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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1892
Page
5
News notes from nearby towns report sensational Hoyt bank failure developments. An expert accountant examines the books, finding many accounts overdrawn and assets just over ten thousand while liabilities reach three times that amount. A prominent county superintendent is cited among overdrawn accounts and further audits cover years back.
In Streeperville West Virginia on February 2 special court action settled the Baker murder estate. Robert P Patterson executor of Drusilla McWha and Elizah Baker defeated Van Baker murderer's claim by transferring 10000 to Albert Lee residuary legatee.
David A. Hendrick, Erie county coroner and life insurance agent, vanished after leaving for Cleveland with his trunk shipped behind him. A note to his wife said he had gone to parts unknown. He faced small shortages in various treasuries totaling under fifty dollars, raising speculation of financial motive amid concerns over his health and mental state.
Wilbur Folsom, a relative of Mrs. Grover Cleveland, committed suicide at his home in Lrenton after an illness of luck, dying of a gunshot wound. His burial took place in Portsmouth today as details emerged late last night.
Dr W J Br Johnson testifies to Max Klein's Silver Age as a reliable alcoholic stimulant. He has examined it and rates it chemically pure and carefully distilled to a standard of excellence, recommending it to first class druggists and liquor dealers.
The Bishop Bowman Institute, a collegiate school for young ladies near Penn avenue, announces the next term begins February 1. Applications should be directed to Rev. R. J. Coster, A. M., Rector.
Laddie tree makers farming and trust. Sexton cheered in Bettan Ireland. Twenty killed in Hungarian election riots. Governor Abram Seay inaugurated in Oklahoma. Bishop Fitzgerald silver jubilee at Little Rock. Cleveland to address Michigan students Feb 22. Afghans joyful over Persia defeat of English tobacco interests. Illinois Central abandons electric train project. Diamond Match Company to raise capital by $1,000,000. Chicago firemen battled blaze in Ashland skyscraper. Paris tradesmen oppose new French tariff trade war. South Africa to host Kimberly expo with American cooperation sought. Deputy Savannah Port official David Porter shot by son. Rumor Imly to appoint Signer Catilini ambassador to Washington. Liggett & Myers of St Louis withdraw from agency. Baltimore patrolman Peter Chandler dies of hydrophobia. Montreal suburb A Dupre thawed dynamite cartridges exploded and killed three crew. Dr Walker Denver claims aluminum at 25 cents a pound. OK Supreme Court rules sooners lose rights to land titles. case to appeal. Creek nation battle leaves Marshal injured. Valparaiso rejoices at favorable ultimatum reply from Secretary Blaine. Needles river steamer Charlie Lee sank near Wrights Landing with cotton cargo. Montevideo police busy after ship crew riots. Hackley National Bank seeks receiver for Atkinson Steel in Chicago. Duke of Clarence body to be buried at Sandringham after royal procession. Kearney Nebraska bank closes. deposits insured. Matamoros merchant Vizzays searched. no arms found. Labor groups in New York endorse voting rights for self supporting women. Stein bill allows reporters at executions. bill advances toward governor. Justice Beach dismisses Phenix Bridge suit. American Bridge Manufacturers Association under scrutiny.
Great sale continues with prices for cabinets at 1 dollar and yard goods 75 cents to 1 dollar. Listings include novelty dress goods and various silks and ginghams from Jos Howe Co and Hors Co Penn Avenue stores. Names appear in scattered notes, including Girardo Cigno and Mollie Mallen among others.
Death notices list residents from Pittsburgh area including Beitler Duncan Jamison Laird Moyes McCoy McColough McKee Neill Phillips Robinson Ross Salmon Schirmer Small Smith Stoffal and others. Entries give dates February 1 9 1872 through January 31 1893 with ages and burial details from local residences churches and funeral homes Semmelrock Bros Carson Street and Pittsburgh depot details included.
An old advertisement promotes a shoe sale with large stock and deep discounts. It highlights men rounded out by over 2,000 pairs at $3 and ladies' shoes from $1.50 to $2.50. Mentions broken sizes and spring improvements as selling points.
Promotional note touts superior goods and surprising low prices. Encourages customers to act on inducements to secure trade. Contains generic marketing language without specific products or dates.
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