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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1891

Page

5

Briggs Trial Opens as Contested Heresy Case Breaks Day

New York November 3 1882 The Briggs heresy trial begins in the Scotch Presbyterian Church West Fourteenth Street with the New York Presbytery acting as judge and jury. Supporters vow to appeal if found guilty while prosecution pushes for a full recantation and possible adjournment to prepare counter arguments.

New York Charles A. Briggs Presbyterian Church In America G. W. F. Birch Scotch Presbyterian Church West Fourteenth Street Prof. Briggs General Assembly Birch Dr. Briggs J. Briggs Committee of Prosecution Briggs J. J. McCook

Episcopal Women Aid Mission Work In Pittsburg

The eleventh annual meeting of the Pitts burg Diocesan Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Episcopal Board of Missions met at Trinity Church chapel. Bishop L R Brewer urged church-building plans. ladies pledged 150 dollars toward five new churches. Officers elected include President Mrs Ormsby Phillips and Vice President Mrs Morrison Byliesby with others from Meadville and Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Woman's Auxiliary Episcopal Board of Missions Trinity Church Ormsby Phillips L. R. Brewer Helena Mont Mary A.sane Frances I. Davis Morrison Byliesby al Enry Frances L. Davis Meadville J. ©. Slemmons Jeannette Rodgers Mary A. Techwoi Annie I. Phillips Allegheny

Body of Woman Found Buried in Plainfield Home

In Plainfield Massachusetts authorities uncover the body of Mrs Nellie Kenyon Holmes buried six feet in her cellar face down with a crushed skull and severed arm. Her husband William B Holmes has been arrested and is in Holyoke lockup denying involvement. The couple had a troubled marriage with separations and later resumed living together in their Plainfield house.

Holyoke

End of San Francisco Molders Strike After Year-Long Action

The union iron molders in San Francisco ended their year long strike begun November 3, 1844. About 40 molders and 4 caretakers were involved. Three lives were lost amid violence. Foundrymen reportedly will not discriminate against union members and may allow union shops if feasible.

San Francisco

Wreckage Linked to Chicago Steamer D. W. Powers Found

Wreckage bearing the name Powers washed ashore 18 miles north of Mantetex. A cabin door and pails marked Steamer Powers were found. no other debris seen. The D. W. Powers valued at 15000 dollars carries 15 crew. Local report suggests uncertainty about a disaster and no cargo delivery yet.

Chicago Mantetex Powers D. W. Powers S-Piltinns Butmuer Cienga Cowes Tagan Cy

Diphtheria Cases Jolt Health Bureau Amid Public Notices

Firries reports new diphtheria cases to the Bureau of Health while other items note carloads of 1% wine bound for a parish event at the Episcopal building. A coroner's jury cites an accidental death case aboard the West Penn Railroad. An infant left on Edward Rabenstein’s doorstep is taken by the charity department. Hendricks & Co. promotes displays of cabinets at 68 Federal Street Allegheny this week.

Bureau of Health S J. James Episcopal Sixteenth Street Penn Avenue Samuel Erskine T. M Weet Penn Railroad Edward Rabenstein Allegheny Department of Charities Hendricks & Co.’s Federal Street

General Grubb 16 Married in Philadelphia Ceremony

General EB Burd Grubb United States Minister to Spain wed Violet Sopwith at St Stephen's Church in Philadelphia. Rev Waldo assisted with clergy from Ireland and Scotland connections. Best man polo expert J C Groome. bridesmaids include six sisters and cousins. Ushers were six Philadelphia City Troop members from the cavalry unit.

Philadelphia Loxrpox Eb, Burd Grubb United States Spain St. Stephen's Church South K Violet Sopwith Thomas Sopwith London Isle of Lismore Scotland J.P. Waldo St. Stephen's Bank of England The City Troop

Adams Express Suit Seeks 100000 In Remuneration

An amendment to the Adams Express Company vs Clapp Spooner was filed in the Superior Court stating Spooner unlawfully possessed money and articles totaling $100,000. The plaintiffs seek monetary remuneration or the return of the misappropriated funds.

Batnefront Conn Adams Express Company Clapp Spooner Pooner

Safe burglars foil bank break in Hubbard

Hank Safe Crackers made a bold attempt at the National Bank in Hubbard last night. They used nippers on a rear door and drilled three holes in the safe to blow the time lock but were forced to abandon the job.

Yorxrestons National Bank Hubbard

Multistate Fires Cause Heavy Losses Across Towns

A series of fires at Fay & Hobson’s in Memphis and three stores in Macon Georgia caused combined losses near 133000. Additional blazes in Montgomery N Y and Beverly Mass destroyed multiple firms, hotels, and warehouses with insured and uninsured claims. A railroad coal shed fire at Marlboro Mass and a Burnham Davis lumber yard blaze in Lowell Massachusetts added to the toll with significant damages and few insurances.

