Man Held for Court in Fatal Harm Case Against Crouches
William West, a 25 year old Black man, was held for court by Justice John Holland on charges of causing fatal harm to John and Emily Crouch and their son Andrew on May 13. District Attorney Parker led the hearing as witnesses described the victims’ deaths and alleged West’s involvement, with disinterment debates and multiple corroborating testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iphoma
Mononcaneta Ciry
William West
Joan Holland
John
Emily Crouch
Andrew
Parker
Squire McCormick
Burgess French
Bentleysville
Thomas Coyle
Mills
Crouch Place
McCormick
French
A. N. Booth
Bealleville
Beallisville
McIilvaine
Houston
Glenn and
Kornmean
John Holland
Homer Harvey
Brownsville
Annie Brondage
Lindler
Justice Holland
West
Ann Brundage
William 8. Parker
EE. French
Squire David Mitchell
Young Crawfond
Wess
Squire Mitchell
Finley Hedsworth
John Crouch
George Wilson
Mononcahela City
Mavis
Charlies Hoover
Allegheny
Basil Barker
Hoover
Mellvaine
Washington
Annie Brundage
Harvey
James F. Kennedy
Crouch
Great bargains in pianos and organs headline sale
Large stock of new and second hand instruments being closed out with deep discounts. Pianos such as Chickering for 2200, Steinway 190, Wheelock 165, Newton 150, Marshall Wendel 175, Fuller Son 125, Loud Son 50. Organs Kimball 63, Farley 35, Beatty 25. First comers choose, easy payments at Henricks temple of music 79 Fifth avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickering
Steinway
Wheelock
Newton
Marshall & Wendel
Fuller & Son
Loud & Son
Kimball
Farley
Beatty
Henricks' Temple OF Music
Fifth Avenue
Great Circus Excursion Plans At McKeesport
On Thursday May 22 excursionists from P V C By and McKeesport and Belle Vernon lines may reach Dravesburg station or end of the new bridge to inspect the Risher plan town lots. Fare is three cents for travel over both bridges. The event promises profitable home-seeking and social gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Dravesburg
Assengers
Belle Vernon
Aeolian concert offerings feature Moszkowski and Russell
Two pretty selections on the Aeolian come today Moszkowski the Serenata Love's Dream and Lillian Russell singing O Leave me not Dear Heart from The Brigands. The paper invites readers to call and hear them and notes the Aeolian at 5th Avenue venue where every family member can enjoy music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moszkowski
Lillian Russell
Metlor & Horni
Local Memo Ad Teases Odd Goods and Prices
A cluttered advertisement fragment lists items such as cabinets and crayon sets with odd phrasing and prices. Mentions Hendricks & Co in Allegheny and mentions daily availability this week. The text is garbled but implies sale of various goods and a hair growth product reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendricks & Co
Federa
Allegheny
Webster Ancient and Modern Dont Be Duped
The American Book Exchange of New York warns readers against misinformation and urges scrutiny of reference works. It emphasizes careful sourcing and reliable editions for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Booketnse of
New York
Noted robbery case opens in Northwestern Ohio court
The trial of Henry Kibler Jerome Kibler Charles Morgan Levi Fox Albert Decker John Long Tuck Hughes and Charles Bates begins in Findlay Ohio for the Oman robbery. The case hinges on a dramatic 1890s home invasion and alleged conspirators. Over 150 witnesses are expected and allies mull alibi or state’s evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kibler
Jerome Kibler
Charles Morgan
Levi Fox
Albert Decker
John Long
Tuck Hughes
Charles Bates
Oman
Court of Common Pleas
Ohio
Wesley Oman
Lowe
Strickler
Powderly Byrne and Wise Acquitted in Conspiracy Trial
The men T W Powderly J R Byrne and Peter Wise were acquitted of conspiracy charges filed by Edward Callaghan of Scottdale. The trial began after noon and the jury returned a verdict. Testimony centered on letters and labor journal columns. Powderly denied any conspiracy and said he would support Callaghan rather than oppose him. The crowded courtroom and defense by Senator Robbins and James Beacom marked the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Powderly
