Gossip and wedding plans fill a busy social week
A column notes moralizing about motherhood and etiquette at weddings, listing expected engagements and rules for brides and guests. It details engagement dates, church venues, and sets of bridemaids and attendants for the upcoming Darlington Ammon and other weddings, with social commentary on young women and their suitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piresirn Docker
Shadeside
Wattles-Stevenson
Shadyside
Dattington-Amimon
Grayastin
Jones-Hubley
Miss Rees
Mr. Scully
Darlington- Ammon
Miss Fumnte Collier
Mise Long
Mise Remphilli
Edith Tarlington Herbert
Annie Hempfill Derbert
Judge Porter
Mejor Mongtonth
Franklin Osburn
Pranklin Ammon
John Marron
Vid Kerk
Dr. Pettit
Dr. Smaul
Henry Sle
Keight
Harry Ewing
Joseph Kelly
Noted social pleasures and weddings in Pittsburg area
Framing week events, Colonel Perchment receives a German sword from Captain Schmidt at Collins Avenue home with an official speech, plus multiple weddings, anniversaries, and society gatherings. Alumni banquets, lectures, dances, and church events fill a bustling social calendar across Pittsburg and Allegheny during late October and November.
Gossip of the guard and military contests at local armories
The piece details J. B. Strerrer and other officers in Washington Infantry plans at Turner Station on November 10. It notes sword presentations to Colonel Perehment, a high medal contest at Coleman Station won by J. W. Felton, and several rifle and medal competitions across the Eighteenth and Fourteenth Regiments. It reports transfers, appointments, and upcoming rifle-season conclusions with the Morgan Reform School post changes and Fort Keogh assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larcresart
J. B. Strerrer
Aston
Randall Club
Washington Infantry
Turner Station
Mesara
J. B. McEwen
G. F. E. William
J.F. Kuntz
BL. McEwen
G. W. Kramer
G. A. Hedges
W. F. Vance
FP. D. Perehment
Henry Schmitt
Germany
Rainemaga McGuire
Highteenth Regiment
Coleman Station
J. W. Felton
William Anderson
Robb
Brown & Hirth
Saltworks
Hall
Rebb
Knox
Coon
James Bicoxn
Eighteenth Regiment
Morgan#a
Hencceforth
Kiger
Washington-Jefferson Colle
Hartranft
Colline Osthaus
Orfers
Pearson
Charles Roessing
W. BH. Wassell
U. S. Infantry
Wasesell Ie
West Point
Weert
Fort Keogh
Mon
J. F. Rheps
Hastings
General Wiley
Walter Greenland
Frank Patterson
Freday
Comny I
Arren
Comny Beniifora
Ing S and
Ol City
The Duquesne to Host Farce Comedy and Melodrama
The week brings Hoss and Hoss at the Duquesne and The City Directory at the Alvin a new farce comedy and a revised revue lead the bill. The Bijou features The Patrol while Money Mad and a vaudeville bill fill other stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Hoss
City Directory
Bijou
Patrol
Grand Opera House
Harria
Hyde
Atarry Williams
Harry Davis
Willard hailed as superior actor in Pittsburg theater
A Pittsburg critic lauds Mr. Willard as England's finest living actor since Irving, praising Cyrvn Bienkarn's naturalism and Willard's strong stage presence. The piece notes a return visit in March, with Miss Marie Barroudis praised for her performance in The Middleman and references to The Patrol and other productions at the Bijou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Mr. Willard
Mr. Irving
England
Pittsburg
Marie Barroudis
Mr. Jones
Scott Marble
Marble
Chicago
Tie
Chicago Police Department
Indian Actress Go-won-go Mohawk Stars In Indian Mail Carrier
Harris Britton and Dean promote a week of attractions headlined by Go-won-go Mohawk in The Indian Mail Carrier at Kelly's Front Street Theater. The Baltimore American praised the production, noting frontier life scenes and strong audience reception. Hyde's Vaudevilles with Helene Mora and others fill the lineup at Harry Williams' Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris, Britton & Dean
Indy
Baltimore American
Kelly
Front Street
Weaton Brothers
Jack McAuliffe
Stage Whispers Highlighting Theatrical Moves And Personalities
A busy notes column tracks Doryerwarren new force company and Surerra at Grand Opera House. Aawes Hostimetoy’s Captain Therese in Baltimore is a success as Miss Eastlake’s tour ends abruptly in Philadelphia. Promotions, reforms, and gossip weave through Langtry and Hopper as plans unfold for Palm er's Theater and the Alvin Theatre in Pittsburgh.
