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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1890
Page
4
A matinee tale describes two charming young women drawing the attention of a handsome man in a theater. Amid flirtations and a third wheel’s presence, a mishap with borrowed opera glasses leads to apologies and a lively escape. The writer then ponders Mr Barnes of New York and a wife’s potential strategies, weighing tears against words in managing a husband.
The Little inmates of the Ridge Street Orphan Asylum Allerheny await Tuesday morning and a special celebration. Florists donate flowers and rooms are decorated as the day marks the sixty year celebration with a welcoming address by a prominent minister.
Text describes an upcoming reception at the asylum with officers and managers present to form the reception committee. The scene mentions sympathetic feelings and fragrant flowers as part of the event, and references a Little Venus bedside.
Mrs Jarier and a group of Sewickley ladies plan a June 6 fair and entertainment at the Carnegie Library building. Seven prominent benefactors have guaranteed the rent and all proceeds will go to Allegheny Fresh Air Fund. events include booths, Edison doll, tea table, wax collection by Mrs Jarley, and a concert directed by Leonard Wales.
A large group from Pittsburg traveled on the steamer Scotia for a round trip to Cincinnati. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Sheriff, Mr. and Mrs. McCune, Mrs. Gladden, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Hankinson, Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander, Miss Gamble, Mrs. Holliday, Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. Humphries, Mrs. Anderson, George Kaler, A B Carr, N G Alma, Mrs. Ebbert, Mrs. Low, Mr. Smith and Miss Smith, Miss Melby, among others. The two attending bands were Montooth and the Portland.
The Young People Society plans a musical and literary evening at the Arch Street M E Church sanctuary next Friday. A Y W A festival is set for Sliver Lake Park with refreshments from 1 to 10 p m. The G A TL concert in Old City Hall on May 2 aims to fund a Hawkins home for a soldier family. Miss Lizzie Rhodes and Mr Will Henstock wed at 7 30 last evening in the Fifth Avenue Church with a reception at Mrs George Damms 87 High Street.
Austin L Batley of Oakland heads Friday for Cincinnati on a business trip. John Holtzheimer departs Thursday for an extensive tour eastward and expects to return in November. Miss Mary Pratt and Miss Elisabeth Denen of Greenville pausing in Pittsburg to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams Jr have returned from a southern trip and host at 35 Stockton Ave Thursday. Mia Lagarde, daughter of Prof Lagarde of Mt St Marys College, arrived in city guest of A V D Watterson. The wedding of Theodore Presser and Helen Curran is set for May 20 at Second Presbyterian Church Philadelphia. Mrs Brangwin and daughter Annie with sons Arthur and Harry plan England trip this week. Mrs Irving and Mrs Thompson of Sweetheart Abbey visited Mr W C Coffin. relations of local Postmaster McKean and Col Andrews.
Miss Nettie Young of Sewickley visits friends in Wilkinsboro. Rev. J. M. Lasher of the U church travels East to see his father who is very ill.
Rev. R Foulk of Scottdale will fill his pulpit today. Miss Nettie Bossman of Philadelphia visited friends on Penn ayenne t week. Miss Lucy daughter of Bo Schene of Swissvale, travels to New York with a younger companion returning to school after illness. Miss A Lawton of Swissvale avenue has not finished a crayon portrait of the late Agnes non. she shows landscapes in her studio. Mrs Mager of Philadelphia with Mr and Mrs Houston of a anc and Miss Mary Smith of the Ferguson household. Miss Senith iene wintering in Florida. Young ladies of Wilkinsburg U P Church plan a novel entertain ment at month’s end wearing Yum Yuma Pitti Sings costumes and other school maids. a Japanese style wedding may follow.
Annual examinations for teachers certificates are arranged for Pittsburg Allegheny and Allegheny County. Pittsburg starts May at Central High School with three Saturdays of provisional testing. Allegheny begins next Saturday, and Turtle Creek hosts the May 24 session for county teachers with sessions at Coraopolis Milimon Sewickley and McKeesport on listed June dates.
The Liberty district reports numerous staffing updates with new teachers at Springfield, O’Hara, Forbes, and Washington schools, plus additions at Bellefield and Birmingham grammar rooms. A 16 room school building costing about 80 000 is planned in Liberty, while warmer weather brings shorter hours and refinishing at Birmingham.
Mannixs Ferry May 9 The Laughlin mill will restart Monday after a week’s closure. Nailers received a wage boost but prices later fell. the tending boys opposed the cut and struck, leading to a temporary shutdown. Plans call for reopening with returning workers and new hires to cover the backlog.
The stairbuilders at work for a member of the old masters association walked off at noon today over non union cards. The stairbuilders union plans a meeting tomorrow to decide on an eight hour strike.
A customer asks about the Adolian instrument praised for piano brilliance violin sweetness and cornet power. It imitates a waltz after one week of practice and is showcased at Mellor & Hoene's 77 Fifth Avenue where visitors are welcomed.
