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SECOND SECTION PAGE THE PITTSBURGH SUNDAY POST, FEBRUARY 16. 1913 NORTIiSIDE OFFICE OF THE PITTSBURGH -POST 206 E. OHIO STREET Northside Lassies of St. Mary's School. EMTS RACE Head of Society NUNNERY HILL CHAPEL RAZED Landmark on Northside Torn Down After 50 Years' Existence.

BY GEORGE A. ZERR. THE regular -weekly rehearsal of the Teutonia Maennerchor. Northside, will be held Tuesday instead or Wednesday. This change was ifouna accessary because of Musical Director Charles H.

Martin's being engaged as director of the concert of the Philharmonic Orchestra of New York, in the New Cambria Theater, Johnstown, witn Madame Rappold as soloist. Preparations are being comoleted for the birthday celebration. February 26. when several entertaining features will be introduced. The Invitation to be present at the ba n-ruet of the Swedish Glee club, of Pittsburgh, Wednesday evening in the ''xn building in honor of Captain Koala Amundsen was accepted.

Christ baam, einger president of the choir, appointed following members as a committee to begin arrangements for the Wagnenan concert in Northside Music ha.i, Mav 22: Ferdinand Dehier. Fritz Leberle. Oustave Kaopauf. William Schwab, Em) I Jtombach, Herman Goldschmitt and J. Seldeneck.

The Alsace-Lorraine Sick Beneficial society, of Pittsburgh and Allegheny, was oreariized in in Robinson roacl. Spring Boys and Girls of St. Mary's Parochial School Have Spirited Contests. MORE THAN 700 PUPILS Hill. Northside.

The founders were Eu- i That 1 he studs-nts of St. Mary's parochial school. Nash street and Park way, Northside. may be a to cope with the serious problems in life that beset everyone in making a livelihood, the faculty has mapped out a curriculum that is both practical and comprehensive. The weather-beaten chapel on Nunnery Hill, formerly used by St.

Mary's Cathoiic congregation as a burial chape! was razed last week, after havin with-" stood the ravages of time for more than half a cf ntury. The lumber will be used for rhe construction of a stable on th brow of the hill. There are only a few bodies remaining in the cemetery and It is reported that these will soon be removed and the old burying ground divided into lots and sold by the church, Most of the bodies were taken out about 15 years ago. when use of the chapel was discontinued. Only in a few instances were the tombstones removed with the bodies, so that tombstones containing names of persons long fcrgotfen my still be seen about the old burial ground.

In recent years the chapel Is said to have been frequently desecrated. Prize fights ami chicken fights were held under cover of night The old edifice also is said to have been the scene of poker games on Sunday afternoons. John Trautman. a contractor, was given permission by Charles Mangold, acting: The school is one of the largest of its kind on the Northside. having more than 1 700 pupils.

Hence, the necessity of offer- LBERT PREGG'JR, Korthsule, pres-ident of tke Badenscr Beneficial of Greater Pittsburgh, gene Renkley and Alfred Michel and were followed by 43 former inhabitants of Alsace-Lorraine. The society suffered a number of reverses and on several occasions was on the verge of disbanding and only because of the work of its officers and a few members it again succeeded financially. The society, which has passed the twenty-fifth milestone, had receipts of extra expenditures, 52.874.50; sick benefits. and death 'benefits, $1,945,50. Among the presidents of the society were Alfred Mltchel, lorenz Kern, Joseph Strub.

Fritz Meyer. Charles Muhla. Peter Remy. Henry Munch, George Zimnier, Martin Ben-ulnger, Jacob Minery, Jacob Hanser, Michael Christman: vice presidents, Renkley. Lorenz Kern.

