Ministers to Change Places at Pittsburg Conference
Attorney Harvey Henderson represents clergymen seeking a charter for a society to fund higher education in the Pittsburg Conference. It will operate with a board of trustees and fund collection, aiding female colleges and Allegheny College, with Bishop Foss presiding at the October session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Henderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pittsburg
The
Methodist Church
Sandersee
Sasi Aunagt Fen Aritany Schonnels
Ettain
Allegheny College
Meadville
Pittsburg Methodists
New Society
M. E
Smithfield Street
Emory Church
Foss
L. KR. Beacom
HL. Chapmin
W. F. Connor
C. KE. Cartwright
CA. Emerson
C. C. Emerson
A. F. A. E Hostead
M. Hildebrand
G. W. Johnson
J. F. Jones
L. Johnson
A. Bush
D. L. Demetter
W. Ate
Grey
Primitive Methodist Church
England
Wales
Holmes Street
J. A. Graham
M. Baker
D. Savage
Prosser
N. W., Mathews
Claims for damages in widening Diamond Street heard
The Board of Viewers met to hear claims for damages from Diamond Street widening. Several claimants reported large totals including William Trance & Son 7000, John E Kuhn 30000, Sarah Arthur estate 15000, James M Steele estate 15000, Omment & Hotfield 10000, Jane Redpath 25000, Anna M Bissell 56000, J B Haines Co 3000, Fred Kamm 2506, J B Weldin Co 7700, Anna E Browney 40000. Meeting adjourned to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Street
William Trance & Son
Freeerest
Diamond Square
John E. Kuhn
Sarah Arthur
James M. Steele
Omment & Hotfield
Fred Kamm
J.B. Weldin & Co
Diamond
Wood Streets
Anna E. Browney
Me Messler Recovering Illness Exaggerated Report
Reports of Me Messler illness were exaggerated. Second Vice President Nessler of the Pennsylvania Company is not seriously ill. A letter to George L. McCoy dated September 7 from Cresson Bruzengers notes a slight illness with quick recovery and mentions others visiting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nessler
Pennsylvania Company
George L. McCoy
Cresson BruixeGs
Soar
Garae O
Jadowsy
York
O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co Ad Promotes Fall Deliveries
Xerura goo billa produced 75 percent. See our new gas fires gas ranges and stoves register your advance for fall delivery. icp Sasst and most complete assortment of any firm in the world. O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co 34 Fifth Ave Wuttrin the city. Pearson for your phongryn. You are sure to be
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Icp
O'Keefe Gas Appliance Co
Fifth Ave
Wuttrin
Pearson
New System of Drawing Taught to Pittsburg Pupils
Public schools prepare for objective drawing under White's plan with Miss Harriet Smith directing. Central Board to confirm Miss Ballou as cooking teacher and Prof. Guttenberg as biology instructor. First institute set for Saturday at Ralston with sessions on homework, spelling books, concert reading, and history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ballou
Hazelwood School
Central Board
Miss Smith
New York
Connecticut
Pittsburg
Ralston
W. A. Proudfit
Logan
Issman
United States
C. A. Riddle
A. G. Burgoyne
Reopening marks high attendance at Soho School
Ann Barbin formerly of Lincoln school will marry William Hardy on the 19th. L Williams of Mt Washington School resigns. Ream elected to fill vacancy. Bellefield School in Fourteenth ward to run half days while warm weather lasts. Kuneler elected writing and drawing teacher at Birmingham Soho last Wednesday. Entra Spaulding and Alice Berry fill vacancies in Peebles School in Twenty third ward. Josie McGuire of the Birmingham School injured at Bellevue concert, arm broken. G Gunther to become biology teacher at the High School. previously taught at Erie High School and edited a German paper in Wheeling. His focus is natural science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soho
Annie Barbin
Lincoln School
William Hardy
L. Williams
Mt. Washington
Ream
Bellefield School
Fourteenth Ward
Kuneler
Birmingham Soho
Entra Spaulding
Alice Berry
Peebles
Josie McGuire
Birmingham
Bellevue
The
Erie High School
Wheeling
Boats Stranded After Alps Coal Barges Sink
A heavily laden Alps Coal Company barge sank near Lock No. 1 after the Davis Island dam raised water levels to four feet then fell, leaving three other Alps barges grounded and wrecked on a rock. Three tugs failed to raise the sunken craft as river levels fluctuated and coal barges moved to the city wharfs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps Coal Company
