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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The entertainment committee is making
rapid progress in its preparations for the De-
partment Encampment. or the two camp
fires to be held one will be in Old City Hall
and the other in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny,
both being on the evening of Wednesday
the 24th Eminent speakers from all parts
of the State will be present and. in addition,
Commander in Chief John Palmer, OF Al
bany, N Y, will be here and will speak,
probably at both campfres. The campfire
in Old City Hall will be memorable meet
ing 1t will be the first representative
gathering here of old soldiers who fought in
the East and West since they were enter
tanned in this very hall by the old Subsistence
Committee in the dark days of the Rebellion.
This fact alone will cause to abound remin1s-
cences of the time when the soldier boys
were so royalty treated as they passed
through Pittsburg. 1t is the intention OF
the Entertainment COMMITTEES to nave
representative from the old Subsistence
Committee present to receive the boys IN
the name of the committee.
Another notable use to which Ola Clty
Hall was put and which will be brought to
mind at the campfire was the meeting there
in September, 1S66-one year after the close
of the war-of the boys in blue. This was
the first rathering out OF which grew the
feeling which resulted in the organization
of the Grand Army of the Republic. Th1s Is
uawritten history.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
Pension Offlce AnnoHances.

Great annoyance is occasioned Pension
Agent Bengough and his assistants by the
persistency OF the old soldiers who have
'1ost their grip insisting upon signing their
names to their vouchers instead of making
their mark. This occasions delay to the
pensioner also as, in scores OF cases, the
vouchers have to be sent back for better
signatures. Another source OF great annoy
ance and delay both to the pension Office
and to the pensioner is the carelessness or
ignorance of country magistrates IN
executing vouchers. Omissions are often
made e. especially the postoffice ad-
dress-whfch necessitates the holding of
the vouchers until pensioners complain OF
not receiving checks. Plain instructions are
printed on each voucher as to what Is
needed.
Another thing should be born in mind by
pensioners: If payment is desired at the
Pension Office, the pensioners certlhcate
must be on file there. Those who have their
vouchers sent by mail must have them exc.
cuted by a magistrate in their vicinity, send
it by mail to the Pension Office and receive
their check by mail. This is rule which
must be observed.
The death rate among pensioners was
larger last quarter than ever before. This
is discovered by the return of checks with
the report that the addresses are dead.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
present and had their palates tickled by the
excellent supper Mrs. Thomas prepared.

present and had their palates tickled by the
excellent supper Mrs. Thomas prepared.
AT the regular meeting last Friday of Post
No. 155, Comrades W. Burroughs and Charles
Seifel were mustered, after which an old
time reception was held in the dining room
of Mannerchor Hall. A bountious spread
was provided. Comrades DOrrington, OF
Post 2i5, McIlwain, Bengough, Rees. Patter-
son and Frank of 157: LamDie, of g. Sample,
of 12s; Richards, of III, and W. o. Russell, of
151 who had been invited, were conspicuous
by their absense only. Post 155 has some
eight or ten recruits in prospect.
COMMANDER STEWART. of Post SO, was sur
prised at his home on Observatory Hill last
Monday evening by a number of comrades
and their wives with some OF the Com
mander's neighbors. He returned from
down in the city early in the evening to find
the merrymakers in possession OF his home.
Comrade Griffith, on behalf of Comrade Baer
and wife, presented him with a number OF
useful articles. At supper the Command er
refused to cut the cake, tearing dynamite or
something else, but he seemed satisfied
when served. He gracefully acknowledged
the corn when his teeth struck the wood ana
other foreign substances in the cake.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

able evenings at cards, solely for the pleas
ure of the members of the Union League
clubhouse. The first games since Christmas
were played last night. Those on the Enter
tainment Commute are Mr.. J. L. Lyons, Mr..
j. T. Wheeler and Mr. j. G. 1hmsen.
Mrs. John Alexander Roe, OF Sewickley,
has inclosed the cards of Mrs. William Wilson
Cunningham with the invitations issued by
her for a reception next Thursday afternoon
from to-
An afternoon tea was given by Mrs. J. NJ.
Gusky, at the Concordia Club, Saturday aft
ernoon, in honor of the Misses Meyer and
Lazarus, of New York, who are visiting in
the city.
At the sixth annual meeting OF the direc-
tors of the Allegheny General Hospital on
Tuesday the following board was elected
for the ensuing year: Mr.. Felix 4. Brunot.
Rev. B. F. Woodburn, Messrs. r. B. Mowry,
James L. Graham, John w. Chalfant, Will
lam G. Park; Josiah Cohen. james McCutch-
con, L. Peterson, Jr., d. E. Park and S. B.
HARRISON.
MARION CRAWFORD GALLAHKR.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
Post 2S,s Reneption.

