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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1890

Page

3

Suit to restrain a stock transfer trial in Mansfield

The trial of Mrs Aurelia Metlar and her mother Mrs Tillie Quillan for cruelty to children continued before Judge Single in Criminal Court yesterday. Prosecution witness Montgomery testified about care and milk quality while defense claimed good care and denounced accusers. Various witnesses from the Children’s Aid Society and local residents vouched for the defendants, with one remnant remark from Zeigler and a strong closing by Mr Sullivan. jury to be charged this morning.

Aurelia Metlar Tillie Quillan Mansfield Single Montgomery Quillan Ladies’ Aid Society Dean Alston Children’s Aid Sociery Sa Andalware Denuie Mary Linn Scrickler Atchison U. P Gibbons Eva Prentiss Children's Aid Society Metiar Ts. Zeigler Aime Iig Vragen Marron Sullivan Singie

Injunction Granted in Barr vs Pittsburg Plate Glass Case

Judge Acheson granted a restraining order in the US Circuit Court preventing the transfer of 7500 shares of Pittsburg Plate Glass to J B Ford & Co. The suit seeks to set aside or reduce the sale of Ford City Glass Works for 5.9 million, alleging inflated values and fraud against other stockholders.

Acheson United States Circuit Court Same F. Barr Pittsburg Plate Glass Company J. B. Ford Plate Glass Company J. B. Ford & Co Piate Gass Company Ford City Glas Works John F J. Bh, Ford & Co Fordee Pitsburg Glass Company Pilate Glass Com Pilate Glass Company

Man Sues For 506 In Damages After Electric Shock

Charles Abbott Jr sues Western Pennsylvania Telegraph and Telephone for 506 alleging a discarded live wire on Twelfth street in Thirty-Ovet ward caused a pony to be shocked and Abbott to suffer injuries while freeing the animal. He seeks damages for medical care and lost time from work.

Charles Abbott, Jr Western Pennsylvania Telegraph and Telephone Company Damares Abbott Twelfth Street Abbott Arsa Over Tro

Saloon Keeper Duffy Sued for Alleged Blow

W J Tyler sues P C Duffy saloon keeper at 50 Grant Street for 810,000 damages after Duffy allegedly struck Tyler from behind in Duffy’s saloon on January 21. Tyler alleges knocked down and stunned with injuries. case set for capias hearing and bail fixed.

Trier Areh H. Rowand W. J. Tyler P.C. Duffy Grant Street Tyler Duffy Pecel Stunn

Last Resort for Smith in Murder Case Before Court

William H. Smith, convicted of first degree murder for killing his wife, faced the Supreme Court in Philadelphia after a justice record was returned for execution. The Pardons Board remains the only recourse, with no appearance by Smith at the hearing and the governor next in line to act. The day also listed Common Pleas cases including Hillman v Pennsylvania Company and others before adjournment.

Supreme Court William H. Smith Lor Cuarss Bates RT Allegheny Horace Team Jumonville Street Pittedin Department of Public Works Commonwealth of Pennssvania Pitneburg Tustin Street Gist Jomonrike Seneca Street Acta of Assembly

Legal Case List Includes Multiple Plaintiffs and Respondents

A compiled docket shows diverse parties including Asociation Bander Dignal versus Dignal Miersch with Moffat Foster versus Marvin Co Bibler against Criminal Court Commonwealth versus Philip Sonren and other named individuals such as John Knour KE Powers Arbour Smith John Sturgeon Sadie Kane H J Bigger Martha Green Albert Sadler Samuel Calhoun Timothy Monahan Harriet Kemp J Weir William Dene Strought Mollie Camp Andrew Hall and H B Brooks in ongoing actions.

Bander Dignal Miersch Moffat Foster Marvin & Co Bibler Criminal Court—Commonwealth Philip Sonren John Knour KE. W. Powers Arbour Smith John Sturgeon Sadie Kane H. J. Bigger Martha Green Albert Sadler Samuel E Calhoun Timothy Monahan Harriet Kemp J . Weir William Dene E. Strought Mollie Camp Andrew Hall H. 8. Brooks

Relatives file caveat against McKay will probate

A group of John McKay's relatives filed a caveat in the registrar's office to block probate of any testamentary paper signed by McKay. They allege he made an agreement with a California brothel to vest certain rights in his brother, with the consideration to pass to others if McKay died before the transfer. An effort to probate the written agreement is expected.

