Among Wee Fairies at Valley Camp Children Day
A large crowd of about 5,000 gathered at Valley Camp for Children’s Day. The program featured songs, prayers by Dr. W. L. Davidson, a talk by Lewis Miller, and performances by Miss Mamie Reuck and other local youths, ending with a harmonized display by the Valley Camp Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Svea
Mamie Reuck
Myrtle Price
Cri Thompson
Sagrsree
I Listie H. Nobbs
Ev Finsburg Methodist
Florence Runnette
Carrie Bushfield
Mary
Emma Hale
Clara Thom
Pearl Tinker
Ida Flaccus
Lida Id
Annie Stewart
Mary Brobst
Hessie Crock
O. L. Miller
Allegheny
Erally
Dr. Mil
Wilkinsburg Line Gets Charter For Electric Street Railway
A new charter issued yesterday creates the Swissvale and Wilkinsburg Street Railway Company with 35000 capital to run an electric line from Sylvan avenue at Sylvan bridge to Main street Wilkinsburg via Swissvale Avenue Braddock Trenton Alfred. Officers include President Joseph M. Wilson and Directors W W Murrey Henry T Rowley David Moore Robert Frazer. A Sylvan Street Railway Company with 24000 capital was chartered to run from Fifth avenue near Craft avenue along C to Emily Halket Wilmot Sylvan and across Sylvan avenue bridge to Greenfield Hazelwood Saline and north of the Monongahela with same officers as the shore. Another company reportedly held a prior charter for part of the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swissvale and
Wilkinsburg
Robert Frazer
Music in the Parks First Free Concert in Allegheny
The first free concert of the season is at the West Park bandstand in Allegheny tonight. Expenses are borne by John O’Brien of the Casino Museum. The Duquesne Greys Band will perform marches overtures waltzes and cornet pieces including Roses and Lilies Fleur dAlsace and Duquesne Greys march with a second concert planned under the Allegheny Musical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Allegheny
John O’brien
Casino Museum
Duquesne Greys
E. M. Bayley
Yehus
Pettie
Cornett Yolks
H. Houser
Steiner
Jes
Keler Beer
Black Britever
Orgen
Allegheny Musical
Edgewood Wins Light Contract For Thirteen Arc Signs
East End Electric Light Company received the contract to supply Edgewood with 12 arc lamps as part of a continuous eight mile line from the Point to Edgewood. The number of arc signs in the system now approaches two hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End Electric Light Company
Edgewood
Town Relief Fund Total Reaches 70707 Dollars
Readable figures show nearly 8.8 million to date? The town relief fund contributions include amounts from Philadelphia Smelting and Refining, Coma, Pemia ike Hey, bringing the grand total to 70,707 dollars. Beechams Pills and Pxnans Soap are briefly noted in the ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Town Relief Fund
Ey Philadelphis Smelting
Coma
Whisky shrinkage inquiry prompts Meadville officials
U S Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle received a letter from Deputy Collector Williamson regarding suspected whisky shrinkage stored in Meadville. The Meadville Distillery Gauging Company records show only one nearby withdrawal by Cyrus Kitchen, a druggist, with a barrel allowance for 27 months, deemed excessive by Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Williamson
Meadville
Bond
Crawford & Co
J. Williamson
Still Baking The Ruins Of Independent Glass House
The sale of the Independent Glass House and adjacent property by assignees of the F and M Bank occurred yesterday morning. Wigman bought the glass house for 9200 dollars and Alderman Succop bought the office lot for 40 dollars. The assignees also hold about 14 acres of coal lands near Chartiers Valley Railroad and eight hillside lots plus 15 lots in the wards possibly to be sold with plans to build a 60000 dollar Polish church. The bank assignees expect offers on the coal tract, with about 91000 dollars in cash on hand to be distributed to depositors within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass House
F. & M. Bank
Wigman
Succop
Southside
Tre DisPatch
Chartiers Valley
Mansfield
Sorg
South Eighteenth Street
Pius Street
South Twenty-sixth Street
Twenty
Trapped Driver James Thomas Accused of Stolen Shoes
James Thomas a driver for A. I. Scott & Co. was jailed after being accused by J. McD. Scott of secreting and selling shoes entrusted for delivery. The firm said others had received shoes from him and more arrests of customers were planned. Thomas allegedly admitted stealing three pairs found among empty boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
A. I. Scott & Co
Market Street
J. McD. Scott
Thomas
William Johnson
Albert Green
John Say
Banks
Mr. Benilliams
Scott
