Social Swim on Women's Sphere and Artful Beauty
A writer in a social column questions women's roles and the use of art to alter appearance. She notes some women cannot both please and look pretty and laments reliance on artificial enhancements. She refuses to admit women as fools and contemplates giving up the pursuit.
Rival Youth and Coquette Clash at Tennis Net
Local social notes recount a flirtatious scene as a rustic youngster and a pretty coquette contend at a tennis net, with playful provocation and a claimed score. A string of surprise parties and social gatherings follow at various residences on Penn avenue, West End, and Allegheny, featuring dozens of named attendees and festive games.
Social News Briefs From Local Residents
Mrs. C Weisser and her niece Miss Mary Debold departed for New York. Miss Gertrude Clark went to Buffalo to become a stenographer. J E Emerson of Heaver Mills travels to Kansas City to visit friends. Numerous locals from Hazelwood Youngstown Allegheny and Lawrenceville visit relatives or return from summer trips to Erie Saratoga and New York. An engagement announcement closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Weisser
Mary Debold
New Y York
Gertrude Clark
Buffalo
J. E. Emerson
Heaver McS
Kansas City
Carrie Page
Chis
J . Eagle
Dugeease
Nettle Bray
Hazelwood
Charles Wea
Youngs
Maggie Forse
Mount Washington
Chitra Kurtz
Allegheny Avenue
Allegheny
Blanche Oswald
Washington Street
Mattie Read
Tiberty Avenue
Cleveland
Riddie
Jennie Faulkner
Arch Street
Aliecony
Erie
Frank Young
Libbiee
Ellsworth Davidson
Newburg
New York
Katie Biehl
Chicago
Lawrenceville
Jennie Fisher
Coraopolis
Florence Forster
Annie Brant
E W. Carter
Oakland
Leadville
Cal
Horma
Ma Mg
F. MM
Brenne
A Landegraff
Wer Ar Eny
Niagara Falls
Hertha Evans
Warden
Gertrude Hughes
Arizona
Alice G. Emerson
Beaver Falls
Boston
Tinieh
New Upland
Lawrenceville Bride-To-Be Miss Blanche McMorran
Miss Blanche McMorran of Lawrenceville accepts a proposal from Mr. Lee L. Dagron of New York. She is a noted social favorite and artist. The wedding date has not been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche McMorran
Lawrenceville
Lee L. Dagron
New York
Blanche
Local Social Roundup From Sewickley and Clinton Areas
Mrs W W Cunningham of Clinton Ia visits relatives in the valley while Miss Anderson of New York City and Miss Mitchell of White Plains N Y see Mrs Joseph Craig. Dancing parties at the Wardens and Park Place Hotel entertain guests as Sewickley youths depart for college duties and musical studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cunningham
Clinton
Anderson
New York City
Mitchell
White Plains
N. Y
Joseph Craig
Warden
Miss Beres
Miss Words
MacDonald
Sewickley
Pittsburg
Moessra
Marshall
Christy
Charles Words
William Way
William Osburn
Park Place
Miss Cochran
Manefield Cochran
Kelly
Allegheny
Guerin
Norristown
N. J. Sewickley
George Hutchinson
Chris Shannon
Arthur Jones
John Semple
Lehigh
Frank Nevin
Williams College
Arthur Nevin
Hoston
Rebecca Campbell
Wells College
New York
Dramatic Club
L. H. Williams
T.W. Nevin
K.P. Nevin
David Warren
James Chaplin
Mise Dickson
Misa
FE. Richardson
E. ¥. Carpenter
Local Social Notes From Confluence and Nearby Towns
Miss May Tishet visits Miss Lottie Leighton in Confluence while J A Russel and wife return from a Western cities tour. Lulu Fawcett departs for Beaver College. Elsie St Clair enters Pittsburg Female College for music. Brackmyer of Braddock National Bank on weeks fishing trip. A hay ride to Irwin ends with a late night carriage. Rev E W Gordon and wife visit Bethany guests at Mrs McCune’s home. Clara Rankin hosted before leaving for State Normal School. Elsie Griffith’s wedding to S S Goehring at Talbot avenue home. Kinney Kinney Misses host a picnicked gathering at Kinney's Grove with about 12 couples enjoying the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Tishet
Confluence
Lottie Leighton
J. A. Russel
Lulu BK. Fawcett
Beaver
Beaver College
Elsie St. Clair
Pittsburg Female College
