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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1890

Page

5

Beer at a Church Dedication Ignites Liquor Case

Alderman McGaver’s office heard a charge against Charles Lick for selling liquor on Sunday during a South Side church dedication attended by many Poles. Witnesses testified that beer was consumed in the church vicinity after the ceremony, not paid for on the spot. The defense argued no illegal gift occurred, while the crowd voiced nationalist concern over perceived rights erosion. The defendant posted 500 bail for a later court hearing.

Alderman MccGaver Carson Street Charles Lick South Twelfth Street Stanislaus Pfeffer Mgr. Link Commonwealth Pieter Cotts Aiverman John Hoffstetter Jos Lebsace al Labinske Werende Woonalski Appoloni Fefer Mary Kosowoski Joe Rabinick Esse

Deaths From Diphtheria Reported for November

The mortuary report from the Bureau of Health shows 529 total deaths in November, up from 325 last year. Among the deaths are 79 infectious disease fatalities and 51,126 cases indicating a jump from October. Data by district lists Old City, East End, Southside with cases and deaths, including 42 diphtheria deaths and 33 typhoid deaths.

Bureau of Health East End Southside

Lotus Club Names Officers For Harvest Meet

The Lotus Club held a meeting at its rooms last night to nominate officers for the coming harvest. The ticket includes President William H. Aldred Vice President F Wong Secretary William Aul Directors John Bradley C W Church F E K Gearrag Willem Auces and John Albertson. A substantial supper with trimming followed.

Southside Lotus Club Rvest Sflair Wiliam H. Aldred F. Wong William Aul John Bradley C. W. Church F. E K. Gearrag Willem Auces John Albertson

Laying Out Streets and Relocating City Roads

The Survey Committee met in the City Clerk’s office and recommended numerous ordinances. They repeal the Georgia and Holden streets location in the George K. White plan, establish Cypress Street from Edwards to Mathilda, dedicate an alley between Breckenridge and Center avenues, relocate Clyde street from Ellsworth to Bayard, adjust Ellsworth’s Perth line, relocate Brownell street from W. J.preparty to Neeley, relocate Pesvee and Grahom streets, and move Everett street from Larimer to River at Veaves.

Georgia Holden Streets George K. White Twentieth Ward Cypress Street Edwards Mathilda Streets Breckenridge Center Avenues Clyde Street Ellsworth Avenue Bayard Street Perth Eset Brownelltreet W. J. Preparty Neeley Avenue Pesvee Grahom Street Negley Avenue Everett Street Larimer River Veaves

McPherson Post 117 Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year at McPherson Post No. 117 G A E Commander G W McCutcheon Senior Vice Commander G G Walters Junior Vice Commander I F Ferree Quartermaster H P Krebs Surgeon Dr T S Davis Chaplain Rev G W Chalfani Chief of the Das John Wherry Officer of the Guard John Speer Oedinance Sergeant John Snively Inside Sentinel Andrew Srossey Outside Sentinel George Fulmer Delegates to art ment Encampment Fred Beckett and George Fulmer Council of Administration Joseph F Denniston.

McPherson G. W. McCutcheon G. G. Walters I. F. Ferree H. P. Krebs T. S. Davis G. W. Chalfani Cicef The Das John Wherry Guard John Speer Odinance John Snively Inside Sentinel Andrew Srossey Outside Sentinel George & Fullmer Artment Fred Beckett George Fulmer Council of Administration Joseph F. Denniston

City Assessor Clerk Resigns to Join County Bar

Robert H. Douglas, after 12 years as a trusted clerk in the City Board of Assessors, resigns yesterday to begin practice at the Allegheny County bar, to which he was admitted three years ago.

Robert H. Douglas City Board of Assessor Allegheny County Bar

Brother Vic tor Charged In Larceny By Bailee Case

Thomas Hermer accuses his brother Victor of larceny by bailee over a gold watch loaned for a party attendance. He states the watch was not returned and a hearing is scheduled for today.

Thomas Hermer Victor

Man Guilty in Wheeling Despottry Case

William Alshouse of Allegheny was tried in Wheeling Circuit Court after a week in custody by Inspector McAleese on a charge involving a dentary girl. He was found guilty yesterday in the Wheeling court.

