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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1891

Page

2

Cora Wyatt Acquitted In Homestead Robbery Trial

Crowded Criminal Court hears verdicts on the Homestead robbery case. Cora Wyatt is acquitted while Mrs Clark and Fitzsimmons face convictions for entering a building to commit a felony and larceny. Jury returns verdict after midday deliberations. other listed defendants appear in proceedings and schedule updates follow.

Criminal Court Slagle Collier Single Mr. Reardon Laura Snowden Cox Charles Clark Cora Weratt Laura Snowdenweethes Mra Crick Fitzsimmons Been Clark Charles M. Clark Cora Wyatt Clark Mrs. Clark

Equity ruling on James Marshall estate trust

Judge Hawkins held the will created a valid active trust for the Marshall children Harriet Watson James Julia and Anna Frances with equal share at age two. The case addressed trust duration and whether oil lease proceeds were corpus or income while minors, concluding no discrimination among siblings and that accumulated income would be paid at majority.

City Attorney seeks viewers for sewer cases in Common Pleas

City Attorney W C Moreland asks judges Slogle Sud Collier to appoint viewers for 63 sewer cases. He cites the Thirty third street sewer as the key project and proposes R H Lee Ro Hunt Norman May on a board, noting cost and competence concerns with the existing viewers and suggesting Col E J Allen as a good replacement. Attorneys were given until 10 this morning to name associates and file petitions.

W. C. Moreland Slogle Sud Collier Common Pleas Yesterlay Mr. Moreland R. H. Lee Ro. Hunt Norman May Thirty-third Street M. A. Woodward Legis Istinn Am Woodward Flh Fon S. M. Shields Moreland Everridely Oll E J. Allen Colonal Allen Judie

Sentences Imposed by Judges Slagle and Collier

Yesterday in Criminal Court Judges Slagle and Collier issued sentences for multiple offenses. Henrt Smith received ten days in jail for felonious assault. larceny defendants include Jane Bartholomay and Peter Harrington with various jail terms. McKabe faces two years to the penitentiary. Fitzgerald and Davis sent to a reformatory. others fined or sentenced to workhouse or jail for liquor or immoral acts.

Slagle Collier Slaele Henrt Smith Janes Bartholomay M Dars Michael Barrett Peter Harrington Edward Trubicon Bors Patrick McKabe M. Fitzgerald H. Tenfel F. Davis Houstingdon Harry Champers David Larimer David Hines Peter Madison Abraham Harvey

Next Week's Trial Lists in Criminal Court

Weekly list of cases to be called in the Criminal Court next week. Monday docket includes J Igonowski and T Kluczowskie among others. Multiple defendants such as W Richardison, Joseph Alexnovitch, Harry Cohen, and Frank Brogan appear on the roster with several others listed for trial.

Criminal Court J. Igonowski T. Kluczowskie Joseph Geyer Jo Kramer William Beadhing Harry Beaching Rovert Beaching Charles Welsburg Frank Brogan Thomas Bregan Will

Will of Anna Keitz probate filed in Pittsburg

The late Anna Keitz probate filing lists a February 28 1890 will. Bequests include 2000 to Second Evangelical Lutheran St Pauls Church and 200 to same church for grave upkeep, 2000 to Concordia Orphans Home, 5000 to Martin Luther Orleans Home, 200 to K Poehler, 3 to Eva Martin, and the balance to Rev Nicholas Goergel. Henry Jacob named executor.

Anna Keitz Pittsburg Evangelical Lutheran St. Paul's Church Minersville Evangelical Lutheran Concordia Orphans’ Home Sane Institution Martin Luther

Sonny Longs Handiwork Memorial to D A Johnston

Clerk Long of the Criminal Court completed a memorial in the court minute book for the late District Attorney Johnston. The one page shows a likeness and birth and death dates. the other page depicts the goddess of fame. Resolutions of the Bar Association and court remarks were included.

Clerk Long Criminal Court Johnston Bar Association

Secured a citation in Douglass estate case

W L Douglass filed in Orphans Court for a citation against Safe Deposit Co to require an accounting as administrator of the estate of Margaret Douglass murdered May 15 18W The petitioner a creditor says no account has been filed though over a year since appointment The court issued the citation J Edward Myers her nephew and sole heir is in the penitentiary.

W. L. Douglass Orphans’ Court Safe Deposit Company Margaret Douglass Miss Douglass J. Edward Myers

Testimony Begun in Love Divorce Case in Sewickley

Taking of testimony in the divorce suit of Louis Love against M. D. Love of Sewickley began before Master W F McDonald yesterday afternoon. C A Sullivan appeared for the libellant and Cashly and Richardson for the respondent. Objections led to exclusion of others.