E. T. Brackmyer
Braddock National Bank
Irwin
Clara Rankin
State Normal School
J. N. Griffith
Talbot Avenue
Griffith
Elsie
Goehring
Sue Kinney
Dot Hudson
Lula Hadson
Hannah Sherwin
Lie Grannis
Ida Dari
Kinney's Grove
Exposition Art Gallery Catalogue Highlights 769 Pictures
Clarence Johns presents the Exposition Art Gallery catalogue noting about 769 works on display with many half numbers. the collection includes oil paintings by Moran Turners works and sketches from the Century and other companies. Future exhibitions may include medals and prizes to attract first class art from across the country and boost Pittsburgh’s artistic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition
Clarence Johns
Exposition Art Gallery
Johns
Behoo of Dosi
Century
Time of Publica von
Thomas Moran
Moran
P of
Pittsburg
Johms
Pittsbur
Shenandoah and Irish Drama Dominate Theatre Week
Pittsburg gossip notes improved Bijou and Opera House programmes yet critique skimpy formats. Scanlan’s Irish plays draw big crowds though songs interrupt dramatic flow. Jenks’s Drury or DU. 8 Mail progress noted, with Aronson’s plans for The Dram Major and The Brigands in Boston. Critics praise Shenandoah’s strong cast and emotional war scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric-a-Bras
Scanlan
Bijou
Pittsburg
One of the Old Stock at Bijou Theater this week
Mrs Charles L Davis stars in the new comedy drama One of the Old Stock at the Bijou Theater featuring Alvin Joslin with six comedians. The production uses elaborate sets and imported fabrics, with a large cast and the Boston Quartet providing music and vocal numbers. The article also notes Barnum and Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth with a planned parade and extended evening performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Davis
Alvin Joslin
Bijou
Davis
New England
New York
Tim Grand
Paris
England
Japan
Mgr. Davis
China
Europe
Satsuma
Canton
Royal Worcester
Doulton
Capa de Monta
Huan
Cloisonne
Minton
Messrs. Gulick & Co
Pittsburg
Barnum and Bailey
Christendom
Pittsburg Teachers Debate Half Day Sessions At Institute
The Pittsburg Teachers' Institute met at Ralston school with 600 of 622 teachers in attendance. A heated discussion centered on the proposal for half day sessions in June with several principals opposing and others supporting the plan citing efficiency and pupil rest. The meeting also highlighted talks on primary reading and the spelling book with plans for a fall institute October 1 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Teachers' Institute
Ralston
S.A. Andrews
W. A. Proudfit
O'Hara
Pope
East End
L. H. Eaton
Rincipal L. P. Greven
Lincoln School
Pittsburg
H. W. Fisher
Loga
Ferote Et Coe
Eens
University
J. A. Pol
C. A. Riddle
Burgoyne
Lacke
Lackey
Grand Army Day Committee Meeting Advances Free Veteran Entry
A Grand Army Day Committee meeting in Select Council Chambers reports progress on invitations and free admission for veterans on Grand Army Day. Veterans must be in uniform and carry tickets issued as the parade passes the reviewing stand. Letters from leaders of Post II and other divisions note plans, cancellations, and upcoming reunions across Pennsylvania and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Day Committee
Select Council
Joseph F. Dennison
H. E. Bengough
Committee On Invitation
Alleghent Crry
H. H. Bengough
Thas
W. T. Bradberry
Wm. McClelland
Grand Army
T. J. Hudson
McClelland
Northside
Southside
Allegheny
Ained John & Nichol
Wm. Greenawalt
Gro. Schad
Pittssurg
J.C. Thomas
W. R. Jones
Braddock
Cornelia
Central Board of Education
Allegheny Crrr
Eleventh Annual Reunion of Pennsylvania Veterans
The eleventh reunion of the One Hundred and First and One Hundred and Third Regiments, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, is set for next Tuesday aboard the steamer Mayflower. Veterans and friends will be carried up a nearby river valley. bands will accompany and depart from Wood Street at 10 AM, returning after dinner aboard.
