Firehouse Exams Show No Color Blindness and Need for Exercise
Dr Mercur found no color blindness among Pittsburgh fire fighters after examining body condition and vision. Chief Brown awaits results while planning for an inspector. Notable mentions include Captains McConway and Lennox and the Hammill arm relic at No 2 engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mercur
Bures
Robert McConway
John Lennox
Brown
Hannigan
No 2
City Hall
MaAleese
Chicago
Smithfield Street
Pittsburg
James Hammill
America
No. 2
Hammill
John Hammill
Fire Bureau
Fine Art Exposition Nears Grand Opening This Week
Mr Johns hangs over 1000 jorivals for the Exposition opening as the great iron structure and interior progress advance. Nat gas tests and boiler work precede electric lighting and floral decorations. 80 to 100 Century originals join 800 to 600 total pictures while banners and fences rise and opening doors await the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilworth, Porter & Co
Ee “Dinkey
Lautenslager
Johns
Oaly
New York
Pittsburg
Delldings
Reid
Battle Over Smoky Island Fronting Allegheny City
A dispute flares over Smoky Island along the Allegheny riverfront near School street Allegheny with the Pittsburg and Western Railway claiming the land while Allegheny City asserts ownership. The Monday night streets committee will act on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smoky Island
Allegheny River
School Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Island
Allegheny City
Monday Night Streets Committee
Special Excursion to Gettysburg by B and O Railroad
A special train will depart Pittsburgh at 8 a.m. on Monday September 9 for Gettysburg with day coaches and Pullman parlor cars arriving at Antietam by 5 10 p m. Tickets are 3895 round trip from Pittsburgh with return options via Baltimore Washington and Harper's Ferry. Sales September 7 to 12 good to return via same routes or others. For details contact E D Smith Division Passenger Agent at Fifth Ave and Wood St Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Antietam
Battle Field
Gettysburg
Baltimore
Harper's Ferry
Washi
Cored Ferry
Hagerstown
E. D. Smith
Cor
Fifth Ave
Wood St
Roberts & Sons Unveil New Ring Line Delights
E. P. Roberts and Sons offer a bright sparkling ring line with many colors and combinations for misses and children. The stock features numerous new ideas and invites inspection by shoppers and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Fall Clothing Sale Aims to Clear New Goods This Week
Local retailer announces a big suit sale on Monday and Tuesday with prices cut well below cost. Selected items include a $15 suit and $12 options valued higher, plus $10 suits highlighted as unbeatable. The note references Cor Grant and Diamond streets and a health ad for Dr. Griffith’s Ta-va-zon remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawers
Griffith
Grant von _ Pittsburg
An Ancient Fiddle Linked to Stephen Foster
Tarentum’s W. B. Weisser owns a Berlin violin about two centuries old. A relative told Foster of its age, Foster played it and produced the soft mellow strains. The fiddle is tied to two American melodies, Suwanee River and The Old Folks at Home, beloved by Foster during his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Weisser
Tarentum
Berlin
Germany
Suwanee River
Rome
Stephen Foster
New Organ Planned for Johnstown Church
The M. E. Church at Johnstown will receive a new pipe organ built by Granville Woods of Michigan. The church will be fully renovated with frescoes and improved fanerain, and any damaged portion will be rebuilt if necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Johnstown
Iowa
Granville Woods
Michigan
Finance Committee Appropriates 3500 For Assessors Expenses
The Finance Committee of Councils met yesterday and approved a 3500 appropriation from the contingent fund for the Assessors running expenses for the remainder of the Gros season. M. G. Comes listed as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alterrogo
Raymond Elgin Watches Featured by E. P. Roberts & Sons
The celebrated Raymond Elgin watches are highlighted by E. P. Roberts & Sons at the corner of Fifth Ave and Market St. They offer a full stock in silver or gold cases and guarantee inspection pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Elgin
E. P. Roberts & Sons
Cor
Fifth Ave
Market St
Gallery Opens Monday With Fine Cabinets on Display
At Alfrecht's Elite Gallery 516 Market St Pittsburg patrons are invited to view fine cabinets priced at 100 dollars per piece. Elevator available, all welcome.
