Prominent Pittsburg Magnate Buys Multiple Street Railways
H Sellers McKee becomes sole owner of street railway systems in Birmingham Buffalo Rochester Newark Syracuse and more. Murray Verner serves as his trusted agent overseeing these multistate deals valued in the millions. Buffalo Rochester Newark Syracuse lines will adopt Thomson Houston electric systems to boost receipts and speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sellers McKee
Murray Verner
Mr. McKee
McKee
Birmingham
Thomson-Houston
Rochester
N. Y
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Verner
Penn Avenue
Hirmingham
Citizens’ Traction
Birmingham Railway
McKer
Newark
N.J
Meckee
Elkins Eradicate
Philadelphia
Pe Ok
Elkins Syndicats
Syracuse
XN. Y
New York City
Messrs. McKee
Pittsburgers
Birmingham Lines
Columbus
Allegheny Sinking Fund Report Shows Cash and Bonds
Controller Brown reports February receipts of 71 600 pounds and expenditures of 54 544 pounds for Allegheny Northside Sinking Fund. The fund shows 47 248 45 cash on hand and 207 735 45 in securities and debts, with 56 216 20 in credits. The commission redeemed 21 000 worth of water main extension bonds this year and has cancelled 358 0 of city bonds since inception. Earnings last year were 8 20. A plan to purchase a pump station on Howard Street for 2500 received an affirmative city council recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Allegheny
Cornells
Sinking Fund Commission
Howard Street
Liberty Avenue Nuisance Blocks Traffic Trains Traders Voice Reform
A Liberty Avenue merchant complains trains clog Liberty Avenue especially with new cable and electric cars. He recalls a slow moving freight train blocking Sixth and Market, trapping over a thousand people and many vehicles in a long jam for nearly an hour.
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Liberty Avenue
Market Street
Coal Boat Traffic Primes Rivermen on Rising Rivers
As Aberdeny and Monongahela rivers surge to seven feet, rivermen plan coal boat movements. Captain O Neil will send Belle McVonne with 12 barges today, Dick Fulton with 10 tomorrow, and Fred Wilson with 17 on the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeny
Monongahela
Captain O'Neil
Belle McVonne
Dick Fulton
Fred Wilson
Gas Well In Murrieville Field Produces Estimated Pressure
Saltsburg Gas Company reports a new gas well in the Murrieville field with an estimated pressure of 5 pounds. The company treasurer telephoned The Disratcn to announce the eleventh monthly dividend of 1 percent paid yesterday at Saltsburg Indiana and Wellsburg offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Cross-Examiner Faces Obstruction in Inclined Plane Equity Case
The Pittsburg and Mt. Oliver Inclined Plane Company suit against the Pittsburg Inclined Plane Company resumes before Master D F Patterson. Cross-examinations reveal disputes over survey authority, charter timing, and alleged bona fide motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Schultz
von Wagner
Pittsburg
Mr. Oliver
Washington Avenue
Lewis
Schultz
Hampton
Mr. Schultz
Joseph Keeling, Jr
Europe
Jacob H. Miller
Grimes
Civil Service Mili Grist Examinations Publicized
The Civil Service Board released the February 1 examination results for 133 clerk and carrier applicants. Fifty four achieved the 70 percent threshold to be eligible, with many listed having repeated attempts. Several names appear, including Amanda J. Goehring and William Morrison, while others show carriers and related scores. Those under 70 percent are excluded, and many on the list are already employed by the federal government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Board
Contac
Orks Contage
Amanda J. Goehring
William A. Morrison
Stella EK
Burkhart
Tara V. Brooks
Cora Be, McCallen
A. Rebeona
Alice Bonshire
Henry T. Jahn
Ewal
Yobe
Chas, D. Fetvermay Willing H
Lehane
Edward EK
Leles
George E. Shaw
Lillie M. Huple
Wi Louise I. Eatep
M. Dunn
Bigeneph B. Bice
Veanle W. Perry
BSR Ee
Lee Sgaeee
Geecok
Cues Aeeiacsas
Samuel Hrenner
Erntage
Namsess Sons
K Hughes
Winfield
Wise
A. Finglish
Granville B. Googins
Uncle Sam
Brison Held on Mail Matter Charge in Pittsburgh Case
J E Brison, charged with sending illegal material through the mails, was held yesterday before US Commissioner McCandless. Mrs Sadie Marr testified to receiving the letter on January 11 and similar notes from Brison. The objectionable letter was read in evidence but not published. W C Stillwagon appeared for the defense and offered no defense. Brison was held in $300 for trial at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abesring
United States
McCandless
J. E. Brison
Penn Avenue
Sadie Marr
Charles Barr
Alcorn
W. C. Stillwagon
Coul
Dr. Meacham
Washington
