Miser’s Hoard Revealed Heiress of 70000 by Irish Grave Tale
In Aughnacloy Ireland the defaced grave of a mother leads to Annie McClelland of Allegheny being named sole heir to Henry Drean’s estate. After a long chase across Ireland and Philadelphia, a court confirms her as the only heir to the personal property worth about 70000, while the fate of real estate in Iowa remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aughnacloy
Ireland
Annie M. McClelland
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
John Darin
East India
Calcutta
Patrick Drean
Henry Drean
America
Philadelphia
John Sarin
Henry Dream
Presbyterian Hospital
Delphia
Tie
Cenh
Collingwood
Western National Bank of
Isaac D. Yorum, Esq
Philadelpha
Tue Disraten
Pitts
Isaac I. Yocum
Walnetsreet
Annie McCrelland
Annie Warner
Grantham Street
Alleheny
Halftlood
Jose Darin
Samuel T. McCrelland
Federal Street
Allechen
J.P. Greve
Iowa
Treland
Aughnador
Kic Wie
Pittsburg
Richard Drean
Baltimore
Donmackmar
Betty
John Durin
Armstrong County
Seventy-eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Mirdwell Bull
Philadelhia
Henry Crean
Coroner Delays Funeral After Sudden Welsh Way Death
Coroner McDowell orders postponement of Thomas Parker death burial after nephew J W Parker claims acute alcoholism and possible foul play. Parker says marks on face and head suggest mistreatment while relations with wife and children poor. Coroner plans a full morning inquiry, noting a burial permit from Dr Potter amidst family tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell
Wayne
Thomas Parker
Welsh Way
J. W. Parker
Alleheny
Potter
Sarah Street
Parker
Butler County
Oro
Boen
New Claims Presented At Lawrence Bank Audit Sitting
Levi Bird Duff presented new claims against the defunct Lawrence Bank during a second sitting in Fidelity Title and Trust building. Claims totaling 1800 dollars were revealed as unreported, dampening depositor hopes of substantial returns. In all, 175 claims were received and examined, though the process has not yet begun in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Bird Duff
Lawrence Bank
Fidelity Title and Trust Company
Roaring Bill Arrested On Street Watch Sale Plot
Barney Bartholomay and W. H. Landry were arrested while trying to sell a watch on the street last night. Bartholomay, a local character, accompanies the “Roaring Bill” who has spent a week in town and faces his fourth arrest in that period. He carried revolvers and gear when taken into custody. the watch was one of three he owned previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Bartholomay
W. H. Landry
Bartholomay
Roaring Bill
Local incidents and town notices headline
Fire damages a window display after clobs of electric light burst yesterday. Carr Dnews seeks bids for East End gar furnace while Southside funding is requested after New Year. Penn Avenue grocer J K Patrimson closes amid banking troubles. Veteran W W Wacson of McKeesport missing since pension day. Guyssuta extension of the Citizens Passenger line set to open tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Rania Claus
Abraham Pertstein
Ponnavenne
Carr
East End
Gar
J. K. Patrimson
Penn Avenue
Saltsburg
W.W. W. Wacson
McKeesport
Guyssuta
Baltimore and Ohio Yardmen End Strike as Freight Flows Restored
The Baltimore and Ohio Yardmen appear to have given up the strike with the company ready to reinstate workers. Dispatchers report new hires and resumed operations at Glenwood yards, while three quitters seek reinstatement without success. A leadership split emerges between Holbrook and Brunner over Newark yard master positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Glenwood
Hawiey
Dispatch
Holbrook
Hawley
E. C. Martin
Newark
Cincinnati Express
Brunner
Martin
Mr. Smith
Pig Iron Outlook. Demand to Jump Over Two Million Tons
The pig iron market is seen expanding next year with production near 9 million tons in 1890 and consumption likely between 10 and 11 million tons in 1891. Unsold stocks are projected to fall to about 350 thousand tons, about 4 percent of production, with prices around $16.50 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bottle Manufacturers Vote to Keep Present Price List
The First Bottle Manufacturers Association met at the Monongahela House with 23 of 29 firms represented. J F Gorsuch of Zanesville presided as no price changes were made, a central office in the city to monitor price list compliance was agreed, and price-cut complaints will go to the Actuary for investigation with final authority.
