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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1889

Page

4

Peculiar Harmony Society marks eighty fourth founding in Economy

Special telegram reports in Butler County Ohio the Harmony Society or Economites celebrate the 84th anniversary of their community in Economy. Elders Henrici and Len, 80 pupils, a marching band, a long procession, church services, and banquets mark the event. Courting rules and strict communal life are described along with uniforms, gardens, and daily wine allotments. The group awaits Christ's return and plans for a future exodus to the Holy Land.

Butler County Pythagoras George Rapp Thither Faderland Europe Harmony Society Father Aw Harmonists Harmony Wabash River Posey County Indiana Ohio Economites Ernest Woelfel Simon Rufal Saaken Henrici and Lenz Henrici Len The Hannon Society Germany Stresta Kingdom Iice Wurtemberg Ony Society Christ Mount Sinai Holy Land

Preparing for the Warpath

Governor Church reports danger of an outbreak among Bartlett county half breed Indians as the Sheriff mobilizes a militia company to collect taxes. The sheriff lacks authority, and Church says he and his men could be held responsible for unlawful acts. Vilas approves Church stance and the War Department seeks calm, awaiting gun action if needed.

Hino Tos Church Dakota Secretary of the Interior Bartlett County St. Johns Vilas Hes War Department

Valentine Day Noted As Lighter Observed By Post Office

Postal authorities report St Valentine’s Day was less observed this year with carriers calling the day picnic and unusually light mail volumes across the region.

Olive Logan and national topics letter in tomorrow's issue

A fragment mentions Olive Logan as a contributor and references a national topics letter slated for tomorrow's issue, with unspecified details about Was and Aerneright eter Naat. The readable text is fragmented and offers limited concrete facts.

Olive Logan Was Aerneright

Cold to pneumonia risk warning from lingering illness

Fragmentary line suggests dangers of neglecting a cold and drifting into latent disease. Mentions Dr. Jayne and a remedy, but text is garbled and unclear on specifics. The readable parts warn that improper care can worsen health and lead to serious conditions.

Jayne

Remarkable $6 Tailor Made Suits Blowout

Today only at the P C C corner Grant and Diamond, opposite the new Court House, men’s fine tailor made suits in cheviots and cassimeres, about 30 styles worth $15, offered for $6. An extra staff will be on hand to serve a rush of customers.

P. C

Baby Clothes Clearance at THs Horse and Warp

Closing out entire line of garments including long and short dresses slips skirts shawls cloaks at THs Horse and Warp 41 avenue to make room for other stock.

Ave

Muckets and Arms to Close Out Before April First

Auction sale offers carbines swords sabers and a wide range of items at low prices. The stock will be removed to 706 Bisses block after April 1 with J H Jows remaining at 021 Smithfield street.

Bisses J. H. Jows Smithfield St

Boos & Bunt Promote Made to Measure Shirts

Unlaundried shirts priced 50 cents, bold claims of best values, and recruitment of customers to try their made to measure service. Allegheny retailer Boos & Bunt advertises.

Boos & Bunt Allegheny

Wheat Bulls Lift Market as Iron Stagnates in Inactive Trade

New York reports mixed activity across general merchandise with wheat futures bullish amid expectations of higher prices. Bullish sentiment eases on rail and iron sectors while cotton and sugar trade show steadier pressure. New Orleans and Pacific ports lead export movement as winter weather shapes demand.

New York Bradstreet Philadelphia Kansas City Chicago Boston Cleveland New Orleans Louisiana Texas San Francisco California Burlington Tiday Pacific Atlantic Australia United States Russia India Northwestern Commission South Rio Santo Canada

New York Trade Review Signals Mixed Business Shakeout

R G Dun weekly trade review notes ongoing improvement but price gains fade. Output of pig iron falls since January, rail and steel sales slow, coal overproduced, copper weak abroad, lead and tin decline, wheat up, cotton and other staples down. credit scrutiny slows broader activity.

New York R. G. Dun & Co Onlie Ponte Credita

Undertaker George Morrow's Obsequies Held Today

The funeral of George A. Morrow who died on Hast street Allegheny last Wednesday will be today at 2 o'clock at the North Avenue M E Church. Rev Dr Leak will preach the sermon. Interment follows at Bellevue Cemetery. Morrow, head of the Pittsburg morgue at 30, was widely loved among undertakers in both cities. They plan to attend as many as possible today.

