Testament by Memoranda of Sums Loaned as Will
In Pennsylvania Orphans Court Judge Hawkins rules a loan ledger left by John W. Butler can be treated as part of his estate. The ledger referencing distributions without interest was admitted to probate, and the appeal by Maria Cairave was dismissed. The decision hinges on "effects" meaning anything from a man’s industry and that the signature was for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins
Forbes Ee Eee Seene Conner
Maria Cairave
Bale
Casgrave
Orphans’ Court
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Rev I'Crory Church Sued Over Rental Heirs Claim
Charles Wallace and others sue the Fourth U P Church of Pittsburg claiming heirs of George Wallace are entitled to a one fifth share of a long term rental on seven acres of land in Pitt township now Pittsburg city. The lease began July 2 1814 and the wedding and successor transfers caused the church to gain possession. The widow George Wallace died in 1864 and the heirs seek their due portion of the annual rental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wallace
U. P. Church
Pittsburg
George Wallace
Boyle Irwin
Pitt Township
Wallace
Judge Magee’s Court Disposes Minor Criminals Yesterday
In Magee’s branch of the Criminal Court yesterday several minor cases were decided. Robert Moore, a street car conductor, was fined and costs after a conviction for assault and battery on Edward Hohman. Philip Spieler pleaded guilty to assault and battery on Margaret Spieler and received three months in the workhouse. Louis Winkleman pled nolo contendere to selling liquor without a license and was sentenced to ten days on $600 bond and six months in the workhouse. Michael Flaherty pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and was fined $100 with three months in the workhouse. William Capps and Thomas Nickline, of Tarentum, faced livery act charges. Capps was convicted, Nickline acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magee
Criminal Court
Robert Moore
Edward Hohman
Philip Spieler
Margaret Spieler
Louis Winkleman
McKt
P. McCall
Michael Flaherty
Wcarnon Street
Southside
William Capps
Thomas Nickline
Tarentum
A. Hi. Senith
Tors
Capps
Nickline
Two Butchers Sue North Versailles for Damages
Samuel W. Ewing and James D. Linn, butchers from Duquesne, filed suit yesterday seeking $10 damages against North Versailles township. The men claim Linn driving two cows from East-stock yards to Duquesne encountered an obstacle near a rail line between Port Berry and Sal Toadlee, affecting a Baltimore and Ohio route in Bailreed, Gbens 30 along the railroad.
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Hauronase
Samuel W. Ewing
James D. Linn
North Versailles Township
Duquesne
Linn
Port Berry
Sal Toad Lee
Baltimore
Obi Ohio
Prat
Contested Miller Will Sent To Common Pleas For Jury Trial
The contested will of William John Miller of Jefferson Township was certified to Common Pleas No. 1 for jury trial. Miller left most property to his daughter Fannie while other children challenge testamentary capacity and alleged duress and undue influence. The Register refused to reject the will after hearings, sending the issue to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John Miller
Jefferson Township
Register
Common Pleas No
Miller
Fannie
Common Pleas Court
Lawsuit Filed For Partition Of Nimick Property In First Ward
Obsres Beaife and wife filed a bill in equity against the executors of William K Nimick and Frank B Nimick and others seeking partition of a lot at the southeast corner of Jane and a street in the First ward. The plaintiffs claim the property was owned in part by Alexander and William K Nimick and ask a master in partition to oversee division of Alexander's half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaife
William K. Nimick
Frank B. Nimick
K. Nimick
Jane
First Ward
Alexander
William K. Nindek
Pee Alexander
Will filed for probate from Tarentum woman to Negiley
A letter from the late Sarah Byington of Tarentum was filed in the Register's office for probate. It names Jacob B Negiley of the Fast End as executor and directs him to carry out the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Byington
Tarentum
Register’s
Jacob B. Negiley
Egley
Supreme Court Arguments on Debt and County Appeals
The Supreme Court heard multiple appeals yesterday including the Allen brothers debt case from Butler County Common Pleas, Acheson against Stevenson from W County, Wills versus Secatostareer Natural Gas from Washington County, Ortman Co. versus Truby from Indiana County, and Crossman versus Hamilton concerning farm exchange terms involving Virginia and Indiana. The proceedings cover alleged contract breaches, insolvency issues, and jurisdiction questions across several counties.
