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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1890

Page

8

Oil Boom Reignites In Gould Pool Wells In Sand Strike

Hope revived as Christie Crosby's well on Absalom Monks farm flows hourly in the Gould pool near Saxonburg. Millison Co and Chartiers Oil Co rush to drill new wells. 100 barrel per day production reported at John Jack farm. Local operators push deeper in search of revived output amid extensive activity across Forest and surrounding fields.

Berrien Gould Pool Christie & Crosby Absalom Monks Farm Saxonburg Monks Farm Gould Millison & Co Martin Slanks Absalom Monks Chartiersil Company Robert Jack Fisher Oil Company John Jack Tux Distatcn William Jack Monk Chartiers Oil Company Cramer Desraren Mahher J. B. Flick Forestil Company Lefever Christie Brothers James Welsh Forest Ol Company Clark & Co Anid Columbis Leslie Hazlett Haslett, Reed & Co Humphreys Toomorrow McClung, Golden & O Reid Nesbit Eckard Jefferson Toownship Millerstows—Showalter & Co Wales Hester & Cummings Michael MoOrea Ginger Washington McCalmont Ol Company Straw Dimmick & Co Jones Borger Aleman & Co Burger Farm Neilie Oi Company Stone Quarry Heine Oil Sempeny Creek Refining Oil Company Morganstern Westview Company Ivory Farm Westview Field Munhall Cos Renuser Farm Morrow James Amm & Co M. Shannon Thompson J. P. McConnell Shannon Pardy Farm Robb Farm Chiswell Forest Coustr P. M. Shannon Pittsburg A. B. Kelly Tionesta Forest County Beck Whig Hill

Prospect of Acuity in West Virginia Oil Drilling Surge

Reports from St. Marrs West Virginia detail active drilling along Cooper Belmont and nearby farms with Mellon & Co. and Downing & Co. advancing wells. New ventures include the Prince Oil Company on Stewart and the Gas mire Oil and Gas Company forming at Wheeling with $200,000 capital.

Toms Rocx Thorntow Mellon & Co Carr Heira Farm Finegan Cooper Farm Neelyheira Downing & Co Cooper McClinton Cooper No. 1 Wilson Cooper No Gaily Bros McGowan Thorn Roun Sriga Brenner & Hite New O Wheeling Ackerman Arbenz Charles Menkemeller J. F. Ratcliffe Wellsburg Caldwell Joseph Mills Belmont William Koehnline Bridgeport Gasmire Gasmire Oil and Gas Company Burgh Tts Hi. Moo

Discrimination Case Hits Oil Shippers Against Railroad

In Bradford a suit by Loran Emery & Weaver against the Pennsylvania Railroad seeks damages of 167000.70 and trebled penalties under a 1883 act for alleged freight rate discrimination over crude oil shipments from 1881 to 1887. The trial opened with key witnesses absent and a new juror panel sworn.

Bradford Loran, Emery & Weaver, Partners Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvania Aso Smethport Olmstead Emery Loran Weaver Arnold Pennsylvania Railroad Roberto Downing Greencourt Roger Sherman

Clearance sale offers piano and organ bargains

Advertises a clearance sale of pianos and organs with heavy discounts and easy payments at Lecuxer & Scroenberg er 69 Fifth Avenue. Includes multiple piano makers and organ varieties with stools, covers, and guarantees. Also notes Curry University classes and low-cost music instruction at Casey’s Excelsior Rye and other local shops.

Francis Bacon Behr Bros En Son Hares & Co Cqullenberg & Vanpel Newton & Co Sues Lynch & Gomien Piano Bradbury Piano Lecuxer & Scroenberger Fifth Avenue Kranich & Bach Stultz & Bauer Joseph M. Starr & Co McCammon Curry University Pittsburg

Love of Short Life Breach Suit in Local Court

Miss Anna Gillander sues John Kerr for 5000 dollars claiming breach of promise of marriage. She says they met last March, Kerr courted her, proposed in April, engaged and he visited through May, then stopped by July 4, ignoring her messages. She seeks capias and 3000 dollars bail.

