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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1889

Page

3

Domestic troubles of the McGearys recall a case

In a Pittsburg case Joseph Mickel sues the Peoples Mutual Accident Insurance Association over a July 1887 policy paying 15 dollars a week for total disability. The suit claims delayed and denied benefits totaling about 400 dollars with interest, and notes a death benefit of around 5000 dollars tied to policy provisions.

Thomas H. Davis Joseph Mickel Peoples’ Mutual Accident Insurance Association of Pittsburg ISS Plainist

Widow and Sons Battle Over McGeary Estates Legal Fight

Henry S McGeary administrator of both parents estates after Henry McGeary died left a division among brothers Henry S Marshall H A L and Frank McGeary The widow later sued to claim A L McGeary s estate and a Supreme Court ruling favored her Henry S then faced administration duties and violence followed as two brothers died by suicide with the widow pursuing further claims resulting in a court order against Marshall H McGeary s estate and a probable Supreme Court case unlikely to proceed

Henry McGeary Henry S Marshall H A. L Frank McGeary Henry & McGeary A. L. McGeary Henrys A. L. Monem Kate Metseary A. L. Metseary Supreme Court Henry S. McGeary Henry 5 McGeary Marshall Phow Huband Marshall H. McGeary

Parochial School Rent Dispute In Equity Case

An answer was filed yesterday to the bill in equity by Thomas Maxwell against the First ward school directors and Rev. Morgan M. Sheeds about renting part of the public school to Father Rheetz. The defendants deny Maxwell’s interest and assert the card room use is exclusive and cannot interfere with public school purposes.

Thomas Maxwell First Ward Morgan M. Sheeds Father Rheetz

Grand Jury Returns True Bills and Ignorals

The grand jury returned true bills against George W. Backofen and Agnes Taylor for assault and battery and against James Moorhead for nuisance. Several others were ignored including P Mc Ineirns Peter MacGovern Link Morgan roth Anna Kine Jacob Newly Elizabeth Johnston N.C. Cowan and others for various offenses.

George W. Backofen Agnes Taylor James Moorhead P Mc Ineirns Peter MacGovern Link Morganroth Anna Kine Jacob Newly Elizabeth Johnton N.C. Cowan

Criminal Court Docket Listing Several Defendants

Commonwealth cases list defendants including Kate Woods Harry Fleming Charles Jones George Jones John Lawers John K Scott George Anderson Tom Paeiee John Miller J A Cook John Bolinger Rosenthal William Te Thomaseee Toho Johan Gruber Patrick Diskin John Rob- with assorted clerical fragments and incomplete names on a court docket page.

Criminal Court Kate Woods Harry Fleming Charles George Jones John Lawers John K. Scott George Anderson Tom Paeiee John Miller J. A. Cook John Bolinger Rosenthal William A Te

August Steines Convicted on 5 Without License Charge

A report lists August Steines convicted yesterday on a charge of five without license in Trane eed Caances Bosp. A separate item notes C H Alters of Homestead pleading guilty to larceny of an overcoat and receiving a ten month workhouse sentence.

August Steines C. H. Alters Homestead Jomx W Feirpuay Join F. Maeder James McGarty Sit Damaers Davin Sawps Sewickley Jvpge Hawes Orphans’ Court Rothman Entate Ren Ender Hooe Criminal Court John C. W Alleghen Ancda Sid Tele

Dr W E Crane Promises Relief for Digestive Ailment

A historical fragment from Mitchell presents Dr W E Crane offering a remedy for a digestive disorder. The product claims to stop vomiting, restore appetite, and ease accompanying anxiety described as impatience and irritation.

W. E. Crane Mitchell, Oy

Licensing Newsies Plan Aims to Break Up Syndicates

Chief Brown proposes licensing and registration for newsies with badges and police oversight at next council meeting. The plan would bar unlicensed sellers including underage children and aims to curb syndicates controlling young newsboys. Bootblacks may be included to improve service and ensure children attend school.

Brown

How People are Robbed in Clay Alley Case

William Jasper was charged with robbing Charles Wolfe a Apollo butcher in a Clay alley house. He appeared before Alder man Gripp and was committed to jail for a court hearing. Wolfe testified Jasper enticed him to the house where he and a colored woman stole 165 dollars in gold, other money and a gold watch and chain. Wolfe says the woman was to receive half the proceeds but says he has not settled.

William Jasper Charles Wolfe Apollo Clay Alley Alderman Gripp Mr. Wolfe Jasper Wolfe

Sixth Ward Jokers Target Fifth Avenue Tailor

A group of prominent Sixth ward residents victimized a Fifth avenue tailor on New Year’s Day by placing a crape door bow with a mocked funeral notice from Ireland. The tailor, enraged by the spoof, vowed to sign the pledge amid local civic tensions and a related social reception on Forbes Street featuring Pittsburgh society leaders.

Sixth Ward Fifth Avenue Sixth Count Ireland Statmmerton Baner

Special Meeting and Annual Stockholders Notices

Special meeting of Stuckrath Lodge No 30 this afternoon to attend a funeral for Brother Joseph L Gascoine of 145 Liberty Avenue Pittsburg. Annual meeting of Monolaseve tion Company on Thursday January 1 1888 at 14 Grant Street Pittsburg Pa for officer election and business. Also notice of a special stockholders meeting for Chantiers Valley Gas Company on March 6 1859 to consider bonds secured by mortgage for company funds.

Stuckrath Lodge F. Psquectnstrae Tenton Joseph L W. Bakewe Prrvsavee Chantiers Valley Gas ComPany Itteburg di Company John Robb, Jr Fifth and Wylie Avenues Court OF Quarter Sessions Allegheny County Pennsylvania P Wilham Wolf Union Street First Ward Pittsburg F. C. Renzichaneen Martha Wolf Etioe William Wolf National Pittssbureg. Pa Wood Street Fifth Avenue Office OF National Insurance Co Allegheny South Diamond Si. Cor Hi. M. Schmitt Sec’v Oakland Avenue Bates Street Court of Common Pleas Alleghen County Fin Avenue Bates Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Jane A. D Isid Board of Viewers Holmes Street Fifty-second Street McCandless Street City of McCandress Street Assembly Ferry Wing Rt

Western University Building Scheme Moves Forward

The Western University Board of Trustees met yesterday to hear a report from the committee formed in June to arrange erecting a school building. After considering observations from other cities, the board decided to proceed at once, continuing the committee with instructions to obtain plans and specifications, and accepted the resignation of Prof. Dause, Professor of French.

The Western University Dause

Rapid Transit Crash on Beaver Avenue Injures Driver

A car attached to Pittsburg Allegheny and Manchester No 43 on Beaver avenue near Brady street Allegheny derailed after colliding with a Clark's sand wagon near Washington avenue. The dashboard broke, driver Thomas Williams suffered a crushed leg, and a mule must be shot.

Pittsburg Allegheny Manchester Road Beaver Avenue Brady Street Washington Avenue Clark Thomas Williams

That Fatal One Cent and The Pittsburg Sale

A confusing clipping reports a man named George James recovering stolen money and facing a drunkenness charge after a 1401 theft incident. It also quotes Judge Cooley urging railway ticket commissions end and promotes a two week sale at Hyevs Hack er on Fifth Avenue and Market Street in Pittsburgh with half price cloaks and broad reductions on dress goods silks and linens.

Pennsylvania Tally Pittsbu Shelard Fifth Avenue Jae Fou JAS. W. Ape & CO Fourth Ave Pittsburg George James George Central Station England Black Faille Senian Tesa Hvevs& Hacker Market Street Mwfsa

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