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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1892
Page
8
Testimony in the Alice Mitchell case centers on letters between Alice and Freda Ward and other suitors found through advertisements. Lilly Johnson details the murder day and Alice’s behavior, including plans for elopement and affection for Freda. Other items note a drowning boy, a robbery arrest, a missing child, and local crime updates.
English speaking Catholic churches in Pittsburg united for a Tannehill Street orphan asylum relief picnic in Seminary Grove Glenwood. 5000 to 8000 attendees enjoyed booths by Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association and parish groups with cakes lemonade ice cream and games. Extra reports mention assaults and a hearing date as well as Controller Morrow’s Atlantic City trip and his daughter Edna’s six week visit to Virginia.
James Forey of Tuwthso McVeytown Pa recommends Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, claiming it cured him in minutes after other remedies failed. He stresses honesty, noting he would profit more from other stock but favors this remedy for bowel complaints.
Turkish and Russian baths at the Natatorium Duquesne Way reopen after improvements. Experienced male and female attendants available. Open day and night with ladies days on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Also notes a July 28 1893 excursion to Atlantic City via B&O with round trip $10 and 13 day validity from sale. Trains depart Pittsburg depot at 5 am and 9 20 pm with Pullman cars.
A message from Justice of the Peace Jaxxs McB Konn to H Kleber & Bro Pittsburg encloses a payment check for a Conover piano. The writer says the piano is a delight and the daughter calls it perfection.
Announcement details a special excursion train from Pittsburg to Cleveland via Pennsylvania Lines on Tuesday July 26 with Union Station departure at 6 15 a m and regular trains at 1 00 p m and 7 00 p m Ventral time. Return allowed until July 16 inclusive.
A wide sale offers Striped Habitai Indias 24 inches wide at 35¢ for waists and dresses, silk Crepe de Chine at 35¢, Grace Changeable Silks at 75¢, and Embroideries with many 5¢ to 35¢ yard prices. Large lots on center counter include 6 lots of 45-inch Skirtings and 27-inch Embroidered Florndings, plus 27-inch Plain White Lawn at roc a yard.
Joseph Koluski an 11 year old boy lies in the Twenty-eighth ward station house after being found in a South Twenty second street stable. He claimed his mother drove him out and injured him but an Anti Cruelty Society investigation revealed he ran away about ten days ago and has since lived in a cave near a glasshouse begging for subsistence. He has caused parental concern with prior disappearances and odd behavior. Detective Norris arrested Curtis Crawford for burglary in Kittanning after a Findlay, Calhoun improving report on Captain Calhoun. The column also notes marriage licenses issued and other brief notices.
A batch of death notices from July 1892 with multiple names and ages. Entries include Mrs Jann Brown widow of William Brown of Allegheny aged in her seventies. H H Burkett aged 61. James Cameron aged 22. Nancy G Craig aged 86. Christine Durrance related notices. Perce G Dorazer aged 8 months. infant Fagan of 16 months. Butpoer Fitzpatrick aged 76. Robert J Grogan aged in his teens. R H Hippiestos of Laurel, Pa.. Lizzie Jones. Edward J Tansee. Edward J Tansee funeral plans. Joan McDowan. Mary B Naismith aged 20. Lana Rosstreen Taylor infant. Macott L Tuourson. Cephas and Clara L Taylor infant. and others with dates and addresses noted for funerals or services.
Astronomers discuss sun spots while public speculation grows about imminent chaos. The author dismisses fears, noting historical calm and arguing the real goal is space for upcoming fall merchandise. The piece blends playful science chatter with a call for practical, seasonal planning.
A listing shows a single lot of ladies' cloth with price 1 pound 98, compared to values 2 25, 2 85, 3 00, 4 00, and 4 45, indicating a sale or clearance context.
A clear sale listing offers blazer lots at set prices: 1.98 each for a value of 3.00, 2.25 for 3.50, 2.85 for 4.00, 3.00 for 4.50, 4.00 for 5.50, and 4.45 for 6.00. The ad emphasizes substantial marked savings on multiple bundles.
A retailer offers Cream Cloth Blazers in three lots priced 8c 1.24 and 1.48 with strong bargains. Children’s Reefers available in many shades at 98c to 2.45, inviting shoppers to hurry and save.
Local retailer advertises discounts on men and boys neglige shirts and waists. Scotch flannel shirts for men at 2 dollars, boys flannel shirts 1.50, cheviot shirts 66 cents, white flannel shirts 1 dollar, Madras cheviot and Oxford shirts 1.50 to 3 dollars, waists include white flannel waists and ruffled silk blouse waists up to 3 dollars.
Our entire stock of straw hats for men and boys is reduced heavily. Yacht or Sailor shaped hats drop from 49c to 24c, Canton Mackinaw and Shansi braids in multiple colors fall from 69c and 89c to 49c, and the 1.25 grade now 74c. Boys and children straws receive similar reductions.
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