This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1889
Page
4
Advice from Dont on social conduct covers privilege of cousins and proper introductions. It weighs who precedes whom at the parlor door and favors using English terms like ladies over foreign forms. The article ends with a prompt seeking more cousin examples.
Reports show the Twenty-fifth Ward Debating Club met at Miss Ella Reese’s house to discuss Canada’s annexation. Also noted were multiple social gatherings, art exhibits at Gillespie and Mayer’s, and commentary on Corot paintings and Blythe caricature works in Pittsburg.
A brief notice reports a very pretty wedding at the residence of Mr John Dietrich on Boggs Avenue Mt Washington on May 14 at 8 PM. The ceremony was attended by friends and a reception followed as the newlyweds departed to reside on the same avenue.
Mrs and Mrs John K Pee depart Gan day with visitors from Kittanning Pleasant Gap and Webster Avenue are guests of Mrs W W Stevens at West Avenue. Dr Jol a watt Carma Ti and relatives travel with plans to join Menelle in Europe travelling to Berlin and Paris with a September return.
Sewickley Society notes Mr and Mrs Henry A Davis return from New York City Mrs McCampbell of Staten Island visits her sister Watson Woods Miss Lide Ramsey and Miss Jonnie Arrott return from a pleasant stay in Philadelphia Miss Bellie Ramsey Ghia after a short debt bene fits relatives sons pass Charlie Cass of New York City and Mr John Hutchinson of Pipe days last week with their Hutchinson
The Treasury Department disbursed 11.53 million dollars this week exhausting the current year’s 41 million appropriation. Captain James Chester of the Third Artillery at Governor’s Island was declared insane and handed to the military. Private William McLaubgin of the Fourteenth Infantry killed his sweetheart Lov ee with jealousy and escaped from custody. A steam barge reported collision with the schooner Merrick near Presque Isle. several fatalities listed. General Butler replies to Admiral Porter’s charges, calling them abuse. Cheyenne Agency Indians select a 50 member council with 12 judges to conduct tribal actions and Sioux Commission dealings. Chief Justice McAdam of New York City issues an arrest order for Isadore.
Comrade 8 Clark of Post No. 162 Allegheny has written a Memorial Day hymn for post exercises. The piece honors a united nation and patriots who died defending it. The poem adapts to the tune America and salutes those who sleep in grave marked and unmarked graves alike.
A crammer wrote to Commissioner Tanner offering resignation and claiming political opposition. Tanner replied he did not wage war on employees and aims to ensure efficiency, helping the old soldier prove his claim rather than removing him.
Post 29 was inspected Tuesday evening. The Department of Tennessee has 2,518 members in good standing. Comrade Pitzer of Post 4 shows no improvement. Charleston will see the first post in South Carolina established soon. Comrade Erezie Moore of Post 41 has been unable to work after a paralytic stroke. Clark Circle No. 11 will prepare dinner for Post 162 and invited guests on Memorial Day. The Prisoners of War Association will be invited to join Post 10 Allegheny. J. M. Dalzely has accepted an invitation to speak in Pittsburgh Memorial Day. General Sherman will be among guests at Meade Post Philadelphia for Memorial Day. Post 48 Wilkinsburg will be inspected Saturday night by Chief Mining Officer Reese. Memorial oration to be delivered at Grace Reformed Church May 26. Survivors of the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry are honored at Pleasant Grove. Colonel W. J. Patterson will deliver.
Memorial services for Major Samuel and several veteran groups were reported in St An Episcopal Church. Plans include a memorial hall, continued organization of Naval Veterans, and upcoming reunions for the One Hundredth and One Hundred Thirty-Fourth Pennsylvania Volunteers, with a focus on Memorial Day activities.
The article profiles a multi talented New York woman who is an author doctor artist and actress. She writes in the morning practices medicine from 10 to 2 paints until 6 and then acts in a theater. It notes her motherhood sewing skills and income from multiple professions while challenging male claims of female inferiority.
A British note mentions the discovery of musical sand at Studland Bay Dorsetshire. The item includes a quip about American soprano fees and a Chicago Literary Aggregation remark on reading Greek.
A week at the Grand Opera House features Dockstader's Minstrels with many special features and a lineup of popular songs and sketches. Humor centers on Herbert Kelsey Bellew satire and a unique finale in an onstage canvas presentation. The troupe, praised as among America’s finest, delivers a lively program led by Marion and a celebrated conductor.
The meeting drew a large turnout with many brothers visiting from Detroit New Castile Boston and Baltimore Lodges. Members exchanged updates on events including parades fundraisers and a funeral for a deceased brother and a search for the relative remains unrecovered.
Duke Cefitor Lerion No. 14 at Derrick hosted Friday events with the Grand Commander Patterson and Bradford Legion No. 1 aiding in a Washington visit. A parade and social program followed as Northwestern Pennsylvania veterans welcomed the commander with speeches by Colonel A P P G James and others.
Royal Arcanum death benefit assessments discussed by Grand Regents Joseph A. Langfitt and E. Grier at meetings in New Wilmington and Meadville. UT. Trent and UO. E. Cornelius addressed Linesville and Greenville brethren. A similar price listed for next week.
Archon completes grouping conclaves into supreme representative districts. Harper was in Inclave No. 4. Allegheny County plans to boost efficiency this term to enable seven supreme replies in the next Supreme Session.
An 1880 founded Keystone Assembly under Mrs A A Young faced resistance from Mrs J McLoughlin. Five officers and the Keeper of Records attempted to attend. Members of the mothers and daughters society invite any interested lady to write to Headrick at 1 Raebeces street Allegheny.
The Iron City Council No. 171 Jr. Order of United American Fellows held a Friday event at Fellows Hall on Sarah Street in Ride. The celebration marked its twelfth year with local members in attendance.
In the heat spell buyers are invited to view rockers settees and summer furnishings now on exhibition. P O Echoenece Til Liberty street Rosrysaum & Co showcase the largest line of parasols and sun umbrellas in the two cities with prices claimed to be below all others.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.