Died for One Dime The Schooley Hilton Murder Trial
The Criminal Court sat for the Schooley case over the Hilton poker room killing near the jail. Witnesses recounted a quarrel over a dime and a gun, with Schooley claiming accidental discharge. The jury returned a verdict of voluntary manslaughter with a recommendation for the extreme mercy of the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilfiteiet
Hilton
Milton
Hhem
Hilien
Major Mentooth
Aeputital
Burleigh
Jwige Ewing
Ile Law
Shien
Common Pies and Legal Docket Snapshot
A fragmented list of cases and parties appears, including Common Pies No. 1 and No. 2 matters with multiple plaintiffs and defendants such as Jagellenski, Citi, Treedon Company, Nicola Broa, Virsbur, Doherty Bros, Keewig, Piccamio, Lahey, Prentiss, Barkley, Castor, Prozier, Mellon, Uorsumn, Met Cundress, Marbery, May, Monty, Thomas, Elkin, Paper, SNuller, Pittsburg Locomotive Works, Ebbert, Porter, Anderson, Ely, Dinlan, Wilson, Batemms, Dunlap, Garovi, Kennery, Chatail Court Commonwealth vs John Grown, Isaac Fried, Koegn, Ket Keestl, alias Bert Patterson, James A. Wright, Joseph Linton, Frank Horns, Charles Adama, Michael Dickson, Cheres Gappert, Mike Broderick, Willian Cook, J Ho Spensier, Mrs J Alpe, Maceie Kekens, Join Charles lathicote, Aundia Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jagellenski
Citiyou
Treedon Company
Nicola Broa
Virsbur
Melon Res
Gonpbell
Doherty Bros
Keewig
Love Et al
Piccamio
Grant
Vivjand
of Lahey
Prentiss
Barkley
Castor
Prozier
Mellon
Uorsumn
Marbery
May Etal
Monty
Thomas
Elkin
Paper
Snuller
Pittsburg Locomotive Works Accident Association
Ebbert
Porter
Anderson
Ely
Dinlan
Wilson
Batemms
Dunlap
Garovi & la
Kennery
Chatail Court
Commonwealth
John Grown
Isaac Fried Thomas Koegn
Ket Keestl
John, Alias
Bert Patterson
James A. Wright
Joseph Linton
Frank Horns
Charles Adama
Michael Dickson
Cheres Gappert
Mike Broderick
Willian Cook
Heari Kryeter
J. Ho Spensier
Mrs. J. Alpe
Maceie Kekens
Charles Lathicote
Aundia Jones
Divorce suit filed for George Li¢erumn against Elizabeth Jaerman
Attorneys Montooth Brothen and Fr A Buchanan filed a suit on behalf of George Li¢erumn for divorce from Elizabeth Jaerman. The couple wed in 1881 and the record notes a desertion date in November. The testimony taken in the case was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montooth Brothen
Fr. A. Buchanan
George Li¢erumn
Elizabeth Jaerman
Divorce Case Filed Over Desertion in 1544 Marriage
The divorce suit names Mr Margaret Kunkle and Stanislaus Kunkle with yesterday filing. The couple wed October 26 1544 and he reportedly deserted her two months later. They resided in the Twelfth ward LL. Johnston was appointed commissioner in the divorce case of J C Gearing against Sadie E Gearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kunkle
Stanislaus Kunkle
LL. Johnston
J. C. Gearing
Sadie E. Giearing
Supreme Court Week Two Opens With No Decisions
The second week of the term began with no opinions issued. Armstrong Cambria Lawrence Mercer and Souxwset counties hear 35 cases, six non-pressed yesterday and nine argued. Notable items include Place of the Commonwealth from Cambria County and cases involving McCain Graham Vanhorn Chapin Stranahan Caufield Wright and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Amstrong
Gambria
Lawrence
Mercer
Souwrset
Place Os the Commonwealth
Dobnstein
J. H. McCain
John Gilpen
Common Pleas
Lawrence County
R Vanhorn
T. H
J. S Munnell
A. Vanhorn
The
P. E Chapin
Cambria Transcent
Polly McKein
J. C. Carroll
Hughininey
Orphans’ Court
Cambria County
Craffiew
Eller
Charles Croix
Rter
Fullerton
Armstrong County
J. B. McKan
A. Tk
Mary
J. Kennedy
J. A. Mckean
John Gilpin
Alles Found Sane as Court Orders Return of Property
A hearing before Judge Single on J C Alles petition to set aside lunatic proceedings concluded with a direction to vacate the order and return Alles’s property. Witnesses testified to his sanity and capability, including his mother and committee, FE J Hartwe, who reported daily interactions and business conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Alles
Alles
Mr. Alles
J. H. Porte
EG. Ferguson
FE. J. Hartwe
Dixmont
Hutchinson
C. C. Hergog
A.J. Burchfield
Garton
Wylie
Busines
Elizabeth Alles
War Sune
Mire
J.C. Alles
Single
McDonald field shows wild week as Mercy farm well soars
