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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1891
Page
12
A vivid Civil War era account recalls Kansas and Missouri guerrilla warfare. It highlights women allied with Confederate partisans, notably the Mayfield sisters, Sally Mayfield and others, who rode with bands, aided, fed, spied, and sometimes died. The piece discusses the brutal frontier violence, civilian involvement, and the blurred line between noncombatant and combatant amid raids near Vernon and Chariton counties.
In Barton and Jasper counties Missouri and Kansas, Sally flees a camp with her husband and hides in brush as Union cavalry nears. The narrative recalls Eliza McGovern and other women who joined or supported guerrilla bands, some captured or killed, many later reformed into ordinary life.
Dr Osborne of Homestead bought a lot a year ago for 1400 and recently received a 2600 offer. The same lot sold two years earlier for about half that price, with Monongahela towns Braddock McKeesport Dunnsene and Charleroi showing similar gains. Investors have seen profits surpass yearly wages, with no failures or retrogression noted. Saturday’s free excursion by rail and water aims to boost visits and sales in Bini es location amid these towns.
Kleber and Brothers at 506 Wood Street host a private musical exposition featuring church organs, Vocalion instruments, and episuos and small goods priced far lower than items at the downtown exhibition. The display claims to outshine the Exposition with savings and superior selection.
Notice calls attention to an advertisement for the sale of a portion of the Evans farm in the center of McKeesport. The citys rapid growth and strong demand for property suggest these lots will sell quickly, making the sale worthy of investors seeking real estate opportunities.
Complete line of misses and children's jackets for fall and winter wear at Jos. Hoave & Co. Penn Avenue Stores. Ulsters, coaching capes, and children's long coats in soft warm cloths with fur trim. First short coats in soft cashmeres warmly lined and neatly trimmed now available in the children's department.
Protection beyond ordinary safes is available in the bank's safe deposit vaults. Boxes are rented starting at five dollars. Location shown as 66 Fourth avenue. MWF
Our first grand display of fall and winter millinery commences today call and see it Campbell and Dick. Bargain wool cheviot reefe with fee ecteakoe full rolling shawl oak lar s 10 compare with any from anywhere Ponvtre is a refreshing drink and bene ficial when properly made Send a trial order to Iron City Brewery Telephone 1186.
The Southwest Pipe Line Company oil flow into National Transit lines remains unsettled after Monday’s meeting with no firm decision. Producers deny a binding refusal while noting tankage limits and potential waste if oil cannot be stored elsewhere. Market forecasts point to rising prices later, but current production remains strong in McDonald field with multiple wells drilling and varying outputs, amid tankage shortages and ongoing speculation.
In Butler County and across Ohio a flurry of wells advances. Stauffer No 1 of Guckert & Co. reports 20 barrels per hour while preparations begin for No 2 on the same farm. Mars Oil Co completes a Lake Stearns lease well with an unprecedented water‑tight derrick and plans to drill further No 2 near the site.
Heavy activity centered in Oil City with most trades at higher prices. The market closed firmer than open by 3 cents, while various regional certificates and clearances showed activity. petroleum prices and related products moved within narrow ranges as markets opened and closed.
The Evans family has owned the property for over 80 years and now offers the estate for sale by the executor. Speculators’ profits are not included, resulting in unusually low asking prices. Easy terms and low interest offered. Attend the opening sale this Saturday to verify.
A large shipment of genuine California mission blankets is offered today in 124s and 134s. The fleece wool blankets feature blue pink and red borders and are produced by San Jose wool mills. Available exclusively at Jos. Horne & Co. Penn Avenue Stores.
National Bank advertises Xes for rent at 66 Fourth Avenue with monthly rates starting at five dollars and up. MWF.
New fur trimmings shown including beaver bear lynx otter royal ermine and cheaper options like thibet angora nutria oppossum mofffong. Edgings and pipings from one to six inches offered at the lowest prices.
A Gooi Investment announces sale of lots from the Evans estate in McKeesport. The valuable tract remains in original owners hands and will be offered at a floor price to attract early buyers who may benefit from anticipated value increases. William M. Bell of McKeesport serves as agent.
The advertisement promotes California Mission Blankets made by the celebrated San Jose woolen mills. Available on the ge-blankets display at JOA, Horse & Co. stores on Penn Avenue, tied to 66 Fourth Avenue, California.
The display showcases latest Parisian millinery and new jackets priced around 100 to 250 dollars. CamppeL & Droog advertise $10 Snits and Saits at Berger’s on Liberty and Sixth Avenue. Booss & Bunt urge early visits for upcoming stock. Iron City Beer featured with a telephone order service and a 3.50 extension table promotion.
In Windsor Connecticut a breach of contract action tied to a barber shop shave ended with a verdict for Havens. Justice George Albee awarded $2 in damages to Havens, noting a breach of contract but minimal injury to the defendant and ordering costs paid.
The fall catalogue of John R. & A. Murdoch florists 508 Smithfield Street has just been issued from Percy F. Smith’s press at 53 and 55 Virgin Alley. The 30 page booklet, richly illustrated, highlights trees bulbs and flowers and showcases the printer’s neat typography and workmanship.
Advertises free train rides to Blaine to view the Monongahela safe works under construction. Promotes inspecting the site and the machinery on the ground, with inquiries for maps and land lots managed by CHARLES SOMENS & Co at 129 Fourth Avenue.
President Eaton announced 50 agents operating in Western Pennsylvania across 50 towns, a rise from 15 a year ago. He noted 45 towns visited in ten months to appoint agents, distribution of humane literature, and plans to send a representative to the American Humane Association meeting in Denver on October 8. A healthy five year old boy is under guardianship awaiting a home. Donations from Lucy C. Gunere, B. M., H. M. Carry, Mrs. Judge Stowe, Mrs. A. Havokoite, and fines from Squire Hyndman were reported.
A fragmented ad page promotes fall millinery opening including Teees hats at 2 dollars and a variety of coats. It touts Iron City Brewing Co. ale and Pilsner as superior beer, with multiple telephone numbers for inquiries and purchases.
Thomas F. Robinson, a Hazelwood boat builder, described severe grippe aftereffects including facial neuralgia, lumbago, and sleeplessness. After less than a week of treatment at the Electropathic Institute on Penn Avenue, he reports complete cure and praises the institute's scientific methods and patient results.
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