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Supreme Court
Henry, Samuel
Thomas Allen
Common Pleas
Butler County
Allens
David Gregg
Charles McCandless
A. W. Acheson
M. H. Stevenson
W Coun
Mc Aoneglee Then Appealed. An Argument Was Heard In the Case of John A. Wills
Secatostareer Natural Gas Company
Washington County
E. BR. Ortman & Co
William Truby
Indiana County
Trubs
Asa Crossman
J. N. Hamilton
Apy Ae Crossman
The
Senate
Seanee Hoe Vie
Moore Seeks Prompt Sentence for Hughes in Assault Case
W D Moore attended before Judge Magee requesting immediate sentencing for John Hughes alias Yousie Bes on an assault and battery conviction. District Attorney Porter urged a brief suspension due to a 1578 indictment, while Moore sought a serene outcome for Hughes. A pause was taken to allow further preparation as the record listed uncertainties about the witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Moore
Magee
John Hughes
Porter
Hughes
Moore
Witmesess
John
Yousie
McCreery Wins 5000 With Six Years Interest in Sterns Case
In the suit by McCreery & Co. against Sterns & Shaw the jury awarded 2000 with six years interest. McCreery & Co. built a section of the See Railroad between Warren and Ravenna and sublet part to Sterns & Shaw. Final settlement shows Sterns & Shaw charged 5.00, now recovered along with interest totaling 4500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterns & Shaw
Wm. McCreery & Co
MccCreery & Co
New See
Estate of Accountant McCloskey Seeks Probate Notices
Probate records list James R McCloskey Anton Ulrich Ulrich William Hughne Evan Reese Maria Langblin R H Gilliford Christina Zoerb Jonathan H Jones E N Jones as parties or executors in the estate of accountant George H McCloskey with related notices and potential filings for heirs and guardianships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. McCloskey
James R McCloskey
Anton Ulrich
Ulrich
William Hughne Evan Reese
Maria Langblin
R. H. Gilliford
Christina Zoerb
eLers
Jonathan H. Jones
E. N. Jones
Local Court Records and Indictments in Mercer County
A charter granted to First Regular Baptist Church of Homestead. Slade and Kelton sue Leonard Hahn for lumber on trial before Judge Blagie. Cincinnati Telegram vs Fleming Breau sued for advertising in Common Pleas. W T M Schling and TM Man verdict for 30 dollars in a roof shingles dispute with Adam and Maria A Geyer. Weller Brothers sue Tress & Wagner verdict for 603 dollars on an account. Banting suits against Hogsett for injuries from a wreck ongoing. John M Clark vs Phillips & Mittenszwei case for loss of a barge due to a river collision. United States case on the Erie Road insolvency appears. Grand jury indictments include Josephine Robinson for obscene mail matter, Daniel Carroll for obscene mail matter and other charges, Fred Geb for mail matter, and Luann ing without license. Evlen McDonald sues for divorce from John McDonald amid alleged abuse. Joseph L Textore tried for opening mail. Parham testifies against him. sentiment for leniency from Colonel Stone discussed. sentence deferred. EM L and W H Wrent of Jacobs Creek tried in United States Court.
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First Regular Baptist Church
Homestead
Slade & Kelton
Leonard Hahn
Blagie
Cincinnati Telegram
Fleming Brea
W ™. Schling
Adam
Maria A. Geyer
Weller Brothers
Tress & Wagner
Henry C. Banting
Phabe J. Banting
Robert Hogsett
Tial Bates Tde Coleste
John M. Clarx
Phillips & Mittenszwei
Daniel Carroll
Fred Gebmatter
Evlen McDonald
John McDonald
Josefh L. Textore
United States
Parham
W. A. Stone
Lyon A
Textore
EM. L
W. H. Wren
Unscrupulous Patent Remedies and Local Auctions
An OCR fragment notes Hamburg Figs marketed as a sweet remedy for constipation and headache, with a price per fig and a Mack Drug Co. listing. It advertises a big Baronin sale for Friday and Saturday at Exasie & Surerer, 35 Fifth Ave, urging those entitled to certain benefits to call Elite Gallery, Market Street, and Hexpurces & Co., 68 Federal Street. Cabinets offered at $1 a dozen. Bring the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exasie & Surerer
Hexpurces & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Turmoil and Tragedy Across Early 1890s America
Various shocking items from 1892 include farmers in the Eastern Panhandle fearing hot cholera with over 400 cattle sickened in Jefferson and Berkeley counties, a miners strike in Maryland and Pennsylvania, a famous ship race where the City of New York beat the Teutonic by a narrow margin, and a public execution in Pottsville followed by political and colonial tensions in Constantinople and Armenian concerns.
