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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1889

Page

2

Rescue at Macomo's kraal in Amatolas plan

Ronald and Kretaed scouts reach Macomo's kraal to locate Mary Armstrong held by Kaffirs. A Lang of risk and careful stealth follows as Kreta devises a voice warning to Mary to stay awake while two women guard her.

Harry Blunt Harry Blant Mervyn Han Cousin Laidnne Cape Rifles Ronald Kreta Amatolas Macomo Wille Eortier Vicos Kaffir First Wood Krasle Syd Deere Tinzalle Bete Dilli Breta Sendilli Krets Sakeeaeeeen Fingo Sue Incos Armstrong Anend Mary Acomo Serge Pattery Mary Armstrong

Pastors and People Family of Missionaries

The Hays family, led by Rev. L. N. Hays of Central Church Allegheny, shows deep missionary devotion with members spread globally. A sister serves in Siam for 25 years, another husband is Rev. 8. McFarland of Bangkok, Siam, and nephew Rev. G. S. Hays teaches in Chafoo China. An American niece sails for Northern India in October. brothers are noted Presbyterian ministers.

L. N. Hays Central Church Allegheny Globe Siam McFarland King’s College Bankok Hays Mateer College Chafoo China Aleprlyig Ng Ote Gue Holliday Cadiz India Presbyterian Church Esosasty

Repairs and fireside notes at Canonsburg churches

Extensive repairs reported at the United Presbyterian Church Canonsburg and Allegheny Second Presbyterian in Pittsburg with reopenings and vacation work. The First and Second Presbyterian unions plan closing services while ministerial meetings resume after summer tours and a cornerstone ceremony is held at Canutburg for a new Presbyterian church.

United Presbyterian Church Canonsburg Cortlandt Whitehead Oh Jesa Alexandris v First Christian Church Alerheny Idlewild Allerheny Avalon Bro C. A. Hotatxe Union Methodist Church Allegheny Second Presbyterian Church Pittsburg Presbytery of Bellevue Pittburgh Grerce Honges East Calvary Phillipsburg Braddock Marison Byllesby Emmanuel Church North Allegheny Avenu Janey Doon Apts Chael International Association of Ee School Workers Tts Cy L N. Hars Permanent Committee On Temperance Presbyterian Church Allegheny County Bender Max Well Ocean Seach Bam

Striking Gipsy Funeral Rites at Lake Sebago Camp

In the Presumpscot valley near Lake Sebago Maine Hawthorne’s former gipsy camp hosts a death vigil for Zeke the tinker. The ritual includes a midnight burning of the dead man’s effects and a later King Droming to expel mourning. The narrator notes gipsy fatalism and reverence for burial grounds while detailing the camp’s somber yet communal response.

Varabende Zeke Scotland Gorgios Ules Gipsy Hag Abe Lake Sebago Eipsy Encar L Wakeman

Woes of the Miners in Illinois Mining District Described

The Rev J O S Huntington reports distress in Illinois coal regions with hunger disease and death among families. He notes Spring Valley poverty and hunger yet dignity, praises arbitration as a victory for the ore owners and laments the bleak outlook amid the strike.

Illnois Spring Valley New York Itiachouneoban Ab

Little Ethel Reveals Life at a Grand Hotel

A 12 year old girl writes to the editor from a large hotel describing her mother as beautiful with diamonds and light hair. She recounts a French nurse, her father visiting on Saturdays, rides in a phaeton, and a tempting but tense scene with a man described as “the gentleman with the big black mustache.” The letter hints at tension and fear about bedtimes and wolves, ending with affection for the author’s mother.

Lone Brazen the Dispatch Sahe Ethel Roosway Nere Frankie Julie Lovely Mamaia Mamma Beulie Juliet H. M Frankis Reed

Sister letter from a child after tragedy at a resort

The child describes a night of fear as Julie drugs Frankie, locks children in, and a fatal event occurs. A mother sobs over Frankie’s death while a gray whiskered doctor explains his soul goes to heaven. The narrator clings to a hopeful letter and a moral lesson about endangering children.

Lone Braxce Bprrom Julie Frankie Mamma Papa Paps Ethel

Dr Jayne’s Tonic Vermifuge Promoted as Anti Acid Strengthener

An old advertisement extols Dr Jayne’s Tonic Vermifuge as an excellent anti acid and strengthener to prevent stomach fermentation and indigestion. It claims to ease fever diarrhea and other ailments of heat exposure and promises safe use for both adults and children at low cost.

D. Jayne

Invigorating Beverage Promises Refreshment

A brief note extols a beer described as beneficial and delightful for warm tired readers. It claims the brew is made from a certain source and is nutritious. The ad urges asking for the product and provides a telephone number 1188.

Exposition Opening Next Week Draws Friends From All Over

The Exposition will open next week with friends and relatives from many places coming to see you. Skip baking at the moment and enjoy Marvin's bread crackers and cakes.

Coll Marvin

West End Story and a Woman’s Chronic Illness Chronicle

A West End suburb tale recalls Temperanceville along the river with iron works and pleasant homes on Catherine Street Behind West Lake schoolhouse a woman recalls twelve years of constant cold headaches and a failing health that worsened despite many medicines and doctors until a change in her condition is noted in a newspaper case.

Pittsburg West End Temperanceville Catherine Street Westlake

Doctors Copeland and Blair in Pittsburg Years Past

A clipped Pittsburg newspaper fragment recalls Dra. Copeland and Blair, their Bellevue training, and years of specialization in eye, ear, and throat care. It notes credentials, post graduate study in New York, and local practice highlighting perceived expertise and endorsements.

Pittsburg Dra. Copeland & Bish Bellevue Hospital Medical College New York Ee Ae W. B. Grpeland Pittaburg New York Polyoli

Treatment by mail for Canonsburg man’s catarrhal illness

Mr. M. C. Wilson of Canonsburg Pennsylvania sought treatment by mail from Dr. Copeland and Blair after a catarrhal trouble spread through his system. He reported a heavy feeling and coughing early in July, with relief following the correspondence and care.

M. C. Wilson Canonsburg

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