Memphis Fay & Hobson's Macon Montgomery N. Y Crabtree Patchett's Yellow Springs Birch & Cos Harris Dreen Thornton Beverly Mass Allen Marlboro Old Colony Railroad Snee Y & Spark Lowell Burnham& Davis

California Winter Resort Opportunity Advertised In Ohio

The piece promotes California as the attractive winter resort region with ideal climate and fruit lands offering large returns to investors. It highlights travel by Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad with daily Pullman service from Chicago to San Francisco and San Diego. It invites inquiries to Charles Tle by for more information. It also notes Farmers' Deposit National Bank safe deposit vaults and Anfrecht's New Gallery on Fifth Avenue with cabinets at $1 per dozen.

California United States Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Pullman Chicago San Francisco Los An San Diego Charles Tleby Bank of Commerce Building Pittsburg Farmers’ Deposit National Bank MWPF

Portraits for the Holidays at Lies’ Studio

Advertisement notes an 8x10 framed cabinet portraits offer with a dozen prints and crayons at low prices. Mentions Lies’ Studio at 10 and 12 Sixth Street with double width plaids and discounts described as remarkable.

Boces & Bux

Reining & Wilds Leads in Dress Trimmings

Elected firm at 710 Penn Avenue promotes dress trimmings and related goods. It will pay you to call on them for offerings and bargains.

Reining & Wilds Penn Avenue

Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday

The list shows numerous names of individuals receiving marriage licenses, including nton Kirmowics Jarianna Urbant Hancock Leva M J Ogope Higier Mar fev Finkelpeart Henrt J Morris Mary Alme and others. Locations referenced include Pittsburgh Allegheny Brushton Braddocks and Buena Vista area with local names such as Mary Hankin Ellen Kody John Stevick Matilda Uch and Herman Dennis Sullivan among the listed applicants.

Namenton Kirmowics Jarianna Urbant H. Hancock Leva M. J. Ogopesine M Breen Ax Robin Theodore F. Hulton Buenan Vista Mary M. Hankin Bueen Vista Ellen Kody Stevick John Denneen Matilda Uch Agnad, Herman Dennis Sullivan William H. Breent Mary E. A Ad, McChesney

People Flock to Aufrecht's New Gallery

Crowds visit Aufrecht's new gallery at 77 Fifth Avenue to view a display of cabinets and other furnishings. The feature highlights a dozen best cabinet pieces drawing customer attention.

Aufrecht Fifth Avenue

Obituary notices from Allegheny area deaths likely 1891

A collection of death notices and funeral details for residents of Allegheny and vicinity. Entries include Alexander Ony, Davin Sanman, Nora E. Carr, William Clark, Burpee Kearney, Adam Kirk, Leo H. Lance, Evizesern G. Leach, Mrs. Sorata Lewman, Jon Maximr xc n, William Minnis, Tomas Monrean, Dr. Henry Morrison, Lota Thompson, T. M. Thompson, and James P. Wood, with dates, ages, addresses, and funeral arrangements.

Alexander Albert Alexander Second Street Allegheny Wepwespar Davin R. M. Sanman Davin Michael Haney Fifty-fourth Street Dresden Alley Waenwrspar Crafton Derr Lacock Street Alleny Nora E. Carr Gullyes Bennett's Station William Clars William Mary Gullyes Waprespat Kearney Burpeet Kearney John Rellagan Augustine Street Pia P. Elix Georg Kick Castle Shannon Castle Shannon Council No. 207, Jr Sharp Adam Kirk G. Leach Robe Leach Tuavis Bay Evergreen Plank Trend Saree Sorgente Sorata Lewman First Street St. Paul's United Evangelical Church South Canal Street Meilinger R.u Jon Maxirxcxn Minnis Er Ati William Minnis Susquehanna Street Homewood Tomas Monean Owex Hamrut Muriel Street Southside Wapxrspar Morrison Thic Hospital Hewnr MorRison Steubenville Wa. m C. Powers Rowis Liam Maria Powers Penn Avenue Schoyer Swissvale Hatsanthe Reusen Schoyer, Jr Frances B. Schoyer Swissvaele Tavaspay Sr.u Thompson Lota Sasa Annie Thompson Feneral Penn Avennue Thompson—Suddenly, On Sunday, November 1, 1891, Atl R.u., T. M. Thverson Aggie Stanton North Canal Street

Impressive Line of Men’s Overcoats and Suits

A wide display of overcoats and suits is advertised with prices from five dollars to thirty dollars. Items include Gray Cheviots, Blue Chin chillas, Black Cheviots, All-Wool Meltons, and Blue Kerseys with plaid linings, plus finer grades and single or double-breasted styles. Boys and children Suits and Overcoats are offered at enticing prices, with emphasis on value and newness.

Home Industry Fall Overcoats Sale by Local Makers

Local manufacturers advertise a home industry sale on fall overcoats and suits with a money back guarantee and free repairs. They emphasize authenticity, no fakirs, and strong values in black blue brown tanbark chev iot homespun lines priced at 8 to 15 dollars.

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