Davis Island
Alps Company
W. H. Brown
No Museum Trust Denies Consolidation Plot
J W Flecker manager of the Casino Museum rejects a reported plan to unite all dime museums under a Barnum-Bailey syndicate. He notes the listed names, says the investment claim of two million is insufficient to buy the dime museum interests, and asserts the Casino is not for sale as long as business remains profitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ont
Barnum-Buailer
J. W. Flecker
Casino Museum
Cole & Middleton's
East End Complaint Overwork Horses on Commbuses
Complaint to the Anti Cruelty Society reported horses used in East Liberty to Hiland Reservoir were in misery. Agent Dean inspected the East End and found several animals in poor shape including a swollen leg. He said he will take action Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Anti-Cruelty Society
East Liberty
Hiland Reservoir
East End
Valley Camp Athletic Association Grounds Planned
The Valley Camp Association purchased four acres adjoining the camp grounds for outdoor sports including baseball lawn tennis yachts and bowling with layout costs around 500 dollars. Annual member fees will be nominal and the complex will be named Valley Camp Athletic Association in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Camp Association
The
Valley Camp Athletic Association
THAT DAY EXPRESS SUIT ENTERED AGAINST THE P R R
Farney Tarbell sues the Pennsylvania Railroad for 50000 damages over the deaths of his wife Mary and three children in the Johnstown flood. He alleges the train was not moved despite warnings and was overwhelmed. Also suits by J M Jamison for 5000 against Annie Sullivan over alleged theft and false testimony, and William J Gordon for 5000 against Carnegie Bros Co over furnace explosion injuries at McKeesport in August 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farney
Tarbell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Johnstown
Mary K. Tarbell
Cleveland
Tyrone
Cleveland and
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conemaugh
South Fork
J. M. Jamison
Annie Sullivan
Jamison
Nineteenth Ward
Sullivan
Collins Avenue
William J. Gordon
Carnegie Bros. & Co., Limited
Ete Aeg Gee
McKeesport
Gordon
Milk selling on Sunday: Judge Stowe convicts John A. Martin
Judge Stowe issues a verdict upholding three cases under the April 22 1794 act prohibiting worldly employments on Sundays. Martin is fined $25 and costs in each case and faces 30 days in jail for nonpayment. The judge states the act applies to selling milk as a merchantable commodity and urges enforcement, not repeal, of the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stowe
John A. Martin
Judge Stowe
Common Pleas
Supreme Courts
Ebenezer Church Charter Sparks Trustee Exceptions
Trustees D W Dorning W C Webb M H Lee and Nathan Thompson contest a petition for a charter for Ebenezer Baptist Church claiming 265 members in the congregation. They allege misrepresentation and assert they have no right to apply for the charter while noting the property is held by the Sustentation Association and to be conveyed to the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer Baptist Church
D. W. Dorning
W. C. Webb
M. H. Lee
Nathan Thompson
Bail forfeiture challenged in court ruling
M W Wishart J P Young and E P Heseer filed petitions before Judge White asking to set aside Alderman McNulty's bail forfeiture for non appearance in a case brought by John A Martin. The court issued a rule on Martin and McNulty to show cause. Bondsman J W Houston stood surety for the petitioners at $500 each. Alderman Brinker appeared to answer charges related to a Sunday informant action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Wishart
J. P. Young
E. P. Heseer
Judge White
Alderman McNulty
John A. Martin
Peemedael
J. W. Houston
Alderman Brinker
White
Alderman Brinker Cleared of Illegality in Information Case
The text records Alderman Brinker being found not guilty of illegal action in taking information. Prosecutor General Blakely sought postponement of the hearing, which was set for Saturday September 28, with Judge White noting Brinker’s lack of illegal conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McNulty
General Blakely
White
Alderman Brinker
Strips of Wharton Street Rail Right Cause Suit
