Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Pittsburgh Dispatch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

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!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1891

Page

4

Realm of Beauty ann 4 and social season in Pittsboro

The past week featured many meetings of ladies aiding benevolent causes in Pittsboro. The Ladies Aid Society of the South Side Hospital plans a November entertainment to raise funds, while the Church of the Ascension ladies organize a National Poceant event. Several marriages occurred, mostly at home, with sunshine noted on brides.

Isdies Aid Society South Side Hospital South Side Church of the Ascension Pittsboro Locerra Loune

East End wedding bells for Abel Miller pair

The wedding of Misa Nellie Hertha Abel and Elmer David Miller was held at the Abel home on Bond Street and Highland Avenue with Rev. Jones officiating. A large gathering admired the ceremony and later festivities continued past midnight as guests praised the couple and their families.

Misa Nellie Hertha Abel George H. Abel Elmer David Miller Bond Street Highland Avenue Mr. Jones Giareli East End Miller New York Abel Ciara Ida Abel J. H. Gorton John Mengel Adam Eckert J. Hetche David Miler David Jones Mes. Kader McDonald Joseph H. Gordon James Cain Charles Eckert Robert Rothers Emm Squires Clara Squires Run Hoyie Annie Boschert Zomtes Hayes Mies Blanche Jones Mary Jones Roddy Bert Squires Siarre Squires Theo Lee Miller Horece Hill

WEDDINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS IN PITTSBURGH AREA

A roundup of recent marriages and social happenings in McKeesport Allegheny and Crafton. Daisy Hopkins and Edward Crump wed in McKeesport with a large gathering and gifts. Anna Wait Lyon and Henry Irwin Thompson marry at Third Presbyterian Church with a Western honeymoon. Numerous receptions musicales and engagements including Hannah Grimes and Hernan Hoeftman and other society notices from Crafton Braddock and the West End including plans for concerts lectures and forthcoming nuptials.

Anna Wait Lyon William Lyon Crafton Henry Irwin Thompson E. P. Cowan D.D Third Presbyterian Church Sixth Avenue Josep Gittings Halle Thompson

Departmental Communications Mail Instructions

All communications for this department should be mailed to reach Tax Drafatee not later than Saturday morning. Reasonable space will be freely given to all organizations classified under this heading.

Masonic lodge officers installed across several Pittsburgh area lodges

The report lists installation of officers for Penn Avenue Lodge 801 Fron City Lodge 182 Manchester Lodge 408 McRobbert Lodge Ortega Sewickley Valley Lodge Arsenal Lodge 450 Western Star Lodge 21 Mechanics Lodge Montefiore Lodge 74 and Zeno Lodge 748, with D D G M and Grand Officers presiding. It notes new halls, facilities at Penn Avenue hall, and planned events including The Little Recruit play and various lectures and musical programs.

D.D.G. M T. B. Cook Fron City Lodge W.G D.w. Montgomery Theo A. Berch J. A. Myler C. Blume, Jr J. B. McMeans W. M. Murdock Netrona Manchester Lodge McRobbert Lodge Sewickley Valley Lodge George E. Young Charles F. McEhalon James White Kijinefelter John J. Miller Arsenal Ledee No 450 N. G James Newell V. G Christian Tepel Western Star Lodge No. 21 N.G W. J. Swan W. G W. T. Cook A. S Charles T. Rankin F. G W. D. Frew Cook Wlw Wattles C. G W. J. Smith W. B. Krebs Grand Lodge D. D. G. M. Thomas Matthews George E.young C. L. Cooper A. Kestner Mechanics Lodge H. A. Holt J. P. Tetler A.S Joseph W. McKean T. H. Graves C.G Purnell Evan Davis I. G T. H. Francis J. Good John Masser DW. Richards L. S David Davis Thomas Matthews G. M. Robert Snowden G. W A. Goldman E. Lewis Israel M. Robin EL. Davis D. Allman Jas. Bennett Joseph Apps Simon Davis W. Gordon Arnson Granda Noble Grand Will T. Waite John A. Snyder U. G Richard Siiman U.G James P. Johnston John J. Downs Werden J. A. Haupt Michael Siecfried George W. Bracey Andrew Stwart Jacob Hoffmann Hugh McCollough V.G Frank Heil Richard Harding Olive Lodge Knoxville Beloning W. H. Devore Fon Pennavente Wilkinsburg New Hall Western Scenic Company Milton Hays Lowry Post J.D. Anderson