Post SO held it's annual family reunion last
Thursday evening, and at the same time
rendered reception to the ladies and gen.
tlemen who assisted the post in the presen-
tation of the "Fall OF Atlanta" at the Opera
House last March. 1t was an exceptionally
enjoyable affair, and everybody seemed in
the mood to enjoy him or herself to the
fullest extent The comrades and their
famlies-old and young-with the members
of the "Fall of Atlanta" cast, gathered in
the Cyclorama Auditorium, Allegheny,
which large building did not seem at all
crowded by the 100 or more persons present.
Post flags bunting in profusion and patri-
otic notices were used to decorate the nall,
and it looked beautiful.
The young people-and some old ones, too
danced to the music of the G. A. X. Or
chestra. When supper was announced the
tables presented a beautiful sight, but the
gay company soon saw that the practical
superseded the beautiful. The members or
the cast occupied the place of honor at the
head table. Everybody was delighted with
everything, and the affair was success
throughout. Much credit is due the old and
new chairmen of the Entertainment Com
mittee, Comrades H o. c. Oehmler and
Charles +. Sheriff..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
Union Veteran Legion.

ON next Friday night there will be quite
number of new applications for member
ship read in No. 6.
CoMRADE 8. A. McCLELLAND. Quartermaster
of No. g. has about recovered from his re-
cent illness, and is able to be around again.
Col. j. Fl. ARMSTRONG, OF No. 9, of New Cas-
tie, lieutenant of the old "Roundhead"
Register and Recorder by his old comrades
OF Lawrence county.
QUITE q number of No. s attended the re-
ception given by Post SO at Cyclorama Hall
last Thursday evening. Among them were
F. L. Wheeler Thomas Hood, John Harvey,
j. III. Stevenson, W. H. Graham and Hugh
Morrison.
AT No. rs meeting last Monday evening
Colonel McKenna announced as the Commit
tee on Celebration OF Appamatox Day Com
rades A. b. Hay, A. L. Pearson, John H.
Kerr. James r. Hutchinson and j. w.
Powelson.
CHARLES CoNs1DINE, Sickles' Brigade, New
York Volunteers, and James P. O'Neill. a
surviving private OF the One Hundred and
Fifty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, were
balloted for and elected members of No. l
last Monday evening
No. has secured, through Comrade W. H.
Graham, the First Christian Church, corner
of Arch street and Montgomery avenue. AL
legheny, for the entertainments to be given
TO the comrades OF NO. ana tne1T 1amlll6S
and soldier friends on Thursday evening,
February II.
A SERIES Of battle addresses that will
doubtless be very interesting are to be de-
livered at the regular meetings of No. l.
Fredericksburg, Murfreesboro. Gettsburg,
Vicksburg and Five Forks have been as
signed to comrades whose names will be re-
ported shortly.
No. LAST Monday night unanimously re-
solved to refuse compliance with the Ma
tional Commanders demand for the usual
pro rata assessment until authority for dis
regarding the action of the National En-
campment in reducing the same was fur
nished by the National Commander.
A RESOLUTION was unanimously passed by
No. last Monday evening inviting Comrade
A. L. Pearson to deliver an address de-
scriptive of National Soldiers Homes and of
his trip TO California. Comrades Dalgleish
and Chalmers were detailed to escort Com
rade Pearson to the hall tomorrow
night, when the address will be delivered
Comrade A. B. Hay, of the entertainments
committee, announced that Comrade W. H.
Graham will deliver his illustrated lecture
of his travels in Europe, Asia and Africa at
an open meeting to be held Monday, Feb
ruary S. On the same occasion Comrade
John II. Kerr will deliver the presentation
address in which the new corps markers Of
the Fifth and Fourteenth Army Corps and
the Cavalry Corps were presented.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

