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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1891

Page

2

Pittsburg's Chance Deep Waterways Convention

Pittsburgh prospects hinge on the Deep Waterways Convention in Detroit on December 17. James A. Henderson of Pittsburgh will attend to press canal links to Lake Erie and Ohio river improvements to boost inland shipping, reduce rail freight costs, and protect western markets.

United States Detroit Clyde Duluth Liverpool Pattison Evansville James A. Henderson Lake Erie T. P. Roberts Ohio Middle States Ohio River Henderson Cincinnati Berring Anasuthority Davis’ Island

Williams Cleared in Third Trial in Harrison Township

In criminal court George A. McWilliams was acquitted of a serious charge after two prior trials. Anna C. George filed the information. Bail was refused for Taylor. Peter Riley of McKeesport pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and was fined 500 and four months in the workhouse. Harry Wyant and Edward Lautner face trial for robbing Charles Allison of 41 dollars at McKeesport on April 11.

McWliams Taylor George A. McWilliams Harrison Township Anna C. George McWilliams Peter Riley McKeesport Harry Wyant Eadward Lautner Charles Allison

Findings of the Grand Jury on Yesterday’s Cases

The grand jury returned true bills naming John Brennen Joseph Porter Edward Steel Isrceny Henry Kaiser larceny from the person Edward McGuire Albert Jones horse stealing James Green William Noonan burglary W BR Smith entering a building with intent to commit a felony Patrick Lynch Harry Kennedy attempt to enter a building and malicious mischief J T Murry malicious mischief E J McClarren F S Knap embezzlement August Schuman defrauding a boarding house keeper Frank Bray Martin Lynch aggravated assault and battery Daniel Lynch Peter Riland Frank Daniels George Boehm George Rowand WK R Smith Fred Stephenson assault and battery William N Stevens Silas Gomer John Javis serious offenses John Konrasch selling liquor without a license the ignored bills Klein Joseph aggravated assault and battery Carrie Burns assault and battery Thomas McCarthy Annie Kingley Charles Ringley William Ringley John Mkareesky larceny Jack Harrington larceny by bailee Hercules Lichtasagh receiving stolen goods and selling liquor without license Frank Wight Map malicious mischief

John Brennen Joseph Porter Edward Steel Henry Kaiser Edward McGuire Albert Jones James Green William Noonan W. BR. Smith Patrick Lynch Harry Kennedy J.T. Murry E. J. McClarren F. S Knap August Schuman Frank Bray Martin Lynch Daniel Lynch Peter Riland Frank Daniels George Boehm George Rowand W. K R. Smith Fred Stephenson William N. Stevens Silas Gomer John Javiis John Konrasch

Case of Frank v Morris and others over bridge contract

Martin G. Frank sues G. W. Morris A Murdoch F G Kay Thomas Wightman J & Wightman Joseph Loughrey J M Hoey and Harry Brown in judge White's court seeking 9000 dollars for bridge construction for the Squirrel Hill Railway Company. The company failed insolvent. suit targets directors personally.

Martin G. Frank G. W. Morris A. Murdoch F. G. Kay Thomas Wightman J. & Wightman Joseph Loughrey J. M. Hoey Harry Brown White Squirrel Hill Railway Company

Moran suit against Tygard over damaged household goods

Patrick Moran and his wife sue J W Tygard for damages from injuries to household goods caused by upstairs commotion in their shared home. Tygard lived above the Morans. plaster reportedly fell from the ceiling injuring the Morans furniture and similar items.

Patrick Moran J. W. Tygard Tudge Magee Tygard Morans

Trial Lists for To Day Common Pleas and Criminal Court

A long docket lists cases in Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 with parties including Landmire vs Pittsboro Traction Co Conroy vs Pitts burn Times Walker vs McKeesport borough and many others. The Criminal Court docket covers Commonwealth defendants such as Margaret Sebr Frank Nichol David Lewis David Williams Thomas Francia Joseph Mitchell and more. Also noted are recent verdicts practice admissions oaths and a few civil actions including damage claims and bail denials.

