Woes in Court as D A Goehring Presses for Fees and Emollients
Deputy District Attorney Goehring pushes for his salary amid a lively session before Judge Kennedy. Cases of poor spouses arise with many disputes over alimony and costs. Several divorces are granted while others are held in advisement as attorneys spar and judges enforce orders and payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayher
Frank
Sand «o‘Tuse
Lawrenceville
Maud
Lilie
Howard
Frederick
Atiormes McQuaide
Frederick Wes
Lillie
Osborne
McQuaide Oes
Mr. Osborne
Debtors Move to Nullify Discharge Decree
Petition seeks to annul a decree discharging Raum from debts totaling 17 737 78 from Apollo Sa Bank 7 005 65 New Bethlehem Bank 5 656 65 and Pittsburg National Bank 13 251 17 amid a bank debt dispute over Raum’s discharge.
Mandamus Granted in Deputy DAs Salary Dispute
Judge White grants the peremptory mandamus in favor of Deputy District Attorney Goehring to compel payment of his salary. The decision, concurred by Judge Ewing, sustains the deputy appointment and holds the assistant cannot trial cases under the 1867 act. It states the deputy’s salary should be paid from office fees, with any shortfall on the District Attorney, and concludes the mandamus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenned@y
Goehring
James
Leni Ecknovitch
Ecknovitch
John Bear
Joseph McCombs
Ivanhoe
Thomas H. Davis
Mrs. Schultz
D.D. Bruce
White
Ewing
Grier
Ncuaes
Refused a New Trial in Manslaughter Case
Judge Porter denied a new trial for James N. Taylor convicted of manslaughter in the December killing of Henry Bowmaster at Duquesne. Taylor received one year and one month in the penitentiary. fellow defendants Gallagher, Gallagher, Somers also received prison terms for assault and felonious cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
James N. Taylor
Henry Bowmaster
Duquesne
J. M. McQuade
Taylor
Nis Gallagher
Pat Gallagher
Wilson Somers
Jacksonian Club Denied Charter Over Social Enjoyment Clause
Judge White refused the Jacksonian Club charter after finding the application failed to detail the character and conduct of its social enjoyments. He warned that activities like playing cards for money or drinking clubs might be deemed injurious to the public, and thus not within the act of Assembly. The denial cites the need for lawful, clearly defined social activities.
Ten Thousand Dollar Suit Over Road Negligence
Matthew and Mary Wagner filed a lawsuit against the Pittsburg and West End Passenger Railway Company seeking 10000 dollars for injuries to Mrs Wagner. On July 21, 1891 she was riding in a wagon to market when the Pittsburg and Robinson Turnpike near Corks Run failed, throwing her from the seat and causing injury. The Wagners allege the railway owed a duty to maintain the road in safe condition and is liable for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew and
Mary Wagoner
Pittsburg
West End
Mra Wagner
Wagner
Pittsburg and
Robinson Turnpike
Corks Run
Judge Stowe rules on Campbell v Flord and partners
Judge Stowe issued a decision in the case of 8 K Campbell against William Flord and others as partners in the American Bank. The ruling addressed a rule for judgment and, after considering banking limitations, held Meyers Klopfer Wallace Scott and House not liable while the claim proceeds against Thomas ego 5 I Floyd L Peterson Jr and W Arrott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
8. K. Campbell
William Flord
The
American Bank
Browe
Meyers
Klopfer
Wallace
Scott
House
Eas
I. Floyd
L. Peterson, Jr
W. Arrott
Multiple Common Pleas and Criminal Court dockets listed
