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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1889

Page

4

Christian workers gather at Tremont Temple for unity

A large interdenominational meeting at Tremont Temple Boston drew Baptists Presbyterians Methodists Episcopalians Congregationalists and other Christians. Speakers urged prioritizing moral reform and unity over denominations stressing arbitration and civic virtue amid a nation facing trust frauds and political tensions.

Tremont Temple Boston W. E. Dodge The Alliance Christ Earth L.T. Chamberlain D. D Moses D. Hege Cohristian Rome Pail Brooks T Ia Methine EH. Parkhunt New York City

Shawls of Various Materials For Sale At Camp Beni

A selection of shawls is offered including black cashmere with wool fringes and silk fringes. Prices range from $12 to $1450 for specific silk wraps. Other items include Paisley or Brodie shawls, velvet beaver and cloth shawls, Persian shawls, and a wide range of woolen shawls priced $1 to $14 or $1 to $10. Camp Beni. & Dick.

Priestley Camp Beni. & Dick

Christmas Services Across Pittsburg Churches

Christmas morning unfolds with carols and services in multiple Pittsburg churches. Episcopal parishes schedule bright processions and anthems led by choirs and organists, with Trinity and St Peter’s offering festive rites. Other churches prepare varied anthems and choruses, though some omit formal observances until Sunday.

Pittsburg

Free Bridge Question Divides City Officials Over Cost

The Special Committee on Free Bridges met in City Attorney Moreland's office. They discussed costs for building a free bridge for foot passengers, with estimates from $250,000 for a simple iron structure to over $700,000 for existing bridges.

Moreland Ro N Harrisburg Aresa Point Bridge Smithfield Street J. Robertson Carr Monroe

Priests to Be Ordained at Trinity P E Church

Revs. Wightman and Donehoo, currently deacons of the Protestant Episcopal Church, will be ordained to the priesthood Sunday at 10:30 AM in Trinity P E Church. Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead presides assisted by Rev. Samuel Maxwell with Reginald England of Trinity Hall in Little Washington at center. A full choral service will be conducted by the vested choir under C S Huntington.

Sax” Texrs Vicksburg Miss Fourth Avenue Baptist Church HB. T. McClee I.ann Western Seminary Europe Western Theological Seminary F. J. Tobin Third Presbyterian Church West End Chorebeth Hundred Teventy Pigwouth Church Brooklyn Henry Ward Leecher Toxne Becaien Bismor Lrowann Virginia City Ag Sae Neget All Ministers America B.A. Extorr Cumberland Presbyterian Avenue Congress Apu Rey Cavusr Yorkshire England St Martin's Mt Oliver Lasvani First Presbyterian Church New York Ro Sontenton Eae Mes E.P. Cowan Third Presb Sfthont Tur Woman's Home Missionary Societies Allegheny Pittsburg McClure Avenue Poo Dr. Beale Presbyterian Church Johnstown W.J. Bowisson U. P Woman's Auxiliary National Stahe Association Pesesri Tek Westmoreland A. Young Allegheny Theological T. Sharp Reformed Presbyterian Church India John R. Wightman J. de Quincey Donchoo C. Whitehead Rinlty The Missionary League Ter Bas At&t. Andrews Reginald A Cayley Arkshire H. E Thomas Williams Youngstown Davin Tallsadce D. KR. Davies William Jones Jones Barnett Miles M. E Church Trinity P Sixth Street Whitton W. VY Dermarenher E. Dermitt Thomas J Red & Bennett St. Andrews Chuerch Thorn Thorn Benedic Anthom Barkaes Wesley Pewehater Mallon Edwin Ne Son Perel Calvary Dogley John R. Wichtman J. de Quincey Donehoo Protestant Episcopal Church Trinity P. E Cortlandt Whitehead Samuel Maxwell Trinity Reginald Trinity Hall Little Washington C. 8. Huntington

Art in Wig Wearing Popularity and Wig Care

A Pittsburgh era piece explores cosmetic wigs for both genders. It describes hair covering devices from toupees to full wigs, costs ranging from fifty to two hundred dollars, and the craft of making natural looks around ears and neck. It notes frequent use by elderly and ill, hair hygiene practices, and a hotel barber anecdote about toupee attachment.

