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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1891

Page

3

Union Line Case Dismissed. Judge Rules No Equity

Judge Ewing dismissed the bill in Common Pleas Court No 2 in the Union Passenger Railway case. The suit aimed to annul the lease to the traction company and halt the line. The decision cites lack of bona fide ground and improper promoter conduct, with the Circuit Court action considered weaker due to Adams’s residence and stock ownership questions.

Ewing Common Pleas Court No W. W. Martin George McC. Kollwatz Pittsburg Union Passenger Railway Pittsburg, Allegheny and Manchester Traction Company Booth & Flinn Et al Union Passenger Railway Traction Company George Kounits Commodore W. J. Kounts Lance Butt United States Circuit Court W. MH. Adams Adamm Adams Commodore Kounts Tian Kounts Traction Companies Tal Poe Legheny

Widow Accuses Father of Undue Influence in Will Case

Mrs. Mary Murphy filed in Orphans Court an appeal from probate of James Corrigan's will dated March 31 1891. She alleges her father was incapacitated and his wife used drugs and liquor to secure signing. The will reportedly leaves $2000 life interest to Murphy with remainder to a daughter and a church bequest.

Mary Murphy Orphans’ Court James Corrigan Corrigan Murphy St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church Allerheny Margaret Corrgan

Chief Bigelow Denies Contempt in Wharf Dirt Case

E. M. Bigelow, chief of public works, files supplemental answer in contempt attachment case for not removing dirt at the wharf. He cites an appeal to the Supreme Court filed October 6, 1890, which is still pending, asking the court to defer further action until the high court rules on the petition.

E. M. Bigelow Department of Public Works Supreme Court Rae

Miss Drexel a Guardian for Four Children

Catharine M. Drexel, heiress and founder of a new religious order, was appointed guardian of four children in the Orphans Court. The Lowe children Josephine and Hattie, stated to be the wards of Humane Agent O'Brien, are in Miss Drexel’s care along with Fred and Ra, whose mother consented to Drexel as guardian.

Catharine M. Drexel Josephine Hattie Lowe Humane O'Brien Miss Drexar' Thangs Fred Drexel

Wilson Will Case Dismisses Son's Appeal In Orphans Court

In Jefferson Township an orphans court order dismissed Sylvester Wilson's appeal of his father's probate will. The estate split 6500 to Sylvester with remaining assets going to two other sons amid claims of undue influence. testimony and arguments led to the dismissal.

Orphans’ Court Sylvester Wilson S. B. Wilson Jefferson Township

To Tomorrow's Trial Lista Common Flees Court Entries

To Morrows Trial Lista lists case names from Common Frees Court Nos. 1 and 2 with parties including Musprave Deercatel Bruce Clayton Ward McGrath Moorhead Duff Heber Haker United Friends Neel Wilson Evans McGraw Hobinson Bleck Bossand Hubbard Maleart Philadelphia Pittsburg McKeesport Youghiocheny Railroad Company Edger Co Knapp Brother.

Common Fiexs Musprave Deercatel Bruce Clayton Ward McGrath Moorhead Duff Heber Haker United Friends Neel Wilson Evans McGraw Hobinson Bleck Bossand Hubbard Common Pleas Court Maleart Vue Philadelphia Company McMinn Pittsburg McKeesport Youghiocheny Railroad Company Edger & Co Knapp & Brother

Executions issued and divorce actions listed in local docket

Yesterday's court docket includes executions: Donlap v McMillen for 2,962.66. Swindell v Joes for 201. Jenkinson v Hiland for 308. Patterson & Co. v Bigley for 7,288. Raweon & Neal Lamter Co. v Chambers & Coale for 6,900. Hall Bros. & Co. v Smyth for 11,005. Smyth, committee of Dr Arthur s v Golden for 60. Walker sues for divorce from Sarah Walker for desertion. Ida L. Boyles v Hoch & Borles involves a wife’s alimony. New trial motion in Van Orinstrand v Demmier et al. Landlord tenant verdict favored defendants in Jous case. US Circuit Court heard equity bill by Searest Ieane Finkbroer to stop ejectment action over Fulton county property. Advertisement for Brown’s cough remedy appears at end.

John Donlap James McMillen Willam Swindell Frank J. Joes William Jenkinson Anna Hiland RR Patterson & Co George C. Bigley Raweon Neal Lamter Coereny Chambers & Coale Same Ve Hall Bros. & Co A.J. Smyth B. Arthurs J. BK Golden Dantel Walker Sarah Walker Ida L. Boyles Hoch & Borles Arto Ie Florence van Oristrand JM. Demmier Cass Jous Lustoxe United States Searest Ieane Finkbroer Fulton County

Peruna advertised as cure for chronic catarrh in 1891

A Columbus company promotes Pe-ru-Na as a cure for chronic catarrh and other catarrhal diseases. The letter from Mrs. M. J. Tamlbin extols a long battle with catarrh ending in full cure after using Pe-ru-Na, with claims of rapid results in acute cases and different spring health pamphlets offered by The Peruna Medicine Company.

Kyle, Tex M. J. Tamblin Perrns Medicine Company Columbus Peruna Medicine Company

Everett Piano Promises Quality and Flexible Payments

Everett pianos are advertised as unequaled in tone and durability with seven year warranties. The ad touts artist scale action and artistic cases, notes lowest cash price via club payments from one dollar weekly, and claims broad popularity in Pittsburgh. Buyers urged to visit Alex Ross Music Stores at 1537 Federals and 60 Frankstown Ave East End.

United States Everett Alex. Ross Allegheny Frankstown Avenue East End Pittsburg J. C. Brannon Stephenson Street B. V. Evans Bedford Avenue

Henry F Miller pianos praised for tone and durability

The Henry F Miller pianos earned a preeminent artistic reputation from years of success in major US orchestral concerts and in concerts by world renowned pianists and vocalists. They are noted for tone quality and durability and are sold as a complete stock of unending and parlor grand uprights at W C Whitehills Music Parlor 152 Third avenue.

Henry F. Miller America United States W. C. Whitehill Third Avenue

Porter & Douthett Co engines for sale at reduced prices

Due to rising business and need for extra space we offer immediate sale at less than cost of engines in stock. Contact The Porter & Douthett Co. limited founders engine builders and boiler manufacturers at Darragh street and Raver avenue Allegheny Pa.

Porter & Douthett Co., Limited Darragh Street Raver Avenue Allegheny

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