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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1892

Page

2

Covert Seeks Release From St Francis Hospital Court Grants Writ

In a habeas corpus petition in the United States District Court Rev W R B Covert of Order of Solon seeks discharge from St Francis Hospital arguing he is not insane. Judge Beffington issues a writ and appoints Mercantile Trust Company of Pittsburgh as receiver to oversee the Order of Solon affairs amid court findings by Judge Magee.

United States District Court W. BR. Covert Order of Solon Fame St. Francis Hospital Covert Beffington J. G. White Mercer County W. RB Aliexeny Lberty

Fire and Brimstone in Equity Suit Against Asphalt Plant

Frenz Brick Company Limited and Y Gessler sue Pittsburg Asphaltum Company Limited over factory near Wittmer station. Plaintiffs claim sulfurous fumes from brimstone and refinery refuse settle on nearby land harming vegetation and health. They seek an injunction to halt operations unless fumes are controlled.

Frenz Brick Company, Limited Y. Gessler Pittsburg Asphaltum Company, Limited Wittmer Station Pittsburg

Five New Divorce Suits Filed and One Granted

Five divorce filings appeared yesterday including Anns B Wills alleging her husband Teank is dead since 1885 and others: Ida M Sax ton versus Robert A Sax ton cruelty and desertion Mary Dengel versus Edward Dengel cruelty Hen rietta W Turgi versus Henry Torgi desertion Sarah McMichaels against James A McMichae desertion A divorce was granted Emma J Robinson against Hugh A Robinson on desertion charges.

Anns B. Wills Teank Ida M. Saxton Robert A. Saxton Mary Dengel Edward Dengel Henrietta W. Turgi Henry Torgi Sarah McMichaels James A. McMichae Emma J. Robinson Hugh A. Robinson

Activist J W Rainer Case Before Acheson and Buffington

The old case of George W Herbert and activist J W Rainer came up for argument before Judges Acheson and Buffington yesterday. The question was whether the defendant built his coke ovens on street or land in Dawson township Fayette county. The decision was reserved.

George W. Herbert J. W. Rainer Cleveland

Commonwealth v Strethers et al in Criminal Court

A Commonwealth criminal docket lists defendants including William Strethers William Cotello Jutta Tates CrawfordThomas Marra William Keach Valerio Kapascitski Fred Sellect ino Edward Barron Benny Daler Bricker Bridget Burke John Kelly Flornd Hives George Reiter J Curdey John Lewmeyer Kate Jones Joseph Sheeunn Walter Stevens Bridget Gallagher Walker John Campbell Jaiin Gavin David Helphar Henry Jeune William H Conley Peter Conway in a consolidated matter.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth William Strethers Wiliam Cotello Jutta Tatessaree Crawford Thomas Marra William Keach Valerio Kapascitski Fred Sellectino Edward Barron Benny Daler Mc Curdy Bricker Bridget Burke John Kelly Flonrd Hives George Reiter J. Curdey John Lewmeyer Kate Jones Joseph Sheeunn Witer Stevens Bridget Gallagher Ab, Walker John Campbell Jaiin Gavin Heerr David Helphar Henry Jeune William H. Conley Peter Conway

Van Natta Transferred to Erie Jail After Court Appearance

John W. Van Natta, a pension agent, appeared before Judge Bufliodton in the District Court. He was ordered transferred to Erie County Jail after being charged with receiving excessive fees for collecting a claim. Sandwiched within the ruling the defendant requested Erie transfer and it was granted.

Marshal Harrah John W. van Natta Bufliodton District Erie van Natta Erie County

Grantstreet church gets n8 charter and other notices

A CUARTER n8 was granted yesterday for the Grantstreet Reformed Presbyterian Church and a charter petition was filed for Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Leervedute. A $1900 Vennney was granted in the case McCand ress for use of W. A. Dickson against Baliey & ioler et al. Cuantina Bowen was released on habeas corpus, and Alterman Brinker of Allegheny is tied to a farmer robbery attempt.

Grantstreet Reformed Presbyterian Church Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Leervedute A. E. McCandress W. A. Dickson Baliey & Ioler J. Dicken Samuel Musgrove

They Stole Brass From Bert & Fox Foundry

Charles and Edward Wiler were arrested for stealing 1800 pounds of brass from Bert & Fox's foundry. A third man escaped. The brass was moved to the foot of Twenty fourth street, then abandoned until morning. Police caught the remaining suspect as dawn broke.

Charles Edward Wiler Bert & Fox Twenty-fourth Street

House Fire Destroys Herron Construction on Amber Street

A fire yesterday morning engulfed a house under construction by William A. Herron on Amber Street East End. The blaze, reportedly started by a stove or plaster issue, caused about 4000 dollars in damage.

