Nisbet Divorce Case Foretells Intimacy Allegations
Councilman W. W. Nisbet seeks divorce citing alleged unduly intimate relations dated September 23 1888 at Captain S. Brown’s near Uniontown and September 29 at Nisbet’s Washington avenue home plus encounters at Dr Wood’s Sarah Street home and Penn Avenue office. Other filings include Alberta B Brown against Mungo C Brown for desertion and Anna Muller named in a separate alleged affair. Decrees granted in Cross and Anderson suits for abuse and desertion. Commissioner votes listed in several other cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Nisbet
E. A. Wood
Captain S. 5. Brown
Uniontown
Mr. Nisbet
Washington Avenue
Dr. Wood
Sarah Street
Penn Avenue
Hhe
Alberta B. Brown
Mungo C. Brown
Anna Muller
East Seventy-second Street
New York
Lillie A. Grundy
Robert L. Grundy
John O'Keefe
Annie
Catherine Cross
Edward R. Cross
Mary J. Anderson
William Anderson
Jones
A. D. Jones
E. H. Russell, Esq
Jacob Ritter
Clara Ritter
John S. Robb, Jr
Anna Bullard
Ernest
E. Gullerd
J. B. Sweitzer
Sentences in Criminal Court Crown Several Offenders
Judges White and Magee handed sentences to multiple defendants this week in the Criminal Court. Charles McClure and Isaac Brown, convicted of conspiracy, received two years and one year respectively, with Alderman Porter and Constable Carney blamed by the judge. Bridget Flaherty faced further consideration after being convicted of keeping a speak easy at McKeesport. Several others, including B. Harrity J. Walch L. Fork and Harry Dougherty, received terms in the workhouse for larceny. Elijah Hart and James Crestovitey were fined and imprisoned for illegal liquor selling, with Aldridge also punished for the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Magee
Charles McClure
Isaac Brown
Alderman Porter
Constable Carney
McClure
Brown
Trn
Penitentiary
Bridget Flaherty
McKeesport
Piper
Jord
B. Harrity
J. Walch
L. Fork
Harry Dougherty
J. E
Elijah Hart
James Crestovitey
Aldridge
Aabcer
Mrs Reed answers equity suit over Chartiers Company
Mrs Sarah A Reed filed her answer to the equity suit by Will iam Scaife and others against the Chartiers Company and others. She says the $15 400 judgment confessed by the company to her was in good faith and not to defraud creditors. She contends the court order discharging the rule obtained by Scaife and others bars the suit as essentially same claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Reed
William Scaife
Chartiers Company
Senife
Committees Named to Manage Lunacy Property
Mrs. Eleanor Fahnestock filed for an inquest in lunacy over her 21 year old son George W. Fahnestock now confined at Dixmont. He is an heir of B. L. Fahnestock and requires a committee to care for his property. the court also set bond terms related to the Patterson case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Fahnestock
George W. Fauhnestock
Dixmont
B. L. Fahnestock
John E. Patterson
Patterson
ae Faye _ coe
Mrs Whiting Sues Over Alley Between Dwellings
Mrs Helens Whiting files a bill in equity against Charles Sanders and the contractors Murphy and Hamilton. She states an agreement with a former owner to maintain a three foot alley between their adjoining Ninth Street properties, but Sanders has torn down a building and plans to rebuild close to his line, potentially cutting off the alley. She seeks an injunction to stop Murphy and Hamilton from continuing work and harming her property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helens Whiting
Charles Sanders
Messrs
Murphy & Hamilton
Mellon appeals over Center avenue sewer assessment
James R. Mellon appeals from the Board of Viewers report on benefits for a Center avenue sewer in Twentieth ward. He owns 23 jets in the Boom plan and was assessed 2030 dollars, claiming the city already approved a sewer on an alley and that credit was not given for the one he paid for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Mellon
