Polite Society Etiquette Guidance and Invitations
Questions on etiquette cover invitation wording for a Williamsville Union Sabbath School Chapel dedication. Readers propose corrections for grammar, place indication, authority to sign, and appropriate attire at a morning event. The column lists social events at Braddock, West End, Allegheny, and Brookville with parties, receptions, and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsville Union Sabbath School
Williamsville
Saran M. Davis
Union Sunday School
Lynne L
Marriage of Miss Maud Cook and Mr Will Troutman
Miss Maud Cook and Mr Will Troutman of Philadelphia wed on Wednesday evening March 20 at the residence of Mr Charles Cook on McKean Street Southside. Rev Dr White officiated with Miss Ida Fienney as brides maid and Mr Charles Cook as greocmaman. The couple left for a honeymoon on a late train following a reception with a supper served.
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Maud ¥. Cook
Will Troutman
Philadelphia
Charles Cook
McKean Street
Southside
Dr. White
Ida Fienney
Estenston
Greocmaman
Personal Gionnip and visiting social set in Greensburg
Miss Sadie M. Freyrogel of Fifth avenue visits friends in Greensburg. Mrs. J. S. MacKell visits her mother Mrs. David McCandless of Bidwell street Allegheny. Mrs. Morris Farey of Bellefonte Pa visits city to see her son Will Farey. Dr. C. H. Covell and Mr. A. Patton from Meadville guests of F. M. on Ward Street Oakland. New arrivals at Hotel Royal Atlantic City include Pittsburg residents J. K. McCandless and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie M. Freyrogel
Fifth Avenue
Greensburg
J. 5. MacKell
David McCandless
Bidwell Street
Allegheny
Morris Farey
Bellefonte
Will Farey
C. H. Covell
A. Patton
Meadville
F. M
Ward Street
Oakland
Hotel Royal
Atlantic City
Pittsb
J. K. McCandless
C. P. Izell
Joseph M. Brown
Helen Brown
A. K.trainor
D. J. Thompson
Henry E. Stuart
D. J. Porter
Joseph Patterson
W. J. Patterson
E. P. Babinson
A. K. Smith
0. Smith
M. E. Smith
Joseph Dalzell
Sewickley Society Notices Trimmed for April 19 1889
Mr John Warden convalescent after illness. Mr B H Waters of this place is tenor in the Princeton Glee Club. Miss Springer Harbaugh II visits sister Me Winter Strohl in Philadelphia. Mr Van K Smith left for Colorado to stay some time. Mr Page Warden and Mr Rob Osburn left to resume duties at Princeton. Princeton Glee Club to give a concert in Choral Hall Friday evening April 19 1889. Mrs William Standish entertained the north Whist Club last evening at a progressive euchre. A Widow Hunt three act comedy by J Seeningoe is in rehearsal by the Sewick Aig Club and will be given shortly after re.
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William Standish
North Whist Club
J. Seeningoe
Sewick
Aig Club
Patent metal ceilings proposed for churches and schools
An appeal urges replacing traditional plaster with patent metal ceilings from A Nor throp & Co. The letter argues against wood and patchwork, touting durability and cleanliness, and invites readers to request the new designs or visit the Pittsburgh offices for details.
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Z. A. Northrop & Co
Car
Twenty-third
Mary Sts
Pittsburg
A. Norrpror & Co. Eod
Jacksons offer free repairs for $1000 hats and suits
An advertisement from Jacksons Star Tailors Clothiers Hatters and Furnishers at 954 and 956 Liberty Street promises free repairs for any suit or hat purchased for 1000 dollars or more, ensuring upkeep for no extra charge.
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Jacksons
Star Tailors
Liberty St
Liberty
New Buing
Genuine 12 Knives and Fine Tableware at Steinmann’s
Ad lists items from J. P. Steinmann at 107 Federal Street Allegheny including Genuine 12 knives at 149 dollars per set, finest quadruple plated dinner castors 225, butter dishes 240, nickel alarm clocks 95 cents, parlor sets 250 and up, plus a fabric advertisement for Challis summer fabric featuring 500 designs in light and dark colors in assorted sizes and figures.
