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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1889
Page
5
A reflective meditation on cemeteries as a setting for travelers and writers. A solitary horseman approaches the Pittsburg Cemetery as autumn leaves fall and winter hints arrive. The gatekeeper notes crowds, while the drive reveals a calm, melancholy, orderly resting place.
A traveler describes a moonlit cemetery journey with wooded slopes, a chattering brook, and a glen where light fades to pink and purple. He reflects that the scene feels natural rather than artful, like old Ireland, before returning toward the southern gate with a sense of a pleasant visit.
Hon. G N Huston notes revenues of 387 million and expenditures of 262 million for the last fiscal year with gold reserves falling yet the Treasury remains sound in most respects. The report criticizes some fund safety provisions and urges reforms to prevent counterfeit and misposting in the vault.
Market notes indicate Martin's Pan-American oyster crackers have entered the scene with a new product line. Industry observers expect steady demand as distribution expands through grocery chains and local retailers.
Wing Sing a 49 year old Canton native and college educated barber died after a two month illness. He arrived in Baltimore four years ago and quickly dominated the Chinese barber trade, driving rivals to abandon the field. He had previously lived in San Francisco and New York as a merchant, later settling in Baltimore.
A Pennsylvania report from Preaks of the Vegetable World notes autumn abundance on scattered plots. Captain John P Wise owns an Susquehanna island with fruit trees and buckberry. James Weaver and Ephraim Dickenson show heavy pear crops and Clinton grapes starting a second yield. Andre B Wace and John E Count bring large squash and pumpkin vines yielding up to 181 pounds.
Miss Caroline Joe of Philadelphia sues Clemens Muller a wealthy retired Philadelphia man for $50000 claiming breach of promise after an 18 month courtship. The case, pending in New York Supreme Court, followed failed outside settlements and a breakup about a year ago.
Gotham society grows beyond the famed 400 with 1 600 invitations issued for the Melitan Opera House January 2, signaling a broader New York fashion elite. The move follows earlier Bachelors ball trends as 109 subscribers pay for access and expenses.
Miss Rose Elizabeth Cleveland sails to Florida then moves to Paola Orange, at the southern extremity of Biste. She will stay in Florida through winter and not return to Holland until next April, accompanied by her maid.
Purported claims extoll a fig based liquid fruit tax tonic as pleasant and safe for ladies under all conditions. The text asserts benefits for kidneys bowels and overall health, urging use without adverse effects.
A dense list of obituaries and funeral notices from November 1880 shows multiple individuals named Berry Bayer Christian Danver Fassbinder Ekrauscope Morton McDonald McGinnis Riley Rose Rosey Wilbert Wensel and others. The notices specify ages addresses and funeral details including dates times and venues and invite family friends to attend.
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