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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1892

Page

2

Pastor and People Recall Long Ago Church History

A Pittsburgh note recalls the United Presbyterian Church’s founding in 1850 at the Old City Hall with Rev. John T. Pressly as first Moderator. It contrasts past and present assemblies and styles, noting organ praise and a modern schedule with multiple ministers and venues across Allegheny.

United Presbyterian Church Old City Hall Pittsburg John T. Pressly Allegheny Old City TCTX

Sunday Church Services Across Pittsburg and Allegheny

A crowded list of morning and evening worships across Pittsburg and Allegheny churches. Pastors including Rev W W Roup Rev J F Patterson Rev D McAllister Rev J B Koehne and others lead services at locations such as Franklin Street Grant Street West Street and Fifth Avenue with topics like True Manliness Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and The Christian Heart.

Leanury Street M. F Nebuchndnezzar's Diva

Local church services and lectures announced at Lev. Found Weldhey

The notice lists pastors and readings at Highland Avenue and Hipewool Street churches. Rev J A Conninghamlias and Rev J W McKay lead morning services with topics including Clrillien Warfare and A Lovers Rejection. A Syrien speaker will address Young Men and Their Country.

Fteomany Liogwetax Highland Avenue Hipewool Street Lev Foun Weldhey Dha Dirtland Avenue J. A. Conningham Lias Clrillien Warfare Onur Tniow Shady Aveste Ocseerland Paeseytentan J. W. McKay

Sermons and Services Across Southside Churches

A dense listing of church services across Southside locations. Pastors include Rev E R Donehoo and Rev SW Thivis with morning and evening sermons on topics such as The Heroes of the Fiery Furnace and The Divine Likeness in Christians. Also notes a Sabbath school anniversary and a memorial service.

Sortusipk Sarah Streets F. KR. Farrand R. A Wasntxeton Virginia Avenue Bigham Street S F. Crowther Lord Allextows U. P S W. Douthett T. L. Scott India Christian Commission Wasutxerox Grandview Avenue Farrand Hayes M Duquesne Heights W. HH. Rodenbaugh Epworth League Jdeohn W. Patterson G. A

Sunday Religious Services and Events in Millvale and City

Sunday program notes multiple church services across Millvale and city locations. Rev John Owens preaches at 1 PM at Hivasox M E Millvale with Sunday morning services. Queen Enjie Wanken from Chicago to sing at First Christian Church. Women’s Cantata Association hosts gospel meeting for women at 42 Penavente. Ingersoll misrepresentation lecture by J J Koehne, Secular Society, 42 Sixth Street. Early lectures on Bib study by Rev W H Walter 3 PM at 113 Center Avenue. Primary Teachers Union meets Saturday 2 PM at First Presbyterian Church. Welsh Baptist Association holds session at Chatham Street Church. Mann preaching 7 PM. Woman’s Auxiliary semi annual meeting June 7 at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Wilersenene Barrisr Currea John Owens Hivasox Firet Christian Church Montgomery Avenue Arch Street Aulezheny Castinl Vorsa Womex Cantstiay Association Penavente Até Ingersoll Frey J. J. Koehne Secular Society Attrow Sixth Street City Bethany First Presbyterian Church Wood Street Woman's Auxiliary Trinity Episcopal Church

Gettysburg Battle Themed Sermon And Union Services

The diocese hosts a Gettysburg Battle topic sermon by Rev J B Koehne with horstwood service and an evening concert. Monitors from Episcopa Churches in Pittsburg expect attendance and a temperance meeting follows at Carnegie Music Hall led by H F Mac Lane with invited pastors.

Mr. Mottet New York Geo Hodges Calvary Church East End Pittsburg J. B. Koehne Gettyspure Wabdaldville Bach Sullivan Carnegie Music Hall Allegeny H. F. Mac Lane T. B. Stewart San Francisco W. T. Meloy D. D Chicago Eli, B. Graham Omaha General Assembly U. P. Church

Panhandle Railroad Seeks Injunction to Replace Worn Bridge

The Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railway asks a court for an injunction against Oil Well Supply Company and J. W. Friend. The case cites a worn bridge over Sawmill run in the thirty sixth ward, erected in 1864, with land title and ground occupancy complicating removal of buildings and tanks needed for a new superstructure. The rail line seeks to replace the unsafe span for public safety.

Pittsburg Cincinnati, Chicago and of Well Supply Comany

Williams Sues Officials Over Alleged False Arrest

Maurice Williams of McKeesport sues ex County Treasurer William Hill and H W Sims and E M Marks for damages in a false arrest case. The suit, before Judge Pade Porter, centers on a tax arrest by the delinquent tax collector and constable. A non-suit was entered against Hill, while the case continues against Sims and Marks.

Maurice Williams William Hill H. W. Sims E. M. Marks Damaes Pade Porter McKeesport Hill Sims and Marks

Judgees Consider New Trial For Allegheny Grocer

Judges Collier and Single heard motions for new trials and arrest of judgment in Criminal Court. Matthew Stewart, a wealthy Allegheny grocer, was convicted last week for neglecting his children. His attorney D F Patterson argued the word willful was omitted from the indictment. Assistant District Attorney Goehring said the indictment charged lawful neglect and sufficed. The court reserved its decision.