William Alshouse Allegheny McAleese Wheeling

Recovered Keys Restore Comfort for Mt Washington Law Librarian

Mrs. Percy Digby of Mt Washington had her pocket picked on Fifth Avenue losing a wallet with a duplicate set of house and safe keys. The thief stole money and hid the keys behind woodwork in the Pleasant Valley Traction Railway Camper's office on Sixth Avenue, leading to their return by a plumber at the courthouse.

Percy Digby Mt. Washington Fifth Avenue Digby Court House Pleasant Valley Traction Railway Sixth Avenue

Victim of Typhoid Fever Taken Home in Hearse Line

A long row of carriages and a hearse drew observers at Pittsburg and Lake Erie station last night as they carried John Hayden to his boyhood home in Ellicottville New York. The 33 year old foreman of the Pennsylvania Company died at 10 this morning after a three week illness. He leaves a wife and one child.

Pittsburg Lake Erie John Hayden Thirty-eighth Street Pennsylvania Company Ellicottville Cattaraugus County

Free Bridge Question to Be Settled by City Councils

The Free Bridge Committee met with the City Attorney to discuss the constitutionality of State legislation on the subject. Three members were absent, adjournment was required, and a full attendance was hoped for this afternoon. Officials consider abandoning state action and pursuing a city ordinance instead.

Free Bridge Messrs Lambie Shannon Bicham

Mishaps of a Day Broken Limbs and Fractured Skulls

A list of yesterday's accidents notes serious injuries including KR M Young a Star Brick Works engineer struck on the head by a rotor at Twenty third Street and Rosa Haner who lives at 2419 Sarah Street Southside cutting her hand nearly amputating a finger while slicing bread Howley of Millvale fell from the Thirty third Street railroad bridge abutment as a freight train passed fracturing his skull and breaking his left arm He was taken home by carriage.

R. M. Young KR. M. Young Star Brick Works Twenty-third Street Rosa Haner Rossa Haney Sarah Street Southside Hawer Howley Millvale Thirty-third Street

Locomotive Bell Ruling Repeal Sails Through City Committee

The Allegheny Committee on Ordinances moved to report favorably a bill repealing the requirement that locomotive bells be rung within the city limits. The chair noted the solicitor’s view that repeal would not shield railroads from liability in accidents. An ordinance for a building inspector at 1500 dollars yearly was laid over and another ordinance mandating non soft coal burning east of Stanton avenue was referred to a sub committee.

Allegheny Committee Stanton Avenue

Runaway Wagon Injures Boy On Butler Street

A horse and calliope wagon ran away on Butler Street injuring a boy named Charles Reedy who suffered a broken right thigh and a head wound to driver Hopkins who was also knocked down. The wagon and driver were damaged and the incident ended when the wagon hit a telegraph pole. Frank Getzen of 22 Lykenselley was jailed for six months for neglecting and abusing his family after selling household goods to buy alcohol.

Butler Street Hopkins Fiftieth Street Charles Reedy Frank Getzen Lvkenselley Southside Succop Pittsburg

District Attorney Posts Weekly Trial List Notice

District Attorney Johnston issued a notice that a weekly trial list will be on file at his office. Members of the bar are asked to review for possible continuances and report before the daily trial list is prepared. The action aims to facilitate court work.

Johnston

Two drunks stand before Police Magistrate Leslie

Two plain, old fashioned drunks were stood up before Police Magistrate Leslie of the Third District yesterday morning. He noted with concern that the weekly average has fallen to about three cases, hinting reform may be affecting his docket.

Leslie Third District

Desertion and Non Support Alleged by Mary Eueller

Mary Eueller, living on the hill above Twenty-eighth street, charges her husband with desertion and non support. She alleges he has contributed nothing to her and their six children for a month. She says he earns a good salary as a barber.

Mary Eueller Twenty-eighth Street

Regular Meeting Passes Several Bills at Central Board

The High School Committee of the Central Board of Education held its regular meeting last night and approved a number of bills. Action on the intermediate schools resolution was deferred to the next meeting.

Central Board of Education

Delaney Charged With Policy Fraud In Vermont Case

John W. Delaney is charged with obtaining $1,000 from Charles Patterson by falsely claiming he held a £5,000 policy from the National Life Insurance Company of Vermont and assigning $2,001.40 of the policy to Patterson.