Indies Pittsburg New York Hoffman House

Liquor selling in May leads to rising fines and imprisonment

The record shows total convictions for selling without a license climbing, with fines often paired with imprisonment. Many defendants lack property and are unable to pay, while prior years saw lower fines and more avoidance of jail. Increases since May 1888 reflect aggressive enforcement and court actions.

Pee Gr Sun Controline Stowe Jaws Supreme Court Node Ate Een Ist Metall

Grand jury reports multiple true bills and a holiday adjournment

The grand jury returned true bills including assault and battery felonious assault and battery mayhem and larceny with names such as Elizabeth Duffy Frank Duffy William Stewart Jennie Stewart Archie Moorhead and Chariea Richards. They ignored several bills and recommended petition for incorporation of Wilmerding Judge Slagle praised the jurors and they adjourned for the holidays after disposing of four hundred seventy nine bills.

Elizabeth Duffy Frank Duffy William Stewart Jennie Stewart Frank Myers W. C. Phillips Archie Moorhead Chariea Richards BR. Robinson W. Wilson A. R Inia Demeanor Boz Woods Mayhem H. Biggert Ae Robe Daniel Fete John Ae Zarceny Bert Sta Stevenson Argaret Lesen Wise Margares Ee Thomas P Pk Somenner Jacob Doueb C. "Frandage Barney Oll Elizabeth McCahill J. Schaffer Mary Swape Ae Iquor C. Frandood Lake Lysetool Lake Iquor Hen Rand Brenet Wilmerding Slagle

Darkness and fear grip cross-street residents amid gas lamp outages

The piece describes residents living on cross streets on the hill growing nervous as gas lamps are snuffed and electric lighting not yet provided. Women especially fear going out after nightfall due to ice and dark streets, while police patrols intensify efforts.

P. 8

Millvale Sues over Road Right of Way Dispute

Equity suit filed by Millvale borough authorities against Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company seeks an injunction. The borough asserts an ordinance granted a river‑side right of way with a 33 foot clear roadway, but the railroad began construction including a 12 foot high trestle within the roadway. Hearing before G P Hamilton was postponed due to illness, with another scheduling for Monday afternoon.

Burgess and Town Council Millvale Pittsburg and Western Railroad Company Isia River Avenue Epa G. P. Hamilton, Esq H. E. Safford J. C. Brown Board of Awaraa Amoskeag Wet Mater

Trial List for Commonwealth Criminal Court

Today's trial list shows William You Jobe Dainty Frederick Weyman John McLain and F Araaburgh scheduled in the Commonwealth Criminal Court with announced oral arguments and docket numbers. The document lists defendants and counsel in the to day proceeding.

Day Criminal Court—Commonwealth William You Jobe Dainty Frederick Weyman John McLain F. Araaburgh

Convictions and Acquittals Highlight Court Session

A series of criminal verdicts and pleas were delivered. H. G. Schmidt Brewing Co. case yielded $76.12 to Blaxene Howes alias Annie Swimps. James Thompson won $33.02 in a grain and feed dispute. C Blackstock faced assault charges. Gustave Eng found guilty of selling liquor without license and to minors. Lorenzi Lansoque convicted of felonious assault and carrying concealed weapons. C E Vicker pleaded guilty to ten indictments of larceny from boarding houses. W H Swans admitted larceny of clothes from a Braddock house. Swarts labeled a tourist and received eight months.

Hhad Og H. G. Schmidt Brewing Com E P. W Blaxene Howes Annie Swimps Michael Geaney C. Blackstock J. H. Johnston JamEs Thompson H. G. Schmidt Brewing Company Gustave Eng Henriotts Broadhead Lorenzi Lansoque C. E. Vicker Inspector McAleese W. H. Swans Braddock Swarts

Agassiz’s Rebuttal to Darwin’s Evolution Theory

Professor J. M. Pryor previews in tomorrow’s Dispatch Agassiz’s reasons for disagreeing with Darwin on evolution, outlining the contrasting views and scientific debate.

Darwin Agassiz J. M. Pryor

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