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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1891

Page

4

Debutantes and social rounds in Sewickley society

In Sewickley social life remains active with debutantes noted among upcoming balls led by Miss Clara Childs and others. The Orinda Cotillion plans a Linden Club dance, plus two more German social evenings, while Max O’Kell’s lecture drew 700–800 attendees. Local families hosted weddings, dinners, and Thanksgiving gatherings amid church and choir growth.

Sewickley Henry Davis Civen Rerernte Tor i Joseph W. Craig Civen Br Maz O’frell Presbyterian Church Max O'Kell Edward A. Woods Frank B. Smith Benton S. Stephen's Charles Doyle New York J. D. Lang J. Kidd Fleming Pew California Harley McKnn Mies Minnie McKauight New Oand Partisan Fy Awong Mazros Ceawrorp Gallaher

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Celebration in East End Society

A large gathering marked the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of a prominent couple on Thirty Fourth Street. Invitations urged no presents but guests sent remembrances. Notables included the Wilson and Wigley families, East End society figures, and many friends from Cleveland, Youngstown, and Beaver. The event featured plant-filled rooms, Gernert's Orchestra, dancing, a mineet, and a luncheon after eight.

Henry Epping Fourth Street Joseph Hilger A. Hallock A. Zachariss L. Hoffman A. Winter James A. McPike John RK Messrs Joseph G. Vilsack Joseph Ene . Heyl Ed Malzer W. H. Carpenter H. Kober Kells Heyl EJ. Vilsack C. Cimpert M. Ke A. Holt Charles Tursiay AK. Wilson A. B. Wigley Lilac Street East End Gernert Tays Hoyle Patterson Wilson Batchelor Hal Kelier Kuhn Misa Clerk Cresson Pas Mice Chisholm Toronto Darrah Beaver Nora Pickson Jane Dickson McElroy Beastedt Rose Hovie

Birthday Party Honors Grace May Sullivan Family

Last Wednesday evening guests gathered at 35 Main street to celebrate Grace May Sullivan’s fifth birthday. Prizes in the Donker raffle went to Edina Lonigan first and Jennie Wassel second. Numerous friends attended, and the children left content after a lively, well attended social.

J. W. Sullivan Main Street Grace May Donker Edina Lonigan Jennie Wassel Eleanor Seeblick Margaret Sweeney Nettie Francis Coll Mildred Velte Ruth Helen Sheppard Edna Lomian Mabel Larson Lillian Sullivan Jessiee Pike May andBlanche Carroll Grace Mey Anna Marie Sullivan Andrew Corcoran Fred Seebick Paul John Gisk Eddie Sweeny Ralph Velte Eddie McAfee

Alumni reunion and banquet at Monengshela House

The Alumni Association of Pittsburg Central High announces a December event at Monengshela House on Tuesday evening. Banquet runs 7:50 to 10:30 PM with a reception and dance to follow. Music by Cuenther Orchestra. The Alumni Annual magazine will be published and distributed around December 5. The editor in chief is Dr. W. T. Burleigh, president of the association.

Pittsburg Central High School Monengshela House Sawe Nee Harry B. McClure Leightons Hall Braddock Thesr Haley Hagen Pittsburg Queen Hall Burton Street East End

Golden wedding party and week of social events in Braddock

A Braddock area notices a golden wedding at a residence on Wednesday with guests including Mr. Mackey, Mrs English, and many Zortmans. Friday hosted a birthday party on Thirty-ninth Street with dancing and supper. Other items note a marriage at Allegheny First M. P. Church, a Mendelssohn Band concert in Wilkinsburg, and community gatherings throughout the region with weddings, surprise parties, and charitable collections.

Mr. Mackey Butler English George Zortman David Zortman William Zortman W. Zortman W. W. Zortman Alisses Marie Zortman Alice Barbour Allerhen Ames Zortman George Warren Speaker Graham Brush Creek George Wallace O Mars William Kyle Grenfield William Reader Minns R. Minns Byrd Wallace Baden May McGuire Messrs Will Stevens Rob Nicholas William Irvane Ira Miller Will Land Len Wall Charlie Reali George Brooks Ian Lach Ho Pherr Bert M James C. Clark Roy Wickersman Mendelssohn Band Wilkinsburg That Place T. F. Kirk Paten Philharmonic Orchestra Adal Thomas J., Sweltzer Bellevue James Layng Hakill Fanny Wheaton Wilkins F. X. Fisher Avenus Station Inez Uree Tee J. F. Hough B. McGraw Pittsboro Misazzie McCandless E. T. Camp Ellen Camp William Jones J. F. Fisher G. France

Pleasant social events and engagements cited in Allegheny crowd

A series of social gatherings fills the week from Braddock to Allegheny with surprise parties, dances, and dinners. Celebrants include Master John Hanna at No 10 Bedford Avenue, Miss Annie Lecky and Will Dutton at 39 Federal Street, and Charles Zinn of Emsworth among many others. Engagements and upcoming marriages feature E D Sawyer to Margaret Matthews with ceremonies planned at Buena Vista Street M E Church.

