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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1889

Page

3

Children Start Juvenile Temperance Society In Parish

Rev. Father McTighe of St. Malachi's on the Southside forms a junior temperance group of about 50 girls aged 5 to 21, linked to the ladies' society. Aiming for 200 members soon, they wear badges, pay 5 cents monthly, and plan regular festivals. Officers include Miss Rose Kappler and Miss Teresa Gabig.

Father McTighe St. Malachi’s Church Cleveland Meas Society Torday Hence Cavays Teresa Gabig B. Murphy Father MecTighe Ladies' Society Rose Kappler Sarah Graham Susan Laughran Mary Murray Kate Sullivans

Dedicated German Catholic Church in Allegheny Forms Parade

More than 1,000 men marched along Federal Street in a solemn parade to St. Leo's German Catholic Church on Brighton Road in the Eleventh Ward Allegheny. The new brick two story structure with stone trim cost 12000 dollars, with 8000 paid and 4000 debt likely to be cleared before spring. the lower floor to be used as a school.

St. Leo’s Brighton Road Eleventh Ward Allegheny Federal Street Knights of St. Geo St. Mary's St. Boniface’s St. Jo's St. Martin’s West End St. Michael's Southside Chartiers St. Joseph's Soci St. Andrew's Frank Blattner Father Goebel Mase Father Harrel Olean N. Y Father Wertenbach Braddork P. Adolph Father Woebel Father Kaufman St. Joseph's Manchester Father Bernard C. S Wertenbach

Gentleman claims lease refusal on Semple building

A man asserts he holds the lease of the Semple building in Allegheny until November 1 and has offered it to Uncle Sam as pay, for a monetary consideration. Manager Pat Harris wants to convert the site into a theater but no show will occur until the Government replies.

Semple Allegheny Sam Pat Harris

Diamonds New Jewelry Lot At Henry Terbeyden Firm

A jewelry house advertises diamonds just received at 530 Smithfield Street. It lists loose stones including a 1-64 carat, a 1-04 carat firing, an 1-64 carat stud, and a 1-16 carat earring. Prices reflect quality and buyers are invited to inspect the collection.

Henry Terbeyden Smithfield St

Corsets Prominence in Corsica Shop Ad

A newspaper advertisement from Rosexpalm & Co. promotes Corsica corsets with 112 styles and multiple makes. It highlights light Featherbone priced 85c, Common Sense at 1 dollar, Equaline health corset at 1 dollar, and various French satin options to attract buyers.

Rosexpalm & Co

Local sales ad teases goods at Pittsburg shop

A fragment advertises early sales at 516 Market Street, Pittsburg, promising dress goods bargains and a beverage mention. It urges readers to come early for a rush and notes tickets at an elite gallery are valid until November 1.

Autrecht Elite Market Street Pittsburg Hame Boccs & Buss

Fire Engineers urge underground wiring to curb dangers

The National Association of Fire Engineers demands all overhead power lines be buried where possible. Resolutions call for strict inspections and laws to prevent contact with telephone, fire alarm, water and gas lines. Chicago notes 3100 to 5200 streetlights already underground with 3500 volts potential. Pittsburg has begun cost estimates for burying wires via a Common Council resolution.

Nations Association of Fire Engineers Evans Bureau of Fire Fire Engineers’ Association Rapeeet Res United States Prrvecensigner Untii National Association of Fire Engineers J. P. Barrett Chicago Pittsburg Kearns Common Council

Sabbath poker ban nets arrests and fines

Police officers disrupted early morning poker sessions at 105 Second avenue and 35 Diamond street arresting six men in a room on Second near Middle. A poker table and chips were seized. each participant faced fines of 3 dollars and costs. Five men paid. Frank Sullivan refused and was jailed.

William Shore Robert Robinson Second Avenue John Jay Central Station Shore Aer Secon Street Middle Pearson Henry Sutter Second Street Frank Sullivan Natchez Street Mt. Washington Charles Meyers F. McGinnis Magnolia Street Christ Decker East Second Streets Louis Bess Third East Street Sullivan

Sunday Penitents Judge Gripp's Corrections

At Central station hearing yesterday morning 57 cafes were present but few received workhouse sentences. Michael Cahill got 30 days for assault on Albert Hohmeyer. Louis Frew 30 days for robbing Mrs. Braumeyer. Joseph Dougherty and Mary Jones 30 days each for disorderly conduct. Six vagrants, 19 drinks and 11 disorderlies got light sentences. Three suspicious men were discharged. Three boys loitering near the Boston House were held for Reform School. A boy’s dinner mix up led to a humorous but sad incident with a bucket and a sergeant.