Common Fleas No Landmire Pittsboro Traction Company Conroy Pittsburn Walker McKeesport Boroud M. & M. Insurance Company McGinnis Et al Saver Mozersky Wormser Et Ax Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Comny Barrett Pennsylvania Company Onaldson Kelly Hays Et al McAfee Strieweke Et al Livingston Jefferson Gas Company McMichael Osborne Common Pleas No Kennedy Booth & Flinn Boska Krejce Coakiey Pittsburg Steelasting Company Lyon, McKee & Co Pittsburg Tea Company Farnon Booth Coon White McKlror Reed Dut! & Sons Benedict Walfran Pope McClinton S Finnegan Gerherding Oberman Brown Same Hagerman Dent Et Ux Mayo Conningham Chartiersborouch Lynch Pittsburg Traction Company Pierce Greeter Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Railway Company Mason Citizens’ Traction Company Nadher Helbling Criminal Court Commonwealth Margaret Sebr Frank Nichol Daviid Lewis David Williams Thomas Francia Joseph Mitchell Frank Subiteky William Jacobs Charles Kinner James Woods Edward Savace Frank Barowski George Rowand Ee Mulhattan Janes Green William Noonan

Oil Wells Tout in Gordon Sand Near McDonald Borough

In McDonald region, multiple wells push Gordon sand output with Robison Brown & Co and others reporting 20 barrels per hour from several Gordon sanders. Fifth sand results are weaker, though some Devonian and Belmont wells show early production. Sistersville field reports vary on daily totals as operators rush in with new rigs and estimates of 55 000 barrels for the day.

Gorden McDonald Gordon Robison, Brown & Co Pasher Lot Allegheny County Gettman, Wanky & Co Thomasy Tus Tharateen Pegue Pasher Russet, Kain, Johnson & Co W. P. Read Laurel Hill Devonian Oil Company Boyce Heirs McCurdy Royal Gas Company Mary Robb J. A. Robb Ewin & Co Vincent Lot McDonald Borough Belmont Oil Company Lockart Gallagher Bros Nore Mercer & Co McMurray Storey & Co Noblestown Forest Oil Company McGill Oakdale Hawler & Co McNall & Co Church Greenlee & Forst Forest of] Company Herron Patterson & Jane’s Kelso Oakdale Oil Company Baldwin Morgan Guffey, Jennings, Murphy & Co Exct Sauters Farm Venture Oil Company Smith & Jones Taylor Farm Midway Moore Farm Mantis Frany Gienn Run Cecil Township Washington County Manufacturers’ Gas Company Hickman Jefferson Gas Company Washabaneh Orth Forst & Greenlee Elliott's Mills New Castle White & Co Robert White Frew's New Wilmington Mahonintown Oil and Gas Company Harvey Leonard Mahoningtown New Castile Bie Meadows Bereacht Sistersville Calvin Farm Solowee Ee Oear Grace Sca Kanawha Ol Company Emery Oil Goffey, Jennings & Co Mathews Bell Oakdale Oll Company Wallace Wallace, & Wallace Shaffer Mevcy Mevey Gamble Elliott Hoffman & Co Moore Woodland Oi Company Gambie Rent Parett Co Sauters Guckert & Steele Mevers Patterson and Jones Gordnerr & Co Mertz Boyce Boyce No Wright Davis & Brown Thomson & Co Brenneman& Co Tilmont Brown & Co Montgomery James McGregor Husger, Davis & Co Rovee Patterson & Jones Liberty Oil Co Deecamp Venture Oil Co Black & Co Southwest Pi National Transit Macksburg Eureka Buckeye Pennsylvania Ai Railroad Union Station Iittsharg Aelows Eastern Standard Ted Pullman Vestibule Care Hartiss Iatumore New York Washington Philadelphia Ageot Union Tw Baltimore Harrisburg Ace Ecxpreon Harteburg Arrivin A. Gory Philatelphite Wren York Tern Aig M. m Watheington Harrsburg Brooklyn Annex Norkoltstown Eas Greensburg Derry Express Walt Wilkinsburg Accom LON Nuneday Toabs Braddock South West Uniontown Sanda A. m L.wandiap Dinpa Monongahela Division Axdapter May Monongahela City M. Sandey West Pennsylvania Fenty Pederal Street Allegheny Privieres Apollo Paniton Riairaville SarThe Excelsior eSpany Heket Fifth Avenue Fourth Avenue Try Sud Union Stagione A Ute CHAS Vass Agen TE Boat Tatager Rc

Yesterday's Market Features and Oil Prices

Trading was light and prices softened with January opening and closing at 59. The high 69 and low 587 reflect oil market volatility. Refined status unchanged while daily averages show 1192 runs and 91 073 shipments with 124 438 barrels in runs. National Transit certificates and various regional oil notes appear with mixed openings and closures.

National Transit Seige New York Petroleum Pennsylvania Lima Oil

Advertisements and assorted goods listings

An assortment of local ads promotes tonics for kidneys and liver, violins for sale, boy’s items from $1, golden fruit cake, scarves and fichus, flannel-lined slippers, a fur sale, and baby photography services with cabinet photos offered at the Nord gallery for $1 per dozen. Multiple stores along Penn Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Ohio Street advertise products and services.

