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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1892
Page
5
Row of mounds marks the Economites burial site. After the coffin was lowered the mannerchor sang How Shall It Be and Duss read the Lord's Prayer. Each member placed a small bouquet on the coffin then departed in silence. The grave will be unmarked and indistinguishable from others.
The Harmony Society mortgaged its Economy property totaling about 3070 acres including Beaver Falls holdings to Harry Darlington as trustee for the McCullough estate. The loan funds will pay past debts, with notes of $100000 each at 6 percent due in five years. The mortgage outlines extensive Beaver Falls assets and aims to convert the Economy Savings Institution into a national bank.
The text notes Mr John S and S Duss as firm compared to Mr Henrici and his weak signature on a mortgage and new Articles of Association. It states the mortgage seems legal and that dissenting members intend no legal action for several days, with a clear split forming between factions.
The Harmony Society Board of Elders in a meeting last night elected John S Duss as Senior Trustee and President, and Samuel Siber as Junior Trustee and Vice President. Siber, about 50, a former Economy police officer, speaks English and German and is praised for business ties. A bookkeeper was hired and a quarterly report will be issued, with Duss noted for his bright appearance and steady leadership.
The Executive Committee of the Citizens' Industrial Alliance met at their headquarters with little business. They anticipated Mayor Gourley's reply to a Controller nomination, but no answer was received due to his illness.
A Court House policeman, Thomas Wallace, died at his home on Jane Street yesterday of consumption. He was about 30 years old and well known in the courthouse community. Dr. Conretts O Bezrs, physician to ladies and children, 421% Penn Avenue, attended him.
City bacteriologist Dr Mercur links cholera like outbreak at Apollo Iron and Steel to tap water tainted by sewage low river and a buried sausage. The firm pumped crude water from the river and used crude tanks. deaths include Sandford, with Leechburg and Homestead parallels noted. Dr Matson cautions on Pittsburgh water sourcing and warns of filtration limits.
Polish men Markiwlicz and Wilkins on the Southside fought after drunken threats. Markiwlicz forced entry at Williams's Shelby Street boarding house, breaking a door and a beer bottle blast to Williams's head. Williams lies near death. Markiwlicz jailed on aggravated assault.
A weekend of brisk coasting transforms Pittsburg streets into a lively scene. Boys and girls flood side streets and Dinwiddie street, using every sled with some even mounting charcoal stoves to beat the cold. Crowds gather from Center avenue to Fifth avenue as moonlight enhances the merriment.
Police at Central station refuse to surrender Michael Pickarell to a man claiming to be a New York deputy sheriff. The Italian visitor arrived with handcuffs but could not produce proper papers or bondsmen details, so he returned to New York to obtain them.
The Pennsylvanian Road trains remain late due to cold weather with through express trains behind by about two hours for weeks. The St Louis express and the Columbia mail trains arrived roughly two hours late yesterday. Jacob H. Smith of West Union West Virginia reported a robbery of 150 dollars and a revolver at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street Monday night. He sought help from Chief Elliot of Public Charities and received a ticket home.
Wilhelmina Grunther aged 72 and mother in law of George W Balster of Grant Engine Company No 2 wandered from her home at 72 Pike street yesterday afternoon and had not been heard from by late night. She was reported missing previously and a clearance sale at Fechbanum's advertises deep discounts on holiday goods. Brion bree restains bronzes and other items remain in stock at Jos Eichpaum & Co 48 Fifth Avenue.
In store large stock of evaporated and dried fruits domestic and foreign. Send for price list. Goods delivered everywhere. Also ads boys' suits sale on Wednesday with prices around 1.50 to 8.50. Located at 182 Federal Street Allegheny and Grant and Diamond streets.
At the Democratic City Committee meeting the chance of Alex Wilson securing the Allegheny mayoral nomination was debated while Joseph H. Irwin submitted two letters outlining his bid and strategy. The panel planned to wait until January 9 for Republican nomination results, with potential implications for Kennedy and other candidates.
At Duquesne two Polish men Charles Rodgers and Anton Warko fought over Minnie Danovich. Christmas night they confronted each other. Warko was found dying with serious injuries and Rodgers jailed. Warko is hospitalized and Rodgers faces possible charges as the deadly quarrel ends in tragedy.
Prof. N. T. Lupton of the Alabama State Agricultural College, a delegate to the American Chemical Society, notes Alabama's strong agricultural resources, widespread fertilizer use, and the option for farmers to have samples tested. He cites Alabama consuming about 100000 tons and Georgia 300000 tons of fertilizer yearly. He also explains the society’s national role and worries about attendance due to cold weather.
Idaho Senator Shoup returning to Washington after Christmas says Idaho Nevada unity is unlikely and that Republicans will keep Senate control. He notes New York and Wisconsin flips uncertain and Nebraska’s Paddock likely elected, predicting the next Senate will not be Democratic and may see a tie.
Constantine Lower and F C Miller, prominent Southside contractors, clash after Miller accuses Lower of knocking him down. Alderman Succop offers to let a five spectator jury decide, Miller objects, and Succop reserves decision until this evening.
Stani Galler, arrested for complicity in a Monday night cutting affray at 2812 Mary Street, Southside, was surrendered by bondsmen last night after being freed on $1 000 bail. Joe Veta, stabbed in the incident, is expected to die. another man, John Sullivan, was badly injured at Browns Town mill while attempting to move a truck load of iron beams that fell on him.
The Twelfth ward Republicans suggested for ward offices Select Council Morris Einstein and Richard Armstrong Common Council Joseph B. Smith Thomas Matthews George Bierer George Kim August Overbeck Edna Klotz George Peters School Directors Edward Hoffman George Distler Archey Gardner Charles Ludwig Constable Robert Law The Sixth ward Republicans proposed Council slate George A Cochran William F Trimble Common Council William Thomas Jesse George A H Mercer George Rowbottom E A Knox W A Peoples George Bittner John H Trimble.
Last week of stock taking and holiday sale offers extraordinary reductions on 1M silk department fabrics. Black Stixxs and wide weave silks like Faille Francaise Peau de Soie Rhadames Armures and Sarahs drop from $1.25 to $1.00 a yard. Novelty Black Grounds with Colored Floral Designs are 25 percent off. Black Taffeta Silk with stripes for linings is $0.85 a yard regular $1.25. Also bargains on the 50c silk counter to clear odd lines.
The Republican suggestion meeting of the Sixth Ward met at Forbes school with Evan Jones presiding. Secretaries were E G Jenkins and J H Miller. A primary was set for Saturday from 4 to 7 PM. Candidates named include Ira Campbell, John M Clark, William Robinson, Samuel Grover for School Directors.
The Republican City Committee urges ward suggestion meetings this week at local schoolhouses with chairs set for Thirty-second in Prospect, Fourteenth in Soho, and Eighth in Franklin. A joint Eleventh and Thirteenth ward meeting occurred last night. another is planned Tuesday to present ward candidate names. Mayoralty delegates will be chosen.
A grand half price sale showcases fur trimmed Goats and jackets in Cheviot Diagonal and Kersey cloths in black blue and dark tones. Furs include Astrakhan Opussum Electric Seal Black Marten Mink Lynx and Fox with various linings. Crowds grow as buyers seek warm winter garments at record discounts.
The text notes that prices range from four fifty to thirty dollars and instructs doubling current prices to reflect authentic past retail values for similar garments. It mentions two distinctive ladies styles as part of the grouping.
A fashion note describes gaped-goats in black blue and colored Serges and Cheviots lined throughout with satin. Prices listed were 17 and 35 dollars respectively.
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