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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1890
Page
4
Society column notes a Pittsburg suggestion of phonograph parties as a fresh party novelty amid rapid fashion shifts. It describes private theatricals, lawn games, and new social devices, with Mrs. T. Van Jones Browne hosting at Majolica avenue inviting guests to bring cameras.
A series of teas and receptions across Glenfield and Allegheny are noted, including a May reception at Mr Shaffer’s residence followed by a grounds picnic, a Rolin recital at Mrs Severance’s home, and a fresh air fund event with a strong program and artful display. Other items include a convent play "A Comedy of Errors" at Ste. Arenle, a social at Miss Morehead’s East End home, and a select picnic by the Allegheny Amusement Association at Ideal Grove.
George Leis of Allegheny sails to New York on business. F Dippold of Osborn returns from a two month southern trip. Frank Evana of Ward Street Oakland visits her mother in Meadville. Florence McCor of Southside to spend summer in California. Willis H Smith of Oakland entertaining her mother from Buffalo. John Foster of Locust Street Allegheny leaves for Pasadena. B F Pennington leaves for Boston for about a week. Lillie Carlin of Chattanooga visits Allegheny at Robinson Street for six weeks. Theo W Meese of Pittsburg travels to visit relatives and G H Meyer of this city leaves for East. family to join New York and sail to Germany on the Eider the 7th for a three month absence.
Various families from Edgewood Wilkinsburg and surrounding towns host and attend religious services. A June 10 marriage is announced for Miss Alice Maud Ogden and Charles Richardson of Sewickley. Communion Sunday and Children’s Day events are planned across local churches with programs led by Anna Davis Maud Roberts and Rev. J M Duff.
Mrs Guffey of Newe on Irwin visits Mrs Austin of alan Br. Mrs W J Caton of Oak mree hosts Miss Nan Irwin visiting Miss Grace George. Two Irwin residents attend Greensburg commencement. Curtis Weilty slowly improves. John L Deahl wins Geld day contest at W and J College. Beckie Cline Effie Overly visit Mrs Will McCormick for Decoration. Rev KE A Hunter and family return home from three weeks East trip. Mrs J C Boyd of Oak street to Cleveland to visit daughter Mrs Fulton. Charles Datz and Emma to Atlantic City and Philadelphia for a weeks visit. The Thursday Hotel Jeannett hop attracts many of Irwin's youths.
Dress remnants including ginghams challies sateens and ribbons are offered at half price in a Monday sale at ABLE AND SHUSTER located at 55 Fifth Avenue.
Major J C Kay of the Eighteenth remains on the mck list while Mason Guana of the Fourteenth is seriously ill but hopeful recovery. Major Struthers connected with the guard since 1807 resigns as Mason Williams Steuthers resigns as Ordnance Officer. Several officers discharged while Verona squad joins Grand Army Post on Memorial Day. Washington Infantry impresses in Cleveland and preparations for West Penn Hospital day at Exposition grounds on June 14. Election trials, regimental inspections, and notes on noncommissioned officers schooling highlighted the week.
Alderman Bell’s office heard cases against Fifth Avenue merchants for Sunday tobacco and candy sales. Captain Wishart of the Law and Order Society prosecuted. Adolph Schmid C Kohl G Miller Jotn Woodtt A Riccditti James E White A Canava pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs. Some clerks faced separate action with sentences suspended upon payment of costs. remaining cases adjourned to next week.
At a regular Ninth Ward School Board meeting in Allegheny on May 28, J B Arbuckle was named principal. Assistants include Josie S Sholes Kate L Bowers Mary Madden Mary E Collins Adda Noah M J Douglas Maggie Herdman Nellie Day and Mary Garretson. Miss Eva V Walker Beatrice Harrington Anita Cordier will resign this term. Walker plans college in Boston and Cordier Harrington may marry soon.
BuTo H. Hoitzmay & Sons announce a closing out sale at 66 Menenet Street below West Penn Depot Allegheny. Bargains include lace curtains silk and plush scarfs table covers mantel borders Florentine and China silks ancy shades and upholstery goods all at cost or less to clear stock.
Fragmentary advertising page lists ribbed vests priced at 230 and 170 units with 12 percent discount, gloria sill umbrellas, $150 men’s ties, and a location note for ENABLE SHUSTER at 36 Fifth Avenue.
The day was pleasant with no parade and a quiet observance in the old city. Cemeteries held solemn rites in a conscientious, well attended manner, honoring soldiers and the memory of those who served since 1861 as long as patriotism endures.
Department Commander Denniston orders Lancaster and Crawford county posts to rescind actions violating article Xi cha 6 ensuring the Grand Army of the Republic remains nonpartisan. Posts face potential charter jeopardy and further violations will be punished.
At Richmond on Thursday crowds displayed rebel battle flags during the Lee monument unveiling. An officer warned of Reconstruction horrors after Appomattox while banners were handed to a statue of George Washington amid protests. A campaign to bar such displays may reach Congress as Memorial Day remarks praised veterans.
Encampment No. 1 Union Veteran Legion 600 strong will gather at headquarters on Sixth avenue at 7 PM and march to St Pauls Cathedral corner Fifth avenue and Grant street arriving about 730. Cathedral Band Father College of the Holy Ghost choir and flags promise a solemn requiem in a decorated church with large seating for hundreds.
Colonel Chill W. Hazzard delivered a Memorial Day address before about 1500 listeners in Monongahela City. He condemned treason and praised veterans, widows, and orphans, ending with a tribute of flowers and a challenge on whether the nation is ready to honor liberty with enduring resolve.
