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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1890

Page

8

Oil Field News From Wildwood District Reports Little Change

The dispatch notes no major shifts in the Wildwood district apart from Whitesell No. 6 showing 1.5 inches an hour in a 20 tank. Several wells reach sand with mixed results while others remain unproductive or under development. Growth focuses on gas shows in Bear Creek and Hancock wells and lighted city plans advance with electric systems and gas pipelines.

Wildwoop Griffith & Forest Oil Company Whitesell No. 6 Wildwood Marshall Oil Company Harley Bear Creek Refining Oil Company McClar Stevenson & Whitney Hancock Menke Gibson Guffy & Queen's Sisere Kolshouse Ringheiser Jack's Inn Alieman & Co Mrs. Burger Farm Heine Oil Company Heine Farm Attleman & Co Nellie Oil Company Belverdone Ayer & Co F. Burger McCormick & Co Straw Walker & Co Walker Walker Farm, Will Case Monday; So Will McCalmont Oil Company Watson Farm Hammond Hammond Farm Bellevue

Oil field notes hint at new gas in Lawrence county

In Lawrence county several wells are planned with new drilling and rigs ready in North Heaver and nearby farms. Operators Cleland and Griffiths have leased the James McGlure farm and will commence operations in a few days. Surveys show favorable outlook for oil and gas with hopes for a winter gas supply for New Castle.

New Castle Lawrence County Messrs Cleland and Griffiths Wildwood James McGlure North Heaver Township Have & Rig Enon New Territory

Attempt to Clear Client In Larceny Trial

In a Criminal Court trial, Mrs. Annie Scinder of Chartiers was found guilty of larceny for slipping two pairs of pants into her basket at Gusky's store. The defense argued an accidental act and noted witnesses were Hebrews while the District Attorney countered with remarks on justice and race.

Alexander Fiske Cambria Annie Scinder Chartiers Gusky Samuel Ammon Johnston Ammon Rosenthal Scinder

Supreme Court resumes work with no opinions issued

The Supreme Court reopened sessions taking up cases from Indiana, Washington and Butler counties. No opinions were released. Several cases were argued yesterday including Miller v Balfour and Chartiers Oil. appeals covered Butler, Washington and Indiana counties with no case of broad significance.

Supreme Court Indiana Washington Butler Schumlkill River Eas Side Railroad Company P. A. Reese R. W. Miller John Balfour Common Pleas Butler County Jareck Manufacturing Company M. KR. Haymaker S. D. Holmes Chartiers Oil Company Washington County W. G. Crawford Ss. A. Kennedy McKeever Cook & Company the Canonsburg Iron Company States L. A J. W. Reed Morehnd Ashington County J. F. Marshall Orphans’ Court Indiana County George E. Cruikshank Quarter Sessions Court Haworth & Dewharat John Tenby Indians County

Fiske Denies Million Dollar Cambria Bond Sale

Alexander P. Fiske filed his answer in the Central Trust Company of New York v Cameron Iron and Coal case. He denies that bonds totaling 1 million dollars were sold to stockholders and says the bonds are held by a syndicate with no interest due.

Alexander P. Fiske Central Trust Company of New York Cameron Iron and Coales Drexel, Morgan & Co Mr. Fiske

Southside Queer Showers Plead Guilty Before Judge Acheson

A partial court docket item notes that the Southside Queer Showers pleaded guilty before Judge Acheson in the October term of the United States District Court. The page lists numerous cases in Common Pleas and Commonwealth actions with various defendants and attorneys, amid a broad court calendar.

Southside Queer Showers United States District Court Acheson Samuel Hamilton Allegheny County Robert Archibald McDowell McElroy

Jury Trials and Verdicts in Local Cases

The juries are empaneled in cases of John Vernon and John Moore. H Freshman found guilty of embezzling 613 dollars from FP W Sarier. Alexander Fresh on trial for felonious assault on Catherine Gilchrist. A suit involving a patent sale brought by William Kroegher against McCoooway Torley Co. is in progress. A verdict for the defendant in an ejectment suit Swift v Griffen Rankin arises. other actions by J F Johnson Co against Wallace Co. continue with mixed outcomes. Dr M M Shewsbury, manager of the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute, charged with practicing medicine without a license, was fined 100 dollars plus costs.

John Vernon John Moore H. Freshman W. Sarier Alexander Fresh Catherine Gilchrist William ©. Kroegher McCooway, Torley & Co L. Benz & Bros Rosanus Mauch John E. P. Swift S. Griffen J. S. Rankin Pasely

Peculiar Infatuation and Acts of True Friendship

An 1890 Meriden tale notes men and women who love deeply with stories of same sex marriage and life saving acts. John H. Preston credits Warner's Safe Cure with curing severe kidney and liver trouble after four years of illness, praising friendship and loyalty as evident in dire need.

New Jersey Meriden Conn John H. Preston Mr. &. T. Cook Curtis & Cook Warner

Quality clothing promises long wear and value

Advertisement touts durable ready made garments with economical pricing. It claims superior style and reliability, urging buyers to compare with rivals to see the advantage and savings for workers on small wages. It promises long service and lower costs.

Speeches Recall Pittsburg History In Early Years

Mr. R. McToon recounts his family’s arrival in Pittsburg era while Mr. Anderson notes Scott's Hill and Grant street. He recalls a vast orchard where modern Mon LA House stands and his father’s business at the old corner.

Pittsburg R. McToon Sheriff's Office Scott’s Hill Grant Street Mr. Anderson

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