George A. Morrow Hast Street Allegheny North Avenue M. E Leak Bellevue Cemetery Morrow Pittsburg Ean Gray Ftalians Esentative Mateon Indiana House Committee On Matson Senate Committee On Finance Senate J. W. Powell Geological Survey Ace

British Brewing Syndicate Expands with Baltimore Rochester Breweries

A telegram reports Luke Bishop, representing City of London Contract Corporation Limited, has acquired interests in several U S breweries. He is said to have bought Rochester Genesee Bartholomy Brewing Companies for the corporation. Bishop remains at the Gilsey House pending further actions.

New York Luke Bishop City of London Contract Corporation, Limited Baltimore Rochester Genesee Bartholomy Brewing Companies Bishop Gilsey House

Enormous Gusher Strikes Near Cygnet

The Sherman Oil Company, heavily Pittsburgh funded, struck a well on the Shineberger farm near Cygnet on Saturday. The well was shot last night and has flowed since at about 4000 barrels per day. The company cannot cope with the deluge and oil is wasted at a reckless rate.

Patoe Fridany Sherman Oil Company Pittsburg Shineberger Farm Cygnet

Ex-President Hayes Attends Pittsburg Institute

Rutherford B. Hayes visits the Pittsburg Teachers Institute at the First Presbyterian Church. A reporter asks about the prohibition amendment and Hayes declines, replying with a breezy greeting and a weather remark.

Rutherford B. Hayes Pittsburg Teachers’ Institute First Presbyterian Church

Local Capitalists Form Ice Manufacturing Company

An association of local capitalists plans a patent ice making venture claimed to rival natural ice for most uses. The firm aims to build a 100 ton daily plant and start operations soon, to prevent winter shortages.

Sons of Temperance Meeting at 68 Ohio Street Allegheny

The Sons of Temperance will meet Sunday at 7 30 PM at 68 Ohio Street Allegheny. Mrs M J Youngson will give the opening address on The Old and the New or the New Crusade. She is listed among the old Crusaders. A land tract from the Chessman estate was purchased and will likely house repair shops for the Pittsburg and Western Railroad in the spring.

Sons of Temperance Ohio Street Allegheny M. J. Youngson New Crusade Youngson Chessman Pittsburg and Western Railroad

Judicial Hearing To Day In Peace Case

Dr. H. B. Orr seeks surety of the peace against Inspector McAleese and Assistant Superintendent O Mara. Judge Collier will hear the case this morning.

H. B. Orr McAleese O'Mara Collier

Court Routine Notices in Legal Quarter Headlines

Compulsory nonsuit entered in Of Well Supply Company vs Exchange National Bank on a note. Judge Acheson heard Marx vs Mayflower vision suit, with decision to the Osceola Coal case note for 10000 dollars. Plaintiff verdict for full note amount. James Carson pleads guilty to selling oleo margarine. Habeas corpus issued for John Walker and for Patrick and Anna O Herron to bring Allis Hearn. Dora Haee sues siblings over guardianship. Filman files expenses against Rose Hall convicted of keeping a disorderly house. bail issues and detectives’ fees total 5 dollars.

of Well Supply Company Exchange National Bank United States District Court James Carson Collier A. Filman Rose Hall Allegheny Eve

To Day's Trial List in Criminal Court

Commonwealth v Patrick Coughlin Alfred P Girard Lorenz Lizcum John McAleese and Roger listed for trial in the criminal court with the details partially legible from the diária docket. The record names multiple defendants and indicates forthcoming court appearances.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Vn Patrick Coughlin Alfred P. Girard Lorenz Lizcum Sees Eees John McAleese Roger

Carpets and Wall Paper Wholesale and Retail in Allegheny

The only jobbing house in the city advertises wholesale and retail supply of carpets wall coverings oilcloths mattings window shades lace curtains and related items. It emphasizes buying first hands in large quantities for low prices and promises lowest prices in the city. Fall stock for spring trade listed at 120 Federal Street and 65 67 Way Allegheny PA.

Federal Street Allegheny

Secretary Endicott Addresses Benet Circular Origin

Washington reports Secretary of War Endicott explains a confidential 1886 order by General Benet to favor Democrats in appointments. He states no removals occurred for political reasons, citing actions limited to incompetence or misconduct and noting the order targeted armories and arsenals while denying any intent to purge workers for opinions.

