Pittsburgh Dispatch Newspaper Archives, Aug 15, 1891, p. 2

The Religious World In This State and Elsewhere

A comparative statement previews the 1886 annus record for the Presbyterian Church. It lists declines and gains in presbyteries synods ministers churches and membership with Pennsylvania and New York state centers noted.

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Presbyterian Church of the United States William H. Roberts Sander Presbyterian Churches of United States Penneylvania New York State Ohio Philadelphia Pittsburg Allegheny Tully

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Religious Services Across The City Streets

A garbled listing shows multiple church services: Rev. McCorkin at the Carnegis Tint Sabteth morning worship, Rev. Sperson and Rev. Holamonson in Baltimore, and sermons at 1 30 a.m. The notices mention pastors from various congregations and locations including Stock ton Avenue Arch Street and Chestnut Street Allegheny City, with morning and afternoon services and subject hints.

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Fieet Corallegatiosar Carnot W. McCorkin T. B Sperson Carnegis Ersee Curnes Clarles Holamson Baltimore Ustrep Pivseyrenman Cornea Otervatery the Christian's Hope Trasots Leverann Duvner Stockton Avenue Arch Street A. G. Fichthorn Lewis Hay Provinnset Parserrentas Cupicn Chestnut Street Allegheny City WA. Kinter F. M. Reverren Perserrentas Oncres Sendusky North Diamond Streets Ser

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Rev N E Jonxson Preaches at Tom's Run Sunday Morning

Rev N E Jonxson will preach at Tom's Run Sunday morning on the first chapter of Exeter First Christian Church Exeter Firsr Carnce Mansfield Valley Pa C H Philips pastor. Morning message The Natural and the Supernatural Evening A Vision of Heaven. Young people meeting Gyw Peeding the Multitude. Oxior services at Silver Lake Grove at 730 PM East End churches hold union services each Sunday evening through July and August drawing great crowds.

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Cerreal Cnewstias Cacnon Foddwell Streets Robert A. Cutler Jestor Lita Baer Nevis Woopsten First Reformed Presbyterian Church Grant Street Butler Street Tirhart Chris Tafeenon Christian Endeavor Society J. Med. Hervey Cenniguntown J. M. Eee Prespyrteusay Eat Lowell Max Toory Stine Persaytreatas Caraca Stiles CL McClure Erevan Loreeran Capncn Kutler F Herreh Allegheny Christienite Sermnaipe Porseyvtrntas Crrvacs Teentienh Ane Sareh Ree Farrend Fewteg Seruinaes Dolelock Iter Opantas N. E. Jonxson Tom's Run Exeter Firsr Coristian Carnce Mansfield Valley C. H. Philips Silver Lake Grove East End

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English Clergy Leaders Health Updates and World Tour

Rev. Dn. Date of Birmingham mourns health and will miss pulpit time. Bry Cuarters A Benny of Wolverhampton tours the world for health reasons. Non acceptance of Dr. Moffat to Allegheny Seminary chair noted with praise. Chaplain McCank recalls Libby prison experiences. Pit Brow Lasses describe English coal mine women as nearly perfect. A letter to THE DISPATCH previews tomorrow.

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Dn. Date Birmingham England Britain Bry Cuarters A. Benny Wolverhampton Henry Ward Beecher Wasernotes Jefrenson CoLuece Dr. Moffat Allegheny Presbyterian Seminary Moffat Chaplain McCank Our City M. E. Church Libby Prison Jean Wakeman the Dispatch

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Press Club Outing To Ellwood On Special Train

Press Club members depart this morning from the Pittsburg and Western depot at 4 30 for Ellwood near Rock Point. They will view Connoquenessing river scenery and walk the Hotel Oliver area then dine at the hotel. A pleasure steamer will cross Beaver river and return to Pittsburg and Lake Erie station with a 6 00 arrival at Southside station.

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Press Club Fillwood Rock Point Pittsburg Ellwood Ellwood Junction Beaver River Bot Lake Erie Southside

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Texas Money Scarcity Hits Rio Grande Ranchers

In San Antonio Texas a prolonged drought and money shortage strain farmers and ranchers. The Rio Grande region reports debt and inability to obtain funds as 275 healthy sheep bring 34 cents each at Homa on the river. Fannie B Ward to describe Chilean beauty days ahead in The Dispatch.

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Rio Grande San Astosio Tex Homa

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Iast Excursion to the Seashore via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers a last summer excursion to Atlantic City on August 27 with Pullman parlor or sleeping cars from Pittsburgh. Tickets are $10 round trip with return validity to September 5 and optional stop in Washington. Limited day and night train options ensure a overnight stay in Philadelphia before returning.

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Atlantic City B&o Shore Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg

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A Gift From Her Pastor Inspires Faith in Remedy

Mrs EL Henrie of Johnstown Pennsylvania recalls June 1589 when after a severe bout of diarrhea she received Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy from her pastor. She reports rapid relief and relief for others after distributing the medicine. The notice also contains multiple local advertisements for travel, clothing, brewers, and sales along Fifth Avenue.

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EL. Henrie Johnstown Tissu

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Fourth Annual United States Chess Association Meeting

The fourth annual United States Chess Association meeting in Lexington Ky opened August 4 and closed Friday. Major Hanham of New York and others competed in the major tourney with Showalter winning the championship for the third time. In the free-for-all there were 16 competitors including Keeney’s son and Meredith Johnston.

