Summer society shifts from dress to carefree seaside and mountain trips
The column notes a rising national custom of summer exoduses from cities to seaside cottages and mountain retreats. It praises comfort over fashion, with many vacationers prioritizing health and vitality, enjoying outings, tennis, walks, and social chatter. The piece mentions Mrs. Harrison receiving a cottage deed, hinting at rewards for social prominence. THORNE BRANCH.
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Benato
Harrison
Thorne
Poock Ahlers wedding in Dayton underscores era of formal society
Miss Ida D Poock daughter of Mr and Mrs L H Poock became the bride of Mr George L Ahlers of Dansville New York formerly of H W Ahlers Co lumber dealers Allegheny Pa. The ceremony was at Agnes Avenue Evangelical Lutheran Church Dayton with Rev J Fetuman and Rev J H Schuh officiating. Guests applauded the bridal party and a reception followed at the bride’s home.
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Dayton
Ida D. Poock
Ll. H. Poock
George L. Ahlers
Dansville
N. Y
H.W. Ahlers & Co
Allegheny
Agnes Avenue Evangelical Lutheran Church
Ans
Herman Bergman
Omaous
Robert Myers
South Street
Little Washington
John W. Beatty
Brinker
Oakin Clarion County
William
Franklin Street
E. B. Shaw
Wilawood
J. M. Lesber
Ross Street
H. D
Freeport
Frank Meena
Hampton Place
Philadelphia
Ollie McElroy
Swisevale Avenue
the Lakes
Villa Park
S. Andrew's German Lutheran Church
Brashton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity Reformed Church
George Kelly
Oes Ge Pa
Oor Balsbery
T End Avenue
Park Place
Alter
A. M. Mehaffey
Homes Street
McCook
Neb
Eva Mason
D. W. McLeod
McLeod
Riverside
Col
Hawks
North Street
J. McLeod
Nova Scotia
Missie Snyder
George H. House
Wallace Street
J. M. Lesher
Andrew Kaiser
Wilkinsburg
Fancie
Joseph Stauffer
Scottdale
Sewickley Society
First Presbyterian Church
Missee
Yankton
Oak
Adam Warren
Irene McVey
Messrs
F. M. Hutchinson
Wilson Porter
Charles Woods
Princeton
J. H. Rohrbacher
U. K
Seashore Sketches Highlight Summer Exodus From City
The piece notes hot weather driving city dwellers to escape to beaches and resorts as the death rate climbs. It cites a rising exodus to summer hotels and cottages, a buoyant season ahead, and an unusually large European travel push despite no standout attraction this year.
Queen City of the Sea Sees Early Atlantic City Season
Atlantic City reports an early summer rush with extra railroad facilities to ease travel. Pittsburg and Philadelphia visitors pour in as hotels fill, beachgoers crowd the strand, and social notables from that region occupy the city’s leading hotels and resorts.
Cape May Resort Rejoins Popular Summer Scene with President
Cape May New Jersey reports rising tourist traffic this season with a boost from the President and family’s summer visit. Pittsburghers and other travelers are arriving, and Bedford Springs and Catskills resorts gear up for an active season as hotels open and cottages fill.
Gilmore to Visit Pittsburg with celebrated band and guests
The great Gilmore and his famous band perform in Pittsburg on Thursday June 26 with vocalists Madam Rosa Linde Ida Klein Helme Von Doenhoff William Lavin Edward O Mahony conducting. Seats go on sale June 19 at Hamilton s music store. Bartholomew s Equine Paradox also delighted 10000 in the Grand Opera House last week with six evening and four matinee shows this week.
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Gilmore
Pittsburg
Rosa Linde
Schaarsmidt
Paris
Ida Klein
Helme von Doenhoff
William J. Lavin
Edward O'Mahony
Hamilton
Bartholomew
Grand Opera House
Henry Bergh
Boston
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of
Cape May Ocean View House Details Rooms and Furnishings
A historical description outlines a coastal house setup with a storeroom for dishes and a fully equipped kitchen serving meals. It mentions hot and cold water, an enunciator with room calls, and a polished oak staircase to second and third floors. Second floor lists eight rooms with varied furnishings, including Mrs Harrison and Mrs McKee rooms, and a cherry furnished guest area. The third floor features four servant bedrooms, a bath, and a 20 by 40 foot billiard room with ocean views and sightlines to Lilly Lake Cape May Point Life Saving Station Shoreham Hotel.
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Cape May
N. J
Lielaware Bay
Cape Henlo
Mrs. Harrison
Cape May Point
United States Life Saving Station
Shoreham Hotel
Ocean
Eastern shore resort notes set in Narragansett Pier and Cape May
Seasonal reminiscences describe Narragansett Pier as the fashionable Eastern shore resort with beach life Casino attractions and fashion notes Cape May features mahogany tans and low-neck concern. Fishing reports from Lake Ontario area note bass and muskellongs while Atlantic City hosts visitors and varied amusements and a busy summer schedule of religious and temperance events.