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J. P. Steinmann’s
Fed St
Allegheny
Wrsu
Dyeing and Cleaning and Shop Notices
Dyeing and Cleaning. Indies and gents clothing cleaned or dyed in new shades at Chas Pfeifer 443 Smithfield Pittsburg and 100 Federal Allegheny. For a fine suit leave order with Walter Anderson 700 Ithfield Street with English suitings and Scotch tweeds. James McKee jeweler moves to 420 Smithfield below Diamond after April 1. New stock to select from very reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Pfeifer
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
Federal Street
Allegheny
Davn & Daschbach’s
Walter Anderson
Ithfield Street
E. Su
James McKee
Smithfield
Diamond Street
Seaat
Jas. McKee
Fifth Avenue
Smithfield St
Diamond St
Reopening of elegant dining room on Liberty Street
A notice announces the reopening Monday April 1 1889 of an elegant dining room for Indies and gentle men on the second floor at 603 Liberty street Entrance through Vogeson’s confectionery 51 Sixth street.
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Liberty St
Vogeson’s Confectionery
Sixth Street
Luck, Is a Word No Woe Should Have
Fragmentary note praises luck as a concept but lacks clear event or names. The text hints at a proverb or reflection on fortune without concrete details or people.
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Soznion
Rosina Vokes At Grand Opera House In Fine Comedy
Rosina Vokes and her capable company presented refined comedy at the Grand Opera House last week to mixed success. The review praises Miss Vokes as a rare talent among modern frou-frou comediennes, lamenting the era of vulgar farces and noting the public’s slow appreciation for orthodox wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Vokes
Grand Opera House
Miss Vokes
Comediennes
Rosina
Henrietts
Sulit
Pitsburg
Three of a Kind Not Seen Here For Two Years
Nellie McHenry last seen here in The Humming Bird at the Bijou. Managers Palmer and Daly plan supper for Edwin Booth at Delmonico's on Saturday, with about 75 gentlemen attending. Drew Boucicault continues his recollections for a major volume. Lipsey Drew trains for pool match with Seoe for the theatrical championship. Langtry ads gain energy as her image appears in papers from Maine to Florida. Little Marguerite Fish, the Cinderella in The Crystal Slipper, is the smallest soubrette on stage and once earned $000 per week at age eight. Helen Barry debuted at Covent Garden and lit up as a Queen of the Amazons. Mrs. Potter performed Camille in Harlem amid praise. Agnes Booth’s cloaks and stage presence noted. London Mirror reports on waists of leading actresses including Ellen Terry, Bernard Beers, Mary Anderson, Dorothy Dane, Kate Vaughan, and Georgia Cayvan.
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Nellie McHenry
Humming Bird
Bijou
Palmer
Daly
Edwin Booth
Delmonico’s
Drew Bouciault
Boucicault
Lipsey Drew
Se Oe
Tere
Langtry
Maine
Florida
Cinderella
Marguerite Fish
Crystal Slipper
Baby Benson
Baby Bengon
Helen Barry
Union Square Theater
Covent Garden
Amazonia
Ie Moon
Babil
Mise Barry
Crise
Dramatic Mirror
Lars le Chat
Fanny Daven
Boe
London
the Mirror
Ellen Terry
Bialdo
Bernard Beers
Mary Anderson
Dorothy Dane
Harry
Blanche
Lyceum
Therf Plans Seven Initiations At Communication Event
Therf announces seven initiations scheduled during the upcoming communication event. Officials emphasize orderly proceedings and orderly conduct as candidates prepare for ceremonies across multiple sessions.
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Therf
Pictures and Painters A New York Artist F B Church
A New York artist Mr F B Church gains notice for a weird original style. His works feature stark contrasts such as gentleness and ferocity and delicate figures amid striking scenes. The Requiem displays a skull with a bullet hole, a robin above, and daisies, yet the painting’s technique falls short of its spirit.
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New York
F. 8. Church
Church
Mr. Church
Gillespie
Iife
Fine Collection of Paintings at Gilleaple Gallery
The Gilleaple gallery displays works owned by Mr. M. Bierman of New York. The exhibition features a diverse range of subjects and notable artists such as Heger Charles Jacque Ten Carot Vi Adrien Mor eau Haag Leon Caillo and Perez. A Jacque piece and a Heger work stand out for their cleverness and superior drawing and coloring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilleaple
M. Bierman
New York
Heger
Charles Jacque
Ten Carot
Vi Adrien Moreau
Haag
Leon Caillo
Perez
Charlies Jacque
M. Heger
Around the Studios at Mayer’s and New Gallery Works
Aウォrld of art notes from Mayer’s includes D B Walkley coast scene sketches and Olive Turney landscapes. Critiques of old masters in New York auction plans by the Duke of Dorval surface, with a predicted sale over 1 million dollars and questions of authenticity. A brief note on decorative wood technique via pressure depressions explains simple, low cost ornamentation.