Two Firms To Consolidate Under City Milling Co
The City Milling Company formed with a $150000 capital will absorb Whitmyre & Co. and A. D. Elwood & Co. Whitmyre runs a large county mill while Elwood operates a flour and feed outfit on Liberty Avenue. No major changes planned at Whitmyre beyond possible spring expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Milling Company
Whitmyre & Co
A. D. Elwood & Co
Liberty Avenue
Peculiar Apparatus Produces Stage Lightning
Fred W. L. Smith invents a novel electrical device to simulate lightning on stage. A cluster of flash lights sits among the flies and is controlled by a compact resistance block not more than six inches square. Electricians hail the system as one of the most wonderful yet in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. L. Smith
District Attorney Moves on Slicker Case Over Foreign Glass Workers
District Attorney Lyon sent letters and papers in the William Slicker importation case to Washington yesterday. He warned the case would amount to little unless additional evidence beyond the papers could be obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
William Slicker
Washington
Iron Pipe Makers Meet in Philadelphia Reports Steady Trade
Wrought iron pipe manufacturers met in Philadelphia reporting a healthy trade condition. Prevailing prices were continued for another month according to the circulated reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Martin Lappe & Sons Expanding to 1000 Hides Weekly
Martin Lappe & Sons raise capacity with a new three story building under roof and plan to install 100 tin vats to reach 1,000 to 1,200 hides per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lappe & Sons
Fire escape debate in schools prompts strong views
Luckey denounces fire escapes as death traps and urges wide stairways for public schools. A real estate dealer notes the 1879 law is weakened by amendments, creating loopholes and poor enforcement for mandatory fire escapes in tall buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckey
George Luckey
Columbus
America
Hancock
Beginning Young Arthur Steklin Arrested for Vagrancy
Eight year old Arthur Steklin of 104 Silby alley Southside was arrested at Central station for vagrancy after running away a week earlier. He told strangers a fabricated tale of family hardship. His parents, who previously refused involvement, were persuaded to try again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Steklin
Silby Alley
Southside
Central Station
McAleese
Cars Unloaded For Duquesne Traction Coaches
Twenty one Duquesne Traction cars were unloaded at Torrens station yesterday and moved to tracks. Each car weighs eight tons and is finished in good plush and is four feet longer and two feet higher than current cars. They will serve the Ellsworth and North Highland division and are painted yellow for distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne
Torrens
Ellsworth
North Highland
Notable Travelers and Visitors Lodge in City Hotels
A parade of prominent figures arrives and departs in the city: Charles Francis Adams, ex-president of the Union Pacific, visits Westinghouse and hosts at his home. L. B. Brown of Piedmont Air Line comments on rapid Southern growth. Others include J R McGinley, H C Frick, Captain McClelland, and Charles Pare who resigns as VP GM of Philadelphia Company. Numerous officials and businessmen from Pittsburgh to Wheeling stay at the Anderson and Monongahela, with brief notes on travels, plans, and industry ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Francis Adams
Boston
Union Pacific Road
Westinghouse Electric Company
Anderson
Westinghouse
Adams
Hoston
Union Pacific
Charles Pare
Philadelphia
Tenafiy
N. J
Charles Paine &Son Atenofiy
N. B. Billingsley
New Lisbon
Daniel Hemingway
Covington
Duquesne
E. M. Bigelow
Department of Public Works
New York
Harry White
Indiana
Pierre Richmond
Edward de Billy
F. Pawl de Bois
Part
Monongahela
Preachers Defend East End Platform in Presbytery Trial
The Presbytery trial over Puritan dissent in the Rh. P. Church continues with Rev. O B Milligan Rev Temple and Rev W H Reed among speakers. Defenders argue private judgment free speech and reform, while prosecutors push synodical authority and discipline. The case may conclude at Dr McAlister's church around the fourth Wednesday in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. P
Rey
Mr. Kilpatrick
Prof. Wilson
R. P. Church
O. B. Milligan
East End
Covenanter
Presbytery
H. W. Temple
Leechburg
Archibald Alexander
Hodge
Wilson
Temple
St. Paul
Pittsburg
R. P
Mr. Temple
W. L. Samson
McKeesport
Socrates
Christ
Huss
Luther
Knox
Calvin
Paul
Samson
Bar of God
United States
Christian Statesman
Rh. P
W. H. Reed
Youngstown
John McMillen
Scotch Kirk
Reform Presbyterian Church
Reed
House of Stuart
Scotch Synod
Mr. Reed
E. M. Milligan
R. J. George
Liberal Party
A. P. Church
Kilpatrick
J. K. J. Milligan
Allegheny
A. W. McClurken
New Alexandria
Dr. Mec. Alister
Eighth
Cyclorama Building Sale Indefinitely Postponed
The sale of the Cyclorama building in Allegheny by section was scheduled for yesterday afternoon but postponed due to a small turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Controller Morrow and the rural butter swindle
Controller Morrow hunts an innocent-looking farmer who sold him butter worth about 550 but delivered a crock filled with axle grease instead. The farmer, wearing rural dress, handed over the crock to a Pittsburg financier for five dollars, while the grease is donated to public works. Auction of diamonds set for 3 to 4 PM daily at 533 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Controller Morrow
Pittsburg
Public Works
Smithfield Street
Minch Gloria and Silk Umbrella Covers and Combinations
An advertisement describes various Minch Gloria covers and Congo Silk Umbrellas with silver mountings and sticks, priced from $1 to $725. It lists English Silk covers, holey natural shafts, and numerous “Combinations now offered” discounts with prices ranging up to $2,500.