Evening Star Council social notices from local orders

A compilation of upcoming events from several councils including receptions and socials. Details mention Pride of William Thaw Council October 3, third annual masquerade of Franklin Association at Masonic Temple Brooklyn November 10, Americus Council promised novel entertainment, Watt as secretary aware of secret affair, Allegheny Council 112 anniversary at Masonic Hall, Valley Forge Council flag presentation by W. T. Kerr, Hazelwood Council third anniversary with 50 couples and Mozart orchestra, Lady Fulton Council November 12 literary entertainment at 4537 Third Avenue New York featuring silk quilt sale by Sister L A Buddington, Moll Pitcher Council formation at Boston Pa near Eu ro, charter list 53 names, officers installed.

Evening Star Council William Thaw Franklin Association Masonic Temple Brooklyn Americus Council South Side Watt Egath Allegheny Council Masonic Hall Allegheny Valley Forge Council W. T. Kerr Hazelwood Council Mozart Orchestra Lady Fulton Council Third Avenue New York L. A. Buddington Moll Pitcher Council Boston Euro Baltimore and Ohio Road G. E. Kepple Unity Council National Marsh Laura Thompson National Bride of the West Council Frank Jones Valley Forge George He@iger Evening Star Robert Bayard John Bayard A. C Annie Corneil

Corner stone planned for Brushiton school by Liberty Valley councils

Councils of the Liberty Valley will lay the corner stone of the Brushiton school in about three weeks. Junior members urged to travel to Meadville next Saturday for a demonstration, as Brother R. Gribble of Sharo I No. 24 is homebound. Fort Pitt Council No. 220 plans a Sunday event, while Manchester and Southside councils discuss scheduling amid travel and coordination issues. Junior Past State Councilor Collins returns from the East with remarks.

Liberty Valley New Brushiton Meadville R. Gribble Southside Council Carson Aedvives Manchester Fort Pitt Collins

New Junior in State Councilor Heisler’s Home Debut

A new junior appears at Heisler’s home on October 3 and is said to resemble its papa who is pleased. Allegheny Council No. 112 marks its eighth anniversary with a complimentary entertainment in Masonic Hall on Thursday evening October 15. Flags were presented to Pittsburg schools two years ago, but Liberty School on Koup Street has not flown them. A committee from General Marion Eureka and Americas Councils met the School Board Friday night and promised action. National Vice Councillor Cranston sent National Organizer Ogle a list of 64 prominent Indianapolis businessmen, likely to spur new councils in Indiana.

Counellor Heisler Allegheny Council Masonic Hall Pittsburg Liberty School Koup Street General D.of A Daughters of the American Revolution Nathaniel Hogg Castile M. C Crusan Fifth Avenue Invincible Lodge K. of P EK. T. Drill Corps New Turner Hall Forbes Street Sira J. G. Morris F. J. Shicier H. Junker F. E. Shallenberger Eli Edmundson White Rose Lodge Order Daughters of St. George J. E. Hayward West End Bea E 1 W. ©. Russell Comrand A. P. Buren Fieen W. H. Lambert C.8. McIlwaine Gregg and Morrison War Veterans’ Club D. A. Jones Post 151 Duvall Buck Sias Dettis Shepard Old City Hall Greze Morrison Old Soldiers Post 38 Etna Friends of the Post Arthur Kirk F. H. Collier Pronansty Pennsylvania New Post James G. Moore Circle No. 7 Hawkins Station Ipesson Grand Army

