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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1889

Page

8

Drexel Heiress Enters Mercy Convent as Postulant

Miss Kate Drexel of Philadelphia, heiress to Francis A. Drexel, was received into the Sisters of Mercy in the Convent of Mercy. The ceremony featured bishops, nuns, and a small circle of relatives, followed by a banquet served by Chef Albert Menjou. Drexel will spend two years as postulant before potential solemn profession to aid in education for Indian girls.

Kate Drexel Philadelphia Convent of Mercy Francis A. Drexel House of of Mercy Order of the Sisters of Mercy Mw Drexel New York Orem Ethel Chaplin Eva Maloney Diocese of Pittsburg Folery Father Wall Fee Gallagher Conway O'Connell McKeever Stephen Sheedy Tahaeny Griffen Graham Corbenian Ryan Horteman Glorveaux Idaho Biondel Phelan Chn Leonie Edith Ha Burns Gertrude Murphy Eorcae Drezel Catharine Phelas Wang Jor Albert Menjou Hotel Duquesnee Ales Lizzie Drexel Jonah Drexel Pittaburgers Dr. Daley M. FP. Maloney Dr. Oldshue Osslery Ee Plunket Beale, Maloney Beltzhoo Minsa

Multiple world items stain Petersburg blaze and trials

A chaotic late news brief reports arson in Petersburg Virginia destroying several dry goods houses including George H. Davis & Co. and others. a court case in New Jersey Court of Tilden is reversed with new trial ordered. Mexican volcanic eruption at Colima. various diplomatic and political notes from Europe and the Americas.

M. Ferry York i Navy Yard Colina Borhood Ee New Jak Sores Court Tilden Supreme Court

Attorneys Clash Over Johnstown Claims Arbitration Set

The article details a dispute between the Attorney General and W B Rogers over testimony in a case about work at Johnstown. Arbitrators may rule next week after reviewing testimony on Carlin and Anshutz claims and engine use costs.

Messrs. McKnight Carlin Anshuts Johnstown Arbitration Board Fitzpatrick W. B. Rogers Rodgers Rogers Wna Spica Ca J. Martin Hamilton Bust Hubert Gresh D. H. Hastings Mr. Carlin

Williams Jury Fails to Agree in Multiple Courtroom Trials

In the Criminal Court, Charles and Anna Woodruff were found guilty of keeping a disorderly house on Second avenue and James W the house owner pleaded guilty to leasing a disorderly house. All face sentencing Saturday. A separate trial of W Clayton Williams, a Baltimore and Ohio passenger conductor, ended with a guilty verdict after lengthy juror deadlocks. Remaining cases include L Parker for malicious taking apples, and Jank Schilling accused of fraudulently concealing property to defraud creditors amid a restaurant venture allegation.

Charles Anna Woodruff Second Avenue James W W. Clayton Williams Baltimore,and Ohio Railroad White L. Parker Jank Schilling Nilling Ee Ge

Married the Carpenter at Grand Opera House

Among yesterday’s marriage licenses Thomas Mangan and Ernes tina Queckberner of New York obtained licenses. Mangan is a stage carpenter with the Sol Smith Russell company and Queckberner is a company member. The Rev. Dr. John Douglass performed the ceremony at the Hamilton Hotel after the license was issued.

Thomas Mangan Ernestina Queckberner New York Mangan Sol Smith Russell Grand Opera House Miss Queckberner John Douglass Hamilton Hotel

Supreme Court Arguments Hear Several City and Bank Cases

The court heard Friend versus Pittsburg on a Tempar anceville bond disputed for 2157.22 interest and rejected a transfer in the Bell executors case. Other suits include Barr and others versus Hetzel Co and James Reed appeal from the Orphans Court final account of Alexander Laughlin executors.

Diet Radipa Cso Fates Auseences Honved T Tisza Athens Einnerer Germany C. A. Pillsbury Minneapolis London Pillsby Washburn Mail Poe Ae Femills Ca Pillsbury W. D. Washburn Bt. Anthony’s Falls Manchester John Og Toe Sea Dr. Cronin Ireland Battery D Central Music Chicago News Hubbard Can Ofs Anarchist Society Er James The Times Sorete Messrs Parnell Davitt Sir Henry Cloen Charles Russell Maet Supreme Court James W. Friend Pittsburg Friend Common Pleas No Aes Friend Ee Fleas W. W. Barr E, Hetzel & Co J. P. Fisher Monongahela Connecting Railway Company Eg EA Heey Iofurk Bel Elog Secek Thomas KB. van Wagner Freda C. Milliken George V. Milliken Ave Gonon E.kill James H. Reed Orphans’ Court F. &Ar and Haugh Rapamecen Alexander Laughlin, Sr

Bogus agent suit seeks $1000 damages in a fraud case

J E O'Donnell administrator of Daniel Dougan files suit against T M McDonough for damages of 1000 alleging the fraud involved Dougan owing Birmingham Fire Insurance Co 600 secured by a mortgage in the Twelfth ward and sums misappropriated from Dougan's account totaling 582 with McDonough retaining part of the money and an execution dated January 6 claimed Dougan suffered damages.

J. E. O'Donnell Daniel Dougan T. M. McDonough Dougan Birmingham Fire Insurance Company Sullinan Saalignae Namttuistis Tiana

Widow sues Odd Fellows over unpaid sick benefits

Martha E. Lucas as administratrix of William F. Caldwell filed suit against Mechanics Lodge No. 9 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows seeking 4722 dollars. Caldwell joined in 1870, received weekly sick benefits until March 1874, after which payments stopped though illness persisted. He died in May 1889 and the suit claims benefits due from 1874 to his death.

Martha E. Lucas William F. Caldwell Mechanics' Lodge No. 9 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Caldwell

Giovanno Trial Postponed Over Jury Shortage

The trial of Giovanno for the murder of his brother was postponed again as a full jury panel could not be secured with several jurors excused. The hearing was rescheduled for Monday.

Giovanno

Laws Are Have Done Divorce Testimony Filed

Testimony in the divorce case of Mrs Flora B Young against John K Young was filed yesterday. The couple wed in 1883 and Mrs Young says she was deserted by her husband in 1890. Percy G Digby, agent for William Digby Sr, Jr, appealed yesterday from a Senin heseas decision. Thirty second ward action. Dr Bull's Coach Syrup recommended.

Flora B. Young John EK. Young

Attractive overcoats leather trim bargain at eleven dollars

This notice advertises handsome overcoats made from chinchilla, English kersey, or cheviot with fur trim and box coats, well cut and trimmed for wear. Originally $23, now offered at eleven dollars at P. Co. C. C. corner Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Co. C. C Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House

Fall Suits for Men and Young Men at Low Prices

Our full line offers silk-lined options for luxury and daintiness without high prices. The store promises top variety, expert tailoring, and excellent fit, inviting buyers to choose stylish fall suits for men and young men at affordable rates.

Douglas & Mackie Perry Siete Huffice Bae Fom Cage Federal Street Allegheny

No price cut for generous money’s worth line

The message warns that customers should not expect price reductions or discounts. It emphasizes that the store promises fair value and quality goods while avoiding concessions beyond standard pricing. The tone implies a firm stance on maintaining price integrity.

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