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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1889

Page

4

Market outlook strengthens across West and cotton regions

Special telegrams report rising activity in leading distributive lines in Chicago St Louis Kansas City Omaha Cincinnati and Louisville New Orleans shows favorable interior trade while New York Philadelphia and Boston face distribution delays. Crop prospects corn and cotton remain promising with sugar outlook weaker.

Dispatch New York Bradstreet's Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Pittsburg Detroit Louisville New Orleans Cincinnati Atlantic Philadelphia Boston S. Milwaukee Cleveland Bessemer Treasury 50

Cooperative Pianos Offerings at Allegheny Plan

The Co operative Pianos scheme promises piano placement in homes via a weekly 1 dollar payment plan with no interest. A draw selects one member weekly to receive a piano, with options to pay cash or partial payments, and delivers on September 21 from 137 Federal Street, Allegheny, Pa.

Alex. Ross Federal St Allegheny

Missouri Pacific sells one fare tickets for West and Southwest

The Missouri Pacific Railway announces one fare tickets on September 24 and 16 for travel west and southwest. Tickets are valid for thirty days. For details contact the nearest coupon ticket office or S. H. Thompson, Central Pass. Agent, 1119 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Missouri Pacific Ry S. H. Thompson Liberty St Pittsburg

Pittsburg and Western Rail offers Chicago excursion tickets

On September 26 the Pittsburg and Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Chicago from Pittsburg Butler New Castle Pa and intermediate stations. Tickets are good until October 6 and priced at $9.00.

Pittsburg and Western Railway Chicago Pittsburg Butler New Castle

Surplus Details for Capital Pa Firm at 401 Smithfield Street

A listing shows surplus of 45000 dollars tied to a capital at 1 and 4 percent interest terms. The address is 401 Smithfield Street at the corner of Fourth Vende.

Smithfield Street Cor

Pennsylvania Lines Sell Chen Tickets in 1889 Excursions

The Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg will offer excursion round trip fares to principal points in the northwest west southwest and south. Tickets good for 30 days from sale dates September 24 and October 8 1889. Information from Samuel Moody D P A 1127 Liberty Street.

Pennsylvania Lines Pittsburg Samuel Moody Liberty Street

Dreydoppel Soap And Other Advertisements In A Late 19th Century Page

A collage of ad blurbs and notices promoting soap Dreydoppel as cleansing and healthful, advertising 8¢ per full pound, plus claims for Aunt Una flour and Golden Wedding bread. Also listings for gas meters and Anderson burners, plumbing, sewing and night classes, and various merchants in Pittsburgh area. Mentions free classes, fall trade circulars, and bargain clothing and rye whiskey brands.

In the Churches a Spirit of Independence Gains Congregational Change

Four Pittsburgh area Congregational churches adopt a new form of church government emphasizing liberty and self rule. The change follows a reception and council in Allegheny, with 63 members joining the new Congregational Church and vows to uphold pastoral guidance and mutual cooperation.

North Grant Avenues W. McCracken A. M. Hills Robertson J. H. Barnett New Congregational Church Pennsylvania Congregational Association Congregational Church D. M. George A. M. Hilla Christ Ten Soret Oomkrens

Pretty Romance Ends In Marriage At All Saints Church

In Baltimore a romance bridges religion as Miss Emily F. Owens and Professor Samuel Garner wed at All Saints Church. Garner, once an infidel who left Baltimore for the West, converts to Christianity after living with a minister and his wife, then returns to marry Owens, who remains devoted to Christian faith.

Dispatch Baltimore All Saints’ Protestant Episcopal Church Emily F. Owens Samuel Garner Isaac Owens United States Naval Academy At Annapolis Garner Miss Owens Far West Divine the Divine

Confessed Crime Exonerates OGrady Seventeen Years Given

In Cuscaco on September 20, Timothy O Grady, jailed for manslaughter in the April 3, 1887 killing of Police Officer Michael O'Brien, is to be released after a confession by John J alias Jo Scanian. Scanian admitted shooting O’Brien, aiding OGrady’s exoneration after police forged new proof.

