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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1889

Page

8

Smith Murder Trial Exhibits Slow Climb in Court

The Smith murder trial continued in Criminal Court with the defendant William H. Smith on the stand describing a troubled marriage and intoxication before the shooting. Testimony showed the defense struggling against cross examinations as witnesses recounted late night liquor, threats, and observations from Broadax Smith and others.

Smith White C. P. Conway Mercy Hospital William H. Smith Maryland Patterson Alee

Sawmill Dam Trial In West End Nuisance Case

In Criminal Court Judge Mafee hears W Friend and Theodora Wood charged with maintaining a nuisance at a dam built by the Woods heirs in 1333 at the mouth of a West End stream. The dam allegedly fouled sediment and blocked sewers, causing sickness. Witnesses testified prior to construction and the prosecution seeks an indictment.

W. Friend Theodora Wood Criminal Mafee Wea A. Andrews Crand Morelanday Mosers Knox Thompson Gefendania Smeg Oa Pheveau Teedilion Amien Hed Seeder Aan

FRAZIER STREET KICKERS FILE APPEAL ON STREET OPENING

Twenty first ward property owners on Frazier Street appeal the Board of Viewers report on opening a street segment between Fifth and Homewood avenues. They claim the benefits granted are excessive and that they should not be held liable for the costs.

L. KE Maid Frazier Street Twenty-first Ward Board of Viewers Owen Fifth Homewood Avenues

County Treasury Report Details May to August 1559 Tax Totals

The county report to the Controller shows May to August 1559 tax collections including county state and poor taxes. Total county tax with 6 percent discount was $789 020 17. boroughs and townships contributed varied sums with increases in Third and Fourth wards Pittsburg. State tax totals after discount reached $100 069 07 with allocations to Pittsburg Allegheny boroughs and townships. Overall, the county treasurer reported total receipts of $857 007 80.

J. A. Grier Aqsi Sas Siataen Cue Quenya Reynoldton Pittsburg Allegheny Boron

Dead Wife’s Clothes Suit Reveals Family Quarrel

Thomas Robinson sues Ellen Cross over clothes believed to belong to his deceased wife. The trial before Judge Slagle covers custody battles, alleged desertion in England, and Cross's claim that Robinson gave the clothes to her after Mrs. Robinson’s death.

Thomas Robinson Thomas Ellen Cross Slagle Mra Cross Robinson Mrs Cross Cross

Trials Begin In Hutchinson and Related Cases

Cases on trial today include the Case Against Colonel John A. Danks and a slate of Common Pleas actions. Hutchinson v Garrett, Hutchinson v Woods, Heitz executor v Groetech, Reineman v Koch, Rodgers v Trost, Stafford v Ewing, Whitaker v Crown, Wray v Murphy, King v Tasser, Brucdue v Morgan, Berlin v Nicholson, Gamble v Gilliand, Evans Bros. v Haworth, Byers v et al, Andrews v Grogan, Scott v Tense Late Insurance Co. Also Common Pleas No 2 lists Iron City National Bank v McCord and others.

Common Pleas No Hutchinson Garrett Woods Heitz Groetech Reineman Koch Rodgers Et al Trost Stafford Ewing Whittaker Crown Wray Murphy King Tasser Brucdue Morgan Berlin Nicholson Gamble Gilliand Evans Bros Haworth Byers

John King Rejected by Union Club in Unprecedented Ballot

New York November 20 John King was nominated for Union Club membership by J Pierpont Morgan and seconded by D O Mills. After two black balls his name was withdrawn the club since no candidate has ever been rejected in that manner. A 300 signature protest urged reconsideration but the committee postponed for five years.

New York John King Union Club J. Pierpont Morgan D. O. Mills King Dispatch Raymond Davil Southern Railroad Erie Railroad Doval

Hamburg Figs for the Liver

Habitual a and torpidity of the liver are functional disorders that should not progress to disease. Figs should be taken to restore deranged organs to health. Dose one fig. Mack Drug Co., N.

