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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1891
Page
2
Amid spring sun Pittsburg endures a day of numerous funerals as the grip epidemic lingers. Undertakers busy from 9 AM to 7 PM with graveside rites across city cemeteries as doctors warn against unsafe remedies and expect the illness to subside in days.
The funeral for Charles Arbuckle, who wed at Brooklyn of the prep, will be held this afternoon from the family residence on Sherman avenue Allegheny. Interment is private in Allegheny Cemetery. Dr P Milligan of Allegheny passed the competitive exam for resident physician at West Penn hospital. There will be six.
Stephen W. Harley died at 4 5 o'clock after a grip illness treated at the Homeopathic Hospital. Born Freeport April 7 28H, he was 47. He joined National Trust Co at Petrolia fourteen years ago and rose to head the right of way department at Standard Oil. He married Agnes Muller on January 27, 1888, and they had one son.
William J Badger prominent oil broker died at his Locust and Chestnut street home from pneumonia aged 63 His death follows a brief illness his funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at his residence with private interment for family and friends.
Mrs Sarah Dougherty a well known Pittsburg resident aged 73 died yesterday of grip. She leaves three sons Peter Louis and Arthur Toner and three daughters Mrs Henry Englert Mrs P J Fabey and Sister Agatha Ursuline Academy. Funeral Tuesday from St Pauls Cathedral. She lived in the Sixth ward forty years at St Gibbons street and was widely loved for her charitable nature.
The funeral for Jacob Stuckrath was held yesterday afternoon from 104 James Street in Allegheny. Interment followed at Uniondale Cemetery with Allegheny Lodge 23 F and A M escorting ten pallbearers. honorary pallbearers included Mayor Wy man, ex-Mayors Pearson and Peterson, and City Treasurer MacFerran.
Lloyd Scott 12, residing with his widow mother at Walnut and Filbert streets East End, was shot near Roup station by 17 year old William A. Smiley. The Flovert rifle bullet pierced his back and lung. internal hemorrhage feared. Smiley detained at Nineteenth ward station.
Lizie Habcock, a runaway girl from Oil City, was brought home by her father last evening. She had worked at the Seventh Avenue Hotel where she met a house employee who accompanied her at the St. James Hotel. Indications suggest she did not elope but ran away from home.
Mr. White, T. Kirk White, left for New York last night after settling Cain Bros. insurance claim for 11500. Cain Bros. loss stood at 14000. White predicted Cleveland will receive the nomination by acclamation and cited Republican support for his record.
The article lists visitors and locals at Pittsburgh hotels including the Franklin and Marshall Glee Club members arriving for a Grace Reformed Church performance. Names include W. W. Darley, J. Langdott, Prof. Netto, Dr. B. Martland, T. E. Gaskell, T. M. Jackson, R. Ross, J. P. Witherow, Judge Theo Wilson, W. S. Werkoff, W. W. Smith, and E. L. Sothern with their respective cities and affiliations noted.
The text likens Printer's Ink to a lighthouse for advertisers and urges subscriptions at $2 a year. It notes about 40,000 advertisers in the United States spend from $10 to $40,000 annually and suggests the magazine should reach 49,000 subscribers to reflect its value.
Easter day brings a vivid awakening as citizens dress in new spring suits and elaborate bonnets. The Parks, conservatories, and streets overflow with fashion conscious crowds, while churches host festive services and hotels offer special menus celebrating the resurrection.
An 18 year old Cleveland paper hanger confessed to stealing 80 dollars during Lent. He claimed he found money in a dressing case on Arlington avenue, fled to Buffalo and Philadelphia, and then to this city where Detective Zimmer man arrested him. Cleveland authorities were notified.
A Pittsburg Press Club meeting authorized a formal tribute to Nelson Purviance Reed editor and senior proprietor of the Commercial Gazette. The club appointed a funeral committee, arranged floral sendoff, and announced tomorrow's 2 PM services at the family residence on Wilkins Avenue.
Harry Chambers and four companions attacked Officer John Bittner on Robinson street injuring him severely. skull fractured, nose broken, condition precarious. Suspects Marty Chambers, Harry Evans, Richard Megram, Robert Marcellus, John Mitchell arrested. held as officer’s condition remains critical.
The Boston crowd led by Kk. F. Waters W. Scott Fitz and Sigourney Butler arrived last night to chair a director meeting at the Duquesne Club to manage Union Switch and Signal Company affairs. A. T. Howand is named president amid rumors of changes and no assignment expected. Butler would not comment.
Reports cite several incidents with minor injuries on Easter Day. Seven year old Conror Conroy fell from a wall near Second Avenue, suffering a gash to the head and a dislocated shoulder. William Brown of Allegheny was knocked from his horse near Forbes Street when a paper startled the animal, injuring his head and spraining a right ankle. John Winterstein of Allentown fell from a boardwalk in Beltzhoover, sustaining bruises and head cuts.
