Law's Oddities and Witty Exchanges in Court History
A concise tour through famous legal quips and cases. It recalls Webster and Bouvier definitions of an attorney, praises Lord Brougham as a legal gentleman, and recounts repartee between judges like Norbury and orators such as O'Connell. The piece covers curiosities of writs, pleadings, and notable courtroom humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Webster
Bouvier
Sior
Lord Brougham
Webster and
State of
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
Common Pleas
Emery A. Storrs
Chicago
England
United States Circuit Court
Harlan and Gresham
Mackin
Storrs
Boin
United States
Harlan
Norbury
Lord Nor
Thomas Browne
O'Connell
Lord Norbury
O’connell
Red Lion Square
Erskine
T. V. FrrzcErap
Extravagant habits drive young men to disgrace at Jacksons
A newspaper notice warns of defaulters and costly living while promoting Jacksons clothing in Pittsburgh. It urges restraint and directs readers to the Star Corner building at 934 and 956 Liberty Street. Jacksons touts tailored and ready made suits, overcoats, and free repair services to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksons
Liberty Street
Jacksons’ Star
Pittsburg
Alleghen
Grand pianos praised at Music Teachers meetings sale at W C Whitehill
A Philadelphia journal cites the Miller grand as the best among grand pianos used at nine consecutive Music Teachers National Association meetings. The New York State meeting praised pianist William H Sherwood for producing remarkable results on the instrument. W C Whitehill’s Music Parlor displays the grand and other instruments at 152 Third Avenue opposite the Government Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Teachers’ National Association
Philadelphia
New York State
Wm. H. Sherwood
Philadelphia Trupical Journal
W. C. Whitehill
Mason & Hamlin
Marshall& Mittsner Square
Burdett
Bent
Shoninger
Third Avenue
Government Building
Preventive for Croup in Winter Months
A short guide warns croup is most common in winter and can be prevented with early treatment. Hoarseness and a rough cough signal onset. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, given promptly, is said to prevent attacks. The 50 cent bottles are sold by multiple Pittsburgh area druggists and stores listed by name and street corner.
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E. G. Stuckey
Sia
Penn Ave
Wylie Ave
Falton St
Markell Bros
Penn
Frankstown
Theo E. Thiig
Fifth Avenue
Carl Hartwig
Butler St
Pittsburg
Allegheny
E. E. Heck
Federal
Thor. R. Morris, Cor
Hanover
Preble
Fred H
Ohio St
H. Eggers & Son
Ohio
Piano Rentals and Selection at Mellor and Hoene’s
Holiday shoppers learn that piano rentals are affordable at Mellor and Hoene’s 77 Fifth Avenue. The store promises a courteous, trustworthy experience and invites customers to call or write for a catalogue to compare prices and terms suitable for all budgets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor & Hoene‘s
Fifth Avenue
Beautiful Pianos by Schoenberger at 69 Fifth Ave
Daily shipments arrive from factories selected by Mr Schoenberger for the holidays. The sale features the celebrated Bach Stultz Bauer and M Starr pianos in rosewood mahogany walnut Spanish cedar and oak finishes. Visitors can inspect at the warerooms with low prices and easy terms of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoenberger
Celebrated & Bach
Stultz & Bauer
M. Starr
Through car line Pittsburg to Chicago via Wheeling
The B. and C. B. B. Co now runs a through vestibuled train from Pittsburg to Chicago via Wheeling. A Pullman vestibuled car departs Garrett Indiana and arrives in Chicago next morning at 10 55. A dining car is attached to the train at Garrett with breakfast served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
B. B. Co
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Garrett
Ind
Legend of Joe Huff the Indian Scalp Hunter in Ohio Hills
An elderly storyteller recalls Joe Huff, a famed frontier scout in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. He details Huff's clashes with the Miami and other tribes, his killing of pursuers, and his elusive fate after years of wilderness living.
