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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1891
Page
6
The article details new marble and granite mausoleums in Allegheny Cemetery, highlighting the shift from old time sepulchers to costly modern structures. It notes the Hampton and Brown lots on Ridge Row, elaborate facades, statues, and the planned Columbarium, with costs ranging from four to fifty thousand dollars.
The text describes marble burial vaults built in 1838 with iron-air windows and chimney tombs, noting their enduring yet severe appearance. It highlights a cheerful cemetery vault by the authorities on a hill, and the General Moorhead mausoleum overlooking the lake, a domed stone building with circular fenestration.
In 1404 Kuicits of St John of Jerusalem uncovered marble pilastered chambers and richly inlaid panels among ruins. The founder's sarcophagus was found in a neighboring hall as part of recent excavations revealing the site’s early grandeur.
In June 1889 Mrs E L Henrie of Johnstown Pennsylvania recalls suffering diarrhes during a flood aftermath. A pastor gave Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which relieved and cured her quickly, and she distributed it to about a dozen friends with similar success. The note ends with old advertising text for wall paper and samples.
Last Atlantic City excursion Thursday August 27 by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Round trip rate ten dollars, tickets valid ten days. Rains leave at 8 15. Mand 9 20 Pr with G A BR Prosse at Rock Point on Tuesday next 18 inst. Entertainment on ground. Fare 0 centa. Read general orders in G A BE column.
Summer Soits and Waiste introduce setees as new stock while Jon P Exasie Co advertises bargains at 36 Fifth Avenue. Mc Mahon Bros. & co list badges for lodges and societies at 02 Fourth Avenue. A market note promotes sale of larre stock sewing machines at 6 Sixth Street. TO-EKA-Low claims scalp relief for 50 cents. Blaine advertises two great products.
McKeesport eyes a housing surge as 1 000 newcomers move in to service booming mill and steel works. Highland Land Company offers lots near four major plants with park, forest, water and city views. Plans and prices available from W C Soles and Bro in McKeesport.
A broad department sale notes discounts on underwear neckwear hosiery shirts and more. Reductions range from a quarter to a half off the original prices with many items further reduced, though not all are listed due to space.
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