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D. B. Walkley
Mayer's
Holland
Claresce Jenna
Miss Olive Turney
Miss Turney
Duke of Dorval
American Art Association
New York
ProrssorG Beer Co Sells 136 Carcasses At $548 Cwt
Swift's Chicago dressed beer wholesaled by ProrssorG Beer Co for the week ending March 30. The 136 carcasses averaged 640 pounds each with an average price of 548 dollars per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prorssorg Beer Co
Swift
Chicago
Marriage Is a Success in Veterans Post Meeting
The Post 259 group of the G A B discusses marriage with resolutions praising comrad es Stewart Benham and Morgan for taking wives. Members extend congratulations and urge fellow veterans to accept married life, noting loneliness among absent duquesne post members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jainnd Post—Union Veteran Legion Pension Committee
Post
William McClelland
Anto
Stewart
Bam
Benham
Morgan
William Alstman
Enon Woodward
William P. Dilworth
Benjaminees
Duquesne Post
Omrade
J. F. Slagle
McClelland
Pension Committee U L Appointed In National Encampment
General A L Pearson National Commander issued orders to encampments outlining new openings and musters. Names include Union Veteran League Philadelphia Steubenville New York City and others with signals of March and April actions.
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Union Veteran League
Fifth Avenue
Spree Poe
T Jacob KE
R. Bwattannens
Philadelphia
Sam
Steubenville
Willas J. Nicholson
New York
New York City
G. J. H. Miller
William Patton Griffith
Eest
C.arene
J. B. Robison
Coma B.S. Schreyer
James IV
A. L. Pearson
Post 238 Fair at Salisbury Hall Close After Four Weeks
After a four week fair at Salisbury Hall on the South side, Post 238 cleared about 1500 dollars. The Ladies of the G A R are thanked for services. Circle No 24 ran two fancy booths and the lunch counter with Amanda Moffit presiding. Circles Sumner and Geary contributed booths and workers. Miss Woey Drom organized music and Misses Woey Drom were honored for music. Mrs Sill will receive a gold handled silk umbrella for selling the greatest number of tickets.
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Salisbury Hall
Southside
Amanda Moffit
Fawcett
Johnson
Yelick
Rs. McShaffer
Scott
Sumner Circle
Sill
Circle No. 3
Only Colored Post in Pittsburg Gains Noticeable Growth
The Only Colored Post No 206 of Pittsburg led by Commander John H Adley stands as the sole colored post of the Grand Army of the Republic in two cities . This year the post has grown rapidly and shows promise as a thriving unit in the Pennsylvania department . A recent Fifth Avenue Market House entertainment funded by the post and aided by the auxiliary social ladies drew strong support from Grand Army members in both cities and proved financially successful with expenses totaling 8295 dollars. Com r Adley and officers praised help from nearby Army Posts as they pursue continued growth and recognition .
