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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1892

Page

8

Contest of will of Jefferson Lane in Verona

Hearing before Register Conner on the contested will of Jefferson Lane, dated July 10, 1891, with seven Lane children and Hartley Leslie Showers as contestants. The will leaves £10 to each contestant and the rest to Mary Ann Shannon, with executor F W Bealeid appointed. Testimony concerns testamentary capacity and alleged undue influence. hearing continued.

Conner Jefferson Lane Verona George W Andrew J Gustavus Thomas J. Lane Sarah J. Hartley Claiicy Leslie Margaret M. Showers Spring Gale Township Mary Ann E. Shannon William Sehater John A. McNeil Kirk Randolph F. W. Bealaeld

Criminal Court Case Roundup From Grant Street Robbery Trial

In criminal court, George Kerr was found guilty of assault and battery on Samuel Wilson. Buckley, Scott were acquitted. Mack and Ed Reese were convicted of robbery tied to Mrs Moreland on Grant street and W W Hays on Penn avenue. Other trials included larceny verdicts and guilty pleas with multiple defendants.

Grant Street George Kerr Samuel Wilson Homestead William Buckley William Scott William Coyle Mack Ed Reese Penn Avenue Buckley Scott Michael Hook J. J. Bassett Bassett Thomas Grogan Edward Steel Gust Rush Daniel Lunn John Smith BH. J. Cland Muggle Honras John Heilly Wolfgang Starn Frearme

Jury Grants Divorce in Maury Carroll Case

A jury in Judge Ewing's court yesterday awarded Maury Carroll a divorce from William F. Carroll after the wife testified of severe abuse. William Carroll, a teamster from the Nineteenth ward, did not appear. The couple married in 1983 and separated two years ago.

Ewing Maury Carroll Jane Slater William F. Carroll John H. Wordtt Ann Wordtt Josephine Michaels Talbot Michaels Eto

Insurance Suit Over Brakeman's Life Policy Filed

Mrs. Ilda E. Martin sued Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 1000 life insurance proceeds on her late husband John P. Martin, a brakeman killed December 26 1891 at Conpelisville. She signed a release after company surgeon Dr. J A Doerner offered it, but never received payment. The grand jury also returned true bills against numerous individuals for larceny immorality and other charges in various cases.

Ilda E. Martin Baltimore and Co Railroad Company John P. Martin Baltimore and Ohio Conpelisville Cumberland, Md Pittsburg Turbury John Frankert Citizens’ Traction Company George T. MacCord The Central Traction Company J. M. Swearmorr William Burns Squire A. M McMillen Chartiers Burns Squire

Legal Actions Report From Local Court Docket

Verdicts and filings from recent cases include Fidelity Watch Co versus Morris Coonson with $89,183 for the plaintiff, Limited against Simon Kehl on a contract, and William Bradshaw versus the P R R Co for $1,650 for land appropriation. A new Rankin borough was incorporated from Braddock township, and garnishee proceedings involve John Lally and the People's Bank of McKeesport.

Rankin Station Braddock Township John Lally F. W. McMilinst People’s Bank of McKeespory Thomas Carret

Important Difference Promotes Fig Syrup as Harmless Cleansing

The statement urges readers to see that symptoms are not disease but a need for cleansing. It claims comfort can be brought to hearts and that a positive condition is cured by using Syrup of Figs.

Ifornia Jacob Knapp Tipton Hood Pittsburg

Auction sale notice for Clydesdale stallion and related ads

The notice advertises the sale of a pure bred imported Clydesdale stallion Cumbivock with registrations in Britain and America, black color and 1 900 pounds. Sale at Arnheim Live Stock Company March 16 at 10 a m Pittsburg with guarantees. Also promotional blurbs for Minnehaha flour and beverages.

Clysdale Stud Book Great Britain American Clysdale Association Springfield Arnheim Live Stock Company, Limited Second Avenue Pittsburg Arnheim

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