J. R. Byrne
Peter Wise
Edward Callaghan
Scottdale
Commonwealth
Callaghan
Powderly
Senator Robbins
James Beacom
Suspected Burglary Accusation After Johnstown Shooting
F C Decker, the man who shot Bert Reese at Summerhill, was arrested and taken to Altoona on a burglary charge. Clothing found on both suspects matched items stolen from Mr Gibbons in Altoona. Reese is expected to recover and be moved when able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonssrows
F.C. Decker
Bert Reese
Summerhill
Altoona
Mr. Gibbons
Reese
Miners Strike Planned After Pay Dispute Motion
A Reynoldsville mass meeting presided by Walter Spry gathered 400 Bell Lewis and Yates workers with a delegation from Eleanora mines. The group voted to stay out until the Columbus scale is paid or arbitration granted, uniting with Eleanora miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynoldsville
Walter Spry
W. B. Wilson
Tioga
Bell, Lewis & Yates
Eleanora Mines
Columbus
Eleanora
Strike activity and accidents across three states
The Fiat Top coal fields strike in West Virginia ends with hopes of total halt lifting. Leonard Firi g of Derry died after being struck by a freight train. skull crushed, likely death. Beaver Falls Ax Works strike continues with intent to spread to American Tool Company sites. Cambria Mixery to open at former building site costing about 65 000 dollars. Washington carpenters’ strike settled by arbitration nine hour day five days and eight on Saturday. House fire near Greensburg destroys dwelling and most contents, loss about 2000 dollars insured for 1200. Eastern Ohio weather brings rain hail. four sheep killed by lightning. Beaver Falls streetcar strike ends with wage compromise 185 dollars per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
American Tool Company
Cambria
Washington
Saul Snyder
Greensburg
Osio
Pianos and suits offered at reduced prices near Hoff man Co
A newspaper listing advertises a first class upright piano with six year warranty for 200 dollars, a square grand Decker Bros. piano for 200, a Schumacher piano for 75, and other instruments from J. M. Hoff man & Co. on Smithfield street. It also touts Lohmer Colby peeps Ballet Cumston pianos at low prices and describes fashionable suits from Jos. Honne & Co. Penn Avanus Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Honne & Co
Penn Avanus
Frontier travelers urged to take Hostotter's Stomach Hitters
The article warns emigrants heading west about malaria the unseen frontier foe and recommends plentiful Hostotter's Stomach Hitters as a safeguard against malaria and liver complaints and to ease constipation and dyspepsia and nervousness.
Marvin's Superior Bread Keeps Size Quality and Price
The demand for Marvin's bread remains strong as flour prices rise yet loaf size quality and price stay unchanged from three months ago. Marvie continues to advertise consistent value for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Marvie
Bargains in foreign dress goods and cashmere ombres
The listing highlights discounts on cashmere ombres and foreign dress fabrics, with prices stated per yard and promotions from Houevus & Hacks and Jos. Honnn & Co. Stores. Multiple names and addresses appear, reflecting a catalog of sales and a marriage notice line mentioning Black-Cameron in Colorado Springs on May 15, 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Jos
Honnn & Co
Obituary notices from Wilkinsburg and surrounding areas
Multiple funeral notices dated May 1890 list Thomas MontTon infant son of Le Armstrong Wilkinsburg. Mary A. AULT West Carson Street. Mary Boyd of Twelfth Street. Soputa T. Emery granddaughter of David and Kate Emery. Evan Fairley Parkview Avenue. William Grierson Lincoln Avenue. J C Klett Philadelphia daughter of Mrs McGratty. Joseph Lofink Allegheny City. Mrs Tri LIF DARRAGH McDonald West Bridgewater. Frank Sullivan Sixth Avenue. Anna Maegrette Schwarz Baldwin Township. Lucispa Silk Scott Township. Services scheduled May 19 to May 21, 1890. graves private or at Saint Paul Cathedral. numerous family invitations.
