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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1889
Page
5
Cora Wels, 11 year old from Keyser West Virginia, was arrested in Cumberland for attempting to pass a counterfeit $20 bill. She denies knowledge of the note and is prostrate over her arrest. A prominent Keyser lawyer’s family is noted and a bearing is set for tomorrow. The local meat company is said to defend her.
In Zanesville on December 1 a dispute between Baltimore and Ohio and the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railway led to both sides moving crews. B and O extended workers toward the rival line, while C M Valley soon sent a force to tear up and remove the disputed section.
J. H. Whiteon a wealthy New York horse dealer was brought to Chanbersburg Pa and jailed on charges of defrauding Washington McNair a local man. A governor ordered that Whiteon be turned over to Pennsylvania authorities.
A telegram from Jonreerows dated December 17 describes a plan to form a new municipality with 16 wards and several named districts. The message notes incorporation under a 2iney Statute with multiple areas including Millvale.
Ex County and Township Treasurer Abel Lodge of New Lisbon was sentenced to the penitentiary and fined for embezzling township funds. Other items note inspections by M D Woodford and associates of Panhandle extension plans, a fatal accident in Union township, a large deal in Newanx, and arrests for arson in Newanx.
The Andes arriving from Cinelopati brought a well grown alligator to the city. Captains Johnston and Doddler are named in the tale as connections to James A. Henderson & Co. The creature is described as 635 feet long and is treated as a curious novelty rather than a factual record.
The Ross Music House at 157 Federal St Allegheny advertises a piano club with 350 pianos available for purchase by members. Members pay $1 weekly and receive a price $75 below standard retail, with options to take delivery any time. The store stresses quality instruments from Weber Knabe Decker Krantz Bach Gable Hallet Davis and more and promises courteous service with a no-pressure policy.
Mellor and Hoene advertise as Pittsburg’s oldest musical house offering pianos and organs from Chase, Palace, Kimball, and Chicago makers. They stress personal attention, quality construction, and easy payment plans with catalogs at 77 Fifth Avenue.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will sell holiday excursion tickets at two cents per mile for travel between stations, valid for return through January 1890. Tickets available December 21 to January 1, with restrictions excluding certain routes between New York and Philadelphia and between Baltimore and Washington.
Our stock is immense and prices reasonable with favorable terms. The Stuhz Bauer and Jas M Starr pianos are highlighted as fine and moderately priced. Visit Secundur & Schoenberger at 69 Fifth Avenue to see and be shown the goods, whether you buy or not. Store opens evenings.
A Christmas offer for children features marvin's toys and animal cakes from Jos. Eicunacm & Co. at 48 Fifth Avenue with a large assortment and unusually low prices. Grocers carry the items for holiday gifts and treats.
On Tuesday December 1 1880 Rev J M Fulton joined Mr Jom Dewan and Miss M Ancauer J Bann in matrimony at Allegheny parish.
A string of funeral notices lists services for Joan Buttior Sarah Reynolds Jane Grubbs Harrison McKnight McWilliams Kate Reynolds Joseph Ross and Hewin Schlinghe yde. Details include residences in Allegheny East End Pleasant Valley and Washington Avenue with dates December 14 16 17 18 and times 2 PM 8 AM and 6 30 AM and church services at St Johns Bridget’s and other local venues.
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