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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1891

Page

3

Burger License Restored After Short Court Hearing

The court found no evidence to substantiate anonymous letters alleging bribery in obtaining a retail liquor license for Thomas Burger of 140 South Canal Street Allegheny. Judge White ordered Burger’s license to be restored, noting no corroborating letters or testimony emerged.

Thomas Burger South Canal Street Allegheny White and Magee Mer. Burger Clarence Bur Ivich Bureer Burger

Counterfeit Silver Dollars Discharged In City Hearing

Charles Wise Wallace Hadcliffe and James Nebade faced a United States Commissioner yesterday on charges of trying to pass counterfeit silver dollars. Detectives testified the men were given the money to buy whisky and did not know it was fake. The trio claimed they did not realize the money was counterfeit and had not been arrested.

Charles Wise Wallace Hadcliffe James Nebade United Stee Alexand Ss Vesterday United States McSecrney Bowt Liberty Wise Feen Nicholat Kayne Nmi Rayne Radcliffe McTbade Hayne Kegon

Common Pleas Court Docket Highlights

A list of cases in Common Pleas Court No 1 and No 2 includes AcCoy and others versus Pinton and Thompson against Galick Co. Eaton versus Kleber Bros. Wainwright versus Pasture and Western Railroad. Pochard Co versus Woe Feriong and Ewing. Kebl Oliver versus Lolliner. Hockewenter Wolf Jr. versus. and others. In Court No 2 Walker versus Alle chetis. Scott versus Henderson. Black & Co versus McKve.

Common Pleas Court AcCoy Et Pinton Walker Allechetis Scott Ve Hendersen Black & Co MchKve

Arrest of Geores in Chareroi on postal lottery charge

Geores of Chareroi was arrested by U S Marshal Harrah on a charge of sending a postal card soliciting lottery business via mail. He appeared before U S Commissioner McAsmidless, waived a hearing, and posted bail for court. He claimed he did not know the act prohibited sending letters about sorcery business through the mail.

Geores Chareroi United States Harrah Boen George

Court proceedings and local resignations reported yesterday

Yesterday the U S Court handled the George Doncan case and others, aili sate ordered. in Mehkeec sport Quarter Sessions the constable resigned after being elected Alderman. Executions issued include Aick McCandless versus Jennie Dovinsky for 153 dollars and other civil warrants.

George Doncan Jobin C. Porter Aili Joho Iver Dart Mehkeecsport Aick MetCandless Sheriff Jennie Dovinsky Louis Schwabys Hans Pee D. T. Harvey Harrisom de Jarrett Fortie Benjamin Breeze Gurke Grassel

Stoughton and Stolen Open New Wallpaper Store

Heave Decoration at 101 Market Street announces the opening of Stoughton and Stolen last Tuesday. The store features wallpaper Lincrusta stereo res plastica and a fine line of picture moldings with many customers praising the new stock and patterns. Residents refurnishing homes are invited to visit 101 Market Street for the latest offerings from the manufacturers.

Stoughton & Stolen Stoughton & Sinlen Manuvetarers Market Street

Suburban Property Investment Cautions for Sheraden Area

Tips warn buyers to compare nearby selling prices before purchase. Notes Sheraden Land and Improvement Co offers 200 Little Farms at 127 Fifth Avenue or Sheraden station with daily secretary-led prospecting sessions. urges investors to verify values amid a looming boom.

Sheraden Pantianudie Sheraden Land and Improvement Company Fifth Avenue Sieraden Station Laurel Land Co Laurel Station Ft. W Byers Federal St Allegheny Apt Bellevue Electric Ker H Windsor Park Westastern Western Pa Ohio River Davis Ieland Dam GEU Cutton Lacocket Panhandle RK Fe Sheraden Staten Him Ws A. Patterson Sec

Patent Acknowledgments From Levis Office List Inventors

Levis patent attorney from 18st Fishevence in Leader Building announces new patents issued. Names include S Danberepeck Elmer Green Dalence swing gate W Dy Beck brick press Jason Morgan feed table for rolling mills Ki Mack hitching buckles Philip Long nail socket for incandescent lamps and others. Office open over 20 years with evening hours.

Levis HL S. Danberepeck Elmer Green North Hest W. Dy Beck Koonville A. FF. Alison Renova Brick Press Jason Morgan Pitteinirg J. Ki. Mack Portsmouth Philip Long Pittsburg

Music Stores Advertise Latest Sheet Music and Instruments

AT ALEX. ROSS MUSIC STORES, 1837 Federal Street, Allegheny, and 60 Frankstown Avenue, East Pittsburgh. You can find the latest sheet music as well as artistic instruments of all kinds. Our endeavor is to please patrons. Call and see the new five sewing patterns. Also at J. A. Kunkel & Bro. 1347 and 1349 Penn Avenue.

