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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1889

Page

8

Disorderly houses and forenoon jury selection in city court

The criminal court session in judge Single's court saw D A Porter and Clarence Burleigh prosecute while Baurieigh defended the Public Safety Department. The forenoon focused on jury selection, culminating with a panel including Levi Gridames Newell and others. Separately Lottie Brown faced Alderman Porter for disorderly conduct and illegal sales. a $10 fine plus costs was imposed after a guilty plea. Additional cases were postponed. Constables pursued settlements, and a local office dispute surfaced over envelopes and bribes. The scene closed with notices of further hearings and settlements to be arranged at the Squire's office.

Single Criminal Court M. Marshall William Reardon James E. O'Donnell William Brennen Amendanta Porter Clarence Burleigh Baurieigh Department of Public Safety Levi Gridames Newell Joseph Berkbile Michael Orwsg Gottlied John Fisidthe Mabel Gilbert Second Avenue Sheppart Witcces Shepfe Farfele A. Wines Cena Lottie Brown First Avenues Henry Krusa Casper Leff Leff Aldermas Alderman Potter

Pennsylvanian Water Company Articles and Incomplete Capital Stock Note

The excerpt details articles of association for the Pennsylvanian Water Company with capital stock set at 400 shares at a stated price. Subscriptions include multiple names with partial, unclear figures. A United States Circuit Court equity case involves W J Innes vs Oil City Boiler Works over a patent dispute for boilers Bakewell and Bons and J C Boyes as plaintiff’s counsel.

Peninsyl Capital Moe E Wines McCallin United States Equity

Sale Set Aside Petition Seeks Resale of Graff Bennett Property

Yesterday filed a petition on behalf of Cherry Valley Iron Works and others in the equity case against Graff Bennett Co J B Bailey as signee asking the court to set aside the sale of the firm's property and order a resale. The petition seeks a restraining rule to stop the assignee from distributing funds to creditors, noting he would owe a refund to original buyers if the sale is overturned.

Graff-Bennett Kevold G Dickey Enq Cherry Valley Iron Works Graff, Bennett & Co J. BL Bailey

Fourth of July Row Sparks $6000 Damages Suit

Louis Hilke sued John Lute for $6,000 alleging Lute struck him with a stone on July 4 causing a severe head wound. The grand jury recently completed its term and returned a presentment as part of ongoing proceedings. A nolle pros was entered in the embezzlement case against Thomas Barclay.

Gery Wepa J Slagle William Burke Tran Thomas Barclay Louis Hilke Calt John Lute Hilke Lota

Missing Funds Reported Left Behind by Cashier Silcott

A fragment notes that more than $3 in notes, checks and other securities were left behind by cashier Silcott who departed the city with Beemares members. The entry suggests the funds were under the care of the treasurer until further disposition.

Silcott Grate Beemares Gompebas Rane Ee Kingman

Drug Remedy Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy

A Fulton Kansas doctor endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy noting it cures coughs colds and hoarseness and is a splendid expectorant with no opium chloroform or sedatives priced at 50 cents per bottle and sold by multiple local merchants across Pittsburgh Allegheny City and surrounding streets.

L. Bader Fulton Kan Chamberlain E.G. Stuckey Seventeenth Wip Gece Streets Penn Avenue Wiis Ie Avenue Fulton Street Markell Bros Penn and Frankstown Avenues Carl Hartwig Butler Street Pittsburg Allegheny City E Ae Federal Street Aod Thomas R. Morris Oita Ie Son Ohio Chestnutt Streets Ursa

Partial List of Debts and Assets of Saugerties Paper Firms

A partial list shows the liabilities of J. B. Sheffield & Son, the Saugerties Blank Book Company, and J. Q. Preble & Co totaling about £200,000. Assets for Sheffield & Son include the mill at Saugerties valued around $500,000 and machinery about $20,000 with mortgage rentals to Barclay Fiber Co. The Blank Book Company assets are estimated at $00.

Sangerties Ensostow Sheffield & Son Sangerties Blank Book Company J. Q. Preble & Co Eee Saugerties

Fine pianos and holiday sales at Kaufmanns

An advertisement notes Bardwas and Krakauer pianos from Hardman and Krakauer praised as peers, claiming their superior tone. It promotes a large stock of pianos, plus a one day sale at MeuLior & Hons 77 Fifth Avenue, with other holiday bargains including blue overcoats, neckwear, and children's toys from various downtown shops.

Bardwas Krakauer MeuLior & Hons Fifth Avenue Kaufmanns

Tragedy Near Meadville Involving Teens

A shocking tragedy occurred near Chillicothe at Meadville today as 17 year old John Barbee and 18 year old Edward Davis became involved in a deadly incident. The murderer is the owner of the Meadville planing mill, with investigators pursuing leads.

Edward Davis Chillicothe Meadville John Barbee

Gifts and attractions at Little Folks sale

FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS we offer a free large picture book or handsome sled with every Boys Suit or Overcoat or Girl’s Cloak. Kris Kringle’s Popcorn Bakery serves each child a sweet ball of popcorn. The Royal Italian Fantoccini Marionette Theater ends tonight with performances at 9:30 A.M. A magnificent 8-colored lithograph Calendar of 1890 will be given to every visitor.

Kris Kringle

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