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Carson Street
Thirty-fourth Ward
Boyd
Twelfth Street
Isanelua Corp
John Boyd
Emery
Soputa T
David
Kate Emery
Telescope Street
Twenty-fourth Ward
Fairley
Parkview Avenue
Hill
Allegheny
City
Ls P. Or
Klett
Philadelphia
Many A
J. C. Klett
Mra
E. J. McGratty
Allegheny City
Lofink
Trilif Darragh McDonald
James H. McDonald
Mattison
Josephine Darragh
West Bridgewater
Sr.a
Johnstown
Sullivan
Frank Sullivan
Patrick Harrett
Branch 62
C. M.B
Sixth Avenue
Webster Avenue
St. Paul's Cathedral
Schwarz
J. R. Succop
Baldwin Township
Anna Maegrette
Henry Schwarz
Silk
Scott Township
Mas
Lucispa Silk
William Silk
James Archibald & Co Livery and Sale Stables Ad
James Archibald and Co operates livery and sale stables at 17 119 and 136 Third Avenue two doors below Smithfield Street next to Central Hotel. Offers funeral carriages and carriages for operas and parties at low rates. All new carriages. Telephone communication my60 TS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Archibald & Bro
Third Avenue
Smithfield St
Central Hotel
New Fall Shirt Waists and Accessories Arrive
A retailer advertises Boys shirt waists in Percale Cheviot Madras Oxford and Flannel plus Misses and boys blouse waists in similar fabrics. Also Ladies London shirts in Per cale Madras Cheviot Flannel and Silk with various patterns. Fisk Clark and Flaggs washable scarfs in linen P K crepe in multiple weaves and colors with four in hands and Windsor ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percale
Cheviot
Madras
Oxford
London
Fisk,clark & Flaggs
P. K
Windsor
India
Surprising Cloak Stock sale opens May 21 1890
The Pennsylvania Cloak Co. purchases the Infants' Cloaks stock for about 25 percent of cost. At 8 a.m. next Wednesday May 21 1890 the entire stock of infants long and short cloaks walking coats and flannel coats will be sold cash and all must go. All wool cashmere cloaks at 99 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Cloak Co
Market Street
Philadelphia
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Wm. West
Alpheus Crawford
Mitchell
Crawford
Avaren Crouch
Ane Crawford
Duding Crouch
Navy
Orp
Jewima Tinley
Crouch House
Helds
Weleek
HegTo
Mclraine
Koraman
Tinker
Sanders’ Woods
Hetheringtons
Willow Greenlee
McCleary
Kornman
Joe
Bern
Martin Coulson
Keystone Stock Farm
Woet
Themas
Goulson
James Kearney
Coulson's
Tbis
Harriet Gamble
Hallroad Street
Gambie
Washington County
Greene Sunnty
Lla. M
Mast
Will
Melivame Spink Flong
Gamble
Shwe Q
Osatchel
Teonee
Quaker Valley
Barker
George W. Lawrence
Monongahela City
Mr. Lawrence
Joan West
Lawrence
Hugh Ray
John Glenn
Brundage
Allegheny County
Hassler
Henricks’ Temple of Music
Paws Great Circus
Nee . Lies
USA
Sixth St
Toca Busan
E. P. Roberts & Sons
New Art Room
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Houevus & Hacre
Ursasu
Jos, Harve & Co
Penis
Lee Ose Ee Aleer
Ouf
BuTest Pauere
Halk Balsar
Boggs & Buhl
Dr. Warner
Dorsets
Webster
New York Ties
the Journal of Education
Boston
G. & C. Merriam & CO
Springfield, Mass
M. McMichael
M.D
Niagara St
Buffalo
Findlay
Toledo
Stonemarey House
Henry Strickler
Powderly and Byrne
Cgham Tr
Young Reese
West Virginia
Leonard Firig
Derry
Evenin Ak
Live Boys
Aite
Weetward
Eve
Dravesborg
Real Estate Savings Bank, Lim
Smithfield Street
Fourth Avenue Capital
Papeaiineran
Sawant
TIS
Buiack Sarah
Houevus
Baby's
Harrison's
Harrrison’s Toy Store
Federal St
Tissa Hucus
Yeaterday
Rame
Bealdonca
Martin Motschenbacher
Cusesecee
Pittsburg
Yoo Manor Station
Ieee Belt
Ecveveneeesditteburg
Martha E. ‘Taylor
Wink Pittsburg
Jon Caihoud
Eden Connolly
Ares
Upper St. Clair Township
Thomas McNwingra
Piteborg Kiln U' Connor
Ooade Patteharg Houd Poon
Crceensee Hanksville
Sarah J. Vaughan
Bankeville
Manfred Fy Huffman
Allegheny Liberte
C. Smiltich
Cecaeess
Louie Miller
Fannie Hudultzky
Pittaburg
Michael McCattt
Hele Creighton
Pitteburg
Insurance Co
North America
William 1 Jones
Eurth Avenue
Western Insurance CO. OF
Senesens Ao Repee Shs
Wood Street
Alexander Nimi
John B. Jac
Vicot Wit Pi
McClintock&Co
Horne & Ward
Pittsburg, PA
Adams & Westlake Co
Chicago
Sixth St. and
Penn Ave
J. M. McCclaren
Smithfield
Fourth Avenues
Watson Place
Perrysville Avenue
Perrysville Ave
Natchez ST
Watson Boulevard
East ST
Coyle & Go
Fourth Avenue
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