Beavers funds debated for Johnstown relief after flood
Pittsburg Relief Committee officials discuss repayment of $125,000 claimed by William McCreery and how remaining $1.6 million in relief funds will be distributed. Treasurer Thompson recalls early disbursements around $10,000 while committee members dispute oral agreements. A Tuesday meeting will set terms and finalize plans for a public statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
William McCreery
Pittsboro Relief Committee
Pittsburg Committee
Thompson
McCrerery
McCreery
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Wm. R. Thompson
Hessid
Pittsburg Relief Committee
Committee For Action
el Gors
William R. Thompson
James B. Scott
Flood Commission
Harrisburg
Scott
J. B. Kreamer
Jersey Shore
Philadelphia
New York
Commission
Seafaring Relief Reported From Acid Phosphate Remedy
Dr. W. W. Blackman of Brooklyn reports success with Horsford’s Acid Phosphate for seasickness. He notes several cases where the remedy provided prompt and complete relief during voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uee
Horsford
W. W. Blackman
Brooklyn
Baye
Excursion Tickets Sell To Chicago By P W Ry
The Pittsburg and Western Railway announces excursion tickets to Chicago from Pittsburg Butler New Castle and intermediate stations from September 1 to October 6 at 3 percent? The notice also advertises a primavera chamber suit at the exposition display in the northwest end of the main building. P C Senorxece 711 Liberty Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg and Western Railway
Chicago
Pittsburg
Butler
New Castle
P. C
Gas Appliance Co Announces 75 Percent Gas Bill Reductions
Advertisement for gas appliances claims 75 percent reductions on gas bills. Promotes gas fires gas ranges and stoves with fall delivery orders. Ends with contact details for the firm at 34 Fifth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seenngratiny
oRrsre Gas Appliance Co
A Splendid Sewing Machine Giveaway at Singer Oasis
Ladies register for a drawing at the Singer oasis with emcee toe 4 and close of the Expositi for a Magnificent Improved Singer Machine. Furniture needing reupholstery sale and 34 Water at. Phone 1638. Bargains in black silks selling at 5c to 110 a yard. Hvevus & Hacer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oasis
Hvevus
Old Swindle Raising Bills Targets Pittsburg Public
Detective Coulson warns of a revived counterfeit trick in Beltzhoover where a $10 note with altered features passes as real. The case centers on a $2 to $10 raise and hints at bigger fake currencies like twenties and tens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Grant Monument
Chicago
J. L. Masten
Beltzhoover
John Wanamaker
Hancock
McClellan
Sol Coulson
Petition Seeks Vacancies On Lincoln School Board
A court petition filed yesterday requests declaring the Lincoln School Board Twenty-first ward seats vacant and appointing replacements. The document alleges the current directors failed to elect regular teachers, leading to a deficient teaching staff and a September 2 opening with vacancies. Judge White set a rule returnable September 21 at 10 o clock to show cause why the directors should not be removed or compelled to elect teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School Board
Twenty-first Ward
A. H. Edwards
R. B. Ward
R. W. Thompson
John Grist
E. J. McLaughlin
M. R. Cunningham
W. F. Aull
E. D. Smith
John &. Dawson
Finley Torrens
Samuel Shaffer
George W. McNeil
R. Martin
John Bradley
Samuel Heppenstall
J. E. Ash
R. Lamont
A. K. Henderson
Jos
Finest Pi3xo Sale Through Everett Club System
A Pittsburgh area piano dealer promotes the Everett Club and cooperative system offering 350 pianos at the lowest cash price. Members pay $1 per week or $25 down plus $5 weekly options, with delivery starting Saturday September 21. Application limited to 350. inquiries to ALex. Ross, 137 Federal St., Allegheny PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Ross
Federal St
Allegheny
Delighting Exhibit Stand Showcases Marvin Co Cracker Cakes
A resort display opposite the main entrance features Marvin & Co with a model palace of sweetmeats built on cracker boxes. Visitors sample free cakes and pancakes baked with Marvin's self rising flour and often order more flour to take home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin & Co
Marvin
Bennett and Co Advertise Hats and Fall Styles
In September 1859 J G Bennett and Co advertise hats including the Pa Youman Dunlap and Wanlap lines with prices of five dollars for hats and up to 175 dollars for fall styles. They also tout English hats from Heath and Co Christy and Co Lincoln Bennett and Co and English fall styles priced around 150 dollars. The notice claims a pure wholesome beer from Bespeuekee and Vikek and provides the phone number 1186.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bennett & Co