Wells in the McDonald field shift output with Greenlee & Forst’s Mercy farm well jumping from 300 to 600 barrels per hour and later around 450. Other rigs like Forest Oil’s No 2 near the Baldwin well face uncertain gains while pipelines expand to handle higher flow. The scene includes multiple rigs progressing toward the Gordon sand and projections that this month may surpass September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Lionald
Greenlee & Forst
Wonder
Mercy Farm
Forest Oil Company
McNall
Black & Co
Haymaker & Co
Hays & Gartland
Miller Farm
Royal Gas Company
Sauters
le Compe, Wallilee & Co
Royals Company
Sauters No
Davis & Brown
Brickyard
Rend
Rend & Robbins
Slaughterhouse
Laughner Bros
Laurel Hill
Mercy
Guekert & Steele
Guffey
Connerge
Cedet
Hays & Garland
Guckert & Steele
Ays & Gartland No. 4
Stewart & Eobinson
McGay
George Davis & Co
Peoples Gas Company
Liberty Oil Company
Campbell
McCoroy
McDonald
Orion Oil Company
Fisher Oil Company
Kansas School House
Gordon
Hoffman & Co
Moore Farm
W. L. Mellon
Mertz
Neeley
Const & Co
Leeda
J. McMichael
Yee Tendas and Co
McHenry
Hughes Lot
Moore
Ewing
Walker
Woodland Oil Company
Forst & Greenlee
J. R. Gladden
T. B. Robbins & Co
McDonald Oil Fields See Wave of Growth and Drilling
Wells near Wellsburg report strong outputs with Mathews Bell and other farms producing barrels per hour. Wildcat and Lawsonham drilling expands while Guffey and Murphy hold major stakes in 1,490 acres yielding about 20,000 barrels daily. Oakdale and Noblestown grow as rail access and pipelines bring towns to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
J. M. Guffey
M. Murphy
Guffey
Murphy
Mathews
Bell
Baldwin
Hopper
Wallace
Stnreon
E. H. Jennings
J. H. Dailey
John Galloway
Fisher Bros
Oskdale Oil Company
Guffey and Murphy
Noblestown
Oakdale
Pittsburg
Sleepy Hollow
McDonald-McCurdy
Mailroad
Pipe Line
Gregg Station
Record of Criminal Court Convictions and Trials
John Bushman alias Lindsay convicted of watch sorcery valued at unknown amount from Patrick Dillon in Allegheny on September 1. three years to penitentiary. Fritz Bartell tried for larceny by bailee of Glen dale Glaeck Auf Beneficial Society books. verdict not guilty by jury. John Lukenski convicted of larceny of $75 from Fr. Galenski in a Southside boarding house. six months in workhouse. George Wes horn pleaded guilty to false pretense. thirty days in workhouse. Jury deliberations in cases of Martin Fowey for breaking into R Endert’s house. William Roedler for attempting assault on Kate Schrody, 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bushman
Lindsay
Tratrick Dillon
Allegheny
Fritz Bartell
Glaeck Auf Beneficial Society
Glendale
Bartell
Conmrt
John Lukenski
Fr. Galenski
George Weshorn
I. F. Murry
Braddock
Martin Fowey
R. Endert
William Roedler
Kate Schrody
Executor's Reply to Heirs in Orphans' Court
Attorneys Whitesell and Sons filed John Russell's answer to the heirs of Stephen Van Kirk seeking his removal as executor and trustee. Russell denies mismanagement and misappropriation, says he followed the will, purchased a house for Van Kirk's widow, and provided £2000 of principal to her due to insufficient income by agreement with the heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesell & Sons
Orphans’ Court
John Russell
Stephen van Kirk
Russell
van Kirk
K Ber
Local lawsuits and damages fill county docket
Yesterday permits were granted in the Marvin Morai Benevolent and Protective Association suit, with verdict for defendants in an ejectment case. A rexwner was awarded to defendants in a railway injury suit. Isanetes Borswatt sued for 1000 dollars over land lost to a street project. Margaret Miller sues A D Miller and Sons for husband Thornton Miller’s refinery fire death. A jury is deliberating in a suit involving multiple women over land taken for street opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hantan
Marvin Morai Beneticial and Protective Association
Robert d T. Bailey Acainet Hf
Fawnes and
Verdics
J.P. Fisher
Mondela Connecting Railway Company
Isanetes Borswatt
Maryanteman
Margaret Miller
A. D. Miler & Sons
Thornton Miller
Shagic
Tur
Jane Davis
Elizabeth Appleton
Charlotte Reid
Siin HH. Hawkins
Jane Baker
Ada Moore
Margart Walker
Willian H. Davis
Etna Torough
Opening 4 Street
Market Notes and Petroleum Prices Reported Oct. 12