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Grand
Artistic Effects and Bouquets at Sixth Avenue Shop
A brief notice lists plant decorations and novelties for luncheons and dinners including loose bouquets and coveage flower arrangements. The shop Patrensos on Sixth Avenue opposite Trin’ advertises patrons and services.
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Patrensos
Sixth Avenue
Trin
Romantic Boston marriage shocks Hayes readers
The romance ends in Boston with F Hys einthe A Ringrose marrying Miss Flossie Robertson, a teen involved in a prior theft case. Ringrose, claimed nephew of Sarah Bernhardt, had defended Pogee in a divorce case and once defended Father McGlynn.
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New Hayes
Conn
Boston
A. Ringrose
Sarah Bernhardt
Cardinal Gibbons
Father McGlynn
O Jo
Court House Dynamiters Arrest Delayed as Trial Set
Lavelle and Hawes remain jailed with no bond posted. Trial scheduled for November 3. A dynamite package to Auditor Lavelle proved to be bicarbonate of lime for a Lavelle laundry. Public calm continues with no mob danger. Michael Lavelle remains at large. All signs point to guilt. Auditor Lavelle’s shortage is expected between ten and fifteen thousand dollars.
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Wasntxotoy, Inc
Court House
Lavelle
Hawes
Michael Lavelle
Electric trains urged to replace steam on London underground
The electric railway in South London is praised for its success and proposed to replace steam on the old Metropolitan line. Winter travel is often disagreeable and summer air is foul with sulphur smoke and dust, driving passengers to other transport options.
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South
London
Metropolitan
Squatters League Formed in Cherokee Strip Fight
Hundreds of boomers gather along the Black Bear river in Guthrie Oklahoma to form a Squatters League. They vow to resist eviction by seeking injunctions claiming public land status and a right to settle, citing court decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie, Oxla
Cherokee Strip
Black Bear River
Women’s Christian Association conference ends in Chicago
The International Conference of the Woman’s Christian Association wraps up its sessions in Chicago. The day’s work focused on routine matters and a decision to exhibit its work at the World's Fair in Buffalo.
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Chcaco
International Conference of the
Woman's Christian Association
Moral and Social Reform Auxiliary Committee
Buffalo
Seminary Opens Under Auspicious Circumstances in Chicago
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chicago opened its new theological seminary on October 1 with favorable conditions. The Lake View land for the buildings was dedicated twenty years earlier by Rev. Dr. W. A. Passavant and Mrs. Eliza Passavant of Pittsburgh. Dr. Passavant serves as president of the board of directors. In Crecxinxatt on October 17 Fudge Maxwell upheld Baltimore and Ohio in the Ohio and Mississippi dispute. Officers will be elected November 10 by stockholders, with a Circuit Court quo warranto case likely to follow due to two competing officer sects.
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East End
Allegheny
Mwo
Bellefield Church
A. A. Willitts
Wilkinsburg Presbyterian Church
Willitte
Samuel Roberts
Chicago
Matilda Morgan
St. Petersburg
Allegheny City
David Thomas
Superior Street
Roslyn Davis
Jesse P. McCune
A. H. List
North Braddock
R. T. Graham
Eton
Philadelphia
A. E B. Stevenson
Braddock
Virginia
George H. Clementaon
Kelfer
W. H. D. Totten
St. Louis
H. Sheets
Wellsburg
W. Va
R. Knowles
Fine Creek
West Penad
Terburzh
Dode Pattin
Mis
John W. Thompson
Helens
Mon
J. DD. Thompson
J. F.core
M.E. Church
Wilkinsburg
Tarentum
Columbia
William Marshall
Mingo Junction
Nicholas H. Enider
Mary
South Twenty-fourth Street
Chambersburg
Athelia Khengy
EW. Carroll
American Tube and Iron Company
Carroll
J. J. Freyvogel
Center Avenue
Alvin Theater
Tuz Distarcu
Amelia Glover
Dan Daly
Charlies Seaman
Julius Witmark
Jos. P. Miron
Bunkesteerer
Willis P. Sweatnam
Luke Schoolcraft
Burt Haverty
John Smith
Bessie Cleveland
Maym Kelso
Marion Weller
Kate Unrt
Lillie Eldridge
Digby Bell
Harry Askin
Edwarda
Harry B. Smith
Marion Manola
Jack Mason
Askin
Manola
Askinco Company
Hilda
Misa Maud Hollins
Edwards
Hilda Hollins
Lake
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Laloo
Bradenburgh
University of Pennsylvania
Hirot
Sach
Hr Davis
Shendan & Wright
Alhambra Pany
New Theological Seminary
The
Evangelical Lutheran Church At
Lake View
W. A. Passavant
Eliza Passavant
Pittsburg
Crecixnxatt
Fudge Maxwell
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio
Mississippi
Kilkenny Welcomes William O Brien and Peace Treaty News
Late news briefs report Kilkenny preparing for William O Brien's arrival while Honduras and Salvador sign a formal peace pact. Other items note Russia considering wheat export bans, the Pennsylvania Railroad on a Saint Louis inspection tour, an armed robbery at Enterprise Nebraska, and bank and financial troubles across several states.