Cuscaco Timothy O'Grady Michael O'Brien O'Grady O'Brien Dillon O’grady John J Jo * Scanian Mollie Mott Banfield Scanian Archer Avenue Twem Od Street

Barney Gallagher Fail to Appear in Court on Aggravated Assault Charge

In Criminal Court yesterday Barney Gallagher did not answer when called for trial on aggravated assault and bar dens. An attachment was ordered, and bail of $1,000 was forfeited. Bondsman J. O. Alles, owner of Alles Stable, posted bond. Officer Michael Morgan injured during the attempted arrest.

Barney Gallagher Bardens Jo White J. O. Alles Michael Morgan Gallag

W H Smith to Stand Trial for Wife Murder

Grand jury returns true bill against Wm H Smith for murder of his wife on Fulton Street. He shot his spouse in jealousy then attempted suicide with two bullets. He is hospitalized at Mercy Hospital and recovering. Other true bills include Forrester, Ireland, Gilbert, J O'Brien, Bebubert, Schimmel, Sullivan, Allen, Coyne, Harris, Leow, Powers, Rees, Rodgers and others facing various charges.

Wm. H. Smith Smith Fulton Street Mercy Hospital Thomas Forrester George Ireland Joseph Gilbert Ry Cam J. J. O'Brien Margaret J. Bebubert Kate Schimmel Ty Sullivan Thomas Allen Mary Coyne Am Harris Josie Smith Ballee George Lehman Seitz Thomas H Wm. Harris Mannsie Leow Ouo Leow Frank Powers Mary Rees Samuel Rodgers

Casey's Mountain Dew Rye Whisky Tops Palate In Market

T. D. Casey & Co offers Mountain Dew Rye described as most palatable whisky. It is packaged in fall quart bottles priced at 1 dollar per quart sold by T. D. Casey on Liberty Street.

Casey T. D. Casey & Co T. D. Casey Liberty Street

Wool Market Reports Strong Demand and Mixed Prices

The report notes robust demand for domestic wool with sales reaching over 3 million pounds. Prices vary by grade and region, with Michigan and Delaware wools showing activity and several lots moving at No. 1 combing and fine delaine. Market behavior suggests buyers awaiting further drops, while scoured Texas wool also appears at steady quotes.

Boston Lower Co Ohio Conaidera Michigan Delaine Aero Bees Texas

Exhibit Promotes Free Sample Cocoa Draws Patrons

The exhibit invites all friends and patrons to visit and try a sample cup free. The cocoa is imported directly from J. & Blooker of Amsterdam, Holland, touted as the finest quality cocos made exclusively from ripest beans with all indigestible fats removed.

Amsterdam Holland

Morgan's Defense in Extortion Case in Baldwin Township

The jury hears Samuel Morgan constable of Baldwin township charged with extortion and misconduct in office. An informer says Morgan took money from prisoners in disorderly conduct cases after issuing warrants and arresting colored individuals. He allegedly returned most funds except in the Miller Walla case where officials pursued action and Morgan kept $10.

Samuel Morgan Baldwin Township Heinrich Morgan Rotempsoy Ie Iettorrinae Miller Walla Agate

The Combs Divorce Case Records Testimony

Testimony in the divorce suit of Mary Combs against Charles K. Combs was taken yesterday before Commissioner Martin. The records show the wife alleged as the plaintiff and the couple’s relation described in the proceedings.

Martin Mary Combs Charles K. Combs Piotiea of Eoassabvins

Women push for representation at 1892 Exposition

At the Woman's National Industrial League meeting, women demand proper representation in the 1892 Exposition in Washington and advocate funding for a monument to Queen Isabella with a female sculptor. The note ends by promoting T. D. Casey & Co. rye at 971 Liberty Street.

WasHinodtTox Woman's National Industrial League America Isabella Spain Columbus Congress Washington T. D. Casey & Co Liberty Street

Clara Belle Raze Gumps Boul Seay Sang Tat Ade

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Clara Belle with actions raze and gumps boul Seay, indicating a sequence of events or names. Details are unclear but suggest a local item involving persons and places with incomplete wording.

Clara Belle, Raze, Gumps Boul Seay Sang Tat Ade

We ll Crown Good Clothing With Low Prices

A bold shop advertises reliable clothing and the fairest treatment. It promises easy safe purchasing for all, with to measure clothing in the best style and over 1 000 patterns.

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