Haunted House on Evergreen Road Inspires Neighboring Tales
Edward Ascher recounts a Pittsburgh area haunting near Evergreen Road that unsettled his family with moving chairs, falling mirrors, and unseen footsteps. After multiple eerie events including a weight pressing on him in bed, he left for Allegheny with relatives. Local figures doubt the ghost story, and an elderly couple now occupies the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trecc Oon
Edward Ascher
John Stacey
Madison Avenue
Sawmill Alley
Allegheny
Evergreen Road
Cettage
Ascher
Stacey
Careless Election Officers in Stayton-Wyman Contest
Commissioner Shater reports that boxes opened show nothing of importance. Ten boxes examined Monday reveal Werman with a 39 vote loss. Bennet argues Wrman's 871 edge remains safe after canvassing about one third of districts. A Ward Slayton example shows 78 votes rejected, 19 legal. 58 unnumbered, blamed on carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shater
Werman
Bennett
Wrman
Ms. Slayton
Tes
Oil Driller William Morrison Dies at Keretone Hotel
William Morrison an oil driller died at the Keretone Hotel after a long heart disease. A box of pills in his room prompted attendants to alert the coroner. quinine was found to be the cause. A brother from Butler will bury him. Morrison was 41 and employed by A J Gartland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morrison
Keretone
McDowell
Morrison
Butler
A. J. Gartland
Mine mule welfare prompt action by Humane Society
General Agent O Brien and District Agent Campbell inspected mules at James Hogcett mines in Mt Braddock. Eleven mine mules showed severe skin rubbing. they were removed and four drivers were sued before a Dawson Justice of the Peace with a hearing set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
The
Humane Society
Mt. Braddock
Harry Campbell
James Hogcett
Brien
Dawson
Wisdom of the Engineers at Western Pennsylvania Society
The Western Pennsylvania Engineers Society met in the Academy of Science rooms. Officers nominated include President Alfred E. Hunt and Directors Robert Munroe and George W. G. Ferris. A banquet is planned at the Duquesne Club on January 28. Emil Swennson discussed Bridge Details with technical notes on construction. J A Brashear and J Neilson Clark shared curious steel and material defects observed in metal testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania Engineers’ Society
Academy of Science
Alfred E. Hunt
Phineas Barnes
Charles Davis
Robert Munroe
George W. G. Ferris
A. E. Frost
St. Neilson Clark
J. Neilson Clark
Bessemer
Great Traction Combine Moves Toward Fusion
Pittsburg Traction Company directors met at the Washington street power house with P A B Widener and William L Elkins of Philadelphia present. They discuss fusion of the Pittsburg and Duquesne lines but say formal action will wait for the stockholders meeting tomorrow. Expected ratification and management shifts are planned with Colonel W L Elkins to lead both lines from January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Traction Company
Washington Street
P. A. B. Widener
William L. Elkins
Philadelphia
Messrs. Elkins
Widener
Pittsburg
Duquesne
Mr. Elkins
C. L. Mace
Centleman
Elkins
Colonel Rice
George McFarlane
Robbery Report From Seventeenth Ward Prepares for Wedding
Agnes Vader of 5940 Penn Avenue told Seventeenth Ward police she was robbed before her wedding. Her trunk containing 30 pounds and a 25 pound ring was broken into. boarder Robert Means, a rejected lover, is sought after evidence of $20 missing from his roommate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Vader
Penn Avenue
Seventeenth Ward
Robert Means
Means
Allegheny Valley sale visit by Pennsylvania officials
President T Roberts General Manager Pugh and other officials of the Pennsylvania railroad attended the Allegheny Valley sale yesterday. They stayed at the Duquesne, inspected Wall station, and met Superintendent Pitcairn before planning to return East via the West Penn road. The division, neglected last year, will receive substantial funding next summer. Vice President Green commented that newspapers knew more about the proposed new depot than railway officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Roberts
Pugh
F. L. Sheppard
Pennsylvania Rard
Allegheny Valley
Duquesne
Wall Station
Pitcairn
West Penn Road
Green
Grand Rapids and Indiana road directors meet to discuss extension