Andrew Oruber, Charles Muhla. Joseph Brunner, Peter Remy, August Schumacher, Charles Walter. Augunst Freismuth. August Schumacher Alois Muhla, Michael Christ-man, Anton Rombac'n, George Bender and Fred Reinhardt. NORTHSIDE GERMAN RESIDENTS Jacob Minery, 51 years old.

of 2709 Sherlock avenue, Northside, was born in Ober Alsace, and learned his trade as a tailor in his fatherland. He served his required term, in the Fourth Badieehen infantry regiment, Prinz William 112. Mr. Minery settled on the North-ide In 1500, and since has continued in his tLl- '1 lit I 1 Jif jp. if ing the students such intellectual weapons as will be of practical benefit after they leave their alma mater.

The school building is not modern; neither are its furnishings so ostentatious as those seen in up-to-date public schools. The ventilation, however, is good; the rooms are large and well lighted. The building is divided into two separate parts, and the casual visitor might at first be inclined to believe that they are really two separate buildings, suited for different purposes. The boys occupy one part of the building, and are taught by men. The girls' classes are conducted on the other part of the building by sisters.

In this way it is possible for a boy to complete his entile course without ever having seen the Frans Josef Beneficial society. South-side: Hessian Sick Beneficial society, NortKside; Badsn Sick Beneficial society, Northside; Verein German Kreiger, Southside; German Garde Korps, North-side; Gesangverein Orpheus, East End, and the Bloomfield. Liedertafel. were held Sunday, and 'only routine matter transacted. Preparations are being made for several entertainments after Easter.

The women's section of the Braddock Turnverein is preparing for a card party the latter part of this month. The recent cap party of District St9. German Beneficial union, East Pittsburgh, was successfully arranged. Tn charsc were Anthonv Herman, Frank Fuchs, Mesdames Magdalene Bass, Marie Tl I I for the trustees of St. Marys chuch, to tear down the structure, the contractor doing the work in exchange for the bricks and lumber, with which he said he will build a The only reservation made by the church was that the two large iron crosses on the roof of the chape! be given to the church unbroken.

NORTHSIDE IMPROVEMENT. The Civic Club of County has decided upon the southwest corner of Fountain square and Ohio streets. North-side, as llin mot suitable place for a public comfort station. This is the first of six similar buildings that the organization plans to have erected. The building will cost about Among the things taken info consideration by the committee in the location were: Where the traffic is heaviest, viewpoint, nearness to the center of the shopping district, accessibility, etc.

trade. He is a member of the Teutonia cu," "iti Pit)J. inside of the other part of the school building occupied by the girls. The classes are almost the same for both i sexes, and the only rivalry that can pos- sibly exist between the boys and girls bobs up at the time of examinations, i Maennerchor. Druiden Saengerbund.

Al burgh turnverein was well attended. Master of Ceremonies John Hufnagel received coneratulations on his well ap when there is competition as to wnat grade reaches highest percentage in the various studies. Not only elementary studies, but also high school subjects, are embraced in the curriculum. Bookkeeping, stenography, typewriting, and the various other branches necessary for a business education, are taught in the higher grades. The school offers the advantages of the grade schoois and the high schools combined.

Tuesday, Lincoln's birthday, classes were conducted as usual. Instead of the children romping about the streets, they were seated in a warm school room, singing National airs and listening to stories told them from the life of the emanci- 1 Boy Students of Higher Grades. of the organizers of the Knights of St. John, of the Northside, and was one of its active members until the order disbanded four years ago. He leaves his widow, Mrs.

Mary Limegrover: two eons Albert and Harry Limegrover, and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Klndsvater, and Mrs. Chriswell, of Springfield, 111. JOHN LIMEGROVER DEAD. John Limegrover, of 201 East North avenue, Northside, died Thursday in the Presbyterian hospital.

He was born in Pittsburgh 58 years ago. He was one legheny Social club, past president and trustee Alsace-Lorraine Beneficial society, treasurer of the German Building and Xoan association, eight years. Sixth company, German Military society, German-American Beneficial society and of the Loyal Order of Moose. Albert Preger. 57 years old, was born in Stetten.

