Had Too Many Wives Two Supreme Court Decisions on Allegheny County
In a Pittsburgh court yesterday Judge Porter sentenced W H Lewis to four years and six months at the Western Penitentiary for two crimes bigamy and perjury. He wed Ellen Carlin after taking a job in a mill and later learned another woman claimed to be his wife, leading to continued legal action and broader court notes. Other trials included convictions for felonious assault and battery on oath, burglary, and larceny, with varied outcomes and ongoing public notices. The day also mentioned plans to seek clemency for Patrick Fitzpatrick, condemned to death for murder, amid appeals to the Pardon Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
W. H. Lewis
Western Penitentiary
Ellen Carlin
Lewis
Magnistrate Gripp
Gertie Roman
Martin's Ferry
Gertie Toman
Dr. Brown
Nelson Sommers
John Puto
Ky Owonsoe Saloen
Samuel Abrams Sky
Pittsburg
Andrew Hudack
J. F. Hillman
Homestead
Sarmmh Hood
Lizzie Wilson
Sarah Wilson
Edith Pierce
Kennedy
Sarah Hood
Samuel A. Nesbit
Theodore Weiea
Thomas Duran
Pardon Board
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Samuel Early
Fitzpatrick
Marcell
J. McF. Carpenter
P. Secaif Jr
Grand jury adjourns after 20 days service and 662 cases
The grand jury was discharged after 20 days in session and 662 cases, with true bills returned against W. C. Duncan for a serious charge Adolph Denner John T Metlaffrey for assault and battery Fred Ward Rk. Connelly James Carr larceny Julius Dempker pointing firearms hk. Connelly malicious mischief Thomas Cornelius aggravated assault Cleveland Lyons false pretense John Lincolnse illegal liquor selling Mamie White escape. Ignored bills included J. M. Conler false pretense David Kelly aggravated assault and battery H. M. Lytle assault and battery and pointing firearms Daniel Maloner serving lead from minors Anna Morvill a scani and battery Mathias Remlinger illegal liquor relling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
W. C. Duncan
Adolph Denner
John T. Metlaffrey
Fred Ward
Rk. Connelly
James Carr
Julius Dempker
Williams Rules On Dual Allegheny Civil Appeals
Supreme Court Justice Williams authored decisions in two Allegheny county cases. In Henry and wife versus Klopfer the court affirmed the $250 damages award from the Court of Common Pleas after an accident in Allegheny City. In R H Childs et al versus T A Gillespie et al the decision of the lower court was affirmed to determine contract validity for an oil and gas lease on 30 acres with surface rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Justice Williams
Henry
Allegheny County
Williams
Schuyler
Damages Case Against Sharpsburg Doctor Postponed
The case of John Mensdorf versus Dr. G K E B Robinson of Sharpsburg was heard by Judge Ewing. Mensdorf claims a bill was sent and a threat to place him on the Physicians Protective Association delinquent list, affecting credit and medical care. He seeks up to 10000 dollars, while denying any debt. The judge adjourned to allow amendment for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mensdorf
G. KE. B. Robinson
Sharpsburg
Ewing
Mensdorf
Dr. Robinson
Physicians’ Protective Association of
Etna
Menedorf
Multiple Common Pleas cases listed in early docket