G. Bennett & Co
Dunlap
Heath & Co
Christy & Co
Lincoln, Bennett & Co
Alpe
Bespeuekee & Vikek
Telephone
Passenger Rail Special From Pittsburg to Columbus
A Panhandle Route excursion ticket to Columbus is offered for $600 covering all regular trains. The sale runs September 15 to 17 with return travel valid through September 25. Tickets are available at Union Station City Ticket Office 110 Fifth Avenue and Birmingham station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Columbus
Union Station
City Ticket Office
Fifth Avenue
Birmingham Station
Weeklong Exposition Music Program Promises Varied National Themes
Management outlines a nightly concert plan with themed programs and notable bands. Profit hopes range up to 50 000 dollars, offset by high daily running costs. Each night features distinct national or floral themes and ends with plans for future choruses and authentic arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Great Western Band
Land of the Thistle
Scotia
Erin
Ireland
Duquesne
Anderson
Seventh Avenue
St. Charles
St. James
The
Central
Boyer
Deshons
Miss Columbia
Unclear Text Delivers Vague Furniture Note
A fragment describes a couch placed near other furniture and hints at remaining capacity for further demonstration of capability. The passage emphasizes the couch as an attractive and desirable feature and notes potential occupant inducement to move on.
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company in Pittsburgh
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company markets tea and grocery items with low prices, boasting multiple Pittsburgh area stores and Allegheny locations. It highlights Teas Nectar and A P brand products under the management of Owen Joes, promising quality and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brats Sotpes
Sih San Et Ige Co Teapany
Wwtaarge
United Beates
Tnea
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Pittsburg
Allegeny
Owen Joes
Fifth Avenue
Carson Street
Butler Street
Penn Avenue
Federal Street
Allegheny
McKeesport
Tasu
Bendls McMurray Pectin at 123 San Cusky Street
A notice describes Bendls & McMurray Pectin located at 123 San Cusky Street Allegheny in the Telephone building inviting both old and new patrons to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeo
Bendls & McMurray
Sancusky Street
Allegheny
Elr
Ladies' Fine Furnishings Promotes Corsets and Gloves
A local shop at 612 Peon Avenue markets an extensive stock of corsets and kid gloves for ladies. The dealer promises fittings before sale and complete satisfaction, plus a range of stockings and neckwear at low cash prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peon Avenue
The Fine Carpets and Curtains Show by Groetzinger
Edward Groetzinger’s Pittsburgh store at 627 and 629 Penn Avenue showcases a mammoth six story carpet and curtain emporium with a grand Exposition display. Visitors see Royal Wilton floors, French Turcoman curtains, and animal rug collections including a rare pure white fox. The exhibit emphasizes imported goods, luxe design, and a fully furnished reception hall and parlor across seven floors of stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Edward Groetzincer
Ince
Peon Avenue
Groetzinger
America
Tyare & Sell
Naissa
Brussels
Royal Wilton
Axminster
Penn Avenue
Floral Hall
Double Exhibit Pluming in Gallery and Pompsio Mechanical Hall
Exhibit in the gallery draws crowds as new items join the display. The Gurney hot water theater showcases a low maintenance heater and practical home warming benefits, while the Keystones pumps on display illustrate single, double, and triple action designs. Reinecke & Co. can advise on the best pump for boilers, lawns, and distant water needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompsio Mechanical Hall
Gurney Hot Water Theater
House
Baron
Reinecke & Co
Stevens Chair Company Promotes Adjustable Folding Chair
The Stevens Chair Company of Pittsburg touts an adjustable folding chair in use for 15 years with broad global interest. They claim convenience durability and elegance and describe multiple home and hospital uses including a five in one chair and invalid wheels. They invite inspection of their stock at No. 3 Sixth Street and promise favorable display options and discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wits
I Street
Seii
Sixth Street
Exposition Jestetan showcase by Dauler Close and Johns
Dauler Close and Johns present a fine exhibit reflecting the firm's enterprise and taste. The centerpiece is a Sedan cabinet by Verni Martin, obtained via the Garde Meubles of Paris, one of the few historic pieces in the United States. The firm also built a sectional room with draperies and related furnishings to frame the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verni Martin