Local Knights Hail New Members and Upcoming Events

Pittsbury Commandery No 81 reports new uniform and growing membership. It meets first and third Fridays at 12 Wylie Ave Rome Castle 352 with several proposals from last meeting. Trust festival October 17 at Odd Fellows hall Southside. Ormsby Castle No 412 hosts reception October 2 at St Clair Hall head of Twenty second Street incline. Ormsby meets Tuesdays at Kaufelds Hall Carson Street. Venus Castle 291 held a joyful meeting last Thursday and plans an open meeting Friday October 30 at Grand Army Hall Fourth Avenue. Venus invites all Sir Knights to visit Castle 61 Fourth Avenue.

Rome Castle Odd Fellows Southside Ormsby Castle St. Clair Hall Twenty-second Street Kaufeld’s Hall Carson Street Venus Castle Fourth Avenue Grand Army Hall Venus

Heptasophs U P Messmer Builds Wheeling Charter List

The Heptasophs U P Messmer is preparing a charter list at Wheeling West Virginia. New notice blanks are mailed to secretaries and financiers. Industry No 4 will be visited by supreme officers Monday evening. Fred J Grotevent opens a charter list at Sunbury Pennsylvania. Beaver Avenue Conclave No 83 reports the deputy failed an official visit as scheduled. L Goldman will organize a new conclave with over 30 charter applicants Monday evening in Baltimore. McKeesport Conclave maintains progress outranking Nos 5 and 6. Pittsburg No 8 held several initiations and two new applications at its last meeting. District deputies were present in a body.

U.P. Messmer Wheeling W. Va Fred J. Grotevent Sunbury Beaver Avenue S. L. Goldman Pittsburg No. 8

Royal Arcanum City Exposition Opens With Grand Delegation

Wednesday next the Mth inst. is observed as Royal Arcanum city at the Ex position with large delegations from western and eastern Osio preparing to attend. The Grand Regent and staff will be present and a grand handshaking will occur. Headquarters at Shuman Bros. exhibit. A district convention for Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Westmoreland and Fayette counties will meet at the Opera House Monongahela City on Thursday October 29 at 10:30 4. wu. Two sessions day and evening. The Grand Regent and staff will attend along with members of the Supreme Council. Monongahela Council No. 007 handles meeting details.

Mth Royal Arcanum Osio Opera House Monongahela City Supreme Council Monongahela

Lodge Officers to Attend Grand Lodge Session in Pittsburgh

Warden John McAleese of Center Avenue Loge 124 participates in the reception and entertainment planned for Grand Lodge officers during their Pennsylvania jurisdiction session in Pittsburgh. On Wednesday October HM 1891 members meet at Union Veteran Legion Hall to escort Grand Lodge officers to a boat at Wood Street. Captain J A A Brown is marshal for the event.

John McAleese Center Avenue Loge Center Avenue Lodge No Grand Lodge Allegheny Pennsylvania Union Veteran Legion Hall Sixth Avenue

Blaine Invites Visit to River Valley Factory Site

Blaine on the navigable river offers jobs for workers and profits for investors as its vast safe works near completion. The Blaine Lane Improvement Co invites all to visit, offering free tickets at 129 Fourth Avenue to inspect the site and resources.

Blaine

Splendid Bargains in Pianos at Hoffmann & Co

Three months old Tl octave upright piano with iron frame and fine action, in perfect order and warrantied for 190 dollars with plush cover and stool. Also two first class square pianos from Cele brated makes at 150 dollars each. Call J M Hoffmann Co 637 Smithfield Street, agents for Sohmer Colby and Schubert pianos.

J. M. Hoffmann&Co Smithfield Street Sohmer, Colby Schubert

Fire sale auction for various garments in Allegheny

A local sale advertises a single event offering neckwear handkerchiefs hosiery and aprons at once. Shoppers are encouraged to attend near E 8 Gries in Allegheny for the sale.

Allegheny

Exposition Sale of Cabinets by Hendricks & Co.