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Alfrecht
Elite
Market St
Pittsburg
Aufrecht
Pittsb
Aufrecht’s
Marquis Rings Shown By E P Roberts in Diamonds Gems
A display of new ladies rings blends diamonds with rubies sapphires emeralds and opals. E P Roberts & Sons touts a superb assortment with a wide price range and specializes in diamonds and precious stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
E. P Roberts & Sons
Labor Day Gallery Openings and Photo Cabinets Sales
Hendricks & Co at 68 Federal street Allegheny hosts all day gallery viewing and portrait photos for one dollar and twenty cents. Aufrecht's Elite Gallery at 516 Market street Pittsburgh advertises fine cabinetry and dress items including summer wardrobes. Pitcairn's at 44 Wood Street offers summer meetings and trousseau items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Day
Hendricks & Co
Federal Street
Allegheny
Dean
Loan Report in Complex Suit Involving B and O and P C Railway
Examiner Carnahan files a 300 page master report in the case of John R B Gloninger administrator versus Ada K Chain et al over a 10 million loan dating from 1885. The suit targets alleged schemes by the Baltimore and Ohio Railway and the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railway to secure bonds backed by the other’s property while masking ownership and control. The master recommends dismissing the plaintiffs bill at their costs after extensive testimony and 92 exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Carnihaw
John RB. Gloninger
Sarah B. Fetterman
Gilbert L. B. Fetterman
Ada K. Chain
Pittsburg and Connellsville Railway Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railway Company
Union Trust Company
New York
Robert Garrett
Court of Common Pleas
D. T. Watson
W. S. Pier
T. C. Lazear
Johns McCleave
J. 8. Ferguson
Carnahan
Gloninger
Pittsburg and
Connellsville
Gilbert Fetterman
Ida Chain
Aniel Kane
Peter Rist
James Hurst
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Connellsville Railway Company
Balgmore and Ohio Railway Company
Timore and Ohio Railway
Pittsburg
Laintiffs
Baltimore and Ohio Railway
Baltimore
Secieia
Pittish and Connellsville Railway Company
Baltimore and Ohbto Railway Company
Pittsburean Connellsville Railway Company
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Pittsburg and Connellsville
Peforce Bayoonade
Nellsville
Eens Coreen
Snd
Bede Ups 7
Fetterman
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Foster protests sale of Fifth Avenue building in Orphans Court
J Heron Foster filed exceptions in the Orphans Court to confirm the sale of the Fifth Avenue property used to pay late J Heron Foster legacies. He argues the executors Julia Foster and Rachel Avery wrongfully sold the estate, contends the property is worth more than 140000, and seeks to set aside the sale and sheriff’s deed. The will contest in Philadelphia also affects the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Heron Foster
Orphans’ Court
Fifth Avenue
Julia Foster
Julia F
Rechel G
Administrator Appointed to Collect Arrears for Farrelly Estate
On court order, Connor the Administrator issued letters of administration for P. A. Farrelly’s estate to Mrs. Joseph N. Dale. Dale, Farrelly’s aunt and next of kin, states in her petition that Farrelly was a U S Army lieutenant who died unmarried on August 4, 1851. An arrearage is due the Sin estate, requiring an administrator’s appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Richmond
Citizens Traction Company
Frank
J. H. Miller
Isaac Craig
Isabella C. Domingo
B. F. Obows
James L. Orr
Crowe
Orr
Ghee
Girl asks aunt to be guardian in Orphans Court
Mary E B McCommiskey filed in Orphans Court for the appointment of her aunt Mary Byrne as guardian. It notes the father was confined at Dixmont, released in 1880, described as a drunkard and insane. The girl has lived with her aunt for three years and cites September 14 as the citation return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. B. McCommiskey
Orphans’ Court
Mary Byrne
Dixmont
Damages Sought Over Sawmill Run Alteration
Kirk Q. Bigham as executor and trustee of Maria D. Bigham filed suit against James Whetsell and William J. Evans for damages claiming they entered the estate land and built a wall and embankments that diverted the Sawmill run, causing substantial property injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Q. Bigham
Maris D. Bigham
James Whetsell
William J. Evans
Maria D. Bigham
Court Notes and Actions From City Court Docket