Trading was moderate and market activity varied as prices showed small gains and declines across sectors. Petroleum opened strong in New York with a rally later, while shipments and clearances were reported for several ports, along with notes on transit certificates and daily averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nivember
Goaec
Gge
McDonald
New York
London
Antwerp
Om Crry
Glee
Igheat
Bravrorp
Dige
Pennsylvania
Lima Oli
Miners and Operators Clash Over Coal Rates and Strike
A long statement from Pittsburg district coal operators blames miners for the strike and market troubles. It traces an interstate agreement from Columbus to establish a nine cent differential and a May 2 rate of 70 cents, then accuses miners of breaking the contract to push for 92 cents and a 22 cent differential, disrupting Northwest markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tlinois
Indiana
Columbus
Hocking Valley
Northwest
Ohio Coal
Pitteborg
Arbitration Committee
Jayne
Guide and Warning to Strangers Visiting Pittsburg
Police direct strangers to the great sacrifice sale of tailor-made clothing in Pittsburg at 646 Liberty Street, corner of Sixth Avenue. Located on the left side from Union depot and on the right from Sixth Street, the address corrects prior newspaper errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Liberty Street
Union Depot
Sixth Street
Sixth Avenue
Wood
Lakewood winter hotel advertises tropical piazzas
Jus Honst Co promises lowest prices for Penn Avenue Stores. Tae Lakewood, a magnificent winter hotel with half mile of enclosed glass piazzas filled with tropical plants, is 53 miles from New York and will open for the season October 20. It is a charming resort in every respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Lakewood
New York
Three Splendid Bargains at Hoffmann Music Store
Upright Miegant piano 3190 with 744 octave, three months use, full iron frame, swinging desk, elastic action and excellent tone. Sold fully warranted for 10 dollars with plush cover and stool. Also two first class square pianos from F endnay, $150 each. Hoffmann & Co. 537 Smithfield Street, agents for Sohmer Colby Schubert pianos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miegant
Fendnay
J. M. Hoffmann & Co
Smithfield Street
Counterfeits Target Johann Hoff Malt Extract Claims
Ad warns against fake Johann Hoff Malt Extract bottles using Hoff’s signature with impostors adding agent names. It notes counterfeit salicylic acid preservatives harm digestion and urges asking for Johann Hoff’s genuine extract, touted as best for convalescence and nursing mothers. Eisner & Mendelson Co. listed as sole agents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Hoff
Hoff
Eisner & Mendelson Co
Barclay St
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Richard Schooley
Leonard Hilton
Richard T. Schooley
FA. Montooth
Alexander Goss
RT. White
Homeopathic Hospital
Staf
White
Fonna de Twilet
William C. Rankin
Secowil
Tilood
Rankin
Aiecree Fairfax
Hilter
Scotts
Tome
Hiner
Joseph Benjaman
William Tatewood
Peter Johfsen
Schooley
Montooth
Etxt
Hintle
Washington, D.C
Jose
Supreme Court Work
Big Mercy
J. W. Neeley
Herron
Gamble
Elliott
Miller
Porst & Greenlee
Mevey
Cooklet
Sauters & Co
M. Robb
Patterson & Co
Wellsburg
Carr Bros
Steubenville
Wildcat
Clarion County
Lawsonham
Lawsonham Oil Comany
G. W. Sparks
Campbell Farm
Red Bank Creek
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Red Bank Junction
Washington County
Independence
Cross Creek Township
Bole
McDowall
W. L. Mellon Pipe Line Company
the Criminal Court
Linnexin’s
Penn Avenue
Federal St
OSE
Police
Allen
Sally
Cartwright & Warner
Honst & Co
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Wolff & Randolph, Philadelphis
Milwaukee
Wis
Baecessful
R. Histix
Broadway
New
Book of
Pitt
Kowler
Moodus
J. W. M’farland
Fourth Avenues
M. V. Taylor
Orm
Fidelity Building
OIL Well Supply CO
Water Street
Pittsburg, PA
Ireland & Hughes
A.V.E.R
Prirrsburg, F
Corry Boilers
Washington
Butler
Corry
James M. Lambing
Corry, PA
mhS-p
Standard Oil Co
Wheeling, W. Va
Ee On Co
Cumberland, Md
Altoona
Capital City On Co
Harrisburg, Pa
Ulias
Standard Oil Company
Cor
Duquesne Way
Eighth Street
Mylt P
Whittier
Whietier
Bunda
Toker
Old Penn Avenue
Parade
Jane
Buffalo
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