Debts of Uncle Sam and Peculiar Government Claims
A Washington dispatch details the flood of creditors and odd demands facing the U S Treasury. Claimants include veterans widows Indian depredations and even oddball sums tied to Civil War era events. The piece notes frauds cranky petitioners and agents who skim fees before claims are rejected.
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Wasnisotoy
Duns
Sam
Congress
Pament
Alabama
Nebraska
Kansas
Eng
Bank of England
Liébyn
Gost
Brooklyn
Osbourne reports Stevenson health improved in Samoa
Lloyd Osbourne, Stevenson’s stepson, arrives from Samoa to San Francisco reporting the author’s health nearly restored but still danger in leaving the equatorial region. He notes Stevenson’s Europe trip stalled by cold fever, and that a new novel On the Beach at Kalesa may be his greatest, with Jekyll and Hyde unlikely to rival it.
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San Francisco
J— Lloyd Osbourne
Robert Louis Stevenson
South Sena
Samoa
Stevenson
Equatorial
Europe
Sidney
South Seas
Osbourne
Trust Distillers Face Real Estate Buy or Lease Renewal
Chicago directors of the Distillers and Cattle Feeding Company debated releasing leased distillery land before January 1 1893. If not purchased, land will be leased five more years. Estimated 5 to 4 million dollars needed for leaseholds, with option to issue new securities or suspend dividends. Peoria meeting set for February 16 to decide.
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Crscixsatt
Chicago
Directors of Distillers’ and Cattle Feeding Company
The
Whisky Trust
Distillers’ Company
Peoria
Death notices from a Pittsburgh area paper fragment
A scattered obituary update lists multiple bereavements with names such as Ellen Alexander widow of William Alexander and Lizzie M. Brunnes, ages from infancy to mid adulthood, and funeral details in Allegheny and Philadelphia areas. Interments are private or at St Johns Lutheran Church with services on January 3 and 4, 1892, at various times.
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St. John's German Lutheran Church
Sharpsburg
Mornay
R. W
Lizzie M. Bnupes
George
Hannah Fryan
Burger
Janus Acs
Tomas
Thomas Abaere Burger
South Canal Street
Allegheny
Etl.u
Burns
Mercy Hospital
Carrigan
Germantown
Philadelpha
Evizazera Love
Gorden Carrigan
Clous
Forbes Avenue
Iss
Gussie Clare
Connelly
Henveretta Breezy
Frank
Maud Dickson Connelly
J. C. Dickson
Thirty-third Street
Dickson Avenue
Maypar
Little Sisters of the Poor
Penn Avenue
Re Street
Twentieth Ward
Gro. Craft
Fescial Torspary Wonstna
Dickinson
Jo R UN
Pray
William H
Lacey Dickinson
Ellas
J. B. Chalmer
Crawford Street
Lawren Manrsvene
Darling
Nineteenth Street
Southside
Trespar
S Govier
North Homestead
Pittabore
William Govren
Somersetshire
England
J. W. Govier
Mompay
Fifth Regiment
Pennsylvania Cavalry Volunteers
Veteran Legion
Hawthorn
Chicago
James
Ereen
Wilhelmina Woonlstaren
Samuel
Fannie T. Langnecker
Leonard—Mra Ettry
Liberty Avenue
Miltenberger
Clarion
Susan B. Mittexsencer
George B. Miltenberger
Trinity Church
Sixth Avenue
Allegheny Cemetery
Josefh M. Norra
Your
Swisevale
A Moreland
Epward J
George L
Schademann
Us. W
Jonn G. Schademann
Rca
P. Uw
Joséphine Street
Pittsburg
Scott
F. A. Leon Forrene
H. C
Charlotte E. McCullough Scott
Meningitia
John P. Scott
Wilkinsburg
Sr. M
Cornelius
Stroop
Mowday
Fifth Avenue
Strott
Cowman
Summit Avenue
Troy Hill
Alleheny
Taylor
Pt. M
Webster Avenue
Janxs Tartog
Monxpar monxiIne
Verner
Bib A.m
Lexa
John Verner
No. Herron Avenue
Footwear sale promises new year comfort and savings
A local ad urges readers to treat their feet with cheap shoe prices. It touts improvements in the spring and offers over 2,000 pairs of men's shoes closed out at 33, and ladies shoes as low as 150 and 50 with broken sizes.
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United States
Obituary notices list numerous Pittsburgh area funerals
A jumble of death notices and funeral details dated January in Pittsburgh area, naming many individuals with ages and residence addresses. Services are scheduled from homes or nearby stations with specific times, dates and interment hints, inviting friends to attend.
Unlaundered Shirts Offered At Bargain Prices
At this season, gentlemen are urged to replenish shirts with in stock or special order. Prize Unlaundered shirts priced at 1 apiece or 550 per six, laundered shirts at 1, 10 and each, and special orders from 16 to 36 per dozen. Agents can visit to take orders.
Damask Table Linens Department Opens with New Goods
A Pittsburgh store announces a new Damask Table Linens department offering bleached and un bleached damask linens, napkins, and towels. The opening features the latest patterns, attractive values, and bargains highlighted during opening week to entice housekeepers.
Inducements Paraded for Damask Linens in Opening Week
An ad touts Damask table linens with extensive price breaks on 58 to 72 inch bleached Damask, plus napkins and towels. It promises high quality, rival prices, and ongoing value as the new department opens, inviting shoppers to visit for profitable, varied patterns and sizes.
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Sec
JS Teo
Imported Flannels Offered At Low Prices In Yard Sale
A yard sale advertises large collection of imported flannels at bargain prices. The notice promises affordable goods and invites people to act quickly to avoid taking items into stock.
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Jos Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Wardrobe Stock Offers Between Season Prices
An advertising notice invites readers to shop for new garments from a large stock. It promises useful clothing at between season prices, framing the purchase as both a pleasure and a duty for current needs.
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Uncle Sam
Capitol
Cisims
Lincoln
de Arnaud
Grant
Paducah
Dalzell
Treasury
Washington
Merc Dalxell
Uuion
Geatly
Olsin
War Department
Creenlacks
Atros the Erean
Plains
Idaho
Oregon
Old Capitol
Meade
Spain
Faber
Gettysburg
Florida
Louis Stevenson
Jamosa
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Phil US
C. A. Verner
Fifth Ave
Market St
Monatarrenxoo
Elliott
Union Station
Alliance
Ingram Station
Union Depot
Cinaties
Mary Giest
Anthony Meyer
Meyer, Arnold & Co
Lim
Ilm Penn Avenue
A.M
J.B. Murdo
Smithfield Street
John R
A. Murdoch
Pittsburg Wall Paper Co
Westinghome
D. L. Aber
Smithield St
INS. CO
North America
Witlliam L. A Ei
Horne & Ward
Jalo
Cape
J. G.bennett & GD. Hatters and Furriers
Col. Wood & Street
Shuman Brothers
Wood Street
Lorik
Sixth Street
Sre Ge Nee
Boggs & Buhl
Jas
Are
FSI
Vincent
East End
Telephone Busi
Langdon & Batcheller’s
Thomson
New York
Fine Sable Military Coo Eee
Sable Mill
Prt
Paulson Bros
India
Sarah Camelion
Sarah Glaces
Boggs & Buhl, Alleghery
Gusky’s
BODY
Brussels
Arthur, Schondelmyer & CO
Ohio Street
Jaccerths
OUR
Elefchiman & Co, Wnaxer Sr
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