Court notes cover articles of incorporation for Mount Carmel Cemetery Company and new charter filings for Congregation of Choye Adams of Pitts. Receiver appointed for Jers Creamery. suits filed by Peter Mueller and Dawson Adams for damages. Harriett Knox will decree upheld. many cases involve Citizens Traction, Pittsburg Female College, and estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel
Choye Adams
Pitts
David Markiwits
Jacob Hepner
Solomon Goldberg
Isaac Schwartz
Samuel Lewis
Dawson B. Adams
Pittsburg Female College
Eighth Street
Wayside Thoughts on Road Building and Appian Way
M G Cowen, diamond expert, argues for better county roads from Ohio to Delaware. He criticizes current highways as guttered and rough and urges a professional, statewide approach with durable 12 to 15 foot roads, citing the Appian Way as an ancient standard and Louisville and Nashville practice as a model. He calls for focus by road experts, not general supervisors, to prevent washouts and improve travel for commerce and tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Capua
Brundusium
Appius
Louisville and Nashville
Commonwealth
Ohio
Delaware
B and O R B offers round trip Exposition tickets
The B. and O. R. B. announces excursion tickets to the Maryland Exposition in Baltimore for 9 dollars round trip. Tickets are valid September 7 to 14 with return until September 21. Trains depart from the depot at 6 A.M. and 9 20 P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Exposition
Baltimore
A. M
Gas Appliance Co Offers Largest Worldwide Stove Assortment
An advertisement proclaims the largest and finest collection of gas appliances from the Gas Appliance Co located at 04 Fifth Ave. The copy touts a complete assortment as the world’s best in stoves and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falid
Gas Appliance Co
Bellevue Highway Obstructed by Local Officials
Citizens allege Bellevue authorities blocked a public road with locust posts and planks to deter travel, arguing the highway belongs to all and must be kept in repair for public use. Alderman Gripp hears the case as local officials face charges of obstructing a highway and violating public access rights.
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Bellevue
Rei
Pas Peenemaeetena
Masseum Toeae
Sid Council
Ita Street
Gripp
Oor
Antique Suit Sale Promises Big Savings In Pittsburg District
Local merchants promote a Monday and Tuesday clothing sale featuring deep discounts on suits including a $15 marked option, a $12 line of 12 styles, and $10 suits. Also announced are photography specials, gallery openings, and Labor Day events at A M E Church with three daily services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Je’s Grove
Butchers’ Grove
W. H. Patmen
Classified Ad Placement Notice
The Dispatch informs readers that classified ads such as Wants For Sales To Lets Business Chances and Auction Sales now appear on the Eleventh Page in the Second Part. Late advertisements moved to the Sixth Page.
Keechs Great and Growing Business in Pittsburg
The piece lauds Keech’s rise from humble beginnings to top merchant status in Pittsburg and nearby towns. A patron calls Keech’s shop bright clean and roomy with latest styles and reasonable prices, praising the blend of pleasure and profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Keech’s
New Model House Furnishings Bazaar Opens West of Alleghenies
Keech introduces a vast stock of furniture at a model house bazaar described as the most gigantic and beautiful west of the Alleghenies. The display ranges from economical bedroom suites to luxurious parlor and drawing room sets with prices appealing to keen buyers.
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Allegheny Mountains
Keech
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Politics
Mr. Johns
Gettyabure
Pg, c
Cor. Grant and
Diamond Sts
Opp
Court House
Stephen C. Foster
M. G. Comes
Hampden Railroad Watches
Poe
Dressee Esaible
Pitcairn’s
Wood St. Wsn
B. & C. Road
Washton
Allegheny County
Me.shapfer
N. W. Shafer
Regulators
Despond
John Bunyan
Mr. Shafer
Shafer
Queen OF Highways
Cen Road
M. G. Cowen
Mwsu
Beaver Falls
de Haan
Big 6
Wylie Ave
Salt
Horsford
C. BR. Bovioxtiea
Armi
Dismond Sts
Opp. Court House
Labor Dav
Endricks & Co
Walter
Antoreus
Enable & Sav
Europe
N. Y
MAX Schamberg & CO
Smithfield Pittsburg
Stevens Chair CO
I Sten
Lenhart
Bemus Point
Chautauqua Lake
Lanhart Co
Gusky
Khocex’s
Cash and Credit House
Penn Avenue
Inwear Winth Street
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