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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1892
Page
4
A guide to inexpensive yet stylish boudoir garments and accessories. It covers sleeveless velvet casayas, plastrias, neutral tones, and coordinating sandals with lace trim. Also notes elegant touches like fur trimming and jeweled vandykes for formal reception wear.
A dated plea extols wisdom in women and promotes Daffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal stimulant for ladies. It claims the product preserves health and complexion, backed by purported endorsements from prominent ladies. The ad asserts no other whiskey offers similar health benefits.
The piece surveys fashionable sleeve styles from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries influencing today outfits. It notes slashed shoulder and elbow sleeves, long drooping puff sleeves with contrasting inner lining, Empire and 18th century variants, plus embellishments like embroidery and velvet braids. Silk petticoats for evening wear feature green and crimson shot silk and lace trims. Skirts mix cashmere outer fabrics with taffeta linings, prioritizing warmth and a notable rustle.
A fashion column details Empire gowns and corsets, noting short waisted Empire styles, large sleeve buttons, and new skirts including seven gored French and seamless options. It highlights color shifts to tan and gold brown, mentions electric tones Oriental and Tolande, and advises on corset choices to achieve slim silhouettes with modern dresses.
Retail house announces a large new selection of fine leather goods silk and china with discounts on 600 pieces of Japanese silk and many bric a brac items. The display highlights royal Vienna Berlin Dresden and other estates with vases tea sets and decorative pieces. Jos Eternacu & Co. 28 Fifth Avenue.
A Confederate officer Macrane breaks his parole to rescue a fellow captive and pursue a forbidden marriage. The narrator recalls the raid, the lovers’ fate, and the moral dilemma of honor versus passion as Macrane is condemned but dies faithful to his promise.
The jury ruled Edward McGlade 53 died from abuse by policeman T. J. McWilliams during arrest. McWilliams, employed at Edgar Shomson Steel Work, was charged with the crime. McGlade died in Braddock lockup. Rex is Latin for king of all food or lent. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy credited with saving a six year old boy in Des Moines after a severe croup attack.
A fashion item notes 500 Ladies Newmarkets and Misses Newmarkets in latest style with deep Military Cape or Watteau Back indicating distinctive 19th century dress detailing.
300 ladies capes from London in seal skin measure 19 inches long with satin lining. Sold elsewhere for 10 to 11 dollars, offered at a deep local sale price.
Classified note offers genuine Alaska seal jackets with a four inch reefer style and large blocked collar. Includes price cue of seven dollars fifty cents. Item details appear in a compact ad fragment from a period catalog or newspaper listing.
The Baroness Blanc brings her play Deception to the Duquesne Theater next week. The eminent actress is noted for her talent and bearing, shaping her tour with careful consultation and innovative ideas. Lillian Russell has declined to attend the matinee event.
In Orphans Court Judge Hawkins grants a certificate of character to John Trimble for meeting the will’s sobriety and industrious life condition. The Ben Trimble estate sale proceeds distribution considered whether Trimble complied. after testimony, the judge ruled he did. The one fourth share held by Magistrate McKenna is valued around $20,000.
A large number of executions were issued yesterday. Ten against B F Rynd five against Fisher Co and five against Nagler of Fisher Co. Writs named multiple lumber companies and hardware suppliers with dollar amounts. further lists show claims against Stein Co Valentine Rabinowitz M Hirsch Co Katzenstein Oronheimer Baruch and others. Additional executions covered S Stern Best Haskett Manda Kerr McKeesport U A M and Beockdale among others.
Judge McOlung presides as Sarah Martin sues Frederick Drewes and Kiward Anna Fred ericks over a boundary line quarrel. The case, heard previously, centers on the farm width and conflicting surveys, with testimony focusing on the surveyors and disputed measurements.
The survey was redrafted and the trial postponed. The case resurfaced yesterday with a new proceeding planned for a later date.
The grand jury yesterday returned true bills including larceny and receiving stolen goods against Ambrose Melenna Robert Koehler J W Anderson Arnold Dorn John Coshefaks Martha Sumberg and Hugh Boyer. Also pretense against A T Chase Antonio Burrows ski Michael Varley and Daniel Vaughn George Kelley James Cowler Patrick Morrisey John and Mary Shey and John J Irwin. Other counts include assault and battery riot carrying concealed weapons felonious assault and related charges. Some names were ignored for further action.
Margaret E Wills was granted a divorce from Henry Bills on desertion grounds in a case marked by a runaway marriage to Cincinnati in December 1889. Bills allegedly deserted her after money ran out, and she has lived in Pittsburg for two years. Bills had used the surname Reed and had another wife living. In separate criminal terms, several defendants faced sentences for larceny and related charges in the Criminal Court yesterday.
Judge Hawkins yesterday enhanced a decision to dismiss Rafferty’s exceptions to J. K. Torrence’s account in the Anna E Rafferty estate. The excepant sought $15,952.23 from McClure & Co, but the court held the estate not entitled to the amount and dismissed the exceptions.
Attorney W. A. Hudson filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in the George Strasser murder case. Strasser was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to death for killing Joseph Brand. The hearing is set for January in Philadelphia.
The docket shows common pleas lists including Knoeder vs Breon and McBride vs OConnor. Other matchups include Berard Dave Fulton, Mugele vs Exus, Simpson vs Gray.
The document presents a dense, imperfect OCR of multiple case names across Common Pleas and Criminal Court calendars. It lists numerous plaintiffs, defendants, and legal entities such as Pittsburg Incline Plane Company, Common Pleas No 2 Specialty Glass Co, and Commonwealth v Xagley, with many garbled spellings and partial names.
The record covers multiple cases with verdicts and garnishments. Bushofer vs Loeffert yields an $8 verdict for the plaintiff. Mellon Bros garnishment against G C Moll involved a vanprise for defendants. United States Circuit Court action by Lyon against Jenni Bros. & W Penn Steel owners alleges dumping and channel obstruction. McGuire and son vs J B Sherriff Mfg Co seeks damages for son injured on the job. Verdicts include 800 and 1590 for various plaintiffs. Carruthers vs Carrie Furnace involves a death claim settlement.
A historical note extols Syrup of Figs as a mild laxative suitable for children and adults. It claims soothing effects and reliable results, urging family use for common digestive discomfort and bilious concerns.
In a crowded listing the ad invites shoppers to Watercoma’s Liberty Avenue display of numerous items from book cases and easels to dining tables and rocking chairs. Henry Torheyden showcases a range of nickel and silver items, promising moderate prices and wide choice.
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