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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1890

Page

4

Monday Revered and Reviled in Society Week

A nostalgic account recalls Monday as a once disliked day now favored for clubs and weddings. The week opens with concerts at Carnegie Hall and Old City Hall, a notable wedding mix up, the beauty-spot veil fad, and various engagements and social observations from the East End scene.

Nevin Pitsburg Plano C. P Magee New York Philharmonic Club Carnegie Hall New York Old City Hall

Social whirl fills two cities with weddings and parties

October social notes reveal Anthony Shaffer of Armstrong County celebrates his 75th birthday with family across a busy week. Crescent Club hosts a Friday reception at Newell's on Forbes Street with a long guest list. John and Sadie Knowlson wed in a Southside ceremony. Miller silver wedding in Homestead. Miss Snow hosts a Lawn Street party. multiple anniversaries, birthdays, and small gatherings fill the Pittsburgh Allegheny region social calendar with travelers, decorations, and dances.

Anthony Shaeffer Kittangingownship Armstrong County Old Farm Shaffer Bale John Baker Eastai Speepee Murraysville Snowe Ceitrest Westmoreland County L. Oma Ars M. Young Apollo B. Siaeffer

West Virginia visit ends as artist returns home

An artist, after seven weeks in West Virginia, returns home and will not star this season under E. Eugene Davie management. She plans to appear in concerts locally instead. Mrs. S. W. Wall of Tacoma visits sister Mrs. John Kalb in Mec, while Wallis in Boston has a travel book published and will join his wife in about six weeks.

West Virginia E. Eugene Davie S. W. Wall Tacoma John Kalb Vine Street Mec Wallis Boston George Francis Train

Sewickley Social Notes Highlight Local Arrivals and Events

Miss MinnIt Anderson returns from Kentucky visits while Miss Exhort of Philadelphia tours Mass Cooper at the Hotel Park Place. Mrs James Gilmore hosts a three week Allegheny visit with Captain and Mrs Evans on North Avenue. Miss Chaplin hosts a Thursday evening surprise party with dancing and refreshments. Miss Stearns of Chicago travels to Boston after visiting Mrs Nevin for the Nevin Standish wedding. Mrs Judee Stowe plans a dual reception for Mrs H Rose and Mr F Sample with two card sets. Sewickley Valley Club fixes November 15 for season opener featuring A Box of Monkeys and A Cut of With a Shilling. Casts include several local society names. Mrs Edward ONeil hosts a noted reception amid rain with elaborate decor and musical accompaniment from Gunther’s orchestra. Progressive euchre social planned for Thursday with Mrs ONeil hosting helpers.

Axprew Caster Neo Sadie E. Knowlson South Mrs. R. Knowdlson Vickrey Street Captain Elliott Sadie Leila Kemmerer Iowa Jennie Eliott Captain Eliott Nannie Horsefell Isabel Sugden Abbie Owens Annie Patterson Helle Horner Bishop Bowman Institute James W. McKay Pewer’s Episcopal Church Gernert Kennedy Thomas Knowlson H. C. Beeler Hagerstown Charles Kemmerer BR. M. Byrnes Cincinanan Duncan Meadville Roup Street Sewickley Society Minnit Andersox Kentucky Miss Exhort Philadelphia Mass Cooper Miss Stearns Chicago R. P. Nevin Nevin-Standish Boston Thelbertevin Judee Stowe H. Rose F. Sample Allegheny T. Thayer Smith Esther O'Neil Albany N. Y RK. F. Cuoningham Joseph Craig James McKown O'Neil Hagan Gunther

Gossip of the Guards and Army Officers at Local City

Gossipy notes report Conoxin Norman M. Smith recovering from a fall and soon returning to duty. Capt Charles Homes returns to city governance after a wedding tour. McCree leaves for Frankfort. Major Phillips, Lt Col Streeter and Bishop McClaran appear in town for church events. J H Laseways, longtime Eighteenth Regiment figure, dies and will be buried this afternoon with friends as pallbearers. Instructors Lowry and Cook to lead non commissioned officer schools. rifle practice and drills to continue with extended ranges planned. Captain Schmidt funds gold and garnet markman buttons for competition among enlisted men to boost rifle training.

Conoxin Norman M. Smith Charles 8. Homes Company K Eighteenth Regiment Eas BisHop McClaran Conference of Bishops Duquesne Greys H. J. Laseways Horace F. Lowry William A. Cook Pittsburg Henry ScuMior Fourteenth Regiment Markeman Schmidt

Ladies' Home Magazine Subscription Offer

A reader is urged to send 25 cents to the Ladies' Home Magazine in Philadelphia for a one year subscription and a premium valued at nearly $2 monthly. The notice declares the deal the most wonderful offer yet made.

Ladies’ Home Magazine Philadelphia

Pittsburg Combination Cloak House Offers Cheap Overcoats

To call at our store Monday and see the elegant kersey and melton overcoats with silk velvet collar selling at 12. You dsn't help but say they are very cheap. P. C. C. C. Pittsburg Combination Cloak Company cor Grant and Diamond streets opposite the Court House.

Kersey and Melton P. C Pittsburg Ciomixe Company Grant and Diamond Streets the Court House

Grand opening sale plan at Walls station Seely and P R R

Grand opening sale announced for Saturday November 1 and Monday November 3 1890 from 1 to 530 p m at Walls station and nearby offices See Mr Hip ple and Co 96 Fourth Ave or C B Seely 6017 Pena Ave for particulars.