Riven away sale notice by Hendricks and Co at 68 Federal Street Allegheny offers cabinets with every dozen for a dollar.

Hendricks & Co Federal Street Allegheny

Annual memorial service for post held at Fourth Avenue hall

A memorial service by the post will be held tomorrow evening at the hall on Fourth Avenue. Commander John G. Lambie orders members to assemble at 8 o'clock in full uniform. Relatives and friends are invited as comrade Rev. A A. Mealy delivers the address. The post has lost 12 comrades in seven months.

Fourth Avenue John G&8 Lambie A A. Mealy George J. Brush August Schmidt Thomas D. Shaw H. E

National Encampment to Convene in Reading Next Week

The National Encampment meets in Reading next Wednesday with a parade before the opening and a grand campfire in the evening where General Daniel Butterfield and other veterans speak. Possible National Commander candidates include General G J I Miller General Butterfield Colonel Palmer Colonel Tucker Colonel Schwartz and Colonel Aiken. The Pittsboro delegation departs Baltimore and Ohio at o clock tomorrow evening arriving Washington Tuesday morning and then goes to the White House for President Harrison’s reception. The party tours Washington Tuesday and departs for Reading at 6 PM arriving 11 PM. The Pittsburg contingent and other Western encampments will join the gathering.

Reading Daniel Butterfield G. J. I. Miller Butterfield Palmer New York Tucker Indianapolis Schwartz Ohio Aiken Philadelphia Pittsboro Baltimore and Ohio Washington White House Harrison Pittsburg

Twenty-first Pennsylvanian Cavalry hold Gettysburg reunion

The Twenty-first Pennsylvanian Cavalry held a second reunion at Gettysburg Institute on Wednesday with about 00 members present. Officers were reappointed for another year and Dr. E C Kitchen elected Historian. A monument dedication for Private George W. Landa of Company B, killed at Gettysburg, was planned for the next year. Lieutenant James T. Long guided veterans over the battlefield.

Twenty-first Pennsylvanian Cavalry Gettysburg David M. Gregg C. F. Gillia E. C. Kitchen George W. Landa Early York Landa James T. Long

Indianapolis Seeks 93 Encampment for City

Indianapolis merchants plan to secure the National Encampment of 1833 for their city. They argue the 1893 meeting in Chicago will draw the encampment away and recall Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial Exhibition era.

Indianapolis Chicago Philadelphia

Local Veterans of No. 6 Report On Posts Activities

John Lambie of Post 3 expresses thanks as Judge Kennedy attends. Comrades Thomas, Fulmer, Young, Wheeler, Stevenson plan attendance at Reading encampment. Ill Comrade Barxin improves. Post 6 meets at Post 162 front hall twice monthly. WHEEten as auctioneer. 10 cent cakes net $150. U V L ladies thank Tonti Lodge and Davis mandolin trio for music. Comrades Danks Stevenson Wheeler Deer Morrison J. Young and others attend. lively gathering.

Comrane R. D. Barxin No. 8 Commaod J. C. Stevenson No. 9 New Castle Post 162 West Dinmont Street Comnant Wheeten Comnaps Wuxrtes Rourylvania Cavalry Eda Nuflower No. 6 Lodge of Tonti Davis U. V.L John A. Danks J. I. Stevenson F. J. Wheeler Jonathan Deer Hugh Morrison J. P. J. Young W. H. Ashbaugh John Beers

Gossip of the Guard and Army Camp Notes

The Thirteenth Regiment fitting old McKeever cart ridge boxes. Leave of absence for J.A. Loan and Adjutant Shad Hayes. Major Chew may decline re election. Adjutant Joani Lemann to wear silver bar. Regiments and officers in city for drills, matches, and retirements. Next Tuesday Duquesne Grays anniversary and Pueblo battle commemoration. Shooting contests planned and camp at Titusville with drills and prizes.

