Parson in Prison Meets Uncertain Release After Damages
Rev Peter Roberts, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, is jailed in Lackawanna county for damages owed to Miss Husabee. He has five weeks left of a two month term, refusing payment while his congregation supports him as a possible conversion in jail. He edits the Blade weekly and conducts religious duties, shaping prison life as a reform effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witkrspakre
Peter Soberte
Plymouth Congregational Church
Lackawanna County
Husabee
Yale
Roberts
Hyde Park
Mr. Roberts
Preacher Roberts
Miss Husaboe
Nho
Blade
Conneaut Lake Bass Grow Crowded Under Ice
A Meadville telegram says Conneaut Lake is crowded with black bass. Van Sicklen stood near the shore and spotted bass swimming beneath clear ice. He stamped a hole, grabbed a 5 1/2 pound fish by the tail, and hauled it ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diefater
Meadville
Conneaut Lake
van Sicklen
Fatal slate fall claims Hungarian miner at Ingelside mine
A slate fall at the Ingelside Coal Company mine on the Somerset and Cambria branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad crushed a Hungarian miner. Superintendent A. E. Lister arranged for a burial, while Mine Inspector Evans inspected the site and assessed the mine's condition as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wstows
Ingelside Coal Company
Somerset and Cambria
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
A. E. Lister
Evans
Man Who Tried to Break Jail Nabbed in Patrol District
Patrick Mitchell known as Kid Mitchell scaled walls of Columbus Penitentiary and was captured outside. He received a two year sentence last December. Mitchell robbed Lewis Wellendorf in a saloon, took a watch, and fled. He was caught in Pittsburgh and returned to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younestown
Patrick Mitchell
Columbus Penitentiary
Michel
Lewis Wellendorf
Pitt Lurg
Kid” Mitchell
Ehel
Ohio Parson Too Outspoken on Dancing Sparks Church Split
The Mahoning Presbytery dissolved the pastoral relations between Rev. J. Boyd and the Presbyterian Church at Poland over Rev. Boyd condemning dancing by local young women. Some members disputed his pastoral visits. No successor named yet for Poland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mahoning
J. & Boyd
Presbyterian Church
Poland
Bord
Mr Boas
Irwin
Luoma
Bedford area furnaces and mines shut down
A special telegram from Leprora reports closures at the Riddiesburg furnaces and mines that laid off 400 workers. The Saxton furnace closed earlier, affecting more jobs, and the Everett furnace plans to bank its fires due to iron overproduction, leaving 1,300 workers unemployed in midwinter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Riddiesburg
Saxton
Everett
Thropp
Natural Gas Boom Sparks Prospecting at Newton
The natural gas success at Newton has led to the organization of a company to bore for gas coal and oil in Parson township. A funding base is in place and operations will begin soon. The well is expected on Noah Smith’s farm midway between Milwaukee and Ransom where a small vein of coal was recently found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Tsiecul Terege
Sil Orocoal
Parson Township
Noah Smith
Milwaukee
Ransom
Death by Despondency Shocks Minerva Resident
Caxton December 25. William Smith aged 23 committed suicide at Minerva last night by shooting. The bullet entered the center of the back of his head. Smith was a single man living with his brother half a mile from Minerva. Despondency cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caxton
William Smith
Minerva
Smith
Hill Mine Widows Remembered During Christmas Aid
In Dunbar, the United Mine Workers gave 19 widows of Hill Farm mine disaster victims $400 as a Christmas gift. The money was split over twenty dollars each, with additional gifts and hopes for a settlement of damage suits against Dunbar Furnace Co. The event brightened a gloomy day as efforts continue to reach a compromise favorable to the widows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specul
ScorrpaLn
Coke
Dunbar
United Mine Workers
Hill Farm
Dunbar Furnace Company
Murderer Wilson Still Missing in Bellefonte
Special TE AM report from Bellefonte December 25 notes escaped murderer Wilson has not been heard from. Officers remain on his trail and fear he may be hidden nearby after weeks of careful mortar work and a broken window bar enabling his escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Gas Well Willet’s Encounters Strong Flow Threatening Explosion
A Willet gas well yielded a strong gas flow prompting Wilson and Clements to rush to the site. The engine and boiler were moved as a precaution against explosion, and the well was plugged pending proper gas handling arrangements. In Chambersville the venture remains stalled as tools are stuck and fishing work is hindered by the cold snap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inprana
Willet
Messrs
Wilson
Clements
Willet's
Chambersville
River and Railroad Miners Settle Scales at Monongahela City
Miners from the Monongahela and Youghiogheny valleys plan a convention in Monongahela City on Tuesday to decide on a mining price increase and to establish a governing scale for river and railroad miners. The Columbus scale will run until expiration for railroad miners, while river miners will create their own scale, with no outside officers allowed to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxoncahela City
Monongahela
Youghiogheny Vaileys
Columbus
Monongahela City
Employing His Opponent's Tactics
A Washington county telegram from Washington Pa reports W J Johnson of Uniontown acting for Congressman elect Stewart mailed instructions to each voting district committee to name voters who backed A K Craig and failed to meet all legal requirements. Stewart aims to counter Craig’s charges by using Craig’s tactics. Some illegal votes are alleged to have been cast for Craig in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiictor
W. J. Johnson
Uniontown
Stewart
Washington County
A. K. Craig
Craig
Tramping on a Wagee Gentleman Thomas Beats Path West
Thomas Cramer 18 known as Gentleman Thomas arrived at Lata on the Pennsylvania train. Boston’s William Austin offered 5000 dollars for reaching San Francisco and returning in 21 days. He started with no money from Boston on the 24th and has continued trampling across the country, aided by meals along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Disfator
Lata
Thomas Cramer
Pennsylvania
William Austin
Boston
San Francisco
Miner Crushed by Fall at Garfield Shaft Vienna O
Joseph Poto a coal miner at the Garfield shaft near Vienna collapsed under slate during work. His son nearby rushed to help but the debris proved fatal. Chief Mine Inspector R M Haseltine arrived to investigate today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorrestowns
Joseph Poto
Garfield
Vienna
R. M. Haseltine
District Attorney Funeral Darkens Greensburg Christmas
A sad Christmas observance in Greensburg follows the death of the district attorney. Telegram dispatch reports a city mourns as the funeral marks the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Scrofula
An 19th century health claim outlines scrofula as inherited or acquired through poor diet and unsanitary living. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, restores health and vitality, and aids the liver and kidneys to function properly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Funeral Rites Largely Attended By Diverse Groups
Lauffer funeral services were well attended with representation from Masonic Order American Mechanics and Westmoreland County Law Association. Rev E G Lund delivered a fitting eulogy as callers from all sections of the country paid respects.
