Red Cross Relief Takes Over Johnstown Commissaries
Captain Kuhn transfers relief duties to the Red Cross Society with house to house aid starting now. Commisaries shut, rationing to continue through a centralized system run by ladies committees and Red Cross headquarters. Subsistence figures to drop from 1,821 as stock is reduced and new orders issued to needy families. A man was killed by a train at Sheridan station while other notes mention Morristown relief pleas and post office contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Red Cross Society
Morristown
W. Va
Jonustown
Kuhn
Red Cross
Commissaries
Sheridan Station
B.J
Board of Inquiry
General Wiley
Greenland
Captain Hamilton
Bedford
Ae Ae Agence
Camp
Hamilton
Distinct Visitors at Camp Leasure Amid Heat Wave
July 22 Grove City reports excessive heat reducing visitors at Camp Leasure. J. T. Blair of Greenville and Judge Haren of Butler visited. A campfire is planned for Wednesday. Members of Companies A and C were led into Pine Grove Coal Company's shaft and paid 850 to descend and exit. Citizens prepare to host miners if they visit. Fifteenth Regiment boys enjoy the camp grounds and G. A. R. members observe parades.
Morristown Flood Devastates Whole Valley Reported
Dispatch Telegram from Morristown West Virginia describes a catastrophic flood washing away every house in Morristown except two, a mill, and heavy wreckage. Residents plead for aid as survivors face starvation and exposure amid widespread destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Morristown
Wirt County
Elizabeth
Stabbing Fight in Seneca Street Leaves Nonfatal Wounds
A stabbing affray on Seneca Street tonight left Arthur Wallace and Patsy Freel with chest wounds. Freel was arrested. Report from Brownsville notes six test ovens lit to assess coke quality. if satisfactory more ovens will be built. A separate item from Cuamarasevns Pa describes a blast furnace being operated by C. Barkhart & Co after five years idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Om Crry
Seneca Street
Arthur Wallace
Patsy Freel
Freel
Browneville Coking
fSrPcial Teledeam
Dispatch
Brownsville
Eli Leonard
Diaratonh
Cuamarasevns
Eo Abenent
C. Barkhart & Co
Pittsburg Investor Eyes Well Producing 20 Barrels Hour
A Mason-McConaughy well near Washington reports sand in last evening and 20 barrels per hour this morning. The lot belongs to R. W. Mason of Manufacturers' Natural Gas Co and Frank McConaughy of Bovard Rose & Co Pittsburg. Nearby wells and leases attract activity with cash bonuses offered for leases. A 1600 barrel tank replaces two destroyed by lightning at Taylors Town and a 13,000 barrel capacity tank is being erected from Beaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuroron
Conkle & Co
Magzon-McConaughy
R. W. Mason
Manufacturers
Natural Gas Company
Frank McConaughy
Bovard, Rose & Co
Pittsburg
Linton- Mitchel
Aase
Edieson-Andrew
Washin Oil Company
John K. Mitchell
Coffey’s Crossing
Taylorstown
Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company
Beacford
Relief Plans for Flood Victims in Jackson Wood and Wirt
Wheeling authorities announce relief measures for flood destitute residents in Jackson, Wood, and Wirt counties. A Johnstown Relief Committee meeting may be held to send a substantial remittance, and an industrial school could be opened in the idle old court house building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teleoham
Wheeling
W. VA
Jackson
Wood
Wirt
Ee. Watt
Fulton
P. & W Extension Progress Report and Local Fire Loss
Chief Engineer Mobley tours the Pittsburg extension line from Akron to Carey with investor Mr Sample, signaling possible early construction. A bakery fire at J H Quilhot’s last night caused $800 loss and $600 insurance. William Poole owner/tenant suffered $4,000 loss with $2,000 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobley
Agron
Plymouth
Carey
Pittsburg
Akron
Sample
Some
Chi Ia
Cleveland
Columbus
Lake Erie and
Western
Orrville
J. H. Quilhot
William Poole
Appointment of Mrs Louisa Keck as Greenville post mistress
Greenville residents were surprised by the Saturday appointment of Mrs Louisa Keck as post mistress amid opposition. Her three opponents circulated petitions and demanded a hearing. Congressman Townsend planned to visit the city to attempt a settlement, while Mrs Keck’s relatives include Senator Quay and Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Quay
Townsend
Oil Worker Falls Sixty Feet to Death
Special telegram reports Jacob Poe of Shilo killed instantly while working at an oil well after a 60 foot fall from the derrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olanioyn
