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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1890

Page

5

Sentencing of Charles Silverman Ends Noted Original Package Case

In Kirrantse on September 2 Charles Silverman received 60 days in county jail and a 500 dollar fine after being convicted on selling to intemperate individuals under the original package decision. Judges declined a new trial motion ending a saga that unsettled Leechburg, with Silverman likely to remain jailed through the liquor campaign.

Kirrantse Charles Silverman Rayburn Leechburg Silverman Sreekras

Trouble in the Church as Priest Faces Resignation

A Cleveland bishop orders Rev. George Leeming of the Church of the Sacred Heart removed without reasons given. Leeming, in the diocese eight years, challenges the move, citing church rules that irremovability after three years protects him unless extended by the Pope.

Younestows Gilmour Cleveland George Leeming Church of the Sacred Heart Ariest Leemime

Westmoreland Presbytery Meets at Mt Plonenot Pa

The Westmoreland Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church met at Mt Plonenot. Calls were received from Turtle Creek Ker Whiteside Latrobe Paruasenus. Rev McBride and Branden were released from Laurel Mill and Leechburg. Rev M E Dunn preached and licensed. Conference on church finances held. next meeting at Turtle Creek. Ministers and elders from Latrobe Greensburg Scottdale Elizabeth Turtle Creek Sewickley and others attended.

Mr. Pleasant Westmoreland Turtle Creek Latrobe Greensburg Scottdale Elizabeth Sewickley

Mine entry finds no obstacles at Dunbar Hill mine

Mine Inspector Kiechly and supervisors Doran Lang Hill entered the Hill farm mine at Dunbar, going 1600 feet with no obstacles. They report the lantern extinguished for safety, as labor leaders plan to resume search for the dead and families await word.

Apt Cial Tregram Scottdale Kiechly Doran Hill Lang Hill Farm Dunbar Clet Wise Matin Ieadd

Murder on Chesapeake and Ohio Train at Hawk's Nest

A man shoots miner William Saunders four times aboard a Chesapeake and Ohio train just after leaving Hawk's Nest station. Saunders dies. shooter William Demasters escapes as authorities scour the countryside. Local rumors hint at motives but none are confirmed.

Charleston W. Va Chesapeake and Ohio Hawk's Nest William Demasters William Saunders Saunders Sewell

Labor Claims Will Be Paid and the Huntington Works Opened

The Iron Car Equipment Company of New York, successors to the defunct Huntington Manufacturing Company, has reorganized and taken control. Labor claims will be paid this week and the works will resume operations.

Huntingden Works TicyTinepon Iron Car Equipment Company of New York Saben Peony Oiterm

Freight Brakemen Strike Suspends P.& L. E Freight Traffic

Special telegram reports freight brakemen on the Pittsburg Shenango and Lake Erie railroad striking for higher wages. Passenger traffic remains uninterrupted as the dispute unfolds. Separate notes mention a brick plant fire destruction and rebuild plans, a highway robber captured, a Lutheran Synod meeting set in Greenville, a jewelry store theft, a bank cashier stroke, churchwardens theft mystery, and crime sentences in Venango County.

Diparee Butler Pittsburg, Shenango and Lake Erie Railroad Greenville Lutheran Synod Ecurglaer Joseph Hoffman Latrobe K. Stuckslager People's Bank McKeesport Faemme

Central Pennsylvania Church Event at Coal Center Tomorrow

Jon A. Valentine, earlier sent to Findlay penitentiary for cattle stealing, was arrested last night for robbing William Diet’s store. A. Y. Shaw of McKeesport had his residence entered yesterday. thieves took $0 and a gold watch and chain.

Delighted with Cresson and chatter of White House visit

Mrs McKee says the White House family is staying in Cresson for the month and Mrs Harrison may travel to Washington soon. Rumor links the President’s arrival with the end of the week while social events at the hotel continue and guests exchange cards.

Harrison Allerhenies A. E. W. Painter Mrs. Harrison Cresson Indianapolis Miss Garrison New York John H. Ricketson Pittsburg Charles Donnell Halford

Humane Society to oversee live stock loading efforts

At a Humane Society meeting John A Thompson was elected member and Mrs John Walker a life member. Agents will monitor East End days of heavy livestock loading to prevent overcrowding. Secretary Davidson noted contributions from Mrs Carnegie 100 dollars Mrs Walker 25 dollars Laird Ray Co 5 dollars John A Thompson 5 dollars John B Roberts 2 dollars Mrs James Irwin Boston 10 dollars Miss Mary Nimick 10 dollars.

The Humane Society John A. Thompson Society John Walker East End Davidson Thomas Carnegie Laird, Ray & Co John

Fish Warden Hague Urged to Act Near Coraopolis

Harry Moore spotted a 50 foot gill net across the wing-dam near Coraopolis while visiting Sewickley. He considered informing the warden but chose to publicize the find to deter illegal fishing.

Hague Coraopolis Sewickley Harry Moore

Sefton Held on New Charge in False Pretense Case

Thomas J. Sefton, an agent of the National Capital Building and Loan Association, was committed to jail for a fresh charge of false pretense brought by Julius F. A. before Alderman McKenna, following earlier accusations.

