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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1889

Page

5

Waynesburg Bank Failures Drag Down Local Farmers

December 2 report from Waynesburg details a widening financial collapse linked to the Wyoming Cattle Company. Liabilities reach up to 80,000 with several notable figures, including John Dowlin and ex-Sheriff LD. A. Sprage, affected as Internal Revenue and banking officials reassess.

Waynesburs Wyoming Cattle Company John R. Rush East End Pittsburg Internal Revenue John Dowlin D. W. Braden Farmers and Drovers Armon i Es Tee George Laytor A. J. Lindsay Tharver Smith

Norfolk and Western Railroad Extends to Ohio River

A special telegram reports the Norfolk and Western Railroad will extend through Wayne Logan and McDowell counties to the Ohio River crossing at Ironton. The plan authorizes $20,000,100 for widening the existing line and Elk Horn extension with construction to begin on a fixed route along the Tug River valley.

Wheeling Norfolk and Western Wayne Logan McDowell Ohio River Ironton Elkhorn Tug

Change of managers at Bellaire and Zanesville line

The Bellaire Zanesville and Cincinnati Railroad is released from receivership. Colonel Crimpton becomes general manager with headquarters in the city. The line runs from Bellaire to Zanesville and plans include coal mine service and freight steamers to carry goods against the Wheeling route.

Bellaire and Zanesville Iepeciaal Telbieam Zaxeeviete Bellaire, Zanesville

Wells Completed and Drilling Report in Washington County

The November operations show 62 completed wells, 155 uncompleted and 108 drilling wells in Washington county. Janae Willetts purchased the L. M. Crothers farm lease for 40000 dollars, Caldwell and Sera retain a seven eighths interest in two wells and one fourth production in five. Ten new wells planned on a 20 acre tract.

Lerner PaTen Wasutherox Washington County Janae Willetts L. M. Crothers Caldwell & Sera

Alfred Andrews Captured and Lodged in Bellefonte Jail

Alfred Andrews, alleged murderer of Clara Price, was arrested at his Brisbin residence by Captain Harry Simier and brought to Bellefonte jail. He denies guilt, claims to have been near the scene, and matches the description.

Alfred Andrews Bellefonte Beugronts Aalfred Andrews Clara@Price Brisbin Harry Simier Harry Zell W. B

Convocation of Baptists In Western Pennsylvania

Pastors and delegates from numerous churches gathered in Sharon for a two day session. Hon. Charles Miller chaired the meeting in the hall, with Miss Belle McClintock and regional vocalists directing the music for the services tonight.

Tpactal Terror Sharon Pennsylvania Charles Miller Tonicht Belle McClintock

Alger Delivers Eloquence at Youngstown Fair Opening

General RK A Alger of Detroit spoke at the Youngstown fair opening, delivering an eloquent address that drew attention as the G A R celebration continued. The event featured remarks praising the orphan's aid and the fair's purpose, with attendees noting the rhetoric and civic spirit.

Dirpater Youscsrows RK. A. Alger Detroit

Hopkins Death Watch Ordered by Commissioners

A death watch was appointed for Hopkins by the Commissioners. He has been moved to a solitary cell with no outsiders allowed to communicate with him. Hopkin hopes to be released to exact revenge on Edward if possible.

Meopkins

A Good Showing At Pittsburg and Connellsville Road Meeting

The annual meeting of the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad was held yesterday in this city. The report shows year earnings of 2 751 173 87 dollars and working expenses of 1 821 579 72 dollars, yielding net earnings of 509 504 08 dollars, an increase of 146 205 31 dollars over last year.

Annas Pittsburg and Connellsville Orlandi Oerti Char Webb Scully L. Fitzhugh Wilkes Metcalf J. Moorhead John W. Chalfant Alleghent W. H. Bouats Samdent D. B. Washington

Late News In Brief From Many Fronts

A batch of brief items reports widespread fish die offs from a disease in the Gulf area, cold weather in Mexico, casualties from exposure, political moves in New York and Indiana, pension appeals for veterans, finance and industry shifts, a fatal train crash, and varied legal and public disturbances across states.

