Equity as Proper Remedy in Church Property Case
Judge Stowe sustains the bill in the East End Reformed Presbyterian Congregation case against Rev. B. Milligan and others, ruling equity furnishes the proper remedy for church property disputes. The decision notes courts of equity have jurisdiction over corporate matters, and that damages at law cannot adequately redress this dispute. The suit proceeds to final argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Henry
Woodward
Court of Chancery
Lemages
Equity
Kerr
Thenim
East End
Diigo
Horne & Co to Erect Six Story Dry Goods Palace in City
The firm plans a six story steel fireproof building at Fifth street and Penn avenue with 120 foot frontage and 200 foot depth. It will feature a 22 foot high main floor skylight and windows on every level, six elevators, a luxurious reception area and ample light and ventilation for patrons. The location marks a milestone in Pittsburgh's commercial growth and the project is described as a monument to the city and to Horne & Co's expanding trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Horne & Co
Fifth Street
Penn Avenue
Pittsburg
Jos. Horne & Co
Market Street
Library Hall
Didnt Know What It Was Frederick G Muller's Mortgage Action
Frederick G Muller filed a bill in equity against Jacob Dietrich seeking to cancel a bonded mortgage on a Shaler township lot sale contract. Muller aged 61, illiterate in English, says in February 1890s he sold the lot for 465 and built a house for 275 with Dietrich to pay for materials. Dietrich allegedly paid nothing and induced Muller to sign a mortgage for 400 last March, which Muller did not understand. He seeks cancellation of bond and mortgage and other relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick G. Muller
Jacob Dietrich
Muller
Shaler Township
Iietrich
Dietrich
Valustess claims refunds in Eureka Mower case bid
In a U S court yesterday the Eureka Mower Company of New York and the Towanda unit faced continued action due to a juror withdrawal. The Utica firm’s suit against the executors of the late E E Fox proceeds, Fox having once presided over the Towanda company and sold assets including patents later found defective. The docket also lists numerous Common Pleas and other cases with varied outcomes and verdicts noted, including a $4 verdict for a mechanic lien and a $125 plaintiff verdict in a drain injury matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eureka Mower Company
New York
Towinda
Utica
E. T. Fox
Fox
Towan Pa
New York Corporation
Annie Price
John A. Adame
Spencer Glosser
A. BD. Stevenson
Undercaffe & Conrad
Win
Weigand
Theo
Lofink
Isabella Bothwell
Mary E. Bowman
Damages in multiple city cases and trial delays
Yesterday in C F Todd versus Second Avenue Passenger Railway Company a damages claim for a lost horse was decided. Christian Staub versus Morris Daniels and Collins awarded 300 dollars for property injury from excavation in an alley. Detta Cats faces murder charges postponed to today to complete trials and juror selection. Frank Mankedick trial continues for nuisance by an outhouse on a road near Willow Grove. Mary J Hanigan et al suing Duquesne Traction Co and city of Pittsburgh for damages from Forbes Street alteration during the Duquesne line build. Also an ad for Dr Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge touts worm medicine with doses for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Todd
Second Avenue Passenger Railway Company
Christian Staub
William F. Morris
William Daniels
T. P. Collins
Ad- Orning
Detta Cats
Mary J
Kate Hanigan
Dodquesne Traction Company
Pitteburg
Forbes Street
Penna Railroad Co cleans cars with pure soap fix
The Penna Railroad Co solved paint wear on cars by replacing wash soup with chemically tested pure soap. Chemist C. B. Dudley of Altoona found alkali in washing solution harmed varnish and led to costly damage. After adopting rules, paint quality improved and savings ran into thousands annually. Walker’s Family Soap offered for general use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penna. Railroad Co
Altoona
Cc. B. Dudley
Altoons
Dudley
Messrs. W. & H. Walker
Pittsburg
Walker
Mike
Penna, Railroad Co
Piano prices on Smithfield street and brewing ad
Auction like ad listing uprights and squares with prices and vendors including J M Horrauxx Co at 587 Smithfield street. Mentions warcomied Sorimer Colby and Schubert pianos and low figures. Also advert for Camellia Bayard Amber flours from Marshall Kennedy Milling and Iron City Brewing touting aged malt beer. Ends with request for new 5 page catalogue from Mitten Haos 182 Federal st Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Horrauxx & Co
Smithfield Street
Mitten Haos
Federal St. Allegheny
Hosiery Department Offers Varied Hosiery Selections
A local hosiery listing highlights Genuine Hermsdorf fast black and tan ladies hose, Misses ribbed black hose, Balbriggan socks, and gents assorted hosiery. The ad notes many qualities and prices, inviting readers to visit the department to view the offerings and ample selections.
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Hermsdorf
Silk Gloves at Bargain Prices in Black and New Styles
Advertises best black silk gloves from 38c to $1 and new style silk gloves in Cardinal, Tan and Gray at 50c a pair. Emphasizes excellent quality and variety for quick purchase.
Closing Out Sale at Prrrsncra WaLL Parre Co
Entire stock to be closed out within 60 days regardless of cost. Greatest bargaining in the city at 821 Penn avenue.
Bargain Sourcing at Sic Yard and Aiken Co
Fragmented sale notes list special bargains on suiting fabrics and linens. H. J. Lyxon’s at Market Street and James H. Aiken & Co. at Fifth Avenue advertise reduced prices on yard goods and collars, with various yardage and fabric types cited.
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Sic Yard
Ike
Worth Lo
H. J. Lyxon’s
Wren
Market Street
James H. Aiken & Co
Fifth Avenue
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R. P. Church
Johnnie
Carlsbad
Papa
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Market St
Apt
Day
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
Della Can
Breiting & Co
Hughes
Shannon Et al
Thomas
Mooney
Barnes
Common Pleas
Iarrison
McKeesport
Woods
Bevner
Graham
Dean
Ekendorver
Palladelpha Company
Caldwell
Gray & Oo
Boston
Kress
Barber
Piccardi
Leechbure Foundry and Machine OS
Jennings Bros. & Co
Williamson
Croft
Elwood
Hamilton Et al
Miller
Newman
Mon Pleas
Urias
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hemmerle
Hennicke
Whitehouse
Hill
United Life and Accident Insurance Association
Kromse
Whitreman
Mackengie
Biniie Land Improvement Company
Grass
Philadelphia Company
McVoy
Conomos
McInerny
D. Jayne
Penna. BR
America
Marshall-Kennedy Milling Company
Iron City Brewing Company
Loon City Company
Fulton Foundry
Ingine Secrearies
Duffy's Pure
Laird’s
Laird's
Oxford
Congress
TAE Uuffy Malt Whiskey CO
Rochester
N. Y
Anan
Lane’s Medicine All Druggista
Snc
Eny
Lance
Orier
Dems
W.M. Laird
Wood Street
Ellice NG
Aauemanns Yli
Keech House
Penn Ave
SIX Street
Tho
Cor
Fifth Ave
Wood ST
Myli
G. G. O'Brien
Sapolio
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