Baden, and settled on the Norths de In He is employed by the Union Ice Company. Mr. Pregger is president of the Baden Beneficial Society of Greater Pittsburgh, mem of the German Garde Corps. Loya? Order of Moose No. 47.

the Koerner Maennerchor and of the Druiden Saengerbund. He Jives In 1115 Fontella street. Northside. The German-Austrian Singing and Music society, of the Northside, held its regular meeting in Link's hall. Chestnut street, in which a member was initiated and five candidates proposed.

Preparations are being made for a sacred concert on Easter Sunda Those in charge of the affair are Joseph Mueller, John Friedel and Anthony Schwab. In the last meeting of the Gesangverein Vorwaerts. Lawrencevilie. arrangements were made for the Schlachtfest and the anniversary of the dedication of the hall. IS years ago, Tuesday evening.

Adam Banze, an active member of the society, will, with his wife, observe the 'wenty-rifth anniversary of his wedding, February 26. The Beltzhoover Liederkranz initiated several members In its last meeting, and number of candidates were proposed. Arrangements are being made for a family entertainment, Sunday, March 2. An important meeting of the ex-Bards of the German Order of Harugari will be held this afternoon in Moorhead's hall, i-econd avenue and Grant street. OBSERVE CHARTER GRANT.

pointed menu. A cap session will be held Friday evening, in connection with the usual dance. In charge are William Brass, Joseph Eckert and Hans Hiller. The family entertainment Sunday evening was well attended. The new singing section under direction of Hans Glomb is progressing and also Is making preparations for an entertainment.

The women's section, headed by Mrs. Emma Conlon. are busily engaged in beautifying the hall. Several stained glass windows were added. The McKeesport Turnverein has arranged for a sheepshead party Sunday evening.

Following members of the women's section recently observed their birthdav with a Kaffee Klatsch: Mesdames Peter Wolf. William Jaeckel, Jacob dm. Jacob Langhart, William Herold and Karl Unglaub. Arrangements will be completed in a meeting of the committee of the Cecelia Maennerchor. Northside.

for a card party in its hall Sunday. A good program will be selected. PROTEST MEETINGS HELD. Protest meetings against the licensing of clubs, which measure is under discussion in the Pennsylvania Legislature, were held in various societies. Addresses were made bv members and petitions signed, which will be sent to the representatives.

The treasurers of the various societies were ordered to send a sum to the German American Alliance to assist that bodv In fightirg the measure. The Pittsburgh Skat league will hold a skat tourney this afternoon in the hall of the McKeesport Turnverein. Captain Jacob Guenther. of the First ADVERTISING SHOTS TO HELP BUSINESS pator. The class rooms were interrupted only for a few minutts, when representatives of The Post called for pictures of the pupils of the higher grades.

The girls of the sixth, seventh and eighth grades and the boys of the seventh and eighth grades marched outside the building, and for a brief interval posed for a picture. The names of the girls appearing in the HOTEL WAYNE Now Open By BYKOX W. ORK Be up and doing, Mr. Merchant, by newspaper, where the most people will see it. The Sunday Post reaches Mildred Piisterer.

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Best of Everything Many an advertiser stops this side of the goal. He becomes short winded. The greatest rewards in advertising come only to those who are persis Some advertising is done too hast ily, without sufficient time to prepara- i il. 1 i-U I tent, who are determined to make it company. Germany Military society, in- T1 granting of the charter to several sick members received bene- 135 T)istrict 422, Oeunan Beneficial Union, was fits.

lion or to xne motive, iuu men i-rushed to the newspaper and set adrift as a derelict in the wallow of a rough sea and the paper blamed for all these shortcomings if the advertisement does not pay. Advertising can only be successful when it is founded and constructed on a common sense business basis. Louisa Wunderiy. Agnes Beck. Stella Gumbert, Marie Mueller, Marie Sehmitt, Adella Boucek, Catherine Wunderiy, Marie Strauss, Louisa Flory, Catherine Winter, Madeiene Ley, Ilermina Legler, Cora Bonn.

