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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1890

Page

8

Another Oilgusher at Wildwood Field Boosts Output to 5700 Barrels Daily

The Roth Oil Company taps Harbush No 3 producing about 122 barrels per hour after 3 PM, lifting Wildwood Field daily output to around 5700 barrels with potential for more as new wells come in. Producers urge action against the Standard Oil cut, eyeing self sufficiency and new refineries.

Roth Company Efecel Witpwoop Roth Qil Company Harbush Weil Gibson & Giles Wildwood Greenlee & Forst No Forest Oil Company No Young Farm Gailey Brog Blie Barnsdall & Co Zeigenhein Farm Harbush No. 1 Burke & McBride Smith Farm Oi Company Smith Farm Wich Whitesell No. 2 Whitesell Petting No. 1 Ith Smith Bolger & Carrothers Gibson Pew & Emerson Wildwood Station Griffith & Co Evans & Coast Rolshouse Fisher € Co Rolahouse Holshouse Griffith & Co.'s Aser Distatch Butler Coy Eee Standard Oil Company Wellsville, O Advance Oil Company Matenoues Bros Emith Ferry McBean Irondale Loeneptrinn H. Mee

NEW DEVICES PATENTED. INVENTORS LIST 1831 PITTSBURG

A catalog of patents issued to inventors in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia as listed by patent lawyer O D Levis. Names include Frank W Allison Thomas Bray William Vopeland John G Dalle Joseph Darling George Cop Jackson Jethroe Junkins Frederick Koskin Francis Tiffin Thomas McPherron George Westinghouse William Wilson Henry Fille and others with varied devices from steam boilers rivet catchers and oil well equipment to electric converters and mold casting.

Pennsylvania Ohio West Virginia O. D. Levis Fifth Avenue Pittsburg Frank W. Allison Salem Thomas J. Bray Warren, C Wiliam ML. Vopeland Stewart's Run John G. Dalle Springfield Joseph Darling Baldwin Geo Oop

Drugged to Death in Cincinnati House

In Cincinnati at 40 Linn Street neighbor finds Mrs Dickinson barely conscious on a lounge with chloroform saturated cloth to her mouth. Mr Dickinson lies dead on a bed. The couple reportedly used chloroform for neuralgia and sleep for two to three days, with a young girl present in the front room.

Ciscinsati Frank A. Dickinson Linn Street Lois Dickinson Mrs. Dickinson Ead

Grand Jury Returns True Bills on Murder and Manslaughter

A true bill was returned against Richard Herndon for the murder of John Sullivan at Carbon Iron Works. John Paradine faces involuntary manslaughter charges for the death of Dr. Campbell after an altercation. Several others received true bills for various offenses including assault, larceny, and nuisance, while many bills were ignored.

Richard Herndon John Sullivan Herndon Carbon Iron Works Sullivan John Paradine Campbell Lawrenceville Paradice Jacob PP J. C. Clendennin Joseph Muschila William McCutcheon Gobring William Jones Thomas Starr Martin Rullivan William Williams, Jr John Smith Tle Eg Fettle James Holland Teddy Mie Carth Terme Arman Volk John White James E. Ndball John Davis

Governor Taylor Becomes President of South Tennessee Land Co

Chattanooga Tenn September 10 The Hon Robert L Taylor Governor of Tennessee has accepted the Presidency of the South Tennessee Land Company controlling South Lowell the largest manufacturing suburb of Chattanooga He will give personal care to its affairs G Winthrop Smith of Providence R I elected Vice President and Lawrence Mott Co of New York named financial agents

Chattanooga Tenn Robert L. Taylor Tennessee South Tennessee Land Company South Lowell Taylor G. Winthrop Smith Providence R. L Lawrence 5. Mott

Another House Shuts Down

CHICAGO September 10 Henry P Ide Co tailors trimmings dealers were closed by the Sheriff this morning Confessions of judgment reentered against them aggregating 25000 dollars

Chicago Henry P. Ide & Co

Divorces Granted in Common Pleas Court No 1

Six divorces granted yesterday in Common Pleas Court No 1. B F Byers of Allegheny obtained a divorce from Eliza Byers. Ferdinand Burkhardt of Tom's Run divorced from Anns Burkhardt. Grounds include infidelity and desertion in several cases. Theresa Sheets filed for divorce from Samuel Sheets. W R G Andrews filed a suit for divorce from Marion S Andrews. Desertion alleged in several petitions.

Common Pleas Court B. F. Byers Bidwell Street Allegheny Eliza Byers Ferdinand Burkhardt Tom's Run Anns Burkhardt Maria Green Maggie Thomas Fred Thomas Andrew Seitz Anna Seitz Harry T. Anderson Anderson Theresa Sheets Samuel Sheets W. R. G. Andrews Marion S. Andrews

Alleged Train Wrecker Brought to Troy for arraignment

John Reed, alleged train wrecker, arrived from Albany to Troy this afternoon and was arraigned before Judge Griffith. He pleaded not guilty and offered no present examination. Reed is committed to the Troy jail as the grand jury prepares to convene Monday to consider the cases.

Troy John Reed Albany Griffith

Odor dispute over Natrona salt works reaches court

Equity case Arnold Coal Company and Wm Metcalf against Pennsylvania Salt Company heard by Judges Ewing and White. Plaintiff seeks to restrain salt works from emitting vapors claimed to poison land and ruin grazing. Salt company denies claims. expert testimony on chemistry presented.