A used but briefly enjoyed 8800 upright piano with full iron frame and walnut case offered for 200 dollars with cover and stool. Sold by J M Hoffman Co at 537 Smithfield street, agents for Sorimer Colby and Hallet & Cumston pianos. Also Imperial Fashion Sheet ads for Remime Wrins and Barsine Wrups at 710 Penn Ave.
The Logan family defends General John A Logan as the originator of Memorial Day claims, noting a 1868 Arlington observance and a false attribution to Mrs. Kimball. The letter emphasizes Logan’s intent to establish a legal holiday and credits colleagues who supported the idea.
Department Commander Denniston urges Grand Army of the Republic posts to observe Memorial Day May 8 1800 by honoring fallen comrades. Warns against levity, directs grave marking, and invites allied groups such as the Woman’s Relief Corps and Sons of Veterans to participate under G A R leadership.
Encampment No. 1 heard Colonel Zeigler of Sharpsburg recount the Logan Guards as the first troops in Washington at the start of the Rebellion with many rising to high ranks. Plans include Hetrie’s Army of the Cumberland history and readings on Cooper's Battery heroism and Memorial Day services.
Next Thursday evening a grand campfire gathering will be held in New Brighton under Beaver County posts. Department Commander Denniston, Judge Collier, Major Montooth, Colonel Chill Hagzard, and many local comrades will attend with an escort from two cities led by the Grand Army Band. An excursion train from Pittsburgh will depart Union Station at 6:05 PM arriving New Brighton 7:23 PM with about 70 comrades returning to Union Station later.
Memorial Day services will include Commande W. D. Moone at Johnstown and a Memorial Day address by Comrade Juvge Col lier for Post 80 at Verona. Captain F C Calhoun stands as a popular appointee on the Department Commander's staff. Comrade Jupar Oyen to deliver the Memorial Day address at Mansfield. Dr Wa C Evare of Erie died in Dunkirk last week. he served on the Board of Pension Examiners. Garfield memorial structure dedication slated as a major ceremony. Copies of a 100-member Post 1 photograph group are ready for delivery.
The department commander issued orders naming staff for Allegheny county posts. Notable appointments include W. H. Lambert Post 3 and R. L. Orr Post 88, with several others listed. Memorial Day plans for Oakland Minersville and German Catholic cemeteries are underway, with services at Oakland Cemetery and three decorating sections plus firing salutes. Comrade Samuel Rus Haven, a renowned surgeon and Civil War veteran, died in Chicago. Authorities seek an assistant librarian for Allegheny, with Belle Oxley among candidates. Decoration Day arrangements by Post 60 Monongahela City include parades and a memorial sermon.
Vienna and Paris styles headline Jordan's millinery opening from Thursday May 15 through Saturday May 17 at 705 Pexw Avenue. Wash hats feature among new specialties as latest fashions appear in the display.
A collage of local ads promotes cabinets priced at 100 a dozen at Hendricks & Co. 68 Federal Street Allegheny and life size crayons. Walter Anderson offers English suitings and Scotch tweeds at 700 Midfield Street. The Electric Portrait Company prints photos at 10 and 12 Sixth Street. B&O advertises pullman cars Pittsburg to Cincinnati with $1 savings. Lanres' jackets and wraps showcased with competitive pricing.
Advertises Krause's Headache Capsules with claims of no antipyrine morphine or injurious compounds and offers Bay CaneraGEs in 40 styles at low prices at J. J. Wachs 1710 Carson St. in early May style.
A realistic Bijou Theater program features One of the Bravest a fireman play with dramatic fire scenes and a dramatic rescue. The bill includes Dudley Foster the 20 year old 9 pound performer from Lon don plus the World’s Museum acts and a Custer reenactment in Adam Forepaugh’s Wild West exhibition with Strauss orches tra concerts at the Exposition Auditorium May events and the Grand Opera House feature The Old Hommes Teap with Delman Thompsons return engagement and Reilly and Woods Big Show at Harry Williams Academy with Conroy Fox Tatali and the Acme Four ensembles and the Little Nogget farce at Harris Theater.
Ben Teats plans a war drama focusing on themes secondary to the core story and aims for a stage debut by mid next season. George RK Sims and Henry Pettitt select an original burlesque title Carmen up to Date. Dianes B Jeffrenson and Kiaw and Ir Innger secure rights to The County Fair outside major cities and will launch three touring companies next season. Tam Bow opera to follow The County Fair lineup.
The State Fencibles mark the seventy seventh anniversary of their command with a sham battle at Valleyrove on Decoration Day, featuring companies from the Eighth Regiment. The Washington Infantry plans a 150-person excursion to Cleveland. The Fourteenth Regiment board meets, and rifle range plans and inspections dominate the week.
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