A filing yesterday answers a two year old suit by Christian Stalzenbach and others seeking an injunction against the heirs of Oliver Ormsby. The case concerns granting a right of way for the Southride railway to lay tracks on Wharton street from South Twenty-first to South Twenty second. Defendants claim the 12 foot coal road strip was reserved by original owner Oliver Ormsby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Stalzenbach
Oliver Ormsby
Southride Railway
Wharton Street
South Twenty-first
South Twenty Second Street
Hill Burgwin
John O. Phillips
O. C. Phillips
Patrick Foley
Famous Boycott Case Seeks Lawyer Fees
M A Woodward master in the Bruce Bros boycott suit filed a court petition yesterday asking for an order for the plaintiff to pay his fees totaling 600 dollars. He states the fees were to be paid by plaintiff and defendants, and the latter cannot pay their share, so he asks the plaintiff cover the amount. The court also yesterday dismissed the bill in the Glenninger suit against the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad over 10 million dollars in bonds, as recommended by master R B Carnahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Woodward
Bruce Bros
John R. Glenninger
Pittsburg and Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
R. B. Carnahan
Allegheny
Iabor
Allegheny County
Doria
Pridgen
Ive Siecoed
W. J. Moore
Gun WA
Confucius
Celestial Empire
Gun Wu
China
United States
Penn Avenue
Ito
S.fraciars
Local Commissioners Named In Multiple Divorce Cases
George Shiras III was appointed commissioner in the divorce actions Flora B Young v John K Young, Mary Woolensack v Florian Woolensack, and Nora Heckel v Charles Heckel. Commissioners 5 B Donaldson W W Anderson and P L Ferry reviewed borough wards yesterday and received the standard for three wards. The borough reports 1076 registered votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shiras III
Flora B. Young
John K. Young
William Watson
Mary Woolensack
Florian Woolensack
Charles A. Fagan
Nora Heckel
Charles C. Heckle
B. Donaldson
W. W. Anderson
P. L. Ferry
Oilnsses -Ee
Hearing on Diamond alley injunction in Pittsburg
The hearing in the application for an injunction to block the city of Pittsburg from opening and widening Diamond alley, prayed for by W. J. Howard and others, was fixed for Friday, September 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. J. Howard
Elizabeth Bridge Company petition set for dissolution
Saturday September 28 fixed yester day for bearing the petition for a dissolution of the Elizabeth Bridge Company. Judge White confirmed the report of the Commissioner dividing Indiana township into elective districts and approved the bond of William A. Herron as administrator of Martha Newell estate. Charters of incorporation were issued for Versailles Buelal Park M. E. Church, Armstrong Co. Employes Beneficial Association and Sewickley Republican League. In Criminal Court Judge White sentenced John O'Brien to four months in the workhouse for embezzlement. Nick Kim berger received one year. An attachment was ordered for Charles Fenner for contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bridge Company
JopGe White
Indiana Township
William A. Herron
Martha Newell
Tony” Newell
Buelal Park M. E. H
Versailles
Armstrong
C O
Sewickley Republican League
White
John O'Brien
Eny
Nick Kimberger
Charles Fenner
Fenner
Super Ewine
John Lorens
Lorenski
McKenna
Criminal Court
Commonwealth Wa
Oliver Tate
Clarence Mitchell
Andrew Kinstow
Charles Dougherty
Charles Morgan
Edward McDonald
Martin Uocton
P. Banevent
Southside Ghosts Haunt Carson Street After Midnight
A cloaked man with a heavy slouch hat haunts the Southside nights near the river and Carson Street, followed by a limping deer hound. Residents report bright piercing eyes and unresponsive animals. Police plan to waylay the pair. sightings occur on moonless or partially cloudy nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Street
Iate Wayfarer
Castle Shannon
Hon
Republican League of Pennsylvania Holds Second Convention
The second convention of the Republican League of Pennsylvania will meet at Lafayette Hall on Sunday at 10 A. M. Three delegates from each league club will attend. Tariff Club representatives are Hon. John Dalzell John Gripp and William Flinn. A tariff club gathering Tuesday evening will plan the reception including a river trip and other entertainment for visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
Pennsylvania
Lafayette Hall
League
Tariff Club
John Dalzell
John Gripp
William Flinn
Americas
Allegheny Tariff Clubs
