Engagement and society wedding buzz in Pittsburgh circle
The article reports a notable engagement between Alles Clara Mausgan daughter of Colonel A. S. Morgan and Joseph B. Shea son of C. B. Shea. It notes possible double wedding prospects and mentions aristocratic social events including a lavish Pitcairn luncheon contrasted with university and theater scenes, highlighting prominent local figures and society life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Morgan
Miss Jcha
W. HL
Morgan
Draceavlo Club
Paradise
Pitteborg
Che University
Mr. Scott
al Bors
Julio Sooux
Washington's Birthday celebration lights up Bloomfeld Library
Crowded rooms at Bloomfeld Public Library Association last Monday for Washington's Birthday entertainment. Programs featured Miss Acker Hermann, Maggie J, Miss Lockhart, Kate McManus, Miss Hess, and Ciara Belle Quartet among others, followed by a social. Entertainment Committee led by George W. Ackermann organized the event with decor and a Washington portrait backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomfeld Public Library Association
Association
Washington
America
Louisa Ackerermann
Maggie J
Messrs. Roessler
Harper
Washingt
Miss Lockhart
Golo
Kate McManus
Gither
Tillie
Losze Hess
Reading
Price the Projector of
Pittsburg
Misma Pickbarut
Kaylor
McManus
Sala
She Kunser
Mr. Kotk
Oy Congresa
Iola
Ciara Belle
Hess
Mary Stein
Lugme Sirel
Mb Kolk
George W. Ackermann
Adieu
Ciara Belle Quarte
Messrs
James Locktart
Harry E. Holman
Leo F. Garling
Clara Kaylor
Emma Pickhardt
Minnie Gaming
Mary Sten
Maggie Lockhart
Social schedule bursts with dances and surprise parties
Miss Lana Freibertshauser and Mr WN Schenk won head prizes at a gathering at Kate Patterson's residence on Locust street. A later surprise party honored Miss Emma Lewis and Miss Anna Darkin in Allegheny with games, dancing, and supper. Nearby events featured the Tennyson Club reception at Brooks Dancing Academy and numerous private gatherings across East End and Sewickley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Club
Allegheny
Miss Young
Mr. Welsch
W. W. Wolfe
Graham
Kate Pattersor
Locust Street
Lana Freibertshauser
WN. Schenk
Carrie Sims
Mr. W. Short
Emma Lewis
Anna Darkin
W. M. Craft
John Black
Mra
T. Darkin
C. Fisher
Ad Mra
J. EB. Lewis
Mary James
Jeeney James
Rachel Lewis
Katie Light
Lake Milter
Ron
Tennyson Club
Brooks’ Dancing Academy
Vals
Norris
Social Notes From The City Across Several Districts
Bits of personal gossip note Miss Newman of Daneon Pa visiting in the city Mr and Mrs Charles Ainsley in New York City Mrs W K Hart East End visiting Philadelphia Mrs Ross Johnston and daughter home from Princeton trip Mr and Mrs P A Childs returned from an Eastern journey Miss Mamie Snead Knoll Street Allegheny visiting Sewickley Miss Carrie Filley Philadelphia visiting friends has returned Mrs J Bennett Cochrane nee Sample Bradford Pa visiting friends in Allegheny Captain J J Vandergrift and family Fifth Avenue gone to St Augustine Fla for winter Miss Lizzie Mitchell Williamsport Pa visiting sister Sallie Mitchell Allegheny returned home Tuesday last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Newman
Daneon, Pa
Charles Ainsley
New York City
W. K. Hart
East End
Philadelphia
Ross Johnston
Princeton
P. A. Childs
Mamie Snead
Knoll Street
Alleglony
Sewickley
Carrie Filley
J. Bennett Cochrane
Sample
Bradford
Allegheny
J. J. Vandergrift
Fifth Avenue
St. Augustine
Fla
Lizzie Mitchell
Williamsport
Sallie Mitchell
Gossip of the Guards and Army News in Philadelphia
Adjutant General McClelland spent dates in the city last week after a Harrisburg visit. Several officers and Dolores Saulis of the Third Regiment were thrown from horses during a Philadelphia parade. March to May inspections will be held by the Brigade under Inspector Doak. Lieutenant Doak resigns from Company G, Eighteenth Regiment. Sixteenth Regiment notes Colonel Willis Hittings and Harry McSweeny, a lawyer and oil connections. Quartermaster Hubbard complains over delays in new weapons deliveries. Barrier B finances underperform. members will raise funds for dress uniforms. Non-Commissioned Officers School to meet semi monthly. Discharges granted to several officers. Colonel Alex Hawkins marks twelfth anniversary of Colonelcy. brigade encampment site debates favoring Life of the Low Grade division line. Meadville interest wanes. Meadeville favored less. Eighteenth Regiment inspected. Companies C G E F showed merit. legging adoption worn by several. Next Saturday focuses on hospital department and further inspections.
