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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1889

Page

4

Beaux and the Girlhood Beaus in Old Fashioned Lore

An essay on the meaning and nuance of beaux in girlhood society contrasts lovers and admirers. It defines the beau as a lighthearted, tactful companion who adapts to phases of life, with limits and a role cherished by older women. The piece weaves in social reflections and sketches of youth, romance, and etiquette.

Hood Tives Althould Beau Nash Beau Wmell Romeo Juliet Mercutio

Nomenclature in affectionate banter among lovers

A reflective note on terms of endearment in romantic talk. The author cautions against playful insults and urges precise language for admired partners. Emphasizes restraint when addressing Romeo and Juliet style dynamics and warns against overusing flattering labels.

Rose fete boosts lemonade booth at gathering

Social events detail a Rose fete lemonade booth earning between $300 and 00. Mrs Emma McClain hosts a pleasant birthday re-evening on June 11 in Anderson ey All City. The Twenty fifth Ward Debating Society meets at Misa Hopenny’s home with recitations and music. A surprise party for Mise E Treser features a table and dancing. An informal engineering department reception at East End includes W C R A McKean Inge Wieland and others. The Pea anniversary for Mr and Mrs C W Erol is celebrated with many attendees.

Lucy Morrison Stockton Avenue Carnose Alexandria Mary J. McMurray West End Pittsburg Washington, Pa William Botsford Rural Avenue East End Philadelphia Jack Schwartz Penn Avenue Brushton Europe M. H. Florsheim Mise Heberton M. EK. Moorhead Ellsworth Avenue J. W. Young Oli City J. Vandergrift Fittsea East Ena. Ra George W. Blair Pael McKelvy South Hiland Avenue Senee Attahy Baward Bat Pa Che Ae Hire Baward Murphy Shetland Avenue Waresey Coya Ee Childs O Comb Reiter Street C. Keith Arabella Street BE. Shea James J. Donnell Tey J. C. Warner Sanalty Jackson Street Allegheny Renfrew City Butler County Fannie Gilchrist Cleveland Edward Avenous Harriet Watson Lincoln New York W. D. Kearns New Kearns American Medical Association Mollie Holmes Willie Olmes Frankstown Eal Sesswiemr Enclana Ireland Linzie M. Shannon William A Resnseree New Castle Badie Sutherland Logan Street Curry Annie P Eheatabenoel Iss Matthews Metz W. J. Martin Carson Street Southtide Minneamir Ateend Aoa Eas Te Tok Institute Omoepathy Lake Minnetonka Hepatic Eee Eas Rose Fete Emma 8. McClain Anderson Ey All City Twenty-fifth Ward Misa Eulala Hopenny Mise E. Treser Street Riter & Conley‘s Bridge Works G. W. le Hulbert Coffin Jones and Stedham C. W. Erol Ems Se Fs Twin Lakes Haree Armrong

Wedding Belin Totten and Miss May McCleave Wed

On Tuesday morning at 10 oclock, R M Totten, Lawrenceville druggist, married May McCleave of Cumberland Maryland at the bride’s mother's home in Cumberland. Rev W M Webne officiated. Guests from Pittsburgh and New York attended. An Eastern tour followed the reception.

R. M. Totten Lawrenceville May McCleave Cumberland W. M. Webne W . J. Totten John McCreave G. A. Pearre W. McM. McKaig W. von Hornhorst McElroy Totten Meecae Bonnhorst Pitsburg Marion Jones New York Duncan Terre Haute Ind Ann Soners

Monument to Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve at Gettysburg

Alex Murdock and Edward Fisher reported from Gettysburg after inspecting a monument on the battlefield between Little and Big Round Top. The State Memorial Commission and Regimental Committee accepted it. Dedication planned for September 11 and 12 Pennsylvania Day with arrangements for transportation, tents, and private room lodging for veterans and families.

Gettysburg Warner Alex Murdock Edward Fisher Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve Regiment Gettysburg Battlefield State Memorial Commission Little Big Round Top Pennsylvania

Flags of captured battle standards to adorn Pension Office

General Meigs urged that U S flags taken in war be hung around the walls of the Pension Office with a public display aim. Commissioner Tanner replied he would aid if the building is restored to its former state as rain leaks through the roof. The move is praised as a lasting tribute to valor and a better use of captured flags than prior administration proposed.

