Etiquette Queries From Mrs Sherwood on Courtship
Mrs Sherwood compiles reader questions on social etiquette. Topics include visiting relatives of a fiancé, asking parents for consent, naming conventions for married women, handshakes abroad, proper wedding dress, engraving initials on an engagement ring, courtship duration, invitations, dancing calls, tea rooms, ball room manners, supper formats, and hosting social events with detailed guidance and examples.
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M. E.W. Sherwood
K. ES
Ake
Hall
Prince Albert
A. BH. W
Lord Stanley
T. B.S
Soan
Dean Swift
Lita Shephard
Pater
Camilla
Socials at Mount Washington feature music and dancing
The Silver Leaf Society held a social at Miss Annie Jessop's residence in Mount Washington with music and dancing. Numerous attendees included Misses Jennie, Belle Celia, Lynch, Turbetea Jett, Mecoy, Florence Lowen, and many others. Additional masquerade and donkey party events occurred at the Bell residence on Penn Avenue and other homes, with prize winners noted. Birthdays and celebratory gatherings continued through the week featuring families such as the Metz and Gass households, with lists of guests and social activities across multiple neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arai Arm Toman McCoy
Samuel
William Tranter
Edward Odarbett
William Bell
Penn Avenue
Aoace
Plorenes
Lowstedder
Ettie Stowe
Sallis Smith
Callie Witten Oe
Lowester
Florence P Carrie A. Jennie Cane
Bie Lyons
Laura Stauffer
Agnes Tauffer
Tania Pendleberry
Emma Cushing
Romayns McKown
Din. Pendleberry
Herd
Ed Gamaeer
Gardner
Messrs. Wiseman
Boggs
Jennie Doneboo
Frank Andrews
Thomas Bradley
Ralph Graham
Mark Stewart
Martin Roeser
Robert Gray
John Alan
James Evans
David mi Geuze Herriott
Eddie ‘Beck
Charles F. Metz
McClure Avenue
Allegheny
Freenall
Mrs. Vannossen
Sadie Brown
Kitty Campbell
Sadie Reno
Annie Deeder
Maggie Comiey
Annis Gass
Juddy
Lena Wilhelm
Mattie Gass
Carrie Steinbrenner
Jennie Beatty
Pee Biaceie Freenatt
Lizsie Teppler
Isra
Carrie Ensenbeis
Bender
Birdie
Annie Handenschield
Ida Gass
Tena Siper
In Speerer
Fletch Louman
Frank Hauton
Arry Reno
A. Waukee
Charles Boeey
Fred Gars
James Hute
Charles F
Engagement of Miss Lena Israel to Mr Levi Katten announced
Miss Lena Israel, daughter of A Israel Sr of Allegheny, will wed Levi Katten of Portland Oregon in August. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Jennie Hay of Allegheny to William J Langenheim, son of the late Gustave Langenheim, conducted Thursday evening at the Hay residence on Locust street Allegheny with Rev Dr Gostimson officiating. A large group of relatives and friends attended including Mr Mrs Hay, Mr Mrs Seuper, Mr Mrs Dea and Mrs Fleishman, and many others listed in attendance.
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Crestonian
Harry Levy
Holy Ghost College
Hall
Forbes Street
Ayeur
Fayette Street
Allegheny
Bijou
Pollan
P. BR. Bohn
Concordia Club
General Carter Council C. TD
Imperial Club
Imperial Hall
Seventh Avenue
New Grant Street
Resimn
Ellsworth Ave
Doile O'Neill
Irwin Avenue
Misses Inen
Mollie McAlister
Kate Mary Byron Alin
Annie Pres Mtesura Um Orto
Con Belly
Leo Drake
William Anthony
Anderson Street
Ae Bee
Sot Moaars
J. Seiferth
Lawrence Miller
C. A. Anthony
James L.rabam, Jr
Herman Raymer
New Turner Hall
Argonauta
Ae ‘Pacha
Edward Slatery
South Sixteenth Street
Lena Israel
A. Israel
Levi Katten
Portland
Ore
Jennie Hay
William J. Langenheim
Gustave Langenheim
James Hay
Locust Street
Gostimson
Trinity Lutheran Church
Robert Hay
Schwerd
Rinehart
Mra. Patt
Steitz
Robert Young
Mra. Herd
Mra Lappe
Ae Aoe
Valer
Forbes
Mra. Watson
Sussee Pattereon
Ada Young
Agnes Aa Watson
Seneolner
Steits
Mackey
Wilao Laird
Mr Lanett
John Josn Op Ee G. Ae
Langenheim
Og Ae Hartje
Laird
Beatty
Santee
Schreiner
Groetsinger
Hay
Hamilton
Social Notes From Allegheny Families Abroad
Allegheny residents share updates on travels and visits. Mrs. Bonn returns from the East, B and A. H. Mercer departs for Washington, D.C., Mrs. Roll leaves Buffalo for home, Mrs. Ter leaves New York for a two week trip, and many others are visiting or returning from cities like Philadelphia and Bradford. Local hosts Hon. Thomas L. James and Rev. D. Parker soreee hosted guests in Union Avenue while others plan stays in Clifton Springs and nearby communities.
