
Globe
United States
M. L. Malone
G Avenue
Jaliss Fannie
Haddon Hall
T. D. Evans
Mansion House
Pickering
Roasot
Kate Flinn
Lizzie Finnie
Pittsburg
Sheriff McCandless
Ae Bere
Thomas FE. Watt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Poce
McDowell
Ner Mety Rey
Captain Moreno
Frank Weilenic
Jon Black
The
Bulletin
E. D. Smith
Serenta
Smith
Ootor
B. 4&C
James Carmack
Central Hotel
Girard House
Philadelphia
Sea Coast
Goadwallader
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Charley McShane
Thomas F. Kirk, Jr
Sine Mary Fisher
Jps
Bob” Kenga
Denton
England
Oftlantic Coeceraas
Personal and Literary Gossip From the Lakeside Resort
Pittsburg visitors increase at Chautauqua with numerous families and individuals from Allegheny and Pittsburg staying at the Lakeside. Notable events include Lyman Abbott sermon reception, H S Boyesen lectures, J H Buckley and A P Burbank readings, Yale night with the Yale glee club, and plans for a University extension program and a new boating club with a four to six boat fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautaveva
Pittsburg
A. E. Clancy
W. W. Clancy
W. W. McCandless
Faith
Leora McCandless
J. J. Brown
A.E. Linn
Guy Linn
M. Sawyers
C. B. Wood
Pittsboro
Howard
William Arnstees
O. ’. Armatrong
Susan Collier
W. H. Winslow
W. M.A. David and Son
Pitceburg
E. A. Graff
Frank Jacobs
Maggie Conor
L. E. Hanson
Sue Hanson
Henderson &. Davis
M. Losey Davis
Allegheny
J. M
Hjorth
Boyeson
Columbia College
Richard Malcolm Jol
Chile
Pei
J. H. Buckley
New York Christian Advocate
A. P. Burbank
New York
Chautauqua
University Extension Plas
Central Committee
United States
Glee Club
Yale
Prof
Harper
Fly
Anderson
Department of Physical Culture
Cape May Breezes and Promises of Resort Progress
A Cape May Telegram report from July 27 notes the seaside town’s enduring appeal and plans for rapid improvement over the coming decade. It highlights Cape May’s unique location, ongoing coastal erosion concerns, and a social scene with hotel dances and visiting guests from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Care May
WN. J
Cape May
Charles Dudley Warner
Atlantic Ocean
Delaware Bay
New Jersey
Joint Committee On Correction of Charities
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Othams Cae
Cape Thise
William M. Bunn
Philadelphis
Gayety
C. May
Pitteburg
Washington
Muteer
Elizabeth L. Moore
Fairsington
Bossewan Cheeure
S. Rosenbaum
Social Gatherings Feature Summer Hospitality and Milestones
An account describes a Thursday gathering at North Hiland Avenue hosted by Mr. John O Reilly with Chinese decorations and a festive menu. It notes Mr. William Sample turning 87 with a family dinner, and a West End M E Church Sunday-school class reception at John L Vaughan's home for about 15 young ladies and guests, highlighted by lawn games and a decorated table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Neil
North Hiland Avenue
John O'Reilly
East End
Two el
William Sample
Main Street
Sharpsburg
Jose Crate, Jr
Will Pitcairn
Joseph R
Walter Crawford
Laura Sample
Allegheny
Brewer Scott
W. & Beott
Soo
Mill
Iss Fanny
Thomas Besticett
Braaberry
Bradberry
West End
Mary Webb
Maria Smith
Tarentum
Misses Josie
Eva Leacom
Annie Baker
Birdie Flarper
Sadie Lewellyn
Laura Powelson
Ida Powelson
Edith J
Maggie Lewis
Mollie Graham
M . Sreward
Annie Veugone
Lizzie Vaugan
Gertie
Ernie Eeeth Sooner
Phillips
Edward “Wiliam G. G
Edward Jack
David T. Ao Lewellyn
William Wood
Joseph Arthur McMurray
Frank Hays
Thomas Will
E W. Stewart Horner
John L. Vaughan, Jr
Boston Fashion Notes and Vacation Reflections in The Dispatch
A correspondent writes from Boston on summer style, noting Boston’s fashion tastes, millinery trends, and imported clothes from New York and Europe. The piece surveys hats, ribbons, and blouses, with remarks on tailoring, accessories, and the era’s dress codes, alongside a digressive set of fashion observations and social commentary.
