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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1889

Page

5

Farewell sermon ends pastor's troubled Grace Church tenure

Rev J K Melhorn of Grace Evangelical Church South Twenty-seventh preached his farewell sermon amid church strife. He cited discord, mass resignations, and letters of standing being sought as 53 members planned to leave for other congregations. He warned against excesses and urged peace before quitting while noting Easter communion records.

J. K. Melhorn Grace Evangelical Church South Twenty-seventh Melhorn Luisa Mohan

Whitmyre & Co Advertise Flour and Bargains in City

Daily sales rise as Whitmyre & Co promote a city ad for flour and other goods. Shops tout lower prices on fabrics and imported wines while notices announce a large removal sale at Great Western Gun Works on 706 Smithfield Street near Liberty.

Whitmyre & Co Great Western Smithfield Street Liberty D. B. Jouxsrox Great Western Gun Works

Total Public Debt and Cash Available for Debt Reduction

The document lists Total debt less available cash items and Net cash in the Treasury. It notes a reduction potential by cash in the treasury, total available for debt reduction at 89,200,24 and a reserve fund holding United States notes and other certificates. It references specific figures for net cash balance and reductions for the national debt.

United States

Prohibition amendment meeting aids Johnstown relief effort

A meeting at the Opera House presided by Captain J. K. Barbour supported a prohibition amendment. About $25 was collected for Johnstown sufferers. Speaker Thomas Cowan of Cleveland addressed the amendment while others praised America and urged voting against the devil.

Opera House J. K. Barbour Johnstown Bradford Kansas Barbour Thomas Cowan Cleveland America Moorhead W. C.T.U Gran Street Alded E.W. Gormley

Revered Pastor Declares Dissent for Constitutional Change

Rev. David McAllister of Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church states his church will vote for the Constitutional amendment. He explains the church has historically dissented from the Constitution but supports amendments that align with its moral and political views. The Synod at Belle Center is expected to discuss endorsing the amendment.

Covenantera David McAllister D. D Eighth Street Reformed Presbyterian Church Reformed Presbyterian Church United States Synod Belle Center

Geneva College under scrutiny over tact and refinement

Faculty of Geneva College faces criticism for lack of tact and gentleness in molding youth, with petitions circulating for synod review. The speaker urges higher standards and testimony to improve the institution and its national impact. Also advertised are sales on July 1 featuring carpets curtains and fabrics at discounted prices, and a wallpaper sale with low prices from Arthur Schondelmeyer & Co.

Geneva College Itat Guo W. Snamany Federal St Allegheny

Local notices mix fashion ads and obituaries from June era

Fragmented ad dense page lists 48 inch black cashmeres at low yard price, Hueys Hacks dress goods, and 1 000 trimmed hats at Rosenbaum Co. followed by multiple obituaries dated June 2 1888 1887 with funeral notices and private interments. Names include Beamern, Gruenachel Christen, Caldwell, Ekehan, Lewis, and others.

Hueys & Hacks

Oldest Methodist Church Celebrates Centennial in Washington County

An event of interest marked Taylor M E Church on the National road four miles west of Brownsville. The old stone building, possibly the oldest Methodist Church west of the mountains, celebrated its centennial with renovations and praise to Bishop Asbury.

Monongahela Valley Taylor M. E National Road Washington County Brownsville Washington Uniontown Asbury

Police matrons assigned to central station duties

Two police matrons, both widowed aged women, were placed on duty at Central station yesterday under recent legislative and council ordinances. Sadie Harley, widow of bricklayer William Earley, and Mrs. Roninen, widow of a former policeman, were selected by Chief Brown from many applicants to attend to female prisoners.

Central Station Indies Brown Sadie Harley William Earley Roninen Place Brenoen

Five Railroad Officials Indicted Under Interstate Law

Chicago June 2 five railroad officials were indicted under the interstate commerce law for illegal discrimination. The charges stem from manipulation of grain rates in Michigan in the interest of Counselman. Officers named include Alexander Mackey general freight agent Arthur Street former assistant freight agent and Ei Bice line agent among others. If convicted they face fines up to five hundred dollars each.

Cuicago Michigan Alexander Mackey Eneral Arthur W. Street Bice Chicago

Geneva College Controversy Discussed By Dr. McAllister

Dr McAllister spoke at his church to explain Geneva College difficulties amid rumors. He highlighted liberal support from his congregation with gifts of 5000 and 10000 dollars, books, and room donations while recounting faculty demands and his own sacrifices as a former faculty member.

Geneva College Eith Street Geneva Ahennes Seopoud

Forced Sale Monday and Continued Show Window Offers

Forced sale promotions invite customers to visit Show Window on Street outline to view varieties and styles. Advertising copy promises affordable pricing with emphasis on trimming methods and value offers, targeting passersby with immediate purchase appeal.

Boy Hit by Car in Brewster District Accident

At about four yesterday afternoon 15 year old James Butler was struck by a car. He suffered a serious foot injury and was taken to Brewster's store where emergency responders awaited. Local patrols assisted as the injured youth received aid on the scene.

James Butler Aus Brewster's

A New Departure St Mark's Guild Library Opens

The St. Mark's Guild Library at South Street was opened to members on the Sabbath. The reading room of the new Guild house connected with St. Mark's Church was available yesterday for members, and the departure detach will keep the room open to disinfect cellars and waste areas thereafter.

St. Mark's Guild St. Mark’s Church South

Curious Prices and The Measure of Quality

The piece critiques clothing store advertising revealing price ploys and urges buyer judgment by inspecting goods. It notes Wanamaker's silence on prices and champions evaluating fit workmanship and quality in person to judge value. The speaker promises reliable pricing with ready made and 1,000 pieces to measure.

Wanamaker’s

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