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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1889

Page

10

Declaration of Quiet Elastic Unitarianism Forms Pittsburg Church

The Common Pleas Court granted a charter to John H. McElroy C L Stevens John H Lohmer J A Gordon Melchoir Warner and others to form the First Church of Spiritualists of Pittsburg for public worship The movers aim to protect their beliefs promote harmony and enable property ownership while challenging prejudice The article notes diverse views on Spiritualism and references Fox sisters and 1834 demonstrations.

Common Pleas Court Messrs John H. McElroy C. L. Stevens John H. Lohmer J. A. Gordon Melchoir Warner First Church of Spiritualists Pittsburg LD. T. Watson

Alderman Carlisle Holds Hearing Suppressing Names

Alderman Carlisle at 4714 Fifth avenue held a morning hearing where 12 to 15 Law and Order members were removed from office. Drugstore owner A J Kraercher was fined 25 dollars for selling sola water on Sunday. Several cases cited illegal liquor sales. He refused to reveal defendants and reasons cited Brooks law penalties and promised reform.

Carlisle Fifth Avenue A. J. Rkaercher Kuercher Allite People

DISSATISFIED MEN ON PITTSBURG AND WESTERN ROAD

Dissatisfaction spreads among Pittsburg and Western road employees as many quit and are replaced by Western men. Chief Clerk to Master Mechanic J H Agnew, Mr. Gunning, resigned recently. The master car builder post goes to Mr. Anderson of the Big Four. Paul Didder becomes rou a master.

Pittsburg and Western Road Gunning J. H. Agnew Anderson Paul Didder

Balt. and Ohio Eyes Return of One Cent Rate for Trips

General Passenger Agent C O Scull of the Baltimore and Ohio says he will move to restore a one cent per mile excursion rate via the Trunk Line Association when the theater season opens. If not approved by the association the line will restore the rate itself. He argues the rate is legal and notes past attempts and differing practices among roads. He reports a strong year for excursions with a large rush to eastern resorts and plans an initial Atlantic City trip next Thursday with ten cars including three parlor cars.

C.O. Scull Baltimore and Ohio Road Scull Trunk Line Association Baltimore and Ohio Ees Washington

A Prominent German's Career Remains Interred

The body of J L Daub who died after a paralytic stroke near the German Lutheran Church West End will be buried in the church cemetery this afternoon. Born in Germany in 1823 he held official posts in the German Empire before coming to the United States in 1864. He lived in the West End until his death and was active in business and a staunch Republican. He leaves a wife six grown children and his funeral will be attended by the William Tell Lodge of Odd Fellows of which he was a member.

J. L. Daub West End Germany German Empire Daub William Tell Lodge of Odd Fellows

Robbed on the Boat Fate of an Unfortunate Woman

Mrs Fannie Rosenbaum appeared at the Department of Charities with seven children seeking a ticket to New York after her husband deserted her in Memphis four months earlier. On the way to Cincinnati someone stole her pocketbook containing all her money. Chief Elliott provided transport for her and the children.

Fannie Rosenbaum Department of Charities New York Memphis Tenn Cincinnati Elliott

Drowned Glassblower John Garland’s Fatal Bathing Accident

The remains of John Garland, a South Side glassblower, were brought home from Geneva after he went bathing in waist deep water and vanished. A search found his body about ten minutes later. The death is ruled accidental.

John Garland Geneva

Summer Bargains In Fine Pianos And Organs

Mellor & Hoene's Palace of Music displays Hardman Krakauer Harrington and Kimball pianos and Palace Chicago Cottage and Kimball organs at reduced summer rates. Also second-hand pianos and organs offered. examine to see savings. Easel of Music location noted. Pittsburg address 77 Fifth Avenue.

Itis Mellor &Hoene Palace of Music Hardman Krakauer Harrington Kimball Palace, Chase Chicago Cottage Ossener & Hovene Pith Avenue Pittsurg

Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line Schedules

Steamer Katie Stockdale Master Cal houn leaves Mondays at 4 P M. Steamer Hudson Master J F Ellison leaves Wednesdays at 4 P M. Steamer Scotia Master G W Rowley leaves Fridays at 4 P M. First class fare round trip 1200 dollars meals and stateroom included. Down by river and return by rail 1250 dollars. Tickets valid until used. James A. Henderson superintendent 94 Water Street.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Katie Stockdale Thomas Calhoun Hudson J. F. Ellison Scotia G. W. Rowley James A. Henderson Water Street

Seamtresses to Receive Sewing Machines After Flood

The Miss Dix Trust arranged for a representative to supply sewing machines to seamstresses in Johestown affected by the flood. The artisans preferred the Improved Singer model among options, and ordered from Singer Pee Company at 8 Sixth Street for the full required quantity.

