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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1890

Page

4

Exposition Hall Presbyterians to host Scotch Irish service

A Sunday evening service at Exposition Hall in connection with the Scotch Irish Congress is to be conducted and preached by Dr. John Hall of New York. The event aims to echo the historic worship of Scotch Irish pioneers and may attract large crowds despite the hall's size.

Exposition Hall John Hall New York Antrim Derry Down Old Third Presbyterian Church Bisth Avenue Patrick Henry

Sherman kin joins Washington church rites amid home notes

Joms Sherman nephew of General and Senator Sherman has been received into the church in Washington by his cousin Father Sherman. Cardinal Mangose writes of the new Irish movement in Ireland. The eighth anniversary of the Aged Men's Home at Witkineburg will be held Thursday May Luncheon tickets available at reduced rates. Bible House auditorium hosts a discourse by C. T. Russell with a Bible Q&A session. Gilligan from the Catholic Mirror in Baltimore praised for his work. Church notices include St Peter's German Lutheran anniversary May 23 with decorated church and special services. Notes on The Fountain journal by Rev Dr. Parken. Parker refrains from religious journalism and is cited in Notes and News. Butler Street Church discusses women as lay delegates. votes planned for October or November. New Presbyterian Church Jeannette dedicated May 11 led by Rev T. V.

The Christian Union Episcopal Church Boston Greganvional Scopral Brunswick Hall T Street Church of the Cer J. H. Ward Robert Treat Paine Associated Charities George E.i McNeill W. D. Howells Brotherhood of the Carpenter Pittsburg Eater C. Smith D. DD William Cox Pennsylvania Ohio Edister Smith Pittsba United Presbyterians Egypt J. B. Hawiltwon Brooklyn N. Y Chi George P. Hays Truk Barakat Layab Tarakat Reland St Paul Christiane Jerusalem Jericho Joms Sherman Sherman Washington Father Sherman Caandinal Mangose Archbieh Bishops of Ireland Tre Witkineburg P. EK. R. Company Bible House Arch Street Allegheny C. T. Russell Jonny J. GiLuigas Catholic Mirror Baltimore Murror Gilligan St. Peter's Collons Avenue Station Street Heimkamp Sharpsburg de. Josefn Parken London Fountain Ir. Parker Levil Parker Butler Street Kay M. E. Wightman W.d. Kinnear M. E. Johnson Samuel W. Hay New Presbyterian Church Jeannette T. V South United States Georgia South Carolina Republican Party Con Executive Departmente Republic God Mr. Grady David New England Owa Iowa Northwest East

Late News in Briar and Global Incidents

A mash of items: murder in San Francisco, a Vancouver to Alaska railway plan, Minnesota considering new penitentiary twine, a Toronto child fatality, Princess Louise births a daughter, sawfly threatening wheat in Den, a man hanged in Florence Arkansas, family killings in East Mile, Cherokee land sale to US Commission, Bishop He leads M E Church South conference, Prince Albert Victor born, labor riots with casualties at Nurschax, Minnesota Farmers Alliance backs McKinley tariff and fields a Governor candidate, drownings in Osceola Michigan, severe storm damage in Illinois and Indiana, corruption indictments in Maines, storm injuries in Marlboro, Wills Construction get duty-free housing rights in Mexico, builder robbed in dining car, Russo-British diplomacy and a St Petersburg envoy cheered, British East Africa Company activity signals.

Edward Kenna United States Florence Ark Patrick Malloy George United States Commission M. E. Church South Prince Albert Victor Prince of Wales Duke of Clarence Avondale Earl of Athlone Nurschax Cnmael Minnesota Farmers’ Alliance Jack Shea Tim Kelly Osceola Mich Anne Kelly Shea Ilinois Indiana Maines Siete Ory Dra Marlboro Art Patson John Brown Ooding Ake Wen Mexican Senate Wills Construction Company James Elliott Aaland Aus

Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant Aids Cough Relief

A brief note describes using Dr. D. Jayne's Expectorant as a remedy for coughs and throat discomfort. The text references the general benefit of this fed remedy for sore throats and related symptoms.

D. Jayne

Dwelling House Building and Loan Association Formed

Residents in Hill district organize the Dwelling House Building and Loan Association. Over 800 shares subscribed at a Wednesday meeting, business to start June 1. Stock issued in six month series, minimum premium 10 cents per share of 200. By laws to be adopted next Wednesday at 86 Center avenue corner Rob erta street.