Seely Walls Station Mr. F

Fall and Winter Opening at Dickson the Tailor

Dickson the Tailor announces fall and winter openings with Nobby suits and overcoats on sale. Corner Fifth Ave and Wood St on the second floor offers cloth shoulder capes reduced from $10 $12 and $15 to $5. Ussa Hueus and Hacee. Mr Murphy from Shaun Ehue impresses as a whisky loving North of Ireland character.

Dickson the Tailor’s Fifth Ave Wood St Ussa Hueus & Hacee Shaun Ehue North of Ireland Mr. Murphy

Public Notice for Showings This Weekend

Station event runs Saturday November 1 and Monday November 3 1990 from 1 to 5 30 PM. For details contact Mr F Hipnie Co 9 Fourth Ave or C B Seely 6017 Penn Ave.

Dickson Coating Service Listed With Telephones

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Dickson coating work and Taylor Fifth aye with Wood on floor and a telephone number 1558, suggesting a local trades listing or service ad.

Dickson Taylor

The Bijou week previews new acts and old debates

The week brings a mixed bill with Roland Reed and Isadore Rush in The Woman Hater and a Farce A Straight Tip at the Bijou. New York reviews note Nero and Cleopatra entertainments with elephants and lions, while Pittsburg may host Sarah Bernhardt in Cleopatra and Julia Marlowe as Beatrice in Philadelphia.

Roland Reed Reed Misa Isadore Rush Julia Marlowe Shakespeare Beatrice Philadelphia Duquesne Theater Pittsburg Parls Heprburs Johns

Powers in A Straight Tip at Bijou Tonight

The Bijou Theater presents James T. Powers in John J. McNallys farcical racing satire A Straight Tip. Boston and Baltimore runs boosted its fame, now touring San Francisco before returning to New York. cast includes Peter F. Daly John Sparks Richard Gorman and Emma Hanley among others.

James T. Powers Pittsburgers New York Casino Company Bijou America Casino New York John J. McNally Boston Hollis Street Baltimore Philadelphia Columbus Cleveland San Francisco Augustin Daly A.M. Palmer Daniel Fronman Cnat Peter F. Daly John Sparks Ed Harrigan Harrigan New York City Richard Gorman Agar FT. Ward Mr. Powers Carmencita Rich and Harris Hollis Street Theater Howard Athenmum Worcester Theater Worcester Mass George Thatcher Minstrels Howard Athenmum Specialty Company Big Hanlon-Wolter and Martinetti Joseph Monphey Grand Opera House Joseph Murphy J. Murphy Kerry Gow Shaunabue Sheriff Clutch Lea Peasley Gracie Chase Georgie Hawley Dolonia Frankel Rena Persell Lester & Willliam Loxpon Novelty Galetv Company Harry Williams’ Academy Jack Estella Sylvia Matt Gallagher John West Polly McDonald Washburn Sisters John Burke Grace Forrest Lew Carroll

Typewriter contest at Fifth Avenue Museum heats Pittsburg event

A sensational event is planned at Harry Davis' Fifth Avenue Museum next week as young Indy typists from Pittsburg and Allegheny City compete for prizes. The contest runs daily 1 to 5 PM and 7 to 10 PM for six days with Remington machines, judges, and a special $50 prize for a top female entrant.

Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum Indy Pittsburg Allegheny City Davis Lst Irwin Novelty Comany Neasel Irwin Harry Pink Layani Charles Kana Macaver Cooper & Copperfield Samson

World attractions headlined in Pittsburg theater season

A long list of acts and shows tours Pittsburg venues including the World's Museum in Allegheny, the Howard Brothers Circus, and performances at the Duquesne Theater Grand Opera House Bijou Theater and Star Theater. Notables include Roseland and Marton aerialists Miss Bessie Searle the contralto and Jerome the contortionist with others, plus new productions like The White Slave and All the Comforts of Home.

Grand Opera House Murphy Williams' Academy Lester & Williams Go. Harris Davis Fifth Ave U Curiosities World's Museum Zula Allegheny Howard Brothers Specialty Company Howard Brothers Roseland and Marton Bessie Searle Jerome Acker and Collins Val Vino Annie Woolson Che-Mah John Thompson Whittler Cuba Duquesne Theater Stuart Hansey Ansie Pixler Pittsburg May Sarta Ropsiss Robbina Clipper Bijon Theater de Wour Horpier Philadelphia Delia Fox Thomas Seabrooke Richard Harker Francis Wilson and Company England Francis Wilson London

Ostrich Feather Bands in Black and Colorful Finishes

We display a striking range of Ostrich Feather Bands in black and bright colors. Ostrich tips are available in large and small sizes to suit any color match. Visit to view our collection.

Fancy Feathers and Velvet Velvets at Old Prices

Local shop touts large display of Black Birds and Black Fancy Feathers with Velvet Roses and Buda in delicate evening shades. Velvets still offered at old prices despite elsewhere rising, with six qualities to match ribbons, flowers, feathers, or bat in stock.

Buda

Pittsburg Offers Largest Ribbons Assortment Yet

Positively the largest ribbon assortment ever seen in Pittsburg with colors and qualities for millinery dress trimming and fancy work. Customers saved from running between stores as all ribbons are in stock and prices are guaranteed the lowest in the city.

Pittsburg

Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Offer Wide Selection in West

A local shop showcases Paris New York and in-house trimmed hats bonnets and toques with over 500 styles on display. Teeming milliners guarantee first class work and low prices one fifth to one sixth under fashionable competitors. Also features new cloaks underwear and hosiery at low prices.

Paris New York

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