Laipree A. L. Hough Fountain St Prac Lewis Foundry and Machine CO Pittsburg Mansfield Stoughton & Stolen Nathini Nowger — Elvery Sloan & Co Mfrs George St Cincinnati J. G R. G South Penn Square Philadelphia James P. Jones Alleghenry Aintets-Ien W. W. Peters E. B. Bushana Plansfeld Allegheny, Co Sjales Steway prom _ AGS Marker St Aps FEMEN W. M. Lalnd Wood St Apli Groetzinger Murry & Bisall Granny Army Manies Prince Granfield York City Penn AV East End Uyers Les Fard Rochester Apaountry Mercchants Soticethomas Kenyon New York Feveral ST Wm. Sempte’s Apii Verybody KENON Federal Allegheny Wm. Semple Kenyon Sempie's No. Si Pennay UNEY Firth Federal St Allagheny Semple's Aps-116 Willlog Dar Soreat Apsl Montis France Germany Mad. C Postofice Bor Buffslo Apii-Ill Sonn Peay Campbell & Davis Wilkinsburg Uuk Ing Federal At Wim. Sempie's Stewart & Co Ken Yun Allesheny Ybemple'e Apoe Pennay Big Paresain W. Laventin Palace Hotel

Local Trade Ad Lists Trimmings and Goods On Sale

Complete stock of Henrie elk warp cathmeres call d Alma s reilinys buntings tamise cloths and French figured nevsties offered at astonishingly low prices at Hi J Lynch 433 440 Market Street. Also local awnings at Mameux & Boys Penn Avenue. Vision aid from Mangion expert o oink Fifth Avenue. Best ocular specialist.

Oun Hi. J. Lynch Market Street Wissu

Frey Woman Seeks Divorce Amid Alleged Infidelity

Simon H. Frey, a commission merchant, sues for divorce from Lottie Frey claiming they wed June 27, 1888 and cohabited until April 22, 1891. He accuses her of undue intimacy with J. W. Robinson and others unknown. Abbie C Schmidt sues Herman W Schmidt for separation after a marriage from November 1870. he allegedly borrowed 420 dollars on May 1, 1690, fled, and used fraudulent means to obtain jewelry, later imprisoned for two years in Columbus Penitentiary. Other suits cite cruel treatment and infidelity among spouses. yesterday some divorces were granted.

Commission Merchant Abbie C. Schmidt Simon H. Frey Commission Lottie Frey Frey J. W. Robinson Juniata Street Herman W. Schmidt Patrick Rice Irwin Avenue Cleveland Columbus Sadie J. Short

Allegheny City Debt Report Details Bonded Indebtedness

Controller Brown filed in Quarter Sessions a statement on Allegheny City's finances as of March 1 1891 showing total indebtedness 1 830 714 43 including bonded and floating debt. Net indebtedness 1 455 453 95 after cash and sinking funds. valuation 51 956 800. annual tax 54 120. Bonds listed include electric light city property street improvements and avenues with maturities through 1921.

Controller Brown Allegheny Quarter Sessions Allegheny City McClure Aven Charles Street Park

Poisoned liquor shocks Providence in California crime

April 25 report details a brutal poisoning case linked to Mrs. Josephine Barnaby and Mrs. G S Warrell. A Boston postmarked whiskey bottle carried the note From your friends in the woods. Both women fell ill after drinking, Barnaby dying two days earlier and Warrell gravely ill.

Barnaby

Divorce Suit in Providence Details Seguin Trial

Dr Edward C Seguin of New York seeks a divorce from Helen C Seguin after a year in Providence He cites desertion and extreme cruelty A prior tragedy involved the first wife killing her children and herself The court recorded the petition and will rule by May 1 with neither side present for the day’s hearing

Providence Edward C. Seguin New York Helen C. Seguin

Churches Apply for Charters in Two Communities

Avo filed yesterday for a charter for St. Luke's Reformed Church of Craddock with trustees J. S. Muller Amos Laughner and L. M. Laughner. A second charter application covers Calvary Reformed Church of Turtle Creek with trustees J. R. Montgomery J. C. Rifer and Albert Lewis.

St. Luke’s Reformed Church Craddock J. S. Muller Amos Laughner L. M. Laughner Calvary Reformed Church of Turtle Creek J. R. Montgomery J.C. Rifer Albert Lewis

Coroners Inquest Finds Woman Committed Death by Own Action

Mary Sullivan of Temperanceville stabbed her husband and cut her throat. The coroner's inquest yesterday returned a verdict that she died by her own action while temporarily insane.

Mary Sullivan Temperanceville

Ring Around This Offer Suit Sale Monday

A Pittsburgh clothing firm offers 2000 men’s suits in 66 lots, previously priced 12 to 15 dollars, now slashed to 7 dollars and 50 cents per suit for a Monday sale. Includes silk mixed cassimeres, worsteds, black cheviot, blue flannel, tweeds, and patterns. Corner Grant and Diamond streets.

Grant and Diamond Streets

Kunkel & Bros Carpets Promote With Local Proclamation

At J. H. Kunkel & Bro s 1347 1340 Penn avenue a promotional message urges shoppers to view their carpets before buying. The oddly quoted lines Hello 1168 and a casual beer line appear in the text.

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