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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1889
Page
5
A massive duck and geese influx floods Mahoning Creek area within ten miles, with 10 000 slain in a single day. Locals report wild fowl littering the snow as ovens singe birds and crowds hunt the wreckage, calling it an extraordinary migratory storm.
The Ben Clark murder trial neared verdict as the Commonwealth rested with a prior confession the defense argued was coerced. Key witness Ella Meredith testified the suspect and a younger brother were with Clark earlier that day, while the defendant's wife reported they were together with him at home.
In Hancock County Van Buren church thieves broke in on Saturday night and stole missionary collection kegs and a valuable silver communion set from the United Brethren Church. Police seek suspects and restoration of the funds.
A farm near Lima was burned today while the Kessler family was away. A threatening letter demanding departure from the county preceded the blaze, suggesting the arson was tied to the warning. Local authorities investigate the suspected orderly threat and fire incident.
L M Laudermilch reports recovery of valuables from a fire that ruined his house and barn near Palmyra. He says the gold coin totaling $6,750 survived and was melted into a solid mass while the silver pieces were blackened and blistered. The specie was taken today to Hommelltown and deposited in a bank there.
A blaze at a Beaver Falls store owned by John White broke out in the basement near 2 o clock and within an hour destroyed the building and stock valued at $6,000. Mr and Mrs White and their baby escaped from the rear rooms through a window after securing a few belongings.
Jacob Sandt Eminent Commander of Hugh De Payen Commandery Knights Templar died at his home this morning by hanging. The grocery businessman was a highly respected Easton resident amid illness rumors related to a sickness return.
A series of telegrams report on events in Lima and New Castle relating to a state convention of the Young Men's Christian Association and remarks on a brigandage incident. The dispatch notes a judge addressing an incident and mentions Be Secretary Bridie. A Salvation Army member, James Faulk, was reportedly assaulted in Lima.
A brief report notes Faulk was saulted during an escape attempt but was overtaken by assailants. Two of the team were involved, with details limited in the fragment.
A 12 year old boy, John Jacoby Jr aged 12, was killed tonight near the railroad tracks at the station while playing with companions. He attempted to cross the rails on a hand car and was run over.
Mr Schoenthal longtime associate of M H Dansiger opens a new ladies furnishings store at 612 Penn avenue Hotel Anderson building on Monday April 8. The shop features corsets with fitting room and expert fitting, large range of prices and qualities, fall glove line for women and children, Onyx fast black hosiery, muslin underwear, kerchiefs collars cuffs and many other ladies and children's wear specialties.
Today only FP. C. C. announces Glenmore suits in Cheviots cassiferes tricots and other fabrics. Available in black blue brown and steel shades. Tailors charge 25 dollars for these identical suits, but today price is 12 dollars at the corner of Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Display of French embroidered aprons offered at 1,200 dollars for 400 and 800 dollar lots with units priced at a third of value. Gloves fitted to the hand and guaranteed, from F Schoenthal. Come to the grand opening.
A small booklet titled The Howes of Our Favorite Forts features 12 illuminated pictures of poets homes. F Schoenthal of 612 Penn Avenue sent limited souvenirs to friends, announcing a store opening over three days this week. More copies were requested by Schoenthal to satisfy demand for patrons during opening.
Glenmore suits are cut in fabrics such as Cheviots cassimeres worsteds diagonals tricots and more. Colors include black blue brown and steel. Fifteen tailors charge day only 12 dollars. PCC at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.
Boeccs & Bunn present 400 high grade French embroidered aprons at 40c each and 800 at 50c as special opening offers. Hosiery for ladies and children also featured. F ScHoenthal invites shoppers to visit today and tomorrow at 612 Penn Ave.
Marriage licenses issued in the region include entries for Washington Westmoreland and Allegheny counties with the towns of Pittsburg Reserve and Washington County listed among the allocations. The notices reflect local civic activity in recording nuptial permissions.
The Grand Opera House hosts daily magnetic treatments by Dr. Smith from 10 to 11 AM, drawing invalids from across the city and country. The public is invited to witness cures in a stage demonstration, with several patients reportedly regaining mobility after brief sessions. The doctor, located at 62 Penn Avenue, offers free consultations from 9 AM to 7 PM and will lecture to ladies next.
Funeral announcements list multiple obituaries and services including Beattie Beatty, Lizzie Beatty, Jane Cornue, Carroll family, Ralph Hagerling, Elizabeth Hannan, Harper, John Klein, O Leary, Sutton, William Sutton, Schneider, Sarah A Romsey, and others. Details cover dates, times, addresses, churches, and interment details with family invitations.
Report of a lively selling day announcing new handmade black soutache braid Shoulder Wraps and jet variants, broadcloth jackets in multiple shades, beaded wraps, mantillas, Newmarkets, and a range of cashmere suits and skirts. The prose notes high stock turnover and fashionable, substantial goods in latest styles.
Gusky's first great Monday sale of men and boys suits drew an unprecedented morning rush. The retailer announces the sale will continue all week and warns against imitators selling shop worn or shoddy goods at falsely low prices. Chronicle Telegraph report from April 8, 1889.
A newspaper blurb advertises a continued sale with men suits priced at 12 dollars in blue and black worsteds and gl.
Advertises handsome, well made suits offered at 18 dollars, claiming savings of 5 to 10 dollars versus 25 elsewhere. Promises perfect fit, beautiful material, and full satisfaction with sale asserting all stock will move at the fixed price.
A sale offers men’s sack suits in Cassimeres and Cheviots with one and three and four-button styles. Sizes 33 to 42. Regularly sold at 8 or 9 dollars, now offered at 6 dollars. Buy early for best selection.
All-wool cutaway suits in Corkscrews Plaids Casimeres Cheviots and more available in sizes 33 to 42. Suitable for business or semi dress and priced to undercut ready made rivals at ten or twelve dollars. Perfect fit guaranteed.
A retailer advertises sack and cutaway frock suits at ten dollars, offering a varied mix of worsteds and cassimeres in solid colors, stripes, and plaids. The copy claims exceptional quality and a price far below typical values, prompting large expected customer turnout.
Sailor suits offered in sizes 4 to 10 in gray and blue. Every suit well trimmed and priced at $2 more than base value, with a claim of good value at $3 and $4.
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