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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1889

Page

4

Engagements Flourish for Fall Weddings Across Seasons

The piece reflects on a boom in fall engagements and weddings with couples sharing joyous news selectively. It notes that love often shines brightest in early betrothal weeks and that any season can be suitable for marriage if hearts and hands unite.

Cupid

The Wanderer Love Returns to a Vacant Home

The poem portrays love returning to a deserted dwelling, with the old emotions rekindled. A speaker observes Love standing with sad eyes and a swelling heart, resisting a return to past embrace as memory of a forgotten romance resurges in sorrow. The scene closes with Love returning to an empty house on Austin.

Austin

Numerous Social Gatherings Mark Week in East End

A series of parties and receptions are reported across the East End with music by the Mozart Orchestra and local bands. Attendees include Miss Mollie Biediy, Miss Carrie Rossiter, Dr. W. H. Hart, Mr. D. A. Haggerty, Miss Margery Haggerty, Miss Estella Brooks, and Miss Lillian Moreland, among many others, with dances, games, and surprise celebrations marking a lively social scene.

Christy Dancing Academy Mozart Orchestra Carrie Rossiter Jeannette Mollie Biediy W. H. Hart Emerson Street East End Excel Morris Reed Evan M. Rewer Laura Mirdie D. A. Haggerty Aan Street Margery Haggerty Cleveland Presen Crowler Kilkerrs Moran Reaumer Kusberg Barry W Leeneinen Sosiphiath Jas Gummersen Colwell Street Lizzie Co. Wea Lizzie Todd Mamie Daler Olive May Miller Liseie Wei Fanny Miller Xmelia Connor Sallie Connor Geo Connor C H. Miller Will Northwood Charlie Bi. Miller Jay Daler Wis Scot Orthwood Dn Cc. Welz Jessie Hanns Liberty Street Ape Bella Annie Aes Kay Beethee Darper Mary Warner Mary Hanns Mr. Finley Messrs Fairley Smith Hamble Lyons Pempeee Napier Anderson Tunns Estella Brooks Southade Ome Ee —— Grace Maggie Mitchel Gore Bolster Gibbs Reel Breeze Chester Bar A Gee Henry John Philipe Barry " Creeater Pritchard Bravery John An Solace Aon Roberts Robert McCrea Harry Wigs Charlie Cochran Eddie Ditch Howard Swearer Jennie Brooks Baltimore Lillian Moreland W. C. Moreland Craig and Forbes Street Beulah Linde Ee Meen Ates Cooke Marga Ada Carey Manhattan Street Allegheny Miller Kaw Leach Wae Ton Mane Si Ean Fooceer Dncatn Robb Bessie

Unclear Names List From OCR Segment

A fragmented OCR line lists numerous personal names including Will Werner Alex Kincaid Walter Dor Mears Will Davis Harry Shriver Sel Con Gm Will Young Jim Womersly Ed i ielley Dave Killinger Will Koehler Nightlingale Arthur Hall Will Forsythe and nd Bob Coy.

Will Werner Alex Kincaid Walter Dor Mears Will Davis Harry Shriver Sel Con Will Young Jim Womersly Ed i Ielley Gion Dave Killinger Will Koehler Nightlingale Arthur Hall Will Forsythe Bob cCoy

Marriages in Ohio Church Tie Local Couples

Miss Martha A. Wilson of Cincinnati wed Thomas A. Cotter of Youngstown at St. Columba Catholic Church. The Cotters will live in Allegheny. A second notice announces the engagement of Harry R. Brown of Allegheny to Miss Rosie M. Schaefer of Glenfield with a September 24 ceremony planned.

Martha A. Wilson Cincinnati Thomas A. Cotter Youngstown St. Columbia's Cotter Allegheny Harry R. Brown Rosie M. Schaefer Francis Schaefer Glenfield Gien

Sewickley Society Notes and Visiting Guests

Sewickley society circles report Mr John Porter in New York City and Mrs BH L H Blair hosting Miss Wilsons from Monongahela City. Miss Irene McVey entertained 18 friends last Friday. Miss Mamie Cochran left for Vassar College to resume studies. Princeton College drew several Sewickley youths including Page Warden Charles Woods and Frank Hutchinson, among others, last week.