Hill District Dwelling House Building and Loan Association Center Avenue Roberta Street L. Weaver Fitzpatrick Bros Wylie Avenue Arthur Street H. Gilson McKnight & Victory Smithfield Street H. B. Kramer & Son Liberty Avenue John Coll Peon Avenue

Harrison's Toy Store Bargains At 123 Federal St Allegheny

An advertisement lists stock terms with Capital 100000 Surplus 500 and Deneniss of 1 and upward Spivas and 4 percent interest. It promotes US Baby Carriages and urges calls to visit Harrison's Toy Store at 123 Federal St Allegheny to realize the bargains.

Smithfield Street Cor Fourth Avenue Deneniss Harrison's Toy Store Federal St Allegheny

Corsets Offered in Many Styles at Rosenbaum & Co

The advertisement lists 118 corset styles including summer corsets at 50c and up to $1, with options like common sense corsets 7c to 89c and finer models at $1.25, promoting Rosenbaum & Co. as the seller.

C. B Rosenbaum & Co

Bargain Newsprint Ads Tout Clothing and Linens in Nottingham

Retail circular entries advertise shirts at two for $200, curtains in various lace styles at one-third off, and fabric items from BB and B and Hueus & Hacker. The copy urges men to visit today for ties, summer vests, blazers, coats, and light underwear, promising savings and repeat purchases.

Nottingham Cluny Hueus

New Washable Scarves Featured in Window Display

Men’s Furnishings promotes a washable scarf in crepe linen with a window display at A. G. Carnet & Sons located at 27 Fifth Ave open until 9 P. M. daily.

The Gory Garment

Boston May 23 First Assistant Post master General Clarkson spoke at the Norfolk Club banquet. He recounted a brutal 16 man assault on a Black Republican postmaster in Abbeville and warned of intimidation across the South to deny Republicans office. He urged nationwide standards of fair play and federal safeguarding of voters.

Boston Clarkson Norfolk Club Washington South Carolina Abbeville

Woman's United Presbyterian to Open Aged Home Soon

The regular meeting at Ninth U P Church Allegheny discussed opening the Aged People's Home in the Henry property on Buena Vista street. After debate, plans were made to open the home as soon as possible. The Constitution committee has no report yet and will present it at the next meeting in June.

Woman's United Presbyterian Association U. P Southside H. C. Campbell Henry Property Buena Vista Street Allegheny Committee On Constitution Fifth Church

The Way to Break a Colt

Brad dock citizen J B Corey faced a cruelty to animals charge after a colt breaking incident. General Agent O'Brien of the Humane Society pressed the case, and the defense argued the whip was necessary to subdue the young animal. Squire Holtzman reserved his decision.

J.B. Corey Braddock Squire Holtzman O'Brien Humane Society Mr. Corey Yost

Extension of the Cleveland and Pittsburg Line to Marietta

The . & P. will extend from Bellaire to Marietta a 64 mile route connecting with other roads. Construction began yesterday with a 16 mile contract let. Expected completion by January 1 at about 1.7 million dollars. Line will run along the river opening mineral and farming territory.

Bellaire Marietta Cleveland and Pittsburg

Boy 14 Nearing Death After Prolonged Fast

Dusvere May 23. Thomas F. Sutton, son of Patrick Sutton, has fasted over 75 days following a spinal injury five years ago and paralysis of the right side for seven years. He has not taken any food for more than 75 days and weighs scarcely a pound. death is momentarily expected.

Dusvere Dr. Tanner Thomas F. Sutton Patrick Sutton

Saving in County Costs From New Subpoena System

Ann Wilson in the McKeesport shoplifting case pleaded guilty to two charges. The new system requires subpena documents to be approved by the District Attorney or clerk before costs. In Phabe Collins case ten indictments yielded large potential costs. one subpoena approved saved $84. Another assault case with 17 witnesses saved $1950. The county expects further savings as clerks compare terms at June end.