John Hanna Bedford Avenue Ella McCaskey Carrie McAlecca Blanche McNett Lillie Dinseath Annie Sheehan Bella Early Carrie Bigler Captolin Scranton Ells Carlisle Mamie Egan Nettie Wilson Hanna Edgar Hill Sam Perry Emmett Lowry Willie Keefe Frank Howells James Watson Andrew ‘Iarver Howard Brown Jobo Broderick Joeson Annis Belle Dougherty Federal Street City Annie Lecky Allegheny Will Dutton Isa Park George Graham Misees McKibben Jean Lecky Emma White Dolly Dougherty Lizzie Rau E. D. Sawyer Pennsylvania Company Linegy Margaret B. Matthews Buena Vista Street M. E. Church W. B. Sawyer New York Mr. Sawyer E. A. Smith Wilkinsburg Eugene FE. Stewart Albert Raeder Wibers

The Week in Pittsburgh Theater A Chronicle of Plays

A critique notes a stale week with Clara Morris still strong but weak works and Sardou shows overhyped. It highlights American drama’s rise with Bronson Howard Augustus Thomas Martha Morton and native works, plus upcoming runs featuring Mantell Crane and Wainwright at multiple houses with long schedules and new plays The Corsican Brothers The Louisianian and A Lesson in Acting.

Clara Morris Fanny Rice Frank Daniels Charles Gardner Sardou Odette Sara Bernhardt Cleopatra Fanny Davenport Paris France America Bronson Howard Pittsburg Augustus Thomas Alabama Martha Morton Robert Mantell Bijou Alexander Dumas Corscan Brothers Louis Finnbten Franchi Mr. Mantell Dumas Fourteenth Street Theater New York City Marguerite Delle Baintairmand Napoleon Lewis Saint-Armand Ruth Lewis Saint-Armand

The Senator at Duquesne Theater Returns to Town

The Senator with William H. Crane returns to the Duquesne Theater for a brisk, clean US Senate comedy with a romantic thread. Crane again headlines as Senator Rivers, joined by most of last year’s cast, with Miss Gladys Wallis in place of Miss Stuart. The piece is bright and humorous, praised for its merit and enduring appeal.

Senator Mr. Crane Pitesburgers Duquesne Theater United States William H. Crane Senator Rivers Miss Stuart Gladys Wallis Crane Pittsbongers Sinbad Henderson E. H Tyoum Theater New York

Burlesque and Theater News Span Multiple Cities

The page previews upcoming shows and incidents across venues like the Grand Opera House and Pittsburg Auditorium. Acts include Carmen Up to Date, Incog, The Nom ae, The Little Recruit for charity, and Eight Bells. Losses include Rose Cocutas rings and John Sullivan clothing.

Disratece Emerges as a New Star in New York Critics

Disratece gains acclaim from New York critics for her growing artistic success and appears to be filling a place once held by Mary Anderson in the public heart. She still lacks seasoned management, which she has not yet obtained.

Marie Wainwright Grand Opera House Amy Bobsart Walter Scott Renitworth Adelaide Neilson Amy Hobeart Miss Wainwright New York Mer's Theater Richar Marston J. H. Young Miller Disratece Mary Anderson

Movement for Higher Teacher Salaries Drives Pittsburg Talks

The Committee on Teachers and Salaries will consider at least three petitions next Friday aiming to boost school funding above 100000 dollars. Primary and grammar teachers call meetings to press for raises, with High School teachers not yet organizing. A 10 percent ward-teacher raise would match Allegheny, while Sterret School adopts Swedish physical culture via Miss Elizabeth Wright, noted for her innovative approach and ties to Mrs. Colonel Parker.

Central Board Allegheny Sterret School Elizabeth Wright Sterret Wright Indianapolis Pittsburg Boston Mies Wright Colonel Parker East End Hei

Fresh Schoolroom Gosato and Board Meeting

The High School Committee meets next Friday evening. Suggestive examination questions were distributed to principals yesterday and will be tested tomorrow. A football craze is affecting student study. Homewood school staff grows from 7 to 12 as Miss L M Surry resigns for health reasons. Tomorrow the Homewood School Board will meet to select a successor.

Gosato Ward Homewood L. M. Surry Homewood School

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