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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1891
Page
14
A detailed account explains the Clearing House operations that settle nearly $2 billion in checks daily. Bank messenger duties, ledger balancing, and daily settlements between debtor and creditor banks are outlined along with key figures like John M. Chaplin and John D. Scully.
Detention of trains since the Stobo landslide drives residents to cross the Ohio River and use the Ft Wayne Railway ferry. Ed Kennedy, a telegraph operator from Coraopolis, notes trains run late and plans to favor ferry routes. Residents including Fetzer and S&B Allegheny business figures see ferry as cheaper than streetcar fare and closer to workplaces.
Mr. C. C. Mellor argues salaries for organists are too low and hinder talent from dedicating time to study. He says Carnegie Hall work would justify at least double the 1200 pounds offered and urges hiring a dedicated specialist to raise the instrument to the highest level. He notes Pittsburg values home and away talent equally.
After negotiations the committee secured Dr. Talmage for a one night engagement at the old City Hall on Tuesday evening. Despite high speaking fees, the event will proceed with the popular preacher in town for a limited time.
The Medical Review commends Speer's rt grape wine as a superior article suitable for the sick and debilitated. It notes the vineyards and cellars at Passaic XII and asserts no brandy surpasses Speer's Climax of 1876.
The National Council of the Daughters of Liberty meets in Waterbury Connecticut next week with about 200 delegates including 40 from the city. The session marks a major infighting between senior and junior orders over charter refusals and governance, with a risk of a split in the order. Pittsburgh leaders head the delegation with National Councilor J W McCleary and deputies as rivals for key posts.
Residents dispute boundary lines for a potential borough and a second proposed borough on Steubenville pike. Critics fault a crooked boundary plan aimed at excluding key voters while supporters cite new railway shop employment as proof the town needs incorporation. Tensions rise between former allies as Remonstrances and canvassing efforts intensify.
A complaint was filed with the Humane Society about two Eureka Ice Company drivers abusing horses in the early morning. Names of the drivers could not be secured, and Secretary Davidson notified firm members to investigate the matter.
Charles Devlin a Liberty street ticket agent sued W P Cooley a Chicago St Paul and Kansas City railroad traveling agent for 19 50 alleging a rebate shortage from a group of sixteen Clearfield county travelers to Olympia Washington The jury or Alderman Gripp awarded judgment for Devlin and the case may be appealed.
A teenage style bargain ad lists groceries and goods with prices and a policy of refunds. It notes delivery to two cities and prepaid freight for orders of ten dollars or more. The seller is Jas J Weaper located at 201 Market Street near Second Avenue in Pittsburg.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad runs a final special excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday near August 27. Tickets are 10 dollars round trip and valid ten days with a Washington City return stop. Departures are 8 15 A M day train and 9 20 P M night train with parlor car on day service and sleeping cars on night service.
One cent per word promo appears in THE DISPATCH for Want Advertisements. It touts Pilsner Beer from the Bent, claiming it leads and is pure and perfect. Iron City Brewing Co sells it and invites readers to try. Telephone 1186 for orders.
Three new divorce suits entered yesterday in Pittsburgh. Julia C. Frank v William Frank alleges desertion after a 1883 Connellsville marriage. Helen E Barker v Henry J Barker claims wife deserted in 1889. Maggie A Weber v Albert Weber charges abuse and desertion in 1889. Desertion cited in two existing suits. commissioners named in two cases Catharine Burkhardt v Frank Burkhardt and Mary Schmidt v John Schmidt.
In Common Pleas No 1 Dickey for 8 M Hammil as receiver asks court permission to sell the Hughes and Gawthrop electric plant and assets. Liabilities total 82440 65 with assets 4591 33 and 25000 capital stock. The court issues a rule to show cause. Contempt attachment sought against EK B Gawthrop and C Hughes who took possession of the plant at Blairsville.
The First National Bank of Wrightsville Pa seeks 5000 plus protest fees from A Nimick J Slagle and G P McBride doing business as Nimick Co over a bill of exchange from Fairchance Furnace Co dated April 16 1891. It fell due August 17 and was unpaid. Judge Collier allowed William Cline to adopt a year old baby found in a basket by a police officer and turned over to the Department of Charities.
J. IL. Miller was appointed yesterday to audit and report a schedule detailing the distribution of the remaining balance in the hands of the assigns of I. D. Risher.
Free daily trains run from Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad passenger depot at end of Smithfield Street Bridge to the new town of Dianne. Depart 7 45 A M arrive 2 20 P M. depart 12 05 P M arrive 5 5. Saturday evening train departs 6 0 P M and returns to Union depot at 10 35 P M. No Sunday service. Call Charles Somers & Co 12 Fourth Avenue for tickets and maps.
The Dispatch reports a final B&O excursion to Atlantic City on Thursday August 27 with a ten dollar round trip fare. Trains depart 8 15 am and 9 20 pm. tickets valid 11 days and allow a Washington City stop on return. Baby welcome. vendors advertise framing and portraits at Jaavers & Co 77 Fifth Avenue.
The Dispatch notes Henry Auction Co offers large consignments of fine furniture at their new store located at 24 and 26 Ninth Street. See od for details.
Mrs Mary Roberts of Oakley alley describes severe nervous prostration and heart trouble. After visiting the Electropathic Institute at 407 Penn avenue she says her symptoms disappeared and she now enjoys good health. She urges others with similar issues to seek their care.
Port Perry resident Thomas McGreevey describes a dramatic recovery from catarrh deafness and digestive issues after treatment at the Electropathic Institute in Pittsburgh. He credits electrical diagnosis and therapy for restoring health and vitality after years of distress.
Mrs M A Sankey, aunt of evangelist Ira Sankey, describes years of constant pain. She says electrical treatment from the Electropathic Institute at 7 Penn Avenue relieved her trouble and she is now healthy at 115 Lacock Street Allegheny.
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