December Term Opens as Grand Jury Charged by Judge Porter
The December term of Criminal Court opened with Judge Porter presiding and Howard Childs named foreman. The court charged the grand jury on secrecy and duties while reviewing returns from constables and reporting violators. several true bills for assault, battery, and related crimes were issued, while others were ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Howard Childs
Omar
Reserve Township
Burleigh
Frank E Rodgera
Joln Wins
Hharies Havers
Frank Sabotka
Frank Nichols
Savace
Inteeny
Win
Cook
Jacobs
Charles Kenney
Joseph Levi
Jos
Mitchell
Meliitten
Chas Rose
Fox
Huber
Frank Woods
Thomas Francis
John Lewis
Larceny
Daniel Haley
Michael Niklas
Michael Mafor
John Hebburn
Thomas McGarry
John J. Glenn
George Taylor
John Caban
Michael Pashic
Lindsay in Herriot Wool Be Again Demands Parment
In Common Pleas No 1 Robert H Lindsay of the City Assessor's office sues William F Herriot Mercantile Appraiser for balance on 95 dollars. Lindsay claims Herriot offered 25 cents per name for 500 names and provided 300 names, while Herriot contends payment only for 48 non listed names after comparing 250 names. Herriot appeals judgment favored Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Robert H. Lindsey
William F. Herriot
Mercantile
Herriot
Alderman Rafferty
Lindsay
City Sues Grimm and Wong Over Unsafe Hotel Walls
Pittsburg files bill in equity against owner Joseph Grimm and contractor Andrew Wong. They seek injunction to halt three story hotel construction at North West Carson Street after partial walls collapsed and inspectors ordered dangerous sections torn down. Despite orders, defendants continued work using standing wall portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Joseph Grimm
Andrew Wong
Grimm
Nor Th
Carson Street
Suit of C A Ralph Versus Central Traction on Trial
The case before Judge Collier seeks $200 claimed as the balance for building the defendant's powerhouse. The company retained the sum as a 250 per day penalty for eight days of delay. Ralph contends the delay was due to extra work demanded by the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C A. Ralph
The
Central Traction Company
Collier
Talph
Common Pleas and Criminal Docket Summary
A list of cases across Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 2 with parties including Wells vs McDonald Mietich vs Kalbfell and Leofx? plus Me- Keresport Merchants and Manufacturers Insurance Company vs Mooreginuisa. Common Pleas No. 3 features Hagermen vs Man ean Denter nx vs Mayo and Lynch vs Pittsburg Trea tion Company. Criminal Court names Commonwealth on Peter Barnhart and multiple defendants listed by surname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Wells Et al
Mc Tponald
Mietich
Kalbfell
Conroy
Witrshbure Tirers
Clenacnon
Sales
Sandomhe
Pittsburs Traction Company
Biggert
Rhodes
Walker
Korench
Me- Keresport
Merchants
Insurance Company
MoeGinuisa
Brass
Grier Et Ax
Sauer
Mocersky
Commen Press
Pennerk & Son
Mooth & Finn
Bell
Gullick
Doc Moran
Tyrart
Maley
Liowis Sen
Mos
Pewk
Merrie Et al
Tanna of
Wot Peliovne Boroesth
Roska
Kejer Et al
Tamkiey
Pitebure Steel Casting Commons
Leon, Meffee & Co., Limited
Mitehure Tea Comite Y
J. Nichols
David Lewis
John Leios
Dawid Williams
Thomas Francis
J. Mitchell
Frank Sobiteky
Minor Court Happenings Show Several Trials Underway
In state court Judge White presides over W K E Howley Co v Wall and Judge Me amis handles Crawford v Yeberre. A jury is set for Macleer v Rose townsdp over horse injuries. Raum case argued for new trial in US District Court with Judge Reed to rule. Egelberce v B R Company involves $990 claim. Owings divorce suit filed by Mrs. Owings disputes desertion. Wilke v Wind seeks damages for injuries from a barouche collision totaling $175 to Mr. Wilke and $275 to Mrs. Wilke. Haven suit appears in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KE. Howley & Co
Tatrick Wall
Jude White
C.S. Crawford
George Yeberre
Meamis
Tar
John M. Macleer
Rose Townsdp
United States District Court
5. Raum
Reed
Philomena Egelberce
A. VR. BR. Company
Ronseut
George K. Owings
Evomawings
Fisher Case Against Ninth Street Bridge Company
A civil suit against the Ninth Street Bridge Company for damages arises before Judge Stowe. The complaint states Mrs Haven, crossing the bridge on May 15, 1800, tripped on a spike and fell, allegedly sustaining permanent injuries.