General Meigs Commissioner of Pensions United States Pension Office Congress

Warner Reports Milwaukee Preparations Ahead for Encampment

Commander-in-Chief Warner says Milwaukee is far ahead of other cities in encampment preparations with liberal and good management, though railroads and hotels may hinder attendance. He estimates 200,000 potential attendees but fears the turnout could drop to about 50,000 unless creeds improve.

Washington National Tribune Warner Milwaukee Frey Hoe

Ladies aid relief effort at University Building

The G A R Relief Committee based in the University Building on Diamond Street has assisted many soldiers' families this past week. They will sew boxes for flood relief in the coming weeks and offer lunch service Tuesday and Wednesday from 11:30 am to 2 pm to aid soldiers' fires. The dining room will be decorated with flowers and patrons are urged to support them.

G. A. BR. Relief Committee University Building Diamond Street Newnhamites Cooper Oakley India Isabel London M. M

Post 128 Picnic at Windsor Park Fourth of July

Post 128 plans its annual Fourth of July picnic at Windsor Park Bellevue Comrade A P BURCHFIELD visited the Soldiers' Orphan School at Uniontown Pa The One Hundred Thirty-fourth Pennsylvania Sig will meet at Butler August 22. Several Post members died and were buried this week including Grover and Henry Eberle. Memorial services and monument plans proceed at Grand Army Lot Uniondale cemetery. Various ex-prisoner addresses sought and McClellan statue unveiling planned for Sept 17 Antietam Day. State monuments at Gettysburg noted with 1 000 visitors and 20 monuments already erected. Regular summer meetings debated and attendance discussed.

Tur Post 128 Windsor Park Bellevue A. P. Burchfield Soldiers’ Orphan School Uniontown Penn- Sig Butler Jon Grover Henry Eberle Legion Cownap Ecorporal Tansee Georgetown Grand Army Lot Committee Uniondaleemetery Joes Slaysmas Washington G. A. Scholl Yeager Dewar Milton Acoby Two Hundred Pennsylvania Rupert Jamison Fourth Pennsylvania Cavalry Dresden T Thom George B. McClellan Philadelphia Little Mac Antietam Tener Independence Cababa Meridian Michigan Gettysburg Alger Grouce W. Hoop Post 2 Indiana Allegheny Hugh Morrison Ramuel Stewart Sixty Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Inter-Ceenn Chicago Mes Monagan Smethport Woman's Relief Co John W. Patterson Quincy J. Draxe Brighton Lillio York Sterward Rochester N.Y Revsey H Canter Sheridan Mich Guyous Grover Kaufman One Hundred and Twenty-third East Liverpool Joseph Tunnicliff Fifth Ohio Cincinnati Kaufman Sam MoUnz A. Barn Post 157 Ananiases New York City Daniel Butterfield No. 13 Army O the Potomac Denver Col One Swayne Sherman Eighth New York Cavalry Eighth Cavalry Gettsburg Comeape Hiram Smrrn Vermont Heavy Artillery Missouri Allegheny County Johnstown Pearson Short Pittsburg and Western Railroad Ayres Ames Massachusetts Higginson Fifty-first Massachusetts 8. T. Seaforce Thirty-third

Johnstown Veterans Conclude Preparations for National Gathering

Post 128 plans a trip to the National En t with about 160 members and the Grand Army Band. The group will camp at the site, carrying tents, and will be joined by excamp PurstT No.1 and others. Comrades exchange volumes for a growing library as they anticipate reunion events and a July cake prize contest.

Annapolis Comrades of Johnstown Grand Army Piscon U. V. L. Mbrary Nesbitt Wm. Thaw

Woodd's Last Week at Harriet Theatre Adrift in New York

The young actor Wood continues his run in Adrift in New York at Harriet Theatre as he enters the final week of performances. The show, new here, has drawn full houses in hot weather and features William ONeill, a strong comedic lead, with novel stage effects and riverfront scenery.