Thomas J. Sefton National Capital Building and Loan Association Julius F. A Alderman McKenna

Pittsburg Inclined Plane Runs Big Weekend Throughput

The Pittsburg inclined plane carried 4000 passengers on Saturday and 5000 on Sunday with hundreds of wagons. The company reports smooth operation and expects dividends. Myers Gallinger, son of a Penn avenue pawnbroker, was held in $1000 bail on a charge of receiving stolen goods from Gangwiseh the legless burglar.

Pittsburg Myers Gallinger Penn Avenue McKenna

Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday in Various Townships

List of individuals across Allegheny and surrounding counties who obtained marriage licenses yesterday. Names include Charles Nonpre and Eudie Nathaniel, James M. Willson, Ninnie Moore, Kate Hanshofer, Joseph P. Helldorfer, Alice Simpson, Elizabeth Hegenass, Thomas Davern, Mary A. Hobaugh, Frederick Greaves, Audernon Township, Pauline GIGGSHEL, William E. Hare, Catherine Wison, Harry C. Frickt, Elisabeth G. Collings, Dinnie Panne, Barbara Graft, Catherine Cline, George F. Houck, Henrietta Stolohauser, Jobin J. Dunleavy, Samuel Wachter, Kate Zimmmermian, Tony Cowan, Maggie Mullis, Carrie Jounstan, Annie Mook Mower, Mary De Temple.

Same Residenna Charles Nonpre Eudie Nathaniel Sossenesss Allegheny James M. Willson Kissimmee, Fla Ninnie Moore Kostraver Tp Westmoreland Co Herman Si Rochester Joseph P. Helldorfer Allegheny Alice Simpson Agpust Penn Eseeseeecees Filzabeth Hegenass Thomas Davern Pittsby Marr O'Donnell Enenees Vreres Ones Hestbane J Grant 4unMyelie Allegheny Co Mary A. Hobaugh Sunmpyalde, Alternon Frederick Greaves Ceccse Cecesses Pti Townshiple Audernon Ool Laie Frederick Jocd Cccsssevenseren PI Lille M Harrison Piusberk Louis W. Neverline Barbara M Eliabeth G. Collings Jobin J. Dunleavy Alleghe Catherine Fisherty AlleEnen Serese F. Graham Dans K. Helsie Puiercioneens Samuel Wachter Indiang Luetia Milihime Sreceserese Mbdlaus Charters M. Broml St. Clair Annie Mook Mower Clate Township Iman Miteer Orde Mary de Temple Aissesses cPibbobeee Crates Bove Sccscesserseers Douglas Sc Enswrer Lise

Wildwood field drilling reports amid sands and pay prospects

Special telegram details multiple wells in the Wildwood field with varied progress. Whitney & Stevenson gasser on the Bidekeiler farm shows second pay but shallow rock. McCaslin well at 2 000 feet yields no oil. several other wells reach sand, with flows and upcoming pay horizons anticipated. Field activity focuses on Burk & McBride venture and nearby prospects as operators estimate future production.

Wildwwood Wildwood Whitney & Stevenson Gasser Bidekeiler Farm Bryant No. 1 Semple Station Nowise McCaslin Dunlap & Phillips Smith Farm Shay Coas Vens & Co Rosshouse of & Co Whitesell Greenlee & Gorst Rolshouse Griffith & Co Roth Oil Company Bear Creek Rest Company Stevenson & Whitney Mink Eee Southeas O Smith Farm Oil Company Burk & McBride Moon Farm Venture Barnsdall & Co Indica Byrne & Co Simpson Gibson & Giles Scott Crawford & Dunlap Nancy Gibson Dispatch Gibsonia Station Whitesell Farm Giffith & Co

Chartiers oil field booms with new rigs and progressing wells

The Chartiers field shows renewed activity with six or seven new rigs under way. Ten derricks in under eight acres include two producing wells, four drilling, and two awaiting drill. Companies like Fisher Oil and Bryant & Co report progress on multiple farms while others advance rigs, sand readings, and planned spuds at adjacent lots.

Chartiers Fisher Oil Company Dickson Farm Steinmiller Chartiers Syndicate Dr. Black May Bryant &Co Bryant Lauinger & Co Caughe Stevenson &Co Baily Farm McKee & Co Crawford Suill & Co Bryant & Co Bear Creek L — Forest Y

Died Boyle Drowned at Beach New Jersey

Notices announce multiple deaths with details of families, locations, and funeral arrangements. Entries include Boyle of Allegheny City with service on Tuesday, Eggenton Maria, France Many Ann, Gallagher Margaret, and others with addresses in Pittsburgh area and England, plus funeral times and private interments.

Boyle Beach N. J Enoch Brierly Hill Sfordshire England Mohawk Street Gazzam Place Oakland City France Many Ann Western Avenue Allegheny Gallagean Rte Margaret Gallageer Taggart Street Gibson Northee Street Philadelphia Richarn B Sira Gy Poreson Elizabeth M Robert Puseberg Holzheimer ReGisa Joseph Holzheimer Ninth Main Streets St. Mary's B.C Feneral Chestnut Street Lm.u. of North America Reight Catharine Reight Thirty-sixth Street Fifteenth Ward Stevens Exira Stevens John Stevens H. C. Stevens Chartiers Township Wittmer Donrise Wrereen Goettlizr Wittaner

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