Board of Viewers
Center Avenue
Twentieth Ward
Mellon
Multiple Civil Actions Listed in Common Pleas No 2
A long docket entry lists numerous cases including Huckenstein and Co versus Whiting, Fausett versus Hillebrecht, Echomaker Farniture Company versus Younker, Sellers versus Gardner, Donaldson versus Kelly, Evans Bros versus Haworth, oon and Beatty versus Reighard, De Haan versus De aan, Ingold versus Delaney, Robertson's guidance versus Duncan executors, Kress Virginia Railroad grant, Criminal Commonwealth versus Jose Demess, and various others with names like Godfrey, Whaler, Kunzel, Melville, Sneld, Barrett, Helfrick, Wachter, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huckenstein & Co
Whiting Et al
Fausett
Hillebrecht
The
Echomaker Farniture Company
Younker
Sellers
Gardner
Donaldson
Kelly
Evans Bros
Haworth Et al
Oon & Beatty
Reighard
de Haan
de Aan
Common Pleas No
Ingold
Delaney
Robertson
Gove Concsae Sd
Duncan
Legal suits and trials with damages and dissolutions
Multiple civil actions filed including Mrs Kate Reagan against James Butler for 6000 damages for slander and others for 5000 against a railroad. A decree dissolves Franklin Electrical Supply. Michael Jover released from the workhouse. Joseph Dewmer faces a second murder trial after a previous conviction overturned due to juror misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Reagan
James Butler
MaRaGanert J. Conner
John Carroll
J. Kaufman Brewing Co
John Helling
Franklin Electrical Supply Company
Emma E. Miller
Willi M. Granger
W.N. Ropsixs & Co
Con
McKeesport and Bellevennon
Ines A
Sarah Jane Corrett
R. H. Fleming
Josefh DewMer
William Miller
Allegheny
Demmey
Bell Manufacturing wins top award at Exposition
A Paris cablegram reports R. W. Bell Manufacturing Company of Buffalo, famed soap and soap products maker, has won the highest award for its goods at the great Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
R. W. Bell Manufacturing Company
Buffalo
Special overcoat sale at P. C. Co on Court House corner
Difficulty drew crowds to the store as the overcoat department led end of week business. Tomorrow offers a single price of 14 dollars on kersey and melton men’s overcasts from the 22 25 and 30 lines.PLACE: On the new Court House corner at Grant and Diamond streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kersey and Melton
P.C. Co, C
Melton and Kersey
Cor. Grant and Diamond Sis
New Court House
Local Tea Ad Promotes Varieties and Bargain Garments
An advertisement urges readers to try Thea Nectar sepiale species and a wide range of teas and coffees at The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea locations in Pittsburg and Allegheny. It also promotes imported Melton overcoats, with sale prices from 14 to 30 dollars, dental services, cabinet photos, and discounted kid gloves at various downtown stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ave
Pittsburg
Carson St
Butler St
Penn Ave
Federal St
Allegheny
McKeesport
Improvements Planned for Exposition and Johnston to Paris
Rain drew record crowds to yesterday’s exposition with a people’s day turnout. Improvements include widening galleries by nine feet and relocating the band stand to the center of the main hall. Manager Johnston departs for Paris next Saturday to select specialties for Pittsburg. Seven new buildings costing about 30000 will be erected on the leased ground between the structures and the Point. Extra police and firemen guarded the crowd as exhibitors renewed displays for a largely attended final push this last week of the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Pittsburg
Bouadmaster Innes
Portraits and reputations in the art of truth
The passage questions whether I can produce a truly accurate likeness and suggests such portraits may be undervalued by others who once reserved judgment, implying a shift in judgment of notable figures and their depictions.
