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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1889

Page

14

Four Cottage Hospitals Planned for Coal Miners in Pennsylvania

Commissioner H. French received plans for four brick stone and wood single story hospitals to serve bituminous regions. Designed by James H. Windrim, the facilities cost about 13000 each and will be built near this city with a mortuary chapel and ample ventilation. Proposals from Pittsburgh contractors are invited and a June 12 meeting in Philadelphia will award the contract.

Pennsylvania 5. H. French Fourth Avenue James H. Windrim Philadelphia Washington Pittsburg Pendine Iok Se Sie Aaiyn She Staty Allagheny

Major Harper Buried After Simple Episcopal Rites

Funeral for Major Samuel Harper began at his Grandview avenue home with a Grace P. E. Mt. Washington pastor leading a brief service. The procession to St. Peter and Paul Church on Ninth Street featured pallbearers including Judge Collier and James Kerr Jr., then moved to Allegheny Cemetery for the burial conducted by the Blue Mantel of the Mutants.

Samuel Astor Grace P. E Charles C. Baer James B. Youngeon James Kerr, Jr George T. Oliver Braphon “Moceea ‘Andless Allegheny Cemetery Matec Mutants Etter Bar Association Boon Harper

Indignant Woman Chokes Burglary Suspect in Allegheny Home

Lily Warner of Cedar Avenue Allegheny reported returning home yesterday to find an intruder in her house. The thief had entered through a window and locked the door from inside. Ms Warner admitted him after wrestling with him and accused him of stealing $200 worth of clothing from a trunk. She did not complain or seek arrest.

Lily Warner Cedar Avenue Allegheny Miss Warner Sotuig

County election tickets short as Harrisburg supply runs low

Allegheny County officials report 140000 ballots on hand for the June election, prompting a request for 160000 more. The voting population is around 106000, and officials expect tickets to be distributed next week despite the shortage.

Allegheny County Harrisburg Oba Havens

Meeting of Sunday School Superintendents in Pittsburg

A meeting of Sunday school superintendents from all denominations in Pittsburg and Allegheny is set for Monday evening at 8 o’clock in the lecture room of the Second Presbyterian Church corner Penn Avenue and Seventh Street to discuss forming an interdenominational organization. Attending are Messrs Wm F of Bay Church 8 Hamilton of Methodist Church Nathan Jones of Methodist Protestant Church Henry G Hale of Episcopal Church and Edwin S Gray of Presbyterian Church.

Pittsburg Allegheny Second Presbyterian Church Penn Evenue Seventh Street Sffirure Wm. F Bay Church Hamilton Methodist Church Nathan Jones Methodist Protestant Church Henry G. Hale Episcopal Church Edwin 8. Gray Presbyterian Church

Missing Money Found By Children On Bedford Avenue

Children playing in front of Mrs Nellie Wilson's home on Bedford avenue near Elm street found a handkerchief containing 1015 dollars and an old pair of steps. They did not know why the money had been left there for sale kept by Mrs Wilson.

Nellie Wilson Bedford Avenue Elm Street Oesens Wilson

Mail Boxes Declared Unusable In City Delays

Postal authorities order letter carriers in both cities to stop receiving or delivering mail in the small vanized iron boxes due to misuse and damage. The boxes have become a general nuisance and may be removed or replaced amid concerns over service and safety.

Alleghenies Baltimore and Ohio Ita Deer Park Oakland George D.deshields Baltimore and Ohio Hotels Cumberland Garrett County Myliisno

Prohibition Debate Divides Clergy in Reaproa May Meeting

In Reaproa Pa on May 16 clergy from Rev. Dr. Will tet to Rev. W. H. Myers voiced mixed views on prohibition. Some oppose strong measures while others favor enforcement or high license. Massachusetts verdicts against prohibition influence broader stance as states weigh strict liquor laws.

Reaproa Ity Will Pennsylvania J. Sitter Eats Philadelphia Pittsburg L. BR. Dalrymple St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church W. H. Myers Grace Lutheran Church St. John’s New York Sun Massachusetts Bunker Hill Monument Rome Michigan Tennessee New Hampshire Alfred de Musset

Carpet remnants offered at low price by Groetzinger

A sale of carpet remnants at groetzinger 627 and 629 Penn avenue promises rolls of material at under 17 cents per piece with ten pieces per roll. Customers assemble a variegated carpet and should visit Monday morning for best selection.

Epwanp Groetzinger Penn Avenue

Kaufmanus Consents to Enchantment Offer with Purchases

Kaufmanus extends a free mahogany stand with every suit purchase of ten dollars or more. Dress goods priced from one to one hundred twenty five dollars were on display during the defrance Hueys and Hacer event. Photographer Ms. Dass sent crayon portraits to New York City that have earned praise and new orders.

Kaufmanus Ms. Dass New York City

Lost Light Suit Advertisement from 1830

On May Day 1830 a notice offers an eight item light wool suit set in dark blue. The item described includes a tailor contact at 65 Fifth Avenue corner Wood Street with a second phone 1558.

Finth Ave Cor Wood St

Kaufmanns Offer Silk Mitts and Silks Exhibition

Kaufmanns extend one year elegant mahogany style with every purchase of Sui Rosexpaum Co. offers the largest line of pure silk mitts. Prices from 24 to 7 cents. Also advertising NEVER-FADE awnings at Mamaux Son’s 537 and 559 Penn Ave. Crayon portraits offered. life-size sizes featured.

Kaufmanns Rosexpaum & Co Mamaux & Son's Penn Ave Farigmount

Leaks at Herron Hill Reservoir Linked to Old Minersville Mines

The article reports leaks around the Herron Hill reservoir blamed on abandoned Minersville coal mines. Officials believe the rise in water comes from surface springs and old pits, not the reservoir itself, with local residents noting increased water flow on Madison Street and near the Rice family property.

Resk Disfatch Thdés Herron Hill Minersville Great Pond Center Avenue Soho Street John W. McGimpsey Herron Avenue Rice Andy Madison Street Harrison Robert Arthurs Cap Williams Messrs Arthurs Williams Municipal Hall Brown Water Department

CHANGE IN MAKE-UP RESORTS OPENING UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Announcement lists openings and changes at multiple resorts and boarding houses in Pennsylvania. It notes new management for Colonnade Bi Phils and outlines forthcoming openings at Longview School Brookville and Mountain House near Cresson with trains stopping at Cresson. Contact R Dunham for circulars.

Resson Spring Penna Yania A. M.pegheny Mountain House Cresson Dunham Cambria

Stocked Boys and Children's Clothing Sale

Parents urged to visit this week and view a vast array of boys and children's apparel. The store promises wide selection, stylish patterns, and value for money with early-week savings.

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