McKeever Carram J.A. Loan Shad Hayes Chew Kexvepy Hara Fifteenth Regiment A. P. Buckholtz Thirteenth New York Regiment Cotors, Sire Atlantic City Rutledge Carrars W. H. Wassel Washington Mr. Wassell Duquesne Grays Pueblo Allequippa Grove Tueer Brown Hull Horace F. Lowry W. A. Doak

Iron City Pilsen beer and overcoats advertised

Physicians recommend Iron City Pilsen beer and other ales for health benefits. The ad offers 1,000 men’s medium weight overcoats in light or dark shades at $6 each through PF c. cc at the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co. corner Grant and Diamond streets.

Iron City Iron City Brewing Co PG C. G

Expo Finish Line Plans With Kennedy’s Ice Cream Stop

A local activity page notes students aim to be at the Expo finish this week. Both boys and girls will attend and later celebrate with ice cream at Kennedy’s on Sixth and Duquesne Way.

Erward Kennedy's Duquesne Way

Public Schools in Debate Over Drawing System

Objections to the current drawing method persist with critics calling it costly and impractical. Central Board defenders cite Boston and Philadelphia as evidence of value and expect no change. Also noted are teacher appointments, substitutes, and a lengthy sale advertisement from Allegheny stores.

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Grimes Penn Avenue J<lte Purcell Stella Purcell Johanna Purell Moltie Jackson Dela Herron Nora Maroney Maggie Maloney Minnie Gallagher Mary Hedterman Rose Lundy Mollie Maroney Nanny Lanahans Maggie Dillon Elle McMinus Mase Vr Willian Wineland Thomas Mc. Mann Richard Welch William Welch Mat Delan Lawrence Keily Frank Dorenkamp James Garrigan Joseph Wyman William Wemen Harry Clit Mr and Bra Abe Speed Charles Meiring Euclid Avenue Micronette Street Enst End Misses Fisher Nash Lawley Ulisses Florence Snd Vie Nash Gertrude Sella Fisher Ida Becher Maceio Hughes Fenny Melauchlin Ada Binlie Rute Callaghan Mauro Wilwott M. Lawley M. Fitzsimmons Messrs George Meiring Louis Claude Henry Leonard Fisher Patrick Hisson George Hepler George Schinelack Job Grint Paul Hughes Oe Wilwohl Charles McLaughlin Charles Wilhere Elizabeth Smith Seventeenth Street Southeideast Society of Christian Endeavor Lorel Smith Sophia F. Miller Avene Nye Alee Dr. Schwartz Edward Klein Perry Street Htte Misery Stella Balster Shot Annie Rosenffelder Mariel Essie Bellstein Fiona Geixelhart Peter and Herman Stalster Elmer Krummert George Barry Hoesenfelder Kate Moran Vickrey Street Sapper Crowley Treney, McCormick Arnold Myers and Printy Mrs. Whiting Ove Kate Goodwin Beams Sodwin Marie O'Uon Daisy Hopkins McKaysport Edward Crump Dravesbury McKeesport Crump S. S. Crump Thass W. E. Corey W. A. Cromb Ww. ON. Taylor E.S. Thomas J. E. Pattergo N. A. Means W.J. McLain W. F. Knox Saint Snoderass A. EB. Clar Johnson Durnsly An Mra J. H. Dunlevys W. T. Miller E. C. Kearney J. . Risher John Miller W. Camnitz Columbus G& M. Morrison George Richards P. A. Risher H. A. Whitaker Clare Patterson George Hopkins, Jr Frank Senning J. H. Risher W. J.whitaker M. L. Baum G. W. Turbush Dr. Mansell John Crump John Snodgrass Emma Patton Baum Katie Watkins Carrie Manerll Lizzie Stone Jennie Knox Mand Comy Bessie Blackburn Mayes Jones Mamie Mellon Thoss Annie Carmeher Cora Brush Lizzie Maggie Mellon Fannie Curran Margie Annie Deere Katie Fitzgerald Margery Sadie Short Belle Thompson Merv McKaoe A. Fitzsimons Ella Alice Deere James Bu