Odd Missives Show Letters Written in All Manner
A Dracgist's odd box of notes reveals a curio collector and a Drs- PatTen representative examining a box of missives written on tissue, wallpaper, and cards. Readers marvel at phonetic drug orders from recipes to different goods, many with humorous misrenderings and charming errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs- PatTen
Asonsworth
Godfrey
Godfield
Ford
Tharmoyab
Tamasens
Herbert
Pen Arcour
Oliver Silent On Interview About Tariff Critique
Harry W. Oliver cannot deny a Philadelphia Press interview attributed to him on tariff provisions. The article, dated Washington, cites his alleged views on iron and steel duties, structural iron, barb wire, and tin. Oliver, in Baltimore en route to Washington, says he has not read the piece and fell ill after a reporter visited his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Oliver
Philadelphia
Oliver
Baltimore
Washington
House Committee On Ways and Means
Carson and
South Twelfth Streets
Great Bankrupt Amps Sale Opens In Pittsburg Clothing Bargains
A court ordered bankruptcy sale in Pittsburg offers vast stock of tailored clothing. Prices range from 61 cents for pants to 1116 for a Prince Albert suit with many midrange suits and children’s wear, sale closes Saturday March 29 with private sale only and car fare paid for out of town buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Suspension Bridge
Pittsburg
Remodeling Sale of Decorated Table and Toilet Ware
Remodeling sale offers for 20 days the full line of decorated table and toilet ware along with fancy odd pieces for table use and a large stock of ornaments at reduced prices. Call to confirm this genuine sale. RENZ EXSTEIS 152 154 186 Federal Allegheny. Train tickets to Denver from Pittsburgh 21 00 at Brook s Ticket Office 642 Smithfield Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renzexsteis
Federal
Allegheny
Ussu
Denver
Col
Pittsburg
Brook
Smithfield Street
Tug of war at Juergen versus Hanna hearing in Belfast style
In a Belfast style hearing before Alderman McMasters Juergen versus Hanna centered on whether Hanna acted as principal or agent for the printing of The Faith of God. Attorneys Erskine and Mead clashed while witnesses and overheard conversations filled the room. Decision was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juergen
Hanna
Alderman McMasters
W. C. Erskine
K. T. Mead
Erskine
Belfast
Mr. Hanns
H. W. Juergen
R. B. Cooper
Jmergen
Witness
Mr. Morrow
Messrs. Hanns
Mr. Mead
H. L. Davds
William McCandless
William Clark
Morrow
Arrest of William Standish in Lynn for Detention Allegations
Telegram from Boston reports William Standish once of Pittsburg and a Casino Museum Company employee was arrested in Lynn Massachusetts for detaining young girls in his boarding house room. Standish previously worked in the District Telegraph service and with the Casino Museum. authorities anticipate developments at his trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Standish
Pittsburg
Casino Museum Company
Lynn
Mass
Connolly
Casino
Standish
District Telegraph Service
Museum
Removal sale of pianos and organs at Henricks Temple of Music
Removal sale extends one week at Henricka Temple of Music 435 Wood St between Fifth Ave and Diamond. Large stock of Chickering Copeland Hallet and Davis Paul G Mehlin Wheelock Stuyvesant pianos and Farrand Water organs greatly reduced. Second-hand pianos and organs from $25 to $200 with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering & Sons
Hallet & Davis
Paul G. Mehlin & Sons
Wheelock & Stuyvesant Pianos
Farrand & Water Organs
Chickering
Steinway, Marshall & Wendell
Stuyvesant
Newton & Co
Brown & Hallet
Myers, Knabe, Weber, Gaehle
Narveson
Kimball
New England
Estey
Mason & Hamlin
J. R. Heyriers
Temple of Music
Wood Street
Fifth Avenue
Diamond Street
Have You Seen Him McGindy in Gusky window
The piece notes widespread curiosity about McGindy whose whereabouts became a joke on the streets. It reports his recent appearance in Gusky's show window in a spring suit, sparking renewed amusement as Dan remains cheerful and unbowed.
