The Trade of the Horse Thief and Cattle Drovers
A reminiscence recalls old time livestock drives from Western Pennsylvania to Eastern markets before 1860. It recounts drovers, inns, rates, and the epic 600 mile cattle voyages, plus the decline of stock driving after railways and the fading of horse theft in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Boyd
Smithfield Street
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
W. 8
A. G. Bord
Butler
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Middle States
Rio Grande
Hudson
Niagara Falls
Greene County
Caeupeeaieety
Pensagiventa
Cumberland
Texas
Quiet Arsenal Life Reveals Old War Department Orders
Curious notices at Allegheny Arsenal include a June 1889 order mourning the death of former War Secretary Simon Cameron. Details discuss discipline, punishments, and the daily guard routines under Major McKee, plus a relaxed flag salute policy and limited leave rules for the arsenal commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Arsenal
McKee
Simon Caraeron
War Department
Adjutant General
Wasurertos
Secretary of War
Simon Cameron
Cameron
Lincoln
Navite
Union
United
Commonwealth
Department of War
Last Excursion to Atlantic City via B and O R B
An advertised rail excursion offers a round trip by August 29 for $10 with tickets valid ten days. Departs 8:00 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. from the depot with a stop at Washington City on return. Also includes brewery product promotion and flour advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington City
Pillsburg College of Shorthand Seeks Fitting Students
The Pillsburg College of Shorthand on Sixth and Liberty streets specializes in shorthand and typewriting. It notes three fourths of applicants lack suitability, and only those fitted for the study are admitted. Mr Porter introduced shorthand into Pittsburg and is seeking inquiries at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsburg College
Corner Sixth
Liberty Streets
Porter
Comets
Pittsburg
Vania
Thacca
J. T. Porter
Snafer
Perera Medical Institute
Penn
Brigtt
Bright
Pr. M
North Avenue Residence Sells Quickly At Marked Down Price
A desirable North avenue Allegheny home with 10 rooms and a car lot sold rapidly at a greatly reduced price. Ww. A. Herroy & Sons handled the sale at 80 Fourth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Allegheny
A. Herroy & Sons
Work Nears Finish on Main Exposition Building
Hamilton said the main Exposition building work is nearly done with painters finishing touches and casemakers nearly complete. On Monday the passage-way to machinery hall starts, debris clearing follows, then street cleaning and fence work. David Hall, longtime city fireman, will oversee water connections and police around the site.
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Hamilton
Cas
Duquesne Way
Fire Department Reorganization Aiming Soon
Dr. Mercer completed exams of fire department members ending with Engine company No 13. Chief J O Brown holds results and a general reorganization is expected to be completed by September 1. Rumors say Steele may become Chief Inspector and Evans Superintendent of the Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganization of Fire Department
Mercer
J. O. Brown
Aboutber
Steele
Evans
Moi
Ladies Send 49 Children and 9 Adults to Oakmont Vacation
The Society for the Improvement of the Poor sent 49 children and nine adults to the summer home at Oakmont for a two week stay. Forty three children returned on Thursday after the visit ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Society For the Improvement of the Poor
Oakmont
Court frees Cincinnati sisters from unusual marriage clause
The Courtney sisters Jane Julia and Anna of Barr street faced a unique will that required them to marry to inherit their mother Mary Courtney’s estate. The court ruled the plan invalid, noting the will’s contradictions and unclear aims after the testator died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Barr Street
Cutter and Linn
Courtney
Jane
Julia
Anna
Mary Courtney
Sana
Local items recap repairs injuries and court notes