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Ohio
Harrison County
Yonder Hollor
Johnney
Joe
Steubenville
Pennsylvania
Washington
Old Wayne
Risin
Wayne
Dickerson
Upper Sandusky
Joe Huff
Savage
Inventors and Patent Grants Reported for Week Ended November 20 1889
Higdon Higdon patent lawyers list granted prints for the week ending November 20 1889 in Pittsburgh Allegheny and Eric Charles Hays hydrant G M Irwin glass movable needle shell Bishop Blackmore caraxle and mash machine grain remover among others reported by Lucky Penosylvania Inventors at 95 Fifth Ave and opposite the Patent Office Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higdon & Higdon
Fifth Ave
Cloud Building
Patent Office
Worhington
D. C
Pittsburgh T
Bishop
J. BE. Blackmore
H. Franz
Glass Workers
G. M. Irwin
I. P. Langfit
Allegheny
George Rieseck
Eric—Charles Hays
Bargain men’s overcoats at Jacksons Tailors
Men who bought Sete dtherine Oaewenie dogs are fortunate this year. Our clothing needs no repair, so we guarantee. This week men’s melton and kersey overcoats priced at 10 dollars each, worth 15 dollars. See these bargains at Jacksons 934 and 956 Liberty Street Star Corner new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksons
Liberty Street
Star Corner
New Building
Porcelains and gifts advertised at multiple stores
An assortment of imports and gifts marketed by several shops. Hauoh's Jewelry Store showcases gold ape heads bronze music boxes and artificial flowers. The Chins Store touts no old stock from last season and direct Paris Exposition items. Lie's Gallery offers Christmas crayons and cabinets at low prices.
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Neuven
Hauoh
Fifth Avenue
Kid Glove Bargains at Rosenbaum & Co
Colored and black kid gloves and 5 to 6 button books offered in bulk sale. Prices shown as percentage discounts and quantities 680 pairs, reduced from the previous dollar values. Located at Rosenbaum & Co. dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbaum & Co
Soc
Tse
Washington seeks 16 million guarantee for 1892 Exposition
Correspondence highlights Washington’s bid to host the World’s Fair in 1892. It details proposed government and private funding, estimated visitor spending of 150 million dollars, and cost projections of 15 to 20 million dollars for the exposition. The piece notes lodging capacity, hotel plans, and possible overflow strategies with Baltimore or New York sites. It also jokes about Spanish language instruction for visiting guests.
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Wassixotox
New York
Sam
Gver City
Alex. D. Anderson
E Americas
Washington
South Ainstean
Johnny
Bonifaces
Baltimore
Chicago
Piebeian
Shekels
Galora
Smithsonian gardens proposed with Zoo site in Rock Creek Valley
A report proposes using Rock Creek Valley for a National Zeal Gardens and Smithsonian Zoo site with land valued around $1,000 per acre. Prof Langa outlined a plan to create natural habitats, reduce crowding, and compare world gardens. The project awaits map review and official endorsement as officials discuss Congress actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian
Langa
Rock Creek Valley
Mowinsane
Allée
Congress
Incoherent OCR fragment references federal and local entities
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Federal and Allegheny entities and a commerce start. details are unreadable for a full summary.
Umbrellas for the Holidays. Fine ark, ene and silver handles.
The brief item notes umbrellas for holiday gifting featuring fine ark designs, ene and silver handles offered at No. Fifth Ave. WFsu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert On- No
Fifth Ave
Wfsu
Silk Fabrics Closing Prices From Silk Market
Silk department lists Regatta Gros Grain silks with yardage and closing prices 49 to 75 cents and higher end colored silks such as Sarahs and Francais with large yardages and prices up to 125 dollars. The report notes various color lines and stock levels in 1500 to 10000 yard lots.
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Chitty
Brutus
Suess
Samuel
Israel
Yen Plesse
Yburg
Tver
Mocokall Feteene
Cour
Marshall
Ruth
Beory F. Miller
Jobs Indian
Hufe
Enyle
Taney
Spee
Mars
Anthony
Josie
Epeerit
Hyon
Joez
Lucky Penosylvania Inventors
Reizenstein
Ony. aTssu
Abbot Ha
Liberty St
Sixth St
Guyje
Gur-Wa
Gun WA
Medina
America
Guit
Penn A
Bieve
Pittebure, Pa
Washington City
THE
National Zoological Wardens
Hon
Langlet
M. G. Cohen
Smithfield Street
Smithfield
Federal Ot
Alleghany
Tae
Cate
Bert
Evar
Rae
Walter
L. Miller
Pittebergsand
Sixth Street
Penn Avenue
Silk Department
Flannel
Wash Goods Department
P. N
Ce Ball
Brogi Warner
Madam Fey
Dr. Gilbert
Peter Seer
Nak
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