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Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1890

Page

4

Coronation of a Romany Queen at Yetholm

In Yetholm Scotland on August 21 a notable coronation crowned Esther Fan Blythe Rutherford queen of the Kirk Yetholm Gipsies. The ceremony featured a tin crown from Archbishop Gladstone and kingly rites amid crowds from Kelso and local towns. The piece recalls royal contests between Esther and Helen Fan Blythe, the decline of Gipsy life in Yetholm, and notes the community’s famed integrity and hospitality.

Kirk Yetholm William Fas Yetholm Coldstream Charles Blythe William Faa Esther Helen Ticker’s Green Blythe Scotland Giories Nell Hersel Weel Lickit Esther Fan Blythe Rutherford Rutherford Prince Henry Yetholm Cross George Gladstone Exther Fan Blythe Rutherford Kingdom of Scotland Kelso John Scott Spottiswood Davidson

Bengaline Silk Weaves Featured At Huecvus & Hacks

Silk fabrics highlight Bengaline items in a fashion feature. Availability includes a range of man’s shades and black Bengaline at ten dollars a yard or more.

Huecvus & Hacks Usso

Fleishmans Kew Cloak Department Beavers Slates Shawls

A shop offers beaver hats in multiple colors including blue green and black with shawl accents. The item is advertised as extra quality and measures 25 inches in length priced at 10 dollars.

Fleishman Kew

Greatest Kid Glove Bargain

Rosenbaum & Co promotes Suede masquetaires at five cents a pair, marked down from a value of 150 dollars, offering a bargain on kids gloves in a period sale.

Rosenbaum & Co's

Curry University Opens Sixth Street Architecture and Drafting Lab

A notice announces Curry University expands with an opening of a new Sixth Street facility for algebra, geometry, architectural and mechanical drawing, shorthand, and keeping practices. The project marks an interdisciplinary facility for students and staff.

Curry University Igh Gees

Judges Hear Injunction Over City Poor Farm Deed

In Common Pleas Court No 2 Judges Ewing and White heard C L Straub seek an injunction to stop the city from conveying a deed to Milton I Baird for the City Poor Farm. Arguments focused on the validity of the 1890 quit claim and the transfer of guardians duties under 1887 acts. The court reserved decision.

Common Pleas Court Ewing and White C. L. Straub Milton I. Baird W. W. Thomson Matthew Weis William Any C. W. Helmold Thomson Board of Guardians of the Poor D.T. Watson Baird Mr. Thomson Board of Guardians of the Mr. Straub Board of Guardians Watson Department of Public Charities Cocci J. McF. Carpenter Pittsburg Guardians of the Poor County of Allegheny Carpenter Westmoreland County Allegheny County L. C. Lazear Major Moreland W. B. Rodgers Ewing Rodgers Westmoreland Here

Ex-Mayor Robert Liddell Responds to Spencer Suit

Ex Mayor Robert Liddell yesterday filed his answer to suits brought by Joseph Spencer and his wife to recover money they allege loaned to him. He states that on September 12 1889 the partnership between him and Spencer under the firm name Spencer & Spencer dissolved.

Robert Liddell Joseph Spencer Spencer

Settlement and mortgage in Spencer Liddell dissolution

The Liddell firm dissolved as Spencer retired. Spencer received a $20,700 bond for his share and security for liabilities a $30,000 mortgage. Liabilities were paid and the mortgage canceled June 20, 1890. It was claimed the Spencers owed him $15,000 after balancing accounts. Mrs. Spencer reportedly owed $20,000 for advances to cover stock debt in Nation Trust Company and other corporations.

Spencers Spencer Nation Trust Company

What Natural Gas Costs in Cincinnati Trial

The case of Cincinnati Gas Light and Coal Co. v. City of Cincinnati opens testimony on gas pricing. Commissioner J W Kinnear hears evidence comparing local and other cities gas prices, with figures ranging from 1 to 150 per 1000 cubic feet and debates over actual costs versus amounts paid by Cincinnati.

J. W. Kinnear Grant Street Kinnear Cincinnati Gas Light and Coal Company Cincinnati John W. Warrington Theodore Horstman John Galvin New York Baltimore Louisville New Orleans

The Transgressor's Way Convictions in Criminal Court

In the Criminal Court yesterday Frank Vlrtzne was convicted of feloniously cutting Officer George E. Schneider and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. George Black pled guilty to larceny of 17 dollars from John Taylor and received one year in the workhouse. William Williams Jr pled guilty to larceny of 5 dollars from Henry Birch and was fined six months in the workhouse. Thomas Starr pled guilty to larceny of a revolver from B F Johnston and was given seven months in the workhouse. Robert Carter alias Jackson was convicted of carrying concealed weapons. Jury is deliberating nk Con nere on assault on Mary Mulligan. Jobo Lorasky on trial for selling liquor without license on Sunday.