Blairsville
Core
Beacon
Mansell
H. J. Hickman
N. G. Miller
St Vincent Literary Society Plans $30,000 Building
The St Vincent Literary Society of the Southside met to discuss a new charter and constitution that would broaden membership eligibility and enable construction of a gymnasium and library building, estimated to cost $30,000 exclusive of furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent Literary Society
Southside
Tararstatons
Unfortunate Man Injured Again At Sligo Mill
Joseph Boston, a workman at Sligo Mill Southside, had his foot crushed when a heavy iron plate fell on it. He was taken to his Molllan avenue home. Boston has suffered injuries four times since November and recently buried his wife after a long illness. He had previously been idle for over a year due to a strike at Dilworth Porter Co.’s mall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boston
Sligo Mill
Southside
MolLain Avenue
Boston
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Contention Over Allegheny Mayor and Jo-Boat Owners
The mayor seeks renewal enforcement as the ordinance time expires and the boat owners face arrest. Several owners challenge the ordinance’s constitutionality, with the Supreme Court possibly reviewing the right to occupy free navigable waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny
United States Supreme Court
Ple
Officers Elected and Dividend Declared at Westmoreland Natural Gas
At a meeting of the Westmoreland Ambra Natural Gas Company yesterday afternoon a dividend of 14 percent was declared and officers were elected for the ensuing year. Darlington was named President with J S Guffey as Vice President A W Mellon as Treasurer R Mackenzie as Secretary. Directors include Joshua Rhodes Elder James McMullen HL Darlington J 3 Guffey and A W Mellon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Umbria Natural Gas Company
Yestern
Darlington
J. S. Guffey
A. W. Mellon
R. Mackenzie
Joshua Rhodes
Elder
James McMullen
HL Darlington
J. 3
Guffey
Man Averts Suicide by Daring Swim in Allegheny River
Albert Michelmann of Canal Street Allegheny leaped from the Fr Wayne Railroad bridge into the Allegheny River yesterday morning. He swam to shore when the water proved too cold for drowning and was rescued. He confessed he attempted suicide after losing his savings in a Sunday club bet on a four against a full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Michelmann
Canal Street
Allegheny
Fr. Wayne Railroad
Alleheny River
Trial of Rev. Mansell Advances on Second Day in McKeesport
The McKeesport trial of Rev. R. B. Mansell continued into a second day with a growing audience and a stenographer present. Prosecution witnesses described muttered admissions and ministerial tensions, while Mansell appeared calm and avoided facing witnesses. The hearing neared a full week with further testimonies expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Mansell
St McKeesport
Mansell
Meacham
Colombes Club Elects Officers In Annual Vote
The Columbus Club held its annual election yesterday naming A. V. D. Watterson as President and C. G. Dixon L. Vilsack J. B. McCabe J. McNulty as vice presidents. Ede oeere Mice ee See om ck remains as treasurer with Geo Kim and P. ney i as managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Club
A.V. D. Watterson
C. G. Dixon
L. Vilsack
J. B. McCabe
Cena Hag J. McNulty
Geo Kim
P. Ney i
Boe A Th Stead Ts Sim
Careless Bank Work Leaves Liabilities Unclear
An Allegheny bank case reveals unknown assets and liabilities of the Giue Company. Howard R. Kern notes ongoing efforts to audit ledgers and recover funds. Haughey’s illness, possible prosecution, and $80,000 in accommodation notes loom as Henry judgments and attached property complicate recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard RB. Kern
W. Br, Baeder Glue Company
Duquesne
Haughey
Kern
Mr. Kern
Henry
Allegheny
Will Smile on Erie Shrine Delegation From Pittsburg
Prominent Pittsburg citizens travel by the Erie division at 8:05 A M to confer Arabic degrees on about 50 Desert sons. The caravan lists many named sheiks and dignitaries, with the cogreen set for 4 P M and a banquet at Mannero bor Hall. The event includes shrines from across the United States and highlights the exclusive Masonic order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsborg
Syria Temple
Nobles Mystic Shrine
Eric
Thomas J. Hudson
Syria
A. B. Wigley
Kingsley
W. Holm
Charles E. Miller
Will S Brown
Charles 8
Holmes
Charles Dalzell
Louis Brown
Charles ©. Baer
James & McKean
Harry P. Ford
H.D. W. English
D. W. P. English
David F. Collingwood
Chris Trautman
Frank Bell
Harry McComb
James Kerr, Jr
Benjamin Darlington
John Enable
Thomas FE. Watt
Mannerebor Hall
United States