A long list of cases across Common Pleas No. 1 2 and 5 and Criminal Court Commonwealth dockets. Names include Pier Manning Noble Howler Katz Mockie Winters Federal Street Pleasant Valley Railway Maenhart Dougherty Miller and others. No narrative or outcomes provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No. 1
West Penn Ratilroad Company
Spang Steel and Iron Company
Gallagher
Philadelphia Company
Cody
Pillsbury Traction Company
Reynolds
Cridge
McCreery
Revere Coke Company
Bers
Hughes Et al
Rupert
Lytle
Gatterson
Hanger
Higgin
Fox
Clark
S Liddell
Moore
Liddell
Common Fleas No
Craig
Katz
Douglass
Mockie
Winters
Federal Street
Fpieasant Valley
Andy Honevechuck
Lorenz Martin
Andrew Werner
Lebank Steele
Wm. Jacobs
Charles Kenney
Henry Detgen
Andrew Stevenson
Edward Wendall
H. Hart
B.C. Sell
Herbert Germain
Mike Maloy
Antonio Abonza
D. W. Wylie
Charles D. Little
Silas Simpson
J. E. Rugg
Superintendent Suppes
Minor Court Cullings
Borrow sought a new trial in Joseph Dawson case for assault on his 7 year old daughter. Edward LeGrand and others face new trial in Napoleon LeGrand killing. E E Fulmer for defendants. J H Borland matter: J A Evans named juditor to distribute assignors’ assets. New trial granted for C A Ralph vs Central Traction Co over power house extra work. Ralph verdict. Henny Raows sues George Bergstresser for 5000 dollars for false arrest. Bergstresser allegedly assaulted Brown on Oct 17 and locked him up, then discharged next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrow
Joseph Dawson
Edward LeGrand
Napoleon LeGrand
E. E. Fulmer
J.H. Borland
W. ¢. Borland
J. A. Evans
C. A. Ralph
The
Central Traction Company
Ralph
Henny Raows
George Bergstresser
Brown
Bergstresser
Lodges Open New West Virginia Lodge and Area Plans
Contributions for the Distaron office are due by Saturday noon. The piece outlines secret orders open to all, with news preferred, mentions new lodges in Graf ton West Virginia, visitation plans on the West Penn road, and reports from Grand Master Workman Gorton and Gerten. It notes installations, charity, and a new lodge of 36 members starting in Industry Lodge room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distaron
West Virginia
West Penn Road
Workman
Gorton
Goethe Lodge No. 8
Gerten
Wheeling
Pride of the West Lodge No. 37
Indu
Industry
Pittsburg
P. W
Aeline Hannan
S. H
Yr 'Ashba
Kate W.campbell
Laura Douglass
Mra
A. E. Rudolph
Emma Trent
Miss Simpson
Laura Robertson
Thomas Simpson
C. L. Hannan
W. G
Barnie
A. BR. Rudolph
C. W
Initiation and visits mark Star of Liberty beginnings
Twenty three candidates joined Star of Liberty Council No 67 on Friday January 15 led by Margaret A DeShane Connell. The group will visit other councils weekly and recently toured East End Council No 60 with plans for Margaret A DuShane No 48 at Vaughns Hall. East End Council prepares a February 25 anniversary event at Orpheus Hall with clarifications on officers and managers. Connell No 48 celebrated its first anniversary with a reception at Orpheus Hall East End attended by Seckuatese and Daughters of Liberty guests from McKeesport. The night featured music and dancing with a large line of guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
P. G. Alph. J. Potter
Nicht Pittsvarg
Twe
Montiflote
Liberty Street
Fifth Avenue
Myrtle Cross Lodge
Rebekah
Wokingbaee
Ida May
Allegheny
Alice Carey
Pittsburg
Myrtle Cross
Star of Liberty Council No. 67
Margaret A. DeShane Connell
Star of Conneil
East End
East End Star Council No. 60
Orpheus Hell
Luna Street
G. EB. Jeffery
Mason Crow
Skill
F. Izenour
A. C
A.V. C
H. T. McQurry
M Rush
Frankee
Ree Peter
Maggie Cappie
Joseph Eo
Aes &R. PB
H. T. McCurry
Meeeeny Ahd
Fenour
Ian Dasleais
Atti B
Whitehill Piano Ad Promises Fine Henry Miller Pianos