Mary Spisick, Hattie Kienski, Mercedes Sehmitt. Margaret Fichter, Florence Reinersman, Margaret Persohn. The names of the boys are as follows: Charlts Brunner, George Dorsch, Henry Gerstbrein, Harry Hartung, Leo Hier-holzer, Alfred Imhof, Joseph Kahr, Robert Loebig, Herman Mock, Henry Mueller. Florence Rahe, Louis Seiler, George Schmiech, Charles Stengel. D.

Schneider, Julius Schwertz, Joseph Storch, Edward Abt, Adam Arnold, Edward Barie, Henry Becker, Harry Betz, Herman Gerstbrein, Edwin Heyl. Harry Krepp, William Machalosky, Edward Miller, Nicholas Pu-haric, Edward Risen, Albert Straka, Hen- Following officers were elected in the Tl observed with a jollification in Brun-ner's hotel. Swissvale. Addresses were held by General Deputy C. W.

Littler, Supreme Secretary Joseph Klaus, Supreme Director August F. Wedemeyer. District recent meeting of the St. Clair Borough Beneficial society: President, George vice president. John Leibfritz; secretary, Christ Weyand: treasurer.

Carl rittsburoh isioie pay as thousands have done by sticking to it. The wise policy the beginner is to have something "worth while" to advertise, something the people want, give truthful information, talk square about your goods and your service. By virtue of the fact, Mr. Merchant, that you may use only a linvted appropriation for advertising, should make it all the more important that you need to invest it where it will President A J. Jeremias received the legal Mil Ver.

The singing section is progress- document and trade an address. Prof. r.fi'ei. t) lePrshir. of Prof.

ffeorere v. i. 1 amu i a Linjii aaiig several (jrau Germpn sings, The annual masquerade of the Allen- The day of the dark corner in store? and factories for needed merchandise has gone by, the newspaper is th salesman that keeps goods of merit moving. Is yours moving, Mr. Mer- town Turnverin was held Monday evening, in its hall.

Alien avenue. Those in charge were: Louts Stasko. Carl Erdlen, Louis Jaeger, Jacob Diefenbach, L. Drewes, Cyril Forney, while the Mes Typewriter rv Wachter. dames Lina Appel.

Sophia Blocher, 'bring the greatest returns in the chant, or Mr. Manufacturer? Charles Henninger and wife, Mrs. Louise Fitz Henninger. of 129 Forty-eighth street, observed their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Members of the Oesangverein Vorwaerts and the Allegheny Oounty Shuetzen Gesellschaft were present.

Mr. Henninger was born in Baden. 5 years ago, and came to Pittsburgh in 1SSS. They are the parents of four sons, Herman, Albert, Carl and Otto. He is a member of the Baden beneficial society, Allegheny County Sohuetzen Gesellschaft.

Gesangverein Vorwaerts, Branch 5. Knights of St. George, and Branch 91, C. M. B.

A. Formerly he was in the iron business, and for more than GRIM REAPER CALLS NORTHSIDE PASTOR Amaelia Etiing. Katherine Fink and Marie Sebultz served supper. The Robert Blum Maennerchor, singing section of the Allegheny Turnverein. decided to hold its singing rehearsals regularly every Tuesday evening, beginning with March.

Jacob Esser Is musical director. In the last meeting of the Pittsburgh Turnbezlrk. in Mt. Oliver Turnhall, Tr. Herman Groth presided.

Emll Schmid P. 179 North. Bell, 931C Cedar 39 Model No. 12 The Right Machine At the Right Price Rev. John E.