John Bolt Cleveland Martin Giegerich B.corre Ed Bridge Edna Johnstown John Quinn Washington Avenue Thirty-first Ward Washington Baltimore William L. Swindell Cne Street Eny Mollie Neely Winecliff Rossiter Jeannette Grace Miller Tessie Devine Allegheny Pockahontas Springs Geo Miller New York Frank Suehr Annie Miller Church Avenue Charles Albert Price Pittsburg Lilie L. Price Bently Paris M. J. Goldsmith Rv Places Goldsmith Philadelphia Sewickley Society Nowra John Porter New York City BH. L. H. Blair Misses Wilson Monongahela City Irene McVey Mamie Cochran Vassar College Stevens Waters Princeton College Mesers Page Warden Charles Woods Marshall Eeret Osburn Frank Hutchinson Wilson Porter Pryde Quay Sewickley Aea Oneen Nevin George R. P. Baie 3 Jr Charles Richardson

Teachers and Pupil News from Local Schools

The article notes the upcoming new teachers directory around October and describes ongoing staffing at Mt. Washington and Liberty schools. It mentions Allegheny High School seeking three teachers, potential chair creation, a Conemaugh Valley relief appeal endorsed by Superintendent Higbee, and the Teachers' Academy election next Saturday. It also reports attendance impacts from scarlet fever and other illnesses at Homewood, and staff absences due to a child’s illness.

Liberty Central Board Simone Allegheny High School Committee Allegheny Central Board Rooms of Education Conemaugh Valley Higbee Teachers’ Academy J. MM. Logan Board of Supervisors Y Ata Institute Des Twenty-first Homewood R. W. McK

Braddock Personal News in Jeannette and Nearby

Mrs James McCready visits friends in Jeannette while Squire T J Louis and wife travel to Apollo. John Noey returns from a week’s vacation in Cresson and Charles Bramwell visits Washington county. Various residents, visitors and a local jewelry ad accompany this town notes column.

James McCready Jeannette

Everett Piase Club 161 Piano Draw Won by Ellen McKay

Mrs Ellen McKay of 32 Magnolia Street Allegheny wins an elegant cabinet grand Everett piano from the Everett Piase Club on payments of 1 dollar per week. The piano sells for 75 dollars under any other plan, and deliveries began before the club filled. Manager LEx Ross invites applicants to see the plan at 137 Federal Street Allegheny.

Everett Piase Club Ellen McKay Magnolia St Allegheny Everett Lex. Ross Federal St

Excursion to Chicago via Pittsburg and Western Ry

Advertises September 26 excursion tickets from Pittsburg Butler New Castle Pa and nearby stations to Chicago for $9 valid until October. Mentions flour brands Ivory and Una, gas meters with Anderson burners, plumbing firm ad, auctions on dresses, whiskey quarters, Ball’s corsets at Rosenbaum, and cheap photo portraits at Lies’ Gallery.

Pittsburg and Western Railway Chicago Pittsburg Butler New Castle

The Old Homestead Advertising Row and Theatre Portraits

A Pittsburgh Dispatch editorial defends its advertising choices while criticizing a rival paper for alleged misstatements about The Old Homestead and Manager Wilt. The piece praises performances at Harris Theater and the Academy of Music, highlighting Bord in The Old Homestead and Miss Wheeler in Woman Against Woman, and previews a bustling week with Tony Pastor's Company and other acts at multiple venues.

DisratTcn Wilt Dispatcoh Disraten Fiona Dispatch Marke Wainwright Grand Opera House Harris Miss Wainwright Shakespeare Viola Jenks U. S. Mail Academy of Music Er Pastor New York Heperex Johns G. W. Thomson Charles Patterson Harry Williams Tony Pastor Antonio Sherman Morrissey Rose Martin Jank Hoo Omens Julians M Eline Millie Hylton Graham Sisters Hoye Aoeusical Cole Lizze Collins A. M. Palmer Liverpool le Chat Noir Augustus Daly Broadway Rehan Tim Cronin Henrietta Crossman J. Ms. Palmer Mirror Mr. Palmer Denman Thompson Swanson Anow Buffalo Josephine Pauline Banet Shaonat John Webster Mobile Mary Stuart Queen Elizabeth Mary Gladstone Webster Atlantic Cunard Steamship Company Wilson Barrett Barrett United States Cunard Boston Mr. Barrett

The U. S. Mail stage comedy premieres in Pittsburg

Review describes The U. S. Mail a lively satire on Uncle Sam’s postal service. Cast features Kate Davis and Frank David with strong comedy talent. costumes mimic the Oolah operetta. Also notes Miss Maria Wainwright starring in Twelfth Night at Grand Opera House and a lively theater scene in New York with Shenandoah and other shows.

U. S. Mart George C. Jenks Pittsburg Bijou U.S. Mail Uncle Sam Kate Davis Frank David Miss Davis Hoyt U. S. Mail Davis Mane Jansen New York Maria Wainwright Grand Opera House Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia Merry Irving Miss Anderson Miss Wainwright Shakespeare Viola I Aes Charna Ipp Goathher Bchaeffer Maeder Misa Wainwright Ben Teal Frank Howson Madison Uare Theater Blanche Walsh Louise Moldener Harris' Theater Katie Emmett Willie Rufus Bennett Metropolis Dawson Fanny Davresfort Italy Star Theater le Chat Noir Pauline Hall Erminia Hamlet Richelieu

Barnum and Bailey Tour Brings World Fair to Allegheny

The fifteen united shows of Barnum and Bailey visit Allegheny on Monday and Tuesday with a $3,000,000 street parade and a vast lineup of acts. The program features exotic caravans houses and stages, 200 performers in 100 acts, trained animals, and a clown lined carnival. Grandfather Barnum marks his seventy ninth year with efforts to delight millions of young fans.

