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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1891

Page

3

Commencement at Western Theological Seminary

The Western Theological Seminary held its commencement with Rev. W. W. Moorhead delivering a lively address on The Ministry of To Day. Dr. John Hall of New York gave the main sermon on Power in the Pulpit, stressing gospel focus, intelligibility, and independence of the Holy Ghost. The graduating class included J. Newton Arwstring and many others, with plans discussed for faculty appointments and future leadership.

Western Theological Seminary W. W. Moorhead Greensburg Moorhead H. T. McCleland Tis J. Niccolls St. Louis Scovel Wooster Ketler Grove City College D. D New York Hall George Hill Jeffers Tlebrew Brace Franklin Hey Holland The Western University Lrdiher Peata Siewel al T Bach Pennsylvania Female College Haydn Quartet Rey Bruce Hill Ball Sater Samatentae Demosthenes Webster God Cremon Jesus Jordofers Newton Arwatrong New Texas Janee KH Baker Beaueville John G. Jvondon Charles L. Bradshaw Coal Valley Pas Millport Alexander Laird Uter Rlyesee J. Ly Hall Bald Henry J. Vanatte Usson Bomminary Seonaeaianae Princeton George *Aeburg Briggs East End Grant St Ian BPRB Ourth Av Sale Ravelanes ST Fear Forbes Sohenley Roe Yan Ugzuml Bone RMON

Church Congregation Moves to Bijou Theater for Services

Notice states the congregation will hold Sunday services at the Bijou Theater at usual hours. Preaching by Dr. Inez is planned next Sunday at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM. By order of the Board of Trustees. Ino Crry Baexn promotes orders via telephone 1186.

Bijou Inez Board of Trustees

Suit against Allegheny City over parade injuries

Robert H. McMunn sues Allegheny City for damages citing improper street lighting. In October 1888 he was marshal of a campaign parade riding on Main Street when his horse stumbled over an unseen obstruction in darkness, throwing him and causing injuries. He alleges the city is responsible for unsafe street conditions.

Allegheny Robert H. McMunn Allegheny City Collier Bmb Munn Main Street McMunn Henry Warner Allegheny County Bisay Warner Hax Addieon Lysle

Criminal Court News: Juries Reach Verdicts Yesterday

In Collier township Thomas Dreiman, justice of the peace, faced assault and battery claims from constable John OBrien. a jury found Dreiman not guilty and divided costs. Breen was acquitted of malicious mischief for a schoolhouse shooting in Ross town. Richard and William Allan were acquitted of assault and battery. Louis Young stands tried for larceny of tools from John Douglass in Versailles town.

Thomas Dreiman Collier Township Squire Dreiman John O'Breiley Thomas Breen Ross Town Richard William Allan Louis Young John Douglass Versailles Town

Indictments and Ignored Bills From Yesterday’s Grand Jury

The U S grand jury returned true bills against Samuel Forney for refusing to attend testify and produce ballots in the Twentieth district election contest in Somerset county. W H Sanner’s similar charge was ignored. James Ala faced a liquor tax case in Cumberland county. A C Martin to pass counterfeit notes. William Bode Smith implicated by deception at Elks Grove. John A Musgrave found with unlawful government property bills.

United States Grand Jury Samuel Forney Somerset County Howard Becall Thomas H. Greery W. H. Sanner James ‘Ala StGeee Norkwurmberland County I Seanapa

Reconveyance Sought After Sudden Death Halted Rome Property

Daniel Shieb filed a bill in equity against Charles R. Carey and others, heirs of Anna M. Sanders, seeking reconveyance of a Rome property. Shieb had earlier arranged a loan of 700 to aid his son, with a prior transfer to Mrs Bandera to hold in trust for Mr and Mrs Shiele, intended to keep it from the son Lon er. the court’s reconveyance is now requested following Mrs Sanders' sudden death.

