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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1889

Page

3

Reminiscences of Sewickley Valley History Meeting

The Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania held its first meeting in new quarters at the Court House with 2 PM start. Dr. Allison spoke on the Early History of the Sewickley Valley noting Colonel John Morean and Burr, Leet, and early mail routes. Members admitted. honorary members named. gifts presented.

the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania Court House C. G. Fetterman Allison Sewickley Valley Sewickler John Morean Sewickley Bottom Economites Washington Aaron Burr Burr Sewickley Dan Leet Leetsdale Allegheny Beaver Daniel Shields Ijate Elias Grimes Poe Francis Jeno Protestant Episcopal Church John McClain Presbyterian Church Isaae Craig Father Lambing Fort Lafayette Colonel Craig Mr. Craig Dunkards Monongahela Sheriff William Haslitt W. H. Boonster J. C. Dickens W. C. McCarthy H. E. Armstrong W. Stewart J. B. Bell B. F. Woodburn Phelan Mal Whitehead Vincent M. D. Lichliter Snowden & Peterson J.C. Boyd

Brain Fag Relief Promoted by Hereford Acid Phosphate

Dr. W H Fisher of Le Sueur Minnesota recommends Hereford s Acid Phosphate for nervous debility and brain fag. He states it aids nervous exhaustion and improves brain function with minimal side effects, noting personal use and positive effects.

W. H. Fisher le Sueur, Minn

Sale of 44 men's suits at discount bursts on Friday

The P C C C announces a limited sale Friday and Saturday offering about 30 patterns of fine men s suits. Prices start at $1 for assorted styles including stripes and checks, with discounts to draw shoppers to the corner Grant and Diamond streets near the new Court House.

Sale of all goods before April at 17 Federal st

Due to our property sale all goods must be cleared before April. Bargains marked in plain figures. No old styles or shoddy goods. One visit will repay you. A Larger offers a new line of jackets. Pearson promotes cabinets for you or family.

Federal St All’y Boyle Block Pearson West Bellevue Baltensenget &E Contet Melba Ts Ducement Hekrun Allegheny County Ea Res Yaonshh J. W. HL Dispatch Ee AEE & Iis Fourth Avenue Pitas J. RL Cooper & CO Fourth Ave Ivania Jas Pittsburg Sarrey Wareaoe Neral Es Ensington Col. Be E Richards Feien-Cop Fin Sale—Stores, Newer, Stores: En An Eniena She Mae Eden Car Works Baatnens H Filth Chautauqua Lake Chautauqua N Soad Furnia Sansee Bowen JAS. W. Drape Wittsburg Felf United States Cincinnati Etta Acta of Congress WM. E. Merrill Pittsbsurg Smithfield Street J. F. Denniston

New Granite Building for German National Bank on Wood Street

The German National Bank plans a seven story granite edifice at Wood street and Sixth avenue costing about 150000 dollars. Construction to begin April 1 with completion in about eighteen months.

German National Bank Wood Street Sixth Avenue Bank Banking Department

Schenley Estate Valuation Up 45 Percent in First Ward

Assessors finish ward valuation showing total $9,414,530 with $9,276,109 on real estate and $138,430 in personal property. For the first time Mrs Schenley holds the estate. 118 lots include 145 houses valued at $488,914. Ground at $2,580 and house at $600.

Schenley Theroperty Kenley

Child Abuse Letter From Cincinnati Reaches Humane Society

A letter from Cincinnati alerts the Humane Society to an abused child in the city named Annie Phillips. The writer says the mother Ella or Dora Phillips and aunt Mrs. James Kane reside here, and requests that the child be placed with someone in Cincinnati. Agent O'Brien is seeking suitable guardians.

the Humane Society Society Cincinnati Anna Schwab Annie Phillips Ella Dora Phillips James Kane O'Brien

Cider Ban Likely At County Constitutional Convention

The County Constitutional Amendment Convention opens at Lafayette Hall this morning with large attendance expected. Key issue is whether cider should be banned like whisky and beer, with a likely ruling to declare cider intoxicating and send results to the Harrisburg Legislature.

Lafayette Hall Harrisburg

G W Schmidt Wines Liquors and Cigars Ad

G W Schmidt offers broad wine and cigar selections direct from importers and distillers with prices guaranteed as low as possible. Leading wines include Chenparse Brandenburg Freres Sauterne and more plus liquors brandies rums gins and Monongahela whiskey. Delivery across Pittsburg and Allegheny from Fifth Ave location.

Key West Pittsburg Allegheny G. W. Scumfort Utflu Fifth Ave

Fine Suits Quick Sale at P.C. C.C. Corner Grant

Today and tomorrow only at P.C. C.C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House a huge sale offers 490 men s fine suits in 40 patterns with many stripes plaids and checks at 6 dollars and 15 dollar business suits discounted to 6 dollars for a limited time.

