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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1891

Page

2

Hutchinson Guilty in Assault Case

Aged millionaire David Hutchinson of the Sixth ward was found guilty of assault and battery by Judge Portery after a confrontation on a Fifth avenue car at Stevenson Street. The jury convicted on the evening of October 20, with Hutchinson claiming self defense as he faced an attempted trip by Messner and McNulty. Hutchinson, noted for eccentricities, faced cross examination by District Attorney Orleigh before sentencing set for Saturday.

David Hutchinson Sixth Ward Nicholas Messner Portery Messner McNulty Fifth Avenue Stevenson Street Hutchinson Orleigh

Grand Jury Adjournsafter a 1 day session on 400 cases

The grand jury adjourned until the second Monday in January after a day in session. They have handled about 30 cases daily and returned true bills in multiple cases including embezzlement, larceny, and immorality. Several named defendants faced charges across several indictments.

Crand Allegheny Quar Doerflinger BH. J. Brewer C. J. Cummings Register Cummings M. M. Dewey Penn Avenue Joseph Walton I. X. Banton Elizabeth Gran Jury Jacob Brenkle A. E. McCune Joseph Biai Jacob Nelsel George Black George Helmes Janvis E. Tyrell J. N. Bunton Fred Heil Charles Strain Upham William Conner James Fitzpatrick Frank O'Neil Villiers Durante Walter Evans al Meyer William Moffer Jalmes Kolener Minnie Knepper Nicholas FE. Leech Tewis Lawrence D. Strauss Ee — Frasher Jane Quay

Marital Strife Evident in 19th Century Divorces

Divorce actions filed and testimonies recorded include William L Snodgrass versus Ida M Snodgrass alleging desertion and infidelity with a disputed prior marriage. Julianna Marck sues Anton Marek after Germany marriage in 1872 and separation. Kate Mason's desertion suit against William Mason ends with a divorce granted yesterday.

Thomas M. Marshall, Jr William L. Snodgrass Ida M. Snodgrass Snodgrass Adam J

Trials and Sentences From the Criminal Court

The Criminal Court yesterday sentenced Henry Ward to one month in the workhouse for stealing turkeys from Henry May near Mansfeld. Addison Gillon received two months in the workhouse for assault and battery on his adopted mother. Frank Moreck faced charges of assault and battery dating from the Little Day of Mary Fretsch, and was fined 6 cents. Albert Watkins awaits trial before Judge Ewing for burglary of the Pittsburg McKeesport and Youghingheny Railroad station at Buena Vista. John Porter pleaded guilty. The day’s audit list includes numerous names and corporate entities such as Sate Deposit Go, Mary Scott, Elizabeth W. Fullerton, and Mary E. Hays.

Henry Ward Henry May Mansfeld Frank Moreck Mary Fretchofe Addison Gillon Albert Watkins Jodee Ewing Pittsburg, McKeesport and Youghingheny Buena Vieta John Porter Tix Dennis Huelsy Jennings Bros. & Col Limited McC Tus County Samilees Justices of the Peace Antoxix Cxncuz Jacob Gedicke Cerutic North Fayette Township Gedicke John Wallace Orphans’ Court Theodore Doerflinger Jd. M. Guffey Pittsbury and Duquesne Traction 11Th Highland Avenues William Butler Anna Butler Dixmont Butler

Criminal Court Docket Highlights Multiple Defendants and Plea Lists

The report lists numerous defendants in Commonwealth cases including William Agnew Amelia Carberger Thomas Hillips James Tyrell Jacob Glazier Jacob Kabert Andrew Berne Frank Hamilton alias F N Hosack Linnie Jones Zach Taylor Richard Schooley Peter Barnett Luke Barnett Michael Ragan Michael Conway Charles Whiteman O R Mc Kibben Clara Porter J R Jennings Albert E Wells Mary Dunlinker George Black S Gershune Charles Minnick James Cargo George Veroskie William Smith George Holmes. Also notes Common Pleas cases including Davis ve Woeeter fall Theilig Cahill Sharp Maill oss McKeesport Murphy Payne Car shivers Greely vs Federal Street and Pleasant Valley Railway Robbins vs Husband Silknitter vs latter Mackey ve Boyd Boyie Brow arski Matchett vs Guffey Plannkoch vs Lehbmidt Davis vs Heald.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth William Agnew Amelia Carberger Thomas Hillips James E. Tyrell Jacob Glazier Jacob Kabert Andrew Berne Frank Hamilton F. N. Hosack Linnie Jones Zach Taylor Richard Schooley Peter Barnett Luke, Barnett Michael Ragan Michael Conway Charles Whiteman 0. R. Mc.Kibben Clara Porter J. R. Jennings Albert E. Wells Mary Dunlinker George Black S. Gershune Charles Minnick James Cargo George Veroskie William Smith George Holmes Common Pleas Davis Woeeterfall Theilig Cahill Sharp Mailloss McKeesport Murphy Payne Carshivers Greely Federal Street Pleasant Valley Robbins

Giles Makes an Assignment For Creditors

Giles the milliner assigned assets for the benefit of creditors to J A McLain. The court approved an agreement to sell assets privately via the assignee to obtain higher proceeds than a public sale would yield. Passavant Co of New York filed suit against Giles to recover 1017 for goods sold.

