Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-16

Friday, was member of the One Hundredth
Pennsylvania Regiment the "Roundheads
He was brother-in-law Of Comrades Hugh NJ.
and John W. Morrison, of this city
Posr Isl has lost another comrade. The
Reaper this time took Anton Funaiock. He
was new comrade in the post, having come in
only four weeks ago. He died last Thursday.
having been sick but eight days. He will be
buried to-day, with soldiers honors, by his
post
CoMRADE WILLIAM GRAHAM, Quartermas-
ter of Post 215. was buried Thursday afternoon
by his post. A number of other organizations
also turned out. The esteem IN which Comrade
Graham was held was attested by the funeral.
1t was the largest that ever took place in the
West End.
The annual memorial services of Post 8, to
be held at the post room on Fourth avenue, to-
morrow evening, will be, as usual, very interest
ing. Mrs. Mcdonald and the rest of Post 8s
choir, will render the music. The consent of
Prof. Rohrbacher to deliver the memorial ad-
dress has been secured.
THE open meeting of Post 157 last Thursday
evening was a complete success. Many
"reminiscences and personal experiences of the
war were told by the assembled comrades.
Another meeting Of the same character will be
held next month. Song, story and reminis-
cences will be the features
WILLIAM GOULD, the Mt. Oliver grocer,
regular meeting. His discharge was consumed
when his house at Castle Shannon burned
down some time ago. Commander II. G. Jones
has received copy of the discharge from the
Ad1utant GeneraPs office, and it will soon be
"Comrade" Gould.
TUESDAY was the twenty-frst anniversary of
the marriage Of Comrade George Hunter, of
Post So, also the eve of his birthday. A few of
his comrades, with the assistance of his daugh-
ter, arranged little surprise for him. The
surprise was complete and a pleasant evening
was spent by the comrades and their wives.
CoMRADE JOSEPH DIEBoLD, of Post I28
was mustered into the army of the dead yester.
day morning. He was former Senior Vice
Commander of his post and has been a delegate
to the Department Encampment. He will be
buried by the post tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. the interment taking place in the SOL
diers' plot of Hilldale Cemetery.
THE oyster reception previously mentioned
In these columns, where each guest will re-
ceive decorated bowl as a souvenir will be
given by Lysle Circle Thursday evening, No.
yember Is, at Masonic Hail. Madison avenue
Allegheny. This circle is No. in the State;
the oldest and largest circle in the two cities
and will receive and entertain its friends roy
ally on this occasion.
The formation of Post 15rs Detroit club was
completed last Tuesday after the close of the
regular meeting. Officers were elected as fol-
lOHss 1EeSlu6nL, W.. ". russell; V Ice HTeSlQent.
W. I. Powell; Secretary d. A. Jones; Treas
urer, John c. Sias. These comrades also con-
stitute the Executive Committee of the club.
All members of the Grand Army are eligible to
membership whether they be members of Post
10! or not. The prospects for large club are
bright.
The fair Of Post 236 at Salisbury Hall, South
side, closed another successful week last night
The special attraction last week was the South
side Dramatic Combination. There were
dancing, singing and wire walking by artists in
their line. The young people continue TO en-
Joy the dancing to good music every night
Good attendances were the order every night
last week. This week the Colored Jubilee
Singers will probably be engaged as q special
feature.
CoMRADE W. II. SHELMIRE. Pension Agent
at Philadelphia, was in Pittsburg last week.
One of his missions was to attend the meeting
of the Loyal Legion, of which he is a member
Another was 10 give our new pension agent
Comrade H. II. Bengough, pointers on the
work of the agency. He was accompanied by
his chief clerk, H. V. Sickles. son of General
Sickles, formerly Pension Agent at Philadel-
phia. Companion Sickles' missions were the
same as Comrade Shelmire's. Both shook
hands with many of the Pittsburg comrades
They will be welcome at any time.
THE fair of Post 155 continues successful.
During the past week large crowds were in at
tendance each evening. and the entertainments
ana uanclng were prlnclple sources or enjoy
ment. On Monday evening Rev. Mr.. Williams
will lecture upon ''Scenes in Europe. Wednes-
day evening Mr.. Lewis will be present and will
be accompanied by quartet of good singers
The ladies of Colonel w. H. Moody Circle will
also be present with large number of their
comrades, among whom Mrs. Sheriff, Mrs Ger
wig, Mrs. Sample and other prominent ladies
are expected to be. They will contest on the
merry-go-round for the McGinness & Smith
prize. On Friday evening Professor Cargo and
school will entertain their friends with vocal
music, recitations, etc.