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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1889
Page
4
A reflective column notes unsaid words and the weight of small acts, then shifts to wedding bells and a humorous view of men courting culture. It observes many young men joining marriage plans as a prudent response to changing social norms.
Kingston residents enjoyed a social week with events at Patterson Hall, a progressive euchre party in East End, and the Demorest silver medal contest won by Paul Anthony and Eugene Moberly. A surprise anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Beatty drew many Knox Avenue guests, while Edward B. Riddle hosted instrumental music and dancing at his Washington Avenue home with Elite Orchestra.
The scene of festivity marked October weddings including Miss Sarah A Evans to David H Dyer at Colwell street and Mrs Grovemger’s ceremony on Drwiddie street. Other nuptials occurred at Green Tree and Buena Vista street with families and friends in attendance and plans to reside in Buena Vista street Allegheny after the event.
The M E Church of Verona hosted Miss Mary K Rowand Jr and Osmon Lynn Eaton’s wedding performed by the groom’s brother with Rev Aber aiding. Gifts included a deed for two Verona lots a watch silver Royal Worcester china and a diamond and pearl. The couple departed for New York at 10 PM. In Plainfield New Jersey Miss Carrie Louise Jackson wed Clifton Wharton Jr a banker’s daughter and Pittsburg native groom with Rev Dr Tuttle officiating a reception followed. The bride wore heavy white corded silk with lace orange blossoms. The festivities included bridesmaids and ushers from Connellsville and New York with post ceremony plans to reside in Plainfield.
A crowded social page notes Miss Ella McMurray of Washington visiting relatives in the city while Mr Jackman Stockdale travels to Kenyon College Gambier Ohio. Miss Anna Taylor of Sharon visits Mrs H C Lowe of Allegheny. Several residents including Mr Andrew from Chicago Board of Trade visit Allegheny. Ada Frasher of Wheeling visits her brother Dr E F Frasher. Etta Feather of Smithfield Pa visits friend Miss Loluce in the West. Mr and Mrs John Debes of Troy Hill return from a three month visit. Mrs W B Orr of Buena Vista Allegheny returns from relatives in St Joseph Mo. James A Austen, railroad conductor, returns to duty after two weeks vacation. Albert Ivan Christy visits Superior then heads to New York. Mrs Ewing of Irwin Ave Allegheny and Mr and Mrs William D Hamilton travel to New York for business. Mrs ex Governor Jere Faulk of Rittsuing noted as mother and granddaughter of Mrs Clarence Elliott of Crafton. M T Gusky, eldest son of Mrs J M Gusky, enters the Prania Military Academy at Chester Pa. Dr H K Brisben of Philadelphia visits his Savgnier Mrs H B Brockett Jr. Brockett niece of ex-Gowen. Hon J C Kelsey and wife of Terre Haute Ind after a long trip visit the city and Mr Kelsey’s mother in the West. James Charles Read returns from West Point on sick leave through January after injury at the academy.
Miss Topping of Wheeling guests the Misses Rice while Marie Nevin returns from Minneapolis. Several young ladies visit relatives in New York and attend a Mexico study plan. The Sewick Valley Club prepares an operetta with Mrs J Sharpe aiding. chorus rehearsed. McKown entertained guests with refreshments.
Immense assignee's sale of dry goods carpets rugs draggers and more at 723 and 725 Liberty Street corner Eighth attracts large crowds daily. Goods are high quality and sold for credit regardless of cost in quantities to suit buyers. Sales at 10 AM 2 PM and 7 30 PM with special accommodations for ladies.
An advertisement extols Marvin's breads as the only home worthy choice for bake day, claiming no better can be made at home. It promotes Queen's abilee red seal, milk bread and rye as brands for sale by seven grocers.
The Bon Marche at 5 Foster Mesa hooks four bit fresh goods priced at 1 dollar. Misses' fine and button items listed at 650 cents, available at Rosenbaum & Co.
Despite a large two week run we still have incomplete stock and urge customers to come at once while sizes and colors remain available. F Seno Gi2 Penn avenue.
Wednesday morning sale of all goods in display at the Exposition to start at half price. Address EpWArkD GRorrzINGER at 627 and 629 Pennayonue. F. and V.'s Iron City beer praised by connoisseurs as unrivaled and opulent.
A lively Pittsburg theater week features the grand Opera House production of The Brigands praised for lavish spectacle and cast, with seats selling fast after a strong start. Bijou and Grand Opera House plans promise higher class fare, while Henrietta Crossman gains notice as a rising American actress with repeated acclaim.
The article notes Carren Brrow and wife Kate Byron headlined at the Bijou in October with Across the Continent and Ten Thousand Miles Away. It mentions Kate Byron as sister to Ads Rehan and Rehan, plus new scenery by Tim Carroll and a Daniel Boon drama at Harris Theatre with 34 performers, Shawnee and other frontier figures, and a parade on Monday. It also previews Little Lord Fauntleroy at Grand Opera House with M. Tommy Russell and Miss May alternating in the title role.
On the variety stage a lineup features Watson and his Sacially clever Japanese fungier Love Der ver ese erie main the Gannon brothers Hallie Russell Annie Girard and other favorites whose performances have pleased Pittsburg audiences in past engagements.
Last week over 50 000 visitors viewed the Centaur exhibit at the World's Museum. The show retained at least until now with added features including a great bat show for prize winning children. Free pictures by a noted photographer are given to visiting ladies. Fiji Jim and Annie are listed among other curiosities as part of a new bill titled Turkish Review or the Last Days of Pompeii.
The piece surveys upcoming shows and performers: Parlor Match by Evans and Hoey in Pittsburg. W H Crane's real estate investment in St Paul. Alma Varrey and Alma Varrey connected marriages. John Gilbert and Daly's company with Dogged Doge. Courtice Pounds and Geraldine Almar to appear at Savoy London. Zig Zag and Victoria Vokes on tour. Henry Dixey and Sothern painters. Bernhardt's salary history at Porte Saint Martin. Burgess recovering from burns. musical curiosities and a Memphis Evans incident. dramatic superstitions from the Mirror.
At 195 Fifth Avenue Now ee will display latest importations in dresses and wraps at the Monongahela on October 21 29 and 23. American Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Co. 616 Penn Ave offers dyeing and dry cleaning with Dravo and Wilson. WAINWRIGHT’s beer is advertised as giving genuine satisfaction and is carried by all dealers.
A New York crusade for improved theater orchestras has boosted musical interests. Managers have expanded to about 20 players, with veteran conductor Frank Van der Stucken endorsing a leaner, higher quality ensemble and critics noting better entr’acte programs and more concerted performances.
The Duke of Portland's mighty racehorse Donovan extended his earnings toward 500000 since last season, adding the Lancashire Plate win to a string that includes the Prince of Wales stakes and Derby. Donovan's near 275000 to the owner tops Ayrshire's 190000 over three seasons.
In a swagger cafe a diner learns a waiter has a camera and plans to wall his picture in the Waiters Club on Ninth Avenue. The manager explains liberal tipping may earn a portrait, then the waiter may serve cold soup to the diner as punishment for stinginess.
The Atlanta Constitution reports a boxing match where winner Dacy shared gate receipts with the defeated rival. The contract split 75 percent to the winner and 25 percent to the loser, but Dacy proposed a different division and displayed a compassionate gesture after the bout.
Promotional note outlines the concept of Superflaces hair and invites readers to learn what it is and how it functions. It signals a focus on women readers and domestic guidance, with brief explanatory prompts.
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