Peculiar Damages Suit and Divorce Plea Against Pawnbroker
Christina J. Simpson answers a divorce suit filed by Wilbert Simpson. She recalls their 1880 marriage and says he abandoned her with their child, leaving her to support herself. She claims he has since failed to provide, while she supported herself and even helped him financially at times. She asks for dismissal of the suit. Another case, Marie E. Marsh versus Charles W. Marsh, alleges desertion in 1888, mistreatment, neglect, infidelity, and that he failed to support her. Mrs. M. A. Sister is named as co respondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina J. Simpson
Wilbert Simpson
Pittsburg
A. E. Andersoney
Marie E. Marsh
James McEwen
Charles W. Marsh
Marri
A VACANT POSITION As Road Commissioner Faces Court
Trial over a road commissioner’s vacancy in Leet township drew sharp scrutiny of candidates Samuel Neely’s resignation created the opening. William Bauman and Robert F. Shannon were defended by local backers who argued experience and fitness to the court. The proceedings centered on personal character and strong opposition among some attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Neely
Leet Township
William Bauman
Robert F. Shannon
Worth
John Robinson
Robinson
Squire John Way
Shannon
David Shields
James B. Oliver
Bauman
Fae
Moon
J ‘Orter
Federal Court actions under Judge Buffington and Acheson
In a United States Court Judge Buffington ordered further execution on the Brown vs Lechner writ. Judge Acheson sustained Des Taylor’s refusal to answer questions as a witness before the examiner. Buffington also ordered prisoner removals to Scranton to favor near home trials and save funds, and granted naturalization papers to about 25 applicants including an Englishman with 27 years in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boffington
United States
of & S
Buffington
Judge Porter Arrests Judgment in Bell Case
Judge Porter issued an opinion in Commonwealth v Bell arresting judgment. Bell bought a set of Encyclopedia Britannica for 30 dollars, paid sparingly, later claimed he sold them. Convicted of larceny by bailee, Porter held the lease not a bailment under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
the Commonwealth
Bell
Suit Over Damaged Suitboard Clothes Pawned to Stern
Edward Jones sues pawnbroker 8S. P. Stern for damages claiming a suit of clothes worth 75 was returned in worse condition after redemption. He seeks 150 dollars. The Master’s Report was confirmed in Fowler v Ulrich and Fowler, upholding division of surplus land as found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
P. Stern
Jones
Stern
Verdict upholding overcharge penalty in suit against Eisaman
H. J. Diederick secured a verdict for fifty dollars in a case seeking the statutory penalty for each overcharged item of cost in an assault and battery suit before Judge Eisaman. The action claimed overcharges as the penalty under law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Diederick
Squire A. Eisaman
Dieterick
Eisamar
Three Law and Order Appeals Set for March 11 Hearing
Appeals were heard yesterday before Judges Porter and Kennedy in the cases of Phillip Wenz George Yetman and F J Kultan from Alderman Roche ruling. A final hearing date is fixed for March 11 at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter and Kennedy
Phillip Wenz
George Yetman
F. J. Kultan
Aldermen Roche
Court Docket Update From Common Pleas No 1-Jutte et al
A list of cases including Jutte and Co versus Pool Smith versus Finegan Oesterling versus Jenkinson Frankel et al versus Citizens Traction Company Brinker versus Michel Courtney versus Beringer Daniels versus Pittsburg and Ormsby Railway Company and Thomas versus Wold. The entry records ongoing civil matters and party names in the common pleas docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas No
Jutte & Co
Pool
Smith
Finegan
Oesterling
Jenkinson
Frankel
Court Proceedings Boiled Down
A string of civil actions and trials are reported. Cases include Amy E. Johnson v McGrew Bros on an oil lease with a $1000 verdict for the plaintiff, and Frank Frederick v Hubbard & Co for injuries with a verdict of $748. Other hearings involve damages from land, slander claims, and divorce-related costs. details note judges Collier Stowe and EB Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Maeder
J. H. Covert
Collier
Amy E. Johnson
McGrew Bros
Tarsuit
Hopper Bros
A. A. Millican
Stowe
Tus
J.C. Dunlevy
McKeesport and Duquesne Bridge Company
Enwamp W. Powras
Charles McDonald
McDonald
Jacob Porren
Anthony O'Brien
William Langhurst
Common Pleas
Saloon Trick With Palmer Advice Sparks Whisky Jug Plan
Ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer, head of the World’s Fair Commission, spoke at a temperance meeting in Detroit. A saloon countered with a bold stunt by J. C. Beutler placing jugs of whisky labeled “Recommended by ex-Senator Thomas W. Palmer” around town. Palmar’s friends reportedly sent some jugs to his office as the plan drew a crowd and business.