John W. Delaney Charles Patterson National Life Insurance Company Vermont

Policeman Eberhardt Fired Over Cruelty Case

Allegheny police officer Eberhardt was dismissed after the Humane Society charged him with cruelty to his child. Alderman Braun ordered a ten dollar payment as part of the disciplinary action.

Eberhardt Allegheny Force The Humane Society Alderman Braun

Job Lot of Allegheny Justice

Deputy Mayor McKelvey presided over an Allegheny case yesterday and measured out justice by sentencing George Steck described as a vagrant to 90 days in the workhouse to contemplate his actions.

Allegheny McKelvey George Steck

Quarrel Over Vile Names Leads to Fines for Riders

In a train incident John Curry abused a Short Line conductor with vile names costing $5 in fines. Plain drunks were valued at each, with James Bord Albert Myers John Friel and Joseph Reinstein each assessed $1 in fines.

John Curry James Bord Albert Myers John Friel Joseph Reinstein

Southside man held on cruelty to children charges

William BR Jones of Twenty second street Southside was arrested on cruelty and neglect charges after Humane Agent OBrien accused him of starving his three children. The case, based on a shanty boat home and funds spent on alcohol, prompted teachers to organize aid for food and clothing. A hearing before Alderman Succop was postponed to this morning.

William BR. Jones Twenty-second Street Southside Humane O'Brien Jones

Baker John Ullrich Fights False Arrest Claim

John Ullrich of Allegheny says a citizen in tavern attire stopped him while en route to see Dr. Phillips and later with Officer Hein he was jailed. The mayor fined him five dollars and Ullrich plans to sue for false arrest, while Hein asserts Ullrich refused to stop and used profane language.

John Ullrich Vinial Street Allegheny Wyman Hein Ullrich

Gardner jailed awaiting Friday hearing on assault charges

Charles Gardner was committed to jail yesterday for a hearing before Alderman MecMasters on Friday next on charges of assault and battery and surety of the peace. The complainant is his wife Emma L. Gardner.

Charles Gardner MecMasters Emma L. Gardner

Local notes on roads, funerals, and gas charter

McClure avenue work for electric line progresses with rapid pace. The Roads and Surveys Committee of Allegheny City met but approved only bills. Funeral of Captain William Ward set for 1 PM tomorrow from Fulton street residence. Jennie Martin seeks Alderman Foley’s help for missing husband. Funeral of Mrs. Robert Dilworth held at Arch street residence. W A Roeess declared insane and sent to Dixmont. Nichols Delmantity accuses Thomas Kennedy of obstructing car M tracks. hearing set for Wednesday. Peterie Gas Company granted charter to supply natural gas to Leechburg and Gilpin township with capital 5000. directors named. Office at Pittsburgh. 192 columns of news and reading in the Dispatch tomorrow.

McClure Avenue Allegheny Allegheny City William Ward Fulton Street Jennie Martin Alderman Foley Wood Acre Robert Dilworth Arch Street W. A. Roeess North Mansfeld Walker Smith Dixmont Nichols Delmaxty Second Avenue Alderman MacMasters Grant Street Thomas Kennedy Peterie Gas Company Leechburg Armstrong County Gilpin Township Pittsburo George Peterie Allegneny J. Thomas Harmar BD Denny F. Casey Henry McKnight Mittsure

Robin Hood Brings Comic Opera to Bostons Next Week

The Chicago Tribune hails Smith and DeKoven as producing a great successful comic opera with Robin Hood premiering in Boston next week. The work is praised for witty dialogue graceful versification lively choruses bright ensembles novel orchestration and numerous tuneful numbers. The Dispatch notes to get it tomorrow and see for yourself.

Bostonians Suzette The Chicago Tribune DeKoven

Union Lumber Dealers set meeting in Toledo to discuss trade issues

The Union Lumber Dealers Association of Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana plans its annual Toledo meeting with about 600 dealers and over 20 million dollars in capital. Topics include car service time limits 48 hours wholesale retail agreements and eight hour day talk and Ohio legislative needs.