Wiliam A. Herron Amber Street East End

Wonders of Kochine and Koch's remedy in Chicago hospital

Correspondence from Carcaco reports Dr. Rudolf Seiffert of Alexian Brothers Hospital Chicago leads trials of Kochs remedy kochine for pulmonary tuberculosis. Several cases show weight gain improved appetite and discharge. treatment continued amid poor living conditions with notable recoveries and a claim that kochine aids circulating blood to combat bacilli.

Chicago Rudolf Seiffert Alexian Brothers’ Hospital of Koch Seiffert Kauffman Alexian Brothers’ Hospital Kautlman Dr. Koch Koeline

Henderson Waives Hearing in Assault Case Going to Court

Mrs. A C Henderson through attorney Thomas Marshall waived a hearing in the assault and battery suit filed by her son in law Charles Anderson before Alderman Reilly. The case proceeds to court. All parties were at the Alderman's office with tense air. Mrs. Anderson is missing. husband and parents offer no location.

A. C. Henderson Thomas Marshall Charles Anderson Alderman Reilly Anderson

Sewage project bids opened for multiple city streets

Chief Bigelow opened bids from about six contractors for sewer construction. The planned work includes 514 feet on First avenue near Wood and Smithfield, 1,772 feet on Fifth avenue between Boston and Scho streets, 920 feet on Lawn and Rock between Hammett and Morris, 1,935 feet on Garnet alley between Liberty and Laurel, 1,096 feet on Sapphire alley between Panama and Laurel, and 710 feet on Bair.

Sewer System Improvement Bids Opened for Major Work

The project covers multiple street segments including Sheridan avenue and Hastings and Elysian avenues totaling about two miles for a fifteen inch pipe sewer. Bids were opened for purchasing boiler scrap at the Brilliant pumping station and referred for tabulation.

Mounl Roup Street Rebeccs Street Fairmount Street Sheridan Avenue Stanton Avene Bennett Long Avenues Homewood Kelly Streets Hastings Elysian Avenues Elysian Fifth Avenues Kelly Street Fifth Avenue Linden Street Brilliant

Happiest of Men Freed from Penitentiary in Time for Christmas

Harry Flann, released from the Western Penitentiary after a presidential pardon by President Harrison, arrived home to welcome from his wife and child. His wife and attorney James H. Porter led the campaign for clemency, and friends gathered at Colonel Kilgore’s home to celebrate. Flann, once 23, served five years for a bank shortage and plans to stay in Pittsburgh while deciding his path.

Harry Flann Western Penitentiary Harrison Kilgore Flann Shannon Colonel Kilgore Wylie Avenue James H. Porter Fiann Pittsburg Marine National Bank

Ordinance Petition Aimed At Allegheny Garbage Rules

The Women's Health Protective Association asks Allegheny Council to pass an ordinance regulating garbage collection. It covers daily pickups at all premises, curbside or rear handling where possible, odorless sanitary carts, disposal by burning or other hygienic means, river dumping prohibition, and penalties for violations.

Women's Health Protective Association Allegheny Council Firat Allegheny Baltimore Washington Milwaukee Detroit

Needle Ingestor Healed After Thigh Surgery In Georgia

About ten years ago a resident of Athens Georgia swallowed a needle and felt no ill effects until recently when pain appeared above the knee joint. Two doctors cut into his thigh and extracted the needle, giving immediate relief.

Athens Georgia Anch Whitey

Had the Dress Made on Her Duchess

A famous duchess in London endured a three hour fitting as dressmakers wove rare old lace into a gown for a soiree. After the event every stitch was carefully cut and picked out before she could disrobe, illustrating the torture some women endure for vanity.

London

Humane Society arrests for cow cruelty case

George Lamont and Robert Harrison have been taken into custody by the Humane Society accused of cruel treatment of a cow. The incident reportedly involved serious maltreatment, with authorities pursuing charges. Notices in the issue reference related topics and other public notices.

George Lamont Robert Harrison The Humane Society

East End brick dwellings for sale with terms offered

Several properties listed by W C Stewart in Shadyside area. Descriptions include brick houses on Stanton Ave and 4th Ave with 50 by 14 foot lots, 12 750 terms, and feature rich interiors, electric fixtures, furnaces, and cellars. Additional listings: a near 526.00 mortgage and a $35 000 dwelling on a paved avenue with one acre grounds and four rooms on the first floor.

Deana Stanton Ae W. C. Stewart Bath W. CC

Real estate listings in Shadyside and East Liberty area

Advertisements offer lots for sale near Shen new pia Forbes and Schenley Park, with sizes from 50x100 to 100x200 feet. Terms include cash prices of 1 250 and 5 dollars per lot, with locations on paved avenues and close to Schenley Park. Contact W C Stewart at 137 Fourth Ave or 57 Fourth Ave for plans and details.

Hilanday Oakland Caer’s Pitsburg Allegheny Roperties Gov CBR Pundenre & Co East End M. E. Balawin Frankstown Ave EK. E Anere Lofts Hunter Plan C. H. Love Tewart Forbes Iy Eecirm Stewart Sdehenley Park Ew.c. Stewart

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