Knights Templar
Mishaps of Yesterday
Laborers sustain injuries at local plants. John Gobeck falls from a scaffold breaking his left leg at Pittsburg Foundry. George Wilson suffers toe injuries at Sligo mill. Thomas McNally’s right hand is crushed at Moor head McClean’s mill. Harry Lane’s arm is amputated after being crushed between bumpers. A Central Traction car injures an elderly woman at Wylie avenue and High street with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn Gobeck
Pittsburg
George Wilson
Sligo
South Twelfth Street
Ward
Thomas McNally
Baltimore and Ohio Isroad
Moorhead & McClean's
Soho
Harry Lane
West Penn Railroad
Central Traction
Wylie Avenue
High
New Bureau of Electricity to Unveil Centralized Compact Display
Chief Morris Mead introduces a vertical two to three counter electric case for the Bureau of Electricity. It will be placed at right angles to the existing display and topped by the municipal court of areas. Electric keys will connect with every box and station for direct communication, a galvanometer to pinpoint trouble, and an electric clock showing mean time from Washington via Western Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
London Bridge
Bureau of Electricity
Morris Mead
Bureau
Municipal Court of Areas
Washington
Western Union
Peter Scan Found Dead at Boarding House
Peter Scan was found dead in his bed yesterday at a boarding house on Thirty-ninth Street. The 45 year old unmarried peddler suffered from heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scan
Thirty-ninth Street
Setonae
Scan
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN SECOND HAND PIANOS AND ORGANS
Classified note lists four Chickering pianos at 50 75 125 and 200 for a baby grand. Multiple makes priced 10 to 500 with brands Tayior Farley Mason Hamlin Wilcox White Storey Clark gans. Lecuyer and Schoenberger advertise as agents at 69 Fifth Ave. Dabes photographer emphasizes natural likenesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering
Miller
Lighte & Ernat
Fischer
Hallet & Davis
Tayior & Farley
Mason & Hamlin
Wilcox & White
Storey & Clark
Lecuyer & Schoenberger
Kranick & Bach
Lighte & Ernst
Taylor & Farley
Lechner & Schoenberger
Fifth Ave
Wso
Special Bargains On Secondhand Pianos And Organs
A dealer advertises baby grand pianos from 200 and other Miller pianos from 125 to 100, plus Lighte Ernst parlor grands at 300. Taylor Farley Mason Ham fans priced 25 to 50, with Lechner Schoenberger at 69 Fifth Ave. Everett piano club offers 350 piano sale to members paying weekly, led by Mrs. Prouse of Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Das. Prouse
Charlies St
Allegheny
Prouse
Everett Club
Alex, Ross
Federal St
First Contract and Tin Plate Prospects Prominent in City
Secretary F H Long of the Glen dale Tin Company arrives in Chicago to confer with American Tinned Plate Association on Ways and Means. He cites bright prospects for tin plate in the United States, notes a Chicago order, and argues domestic production can compete with imports with proper protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Long
Glendale Tin Company
Chicago
City
Seventh Avenue Hotel
American Tinned Plate Association
Committee On Ways and Means
Long
Black Hills
Dakota
United States
Philadelphia tool works aimed for city plant by council
A letter from Mayor C H Fitler of Philadelphia, vice president of the National Lathe and Tool Company, urges locating a large woodwork plant in a city in the state. The firm offers stock rather than cash, pledging subscriptions to fund and operate the plant and asks local citizens to take direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
C. H. Fitler
National Lathe and Tool Company
Miners Convention Adopts First Deductions From Wages
The miners convention met at Knights of Labor Hall with twenty seven delegates. Hugh McLaughlin was elected Chairman and John Craig Secretary. A resolution declared all funds for checkweighmen and related purposes the first deduction from miners wages. Committees on Constitution and other matters to report today. A new scale follows the Columbus convention at 17 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor Hall
Hugh McLaughlin
Courtney
John Craig
Venetia
John A. Neal
George Hochkina
Alexander Cherry
River
Abraham Wintera
Wheeling
Michael McQuade
Panhandle
Thomas Foran
Baltimore and Ohio
Columbus
Coal operators rail lines refuse 40 mile radius change
A meeting of the thin vein coal men heard railroad firms decline to alter the 40 mile radius governing rates. A letter from C B Wight stated no agreement to modify the district. A committee was sent to Chicago for an official reply while a wage scale conference for next year was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg
Alexander Dempster
F. Robbins
J. Morton Hall
M. F. Sanford
D. M. Anderson
William P. DeArmitt
Chicago
Patrick McHryde
Executive Council
The
United Mine Workers
Brickmakers oppose wage advance and union split
Secretary Dillon of the American Flint Glass Workers' Union says the Federation of Labor will not divide a trade or absorb Knights of Labor controlled branches. Brickmakers nationwide discuss forming a separate trades union and then joining the Federation, while several manufacturers oppose the proposed 25 cent daily wage increase, noting wages rose 25 cents two years ago and no action will occur until the new scale is presented, which will not be ready for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Knights
Southern Gas Company charter sought by Gates group
On April 3 an application will be made to the Governor for a charter for the Southern Gas Company to supply natural gas to consumers. The incorporators are John W. Gates W. P. McCook H. we W. H. Krowe E. R. Poole and W. G. Smith. None are Pittsburgers. Gates is president of the Braddock Wire Company at Rankin station with home in St. Louis. The others are not known in the natural gas business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Gas Company
John W. Gates
W. P. McCook
H. We
W. H. Krowe
E. R. Poole
W. G. Smith
Electric plant contract ties Blairsville to Thomson-Houston
Hughes and Gawthrop, agents for the Thomson-Houston Electric Co, secured a contract with Blairsville, Pa, for an electric plant. The town will be lit at once as work begins. Weihe, president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers, is due home from St Louis tomorrow amid resolving local labor matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enat
Tonia
Weihe
Amalgamated Association Iron and Steel Workers
St. Louis
Imo
East
Pittsburg College of Pharmacy Announces Examinations Results
The Pittsburg College of Pharmacy completed annual exams. Seniors D C Yellig C A Kolb E E Eggers George Kuteoher J F Long T S Lindsay A W Heerlein H A Brown L J Bischoff John J Frey passed. Juniors recommended for next year include L A Krey E L Plant H F Craig H T Colyean W Saville C R Baker A J Weisinger J Kinney H H Bulger Stephen G Porter W L Hankey C A Spang E H McKee C M Brannan Andrew Riefer H G Clark Chae F Huber H G Duff Chas P Lorch E F Henry C R Heeson John F Hord S M Albin L M McMillin C J Newcomb George G Strott H G Fuller H B Wotring H G Gueth John C Lohman. J F Lone won the gold medal. H H Bulger won silver. D C Yellig had top general average and top chemistry materia medica. Howard H Bulger top junior average and chemistry. Stephen G Porter top materia medica. Commencement is March 4 at First M P Church Fifth Avenue with Dr J S Dunn to deliver the address.
Daly No 2 Well Demonstrates Bellevernon Gas Field Strength
About 200 Pittsburg capitalists watched the Daly No 2 test at Bellevernon amid telegrams from major firms. Daly No 1 had operated reliably since its blow in, and the stock market mood rose as experts assessed the ante climatic trend and potential town value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Bellevernon
Charleroi
Carnegie
Fue & Co
Jones & Laughlins
Oliver Bros. & Phillips
Philadelphia Natural Gas
Jones 8
McKean
W. D. Hartapee
Charteral
Oliver Bros
Arrest at 45 Second Avenue disrupts bridal party
Mollie Farrell Lydia Miller alias Frew and Nellie Miller were arrested at 45 Second Avenue last night after a bridal party disturbance. Three men fled before police arrival at Lydia Miller's husband’s request. Nellie Miller, undressed, lamented her widowhood and upcoming marriage plans. Heves at 52 Hill Street described the party as convivial and unbecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Farrell
Lydia Miller
Frew
Nellie Miller
Second Avenue
Helves
Hill Street
Rumor Claims Ft Wayne Conductors Dismissals Reported
A wild rumor circulated that several Ft Wayne passenger conductors faced firing as an investigation neared completion. The superintendent's office denied the reports and stated no dismissals had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ware
Missouri Pacific Rates Announced For Key Routes
The Missouri Pacific Ry sets new passenger fares. ST Louis to Kansas City is 5 dollars, to Atchison and St Joseph 6 dollars, to Omaha 8.25 dollars, to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver 15 dollars, and Kansas City to Pueblo Colorado Springs and Denver 10 dollars. Tickets and info from Central Passenger Agent H Thompson at 1119 Liberty Street Pittsburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific Ry
St. Louis
Kansas City
Atchison
Kan
St. Joseph
Omaha
Neb
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