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Pittsberg
John H. Adley
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania Department
Fifth Avenua Market House
Arr
Aceotnes
Adley
Honolulu Grand Army post in mid ocean presses on
The George W. DeLong Post No. 45 in Honolulu Hawaii reports 45 comrades with four from Pennsylvania. Members include C N Arnold J D Arnold of the Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserve Corps, James P P Brisbane and Samuel McK of the Thirty eighth Pennsylvania. This California Department G A R post is 1000 miles from San Francisco yet active in all Grand Army affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nut
Grand Army
United States
George W. DeLong
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
C. N. Arnold
J. D. Arnold
Ae Eleventh
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Sateen
Hilo
Hawaii
Brisbane
P. P. James
P. Hivani
Ae Islands
Samuel McK
Pennslvania
Honulu
Department of California, Grand Army of the Republic
Midocean
San
Post 38 Holds Open Meeting in New Quarters on Sixth Ave
Post 38 to stage an open meeting at its new quarters over the gas office on Sixth Avenue Tuesday evening April 9. The event marks the anniversary of the surrender of General Leo’s army to General Grant with music recitations and addresses planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post 38
Sixth Avenue
Leo
Grant
Public Cooking School Graduates In Gala Day
Yesterday 75 pupils graduated from the Grant Street Public Cooking School in a biua reception. Prizes were awarded for bread making with Miss Jennia Esler winning first prize a silver pie knife and Miss Nannie McSweeliens second prize a bread knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street
Robert Blaze
E. Hunter
Bellfield School
M. J. McCracken
Franklin
Jennia Esler
O’ Hara
Nannie Mc Sweeliens
Fanni Hinksen
Birmingham
E. Melandless
McCaedievs
Lackey
W.brown
Thad Stevens
Liberty
Oserolm
Howard Schonis
Iepee Ba
Bloomfield
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Social Club Amusements
Bernie Sae
Page
Fentlemen
Dox'r
Braddock Club
Twenty-fifth Ward
Debating Society
R. L. Swearer
Cora Jones
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Miss Fuller
B. S. Jack
West End
M. Powelson
B. Esplen
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F. Kay
C. Wells
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D. Moore
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Pearl Hall
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Jacob Richter, Jr
John Kiersch
Annie Martin
Laurel Valles
Ross Township
Kate Streght
Kate Seog A. Seus Msgeie Oe
Aero Uraesars
J. 1
Misa Ivory
Hi Martin
P. Snyder
W. Donahue
James P. Murto
Hugh McAleer
Mamie Riley
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Jennie Bush
Indiana Normal School
Bommen
Mss Mendy
Ers Poe
Gitarates
Alana Ey
James
Charles Ribeden
Wylie Avenue U.P
S. Loomis
A. McKee
J. Jo F. Yoder
M. Evans
A. Gariier
Mesars
Vance
J. Smith
RK. Gondersman
W. H. Duneeath
Orpheus Orchestra
Robert Hemiup Miller
Church Hill
Carrie — Hazel Hanne
Neva Hershberger
Lipriate Tt Gerst
Mollie Mathews
Sadie Haughton
Lillie Gerst
George and Herbert Oeer
Homer Moiran
Sherman Hauughton
Commie Caddy
Chester Gerst
John Mathews Dunlevey
Harry Cobit
Charlie ‘Minter
James Wand
Sadie Schmeiler
May
Hird Rose
Re Free
Henlah Stevens
Annie Freebing
Janiaanskey
Messrs
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Albert Stevens
I'am Bradley
Fredie Magenes
Willie Miller
Bert Andersen
Harley Appleton
Charlie Powerson
Sprague Stevens
Marie Milligan
Alleheny
Kate McKnight
Tina Young
Mary Patterson
Anna Milligan
Annie Smith
Lydia Glanser
Alice
Mary Hiegi Emma
Mary Rentz
Clara Elia
Clara Mease
Will Myers
Will Davis
Jos. Milligan
R. Fox
E. Minehart
John Hentz
Adam Spellman
John Wardees
Walter Downinc