Anna Gillander John Kerr Miss Gillander Kerr

Jeweler J C Brosi Indicted Along With Many Others

Grand jury returns true bills against J C Brosi the Southside jeweler now under arrest in Canada for fraudulently making a written instrument. Also named are Richards Allen Fred Badel Taylor Lloyd William McFarland and others for assault burglary larceny and related crimes. Numerous cases were ignored by the grand jury.

J. C. Brosi Southside Canada Richards Allen Fred Badel Taylor Lloyd William McFarland Fred Geb John Schuck James Mani Mar Jane Aneeley Ida Kaera John Priddy Lucas Trapp Mary Cole E. M. Irwin Frank Miditeb Fred McBride Jarceny Mary Habbert William Keller Nellie Morrow George Muens J. A. Staele Peter Badel Ohn Mott

Clemency Plea Follows Convictions in Court

In a criminal session Chief Murphy urged clemency for a woman with five children. John 8 Miller was convicted of assault on Dora Swartz. Joln Wasko admitted forgery and received 50 days in the workhouse. William Hauraban was fined 630 dollars and eight months jailed for selling liquor without a license. Mary King pleaded guilty to keeping a disorderly house. Judge Magee gave Kaschep a lecture and suspended her sentence on promising to reform and leave Allegheny. Patrick Stark was found guilty of larceny and sent to the workhouse for 30 days.

John Miller Dora Swartz George Hoffman Carrie Hermann Joln Wasko William Hauraban Moramia Kaschep Albert Mary King Murphy Allegheny Magee Patrick Stark

Commonwealth v Harding and others in criminal court action

A Commonwealth case lists defendants Charles Harding Susan McGlade George Brooks Abe Spencer Robert Nelson James Britton Thomas Britton Frank Connors Stephen Cox John Davis Emma Davis John Loraski Robert Carter alias Jackson Jane Moore Valentine Hense Hilber Schaffer. Proceedings involve multiple defendants in a consolidated criminal matter.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Charles Harding Susan McGlade George Brooks Abe Spencer Robert Nelson James Britton Thomas Britton Frank Connors Stephen Cox John Davis Emma Davis John Loraski Robert Carter Alias Jackson Jane Moore Valentine Hense Hilber Schaffer

Divorce Suits Filed and Probateville Will Filed

Mas HARBARA ANN HAILLAS yesterday sued for a divorce from Joseph Hillas. The will of the late James Robinson was filed yesterday for probate. He left Caldwell street house to his wife for life or until remarriage or death with the remainder to be divided between Adrian College and the M P Church Board. Mellin's Food is recommended to aid digestion of milk for invalids.

Mas Harbara Ann Haillas Joseph Hillas James Robinson Caldwell Street Adrian College M. P. Church

Ready Made or Made to Order Promises Low Prices

A local retailer touts a large ready-made clothing stock with wide styles and sizes and claims reliable quality at low prices. The ad emphasizes tailoring to measure alongside ready made options and asserts lasting customer trust beyond immediate profits.

Broadway Dunlap Nobby Derby Reliable Hat Factory

Magnificent Everett pianos showcased at Exposition

At the Exposition the Everett pianos attract attention with a diverse display of woods and elaborate carvings. In charge of Prof. W. S. Weeden, the exhibit invites visitors to hear the rich tone and enjoy the setting. Contacts include Alex Ross, 157 Federal street, and Weeden at the Exposition for information and payments.

Everett Paiios W.S. Weeden Everett Aee Little A Markley Pennsylvania Avenue Allegheny Alex. Ross Federal Street W. S. Weeden

Bargain clothing sale in Pittsburg and Allegheny stores

Local ads advertise cheap suits and accessories from Pittsburg and Allegheny shops. Buyers can purchase 2000 suits at $890 representing high value versus other houses. Also touted are cabinet photos and portrait options from Aurrecht and Fleischman Cloak Dept offering heavy discounts on beaver conte garments.

Pittsburg Pittspurc Combination Clothing Company Cor. Grant and Diamond Sts the Court House Douglass Mackie Douglas & Maceth Federal ST Allegheny

Astor House steward praises The Pure Baking Powder

The Astor House New York chief steward Thomas L Allen endorses The Pure Baking Powder saying it makes lighter sweeter bread and cakes and that it outperforms all rivals. He notes hotels and society ladies back the brand and urges home cooks to try it for superior results.

Astor House New York America John Jacob Astor Thomas L. Allen

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