Real estate deals and social commentary in Pittsburgh
W. A. Herron & Sons sold 159 Water Street opposite the Baltimore and Ohio depot for 30000 to an anonymous capitalist. Second Avenue property sold at 872 per front foot sparked speculation that J. E. McKelvy or M. & M. Ferguson may be buyers. The column argues inventions empower women, cites 30 Pittsburgh women supporting themselves with telephones and typewriters, and rails at pessimists who foresee broad economic decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Herron & Sons
Water Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
William Penn
First Avenue
Second Avenue
Tat Dispatch
Fourth Avenue
J. E. McKelvy
M. Ferguson
M & MM. National Hank
Third Avenue
Central
St. Charles
Alde
McKelvy
Local Securities Dull Market Shows Little Change
The stock market was dull and unprofitable with only 100 shares of Electricax traded at a slight concession. Most listings showed minimal moves as investors held off, creating a mood of weakness and lower prices across banks and utilities, including National Banks, Union National Bank, German American, and Gas companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cone Nat. Bank
City Nat
Gines
Wees Perri Marine Na
Masonic Hank
Maceas
Third Nat Bank
Wees Union National Bank
Anne
Tone Baka
Pleasant Valley
Needa Sk
Ae Nore
Louie Sna Sethaire
Canewate
Toby le
Pant
Union Mica Pacific
Clearing House Trade Figures Show Week Fair
The Clearing House business was fair for Tuesday with exchanges totaling 2,207,773 20 and balances at 296,082 52. Last week exchanges stood at EB. 7. A distant remark notes a far diamond for money, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearing House Barleres
Ganse Dey
Mousy
Money on Call and Clearing Figures in New York Markets
Money on call in New York remained in demand with rates steady at 6 percent for call and 6 40 8 percent on time. Clearing totals across major cities show New York City and St Louis strong with substantial balances noted, while Philadelphia Chicago and other centers report robust activity and par exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Town
Moner
Ee Ene
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York Exchange
Oil market stagnation cited with pockets of activity
Field news reports weak overall oil trading with firmer tones in the afternoon tied to New York. Prices opened at 106, closing near 104. Trade was slow. Monday clearances reached 234,000 barrels. A Butler county district attracts interest as leases change hands for 10,000 on 100 acres. Eureka and Johnstown notes hint at mixed results and possible speculative plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Butler County
Butler Men
Markle
Jefferson Center
McCalmont
Simpson & Ae
Murphy's i& Two
Waere
Johnstown
N. Y
T. W. Barnedale
Eureka
Sagam
Sohaes
Rio
Java
Maracaibo
Santos
Caracas
la Guayra
Cae
Eeen
Maracal
Fia
Cassia
Elas
Seine Molion
Carolina
Louisiana
London
California
Muscatels
Sige
Sultana
Glee
Cheriete
Turey Runes
Abe
Salonca
Sendo
Sellow
Ark
Higgins Eureka
Hid Co
H . Domwestic
Lake
Poco
Local Ledger Fragment Shows Numbers and Names
Fragmentary OCR item lists sums and accounts with references such as Pats, $1 065, and various names. Sixth street and Antwerp appear amid scattered figures. The text reads like a partial financial note or ledger snippet with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toba
Akiey
Sixth Street
Aes Petro- 5
Antwerp
McGrew
Market Rebound After Sharp Oil Barrel Decline
In New York trading, oil shipments and sales shown mixed moves with barrels around 284000. prices dipped to lows near 105 and 108 then recovered to about 109 per barrel. Market reaction followed a brief decline as buyers stepped in and supported prices later in the session.
