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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1889
Page
4
Fashion notes show early receptions and weddings favor unique features over stereotyped motifs. Hostesses seek distinctly individual dress and floral decor with unusual motifs replacing traditional wedding symbols like the wedding bell or lovers knot.
The Elite Circle hosted a reception in West End for friends as William M. Venter of Fifth Avenue marked his thirty second birthday. Debating Society meetings and numerous dances, receptions, and birthday parties followed across Oakland and Allegheny with guests listed, including Magie Dickson, Miss Dickson, Miss Renzer, and many local families. preparations for upcoming events at Incline Hall and New Turner Hall were announced.
Miss Lulu M. Bryant hosted a reception at 1712 Sidney Street in Southside with guests from New Bedford and Wheelersburg. The event featured dancing coral and instrumental music, followed by an elaborate lunch, and included Mrs Captain Faber Mrs Emma Obherchill Master Harold Churchill and many local and visiting friends.
James Kim and Nettie Dietrich were united in matrimony by Rev Edmond Bel four. After a wedding trip to Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York they will reside on De Soto street in Oakland.
Large stock of carpet remnants from 10 to 30 yards offered at half price during the coming week. Includes body brussels, tapestry brussels, and ingrain remnants. Hurry to purchase good carpet for little money before lengths sell out.
An artist’s Grand Enabe with little use priced near original. suitable for drawing room school or concert. A magnificent upright in cherry case nearly new, warranted, £235 cost £375. A 6 octave part organ at $125. Call J M Hoffmann & Co 537 Smithfield Street.
Our representatives in all city parts show samples and impress customers with good value. The past two weeks show recognition and fast service, while stock on black dress goods runs low. Special prices this week cover plush wraps jackets and child’s wraps at 69¢ and 89¢ with increased sales staff. THORSTON Bros. 128 Federal St Allegheny.
Local retailer F. Schou ntth al announces half price sale on remaining muslin underwear at G12 Penn Ave. Limited stock advertised with bold price cut aims to clear inventory.
American Steam Dyeing and Dry Cleaning Co. at 616 Penn Ave. offers dyeing and cleaning services with Dravoe and Wilson. Cabinet photos priced at $1 per dot. Lies’ Popular Gallery located at 10 and 12 Sixths presents trea.
The Grand Opera House and Bijou Theater report unprecedented crowds as audiences flock to see The Byrons and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Harris Theater shows standing room only nightly and the Bijou and Bijou circuits boast new shows like A Parlor Match and Bluebeard Jr. all drawing strong crowds and favorable press.
The Zig Zag company brings a lively musical comedy to the Bijou with Anna Boyd and Marie l in sparkling song and dance numbers. A mythological minuet, striking costumes, and comic bits by J Wheelan and others are highlighted amid a full stage spectacle. The program also previews The Woman Hater at Grand Opera House and other acts at Harris Theatre and the World on Wheels Vaudeville.
Fragmentary notes indicate Drer’s Seven Ages is set to premiere at Beuchler Bestrice with MacGin Mitchell now Mrs. Charles Franns. The brief mentions a young actress and a newly formed pairing as part of the production.
The Exposition registered names at the Singer Manufacturing stand for a chance to win a drop cabinet machine. Over 12,000 ladies entered, and about 80 percent now use Singer machines. The winner was Mrs Emma Zimmerman of Ialem Ohio with ticket 3831.
Joyce's Store at 307 and 309 Penn Ave promotes deep discounts across many lines. Scotch suiting from 25 to 18 per yard. colored cashmere to 35c. broad cloth dress goods 75c. plaids 5c. colored dress trimmings 5c. plush 48c. Also dress buttons, ladies wraps jackets jerseys coats, babies cloaks and robes to cost, and new curtain patterns from 2.50 to 3.00. Readers urged to compare prices and save money.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans round trip tickets for Pittsburg to Baltimore at one fare. Tickets available November 7 to 12, return allowed through November 16. Purchase at 110 Fifth Avenue or Union Station ticket offices.
The Imperial Club marks an anniversary Thursday evening October 31 celebrating the new Imperial Hall and the club’s Thursday night receptions. Macy’s Gone and Others Remain. Corsets in all sizes and brands fitted at reduced prices by F Schoenthal 612 Penn Ave.
Entitled to club tickets at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market Street urged to call early. Note mentions watch repair at Hauch's 295 Fifth Ave. Phrase appears fragmented with advisories and locations.
An extraordinary charity concert is announced at Old City Hall on Tuesday November 19 to aid the Pittsburg Domestic Training School. Miss Emma Juch tops a lineup with Poco-a-Poco Orchestra and the Philharmonic Society, while local performers and managers pledge support amid broader musical discussion and festival plans.
The article announces the return of H B Brockett Jr to the city and the opening of his singing studio for all branches from drawing room to opera. Brockett, a tenor of rare excellence, studied in Europe and already teaches many accomplished amateurs. limited hours remain. His studio is in room No 1 Bis Sell Block at Seventh Avenue and Smith.
The Catholic Congress in Baltimore November 10 to 13 attracts many clergy and church groups. The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a single fare round trip from all PRR stations November 7 to 12 with return by November 16 1889. Pittsburgh area tickets allow stopovers and include a Washington stop, enabling a visit to Baltimore.
We offer curtain pieces and patterns at less than half their season value. Lace curtains from half a pair to four pairs in six grades and Turcoman patterns from half a pair to four pairs. Visit 627 and 629 Peon Avenue to see the bargains and see how cheap we are.
Ad reads a free hose giveaway at 612 Peno Avenue by F Schoenthal. Puzzle of garbled text mentions a sale or giveaway but core detail is a distribution event at the stated address.
The fragment argues that public regard rests on merit and notes a local product from home. It mentions Frauen heim and Vilsack's Pitts beer, implying merit as the basis for esteem and a tie to domestic production.
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