delphia to visit relatives for the next three
months.
Miss Annie Ferguson, of Hampton place,
Williamsburg, left last Wednesday for visis
Philadelphia.
Mr.. John Algeo, of North street, wilkins
burg, leaves this week for Coulton, Cal.
with a view of purchasing an orange
grove. He expects to remain permanently.
Miss Vida Mccullough, of Allegheny ave-
nue., who is now convalescing from a severe
attack of scarlet fever will in a few days
leave for Atlantic City accompanied by her
mother.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
For Jr. Vice Department Commander.

Hollidaysburg has candidate for Junior
Vice Department Commander. At the regu-
lar meeting OF. Post SO at that place last
Thursday evening the delegates to the De-
partment Encampment were instructed to
support and have tie name of Post Com
mander Joseph A Calvin placed in nomina-
tion for third place. Comrade Calvin served
a full enlistment in Company E, One Hun
dred and Thirty-si1th Pennsylvania Volun-
teers: was wounded at the battle of Fred
ericksburg and was honorably discharged
at the expiration of his term of service.
Since then he has had the interest OF the
soldier at heart, and has placed Post 80 at
the head of the Grand Army posts in Blair
county.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
day rather than Monday seems to be the
general desire among members, and hence
the change.

day rather than Monday seems to be the
general desire among members, and hence
the change.
The marriage of Mr.. Grant Anderson and
Miss Leonora Hunter will take place at Dr.
Hunters residence in Turtle Creek on next
Thursday afternoon. Though not resident
at present of Pittsburg Mr.. Anderson,
through his late fathers connection with
Pittsburg's business interests-a part owner
ship of the Hotel Anderson and other ven-
tures-is well known in town and well es-
teemed He has inherited a big fortune and
is withal a modest, unpretentious young
fellow. Miss Hunter is an attractive Young
girl and much sought after as an agreeable
addition to our fashionable function. The
brfdegroom's aunt, Mrs. Kirk trick, intends
to delay her departure for California until
alter the nuptial.
On Thursday evening Mrs. Hepburn Johns,
of Sewickley, gave a dinner in honor of Miss
Paisley, of the East End, who is shortly to
be married to Mr.. Henry Graft, nephew of
Mrs. Johns. There were present besides
the guests Of honor Mrs. Thomas Graf. Miss
Mr.. Bennett Gr~ff and DR.. Joseph
Dickson Sr. A card party in the evening
was given for Miss Paisley by Mr.. Frank
Straw, of Sewickley, to which q large num-
ber were invited.
Mr.. George Chalfant's family expect to
move into the old Spang residence, at Etna,
within short time. 1t is a very delightful,
roomy old mansion, and just such a place as
the Chalfants will delight in. Among other
coming changes in domestic establishments
that of the removal OF Mr.. William Giles
pies family is mentioned. They will occupy
fiat in the old Central Hotel block, until
their new home, on the site of the resent
one on Western avenue, is erected. Mr..
John b. jackson and Miss jackson will also
take their place in the march of
progress, which eventually will de-
stroy all residential traces in that old
historic part of Penn avenue known as down
town. Mr.. jackson will have a suburban
house built at the eastern end of Penn ave-
nue., somewhere near Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

the fact that she is her fathers diary. He
Ecorned a journal Probably he was Jealous
of his own written words. Perhaps he
thought he was the more teacher, because
he was the less a writer. His reasons may
have been multifarious or single; whatever
they were Monsieur Del Sarte didn't write,
he only taught.
His Daughter His Biography.
But he took Marie into his confidence;
what he knew she was told. If he was dis
couraged, she sympathized; if he was sue
cessful, she was glad. She was his journal,
his diary, and now that he is gone she has
become his biography-his autobiography,
in tact-and is repeating to US all what her
father wrote down years ago upon the pages
Of her memory, or it may be, her brain.
But Monsieur Del Sarte talked to other
people besides his daughter-somewhat. To
continue the simile of the diary he iotted
down things on stray pages. These went
on journeys here and there, landed in
America, where they began to make mis-
chief Del Sarte, had he seen an American
portrait of himself of several wears
ago, would have thrown his hands
up in holy horror. 1t showed him
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
MIDWINTER PLEASURES.