Central Station Michael Cahill Albert Hohmeyer Second Avenue Louis Frew Braumeyer Old Avenue Joseph Dougherty Mary Jones William Jones James Carney William Charles Bovard Boston Reform School

National Drug Men Meet Opens In Indianapolis

The National Wholesale Druggists Association holds its fifteenth convention in Indianapolis with President George A. Kelly presiding. Pittsburg representatives from L. H. Harris Drug Co and other active and associate members attend as committees outline legislation, proprietary goods, adulterations, transportation, and finances for discussion.

National Wholesale Druggiste’ Association Indianapolis George A. Kelly Harrisonville Pittsburg L. H. Harris Drug Company L. H. Harris William H. Schmidt Kelly Denison House B. 5. Fahnestock Fleming Bros. Hostetter & Co W. W. Lawrence & Co Wm. McCully & Co O’stheimer Bros Pennsylvania White Lead Company M. Strong Cleveland A. B. Merriam Minneapolis P. van Schaack Chicago M. M. Kline Philadel Dr. Noyes St. Paul

Real Estate Agents Seek 1000 Acres Near Saltsburg

Agents in the Hiskiminetas Valley near Saltsburg are securing options on about 1000 acres of land. They claim representation by New Jersey and Pennsylvania capitalists. If land is obtained Baldwin Locomotive Works may move from Philadelphia, signaling a strong Western Pennsylvania real estate market and a bright regional future.

Hiskiminetas Valley Saltsburg New Jersey Pennsylvania Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia

Unknown man found dead in Skunk Hollow likely starving

A 55 to 60 year old laborer was found dead in Skunk Hollow at about 3 AM by Thomas Hart, a Junction line road watchman. The body showed starvation exhaustion and exposure with fleshless bones, no signs of violence, and was taken to the morgue.

Thomas Hart Skunk Hollow

No Longer In Doubt About Klein's Silver Age Eye Claim

The piece extols Klein's Silver Age Eye as a trusted remedy and market standard. It notes doctors and hospitals using it, highlights Exposition display status, and claims broad availability at $1.50 per quart with other spirits offered and delivered from Max Klein at 82 Federal Street, Allegheny. It also advertises The Everett Club Piano with a $1 weekly payment plan and discounted price for club members, managed by Alex Ross at 137 Federal Street, Allegheny.

N. G Klein Pennsylvania Max Klein Federal Street Allegheny Sadie Early Tustin Moultrie Streets Pittsburg Everett

Steamship and Exchange Office Opens on Smithfield Street

J. J. McCommrex of Anmour & Co reports week ending October 19 1889 sales of dressed beef. 160 cattle weighed 524 nods at an average price of 4 cents per pound.

Anmour & Co

Chicago Wins Debate At St John’s Branch Meeting

An open St John’s Branch No 55 E B A meeting in Chicago hall at Thirtieth street and Penn avenue featured songs recitations and a debate on whether the 1892 World's Exposition should be held in New York. Chicago supporters defeated New York after judges Burns and Duncan sided with the negative.

St. John’s Thirtieth Street Penn Avenue W. A. Golden New York B. A. Kilgallon Daniel Leyden D. Campbell James Flynn Chicago Michael Burns Duncan

Fine Dress Goods At Prices At Cock Boocs & Bun

Persons holding club tickets at Aufrecht's Elite gallery must attend sittings by November 1 at 516 Mar F. & Y. To avoid the rush, come early. Iron City beer is unrivaled and praised by connoisseurs.

Aufrecht Market Street Pittsburg Iron City

Accommodating Christianity to the Spirit of the Age

Rev J H Barnett contends Christianity is an unchangeable body of truth expounded by Jesus and the See and should guide the spirit of the age. He opposes liberal interpreters who align Scripture with modern science and urges ministers to make the age conform to Christian teaching. Flowers bloom at Allegheny Conservatory as a fall display begins. Notice warns against trusting Mary T May who left home. Administration notices for Timothy Bowe and John McKay estates announced. Amusements and physical culture noted.

J. H. Barnett Second Congregational Church Phillips Brooks Barnett Jesus Fidelity Title and Trust CO State W. Timothy Bowe Timothy Bowe Pittsburg David Q. Ewing BRUCE Oculm Liberty Street Pittsboro Amusements

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