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United States Tion Lexington Staunton White Black Tinok Certeman Pollock Uedoman BS Wu Kkti Ktsich Rao UBS G.krs Qkrich Major Hanham New York L. Cedemaan Chicago W. HL. K. Pollock Dr. C. Fick St. Louis W. x. Piples Indianapolis SF. Trabue S Nowalter Kentucky W. Showalter Alk M. Hanham Fick Uedeman W.H. Hipley F. J. Trabne Showalter United States Chess Association Kechey Aon Keeney Meredith Johnston Ah Bret Sos Han Wor Arthur Peter Lex We Saas Hopmilbons

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Allegheny Chess Club Meets Mondays at Dr Miller's Hall

All communications should be addressed to the Chess Editor. The Pittsburg Chess Colony holds sessions at the Pittsburg Library on Pont Avenue, while the Allegheny Chess Club meets at Dr Miller's Hall on North Avenue every Monday evening.

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Chess Efitter P. O Pittsburg Pont Avenur Allegheny Chess Club

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Resolutions Honor Longtime Volunteer at City Association Meeting

The association adopted resolutions thanking Mr Cocbron for his valuable services and expressing regret that he declined renomination. The meeting, according to reports, was among the most successful in the association’s history.

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Inricks Baltimore B. F. Williams Lexinga E. I. Lewis Indianapolis Poeeeas W. H. Ripley Innapois Cocbron

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Checkers Teachings and Correspondence From 19th Century Journal

The page discusses the game of draughts, noting Black moves first and listing Sydney addresses for Checker Headquarters and related correspondence. It includes reader letters, problem submissions, and historical game annotations referencing players and variations.

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Ohio Will S. Andres Portsmouth Axpats

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Draws and battles in late nineteenth century checkers scene

The article recalls a checker match and commentary by Mr. Moir and Mr. Martins, noting moves like 27-23 and 15-10, debates over draws, and claims of priority publication. It references figures such as Dr. Brown, Mr. Beatty, and others, plus a exchange about a public draw in a historical context.

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Maize Araniele- Tel Mr. Moir Moir Tre Crerares Janvier’s Anderson P. Q Sus A.D. P Janvier Anderson Vy Tae Rae Moir R. Moir Mr. Martins William Bentcie Beattie Martins Lucas Janviers Anderson Gould JH. F. McAtter Eto Benloss D. Imagino Liver l Mercury Glasgow Ffrrald Dunchester J. A. Bear D. P.Q. BR James Ferruson Waterloo Pittsburg D. L. McCaughie Pollokshaws Dalmellington James Lees M'Caughie Lees J. Lees Glasgow Li Lees London England Jordan Grainger Bristol Smith Dickenson J. W. Edgerly Warrisburg Edgerly, & Barnhart Edgerly Shaefer Nesbit Johnston Stillwagen Robertson Bowen Chawplon Tarentum Mntel F. Danne Leeds Mercury James Ww J. Richmond Wyllie Fiddler Rab Will Jim

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The Substitute Swindle Exposed by New York Editor

The piece explains a widespread fraud known as the substitute swindle where druggists imitate trusted articles like Scott's Emulsion and Hood's Sarsaparilla and pass off cheap imitations as the genuine product. Dealers profit by underselling genuine items while misleading customers into buying worthless or dangerous substitutes. The author urges readers to demand authentic articles, avoid self made substitutes, and support press exposure to stop this practice.

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Spokicus Chicago Tribone A. Frank Richardson New York National Editorial Association St. Paul Scott Tutt Hood Carlsbad Detroit

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Aunt of Ira Sankey Recovers After Electric Treatment

An elderly Allegheny aunt recounts years of severe throat pain and neuralgic suffering. After treatment at the Electropathic Institute in Pittsburgh, she reports marked relief and now enjoys good health at age 83 following electrical therapy.

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Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue Mra M. A. Sankey Ira Sankey Lacock Street Allegheny The Electric Institute

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Palmer Endures Excruciating Pain Reviewed by Electropathic Institute

Mr J Palmer of Lawn Street near Craft Avenue in Pittsburgh endured years of excruciating pain. He reports nearly unbearable muscle and nerve throbs before physicians at the Electro Pathic Institute began his recovery.

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Palmer The Electropathic Institute J. Palmer Pittsbury Lawn Street Craft Avenue Fourteenth Ward

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Paralytic Recoveries Cited by Mrs Fields in Allegheny

A bedridden Mrs John Fields of 30 Beaver Avenue Allegheny describes paralysis lasting five years. She attributes recovery to electropathic treatment at a local institute and recounts severe suffering before relief.

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John Fields John Elds Beaver Avenue Allegheny

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The Religious World In This State and Elsewhere

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Religious Services Across The City Streets

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Rev N E Jonxson Preaches at Tom's Run Sunday Morning

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English Clergy Leaders Health Updates and World Tour

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Press Club Outing To Ellwood On Special Train

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Texas Money Scarcity Hits Rio Grande Ranchers

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Iast Excursion to the Seashore via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

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A Gift From Her Pastor Inspires Faith in Remedy

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Fourth Annual United States Chess Association Meeting

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Allegheny Chess Club Meets Mondays at Dr Miller's Hall

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Resolutions Honor Longtime Volunteer at City Association Meeting

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Checkers Teachings and Correspondence From 19th Century Journal

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Draws and battles in late nineteenth century checkers scene

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The Substitute Swindle Exposed by New York Editor

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Aunt of Ira Sankey Recovers After Electric Treatment

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Palmer Endures Excruciating Pain Reviewed by Electropathic Institute

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Paralytic Recoveries Cited by Mrs Fields in Allegheny

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