C. Shrader
F. W. Roan
McKnight
Walker
Les Boys
Anier
Eichenlaub
Hastor
Pettigrew
Erro
Alexander
Ble
Wi Wilson
Ee Guise
Will Huesner
Charlie Pihal
Richard Whi
An- F. Callahan
Jersley M. McColley
Northside
McClure Avenue
Harrison
Clara Schwerd
Martha
Cilla Mearch
Lizz
Ound Ome Ojangenheim
Enmms Benkhart
Hattie Sebriner
McCullen
Iear
Keil
J. W. Dauntey
Leech Brothers
Miller
P. McMannus
Jimmy
Bosson
Gus Gerber
Astlers
I. Repo
Margarette D. Morris
Theological Seminary
Nene
Terry
Manhattan Street
Ella Horner
Zenie Edimouston
Carrie Pintes
Fora Pocqnes
Sallie Hellens
Mary Patten
Moe Miss Keary
Mise Macha
Baer Efeitfeld
Thomas Blemming
Joseph Woods
George Bartsch
Jackson Young
Thomas Kemp
Walter Ste
Crawford
Hart
Wolfe
Man Es
Ma. Yost
Katie Zhefus
Annie Young
Lynch
Ella Grundy
William E Steiner
J. H. Grundy
Weesessrs
J. T. Grundy
Charlies Wenster
John Weaver
Val Short
Jerome Garvin
Es H. Reltzhoover
G. Es
Reed
J. E. Connor
Marguerite McCourt
Seventh Avenue
Maggie
Cuesta
Lizzie
Ida McClure
Annie
Minnie Brooks
Mary McCully
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Lizsie Greenlee
Mamie Bishop
Minnie Nelson
Lizzie Rainey
Aggie McCourt
Sadie Scott
Nnie Shillady
Nannie Watson
Nannie Little
Lillian Ruch
John Fitzzibbon
Joseph Lytle
Fred Bayfield
Jacob Brooks
Jacob Abbey
Wm. Flynn
Albert Stimmer
George Glass
Will McClure
William Robinson
Joe McCarly
Samuel Simpson
Harry Lamb
Anna Riddie
Washington Avenue
Kate Morrison
Rose Bender
Kate Fehy
Lizzie Nukel
Florence Chadwick
Louis Bott
Maggie Johnston
Olive Price
Laura Josenhaus
Maggie McClelland
Kate Hassett
Macge Sullivan
Mame Mulhall
Macgie Hassett
Ae Reno
Ee Eet Wee Gg
Zie Brown
Belle Normma Noll
Angie Hattner
Lucas Riddle
Cornelia el
Carrie Riddle
Mrs. Hendricks
Klages
Josenhaus
Stedeford
Frank Johnston
Preston Kibler
Roney Chadwick
Jas.Donabay
E. Rhea
H. Frazier
W. J. Kahler
Geo, Bender
Will Smith
Ed Hapenny
H. Lear
Hucvus & Hacke
Byou Theater
Rand Opera
Iinet Academy A
Metgere
Morton Selten
Felix Morris
Opera House
Trenderson
Jamjellypool
Gutterjumper
Ben Hoe
Fatima
Sister Anne
Selim
Fis
Henderson
The
Pittsburght
Billy Florence
Joe Jefferson
William Florence
Messia
Jefferson
Florence
John Gilbert
C. W. Couldock
Drew
Madame Modjeska
Barto Withheld
Rank
Harris’ Theater
Brooklyn Eagle
Criterion Theater
Martin Hayden
Gulf Coast
Hayden
Jaian
Paar
W.C. Mandeville
Felix Haney
Thomas E. Jackson
Dickie Martines
Francis Herbert
Academy of Music
Night Owls
Arion
Casino Museum
Prince Prettiwit
Littie Cinderella
Chicago Opera House
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Protgelatadt
Prince Pratti
Will
Davoet Ct
Mosis
Benguet Tae
Fourty
Socvial
Breorner Freeman
Social
Brotheen Freeman
Cincinnati
Brotner Joux Reep
BrotHkrr Howann
Poe City
Frep Broennie
Seltzer
Josefh Breulmwayn
No. 1
Walter Nellis
Jonxson
Slavin
Elk E Lotes
Parlomnens
Eres QurrLax
Loge No
Academy
Bury Watson
Boston
Mass
Arthur C. Moreland
John H. Des
Charles Comes
Dayton
Elks
Mich
Sirenan Randall
Youngstown
Dunna
McKeever
Lauber
Lima
Broher Beran O'Lily
Patterson
Broth
MWFSU
Hoovs & Hackr
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Pearson
Ae Arama
G. A. BR
John H. Fow
Harris- Ovter
Robert Patterson Post
Thomas W. Baker
James C. Hull Post
Mator Mosts Veale
McClellan
Trenton
N. J
G. A KR
B.D. Hosree
Sons of Veterans
Watson
L. Sarat
Williemabarea
Department of New Jersey
Sheridan Post
Newark
Seleb
Pee Beraup
Casey Gamiela
Enor
Bae
Gerenal W.T. Shenmma
Missouri
Cmp
Republic
Sit Ag
Looxson MourTars Post
Berkeley
Cal
W. E Batten
Missouri Sow
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Department of Iowa
Burlington
E. Ie F. Weigle
the Republic
Department of Missouri
Troms B. Rogins
St. Louis
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Military Order of the Loyal Legion
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