A historic court record lists numerous Commonwealth and local cases on Common Pleas dockets 1 and 2 and 3 including names such as Seahill McGuire Doris Johnston Gannon Peterson Shikowski Werner Charles Gambaggio Jerkel Cumphries Gallagher Steele Jacobs Kenney Brannigan Denyen German Stevenson Wendel Ruge Cody Pittsburg Trac tion Hogg Irving Lankfit Reiss Meynolds Credel Glue Company vs Hippely Bonestalk McLaughin Fawcett vs Bonestalk Hardesty Isler Thompson Rainey Ballinger Kerlin Moskom Balikovit Sullivan Pittburg Traction Hum mings Bellevuedo Conroy Teese Moreny Moore Flags Sanders Carroll Porter Boiler Tank Co Pittsburg Electro Plating Co Lumber Co Powellieux Ehie Agnew etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
James Seahill
Michael McGuire
Richard Doris
Charles Johnston
Thomas Gannon
James Peterson
Joseph Shikowski
Andrew Werner
J. Boyd Charles
Francis Gambaggio
Augusta Jerkel
Richard Cumphries
Dennis Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Leliana Steele
William Jacobs
Charles Kenney
Richard Brannigan
Henry Denyen
Herbert German
Ae Peed Stevenson
Edward Wendel
J. . Ruge
Hogg
Irving
Lankfit
Pitsburg and
Lake Erie Railway
Ray
Wood
Executor
Reiss
Seibel
Meynolds
Credel
Pittsburg Glue Company
Hippely & Son
Beam
Borough of Homestead
McLaughin
Fawcett Et
Bonestalk Et al
Hardesty & Bro
Isler
Gold bordered Mierror mirror links to early state banquets
Mrs. Harrison reveals that the gold bordered mirror used in state banquets was purchased in France for the first president’s era. The ornate mirror with gilt bronze openwork railing was first brought to Philadelphia and used by General Washington at a presidential mansion banquet in 1791.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Mirror Lake
France
United States
Republic
Philadelphia
General Washington
Veterans Stirred Up by Pearson Return from Washington
General A L Pearson reports retired naval officers crave conflict with Chile and urges a stronger navy. He cites likely costs to Uncle Sam but notes a national uplift in naval preparedness and cites local soldiers and state militias as ready defenses. Pearson’s view follows talks with President Harrison and praises his abilities. The piece ends with an ad for Dr Jayne's Expectorant for coughs and lung issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pearson
Washington
Chile
Pearson
Uncle Sam
United States
South America
Harrison
Letter from Pennsylvania druggist praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A Braddock Pennsylvania letter from October 26 189L requests shipment of one gross Chamberlain's Cough Remedy citing strong ongoing sales and universal customer relief. The correspondence notes limited stock remaining from 60 dozen shipped over two years and anticipates higher winter sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Messrs. Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Trsu AL MaGorst
Special Excursion to Washington via Pennsylvania R R
A special excursion to Washington D C via the Pennsylvania Railroad departs Union Station at 9 A M Thursday January 21. Round trip tickets cost 10 dollars and are valid ten days from date of issue. Pullman parlor cars and handsome coaches are included with berths and seats available at 110 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Pennsylvania
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania RA Railroad
Phubbarg
Atlantic Express
Harris
Philadelphia
Kew
Baltimore
Washington
Harrisburg
Ce York
Cersar
Mail Express
Harrisshop
Philadet la Express
Pisburg
New York
Har- Tern
Phildelphia
Derry Express
Andar
Wall
Smodar
Wiirinaburg
Bratdock Accou
Sri
Monongahela City