H. Thompson
Central
Liberty St
Pittsburg
Why choose trust company executors for wills and trusts
The article argues for personal avoidance of personal executors in favor of impersonal administrations. It highlights permanence through a perpetual charter, reduced risk of mistakes by unfamiliar executors, and security via the capital and fidelity of a large trust institution. It cites The Safe Deposit Company of Pittsburg as a trusted example with over twenty years in operation and prudent management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safe Deposit Company of
Pittsburg
Campbell offers scarf tecks and four-in-hands at discount
A. G. Campbell & Sons at 710 Penn offer twenty dozen boys and youths scarves and four-in-hands plus twenty five dozen men’s scarves in puffs tecks and four-in-hands for 29 cents, reduced from 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Penn
Excursion Tickets to Washington D C Sold by B O R R
B O R R will sell excursion tickets to Washington DC good to visit Baltimore on Thursday March 20 at nine dollars round trip. Trains depart 8 AM and 9 20 PM. Also local ads note various dry goods, apparel, accessories and jewelry outlets in Pittsburgh locations J Horne Co Pa Ave stores, Hauch’s Jewelry 205 Fifth Ave, and PaResLs Jones 20 Fifth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Baltimore
PaResLs & Jones
Fifth Ave
McGinty’s Mule Haunts Mt Washington in Mock Ghost Tale
Humane Society agents traced rumors of a white mule terrorizing Mt Washington gardens and residents. After misdirection and comic fear, the mule’s owner John McGinty agreed to feed the animal something other than fowls to keep it safe, ending the chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Mt. Washington
The
Humane Society
Sam
Mr. O'Brien
Mr. Yman
McGinty
Mr. Kerryman
John McGinty
Jack
Berryman
Romise
Ratified Agreement Sets Rights for Albany Car Heating
The Standard Car Heating and Ventilating Company held its annual meeting in the Westinghouse building. The agreement transferring certain rights and royalties to Consolidated Car Heating Company of Albany was ratified by the local company. Officers elected for one year include George Westinghouse Jr., A. T. Rowand, and directors Robert Pitcairn H. H. Westinghouse C. H. Jackson George Westinghouse Jr. and John Colweil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Car Heating and Ventilating Company
Westinghouse
Consolidated Car Heating Company
Albany
N. Y
Standard Or Westinghouse Company
Comn
Standard Company
George Westinghouse, Jr. Ary
A. T. Rowand
Milk adulteration case heads to alderman hearing
D Osgood Isaac Lawson R Caplin and John Kane mil dealers faced a hearing before Alderman Richards after Milk Inspector McCutcheon charged them with adulterated milk. Lawson was fined two dollars and costs. others paid costs only as their milk was watered but less tainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Isaac Lawson
R. Caplin
John Kane
Mil
McCutcheon
Alderman Richards
Lawson
Costa
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Trafic
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Inon
McKeesport
Wheeler
C. W. Smith
Bishop Wiley
Beacom
Boyle
T. N. Boslo
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J. Beacom
J. F. Core
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Cox
E. P. Murphy
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Latrobe
Nsell
Samuel Finley
Stockslager
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C. D. van Kirk
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Broken Giue
Kere
Dabes
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Baker
Secretary Long
Fitler
Miners’ Convention
Bintraville
Missouri Pacific
Washington City
Chamberlain
Jos. Horne & Co
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Diamond Sts
New Court House
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Iron City Brewing Co
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Lou
Jos, Horne & Co
Hauch's
James H. Arnen & Co
Ladies’ Suit Parlor
MR. Mginty
Mount Washington
Boston Psychological Society
Smith
Tryman
New York
Ion Amusement
Sturtevant House
Cor. Broadway
Twenty-ninth Street
Fifth Avenue Theater
Cor. Grant
Hendricks & Co
Anfrecht
Elite Gallery
Market St
Dr.c.mclane
Ty Fleming Brothers
Pitts Rg
I. KR. Clausen, M.D
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Soden Mineral Springs Co
Lim
Cevar
Smithfield
Mholif
Figars
Havana
John A. Renshaw & CO
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Cor
Liberty
Seerham
Jos. Horne
Penn Ave
Pittsforch
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Ouuur
Anderson's
Glasgow
Anderson
America
Andersons
Rta R&c
John A. Renshaw
Car
P. B. KR
Grapeville Gasield
Best
Greensburg