Ann Wilson McKeesport Johnston Phabe Collins Jarceny Ewing Criminal Court

Malicious arrest suit against Murdock group dismissed

In the case of Robert E. Barnett versus William Murdock G B Perkins Fred Kochendoerfer 5 P Andrews and E D Todd a verdict for the defendants was returned yesterday Barnett a Grant street plumbing shop owner had been arrested and indicted for complicity in a robbery but was acquitted on trial The defense argued lack of probable cause or malice and the jury quickly returned a verdict for the defendants

Robert E. Barnett William Murdock G. B. Perkins Fred Kochendoerfer P. Andrews E. D. Todd Murdock Bunke Barnett Uoon Grant Street Murdock Perkins Todd Allegheny Blakely Porter Robb Fitzsimmons Stowe

March Term Closes With Acquittals and Trials

In Criminal Court Charles Farbenbacher faced involuntary manslaughter charges after a lumber mishap killed Harry K. Smith. The Coroner bound him for court but a short trial produced a not guilty verdict. Charles Miller was convicted of betrayal, Joseph Bennett acquitted of assault and battery, and W M Hildorfer acquitted of assault and battery. Judge Ewing commended jurors as March term ends and Court of Quarter Sessions set for next week with Judge Collier presiding.

Charles J. Farbenbacher Farbenbacher Willey Planing Allegheny Harry K. Smith Farhenbacher Charles Miller Joseph Bennett John Smart W. M. Hildorfer John Muller Criminal Court Ewing Court of Quarter Sessions Collier

Oil suit seeks $30,000 from Shannopia Co.

James M. Stevenson and Cecilia Stevenson sue the Shannopia Oil Company Limited for $15,000 each alleging breach of a 1886 Beaver county land lease. The agreement required six wells and oil protection. only one well was drilled, and the company allegedly leased adjacent land, drilled wells, and drained oil, causing $15,000 damages per plaintiff.

James M. Stevenson Cecilia Annie E. Stevenson Shannopia Oil Company, Limited Beaver County

Papers ordered in Allegheny mayoral contest and Pfeffer case

The Papers, W. J. Brennen, Esq. obtained orders on Prothonotary Bradley to produce all papers and records filed in the Allegheny mayoralty election for use in Wyman’s contest. A similar order was issued in Pfeffer’s Twenty-seventh ward councilman contest before Commissioners Shafer and Robb Jr.

W. J. Brennen Bradley John D. Shafer Allegheny Wyman Pfeffer John 8. Robb, Jr

Verdicts In Several Civil Actions Reported

In Hays & Noble vs Stone & C. an action on a note a verdict for the defendants. John Hays vs Louis Singer verdict for plaintiff for 107. A non suit entered against the plaintif in J Soffel vs Iron and Glass Dollar Savings Bank on an account. John Robb Jr et al vs the Commonwealth to set aside the will of Mary Mew Hazlett lunacy suit verdict for the plaintiff.

Hays & Noble Stone & C John Hays Louis Singer J. Soffel John Wilbert Iron and Glass Dollar Savings Bank John &. Robb, Jr Commonwealth C.F. McKenna Mary Mew. Hazlett Wil

Parade Plan for Supreme Castle Visit in Pittsburgh

A grand parade will form on Liberty street with divisions led by Louis Stiltz and William Wynard, escorting visiting Supreme Castle officers through a route along Liberty, Seventh avenue, Market Street, and more. The event includes a Tuesday banquet at Lafayette Hall, a Wednesday drill at Silver Lake Grove, and extensive city decorations as Pittsburgh welcomes visiting knights and their guests.

Allegheny County Pittsburg Supreme Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle Lafayette Hall Supreme Castle of the World General Committee Central Hotel McDowell New York Baltimore R. Emery Ennis Cleveland Akron Cincinnati Toledo Dayton Hamilton Ohio Pennsylvania Philadelphia Reading Johnstown Altoona Harrisburg Scranton Allentown Seventh Avenue Hotel Grand Army Band Mount Penn Commandery No. 51 Marshal McDowell Heber McDowell Mashal Lorena Castle E. T. White M. D Star of H. Grant Miller M. of R Louis EB. Stiltz Order Liberty Street Ninth Street William H. Wynard P.C Independence Castle Liberty Seventh Avenue Benton Patterson Carrie Castle Ees Castien Smithfield Street Second Avenue Grant Street Fifth Avenue Dinwiddie Street Center Avenue Fulton Street Wylie Avenue Market Street Sixth Street Suspension Bridge Federal Street North Avenue Irwin Avenue Ridge Avenue Irwin and Ridge Avenues Allegheny Hagan A. C. Lytle Teeuesteem Samuel Hackwilder F. J. Schellman James McKee C. L. Koerner Samuel Huckwilder Frank J. Schellman

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