Gas well blast in Pennsylvania river district yields 700 pound pressure
A gas well on the McNary farm in Washington County blew out tools after the No. 1 hit the fifth sand, with reported pressure of 700 pounds. Other items note a man jailed for harming sheep, coal creditors in Pittsburg, a sheriff closed store in Elderton, and the Twenty sixth Annual Welsh Eisteddfod held with delegates from Pittsburg and Ohio towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Washington
Dispatch
Washington, Pa
Natural Gas Company
McNary Farm
McGaghey District
Curry
Negtert
Cpal
Pittsburge
A. H. Gibson
Elderton
Foun
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Alliance
Ohio
Funeral notices from a 1890s Pittsburgh paper
A dense list of death notices and funerals for December 24 1890 through December 27 1890. Entries mention many families such as Brooks Bureg Fuller Marshall Davis Avin etc with ages and service details. The items specify burial locations and times, inviting relatives and friends to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Burgh
Ye Bride
William
Daniel W. Brooks
Lizsit C. Bureg
Allegheny
Fuller—Marshall
First New Jerusalem
John Whitehead
Margaret Findlayson Marshall
Epuup H. 3. Fuller
Davis
la. A
Wilkins
Alferd M
Jennie C. Davis
Avis
Southside
Davip Davis
Browpeville Avenue
Uniondale Cemetery
Drohan
Ann Dro
Thirty-third
Locust Alley
Felton
John
Mary Felton
Bedford Avenue
Hippely
Isaac Hippoly
Spring Garden Avenue
Ferpay
Price Shares Facing Immediate Sale
The statements indicate the assets must be sold immediately and at once, with the same fate applying to their price. The context suggests a rapid disposition of holdings to realize value promptly.
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Prospect
Donbar
Kid Mitchell
Stecal
Digpator
Horsford’s
Beces & Bust
Krause
Erie
Jackson
Wares
Atia
H. Jackson
Penn Avenue
Wilkinsburg
Homewood Cemetery
Sandy
Ivesey
Maffett
Wharton Street
Jane Maffett
New Castle
Mason
Weldin
H. Lee
Myra J
Paradise
Paranta
Baukeville
Priddy
Wuxwt
Fred Priddy
McKee
Richardson
Em Mish
Cincinnati
B. F. Itenee Sor
Rodgers
Maggie
Michael
Annie Rodgers
Second Avenue
Sample
MOF
John S. Sample
Mary A
James G Sample
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Light Artillery
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
Mre
M. D. Moniger
Page Street
Smart
Franklin
Greens
uFfy
Corres
Herbert Alley
Glenwood
James Street
Chadb
William J
Bertha Becker Smith
Walker
Mary
John Walker
Mary Cogue
Copper Works
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Ee and Embalmer
UM Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
Seventh Street
Pens Avenue
East End
A. M
J. B. Murdoch
Thsield St
John R. & A. Murdoch
Smithfield Street
Jewelers
Wattles & Sheafer
Fifth Avenue
Latimer
OUR Cloak Department
T. M. Latimer
Federal St
S. Diamond
Allegheny, PA
Haney Holiday
Boggs & Buhl
Price
Old Price
Chinchilla
Rite Elies
Waiyet Gollat
Haltay
Boo
Himmelrich
Haly Price
ADIES
Drens
Astrakhan
Fifth Ave
Curtice Brothers’ Co
Rochester, Ax
Market Street
Braddock
Braddock Ave
Dell
SENSIBLE + HOLIDAY
Shoe House
Sixth Street
the Mercantile Agency
R. G. Dun & Co
Germania Bank
Wood Street
Diamond
North America
North American
Wood St
Clement
Andrew Pafenbach
DOWN
Strous & McAteer
Liberty BT
Wang Bord
God
Market ST
Cor
Sixth ST
Penn Ave
China House
St. Charles Hotel
BEA
Royal Worcester
DOUL—_ ADDERLEY
R. P. Wallace & CO
Third Avenue
Deid-Mwf
Yourself and
KK. Simit
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