John McKay Register McKay California

Jury Awards Rudolphs $2500 in Central Passenger Case

In a damages suit, Lizzie Rudolph and her father John George Rudolph won $2,000 for Lizzie and $500 for John George from the Central Passenger Railway after Lizzie was knocked down by a car and lost her right arm.

Lizzie Rudolph John George Rudolph Central

Divorce Suit Brought by A I McKean Against Ida McKean

The case alleges spousal infidelity in a divorce action filed yesterday at the courthouse. Other docket items note sales of verdicts and contract actions, with jurists presiding in various civil suits and a delinquent tax turnover by the Tax Collector.

A. I. McKean Ida M. McKean J. P. Hall Susan Barker Murray Barker Hugh M. Bole American Tubular Steel Wheel Companys Ewing Pecatharine Young Dicken Young Sneeelams Deemda Barr & Garzam William Harbartt Susan T. Hhey Oliver Bros. & Phillips White Ford

Deaconess Home Discussed by Pittsburgh and Allegheny Women

The Woman's Home Missionary Societies of Pittsburg and Allegheny met at Butler Street M E Church for a semi annual district gathering. They discussed establishing a deaconess home in Pittsboro and planned next steps with a committee. About 8500 was pledged to support the venture. Rev J T Leak Rev Dr Miles and Mrs Carey spoke on mission work and evangelical efforts.

Woman's Home Missionary Societies of Pittsburg Allegheny Butler Street M. E D. M.sutch W. W. Pearce T. J. Leak E. M. Hakill J. P. Hanna Johnson Greenville Hakill Pittsboro William Price J. P. Brown C. C. Wison C. W. Smith Samuel Hamilton Joseph Eliott Schoyer Emory M. E. Church J. T. Leak Dr. Miles Miss Carey Fricke Jordan

President Harrison to visit city for Carnegie library opening

James B. Scott arranged police protection for President Harrison as he arrives by Baltimore and Ohio train. Chief Brown pledged guards at the depot and escort to the Duquesne Clubhouse headquarters, with safety ensured across to Allegheny. Preparations target a large crowd and coordination with Allegheny officials.

James B. Scott Carnegie Free Library Brown Harrison Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Duqquesne Club Chief Brown Scott Baltimore and Ohio Duquesne Club Allegheny

Fire Engine Test Preparedness Acknowledged

Chief J C Brown of the Department of Public Safety wired Pittsburg judge V derveit in Omaha to come on soon for the fire engine test He also notified Chief Jones of the Allegheny Fire Department that he was ready to proceed at any moment with favorable weather the trial likely to be fixed for Wednesday next

J. C. Brown Department of Public Safety V.derveit Pittsburg Omaha Jones Allegheny Fire Department

Spectacular Silk Sale at Pittsburgh Stores

A dramatic sale advertises highest class French brocades and silks in 14 to 5 yard lengths at one third prices. It touts hundreds of styles and shades for fancy work and costumes, with rich yet affordable fabrics from Jos. Horne & Co. and Hucus & Hacke, plus dress trimmings reduced 60 to 75 percent at Rosenbaum & Co. and other outlets.

Jos. Horne & Co Peon Avenue Jos, Hoase & Co Penn Avenue Nice Bosenbam & Go.'s

Gourley Endorsed by Business Leaders for Pittsburg Mayor

The passage shows multiple business figures including James Verner W J Caskey George Lang R J Wilson Thomas H Lane Armstrong H Walker Frank Ardary and James Kerr Jr voicing strong support for Gourley as mayor. They praise his business acumen integrity and readiness to govern citing his record as a councilman and suitability to lead the city.

Gourley James Verner Citizens’ Traction Company Pittsburg Goley W.J. Caskey Mr. Gourley George Lang R. J. Wilson Thomas H. Lane United States Thos. Armstrong Armstrong Bros Cork H. Walker Frank Ardary James Kerr, Jr

Biliousness cure touted by Dr Gillies and advertisers

Dr W B Gillies of Winnipeg endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate for biliousness describing it as the best remedy he has used. The notice also lists sales and prices for fabrics, a beer promotion by Iron City Brewing Co., and legal notices for the estate of Joseph R Donnelly with claims and administration details.

Iron City Brewing Co W. B. Gillies Winnt Manitoba

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