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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1891
Page
4
Readable fragments describe berry eating with two tipped forks, a fashionable tableware trend, and a Ridge Street Urban Asylum anniversary event. The piece covers a festival week with musical recitations, child performers, church notices, and civic celebrations tied to the National Missionary Convention and local religious groups.
A recap of social gatherings last week includes a dancing party hosted by Mr. Charles Eberdson on Richard ha Avenue with attendees such as A. Ken, Mondell, Martian Me, Bertha Arwuts, and many others. A surprise marriage honor for Stella Michler occurred at 5 Middle Row, Allegheny, Friday evening, with numerous Terins children present and a list of attendees including Ellen Veolkee and Rosie Lauer.
A fifth anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Conleyr was hosted at their Webster Avenue residence with music, dancing, supper, and many friends presenting gifts. Guests included Ella Lach, Carrie McCarthy, Aggie, Nellie, Lizzie, and Hanna Gallaher, Will Pender, Dan Ward, Tom Moore, and Jim Bowden among others.
The ninth anniversary of the Home for Aged Protestants in Wilkinsburg on May 25 will feature an elaborate dinner with detailed duties assigned to door keeper Mrs. Geo. A. Kelly and various chairmen and aides. Other items note Miss Kate Broun's well attended Central Christian Church program, and multiple local musicales, hall openings, and society gatherings across Mt. Washington, the Mansfield school entertainment, and the St. Marys of the Mount concert.
Soprano soloist appears in a concert series that has become a creditable feature of the season. Pat Gilmore and his famous band perform at Mechanical Hall next to noon and this evening. The Man chorus, led by Carl Retter, assists at both concerts.
A string of social mentions lists Mrs. F on Avenue, Mrs. Sir Ebbert of Detroit, and Mrs. H. G. ng of Jackson C. H. visiting kin in Pittsburgh area. Ella Newman of Wheeling pays extended visit to sister in law. John Scere in age noted. Several families from Allegheny, Steubenville, and Wheeling are hosting relatives and planning trips to New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Chicago with visits to physicians and hotels.
A Washington society comment quoted by the St. Louis Globe-Democrat describes a new fad among engaged girls to belittle their chosen suitors in public talk. The piece laments the trend as ill-tasted and absurd, arguing it reveals insecurity and a lack of respect for potential husbands.
After a marriage in Sheriff Court House Edinburgh, the bridegroom led guests through the building to show the courts. They entered a cell by mistake and were locked in for nearly an hour until an official learned a prisoner was causing a disturbance and opened the door.
A local sale advertises remnants enough to cover rooms, with many pieces from Lowell Hartford and Bigelow offered at about half price. The sale begins Monday morning and includes goods on both first and second floors at 25 to 50 cents per yard. Edward Groetzinger, 627 and 629 Penn Avenue, promotes the event.
An editorial note argues that constant domestic tension over cooking troubles men and women, while endorsing Marvin's pure fresh bread as a simple remedy to keep family peace and reduce quarrels.
An excursion to Cincinnati is offered at a single fare for the round trip on May 18 and 19 via the Pennsylvania Lines or the National Union Conference. Tickets are valid for return until May 22.
Sunday trains to Ellwood will run regularly to enable excursionists to visit the Western Pennsylvania summer resort. Advertisements show giclee awnings at Brown & Co. and Lochnivar awnings at Mamaux & Son. Stores offer silverware, silk mitts, and wall paper with complete stock. MoonIs opening at Son's fast colors. John W. Roberts, 414 Wood Street, Manitoba?
Memorial Day preparations intensify as Grand Army posts and auxiliary groups finalize plans for services to honor deceased soldiers. The schedule includes processions, ceremonial duties, and graveside vigils led by Post and Auxiliary leaders with participation from schools and local churches, reflecting a broad community observance.
Success is assured as Post 15 presents the Little Recruit at the Bijon Theater next week. The cast includes G C Langenheim and James pare er with Confederate and Union figures in tableaux staged by 18 que dies under Abbie Lynch. The drama features a thrilling battle, spy capture and escape, Andersonville cruelty, tunnel completion, bloodhounds, and river escape, promising an artistic triumph.
On Tuesday evening Post 151 members gathered with Woman's Relief Corps No. L for a tribute program. Select Knights Band and corps friends performed while Mrs Abbie Lynch National Secretary presented silk national colors to Post 151. Commanders thanked the ladies and speakers praised the W R C work as comrades expressed pride in the new emblem and insignia gifted by the ladies.
Post 151 held a meeting last Tuesday with praise for its good order. Comrade R. Shepler of Post 155 led a sharp inspection, backed by Post 296, while Inspector at Large C.M. Head praised the gathering. Comrades Smythe and J.C. Thomas of Post 230 and Commander Lewis of Post 155 spoke amid a generous spread provided by Women’s Corps No. 1.
On next Friday evening in Carnegie Hall Allegheny the presentation of the Personal War Sketch Books to Allegheny Posts Nos 88 123 and 103 will occur. Donors are prominent citizens of Pittsburgh and Allegheny. A fine program is planned with Jade Thomas G Sample as chairman Comrade W Weeden and Miss Luella Ashe will sing while Mrs Leah Dickinson whistles the Blue Danube Waltz A tin whistle solo by A K Hetrick Grand Army Band will perform The volumes will be presented by Felix R Brunot Josiah Cohen and E Wertheimer Commander Scott Charles W Gerwilg and J W Caldwell will respond D F Neeury was mustered into Post 3 last night Quvanrenmaster Jeane AMnter of Post 151 is on the sick list Two Arrangements were received by Post 157 last Thursday evening Post 41 will be inspected next Wednesday
The Encampment No 6 reports Comrade Enasuus Witsoy ill with the grip but near recovery while Comrade Morniway remains at home from old army wounds. Comrade Hornet of McKeesport attended the last meeting as a Ninth Pennsylvania Reserve soldier. The Roundheads had their way at the latest gathering, with a 40 minute speech by a veteran of that regiment. Next Thursday evening the Sixty-second Pennsylvania veterans will reenact battles and marches at Encampment No 6 hall. Memorial services for Encampment No 1 are set for Monday night June 1 with many expected attendees. The committee head Mellrai plans decorations and may invite Judge Slagle for the oration. Advertisements for awnings and wall decor follow.
The article details camp preparations for Company I Mok and others in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania. It notes inspections, weapon handling issues, and the first use of new tactics by City Troop Philadelphia, plus future encampment dates from July 8 to August 1. It quotes Adjutant General McClelland praising Tenth and Eighteenth Regiments and discusses a 90 percent marksman requirement and its potential impact on units.
George W. Wiggins of Washington testifies in the St. Louis Globe-Democrat about seeing John Wilkes Booth the night of the Lincoln assassination. He describes Booth entering Ford's Theatre, reporting to Secretary Stanton, and later identifying Booth's body amid the hunt.
Novel luncheon and dinner favors feature fine flowers with artistic effects. Loose bouquets available as specialty. N. Patterson offers these novelties from 41 Sixth Avenue opposite Trinity.
A community notice recommends Chamberlain's Coli Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy for colic and bowel attacks. It promises rapid relief and warding off attacks if taken early. The ad lists 29 or 50 cent bottles from druggists and mentions several local awning shops with contact details.
A Shreveport physician describes a home built flying machine concept claiming objects have less weight in motion. He details a motor driven by an electric, steam, or combustion method, a two person winged craft under 100 pounds, and likens progress to Langley findings. A warning notes heavier craft may fail to fly. Parasols advertised by Rosenbaum & Co.
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