New Book Notices Preview Wagner to Lincoln Lectures
A late publications column lists Preludes and Studies by W J Henderson, The Story of the Odyssey by Alfred J Church, Siberia and the Exile System by George Kennan, A Pinch of Experience by L B Walford, Was Abraham Lincoln a Spiritualist, The Spanish Galleon, Lyrics of the Living Church, Hisie Vacation and After Events by Martha Finley, and Bessie by Rosa Nouchette Carey through 1891 to 1892 editions with notes on authors, publishers, and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Henderson
Longmip, Green & Co
New York
J. R.weldin & Co
Pittsburg
New York College of Music
New York Times
Wagner
Siberia
George Kennan
Century Common
J. R. Weldin
Pittsboro
Russia
Europe
Mr. Kennan
Russian Empire
America
St.one
Kennan
L. B. Walford
John W. Lovell & Co
Weldin
KR. S. Davis & Co
Abraham Lincoln
Wy Nettie Colburn Marnard
White Plains
N. Y
Lincoln
Caribbean Sea
Charles Sumner Seely
A. C. McClurg
Chicago
Weldin & Co
Pitt
Windward Islands
Living Church
W. Leffingwell
Elsie
Bessie
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Diana
Esther
J. B. Lippincott
Philadelphia
I Weldin
Pittsburgh
Miss Carey
The School Review Christmas Number Praised
The Christmas issue of The School Review from Percy F. Smith's press offers abundant Christmas stories sketches and prize offers. A pair of all steel club skate given to each boy sending two new subscriptions marks a liberal promotion. The magazine is praised for elegant typography high press work and strong comparison to eastern productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Review
Percy F. Smith
Virgin Alley
Mr. Smith
Alleghenies
Remarkable Antique Cabinets and Vases At Harpy & Hares
Wondering New Art Goods features Vernis Marten cabinets Ougst and gold cabinets and a collection including remarkable lonchet vases seal bronze figures rarely beautiful lamps writing desks jewel cabinets at Harpy and Hares Jewellers Silversmiths and Art Dealers located at 529 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy & Hares
Smithfield Street
Bargain Fur Capes and Infants Goods Advertised
A. A. Horsa & Co. offers fur capes with 18 inch depth satin lining at 7 dollars, claiming 12 dollar value. Black Astrakhan capes 14 inches deep priced around 550 dollars. Imitation seal capes at 15 dollars, cheaper than 25. Infants goods for holidays include handmade dresses embroidered sacques wrappers silk bootees caps bonnets from A G Carpenter & Sons 27 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horsa & Co
Penn Avenue
A. G. Cawrpett & Sons
Fifth Ave
Old Time Gusher At McDonald Field Report
McDonald field oil output declined by 3 000 barrels to 53 500 while new fifth sand wells show strong early flow. Oakdale No 4 on Morgan heirs farm spurted to 6 360 bpd after an initial 20 bph, Gordon sands under pressure in multiple wells, and National Transit stock drawdown amid heavy field activity.
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McDonald
Gordon
Boronch Line
National Transit Company
Feild
Oakdale Oil Company
Morgan Heirs
McDonald Station
Forst & Greenlee
Mercy
Morwan
Wallace Farm
Mercy Farm
Haziett & Black
Crumley
McDonald Borouwsh
Wallace No. 4
Oskdale (1) Company
Tre Odisrat
Name Company
Nigit
Tte
Morgan Farm
Sturgeon Heirs
Hays & Gartland
Miler
Gottman, Wanky & Co
Thomasy
Knoxssell, Kain,& Co
Brown, Robison, Conway & Co
Dietrick
Hazlett & Mack
Goekert & Steele
A. Welsh & Go
Laurels Station
W. P. Reed
Royalins Company
Venture Oil Company
W. P. Read
Noblestown
Oakdale
Corsopolis
MecNall & Co
Hawley & Co
Gardiner, Snyder & Co
Rce
Jennings & Co
Kinney
Buck
Fischer Bros. & Co
Mcichael
Hedrick & Co
Walker Farm
Mr. Mounts
South Penn Oil Company
Yost
Dunkard Oil Company
ConaoroLis
Coraopolis Oil Company
Foster Watson
Galey Bros
John Watson Inn
Fort Pitt
Guffey, Jennings & Co
Mathews
Mathews Heirs
Herron
Bell
Baldwin
Wallace
Morgan No
Movey
Mever
Gamble
Doveenian Oil Company
Elliote
Hoffman & Co
Moore
Woodland Oil Company
Read
Pacett Co
Sauters
Guckert & Steele
Mevers
Patterson and Jones
Kelso
Gardnerr & Co
Mertz
Devonian Hl Company
Boyes
Forest Oil Company
Wright
Davis Brown
Nem
Thommin & Co
Morrihonght
Brenneman & Co
Tilmont
Brown & Co
Montgomery, JR
Ewing
James McGregor
Hussier
Borce
Patterson & Jones
Shaffer
Liberty Oil Co
Dercamp
Venture Oil Co
Black & Co
Southwest Pennsylvania
National Transit
Southwest Pine Line
National Transit Rons
Macksburg
Eureka
Batnsiay
Sumilay
Oil market notes on daily crude and transit certificates
The report shows dull business among room traders with narrow price ranges. January openings and highs are listed, with tows and shipments figures for National Transit certificates and petroleum products across several locations, noting steady starts then dull activity and specific sale and clearance totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Lima Oil
Recognize Hostetter's Bitters As Incomparable Remedy
Recognize Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an incomparable remedy for dyspepsia constipation biliousness malaria and kidney inactivity but not as well known for an absolute specific for la grippe a terribly destructive malady. A remarkable collection diamond incrusted daintily enameled richly engraved bright polished roman finished as Harpy Hayes TTF 529 Smithfield street.