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Smithfield
Water Streets
Smithfeld Street Bridge
Allegheny River
Rairoad Lees
Allegheny
Uueast
Sharp
Federal Street Bridge
Water Street
F Street
Smithield Street
Union
Baltimore and Ohio
Wood Street
Southside
Monongahela River
Smithfield Street Bridge
Sons of Veterans
Smithfields Street
Second Avenue
Grant Street
Fifth Avenue
Market Street
Liberty Street
Seventh Street
Church Avenue
Cedar Avenue
North Area
Federal Street
T. Headderry
W. C. Russemn
H. H. RexGovern
Ft. Worth
Tex
Duquessne
Gettysburg
Ecletig Ane BingSeras
McClelland
Ibert
Ewing
Ninth Corps
South Mountain
Reno
O. B. Willcox
United States Army
Willcox
W. C. Veasey
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Jai Veazey
National
Alger
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Chattanooga
Tenn
Annier
Bate
Chickamauga
Thomas J. Grist
J. T. Wells
Post
McKeesport
Hot Springs
Ark
D. A. Jones
Butler
Assensor
G. A. BR
Hurlbut
Logan
Burnside
Earnshaw
Joshua T. Owen
Janior
William Earnshaw
George Bowers
W. H. Holmes
Grorr H. Thomas Crecin
Eighteenth
Sarah Streets
Pennsylvania
Mayflower
Bem Valley
Wood
Inter-Santa shoot and military drills at Creedmoor
Veterans and cadets report from Baltimore to Creedmoor for the big inter Santa shoot. News notes include drill weariness at armories, Navy lieutenants arriving in Pias, Battery 5 drill success, and a rifle tournament near Saltworks. Colonel Smith’s elected replacement on October 1 is anticipated by Brigadier Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reiigre
Setead
Elmore
Baltimore
Jase Thomsoe
C.C. Coox
Mc Kirt
Creedmoor
Ma. W.¥. Reed
Denver
Samuel L. Granaw
John A. Sate
United States Navy
Pias
Errof
Johnson
Smith
Hawkins
Bluxt
Fourteenth Regiment
Pra
Aed
Company I
McKeesport
Second Brigade
Kreps
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
A. P. Shannon
Washington Infantry
Manor Station
Manor
Grove
Green Bay man trains bullfrog for 17 tasks then frog dies
Detroit Free Press reports a man seeking a public monument for his grave trained a bullfrog to perform 17 tasks. The frog died before he could gain adoration, leaving him in obscurity. The note draws a quirky connection between fame and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Green Bay
Singer Sewing Machine Giveaway at Exposition
Ladies register at the Singer stand for a chance in the drawing to be held at the close of the Exposition. The note promotes the improved Singer machine and invites participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss & Kingnfficent
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Carroll Club
Penn Avenue
SB. Lanigan
T. M
Geal W.A Kane
John 8. McNalty
E. J. Baker
Jennnie Stoese
West End
Hanor
Jennie Wilson
Mamie —— Harricon
Ivy Leech
Bire
Jennie Lois Lightentill
Aurarte — Bohland
Ralph Golber
Robert Sinme
Joe Richards
Jean RK. Hamiton
Leonard Heeg
Somerset Street
Selma Sehafler
Ida Schaller
Eama Erdner
Willard
Gore
Otte Sehailer
Ang Messrs
Underwood
Dick Williams
Gven
Minnie Carle
South Fifteenth Street
Stella Razer
Euma Unks
Ida Cuddy
Melia Campbell
Marie Taylor
Dellale