Union Lumber Dealers’ Association of Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Toledo United States Allegheny County Association Union Association Builders’ Exchange Grand Rapids Pittshore H. W. Ablers Allegheny William Wignan Union Planing Mill Company Southside George L. Walter Sharpshore Ahiers

May Make a Gun Here Doctor Claims on Explosive

Dr Emmens inventor of emmensite remains at Monongahela House awaiting tests with Pittsburg Reduction Co for a special gun. He says the goal is gun adaptation but has not fixed testing location or arrangements. He asserts no danger from concussion and cites hammer tests up to 1500 pounds showing safety.

Emmens Emmensite Monongahela House Pittsburg Reduction Company

Improvements on Cheat River Channel for Log Transport

Government crews blast rock to deepen Cheat River channel enabling larger log flows. A new lumber company will benefit from the completed work. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineers survey a Morgantown route via a 600 foot bridge at Point Marion. Cheat improvements have already moved over 5,000 logs last week.

Cheat River Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Corps of Engineers Morgantown W. Va Point Marion Cheat

New Norristown Steel Plant Erected With Pittsburg Manager

The Norristown Steel Company nears completion as a new concern. It will produce steel castings of all descriptions with a chartered capital of $200,000 fully paid and non-assessable. George J. Humbert, ex Homestead Steel Works and Schoenberger & Co., is elected manager.

Norristown Steel Company George J. Humbert Homestead Steel Works Schoenberger & Co

New Mill for Homestead Reported by Carnegie Phipps Co

A trade paper notes Carnegie Phipps & Co plans to build a 36 inch beam mill beside their Homestead plant. An official said no expansions are planned at present. In a separate case Phillip Gugel sues over injuries at Miller Forge. a defense verdict was returned. Amalagamated Association president William Weihe returns from Philadelphia after organizing a new lodge. Tomorrow DISPATCH offers 24 pages of news and features.

New Orleans Pittsburg Carnegie, Phipps & Co., Limited Homestead Fim Phillip Gugel Adam Shearer Miller Forge Company Zaccare

St Pauls Cathedral Set for Formal Reopening

Ready for reopening with Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Ryan and other prelates attending morning mass. Renovated interior, augmented choirs, Gregorian choir from Holy Ghost, Haydns Imperial Mass and cathedral band to perform. Gibbons to arrive tonight, sermons by Archbishop Ryan tomorrow, public reception Monday. First bells to ring tomorrow morning.

St. Paul's Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Ryan St. Paul's Cathedral Philadelphia McGovern Harrisburg O'Hara Scranton Mullen Erie Watterson Columbus Kain Wheeling Ryan Buffalo Cardinal Deacen Father McTigne Father Wertenbach D. Kearney Wall Episcopal Grant Street Pittsburg Columbus Club Fifth Avenue Cathedral

Major Greenland Seeks Adjutant General Post

A local political debate swirls around corporal punishment in schools. Mayor Gourley criticizes the Eleventh Ward School Board for abolishing the rod, arguing discipline requires firm corrective measures. He recalls 1863 when he used canes to curb pupil fights and shaped orderly behavior.

Gourley Eleventh Ward Third Ward Father McTighe

Greenland Feels Sidelined Over Adjutant General Talk

Major Greenland returning from Philadelphia thought Captain McClelland would be Adjutant General and would accept the post if offered. He laments the possible promotion within the line while stressing officers deserve a chance and hints at quitting military life.

W. W. Greenland Clarion Masonic Grand Lodge Philadelphia Pattison Quaker City McClelland Bios Greenland Guard Murdock

Ingrate Maggie Castle Faces Workhouse After Arrest

Maggie Castle also Mae Con ley, wife of William Castle, is jailed after drunkenness and disorderly conduct. She assaulted Matron Brennen at Central Police Station and was placed in a cell. The couple had earlier been offered reform chances, with Castle sent to work elsewhere.

Central Police Station Maggie Castle Mae Conley Dade Castle Central Station Brennen Castle William Duile Castile Lancaster County Bethesda McKenna

Philipps Satisfied After Duquesne Visit

T W Phillips of New Castle registered at the Duquesne and said he was attending to business now since the political fight is over. He discussed regular versus fraudulent nominating methods and predicted voters would agree after lawsuits are tried as the grand jury had returned true bills.

