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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1889

Page

5

Love's Young Dream Ohio Girl Runs Away With Opera Troupe

Miss Annie Barnwell and Fred Ashton disappeared from the Rinehart Opera Company at Wheetxee West Virginia last night and returned announcing their marriage in St. Clairsville Ohio. Barnwell had joined the troupe after threatening to run away from home and eloped with Ashton despite Mrs Hinchart's surveillance.

W. Va Rinehart Opera Company Annie Barnwell Fred Ashton St. Clairsville

Freshmen Condemned After Campus Mockery Incident

Pennsylvania college students held a general meeting to condemn the freshmen for an on campus dispute. Early Saturday morning the freshmen burned the sophomores in effigy and later a student walking with a cane faced jeering remarks. A large banner and chalked messages appeared on campus amid further taunts and disruption.

Pennsylvania College Gettysavec Ee Eee Sats

One of the Victims of the Cosemaugh Ends His Own Existence

In Johntown a flood relief meeting organized a donor fund for the dead search. Over $7,000 subscribed as work began. Twenty bodies were lifted and reinterred without identification. An old centerman Fritzincer from Copema reportedly hanged himself amid flood losses.

Johnstown Kremer Fritzincer Copema

Coal Land Boom Spreads Toward West Virginia Line

Telegram from Masontown reports a coal land boom as the Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad may extend from Uniontown toward the West Virginia border. Survey lines run Masontown to the Monongahela river and into the mineral valley, with Thompson & Co. holding key pieces of coal land near Uniontown.

Masoxtoww Southwest Pennsylvania Railroad Uniontown West Virginia Masontown Monongahela River Thompson & Ofiontown

Two Men Buried in Debris After Coke Works Explosion

Two of the Mount Braddock Coke Works boilers exploded damaging the engine house and three brick stacks. Edward Stull and Anthony Matheany were buried under debris but escaped serious injury and freed themselves. Estimated damage about $3,000 with insurance. work stoppage may delay operations for a few days.

Connellsville Pas Mount Braddock Coke Works Edward Stull Anthony Matheany Baeaoa Eet

Sparrows Postpone Bath as Ice Lingers in Mil tos

Ice half an inch thick formed overnight at the Presbyterian Church lawn in Mil Tos Pennsylvania. The fountain water froze into a flat surface with inverted icicles visible twenty feet from the blades of grass and did not melt until morning. Sparrows gathered early, lamenting the cold before resuming their normal routine.

MilTos Presbyterian Church

Prohibition Candidate Assigns in Bieir County

Milton G. Hilleman of Williamsburg, candidate for County Treasurer, has assigned to J.H. Smith of Hollidaysburg. The liabilities total about $4,000 with assets around $10,000. The financial note describes long standing losses and the need to restore solvency.

Bieir Sraren Hollidateburg Milton G. Hilleman Williamsburg J.H. Smith Sayabot TN

Hungarians Shot During Fruit Raid Near Potts Town

A party of Potts Town Hungarians raided Samuel Yocum’s orchard in Berks County on Sunday. The farmer confronted them with a shotgun and warned them to leave. Yocum fired, wounding one raider who was carried away by companions. The incident was kept quiet until a physician was summoned to treat the wound.

Pottstown Berks County Samuel Yocum

Poles in Control Clash Sparks Plymouth Riot

At Wickesame Plymouth a church riot continues with detectives Hott and Roberts blocked by locals. Police face threats as they seek entry to the parsonage, later allowed inside to view armaments. Leader Gust Martin Wilkes fined $3 and held on $1,000 bail for assault on an officer. High Sheriff plans a posse to seize the disputed buildings tomorrow.

Wickessamre Plymouth Hott and Roberts Ge Bend Eeocaoenters Ss Oe S Nooo Oo Mec Teslay Burgens Martin Gust Martin Wilkes Martin Wilkes Squire Lynch

Bargain ads and marriage notices in a late 19th century issue

The page blends store specials and classifieds with a long list of weddings and obituaries. It announces low prices on fabrics and goods at multiple Fifth Avenue shops, plus various marriage announcements, funeral notices, and times from Allegheny and East End locales.