Hannah BE. Grimes John Grimes Hernan A. Hocttman Charles W. Hoottman Enon Valley Sacred Heart Church Father Keane An Airs Hoeftman Clifton Quartet Gardner Ladley Dall Hubbard C. M. Diehl Cray Street Alleheny Diehl Fisher Reed Gant Hatrich Parker Walter Colville Thomas Quinn Demmier Mary More Port Perry St. Thomas’ Church Braddock Hickey James Houseman Lavinia Faust Molineaux St. Brendan's West End Church Jobn McMullen Omer Cliff Diehl Craig Street Clifton Quartette Alice Alee James Parker Young People’s Literary Society St. John's Church Thirty Second Street Odd Fellows’ Hall A. A. Willette James T. Walsh Lizzie Foley James* Church West Margaret R. J. Taggart Palo Alto Street J. N. Ritenie Pennsylvania Salt Company Emma F Hon. & H. French George J. ‘Courier The Buffalo Courier Marseilaise Club Eighteenth and Sarah Streets Bennett Herve EW. Dean Talbot Avenue E.a.knox Juniata Street Alleelony William Oaken Europe David H. Nicholia Labor Bureau Washington, D.C Rose Good City Misa Coal Keel Daly Nelson A Miles Indian Territory Will Dalzell John Dalgell Hawkin Sol A. Arons Toe Street J.J. Haley Haley Maury E. Taylor Hidel Coronado Coronaco Beach Cal Celia Clarke Mary Hockman Knox H. W. McDonald South Avenue Allegeny Rome England Ireland Scotland J. Mont Travis Washington and Jefferson College Phil Gamma Delta Fraternity Monongahela House Charles E. Means Samuel Parker J. W. Walker Daughters of Liberty the Golden Eagles Pittsbury Commandery Wylie Avenue General Lodge Bee Blaine Sui Meate Ig Pitcairn’s Tinion Veteran Legion Twenty-first Cavalry Reunion Daramhurst Amretixe Commaxnen Jonas Brows Post 195 Rosenthal Post M8 Post Commander Brown Odd Fellows’ Opera House Williamsburg Calhoun William Holtzheimer Sixty-first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers W. S. Lambert Hamilton Joan Hunter T. G. Jones Frank J. Gosser Kennedy Ewing John Grea John C. Thomas Union Veteran Legion Fulmer, Young, Wheeler and Stevenson Joan Iicmann Lizutexantt Oucar Sthaus Wiley Burchfield James F. Michel Coronel Hertxas Old City Sixteenth Titusville Hulings Washington Infantry Manor Station Manon Montgomery Jenkins Corporal McEwan D. W. Frazer Infantry Frazer Patterson, Sn Copenes Trinity Your Hoe & Kernan Water Street Rosenbaum & Co Cleveland Cleveland Baking Powder Co Fulton Street Central Board of Education Central Board East Palestine Newark Lince High Nornal Forbes Mt. Washington Lloyd Franklin Moorhead Grant and Hancock Grant Luckey Strawberry Alley Suwanee Great Jerusalem Oakland School Board Katie Farrell Cora Coyle Bellfield Laura Holmes Soho Lizzie Small Misses Jenkins Belle Snow Kate Dickson Ella Dalby Oakland F. Apple Clarion Hich School Franklin Marshal College Lancaster Clarion State Normal School St. Petersburg Taz Beatha Weaven Morse Filson Goild Senterdey Miss Adams Sadie Burnett W. Holmes Rae E. & Gress Pitcairns Wood St. Thsu McMahon Bros C. B. Cherry Mme. A. Ruppert Hamilton Banding Fifth Ave Sixth St. and Penn Ave Pakistan Novelties Paris London Berlin Alletheny Ocii Uwbrick Sixth Street Aiaere D. L. Down Indore D.L. Dowd Pascal St. Jewes C. D. Lewis
Search Courier

Search the Pittsburgh Dispatch Today with a Free Trial

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.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Pittsburgh Dispatch?

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!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication