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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1890
Page
8
A June 3 program at the Second Presbyterian Church uses a novel book admission fee to refill the Sunday school library. Adults and children donate books to fund a literary and musical program featuring readings recitations Schmerts Orchestra and a Chinese duet, with a cash total of 240 dollars reported as support.
Miss Annie L. Wattles and Dr. J Richey Horner announce a June 3 wedding at the Wattles residence on Center avenue Shadytide with only immediate family present. The bride is the daughter of jeweler W W Wattles and the groom a Homeopathic physician son of Rev Dr Joseph Horner. A Northwestern trip to Waukesha Springs will follow the ceremony and the couple will reside at 91 Arch Street.
A representative audience filled the Columbus Club parlors for the third musicale in the series. Florals and costumes contrasted as performers of the Mandolin Quartet with Ambrose Reed and others entertained. Catholic clergy attended and praise followed the event.
Donation Day was held at the Home for Destitute Colored Children on Greenwood Avenue Allegheny. Flage and Gowers decorated the home and the children displayed their fancy work in separate rooms. The program began at 2 pm with a managers meeting followed by the annual election of officers with Mrs Ormady Phillips named president and Mrs Hebert elected treasurer among others.
The Monongahela House will showcase lavish tropical plants and Wedgewood vases for the Scotch-Irish Congress reception. Elegant palm displays, arranged pots, and a simulated pond with ivory swans will adorn the dining area and hall. A. M. Murdoch and team recently returned from New York with plants and vases for the setup.
The US Indian team Chota Cha will entertain at Trinity Church located at Twenty-fifth and Smallman streets this evening. The event features serving by ladies and gentlemen in native attire amid a festive gathering.
Mayor Gourley, after talks with Chief Brown and Aldermen, orders a rescission and outlines a schedule for cash forfeits at police stations. Drunkenness 5 dollars, disorderly conduct 30 dollars, keeping disorderly a in, with no fixed amount for keeping a disorderly house. Maximum fine remains 100 dollars.
Rumor spreads that Sixth Street Suspension Bridge stockholders may remodel the structure to permit horse speed and faster street railway transit. No certainty as meeting set for the 30th to decide the proposal. William Roseburg discussed the topic but offered no firm predictions.
A dispatch from Robert C. Porter, Census Superintendent, to Supervisor George T. Oliver confirms approval of enumerator appointments for the district. Commissions have been issued and appointees are asked to report to Oliver’s office to take the oath receive commissions and instructions.
Buyers snagged $500000 worth of men’s fine suits sold at about one third to one fourth off cost. Store offers $25 suits for $8.50 and $55 Prince Albert coats and vests for $12. Boys’ suits in large sizes marked down to $5. Dragons cutaway suits and more bargain items limited by space. Corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
We offer a three piece chamber suite with great value for cash and quick turnover. Our approach aims for a bare living profit by buying large quantities and distributing to customers. Our assortment features low prices, elegant designs and reliable workmanship from L Household Furniture.
A faulty elevator closure gate avoided a serious incident at Marshall Bros. Pittsburg Pa. The ad implies the gate was inexpensive durable and effective. Also lists numerous May 1890 obituaries and notices from Braddock Elizabeth Murray and Allegheny County churches.
A catalog of seasonal garments includes boys shirt waists in Per cale Cheviot Madras Oxford and Flannel plus misses waists. Ladies London shirts in Per cale Madras Cheviot Flannel and Silk with striped and plaid patterns. Fisk Clark Flaggs washable scarfs in linen P K crepe with Oxford stripes polka dots and small figures. Also India Silk Grenadine and Crepe accessories with four in hands and Windsor ties.
The shop announces a wide Ladies line including Jerseys from $1 to $5, silk and wool blouses, black fichus, and an extensive shawl selection from ice wool to cashmere. Also featuring millinery, ladies suits, misses jackets, and boys clothing with beatable prices and large stock.
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