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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1891

Page

3

D A's clerks report year 1890 Criminal Court work

District Attorney Johnston and judges praised the 1890 Criminal Court report showing rising workload. For last term Judge Stowe presided, nearly matching two-judge term totals. Of 32 homicide cases, 5 were first degree murders, 8 second degree, 9 manslaughter, 10 not guilty. only 2 verdicts sought conviction by DA.

Johnston Stowe

Liquor Dealers Face Trial for Selling Without License

Inspector McKelvey led prosecutions in the Criminal Court yesterday. Louis Bentler of the South side was tried for selling without a license and allowing drinking on premises. he was found not guilty and the costs taxed to the prosecutor. Hubert Oliver and Lee Margaret Hanlon pled guilty to selling liquor without a license. Henry Meyer also pleaded guilty to related charges.

Louis Bentler Southside Inspector McKelvey Bender Hubert Oliver West Elizabeth Atria

Assignee Seeks Credit in Promissory Note Case

A bill in equity filed by the Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company against the Fort Pia National Bank and J. M. Risher as assignees seeks delivery up and cancellation of a $11 000 note. The coal company alleges Risher was paid in coal and asks judgment to credit the amount against Risher who is insolvent, with the bank attaching plaintiff's proof in New Orleans.

Pittsburg and Southern Coal Company Fort Pia National Bank J. M. Risher LDD. Risher IL DD. Risher Coal Company L. D. Risher New Orleans Risher Tuisher

One Day Executions Issued From Court To Collect Sums

A court posting lists multiple executions issued yesterday to compel payment. Names include J. M. Newmar vs Josiah Arlen for 41, J. J. Hamilton vs S. Bachman for 2100, Thomas W. Irwin vs Mrs E M Boyd for 60, August Knight vs George Lane for 160, and others such as James McConnick, G W Smith for 30, William Herbert for 8, and Allen & Co against Wagoo with further entries.

J. M. Newmar Josiah Arlen J.J. Hamilton S. Bachman Thomas W. Irwin Mra E. M. Boyd August Knight George Lane Starperee Lateoee Coyne James McConnick Cael G. W. Smith James Haya Smith Willian Herbert Se’ Swings Allen & Co Wagoo Bea Alexander

Estate cases to be heard on second call list names

Estate of J W Primer J W Butler William MN Mary J Morten Oliver T Barnes Christina Staci William B Hays to be heard. Cases not disposed of on first call will also be taken up.

J. W. Primer J. W. Butler William MN Mary J. Morten Oliver T. Barnes Christina Staci William B. Hays

Corwin and Hoffstot sue Star Sand Company for damages

D P Corwin and F N Hoffstot filed a suit against Star Sand Companies Limited for 2000 dollars. They allege the defendants dredged sand from their lands destroying river banks and diminishing land. Today's trial list includes W W Meredith in the Criminal Court and the Albany Turnpike Company.

D. P. Corwin F. N. Hoffstot Star Sand Companys, Limited Criminal Court Common Ve W. W. Meredith, Allerheny and New E Turnpike Company

Divorce suit filed by Mrs AMT ELEX KEIGGEE

Mrs AMT ELEX KEIGGEE yesterday sued for divorce from George E Krigger alleging desertion. Letters of administration on Charles L Clark estate are noted with a bequest to Godfrey sister. C Hoes acquitted of larceny of 20 gallons milk from Baltimore and Ohio after jury hears it was taken by mistake. Charles Johnston filed petition yesterday.

Amt Elex Keiggee Yeaterday George E. Krigger Charles L. Clark Godfrey & Eee Tsodfrey Egare C. Hoes Baltimore and Ohio Charles Johnston

Humane Society appoints regional agents at Meadville area meeting

At yesterday afternoon’s regular meeting Humans Society named agents for Meadville Mercer Greenville and Rochester vicinities led by T M Kenner and others. President Eaton reported on the February 12 Philadelphia Humane Societies convention drafting a new code of humane laws and proposed bills.

Humans Society T. M. Kenner Meadville T. 3. Wickam Mercer J.C. Hobaugh Greenville J. M. Cargo Rochester Eaton Convention of Humane Societies Philadelphia Pennsylvania Aes Ele Harrisburg Davidson L. C. McCullough Miss Vida David Carter A. C. Duncan J. L. Cray H. Lee Mason

Brownwood oil drilling opens with celebration in Texas

Southside resident Charles M. Gearing, last seen in the city, reportedly drills for oil in Brownwood Texas. Sunset Oil Company advances oil prospects while Brownwood residents cheer the drilling with music feasting and present a two foot silk Texas flag to the company.

Charles M. Gearing Southside Brownwood Brown County Tex Harry W. Sellers William Ross Mr. Gearing Sunset Oil Company Brownwood Bulletin Brownwood Board of Trade Sewick‘ey Buonset Oil Company Texas

Sister Seeks Missing Braddock Girl

Frank Kelly of Braddock went to police headquarters to learn if his 17 year old sister Lizele is prospering after leaving home a year ago. He denied any interference but worries about her welfare and whether she is in touch with old friends. Police will continue search efforts.