Man Disappearance Probed As Father and Railroad Official Silence
John Awl of the Monongahela incline was seen last night regarding the disappearance of his son Captain William F. Awl. He claimed ignorance of his son's departure or reason, while John Robinson, treasurer of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad, also refused to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Awl
Monongahela
William F. Awl
John Robinson
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad
Captain Awl
Southside Journalists Organizing Meeting
A new society gaper is to be started for Southside residents. At last night’s meeting 500 shares were allotted for the purpose. Dr. Thomson was chosen Chairman with D. Morgan as Secretary. The organizing committee includes F. J. s Dr. Reinake Joseph Moll C. E. Saccup and J. E. Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Dr. Thomson
D. Morgan
Dr. Reinake
Joseph Moll
C. E. Saccup
J. E. Hanson
William Murry Arrested After Fight on Center Avenue
William Murry was arrested by Officer Messner last evening for fighting on Center avenue near Thirty-third street. He was locked up in the Eleventh ward station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Murry
Messner
Center Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Eleventh Ward
Grocery list and coupon offer from Justin Mc
A fragmented catalog style notice lists items such as granulated sugar vanilla extract cheese and canned goods with prices and weights. It includes a coupon offer to cut and mail with cash or money order and freight terms on orders over ten dollars from Justin Mc on Ohio Street in Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
Schumacher
Kingsford
Justin McOhio
Allegheny
Pure Rye Whisky Trade Listings From 19th Century
Sums of warehoused Pure Rye Whisky trade names appear with origins around 1855 to 1900. Items include McKim Pure Rye, Estes Old Cabinet Pure Rye, and Gackenheimer Export variants with full quarts and listed locations such as Fifth Ave. The text catalogs export grades and pricing notes, reflecting a merchant inventory fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKim
Baesse Ees Ens
Gackenheimer
Ceese
Pittsburg bakers and breweries touted in local ad copy
An OCR fragment advertises Frauenheim & Vilcack's Pittsburg beer and several flour brands. It mentions Una spring patent bread and Horning's Ivory flour, with partial notes about a gallery at Lies' Po a Gallery and a storefront at 10 and 12 Sixth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Poa Gallery
Mt Washington blooms with streets and new homes
Mt Washington in the thirty second ward quietly grows with extensive street work and rising housing. Inclined planes and steps transformed transport to the summit, enabling rapid access to the business district and prompting a new wave of brick houses and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Washington
Second Ward
East
Largest building project by Chautauqua Lake Sea Company
The Chautauqua Lake Sea Company plans a six story brick iron building at Thirteenth and Pike, 225 by 100 feet, costing 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The ground floor will have brick paving and three rail lines for unloading ice with a 20 000 ton ice house. The second floor will store wagons flour grain hay and feed, while the top three floors remain unoccupied for rent. Construction should finish in about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake Sea Company
Thirteenth
Pike Streets
United States
Diamond Street Widening Delayed by Board of Viewers
The Diamond street widening project stalled as no ordinance was received from the City Clerk. Clerks are busy and have not copied or printed the document. Once the ordinance arrives, the board must issue ten days notice before proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Viewers
Park Committee Asks Mrs Schenley for Oak Land Park
The Park Committee of City Councils mails a formal letter to Mrs Schenley from Pittsburg England. It explains public demand for a park in Pittsburg and reports Council willingness to buy a section of Oakland estate if the adjoining part is donated. An early reply is anticipated. L C Barton seeks equity dissolution of Pittsburg Safe and Lock Co after judgments and partial settlement remain unsettled despite purchasing Peter Reiseck’s interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Committee
L. C. Barton
Pittsburg Safe and Lock Company
Agelaet
Peter Reiseck
Health remedy marketed as cleansing agent in SC
A health tonic advertised for internal cleansing is sold by leading druggists in South Carolina. The product known as Omreed Barmoy is priced at 100 dollars per bottle and promoted for digestive relief.