Miss Dix Trust Singer Singer Pee Company O. 8 Sixth Street Trissu

Vast mausoleum burial plan aims to dry and preserve bodies

Doctors and cemetery officials discuss a proposed system of monumental mausoleums using air drafts to desiccate bodies while preserving bones and skin. The plan, backed by an eastern company, envisions concrete, Greek style structures with hermetically sealed inner doors and central furnace for vaporized fluids. Local physicians praise it as natural and cleaner than ground burials, with debates on feasibility and ethics continuing.

Plains Snively Board of Health of Pittsburg Hayes

Lines From Legal Quarters In Circuit Court

In the United States Circuit Court yesterday auditor T B Alcorn was appointed to report funds from the Carbondale and Jermyn Street Railroad sale. George Nne filed an equity bill against Electrical Mining Machine Company seeking an injunction and stock transfer restraint.

United States T. B. Alcorn, Esq Carbondale and Jermyn Street Railroad George Nne Electrical Mining Machine Company Mary Osborn Nancy R. Collins Chartiers Enterday Jennie Petenson Henry Peterson Kate M. Merriman William B. Merriman Annie L. Byers Alexander Byers Mr. Maurer Fred Maurer Annie Way Wesley Way Annetta W. Alexander Lee H. Alexander H. B. Herron Stowe

Habeas Case Tied to Telegram Identity Question

Rev. RE. F. Flemon alias Yeldell remains jailed as Judge Ewing orders hold until Wednesday at 9 AM. A telegram signed by James A. Beaver was questioned as proof of identity. no evidence ties Flemon to Yeldell or Governor Beaver to sending the message. The case hinges on proving the prisoner’s identity before any further release.

RE. F. Flemon Yeldell Ewing Clarence Burleigh James A. Beaver Governor Beaver Flemon Beaver South Carolina Central Station

Sub committees named by County Republican leaders meeting

A county Republican Committee meeting approved a roll committee report and announced sub committees led by S D Connor Bradley John W Walker Thomas M Bayne William H M and others. Units will print 2000 rulebooks while traveling auditors review railroad accounts.

Republican County Committee John N. Neeb Porter S. D. Connor Jone Squire Schafer

Noted Scrap Iron Dealer Frost In Critical Condition

Thomas H. Frost a well known Citigen I and scrap iron dealer lies in a very critical condition at his home 116 Bluff street with the family holding little hope for recovery.

Thomas H. Frost Bluff Street

Storewide Clock Bargains at Steimann's Allegheny

For a few days only test bargains in onyx fine French and American clocks se ppol ete nee than remove them while making extensive repairs to our store will sell at cost and less than cost Call at once for big bargains at J P Steimann's 107 Fist Allegheny Pa Trasa.

J. P. Steimann’s Fist Allegheny

Aliquippa Grove Use Requests Open for July Nineteenth

Parties wishing to use Aliquippa Grove on Friday July 19 must apply at the office of the General or Agent of the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie Railroad and Bridge Company located at 77 Fourth Avenue.

Aliquippa Grove

Monongahela Rye: Pittsburgh Distillery’s Century Old Fame

The piece traces Monongahela Rye to John Large who founded Pennsylvania’s first distillery on Mount Washington in 1796 and grew the business to West Elizabeth. It highlights Henry Large and the Large Distilling Company, their scientific methods, purity, and global demand from Paris salons to London importers, with hospitals and physicians prescribing it for medicinal use. It lists prominent wholesale and retail dealers in Pittsburgh.

Pennsylvania George Washington John Large New Jersey Ohio Pittsburg Mount Washington Monongahela West Elizabeth Monongahela River Manygtale Henry Large Large Large Distiling Company Mr. Large Paris Frank London America Feading Allegheny G. W. Schmidt Fifth Avenue William J. Friday Smithfield Street George H. Bennett & Bro First Avenue Schuetz, Renziehausen & Co Market Street Albert Bertalott Liberty Street John Z. T. Robitzer Frederick Mugele John McCullough Thomas E. Pollard Penn Avenue Joseph Fuhrer & Sons Butler Street

Advertisements Move to Eleventh Page Second Part

Notice states that advertisements previously shown on this page of The Dispatch have been relocated to the Eleventh Page in the second part of this issue.

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