Great success with Henry F Miller pianos claims a list of cultured buyers and Pittsburg teachers. Showroom offers uprights grands and parlors with medium grade pianos from 175 to 350 dollars and easy payments. W C Whitehill at 152 Third Avenue invites calls to inspect instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Henry F. Miller
W. C. Whitehill
Third Avenue
Legion and council notes from January gatherings
Report covers Grand Commander Todd visiting Bellevue Legion No 31 and Duquesne Legion No 10 amid officer changes and new lodge formations. Banner Legion No 2 lists members ill with grip and new laws ready for member handover. Solon orders from D. Westerhold and Welaman oversee charter lists for Southside lodge, with meetings planned at Hotel nee End for Trustee McKelvy’s anniversary. Washington Council No 60 installs officers led by Deputy Grand President Half, featuring Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. McGinnis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Legion No
Todd
Sam Shaner
Duquesne Legion No
Frank Burdett
Banner Legion No.2
Comrades
Ralston
Edwin L. Whealand
CH. Near
Hiddie
Aoncosts
A. Perkins
Povcome
W. C. McKelyy
Parker City
D. S
Nee End
Brother McKelvy
Samuel Harper
Harper
Washington Council No. 60
Lucy Zimmerman
M. McGinnis
Jonio de Armit
J. Brodie
J. P. McElwain
M. Rancell
J. Hall
B. Snyder
New Officers Installed for Sherman Castle and Kiski Minetas
W. T. Sherman Castle 419 installed officers including P C Harry Wild N C J Brown V C Thomas Smith H P George Giles W H William Langham and others. Kiski Minetas Castle 223 Salisburg also announced new officers led by Past Chief H E Newry and Noble Chief W A Un capher with numerous listed posts and a representative to the Grand Castle T A Earhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Sherman
P.C
Harry Wild
N. C
J. Brown
V. C
Thomas Smith
H. P
George Giles
W. H
William Langham
Arthur Neate
Alexander Cherry
William Bruce
P. Donaldson
Ensign
William Hixenbauch
Esquire
William Reilly
W. B
M. A. Ellenbury
W. C
William Shiliorn
Allen Lawthers
Thomas Shillorn
Kiskiminetas Castle No. 223
Salisburg
H. E. Newry
W. A. Uncapher
J. A. Miller
N. G. Rose
W. A. Grant
Rtecords
G.W. Myers
Excheaquer
H. L. Wiester
T. A. Earhart
Herald
J. ©. Householder
Worthy Bard
T. N. Lowe
Worthy Chamberlain
T. R. Uncapher
Hl. H. Earhart
Frank Waddle
FE. R. Walter
Secon
C. J. Martin
M. V. Patterson
M. H
Isinger
J. E. Eirlok
Grand Castle
Public installation of Johnstown Lodge officers in Jolie town
Johnstown Lodge No. 17 public installation was held Monday evening January 14 at its commodional hall in Jolie town. P. and Fisher of Johnstown, Pa., acted as grand officiants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Lodge No. 17
Jolietown
Lodge presents gold headed canes to Fisher and Ransom
Rev Mr Colliver presented a gold headed cane to Rev Mr Boyle on behalf of the lodge and Mr Ransom received a similar cane on Oct 7 1890 from the same lodge for services rendered. In Conntown Pa over $9000 was raised by lodge events nationwide. An elegant banquet followed at Ruths Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Ransom
Colliver
Boyle
Contown
Ruth's Hall
Improved Order of Heptasophs in Allegheny County
Allegheny county conclaves plan installations in February with new passwords and officer inductions. Duquesne No 6 filed three applications for mentorship at the last meeting as Braddock Council No 99 marks its third anniversary with a three night musical festival in Leighton's Hall, Brad dock on February 4 to 6. Local public schools in Copeland North Braddock and Braddock borough join in drills and choruses for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County
Duquesne No. 6
Ite
McKeesport
J. K. Moorhead
Pro
Appea
Braddock
Social and civic events at Duquesne Oliver station and area lodges