Jacob Poe
Shilo
Drowned Bathing 8-Year-Old George Cunningham
Special telegram from Brownsville reports George Cunningham aged eight drowned today while bathing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
George Cunningham
Proctor Leaves for Vermont on Short Vacation
Secretary Proctor departs at 11 this morning for a two week break. Chief Clerk Tweedale acts as Secretary of War in his absence while Tracy is expected to return tomorrow. Proctor plans August activities including a Vermont militia encampment and a Fletcher family reunion in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proctor
Vermont
Tweedale
State, War and Navy
Tracy
Fletcher
Fl Temple
Boston
Robert Fletcher
England
President Refuses Further Commute for Spaniard
Deer Park Missouri July 22 The President declines to commute the death sentence of Jack Spaniard alias Cherokee Jack for murder at Fort Smith Arkansas. A reprieve earlier allowed time for review but the Attorney General found no grounds for clemency. The President plans August travel and may delay due to Maine coast fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Park
Jack Spaniard
Jack
Fort Smith
Ark
Marbor
Ry Blaine
Maine
Archbishop Corrigan Receives Papal Jubilee Gift
New York July 2 Archbishop Corrigan has received a gold chalice studded with amethysts and rubies and a gold ciborium from the Pope as part of jubilee presents. The ciborium is used to hold the sacramental bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Corrigan
Wine Labels From a Case Auction at G W Schmidt
A pile of wine labels and brands including Brandenberg Freres Medoc St Emilion St Estepha St Julien Margeaux Pontet Canet S1 Pierrie Chateau Leoville Chateau la Rosa ae Seen Vin Pr Margeaux Grand Vin Chateau Lafitte and a case of bottle, listed at G W Schmidt Fifth Avenue city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medoc
St. Emilion
St. Estepha
St Julien
Margeaux
Pontet Canet
Pierrie
Chateau Leoville
Chateau la Rosa
Chateau Lafitte
G. W. Schmidt
Fifth Avenue
City
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday in Allegheny County
A list of names appears as marriage licenses granted yesterday in Allegheny County. Couples include Je Hake Latrobe and Anna Alnscough Millwood. Frank Kocher Sharpaburg with Catharine Iutz. Lactan Blair and Mary Scott from Willow Grove. Charles Bentar and Anne Ruppert. Ignatz Celner and Anes Gepert. Elizabeth Mills and Charlies Bu Habetta. Henry Heineman and Cowlishaw. Edward Jenkins and Margaret Dugan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Latrobe Obn
Anna Alnscough Millwood
Frank Kocher
Sharpaburg Catharine Iutz
Fpaburg Lactan Blair
Esa Willow Grove
Mary Scott
Eneee
Willow Grove
Ieee Iee
Allegheny
Charles Bentar
Anne Ruppert
Ry Fahy
Oliver Dreibelbis
Lalu Murray
Ignatz Celner
Anes Gepert
Ponte
Melkern
Elizabeth Mills
Charlies Bu Habetta
Andrew d. Zimmerman
Ifise Cowlishawis
Henry c. Heineman
da Coleman
Edward FE. Jenkins
Margaret Dugan
George Speicher Corre
Speicheres County Wa Senaséewaswsk
Saeeneny
LAMEKU HAYS Obituary Notice Highlights Clergy
On Monday July 2 058 the Rev J G Goettman D D penned a brief notice for J FRep LaMKU and Mas Racnen G Hars. The record notes a clergy event and honors the individuals in a muted historical obituary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lameku—Hays
J. G. Goettman
D. D
J. Frep Lamku
Mas. Racnen G. Hars
Death notices from Armstrong to Scott compiled in local obituary column
Obituary notices dated July 1889 list deaths and funeral details for Armstrong Bentz Comingo Howley Ering McPartland OBrien Reddins Berousa Scott and others. Entries specify ages and dates, residence locations in Allegheny and nearby towns, and funeral times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Agnes
Eva P
Albert T
John M. Armstrong
Etna
Pa Bentz
Alter Ramond
Mthanes
Magzeis Bentz
California Avenue
Sweeny Street
Allegheny
Harrodsburg
Steubenville
Howley
Hiland Avenue
McCully Nineteenth Ward
Patrick Francis Jowley
Sacred Heart Church
Center Avenue
E. E
Bansaea Erna
Charles King
West Liberty Borough
Ohio
McPartland
Penn Avenue
Teerence McPartland
SP. M
O'Brien
Gelock
Mary Gowie
James O'Brien
Carson Street
St. Johnn's BR. C
Fourteenth Street
Scott
San Tul Charles
Sone
Btanton Avenue
Hiland
Nineteenth Ward
Mth
Period Sale Notice on Lashes and Sarab Fabrics
Ottoman and Sik laces and fancy striped sarab offered at reduced prices. Men’s white flannel available in limited stock. Text is fragmented but indicates a mid sale listing within a department or fabric shop notice.
