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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1891

Page

5

Summer Resort Loss Threatens Little Lake as Flood Rises

Floods on the Missouri river push water over river towns from Atchison to St. Joseph. Pleasant Little’s house at Atchison washed away, occupants evacuated with one man missing. Lowland farms and hotels face inundation while backwaters threaten Harlem and Kaw areas. Sections of railroad and tracks are submerged and wheat shocks threatened as the river may shift to a new channel.

Kansas City Jone Missouri Harlem Kaw Bedger Lawaver Company Atchinon Pleasant Little John McQueen Little Refige Atchison McQuaren Mo. Parkers Dacoh Keechs Rushville Hannibal & St. Joseph Kananes City St. Joseph Council Chaifs Hannibal Kanens

Three-Legged Colt Attracts Attention In Homewood

Ale Sherrick, a Pennsylvania coke operator, boasts his four day old three legged colt named Aie sherrick. The creature is lively and well formed except for a missing front leg. The colt will be shown on the Homewood track during July races and may tour the grand circuit.

Aie Sherrick Pennsylvania Sherrisk

Firework Dealers Report Increased Demand for Fourth of July Displays

Pittsburg dealers report a record resurgence in pyrotechnic orders for Fourth of July celebrations. Prices range from 2 to 50 for private displays, with some firms selling more than last year and stock shortages cited. Stores post no smoking signs amid heavy sales activity and bright displays.

Pittsburg Department of Pub Me James Grove Fifth Avenue Neeley Eisler & Neeley Heyl Heyl & Jones Wood Street Ichenley Park Jones Lover Liberty Street

Schenley Park Bridge to be complete by Fourth of July

The Schenley Park bridge linking Forbes street with the park will be finished for vehicles and pedestrians by next Friday. Workers have laid floor on one end and are installing railing. Chief Bigelow says the bridge will handle the Fourth of July crowds of about 159,000 visitors. Fireworks storage for the celebration has been arranged with secrecy due to fire risk.

Schenley Park Forbes Street Chief Bigelow Heyl & Jones

Obituary Notice of Captain William S Evans at Western Insurance

At a special directors meeting of Western Insurance Company the death of Captain William S Evans is noted after 25 years as a director. The statement commends his industry integrity and kindness, expresses condolences to his family, and notes the board will attend the funeral services. Alex Noack, president, and W. P. Herbert, secretary, sign.

Western Insurance Company will _ gt William 5. Evans Marke Alex. Noack Wa. P. Herbert North Avenue Allegheny SAE Osrae Doug George Jane Gordon Vickroy Street Turvaspar Richandp Henry Jomeron, Esq St. Peter's Protestant Episcopal Church R. M.kapphahn Eowanp F. Karmaus Funer Henry Goebber Monterey Street Kembel Pr. M Kemnex Isfl Carson Street Southside Pittsburg Wilhelm Tell Lodge McDowell William McDowen Sidney Street Taunsway McMahan Annie McMahan McNeili John McNeilt Oak Alley Tares Bay Stapf Rosina Paul Stapf Mary Stoebe Tarentum

Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday in Blaine Area

A rounded list shows names of couples and licenses issued including C. Brewart and Hulda El, results for several individuals and towns. Notices of weddings and obituaries appear with dates around late June 1891, including Swax Harrington and Anderon, plus multiple bereavements and services in Allegheny and Pittsburgh areas.

Ladies Silk Mall Hats Special Sale

Remarkable values at this week’s department sale with hats in black or cardinal priced at $2. Strong value emphasis and limited-time offer.

Bargain Suits and Apparel From Local Store Offers

A local retailer advertises four new men’s suit styles from Union Cassimere with plaid and stripe options priced at 2.90, claiming never before sold under seven or eight dollars elsewhere. It also slashes blue Cheviot pants from 125 to one shilling and promotes ribbed underwear and silk finished undergarments at various low prices.

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