Daniel Shieb Charles R. Carey Anna M. Sanders Shieb Sandere

Legal Docket Summary from Common Pleas and Criminal Court

A compilation of case captions from Common Pleas No. 1 and No. 8 including Saxton v Aller bury 4 Co DuBois executor v Clark et al Granby Browne Co v Maloney Co Lyons v McCance et al and Sheaf v People s Mutual Accident Insurance Fulmer v Hof Cowan v Allen Griffiths v Jeney Crowley v Ferregan McMurtrie v Boyd et al along with criminal entries referencing Wiel a eum Gai Chari and individuals such as John Scofeld Anna Scofield William Kelly Patrick Lau Joseph Kray Dobra and C L Wachter among others.

Common Pleas No Saxton Allerbury 4 Co DuBois Clark Granby Browne Company Maloney & Co Lyons McCance Ak Shuf People's Mutual Accident Insurance Company Fulmer Hof Cowan Allen Griffiths Jeney Crowley Ferregan McMurtrie Boyd al Common Pleas No 8 Stouffel Peters Ross & Marshall Brown Lewis Bullion Criminal Court Mary Setal Ulle W. Ros Seebeay oCafrey McCafrey Man Martin Ae John Scofeld Anna Scofield William Kelly Patrick Lau John Ma Joseph Kray Jobo Dobra C. L. Wachter Martha E Kate Kobout Mary Denn

Executions Issued Yesterday Across Several Cases

Yesterday issued executions include Hygelalos Company vs Joseph Wolf, Louis Eperthener vs John Lindner, D A J Boott & Co vs B M Kew for 6646 dollars, Mrs Louisa Faulkner vs Faulkner & McFadden for 8754 dollars, and executors J M Sim and T D Chanter of William den against Edward A g pew for 6713.

Hygelalos Company Joseph RK. Wolf Louis Eperthener John F. Lindner D. A. J. Boott & Co B. M. Kew Louisa Faulkner Faulkner & McFadden J. M. Sim T. D. Chanter William den Edward Agpew

Ejectment and damages cases in county court session

The docket shows suitors in ejectment and wage actions before Judge Ewing and Judge Slagie. Verdicts for defendants were recorded in a German Fire Insurance case by consent, and a Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston Railroad damages suit proceeded. Others include probate appeal actions and criminal indictments affecting counterfeit money and letter obstruction.

James Duran Mary E. Bowman Ewing William Green James Johnston C. B. Willey Spencer Liddell Pete Catharine Fulmer McKeesport Snager M.J. Dune Mellon Brothers E. J. Ee John Bell Duper Owen Orphans’ Court S.A Wilson United States Benjamin Reese Daniel Ceneskie Cen Mt Carrie Northumberland County Isaac Crotear Locksven Clinton County

Poor Man’s Day Sale At Pittsburg Corner Grant And Streets

Friday sale targets the poor with deep discounts on boys clothing 14 and under and men’s attire. Listings include pleated boys pants and three button frocks, 14 to 191 inch ing and substantial pants at giveaway prices. Stores cited are Jon Honns & Co on Penn Avenue and Freres Boechlin at 20 Fifth Avenue with fabrics including challis and ginghams and open today.

Pittsburg Prrranura Compration Cloturmwa Company Jon. Honns & Co Penn Avenue Freres Boechlin Boocs & Buml

WARKER FORMALLY RESIGNED BRILLIANT NEW COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

William Hill of Mansfield elected unanimously as Allegheny County Workhouse Superintendent at Claremont on the West Penn Railroad. Salary $5,000 yearly. Hill, about 50, longtime Mansfield resident, ex state legislator, and former county treasurer, succeeds Warner who leaves to manage Pyre Ltd Plate Glass.

William Hill Mansfield Allegheny County Claremont West Penn Hill Morrow Clarymont Sheriff McCandless Mr. Witherow McCandless Foster Farm Warner Pyre Ltd Plate Glass Company

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