Meteoric Career of Early Finance Figure Sylvester G Hamilton

Sylvester G Hamilton, born in Woodsville Ohio about 1850, died in Louisville Kentucky from consumption. He worked in Wheeling as a wholesale dry goods clerk, married Blamche McAfee, then moved to Wall Street as a stockbroker owning a £23,000 Fifth Avenue residence. A market crash left him penniless before he drifted to Louisville where he died. his remains will be brought home for interment.

Wheeling Sylvester G. Hamilten Louisville Woodsville Blamche McAfee Hamilton Wall Street The Stock Exchange Monte New York

No Hope for Baer in Greensburg Mill Fire Case

Special Telegram says in Greensburg on October 22 the Commonwealth’s counsel rested in the mill burning case and the defense pressed to save Baer. The story of Harrison Fox, a key witness, weighs with the jurors as Harry Jones testifies Fox warned him Baer would destroy the mill. The trial shutters until tomorrow evening with the defense seeking to rebut Fox while noting others called him untruthful.

Greensburg Commonwealth Baer Harrison Fox Harry Jones Pittsburg Fox of Fox

Another Republican Receives His Reward

Special telegram reports in Barberox that W A Hecka is named Gauger for seven wing and Saasong the Gution af the othen.

Dispatch New Barberox Wlng Saasong

Coal Strike Probe Moves Aid to Indiana Miners

The weekly meeting of L. A. 4907 salesmen at the K of L. Hall heard Joshua Horsfield of Brazil Ind describe miners’ hardships and urged subscriptions. Twenty five dollars was handed in with a pledge to raise one hundred dollars. Subscription lists will circulate through stores and fundraisers planned. Horsfield then spoke at a Citizens' Traction Company meeting on Main and Liberty, where workers donated generously.

L. A K. of L. Hall Fifth Avenue Joshua Horsfield Brazil Ind N. D K. of L Horsfield Citizens’ Traction Company Main Street Liberty Avenue Lawrenceville

Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday In Pittsburgh Area

Yesterday several couples received marriage licenses in the region. Names include Kome Residence Thantel A Prict and Maria Hender, Anna Rauinschuseel and Michael Donohue, Martha E Wellkline and James B Gordon, among others. The notices reference local counties like Allegheny and Wall Station.

Kome Thantel A Maria Hender Pittsbure Oe A. Laws Sarah B. Biddie Joseph B. Fieming Mn Fisher Hanan Tolboert Anna Rauinschuseel Michael Donohue

40-inch Clan Tartan Stripes and Plaids Bargain

Extraordinary bargain this morning offers 40-inch double width clan tartan stripes and plaids at 25 cents a yard. Choicest styles and greatest offer of the season.

Bargains in Camel's Hair Dress Goods and Paris Robes

The notice advertises bargains in Camel's Hair Dress Goods in navy to brown and new high class novelties with plains to match, plus Paris Robes, highlighting value and selection for shoppers.

Plains Boces & Bua P. S Paris

Bargain Institute Garments Offer Real Sealskin Style

A sample of bargains features a fine wool Newmarket coat in Black Berlin Twill with satin faced bell sleeves and a tailored all wool jacket with welt seams. Also offered are a Black Diagonal Jacket in sizes 32 to 44 and a Genuine London Dyed Seal Plush Sacque with quilted satin lining and chamois pockets.

Newmarket Berlin Garmant London Alaska Pittsburg

Plain Path to Low Prices in Garment Manufacturing

The advertisement outlines a vertical integration model from fabric sourcing to retail, promising low prices through direct manufacture and store ownership. It emphasizes broad style selection, reliable goods, and long-lasting wear, inviting customers to buy directly from the manufacturer for savings.

Garment Ad Promises Full Line or No Sale

Advertisement warns customers to request specific garments and states the company will not accept patronage if it cannot supply every advertised item. The notice emphasizes guaranteed fulfillment and customer responsibility.

D L Stern Takes Charge of Cloak Department

Note from D L Stern announces his new role heading the Cloak Department at Danziger and Shoenberg. He invites all former patrons and the public to visit and transact with him.

D. L. Stern Messrs Kaufmann Messrs. Danziger & Shoenberg

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