Events Past and Future That Interest the
Polite World-The Linden Club Card
Pnrty-Several Important Marriages.
Odds and Ends of Society Gossip.
The first card party Of this season at the
Linden Club came OF successfully on last
Monday evening, an agreeable resultant, no
doubt, due largely to the popular patron.
esses, Mrs D. P. Black and Mrs. Harry I'm
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
SPECIAL
PULLMAN CAR
PITTSBURG
TO
CALIFORNIA!

On Tuesday, February 9, at 7:10 A. NJ, Gem
tral Time, $40 A. NJ, Eastern Time, q Special
Pullman Sleeping Car, in charge of compe-
tent attendants, will leave Pittsburg Union
Station and run through on Fastest Trains
to San Francisco. California, over the Penn
syIvania, Northwestern, Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific Lines, via Chicago. Omaha,
Cheyenne and Ogden. Due at San Francisco,
Saturday, February IL. I1:45 A. N.
First-class tickets reading over above
named lines to any point in California, be-
yond or via Sacramento, will be accepted in
this car upon payment of regular Sleeping
Car rates. Meals en- route in Dining Cars.
MOODY, District Passenger Agent PennSyl-
vania Lines, 1l27 Liberty street, Pittsburg-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
Society News Notes.

A most enjoyable surprise party was given
to Miss Grace Scott, of East End, by two OF
her friends, Miss Shields and Miss Scott.
Dancing and instrumental music were the
features of the evening. Light refreshments
were served while before the party broke
up. A large number were present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

By the removal of Miss Jennie Hubley to
East Liberty last week Williamsburg loses
one of its bright social stars. The young
lady is well known in society circles and one
of the leading ladies OF st. Stephens Epis-
copal Church, of Williamsburg. .
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The annual meeting of the Williamsburg
W. c. T. U. will be held at the residence of
Mrs. Swift on Ross street next Tuesday af-
ternoon. A full attendance is desired, as
officers for this year will be elected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goldsmith, who was
Miss Shanor, is visiting friends in the two
cities.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Bates, OF Williamsburg
Episcopal Church, are very ill at their home
in Park Place.
Mr.. William McKelvey and Mr. j. Dillon,
of Williamsburg, will leave this week for a
pleasure trip to California.
Miss Annie Campbell, of Greensburg. has
returned home after visit to her friend,
Miss Emma Maxwell, of Williamsburg.
Miss Carrie Hirsh, of Fremont street, Allie :
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

One of the prettiest juvenile affairs of the
week was the birthday party of Master Ben
De Roy. His little friends numbered about
So and enjoyed themselves by dancing away
the merry hours
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

East Liberty last week Williamsburg loses
one of its bright social stars. The young
of the leading ladies of st. Stephens Epis-
copal Church, of Williamsburg.
The annual meeting of the Williamsburg
W. c. T. U. will be held at the residence OF
Mrs. Swift on Ross street next Tuesday af-
ternoon. A full attendance is desired, as
officers for this year will be elected.
One OF the prettiest juvenile affairs of the
week was the birthday party of Master Ben
De Roy. His little friends numbered about
so, and enjoyed themselves by dancing away
the merry hours.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Grassell, Jr., have re-
turned from a wedding tour, and will be at
home, 81 Fayette street, to their friends, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Four hundred Scotch people celebrated
the one hundred and thirty-third anniver-
sary of the birth Of their bard in the Will
kinsburg Opera House Monday evening.
A handsome flag was presented to the
Williamsburg School Board last week by a
number of the citizens of the borough for
the First ward public school house.
The members of the Epworth League of
the Williamsburg Methodist Church, enter
tertained their friends in pleasant manner
In RalStons Hall tuesday evening.
The select hop of G. L. B. Social last
Wednesday evening at Brooks Hall was
very successful, about 40 couple being in at
tendance.
Miss Edith Crombfe entertained IS of her
young friends Monday evening at her home
on Wallace street, by giving a phantom
party.
The wedding is announced of Mr. William
E. Ratn, Of Homestead, and Miss Maggie
Mcdonald, of East End.
The Fantasia Club, of Williamsburg, will en-
tertain its friends Tuesday afternoon by a
piano recital in Lohr's hail.
Mrs. W. A. Kieh1, of Franklin street. VIII
kinsburg, will give a birthday party to-mor-
row evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Grassell, Jr., have re-
turned from a wedding tour, and will be at
home, 81 Fayette street, to their friends, on
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31
Visitors of Midwinter.