Collier Single Matthew Stewart Stewart Allegheny D. F. Patterson Rcal Goehring

Longmore Sues Over Alleged False Arrest At Gusky’s Store

Joseph B. Longmore sues K Solomon Officer Coslett and Officer McTighe for damages claiming false arrest on information from Solomon, who ran Gusky's store where Longmore worked as a salesman. Solomon alleged theft of shoes and kept proceeds. grand jury ignored the bill.

Joseph B. Longmore K. Solomon John Coslett John McTighe Stowe Solomon Gusky Longmore

Attorneys sue Webster over 36 fee for embezzlement case

Attorneys James H. Smith and W. D. Moore filed suit against Charles Webster also known as Henry Webster seeking 36 for professional services rendered defending him in the Criminal Court on two embezzlement charges.

James H. Smith W. D. Moore Charles Webster Henry Webster Webster

Motion for new trial in Cloonan murder case postponed

The motion for a new trial in the Cloonan murder case was postponed until this morning due to the absence of T. M. Marhall who is in Somerset county trying a homicide case. Several civil actions were discussed including Dolas v Braddock Glass for 535 and executions against Woos for 5990.04. Writs total over 14000. A verdict awarded 220 to Dr L D Radzinsky against W Sykes for injuries from a cellar excavation. A verdict of 30.50 given to M F Herron & Co. in an alcohol-related suit. A rule issued in the Roeser divorce case. Continuous trial in Connellsville Coke Co. v McKeeffey & Hopins. Suit filed against West Penn Railroad for 10000 damages. Ajek Hror sought an injunction against Park Bros Co over a proposed switch near Spruce alley.

Cloonan T. M. Marhall Somerset County Michael C. Dolas Braddock Glass Company Asatin FLX. Woos G. W. Schmidt Dickson Bigsey Jonah Ol Company McClung L. D. Radzinsky Sykes M. F. Herron & Co Schmidt & Friday Christian Roeser Katharine Roeser Connellsville Coke Company H.C. Frick Company McKeeffey & Hopins Dudge Acheson West Penn Railroad Company Pfeiffer Bridge Street I Cima

Swept by Another Storm After Thunder and Hail

At 10:30 yesterday morning both cities were visited by a heavy thunder and hail storm but comparatively little damage occurred. The temperature fell rapidly and many wore overcoats all afternoon and evening. Sergeant Stewart promises fairer weather today. One Manchester car was struck by lightning in front of Hotel Schlosser, causing motor failure but no injuries. De Witt's Little Early Risers advertised as a remedy for constipation and headache.

Stewart Manchester Hotel Schlosser

Oil and gas wells expand in McDonald field with new gasser

The McDonald area in the Gordon sand sees multiple wells coming online. Forst & Greenlee No 5 Marshall on No 2 Marshall lease struck the fifth sand and produced about 60 barrels per hour boosting field output to 24 000 barrels. Several other wells including Devonian Oil No 2 Moorhead and Wheeling Gas No 1 J P Sente farm show promising flow as crews drill toward the Gordon and fifth sands.

Noblestown Oskdale McDonald Field Forst & Greenlee Marshall Greenlee & Forst McMurray Brown, Robison & Co Noblestown Road Marshall and Chal- Inutleasy Bartley Merse Devonian Oil Company W. B. Moorden McDonald Devonian W. P. Reiid J. D. Sauters McDonald Bros Louisa Kelso Wheeling Gas Company J.P. Sente Robbins Gladden Gordon Forest Oil Company Listensville Victor Oil Company Padden Smith & Shay McCoy Southwestern Pennsylvania Pipe Line Company Matthews Forest of Company Jane McGill Lynch & Co Meise Morgan Mularkey & Co Freeman M. Guffey & Co Mankerick McMichael People’s Gas Company Southwestern Pennsylvania Pi Line Company National Transit New York Transit Macksburg Division Buckeye Pipe Line Company Buckeye Southern Pipe Line Eureka

Oil Market Stalls Amid Light Trading In London And New York

Late month activity weak with few buyers and a drop in London refined. Prices drifted as daily averages show modest volumes and limited shipments across markets. In New York petroleum opened steady, slipped on thin trade, then closed steady with total 10 000 barrels sold and 6 000 June option barrels.

London Orry New York Pennsylvania

Soap scam and girl rescued by detective report

Maggie McNabb recovered from Erie by Detective Fitzgerald and turned over to the Humane Society. She accuses A. W. Collins of posing as a doctor and forcing Jeannette Williams and herself to peddle a cheap electric eradiator soap. They allegedly profited 425 dollars per bar sold. Mrs Collins claims her husband’s name is Arthur Schreiber and that she is 17 when she wed the Indian doctor in Jackson, Michigan. Chappel, accused of luring McNabb, is released.

Maggie McNabb Erie Fitzgerald The Humane Society A. W. Collins Jeannette Williams Arthur Schreiber Jackson, Mich Chappel Miss McNabb

Evolution of Thought Address at Duquesne College

Dr. W. T. English gave the annual address before the Arcadian and Promethodic Literary Societies at Duquesne College yesterday afternoon. He spoke on Evolution of Thought in a scientific and engaging manner. Novelties in men’s vests advertised. James St. Arken & Co. at 100 Fifth Avenue. We pack and store furniture in a clean dry warehouse. Haven & Keeney at 3 Water Street. Phone 1420.

W. T. English Duquesne College James ST. Arken & Co Fifth Avenue Clarges Reasonable Haven & Keexay Water Street Hone

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