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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1890
Page
6
The piece previews rising interest in football as a major American sport, discusses potential leagues and grounds in Pittsburgh, and notes Sullivan's refusal to fight Slavin for 25 000 a side amid debates about boxing’s future and international matchups with Jackson.
In this commentary on boxing and league peace efforts, Dempsey and Fitzsimmons attraction wanes amid weight demands and a 12000 pound bid. The piece urges a Players' League and National League conference to end rivalries, noting gains by Brooklyn and Boston and praising Anson while lamenting Pittsburg teams.
By steamer train or boat which of these have you chosen asy means of travel. For sea sickness Stomach Bitters is invaluable for disorders of the stomach liver and bowels and for malarial troubles. See our men's fine suits now selling for $10 $12 and $15 plus fine Trish woolens Scotch cheviots English casimeres and Legarge worsteds in various cuts at $10 $12 and $15 equal to $25 and $30. Visit Prince Association Clothing Company corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.
Two uprights offered by Henrice's Music Company Limrrep at 79 Fifth Avenue. A splendid upright in lacquered ebony with fine tone and actions, used nine weeks, price 240 dollars. A second upright, used a few months, 170 dollars. Both guaranteed in first class condition and worth nearly double. Easy payments available. Store open Saturday evening until 9. Call at once.
Beginning Monday our large show windows will feature a tall display of diamonds rubies emeralds and rare stones from known varieties. The goods are shown as we buy them in European diamond marts and mounted in latest styles for general wear by R Stepiee & Sons at 54 Fifth Avenue.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets to St Louis on October 5 6 and 7 at a low round trip rate of 1 25 returnable through October 11.
Special train of Pullman sleeping car coaches runs the first section of the Chicago express leaving Allegheny at 2:30 P.M. Central time arriving in Chicago at 8:25 A.M. Round trip $9. Tickets valid ten days.
German Memorial Day at Wheeling on Monday October 6 highlights excursion ticket sales by the B and O BR to October 5 and 6 with return on the Tth at half price. Anderson gas-saving burner listed at 624 Penn Ave Fox optical building offers various aid products and services.
All department communications must be mailed to reach THE PISPATCH by Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to organizations classified under this heading.
The October assessment list lists five deaths from Pittsburg and Allegheny City. Center Avenue Lodge No 1M plans to take in 756 new members on Tuesday evening. Grand Treasurer Todd bids for oil territory near Evans City. McKee Lodge at McKee's Rocks contemplates a musical and literary program. Grand Recorder Thomson praised for work since the Grand Legion session. Ohio seeks guidance on Select Knights of America under Pennsylvania. A new charter design from Pittsburg Photo Engraving Co is celebrated. A search warrant for Comrades McCurry Braun and Dollinger at Evans City led to their discovery at Callery Junction. General Coster Lodge No 118 aims to win the lodge-portion prize for most members inducted, plus a gold-headed cane for the top individual record. Rumor claims Past Commander McKee may run for Lieutenant Colonel. Blondy enjoys strong support for that office due to hard work. Invitations and tickets distributed from 82 Diamond Street. New ritual and lectures praised. the updated work expected to be well received. Grand Medical Examiner Dr. Brooks visited Evans City with favorable impressions. Past Master Workman John M. Prescott, longtime Pride of the West Lodge No 37, Allegheny City, laid to rest. Masonic services conducted. Questions arise about Grand Recorder Thomson’s overcoat during Evans City visit. a dog chase is noted. Third Regiment third annual reception planning near completion, promising a successful event with Original Omen providing music and Colonel Samuel McNicholls as prompter. Mogullians honored by M Summers Clark and Philadelphia delegates at Mogullians’ visit. Clark founded the degree and remains noted for humor.
The State Council of New Jersey meets in Newark on Thursday October 18. Virginia State Council’s sixth annual session convenes in Portsmouth Arcade on Monday October 20. Reports note council visits, proxy votes, and ritual revision meetings with several named officers and councils in Ohio Pennsylvania and Maryland.
The column lists newly elected officers for Stokes Lodge Mozart Lodge Mt Moriah No 860 Pittsburg Encampment No 2 and other lodges. Names include N G Richard E Rhortes V G J Kreis and more with trustees secretaries and representatives to Grand Lodge. Also mentions upcoming degrees initiations and officer installations amid broad Masonic activity in Allegheny and surrounding areas.
Imperial Lodge No. 170 in Freeport initiated two men at a secret meeting. Pittsburg Lodge No. 48 plans to initiate two at its next session and holds additional applications on file. Wilkinsburg Lodge No. 99 reports the oldest member status.
The district reports a member aged sixty four. P. P., J. OC. Miller and the District Deputy attended the latest Allegheny Lodge meeting where two initiates were added to the roll. Secretary W. L. Meyrick could not attend.
Exposition managers set Tuesday as Royal Arcanum Day with a special music program. The Royal Arcanum Committee will use the main building stand as headquarters with a visitor register. A reception committee will greet visiting brothers as Western Pennsylvania members plan to attend and renew acquaintances. Grand leaders Langfitt, Wright, Knox, and C. P. Smith among others are expected to attend most of the day.
In Allegheny County many lodges are active. Venus Castle No 9 conferred second degree on four candidates and welcomed five new members. Beaver Falls and Falls City Castles celebrated Anniversary Day October 1 with an entertain at New Brighton Opera House. Martha Washington Ladies Lodge No 2 at Homestead plans 80 visitors to depart Union Station at 6:00 tomorrow to visit in. Pittsburg and Allegheny hosts include Wrycliff Lodge 6 Lily of the West 10 Daughters of Freedom 24 and Martha Washington 23. Ladies may join Loyal Orange Lodges. Protestant men may join Orange lodges and ladies rule lodges. Independent Circle of Pittburg opened new parlors at 316 Penn Ave. Theodore W Meese presides. officers elected: President Theodore W Meese Vice President Robert Allison Secretary-Treasurer Henry Erisman. Adonis Mandolin Club surprised guests later.
The B and O RB R will sell excursion tickets on October 5 and 6 good to return on the 7th at two dollars for a round trip.
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