Lands and Houses Along the Line
Real estate transfers listed include Henry Kreiling to William H. Graham for 12 lots at Charles street and Irwin avenue near Pleasant Valley Electric Road, price 12500 dollars. Abraham Winn to John Lawbor for a frame dwelling on Arthur Street, Heventh ward, Pittsburg, price 1500. Sarah D. Wilson buys a 40 by 20 foot lot on Sylvan avenue near Hazelwood avenue, price 1200. J M Fleming to Charlee E. Cornelius for a vacant lot at State avenue corner and Erie road, size 1m7200 feet, private consideration. Additional lots on West Liberty Borough and Allentown Station near Castle Shannon Railroad, price 450.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltensperger & Williams
Fourth Avenue
Henry
Kreiling
William H. Graham
Charles Street
Irwin Avenue
Pleasant Valley Electric Road
Sarah Street
Alles & Bailey
Abraham Winn
John Lawbor
Arthur Street
Heventh Ward
Pittsburg
Black & Baird
Sarah D. Wilson
Sylvan Avenue
Hazelwood Avenue
Twenty-third Ward
J. A. Johnston
Ewing & Byers
Federal Street
J. M. Fleming
Charlee E. Cornelius
State Avenue
Erie Road
Samuel W. Black
Fourth Avenu
Boges
West Liberty Borough
Allentown
Pittsburg and
Castle Shannon
Market Wrap Shows Mixed Day With Fractional Gains
A volatile session on the New York Stock Exchange saw prices drift downward in the morning and rebound in the afternoon, leaving most active stocks fractionally higher than last night. Reading surged above 40 on news of a possible controlling stake and management ouster, while Jersey Central eased on rumors of leadership changes. Several rails and grangers recovered after early pressure as shorts covered and dividend news from Burlington boosted sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reading
Shorts
Jts
Jersey Central
Ents
Ck Island
Faithorn
Midgely
Walker
Finley
Lane
Roa
No Western Pacific
Association
Mers
Rio Grande
Lackawanna
Jead
Burlington
Rock Island
Wihirrxnr & Henson
Yorn Stock Exchange
Philadelphia Stocks and city real estate notes
Closing quotations of Philadelphia stocks reported by Whitney and Stephenson. Real estate agents note rapid pickup of small houses. Briz plans a new Episcopal Church at Wilkinsburg. Western capitalist eyed for coal scheme in Philadelphia. Wilkins postmaster James Canon has bonds totaling 14000 and expects commission soon. Reading and Pennsylvania Railroads report January coal and coke movements and earnings. Pittsburgh Insurance directors listed. building permits issued for several structures with costs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Whitney & Stephenson
New York Stock
Basinons
Briz
Wilkinsburg
National Electric Company
Wood Street
Epwamp P. Lane
Fourth Avenue
Eureka Hotel
Homestead
Henry Dougal
Central Forest of Braddock
Mone Meon
James D. CanonHens
Wilkins
Mexican Central Railroad
Paul
Reading Railroad
Port Richmond
Port Liberty
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Erie
The
Pittsburg Insurance Company
Charlie Arbuthnot
James Gordon
Alexander Ser James & McCord
James Collard
Max K. Moorhead
John Fullerton
James McCutcheon
John Daub
R. J. Wilson
Ae Lloyd
Allen Kirkpatrick
Hillis Own
Late News in Brief Highlights Shooting and Disputes
Reports from Colmesniel Texas state Captain W J Calvin of the Ross Light Infantry was shot dead by J W Ashburner who fled and is at large. Other items note dividend suspensions by Chicago and East States railways, a Philadelphia hotel death by suicide, thieves and a river pirate killed in New York, and other legal cases and World’s Fair politics as discussed in state and city bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamgtles
Colmesnii
Tex
W. J. Calvin
Ross Light Infantry
J. W. Ashburner
Ie Calvin
Ashburner
Chicago
East
W. R. Burnett
Green's Hotel
Philadelphia
Washin
New York
East River
First Avenue
A. Lar
Parsons
Kan
H. Simpson
Sioux City Savings Bank
Checka
Fiie
Central City
Nev
Mankato
Minn
San Francisco
Mark M. Herr
Uni States House of Representatives
Jack Naughton
Naughton
Jon
Carnegie Gift Touched St Pauls Cathedral Members
A large St Pauls Cathedral meeting in the church basement passed resolutions thanking Andrew Carnegie for his superb gift of a Sistine Leaves plate. Ex-Alderman J C Reilly presided with Rev Wall, rector, reporting from the committee and reading the resolutions. Short talks followed by A F Keating, John B Sais, John Hogers, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Andrew Carnegie
Renask
J. C. Reilly
P. Sicomer
A. F. Keating
John B. Sais
John Hogers
Wm. Lafflen
Totten
Robert Breiley
Ww. J. Sions
Castoria Echoes Through Generations
An old advert style reminiscence traces Castoria as a trusted remedy from infancy to motherhood, noting a child’s cries and a mother’s use. The piece references continued reliance as generations grow and care for their children.
