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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1889

Page

3

Free Vocal Class Opens at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburg

The Allegheny City Musical Association launches a free core vocal training class directed by Prof. W. A. Lafferty. Admission requires proven vocal skill. weaker singers enter subordinate prep classes. Rehearsals set in Allegheny’s Republican Club hall with John Bell as accompanist. applications to R. S. Robb.

Allegheny City Musical Association W. A. Lafferty R. 8 Robb Association Pittsburg Allegheny Republican Club Second National Bank Federal and Diamond Streets John Bell First Presbyterian Church The Allerheny Musical Association Ross W. Drum F. W. Keefer W. D. McGill

Session of Homeopathic Society Ends With Referred Matters

Yesterday's meeting of the Siste Home opathic Society saw the Committee on the President's Address urge action to have Legislature appoint committees to examine medical students. A heated session led to a referral of the matter to a special committee, with other resolutions referred for review. Names of papers read and officers elected for the coming year are listed, with the next session set for Philadelphia.

Siste Homeopathic Society True John Cooper J. Bailey Ballivan C. A. Wilson E. M. Powell Thomas Reading W. A. Lee R. Richey A. P. Bowie Uniontown Bureau of Paedalogy H. S. Phillips Pittsburg W. R. Jamison Connellsville B. F. Ri

Cooperative Pianos Offer Low Cost Weekly Plans

Coperativer Pianos introduces a plan to place five pianos in homes. Cash buyers save 75 dollars, while installment options require 25 dollars upfront and 250 weekly with no interest. A weekly one dollar plan also saves 75 dollars. The club has 350 members, with deliveries starting September 21 from 137 Federal St Allegheny Pa.

Alex. Ross Federal Allegheny Pa

New Form of Negligence Highlighted in Pittsburgh Review

An editorial in the forthcoming Pittsburgh Medical Review condemns Allegheny street pipe installations for six months of street obstruction and sewer contamination. It argues officials delay undergrounding the pipes and fail to clean debris left in mains, endangering public health.

Pittsburg Medical Review Allegheny

Fire department reshuffle stirs labor tensions

Chief Brown announced new appointments while firemen lament removals. Dozens of names appear in the list of dropped members including Callinan Rooney Sloan and McCombs with others unnamed, cited as political sagacity by the chief though he denies motive.

Chief Brown Brown James Callinan Joseph Rooney William Simpite Areas McCombs Mathew Sloan W. M. Winty Bhes m Spisset John Es Des Hobert Killen Robert Wilson D. Hamited Poke John Dereisgaens John Ikulian John Rouson Joseph Milligan James Bruce James Dougherty James F. Lalus H. Watkins Hue Patrick Bosie John Delaney Henry Boyer Tricey Henry Edward Gelss

Holy Ghost College Literary Union Elects New Officers

The Holy Ghost College Literary Union names Rev. J. T. Murphy president James Quinn as vice president Wm McMullen treasurer Wm Hadelman librarian Lawrence O Connell senior censor Fred Hamilton junior censor Eugene Reiley. The body includes faculty senior and junior classes and past students. A six month discussion programme and a lecture by Prof Demp Bey inaugurate the session.

Holy Ghost College Literary Union J. T. Murphy James Quinn Wm. McMullen Wm. Hadelman Lawrence O'Connell Fred Hamilton Eugene Reiley Demp- Bey

Two Old People Die in West Newton

Mrs. Sarah C. Guffey, aged 90, died yesterday morning at West Newton. She was the oldest member of the Guffey family and mother to John Guffey, former sheriff of Westmoreland County, and J M and W H Guffey of Pittsburgh. Mrs. James Hamilton also died on Vine Street in the same town a few hours later, aged 83.

Sarah C. Guffey West Newton

Pittsburg Art School Reopens With Fresh Ambition

The Pittsburg Art School opens Monday the 23rd as students return from summer outings and vacation trips. They bring renewed appreciation for beauty and renewed ambition to excel in their studies.

Pittsburg

Bridge Project at Market Street Faces Setback

Surveyors work on approaches for a Market Street bridge over the Monongahela at McKeesport while the project may fail due to the Davenport area bridge being under construction.

Market Street McKeesport Dravesburg and Beynoldsville

New Boys and Children's Styles At Sailor’s Store

The latest novelties in boys and children's clothing are attractively displayed with clever designs and tasteful fabrics. Shown in plaids and solid colors, the garments reflect ingenuity. A. L. Sailor’s offers the season’s best selections at Sixth and Liberty.

A. L. Sailor's. Cor Sixth Liberty

Excursion Tickets To Centennial Celebration Sale

The B and O Railroad offers excursion tickets to the Allegany County Maryland Centennial event in Cumberland. Round trip fare is 4.50 from September 21 to 25 with return by September 26. An additional $3 round trip excursion is offered Monday September 23 with return by September 24.

Allegany County Cumberland

Silk stock from Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue

Advertisement notes superior silk stock in the United States and urges buying from Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores highlighting readiness and quality.

Exposition sale features art pottery and bric-a-brac

Books & Brut Knable & Shaster advertise an exposition of art pottery and bric-a-brac on center counters with attractive prices. Twenty dozen flannel shirts priced at one dollar each, items and shop hours noted. Also T D Casey Co promote fine old whisky stock at 971 Liberty Street for connoisseurs.