F. Schmidt von der Lau- nltz, S3 years old, founder of the First Presbyterian congregation of old Allegheny, and at the time of his death the Xoted Alsatian oldest Presbyterian pastor in Pittsburgh died Monday at his home, 1713 Metro politan avenue. He was pastor of the Northside church for 53 years. Rev. Launitz was born in Tlvoli, Italy i i ii a i 1 iryf 1 I I'll" lb iJM I I 9 I I II i i H- IlI J.

of German and Italian parents, and when a young man went to Frankfort-on-the Mam to complete his education. A few recorded. Bezirks Turn wait Dr. Henry Etiing gave an excellent report on the favorable standing of the various turning classes and also of the monthly turn-day held in the hall of the Kiski Valley Turnhall. January 26.

It was decided to send a representative body of turners of the Pittsburgh district exclusive of the various societies to the Bifndes Turn est. In Denver. in June. It was decided to opn a school for German immigrants, so that they may get a thorough understanding of the English language and a commercial knowledge of this country. OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY.

Louis Beinhauer, a pioneer undertaker in Allegheny county, observed his seventy-sixth birthday in his home. 42 Boggs avenue. Mt. Washington. Wednesday.

Mrs. Johanna Pauline Beinhauer served the guests. Among those participt'ng years later he came to the United States, Is the place to dine, If you want something good to eat; They serve Spaghetti, Chicken and wine, And combination salads That can't be beat. PRIVATE DINING ROOMS FOR PARTIES GOOD MUSIC, GOOD SINGING, GOOD SERVICE. OPEN SUNDAYS.

A. MAXGIERI, Proprietor. CAESAR P. LOMBARDI, Manager. 118-20 Federal Street, Northside, Pittsburgh.

settling in New York. He later came west as far as Pittsburgh and entered th Western Theological seminary and began to study for the ministry. After graduation he organized the First Presbyterian congregation of Manchester. Urder the care of Rev. Launitz the Northside church prospered.

September 15, 19(19, he celebrated the golden anni-vesary of his marriage and at the same time celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the First Church. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. William A. Schwarzkopf, of Newark, N. and the Misses Margaret.

Mary, and Annie Launitz, of Pittsburgh. were Beinhauer, Mrs. Anna Bem- hauer-Vollman and Mrs. Lulu Beinhauer-Gollwitzer and their families. Under the auspices of the women's en tertainment committee of the German club, 222 Craft avenue, a social evening with dance was held last night.

Those in charge were Mesdames Charles H. P. A. Phone 439 Worth. Bell Phone Cedar 1889.

Bruchman, S. Claus and C. Walz. The Robert Blum lodge. No.

414. I. O. O. NORTHSIDE DIRECTORY.

will visit Mozart lodge. No. S63, Tues day evening and will assist in initiating eight candidates. Grand Deputy William olske wiil preside. Grand Past Master E.

E. Kramer will be present. Members of the Robert Blum lodge attended the ACOB MIXERY, officer in. Xorthside German societies. C.

C. Heekel Sons, in the Martin building. 117 Federal street Northside, are offering exceptional bargains this funeral exercises of John Sauter. 3313 Broad street. East End.

week in high-class suitings. Suits and overcoats that look well and wear well can be had at very low prices, considering IRISH PATRIOT'S BIRTH WILL BE OBSERVED HERE "JACK'S" Hotel and Restaurant FEDERAL. AND ERIE STREETS, NORTHSIDE. HIGH CLASS COOKING AND FIRST CLASS SERVICE AT MODERATE PRICES. Special Arrangemerts Made for family Parties Menus and Prices Submitted to Private Parties, Clubs and Societies for Dinners and Suppers at Very Low Prices Per Cover.

JACK SOUTTER, Formerly with H. J. Heinz and Pittsburgh. Country Club. the high quality of the goods.