Allegheny Valley Bus Tours to Thousand Islands and more
Allegheny Valley B. E. Tours offer trips on August 6 from Union Station at 4 5 A M. Eastlake coaches and Pullman buffet cars carry passengers to Thousand Islands Alexandria Bay Toronto Niagara Falls and back. Fares: $12 to Thousand Islands, $8 to Toronto, $7 to Niagara Falls, $5 to Lake Chautauqua. Tickets valid 15 days with stopovers allowed on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thousand Islands
Alexandria Bay
Toronto
Canada
Niagara Falls
Lake Chautauqua
Chautanqus
Eastlake
Union Station
Lowest Round Trip Rates to Denver and Colorado
Advertisement lists unusually low round trip fares to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and other Western states with travel dates August 6 and 20. Includes trains from Pittsburg Union Station at 8:45 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. returning 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Also contains meeting notices for multiple lodges and various job ads and help-wunting requests across Pittsburgh area dated 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado
BH. R. Minor
Wabash Line
Corner Seven Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
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Valley Camp
Sol
Will Price
J. H. Nobba
Cruikshank
Buffalo Express
Lewis Miller
Chautauqua Sunday School Assembly
Sobarbes
Beecham
Pxrans
PF. & M. Bank
Mississippi
McKee
Balletin
Frauenheim & Vilcack’s
Mount Washington
Mt Washington
High Street
Grandview Avenue
Abraham Kirkpatrick
K. Q. Bigham
Kearsage Street
Charles H. Humbert
Kirkpatrick
John Wilbert
Peter Cool
Thomas Jones
T. J. Bigham
Leslie
Thomas Neely
State Co
B. M. Smith
Fnally
Humbert
Daniel Touse
Peter Soffel
Sycamore
Stanwix
Chi Ae
J. E. Wilson
J. C. McCormick
the Mount
King
Joseph Lewis
Fort Bank
John Morgan
Iman Minsinger
Leon Sea Men
Diamond Street
Mrs. Schenley
Allegheny Valley
BE. B
Te Valley Camp
Sur. M
Parker
Ridelia
East Diamond Street
J. H. NY
Alleghent County
Republican Executive Committee
X Avenue
Wwar County
Republican Resonaive Contesse UN
Common Council Chamber
Ee Por
Robert
Seeman Soiderien Sweet Nee Limeee
Eyran
Louisa Streets
Fifth Avenue
Cunliffe
Court of Common Pleas
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
J. J. Richardson
J. Richardson
J. H. Richardbom
D. G. Stewart
Ana
Recreation Park
Charlotte Faulkner
Charlotte
Olive Geyer Patterson
Ecutriz
Allezhe i
City, Pa
A. G. Atty
At Law
Diamond St
Phicbore
Polyze
THE
Thomas McCaffrey
Butler Street
Emil G. Stuckey
Penn Ave
Kakkchex
Federal Street
Hy. McHeide
Federal
Fred H. Eggers
Obio Street
F. EL Eggers
Chestnut Ste
J. F. Stevenson
Arch
Jackson
Thomas McHenry
Western
Irwin
G. W. Hughes
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Perry M. Gleim
Rebecca
Aarons
Ncaa
Schiller
Walter E. Hague
Wes
Chas. Lang
Smuire DE Haven &Co
Lim
Cor
Stanton Ave
Foreman
Boquet Street
Oakland
Antso
Ania Herkimer, N
Pat Caulkers
