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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1890

Page

8

Mutual Life Insurance results and Pittsburgh ward elections note

The Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York reports annual policy figures and asset allocations including real estate and mortgage loans, U S bonds and securities, collateral loans, and cash. The item also lists detailed ward election meeting places in Pittsburgh districts Thirteenth through Twenty-fourth with district offices and terms for electing council members.

the Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York United States

Ward meeting notices for Pittsburgh electors

Electors in multiple Pittsburgh wards are summoned to meet at specified locations including Alderman offices, public schoolhouses, and private homes to elect Common Councilmen and select councilmen for terms of two and four years. The notices list ward numbers, district meeting points, and relevant street addresses. Mayor William McCallin signs and seals the civic notice dated February 24, 1893.

Pittsburg Penn Avenue Wylie Avenue Fourteenth Ward Market House Fifth Avenue Bixth Soho Baventh Lawrence John Allen Thirty-seventh Butler Streets Charlotte Street Pitwburg Howard School House Frauenholt’s Thirty-ninth Street John Meyers Penn Avenues Bloomfield G. H. Blume Washington Schoolhouse Fortieth Street M. F. Lasilo & Hro Forty-third Butler Gangwich's Forty-seventh Bayard Hatfield Street S. J. Cox Forty-fourth Larimer Sheridan Avenues Jacob Richard Prankstown Avenue A. J. Batchelor Highland Avenue J. B. Hyndman Ellsworth Avenue Shakespeare Hotel Shadyside Station Atenance James Searight Brandenstine Lincoln Avenue John Koenigsamen James P. Dahlem Andrew Kessler Larimer Avenue Pitta Lina Ieee Oh Es Soundtean Nudde Borsie A. Finch Carson Sweeter Wari John Hoghee Sidney Street Ei Street Jacob Aulenbacher, Jr Twentieth Jane Streets Sarah Street Washington Street Birmingham Fourteenth Street Ushon Street Hashdorfs Twenty-ninth Ward Bedford Bingham Street J. M. Shaffer Twelfth Street Steinhauer & Mon Bradford Twelfth Streets J. W. Hoyd Carson Street Matthew Keep Fifth Street Cavitt Way Knox Manor Street Afrs Ruckard Washington Avenue H. Heinrich Allen Avenue Christ Wilbert William Slater Virginia Avenue Kearsage Street Philip Hoffman Boggs Avenue Wyoming Street Mra. Cton Point Bridge Thirty-fifth Ward Old Stone Tavern Washington Pike Thirty-sixth Ward German Evangelical Church Main Street Odd Fellows’ Hall Steubenville Pike Pittburg WM. McCallin Se. I William McCallin House of Representatives Sach City Sai City Pittsbs Rees’ Boiler Febere Archibald & Brother Third Avenue Fourth Avenu Diamond Street Herolthfield Street Grant Street L. Woodson Seventh Street K. McKenna Peter Hermes John Urban Webster Avenue Squire Nolan Forbes Avenue Adam Brenwein Morbes Avenue Stevenson Casper Selteman van Braam Streets Second Avenue Seventh Ward Pittapu Frederic Pastre Federal Street Franklin Street Thomas Byrne Elm Mreet Eighth Ward Pitteburg Flint Squire Burns Penn Gallagher’s Nineteenth Street Eleventh Aew John Dress Sousctnousa Enoch Streets Daniel Jackson Bedford Ave Eureka Nne Paraien Ghote Maarbo Rot J Bowell F Avenge Thomas

Carnegie Hall Organ Recital Plans Stir Public Interest

The Roosevelt grand organ at Carnegie Hall becomes a focal point as Andrew Carnegie plans lasting support for high class recitals. Citizens seek control of the hall and organ, with Mellor and Roosevelt weighing future use including Sundays and vocal/orchestral programs. The public shows strong appetite for frequent concerts and musical education.

Carnegie Hall Alice Abheoy Carnegie Roosevelt Carnerie Hall Andrew Carnegie C. Mellor Pittsburg Metler Frank Hoosevelt Elbert Philadelphia Sunda

Verdicts in Glenfield Gas Cases Total 8290 Awarded

Jury verdicts awarded to Glenfield residents against Chartiers Valley Gas Co for damages from destroyed foundations. Plaintiffs include Nannie B. Collins 800, Mary I. Osborn 550, Agnes McQueen 800, M. E. Karns 700, Mary Vail 6530, Nettie Tindle 1500, Catharine Gray 650, Andrew Floyd 650, Amelian Enoderer 1200. Judge Ewing presided. more suits expected.

Chartiers Valley Gas Company Ewing Nannie BR. Collins Mary I. Osborn Agnes McQueen M. E. Karns Mary Vail Nettie CO. Tindle Catharine Gray Andrew Floyd Amelian Enoderer Glenfield Walt Chartiers Company

Not Guilty Verdict in Andrews Fraud Case and Related Local Trials

In Criminal Court yesterday John M. Andrews was found not guilty of misdemeanor fraud against partner A J Schulte. Costs charged to proventor Anon and Patrick McCallister, Liberty Commission merchants, related to oleomargarine sale. Jury still out on Patrick McShane of McKeesport in a malicious assault case. Michael Fam found guilty of selling liquor without a license.