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Kilkenny
William O’ Brien
Honduras
Salvador
Russia
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Louis
Pirst National Bank
Enterprise
Neb
Bank of Columbia (Tenn
Columbia Banking Company
Tecumseh
National Bank
Mitre
Rocca
Argentine
General Mitre
Battle of
Fort Recovery
Marka
Senate
France
George Alles
Milwaukee
M. BR. Hanson
Hanson
Wood County
Hiles
Economite’s Messiah exposed by former aide in Frisco
In San Francisco on October 17 Prof Spear, once Dr Cyrus Teed’s ally in founding the Kereshan Home, denounces Teed as fraudulent and accuses him of draining funds. He cites alleged improprieties including lavish bedding costs and coercive control, claiming the Economite group plans to impersonate the Messiah and that Teed’s brother and trustees back his scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Franscisco
Spear
Cyrus Teed
Frisco
Teed
Sisters of the Home
John Duast
Big Auction Clothes Sale Attracts Huge Crowds
The Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company advertises a sale of men’s suits and overcoats bought in New York. They claim 7 percent net profit to move goods quickly and invite customers to come on Monday at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets.
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P. C
New York
G. Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company
Grant and
Diamond Streets
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Washington
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Evergreen
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C. A. Hedges
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Acgie Sweeney
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L. M. Morris
Dart
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Eleanor Gibson
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Candor
Samuel Clarke
Oakmont
Mise Latt Reyreer
James Milholland
Annie
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Harvey C. Milholland
Cora
Mamie Morris
Edith Schleiter
Minnie
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Lillie
Bes
William Kea
Armstrong County
Rayburn
Kittannin
Mr. Rea
P. J. Keppie
Alleghany
Bruce Millar
Amberson Avenue
Elizabeth Metcalf
Colorado Springs
Miss Metcalf
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Verona Tool Works
V. Winton
Negley Avenue
Morris H. Bell
Margaret L. Johnston
U.P. Church
Mc Williams
Kell
Brashton
Mettie McPherson
New Brighton Road
Miller
Thompson
Simpson
Maier
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Hood
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van Bell
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Webster Avenue
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Lake Street
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Cincinnati
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Spring Hill
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John Sturgeon
Curry University
Misa Millie Gardner
Simon Bissell
Harry F. Shupé
Highland Piano School
Armory Hall
Eva Danner
Charles Reinwald
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Maria Parton
Pitteburg
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Carnegie Free Library
Universalist Church Ladies' Ald Society
Curry University Hall
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Duquesee Theaten
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Seeseemeseseees Ory Directory
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Ceeeeseeeesseeeereere
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Money Mad
Harris Theater
Tiarry Williams
Hyde's
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Charlie Reed
William Callier
William Collier
Columbia Theater
Hoss and Hoss
Mr. Collier
Collier
Arthur Moulton
Frank Daniels
Little Puck
James B. Gentry
May Yoho
Rose France
Adele Farrington
Helen Riener
Lillian Ramsden
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Stanling
Cyrus Korn
Pinosa Naturalae
Stoddard
J. B. Dickson
Abraham Lincoln’ Company
Dickson
Abraham Lincoln
Stecie Mackaye
Standard Theater
John J. Collins
Gregory ‘Bros
Parisiza
World's Museum Theater
Gregory Brothers
Inmonus
United States
Turtle Boy
Iris
Tennyson
Ttam J. Siepers
Joseph Haworth
Mirror
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Amy Robsart
Palmer’s Theater
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Sir Augustus Harris
Robin Hoorl
Convent Garden
Mary Anderson
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Wang
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Edward
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A. M. Palmer
Alvin Theatre
Cleveland
the Court House
Washington, Ind
Squatters' League
the Woman's Christian Association
Pittsburgers
Henricks Music Co. Ltd
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Weber-Lindeman
Wheelock and Stuyvesant
Palace and Kimball
Hrwniets Music Co
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Penn Avenue
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