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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1889

Page

8

Jury Convicts Carlisle in Overcharge Case With Mercy Pending

The jury found Alderman Carlisle guilty in a case over alleged overcharges for hearings on Sunday selling, while Judge Collier remained doubtful if the action was criminal or civil. Bernheimer and Sobel, who sued Carlisle for penalties, were parties to the trial, with $3 awards each subject to legal ruling. Other related notices include equity suits and probate actions involving local residents and businesses.

Carlisle Collier W. N. Bernheimer Harry Sobel James D. Carlisle Bernheimer No. 600 Liberty Street Sobel Wishart Bornheimer Willis Booth Carlisi

Wright Guilty of Sending Obscene Matter Through Mail

In U S District Court W H Wright of Jacob's Creek Westmoreland county was found guilty of sending obscene matter through the mail. His father M L Wright was acquitted. Court deferred sentence six weeks to allow business arrangements.

United States District Court W. H. Wright Jacob's Creek Westmoreland County M. L Wright Wright Daniel Carroll Warren County Beaver Falls Phine Robinson Scranton Lackawanna Fred Geben Peninsular Michigan United States Pittsburg Shenango Lake Erie

Mrs Garfield Sues Insurance Firm Over 5000 Policy

Mrs Hattie Garfield widow of James M Garfield sues the People's Mutual Accident Insurance Association of Pittsburg to recover 5000 on a life policy. The suit stems from Garfield's Oct incident on Western Avenue Allegheny leading to death from injuries and alleged conspiracy by the company and Dr Campbell to deny the policy. The case, filed by E L Barton and A E Stevenson, seeks payment claiming the death was due to the injuries and not consumption.

E. L. Barton A. E. Stevenson Hattie M. Garfield People’s Mutual Accident Insurance Association Pittsburg Garfield James M. Gar Seld Allegheny Garfeld Western Avenue Campbell Fife Heraclf Cr. Ee

Jury convicts Bander and associates in common pleas trials

The Criminal Court verdict finds J. D. Bander L. J. Bender James Doyle James Dougherty William Nagle and F B Stover guilty as indicted. Stoner receives mercy recommendation. trial calendar lists numerous cases across Common Pleas and Supreme Court dockets. A separate plea for new trial is filed in the Bottles divorce case. other verdicts include theft and fraud actions.

Bander J. D. Bander L. J. Bender James Doyle James Dougherty William Nagle F. B. Stover Stoner

Forty Years Ended in Chicago Property Suit

Judge Tyler ruled in a long contested case over about $100,000 in property. The decision transfers ownership from a family in possession for 40 years to the heirs of George W. Noble, the original owner, detailing a complex history from 1839 through 1858 and subsequent rental accounts. The Noble heirs receive about $100,000 after the decree.

Chicago Tyler Henry W. Price Charles H. Fox Rockford Louise Meddaugh George W. Noble California Noble Price New York Panama Texas Joke Meddaugh

Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association Holds Nineteenth Convention

The 19th annual convention opens in Philadelphia Association Hall with leaders including Miss Mary Crew Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake and Mrs Lucy Stone in attendance. The session features prayers addresses and pledges of support as the business program is set for tomorrow.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association Association Hall Mary Crew Lillie Devereux Blake New York Lucy Stone Annie H. Shaw Methodist Protestant Church D. P. Stephenson T. P. Stevenson Stevenson Miss Grew Lillie Deverux Blake Annie Shaw

Borough and township dogs taxed under law passed last winter

Commissioner McWilliams notes the new tax applies only to borough and township dogs, a stance unlikely to please farmers who dislike bird dogs for disturbing sheep, as most troubling hunters come from cities.

McWilliams

McArthur Land Fight Reaches Supreme Court Again

Heirs of General McArthur claim 15,000 acres in Clark Ross Vinton Logan and Madison counties are valued at about 2 million dollars. The Supreme Court previously ruled the third generation rightful owners and now the landholders contest rentals and improvements set by commissioners in a fresh bid for settlement.

Ohio United States Supreme Court Springfield General McArthur Northwest Territory McArthur Here Court of Common Leal Ross County Clark, Ross United States District Court Cincinnati McArthurs

Stout Endorses Horsford's Acid Phosphate for Mental Fatigue

Dr. C. C. Stout of Syracuse N Y reports giving Horsford's Acid Phosphate to a patient unable to transact simple business due to a tired and confused brain. He notes immediate benefit and eventual full recovery following treatment.

C. C. Stout Syracuse N. Y

Pittsburghes Promote Piano Co Op Plan

Pittsburgh citizens embrace a cooperative piano buying scheme led by Alex Ross of Allegheny. The plan contracts for 350 pianos to secure low cash prices and saves each member at least 75 dollars per piano while allowing flexible payments from 14 dollars weekly. Ross reports demand rising and a sixfold increase in his workforce. send for a circular at 137 Federal Street, Allegheny.

Everett Club Alex. Ross Allegheny Ross Federal St

Local Store Slashes Prices On Overcoats And Suits

A city shop touts a two day sale with 2000 overcoats and 2000 tailor made suits reduced to 13 dollars each. Items originally priced from 22 to 330 dollars are offered at 13 dollars. The ad promises no fluff and invites customers to verify at Grant and Diamond streets opposite the new Court House.

Ckill Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts The New Court House

Hauch's Jewelry Store Ad On Fifth Avenue

An old time advertisement for Hauch's jewelry at 295 Fifth Avenue promoting a large assortment and low prices. It notes establishment in 1855 and mentions beer brands in passing order.

Hauch’s Jewelry Fifth Ave Wisa

Plain Path to Low Prices in Clothing

A merchant tailor promotes direct manufacturing and store control to offer reliable goods at moderate prices. The message emphasizes world market sourcing for materials to lower costs, more styles, and long lasting wear aimed at gaining customer trade and goodwill.

Fall Overcoats and Suits Offer Wide Range

Advert shows fall oversacks in light and dark shades from eight to twenty five dollars. English top coats with silk lining at fifteen. Blue and black cutaway suits for fifteen. Prince Albert and business suits in clay worsted and corkscrew worsted at eight to fourteen dollars. Large variety for clergy and general customers.

Kaufmanns Promises Wide Cape Overcoats for Children

To day shoppers are urged to inspect a large stock of Cape Overcoats for children with hats to match. The store touts low prices and extensive variety in boys suits priced at 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 dollars along with varied underwear and sanitary wear from brands Cartwright & Warner and others.

Kaufmanns Cartwright & Warner Dent

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