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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1892
Page
5
Rev A W Mann leads a deaf congregation at Trinity Chapel Pittsburg in a voiceless worship hour. The service unfolds with sign language and expressive facial cues as he delivers a rapid sermon to about twenty worshippers seated quietly in front.
Rev. Dr. Sutherland lectured to a large audience on Women in Business, arguing Christianity supports women working beyond the home. He cited biblical examples, warned against gender stereotypes, and praised women earning their living through suitable occupations while urging diligence and moral conduct.
Elder W. H. Bond defended the Book of Mormon in Goeddel's Hall arguing against Dr. Passavant's Inside View of Mormonism. He disputed Sidney Higdon's alleged theft of Spalding manuscript and questioned origins of the Golden Bible, citing a Crawford County nephew who mocked the Spalding tale and Oberlin College origins.
A church elder in Utah comments on polygamy, noting even if Joseph Smith had multiple wives, and comparing Utah to Pittsburg where overpolygamy is unlikely. He asserts only one wife currently and remarks on belief whether Smith had more than one wife.
Rev. T. H. Anderson of the McAll Mission in Paris spoke at North Avenue M E Church last night about his work, noting in a cultured city the Bible was unknown to many. He urged support with donation cards and a basket collection to fund the mission efforts.
Rev. E. R. Donehoo led a prison service at the jail with a West End M. E. Church choir assisting. Prisoners listened closely as Scripture readings and a ten minute sermon were followed by several songs, marking ongoing Sunday services as a valued discipline feature.
The Baltimore and Ohio freight crews will run to Bennett station on the Pittsburg and Western instead of stopping at Laughlin, realigning Western traffic into the B&O system. Bennett becomes the end of the Pittsburg division as work continues to consolidate lines. Third Vice President Lord aims to have fast passenger trains on the new main line by June, while maintenance on the Pittsburg and Western includes ballasting between Newcastle and Akron. The Central Hotel closes for repairs. George Anderson sells his interest to Mr. Rowan and retires from business as Niagara power schemes and 220 acres of land purchases loom for future profits.
Coroner notified of the death found in bed at 7 am in Sharpsburg. Inquest set for today. Sullivan, about 56, had drank heavily the past month. Husband, a worker at O Donnell's, discovered her body at breakfast. Also noted: Mrs. Robert Dunscatt of Manchester protests the verdict in her child’s death under an electric car, blaming the motorman and car operator.
An old newspaper ad promotes Bhorsford’s acid phosphate as a healthful drink substitute and highlights spring dress goods from Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. It promotes lace curtains, various fabrics, and new wall colors with references to Roberts’ Liberty Street location.
Deals with Nature. Dr Price uses real fruit flavors and avoids artificial extracts. His Delicious Flavoring Extracts are praised for quality, while cheaper alternatives profit from deception and shift blame to the grocer.
Six year old James Gilbraith living near South Sixth street was struck as he crossed Carson street by car number 13. He received a severe head wound, was treated by a physician, then carried home. The incident occurred shortly after 6 o'clock last night.
A column lists numerous deaths and funeral notices from February 1892 to 1893. Names include Barker, Cuthbert, Boorit, Ginniff, Holman, Kable, Keefe, Moloney, McConnell, Newell, Nixon, Roman, Spangler, Spring, Thoma, Wittmer and Zeouse with ages from infancy to 76. Details cover residence addresses, dates of death, and funeral arrangements with dates and times.
Damask tablecloths and towel sets offered at reduced prices. Regular 6c Damask sells at 5c. 70-inch full breached Damask and $1 Damask now at 5c. Pattern Cloths with borders, Napkins to match, from 3 to per set. Napkins priced per dozen, various grades, Bird Eye Linen Towels available, borders in all colors, hemstitched options, pillow linen and sheets in stock.
Organization from the manager to the draper, cutter and curtain upholsterers is made up of men associated with the best eastern decorative establishments and capable of handling any interior decorative work.
A fabric display touts Bedford Cords with numerous versions including plain novelty speckled bedfords in beige and French gray shades. It lists prices such as 38-inch striped bedfords at 65 cents and two-toned bedford cords at 1.25 dollars, plus voguish suiting fabrics and diagonals.
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