Frank Vlrtzne George E. Schneider Allegheny George Black John Taylor William Williams, Jr Henry Birch Thomas Starr B. F. Johnston Robert Carter Jackson Nk Connere Mary Mulligan Jobo Lorasky

Solt Brought Against a Mexican Tin Mining Company

J W Trimbath of Bedford county filed suit against the Pittsburg and Mexican Tin Mining Company to recover 15000 of its stock refused transfer. He says as former resident superintendent he expanded ore value and was to receive 10000 stock, later increased to 15000, but directors later denied the transfer.

J. W. Trimbath Bedford County Pittsburg and Mexican Tin Mining Company West Virginia Pittsburg Durango Mex Trimbath

Married and Happy in Knoxville After Matrimonial Pardon

The Knoxville district attorney’s office witnessed a wedding that settled a pending indictment. Peter Stoerkie, 18, and Lizzie Pehr, 15, were joined after the parents agreed to marriage over trial. Dr Douglass led a ceremony on matrimonial duties as the court accepted a nolle pros with costs paid by the groom.

Johnston Peter Stoerkie Lizzie Pehr Knoxville Stoerkle Miss Pehr Douglass

Grand Jury Returns True Bills On Multiple Charges

The grand jury yesterday returned true bills naming Wm. Ambrose, Thomas Coyne, and Eunice Levy among others for aggravated assault and battery and felonious assault. Additional names include Frank Arnsberger, BR Hermann, Mary Milligan, and Peter Stoesdle with larceny and related offenses. Seven bills list Martin Kerchner, Edward Clark for robbery and Frank Schultz and Louis Schafer for perjury.

Wm. Ambrose Thomas Coyne Eunice Levy Jacob Levy Frank Arnsberger BR. Hermann Margaret Piccard John Tracey John Moore Mollie Flecker Alias Martin H. J. Harrison Mary Milligan M. J. Melver Peter Stoesdle

Courts Rule Two Patents Not Original in Walker Case

In United States Circuit Court the Consolidated Roller Mill Company versus B R Walker ruling found the Gray patent not original and lacking novelty, thus no infringement. The Odell patent claim was not pressed and dismissed.

United States Consolidated Roller Mill Company B. R. Walker W. D. Gray A. H. Odell Odell Gray

Harriet A White will filed for probate 1890

The late Harriet A White's will dated March 18 1890 was filed for probate. It leaves $600 to Allegheny Cemetery Company for keeping the family lot in good order. George White grandson of William White Josephine Taylor wife of James W Taylor and Charles and Homer Taylor receive 1 each. The residue goes to Helen Anderson Sarah J Miller and Mary Gilchrist for distribution to the worthy poor. W W Anderson of Allegheny is named executor.

Harriet A. White Allegheny Cemetery Company George White William White Josephine Taylor James W. Taylor Charles Homer Taylor Helen Anderson Sarah J. Miller Mary Gilchrist W. W. Anderson Allegheny

To Day's Trial List Commonwealth vs Glass Ward and Others

The Criminal Court will hear Commonwealth v Frank Glass Joseph Brown William Bender Levi Felty William Butler Mary Wright Mike Ward and Eliza Ward in a session focused on arraignments and preparations for upcoming trials. Proceedings will determine next steps in the docket.

Criminal Court—Commonwealth Frank Glass Joseph Brown William Bender Levi Felty William Butler Mary Wright Mike Ward Eliza Ward

Arzow & Co Display Of Men’s Neckties At Fifth Avenue

James H. Arzow & Co presents a new men’s neckwear display at 100 Fifth Avenue showcasing patterns and fabrics. The window highlights silk, satin, and woven ties aimed at stylish professional dress for spring.

James H. Arzow & Co

Presbyterian Gain Gleans from Church Fields in Pittsburg and Allegheny

The article notes rapid growth of Presbyterian churches in Pittsburg and Allegheny, with half of 150 plus churches under Presbyterian branches. East Liberty Church with 800 members leads a network of at least 13 daughter churches, and historic ties trace to Scotch Irish roots. Future U P and regular Presbyterian union is anticipated within two decades.