Surrou Messrs, Dauler, Close & Johns
Exposition displays showcase Pittsburgh home furnaces and mantels
Kramer Redman and G T Herrick Co show superb hardwood mantels tiles and iron firesides at the Exposition 708 Smithfield Street. Groetzinger Schoeneck Roenigk and others present Louis XIV white and gold mantels oak fireplaces onyx tiles and mosaic tiling. The display highlights wrought iron grates brass silver and ceramic works as Pittsburgh firms confirm high class local craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgers
Groetzinger
P.C. Schoeneck
Eliza Lan
Occayy Messrs. Dauler, Close & Johns
Bovard,se & Co
Thomas Pickering
Kramer & Redwan
Roenigk
G. T. Herrick & Co
Smithfield Street
Goodwins Restaurant at Petroleum Exchange
Goodwin's Restaurant on Fourth Avenue in the Petroleum Exchange is praised as one of the city’s finest. Proprietors ensure daily meals for hungry patrons with quality viands and comfortable surroundings, while a bar offers a selection of fine liquors enhancing its popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petroleum Exchange
Fourth Avenue
Decorative expositions and tailor made garments captivate crowds
Messrs J Kevan and Co promote an elegant exhibit on a White sewing machine. Butterfly banners in tinsel feature the Exposition and draw large crowds. Miss Newton stays busy filling orders for tailor made garments created by an excellent system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. Kevan & Co
Newton
Best Equipped Restaurant Praised by Guests
The exposition notes a highly praised restaurant with an excellent varied menu served by attractive waitresses in white Normandy caps and aprons. Host Mr. John Kroger earns encomiums for superior guest entertainment and craft at his pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kroger
Smoking Policy Shifts for Main Building Areas
Smokers are restricted in the main building while a preferred area is set aside at the cafe cony overlooking the river and the space between the main and mechanical halls. An entrance to a restaurant offers a stack of first class cigars for patrons to sample.
Pianos and Pneumatic Organs Impress at Hays & Co Exhibit
Hays and Co at 75 Fifth Avenue present a bright exhibit of novelties. They showcase modern woods, Mathushek pianos, Lester and Hazleton Bros models, plus the Petite Bijou cabinet grand. Wilcox & White pneumatic symphony organs offer hands and feet driven music, praised for ease and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays & Co
Mathushek
Lester
Hazleton Bros
Wilcox & White
Dabbs Portraits Impress Pittsburg at Art Gallery
The Dabbs studio showcases Pittsburg notables at the Exposition season with a distinguished display of portraits. The late William Thaw’s likeness draped in black draws respectful attention while Dabbs’ natural posing and bridal photography are praised as perfection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dabbs
Pittsburg
Act
William Thaw
Dabbe
Popatertis
Dobbs
Hotel Hamilton Renowned for Renovation and Comfort
The Hotel Hamilton announces a complete renovation at heavy expense and is ready to welcome visitors. It offers first class service with moderate rates and a well stocked bar praised as the best in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fable
suTu
Household Furnishings Exhibit Showcases Wide Array of Housewares
An exhibit displays items for the housekeeper including nickel brass lacquer ware steel glass agate granite and blue and white wares. Pasteur filters improve water quality while New Era clothes washers use hydraulic suction. Durated fiber ware rolling pins and Imperial stove ware are featured alongside gas laundry stoves and other durable pieces. John H Schlag of Pittsburgh is cited as an inventor in the display notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasteur
Silver & Co
John H. Schlag
Pittsburg
Moorish Villa Delights Visitors At North Gallery
The stately Moorish Villa on display at the Exposition draws large crowds as visitors linger long in the hall. People admire the luxurious morocco library couch from Wood Street makers and express praise for the harmonious design and ample comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Gallery
Per Bros. & Co
Wood Street
First Class Dining Parlor Near Pittsburg Post Office
Ex position visitors can dine at Baird & Co on two floors with a large ground floor lunchroom and a second floor dining room. They promise prompt service, excellent cooking, and very low prices with meals at 25 cents or from the bill of fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird & Co
Exhibit showcases energetic new ice arrangement instruments
North gallery display highlights the push and energy of the new ice arrangement and its results. Several specimens cited include Taber, Waterloo, and the celebrated Mason & Hamlin pianos, noting growing popularity among instrument lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mason & Hamlin