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Narragansett
Son
Avon Pier
Ben
Weat End
Cape May
Elephant
Vouvetta
Lake Ontario
Henderson Harbor
Alexandria Bay
Duana Louise
Atlantic City
Lily Langtry
Trenton
Freddy Gebhard
Itte
Jersey
Lily
South Carolina Avenue
New Jersey Sabbath Union
Ocean Grove
National Temperance Society
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Interdenomination Bible Convention
Dickinson College
King's Daughters
E Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Veterans Column Seeks City Hall Meeting on Grand Army Day
The Allegheny county Executive Committee of the Grand Army will meet next Saturday at City Hall to transact urgent business. Members include A P Burchfield and J F Denniston, among others. They discuss Grand Army Day celebrations, considering a dress parade at a park, a campfire, or moving festivities to a smaller town, with strong opinions on preserving the traditional observance.
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Allegheny County Executive Committee
The
Grand Army
City Hall
A. P. Burchfield
J. F. Denniston
Edward Fisher
H. H. Bengough
A. C. Frank
John F. Hunter
Thomas G. Sample
W. H. Lambert
W. J. Patterson
Pittsburg
Peyrio
Pittspuarg Posts Prepare Large Boston Encampment Delegation
Post 1574 plans a strong turnout to the Boston Encampment with at least twenty five members likely to attend. Posts 41 162 and 236 also arrange substantial delegations and expect the posts flags to appear in force.
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Boston
Alao
A. J. Reid
Columbus
Post 162
Post 236
Bostonians
Arrested for Wearing Union Veteran Legion Shield
Dr A M Barr of the East End faces a charge for wearing the shield of the Union Veteran Legion. He was once a Post member but was court martialed and dismissed about five to six years ago over missing Drummer Boy tickets. Comrade Joseph S Watt of Encampment No 1 prosecutes before Magistrate Hyndman. The case, first in this area under a March act, could carry a maximum $100 fine.
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A. M. Barr
East End
Union Veteran Legion
Post
Ant
Grand Army
Loyal
Joseph S. Watt
Hyndman
A Missed Visit as Mrs Logan Skips Exposition
Veterans in the vicinity felt disappointment at Mrs General Logan's unavoidable absence from the Exposition last evening and the planned reception. Art Gallery decorations were to feature red white and blue silk with a tent on the platform and a large General Logan portrait in the background. Major Denniston arranged the decorations while the Guard of Honor of 20 men would have formed the escort.
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General Logan
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Denniston
Guard of Honor
Comrade 4 M Duvall Organizes Fredericksburg Battlefield Visit
Comrade Duvall of Post 151 plans a club trip in early summer to battlefields around Fredericksburg. Wagons will run from Fredericksburg to Salem Church Chancellorsville and possibly to Cold Harbor and Seven Pines. The party will be limited to two dozen members including Bill Fello wood D A Jones J C Bias W G O Russell W T Powell W E Matthews John Ditton A C G Frank L T McGrath and James Shappard.
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4. M. Duvall
Post 151
Fredericksbaro
Fredericksburg
Salem Church
Chancellorsville
Cold Harbor
Seven Pines
Bill Fellwood
D. A. Jones
J. C. Bias
W. G O. Russell
W.T. Powell
W. E. Matthews
John Ditton
A. C G. Frank
L. T. McGrath
James Shappard
Assault on Comrade Lobnorin Linked to Post Activity
Comrade Thomas Lemon of Post 157, injured severely at his home 1324 Virginia Ave Mt Washington, fears lifelong cripplement after a brutal assault by a man with one of the drivers. Efforts to prosecute the assailant have failed. Post activity notes include muster plans, elections, silver wedding, and memorial thanks.
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Thomas Lemon
Post 157
Grand Army
Virginia Avenue
Mt. Washington
Rally and notices from the Grand Army posts
Reports describe movements of department headquarters and events at various posts. Comrade Denniston plans rallies in Mercer with invitations from surrounding posts while Post 20 adopts a monthly musical and literary social at the hall. Memorials, obituaries, and theater roles are noted along with choir activities and prize raffles.
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West Penn Hospital
Apzotant Blackburs
Samven Sporr
Inspector McAleese
Denniston
McCormick
William McCue
Lann
Post 250
Jamestown
N. Dak
Department
den Niston
Mercer
Patterson Post
Sandusky Street
East Diamond
Comnapes
Fisher, Jr
ComRadDs
H. H. Bengough
Free Port
Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania Regimental Association
Sirwell
Bengough
Congress
Kenniston
Braddock
Board of Commissioners
James A. Beaver
J. 8
P. Gobie
Reyburn
Mesara
W. Stewart
C. C. Kaufman
George W. Skinner
T. J. Sample
T. J. Stewart
F. J. Magee
George G. Boyer
G. Harry Davis
Fkaly
Dilworth
Gossip of the Guards and Local Regimental News
Gossip notes Brenen of Company C resigns from the Tenth Regiment in Uniontown. Commutations for 1539 life practices arrive in the city, with six month delays. The Eighteenth Regiment conducts a battalion drill on Bluff street, to continue weekly until camp. Captain Mawl of Company F retires on June 28 with an election set for June 27. Eight commissions issued statewide last month. East Brigade leaves will reduce officer presence at encampment. Rifle practice by city militiamen is waning this season. No work has yet begun on
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Painters
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Beyers
Parka
Moreheads
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Chambers
Browns
Ord
East End
R. B. Brown
John W. Dalzell
the Willows
Board of Control
James Bigger
Charlies
Smith
Rase
National Guard
Hoe
Jane
Quartermaster Patterson
McLain
Emory Thompson
Company I
Patterson
Ma Patterson
Adjetant General's Office
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Nelly Donald Leffingwell
Redmond
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Federal St
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New York City
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