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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1891

Page

4

McMahon Trial in Oakdale Killing Cast as Manslaughter

In county court yesterday Thomas McMahon faced Judge Ewing for the fatal shooting that killed Xavier Stephlein after a dispute over potatoes. Prosecution argued the act was a reckless, deliberate killing while defense noted the incident followed a dog bite and no quarrel existed. Jury recessed after an afternoon session and a verdict on the manslaughter charge was expected next morning.

Thomas McMahon Ewing Xavier Stephlein Mullen Messrs. Robb and Evans McMahon Burleigh Oakdale Steph Isin Stephlein Stephiein

Guardianship hearing for Mozersky brothers before Orphans Court

A hearing before Judge Hawkins considered the guardianship petition of Jacob and Joseph Mozersky, aged 18 and 16, contested by their father Aaron Mozersky amid claims of wage seizure, violence, and family strife. The father denied the charges, blaming an elder brother who changed his name to Mager.

Hawkins Orphans’ Court Jacob Joseph Mozersky Aaron Mozersky Chan Mozersky Mager Mr. Mozersky Mm On

Assessors Submit Returns for South Versailles and E Borough

The first returns by assessors C. Wiegand of South Versailles and N. McClarren of E borough were submitted to the County Commissioners. The books show marked improvement and a swift ten day completion for South Versailles. A slight valuation increase is indicated for both districts.

C. Wiegand South Versailles Township N. McClarren Eborough South Versailles

Commonwealth Criminal Docket and Multiple Common Pleas Actions

A list of several cases before common pleas and criminal courts including Commonwealth vs William Wolf and a sequence of civil actions in Common Pleas Nos. 1 2 and 3. Names include Gil lespie O'Brien Burgess Daley Murphy Bowman Central Traction McClaren McAfee Ostroll Porter Boilerners Tandorminie Pittsburg Traction Nea! Bros. Riddle Dean Cave Pennock Hippely Luce Citizens' Traction Engremen Semple Malter Pleasant Valley Chilton Lloyd Son Central Traction Hagerman Neil Davies Zartman Stubbe Nelson Fraubert Huckel Pittsburg Lake Erie Malone McClusky and others.

Criminal Court Commonwealth Va William Wolf F. J. Stratton Peter Harnhardt J. M. Worth Allen Beresford Henry Wyant Edward Lautner John Loughran A. Bossan Common Pleas No Davidson Gillespie O'Brien Burgess Daley Murphy Bowman Central Traction Company McClaren McAfee Et Clay Ostroll Porter Boilerners Tandorminie Pittsburg Tractipany

Court docket notes assorted civil actions and verdicts

Tar Baum bankrupt case continues before Judge Reed in the United States District Court. Terjury is placed in the case of Marr Callaghan charged with being a party by Annie Calhoun. Epwago Becuroo charged by Fannie Palmer with a serious offense is discharged on costs. Etim W. Scort sues Samuel J. Saxon and wife for damages for elander. Wirian J. Barnes and EC J. Fricker charged by P J Coal with forging a $4 check drawn by Booth and Flinn. verdict for plaintiff in George L. Little vs Sewickley borough for damages for injuries to a horse from a mud hole. Further entries noted yesterday include Eliza ved Boyd Charies.

Tar Baum Reed United States District Court Marr Callaghan Annie Calhoun Ore Epwago E. Becuroo Fannie Palmer Etim W. Scort Samuel J. Saxon Quaker Valley Sewickley Elander Wirian J. Barnes EC. J. Fricker P.J. Coal Booth & Flinn George L. Little Sewickley Borough Eliza Ved. Boyd Charies

Mayor Gourley Prepares Public Address on Bond Issue

Mayor Gourley held a conference with editors and proprietors of city papers to discuss the bond issue. Representatives from each paper attended and the mayor is preparing a public address for publication early next week.

Gourley Discu

Horsford's Acid Phosphate Restores Weak Patient

Lorenzo Waite of Pittsfield Mass claims Horsford's Acid Phosphate cured a severely emaciated patient. After eight attempts with other remedies the patient, once unable to digest any food, regained health following the phosphate. Waite notes nervous prostration and dyspepsia contributed to the condition and cites a professional consultation declaring the case incurable before the treatment.

Tyr Lorenzo Waite Pittsfield Mass Horsford

Warm clothing sale for the poor and holiday piano stock

The notice promotes heavy winter garments for the poor with bulk lists of coats suits and overcoats at reduced prices and urges same day calls. It also advertises holiday piano and organ stock at low prices with flexible payments, inviting customers to visit the Pittsburg shop for Christmas delivery and eye services by Prof. Little.

Chinchilla Oxford Melton Saeeen Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company Grant and Diamond Streets McElLor & Horne Palace of Music Fifth Avenue United States

Bargain Week Offers From Local Stores

Daily deals advertised include free frame pictures with coreh materials and £1 cabinets at Henonex & Co 68 Federal Street Allegheny. Free trains to Blaine plus maps price lists for tickets and fall axeeia. Great bargains on long garments first floor cloak room today and tomorrow at Jos Horner & Co Penn Avenue Stores. Farmers Deposit National Bank invites inspection of new safe deposit vaults and renting boxes information available.

Henoneices & Co Federal Street Allegheny Blaine Jate Fall Axeeia Blaise Lane Jos. Horx: & Co Penn Avenue Farmers’ Deposit National Bank

The Rainy Day Dress and Elegant Dress Accessories

The New York Sun features a rainy weather gown in tweed with a mendable belt and rubber edge, a snug coat with waistcoat, and practical pockets for fare, tickets, and a watch. It describes at home and street wear, dainty plastrons, Mechlin lace, chiffon, and theater-ready touches, plus jewelry trends like pearls and small diamonds for a refined winter look.

New York Sun

California Winter Resorts Advertised to East Readers

An advertisement touts California as the ideal winter destination with attractive climate, resorts, and rapid rail service from Chicago via Pullman cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. It promotes investment lands and health benefits, and invites inquiries to agents in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. It also mentions heating technology by Williams Vacuum System and bargains in undergarments from Rosenbaum & Co with assorted prices.

California United States Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Chicago Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Charles T. Appleby Bank of Commerce Building Pittsburg Williames Warren Webster & Co N. Third Street Philadelphia Webster

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