Its Easy at Wanamaker's Clothing Sale Offers Great Value
Economical buyers find strong value in Wanamaker's clothing sale. Prices are generous and designed to stretch dollars toward greater purchasing power.
Groveland riverfront lots offer value and access
Handsome level shaded lots at Groveland front the Ohio river and are reachable by three allway lines. Properties on Benton avenue Allegheny offer large plots at low prices with long-term terms. Herron Hill Park area touted as a choice home location about 12 minutes by Central line with 5 cent fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groveland
Ohio River
Benton Avenue
Allegheny
Herron Hill Park
Lace Curtains And Men's Furnishings Sale Values
An old newspaper ad highlights lace curtains and men's furnishings with deep discounts. Curtains three yards long priced at 1 dollar and up, various widths and patterns, with heavy emphasis on low sale prices. Menswear includes French flannel shirts, dress shirts, vests, neckwear, and underwear at markedly reduced rates. Also mentions stockings, millinery, muslin undergarments, fans, parasols, and gloves with mail orders invited.
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross Relief
Captain Kuhn
Society
West Virginia
Camp Leasure
Steve Fair
Washington
John McDowell
State Fair Association
Reading Company
McDowell
Floral Hall
Credi
Rinceway
le Valley
Andrew Striker
Goohn Westerline
John Flaner
John Bargeson
THE
P. & W. Extension
United States
Kmash
Ayer
Samuel C. Bradburn
Mass
N. W
Gascon
Ayer’s
Dr. J. G. Ayer & Co
Lowell
KEW Advertis
China
Mattings
French Dress Goods Department
Soc
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Orr
Als
Mra. W
W. Iyv
Anufacturers and Merchants
N Ins. Co
Wood Street
W. Batchelor
John W. Chalfant
A. E. W. Painter
M.W. Watson
John Wilson
Joseph Wm. G. Park
A. M. Sion San J. Domeatl
Geo. E. Painter
John Thompson
Wm. T. Adair
Jas. Little
August Ammon
Jalaierrs
Gusky’s
Will
Market Street
Mercy
Harrison
Junilee
Mr. Biniie
Pope
Brandenberg Freres
D. McClintock
Iyié-P
Fleishman & Co
Market St
Pittsburg, PA
P.S
Bellin
Ohae
Ag, Campbell & Sons
Penn Building
jyti-Tursu
Wanamaker’s
Wanamaker
Brown
Sixth Street and
Insurance Co
North Lomes
William L Jones
Western Insurance CO
Alexander N
Set Lorbon
Femmerzs WM. P. Herbert. J
C. Codune
DE. J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenue
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Mlle. E
Dreyer
Penn AV
Tor
WM. Semple's Stores
Federal Street
Allegheny, PA
India
Epps
Jas
Epps &C &Co
London
Ham
Cain
Atents
Peter Wright & Sons
Waluat
J. J. McCormick
Smithfield Street
Louis Moeser
MNAED
Liverpool
Pier
Arsaia
Howlin J
mocokMick
Fourth Ave
Pittaburg
Glasgow
Dublin
Liv
Oeurespay
Sonne
Generel Seaeue
J. di. McCormick
Pittsbers. Pe
Milan
Tsc
Rosenbaum
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