Allegheny Paris Olympia Barnum

Grand Army Day Observance Plans and Orders Issued

The Grand Army Day Committee met in Common Council chamber with Comrade A P Burchfield chairing. Preparations include escort duty by Post 162, transportation via Pennsylvania lines at reduced rates, HQ at Council Chambers and Salisbury Hall, cots for visiting comrades, and band and color bearer assignments. General orders assign Post 162 escort details, color awards, ticket distribution for the Exposition, and marching band and battery duties on October 1.

Sons of Veterans Grand Army Day Committee Common Council A. P. Burchfield H. H. Bengough Stewart Miller McCormick Williams Alfred G. Lloyd Transportation Committee Samuel Moody Pennsylvania Company Moody Salisbury Hall University Southside Pittsburg Alleheny Old City Hall Grand Army Allegheny John B. Clark Adjutant General Smithfeld and Water Streets W. KR. Jones J. F. Dennison James L. Graham John H. Stevenson Myers Generil Committee John L. Brown GA. HK James M. Lysle Water Street Smithfield Street Bridge Grand Army of The Union Station St. Charles Woods Edward Y Fisher Eidlwarder Hevenur Samreds Henry Schultz Wood Street Aubume Ambulance Iit Pederal Street South Diamond New Stash Ateete Poat Manders Thomas J. H . Bow

Veteran encampments and reunions dominate regional posts

The article lists multiple Union Veteran Legion and U V L encampments planned across Brooklyn Greenpoint Bethlehem Mauch Chunk Wilkes Barre and other towns with upcoming meetings and memorial services. It notes inspections by the National Commander, a Grand Army Day parade, and reunions for various regiments including the 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers and Gettysburg commemorations. It also mentions shifts in posts including the George Harlan Post No 150 and invitations for veterans to attend ceremonies and view monuments.

Sean Jerome T. Murphy New York U. V Brooklyn Greenbench Griffiths Pearson Union Veteran Legion Gorges Jonn A. Danes Johnstown Ns Ee Ee Bengovens Commans Glouce S. Woon Postdl Springdale Meg Ant DouQuesNe Post No. 269 Cole North Carolina North South Carolina Bethlehem Mauch Chunk Wilkes Barre Canton Pune Boseer Boston Mass de Geouce F. Morcas P. V U. V. le George Harlan Phe George Baird's Punxeytawney Camp Orr Kittanning Ledl Louisville Boat Wm. Sirw James &. Negley Es Mental Association Etty Will A. Lowry Ae Bollerbee

National Guard Notes on Training and Elections

Weather halted rifle practice at Salt works and Highbridge ranges. The Second Brigade Examining Board and regimental authorities scheduled elections to fill vacancies, with Captain Murdoch and Colonel Hawking overseeing ceremonies. Reports cover drills, inspections, and intra-state marking disputes, including Governor Beaver’s remarks on National Guard recruitment and national rifle matches.

Pda Salt Works Highbridge Ranges Regi Auman Jons Rovers Jom T. Steen Cengee Tyeusedans Milley Serre Ibaveenmel J. R. Murdoch Smith Sven A. L. Hawking Fourteenth Regiment Perahmen Ligusenuat Coloonl Giean Sanan New Jersey Beaver Mt Gretna Sanaa Agg National Guard Ben Markenes Creedmoor Pennsylvania Patterson Fourteenth Ines Tae Saaedemarae Hopping National Rifle Association Ee Tis Nauebaanes York New York Masachusetts Massachusetts New Yorks Tiffany Judd Keystone Prises

Election meeting for new club officers announced

A meeting will be held next week to elect permanent officers of the new club. Brothers Lov Moons of New York Lodge and Tom McKester of Chicago Lodges discuss the plan and favor the scheme, aiming to proceed on a proper basis nearby.

E. R. Brormen W. W. McClelland Wis Uniontown Aknerper Brormen W. W. Wallace White Naw Castle Lodge Naw Castle Lodge, To Install the New McReesver: the New Lodge As Nee Eo Pate Bone Lov Moons New York Lodge Tom McKester Chicago Adgwane Sinaan Gi Ranch House Allegheny Presty

Miss Powers Credited in Harriet Hubbard's Resamier Remedies

A dramatic note credits Miss H. E. Powers as an advocate or signer connected with Harriet Hubbard Ayst's Resamier preparations and remedies, reflecting 19th century health product promotion and public endorsements.

Harriet Hubbard Ayst

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