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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1890
Page
8
A dozen School of Design students under Miss Annie Henderson plan a six hour daily sketching expedition in Wurtemburg during the first week of June. The group will study cottages streets and landscapes using crayons and colors. They expect evenings free for socializing and study, weather permitting.
The Western Theologies Seminary announces the commencement exercises for Thursday evening May 8 at 7 45 in First Presbyterian Church. A address to alumni and students by Hon W H West LL D will precede graduating exercises with a long list of speakers covering doctrinal topics and church duties.
Rainy evening drew a full audience to the Third Presbyterian Church chapel for an entertainment program led by Miss Bessie Wright. The highlight was the physical culture class of about 12 members in calisthenics, white suits with roses, mirroring Pittsburg Female College routines.
The Concordia Club in Allegheny hosted a farewell reception for Josiah Cohen and his wife as they prepare to sail for Europe next Saturday. Friends in Pittsburgh and Allegheny extend best wishes for a pleasant and recuperative vacation. The Schaus collection at Gillespie's gains strengthened by new masterpieces from New York including works by Van Mark Dupre Troyon Daubigny and Detaille.
Yesterday she assumed duties as Principal of Henderson Hill school after being elected last Friday evening. Miss Gertrude Hemphill, formerly of the Twelfth ward, becomes Miss Swan's successor.
Mr and Mrs John Ackewann of the Southside will observe their golden wedding next Sunday with a solemn high mass at St Michael's Church at 6 o'clock. Father Christofer will celebrate, witnessed by the congregation, as a procession formed by brothers of the aged with their children and grandchildren escorts the couple to the high altar. The couple are esteemed by many and receive congratulations from six children and numerous grandchildren.
Tax school children hosted an exhibition in their school hall drawing a large audience. Profits will aid the Sunday School. The King's Bows of St Peter's Church promise an entertainment this evening in the Sunday school room. An event Thursday and a wedding tonight are also noted along with a Woman's Club meeting.
The Southside Gas Company elected a board with George Traut as president and R V Messier as treasurer. The Manufacturers' Bank of the Southside named Edward Jon as president and Daniel Berg as cashier among directors. Reports note minor losses from a fire at Laughtin's station and a destroyed bay shed. A raid on Liberty street resulted in fines for a local resident, while Nine men were released on costs. The Southside Medical Society held its last meeting of the series and planned a banquet at the Lotus Club rooms.
Colonel T T Wright of Nashville arrives to confer with Colonel Echols on Pittsburg Scotch Irish Committee prospects and issues. George B Dickson notes copyright bill failure affects Book Trust. prices may drop as stock unloads. H L Taylor of Buffalo and Anthony J Thomas of P and W visit for hotel and railroad business. Major Sam Hazlitt and Martin Maloney discuss traction. Maloney travels to Chicago. Attorney Shields seeks Harrisburg charter. lawyers discuss proposed lawyers club. Bagland McFarland and Daily named as Panhandle conductors. James Huff trains Panhandle trainmaster. D M Jones Scranton postmaster in city. several late-time postmasters noted.
The body of Dr. Yung Chee Yung a Mott Street Chinese physician was buried in Evergreen Cemetery with Chinese Masonry honors. A scroll of the Masonic creed in Chinese hung above the coffin as he was laid to rest, the first Celestial in America so honored. A hearse drawn by four black horses bore the body and about 2,000 Chinese accompanied the procession from New York and beyond.
The Board of Trustees of Columbia College in New York at their May meeting created a school of philosophy. A university counsel was read. A fellowship in surveying and practical mining was established and a chair of honor created in the school of political science.
Public notices list multiple marriage licenses granted across Baldwin, Pittsb urgh, and Allegheny areas. Names include Peter Dover, Minnie Haber, Geetaet, and Florence Van Powsen with associated townships and counties, reflecting a busy statewide licensing period.
The advertisement urges buyers to act quickly as carpet prices are at a historic low and warn that passage of the McKinley tariff could trigger a price surge. Showroom samples and current stock are highlighted with price ranges for Tapestry Velvets, Body Brussels, Tapestry Brussels, and Best Ex-Super Ingrains.
Monday to Saturday an advertisement invites readers to taste ice cream made with the Triple Motion White Mountain Freezer. It claims easier lower cost and superior results than other freezers with iron beaters plated in tin. Tubs of cedar improve durability and safety. Ice Cream Base ment.
An advertisement lists decorated salt and pepper shakers at 86 each, English decorated china including cups, saucers, and toilet sets. French china and English tea sets are priced, with multiple pieces per set and bulk pricing implied.
Four thousand yards of India Silks at 30 cents per yard, originally 50 cents, with good patterns and colors. Also 60 pieces of striped suitings at 35 cents, Mohairs 48 inches wide at 75 cents per yard, all on sale this week to clear shelf space.
Special and extra values in Irish Point Curtains range from five to forty dollars and Chenille Portieres from ten to two hundred fifty dollars. Cloth Capes and Elegant Lace Capes priced low. New colors in Blazers and Jackets. Ready made Suit Rooms with ladies and children’s suits in many fabrics.
An advertisement touts direct manufacturing with better made clothing and close examination urged. It claims rapid adoption by top buyers, daily new customers, and a full stock of men and young men suits, dress trousers, and 2,000 styles to prove making to measure quality.
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