New York Wood Harris’ Theater

Essential Stomach Bitters Tonic Promotes Health and Digestion

An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as equally vital for physical health and political consistency, claiming it strengthens the spine and all its dependencies by improving digestion. It notes Miss S. E. Keres announcing agency for the American Steam Dyeing and Dry Cleaning Co. of Cleveland, with a new location at 17th Street offering first‑class work on short notice.

E. Keres Staten Island Dyeing Establishment American Steam Dyeing and Dry Mening Co Cleveland 17Th Street

Pure Rye Whisky Advertisements From 1880s Listings

A dense ad fragment lists multiple whiskey brands and quart sizes from late 19th century catalogs. Brands include Pure Rye Whisky, Old Cabinet, Gibson's, Guckenheimer, Moss Export, and Por saic with references to fall quarters and Fifth Avenue addresses.

Fall McKim Fall Yeeasas Eam Ees Gibson's Fall Aileon G. W. Schmid Old Gibson Eveeneaeene Gibson Guckenheimer Bublime Guckenheimer J. Fuipay Smithfield St Wfsu

Dickson the Tailor Repairs Conductor’s Uniform

A Citizen Traction Road conductor jumped from a car causing a rift in his pew uniform. Dickson of 65 Fifth Ave 3d floor repaired it so it appears new. Dickson specializes in cleaning and repairing with moderate charges. Give him a trial.

Citizen Traction Road Dickson Fifth Ave

Glove and Beverage Ad Notes Penn Ave Vendor

An ad promotes 50 cent kid gloves and superior silk gloves from F Schoenthal at 612 Penn avenue. It also touts healthful beverages from artesian well water sold bottled or in kegs and invites trial orders by telephone 1018. Steinmann offers watch work and diamond resetting at 107 Federal st. and mentions catalogues from a Joyalyston address.

F. Schoenthal Penn Avenue Steinmann’s Federal St

NOBLE SHOPKEEPERS AND LONDON FASHION TRADE

A London Dispatch observes shop windows in June 1880s London brimming with color in dressmaking and millinery. Aristocrats join the trade, led by Duchess of Hamilton and Mme Lili, with gentry like Lady Granville Gordon and Mrs Isabel promoting bonnet and home decorating ventures. The piece notes royal favor, cross-class fashion mix, and new ventures from Paris inspirations to London showrooms.

Dispatch London Hyde Park Indy Paris Needle Marquis of Londonderry Granville Gordon Park Street Mayfair England Mes Gordon Mme. Lierre Nceds Wales Charlotte Robinson Brook Street New Hand Street Robinson Bengeance Newnham College Newnham Cooper-Oakley Mme Isabel

Art news and gossip from Mayer's and gallery shows

Charles Wall presents a pastel portrait of two young ladies at Mayer's. Walkley watercolors join Histed's collection with Johnstown disaster photographs. Dielman etching Under the Holly shown at Young's. Stanley White plans a New York marble arch. Stanford White to design. Stevenson, Mapge Imvry, and others exhibit roses and outdoor studies. The Society of American Artists’ eleventh show closes with high praise. Webb prize awarded to D. W. Troyon for The First Leaves.

Charles Wall Mayer's Walkley Histed Johnstown Frederick Dielman Young's New York Washington Square Stanford White D. B. Walkeley Stevenson Boyd's Mapge Washington Pittsburg Society of American Artista Society Fifth Avenue Ew York Webb D. W. Troyon Bryan Wall G Joe's Block Island

Two Rare Bargains at Hoffmann Music Store

Upright piano 8190 plans offered at 60 dollars. A 744 octave upright piano in fine condition with cover and stool priced at 190 dollars. Also a 150 parlor organ used briefly for 30 dollars. Store display includes Lohmer and Colby pianos. Repairs and upholstery offered by Haugh and Keenan. Phone 1626.

J. M. Hoffmann & Co Smithfield Street Lohmer Colby

Physician Warns of Typhoid Flood in Pittsburg Summer

A veteran Pittsburg physician warns the city faces a health crisis due to contaminated summer water and widespread street excavations. He urges residents to leave the city, noting no easy country alternative besides Idlewood Hotel and cottages for preserving business and family health.

Pittsburg Prince Idlewood Hotel Idlewood Union Station Jos. Loughrey & Sons Wood Street

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