T. W. Phillips New Castle Duquesne Webster

Erie System inspection trip led by Woodside

Samuel P. Woodside, Erie system general agent in Pittsburgh, travels to New York to join freight and passenger agents for a comprehensive inspection of the Erie Line and its terminals. The trip follows Erie’s purchase of the Chicago and Atlantic expanding their Chicago access. The goal is to acquaint line agents with all parts of the system.

Erie Samuel P. Woodside Erie System Pittsburg New York Chicago and Atlantic Chicago

Special Seal Plush Coats In Various Lengths

Special seal plush coats offered in 36 and 38 inch lengths with prices ranging from 16 50 to 30 dollars and up. The listing emphasizes a selection of sizes and a wide price spread.

Travel by Union Pacific to Pacific Coast Quick and Easy

Travelers can save by booking soon as Western Passenger Association plans a rate advance. The Union Pacific system via Council Bluffs Omaha or Kansas City offers Palace and Colonist sleeping cars free reclining chair cars and dining service for fast coast trips. Tickets to California Oregon and Washington are available with baggage checked to destination and round trip options valid six months. Thomas S. Spear T P Agent 400 Wood Street Pittsburg Pa.

Western Passenger Association Union Pacific Council Bluffs Omaha Kansas City Pacific Coast California Oregon Washington Thomas S. Spear T. P Wood Street Pittsburg

Local Firms Switch to Coal from Gas After December

The following local firms are now using coal that previously consumed gas: Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company, Clinton Mills, Oliver Bros. & Philips, Allegheny Mill, Chess, Cook & Co., Mostheid Bros. & Co. and J. Painter's Sons' Company.

Pittsburg Forge and Iron Comany Clinton Mills Oliver Bros. & Philips Allegheny Mill Chess, Cook & Co Mostheid Bros. & Co J. Painter's Sons’ Company

Trimmed Jackets and Boots Offered at Low Prices

A local shoe and clothing department advertises 940 fur trimmed jackets at factory prices and men’s waterproof rubber boots. It promotes bargains at KavurManns' Shoe Department on 47 Sixth Street with stock to clear, including children’s items and long wraps offered well below value.

Rosenbaum & Co Trony Kavurmanns Laptes Ussa Hueus & Hacke

Pittsburg Coal Dealer Expands Capacity For Public Supply

Mr. Fred Greiner, Pittsburg, largest wholesale and retail coal dealer, increases daily capacity to 8 500 bp to meet public demand for Panhandle coal and slack. Estimates furnished to families hotels shops and buildings. All orders receive prompt attention. Telephone 1027. Also notes Saturday dress bargains and Esuffmanns overcoat sale offering strong value.

Fred Greiner Fourth Avenue Try Street Pittsburg

Hahn Brothers yard slateworkers strike over punching work

The slateworkers at Hahn Brothers yard on Fifth avenue began a strike Tuesday over a dispute with the firm regarding punching work. Officials expect the trouble to be settled today. A new sand company has formed led by Commodore Joseph Walton and others to begin external sand business.

Hahn Brothers’ Yard Fifth Avenue Frm Joseph Walton I. N. Banton John F. Walton William Banton W. Pasey Albert. Gerred W. 8. Hays Phinburg Band Company Asaises

Capes and Fur Sets Pricing From Astrakhan to Krimmer

A catalog lists various capes and fur sets with prices such as Astrakhan cloth capes at 375 dollars, real Astrakhan capes from 16 to 20 dollars, Persian claw capes at 5 dollars, monkey capes at 20 dollars, Krimmer capes at 25 dollars, and children’s fur sets priced 1 175 225 250 3.

Kleber Bros Deal in Pianos and More at 506 Wood Street

Kleber Bros. advertise their large sale of pianos organs mandolins guitars with Steinway Conover Gabler and Opera pianos. They claim the widest selection at honest prices with small profits longest warranties and easy payment terms. Cable letters from far and near tease TOMORROW'S DISPATCH. Twenty four pages.

Kleber

Horne & Co Children's Ribbed Cashmere Stockings Offer

A catalog listing from Horne & Co sells children's ribbed cashmere stockings in sizes four with double soles at 35 cents per pair or three for a dollar. It also advertises black cashmere stockings double knee heavy wear at a set price, heavy country wool stockings in sizes four to eight, ladies cashmere black extra fine at a low price, and a range of ladies silk stockings and hosiery boxes for Christmas gifts with varied colors and prices.

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