It always pays to buy good clothing and appear well dressed. The garments that Heckel sells keep their shape and color. That's a reason. nine years proprietor of the "Valley Exchange hotel. An important meeting ot the Bezirk Pitsburgh, North American Saengerband.

will be "held tiS afutcocu in the hail of Gesangverein Vorwaerts. Lawrencevilie. Christ Saam will preside. Under the auspices of the Denver club, of the Central Turnverein, a card and valentir-e party and dance was held in the new hall Bayard ana Thackeray streets Friday ver.ing The Frederika lodge No. G.

of the German Order of the Harugari. held a masked dance In Schubert's hall, Nixon street, Northside. Tuesday evening. The Gesangverein, of the Hill Top sec "Jack's" hotel, John Soutter, proprietor, is very busy these days. The reason for the increased business is because every thing there Is "just right." The meals are the best In the city for the price.

A trial will convince you. Mr. Soutter also quotes special prices on dinners for clubs, tion of the German Beneficial union, wiil societies and organizations. See the advertisement on this page. give a family entertainment this even-ine in its hall.

Southern and Arlington Committee Meets Today to Prepare Plans for Robert Emmet Celebration March 1. In preparation for the annual celebration of the birth of the Irish patriot, Robert Emmet, on March 1, a general meeting of committees of the Clan-na-Gael of Western Pennsylvania will be held this afternoon. The celebration will be held In Old City hall. The principal speaker will be Thomas II. Murphy, of Toledo, one of the Buckeye State's best-known Irish orators.

Companies and of the Tenth regiment, Irish volunteers, which will act as military escort to the speaker and guests, will give an exhibition drill avenues, Mt. Oliver. The program will For high-class Neapolitan dishes there consist of music, songs and vaudevtue. only one place on the Northside. The "Villa Nova" hotel.

118-20 Federal street, In the last rreet ng of the Southslds Bavarian Beneficial society six members Fully Guaranteed Back Spacer Tabulator Two-Color Ribbon Perfect Touch Quick Action SEND US THE WORD FOR CATALOGUES OR SALESMAN Pittsburgh Visible Typewriter Co. Union Bank Building, Pittsburgh Fonea Conrt 689-60O Main 2980 has established for itself a reputation In were initiated and four candidates pro posed. Sixty-five dollars was paid this regard. Everything the best, cleanest and the most palatable that the market affords is vours at the "Villa to Kick members. our mem bers are on the sick list.

A The service is unexcelled. An- well-known member of the society has donated a prize for that member who proposes the four hundredth candidate to during the evening. The general com other big, new dining room is being-fitted up for the benefit of the increasing number of patrons. 0. 0, MECKEL SONS, TAILORS Choice lot of Medium Weight Suitings and Overcoats are now offered at Bargain Prices.

S8.00 'or choice of Brown and Gray Homespun Suitings formerly sold at S35.00. Don't Miss--This Opportunity. 0. G. JJEGKSL Sl SONS, TAILORS MARTIN BUILDING 117 Federal Street, Northside the membership list.

After the meeting a kommers was held under direction of mittee ot the Emmet celebration is as follows: John McCarthy, general chairman; Patrick Fitzgerald, Patrick Cronin, Anthony Foley, J. J. Gibbons, M. J. Gaughan, Patrick Holleran.

Thomas Con Lorecz Lang. HOLDS TECHNICAL LECTURE. The regular meeting of the Technical nor, Thomas McGeever, John F. O'Lough-lin, Manus Gallagher, Eugene Buckley, Prompt service and courteous attention and the besi of everything is yours at the Wayne hotel, 11 Lacock Kobert L. Whitesides.

proprietor. TTverything in season is served at the Wayne. You make no mistake in paying a visit to the Wayne any time, for one calls for another. Stop jp any time this week. society of Pittsburgh was held in the John M.

Kelly, Major Patrick Cummines, club rooms of the German club. 223 Craft avenue, Wednesday evening. H. O. Captains Ed Daly, J.

Joyce, John Haves i-woboda gave an illustrated lecture. and John Crowley, regular monthly meetings of the.