Mrs. W. A. Kiehl, of Franklin street, VIII
kinsburg, will give birthday party to-mor-
row evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The german given by "the sewickley men, /"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

Invitations have been issued for q recer-
tion to be given on Thursday. February l. by
Mrs John A. Roe at her pretty SewiclSley
residence Mrs. william Wilson Cunning
hams card accompanies the invitation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

Four hundred Scotch people celebrated
the one hundred and thirty-third anniver-
sary of the birth Of their bard in the Will
kinsburg Opera House Monday evening.
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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The Fantasia Club, OF Williamsburg, will en-
tertain its friends Tuesday afternoon by a
piano recital in Lohr's hail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

A large delegation from town attended the
performance Of "The Cricket on the Hearth
in Sewickley on Thursday evening, and
many members OF the Tuesday Night Club
were present.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The wedding is announced of Mr. William
E. Ratn, Of Homestead, and Miss Maggie
Mcdonald, of East End.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The projected club for Sewickley is win
ming new supporters every day, and the COM
mittee having charge OF the subscription
lists report general approval of the scheme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

Miss Edith Crombfe entertained IS of her
young friends Monday evening at her home
on Wallace street, by giving a phantom
party.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The reception and luncheon given by Mrs.
Andrew ]. Armstrong, of North avenue, AL
legheny, on Thursday last, was attended by
q large number of Sewickleyans, as well as
society people from both cities. 1t was de-
iightful event.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

Miss Helen Whites fancy work party oc-
Cured last Monday in Sewickley, and was as
pleasant as its predecessors.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The select hop of G. L. B. Social last
Wednesday evening at Brooks Hall was
very successful, about 40 couple being in at
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

A handsome nag was presented to the
Williamsburg School Board last week by a
number of the citizens of the borough for
the First ward public school house.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The members of the Epworth League of
the Williamsburg Methodist Church, enter
tertained their friends in a pleasant manner
in Ralston's Hall Tuesday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

A marriage has been arranged between
Miss Annie Allison Smith and Mr. William
Marcellin Scaife, whose engagements was an
nounced in the early part of the season.
The wedding will be in Trinity Church on
February 29
There has been resumption of the agree.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-01-31

The Little Gem Euchre Club held its first
meeting on last Friday evening at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Easton, Franklin street, Alle-
gheny, with the following present: The
Misses Lula Eastcn, Grace Hubbard, Nellie
Urban, Blanche Donahue, Albert Wilhelm
and Willard r. McAiee. After heated con-
test the prizes were won by Mr.. Wilhelm
and Miss Urban.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1892-03-12
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE.

Mr.. R. S. McCullough's Story-ae was
Discouraged - Without Hope The
Result of His Treatment With Scott
Medical Institute.
Il was in very serious condition when
| visited the Institute" said Mr. Robert
:. Mccullough. who is employed with the
Davenport Mills Co. My trouble was
catGTEh aud has existed for over four
Years. At first my head, nose, ears and
throat became all stopped so l could
hardly breathe or swallow. My appetite
failed, food distressed my stomach and
gave me no strength. ] lost flesh rapidly.
| YVES not able TO sleep half the time, and
was more tired ard miserable when |
would get up than before | went to bed. |
had sconstsnt discharge of yelloH ,stringy,
mucous from my nose and throat. My
throat became sore and voice husky, and
roaring and buzzing noises in my ears,
with severe pains in my chest and sweat-
ing at night After the second treat
ment found more benefit than had by
three prLyjCus years doctoring in the city
and | now feel like a new man EIr. Nc
Cullough has lived in The city for 60
wears and worked for the Davenport
Mills company for nine years, and will
gladly talk with anyone similarly
afflicted