Brownsville
Uniontown
West
Monongahela
Dravesburg
West Elizabeth Secom
West Penns
ASD
Federal Street Station
Allegheny City
Fa Sc
Galio
Msrkr Bauer
Apollo
Pauston and Bisksville
Excelsior Bageage Express Compan
Bagenee
Heket
Fifth Avenua
Fourth Avenue
Try Street
J. R. Wood
Gen’ Pasar
Bargain coat sale at Pittsburg Combination Clothing Co
Starting this morning the Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company offers overcoats at £12 value for 1, and priced men’s chinchilla overcoats at 7 dollars, plus other reduced items including tailored suits worth 14 dollars for 7, English corduroy pants, all offered at liberal discounts at Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PCC. C
Pittsburg
Grant and
Diamond Streets
Excursion to Washingtons D C Via the BH
Excursion to Washingtons D C by BH departs with round trip rate of 9 dollars for ten days. Trains leave at 8:00 A M and 9:20 P M from B station. Morning train offers through Pullman parlor cars while night train provides sleepers. Parker’s Tale Bleast and Parker’s Ginger Tonic advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Luegheny
FALLEY _RAILROAD
Semlay
Aisi
Inti Station
Pittsburg
Buffalo Express
C. A
Ord
Bradges
Wa. m
M. Valley
Hulton
Ap. m
Rofinlo Exprese
Bintenton
Kittanning
Facharn
Bs Am Trahman Parlo
Wight Craigs
Pituoarg
Wetmore Gusher Rocks McDonald Field With High Oil Flows
Reports from the Wetmore farm detail the Goffey and Queen wells producing 150 to 200 barrels per hour, with rapid gains to 190 to 750 barrels daily in nearby sites. Contractors Coe, Seibert, Forst, Greenlee, and Koerner Westhead are active across McDonald and Laurel Hill, drilling, rigging, and testing multiple sands. The region around Sistersville, Harmony Zelienople, and surrounding fields shows heavy activity as operators chase pay streaks, while treacherous Camden-like soils complicate many attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goffey & Queen
Wetmore
McDonald
Thomases
Tardis
Pittsburg
China
Coe and Seibert
Forst & Greenlee
Gamble Farm
Koerner, Westhead & Co
McDowell
Laurel Hill
Gordon
Koerner
Wallace Oil Company
Lumber Yard
McDonald Station
McFarland
Leave Hill
Hays & Gartland
Miller Farm
Elliott
Devonian Oil Company
Rory
Mellon, Gartland & Co
Taylor Farm
Davis & Co
Oes
Gordon San
Packer
Wirt Farm
Midway
Kennedy, Fitzgibbons and Botts
Moore Farm
McCurdy
Ewing
McCoy
Oakdale Oil Company
Wallace
Jennings, Guffey & Co
Matthews Heirs
Philadelphia Company
Skiles Farm
Glenfield
Ft. Wayne
Mt. Nebo
Big Nne
McGee
Captain Grace
Roseberry Colvin
Ohio
Hack
Grace
Myron ‘Watson
John Shay
Sistersville
West Virginia
Polecat
Shay
J. ©. Tennant
O'Donnell
Zelienople
Beggs & Co
Knauis
Conningham
Patterson & Co
Horne Farm
McKinney Oil Company
Faukner
Cohen & Kahn
Allen Heirs
Haclett and Co
Wildcat
Whitestown
Golden & Co
Schiever
Neice & Co
Hundred Foot Oil Company
Stauffer
Cunningham & Co
Kennedy & Co
Eicholtz
Lockwood & Co
McKinney Onl Company
Evans City Oil.Company
Sutton & Co
Ficholtz
Holloman
Donachy & Co
Brown & Co
Hemphill
Alexander & Co
Oil market shifts and mixed closing in New York trading
Trading was light and prices fractionally lower in McDonald field activity. Oil futures opened steady then declined and closed steady with little change in refined products. Daily averages show runs at 6,057 dollars and shipments at 73,512. clearances reach 6,000 barrels in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald Field
