Pittsburg Emerges as Oil Center of Western Pennsylvania
The article traces Pittsburg’s rise as the hub of Western Pennsylvania oil activity, supplanting earlier centers like Pithole and Bradford. It notes waves of migration to Pittsburg as companies establish offices on Fourth Avenue, the influx of capital, and the ease of travel for executives to wells, making the city a focal point for oil business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Fourth Avenue
Pithole
Babylon
Allegheny River
Drake
Magnetic North Pole
Petroleum Center
Oil City
Butler
Greece
Bradford
Refie
Richburg
Allentown
N. W
Garfield
Farnsworth
Cherry Grove
Hemlock Forest
Ba Ears & Pra’ i Ing Iy
Smithfield
Wood Streets
Pitwbury
Titusville
Tobacco amid church debate rocks Monongahela Presbytery
At Mt Washington church the Monongahela U P Presbytery debated Rev James A Lawrence’s resignation over low pay and church discipline. Dr Knox attacked Rev J T McCrory during a clash on tobacco rules and the failing fund raising left a deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monongahela U. P
McCrory
Knox
Monongahela U. P. Presbytery
Mt Washington
James A. Lawrence
Mt Gilead
Coraopolis
Irons
Lawrence
Reid
Sae Aenee Ee Committee Rt
Wryite Avenue
Veone
George RK. Murray
Nebraska
Thirty-third Street U. P
Dr. Boyd
U. P
Acre
J. T. McCrory
Mr. McC
Benwood
W. Va
Mr. McCrory
Russell
Frank Cahill cremated at Sampson's crematory
Yesterday afternoon the body of Frank Cahill was cremated at Sampson's crematory on Sixth avenue. He formerly lived at 96 East Diamond Street and had been employed at the French spring works. A consumptive sufferer, he had been unable to work recently. He died with belief in his theories and was described as a free thinker. The notice lists scattered names and places in Pittsburgh area. Friends of the family are invited to attend on Thursday at 9 a.m. No. 28 Main Street, Pittsburgh West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cahill
Sampson's Crematory
Sixth Avenue
Cahill
T 96
East Diamond Street
French Spring Works
Maggie
Main Street
Pittsburg
West End
Uniontown
Cronmnweth
Meee
Eva
William Crongaweth
Taylor Avenue
Allegheny
Catherine
Louis Gerber
McLain Avenue
Knapp
Pennsylvania Veteran Battery
Union Veteran Legion
Green
Walter Green
Second Avenue
Marshall
Labanon
Luella Alice
N. B. Marshall
Lebanon
Rees
Mickel
Bonifactus Mroren
Hotler
George
John
Christ
Frank
Margaretta Fuchs
Taurspar
George Mickel
Calvin Street
St. Augustine Church
Biethmiller
Johanna Catharine Berramiller
Becker
Charles G. Riethmiller
Edmund Street
Bloomfield
Terespay
M. Schanceh
Elwah U
Hance
William F
Miller Bros. & Co
Carson Street
Southside
Humane Society Receives Governor Beavers Documents
The Humane Society directors held their weekly meeting and approved commissions for Samuel F. O'Brien and James E. Berryman as policemen for the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society. Donations from several individuals were recorded, including James Vernon and H. C. Frick, among others. Alderman Foley remitted $60 from fines related to a dog fight at McKees Rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
O’brien
Berryman
Waraseas
Samuel F. O'Brien
James E. Berryman
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
Ramuel F. O'Brien
James Vernon
J. M. Paul
William Walker
Hoy Walker, Jr
James Laughlin
John B. Dackeon
H.C. Frick
R. T. Pearson
Mra. Levi
Wade
John G. Stephenson
T. D. Casey
Mgr & Phillips
A. Bee
John H. Lloyd
Hackleman
Charles R. Penderich
M. Fenderich
Flint’s Remedy Advertised in Early Patent Medicine Style
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Dr. Flint’s Remedy for various ailments described as nervous disorders and digestive issues. The copy mentions a remedy taken with each bottle and references Mack Drag Co in New York as the address or supplier.
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Washington
West Virginia
Hockstown
Allegheny County
Mariaburg
Pitts
Cuiiaco
Frederick H. Tubbs
Western Union Telegraph Company
Edward L. Randall
Judge Tubbs
Randall
Swift
Maryland
Boulmers
Jackson
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Casete & Vilssck
Filver
Disfator Publishing Company
Henry Ablera
Smithfield Street
Diamond
Tue Distaice
Rulidine Ie A
Reerock Peete
Alleghen
Pittburg & Township
Alen Aeebeny
Allegheny Allegheny Belpre
Allegheny -Pitteburg
Pitteburg
Pitteburg -Braddock
Port Perry
Pittenburg
Pittebe
Pitteba
Pittsburg Township
Bewickley
Sewickley -Piteburg
Piitteburg Homestead
Pitteback
Piteb
Pittebore Sheridan
Stownshd
Knoxville
Pittburg
Anthony Meyer
Arnold & Co
Lim
Penn Avenue
James M. Fullerton
John R. & A. Murdoch
Gmit Field Street
Telephone
J. B. Murdoch
Bretton
Wattles & Sheafer’s
Fifth Avenue
TM. Latimer
Allegheny, Pa
OUR
Newmarkets
Ole
Liberty ST
Wood Street
Federal St. Allegheny
De-Wisit
Governor Beaver
The
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St. and Park
Way
Himmelrich
Lto Day
Market Street
Pittsburg, PA
Black
Astrachan
Persiana Capes
Hood
L. T. Hunt
Springfield
D& CO
Lowell
Mass
J. P. Smith
China
Boston Novelty Store
Holland
H G. Hayden & CO
Raisits
Prones
A. Biew
Orleans
K. Stevenson
Deti-Wren
John Flocker & CO
Ean 5
Opvigh
BALES
Tiaburg
Salesaog
U. & fPor
Ker
Weer T
Beecham
Lac Ned
Sixth Street
KEW
Danziger’s
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
Corel
Broom Corn
Broom Manufacturers Supplies
Peanuts
Robert
Wieamers and Excursion
Hite Star Link
Queenstown
Liverpool
Hogal
United States
Celtic
Oritle
Buen
Dam
Tienee
Rotal West
Micco Sa
Meil
New York
Glasgow
Ceiverpool
Derry
Eteerage
Azores
Algiers
Morrotes
Flores
Faval
Gibraltar
Naples
Trieste
Nderson Brothers
N.Y
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