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Gamblers
R. A. Lindsay
Lindsay IN Herriot’s
Ralph
SEAL
Lariey & Co
Fifth Avenue
Gordon Sander
M'Donald
MT. Morris
All the World
Harpy & Hayes
TTF
Johann Hoff
Cesmereay Confiden
Jariegald
Madrid Chemical Bal
Oe Ses. Son
Market St
Esne Pharmacy
Smithfield St. S
Kaercher
Federal St
Allegheny City
Wolff & Randolph
P.C
J. W. M’farland
Fourth Avenue
OIL Properties
M. V. Taylor
Orter Supplie Es
Allison
Hays & Thees
Water Street
Pittsburg, Pa
Ireland & Hughes
A.V.A.R
Prierelberg
Standard Oil CO
Wheeling, W. Va
Cumberland, Md
Altoona, Pa
Capital City Oi Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Cor. Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
Mylt P
Fipttsburg
Fae
Royal Baking Powder
United States
State and
City Boards of Health
Whittier
Cecainens Bysician
Ittler
Ton Avenue
Doctors Lake
K jTake
Medical CO
Buppalo
E. Ielte
Mantel
F.C. Fowler
Cerort
Park Place
Western Railway
Tralee
Mali
Butler
Marion
Kane
Akron
Brit
Cines
Nto Chiengo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sovedcle
Nowemre Prret
Harris
Iss
Philadelph
Bis
Erie Np
Phlindelphia LD Hp
Baltimore
Wasnykion
Harrison
Baithnore
Philaviel
Arrivin Shore
Ing
York
Baltimetimore
Jersey
Kivn Annex
Brooklyn
Mt. Avon
Jousney
Newark
Sunaianen Adom
Sanday
Greansby
Berry ‘Xpress
Ana Eb Gree
W . Oan
Uniontown
Lwandh m m
Monongahela Division
Monongshwin City
West Brownsville
Mabela
Wiest Pennsylvania Division
Ee Federal
Wweek
Mt. Stindtays
Ardry
Apollo
Paulton
Biairsville
Iehehry
R. Wood
Chease
Pugh
Gen' S Passergent
Union Station
Central Time
Borthwest
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Ene
Youngstown
Bey
Bam. Am
Fin Pam
Ammive
M. Durant
New Castle
Jamestown
Youngstows
Joe Aw Ue
Durant
Columbus
Cincinnati
Lu Louis
Dararrt
Derner
Amerveashington
Ia.or
Pos
Ganas Mt. P
A. m
N.o
Auarvs
Wheeling
Ils
Pressax
Sumerme Cass Asp Potten Doren
Sylvania
Jepee Wood
KK. A
FORD
Pamanger Kpent
Ensterm
Imore
St. Louls
Apenas
Iladelphia
Batetimore
Washington
Saturda
Pittsburg Transfer Company
Sahat
Smithfebdt
ODALL
Uecneral Manager
Chas
Scult
Ittsrcorg
Lake Arie Ratlhoad Company
Seiuitie
Teteran
Soene
Teweland Ce
Clnetanath Chi
St. Louis
Kuffalo
Saoa
Oes
Young-town
Sica
Cleveland
Wx A
Mies
al Fm
Poe
Apa
Ee Boechmort
K. K
Derant
Peeant
Anrivel
New Haven
Weet Newton
McKeesport
Elizabeth Monewnat Verim
Belle Vernon
Morongahela
Cibeth
Meck
Dally
Ucket
Monith Iol St
Luegheny Valley Railroad
Pitcburg
Eastern Standard
Buffalo Sa
Ont City
Duelsex
Ha. m
Ake
Valley Caump- Wen
Huiten
Ballalo
Sra. m
Eminion
Kittanning—Clea
Beroethurs
Liman
Pittsourg
Beffalo
Theket
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