Old Jefferson College Remembrance and Restoring Hope
An extended reminiscence recalls Old Jefferson College Canonsburg and its campus life, founders, societies, and notable locals, imagining a future revival with buildings, observatory, libraries, and traditions restored. It also mentions artifacts like the college telescope and historic dress, plus a brief storefront ad block of local goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Jefferson Academy
Old Jefferson College
Lyceum
College
Franklin and Philo Literary Societies
Old Junta Society
Old College
John Lamb
Efort
THE
College Observatory
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New College
Canonsburg
Providence Hall
Oloine Memale Seminary
Jefferson Canonsburg
Thomas Moore
Thanksgiving Sermons and Church Notices Across Town
Gratitude theme dominates this week with sermons exhorting Thanksgivings and reflections on divine providence. Church announcements cover marches toward dedication, revivals, conventions, and union services across U. P. and Presbyterian churches in Murray, Fayetteville, Pittsburgh and surrounding towns with figures on recent memberships and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moopy
Jamestown
U. P. Church of
Catherine Donovan
Amoskeag Engine Hearing Reveals Departmental Favoritism
A city hearing on the Amoskeag engine purchase hears Chief Elliott and others testify they favored the Amoskeag model. Testimony covers advertisements, reliance on department heads, test results, and concerns about engine performance and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Elliott
Department of Charities
H. E. Saffer
Messrs. Brown
Elliott
Eng
Mar
McCallin
E. M. Bigelow
Brown
Department of Public Safety
Amoskeag
McAleese
Evans
John Steele
Companie
Fiat
Sret
Corro Asain
Man Charged With False Pretense Post Bail Posted
Joseph Cohen waived a hearing before Alderman McMastern and posted $1,000 bail on a false pretense charge brought by John N. Overend of A. W. McCown & Co. Cohen, who ran a Market Street store, allegedly obtained hundreds of dollars in goods after promising to settle obligations by Thanksgiving Day observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mornongahela
Mansfield
Braddock
Opera House
St. Andrew's Counce Stwine Socmrr
Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church
G. V. Reichel
Panke
R. C
Mercer
New Wilmington
Zanesville U. P. Church
East Palestine
Union Adt
Presbytery of
Pittsburg
Southside
U. P
West End
Mr. Brown
Towns E
Unitarian Church
New York
United Brethren Church
North Braddock
Oliver J. P. Church
Seminargale Cena
Eighth Presbyterian
E. BR. Donechoo
Rhine
Alps
Ridge
Hancock
Eumrn Street Presbyterian Church
Pitts
R. Parnassus
J. W. Reid
D. D
Solomon
U. P. Grok
Sizin
Stow Tees
Oealee
M. EB
Bellevue
I Newton Donaldson
Presbyterian Church
Tas
Sunshine Band
Stephen's Church
Sewickiey
Ladies Missionary Society
R. P
Allegheny
North Avenue
F. A. Korne
Bruin Presbyterian Church
Man Rockford
Moody
Achaim
Woolsey
W. Kuinsarper
U.P. Church
U. P. Cearch
Joseph Cohen
Alderman McMastern
John N. Overend
A. W. McCown & Co
Phil
Cohen
Market Street
Turbulent Europe and domestic cases in early reports
A mixed dispatch recounts Portugal unrest rumors and a revolution scare in Lisbon, plus notes on Brazil’s political crisis. It mentions Belgian plans in Berlin and the U S district attorney actions against English cotton brokers under the alien contract labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Norfolk
Waters
J. “Yolen
J. “Yolen Eres
Cambridge
Thue Litele Soderers
America
Ion Gobet
Asperican Baptist Pab- Heation
Colby Univoraitr
Newton Theological Institution
Sinking of Manhattan and Lifeboat Tragedy Reportedly Claims Crew