Frank Kelly Braddock Lizele Kelly Iis

Fire Destroys Wilkinsburg Planing Mill and Nearby Property

A blaze at 1 am destroyed the L. A. Raisig & Co planing mill at Penn Avenue and the Pennsylvania Railway in Wilkinsburg. The fire gutted the mill, Raisig’s dwelling, and Morris paint shop with about 10000 in losses and insured for 1000. Suspects consider incen diary arson. Raisig furniture largely saved.

L. A. Raisig 4 Co Penn Avenue Pennsylvania Railway Wilkinsburg Raisig David Morris Raine & Co Morris

Watching the License Court Hearings in Allegheny

At the Fourth U P Church meeting the County W C T U voted to attend License Court hearings. Watson reported sending remonstrances to county ministers urging them to present liquor opposition to their congregations.

U. P Allegheny Re. Watson

Elks Seek Charter for Pittsburg Lodge No 11

An application was filed for a charter for Pittsburg Lodge No. 11 BPO Elks. Lodge directors named include Dr J P McCord W H Cready A A Heiner Julio Locklin W G Lee and Leo De Wolt. Luamba gores by Salvation Oil offered at 25 cents.

Pittsburg Lodge No. 11 B. P.O. Elks Lodge Dr. J. P. McCord W. H. Cready A. A. Heiner Julio Locklin W. G. Lee Leo. de Wolt Court OF Common Pleas NO Allegheny County A. Fink E. Weiler Morris Rosenthal Charles Zeitgechmidt Dr. L. Mayer Wm. de Wolf J.D. Bernd J. M.eeee Orphan and Home Western Pennsylvania Pittsburg Joseah Cohen & CO Joseph Stadtfeld

Disease as Punishment for Sin Promoted by Patent Remedy Ad

A Western patent medicine house frames illness as divine punishment for sin and urges rapid cold cure with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The ad claims double-dosed hourly use will lessen severity and shorten the cold to one or two days, offering 0 cent bottles at druggists.

Wsu Lew Young Newman Grove Neb Chamberlain Dr. O' Keefe Dib O'Keefe & Co Pittsburg Smithfield St T. Veinless Clothes Line CO Hermon Street Worcester Mass

Do You Want a Piano A Easy Way to Possess It

Prospectus for Everett Club pianos offers upright Grand pianos valued at 425 dollars for 300 dollars with a one dollar weekly payment. Certificates show member names and addresses in Allegheny and Pittsburgh. Call or visit 137 Federal Street Allegheny or 124 Frankstown Ave E E Pittsburg for details or a circular.

Everett John M. Kirk Frankstown Avenue E. E Pittsburg Alex. Koes Federal Street Allegheny Southside Caison Street East End J. W. Wallace Penn Ave Thomas McCaffrey Butler Street Emil G. Stuckey Treet Alleghany A.J. Kreacher Hi. J. McBride Market House NEAE A.dwin Federal St Kame Arch Street Cotter Lucist ST A.D. Wilson Esaqa Parks Allergheny A. D. Wilson Beckert Ohio Street Edgewood Ellen Black Fely Liggeti Sandusky St Leonys Dradge Lynch Penn Liggett J. A. McKelvey

Pratt's Closing-Out Sale Offers Wide Book Selection

Thousands of good books and fine albums including Oxford Bibles available at half regular prices at 428 Wood Street. Sale emphasizes large discount and wide inventory during closing out.

Pratt Wood Street Pituoorgee Eilver HAUCH St Smithfela Oy Kane Bacun Pitabetens

Rail disaster reflections from immigration official

United States Immigration Commissioner Layton recalls a Fort Wayne train collision with a landslide at Emsworth. He describes passengers panicking, noting gender and physical differences in reactions and condemning the louder, heavier travelers as the more dangerous instigators of panic.

United States Layton Fort Wayne Emsworth

Johnstown Flood Dilemmas and Possible Remedies

J B Scott discusses flood risks at Johnstown caused by Conemaugh and Stony Creek. He cites dredging the Conemaugh or raising the city six feet as potential fixes, noting cost and feasibility for a commercial center versus a smaller town. He warns residents to monitor barometers and evacuate during floods.

Johnstown J. B. Scott Conema Stony Creek Conemaugh Cresson Somerset Picayune

Shakespeare’s growing appeal to youth in Pittepure

Byron W. King notes rising interest in Shakespeare among students and parents, with class sizes increasing and pupils choosing plays by the bard. He cites plans for a Canonsburg Merchant of Venice casting featuring three Doctors of Divinity in prominent roles, illustrating the cast’s high caliber.

Pittepure Byron W. King Imnstance

Signs of spring Amid River Floods and Damage

The article notes a mild February and March with early spring signs in Sewickley and the Ohio River region. Robins and bluebirds appear. oriole song and warm rain are heard. The Johnstown flood leaves extensive wreckage on the Ohio. river levels rise, with the Bellevue dam area and Seven-Mile Island derrick submerged and a dramatic, fire-lit wreck scene near Coraopolis.

Peome Sewickley Ohio Spri Johnstown Bellevue Grenfield Killbuck Seven-Mile Island Coraopolis Haysville

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