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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1890

Page

8

Breach of Promise Case Stakes $100000 Damages

Miss Caroline Cammerer of Philadelphia sues New Yorker Clemens Muller for breach of promise to marry. She testifies of the engagement from 1885 onward while Muller's counsel is Colonel Robert Ingersoll. The suit, before Judge Ingraham, seeks $100,000 with the case set to continue.

Caroline Cammerer Philadelphia New York Ingraham Supreme Court Caroline J. Cammerer Robert Cammerer Clemens Muller Third Avenue Loederkranz Society Robert @. Ingersoll

McKeesport Bellevernon Railroad Annual Meeting Postponed

The annual meeting of stockholders for the railroad company was called for yesterday but postponed. Officers were elected to manage the upcoming year as the board awaits action on a Baltimore and Ohio proposition. Officials indicated unity on general direction despite the delay.

Bois Electel Erine Hear Hiss Jonathan Hak Boatte John G. Mc Rar Baltimore and Obie McKeesport Bellevernon Railroad Company

Prisoning of Frank Wilson for larceny and receiving stolen goods

Frank Wilson, a colored man, was committed to jail in default of $1,000 bail by Alderman McKenna on charges of larceny and receiving stolen property. He is alleged to have profited from thefts tied to a small boy who stole items from Hanroch's store. Bamoe M. McIlwaine waived bail for court arraignment at the Spring of Allegheny plant location.

Frank Wilson Alderman McKenna Wilson Hanroch Bamoe M. McIlwaine Pees Bgresse Spring of Allegheny Ona

Young Mill Worker Falls Fifteen Feet at Garson Street Mill

Young man EH L Oertz employed by J Painter and Sons mills on West Garson street fell fifteen feet from a scaffold yesterday afternoon. He sustained injuries described as a broken and light wound and was treated at home by Dr Miller.

EH. L. Oertz J. Painter & Son's Mills West Garson Street Dr. Miller

Central Board Education to Hold Series on Youth Aid

The Central Board of Education plans a series of sessions on youth aid and educational advancement. Officials aim to explore programs to assist young students and encourage new ideas for school development.

Central Board of Education

Inaugural Ceremonies Draw Thousands in Coltimars

Thousands of Democrats traveled from three states to Coltimars for the inaugural ceremonies despite bad weather. Governor elect Campbell took the oath before a large assembly including judges, officials, and press as a parade highlighted the day. Campbell urged reform of government and elected boards while defending existing institutions against hasty change.

CoLtimars Ane Campbell Neil Tas Baasbsani House Hamilton Howe Dr. HN Sauk Supreme Court General Assembly Ee Cales Pittsburg Cornell Gories

Peculiar State of Affairs in 2 Bankrupt Firm

The examination of R. Deimel & Bros. furniture dealers reveals a vast fraud with about 120000 in assets found. Court will restrain several holders from disposal of assets until further order. Tangible assets rise to around 200000 though initial reports claimed 500000 or 800000, and notes remain unpaid as loans borrowed.

Crrcaco R. Deimel & Bros Mayer Bas — Pecs

Oldest Man Claim In Pennsylvania Aged 112

BrerpeewatTer Pa January 13 A negro named Redick living here claims to be the oldest man in the State at 112 years old. He recalls Washington and Andrew Jackson and still enjoys health while doing chores for a living.

BrerpeewatTer Redick Washington Andrew Jackson Aon

Think About Trusts and Impersonal Estate Administration

In prosperous times many seek wealth and plan for families. The piece advises using a trust company, The Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburgh, for permanent, experienced, and secure administration of estates and trusts rather than a personal executor.

Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburg Iuin

County Sues Ex Sheriff Gray and Bondsmen for Shortage

County Solicitor Geyer filed suit for Allegheny County against ex Sheriff Joseph H Gray and bondsmen David Coon Nathan Brokaw and Dr T A Rex to recover 11176468 on Gray s 1865 67 official bond of 60000 with interest from 1868 The claim lists Sheriff s fees docket taxes advertising and other charges totaling 11454 84 and notes some repayments were made while the balance remains unpaid The action cites Mercer as sworn statement and notes delay to allow settlement by Gray and his bondsmen caused some payments to be made but the remainder remains due

Joseph H. Gray Mn Gray Geyer Allegheny County David Coon Nathan 5. Brokaw T. A. Rex Gray Mercer Brokaw Gail Salafar Seome Aviorne Plum

Tarboro Oil Company Sues Southside Defining in U S Circuit

A motion for judgment in default of a sufficient affidavit of defenses was heard in the U S Circuit Court in the Tarboro Oil Company versus Southside Defining Company matter. The case concerns a contract price dispute over cottonseed output and sale proceeds, with estimated recovery around $7,500.