Brima
Miss Houston
Laes
Mesers
J. Craft
Willian Carle
H. Lived
Ninth Street
L. Duffy
M. Fitzpatrick
N. Duffy
M. Morton
A. Cannon
G. Sellers
M. Giblin
KK. Hoss
K. Kates
K. Garrison
K. Garrison, Mrs. Grace, Bim Kates, Mrs. Morrow, Messrs. A. Vandyke
W. Adams
H. Willis
M. Barry
BR. Liddell
C. Cratonee
Te Ea ‘Lanners
FF. Nee Co. Dolan
G. Grace
Bioch
H. Rees
Geo. Dorman
Milvale
And
Mary Dorman
May Lynch
Hagan
Wallace
Ehlers
Hassinger
Ema
Cora Durchfield
Unis
Ines
Leseman
Messrs
George Dorman
Walter McCormack
Ben Hoevker
Scott
Briner
Hierst
Gillesie
Kieser
Majors
Keon
Elliot Jo
Mire
Frank Gardner
Mrs. Crouthers
Misa Stella Curtin
Wilson Street
Pearent
Kitty Lundy
Della McAndrew
Clara Shortell
Magee McGarr
Fannie Doran
Mame Sweeney
Kate Keenes
Mame Curtin
Lizzie Lundy
Masters Norte Mawhinney
Willie Keefe
Harry Dun Koll
Louie West
Reyickley Society Notes
E. W. Gordon
Bethany
W. Va
Joseph McCune
Northra
D. B. Walkley
Pitraly
Salanson
Gillespie
George Hetzel
Saltsbury
Eidenau
M. G. ConEx
Smithfield St
HuGus & Hack
Greenroom
Buo Theater
Hanne
Academy of Music
Australian Novelty Co
Woorp
Jenks
Harris
Miss Mayear
Marry Miner
Zitka
Vana
Edmund Collier
John McCullough
Mary Anderson
Hepeven Johns
Rio de Janeiro
Cane
Charnes L. Davis
Rudolph Aronson
New York Casino
Hollis Street Theater
Randolph Aronson
Prrrspvag
Albaugh
Washington, D. C
John Dalzell
Mra. Dalzell
Mra. M
Quay
Miss Gray
Arthur Rehan
Pittsburgers
Florence
Mr. Potter
Gunter
Afr. Potter
Zion, Bardwell
The
Dramatic Mirror
James G. Blime, Jr
Frohman
Blame
Blaine
H. B. Conway
Liverpool
Bronson Howard
Nym Crinkle
Mirror
Howard
Charleston
Shenandoah Valley
Smith Russell
Daly's Theater
Effie Blisler
Lou
Austin Sisters
J. G. Fietcher
Capitella Forrest
Southern Quarter
von Leer
Barton
Harry Constantine
Mulvey
Clifton
Mile
Aimee
Sam Dearin
War and Lynch
Gus Richards
Gamelia Bros
Acme
Workl’s
Seymour
Bingo
Lawrence Barrett
Minsiz Maddern
Doffalo
Grace Filxins
Sol
Teachers’ Institute
Grand Army Echoes
Grand Army Notes
Post 155
Salisbury Hall
Post 3
Post 2
Alleghenyes
Ember
Ceremox
Bostonnette
Ben Butler
Reading
Duanes E. Gurrrim
Indiana
Paterson
N. J
Inter-State
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Sabitha
Kan
M. G. Cones
Diamond
Sewler
Fifth Ave
Market At
Dow
Schoeneck
Liberty Ave
Hueus & Hacke
Gro. H. Bexxett & Bro
First Avenue
St Clair School
McGinnia
Daisy Fagan
Ails Mary Thomas
Jane
Judge Codlier
Collier
Monroe
James McGregor
D. L. Crawford
R. McPherson
F, Chapin
B. Sturtevant
Wilk
Dr. Patton
Snoderasa
Warner Wit
Gordon
Jack
Ener Firat Vies
Ww. L. Harbison
Fieartenecred
Wesley Oe Nene
Pillaburgh
James
McKearate Mercer
Leech
Onis
Gus Echwarm
J. RB. Anderson
Fe Street
T.M. Latimer
Federal St
Allegheny, Pa
National Guard Notes
United States
Cresdmoor
J. J. Mountjoy
John McCauley
Massachusetts
HaRown
Captain Hunt
Capen Hunt
Boston Herald
BR. C. Flower
Shing
Cinnati
Galveston
Sweeney
Egangio
Dr. Flowers
Klenta
Flower
West
Kentucky
Ohio
Dr. Flower
Iu Health
Health Palace
KR. C. Flower Medical Company
Columbus Avenue
Ular
Sae
Lloaks
Newmarkets
Sarah
Market ST
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