Love Louis Love M. D. Love Sewickley W. F. McDonald C. A. Sullivan Cashly Richardson Orters

Criminal Court Names in Commonwealth Case List

A Commonwealth criminal court record lists defendants including William Irwin William Caughey Howard Venn John Schank B H Walker A Snyder Andy Yost Martin Kobonoss Patrick Connelly Owen McKay and James F McCleary in a formal court filing. The document enumerates multiple individuals tied to the case with formal designation.

Criminal Court Commonwealth Va William Irwin William Caughey Howard Venn John Schank B. H. Walker A. Snyder Andy Yost Martin Kobonoss Patrick Connelly Owen McKay James F. McCleary

Widow Receives Transfer of Retail Hamies License

Yesterday William B. King deceased township Indiana license transferred to widow Catharine King. Executions issued: Pasadena National Bank vs Josiah W. Guy for 1425.33, J M Scott fee 840, plus others. Kelley case: Pittsburg Incline Plane Company sued for damages from incline and machinery. In criminal court John Welsh acquitted of mayhem. William Stailey found guilty of unlawful wounding. Dispatch notes Well written cable letters covering all Capitals to appear tomorrow.

John Welsh James Colver William Stailey William Donaldson

Blaine Cornerstone Laying and Lot Sales Event

A celebration at Blaine on the Monongahela on Thursday July 16 features free cars and a free boat with music. The Blaine Land Improvement Company will lay the cornerstone at a brick plant for the American Wals Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company, announce job-ready buildings and bridge construction to Elizabeth. First sale of lots to occur the same day with no early prices, and round trips from Pittsburgh offered with maps and details by Charles Somers & Co.

Blaine Monongahela Blaine Land Improvement Company American Wals, Safe and Lock Manufacturing Company S Bridge Elizabeth Eee Charles Somers & Co Fourth Avenue Forni Pitteburg Bellevennon

First of the season Allegheny Valley rail special

An early season Allegheny Valley Railroad sale lists July 14 departures to Toronto and return at 8:20am from Union Station with Eastlake coaches and Pullman parlor buffet cars. Fares include Niagara Falls return 8, Lake Chautauqua 5. tickets valid 15 days. Also catalog of ladies hats muslin gowns and silk gloves on sale at Jos Hose & Co and related stores.

Toronto Canada Niagara Falls Lake Chautauqua Union Station Eastlake uThs

Pastors and People in Pittsburg Orthodoxy Center

Philadelphia and Pittsburg are the two Presbyterian strongholds with about half the city churches Presbyterian. East Liberty Church spawned 15 local congregations. Rev. Dr. Mollville remains vigorous as his ministry expands to Lawrenceville Shadyside Oakland Wilkinsburg Swissvale Squirrel Hill Verona Braddock.

Philadelphia Pittsburg Allegheny United Cumberland East Liberty East Liberty Church Lawrenceville Shadyside Oakland Wilkinsburg Swissvale Squirrel Hill Verona Braddock Bri Pennsylvania

Sunday Services in Pittsburg Churches

Summary of church services across Pittsburg areas listing times and pastors for U P and M E congregations. Includes Elcutet Parssrrentam Craorca and numerous churches on Boyd streets, North Highland avenue, Grant street, and Southside with morning and evening preaching and union services at Silver Lake Grove.

Sunday church services and sermons listed across Sandusky area

Multiple congregations announce morning and evening worship with titled sermons. Rev. D Mee Nydaemacstories, Rev. A Kinter, Rev J H Miller, Rev J W Sproul, Rev S B McCormick and others lead services on Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:45 pm with topics including The Lamb of God Deliverance From Evil The Eclecticism of Hosea The Greatest Thing In the World and The Blessing of Obedience.

Fourra U. P. Cavecn Montgomery Avenue D. M. Ee Nixon Street Bartist Caverce Huston Lamb of God Grant Avenues Jerusalem Cestral Carroni Commer Anderson Lacock Streets B. McCormick Y. P Canton Franklin and Manhattan W. McCorkle

New M E Church Dedication and Summer Services Planned

De I C Pensurxa will preach morning and evening and lead the dedicatory services of the new M E Church in North Baltimore. No evening service until September. First Congregational Brad dock hosts annual Sunday school picnic at Kinney Grove on Thursday July 1A. Warren ME Congregation Pittsburg holds camp meeting at White Hall near Verner's Grove beginning July 1 with Rev Watson assisted by prominent ministers. Trains depart Baltimore and Ohio at 8 50 am 1 pm and 4 pm. SNAP SHOTS features an old fashioned farmer photographed in town. see tomorrow's Dispatch.

de. I. C. Pensurxa M. E North Baltimore Betteree Preservemran Cronce Newton Donaldson Goodness Mercy Tee First Congregational Church Braddock Kinney’s Grove

A FAIR WARNING TO TRUSTS IN ILLINOIS

A new Illinois law punishes both buyers and sellers in trusts and price controlled articles. Grocers and manufacturers face penalties for agreements that fix card rates, with wholesalers resisting binding contracts. The article questions possible impacts on item values and market stability. Recreation notes preview Rose Terry Cooke describing Pittsfield and Lenox as ideal summer spots.

