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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1889

Page

12

Fayal's Metropolis Azores Portrait of Horta’s Streets

A travel sketch of Fayal and the port of Horta in the Azores describes the city’s steep lanes, Moorish façades, bustling markets, and colorful street life. It notes Pico’s smoking crater visible from the harbor, local transport like donkeys and cocheiros, and the hybrid European‑Azorean culture shaping daily life.

England Azores Graciosa St. George Terceira Capote Europe American Horta Pico Caldeira Eneas L. Wakemax

Christmas Morning Hats at Ssauzy Co Finest Silver Stock

Christmas sale notice praising C A Ssauzy & Co for the city’s finest stock of men’s sterling silver novelties. Prompt to visit Harpy & Hayes Jewelers at 529 Smithfield Street New Building open every evening.

Harpy & Hayes Smithfield Street Harpy & Hares Smithfield St New Building

Christmas sale at Smiley firm on Fifth Avenue

For Christmas Morning. Don't get left, go now to C. A. Smiley & Co., 25 Fifth avenue, and make selection from their Spe assortment of useful presents. TARTAN and naval silks, beautiful effects and $150.6 yard, worth regularly $2. Hoods and Hacks US8. Beaver muffs and collars. CG, A, Barrurr & Co.

C. A. Smiley & Co Fifth Avenue Spe Sarah Silks Cg, A, Barrurr & Co

The Weather Takes Spotlight in Patch Feature

A weather focused article by Bumbalo in tomorrow's Dispatch highlights atmospheric trends. The piece examines forecasts, seasonal shifts, and local impacts, offering readers clear context on conditions ahead.

Bumbalo

Pittsburg Art School Models and Their Pay

In a Pittsburgh salon style discussion, Mr. Vandyke Brown explains the Pittsburg School of Art uses Society for the Protection of the Poor to supply models. Fees range from 50 cents to $1 per four hour sitting, with two to three week engagements and occasional rest breaks.

Vandyke Brown Pittsburg Society For Mr. Vandyke Brown Mr. Brown Wood Street Inquirer Mademoiselle Sap Green

The People’s Store Gum Coats For Rainy Weather

Gum coats for misses and boys offered in various prices from 89 00 to 700 and up to 181 150. Higher priced items described as pure silk and of finer quality. Campaett & Dicer advertise location on Fieth Avenue with a wide selection for women and children.

Campaett & Dicer

Holiday Table Delicacies and Gifts Adverts

An assortment of 19th century ads sell festive foods and beverages including whisky, champagnes, wines, cordials, and brandies. Local shops listed include Hasiacs & Sox at 18 Dismond Square Pittsburg, W.H. Eats & Sos at 120 Water street and 158 First avenue, and Harpy & Hares at 528 Smithfield st. Jewelry promotions and self rising flour brands are also advertised with addresses and contact details.

Helmen W. H. Holmes & Box Water Street First Avenue Trsso Aplig Herdy W.h.eats & Sos Tissu

Seal Plush Sacques Sold at The People’s Store Fifth Ave

The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue offers seal plush sacques in all sizes with a range of styles and values. Prices listed include 20, 25, 35, 40, and 50 dollars. CamPreny and Dies.

CamPreny. & Dies

Holiday gift items and promotions in the city shops

Christmas gifts and holiday goods advertised by multiple stores. Umbrellas, wall papers, jewelry, silks, seals, gloves, and ties are promoted with late hours and credit options. A. Summer & Co and Geo. W. Biges & Co. feature diamonds and gems. Billy Edwards discussed as a colored champion prospect in tomorrow's Dispatch.

Geo. W. Biges & Co Smithfield Strect Sixth Avenue Billy Edwards Tomorrow's Dispatch

Another Route To Knoxville City From Suburban Line

The Suburban Rapid Transit Company negotiates to enter Knoxville via the Pittsburg Incline or alternate routes. Plans call for a power house at Amanda street, car operation over Bradford and Muriel streets to the Tenth street bridge, then Second avenue into the city for five cents. Different alignments are under study with the incline company and Second avenue line, aiming to connect Knoxville with lower Southside and nearby townships.

Southside Nill Carey Post Office Pittsburg Knoxville and St. Clair South Thirteenth Street Knoxville Ove T. A. Ob Suburban Rapid Transit Company Noble Amanda Street Bradford Street Muriel Street Tenth Street Second Avenue Dart Incline Company Philadelphia Messrs EH. Matthews Rawle Machine Company Grimes Incline Dispatch Birmingham Birmingham and Brownsville Eighteenth Street Mary Street Seventeenth Street Tenth Street Bridge Twenty-second Street Mellon Partio Eline John Phillips Oliver & Phillips T. A. Noble Robert P. Cunni Om William T. Cowen William C Lower St. Clair Township Whitehall Sia Elborne Agile Oontese Brownsville Turnpike

Murder in Goodwood Street Noted in 1873 Snowstorm Case

In December 1873 John Davis is found murdered on Goodwood Street after a snowstorm. Austin and Davis were seen together on the night of the 14th. The inquest names a blunt instrument as the cause of death with no identified suspect. A city detective later arrives to investigate.

Austin Goodwood Street Jaha Davis Davis Mme. Auvuergne Apogtes John Davis Se. Leger Kumor St. Leger Station John Davia Henry Austin Mr. Davia Mme. Auvvergne Auvergne John Davin Mme. Auvergne No. S Amelia Davis Davie Fleming Eliza Fleming Marie Witnes John Dayia Rillaze Elisa Davin Mr. On Mixer Les

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