U. S Circuit Tarboro Oil Company Southside Defining Company Williamsport Hill Bargwin Sn She Bion Metheiet Teetas Tarboro C Company i Caine Eebon New York

Minor criminals tried for assault and larceny in district court

A number of defendants appeared in the criminal court yesterday. M Beatty and J Donahoe were tried for aggravated assault and battery on John Cook and found guilty. EJ Jones was tried for larceny of eight towels from Mary Fan ven nomen ae larceny. Brown is on trial on a separate matter. Alderman Barns.

M. Beatty J. Donahoe John Cook Jte EJ. Jones Mary Fan Vie Brown Alderman Barns

Local Board Elects New Inspector And Appoints Officials

Tadge Acheson and Supervisor Fahrenbach with Collector Barr led the Board of Designators in selecting George H. Atkinson as unit officer, a former inspector, followed by Mr. Sullivan who resumes a supervisory role.

Tadge Acheson Iorues Weaaee Fahrenbach D. 0. Barr Board of Designators George H. Atkinson Mi ‘van Sullivan

Trial Lists for Common Pleas and Criminal Court

The document lists cases in Common Pleas No. 1 including Wittner versus Wittner Jasberger versus Crawford et al and others against railroads and companies. It also lists Common Pleas No. 1 Marietta versus Pennsylvania Railroad Company and related suits along with several criminal court Commonwealth cases and named defendants.

Common Pleas No Wittner Jasberger Crawford Et al Eoskauif McGee Savage Va Allegheny Valley Railroad Company Batley Carnegie Bros. & Co Marietta Pennsylvania Railroad Company Mickel People’s Mutual Accident Association Kellys Sears Moran Lioyd Va Scott Va Brisayelm Criminal Court—Commonwealth Aew Samuel Maxwell Fou Fishal Mary Manley Morphy Frank aati _ hagas Joseph Cohen James B. Henry Lee Potton Satin Frank James Acer Nae Strauk Walter Serer

Masked Raiders Force Farmer From Bed In Ixp Country

In Crothersville Indiana yesterday at 1 am, 30 masked men broke into the home of Andy Sipte dragged him from bed and shot him through the body in a likely fatal wound after demanding he leave the country. They then moved to John Warner’s house tied him to a tree and whipped him severely. No motive is known.

Crothersville Andy Sipte John Warner

Mormons Take All Legislative Positions in Diab Filled

The Utah Legislature convened with Governor Thomas urging steps to align Utah with the general government. Richards, a Mormon, was elected President of the Council and James Sharop Jr., Speaker of the Lower House. Minor officials are also Mormon. Engineers work resumed as a survey corps from Pittsburg prepared line work across the county.

Satr Laka Utah Thomas Richards James Sharrop, Jr Lower Houm Tapaclas Bzprozp Pittsburg

Old Army Surgeon Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remed

A prominent Eastern Town physician while home for a few days praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remed as highly effective for cold symptoms. He attributes his belief to a personal experience with his own child and notes multiple local sellers offering the remedy.

Chamberlain E. G. Stuckey Pena Ave Cor Wylie Markell Fifth Ave Paleyce Federal BeStore Chestnut Streets

Cloak Burgaluc and Beaver Cheviot Jackets at Sale

Bargain outerwear listing shows cloaks and jackets in beaver and cheviot fabrics, with discounts from higher prices. Items include striped and plain beaver pieces, plush seal accents, and a seal plush jacket priced around 9.99 to 15.75 in a compact sale page.

Bargain Ribbons and Fine Dress Goods Promotion

Three large sepponents Andersons sephyra arso new Scotch sephyrs and French satinesworthy offered in a display of ribbons at 25 cents. Campnett and Dick advertise 22 and 30 inch fancy ribbons to attract buyers. Jos Holns & Co. promotes Paris patterns and London suitings below importing costs on Penn Avenue.

Arso Eribbons Campnett & Dick Paris London Jos. Holns & Co Penn Avenue

The People’s Store Sale on Fifth Avenue

Fine plushes reduced to 3T3¢ and 54 cents with claims of the best values ever shown. Advertised items include iron black silk and other goods, with references to dealers and prices, suggesting a dramatic clearance sale at The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue.

People’s Store Fifth Avenue Ogamieri. & Dicx

Morrison Sues Against Brother Over Tarentum Property

John M. Morrison filed testimony before a commissioner on a proceeding by Mrs. Ot Andean against her brother John Sibel. The record shows the parties own a shanty in Tarentum valued about $1,000 and Hamisand weak Se8 may live there. The case concerns property held by the siblings and related claims.

John M. Morrison John Sibel Tom Hamisand Tarentum

New Outing Flannels Open This Week

Store announces new outing flannels with choice designs and colorings at 40c a yard. Ussolvevs and CKE promote the sale as the week begins.

Ussolvevs & Cke

Crayon Framed and 13 Cabjects Por Aupents Elite Gallery

An odd listing notes a crayon framed piece and thirteen subjects by unidentifiable authors gathered for an Elite Gallery display on Banter Street in Fe. The fragment hints at a local art exhibit with unconventional framing and unnamed artists.

Elite” Gallery Banter St

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