Trojan Prize Fight Described by Virgil in Old Text
A fragment recounts Virgil describing a historic prize fight between two great sluggers, Entellus and Daes, with gloves of raw hide. The scene features archer and wrestler contests, a regatta, and a brutal exchange where Daes is overwhelmed, his mouth and nostrils bleeding as he is led away injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Picayune
Virgil
Haeas
Sicily
Eis
Entellus
Eckbas
Patolina
His Natural Life at Harris Theater in Gotham
A Melbourne Australian drama based on Marcus Clarke's novel of convict life plays at Harris Theater this week with matinees and evenings. The production, praised by press and public, previously drew large crowds at Windsor Theater New York and the metro. New costumes and strong cast are noted as selling points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theater
Gotham
Windsor Theater
New York
The
Metro
Tan
Marcus Clarke
van Dieman
Benevolent Dog Shares Breakfast With Homeless Stranger
A Manchester dog in comfortable circumstances famously gives away its lunch money. Each noon it brings a penny to a baker, buys a biscuit, then transfers the treat to a stranger found in the cellar of a vacant house. A second week note shows the dog aided by a fellow stray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londom Globe
Manchester
Teels
Wien Bopaay
Brooklyn Man Seeks Underwater Feat At Coney Island
A Brooklyn man and friends visited Coney Island last Sunday. During a dive he surfaced near the shore and misidentified an object as a coconut. A nearby woman fled the scene in a towel leaving behind a brown wig mistaken for the fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening World
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Perseul
Pal Aon
Ted Tre Carnage
Ndt
Laying a Ghost Simple Solution of a Mystery
A Troy Times report recounts a haunted central state house with repeated tenant escapes due to a ghost. A clever owner tests the noise by signaling with a window and wind driven sounds. a tree limb dislodges and the spectral wailing stops, lifting the haunting as summer ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Lea
W. Pape Aeaiss
Poets in Pasadena Union Erect Funny Verse in One Day
A Pasadena Union editor creates and unveils a humorous poem about Boston visitors and poetry in a single day. The piece humorously critiques literary frills and notes the editor’s skill in varied tenses, claiming he writes for all time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Oliver Wendell Holmes
America
Pasadena
Cal
Bustle fashion fate noted in Marlborough House garden party
A Victorian fashion note discusses the decline of the bustle with a reference to a cushion at the back of the waist at Marlborough House. A lyric couplet from 1788 is cited to explain its literary sanction and fading use. Also includes brief humorous items about turkeys and a Watermelon joke segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlborough House
Murray
T. Monro
Buch
Bathing Boat Offers Ladies Learn to Swim Twice Weekly
Two mornings weekly Capt Jordan's bathing boat, moored below Sixth Street Bridge, hosts ladies lessons taught by Capt Jordan's married sister. From 10 to 12, Wednesday and Friday, learners practice floatation, diving and swimming in a safe area with 3 to 6 feet depth. Free neat suits provided for those without attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Capt. Jordan
Sixth Street
Dge
Rates to the National Encampment from Pennsylvania
General Order No 16 lists return and onward rates from Pennsylvania points to Milwaukee for the National Encampment. Pittsburgh pays 613 05, Huntingdon 1907, Altoona 1505, Indiana 1672, Latrobe 1577, Tyrone 1848, Ella rsville Intersection 1615. Other points and sleeping car, hotel details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterane
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Milwaukee
Pittsburg
Huntingdon
Altoona
Indiana
Latrobe
Tyrone
Elairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Post 157 Story Telling Contest Draws Crowd
An evening meeting of Post 157 featured a story telling contest for a prize cake. Veterans shared reminiscences from the Rebellion. judges John Daly, Hugh Madison, and Fred Boerman could not pick a winner. The crowd enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 157
John Daly
Hugh Madison
Fred Boerman
Grand Army of the Republic Notes and Upcoming Events
Grand Army posts in Northumberland County plan an October 8 reunion at Sunbury. Post 151’s fair runs Oct 15 for six weeks at Salisbury Hall to fund the Charity Fund. New encampments include No 41 Cincinnati No 42 Warren Pa and No 4 Keenon Beeson. Johnstown and Erie trips noted. soldiers’ memorials and regimental gatherings announced with details for members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Notassige Ion
Milwaukee
Post 26
