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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1889
Page
5
A Woodstock Ontario tale reports a deadly lemonade incident at a Willits Grove picnic. Fifty people fell ill from lead carbonate contamination traced to a local confectioner, with mob violence targeting a suspected druggist, Alexander, who fled as stores were looted and a manhunt began.
The piece lists school picnics at Hulton Rock Point and Ulpp a Grove with about 1000 pupils mentioned. city deaths total 100 with 22 on the East End 94 on the Southside in public institutions. Also notes a Masonic appointment, an iron output incident, a small alcohol fire in a drug store, a shoplifter hearing, travel to Paris, sheriff sale, a police suspension, church divisions, property disputes, and malarial fever near South Seventeen Street due to gas works stench.
Rev. H. H. Stiles was installed as pastor of the Forty-Third Street Presbyterian Church in a decorated service last night. Rev. A. E. Ly preached the dedication sermon praising the new minister’s future work and devotion to Christian teachings. Stiles, born in Baltimore in 1860, spent 19 years in Texas before studying at the University of Wooster.
A local barber reveals weekly earnings from shaving in Pittsburg and Allegheny, claiming about 13 600 dollars per week as the combined take. He notes using around 40 towels weekly and comments on shop activity amid a busy period. Allegheny College Commencement draws large crowds to the area with many visitors and hotel occupancy.
A list of obituaries and funeral notices dated June 1889 from Allegheny including names such as Caantes H. Hanow and HopaseaM Reamer, David Brown, John England, Margaret Fagan, William F. Graham, Mary E. Ireland, Many Kener, Margar et A. Mussler, and Susanna Lawrent. Details include residences, funeral times, and inviting friends to attend.
The piece argues price cannot fix quality and urges focus on strong, dependable clothing made from the best materials. It asks if garments offer long wear and reliable workmanship, citing Wanamaker’s rule that quality stays foreground amid many styles and fabrics.
Colonel G. A. Allen, former United States District Attorney, is relieved of his office by Walter Lyon who will assume duties this morning and soon depart for Erie to resume his law practice. Allen was commissioned December 4 18 and has served since then amid many regrets from supporters.
Residents of Allegheny complain about mud filled park roadways used by commuters. They urge the Park Committee to improve unpaved drives where mud reaches several inches deep, noting the poor condition after workers’ passes.
Philip Moore sues Frank Scizie alias Frank Gary for larceny over a watch valued at 72 dollars. Seigle was arrested and jailed for a hearing in the case before Alderman Doughty.
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