P.C. C.C Grant and Diamond Streets New Court House P.C.C. C

Bank sues bondsman over alleged teller shortage at Fort Pitt

The Fort Pitt National Bank sues Chill W. Hazzard bondsman for John J. Hazzard to recover 2000 dollars remained due on a shortage contract from when Hazzard was teller. Hazzard denies knowledge of the balance and asserts no evidence has been presented. A second bondsman is mentioned but the suit targets the one.

Fort Pit National Bank Fort Pitt National Bank Chill W. Hazzard John J. Hazzard

Multiple Civil and Criminal Docket Items From Butler Common Pleas

A list of cases including Common Pleas No. 1 Butler with Badgewater Gas Co and other defendants, and Common Pleas No. 2 Stewart v Smith. Also noted are Standt & Co vs Thornton, Park & Orton v Allegheny County, Allegheny Valley Railroad v Dickey, Holmes & Sons vs Briggs & Drom, McCloskey v Lamb, Weaver v Scheuler, Sheehan v Welty, Warren v Ulrich, Koenig v Chartiers Valley Gas, Cawley v Hammond, Patterson v Gold, Friday v ONeil, and several criminal dockets with many names listed.

Common Pleas No. 1 Butler of Ol Badgewater Gas Company Wilson Snyder Manufacturing Company Straub Et al Standt & Co Thornton Park & Orton Allegheny County Allegheny Valley Railroad Dickey Holmes & Sons Briggs &Drom McCloskey Lamb Weaver Scheuler Sheehan Welty Warren Ulrich Common Pleas No Stewart Ve Smith Koenig Ki Et al Chartiers Valley Gas obneSer Joan Kleppner Charles Price Drew Quigsey John Ready

Suits in Osceola Cos. Co. case before Judge White

The case of T B Dewees against John Shields and Jesse H Dewees, part of the Osceola Cos Company, was tried before Judge White. A judgment note for 10600 dollars is at issue as the jury deliberates. A related equity bill, shielded by Shields against partner J H Dewees, is pending.

T. B. Dewees John Shields Jesse H. Dewees Osceola Cos! Company White Shields J. H. Ie Thomas Lemon Penn Avenue Inspector McAleese Anthony J. Allen Banksville Sarah Dillon

Multiple suits and verdicts in Pittsburgh area courts

A flurry of civil and criminal actions fills Pittsburgh court dockets. Banks, gas firms, railways, and individuals face verdicts, injunctions, and attachments including a $1,404.65 check sum plus $300 damages for T H B Patenson, ejectment action against John B Myers, and others in Beaver and Allegheny counties.

Exchange National Bank of Pittswong Ewing Pittsburg Castle Shannon John 8. Myers T. H. B. Patenson Marine National Bank Bertha L. Grimm Gottfried Grimm Mary Meyer Joan H. Dhronp Fort Pitt J. P. Gartside Junction Railway Company of Viewers Stowe Salita, Cuneo & Co J. H. Leatman Leatman Julia Modrzejewska Helena Modrzejewska

Photographs by Pearson at 95 Fifth Ave and 43 Federal

Readers are urged to visit Pearson the reading photographer at Allegheny City for cabinet portraits including children with high praise from neighbors. A Friday sale at P C C corner Grant and Diamond showcases 30 patterns of a $6 men’s suit, a bargain from a $15 value, for today and tomorrow. Sterling silverware stock just opened at W W Watrtes, 30 and 32 Fifth Avenue, with tea sets and servers among the items.

Pearson Readin Fifth Avenue Federal Street Allegheny City W. W. Wattrtres Lean & Bla Pittsburg Pittsburg Auction CO Third Ave Smithson & Moore Seneral Office Room & Eisner W. Street H. Terheyden David A Fenee Ember Henry Terheyden Smithfield St Mwfsu Wa Ie Pearson Pitts Allegheny Mhia-Key

Auction sale notices and assorted listings in Pittsburgh area

A string of classified items from rifles to fabrics and services lists prices and vendors such as J. H. Johnston 621 Smithfield street offering fine rifles and shotguns. fabrics priced at 350, 400, 50c, 65c and 1 per yard. Sozo dont mouth wash claims. Piccarey's Tailoring on Wood Street. Hauch's engravable canes and umbrellas. new French novelty designs. Hilldale Council JRL 0. U. A. M. No. 235 funeral viewing at 119 Fremont Street for Brother William. many auction notices appear at end.

Hilldale Council Jrl Atextery Brother William Fremont Street Felow

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