McKeesport speak-easy hearing details emerge
Hearing before Alderman Gripp covered cases. John Higgins discharged, John Hanlon held on $500 bail, while hearings for Wm Dean and Daniel Butler were postponed. Advertisements tout Breecham's Pills for bilions and nervous illness and Praas' Soap for complexion with bargains at SHUSTER and SCHUENTHAL stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeesport
Alderman Gripp
John Higgins
John Hanlon
Wm. Dean
Daniel Butler
Praas
New Relief Society Aims to Triage Johnstown Aftermath
The American Relief Association formed in Columbus to coordinate urgent aid for devastated Conemaugh Valley areas. General Axline and Dr. Lange outline a threefold structure medical sanitary and commissary to distribute clothing food and money efficiently. They emphasize packing guidance for donors and distinguish aims from the Red Cross while noting leadership including General Arline Ohio and Dr Chris Lange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Relief Association
Columbus
Johnstown
Lange
Regi
Conemaugh Valley
Axline
Red Cross
Arline
Ohio
Chris Lange
A. W. Cowen
Jones
Exposition display by Bennett & Co features polar bears and seals
J G Bennett & Co showcases an all Europe exhibit at the Exposition in Pittsburg with Paris born seal fur furniture, polar bear rug, Bengal tiger pieces, and a grand 15 by 6 by 4 foot glass showcase. The display includes polar bear boa, muff, fichu, Persiana jacket, seal coats and wraps, mink tail cape, and premium hats from Dunlap Youman Stetson Christy London firms. A special Pennsylvania Railroad train offers round trip fares from Sept 7 to 12 for Gettysburg travel with stops en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Pittsburg
J. G. Bennett & Co
Paris
London
Bee Freres
McNulty Show Cause Company
Bennett & Co
Dunlap & Co
New York
Youman
Stetson
Philadelphia
Christy
Lincoln, Bennett & Co
Heath & Co
Fifth Avenue
Wood Street
Local Market Goods and Table Linens Featured
A fragment describes pricing and items for sale this week including towels pillows and sheeting. Mentions brands or vendors such as Bii and Il-wool 275 with figures like 275 6275 and references to table napkins and various household textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bii
Rae Cae
Death of Morris Wertheimer Marks Acme Board Loss
At a meeting of Acme Tanning Company the board mourned Morris E Wertheimer a director who died. Resolutions praised his business honor integrity and citizenship and expressed sorrow to his family. A copy of the resolutions was to be sent to the bereaved family and recorded in the minutes. Signed Joan G Buant V P
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Acme Tanning Company
Mo E. Wertheimer
Morris E. Wertheimer
Daily Press
Joan G. Buant
V. P
Special Train to Gettysburg Fare Notice
Special train to Gettysburg runs through to Varies by station with a single fare from Yes to 12 inclusive. Return allowed until September 18. Pittsburg rate includes eight stops at East Liberty Bock Irwin Johnstown Cresnon Altoona and other points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Union Station
Gettysburg
Pittsburg
East Liberty
Braddock
Irwin
Greensburg
Latrobe
Bolivar Junction
Johnstown
Cresson
Altoona
A. M
Bock
Cresnon
Power by Adjutantstings for rtation to Gettys
Notice from ENABLE SHUSTER at 35 Fifth Avenue selling coats suits wraps jackets dresses shawls and other woolen silk items at all prices. Tickets for transportation to Gettysburg accepted by Pennsylvania Railroad agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Burg
The
Pennsylvania
L Bereaia
Fifth Avenue
Gettys
Pennnsylvania Railroad
Enable & Shuster
Live Stock Markets East Liberty Stock Yards Report
Office Saturday September 7 1580 live stock markets show cattle receipts zero shipments zero market steady. Ten cars of cattle shipped to New York at four and a half head shipments a four head market steady. Heavy hogs four twenty five. Scarce hogs shipped to Wayne Tinkerons none eats none market fair and unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wwe
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New
Bishop Foss
Messler
NO Museum Trust
Valley Camp Athletic Associations
Horsford
A. B
L. & C. Sustained
Ebenezer Church
Mark Wishart
Wilkinaburg
Republican League Meeting
Aera
Ee Schoenthal
Penn Ave
NEW Relief Society
General Axling
Chris, Lange
Reles
Gusky
Market Street
Gun-Wa
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