Arnold Coal Company Wm. Metcalf Pennsylvania Salt Company Ewing and White M. A. Woodward Messra. McKelvey and Ferguson Natrona Salt Company

Kentucky Zion Conference Rejects Noah Slaughter for Defective Studies

In Curcaco on September 10, during the morning session of the Kentucky Conference of the M. E. Zion Church, Noah Slaughter's character was discussed and he was rejected for inadequate studies. A voice suggested he stop wearing fine clothes due to lack of funds for books.

Curcaco Kentucky M. E. Zion Church Noah Slaughter

Britton Family Cases Dominate Court Docket

In a criminal court session yesterday Steve Chesman and Andy Borneo were acquitted of a $275 larceny from Mike Halewitch. Charles Harding was convicted. William Moore pleaded guilty to a $73 larceny from William Corlees and received three months at the workhouse. Susan McGlade was convicted of a $25 larceny from Margaret Hanrahan. James and Thomas Britton were convicted of aggravated assault on Joseph A. oan. The jury deliberated in the Robert Nelson larceny case involving D. L. Morrison of McKeesport.

Steve Chesman Andy Borneo Mike Halewitch Charles Harding Wiliam Moore William Corlees Susan McGlade Margaret Hanrahan James Thomas Britton Joseph A. Oan Robert Nelson D. L. Morrison McKeesport

Local notices and ads from a Pittsburgh era issue

A collage of items lists a Baltimore and Ohio station sighting of a missing girl, a Bethesda Home placement, Dr. D. Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge touts, plus local real estate banking rates and various department store fashion and cloak offers. Names include Detective Sol Coulson, John Fitzgibbons, and John T. Porter.

Josie Fitzibbons Baltimore and Ohio Sol Coulson Bethesda Faor John Fitzgibbons Wilkinsburg

Criminal Court Commonweath v Cox Brooks Spencer and Others

A Commonwealth criminal court action lists defendants Stephen Cox George Brooks Abe Spencer F Ulitzne F Connors John Lorasky Robert Carter las Jackson Valentine Henn John Priddy John Wampler Thomas Starr in multiple docketed cases. Proceedings likely involve preliminary hearings or arraignments in the county courthouse.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Stephen Cox George Brooks Abe Spencer F. Ulitzne F. Connors John Lorasky Robert Carterlas Jackson Valentine Henn John Priddy John Wampler Thomas Starr

Fall Suits and Oversacks Promise Nobility and Style

The article touts Fall signs in fashion focusing on des igns of Fall Suits and Over sacks. It promises nobbiness, high value, and luxurious touches such as silk lining, claiming Wanamaker prices are unsurpassed.

Wanamaker and Brown Ready to Measure Styles for Sale

Wanamaker and Brown announces readiness to tailor and cut nearly 2,000 styles of goods for customers. Store emphasizes wide selection and custom measurement services to ensure perfect fits for clients.

Mrs. V Huesey Added To Catarrh Institute Advertisements

A six year persistent cough attributed to catarrh is treated by the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute on Penn avenue. Mrs V Huesey, wife of merchant tailor Henry Huesey of Sharpsburg, is reported among those cured as the publication expands its list of permanent cures.

Penn Avenue V. Huesey Henry Huesey Sharpsburg One Avenue E. V. Huesey Fourth Street C Dence Zoent Pittsbure

Court rejects Williamsport session. three charters granted

The United States Circuit Court will not convene at Williamsport on Monday. Charters were granted yesterday to the Workingmen's Beneficial Society of Tom's Run, the Young Men's Thinking Club of Allegheny, and the American Mechanics' Hall Association.

United States Circuit Court Williamsport Workingmen'’s Beneficial Society of Tom's Run Young Men's Thinking Club Allegheny American Mechanics’ Hall Association

Millinery Sale Offers Hats Bonnets Made to Measure

From our large stock of untrimmed hats and bonnets you can select and have one made to suit taste with birds feathers wings flowers ribbons and mourning styles Also available are orepo and nun's ceiling made to order on short notice Visit the millinery department for taste style and moderate prices.

Thread Trade: A Spool of Thread Sparks Local Market Talk

In a bustling street scene a shopper eyes a spool of thread as vendors offer fabric notions. The item hints at a broader market column exploring small trades and daily commerce in the town.

Pioneer fashion at Kanufmanns Ladies Bazaar in new styles

A novitiate buyer presents a fresh collection of ladies dresses suits wrappers and gowns from Paris Berlin London and New York. Mr Isaac Kaufmann returned from a European trip and brought back the latest fashion. Prices are set for quick sales and small profits.

Paris Berlin London New York Big Pond Isaac Kaufmann

Ladies' Fashion Liners and Silk Tea Gowns on Sale

A catalog of ladies wear including black and colored cashmere suits priced $750 to $25, all wool dresses from $13, tailor-made suits from $10 to $25, plaid and silk suits up to $45, and tea gowns in cashmere silk plush and velvet fabrics priced from $5 to $60. Special note on Canton Cloth designs at $249 and $298.

Astrakhan Priestley Adelphi Lizzard Gondolier la Tosca Ear Mesa Faille Française Faille Francaise Sarah

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