California California Fig Syrup CO San Francisco Cal New York

Estates of Downey and McCleary in extended probate area

Probate notices for William Downey Maria McCleary and Joseph Anderson among others in the St Clair area name heirs and executors. Peter ONeil and Fanny Barker connected to the estate actions with details of filing and jurisdiction expected.

Wm. Downey Maria McCleary McCleary Joseph Anderson St. Clair Agg A Nee Sarah Porter Soc Wm. McKissock Alex Peter O'Neil Fanny Barker Ma AL

Ground Exceeding Small Divorce and Court Verdi

A stray compilation reports Petor A Koser granted a divorce from Philomena Koser with desertion alleged. Multiple civil actions yield verdicts or debt awards in cases against various defendants, including McKinley Ormman Co and J H Ormman Co, plus garnishment and lunacy determinations. An obituary or testimonial from J S Edwards praises Jaynes Expectorant. Executions and court actions appear in a chaotic list of legal items and advertisements.

Petor A. Koser Philomena Koser Tous Gulesti Saege Magee McKeesport J. E.strour W. A. McKinley Ae & Burk Doherty Bros Robert M. Jones Curry Institute Cyrus Hiller Kittanning Insurance Company George H. Creese J. & Hartley William Kea Georges White Stowe JvpGer Ewrreg Lizzie Crowther A. W. Crowther National Wrapping Machine Company John H. Wilson R. Nuttall Thomas L. Shields

Thursday bargain sale of overcoats and more

Today we offer unexcessed values on mens chinchilla overcoats capecoats and kersey overcoats with deep discounts. Thursday only all goods sold at cost boosting popularity for buyers at P. C. C. C. cor Grant and Diamond sts near the Court House. Leave Xmas orders for crayons at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery Pittsburg. Use F. and W s Pittsburg beer to quiet nerves and aid sleep.

Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts New Court House Xmas Aufrecht Elite Gallery Market Street Pittsburg

Thursday Bargain Sale Promises Unexcelled Values

Local merchants announce grand Thursday bargain sales offering deep discounts on mens chinchilla coats from 16 to 18 dollars and capes from seven dollars, kersey overcoats from ten dollars, and suits at ten to twelve dollars. All goods at cost on Thursdays to attract buyers, with P. Cc Co and partners Grant and Diamond cited.

P. Cc. Co. C Grant and Diamond Et al New Court House

Antrecht Elite Gallery Promises Crayon Order Deposit

An unusual ad notes a deposit for Christmas crayon orders left at a Pittsburg gallery with a guarantee not to fade or fail to be paid. It claims only Antrecht can make such an offer and provides an address at 516 Market Street, plus a boast about preferred beer and a robe pattern sale at Jos Homez & Co. on Penn Avenue.

Brady Street Forbes Street Pittsburg Fth Fifth Avenue Shanee Fifth Scene Select Council Geo. Sheppard W. A. Magee Common Council Geo. Booth WM. A. McCallin Lee Bert Ostermaier A. D Ittsburg Ictures Antrecht Larimer Avenue Spo Shetland Street Sheiland Street Dean Street Ling Ghevland Street Bayard Street Neville Street Amberson Avenue Winn Street Neida Street Savante Caerciae Department of Awards Petersburg Quaker City Burt

Mr. Walters Cure by Polypathic Institute Told

Henry Walter describes his six month struggle with cough rheumatism digestive and circulatory complaints and relief after under the care of the Polypathic Institute at 420 Penn avenue. The institute advertises treatment of kidney and urinary diseases and chronic conditions without operations with hours 10 to 4 and 6 to ? by correspondence.

Polypathic Medical Institute Henry Walter Polypathic Institute Walter Penn Avenue

White Shirts and Wool Sox Sold at Low Prices

Advert shows men's wear with NTAMDRID WHITE SHIRTS made of muslin and linen for bosom neck and arms favored. Also offers wool socks priced at 13 to 24 cents in multiple colors, claiming superior quality compared with competitors.

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