Washington Senate Benet Endicott Ordnance Bureau Semense Ordnance Rotary Chief of Ordnance Springfield Armory Mars War Department General Benet Rock Island Department B. Q. Ellery

The Buried River Captures California Life on Sunday Dispatch

Thousands of readers praise Jacquin Miller’s portrayal of life and scenery in The Buried River now running in Sundays Dispatch. See tomorrow’s issue for more previews.

California Jacquin Miller Disratch Seeo-morrow

Popularity Test At Daly's Theatre Features Langtry and Potter

New York February 15 Mrs Langtry and Mrs Potter headlined a matinee at Daly's Theatre with each performing in a one act piece about artists. Managers Palmer and Daly staged competing burlesques with Ada Rehan and Agnes Booth among the featured stars, drawing a high price for Actors Fund support.

Dispatch New York Daly Ada Rehan Miss Rehan Mrs. Booth Harrison Russell Actors’ Fund

Citizens' candidates stay in race for Select Council

Despite contrary reports J. J. Steer Jr in the Twenty second ward and Geo Schmidt in the Eleventh ward remain in the race. Steer has not withdrawn and Schmidt, a property owner, continues a strong campaign as the German element backs him.

Select Council J. J. Steer, Jr Geo Schmidt Heigh

Two Counterfeiters Held for Trial

Two men faced hearings before U S Commissioner McCandless. David E Dunn a Butler County farmer denied selling five silver dollars for one dollar and was held on 1500 bail for Scranton court next month. Thomas Houghton an old offender was held on 2000 bail for trial on counterfeiting charges.

United States McCandless David 8. Dunn Butler County Scranton Thomas Houghton

Protracted Temperance Meetings Begin in Braddock

Wilfred 5. Bailey, noted temperance advocate, will open a lecture series in Braddock Monday night. The talks are directed by the W T U in conjunction with the Good Templars and will continue.

Wilfred Bailey Braddock The Good Templars

Engineer Zimmerman Joins United States Electric Newark

Mr W F Zimmerman former mechanical engineer of the Fuel Gas and Electric Engineering Company accepts the post of General Superintendent at the United States Electric Company in Newark New Jersey He will depart for his new duties on Monday.

W. F. Zimmerman Fuel Gas and Electric Engineering Company United States Electric Compan Newark N. J

Lrozz Complaint Cured Free at 1102 Carson Street

A brief local notice states that a complaint identified as Lrozz was resolved at 1102 Carson Street in Sonthaide without charge. No additional context or entities provided.

Carson St Sonthaide

Advices from Aden and political notes flood the era

Reports recount a dying expedition member in Aden, student disorders linked to military actions, a suicide by a 17 year old, and a series of political items. The Senate Territories Committee revisits the Oklahoma bill with no conclusion and a Monday print session planned. Other items touch church leadership rumors, a skull fracture case, Secretary Teller denying Cabinet gossip, a murder threat case, and legislative morale boosts in Dakota statehood chatter.

Aden Aschinoffe Act Senate Committee On Territories Oklahoma H Seelpenss Ada Dow Hevisas Teller Associated Press Harrison

Sale notice at 17 Federal Street for plain figure goods

A short sale notice announces a forced pose of all goods before the next day. It advertises plain figures and no old styles or shod dy goods, inviting a single visit to the store at 17 Federal Street, Ally, Apple Block.

Federal St All'y Aporle Block

Best Is Cheapest Accident Insurance

The article promotes accident insurance as a prudent buy and argues the best option is the cheapest. It cites J. T. Cunningham at 51 Lewis block as an agent for the National Benefit Association of Indianapolis.

J. T. Cunningham Lewis Block National Benefit Association Indianapolis

Shoppers Offer 28 Super Stockings at 20c Pair

Bargain note from Boces and Bunt of Allegheny promotes 28 super stockings at 20 cents a pair with an implied dozen pair offer, urging buyers to see them Saturday.

Boces & Bunt Allegheny

Sample Advert Aids for Household Cleaning and Health

An advertisement promotes Sampie Free and Electric Paste Stove Polish claiming dust and dirt removal with less labor for households. It also touts Parker’s Hair Tonic and Parker’s Ginger Tonic as remedies for various ailments and general wellbeing.

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