Executions in Fayette County and Nearby Cast of Nightly Hangings
A Waynesburg sheriff staged the execution of Zach Taylor for the Masontown murder, with the condemned man insisting on innocence. Reports from Edensburg detail Charles Carter’s execution and a Bellefonte murder case. Additional notices recounts William Bartholomew’s hanging at Easton and the peaceful scaffold ritual amid rain, with last meals and prayers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Maxwell
Goodby
Taylor
Masontown
McCausland
John T. Goodwin
Edensburg
Charles Carter
John Matthews
St P.M
Steinman
Dr. Bowman
Fn Eneriff
Etrap
Carter
Sheriff Steinman
Bellefonte
Clara
Andrews
Y. M
Pephe
Milesburg
Easton Anys
William Bartholomew
Bartholomew
A Fight for Delegates in Fayette County GOP
A quiet Republican factional fight in Fayette County pits the Bailey faction backing Delamater against the Ewing faction backing Montooth for state convention delegates. Observers note potential women’s influence and a strong movement toward Montooth amid dissatisfaction with official patronage distribution. Bailey supporters predict a solid Delamater delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montooth
Delamater
Erie Dispatch Under New Management by Stock Company
A stock company with $9,000 capital purchased the Erie Dispatch newspaper and job printing business today. Ty JH Robbins remains in charge of the job printing, Eben Brewer continues as editor, and the Shaw Piano Company was organized with $100,000 capital, Hon. Matthew Griswold as president. A factory has been leased and the business will begin at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enix
Eric Shaparch
Ty. JH. Robbins
Eben Brewer
Shaw Piano Company
Matthew Griswold
William Simpson accuses Brookman of horse theft in Mt Pleasant case
Special telegram reports Mt Pleasant constable and officers seek peddler Simon Brookman on charges including horse stealing and fraud. Brookman, from Washington DC, allegedly hired a horse and wagon from Jordan House proprietor William Hopeton and has not been heard of since. The horse is valued at $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Simpson
Mt. Plenandt
Soottnall
Mt. Pleasant
Simon Brookman
Hrookmay
William Ptonoprietor
Jordan House
Jordan House, and Has Not Been Hoeest
Washington, D.C
Mad dog bites man in Davis Creek case sparks fear
From Dispatch Charleston April report, Lewis Paulley living on Davis Creek was bitten by a rabid dog about ten days ago and now suffers hydrophobia. Paroxysms are so violent he is sometimes tied to prevent self harm. It is believed the dog was killed before biting others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Charleston
Davis Creek
Lewis Paulley
Logs saved by Pennsylvania Lumber Company venture
After floods last May devastated Johnstown and the Susquehanna valley, the Pennsylvania Lumber Company was formed to capture vast logs rushed downstream. Logs were bought for about 1 million dollars and mills at Sparrow Point now saw the timber, a bold project expected to net several million dollars for its backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparrow Point
Pennsylvania Steel Compay
What is the Law Quine tion M Stevenson Case
In Washington Pennsylvania April the question tests railroad ticket validity. Lawyer M H Stevenson challenged a Chartiera Railroad full fare ticket marked good for 30 days after date and refused to pay. He was put off the train and intends suit for damages arguing full fare tickets remain valid until used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
M. H. Stevenson
Pittsburg
Chartiera Railroad
Mr. Stevenson
Master Workman Kerfoot's Plan for Libraries
Special telegram from Scottdale details Knights of Labor actions with Kerfoot and Secretary Parker unveiling a plan to establish Vibromes in local K of L. balls for miner entertainment and idea exchange. A large Mt Pleasant mass meeting followed with talks on the plan. The Knights’ quarterly convention is set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerfoot
Dispatch
Scottdale
Knights of Labor
Mt Pleasant
Conductors Fired Amid Fear on Panhandle Lines
Reports say Panhandle wholesale dismissals alarm other Pennsylvania Company crews. Officials deny any fear and defend policy, stating conductors are discharged for sufficient reasons while praising liberal compensation and promotion practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle Road
Pennsylvania Company
Fort Wayne
Weat Penn
Ford
