Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-29

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| buds. The bridemaid was Miss Ida. sister OF
the bride and Mr.. Will Wills oficiated as best
man. After delightful supper, served by
| Kuhn. the young couple took their departure
| for the East, followed py the best wishes Of
their many friends.
| One of the pleasant events OF the week was
/ the marriage on last Wednesday evening OF
Miss Ella A. Harvey, Of Allegheny City, to Mr..
| ]. Byron Smallwood, of Washington, D. @.
| The ceremony took place at the residence OF
| the brides parents, Franklin street. in the
| presence of the members OF the family. The
| newly married couple were the recipients OF
| many handsome presents. Immediately after
| the ceremony they left for an extended eastern
| trip. On their return they will take up the
| duties of Housekeeping at their newly. fur-
nished residence. on Fremont street. where
they will be at home to their friends after July
The m arriage of Mr.. David Kirk, of Pitts
burg, Pa, and Miss Ella M Boyce. of Bangor
| Me-. occurred at Murray Hill Hotel, New York,
| at IL o'clock on Thursday, June 26. The Rev
E. w. Babcock, rector OF the Church OF the
| at the marriage were Miss Lizzie Kirk. daugh-
| ter of the groom. and Mrs. ]. =. Boyce, of
| Pittsburg, Pa, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Tack OF
| phia. Immediately after the ceremony an ele-
giant breakfast was served. after which Mr..
and Mrs. Kirk left for Atlantic City.
The fftieth anniversary of the wedding of
| the Hon. Asa Geer and wife was celebrated
at their residence, "Ellwood," W. Va, June 2l
| Seldom has Father Time dealt SO gently with
| loving couple. Mr.. Greer is 50 years of age and
Mrs. Geer 70. The children and grandchildren
were well Represented at the celebration.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott
| w. Geer and children. Mrs, Gregory, Mr.. and
| Mrs. B. A. Geer, MI. and Mrs. Marion Geer and
children, of Allegheny; Captain George Moore,
| wife and children, and Mr.. and Mrs A. O. Low
AIRY, OF Oak Run, W. Va, and children.
Miss Ida, the eldest daughter of William
| Joyce, of Stanton avenue, East End, was mar
ried to Mr.. George B. ForsaIth. of Sharpsburg,
Pa, on Thursday evening, June 26. by Rev. J.
Sands, pastor of the Seventh U. +. Church.
The bride is a charming and accomplished lady
and a descendant of the Oldest and best fam
lilies of the city. The groom Is . member Of the
well-known firm of j. L. Forsaith q Co. The
young couple went Immediately to housekeep-
ing in an elegantly furnished home provided by
the groom.
The summer nights concerts one of which
took place Friday evening at Bellevue, are very
attractive entertainments for those who enjoy
fine music and dancing These concerts inter-
spersed with dancing, are held on alternate
Fridays at the same place, under the direction
of the Cap Sheaf Conclave, Improved Order of
Heptasophs. There is to be series of six con-
certs and that which took place last week was
the second. Although the attendance last
Friday was not very large. all had pleasant
time.
During the week pleasant farewell recep-
ton was given at the residence Of Miss Coch-
ran, in honor of Miss Minnie Cochran and her
cousin, Miss Golden. who leave for Philadel-
phia next Wednesday. Among those present
were the Misses Kate Kennedy. Adele Boleky.
M. Golden NJ. Kinney, Emma Toppen, Sadie
Boleky, Frank Kennedy. Charlie Easily George
McSwiggan, Herbert Boleky, Walter Braun,
John Curren. John Cochran, Mr.. Christy and
Ohen Cochran.
The weekly meeting of the Independent Lit
erary Society was held on Thursday evening at
the residence Miss Lizzie Beatty, No. So Sarah
street. President William G. Hohmann, being
absent. the chair was occupied by George A.
Douglass. A selected programme was rendered
by the members, after which the society paper
read. The society then adjourned, having
spent very pleasant evening. TO meet at the
residence OF Miss Ida Squire, No. 40 Charles
street. Friday, July 4, 1880.
Last Wednesday the wedding of Miss Emma
NJ. Connell, of Fulton, N. Y. and Mr. EDWARD
V. Babcock, of this city, occurred at the resi-
dence of the brides parents in that village. The
best man, DR.. w. L. Straw, was from ALLIE
gheny, and two of the ushers were from this
city, Messrs. Fred Babcock and Samuel Barn.
hart. Allegheny City will be the future home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Babcock.
A large number of little folks enjoyed the
hours from to P. N. last Monday at the resi-
dence of Mrs. T. g. Connor, Center avenue.
East End. the occasion being the birthday of
her daughter, Marie. The little ones were en- |
tertained by dancing and amusing games. and |
after partaking of dainty lunch departed. |
regretting that birthdays are not of more fire. |
Quent occurrence.
Among the social affairs last week was the |
reception given by Miss Bennett, daughter of |
Mr. j. 6. Bennett, Allegheny in honor of her |
guest Miss Henderson, from Brookville, Pa. |
Miss Henderson has attended quite a number |
of the receptions, concerts and 9th er places OF
social enjoyment while here. and made many |
friends, who hope she may soon visit Plttsburg |
again.
An evening gathering at the home of Miss |
Lillian Ruch Bellefeld, last Friday evening, |
will long be remembered by those fortunate |
enough to be there The young lady is quite a |
charming hostess and entertained her friends |
in a royal manner. Cards. vocal and instru- |
mental music were the features of the evening, |
after which refreshments were served.
One of the pleasing events Of the season was |
solemnized at Braddock on Wednesday last on |
the occasion of the marriage of Miss Mollie |
Hardin to Mr.. Samuel Tucker at the residence |
of the BRIDES parents. The presents were |
numerous and appropriate. The happy couple |
left on the evening train for Atlantic City, Cape
May and other points of interest East. to be |
aDSenL IOr one mOnIn.
A very pleasant evening party took place at
the residence of Thos. Pickering, Penn ave-
nue., on Thursday evening last Some 20 ladies, |
friends of the family, participated, and a very
enjoyable evening was the result
The East End Terpsichorean CLUB will hold
a fete and picnic. at Silver Lake Grove, July
4 The,affair will continue from to IL r. M,
and the Italian Orchestra will furnish the
music.
Misses Lillian Ruch and Emma Signor of the
East End, are making final preparations for a
select basket picnic, which they propose to give
at SWissvale Park ON July 4
The Hilltop Hunting and Fishing Club, of
the Southside, will start for their camping
ground on Lake Huron, near Fort Gratiot,
Mich, the 1st OF July.
Hosts and Guests.
Mrs. Snead and Miss Emrey, of Conway sta