The Grand Rapids and Indiana road directors met yesterday at the Pennsylvanian Company offices to dispose of routine business and plan a 50 mile extension to Manistee on Lake Michigan. The extension, to be built next summer, may touch the main line at an undecided point. Attending were Auditor F. A. Gorham, W. O. Hughart, Chief Clerk George Bucher and H. J. Hollister of Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
Pennsylvanian Company
Hughart
Manistee
Lake Michigan
Pennsylvania Road
Michigan
F. A. Gorham
W. O. Hughart
George Bucher
H. J. Hollister
Grand Stanids
Special session to reelect city department chiefs
A special session of Councils is called for next Monday to elect chiefs of departments. Chiefs Brown Bigelow and Elliot were elected in 1887 and their terms expire. The charter fixes elections on the third Monday of December every four years. No opposition to the heads of Public Safety Public Works and Charities. re election is assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Bigelow
Elliot
Public Safety
Public Works and Charities
Man Visits Red Wing Native Returns to Johnstown Canal Era
Roland Reed of Red Wing Minnesota traveled to Johnstown to visit his aging parents. He left in 1855 and notes the old canal remnants are gone with the Union depot built over the historic waterway. He recalls traveling the canal route to Johnstown in his youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Reed
Red Wing
Minn
Kellersville
Allegheny Valley
Mr. Reed
Union Depot
Johnstown
Foreign stock holders depart for Baltimore with banker presence
The Baltimore and Ohio foreign stock holders left yesterday morning for Baltimore. Division Passenger Agent E D Smith accompanied them to Ohio Pyle and stated they are wealthy bankers representing other foreign investors. Dundee banker Mr Fleming received 21 messages at the Monongahela House, 11 cablegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
E D. Smith
Ohio Pyle
Fleming
Dundee
Monongahela House
Gallinger the Jeweler Still at 1200 Penn Avenue
Gallinger continues at the old stand on 1200 Penn Avenue inviting customers to call and see his selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallinger
Penn Avenue
Jiles Notes Stir Pittsburg Democratic Contention over Jury Wheel
A Harrisburg clerks letter from John Jiles seeks party support to remain on the State Central Committee while holding three offices. Pittsburg Democrats protest use of the jury wheel to aid his campaign and question his resignation when moving to Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John Jiles
Harrity
Harrisburg
State Department
Allegheny County
State Central Committee
State Committee
Joux W. Jiles
Jiles
Warmcastle Holds On to Authority Amid Candidacy Support
Collector Warmcastle received no word from Washington on his tenure as the Young Men's Republican Tariff Club backs George W. Miller for the Twenty second district Internal Revenue Collector position. Club leaders praise Miller as a capable, hard working Republican and urge President Harrison to appoint him if a vacancy occurs. The Eleventh Ward Republican Club echoed the endorsement at its meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Republican Tariff Club
Milter
Warmcastle
Washington
Mason
Commissioners of Internal Revenue
Pittsburg
Ford
George W. Miller
Internal Revenue
Miller
Elrdt
Rpublican
Woes of the Straightouts Alderman Rules Clerks Suit
Alderman Black ruled on wage suits filed by five clerks and J. O. H. Black against the Straightout campaign committee. Judgments favored all defendants except David Smith, William Arbogast, Nesbet, and Leary who were not properly served or not members. Remaining committee members listed. Additional suits anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Black
Straightout
J. O. H. Black
David Smith
William Arbogast
W. 8. Nesbet
Samuel Leary
Thomas P. Fleeson
W. F. Trumble
John M. Dunn
Alfred Morland
Frank Anderson
W. C. Rawson
W. M. .Loughry
John Ray
John Sloan
William Arnold
Charles Dalzell
William McClelland
T. S. Freeland
John Moffit
J. D. Walker
William Scott
David Hall
Peter Moul
G. Brouff
Morgan 2. Evans
Thomas A. Watson
Joseph T. Ritchey
Abraham Faust
Taxpayers in Politics Elect Ward Officers