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M. Bonn
Allegheny
Fatress
John
Henry Gal
Markat Street
P. Reynor Bobroo
Boston
Nor
Fayette Street
John A. Bower
Sewickley
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Iss Bailey
Cim Street
Bradford
Ol City
Weetedener
Negheny
Belle Flocraheim
I. W. Ene
Yoon Ich
Daniel Schneider
Sewickley Society Notes and Local Events
Sewickley society circles report Mr Charles McVey and daughter Miss Irene visiting. Mr R W Hutchi of Sewickley returns from an extended trip. Mrs Frederick Burrows home after brief visit to friends in Washington. A Widow Hunt, a three act comedy by Sewickley Valley Club, postponed until after Lenn ne Jesenkins Coleman and Miss Bently depart for New York. Albert E Parsons, the ladies’ tailor, will beat the Meins in prices and service in Nas nas. Mister Mitchells and Miss Mitch are among visitors sending plans for upcoming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McVey
Irene
R. W. Hutchi
Sewickley
Sewickley Valley Club
Lennne Jesenkins Coleman
Mins Bently
Rameters
Hom Nai
Oh A. B. Staressea
Saint Craig Cave
Caria Anderson
Evie Smith
Maud Mitc
Mitch
Benew York State
Cleak Department Offers Spring Jerseys at Lofty Prices
Cleak Department advertises new spring jerseys in latest styles and all sizes priced from $1500 upward with few remaining office red-lined French jerseys offered at less than half original prices to close. Hueys & Hace promote old gold and silver purchases at 205 Fifth Avenue, Wwrsu.
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Hueys & Hace
Mwfsu
Case
Hacoh's
Fifth Avenue
Wwrsu
Harris Likely to Build New Theater in Pittsburgh Era
The Coleman heirs plan a large building on Harris Theater site, while Harris may extend his lease to July 1800 and pursue a new or prebuilt theater. Bijou Theater expansion is expected, with Fern space added. Miss Margaret Mather’s career is discussed amid Hill rupture. Frohman Rockwood plan Hobart Elamere stage road with Wanderer and others, plus Anti Cruelty Society benefit at Grand Opera. Emma Abbott brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s Yeomen to the Bijou. Pittsburgh awaits progress on theater and drama in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Coleman
Ruws
Nice
Fern
Robert Elsmere
William H. Gillette
Basmeér
Effie Shannon
Athi SF
New
Boston
Hollis Street
Steph Murphy
Lakes of
Oor
Phi Se Aesarey
Frias
Connelly
Emma Abbott
Bijou
Pittsburg
Gilbert & Smilimn
Yeomen of the Guard
Awadacs
Strance
Gilbert & Sullivan
Emma
HarBurn Jonns
The Fugitive at Bijou Theatre This Week
A melodrama praised in Cincinnati coverage arrives at the Bijou Theatre this week under the title The Fugitive. Critics hail its strong plot set in English country life with seafaring twists and notable performances by Miss Lisse Leigh and Macon Mitchell.
Lillie Clay Troupe Promises Big Burlesque at Williams Academy
Lillie Clay and her troupe, described as a genuine speck company, will perform this week at Harry Williams Academy. The burlesque program features a burle and the troupe’s young women, likely to fill the house. The Casino Museum debuts new curiosities and a variety act lineup in its cozy theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Clay
Harry Williams’ Academy
Casino Museum
Echoes of the Stage and Broadway Theater News
Manager R. M. Gulick and Mrs. Gulick return from their wedding trip. Sam Friedlander to take charge of P. Harris' new theater in Minneapolis next season. Various notes on Lyceum Theater plans and theater figures including Belasco and Macauley’s. Mary Anderson opens in The Winter's Tale in Louisville amid legal wrangles. A humorous anecdote on a Florida alligator and a NY Sun origin story for the phrase the ghost walks.