Pittsburg Allegheny United Presbyterians U. P Eevy McIlvaine East Liberty Our City

Diverse church services listed across Pittsburgh area

Numerous churches report morning and evening services with sermons on topics such as The Bread of Life The Unanswered Question and Bringing Forth Things New and Old. Pastors include Rev Townsend Rev Lichtliter Rev Wilson Rev Bird Rev Belfour Rev Shrom and many others across Liberty Street M E Church Fourth Avenue Baptist and Shady Avenue churches.

Church Services Across Allegheny_REGION This Sunday

Third U P Church Hidge venue ew returns to post for morning and evening services Nanty Avenue M E. Cooncan T J Leak pastor Rev W Hazelton preaches in morning Dr Leak preaches on Nazareth Cities of the Bible at werenine Eighth United Presbyterian Church Allegheny Rev W J Wishart subject Individual Responsibility No evening service Congregational Church North and Grant seed William McCracken pastor preaches 1020 The All Things of the Christian 745 Gods Knowledge of Mens Ways Rev W H McMasters will preach 1030 4 M Montgomery Avenue Fourth U P Church Sabbath schools 2 and 6 1 P M Young people meeting 1111 pm Central Presbyterian Church Allegheny corner Anderson and Lacock Rev S B McCormick services 1045 Ingr a Mercy Answered Burexa Vista Street M E Allegheny J H Miller pastor services morning and evening Lord's Supper after morning sermon 743 P M Dr T N Eaton P E preaches Epworth League devotional 645 P M

Fultos Street Wylie Center Avenues A. J. Bird First English Lutheran Church Grant Street Edmund Belfour Fourth Presbyterian Church Bloomfield William P. Shrom Bread of Life Eighth Presbyterian Church R. Doneboo A. H. Wencacin D D Pittsburg Female College Ritchin Court House West Virginia Homewood Presbyterian Chapel Charles J. Chalfant U. P. Coronci Seventh Avenue Willam J. Reid DL D J. M U P Forty-fourth Street J. D. Bands Cumberland Presbyterian Church Wylie Avenue Congress Street J. B. Koehne H. H. Stiles Temperance Workers Sons of Temperance Hall Ohio Street Allegeny Friendship Lodge of Good Templars Holy Communion Owme Grace Reformed Church Webster Avenue Prugh Turtle Creek Reformed Church Shady Avenue Baptist Church Penn Avenue W. A. Stanton Christian Endeavor Central Christian Church Pittsburg Thirty - Seventh Street Baptist Carnon Mulhern John Marsh Pepie John Wesley Church Artur Street George W. Clinton Cot Jones Waa Pie Heny Wylie Avenue United Presbyterian Church W. H. Knox TD de J. W. Witherspoon U. P Hidge Nanty Avenue M. E. Cooncan T. J. Leak W. Hazelton Werenine Secoxpd Congregational Church North Grant Peta William McCracken W. H. McMastens Montgomery Avenue Allegheny Fulton Central Presbyterian Church Anderson and Lacock Streets B. McCormick Burexa Vista M. E. Crvees J. H. Miller T. N. Eaton P. E Epworth League

Missionary Society meeting and church dedications in 1890

The Presbyterian Banner reports upcoming events including Women’s Home Missionary Society quarterly meeting on September 17 in Seneneey Cree above Ohio, a lecture by Pick J. MecClurkin, a new mission church at Federal station to be dedicated with multiple services, and a conference at Thirty-seventh Street Baptist Sunday school plus plans for St Stephen’s Episcopal Church activities and Washington and Jefferson College’s 50th year with calls for memorial gifts.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Amaeny Pittsburg Reformed Presbyterian Seminary Alreatony Church Seneneey Cree Ohio J. K MecClurkin Bridgeville Thirty-seventh Street Baptist Sunday School William F. Maron Broad Street East End William C.rodgers St Stephen's Episcopal Church Wilkinsburg England G. Hodges Calvary Church Majestic Niagara Hudson River St. Stephen's P. 5 Grega Pennsyvania Washington and Jefferson College Harvard Jefferson Washington

Remarkable Twin Brothers Career Inseparable Partners

Boston telegram reports Benjamin Goddard died yesterday. His life mirrored that of his twin Nathaniel who survives. Sons of a former Boston merchant they were born about 80 years ago and entered Boston Latin School in 1821. They won the Franklin medal in 1827 and graduated Harvard in 1831. They inherited their father’s East India trade and remained united in home and mercantile life, among a Harvard class with Motley Phillips Shortliffe Shattuck Appleton Bethune Gardner and Churchill.