The Taxpayers' Protective Association of the Twenty-ninth ward elected officers for the year: President Charles Breitweiser, Vice President C W Kauffield, Secretary W J Pritchard, Treasurer W H Dearbaum. An executive committee of 15 was appointed to lead the February campaign. A nominating slate for the ward ticket was endorsed for Select Council Breitweiser, Dr A D Brewster, A J Day, A J Locke, Ward Assessor Thos Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taxpayers’ Protective Association
Twenty-ninth Ward
Charles Breitweiser
C. W. Kauffield
W. J. Pritchard
W. H. Dearbaum
Breitweiser
A.D. Brewster
A. J. Day
A. J. Locke
Thos. Walters
Ferguson Suggested for Collector of Internal Revenue
Lawrenceville reports Hugh Ferguson of the Seventeenth ward as a potential candidate for Collector of Internal Revenue if Warmcastle resigns. Ferguson denied knowing of any bid though he has received letters on the subject and has long served in the Common Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville
Hugh Ferguson
Seventeenth Ward
Internal Revenue
Warmcastle
Ferguson
Chairman Henricks Denies Deal in Murphy Charges Inquiry
Chairman Henricks of the sub auditing committee defends the Murphy case, says evidence beyond city finances was examined under oath, urges sending charges to the city attorney for lawful handling, and denies any deal or delegate candidacy. W L Brown also denies being pressured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henricks
Murphy
Gilliford
Anding Committee
Lewis
Murpues
Chief Murphy
Jorpeys
Council
W. L. Brown
Hendricks
Sharpsburg Lawrenceville Electric Line Fare Clash
Sharpsburg and Lawrenceville residents praise the new electric line but oppose the 10 cent fare from the city. A Lawrenceville meeting led by Alderman Mc Neirney formed a 24 member committee to push for a single fare, yet the plan was killed in committee. Allegheny Valley offers 6 cent commutation tickets and the traction company is urged to match that price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Lawrenceville
Forty Eighth Street
Sharpsburg Bridge
School House
McNeirney
Traction Company
Allegheny Valley
Iron men urge rail rate cut for pig iron trade
Pig iron producers in Mahoning and Shenango Valleys press for a 35 percent rate cut from current 70 cents per ton on shipments to Pittsburg Cleveland and Wheeling. The proposal, discussed by Pittsburg Youngstown freight committees, was referred to the Central Traffic Association for a favorable recommendation while railroads face criticism for red tape and perceived bias toward grain traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning
Shenango
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Wheeling
Youngstown
Lake Shore
Sam P. Shane
Erie
Harry E. Passavant
Mahoning and Shenango Iron Manufacturers’ Association
Tron
Central Traffic Association
Cromlish
Pittsburg and Western
Iron Committee
Chicago
Seaboard
St. Louis
Case Mills
United States
Tam
Special Misfit Clothing Parlors Evening Hours Revised
The Misfit Clothing Parlors at 516 Smithfield Street will stay open evenings until 4 30 from tomorrow Thursday through Christmas Eve. Wide range of overcoats suits and dress wear priced from 12 to 90 with claims of half the tailor price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithfield Street
Prince Albert
City Hall
Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis RR November results
The Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad and Little Miami report for November show gross earnings down to 6132 in the text, expenses reduced by 241,479 75, and net earnings up by 5,618 43. For the first 11 months of 1891, net earnings fall by 5,015 75 from 1890, with gross earnings at 695,697 10 and expenses held to 600,081 55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis
Little Miami
Christmas Music Boxes at Kleber Brothers
Christmas music boxes from H. Kleber and Bro. promise delight for all. Kilcher Brothers are exclusive agents for Mermod Freres make, selling at lower prices. Prices range from $175 to $350. Store at No. 506 Wood Street open every evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleber Bros
Kilcher Bros
Mermod Freres
Wood Street
Embezzlement Case For Voigt Goes To Court
Edward H. Voigt faced a preliminary hearing before Alderman Succop on a second embezzlement and larceny charge from Miller Hardware Co. with £3000 bond set. Bail was posted by Charles Humbert and A Voight, an uncle, and Voigt was released. Sheriff McCloskey of Clearfield arrested 8S Heathcote for desertion. Heathcote, once employed at Ft. Wayne’s Allegheny yards, will be taken to Clearfield to answer the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Voigt