Ocean
Pennlvania Oil
Lowes Gige
C. Lima Oil
Om Cry
Siearasces
Carrera
Pereneai Rea
Saeenke
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Wheel OF Justice
Quinby
Et al
Sponceeber
Monrman
Becker
Fanfond
Ompany
Peca
Soman
Morrison
Hub Ae
Coraopolis M. E. Church
Justens
A. Hays
W. Grant Hays
Ee Ww. Hay
Fretbeway Manufacturing Company
Beechmont Coal Company
Annie Wecker
Andy Wecker
Noblestown
Propers
McClung
Thomas Craft and
Charles Hildenbrand
Pennsylvania Construction Company
Union Lee Manufacturing Company
N. E. Donexte
Burleigh
Columbia Iron and Steel Company
Union Ice Manufacturing Company
C. J. Schultz
M. A. Williams
T. G. Ervans & Co
Market Street
Samuel Smith
Allegheny
Smith
Elizabeth
F. H. Zimmer
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Zimmer
Dispatch
Grand Jury
Mrs. Harrison
White House
America
D. Jayne
Washington, D. C
R. A
Washingtons, D. C
Synopsia
Harmony and Callery
Wildwood
Greenlee & Forst
Mercy Farm
Guckert & Steele
Brecknell
Hutchinson Farm
F. M. Aiken & Co
Patterson Lot
Willow Grove
Guckert & Learn’s
Learn & Bursen
Phillips, Stafford & Clark
T. B. Robbins
William Borchest
McVickers
McCardy Field
Patterson &Jones
Kelso
Metersville
Callery
Gearing & Sheffer
Sam Staples
English & Grazier
George Marburger
Collins & Heasley
Waters Farm
Waters Station
Craig Bros
Martin
WiLdwoop
Guffey & Queen
Kolbar
Guffey, Jennings & Co
Matthews
Herron
Oakdale Oi Company
Baldwin
Forest Oil Company
Patterson & Jones
Bovee
Morgan Kerron
National Transit Company
Burg
Buckeye
Screeps Line Company
Aipe Line
Wolff
Wolff & Randolpe
Illinois
U. S
Dearborn &J
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Fleming & Son
Market St
Uesne Pharmacy
Smithfield St
M. May, Sons & CO
J. W. M’farland
jai--Tis
M. V. Taylor
Allison
Ana
Hays & Thees
Weakans
Hamilton Building
OIL Well Supply CO
Water Street
Pittsburg, Pa
Standard Oil CO
Wheeling, W. Va
Stendara Oil Co
Cumberland, Md
Standard Oi) Co
Altoona
Capital City Oi Co
Olla
Dyaar
Entral Ofla
Standard Oil Company
Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
Jadi Pittsburg, PA
Railroads
Pittsburgh Union Station
Pennsylvania l,Incs
Central Time
Fort Wayne
Houte Durant
Amarve
Derart
Toledo
Araive
Flibam
Cleveland
New Castle
Esie
Youngstown
Ashtabula
Axaive
New Caste
Jamestown
Agaive
Esaape
Daranr
Youngstow
Youngtown
Ronte Durant
Conmbus
Cincinnati
Pam
Fem
Aera Hap
Dereet
Wheeling
Am. A. m
Putewan
Pata Lake
EL. FE
Buffalo
Salamanca
Anny von Cleveland
Cares Chicago & Canie
Sala Manca
Grt
Berchmert
BP Mek
Derant
New Haven
Aera
West Newton
Rm New Haven
Wet Newton
McKeesport
Monroes Ouy
Belie Vernon
Belle Verne
Meheeesport
Tsundgyrs
Nick
Smithfield
PD. C
Phipkin
A. m
Cumberland
A.m
Connellyville
Mt. Pre
Columbus
Newark
Uhio
Pali Eeetimore
Cincinnat
Ith Avenue
Wood Street
Ditisburg and Western Railway
Arive
Mail
Mae
Bates
Anes
Jane Boxe
Pete
Eon Pal Patiman
Medical
Doctor Whittier
Penn Avenue
Emil Gy Stucky
Penn Ave
Wylle
Fulton
Stucky
Jens Continuer
Ken Hook
the Angeles Medical Institute Co
Canton, O
Sieed
Spanish Medicine Co
Madrid
Detroit
Mich
JOS. Fleming & Sun
Pittabarg
Uiteshica Alco
Woods War Avenue
Pitttsburg
Jos. Fleming
DR. Mott
Jos. Fleming & Son
Pittsmmme
R. Marston
Jeepes
Marston Remedy CO
Dupe Abe
Beth
Wistes
Peru
GI CO
E! Ilwaueel
Wis
Erle Medical
M. Y
Jero
Lake
HK. Lake
Lams
Pittaburg
Olive Street
St. Louis
F.C. Ler
Moodas
del Hosowk
VOM Mohl CO
Tuttle & CO
Bness & Wiad
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