Murder trial of George Strausser opens in county court
The trial for the alleged murder of Joseph Brandt by George Strausser began before Judge Kennedy. Witnesses including Dr. Thomas and Rosa Strausser testified Brandt was stabbed in the bowels and died. defense argues Brandt started the quarrel and fell on his own knife. Adjournment set to continue testimony next morning.
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George Strausser
Joseph Brandl
Joseph Brandt
Kennedy
Thomas
Brandl
Rossman
Southside
Brandt
Anna Stetenberger
Joseph
Holt Street
Mra Johanna Strausser
Hosa Strausser
Brandi
Mrs. Strausser
George
Brandis
Frank Stetenberger
Brand
Strangser
Brandl Stoo
Straussers
Rosa Strausser
Stetenberger
Mra Stetenberger
Joe Brandl
Mother
Brother George
Mra Wenner’s
Thomas Schapan
Anna Surausser
Three divorce suits filed in county court
Three divorce cases were entered yesterday. Rosa Carroll sues Lloyd Carroll alleging desertion after their September 17, 159 date. Ellis C. Wright sues Mary E Wright claiming desertion since four years. Lena Wingerson is sued by John Wingerson alleging abandonment since May 22, 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Dicken
Rosa Carroll
Lloyd J. Carroll
J. D. Wilkin
Ellis C. Wright
Mary E Wright
S Fetterman
John Wingerson
Lena Wingerson
Eve
Aurnet
Three Arrests Reported in Dwellings and Liquor Case
James Connor George W Grogan and D anew enter a dwelling Amelia wil iams charged with keeping a bawdy house and David rand accused of illegal liquor selling. The bill James Lee for felonious assault was Zuo.
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James Connor
George W. Grogan
D.anew
Amelia Wil Iams
David Rand
James Lee
Zuo
Receiver Salary Case Opens Supreme Court Arguments
Six cases were argued before the Supreme Court yesterday led by William Schwartz et al versus Keystone Oil Company et al from Venango county. The dispute centers on a receiver appointed in 1887 charging 5000 dollars yearly and loans totaling 153552 58 with 6 percent interest, with claims some funds were company deposits and interest surcharged. Other matters include municipal lien suit Oil City Boiler Works, boundary line dispute between Connors and Bell, and road damage over a bridge in French Creek township. The Oil City cases involve license tax and city claims against the Oil City Trust Company.
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Supreme Court
William Schwartz
Keystone Oil Company
Venango County
Keystone Company
Shedrick Simcox
Court of Common Pleas
Oil City
Ash
H. D. Hancock, Esq
John Ke, Connors
William Bell
Inlate
Franklin
Thomas Clolow
French Creek Township
City of
Oil City Trust Company
Suit to Recover Rental for Pompeii Show in Common Pleas
James Pain & Sons sued Thomas G. Sample A R Dawson John Dietz D M Morrison W H Pfeifer and Fred Beuchler as Lieutenant James M Lysle Post No 128 G A R over a Fall of Pompeii contract. The post agreed to run ten days for 1000 daily but delivered two performances and the rest was cancelled. Verdict held individuals liable, not the post, for 1896 75.
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Pompeii
Common Pleas
Porter
James Pain & Sons
Thomas G. Sample
A. R. Dawson
John Dietz
D. M. Morrison
W. H. Pfeifer
Fred Beuchler
James M. Lysle
Post 128
Divided Costs in Local Criminal Court Sessions
Yesterday the Criminal Court heard trifling cases. John W. Beck was found not guilty of assaulting Laura Heckinger and costs were divided. Mary Wenzel also received a not guilty verdict for an assault and battery on W. J. Evans. John O. Boran pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Dora Riley and was fined $1 and costs. Wm. McCann and Dan McGinley pleaded guilty to attempting to burglarize G. T. Isett’s Roberts street house and were sent to the workhouse for 30 days. Jennié Dilworth was found not guilty but ordered to pay costs. C. Smith and Paul Polosky remain on trial for aggravated assault and battery on William Dearsey.
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John W. Beck
Laura Heckinger
Allegheny
Mary Wenzel
W. J. Evans
Federal Street
John O. Boran
Dora Riley
Duquesne
Wm. McCann
Dan McGinley
G. T. Isett
Roberts Street
Jennié Dilworth
Mary Westerman
C. Smith
Paul Polosky
McClung
William Dearsey
Bates Street
Executions Placed Against Feldstein Brox and Others
Yesterday twelve executions issued against Feldstein Brox dealers in nations and other entities. Amounts listed include 2174, 2775, 1050, 291, 342 dollars and pounds for various plaintiffs. A verdict of 15087 was awarded for C Vandevort versus the Snyders on a contract. A verdict of 15087 for Washington Gibbs versus Henry Berger over defective furniture. Judge Buffington presided United States District Court arguments ongoing. Samuel Ball and others versus steamer Percy Kelsey heard with decision reserved.
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Feldstein Brox
Valenstine & Robinowits
Jeeenh Levince
Aml "Browarsky
Browarsky
Mr. Penatisec
Newberg, Rosenberg & Co
M.S. Groesman
S Bloom & Son
Edman Bros
J. Cohen & Co
J. Valenstine & Co
C. Vandevort
Sarah
D. A. Snyder
Washington Gibbs
Henry Berger
Buffington
United States District Court
Samuel Ball
Percy Kelsey
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Gentle Remedy
When Nature needs help, use the simplest remedy, Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. This classic advertisement urges prompt use only when needed and highlights a gentle, effective laxative option.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Two Day Clothiers Sale Promises Deep Discounts
A local clothier advertises a two day sale offering five thousand men s overcoats and suits at prices around ten dollars, with items including imported cheviot suits silk sleeve lined overcoats and melton coats highlighted as tailor made bargains at fractions of their listed values. The sale runs today and tomorrow at P C C C Clothiers corner Grant and Diamond streets.
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Mada
Melton
Clothiers
Grant and
Diamond Streets
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