Dispatch Boston Benjamin Goddard Nathaniel Boston Latin School Harvard John Lothrop Motley Wendell Phillips Nathaniel B. Shortleff George C. Shattuck Thomas G. Appleton George A. Beth Kune Francis Boot Francis Gardner Asaph Churchill

Public Works Receipts Report August Totals

The Department of Public Works filed August receipts with the Controller. Items include Diamond markets 1644.25 Adams market 5 Southside market 629.75 Monongahela wharf 1777.02 Allerheny wharf 425 tax scales 136.75 switch and scale licenses 225 Bureau of Water Assessments new buildings 973.93 Bureau of Water Supply Cold scrap 160 Bureau of Highways and Sewers repairing Penn avenue for Philadelphia Company 5950 Municipal Bets iron and old furniture sold 10446 Total 6090.69.

Department of Public Works Diamond Adams Market Southside Monongahela Allerheny Bureau of Water Assessments Bureau of Water Supply Bureau of Highways and Sewers Penn Avenue Philadelphia Company Municipal Betes

Cable Letters Highlight Europe Exclusive to Tomorrow's DIS

The DIS announces exclusive features on Great Britain Ireland and the European continent in tomorrow's PATCH edition. The report underscores comprehensive coverage of cables and communications across Europe with a focus on developments and industry insight.

Great Britain and Ireland Europe Tomorrow

Bartender Barlow Arrested in Liberty Street Saloon Incident

Patrick Barlow, bartender at James Gilti nan s saloon on Liberty street, was arrested yesterday and will have a hearing with his employer before Magistrate McKenna this afternoon. Gillioan remains confined at Mercy Hospital after a prior arrest for keeping a disorderly pen. Police allege both men have habitually drunk and disturbed the neighborhood. Barlow posted 500 bail.

Patrick Barlow James Giltinan Liberty Street McKenna Giltinan Mercy Hospital Gillioan Barlow

Providence Presbyterian Church to hold services in Allegheny

Providence Presbyterian Church Liberty near Chestnut street Allegheny will preach at 10 40 A M and 7 45 P M Frost Christian Church Montgomery avenue and Archant Allegheny Rev W P Robardson orning and Rev B S McKrrraiox D D pastor of

Providence Presbyterian Church Liberty Chestnut Street Allegheny Rer W. A. Ter Frost Chuistian Church Montgomery Avenue Archaunt FP. Robardson T — Mu Ries Orning B.S. McKrrraiox D. D

Creditors of Holmes Brothers Propose Settlement Plan

Creditors of E. and B. Holmes lumber merchants of Buffalo have received a settlement proposition to continue the firm. Liabilities total $620,000. The plan offers notes at 6 12 and 18 months for half the liabilities, with the other half paid within two years, secured by $240,000 in stock in the Central Manufacturing Company of Buffalo.

New York E. & B. Holmes Buffalo Central Manufacturing Company

Tomorrow's Dispatch promises more vows and special articles

An announcement touts Tomorrow's Dispatch as the newspaper with more promises and special features than any rival in the state, urging readers to buy a copy and be convinced.

Tomorrow's Dispatch

Diverse Late News Items From Brier Idaho and Beyond

A roundup of brief items notes Indians in Idaho loyal to Boulan renouncing faith, Lutheran persecutions in Russia worsening, Ruskin to publish two poem volumes, Emil Dietsch dies in Chicago, rich gold deposits found near Rapid City, train wreck injuring Pacific Express crew at Schoolcraft, Russia refuses arms payment demand by Kalgaria, three Potawatomi Indians killed and several injured in council, record oil discovery in Indiana field, Booths Darkest England soon to be published, Denver yard switchmen strike over supervisor Burns, Dr Koch to begin tuberculosis inoculation trials, Postmaster Fidinger missing with $10,000 debt. veteran and pensioner from Clarence, NY.

Russia Ruskin Emil Dietsch Cook County Chicago Rapid City Schoolcraft Mich Kalgaria Council John Fidinger Clarence N. Y Fidinger

Beggar George Williams Foiled After Hallucinated Scam

In Adrian Michigan on September 12, George Williams a bogus deaf and dumb beggar who claimed to be mute collected $3 and a Hillsdale pass. After leaving town he entered a saloon near the station and called for a glass of beer in a loud voice. He had traveled through Buckeyedom without detection.

Adrian, Mica George Williams Hillsdale Buckeyedom

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