Etiquette Tips and Social Notes From a Pittsburgh Paper
A serialized column offers guidance on theater etiquette and calling, including how a gentleman should behave toward ladies, where to walk on the street, and whether to fan or speak of the dead. It lists proper calling cards, stationery, and responses to invitations, while sharing a roundup of social events, concerts, and parties in Allegheny and Pittsburgh neighborhoods. The piece notes upcoming club receptions, society meetings, and a variety of private gatherings with names of participants and locations.
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Witten
Aoman
Escaid
Scobetenca
Naeewbour
Chewy
Cone
Charles H. Smith
Charles Herbert Ith
M. D
Ak Ave
H. Smith
Gacine Costa
Informal surprise party honors Mrs Beatne at 45 Kirkpatrick Ave
A lively informal surprise party was held at Mr Charles Beatne’s residence in Allegheny with chaperones Misses Pearl Nateher and Sait Sallie Ruch. A luncheon followed and attendees included many names such as Minnie Mooney Living Small Lizzie Davis Carrie Swager Mollie geet Nannie McKay La Evans Ella Bella Clark Lace Feaper Maud Heattie Borde Ack Annie Bterm Sadie Wall and numerous others. The event featured a piano from Mr Beatne’s father and the Brilliant Orchestra providing music for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
X Fe
Peekie
Wer Walker
Pearl Nateher
Sait Sallie Ruch
Oral Chene
Annie J Emenee
Seea Sas
Civen
Charles Beatne
Kirkpatrick Avenue
Allegheny
Martin Zimmer
Mr. Buyderinger
Lann Caruthers
Cameron
Richard Wilson
Western Avenue
Lizzie J. Wilson
Pimme
Palmer
Cleveland
Mise Lewis
Sharon
Mitchell
Hamilton
Avalon
Martin
Orr
Graebin Eons Rosgareh Allen Conroy
Orter
Curtis
Mevere
Steward
Eurharne
Butler
I Kubinan
Bash
Prof
Liefeld
Maurer
Sheeee Gracing
Ford
Allen
Porter
Wedding Bells in Allegheny for Ablers and Ruege
Mr Charles Ablers and Miss Katie Ruege united in matrimony Thursday evening at the bride’s home 1M East street Allegheny Rev W Bobaeffer officiated Barry Ruege brother as groomsman Annie F Miller bridesmaid Only intimate friends and relatives attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ablers
Katie Ruege
East Street
Allegheny
W. Bobaeffer
Barry Ruege
Annie F. Miller
Personal Gossip From The City headline News
Mr W DeWolf and his sister Miss Jennie Dewolf arrived in the city yesterday morning. Miss Emma Shnonton of Butler street has returned home from a four weeks vacation. Mrs Morgan Yeatman has left them her husband at their new home in Wa. Miss Edna Bridge will hold her fifth reception Monday at Cyclorama Parlors Allegheny. Miss Mary scent of Wise avenue has recovered from a riot visit to Mrs George Wilson of Haysville. A Lashell will move to Coraopolis April 1. Miss Minnie Morrison of Wurtemburg Pa returned from a visit to Kerevania. Minnie Maxwell and Will Maxwell with cousin Minnie Morrison visited Olvira Temme of Bayard street Allegheny Monday. Misses Sadie Herron and Barbra Stewart of Robinson street weeks vil returned from a three weeks visit to Philadelphia. Among arrivals at Hotel Atlantic City are Mar and Mrs Jos Sn, Mr and Mrs Wim Barnhurst, Miss D J K Freeman and family, Dr Smith, Miss Mayer, Mrs Clara McKee, and others at Sts N Grover and C ME Clara McKee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Club
New Imperial Hall