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McClelland
City
Harrisburg
Dolores
Saulis
Philadelphia
Adjutant General's Office
William Doak
Oolandk Smith
Standard Oil Company
Quartermaster Hubbard
Fourteenth Regiment
Greesland
Barrier B
Reece Scoake
James G. Ganley
John C. Thompson
Secon
Elmer E. Peter
James F. Robb
Spc
Jono F. Algeo
Alex. Hawkins
Worthington
Hawkins
Wyle
Alleghene Valley Railroad
Conneaut Lake
Brtcade
Meadville
Swithh
Eee
C Follo
H. I, D and KE
Weld Mere
Department Encampment at Altoona elects leaders and honors
The Department Encampment elected George G. Boyer of Harrisburg as Department Commander with John F. Mackie of Philadelphia and T. A. Morrison of Smethport as senior and junior vice commanders. Samuel P. Town will remain Assistant Adjutant General and Abram Levering succeeds H. G. Williams as Assistant Quartermaster General. Pittsburg delegates played a strong role while plans for next year’s encampment in Pittsburg and national delegations were outlined. Additional notes cover Ladies of the G A R and Ladies' Relief Corps officers, a social celebration for a birthday, post meetings, and upcoming entertainments and Memorial services.
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Allowiny County
Altoona
George G. Boyer
Harrisburg
Alegheny County
John F. Mackie
Philadelphia
T. A. Morrison
Smethport
Samuel P. Town
H. G. Williams
Abram Levering
William J. Patterson
Council of Administration
Pittsburg
A. P. Burchfield
Kengough
Thomas G. Sample
Denniston
Pittsby
Abili Jes
Department
Qaie
Women's Relief Corps
Eoona Lindsley
Warren
Kate McDonald
Titusville
Mary Keeles
Johnstown
Eva Evans
Lockhaven
Mary L. School
Williamsport
G.A. R
Doran
Pillaberg
Hector
Linesart
Alleghens
Enms Rashears
The
Altoons
Post 3
General Sherman
Admiral Porter
Grand Army Band
Carnegie Hall
Commzadz McIlwaine
Post 157
Joseph Smith
Stevenson
Post 100
Sixth Avenue
Mars. C. E. Hrmst
Shoe
Everly
Charles & Sheriff
John Daley
Post 187
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Addresses Sought for Civil War Veterans and Affiliates
The request lists officers and men from Battery A First Pennsylvania Light Artillery, Nineteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, First Massachusetts Heavy Artillery, One Hundred and Forty-Fifth Pennsylvania, Fifty-third Pennsylvania, Company K and C, Twenty-first and Twenty-fifth Pennsylvania, Seventy-eighth and Eleventh Massachusetts, and other units. Names include Charles F. Kennedy, D. Ker, Charles Mason, Emery, Maud Chonk, James Bentley, EF Lueckenback, Mra. E. Vork, Charles C. Gould, John Dolph, Andrew J. Maze, Jacob Goldie, Joseph Hugel, and William Holland. The inquiries appear from Adjutant Post numbers and various addresses in Philadelphia, Turner's Falls, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Harrisburg, and more, seeking information on veteran membership or knowledge of individuals.
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Pennsylvania Light Artilery
Charles F. Kennedy
Sixteenth Street
Philadelphia
John Getty
Nineteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Memphis, Tenne
D. Ker
Tyrone
Blair County
Charles Mason
First
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Emery
Mra
E. Vork
North Avenue
Norwalk
Conn
Charles C. Gould
Shonkwiler
John Dolph
Massachusetts Volunteers
Andrew J. Maze
Corksburg
Forest County
Powel
Fisher and
Ladner
Fiftieth
Pennsylvania
Post 88 Receives Guidance on Charitable Appeals and Fund Donations
Department Commander Denniston issues directives to posts limiting outside fund appeals. Only appeals via official channels with endorsements may solicit funds. remittances should go through department headquarters. The measure aims to curb unworthy solicitations and safeguard contributions. Post 88 hosts Friday evening gathering with invited comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denniston
Mimander
Poesia
Ables
Warsaw man finds relief from rheumatism with Pain Balm
Joseph V. Dory of Warsaw Illinois suffered rheumatism after trying many remedies. He finally found Chamberlain's Pain Balm which cured him quickly. He urges others to try the remedy and notes it is sold for 50 cents per bottle by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph V. Dory
Warsaw
Novelty plant decorations and corsage bouquets noted
A fragment mentions novelties for Jon p and German favors for a dinner, with bunches to carry sod corsage bouquets a unity. The text references a location at Sixth Avenue opposite Ty, Page 41.
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Jon P
Sixth Avenue
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