T. D. Casey & Co Liberty St

New Electric Road Aims to Link City Railways for Exposition Traffic

A charter建立 for a belt line of one mile connects Liberty Street to Duquesne Way via Market and Diamond streets. Frasier and partners plan to open next year in time for the Exposition, promising strong traffic and profits, with events and concerts expected to boost use.

Fraizer Albert Jd. Edwards Joseph Mitchell Joseph M. Wilson William 4 Murray Liberty and Walnut Streets Market North Diamond East Diamond South Diamond West Diamond Liberty Street Third Duquesne Way Frasier

Presbyterian Union Formed in Two Cities

A clerical and lay union of Presbyterians was organized yesterday at First Presbyterian Church with officers elected. President Robert Pitcairn and Vice President I N Hays led the group, which aims to promote acquaintance unity and Christian work in two cities and surrounding areas. An executive committee including Major W B Negley and Dr W P Shrom will plan social events and other activities to advance the union’s objectives.

Chicago St. Louis First Presbyterian Church W. P. Shrom J. H. Baldwin W. B. Negley LN. Hays Wm. A. Herron David Robinson J. P. E. Kumlar Robert Pitcairn I. N. Hays E.r.donehoo Wm. R. Thompson P. Harbison W. B. Negeykh Bae Gotee

Is it all a mistake about John Cline at Harris Theatre

A Columbus telegram reports John Cline Pittsburg theater treasurer jailed for allegedly robbing Trelogan's Comedy Company of 150. An accomplice is claimed. Cline is well known here and popular. friends doubt the charge and think a mistake occurred.

Columbus Ind John Cline Harris’ Theater Pittsburg Trelogan Cline

Dierstein Arrested on Attachment in Breach suit

Joseph Dierstein aged 70 was arrested and jailed on an attachment issued by the Court in the breach of promise suit brought by Mary Shubkagel. Mrs Shubkagel won $600 damages at trial. case now appeals to the Supreme Court next month.

Joseph Dierstein Mra Mary Shubkagel Dierstein Shubkagel Messrs. Whitesell & Son Supreme Court Sven

G J Ramlack promotes Pabst and GA R encampment pamphlets

Local wholesale dealer G J Ramlack markets Pabst Milwaukee beer and GA R encampment commemorative pamphlets in Pittsburgh. The piece notes his growing patronage and mentions his Pittsburgh wholesale store and tonic sales. A separate notice advertises a September 26 1889 autumn excursion from Pittsburgh to Lloydsville via Bell's Gap Railroad with low rates and a return option. It also references sales on flannels and a Marie Wainwright production of Twelfth Night with twelve scenes.

G. J. Ramlack Pabst Brewing Co Milwaukee Pabst Burtons Burton Mr. Ramlack Pittsburg Lloydeville Bell's Gap Pennsylvania Railroad Allegheny Mountains Lloydsville Alleghenies Conemaugh Valley South Fork Altoona

Exposition Flowers and Music Display Prompts Tour

Visitors flock to a grand exposition featuring vivid floral arrangements and a diverse musical program. Performances span classical to contemporary pieces as exhibitors showcase blooming gardens and artistic installations.

Bennett Hat Sell Promises Free Reconditioning

An old city notice advertises silk hats from J. G. Bennett & Co at Wood and Firth avenue with a promise to press or slick a purchased hat at no extra charge by any local hatter. It touts Youman Dunlap Miller Evans Heath brands as among the best makes in the world.

J. G. Bennett & Co Youman Dunlap Esell Miller & Evans Heath & Co Corner Wood Firth Avenue el B.oyle & CO Fourth Ave Aei Fourth Avenue Ted—Montgages Ners M. Pennock & Bon Iss

Excursion to Chicago by P and W Ry announced

Pittsburg and Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Chicago from Pittsburg Butler New Castle and intermediate stations on September 26. Tickets are valid until October 6 and cost $9. Advertisement for Jos. Horne Co. silk department promotes silk stock at Penn Avenue Stores.

Pittsburg and Western Railway Chicago Pittsburg Butler New Castle

Standard Photo Art Gallows at 70 Federal St Allegheny

TheStandard Photo Art Gallery at 70 Federal Street Allegheny emphasizes affordability and wide appeal, inviting all customers with promises of low prices and inclusive welcome. The note stresses ongoing value through comparable or superior offerings versus competitors.

Federal St Allegheny Bualbe

Fragmented 19th Century Classifieds Include Gas Deals and Bids

A jumble of notices lists gas appliance ads and prices, plus contractor and cemetery bids. It mentions Knable & Shuster, Frauen heim & Vilsack, and Max Klein at a public exposition, with sealed proposals for street grading, paving, and cemetery works in Pittsburg and Homestead.

Knable & Shuster’s J. H. McRoberts Grant Street Pittsburg Sixt Avenue Amity Street McClure Street Monongahela River Eighth Avenue Homestead T'S German United Evangelical Tion Patterson T Co Ee Yoder F. Cc. Beinhour Twelfth St. Pittaburm

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