Comrades of the Eleventh Reserves learn Lawrence Ruch once charged with desertion has that charge removed by order of the Secretary of War. Attorney J. B. Stevenson and Rothman’s mother from Butler Pa aided in the action. Ruch was an inmate of West Penn Hospital in 1883 and died about June 1 1863 after leaving the hospital briefly.
A sale of furniture valued at about $50 000 will be sacrificed with reductions from lowest cash prices estimated at 15 to 20 percent. Michican Furniture Co located at 437 Smithfield Street conducts the sale of all kinds of furnishings.
Worthy sale of 500 dress goods double width reduced to 20. KwanLe and Suvuster offer at 35 Fifth age. Bring photos to be copied to Electric Portrait Company at 10 and 12 Sixth street. Crayons and water colors offered with best work and low prices.
The department headquarters will move from the Tenth and Chestnut streets rooms to a ground floor location at 1026 Arch Street Philadelphia. Commander Denniston announces the relocation and plans to complete the change promptly.
Memorial Day exercises were held in Allegheny Cemetery with Post 41 members present in carriages. A Carnegie Music Hall concert by Post 12 drew strong local talent. Encampment news includes Exscam Point No. 71 slated for memorial at Washington with Swift to preside. A formal telegram reports the Andersonville stockade purchase by Georgia Encampment in Americus. A Union soldier skeleton was found at Gettysburg excavation identified by buttons. M P G's of Allegheny City expect strong turnout for a meeting at Post 162 hall while Pension League will not meet that night. Post 3 honored volunteers from the Bijou Drummer Boy presentation with engraved rings. Encampment No 6 memorialized deceased comrades at Arch Street Hall with General William Blakely delivering the oration. Allegheny city veterans favor Comrade Daniel over opposition, praising his school leadership alongside Erasmus Wilson.
reports of Camp 58 and Camp 33 in Allegheny detailing memorial services for Colonel John Nevin, resolutions on Grant Greenawalt’s death, and plans to equip Davis Camp as an engineer corps with dark blue U S uniforms. Major Samuel Harper Camp No 162 showcases new uniforms and recruits aim for 100 members while considering full dress parades and light artillery equipment for about 50 men.
A New Zealand kea has been added to the London Zoo. Naturalists note two unusual traits: it is carnivorous and its meat-eating behavior is learned, not natural. The bird began feeding on sheep in the upland Maori era, earning the name sheep-eating parrot after sightings of it on sheep.
Drake’s Magazine recounts Wan Lang’s six cylinder swearing machine that mimics oaths with mechanical precision. The device promises copious swearing with a single string pull, framed as a marvel of Chinese invention. The notice concludes with an advertisement for Sturtevant House lodging near Twenty-ninth Street offering moderate rates and conveniences.
Advert shows striped cotton hose in summer weight at 19 cents, with regular values to 25 cents. Mentions A. G. Campnet & Sons at 27 Fifth Ave and Painus & Cuustan at 286 Fifth Ave offering cut prices on 19 inch goods and various fabrics.
About 213 people gathered at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery located on 516 Market Street in Pittshure to photograph the decoration day event. The turnout emphasized local interest and community tradition in observing the holiday.
The Hanlons continue Fantasma at Grand Opera House for another week while Pittsburg audiences welcome Hilarity at Harris Theater. Star Charles A. Loder surrounds his company with comedians led by Delanos and Misa Ruby Lytton. The World's Museum bills Johanna Wolfsith and Leonidas the Persian hermit, with the World's Old-Time Minstrels presenting a classic minstrel show. Additional notes mention Helen Barry, Lawrence Barrett, Jons L. Bullivas, Sidney Rosenfeld, and Sid Sullivan among others with touring plans and personal updates.
The Oakland Oak land narrow gauge passenger coach wrecked at the estuary drawbridge was hauled onto the beach with no new bodies found. Most victims were recovered already. E R Robinson and James R Irwin will be buried tomorrow. Coroner Evers has summoned a jury for Monday inquest as rumors reach Santa Clara County that Engineer Samuel Dunn may be alive.
New York May 31 Grover Cleveland referee appointed by the Supreme Court to value Langdon vs the Mayor ruled the city owes about 100 per measuring foot for wharf rights destroyed by 1871 bulkheads and piers. Judgment expected under $75,000, a sum the city has long agreed to pay, signaling closure of the long running waterfront disputes.
In Common Pleas Court Judge Johnson overruled Sherman Decker’s motion for a new trial. Decker is accused as an accomplice with White Cap in the Oman robbery.
A Coke worker was instantly killed by a train near Adelaids Friday night. Howard Heasley a ten year old boy living near Greensburg kicked in the face by a calt. His injuries are of a serious nature. From $2500 to $3000 are said to have changed hands at a cooking main held near Beaver Falls Friday. Fifty birds were killed. William Snyder a coker of Wheeling was run over in the Baltimore and Ohio yards and instantly killed at Connevalle Friday. A terrific electric storm passed over Canton Friday night. Six houses and a street car were struck by lightning. No one seriously injured. Joan Harry a farmer living near Petersburg Lancaster county died yesterday morning from hydrophobia after two days illness. He was bitten by a mad dog about two months ago.
Wm Hastace & Son announce the largest complete establishment of fine and staple groceries in Pennsylvania with the finest salesroom in the United States. They guarantee lowest prices for same quality goods and easy returns. Beginning Monday May 24 patrons receive a free glass of sparkling root beer as a summertime promotion and a household guide mailed on application.
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