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R. M. Gulick
Lyceum Theater
McCaull Opera Company
Lord Fauntleroy
Pimsburg
James G. Blaine, Jr
Acon- Seth
Blaine
Gulick
Belasco
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Baker Theater
John H. Heaviin
Gin “i
Daniel Sully
Detroit
Catskill Mountains
Neighbors
Bear Hunt
Mr. 5
Edward Hanriean
New York
Austin Corbin
Mary Anderson
Macauley’s
Louisville
Bourlier
Masonic Temple
Edwards
Miss Anderson
Macauley's
Abbey
Macauley
Dramatic Mirror
Florida
New York Sun
T. Alston Brown
Harry Watkins
England
Farnlet
Owill Wa
Shaeare
Masonic Lodges Echo Social and Staffing Moves in April
In New Castle and surrounding towns, B P C E notes reflect visits by Brothers from various lodges, a June reunion, and several members traveling for events. Several members plus affiliates from Pittsburg Erie Chicago and Chillicothe report travels, performances, and anticipated openings of new lodges and activities in Evansville and Zanesville with Odd Fellows Temple ceremonies noted.
Mansfield Fraternal Banquet And Grand March Event
An evening banquet and grand march drew sixty couples to the Elka ball room hosted by local businessmen. Exalted Ruler J. H. Jamnan presided while D. E. A. Clingston and Esteemed Knight 8 spoke. Miss Janpan recited “Dor king” with notable effect. The event, following Christmas, saw dancing resume after a banquet and continue until 5 a m.
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Nantes
A. Anttheows
Clingston
Odre
Luin Janpan
Christimas No. 06
Mansfield
Military notes and guard units prep for inaugural parade
Ex adjutant Guthrie and regiments of the Eighteenth Fourteenth and other units drill for the big parade. Washington Infantry, Midget Band, and Pioneer corps to march with special trains and quarters at 488 Maine street near the Capitol. Naval militia proposed, officers outfitted in dress uniforms, and enlistment efforts described amid parade preparations.
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Guthrie
CoLownk
Glexy
Resem
Shomons
Mason Holmes
Saa8
Penace
H.W. Hanparson
Patt Texsox
Brown
Washin
Washington Infantry
Union
Maine Street
Capitol
Fourteenth Rement
Highteenth
Harrisburg
Upston
Philadelphia
Washington
Love
Harrison
National Guard
Pennsylvania
National Guard of
Conorsn A. L. Hawkins
Norman M. Smith
Hawkins
Tenth
White House
Pioneer Corps
Smith
Eighteenth
Weste Lomms
Ashington
Perfect Fitting Patterns Cut to Order at Newtons
No two forms alike patterns tailored to fit. Patterns offered on paper or ining with 15 measurements, darts and curves adjusted to the figure. Full sleeve styles cut, with basting instructions. Call Newtons School of Dress Cutting White sewing machine rooms 12 Sixth St.
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Newton's” School of
Sixth St
Thuma's Dancing Academy Nears Third Term Start
Thuma's Dancing Academy announces a third term beginning next week with beginners classes on Monday and Thursday evenings. The program runs ten weeks totaling fifty lessons before the term ends.
Caliead Moor In Stores At TSo Yard Sale Debut
A yard sale listing offers an elegant line of caliead moire fabrics valued at $125. The display includes choice evening and street shades from MWFsu Hocts & Hacks and other vendors.
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Tso
Dobbs the nation’s finest photographer gains praise
Persons sending photographs to the old country cannot be too careful in having them made by responsible photographers. Thousands of cheap pictures that have faded and give a poor opinion of American photographers. Dobbs' reputation as a fine photographer is national and his business is steadily improving. There may be others as good but none better.
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Old Country
Dobbs
Dresa Suite Suit and Coat Ad at Pitcaira's
Local ad for menswear offers a dress suit and overcoat at Pitcaira's, located at 434 Wood Street, promoting the shop's apparel selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcaira’s
Wood Street
Wsu
Plan to Expand Grand Army of the Republic Membership
Department Commander Thomas J. Stewart urges post leaders to form Recruiting Committees of three or more, urge every member to nominate nonmembers, and actively contact eligible ex soldiers. He argues persistent effort now will keep Pennsylvania ahead, expanding the GAR’s reach and service to veterans.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Thomas J. Stewart
Grand Army
Department of Ree
Disratch
Seventh Anniversary Post 162 Celebrated in Allegheny
Grand Army circle marks seventh anniversary of Colonel J. B. Clark Post No. 162 on February 4 at Masonic Hall Allegheny. Col A P Burchfield commanded. program featured reminiscences, address, history of past commander J W Caldwell, musical numbers by Ida B Star Mandolin Club and others, ending with Post 102 G A B Band.