Gryeral Josuita L. Chamberlain
Grand Army
Northumberland County
Sunbury
Bors
Cummin
Thompson
Johnstown Relief Fund
G. A. R. Post
Salisbury Hall
Southside
Weigel
Excelsior
John H. Sofee
Warren
Keenon Beeson
Commade
C. Clare
General Beath
G. A
Grant Street
Io Curry
Cermne Seem
Street
Penn
Trovugch Department
ComnandEs
J. B. Eaton
Henry Dittendoefer
Erie
Henry Shenk
Pittsburg
John C. Thomas
Post 4
Losa
Walter
Ivade Thomas
Jam
Graff
Duquesne Way
Fourth Street
Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania Regimental Association
Tew
Scottdale
Augusta
Castile Shannon Grove
Castle Shannon
Sixty-second Pennsylvania Volunteers
Post 147 Veteran Reunion Planned in Scottdale
Post 147 reports a reunion and encampment for Westmoreland Fayette Washington counties veterans who served in the war. The gathering is set for Scottdale Pennsylvania from August 1 to 2 with Colonel Ellsworth Post coordinating. Comrade John Fielding of Post 1 relayed details through C Stevenson, Committee Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixmont Isane
Wiliam A. Cowan
Cowan
C. Stevenson
John Fielding
Westmoreland
Fayette Washington
Scottdale
Ellsworth
Sons of Veterans Plan Emancipation Day Concert
Colonel Allen Camp of Wilkinsburg reorganizes and rehearses a drum corps and plans an Emancipation Day concert and reception at Lafayette Hall with General J K ae Camp in charge. Capt Jupson Bxun of Beaver Falls promotes Beaver Valley Camp and starts Oscar L Jackson Camp with charter members at New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Dawn
Beaver Falla
Beaver Valley
Excursion to Atlantic City at Low Round Trip Rate
The B and O E announces an excursion to Atlantic City on Say, Angee 1, for ten days. Tickets are ten dollars round trip with parlor and sleeping car accommodations, departures from the depot at 8 A M and 9:20 P M, with stopovers in Washington City on the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Washington City
Depot
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsburgers
Fittsburg
J. Beaman Atterbury
Joseph M. Atterbury
James & Atterbury, Jr
Traymore
Phil, Maban
J. P. Borland
Thomas E Watt
Miss Kirkbride
Miss Marshall
Ae Hesa N. Taylor
Benjamin Vanderget Secsae
Mra. Raw
Edward Landis
Cadwallader
Seventh Avenue
Henry L. Imb
William J. Deavie
Kinboff
Child
Thomas F. Kirk
Captain Mores
Mise Thorn
McKee
Mowpton
Harry Hornberger
James Henderson
John Irwin
Mellon
Nellie Bly
Distance
New York World
Nellie
Johnstown
Bbde
Jerome Kearney
St. Bridget'’s
Father Diviin
Hazelwood
Father Kearney
St. Patrick's
Mise Ten Olive Smith
Lawrence Hills
Aka Binck
FC. Beaith
Bianche
Hariett
Mra. Young
James 5
Israel
Will Obida
Thet Fairman
Thomas E. 2
Brown
Mrs. Brown
Ite Mra
D. P
Alepe
A. S. Go Cotta Breora
Watterson
Lindsay
Little
Bellate
Optinn
Aris
Pepecial
Dufatch
A. Gibson
Mevilie Island
Ph. N. Pulvermacher
Mrary L. Omalaer
Tic
B. N. Jacehe Sateuateen
Mount Clemens
Mich
Lizale
Somerset
J. W. Ross
Bird
Thoma
Miss Thoma
East
Canada
J. W. Sullivan
Monroeville
Westmoreland County
James D. Casey
Visi Omaha
Nannie Lyons
Saltsburg
Carrie
Lillie
Buena Vista Street
Evans City
G. Moore and
Oats
Arch Street
Alleghony
Hugh McM
Venna
Cleveland
Kate Tracy
Johnohn Tracy
Auroras
Louis Plato
Pennarenne
Pot-in-Bay
Alice Great
Brighton Road
Alle- Fosey
Kester Park
Messra A. Liebler
John Rether
Lave
Atantic City
John M. Egan
Theo Hie
Charles Albert A. Price
Mins Culie LeClare Price
Paris
Aoeons
See
Teet Bessie
Or Street
Chicago
H. J. Ford
Locust Street
Crea ‘Mins Andle Batory
Baltimore
T. A. Mothberal
Othie
Joseph Kirkpatrick
Nexaunes
Cartle Felix
Lewis
Jostargeon
Pennsylvania Avenue
Beasie Walsh
Roney's Point
W. Va
Jaquay
Birdie Babst
Roup Street
Meadville
Misa Etta Lenhart
John M
London
Fannie E
Mame
East Ae Ee
Walter J. McCormick
As &T. John’s x Oang
Ae Ee Ieee
J.B. M
Indiana County
Taylor
Roma
A. B. Kenn
Rebrkaate
Bedford County
Ean Onetar
Colorado
Col
J. M. Boice
Ten Place
Annie Carnaben
Neil SE
Greensburg
Joan
Allegheny Mountains
Charles Allegheny
Garnet Boyegheny
Annie E. Vickers
Glenshaw
D. Af. Long
George Singer, Jr
H. J.bert and
H. BH. Burapert
Plank's Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island
M. Blanche
Stewart & Co
Federal al
Shirley Dare
Boston
New England
Queen Bess
Bertha Duncan
St. Louis
San Francisco
Sabin
Third Street
Harvard
En Spring
Vienna
Say
Almos
Joshus Reynolds
Sarah
Harriet
Predenaen
Iceland
Shirley Dake
Penston
Detroi News
George Menthen
East Saginaw
Leatelpre Yrype
Sivania Everland
Helene Werashington
Elmira Gazetto
Gama
Waller Lankey
Mike Hullon
Mickey
Eurk
Bustlin
Mike
Peter W. Dilts
San
Brooks
Crooke
Baltimore American
Tree of Knowledge
Grand Army Echoes
Sons of Veterans
Odds and Ends
J. R. Anderson
TM. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
P. O. Perkins
Wood St
Fifth Th Ave
Pickeerings
OLD Reliable
Tenth Street
Penn Avenue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!