Miller Hardware Company
Alderman Succop
Voigt
Charles Humbert
A. Voight
McCloskey
Clearfield
Pittsburg
St. James
Heathcote
Allegheny
Ft. Wayne Road
Central Executive Committee Denounces Temperance Temple Plan
The Allegheny county W C T U meets to address Sarah Colbert and retracts claims about a temperance temple. Officials state no authorization or funds were given and Colbert retracts statements. Also noted are minutes from the Board of Managers of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Home for the Friendless mourning Mrs. James Laughlin and detailing sympathy and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
W.C.T. U
Allegheny County
Mise A. M. Jones
Loyal Temperance Legion
Sarah Colbert
McKee’s Rocks
Porter
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
W.C. T. UL
S. E. Gemmell
Western
W. C.T.U
McKee's Rocks
Pittsburg
Manchester
Pittsburg and Alleheny
Tome For the Friendless
James Laughlin
The Charming Self-Playing OlIans at Palace of Music
The Motion self playing instrument is lauded as the season’s musical sensation. It promises effortless play and artistic effects for all ages and skill levels. Mentor & Hoenn invites the public to listen at the Palace of Music, 77 Fifth Avenue, open every evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentor & Hoenn
Palace of Music
Fifth Avenue
Ex-Alderman Doughty and Bauder Victims of Grand Jury Testimony
Ex Alderman Doughty J D Bauder and Mary Foley were moved from the work house where they served sentences to jail yesterday. They will be brought before the grand jury today to testify in a perjury case linked to the Bauder gang conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doughty
J. D. Bauder
Mary Foley
Bauder
Elegant Robes and Accessories at Local Stores
In elegant embroidered robes and elegant suitings, wool plaids and camel hair novelties offered by H. J. Lynch at 458 440 Market Street. Simen's features beaver cloth slip pers and kid opera slippers from 500 to 1. MW Goup Pens with silver holders and a Pittsburg souvenir. Joseph Ershaum & Co. at 48 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Lynch’s
Market Street
Wisit
Simen
Ohio Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Joseph ErcHsaum & Co
Mwr
Fifth Avenue
Lace Goods Wholesale Assortment For Christmas Trade
Full assortment of laces from 1¢ inch to 4 inches wide at 2c a yard and up, and 1 to 15 inches from 4c a yard upward. Torchon Medici Florentine Duchesse Lace various widths suitable for Linen Scarfs Table Covers and handkerchiefs. Special Duchesse Lace Handkerchiefs priced from low to $40 each. Duchesse Laces 1 to 45 inches wide.
Holiday Embroidery Sale Offers Wide Range of Linens
Christmas novelties toilet sets cutout linen covers and scarfs aprons pillow shams crib pillow slips and bed sets are priced attractively in our Embroidery Department for seasonal shoppers.
Veilings Featured with New Black Jetted Chenille Veiling
The advertisement highlights a strong stock of veillngs with latest novelties. It emphasizes Black Jetted and Black and Colored Chenille Spotted Veilings as fashionable arrivals.
French Robes and Lace Now Offered at Deep Discounts
The advertisement promotes French robes in assorted leading colors with Astrakhan trimming reduced from $15 to $38. Braided robes with jet trims move from $20 to $16, while the finest braided and feather trimmed robes drop from $30 to $15. Black lace flouncings and drapery nets are priced well below value. figured drapery silks, 20 pieces, 32 inches wide, are advertised at sale price per yard.
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Schenley Park
Sincer
Abone
Gierman
Wisdom OF the Engineers
Great Traction
Morrow
Inderse Miller
Taxpayers IN Politics
Bers
Ryall
Chartrem Township
Temperance Women
County Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Sterritt Building
Soho
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Iron Men
H. Kleber & Bro.'s
Rs. Roper’ McKien
Mas. Sullivan Johnson
K.rt
Liberty and
Smithfield
Express
Boces & Box
Will Price
Sixre Stree
Kivespacner Bros
People’s Store
Campbell & Dick
James H. Argeon & Co
Brella
Market ST
Noli
Self-Piaying Ollans
Harpy & Hares
Dispatch
Federal ST
FE P, Roberts & Sons
Caer
Central Station
JOS. Horne & Go.'s
Fedoral
POINT
Torchon
Medicis
Florentine
JOS. Horne & CO
Dels
Penn Ave
Hucus
Cor
Fifth Ave
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