Giles J. A. McLain McLain Passavant & Co New York

Receiver sought in equity suit over partnership dispute

George Conomos files bill in equity against George Poterie claiming they formed a general hoisting business partnership in August and that Poterie ejected him in November. Conomos alleges Poterie fraudulently took property and funds, and seeks appointment of a receiver and an order preventing Poterie from collecting money due the firm.

George Conomos George Poterie Conomos Dusiness Poterie Conom Poterle

Prisoner Annie Walker Sought Release From Workhouse

A hearing before Judge McClung addressed Annie Walker's habeas corpus petition to regain her release from the Workhouse after she was arrested for providing liquor to prisoners.

McClung Annie Walker

Court Keeps Woman in Workhouse after 80 Days

A woman, sentenced for disorderly conduct, remains in the workhouse to serve the remaining balance of her sentence after 80 days already served. Judge McClung denied release, ordering continued confinement.

McClung

Oil field shows three good producers amid varied output

McDonald McCurdy field reports notable shifts with several top wells delivering strong output while others slow or sand up. Venture Oil on Moorhead farm runs about 300 barrels daily, and Devonian No. 1 Elliott farm on the fifth sand may pay today. D. H. Pew of Washington, Pa., dies suddenly. cause asthma and pneumonia.

Gorton Mcdonald-Mcccurdy Meridan Gordon McCurdy Wildwood McDonald Railraad Venture Oil Company Wildcat Moorhead Farm McDonald Station Greenlee & Forst Gladden Farm Morehead Rend Woods Farm Mercer & Co Reed Farm Devonian Oil Company Elliott Farm Hays Gartland Miller Farm Guckert & Steele Mercy Nolan & Co Royal Gas Company Fayette Goackert & Steele Mercy Wa Crowley Bros. & Co Geauld Willow Grove Bartlett & Co Couch Tomlinson & Co Dr. Miller Laurel Comny Gambio Oakdale Jennings & Galloway Kinney Mechiin & Shaffer Miller Harry & Co Walker Farm W. L. Mellon &Co Ewing Seeley Oakdale Oil Company Wallace Sturgeon Hutchinson Gordon Oil Firth Matthews Susan Herron Guffey, Jennings & Co Herron

Fogbound London and a World in Turmoil Briefed

Late news items report fog in London, Hurlbert said to be in Mexico, Brazilian wheat crop failure, Philadelphia and Concord at Port au Prince, arms buying in Montevideo, an earthquake in Los Andes, and health scares in England. Other notes cover political resignations, legal cases, disasters at sea, deaths by grip, and a rash of sensational claims across nations.

London William Henry Hurlbert Mexico Philadelphia Concord Port-au-Prince Montevideo Los Andes Chile Westmoreland County England John Richardson New Orleans Butte, Mont Cere Davis Will

Oil Field Output and Stock Totals From Regional Estimates

The report lists numerous oil rights and operators with production figures and stock values. Estimated field production reaches 47,500 barrels with field stock at 105,000. McDonald Monday yields 44,475.18 barrels, while Southwest refine runs total 50,833.50 barrels. Other company runs are detailed with specific barrel shipments.

Matthews Mathews Herron Bell Guffey Oak & Galey Itott Sam Stu Mn Oakdale Baldwin Wallace Morgan Heirs Gamble Patterson & Jones Kelan Boyce Elliott Royal Gas Company M. Robb Guockert & Steele Mercy McDonald Imrrela Mackabeerz Eureka Southern

Yesterday's Market Features Quiet Day With Small Orders

Markets opened steady with modest activity and scattered orders. Prices showed narrow ranges across regions with New York at 45c and Antwerp near 18 4f, while total barrels cleared reached 112 000 and shipments 107 468.

New York London Antwerp New Yonzu Fenwayivan Spor Saber Lima Oil Desmantas Bsige Baaprono Bpige Hichast Lowong Sjo

Palace of Mine and Christmas Goods Advertisements

A collage of late nineteenth century ads promotes pianos organs bicycles and baby carriages at Meller and Hone and James W Grove. Other listings include Kingsbacher Bros watches Simon’s slippers and E Maginn candy. AnHealth ad touts Carlsbad Sprudel Salts as a home treatment for obesity and health without medical jargon.

James W. Grove

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