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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1890

Page

8

First Seminary on the Western Continent Celebrated

The Sessions village near Pittsburgh marked the 100th anniversary of the first theological seminary in the Western world founded in 1790. Details recall Rev. John Anderson, early professors, and the 1856 seminary building funded by Thomas Hanna with North Avenue and Buena Vista street location.

Sessions Allegheny Beaver Counties John Douglas Pennsylvania Service Creek Beaver County Pittsberg Associate Presbytery of John Anderson Biblcal Literature Cape G Moses Kerr Kerr James L. Dinwiddie Alexander Clarke Franklin Eece Wat Clarke David Reynolds Kerr Associate Associate Reformed Presbyterian Presbytery of Monongahela Associate Reformed Church North Avenue Buena Vista Street North Park Thomas Hanna Piret Theological Seminary

Seminary Origins and Schism in Early American Presbyterianism

The article traces the founding of the Associate Presbyterian seminary in Pennsylvania, its ties to Scotland, and early church splits. It notes key figures like Rev. Alexander Gellatly and Rev. Andrew Arnot, the 1753 organization of the Presbytery, and the 1774 Reformed Presbytery union. It covers relocations from Canonsburg to Xenia and lists professors and current faculty.

Scotland Associate Presbytery of Pennsylvania Associate Presbyterianism Alexander Gellatly Wes America Andrew Arnot New World Valley of the Susquehanna Anti-Burgher Synod of Xefia Philadelphia A Banks Canonsburg Ramsey United Seminary Xenia, O Seminary of the Northwest Monmouth Samuel Wil Bun H Clokey William Bruce Jackson McMicoase James Harper James Gillesm Carson William Gallogly Ioorbeld Associate Reformed Church Sas Snd

Hanna Hall Added at Allegheny Theological Seminary

In 1880 wealthy benefactors funded a new dormitory named Hanna Hall at the Allegheny Theological Seminary. The text notes the Associate Seminary had moved to Xenia Ohio three years prior, and after union of churches the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America held common property in the former seminary.

A. BR. Church Allegheny Hanna Associate Associate Reformed Churches Service Creek Canonsburg Xenia Allegheny Theological Seminary General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America

Illinoisan Recovers from Cholera Morbus in Texas

William Hutchinson of Benton Illinois fell ill with a severe attack while dealing in cattle and horses in Texas last September. A local doctor advised Chamberlains Colera and Diarrhoea Remedy which after a second dose cured him completely. He urges others to use it.

William Hutchinson Benton Illinois Texas Chamberlain

How to Stay Cool and Save on Summer Goods

Advice for city families to endure summer with minimal cooking, cool attire, and air flow. Includes shopping tips for mats, lace curtains, window shades, ginghams, satines, and buttermilk, with local store references and price highlights across several Pittsburgh area merchants.

Arthur Schondelmyer & Co Allegheny

Bradford Field Shows Life with 1800 Wells in Butler County

A Bradford field report notes active oil development in Butler County. About 1,800 producing wells yield roughly 20,000 barrels daily with firms like McFarland Co and Forest Oil active near Prospect, Evans City, and Murrinsville. W. H. Whitney sold 125 wells to Emery Oil for 175,000 dollars. 95 wells in Knapp’s Creek sold to Fanchot. New rigs, leases, and drilling push local industry forward amid fluctuating yields.

Bradford W. H. Whitney Emery Oil Company Knapp’s Creek Fanchot Miner Run Degolla James Sterns B. J. Streight Book Mount Jewett Boggs & Andrews Rathburn Mallory Farm Oil Company Ralph Collins & McCromb McCalmont Oil Company The Forest Company Bingham Lands Simpson Albeny Village Allegheny River Four Mile Rhodes Fernese Eugene McElwane Butler County Borrie McFarland Shaner Prospect McFarland 4&4 Co Captain Stoughton Big Creek Forest Oil Company Joseph Ash Powell Ash Boyd Campbell & Ganaz No. 5 Marshall Farm Hossistic Winner Farm Franklin Road Reater Finterest Want Evans City Greasbauch Wilson Farm

Important Court Decision Over Bliss Lever Patent

Judge Acheson in the United States Circuit Court issues a lengthy opinion in Hermon Gibbs & Co v Struthers Wella & Co. deciding that the Bliss patentee lever used on steam drills infringes and upholding the patent despite prior challenges. The ruling underscores Bliss’s drilling tool advantage and validates the patent against the Warren engine defendants.

Acheson United States Circuit Court Hermon, Gibbs & Co Struthers, Wella & Co Warren Bliss Walla

FIGHTING FOR TRACKS To Restrain Borough Officials Over Road Construction

The McKeesport Passenger Railway Company filed a bill in equity against the borough of McKeesport and 14 officials alleging they interfered with track laying after prior permission. The suit seeks an injunction to stop removal or interference with construction and operation of the railway, claiming rights granted by ordinance in 1890 and a recent permit.

Pilkerton McKeesport Borough of Thomas Felbrook Burgess E. G. Taylor Daniel Stratton William German G. T. Myers Robert Taylor RB. J. Clark A. Hoffman T. ©. Jones O. G. Jones A. Foster Dvarre Mort- Recs Ers Davin Hardy Ionacy Wid Hardy Hanis Ag BT John O'Hara Ooo Battoos Chi Chiwan Naor Mrnner Pennsylvania Railroad Chestnut Street Allegheny Cousty Spexre EotnGec Oie Cdi Ye ‘Ore Michael J Margaret Donnan Mellon Bros EB. J. McLaughlin John Bolles J. R. Mellon

Divorce Suit Reveals Deceiver Had Marital Ties in Multiple States

Testimony in the Lindsey v Lindsey divorce shows John Henry Lindsey, once a Pinkerton, married in McKeesport, ran a grocery, then went west with a young woman while allegedly still married. He faced revelations of bigamy as he planned another union in Portland, Oregon, while his wife pursued divorce.

J. H. Lindsey John Henry Lindsey Lindsey Pinkerton McKeesport Sgrocery Beaver Portland Ore Agene Hhusband

Chamberlains Colic Remedy Praised By Los Angeles Druggist

A Los Angeles druggist Ben L Bear endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea remedy praising its safety. The report mentions growing Working Girls' Clubs and Miss Buchanan of New York commending The Pure Baking Powder for quality materials in kitchens.

Ben L. Bear Los Angeles Cal Chamberlain Besris Buchanan New York Ameria

Catarrh and Lung Trouble Advertises Cure

An old Pittsburgh ad claims cure for catarrh and lung trouble at the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute 323 Penn avenue with Henry L Ehrhardt Emma Ehrhardt and W E Wise listed. It asserts long standing symptoms including throat tightness coughing weakness belching and nausea and promises free consultation at 823 Penn avenue and home treatment by correspondence.

Single Clrcus Lalso Sarr Burgoon J. A. Burgoon Ohio Street Allegheny City Penn Avenue Brownsville Avenue Southside W. H. Wise Leah Cneer Panther Henry L. Ehrhardt Henry L. Hardt Emma Ehrhardt Komen Nam Tara Andétos Pr. x Bundaya Pittabore

We Do the Finest Merchant Tailoring: 2,000 Styles of Goods

An advertising notice contrasts low price and high quality in clothing. It warns that inferior goods fail in the market and urges shoppers to choose a superior make with steady value, while promoting a fresh supply of thin goods and reduced prices.

That Shoe Sale Nears End in Grand Bargain Event

The sale features Ladies French Kid Shoes at $3 and Brazilian Kid Opera Slippers for 59c, offering bargains far below usual prices. The event promises lively final scenes with strong demand and appealing discounts.

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