Buildings are repaired for the Monday opening. W H Hasator of Phillipsburg suffers two broken ribs in the recent West Penn incident. Mrs Bartlett Morrex of Wood’s Run dislocates a shoulder by a fall. A counterfeit bill circulates locally. Hancock is reported very poor. Sunday Gospel Temperance meetings resume. Land to assess sewer costs on Rebecca Street between Friendship Avenue and Liberty Street. William Claskey, a Monongahela Connecting Railroad brakeman, injures hand. taken to hospital. G E McCantauy files larceny charge against George Warner. bail set for Monday. Prisoners taken from count with two bank-related cases. More notes on local disputes and family matters follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hasator
Phillipsburg
West Penn
Will Nesibeunak
Rebecca Creeet
Friendship Avenue
Liberty Street
William Claskey
Monongahela
Foley
Yeaterday
Aiverome Tinshen Fon
Bank
Jack’ Vioron Kiccas
Wayne Abops
Hus Kleges
Pan
H E
Unfortunate Woman Injured By Cable Car Collision
Catherine Geis, elderly, was struck by a Citi zens Line cable car at Penn avenue and Seventh, suffering severe bruises and was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. A year earlier she fell from a bin on McWashington into a lime kiln, lay exposed two days, then recovered at the same hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Geis
Citizens’ Line
Penn Avenue
Mc Washington
Homeopathic Hospital
Boiler Explosion At Gangwish’s Brewery Verdict Given
Coroner's jury returns a verdict on the Allegheny boiler blast at Gangwish's brewery. They cite dual causes and fault the boiler design and oversight. The panel urges legislation requiring boiler inspections under supervision of the Boiler Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gangwish
Allegheny
Caron
Schneider
Totac Toapestercury
Boi
Peculiar Provisions of Hamersley Baby Will
A baby girl born to J Hooker Hamersley and wife at College Point marks a new chapter in the Hamersley will saga. The estate is held by trustees with income to the widow, then to male heirs, then to charitable New York institutions if no male issue survives. The tale intertwines society, duchess intrigue, and ongoing bets on future fortunes.
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Guuwnat
Washington
Secretary of War
Penn
Schofield
J.C. Kewron
New York
J. Hooker Hamersley
College Point
L. L
England
Blenheim
Dachers
Marlborough
York
Levis
Reese, R
Louis C. Hamersley, Jr
Ieee
Fifth Avenue
New York Society
Emily Iselin
Adrian
Hamersley
Lily Price
N. Y
Commander Price
State
Georges. Williams
Jacob Lockman
Margaret Chisholm
Mra
Duchess of Marlborough
New York State
Pyle
James Pyle
Congregational Dispute Over Mission Board Policy
Boston fights over the American Board of Missions annual plan in New York next October. Churches fear continued restrictive policy and consider sending out missionaries independently. The Noyes couple, rejected by the board, were welcomed by Berkley Temple Church and integrated with existing missionaries, showing harmony without board approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Board of Missions
New York
Nto
Prudential Committee
Mess
Terry
Japan
Berkley Temple Church
Mra. Noyes
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Seashore
Creston
Turnpike Company
Rallston
Kittanning
Ebensburg
Hollidaysburg
Chestnut Ridge
Ralston
Neighbor Ralston
Delaware
Chesapeake Bays
Kaskaskia River
France
Spain
Iain
Ralston’s
Laurel Belt
Fred Cameron
Yellow Creek
Allegheny County
West
Arden
Lawrenceville Barracks
Bonor
Washmotow, D. C
the Arsenal
Ary
War Office
Atlantic City
Piisoer Beer
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Horning
Charles Spurgeon
Giver Dueraree
Gusrion
Baretar Furan
Olé Mary
Detective Kramer
Reading
Sae Y Seameietie
Hs Wi
John Weinero
Mary Mason Jones
Little Joneses
Hammersley
Burrogate Rollins
Board of Foreign Missions
Sfecial
Jones
Beelilw
Bell's Buffalo Soap
Isses
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Finzer
Sar
JNO. Finzer & Bros
Louisville, EY
Blooker
Eterseen
Ereeren
Stevenson & Co
Lendin and Druggista
Mercer ST
Myi
Denver
Graff. Hugus & CO
Liberty Streey
Golden
Jhankin
Pitts
E. Federal
A. Kelly &Ca
John Flocker & CO
Flocker
Srvice
Band Salerr
Wire Waser Oe
Central Expanded Metal Co
Chess, Cook 4 CO
Water Street
Seni
Tera Cest Ge Ami
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