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Detroit
T. W. Palmer
World’s Fair Commission
First Presbyterian Church
Palmer
J. C. Beutler
Beutler
Weather in February for Washington and Midwest
The report notes above normal average temperatures in the central valleys and winter wheat region but little crop growth due to frequent temperature swings and cloudiness. It warns that it is too early to judge final crop development and mentions drier months in the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with variable conditions along the Mississippi.
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Washington
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Planning to Cover a Dest Several Schemes Under Consideration
Boston March Special notes that the Edison Thomson Electric Company may pay off the floating debt of the consolidated firm after union. One plan contemplates a 10 million dollar stock issue with a bonus series including Edison Thomson Houston securities. Another scheme involves 5 percent bonds possibly sold at 97.14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
March
Edison-Thomson Electric Company
Consolidated Corporation
Edison-Thomson-Houston Company
Nearly a Year Adrift A Glimpse of the Wyer G. Sargent
The derelict American schooner Wyer G. Sargent has drifted about 3000 miles since March 31, 1891 carrying nearly 20000 dollars worth of mahogany. Last sighted February 16 by the steamship W. L. Radcliffe about 1000 miles west of the Cane Verde Islands. The bowspite and a mainmast stood as the ship drifted toward the Pacific coast after the crew abandoned her near Hatteras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wyer G. Sargent
W. L. Radcliffe
Philadelphia
Gibraltar
Cane Verde Islands
Hatteras
Aid For Stranded Africans In New York
A committee representing the Afro-American Relief Committee met with Mayor Grant to seek relief for 300 stranded Africans sent toward Liberia. Grant pledged to assist and ensure care until they are forwarded, with charitable locals supplying food and clothing as needed.
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New Yorks
Afro-American Relief Committee
Grant
Liberian Colonization Society
Liberia
Cairo Switchmen Strike Paralyzes Illinois Central Rail
Switchmen halted all trains at Cairo at 7 pm as Dispute over yard control and removal of J D Ladd from Caigard shakes operations. Vice President Hartigan Trafic Manager Hudson and Superintendent Baker arrive to negotiate while north and south trains wait for a decision. Fleishman & Co offers a 36 inch mink espe at 1875 in an unrelated ad segment.
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Camp
Int
Illinois Central Railroad
Hartigan
Trafic
Hudson
Baker
J.D. Ladd
Caigard
Fleishman & Co
West Virginia Oil Field Gauges Show No Gushers
The Sistersville field attracts adventurers as wells yield mixed results. First pay found at 1,345 feet with 3 to 8 feet of pay, while牌 several wells report 20 to 35 barrels daily. Tuesday total estimated field production 27,500 barrels with multiple gauge readings across companies.
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Sistersville
Sinan
Ludwig & Moonery
Russel Farm
Johnson & Duel
Miller's Run Oil Company
C. Colorn
Robison & Co
Tennant & Co
Bistersville
Fand & Russell
Jean Guffey & Co
Matthews
Herron No
Matthews Heirs
Guffey and Queen's
Samuel Wetmore
Devonian Oil Company
Boyce
Oakdale Oil Arenes
Morgan Heirs
Baldwin
Wallace
Forest Oil Company
M. Wright
Murphy & Co
Sam Sturgeon
Oakdale Oil
John Weumore
Brown Bros. Revison & Co
McMurray
Southwest Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company
McDonald
National Transit
Buckeye
Southern Pipe Line
New York Transit
Macksburg
Eureka
Petroleum Market Opens Firm Then Slips Finishing Low
The market opened firm with moderate buying, faded later, and closed at day’s low. April option trades ranged from 50.5% to 60.44%, with a close around 59%. Spot sales at 73.5 cents and option sales around 5 to 5.5 cents. Total volume reported 29,000 barrels.
