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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1890
Page
4
A lively column describes theatergoers reacting to crowding and disruptive ads. A bold shopper braves the scene by tasting at the counter, while others lament program noise and seek quieter, paper programs. The piece also notes upcoming marriages, weddings, and performances across multiple venues and cities.
A parade of locals and guests fills the page as Mr and Mrs H L Childs of Shadyside visit Lakewood New York Miss Nellie Dean of Forty first street travels with friends in New York Mr and Mrs H E Collins return to Homewood from New York Atlantic City Miss Campbell and the Misses Page of Allegheny Miss Jessie Larence of Aiken avenue Shady side spends days with friends in New York Miss Nellie and Master James Watt of Station street East End visit Philadelphia Dir and Mrs H K Blair depart for two months in Oakland California Miss Dess Dalzell returns to Washington DC after a few days with aunt Mrs Hubert Dut of Hawkins Finley H Torrens arrives in Alexandria Egypt with E Gaze Son s Palestine party on March 9 reporting all well Miss Louisa Wilhelm Lizzie Schuman and Cora Friday with Mr and Mrs James Kr Witherow Rochester PA Mrs S D Warmcastle East End travels by steamer to New York from St Augustine FL Maggie Musgrave visiting city soon heading to Colorado Stan and Mrs Daniel Evans of Petrolia visit for weeks and are guests of Mr and Mrs A B Kennedy Allegheny
Stage whispers from Altoona April 4 and 6 announce J B Rowe as Shylock with Miss Lottie Veazey as Portia. Other items note Bernhardt’s tiger death in Paris, Nat Goodwin bringing Gold Mine to London, Evelyn Bellew entering public reading, and several casting and production updates across Chicago, Maine, Pittsburg, and Ober-Ammergau.
News of the schools highlights the marriage of Miss Minnie Erwin of Forbes School on April 8 at the Lutheran Church on Grant Street. It notes about 60 teachers joining the Teachers' Library and lists top students at Forbes School, plus forthcoming teacher appointments, Arbor Day proclamations, and a busy week with public cooking classes and exams.
An advertisement touts Prince Regent whisky as highly pure and sold by John McCullough at Century House Liberty Street foot of Fifth Avenue. It references an ad on page 15 and notes other sales including dress goods and black dress fabrics from Ewasee & Suvstes and Hewys & CHE at Fifth Avenue addresses.
Department Commander Denniston and about 30 Post 117 members attended an official fraternal visit. Comrade Dr J B Wilson explained pension bills and a House committee recommendation for double pensions for veterans with two wounds. Levi Richards of Post 117 recited The Woodpecker. a luncheon followed. more such gatherings urged.
The G A R ladies project at Hawkins station reports strong support with many generous donations. Camps 83 and 162 Sons of Veterans plan a April 15 reception at Cyclorama Hall Allegheny to aid the home. Encampment No 1 U V L Hall event drew wide applause and a sizable Bum for the Home. Geary Circle No 7 and other groups hosted successful entertainments filling seats and funds. Post 162 recent contributions plus a thank you note from Indies members reflect ongoing support and future giving intent.
About 8 Grand Army comrades gathered at Post 61 to present a handsome sword to National Quartermaster General John Taylor. The Philadelphia newspaper offered the prize to the most popular veteran by popular vote, and Taylor received over 80,000 votes amid a strong contest. A banquet followed by the Vesta Club with Comrade H. H. Bengough representing local veterans.
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh rehearsed in the United States Court room under owner A. F. Nail who arrived last Tuesday. Nail praised the cast and stage settings predicting the play will be the drama’s most successful. Jimmie Craven from Alliance Ohio arrives to portray the drummer boy and Leon J. Long will present topics of the day. Post 8 members meet at 7:30 pm to march to Bijou for the show.
A large gathering of Loyal Legion resident companions met in the fire marshal's office to arrange attendance for the silver anniversary celebration on the 15th in Philadelphia. About 40 Pittsburg companions expected, some with wives and families, many likely to travel on the 8 10 P.M. train. A parade, reception at the academy of the Fine Arts, and tickets for events are planned. a grand turnout of officers since the war is anticipated with up to 5 000 attendees in attendance.
An account of prison life in Andersonville and Florence by 5S Creelman of Co A 101st Pa. Volunteers. The volume includes poems and tales such as Transformed Histories and The Soldier’s Widow. Creelman served 46 months in the Civil War and 11 months in prison. address Wilkinsburg Allegany County Pa Box 106.
The Secretary of Colonel William H. Moody Circle of the Ladies of the G A R sent a 0 installment to Hawkins Station for the Soldiers Widows Home fund. Illness among circle members lowered the amount from the expected 48, yet the gift shows earnest support from Circle No 52 and the Grand Army women to aid those left by fallen or aging husbands.
Post 2536 plans a Lee surrender celebration at Turner Hall Allentown with Comrade Daniel Ashworth of Post 5 as orator. Prof Kennedy to present a flag to the post. Comrade A P Burchfield of Post 102 to receive the flag. John Thomas pushing for this event. Post 157 meeting moved to 8 PM next Thursday. Moaliech elected Officer of the Guard. Department Commander Jenniston to visit Post 151 in May. Three applications noted, two new and one by Post 157.
Post 1651 received cards last Tuesday evening. Comrade McGuire visited Post 137 and spoke stirringly. Stewart, ex First New York Artillery, mustered into Post 157. Posts 128 and 12 plan celebrations tied to Lee's surrender at Carnegie Hall and Boston encampment. Post 45 to entertain at Millvale Opera House April 9. Post 4 reports funds for Boston Encampment trip. Law renceville patrons praised for St Patrick's Day support. G A R Circle 14 thanks Etna Post 34 for 100 donation toward Soldiers Widows Home Hawkin's Station.
Colonel E J Allen Camp Wilkinsburg held a successful anniversary with Camp 162 voting last week to rename Andrew Carnegie Camp to Samuel Harper. Invitations go out for a full dress reception at Cyclorama Hall on Tuesday April 15 for the Soldiers Widows Home fund. Camp 162 plans drills at a battery next Wednesday at Washington Infantry Hall with future meetings at K of L OL Fifth Avenue.
Mayor W W Greemann and other officials oversee Army costs of 40406460 last year. Armory rules updated by Fourteenth Regiment. Lt Sixplay resigns. Lt Lindsay cites several reasons. Battery preparations and guard mounts scheduled. Major Patterson critiques drill suitability for current company routines. Requisition seeks 45 caliber rifles for National Guard fitting and distribution. Discharges announce changes in Eighteenth Regiment and Company F. Captain Coon to resign due to business troubles. Lt Jaycox eyed as successor.
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