Tyrone Bank Assets and Depositors in Precarious Mood
A local bank failure struggle unfolds as the Tyrone Bank assigns all property to trustees for creditors. Debtors including Claude Jones also assign assets, lifting total assets to over 160000 while liabilities run under 100000. Creditors convene a meeting with Hon. Isenberg as chair. Stevens promises a careful inventory and court appraisal within 30 days. An executive committee is formed to oversee creditors interests and potential legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tynoxr
Tyrone Bank
Guyer
A. B. Hoover
Fiyenn
A. A. Stevens
Claude Jones
F. R. Waring
Truxt
Stevens
Nous
B. Isenberg
J. F. Riddle
Hor
Attorneidbridge
Kiddie
Mr. Stevens
Auntie Harrison, 105, perishes lighting pipe in Harrisburg
Special report describes Auntie Henrietta Harrison, a 105 year old ex slave, living with her niece in Harrisburg. While lighting her pipe, her clothing caught fire and she died. Born in South Carolina in 1811, she married after emancipation and later moved to Harrisburg, supported herself until recently. Neighbors attest to her age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iannssone
Tienketta Harrison
Alidar
Tre
Morrison Wes
Carollea
Diphtheria Invades Bittanning Across Surrounding Country
Malignant diphtheria reaches the area with over a dozen cases in surrounding localities and Bethel township suffering most severely. Seventeen cases reported in three days. within two days deaths occurred. Schools set to close as disease traces fade. Patients described as in very bad condition and tetanic form, with authorities taking steps to curb spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetle
Bethel
Edgar Thomson Works to Trial Free Delivery Preparations
Special reports from December detail Edgar Thomson Works setting up tearwork machinery at the Edgar Thomson mills with trials planned next Thursday in the conversion departments. Officials anticipate a shift to free delivery, while Armister Sweets urges North Briddocque and Copeland residents to register addresses as a U.S. inspector may return this week to assess readiness.
Notable Local Figures and Fire Hit Roc Center
Dec 38 dispatch reports death of wealthy county official Henry Shatfer and oldest resident Mrs. Sarah Meyer from grip. over 300 grip cases in city as outbreak grows. Also notes arson at a school house after pupil retaliation tale and a brief Cleveland case involving five youths aged 16 to 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantee, OL
Courtpeomon
Henry Shatffer
Sarah Meyer
Pittsburg Railroad Riot Nets Two Youths In Custody
At East Liverpool a freight train halted below Van Port after youths boarded, stoned houses and fired revolvers. A riot erupted between train men and the ruffians. three escaped while a nearby Italian gang aided authorities in capturing the remainder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
East Liverpool
van Port
Belt Line Project Aims to Link City Lines and Versailles
Pittsburg capitalists form a company to build a mile and a half belt line from the Fifth Avenue terminus to Sampson’s Mills, linking with Christy Park and touching Driving Park grounds. Land purchases include coal lands adjoining Cuameral Plate Glass plant for 40 years fuel. A Hungarian worker, Mike Malock, died lifting a heavy weight at Monon plant. Citizens circulate a petition for a U S Government building in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecKeesfort
Pittsburg
Fifth Avenue
Sampson's Mills
Christy Park
Versailles Township
Driving Park
Mike Malock
Cuameral Plate Glass Company
Monhela
Philadelphia Gas Company
Stiley Farm
Elizabeth
Jevernon
Citizens
Congress
Report on Cooley gang shooting unfounded says Ewing
Dec 28 in Assoxtows special report says Frank Cooley leader of the Cooley gang was shot in a drunken row near Fairchance last night. Alex Ewing son of Dr J B Ewing and clerk for Fairchance Furnace Company returns home and says there is nothing to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxship
Frank Messner
Daniel Hown
Sleasmer
Assoxtows
Frank Cooley
Cooley
Fairchance
Alex Ewing
J. B. Ewing
Fairchance Furnace Company
Hyndman to Have Water Works
Hyndman voters split on water supply with a decisive majority of 115 votes, amid a hotly contested decision. Myxomax, Benjam Corsty participated in the Dec. vote on the municipal water project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myxomax
Benjam Corsty
j—Hyndman
Miners, Merchants, and Misfortune Dominate Westmoreland News
Reports detail Antopasser strike near Butler, and Wittiam Bortz of Salem township injured by sling slate in Westmoreland mines. Pittsburg firm Tree Vernon Tool Works seeks exhibit space at the Columbian Exposition. Blairsville foreman Warswnicut sentences to five years three months. A Sharpsville merchant boycotted for cigar sales to bars after becoming a father. Mrs Grama of Five Points near West Middlesex dies by hanging, age 65. Hixcewax Stewart found dead near New Castle after apparent intoxication. James W Best of West Middlesex guilty, sentenced to one year at Claremont. Gronox M Niceco, Chicago limited fireman, killed at Lilly by crane accident. Empire freight train derailment between Mount Carmel and Centralia wrecks twenty cars, $30,000 loss. Greenscone merchants seek G W King, missing after furniture purchases and suspect checks from Detroit savings bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Wittiam Bortz
Salem Township
Westmoreland County
Tree Vernon Tool Works
Pittsburg
Grance
Warswnicut
Blairsville
Sharpsville
Hixcewax Stewart
New Castle
Rexen
Janrs W. Best
West Middlesex
Cleveland
Claremont
Gronox M. Niceco
Chicago Limited
Lilly
Empire
Mount Carmel
Centralia
G. W. King
Detroit
No More Disorderly Parties in Allegheny
Allegheny ball licenses will be issued by Superintendent of Police Moth to curb disorderly parties. Applicants must fill out a blank and have their records checked by police. Dr Sadler at 304 Penn avenue operated on J C An r. Duquesne for pterygium removal, a fleshy growth over the eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
J. C. An_r. Duquesne
Sadler
Penn Avenue
Dr. Haines
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised By Virginia Clio
A Virginia Clio Montana Mont Madisonian clipping extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as genuine and effective. It claims rapid relief from severe colds within hours and complete improvement in a few days. The note also advertises candy for New Year events from E Maginn with Pittsburg and Allegheny addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Clio
Mont
Madisonian
Pblic
Chamberlain
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Point Arena Druggist
L G Moore, a leading druggist in Point Arena California, says Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been a top seller for over a year and satisfies customers with soothing and expectorant effects. He claims it loosens and relieves severe colds faster than other treatments.