Market notes from Elgin and New York supply lines
Prices for butter eggs and cheese show varied demand with butter flat, eggs dull, cheese inquired. poultry strong and fruit and produce markets pressured by orange glut. Listings include butter, beans, cider, walnuts, cheeses, poultry, clover, tropical fruits, potatoes, onions, turkeys, and canned goods with mixed quality and regional quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eigin
New York
Ra Fon
Uee
Seasvite
Butyer—Creamery
Elgin
Ohio
Florida
Grain Exchange Carload Receipts and Wheat Prices
On the Grain Exchange a mixed carload report shows hay bran corn and meal moving between Pittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Baltimore Ohio Pittsburg Lake Erie and Western lines. Wheat prices vary by class with No 2 red around 85 cents and No 3 near 80 cents per bushel amid a generally buyer favorable market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grain Exchange
P. R.R
P. RR. R
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Pittburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Lake Erie
Pittsburg and
Western
Wheat and corn futures rise on short covering and export talk
Market report notes wheat opened weak then strengthened, with a late advance aided by rumors of Baltimore export demand and short covering. Corn followed with active trading and a sharp recovery after early declines amid expectations of Western rate cuts. Oats and other grains mixed with steady to firm tones in New York and Philadelphia, while pork and lard markets remained steady and futures activity varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Baltimore
Viscaa
Harley
Rness
New York
Canada
Rowe
Roy
Faare Aeray
Eran
Pebroary
Afar
Oe Oginise
Tair
P Llée
New Orleans
Western Steam
Elgin
Western
Philadelphia
I. Arch
St. Louis
Tidge
Live Stock Markets Report From New York and Chicago
The market roundup shows mixed cattle and hog activity with dull Morrissey for beef in New York. Chicago receipts rise while shipments push prices lower, calves steady, sheep and lambs firm, and hogs selling at around 6.10 to 6.16 per hundredweight with varied weights and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Reeves
Liverpool
Ordinto
Texas
Pein
Kanasas
Burrago
Wool market trends show steady demand and mixed regional prices
Boston wool trade reports continued demand from manufacturers to cover immediate needs. Territory wools offered freely with fine at 57s 6d, good at 56s, Oregon similar to territory, washed fleeces selling at Michigan and other grades, No 1 wools steady, combing and delaine firm yet quiet, foreign wool quiet with polled offerings weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Texas
California
Oregon
Michigan
Ohio
Elaine
Cure of Malignant Skin Disease by Indian Remedy
A parent describes a six year old once named Stineea suffering a malignant skin disease spreading rapidly until the child could hardly walk. After trying amity and other remedies, they were advised to use a so called SUTICUNA REMEDIES. Within four weeks the child’s skin cleared to a white normal appearance, with the narrator praising the remedy and noting the patient’s return to health. The account is accompanied by legal professional signee“Atty at Law and ex-Pros” with mention of smit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity 7
Thase
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Pitburg
Whitter
DE. Whittler
Pennavanue
Pittadarg
Psuw
Final accounts filed in orphan court proceedings
A long list of final, partial and first accounts from guardians and executors appears in the clerk’s calendar. Filings include W. W. McKee and W. W. Bixby governing Jane Higby’s estate, Theodore P. Matthews, and many others, with dates in January 1890 and related entries across multiple estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notles
