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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1889
Page
10
Coast readers are urged to time swims after meals, avoiding cramp and fainting. Dr Daly advises a 1.5 to 2 hour wait post meal and recommends morning or night dips. Swimming is praised for full-body exertion, while paddling and overexposure are warned against.
Portion of a fragmented weather note indicates rising temperatures resuming after a cool spell. The brief hints at sun and lingering variation, with no specific dates, locations, or measurements readable.
A Canonsburg driven effort seeks to establish an academy to prepare boys for college study. Rev. Dr. J. W. Wightman will lead with a board including Col. John A. Espy and J. H. W. Nevin Brown. Opening planned mid September with graduates from various colleges as instructors to offer classical and scientific tracks. The project aims to honor Jefferson College and sustain Canonsburg’s educational tradition without profit.
The Pittsburg Council park committee organized with A F Keating as chairman. They took up an ordinance to create a park on the Allegheny wharf from Sixth Street bridge to the Exposition building and ordered an estimate of costs. A riverman remonstrance was read and names discussed for the park’s name. The panel also reviewed a Schenley estate park proposal and planned a site visit for July 16 at 10 o clock to inspect grounds.
The Georgia Pacific Railway Company plans huge coal landings and tipples at Greenville Mississippi to coal boats and ship both upriver and down. Backed by an English syndicate active in Tennessee and Alabama the venture aims to deliver coal at six cents a bushel, undercutting Pittsburg prices. The Georgia Iowa Company ordered 100 barges. Pittsburg operators doubt competition, ask if a canal to Lake Erie should be dug.
Thurston Bros announces a sale of French satin novelties in 600 pieces, offered cash at 25 cents, lower than competing 19 to 25 cent ads. Customers urged to bring samples for price comparison at 128 Federal St Allegheny.
A magnificent $500 upright piano with improvements, swinging desk, fine tone, and rosewood case. Good condition and warranted, for $200 with stool cover. Located at J. M. Hoffmann & Co. 537 Smithfield St.
John Limegrover Jr announces reopening at No 44 Ohio Street Allegheny offering a large stock of rye bourbon wines and liquors and inviting patrons to visit as in the past. Also notices advertising imported signs half price wool dresses hats shoes and other goods with various prices and locations.
Frank Aldrich faces verdict in a criminal trial over a ten thousand dollar bunko claim against Mr Lemon. Witnesses from Stafford Kansas testified Aldrich’s presence at meals, the bank, and a hunting trip. Prosecution focused on motives and timing while the defense rested, and the jury adjourned to Monday.
Judge Stowe granted brewer and wholesale licenses to John Werner D Lutz & Son and Patrick Brennen, despite local prohibitions and age citizen issues. Henry Stein moved his business to 158 Steuben St Thirty sixth ward. The County Treasurer reports 34100 from licenses goes to the state.
In the criminal court Mrs Davis received a ten year penitentiary sentence for second degree murder of her husband Albert J Davis, a restaurant keeper from East Liberty. Her attorney urged leniency as Judge Stowe promised mercy within the law.
Miss Kate Krepley won a breach of promise suit against Edgar Thompson for 3018 dollars plus interest. Garnisheed funds from the estates of Mary D. Thompson and J. B. Smith were paid to Krepley, and the judgment against the garnishees was entered. The case is expected to be amicably settled with a marriage union anticipated soon.
Judge Hawkins of the Orphans Court issued an opinion in the Hauch estate dispute involving Philip Hauch’s children and Michael Benz and wife. The will made Mrs Benz executrix with a trust to divide assets, but after remarriage the property was diverted, prompting a challenge that the sale be vacated and a declaration of trust ordered to protect the children’s portion.
George Emerich yesterday filed for divorce from Sophia Ann Emerich citing infidelity. Other cases include Somes A suing for debt collection and Rosa Rs against Austin Watrous over Legal Tender. Capiases issued for John in an indictable case and Daniel Penwell suing W E Howley Co for 5000. Criminal Court lists multiple defendants in Commonwealth vs Joseph Dimes et al with various names.
Mr Kohler withdraws from acting as treasurer and to return about $600 to donors. Frank Kler, secretary of People's Mu Accident Insurance, also quits the Travelers' Club. Robert Ford, one of the initial promoters, likewise intimates withdrawal after a charter was granted yesterday to the Commercial Travelers' Protective Association of Pittsburg.
Groetzlinger’s offers a large line of A 1 linoleums and corticine at $1 a yard, with a two week sale price of 75 cents a yard. This is the lowest figure for the same grade of goods and the discounts end after two weeks. Edward Groetzlinger at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue announces the deal.
The Scalpers advertise lower prices at THORSTOS Bros., 128 Federal St., Allegheny. They note competitors’ marks remain high, claim a weekly clearance of shallies and light prints at 24c, and advertise French satines of top quality at 25c with 600 pieces available.
Imported Sherry varieties listed with imperial amontillado and old brown sherry in quarts. Prices shown include 309 and 150 units, with sale by G Schmidt at 95 and 97 Fifth Ave.
Economy drives value as Dickson the Tailor offers repairs and new suits at Fifth Avenue corner Wood Street. Other shops promote silk goods from India and China, affordable cabinets, and low prices at Hewpkens Co and Danizer Shoenberg in Pittsburgh area venues.
A new stock of Budweiser beer arrives at G. W. Schmidt's at Nos. 9% and 97 Fifth Avenue. The quart and pint sizes are available for sale to city customers.
An ad fragment extols Penn Avenue stores and brands. F Schoenthal markets undergarments, along with Frauenheim and Vilsack beer claiming superior quality. The note emphasizes purity and nutrition in the beverage and promotes a trial.
Trains run Friday July 12 from Union station at 8:45 10 11 A M 12 05 1 2 3 4 5 530 P M ticket sales at Fifth Avenue and Union station ticket office.
The Dispatch informs readers that current advertisements including Wants For Sales To Lets Business Chances Auction Sales and others will appear on the Eleventh Page in the Second Part. Late submissions for classification ads will be moved to the Sixth Page.
Frank C. Reed, president of Chartiers Creamery, yesterday filed his affidavit of defense to John D. Biggert’s suit. Biggert alleged Reed made false representations about the company’s flourishing condition to induce purchase of $500 of stock for himself and $500 for his brother. The company was insolvent at the time. Reed said he had read the Milk Producers' Protective Association contract and was anxious to...
An advertisement urges newly married couples to avoid lodging in hotels and buy home furniture from Keech's in Pittsburg. It touts grand, reliable, stylish pieces and credit options, claiming to offer lower costs than cash buys in the city.
Keech keeps only the best refrigerators with latest improvements and ice saving devices. The shop guarantees 15 to 25 percent savings and offers diverse designs and sizes. Also stocked are filters coolers and ice cream freezers along with tableware and kitchen utensils.
Last Sunday the carpet trade was announced as a major closeout of remnants at below intrinsic value. Shrewd Pittsburg housekeepers responded, cutting remaining stock to a handful yet still offering bargains this week. Curtains and window shades accompany the carpet sale, attracting economical shoppers.
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