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Grand Army
J. B. Clark
Masonic Hall
Washington Street
Madison Avenue
Allegheny
J. W. Caldwell
Messrs
Lang
Lesser
Elatherine
Charlie
Tittle Ting
Misa
Ida B
Star Mandolin Club
Messia
Pierce
W. King
Prof
Byron
Phillips
Volts
Post
Band
Lawrenceville G A R Post Fair Crowds New Hall Fortieth Street
Citizens applaud G A R Post No ds efforts to fund general and relief needs as a fair and bazaar enters its third week under favorable conditions. New hall on Fortieth street hosts nightly crowds with Eastern Italian Band as music for dancing. Thursday’s tableaux Goddess of Liberty impressed with firing squad support. Fair continues this week.
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Lawrenceville
G. A. R. Post No. Ds
Post
Fortieth Street
Butler
Grand Army Gossip Indicates New Monument Plans
A Cleveland Garfield monument unveiling is announced with Gestral J D Cox delivering the oration. The Grand Army of the Republic notes expanding Post 41 membership in Lawrenceville and upcoming encampments in Worcester and Batty. Rhode Island names Alonzo Williams as commander. Ohio and Pennsylvania recruit drives loom. Cleveland to host a soldiers monument funded by local tax levy.
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Grand Army
Gestral J.D. Cox
Garfield
Cleveland
Post 41
Lawrenceville
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Reereee L. Wooprorp
Department of Midh
Batty
Weeceeter
Tuseedsy
Alonzo Williams
Providence
Department of Rhode Island
Wintram H. Gnanax
Will Wen
Patterson Post
Colomrade Harrison
Fourth
Massachusetts Cavalry
Iemond
Atherton H. Btevens
Inn
Cleveland, O
Cuyahoga County
National Cemetery
Gettysburg
Grand Army of the
Department of Ran
Amos
Surprised by Receiving a Company Photograph
Jacob Lobrer of Cleveland asks for the addresses of any members of Company L Fifsh Pon venis. Post Commanders are to note the request and assist in providing names and residences of members.
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Jenkins
Ab Emeerne
F. Billiaan
Aineas
Baltimore
Pw Wines Commaxnrs
Joux M. Roszets
Posts
Jacob Lobrer
Forest Street
Cleveland
Ohio
Commany L
Fifsh
Pon Venis
Ofa
Biot Wickline
Chriss Yonge
Ge Comrades
Haunted Well Specter Terrifies Farm Family in Wilbert Case
A telegraph from Casey reports Bilver Lake near Cassy on the Rock Island line as a ghost haunted site. Local farmer shot the alleged specter with buckshot after it frightened his team and wife, then the ghost spoke and begged not to be shot. Authorities remain silent, suspicions point to a possible hoax or con.
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Buckadot
Fsfeclal
Des Monsis
Casey
Bilver Lake
Cassy
Rock Island
PLC
Pension counsel from Soule Co to visit Pittsburg
Soldiers and heirs are urged to meet J B Conover, agent of Soule Co pension attorneys, in Pittsburg from March 4 to 9 for free advice on the new pension law. Wives urging their husbands to seek pensions to support families. this is Conover's second Pittsburg visit after prior rush crowds.
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Soule Co
Washington
J. B. Conover
Central
Pittsburg
Gillespie's Art Gallery Exhibition Continues
Mr. Collings of 422 Wood Street Pittsburg returns thanks to citizens for patronage and announces continuation of exhibition and sale until Wednesday the 6th inst. New canonises now on view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Wood Street
Collings
Pittsburg
Magnificent upright piano sale with various brands
Fine seven hundred dollar upright pines. A magnificent vio cabinet grand upright piano with Istest improvements desk excellent tone and splendidly twig case. This instrument is as new and will be sold full Ae ae for two twenty five. Also offerings on square pianos at one hundred one fifty and two hundred. The celebrated Sohmer Co Colby Co and Jacob Bros new pianos at lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee Anid
Ee & Co
Iakera
Sohmer & & Co
Colby & Co
Jacob Bros
Walter Anderson Seeks Move to Smithfield Area
Walter Anderson merchant tailor declares intent to remove business to Seventh avenue Smithfield area near Bissell block around March 1. He will close current stock at reduced prices prior to relocation and sale of Wood street and Sixth avenue premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield
Seventh Avenue
Bissell Block
Walter Anderson
Wood Street
Sixth Avenue
Clergyman Finds Remedy That Cures Catarrh
A clergyman after years of self treatment discovers a complete cure for catarrh and salvation from death. Readers sending a self addressed stamped envelope to Fant Oaees will receive the recipe free of charge.
Mer chant Tailor Waliar Opens New Shop Distinct Line
Mr Waliar the merchant tailor opens at 760 Seath Street offering a refined line of woolens and decorating specialties. The shop, advertising motto Excelsior, invites amateur decorators to inspect the new collection including elegant vases and capone decorating options from Charles Berzen Stely at 162 and 154 Federal Strong.
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Waliar
New Re Place
Seaitht
Eng
Charles Berzen
Stely
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