Reinecke & Co Exhibit Showcases Pumps and Heaters
The Reinecke & Co plumbing firm at 309 Wood Street displays Garney heaters and pumps, enamel wash tubs, and enameled iron baths. The hot water heater is praised by physicians for health and efficiency, with a nationwide rapid adoption. The Mechanical Hall pump exhibit features over 100 varieties. The wareroom at 3 Wood Street stocks a full range from leading manufacturers, urging builders to contract with Reinecke for all plumbing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinecke &Co
Wood Street
Ae & A
Reinecke
No Rubber Gloves Safe Insulation in Pittsburg
Report on electric wire handling in Pittsburgh cites lack of deaths due to insulation and careful wire placement. Allegheny County Light Company workers rarely use rubber gloves, credited to superior insulation, regular leak tests, and skilled splicing. The piece contrasts New York’s deadly incidents and notes Pittsburgh’s leading position in electric lighting materials and a factory expansion to meet demand. It also records a separate public notice of child cruelty involving James Bates and Annie Bates, with bail set for James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Pittsburg
Allegheny County Light Company
New York
Haven
Robert J. Daly
Allegheny County
Marsh
First Introduction of Sugar-Coated Popcorn
The item traces I L Baker’s 1859 start feeding sugar coated popcorn at Spring s and his rise through fairs and the Ohio State Board of Agriculture. It notes his later role with Cincinnati and his Centennial venture, where popcorn sales sparked widespread popularity and launched Baker & Son across multiple expositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Baker
Springs
Ohio
Ohio State Board of Agriculture
Cincinnati
Smoky Island
Baker
Messrs. Baker 4 Son
Louis
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Bar Y
Pavents
Baker &Son
Ais
Here
Painting Matches Memory of Hiland Hill View
A visitor from Alsdy recalls a landscape scene during a trip to the Hiland Hill reservoir and Exposition. Friends learn the painted view is the exact landscape she admired from Hiland Hill, photographed from the same spot, later used by H J Heinz Company gardens for vegetables in their pickles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsdy
Hiland Hill
Allegheny River
East End
Hiland Reservoir
H. J. Heinz Company
Siedic & Sons Sterling Silver Opening Offers Wide Range
Br Siedic & Sons, Silversmiths at No 54 Fifth Avenue Pittsburg announces a fall opening starting October 10 for one week featuring a broad array of sterling silver items. From thimbles to dinner sets the shop offers Rococo style five dozen and forks sets plus monogrammed carvers and full silver serving pieces for weddings and anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. Siedic & Sons, Silversmiths
Fifth Avenue
Pittsbuard
Mesars, Siedle & Sons
Siiversmith
Great Atlantic spot offers teas and baking powder
Montgomery and chinchilla overcoats mentioned with a sales push. Pitestrn's at 434 Wood advertised with jewelry items like Diamond Cot Brilliant Earrings in solid gold mounts at $1 a pair, and Hi No 295 Fifth Ave offered presents and items including tea and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montenac
Chinchilla
Pitestrn’s
Hi . No
Fifth Ave
Banner Recipe Book Promotes Baking and Banner Powder
A period piece advert describes a jelly cake recipe using eggs sugar lemon juice and Banner Baking Powder. It touts the Banner Recipe Book for baking and cooking guidance and offers a free mailing of the book by Bannering Powder Co. Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannering Powder Co
P.O
Pittsburg
Stevens chair and desks and farm tools showcased
The Stevens Adjustable Chair Co lists the Stevens chair as a five in one parlor or library chair reclining chair invalid chair crib bed or lounge. It advertises Italian frame durability and renewably soft cushions along with Stevens desks and cabinets. The Johnston Harvester Co展示 Continental Light Steel Binder and Rotary Disk Pulverizer are shown, with praise for simplicity and durability, aiming at farmers and exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Vic
Sixth Street
Federal Street Bridge
Johnston Harvester Co
Batavia
N. Y
Paris
Fire safety fittings showcased by Taylor and Dean exhibit
In view of recent fires the display on main floor highlights fire escapes iron staircases solid iron shutters and related life protection measures. Taylor and Dean urge property owners to order these safeguards, noting proven merit. A Hiland Piano School recital by Prof. W. C. Doyie at Echols McMurray and Co. attracted praise for tasteful music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor & Ad
Hiland Piano School
W. C. Doyie
Echols, McMurray & Co
James Jarvis Sued for Peace Bond in Allegheny
Mary Jarvis testified she has lived apart from James Jarvis on Cherry street Allegheny for months. He reportedly forced entry to her home in a violent manner, and Alderman Porter ordered James Jarvis bound in $500 to keep the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jarvis
Twenty-first Street