Grant Street
Twenty-fifth Ward Debating Society
Dean Literary Society
Warren M. E. Church
M. P
Fifth Avenue
W. Boles
Robinson Court
Allegheny
Evenine
Eee Badger
Kate Ien
Bessie Badger
Dasy McDonald
Amanda Baer
Colwell Street
Minnie Rosenthal
Alice McShanessis
Alex. Silverman
Joe Sumon
Betty Siverman
Abbott
Norma
Jeffers
Katie
Will Boone
Millie Harry Ausburn
Carrie Leach
John Porter
Nan Hunt
Dagquesne
Fanny Kendig
Oakland
Mina Reed
Mt. Washington
Seereee
Mamie Kinson
Elma Horner
Georgia Reed
Messrs
George Price
D. Langdon
Burns
Beckett
Ida Bell
Sacieeren
Barbra Stewart
Maggie Hodpohl
Williis
Sam Brosd
Jess
Ed Byrne
Earle Anderson
Irwin Avenue
Linanay
Yas U A
Boswell
Alfred ' d
Bos
Herbert H. J. Boswell Altre
Walter McFall
Walter Nixon
Shady Avenue
Emma Sprague
Clara Keil
Bertha Sieffert
Alice Nixon
Carrie Scott
Bertha Baker
Lisa King
Carrie Carrie Tagrart
Jane Fun Maser
Jacos
Jim Pynne
Liam Ang Theo
Keil
Les Wes
Oscar ‘Siefert
Milton Henricks
Bert Christy
Munny
W. DeWolf
Jennie Dewolf
City
Emma Shnonton
Butler Street
Morgan E. Yeatman
Oke
Edna Bridge
Mary Scent
Wise Avenue
Bayard Street
Sadie Herron
Robinson Street
Kittanning
Mamie Hire
Aoneter Bemple
Philadelphia
Atlantic’ City
Ape Mar
Jos. Sn
Wim. R. Barnhurst
J. K.freeman
Smith
Jeg
Miss Mayer
J F Beerets
N. Grover
Rs. C
Clara McKee
Iites
I. F
Grand Easter Millinery Opening at Beattle Co.
Chas Beattle Co announces a grand Easter millinery opening at 155 Federal St Allegheny from March 26 to 28. The event features Parisian style bonnets and American hats, beaded wraps, lace curtains, new spring pockets, silks, muslin underwear, and a display of 100 mantua maker pieces priced up to 350. Special line on black silks, reduced prices for opening days, and extra staff to prevent disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sineaiay
Allegheny
Opera Week Delights Pittsburg Audiences at Bijou
The Bijou hosts Miss Abbott and company in Yeomen of the Guard with strong crowds and improved revival. The article notes Gilbert’s heavy style and Sullivan’s music while previewing The Browaway and Beacon Lights with praise for cast and stage effects.
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Bijou
Miss Abbott
Gulick
Pittsburg
Yeomen of the Guard
Fleet
Shakpapeare
Arthur Sullivan
Local Elks Lodge Members Gather for Meetings and Charity
Members from St Louis, New York, Pittsburg and Youngstown lodges attend city events. The Cincinnati Lodge No 5 benefit at Grand Opera House is set for April 8 with the Carlton Company. A new lodge is formed with officers named, and a banquet honors the event.
National Encampment Preparations Hit Milwaukee Next August
Preparations are under way for the Twenty third National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Milwaukee Wisconsin next August. The plan includes a naval battle at night with electric lights pyrotechnics and batteries along piers and breakwaters. Barracks will be built in the city center to house visitors and provide water sewerage and gas at low cost while equal access to parade campfire and reunion is ensured. Local hotels expect increased business and communities anticipate warm hospitality for veterans. Memorial services for deceased comrades John Wiseman John G Beringer Eli Powell Jacob Will and Levi Falter will be held at Asbury Chapel Fifth Avenue and Magee Street.