A schooner collision near the coast of New York harbor led the steamer Manhattan to sink. Most crew and passengers survived by lifeboat or raft, except Mr. Hayden who drowned. The fate of others remains uncertain as rescue efforts continue and inquiries into the incident proceed amid reports of bank transfer delays and a possible coma or trance state for the man questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Lisbon
Tage
Cuos Bay
James Command Tan
Heuce
Saxte
Austria
Tre
New York
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Baltimore
C. B. Church
Baltimer Ora Oetoberber
Ae Ne
Portugal
Taylor
Tennessee
Barnard
Hancock County
Jota J
Elijah Dareard
Clint
Ander
John Barnard, Sr
Kew
London
Conn
Bonn
Cn Line
Manhattan
Fenwick Lah
Hayden
Hank
Mex
Ingresias
Maurice Guiraud
Ice
Ingicalas
Ager Oa
de Ieciant
Indictments in Detroit bribery case target Alderman Jacob
Detroit November 22 Grand jury probing bribery charges at City Council returns three indictments against Alderman John Chris Jacob. Two indictments involve bribery and con- tempt linked to a 10 percent scheme. Testimony highlights corruption in municipal affairs as prosecutors press the case. Local merchants advertise F. & W. Iron City beer and Leather Shore products in the same page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mica
John Chris Jacob
Selections From a Fragmented Local Ad Note
An assortment of vintage ad copy mentions California Shoes for bad weather and comfort wear, Marvin's Xmas toys and animal cakes for children, and Usa F. and V.'s Pittsburg beer to soothe nerves. Cam & Verron's at Market Street advertise footwear and goods. The text preserves a historical ad style with fragmented product references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jeff
Ancient College
Old “Fort
Above College
Gil” McPherson
Lawson
McO
James Lough
Thomas Jackson
Hugh Riddle
Benny
Joseph Dends
Douds & Russel
John M
Goben
South
T. McK. Wilson
Feg
John E. Black
William McDaniel
Black & McDaniel
William Hornish
Hiram Capron
Gil’ McPherson
E. Rogers
Purphy
Hugh Huston
Daniel Huston
Henry Amsonsel
Spriceland
Hart
Main
Pike
William &. Callahan
Prrrepunc
Christmas
W. L. Thompson & East Liverpool
Fifth Avenue
Caty & Verner’s
MWS
Blarket Sweet
Boces & Burm
Cain & Verner
Fifth Ave
Market Gt
Cobvar
Cain & Verner’s
California
Carx & Verren
Market St
Hendricks & Co
Sdemlst
Cam & Verxer
Ee Aufrecht
Etite
Et Street
Urhssu
Cass & Verner
Market Si
Umerine, Bane & Bassett
Wood St
Fort Job
College Street
Washington
A. D
Job
Samuel Woodworth
Jefferson College
Sampson
John Fraser
M. B. Riddle
Gend Alongs Linn
Fraser
William Ewing
Weenie
Thin College
Warren Treet
Israel
Joses
Cearch Notes
Thankservice
Pittsburg Church Union
Smithfield
M. E
Tue
Franklin District Ministerial Association
Tus
C. BH. Spurgeon
Lfe
Naval
Howe For All
J.T. McCrory
Diamond Street
C. A. Driggs
Egister
Ee Ee Ee
Presbyterian Ghurch
Astaning
J. M.atcaos
Thomas Guthrie
W. J. Reid
D. D. Tue Rey
Phillips Brooks
Evangelical Alliance
Boston
Alliance
Frank Morrow
New Cumberland
W.va
Ae Peste Beene SS Consid
Berlin
Schloss Frehoit- Strasse
Lass William
Daniel J. Ryan
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Alton Road
Yale
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Sabula
Clinton
Saeed Wasco
A. P. Casa
Racine
Lena
Sorene
Pepitena
Case
Gordon
Amalcnen
Senko
More Naughty
Squires
Pittebarg
Joe
J. & Edwards
Prince of Providence Conference Seminary
Greenwood
Iron City
Cam & Verner
Filth Ave
Cam & Verron
Mith Avenue
USA
Beecham
Pyle
James Pyle
Buffalo
Tor
Svar Iy
Mouibville
MR. Walter
Carare
Rsland
Epps
Tae Aid Wood Surest
Pittsbate
Harcourt Place
Mass
Ann I. Arm
B. A
Gambier
Kenyon Military Academy
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