Bargains on Ladies Winter goods in reduced prices
Several hundred Ladies Newmarkets Jackets and related items in medium and hearty winter weights are cut to half or a third of their former prices. Choice from goods originally selling 6 to 30 dollars now 3 dollars. Muff and cape selections for ladies and children offered at low prices. Handkerchiefs widely varied at 25 cents with new features in drawn work borders and corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newmarkets
Carpet Sale Highlights Short Lengths and Linoleum
All short lengths of carpets from 134 to 30 yards grouped on the first floor for a special sale. Includes Body and Tapestry Brussels Moquette Velvet and Ingram Carpets and matching borders. Linoleum offered up to 30 ft lengths at 40c a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Christmas Music Boxes at Kiebers Annual Importation
H Kleber Bro announces 4th annual Xmas importation of fine music boxes now viewable at 506 Wood Street. The store highlights high quality pieces and gifts, plus Washburn guitars and mandolins Stewart's and Fairbanks Cole banjos. Store open every evening. early selection encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleber & Bro
Wood Street
Kiebers
Washburn
Stewart's
Fairbanks & Cole
Bargains Today In Ladies Long Garments And Accessories
Bargains to day in ladies long garments with big reductions on fur trimmed styles. Promotions include hats bonnets and sable capes at marked down prices, umbrellas for holidays, carpet remnant sale at Groetzinger's, and India silks reduced to 75c to 1 a yard. Notable firms: Jos Horxne & Co. Satter & Co. Huecus & Hackz. Surrey & Co. Smiter & Co. Lapres' and Campbell & Dice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horxne & Co
Penn Avenue
Axtort
Dow
Campbell & Dice
Horne & Co Penn Ave Stores Promote Baby Goods
The Jos. Horne & Co stores on Penn Avenue highlight items mothers buy for babies. The write up notes popular infant essentials and appeals to shoppers with young children.
Infants and Children's Holiday Clothing assortment
A catalog style display lists infants robes and dresses in nainsook muslin cambric and lace trim. shawls flannels cashmere silk garments. includes babies bibs blankets and eiderdown comforts with prices and doll selections.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. M'Clelland
Betty Scott
Patrick Crean
Charles F. McKenna
Esc
Isaac D. Yocum
Lawrence
Bill
Martinsburg
Wheeling
Cognellsville
Duquesne Traction
Pennsylvania Road
J. R. McGinley
H.C. Frick
H. W. Oliver, Jr
Captain McClelland
Henry Hall
Mercer
Dick Quar
Quay
Pared Io Delamater & Co
W. C. Cronemeyer
The
Tin Plate Association
Pittsboro
Lieutenant Caperton
Tennessee
P. Wirsching
J. Vogt
Hugh Swanton
Salem Organ Company
Seventh Avenue
Alexander MacCoy
John McKeown
Caliph Johnston
Pinal
Ariz
Pinal County
Willis Halings
Oil City
West Virginia
M. D. Woodford
Wheeling and Lake Erie Road
C. D. Wilson
Toledo
J. H. Boughton
Titusville
Prof. Milligan
C. B. Milligan
A. Kilpatrick
Sloan
Morrow
Mackintoshes
Surrey & Co
Fifth Avenue
Biber & Eastln
Market Street
LaApres
Sumer & Co
Lapres
Satter & Co
Atv
Nottingham
Huecus & Hackz
Usssu
Capes
Smiter & Co
Groetzinger’s
Peno Avenue
Lapies
Sable Capes, Suiter & Co
Sable Capes
Eallery & Co
Tissa Hueus & Hacke
Astrakhan Capes
Jos
Horse & Co
Ladtzs
Surier & Co
Epire Hanets
Carnegie Hall
Mr. Weeden
Edward
Groetzinger
Drygcoda
JOS. Horne & CO
Penn Ave
Ng Peon Avenue
Infanta
Gretchen
Switzerland
Edison Talking Dolls
Horne & CO
Aon
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