Aduit Mexico Serre Es Ber of Deputies York City Dora Pedro

Serenade for Supper and Musician Hardship

Market Clerk McDonald of the South side takes charge of Dr. T E Hallock's goods and will levy for rent due. A ten man band, unpaid for some time, seeks permission to play on streets to raise funds. Also notes receipt of 200 copies of Trade and Transportation Between the United States and Spanish America at the Chamber of Commerce rooms.

McDonald Southside T. E. Hallock McKelry United States Spanish America Chamber of Commerce John Daizell William E. Curtis Pan-American Congress

Insanity Verdict Leads to Commitment in Quebec Case

A Quebec man of notable repute was found insane after threatening to kill his wife on Friday. He was examined, adjudged insane, and committed for further examination, with the court granting continued examination as part of the proceedings amid mentions of medical insights and Dr Cruse's inventions in gh ag.

Sanceon Cruse

Drunken Eleventh Ward couple in clash. police refused entry

A drunken couple in the Eleventh ward sparked a disturbance last night. Neighbors urged officers to arrest Patrick Fitzsimmons at Miller street home, but officers could not force entry without a warrant, and no arrest was made.

Eleventh Ward Patrick Fitzsimmons Miller Street

Eighth Annual Holiday Bazaar Opens On First Floor

The Holiday Bazaar displays feature a mix of beauty and utility aimed at fitting every purse. The first floor is dedicated to showcasing these items as part of the event.

Dress Patterns and Silk Faille Sale Advertisements

The item advertises elegant dress patterns in gift boxes priced from 350 to 750 dollars quality options at $4 to $6 and a half. It promotes printed flannel at 25 cents a yard for house dresses and offers six lots of rich black silk faille fran aise advertised as durable and seam resistant with prices ranging from 1.25 to 2 dollars.

Faille Francaise

Boggs and Buhl Dress Goods Sale Totals

One case of 50 inch tricot mixtures sold at half price 25 cents today. Others in dress goods suitings and broadcloths show gains.

P. S

Cloaks on Sale at Actual Cost by Leading Cloth House

A department store announces a large late arrival of Ladies' Long Garments placed on sale at cost. Featured items include Jacquard Cloth Newmarket with revere fronts and bell sleeves, Berlin Twill Newmarkets, cloth jackets, and Walker's London Dyed Seal Plush garments, with prices ranging from four to forty dollars.

Newmarket Walker London

Holiday Display Showcases Dolls Toys Books and More

Now on view the grandest line of dolls toys books games and rich holiday goods ever shown to shoppers.

Remarkable Overcoats and Suits for Ten Dollars

A local dealer touts 510 only, offering up to 2 500 men's overcoats and suits. Overcoats come in smooth or rough faced, with or without velvet collars, satin lining, many priced elsewhere at 14. Suits in frock or sack, medium to heavy weights, for ten dollars each.

Choice of Men's Suits and Overcoats At $12

Bargain display offering men's suits from 12 to 15 dollars and a wide range of overcoats priced at 12 dollars. The ad claims most overcoats look like 15 dollar garments, with Cape overcoats and Ulsters included. Save up to five dollars versus other dealers and keep the difference.

815 Only Choice of 1 500 Men`s Suits For All Occasions

This ad offers a selection of men's suits in Sacks, Frocks and Cutaways to fit chest 34 to 42 inches. It also promotes Winter Overcoats with a $15 price guarantee as good as any $20 value in the city.

Overcoats and Suits At Low Prices At Gusky's

Ninety word ad touts 318 and 20 dollar choices of overcoats and suits dealers charge 25 to 28 for, urging readers to buy at Gusky's where prices are far lower. It promises Prince Alberts three and four button cutaways Chesterfields and various sack styles in smooth rough or semi rough goods with elegant trimming described as bar gains. The ad stresses value and urges customers to act without words.

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