Celebrity displays smiling countenance in window display
The article notes a well known figure appearing in Gusky's window during the past week wearing his best suit, drawing amusement from many admirers. It also states a change of address after April 1 to No 27 Fifth Ave and lists A G CampBent & Soma as sole agents for Butterick patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digitalis
Gusky
Fifth Ave
A. G. CampBent & Soma
Butterick
A. G. Campsett & Sons
Indignation in Eighteenth Ward Over Road Neglect
Residents led by Charles E. Cornelius and Colonel Sawyer demand action on neglected highways since November 1888. They threaten to indict Chief Public Works Bigelow for maintaining a nuisance after denied road appropriations and note Ward expenditures and poor returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cornelius
Sawyer
Cornelius
Department of Public Works
Mr. Bigelow
Butler Street
Indiana County
H. A. Davis
Sewickley
J. Davis
Bigelow
Sewickleyites
Not A Drinking Club Forms Argonaut Hunting and Fishing Club
Judge White granted a charter to the Argonaut Hunting and Fishing Club of Pittsburg. The club pledges strictly its hunting and fishing purpose and lists notable members including Judge White and Chancellor Goff. It has bought land at the mouth of the Indian River at Bunt's Lake, Michigan, for a proposed summer resort with hall house and cottages on the Michigan Central Railway line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Argonaut Hunting and Fishing Club
Pittsburg
Chancellor Goff
Western University of Pennsylvania
Milton B. Taft
Ige A. Lasbell
George Fleming
William Laird
Cochran
H. Lintent Arene
Indian River
Bunt’s Lake
Michigan
Michigan Central Railway
Sovereigns of Industry Form New Council in Allegheny
Grand President J. D. Buckley and officers instituted Reliable Council No. 56 in Allegheny during the past week. The body begins with 100 members and plans to revise laws and secure a new charter to expand into adjacent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Buckley
Sovereigns of Industry
Reliable Council
Allegheny
Order
Permit Issued for $26,000 Law Building by Dalzell
A building permit was issued yesterday for a new $26,000 structure, the largest permit of the year. It covers the Hon. John Dalzell's law building to replace the former St. Nicholas Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
John Dalzell
St. Nicholas Hotel
California apricots and asparagus sale column
Weekly ad notes California apricots at 15 cents per can and asparagus at 18 cents per can. Mentions free cocoa Thets beverage, local stores Hastace & Sox in Pittsburg, a fine Kranich & Bach piano delivered to August Haller, and a removal sale at A G Campbell & Sons with muslin underwear discounts. Also references Gusky's show window and Butterick patterns agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Hastace & Sox
Market Square
Pittsburg
Krarich & Bach
August Haller
Haller, Beck & Co
West End
Haller
Kranich & Bach
Lechner & Shoenberger
Fifth Avenue
Theta
Lace & Sox
Jismond
Latimer Sues Groetzinger For 50000 Damages
T M Latimer Allegheny merchant files a $50000 suit against Edward Groetzinger and Constable William Billings alleging illegal vexatious collection over a rental dispute tied to Marshall and Anderson. Latimer seeks damages and a capias against the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Latimer
Edward Groetzinger
William Billings
Latimer
Federal Street
Allegheny
Groetzinger
J. E. Marshall
J. B. Anderson
Billings
Marshall & Anderson
Marshall
Anderson
Suit Against Allegheny Heating Company Over Gas Service
Sarah Ratcliffe sues Allegheny Heating Company for 500 dollars damages claiming a gas contract signed for the year to October 1859 was not fulfilled when the gas was cut off on April 13. She paid 37 dollars to date and says the interruption worsened her health while disabled by illness and cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny Heating Company
Sarah Ratcliffe
Robinson Street
Luckert Sues Beckart Over Property Return
Peter Luckert, 61, filed a bill in equity seeking to cancel a deed to Ernst A. Beckart. He alleges manipulation of a weak and intoxicated man and says the Forbes and Seneca street property worth about 4000 with a 500 mortgage was deeded for 1800. He asks for return of the deed and settlement of the excess payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Luckert
Ernst A. Beckart
Luckert
Beckart
Forbes and
Seneca Streets
Willing Either Way Replication In Gray Case
A replication was filed in the Orphans Court in the matter of Park Brothers & Co. with executors of the late R C Gray. The parties state willingness to have Captain Gray's interest in the firm determined either by sale under court order or by proceedings in the Common Pleas Court under the act of June 2 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans' Court
R. C. Gray
Park Brothers &Co
Lim
Park Brothers & Co
James H
David E
Richard G
Margaretta B
Eleanor G
Sarah G. Park
Captain Gray
Common Pleas Court
Amicably Settled Libel Suits and Related Legal Actions
Criminal libel suits against Dr. R. H. Gilliford and George K. Bothwell were amicably settled and dismissed. costs paid. Christina Neely seeks absolute divorce and alimony from Daniel N. Neely after a 1860 marriage and 188? separation. Anchor State Company dissolution petition aims to wind up assets with no debts. Horner discharged from habeas corpus hold for disorderly conduct. J. E. File refiled divorce petition against Lillian M. Fife after original papers went missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Gilliford
George K. Bothwell
Allegheny
C. W. Robison
Anchor State Company
Harford County
E. M. Aiken
W. 8. Daily
Glass Glue Firm Sued For 4640 On Promissory Notes