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New York
London
D. Antwerp
Sie
Petroleum
Pennsylvania
Lima
Opening of Prisoners Letters by Western Penitentiary Chaplain
Chaplain Milligan of the Western Penitentiary commented on a United States Court decision about opening prisoners letters. He believes the ruling applies to county jails and plans to continue opening mail until officially directed otherwise, noting the practice is common nationwide and would save him trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milligan
Western Penitentiary
United States Court
Patti concert seats sell out quickly before Friday
A rush for Patti opened the sale of seats yesterday morning and by 6 p.m. receipts reached 6200 dollars. Indications show most reserved seats will be sold today and tomorrow with only general admission left for Friday. Mme Patti arrives tomorrow and rests at the Duquesne Hotel in six rooms reserved through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patti
Mme
Duquesne Hotel
Building Up the Mount The Work of Building and Loan Associations
The Prospect Building and Loan Association of Mt. Washington completed its second series, evolved from a German group 13 years ago. In 19 years it built 400 houses on Mt. Washington and functioned as a savings source, with few foreclosures. Members could secure homes by pay structures tied to stock, with loans arranged among themselves at favorable rates. A notable example involves ex-Councilman Minsinger and David Torrens acquiring four houses via the association, funded by mortgage payments and post‑series ownership, illustrating the system’s community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect Building and Loan Association of
Mt. Washington
Mt.Washington
Thas
Minsinger
David Torrens
Torrens
Thy
Building and Loan Association
Folding bed trap nearly smothers Missouri couple
Slater Missouri March 1 Josiah Baker Jr a wealthy Central Missouri stock man and his wife were almost suffocated when a large folding bed weighing about 500 pounds closed. Their children freed them. Mrs Baker is in precarious condition. Mr Baker plans to sue the bedmaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slater, Mo
Josiah Baker, Jr
Missouri
Election of officers for the Chamber of Commerce
Yesterday afternoon the Chamber of Commerce elected its officers with no opposition. George A. Kelly was named President and eight Vice Presidents including Ruben Miller George H. Anderson John H. Ricketson Henry Holdship James B. Scott John B. Jackson and H. K. Porter. Directors include 8. L. McHenry John Bindley D. C. Herbst R. Munroe Charles W. Batchelor B. L. Wood Jr. Thomas P. Roberts Morrison Foster W. P. Herbert James Allison Peter Dick John F. Dravo J. D. Bernd E. T. Dravo M. Atwood J. Morton Hail A. B. Wigley James J. Donnell Alexander Murdoch A. J. Logan William McConway William L. Scaife W C Quincy John Eaton Joseph Eston and Joseph Abel. The last four are new board members filling vacancies from death and resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
George A. Kelly
Ruben Miller
George H. Anderson
John H. Ricketson
Henry Holdship
James B. Scott
John B. Jackson
H. K. Porter
L. McHenry
John Bindley
D. C. Herbst
R. Munroe
Charles W. Batchelor
B. L. Wood
Joseph Eston
Joseph Abel
California Fig Syrup Remains a Popular Remedy
The passage notes that Indies favor the California Fig Syrup of Fies for its pleasant effect and safety under all conditions. It mentions the product name California Fig a-Co. and a printed note near the bottom of the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig A - Co
Treatment of Constipation and Dyspepsia Advice
Sir Thompson, the English professor, claims chronic constipation can be overcome in most cases by a teaspoonful of genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt dissolved in a full pint of water, cold or hot, taken in the morning and possibly at bedtime. Outdoor exercise aids the remedy. Use only the genuine with Eisner & Mendelson Co. New York signature on every bottle.
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Sir Thompson
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
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