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Panhandle
Jefferson
Berkley
Maryland
Ae i
Ae Ma
Exce
Vera Np
Aaw
York
White Star Line
Teutonic
Queenstown
Fall Overcoats and Suits at Low Prices
Advertises fall overcoats in light and dark shades from imported materials Kerseys and Bannockburn, with New English Top Coats at 15 dollars, Dress and Prince Albert suits around 15, 10, 12 or 14 dollars. Offers blue and black Widow Cutaway suits and a complete line for Pine clergy. Includes various all wool, thoroughly shrunk business suits at 3, 10, 12 and 14 dollars.
Kaufmanns Cape Over coats and Boy Garb Ad
Inspect our stock of Cape Over coats for children and hats to match. Wide variety and low prices will astonish you. Also featuring boys suits from $2 to $10, hats from 50c to $2, and a Furns Department with London Neckties 50c and up. Sanitary underwear for men and boys emphasized.
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Kaufmanns
Icee Dent's
Welch
N & Co
Virgoe
Mi & Co
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Johan Butler
WA. M'Creery
REV
I’crory
Newt Versailles Township
Kee
Bigber
Scaife
Nimick
DeLong
McKeesport
Bernheimer
Carlisle
Sobel
Konheyo
Jennings
Godfrey
Getty & Co
Byers
Hays
Todd
Hartnett
Pierce
Scott
Wilson
Hellehue
Mills Va
Taylor
Meehan
Ah Gaines
Calhoun
Reische
Fink
Wagneer
Osrl
Householder
Lincoln Township
Keily
Holmes
Nicholson
Palmer
Criminal Court—Commonwealth
W. M. Mascete
Jacob Bobba
Walter Hart
Minnie Flemtee
Laura Danial Salecoi
John Syot
Acheseo
Pielmiff
MR. Moore
Wm. McCreery
Te-Day
Mack Drug Co
N.Y
Eget
Cgsem Agen Elite Gallery
Market Street
Exapie & Suevuster
Fifth Ave
American Dress Goods
Bocci & Bvua
Lex Hendricks & Co
Two Cities
Kewas le & Shuster
Fifth Avenue
James H. Aiken & Co
O’keert Gas Apriiarce Co
Bixth St
Iron City
Minneapolis Union Nenporte
Pottsville
Pietro Baranovski
Peter Barauski
Conn
Stra Putlavisch
Agnes Katch
Bushey Tract
Bis
London
Lord Howe
New York State
Ticonderoga
Constantinople
Travis Taylor
Willow Springs
Fannie Osborne
Seeeepee
Young
Con
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Fort Reno
Oklahoma City
Gevernay
Oklahoma
William MacGinness
Kingfisher Peregrine of
Niggas Og
Rock Island
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Quuibville
New York
KEW
Diamond
Sixth Street
Evo
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Eek Eentyiath
Ofilo Iuboad
Laleadiphis
Newark
Beberiana
Sao
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Ics Bay
Uae
Evrae
Colum Ganat
Sen m
Inroush
Conia
Sara Ood Street
J.todelis
Gen
Mge
Ittsburg and Castel
Roy A
Satan
Pittsbore
Arie OS Et
Baee
Braeburn Ake Patna AY Hutton Ag
Sates
Bell Mencier of Ree
Nicoll
Smithfield Street
F. Zoeller
Sole
Pittaburg
P. Wagner, JR
Wood St
Fourth Ave
Wagnerspr
Wood Street
Parker
Besse Baker
Thomas
Liberty
Smithfield
United
Enn
Price Baking Powder Co
ST. Louis
Rosenbaum & CO
Frank Bordar
Santa S
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Optician
Eureka
Enoreka
Ekornelum
E. Stieren
Purg
Gematics
Market ST
W. L. Douglas
Congress
Brockton
Douglas
Soneuma Vallans
Bove School
Eden Ladies
Fifth Avenue and
Peernaa Sian Oh Ats
Pullman
A.m. Eem
Sone
TS Hon Leesad
Southwess Fen Rail WA
Uniontown
Greenaburg
Penssiuvana Vivision
Federal Ov
Allegneny Oley
Macoum
Biaker
Tod Age Express
Monoagahela Vdatibion
Union
Msogre
Forange Gahels
Eineeaenan
Brownsville
Wisi
Ritsabeth m
Rina
Pashandes
Wataia
Seta
Boca
Ls Watts & Fe
Bevekmont
Sian Beechmont
Whasters Papa
Aree
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