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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1889

Page

3

Long electric lines from Knoxville to the Exposition

Suburban Rapid Transit Railroad directors met to plan independent operation. They will build a brick power house near the toll gate in Knoxville at a cost about $22,000 with a 60 day completion goal. An electric line extension to Pittsburg Exposition is proposed to cut travel to 25 minutes, with new loops to ease hill climbs and reduce power drain. John Phillips and C A Noble lead the company.

Suburban Rapid Transit Railroad Company City Brownsville Road Whitehall St. Clair Electric Railroad St Clair Road Knoxville Pittsburg City Line South Eighteenth Street Mary Street South Seventeenth Street Muriel Street South Tenth Street Barkhamer Street Pine Street Fort Street Twenty Second Street Eighteenth Street Southwenty-second Street John Phillips Oliver Bros. & Phillips C. A. Noble

Resolutions on the Death of William Thaw by Poor Society

The Society for the Improvement of the Poor met and adopted resolutions mourning the death of William Thaw. They praise his charitable work calling him a friend to the poor and a custodian of sanctified money. The group extends sympathy to Mrs Thaw and prays for divine comfort for the widow and children.

Society For the Improvement of the William Thaw Imeleve Thaw

Preventive Potions Against Malaria and Aches

The passage praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive for malaria and miasma born diseases. It claims efficacy against intermittent and remittent fevers, kidney issues, rheumatism and nervousness, asserting broad curative and tonic qualities across the continent.

Hostetter

Bennett & Co Sells Various Hats at Corner Wood and Fifth

Bennett & Co at Corner Wood Street and Fifth Avenue markets Youman Boston Christy Lincoln Heath and Dunlop hats. The firm claims these named makes are the finest in the world and available at a slight premium over ordinary hats.

Bennett & Co Youman Dunlop Silverman Boston Christy Lincoln

Rare Bargains on Pianos at J M Hoffmann Co

Elegant four round corner Vose piane priced at 150 and a 74 octave upright piane in perfect order for 200. A Mason Hamlin double reed organ offered at 50. Also Sohmer Calby and Hallet Cumston pianos in stock with competitive prices at 537 Smithfield Street.

Mason & Hamlin J.M. Hoffmann & Co Smithfield Street Sohmer Calby Pianos Hallet & Cumston

Ponce de Leon Mineral Water Purveyor Ad

An old advertisement touts Ponce de Leon mineral water from Meadville Pennsylvania at per case of 50 pint bottles claiming purity. It promotes flour brands Una Golden Wedding Duquesne and Horning Ivory and notes local estates and sales plans plus a real estate savings bank listing with deposits and 4 percent interest.

Ponce de Leon B. Meadville Ponce de Leon Mineral Springs Co Meadville, Pa Duquesne Horning's

Water Rising as Davis Island Dam Increases Ohio River Level

The completion of the Davis Island Dam raises river water steadily, with a two foot mark and disappearing stony islands. Vessels on the Monongahela cannot pass Lock No. 1. Brownsville line docks shift downs. coal barges may move below the dam. Sewage outlet repairs were neglected, causing odors and dangerous stones along the wharf. If six feet depth is reached, water will escape from the dam. Ohio navigation remains uncertain for weeks without heavy rains.

Davis Island Ohio Monongahela Brownsville Smithfield Street Bridge Adam Jacobs Elizabeth Crawford Wood Street

Pittsburg Delegation at Rivermen Conference Arrives

The Pittsburg delegation to the rivermen convention arrives by special B and O car, reaching Cincinnati yesterday morning. The group plans sessions this week and will push for Government purchase of locks on the Ohio River to aid transportation and commerce, aiming for Congressional action next winter to advance lock 0 work.

Pittsburg Rivermen’s Convention Baltimore and Ohio Cincinnati

Schaepher Denies Embezzlement Charge In Suit

John Schaeffer accused of stealing funds from the Convent Laundry denies the claim. He testifies he managed the laundry agency, handled deliveries, and collected payments. He says the convent had a rotating messenger and he refused to hand over funds, falling behind by 21 dollars and prompting the suit.

John Schaeffer Convent

Handsome New Boat For Pittsburg and Cincinnati Line

The Pittsburg and Cincinnati Packet Line repairs its fleet during low water. Scotia receives new smokestacks and overhauling, Hudson docks in Cincinnati, Katie Stockdale in Marietta, and Nellie Hudson recently added as a shallow draft excursion steamer.

Pittsburg Cincinnati Scotia Hudson Katie Stockdale Marietta Nellie Hudson

Fatal accident at Sankey Bros brick works on Brownsville Ave

Richard Thomas aged 20 of Cara oani was killed at Sankey Bros brick works near South Eighteenth Street when caught in a driving wheel while applying resin. An inquest is scheduled for this morning.

Sankey Bros Brownsville Avenue South Eighteenth Street Richard Thomas Cara Oani Ragh

German Volunteers Set for Gettysburg Expedition Next Tuesday

The 74th German Volunteers met last night and voted to depart for Gettysburg next Tuesday morning via the Baltimore and Ohio road. Members may secure transport by sending affidavits of discharge to Gene Hastings. They will assemble at John Hermann's old saloon at 7 o'clock.

Gettysburg Baltimore and Ohio Road Gene Hastings John Hermann

Board of Viewers Adjourns Over Boggs Avenue Damages

A Board of Viewers meeting to hear damage claims from Boggs Avenue grading adjourned after a heavy turnout as more views of the property are planned. A separate case before Alderman McMasters involves Frederick Kline and D W Stauffer of Clinton Rolling Mill for assault and wages dispute. George H. Anderson of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce informs St Louis merchants of support for Washington D C in a world exposition pledge. Also advertised is Dr D Jaynes Tonic Vermifuge with Sanative Pills as a digestive tonic and liver aid sold by druggists.

Board of Viewers Boggs Avenue McMasters Frederick Kline D. W. Stauffer Clinton Rolling Mill Ua Mt George H. Anderson Pittsburg D. Jayne

B and C O R E excursion tickets to Exposition

The B and C O R E will sell excursion tickets at 9 for the round trip from September 7 to 14 inclusive to the M Exposition in Baltimore. Trains leave Traingreave depot at 8 A M and 9 20 P M with return valid through September 21.

Baltimore

Weather Forecast Brings Hope For Pittsburg Citizens

Sergeant Stewart predicts a cool wave arriving soon as heat draws complaints across the city. Temperatures reported include 86 in Pittsburg and forecasts suggest rainy spells with a drop in temperatures, offering relief to residents.

Signal Service Schmidt & Friday Stewart Mercury Wyoming Territory Pittsburg Sapleante

Everett Piano Club promotes easy payments and bulk purchase

The Everett Piano Club offers $100 weekly payments and the lowest cash price by ordering 350 pianos at once. Membership requires prompt application as the club fills, with endorsements from professors and John Howard praising the piano's tone and touch. Gallery ads list cabinet-related items and a Po ulay Gallery address.

Eros Ross Federal Street Eng Carl Retter Jos. H. Gittin H. Rohbeck F. Albrecht Everett Club John Howard

Annual Stockholders Meeting Notices For Frohsian Society

An annual meeting is set for Tuesday September 10 1680 from 4 to 9 PM at their Penn Avenue office to elect directors and transact business. Secretary W Kraus signs the notice. A second notice for The Sewickley Stockholders election also appears with September 10 timing and board elections.

Baker Frohsian Socie Penn Ave C.w. Kraus OTICE Sewickley Ace Erates Eae Ee Com Saasa One Pakis J. E Pittsburg

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