Southside Harmosa Land Improvement Committee to Report
A committee formed two weeks ago to examine the Noble farm title and handle preliminary tasks for sixty Southside business men in the Harmosa Land Improvement Company will report this evening at Southside Turner Hall. A permanent organization may be created and property improvements started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Farm
Southside
Harmosa Land Iprovement Company
Turner Hall
Tickner McCoy nuptials in Pittsburg at St Mark’s Church
On Tuesday April 8 1800 Charles H Tickner of Pittsburg married Miss Ernie Mc Cor of West Brownsville Pa at St Mark’s Episcopal Church Pittsburg with Reverends Jas G Cameron and Charles A Bragdon officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tickner—Mccoy
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Pittsburg
Jas. G. Cameron
Charles A. Bragdon
Charles H. Ticknee
Ernie McCor
West Brownsville
Obituary notices and funeral announcements from April 1890
Obituaries list multiple deaths including Abrams Crowley Elliot Enderline Friday Graff Grogan Heidiger Mulvehill McClure Nelson Neeld and Weaver with funeral details. Each item notes residence, age where given, and scheduled funeral times and locations in Pittsburgh area. Families and fraternal organizations are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division No. 4
Sligo Lodge No
A. A
LGB. W
Elliot
Davin
David
Mary Elliot
Wickiliff Street
Enderline
Jacob G
Jacob
Minnie Enderline
Nineteenth Street
Southside
Pittsburg
Fulton Street
City
Elizabeth
Holy Trinity Church
Graff
Buffalo Mills
Armstrong County
Peter Graff
William H. Kirkpatrick
Allegheny
Grogan
Maria Grogan
James Brett
Fifty-fourth
Heideger
William F. Heideger
Norfolk
Mulvehill
Griffith Street
Fourteenth Ward
Johanna
James Mulvehill
Manning
St. Stephen's Church
Hazelwood
McClure
William McClure
Hhis
Corner Carson
Thirty-fourth Streets
Nelson
Samuel D. Nelson
Speer C. Nelson
Larimer Avenue
Shetland Avenue
East End
Fripar
Neeld
Kate G. Neeld
Fairman
Bil W. Neeld
Bailey Avenue
Washington
Weaver
Columbus
O A.M
J. Weaver
Adam Weaver
Harry Weaver
P. A
Darrah Street
Grass Embroidered Designs On Display At Exhibition
A display features finely crafted grass embroidery with elegant and unique patterns in various colors. The exhibit highlights intricate grasswork, showcasing diverse designs and craftsmanship in a vibrant array.
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Zach Taylor
Old Fayette County
Waynesburg
James A. Maxwell
Weaverville
Dr. Kurtz
Allentown
Fayette
Erie Dispatch
Leewis Pausley
Marterta
Eureka
Newport
Johnstown
Stone Bridge
Gate
Rae i
Cambria
Old Fayette
Scottdalsz
Fayette County
M. P. Kane
James J. Keegan
Charles 5. Beatty
Joseph A. McKee
Henry A. Witt
Register and Recorder
J. W. Gratt
A. Poundstone
W. D. Colburn
TD. R. Anderson
John Throncane Hagan
Douglass
Benton L. Dunbar
L. E. Angell
J. C. Miller
Captain Craft
Joe Jones
Angell
K. OF L
Ayer
Joseph Lake
Brockway Centre
Mich
Ely’s
ELY Bros
Warren
St, N.Y
St. Vitus
Miles
Sa Koechlin
Usssa Hucus & Hacke
Enable & Shuster
Fifth Ave
Rame
Ebessdena
Albert Goldbach
Katie Lesa
Eevee Allepheny
Pittsbure
W. Runstein
Louisa M. Herman
Fo Wherry
Mary A. Eyeer
John M. Christian
Katie Burnect
Abraham Hoyer
Ers Township
Charters Township
Braddock
Janes Tillbride
Hraddock Ellen Linch
John Jelongham
Marin Nadischar
Joseph Vietmeyer
Vabesens Baldwiiship
Clara Goldbach
Baldwin Township
Solomon K. Chambers
Finleyville
Elizabeth Ashen
Unleyville
S$eeese
Pittabare Laze
Eee
Allopheny
Charles Herdt
Julia Muth
John L. Long
Bothwell
David Gray
China
Brussels
Paris
New Spring
Smithfield St
Danziger
Soc
Millimery Department
Danziger’ S
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Pittsburg, Pa
Lsu
Fleishman & Co
the— News
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
F. Zoeller
Wai
Western Insurance CO. OF
Wood Street
Ander Nimi
John B. Jackson
WM. P. Herbert
HE American Fire Insurance Company
Philade
Edwards & Ft Rennes
Corner Smithfield
Boggs & Buhl
ONYX
D. McClintock
Third Avenue
Smithneld St
Central Hotel
Geo. A. Smith
Cor. Grant and
Webster Ave
Beaver Avenue
Acaeaee Sos Os
North America
William L Jones
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Avenue
Corner Smith
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Howe
Coeise
Bigaiam
Sinia
Pedros
Fifth Avenue
API
Diamond Sts
NEW Advertisi
Gusky
For Children
Our Boys’ and Children's Department
Qur Furnishing Department
Market ST
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