Whithaes
Ieaiosa
Ted
Rad
Kuhn & Dosnelly
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Blalesvile
Reaper Ng
Ad- Esale
Office of Pennsylvania Counction CO
Uniontown
Pacaure
B. L.ike
Gses
Telegraph
Chicago Glass Mpg, CO
Chicago
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Titman
Morcor
Mingo
Newark
N. J
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H. Holtzman
Sewin
City
Apeti
A. G. Campbell
West
Lyispatch Office
Bo Grant
Piltebo
Tyra
Firancial
Alec
Emgunia
Ats
BLACK
Fourth Avenue
Lee
COOTO
Uy Saud
L. Pamnogk
S Financial
Avenue
UY LE & CO
Haugh
Sands Water ST
Nyo
Ify Pearson
Max
Maine
Instanmhiia
Barhees
Bert Perenen
Ena
Ainal Harpers
Jy Pew
Botter Streat
Samuel W. Black
Myoarth Sre
Pitts
7Th Avenue Market
George Schmidt
Benvenue Place
P. BR. R
Bath
Slack & Bal
Slagk Shard
Fourth Ave
Nloe
W. A. Hhon & A
Sale Coltart Et Square
Sacnieactone
Askland Square
Pittab
Beg
Allegheny Residences
Foy
TH Avenue
Alleghefe Rene Oan
Alek
Tyreie Foorth
Saps Uick
Nduaky Et
En Kon & Sons
Dale
Manhattan ST
Beco
Nateral
Parinn
J. H. Anderson
Alon
Good &Toom
State Trantella
Ohio River
Salance
Bryant Ave
Bellevue
BK. EK
JAS. W. Drape & Clo
Arenas
Pitteburg
A. G. Barnet
F.x
Webster Ave
Webster Avenue
East End Lom Roar
Wihiole
D. Likasble Batdin
Teoesing Euclide
Beatty #t
Land Ave
W. A. Hittite Suns
E. E
Wallinford
Samuel W
Ae Op
Munuford Avenue
Frias
JAS. W. Hale & CO
KSALE
Hamilton
Pamewreth
Balel
Curthave
Wittish
Grant
Sue Rasors
Pitesbore
N.Y Hurst
Rochester
BSALE
Liberty J
Boothelde
Pittsba
P. P
Dispatch Office
Putbene
Asump
Involee
Allegheny City
Ett
Nation
Auest
Levi Cream
Ana Metals
Eae Te
Iz Sale
Park Wee J
Ote
Iawr
Paaseees
Tequire Beonaw
Balke Cullender
O. Sigk
Sale
Lana
Broadwa
York
Wien
Tela Oy
Mbs
Pheyesia
Fifth Ave
Fourth
Dal- 24
Westinghouse
Pittsburg Clus
Ani
Lea Gras Auiee
Moronsahela House
PLE
Ings Bank OF Grbues
Mth
Tru
Fooien
Geet
Sr Sis
Scunaucis
Wy Eensee and Coke
Tsesesseene
Moorhead
Washington
Btowe
Pirtethis Bist
Ak “Abe Howitt Notary Public
American Bank
Maraballs & Imbrie
Diamond St. Pittsburg
Thos. H. Given
We Machine Company
A. Whiteley
Third Ave
Fulton ST. Allegheny
Rick Haut
Oaking
Poseessh
C. T
Apa
Germania Femens
Savings Bank
Wood Street
PENSN
Gallaing
Grane Claratons
Min Otter Food
Ant W. Black & CO
Sens
Worlock
Henry “aUction Co
Jon J. Howley
Anant
iseatsPoe
Wilmot Street
Wari
Educational
Mary MacDonald
Miss Fuller's School
Will Rae
Swithin C. Shokeladoe
A.M. Ny
ONG View
Brookville, PA
Gisee
John A. G- Mulholland
Ze Vapely
Jonn
Murphy
HAM
Ogontz
New
Litary Academy
Divi Engineering
Eilish
Col. C
Wrid M
Belden F. Hyatt
EBLE
Syracuse
Saof
Rt. Rev. F. D
Huntington
Ember
Huntington D. D
Grace Church
N.Y
Okeyuntin
Grace
Andrew
White Tunica
Hon
Rewthaca
Mary J. Jackson
jeléTiror
Aspinwall Station
Ross Estate
Trumby, Hunt 4 Co
Philadelphia
Steubenville
Hic
Fred Beilstein
Dr. Buargeen
Artman Brothers
Albemarie Barber
Ave
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