ACTA
Pittsburg Man Revisits West Texas Frontier in 1889 Letter
J F Burton from Pittsburg writes brackett kinney county Texas detailing his journey from Pittsburgh to San Antonio and Brackett, praising West Texas plains, Mariposa ranch, and hospitality, noting safety and peaceful towns. He envisions future settlement, urges Northern investors, and endorses Baeuerlein lager in local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Dignowity
Wm. Purkiss
San Antonio
New England
Bud Thompson
Jack Harris
Billy Simms
Brackett
Pennsylvania
Mariposa Ranch
California
United States
J. F. Burton
For sale 2,000,000 No. 1 building brick Pittsburg
Yard ad lists 2,000,000 No 1 building brick for sale to Pittsburg or Allegheny Valley buyers. Includes line of B A address 8 8 Yi Creighton Pa. Re WFsu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Allegheny Valley
B. A
Yi Creighton
Wfsu
After a lively hunt John McCoy charged with swearing falsely
John McCoy was captured by Gilkinson operatives from Beaver county and held on a charge of swearing falsely against horse dealer John Campbell of Allegheny. McCoy, around 20 and from Clarion county, was arrested in Beaver county after a pursuit from Evans City and Callery. Bail set at $500. hearing scheduled Tuesday. Campbell had testified against Stewart in a Butler county case. McCoy’s earlier claim that both men were drunk was later revised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCoy
Allegheny
John F. Allen
W. T.turner
Gilkinson
Beaver County
Butler County
McCoy
Alderman McKelvey
Southside
John Campbell
West Jefferson Street
Campbell
Evans City
John Stewart
Stewart
Butler
Callery
Butler Fair
Brushreek
Clarion County
Tight 36 inch wrought iron gas pipe tested in Philadelphia
Superintendent Brown of the Bureau of Water observed a test of a new 36 inch wrought iron gas line in Philadelphia. The mile long riveted steel plate pipe with multiple feeders carried gas with negligible leaks under 15 pounds pressure, marking a potential era in gas delivery and pipe design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent Brown
Bureau of Water
Philadelphia
Mr. Brown
Riter & Conley
Riverside Penitentiary receives Cambria and Fayette prisoners
Sheriff J C Steinman of Cambria county arrives three inmates at Riverside Penitentiary. Morris Knox and William Johnston each get two year terms for arson and related offenses, William H Lafferty one year for bigamy. Fayette countSheriff J O Miller brings Allen Howe to serve one year and six months for larceny and receiving stolen goods, John Rockwell gets two years for larceny by baile. Christ Church Union Avenue Allegheny renovation completed. reopening services set at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM under Rev. Robert Meech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Steinman
Cambria County
Riverside Penitentiary
Morris Knox
William Johnston
William H. Lafferty
J. O. Miller
Fayette County
Allen Howe
John Rockwell
Christ P. E
Union Avenue
Allegheny
Robert Meech
Change in make-up classified notices
Advertisements that formerly appeared on this page of the Dispatch are moved to the Eleventh Page with their respective headings for Wants, For Sales, To Lets, Business Chances, Auction Sales, and similar items. Late submissions for classification will appear on the Sixth Page.
Cure of Mrs Hatton After 15 Doctors Fail
Mrs Thomas Hatton of Putnam Pennsylvania suffered 13 years with widespread pain and female illnesses. After three months at the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute at 23 Penn Avenue she recovered and has remained well for over five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hatton
Mes. Tuomas HatTon
Putnam, Pa
Shall You Be A Visitor Our Beautiful Exposition 2
An inviting call to visitors to shop at our Cloth ing Hats Shoes and Furnishings store in Pittsburg. The message emphasizes free access, no obligation to buy, and aims to position the store as a convenient, pleasant stop within a wide radius, promising savings on clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. McCreery
Gen. Beaver
Nature
Coulson
Everett Club
Tion
Corner Wood and
Hatters and Furriers
Ohio
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea CO
F. Schoenthal
Edward Groetzinger
Penn Ave
TANE
Stevens Chair Company
Kramer & Redman, Limited
Smithfield St
E.G. Hays & Co
B. L. H. Dabbs
Pittebarg
Hotel
Hamilton
Demmler Bros
Hopper Bros. & Co
Baird
Echols, McMurray & Co
Baeuerlein Brewing Co
Talcoon
Bennesets
Fayette and Cambria Counties
Mes
Riverside
Crossley
Fripepela Task Fain
Don Salar
Renee Ant
Tam
Tearm
Gusky
Rand Bargain Store
Market Street
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