Yesterday A and J Groetzinger filed suit against William A Raeder Glue Company seeking 4640 in damages on promissory notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. & J. Groetzinger
William A. Raeder Glue Company
Monday's Trial List Common Pleas Docket
The list enumerates multiple cases filed in Common Pleas No 1 and No 2 including Oil Well Supply Company versus Wilson et al Christman versus Mifflin Township Wallace versus Munhall and Company Locas versus Metropolitan National Bank Hartman versus Pfeil Hucke Stein versus Nunnery Hill Incline Plane Company Morton versus Ablet Fulmer versus Borouch McKeesport Scanlon versus Denniston Girdwood for use Coursin versus Malseed Wagner versus Standing Shovelins versus Schaub Stone et al Shaugh et al and Gardner Coursin versus Malseed et al. Common Pleas No 2 includes Bradwell versus Pittsburgh Railroad Company and Sampson versus Western Railroad Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Well Supply Company
Lim
Wilson Et al
Christman
Mifflin Township
Wallace
Munhall & Co
Locas
Metropolitan National Bank
Hartman
Pfeil
Executrix
Hucke
Lamb
Stone_et al
Wagner
Standing
Shovelin
S Schaub
Shhaul
Gardner
Coursin
Malseed
Bradwell
Pittsburg
Motion for New Trial in Fisher Case Delayed
In Criminal Court yesterday a motion for a new trial in the George Fisher case, convicted of attempted burglary, was argued and put over for a week. Fisher previously attempted suicide in jail by hanging with suspenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fisher
Fisher
Lyman Pearl
Samuel Hutchinson
Elms Braun
Larry Weeks
Caroline Weeks
Woman Seeks Damages After Husband Killed on Railroad
Barbara Steinbrenner won a verdict against the Pittsboro and Western Railroad for 6500 dollars in a suit over the death of her husband who was killed on the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Steinbrenner
Pittsboro and Western Railroad
Allegheny Court Grants Charters and Deals With Divorces
Notes from the Court House report multiple actions vertical: a charter granted to Allegheny Day Nursery. decree for Mary H. Bateman to become a sale trader. W D McDoxamp acts as commissioner in the Harris divorce. Jacob Krebs will for probate leaves estate to his wife. verdict for plaintiff in Schmidt v W T on whisky contract for 45086. appraisers named for Pittsburg Sealed Fuel Company assignment. Quay paid 6653.88 for Morganza Reform School inmate maintenance. mayor Pearson on California avenue opening compensation of 96788 to property holders. charter applied for Barbers Protective Association of Sharpsburg and Etna with officers listed. United States Court exceptions sustain claim related to John Dippold & Son fraud case. Carmichael seeks inquest into lunacy of wife Margaret Carmichael with court appointing commissioner to take testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Allegheny Day Nursery
Mary H. Bateman
Shousetown
Fem Sale
W.d. McDoxamp
Alford Harris
Elizabeth Harris
Jacob Krebs
Allegheny
Henry Schmidt
William J. Moreland
John Ausentz Eacely
Pittsburg
Fue
Quay
Morganza Reform School
Allegheny County
Pearson
Ee Oy City
Alegheny City
California Avenue
Barbers’ Protective Association of
Sharpsburg
Etna
Christ Foster
John Laeng
Frank Schneider
United States
Register
John Dippold & Son
William Carmichael
Lnnacy
Margaret Carmichael
Robert Malone
Richard Harvey
Eliza Thompson
Local Grocer Ad Listing Packaged Goods and Prices
Catalog style advertisement for canned fruits vegetables grains and household staples with prices per item. Includes coffee rice oats sardines molasses sugar syrup beans peas prunes evaporated fruit and tea. Offers home delivery in both cities and prepaid freight for orders of ten dollars or more. M R Thompson a wholesale and retail dealer at 301 Market Street corner Third Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eocee
Clarge
M. R. Thompson
Market St
Corner Third Ave
Classifieds Move to Eleventh Page Second Part
Notice announces a change in layout with all classified advertisements previously on this page to be relocated to the Eleventh Page in the Second Part of this issue. The Dispatch directs readers to look there for the classified listings.
Finest Spring Stock of New Ties at Low Prices
The store boasts unmatched facilities and a Mammoth Spring Stock of bewitching novel ties from top European and American manufacturers. It promises the newest spring styles and extraordinary, matchless low prices aimed to please everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Overcoats in Every Material Await Spring Buyers
We offer thousands of overcoats in all materials and finishes. Our goods are bona fide, well made, and designed for lasting value. We boast triple the quantity of medium and light weights versus other dealers, ensuring shoppers find precisely what the stylish dresser seeks. Our past record supports this claim.
Sailor Suits to an Admiral's Taste at Our Store
Prolific display of Cassimere and Business Suits in Scotch Cheviots and Diagonals. Boys and girls lines with Sailor Kilt and Dress suits in sizes 3 to 14. Seasonal stock praised for beauty and variety with very low prices and wide selection.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nerin Bine
Jamaica
Botie
Bensing
Kofickeers
Petroleum V
A. G. Campbell & Soys
Penn Ave
Triu
Lies
Sixth St
Haven & Krein
Water St
McMasters
Feintblank
Lyon
Henricka
McGindy
Dan
McGinty
Pitcairn
Ins
the Sovereigns
A. G. Campbell & Sons
Dan McGinty
Father Neptune
J. C. Guocax
Ussu Houcus & Hacne
the Court House
Suing A Gas Company
Christina Neely
Daniel N. Neely
Charles B. Horner
Alias Hollinger
J. E. File
Lillian M. Fife
Criminal Court
Italy
Carroll
New York
Peon Ave
Bacall
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