John M. Andrews A.J. Schulte Anon Patrick McCallister Liberty T Commission Concuabie Aweeney Patrick McShane McKeesport Se Poultry Michael Fam

Costly jury case on alienation of wife’s affection

James Jarvis sues Thomas Shanton for damages alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. The defendant denied the charges as Mrs. Jarvis testifies that the couple saved $20 from hard work and went roaming. She insists she never had improper relations with Shanton and describes him as withdrawn and distant.

James Jarvis Thomas Shanton Shanton Jarvis

Six Prisoners Sentenced in Larceny and Assault Cases

Six prisoners were taken to Riverside Penitentiary yesterday. W H Young of Center county receives 1 year 11 days for larceny. Patrick McDermitt and Mike Crib bens of Erie county get 2 years 15 days each for larceny. James Ryan of Westmoreland county awarded 3 years 3 months. John Sullivan and Breck of Westmoreland county each receive 1 year 3 months for felonious assault and battery.

Riverside Penitentiary W. H. Young Center County Patrick McDermitt Mike Cribbens Erie County James Ryan Westmoreland County John Sullivan Breck

Multiple docket listings in Common Pleas and Criminal Court

A fragmented summary lists cases across Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 2 with parties including Lowry, Hoag, Fleming, Scott, Hoffstatt, Voight, Foley Bros, Scanlan, Reifer, Kunkle, Blasnak, Cox, Hatfeld, Pittsburg Steel Casting, Livingston, Reading Fire Insurance, Houston assignee, Lynch, Robinson, Nellis, Friday, Smith, Bauer, Guffey, McBeth, Bennett, Treseman, Benzing, Bweenry, Hunter, Commonwealth v John Jones, KR Robinson, C W Wilson, Wei tershausen, Shanahan, Clark, Justice et al, Boepke, Sager, Mollicamp, Bran.

Common Pleas No Lowry Hoag Fleming Scott Hoffstatt Voight Foley Bros Scanlan Reifer Kunkle Blasnak Cox Hatfeld Pittsburg Steel Casting Company Livingston Reading Fire Insurance Company Houston Assignee Lynch & Robinson Nellis Friday Smith Bauer Guffey McBeth Bennett Bennett Common Pleas No Treseman Benzing

Courts adjourn in memory of Samuel C. Schoyer Esq

The Common Pleas Courts adjourned yesterday afternoon in respect to the memory of Samuel C. Schoyer Esq whose death was noted with feeling. He is referred to as a man who has fallen from wounds in the good cause.

Common Pleas Samuel C. Schoyer Mr. Schoyer Ana Jene

Legal actions and verdicts in several 19th century cases

The docket lists actions including Graham & Cole versus Sarah J Carson on contract with a verdict for plaintiffs at 8240. James Old versus Maneficla Co on trial before Judge Ewing for patent brass valve for hydrants. Neuchatel Asphalt Co versus Ursuline Young Ladies Academy concerns rent for leased ground. Kate Little versus Walter Little records a divorce filing. James Wallace received 290 in a suit against Jefferson Gas Co for property damage from a laid pipeline. Margaret Kunkle sues P C and Y B R for death damages to a husband killed on the road while a Snover worker. a consultation was entered for the plaintiff.

Graham & Cole Sarah J. Carson James Old Maneficla & Co Ewing Neuchatel Asphalt Company Ursuline Young Ladies Academy Kate Little Walter Little Alderman Cassidy Little Honte James Wallace Jefferson Gas Company Mary Davis Margaret Kunkle

Halstead to Lead New Cosmopolitan Department

Murat Halstead editor of the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette accepted a Cosmopolitan Magazine offer to write monthly on important public events in an unbiased manner. He left New York tonight for the Western express and will publish his first article in the April issue.

New York Murat Halstead Cincinnati Commercial Gazette New York Tonight Western Express Cosmopolitan Magasine Halstead The Cosmopolitan

Hamburg Figs and Dr. Mack for Health and Decor

An old advertisement touts Hamburg Figs as pleasant and efficacious for constipation piles and liver issues. It also promotes Mack Drag Art Decorated Mualins for draperies with fast colors and silk like appearance at 10a yard from Jos. Hone & Co. Peon Avenue Stores. I use O. K.

Hamburg Jos. Hone & Co Peon Avenue

Terrible Volcano Eruptions Near Fukuyama Japan

The Gaelic reports a powerful eruption of Mount Zoo near Fukuyama in Bingo district. It began January 16 at dusk, lasted two hours, with top of the mountain lifted off. Sand and stones fell on Fukuyama and surrounding villages, causing extensive property damage and 55 houses destroyed. One person died and stock losses occurred. Estimated total loss about 3.5 million dollars.

San Francisco Hong Kong Yokohama Japan Mount Zoo Fukuyama Bingo District Midsunomimi

Special Shoe Sale Lures with Bargain Prices

The notice touts a special sale promising good shoes at low prices. It advertises men’s B calf lace or congress shoes at 149, American tannery calf shoes at 98, and genuine French calf dress shoes at 250 with various widths and toe styles.

Congress Saratoga St. Louis New York

Boots Ship Inexpensive Bargains for Ladies and Children

Advertises deeply discounted footwear with women's prices from 125 to 50 and children's shoes as low as 19c. Announces relocation of the boot and brogan department to a larger first floor space and promises add-ons with every man and woman purchase, including a traveling blacking outfit and a bottle of Wood's cel.

Wood

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