Sguardiana
Ce — Sosa Dake
Jane
Hexister
Is’ Court
Orphans' Court
Ehoresa Wolf
Julie Wolf
W. W. McKee
W. Ww. Bixby
Frances Frye
Isabel Frye
Martin Bittner
Philip Fichter
M. Cushi
Ann Mariadei Dopeeneee
Kate Mccabe
John Magee
George D
E. D. Riddle
Mary A. Riddle
Wm. Woods
A. Ewlog
Aes Reitz
John N. Shubart
Wm. Wa. Repndide
Seer Dian
Mary Margare
Mney
Stephen Newburns
Elisabeth Gasser
Adam Franz
Emma Zweidinger
Andrew Booth
Michael Giltech
Ellen Flanegin
Ube
Eli Fianegzin
A. M. Foster
Edward Dorr
George Neely
James Campbell
Thomas Robinson
Eorage Neely
Veesary Sr
Thomas B. Atterbury
Saukionk
John V. Ryan
Mary Jane
David Ryan
Annie Cronin
William Mathews
EB. J. Sugden
Ee E. Jones
Mary C. Yeaster
Andrew Gi Giltsch
Peter Herdt
Margaret Herdt
Henry Kalmeyer
Frederick Brandes
John Ferguson
John M. K
James McKelvey
Pialbedo Graham Sete
William McFarla
James E. Hilson
Guarackey
Carrie Simi Fira
Alfred George Beck
Aovenoun
Aunery
An Schenkel
George BH. Anderson
Ann E. Anderson
Christian Herrman
Johanhes Areeer
John Kash
James F. Nicholls
Mary Meredith
John Jon
EK. Z. Wainwright
Joseph W
Mary J
Henry W. Francia
Wilkins
Toon
Thomas Mc Meary
Eeain
Mary Me McCheeval
Jon Boyo
Leake E Brandia
Sconce Bane
Elli Dowlerer
Thomas J. Dowler
John G. Notb
Psaceck
Burchfield
Pater
William Irwin
John M. Kennedy
Frances
Laughlin
Sarah McGenehs
David W. Wilson
Ei Prederick
W. d. Curran
Bridget Green
Wilson
Elizabeth Sowers
Lang
Joan Nebel
le de Behwind
Alfred Br
Sbis
Alles de Hoven
J. Junker
Albert H. Moeser
Ed Dearer
Heineman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Side Street Realty
Hoe
Local Securities
Poe
Wean Bape Oplan
Mearam
Tay St. L
Gene
Bis
Con
Pacific
Lets
S. Paul x. Pleue Peiste
Lis
New Jersey
Charles Egan
Fred Levet
U c
Sciota Street
Carrie M. Sseen Ae Elling
Uae
Inwood Stree
First Ward
Prissaccee My T
Mt. M
C. North Ie Cy
Bae
Accon
Col. & Hocking Vai
Del
Hu Dei. L. & W
B.T
West
Louisville & Nash
Mobile
New York Central
GO & St. L
N.Y
Seeae
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Dee HB
Cee
Polladel
Eichinona & Oe
Stee
Richmond
W.P.T. Tas
St. P
Minnae
St. L
Dan Fran Pf
San F
Union Pacific
Wabash Pihe Western Union
UN National Ead Aly
Ubleagotas Trust
New York Senate
Cantos
Assembly
Haron Hirsch
Dominion
Dublin
Rcpress
Smith Birry
Catenda” Syndicate
Carnegie
Sistine Madenne
Castoria
Misa
Sper Marsu
Pritsnurg
Ois
Cate
Milwaukee
S&s
Toledo
W. Hix
Pittsburg Meat Supply Company
Church Avenue
Anderson Street
F. W
R. W
Alfegheny
Messrs. Nelson, Morris & Co
Neville
Dalzell
W. W. O'Neil
J. W. Miller
Kert
Christie & ‘Dition
Neville Island
J. H. Pittock
J. H. Hamilton
Gincreseach
General Neville
Uncle Sam
God
Craigs
Nevilles
Telegraph
Wool Market
Aly Boy
Eras Bain
Anni Tallwin
Earl Fe
Eaton
Metal Market
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta, Ga
Mary
Charles Haris Exes
Michael
Peter Gross
Joneary
Catharina Coyle
Terresce Coyle
John King
D. Clarke
Wil Ae
Christan Kem
Chartes
Anas Maria Wirth
Dartiat
James P
Teof Benjamin Trimbia
Jaries Keineman
A. HK. Retneman
Louis Heyneman
Peetanenee Demserya
Sman
Orphans” Court
Isa
TNH Torke & C
Gall
Imwise
Cambric
Flo Boyers
Hest
Chalen Clotha
Bath Soucnemerial
Surings
Heather & Renfrew
Zephyr Ginghams
Wndonie
Jalt-P
the Safe Deposit CO. OF
Pittsburg, NO
Lee Garrison
Edward Gregg
Firs
Wm. Tea
Wm. T. Howe
Robt C. Moore
Henry A. Miller
Counsal
Kaluwr
Mellin & Sins Ban
Isene
Sterling
Mexico
Waa& Stephensus
Organco
John M. Oakley & CO
Bankeus and Brokers
Medical
Gray “Medicly & Hufalo
Mont
R. m
Tage
Penn Ave
Pistaburg
Fitepare
Pang Ea
Be Jas
F.C
Garke & Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!