Carson Jackson Wedding Notice at Locust Street Allegheny
On Thursday December 2, 181, at the bride’s parents residence, 231 Locust street, Allegheny, Faask P. Cansoux and Evrre Jackson are announced to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson—Jackson
Locust Street
Allegheny
Faask P. Cansoux
Evrre Jackson
Multiple Death Notices From 1891 Local Obituaries
Notices list numerous December 1891 funeral announcements for individuals in Pittsburgh area. Entries cite names such as Samost B. Buack, Joan G. Dixon, Nancy Y. Cansoon, Jane Coox, Revexa Fitzmaurice, William J. Owston, Alex A. Shaw and others. Details include residence, age ranges, funeral dates, times, and attending practices like Comrades of Post 41, G. A. R., with locations in Allegheny, South Side, and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinmalley
Ghnos Samost
B. Buack
Pennsylvanian Volunteers
Post 41
Brown
Bedford Avenue
St. Paul's Cathedral
Bryant
Joan G. Bryant
Corner Bluff
van Braam Streets
Calhoon
Nancy Y. Cansoon
Cook
Jane Coox
Wilson Avenue
Perrysville Avenue
Allegheny
Wepses Bay
Dixon
Millvale
Joan G. Dixon
Fitzmaurice
Revexta
John
Elizabeth Fitzmaurice
Bingham Street
Southside
Trespar
R.m
Haupt
Rayvuonn
Henry
Louisa Haupt
Carson Street
Pittsburg
Henderson
Davin Henderrson
Martha Henderson
Secon Avenue
Frankstown
Keethong Sestoward
Joan Kuany
Luty
Hite Station
Sr. M
Catha Brine Marstna
John A. Farrell
Grace Street
Wipyxspar Monniva
Owston
William J. OwsTon
Hazelwood Avenue
Second Avenue
Twenty-third Ward
Wepxes Bay
J. J. Flannery
Grane Street
Oil City
Reddpick
Williamw P. Repprox
Rogers
Joux Hogens
High Street
Scarpeburg
Tavespar
Rp. A
Shaw
Baltimore
Alex. A. Shaw
Preble Avenue
Allegheny City
Tuesdar
Ati.m
Taylor
Crafton
Relock
Ann B
J. W. . Taylor, Jr
Union Depot
West Deer Township
Aeny County
Bers
Muen Watre
Thomas B. Moreland
Harmersville Station
West Penn Stailroads
Lupia A. Wigs
End of Season Chair Closeout at Front Sales Room
Ad notes a season end sale of odd chairs in a front sales room. Items include one two and three of a pattern, priced plainly to clear stock before stock-taking. Quick inspection may reveal a bargain. remaining stock will be cleared.
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Armstrong County
Henrietta Harrison
Farrisburg
Beaddock
Edgar Thomson
Attrexes
Doc
Mims
Nellie Mound
Sharon
Abu Tiney
Jack Fleming
Sisan Covert
Fleming
Edwin Funtter
Strafers Brother
Thomas Thowain
John KE. Tate
Otter
Mitorecom
Der
Lucy Hall
Biot
Rocurston
Special
Hyndman
E. Maginn
Liberty Street
Federal Street
Parker
F.J. Beaker
Clara Hambeakle
John Shephy
Josephile
Mary Garbrha
Mary Sims
T. Bauman
Mollie McGrew
Richard W. O' Neill
Kathe Flanigan
Jacobo
Law Prices
BEN. L. Wes
Firth Avenue
Delirrs
William H. Wood
Forbes St
Oakland
Oaklanday
Wuak
Medici
Alaska
Wood Street
Wood Street Carpet House
Wood ST
GMD & Steinert, Limited
Lous Stock
Wera
W. W. Wattles
Fifth Ave
Poe
Shuman Brothers
Cor
Cess
Drs. Goldberg
Kodak
Market Street
Lal
Tradies & Gents’ Furnishings
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny, PA
Ders
Generou
Sixth ST
Hotel Anderson Block
Dellp
Western Insurance Co
Ae Insurance CO
America
William L, Jones, & Fourth
Vamous
Danner’s
Science of Health
the Danner Medicine Co
Federal St
Sawhill
Federal Streat
Mneil & Bro
J. G. Bennett & CO
Corner Wood St. and
Dels
JOHN _R. & A. MURDOCH
Smithfield ST
Cancer Sceisstes
Epps
Or. Welle
J. W. M’farland
Fourth Avenue
OIL Properties
M. V. Taylor
Allison
OIL Well Supply CO
Water Street
Pittsburg, PA
Ireland & Hughes
A.V.B.R
Pitrsboorg, EF
Standard Oil CO
Standard 1 Co
Wheeling, W. Va
Cumberland, Md
Altoona, Pa
Capital City Oi Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Ohio
Westra
Standard Oil Company, Cor
Duquesne Way
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