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Tom Craves
Browaway
Pittsburg
England
Maeder and Schacter
Niblo’s Garden
Joseph Marston
Palmer's Theater
New York
Old London
Euvecali
Bond
Ubed
Ting Maxes
Joseph Bisytor
Mark Bh
Lewis Baker
William Lee
Fen Armstrong
Hennessy
Kid” McCoy
Sutton
Harris
Beacon Lights
New York World
the Grand
Rene
Phil Gordon
Wharton
Re Haynes
Grand Army of the Republic
Milwaukee
Wis
Camp Oct
Ciee
Titinoia
Kansas Street
Granny of the Republic
Milwaukes
Asbury Chapel
Fifth Avenue
Sod Magee Street
John Wiseman
John G. Beringer
Eli Powell
Jacob Will
Will
Miss Levie
Falter
Comrace
William W.cole
Abe Patterson
Alboe
Allegheny
Whitaker Post
George H. Holmes Post
Louisville
Ladies’ Aid Society
Davis Camp
Sons of Veterans
Sons of Veterans, Mrs. Rosen Seiferth
Adaline
Beaver Falls
Penn
Philadelphia
Antietam
McClellan Memorial Association
David Camp
Gilbert A. Hays
A. I. Pearson, Jr
H. A. Davis
R. R. F. Foulk
Judson Brenner
Columbia
Ohio
Grand Army
Post
Atlanta
Opera
Chas Griffin
Homestead
Allegheny County
Soldiers Pa
Ieepman
Banner Circle
Eo Ae
Lantos
Exta Arenas
Lowenton
Ransom Post
St. Lous
National Guard
Fagen
Stand
Pesan
Massach
Indiana
Srsce
Smith
Peensinger Ree
Verona
Siena
Sean Ts
Pittsburg G A R men to attend Washington inauguration parade
A Pittsburgh G A R contingent plans to travel to New York for the April 8 inauguration celebration for President Washington. Commander-In-Chief Warner will attend with high staff, and Grand Army veterans from 100 posts in New York and Brooklyn will form a large parade, with 6000 to 10000 veterans expected in line. Colonel William D. Walton serves as Grand Marshal, assisted by Captain E T Goodrich, and arrangements place the G A R in a leading position in the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Washington
United States
Warner
Department
Hig
Wm. D. Walton
E.T. Goodrich
Union Square Hotel
Comrada
John J. Symes
Committee of
Arones
of the Republic
Brooklyn
First Echo of Memorial Day Call Issued by Breed
Comrade Henry A. Breed secretary of last year’s Memorial Day Committee calls a joint city Posts meeting for April 27 at 8 o clock. Five comrades are to be appointed from Posts along the rivers to organize duties for observance and parade. Posts will go to designated cemeteries to decorate graves in a coordinated memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Breed
Grand Army News and Memorial Plans in Pennsylvania
Post 27 Waynesburg organizes a May 21 Gettysburg trip while Department HQs in Philadelphia issue admission blanks to the State Soldiers Home. Reports mention prominent Sons of Veterans leaders, Memorial Day observances, and a Philadelphia monument to “Little Man” near Antietam. Posts in Allegheny and Louisville plan encampment activities and upcoming events.
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Grand Army
Waynesburg
Gettysburg
Department
Philadelphia
Carrain Japson Brenner
The
Sons of Veterans
Wee
Beaver
Washington Infantry plans encampment and militia activities
The Washington Infantry prepares for an next summer encampment while local regiments drill for spring inspections. Officers discuss attendance at the New York parade for Washington’s anniversary, with leave granted and notable promotions and resignations noted.
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Washington Infantry
Lamuranawe Cesnres
Magnificent Drama Opens at Harris Theater with Luxurious Cast
The first protection of this drama with splendid scenery costumes and appointments to open at Harris Theater. Harris has spent heavily for a lavish appearance in Pittsburg. The company features five stars including Frank Evans Odell Williams J Hay Cossar Ralph D W T Aubry H S For lanes J Harry Sinclair and several leading ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris’ Theater
Ae Harris
Csanpoly
Pittsburg
Frank Evans
Odell Williams
J. Hay Cossar
Ralph D
W. T. Aubry
H. 8. Forlanes
J. Harry Sinclair
Nevan
Gracie Emmett
Jennie Ward
Josie Williams
Elegant Black and White Stripe Plaids New Check Designs
The catalog highlights elegant novelty patterns in black and white effects with entire new stripe and plaid designs marketed as BUI checks. Sales focus on distinctive visuals and updated styles for customers seeking unique currency-like patterns.
Milton Weston Brief Stop En Route to New York
Milton Weston halted in the city during a wartime eastward movement and departed for New York last night. Reports indicate he seeks relief from rheumatism and to recover his strength.
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Milton Weston
New York
Mr. Weston
Atony Mata
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Battery B
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Washington, D. C
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