Mary Jarvis
Porter
Cherry Street
Allegheny
Jarvis
Mathusek Piano for All Doors Uprights to Concert Grands
E G Bays & Co at 75 Fifth Avenue markets the Mathusek piano line from uprights to concert grands. The firm touts even action, stable tuning, and quality materials, urging beginners and pros alike to upgrade from dual pianos to a single versatile instrument. Full details and prices available at the wareroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathusek
Thoreby
Fifth Avenue
Exhibits at Hopper Bros offer fine wood stock and prompt service
A North Gallery display by Hopper Bros & Co at 307 Wood St showcases a premier exhibit drawn from their own stock. Visitors climb stairs to view high quality samples and are told the firm offers extensive woods, upholstery fabrics, and fashionable forms at 37 Wood Street with prompt, efficient service for home remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enallery
Wood Street
Thompson's New York Grocery Sale Ad Promotes Bargains
A historical notice from Thompson's New York Grocery advertises low prices on sugar, hams, bacon, prunes, peaches, apricots, cereal, mackerel, rice, coconut, ketchup, soap, flour, baking powder and more. It invites visitors to Pittsburg to shop or meet at Gusky's and promises free delivery in city areas and prepaid freight for out-of-town orders, urging readers to make Gusky's their city headquarters during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
New York
California
St. Louis
M. BR. Thompson
Gusky’s
Market St
Pittsburg
Bubbles Burst on Grand Estates Swindles Exposed
Prominent attorney N W Shafer warns that most inheritance claims in England Germany and France are baseless. He recounts a scheme where claimants paid two drafts to various consuls and “experts” who promised access to a vast estate. One fraudster after another took $25 each, none providing value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Shafer
England
Germany
France
Melbourne
Australia
Shafer
United State
Bogardus
Sohmer Pianos Win Top Awards at Exposition and Fair
Sohmer pianos receive Lanceene grand medal at the San Francisco Exposition and a gold medal at the New England Great Machinery Fair. The recognition adds to Sohmer’s standing in the musical world aimed by J M Co Pittsburg at 37 Smithfield Street as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohmer
Lanceene
San Francisco
Gald
Pittsburg
Saggy
Smithfield Street
Thuma's Dancing Academy Classes Next Week
Thuma's Dancing Academy offers four evening classes next week covering 112 styles of corsets and related accessories. Address inquiries to Prof. Christy at 1012 Penn Ave Pittsburg. Also advertised are Simmons half price sale at Schoenthal 612 Penn Ave and Taft's Dental Rooms offering gold fillings from $1. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Christy
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
Change in make-up appears on Eleventh Page
Notice states that the material that previously appeared on this page of The Dispatch will be found on the Eleventh Page in the second part of this issue.
Lace Curtains Offer From Cheapest To Finest Stock
Advertisement from Edward Groetzinger at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue promoting ten thousand pairs of lace curtains and Irish point lines imported directly. Prices range from 75 cents to 50 dollars with claims of savings by buying direct, inviting customers to visit Gusky's for browsing or purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
Exposition Portrait Exhibit Draws Broad Notice
Exhibition of portraits continues to attract strong attention with wide compliment across the community. The display highlights local artists and notable figures, attracting visitors and sparking conversations about regional culture and history.
Teas Coffees and Gifts Emporium Notice
A compact shop listing highlights a place offering teas coffees and gift items with an emphasis on beauty and novelty presents in a neighborhood retail setting.
Exposition Visitors Reminded of Gunkys Easy Access
Visitors to the exposition are urged to remember that Gunkys offers an easy entry and convenient amenities for all guests. The note emphasizes accessibility and comfort for attendees touring the event.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nisbet
Ery Company
Mr. Mellon
Common Pleas No. 1
Rutledge
Rigmund
Humboldt Insurance Company
Brucker
Wolcott & Son
Hanter
Murphy
Patrick
Beir
Warden
Weinman
Loudermilk
Thea
Taft
F. Schoenthal
MR. Johnston
Dean
James Bates
Annie Bates
Liberty Street
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Stevens Adjustable Chair CO
Taylor & Dean
Market &T
Mathusek Piano
E. G. Bays & Co
Hopper Bros. & CO
Wood ST
North Gallery
Gusky's
Sohmer Pianos
Thuma’s Dancing Academy
Fourth Avenue
P. D
Rephet
Loomer
Rosenbaum & Co
Simx
Schoenthal
Hauch’s
No. Fifth Ave
Great Atlantic & Pacifico Tea Co
Gcusky
Ipedt
Meltons
Kerseys
Wales
Big Boys
Erge
Isa Ahacea
R Yueaoc
Jenness Miller
Lovely Dress
Old City
Hall
Market Street
Hamilton
City
Senate
Mapemeies
Sixth ST
Aoe Sach
Svar
Haudh’s
Gunky
Gusky
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