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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1891

Page

8

Kept in the Family as Guardian Custody Changes

In Orphans Court Judge Over revokes Rev. Pether John Griffin as guardian of John Green a boy of ten or so and grants custody to his uncle John B Green of Washington D C. The hearing reveals Griffin sought guardianship at the request of Catherine Deréxel to educate and support the children while objections over Catholic upbringing surfaced. The boy and siblings will move to Washington with their uncle after the order.

Orphans’ Court Pether John Griin Johnreen John BR. Green Washington, D.C Pittsburg Catherine Deréxel Nus Feather Griffin Green Tore Yesterdiay Griffiz von Drexel Here K. B. Petty Uele Over Jess Guardian Mt. Green Washington

Guilty verdicts in multiple court cases reported yesterday

In criminal court, Reuben Miller pled guilty to running a gambling house and admitted pool room ownership. Other defendants, including Lois Sereck and P. Fleming, faced charges from petty nuisance to embezzlement, with sentences or suspended terms issued. Additional trials and verdicts covered felonious assault and aggravated arson, reflecting a busy docket at the Pennsylvania Railroad yards and surrounding streets.

Reuben Miller Grant Steel Sycagorue Rechetont Goehring Miller Jary Lois Sereck Winns Asdyre Tivearld P. Fleming James Tiedlly & Co Caread Street William McCloskey Michael Mellett McClockey

Duquesne Motorman Sues Pittsburg Traction for Damages

Pavid and Keck filed suit against the Pittsburg Traction Company seeking $2,000. The incident occurred on the Duquesne line near Highland and Negley avenues when a cable car collided with Beck's car as both halted at the crossing. Beck was severely injured.

Pittsburg Traction Company Pavid & Keck Pinsdtre Traction Company Wess Pmiesburge Sosth Hiehland Negley Desine Thewsteninan Beck Ale

Trustee issues executions against publishers and paper company

J Boyd Teall trustee issued an execution against Southside Publishing Company and H.& Miller for 6940. Otler owns the Southside Review publication. Joseph Crown trustee set an execution for 2500 against S. J. Meine and J. A Perley doing business as the Pittsburg Paper Company.

J. Boyd Teall Southside Publishing Company H.&, Miller Mr. Otler Southside Review Jooseph Crown, Esq S. J. Meine J. A Perley Pittsburg Paper Company

Faulk Ordered Admitted After Insanity Verdict

Jorge Steele yesterday ordered the commitment of William J. Faulk to Dixmont after a jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity for the murder of his wife. The Dinamont Insane Asylum awaits pursuit of the verdict.

Jorge Steele William J. Faulk Dixmont Faulk Bine

Criminal Court Names Defendants in Illegitimate Child Murder Case

Commonwealth versus Cath erine Balkove and Michael Kerenie faces trial for the murder of an illegitimate child. The record lists Herman P. Younes William Marshall Peter Schuffer Hormuel Fepwick Edward B. Price two counts Fred Ferter William Marshall three counts Samuel Boreson Mike Gruber two counts Jene Povey two counts.

Criminal Court Commonwealth Catherine Balkove Michael Kerenie Herman P. Younes William Marshall Peter Schuffer Hormuel Fepwick Edward B. Price Fred Ferter Samuel Boreson Mike Gruber Jene Povey

Machinery Arrives at Blaine for American Vault Plant

Seven cars carrying the new safe works machinery arrive at Blaine on the first siding shipment amid crowds. The remainder of the equip will be transported from Chicago with about thirty cars more. Locals and lot owners welcome the project expected to employ 1,200 to 1,500 workers once the Blaine plant is finished.

American Vault, Safe and Loct Company Blaine Safe Works Lot Helders Central Time Pan-Handle Columbus Cincinnati Indianapolis St Polars Chicago Fort Wayne Philadelphia New York Toledo Fyeet Potors Iggy Boroy Meade Pullman 110 Avenue Union Station Coker Pensa Otranntt Lace Wear Pittsburgh Joseph Wood E. A. Ford Geasra Pamenge Igus

Fragments on Blaine town plans and railway tickets

Notices mention free railroad tickets to Blaine on the Monongahela and offer maps price lists and particulars about a new town attracting interest. Medical note cites Dr Dell recommending Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhea Remedy. Local neckwear sale previews and store ads appear for 47 Sixth Street and James H. Aires & Co.

Blaine Charles Sesters Pourthave Henricks Music Co

Big oil wells drive activity across Butler County fields

Oil men report large wells still producing heavy output with several new drillings in Moon, McCurdy, and nearby farms. Royal Gas on Sanders No 3 persists at four barrels per hour while others brace for sand contacts and forthcoming spudding on multiple farms including Thilman and alters.

McCurdy Butler County Mathews Guffey, Jennings & Co Preaton, Holmes & Co Melosarn Royal Gas Company Sanders Farm E. Mccarsy Mellon & Go Primrose McDonala Hughes & Rodgers Cateeny Vandegrott & Turke Thilman Boyd McCalmont Oil Company Alters Walters MecCalmont Comoat Staples Dean Mars Conductor Burke Theiker Tilman

Oil City and New York Oil Markets Reported Weak Bids

The session showed only one bid at 6 10, with no sales and weak activity in Oil City as prices slipped to 621 0. New York bids softened with Keflined at 655 and other areas lower. Daily averages: 71 barrels run, 67 193 barrels shipped. Liquidation and weak closes dominated. 28 000 barrels opened, with clearances and bids scattered across various grades and certificates.

Oil City New York CartiBantes ES Ractehen Stuly Gye Oe Gilee

Horsford's Acid Phosphate touted as nerve tonic beverage

The ad extols Horsford's Acid Phosphate as an invaluable nerve tonic and crestful beverage, presented by Dr. T C Smith and Charlotta N S as one of the best restorers when energies fail and spirits droop.

T.C. Smith Charlotta, N. S

Remedy praised for child recovery in Amherst County notice

Lavender of Chestnut Amherst County Va reports a child saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after two doctors failed. The letter urges others to trust the remedy and cites broad high praise from users.

Chamberlain P. E. Lavender Will P. M Chestnut Amherst Co Headpquarteers Third Sr Grant St Pittsburg

Verdict of murder in the second degree shocks County

W J Elliott former editor of the Sunday Capital was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the February 23 shooting of A C Osborn and the wounding of others The verdict read before 3000 spectators sparked a dramatic scene as Elliott’s wife sister screamed and fainted Motion for a new trial to be argued Saturday Elliott once a Fenian prisoner and prominent Irish American figure faces life imprisonment with his newspaper property recently sold at sheriff sale.

Customsos W. J. Elliott Sunday Capital A. C. Osborn Elliott W. L. Hughes Hughes Pugh Pegg Nellie Maroney Mitchel Grand Army Newsper Ireland United States Osborn

Purifier and Remedies Advertised for Skin and Hair

An advertisement touts Blood and Skin Purifier and Humor Remedies to cleanse the body of impurities and poisons. It also promotes Cuticura Soap as an external beautifier for skin scalp and hair, claiming relief from scaly itchy disorders.

Fanny Atwood Caroline Depot N. Y Liz Misa Atwood

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