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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1889
Page
5
A distressing night report from Con wellsville details a starving family of eight found near Moyer. The mother, father, and six children were brought to the County Home in dying condition with little help or funds available.
Lancaster Classis of the Reformed Church met to act on a charge against Rev. J. F. Meekley from Maytown church. The offense stems from an alleged assault on Paris Epler, a church member, during a confrontation over the pastor's tenure. The body set December 30 for a special meeting to consider resignation.
Special Telegram to the Dispatch. Wheeling December 24 Captain C Conn of New Cumberland and steamer Fay S was arrested by Sheriff Curtis and jailed on a warrant from Alexander Coleman Steubenville charging unlawful trespass for taking sand from the Ohio river for Wheeling parties. The captain pleads innocence and says he acted as a government officer.
Three men Henry Heteel, James Francis, and Frank Baer from Connellsville were convicted for burning the Rambaugh mill in Greensburg. They were sentenced to the Riverside penitentiary for a long term. The Black Fox witness will be moved from Uniontown jail for a separate pending sentence.
In Allentown on December 24, the 1,000 workers at the Adelaide Silk Mill contributed to buy Christmas gifts for the foremen and forewomen. Superintendent Louis Soleline ordered that anyone found giving or receiving presents would be summarily punished.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company faced a $50,000 damages suit but the court dismissed the case, ruling in favor of the defendant. The decision comes as December’s telegram reports.
A woman carrying a five month old baby was struck by a train near OoreEillville. The mother survived but the child died. The incident occurred this morning and the woman’s home is in Dewson. The train line operator Schoopmaker owned the coke car involved. losses are heavy to the railroad company.
Canonsburg December 4 The Jefferson Academy held a festive event announcing the appointment of Rev Dr Des Islers as president last August. The school has improved in study, life, and attendance with renewed energy, attracting a large diverse gathering and a purse gift of $200 plus gifts for his family. The Canonsburg Cornet Band entertained as students presented a fine chair to the president.
Andrew Carnegie authorized Cambria Iron Company officials to draw funds to rebuild the Johnstown Public Library destroyed by the flood. The library holds an endowment of 46000 dollars and work will proceed under the direction of Hie Gevorosky. Graves of unknown dead to be marked with headstones. J L Smith traveled to Philadelphia to source marble.
Rochester Minnesota December 34 Bonds of the city of Rochester totaling 40000 were signed by Mayor Porter and Recorder Vetter amid sharp public division. The council had approved the bonds with restrictive clauses but issued them in straight negotiable form despite opposition.
A surveying party between Medham and Chester New Jersey works on a railroad line that could form an air line between New York and Chicago. The route would be about 15 miles shorter than existing paths and requires a tunnel two miles long through Schooley's Mountain.
Mary W Watson and Franx P SreouL were married December 1 188% by Rev Samuel Maxwell at Trinity Church in Narcland County Westmoreland County. The sparse notice records a formal marriage event with limited legible details.
A local drug retailer advertises a Christmas cash return offer for patrons. The notice promises a 10 percent cash refund on every purchase made at the store, competing with gifts as a practical present. Details about eligibility or time limits are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled line notes Vilsack’s storekeeper or “Gaslers” keeping beverages and directing orders by phone number 1186. The fragment refers to direct ordering options and a contact method.
A string of notices announces deaths and funeral services across December 1888 events. Albert Ashuganer dies at 1290 PF M in his 31st year, with services planned nearby. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Devine prepare for Thursday funerals at specified residences and times in Second Ward and Allegheny City.
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