Anfrecht New Gallery Fifth Avenue

Converts to Electric Treatment Praised by Local Carpenter

T W Little of 00 Federal street extension Allegheny reports rapid relief from years of partial paralysis and sleepless nights after a course of electricity at the Electropathic Institute 507 Penn avenue. He credits Dr Davis and associates for a swift recovery enabling him to work full days and walk with ease.

T. W. Little Carpenter Federal Street Extension Allegheny Mr. Little Electropathic Institute Penn Avenue Davis

Electrotherapy and eye ear care offered in Pittsburg clinic

Electropathic Institute at 507 Penn Ave Pittsburg advertises Dr L G Davis and staff treating chronic ailments including nervous diseases rheumatism blood diseases paralysis neuralgia and eye and ear disorders with electrical operations. A trained female assistant oversees a special department. Office hours listed with morning and evening sessions. Also notes interest in Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil for cough and its unproven mechanisms.

L. G. Davis Pr. U A. Tod Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pittsburg Deep Waterways ‘Convention Keystone State Atemes A. Henderson Atlantic Seaboard Louisville St. Louis New Orleans Totinevn l Louis the New Tri News Ors Pitburg Mississippi West Oncaea & Schoenberger Atease Deposit Department German National Bank Wood Street Sixth Avenue P. Wall H. L. Gnehring Ewing Andrew Dietrich John Kalbfell Jone M. McEurn Rosa Township C. A. Ralph Central Traction Company Janoce Porten James Taylor Bowmaster Duquesne Henry A. Katzemaeyer Henry Katze Ortho Martha W. Brown Pittsburg and Allegheny Bridge Company Ninth Street John Grart & Co., Limited Crystal Glass Company Triton Fire and Farmers’ Deposit National Bank James H. Atren & Co Fish Ave Marquise Harpy & Hayes Coraline Smithfield Street Ae Earn Jewelry Poriam Gordon Sand Wells Sanders Drake & Co Joseph Ralston Ss. L. Moore Wellsburg West Virginia Lentz, Slagle & Co Buxton Jos Hamilton's Marvin Xman Jos, Horst & Co Peon Avenue Simen Simen’s Ohio Street Allegheny, Pa Boons & Bun Wate Stampa JAS. S. Kirk & CO Chicago Bells Walts Shandon Society Walts Shandon Hells Soap Klein Penn Ave Moone Burg Penn Av South Sth Avenue WM. Ayres & Sons Philadel Urs A. &. Lowe A. 5. Lowe Philadelphia Electrical College Lowe Woren Doctors Lake R. We Pennay Fowler Moodus M. V. Taylor Allison Fidelity Building Ireland & Hughes Psa Standard Oil Co Pittsburg, PA Eraacae Oh Standard Oil Co Ecling, W. Ya Cumberland Altod A Capital City Oil Co Ohio Legal Waptha Standard Oil Company Gov. Duquesne Way Eighth Street Whittier Ittler DE Waltrize Idarees Gray Medicine CO Buffalo N. Y S. S. Holland, Cor Smithfield Libertysts Nerve Seed Co Chicaro Jos. Fiening’ & Son Prica Madrid Chemical CO Dearborn Street Pittsburgh Vs. Fleming & Son Nesne Parmacy Smithfield St A.J. Kaercher Allegheny City Allure Bie Western Railways L Eave Arstte Pittsburgh Union Station Central Lime Fort Wayne Detacl Joys Toledo Wom Bam Dasans Sara Durant Ene Nebula Durane Jamestown Youngstown Niles Axeros Youngstov Sania Derant Columbus Washimeio Ada .m Lio Fifth Avenue Ui Tion Pitsburgh Pean Altimore Phidelphis Uniontovwn Mt. Pleasant Newark Iptadalphia Balimore Chee Tealg Sud 401 Sm Smithield J. Te Odele Aha Gases and Lake Erie Railroad Toh Tigma Cleveland Fron Cinetunati S. Lou Beaver Fail I. Sib Beechmont X. Maren West Newton New Haven Elisabeth Mons Belle Vernon Mottongatela Oley Elizbeth Siuithanla LLEGHENY VALLEY _RAILROAD City DuBois East Vcos Kittansning Wa. m W. Besehurn M. Waller Id. A. m L. m Iss Emigatoo Kittawning Ouru Alliman Parior Waffet Nap Pittsparyalu Fifth Avenue Bunerintenicat Jams F. Anderson Agout
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