A sequence of social visits and meetings across local groups. Duquesne Oliver station hosts a concert and ballad, while Mt. Washington hosts a social visit at Shilo Lodger 1M. The C M B A board plans its annual meeting January 15 at 2:50 pm at Branch 44. The British American Association offers a free concert January 1 at Moorhead Hall with officer installation. Lorena Lodge hosts a fraternal visit from Evans City Lodge and nearby brethren with remarks by Grand officers and a large audience. Daughters of St George Lodge No 4 presents a silver goblet to Past President Mrs. Mary B, followed by speeches and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
acGcorne Willgives
Duquesne Oliver Station
Goodwill
Mt. Washington
Shilo
Sunda
Thirty-seventh Street
Fifteenth Ward
Moorhead Hall
Lorena Lodge
R. of P
Evans City Lodge
Allegheny City Lodge No. 4
Daughters of St. George
Mary B
Teaching Principals Prepare Drawing Lessons and Meetings
School officials plan a principals meeting at Franklin School next Saturday if the hall is ready. Mrs. Van Waggenen, supervisor of drawing, will train principals and form drawing classes next month. Superintendent Luckey also schedules a division institute for steps 1, 8 and 10 teachers in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Luckey
van Waggenen
Lockey
School Examinations and Health Issues Dominate Allegheny News
Midwinter school exams spark talk of simpler pass fail marks for drawing and writing. Diphtheria and scarlet fever rise in Allegheny schools, prompting many absences and a surge of substitutes. Nine diphtheria deaths reported in Pittsburgh. teachers seek warrants for January pay. Wilkinsburg to open new ward school house as district plans its first Institute in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Tuy
Olnd
Alleghenyic
Alexanden
Amands Alexander
Peeblesee
Brianone Coortz
Wilkinsburg
Anderson
Above all truth in hats and shoes advert style
Macaulay on truthful advertising underscores stock, prices, and honesty. You cannot be well dressed without a good hat, and our Derbys offer stylish quality at 1.40 1.89 and 2.49 with keen matching potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis Sewing Machines
Nuper BfOo
Wood Street
Macaulay
Price-driven sale hopes to fix past wrongs
A local retailer argues the current moment offers the best chance to remedy prior harm, urging buyers with hundreds of Suits and Overcoats priced far below what they sold for weeks earlier, inviting quick decisions.
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Robb & Fitzsimmons
Kebrora
J. H. Fisher
Wiliam Ackerman
Whitesell & Sons
Philip Eager
Johanna Reuger
Herman Sigmund
W. H. Metjury
Lena Demuth
W. H. Sterrett
Michael Demuth
Jair
Uss
S. N. Monro
Tulia Pollitt
C .B. Sharpe
William Pollitt
Catharine Flaherty
Edward Flaherty
Elia S. Haley
Patrick Haler
Evaline H. Hague
Walter E. Hague
United States Circuit Court
John Wilson
Apollo Savings
Mandamus
Jacksonian Club
American Bank Partners Liable
Grand Recorder's
Cccentiate
Fifth Statu Trecomgot
Grand Lodge
Pitesburg
Center Avenue Lodge No
DuBo's Lodge
J. B. Holmes
8Ringdale
Keystone Lodge No
Sharpburg
Tarentum
Springdale
Pittsburg Lodge No
Charles L. Hannan
Sewickley
Grafton
W. Va
Springdale Lodge No
P.M. W
J. D. Crouch
M. W
C. Pearce
D. D. Dunlap
J. K. Parkhill
Hendrickson
G. F. Hartey
F. Hutchison
L W
William Murdock
G. & Hanna
Grand Recorder
McNair
C. F
Whitesily
Order of
Solon
P. Westerhold
Dennison
Supreme Office
D.S. PF. Welaman
Sani Aoe
Iain W. B. Coovert
Findlay, Or
Murphy
Eureka Council No. II
McCullough
the Golden Eagles
Knights of Honor
General Lodge
Anne
Z.sculapius
Beecham Lis
Beecham
Russell Lace
Soe Firth
New York City
Attcock
Bartuenite
Allcock
Shir
Beecher
Market Street
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