William Taolly of Schafer and Bedford streets arrived home and quarrelled with his wife over Easter eggs. He struck her with a pitcher and began beating her until officer Terry arrested him. He was sent to the Eleventh ward station.
In Allegheny County criminal court rooms the License Court draws crowds daily as applicants, lawyers, and observers await decisions on saloon licenses. The lobby, jury box, and seating are filled with anxious anticipation, while colorful anecdotes illuminate court life and the diverse attendees including a stout German and a weary sleeper amid the proceedings.
A report notes a starkly contrasting appearance between a young applicant in a long Prince Albert suit and white necktie with oddly shortened pantaloons and brogans, and his attorney in a short coat, latest-cut pantaloons, patent feather shoes, and pigeon-toed walk. The scene drew eyes as a curious display of fashion disparity.
Easter morning at the police stations mirrored a normal Sunday as magistrates disposed of dozens of cases. Offenders included two colored women sent to the workhouse, a man fined for a chicken possession, and several for crossing the toll bridge without paying. Police reported assaults on officers and fines for disturbances by 13 Hungarians at 83 Ohio Street celebrating Lent with fiddling and song.
Edward Rouhe aged about seventy wandered aimlessly near Forty third and Butler Streets last night and could not identify himself or his home. He appeared partially demented and had been found in a water pool on Forty eighth Street six months earlier. John Smith was found insensible and drunk on Thirty third Street above the railroad early yesterday morning. He was taken to the Seventeenth Ward station and regained consciousness by ten last night after saying he slept late Saturday.
The Oliver Iron and Steel Company is building ovens at Redstone Junction to serve Rosina furnaces Hainsworth Cli-Grifftha Edith and Crawford furnaces. The Upland Coal and Coke Company is constructing 100 ovens at Elkhorn.
A Chinese Masons funeral for Jen Sue, a Southside laundryman who died Monday, faced a raging 1400 strong mob at the cemetery. The 50 Chinamen, led by the Second Brigade Band, forced through the crowd with a coffin and flag, performing rites with Chinese foods, joss paper, and coin offerings amid chaotic scenes and souvenir looting.
Hueus and Hacxe announce complete direct importations of fabrics with new designs and colorings from top makers. Highlights include India Silk dresses, wash silks, checks, and stripes priced at 75 cents and one dollar per yard, plus extra values in Black Sarah Silks from 50 cents to 1.25 dollars per yard.
We offer 350 pairs of Pure Linen Pillow Cases 36x45 inches at $25 a pair and 700 dozen special grade Huckaback Towels at 12 1 2 cents each. Goods of superior quality at unequaled value. Cor Fifth Ave and Market St.
Coroner McDowell and Magistrate Gripp visited Detective Murphy yesterday and found him much improved. County Detective Belizhoover and Superintendent MecKindley of the morgue noted the officer’s early recovery but he will be unable to attend the Gilkinson Inquest today.
Temperance meetings occurred across the city last night as officers of a new Good Templars lodge prepare to be installed tonight at the hall on Beaver and Juniata streets. Past Grand Chief Templar A. H. Leslie will oversee the installation.
Pittsburg Connells will meet this afternoon to consider the Finance Committee’s favorable recommendation on ordinances related to the funds and awards of contracts. A brief session is anticipated.
Dosern Jr Otr and Michael Galleon, Italians, were spotted with gesturing as officers White and Hanna neared at High street and Webster avenue. One man drew a revolver and ran but both were captured and sent to Central station. They claim they quarreled not, but joked and face a morning hearing.
This season the household needs are many and buying time is peak. The Curtain sed Upholstery Department releases Home Decorations a little book to aid purchases and savings. It may be picked up at the store or mailed to your address.
The store touts an immense lace and curtain assortment from Nottinghame patterns to Italian inspired designs. It promises unmatched prices and emphasizes ready availability from manufacturers stocks, plus services for hanging and custom drapery work and estimates before starting.
Myer Gallinger announces real estate and insurance services from the Yoder law building at the corner of Fifth and Wylie avenues with elevator access via Telephone 1707. W W Wattles, jeweler at 30 and 42 Fifth avenue, showcases the latest sterling silverware designs for two months. An inspection is invited. Also advertised are unusual values in ladies and children's hosiery at 34¢ and 400 quality stockings at 25 cents a pair from Jos Horne Co Penn Avenue stores.
The daintiest wholesome cake now on the market are Marvin's apricot tarts favored by children and the elderly alike. Grocers stock them and demand rises as output from Iron City can increases. Sold by all dealers. morning. O Keefe shoe polish advertised with address.
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