Crtcaco Rose Terry Cooke Pittsfield and Lenox Dispatch

Ordinance for Fire Bureau facilities discussed by underwriters

The Board of Underwriters sought explanation of a new ordinance to expand fire bureau facilities. Chief Brown met Mayor Gourley to delay action until a meeting. The ordinance passed the council and awaits the mayoral signature. a meeting with the underwriters is planned for next Tuesday.

Board of Underwriters Bureau of Fire Brown Gourley Bown

Deathbed confession ties nine year old murder to family near Lancaster

A frail family near Lancaster Wisconsin says on her death bed she killed her daughter in law nine years ago after the woman was found shot the day after marriage. The husband was arrested but never stood trial. Also notes an obituary for James Hurley at the City Poor Farm who died of consumption aged seventy leaving a wife and two children. Special sales report on lace and patterns from Jos Homma & Co.

Lancaster Wis Here Marki James Hurley City Poor Farm Second Avenue Insane Department Jefferson Center T. W. Phillips Eichenlaub Keim Farm Bonnie Brook Phillips Donohue Cield Township Longe Farm Kiffer & Co H. Logan Jefferson Center Pool Thorn Creek

Excursion to Atlantic City Event Notice

Reminder for an excursion to Atlantic City next Thursday July 16 via the B and O R R with trains at 3:15 PM and 9:20 PM. Pullman parlor and sleeping cars available. Also notices advertising gloves and flannel products from local stores.

Atlantic City

Oil Drilling Blitz Across Butler County Fields Rushes Tested

Reports from Butler County describe widespread leasing and drilling activity. Many wells, including McCurdy McDonald belt and Forest Oil tests, push toward the sand with several producers yielding promising results and volumes.

Scandal in Ottawa Public Works records admission

Chief Engineer Perley testified before the Privileges and Elections Committee that Owen Murphy offered a jewelry gift worth 1885 dollars, which Perley had accepted. Murphy belongs to a public works contracting firm tied to bribery allegations involving the Minister of Public Works and MP McGrory. Perley lamented the indiscretion, said he planned to repay, and rumors say he may resign.

Ottawa Ont Perley Public Works Department Privileges and Elections Committee Owen E.i Murphy Murphy Public Works

Bargain Sale at A. G. Campbell & Sams on Fifth Avenue

Read a column listing discounted gloves and clothing at A. G. Campbell & Sams 27 Fifth Avenue. Items include B and B Ladies white chamois mousquetaire gloves, Cheviot fabrics and Madras shirts, and boys star waists with prices slashed from high figures to low. also noted are Inox Crry Been trade boosts and new silk gloves offered at reduced prices. Telephone number 1136 appears for inquiries.

Cheviot Madras Oxford A. G. Campbell & Sams Fifth Avenue Telephone

Summer Special $5 Monthly Catarrhal Treatment Offer

Dr Copeland offers July and August treatment at five dollars per month with all medicines supplied. Applies to old and new patients including mail patients. Treatment continues until cure or change in condition for all diseases.

Copeland

Cure Promised for Catarrhal Troubles by Drs Copeland Hall

A testimonial from A. Jones of Pittsburgh praises Dr. Copeland and Dr. Hall for a rational scientific treatment of catarrhal ailments. Jones describes four years of frequent colds headaches nasal obstruction and dizziness and says after a short course he improved and now feels better than ever and offers verification for skeptics.

Copeland Jones Seinen Station Street E. E Pittsburg

Representative Men Endorse Copeland and Hall Physicians

J G Frazier architect from Pittsburgh praises Copeland and Hall for relief from chronic catarrh after seeking their care. Restaurateur J O Moore from Pittsburgh also credits them with curing his serious troubles and endorses their treatment.

J.G. Frazier Kirkwood Street Pittsburg Drs Drs. Copeland & Hall Dra. Co Hall J.O. Moore Copeland & Hall

Catarrh Patients Cite Dr Copeland's Home Treatment

A list of cured catarrh patients references Dr Copeland's home treatment. Miss Ida Holmes Leechburg Pa Miss Ella Agnew Parkers Tentiley Monongahela City Pa Miss Currie Coulter Monongahela City Pa ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE BY MAIL Mr J H Ward New Castle Pa says the home treatment benefited him. Mr W D McLaren Warren Pa says the home treatment relieved his catarrhal troubles.

Copeland Ida Holmes J. H. Ward New Castle W. D. McLaren Warren, Pa Dr.Copeland

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