One Hundred Years Snowfall Dims Johnstown Centennial
Cumberland Mo September 20 The centennial of Allegany County formation begins Monday and runs three days with a school children parade 3 000 strong an Academy of Music program and addresses by Hon H W Hoffman and George L Wellington athletic events trades display miners parade balloon ascent and fireworks grand civic parade and games. Expenses covered by private and public subscriptions amid state and county support.
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Cumberland
Allégany County
Academy of Music
H.W. Hoffman
Allegany County
Ashington
Garret County
Rene Trtlians
Roch Ee
McKeesport to get Belt Line railroad Youghiogheny Connecting Railway
McKeesport plans a belt line railroad under five miles long costing about 500000 dollars. The Youghiogheny Connecting Railway Company is formed with local manufacturers as stockholders. G Wood is president and Charles Hi Tfesd of Pittsburg is vice president. directors include James Kuhn, McKeesport, and A B K of Pittsburg. The line would connect major local plants and cross the Monongahela River by a new bridge at Riverton, with crossovers via the McKeeport and Duquesne Bridge Company if needed.
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McKeesport
Belt Line
Youghiogheny Connecting Railway Company
Monongahela River
G. Wood
W. Dewees
Grose
Iron Plains
McKeesort
National Tube Works Cenency
Woul Company
Dein Furnace Company
Duquesne Plate Glass Works
Uesne Tube Works
Duquesne Steel Works
Faith Cure Doctrine Sparks Debate at Conference
At New Bedford, the United Presbyterian Church Conference heard the Allegheny Theological Seminary report showing resolutions praising young men, while Dr. Wallace questioned faith cure beliefs. Dr. Robinson defended the seminary amid claims of heresy linked to Prof Greer's sermons.
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Telzsoram
New Castle
United Presbyterian Church Conference
New Bedford
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Wallace
Rae Deon
Robinson
Allegheny
Greer
Miners Rally at National Convention on Eight Hour Demand
Delegates of the Miners National Convention voted to unite Assembly 185 on the eight hour movement. In Atlanta the secretary Wade-born deposition of Master Workman Lewis was upheld and Rae retained as Worthy Foreman. Delegates were told to oppose making Knights of Labor into a political party and to back labor friendly candidates. A national miners convention was called for next June to unite miners nationwide.
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Lewis
Powderly
Knights of
Atlanta
Hich
Knights of Labor
Labor
Snowfall at Jounstown Signals Harsh Winter Preview
Snow dusted Jounstown prompting warnings of a tougher winter. Residents face inadequate shelter and storm protection as the town plans relief spending and fire department restructuring. The Finance Committee authorizes purchases for four new fire trucks and two bridges to bolster safety and infrastructure.
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Poseyom
Stony Creek
Conemaugh River
Fire Department
Damage suit arises from local robbery claim
Levi Kester of unknown residence faced a $20,000 damages suit after a home robbery investigation. Oberkierch was arrested but released for lack of evidence. Kester’s son was later arrested on a pending preliminary count connected to the case.
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Levi Kester
Toperty
Oberkierch
Coens Kester Tis
Republican candidates visit Downey House gathering
Boyer and W H Andrews Republican state leaders spoke with prominent Republicans at the Downey House. They planned to depart this afternoon for Washington Pennsylvania.
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Boyer
W. H. Andrews
Publican State Faw
Downey House
Washington, Pa
Shooting at Cowan Farm Leads to Early Arrest Anticipation
In Crestor on September 20 a serious farmyard shooting occurred at James Cowan's farm. Jerry Milburn and companions tried to steal from a turnip patch. Cowan and his son pursued them and fired twice injuring Milburn in the arm and face. Milburn was taken home to South Chester and treated by Dr. J I Forwood. Cowan faces possible arrest as the incident is deemed dangerous.
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CrEster
James Cowan
Jerry Milburn
Cowan
South Chester
J. I. Forwood
Aerial Aide Aims to Lift City Transport Plan
Councilman Samuel Duncan of the Thirteenth ward and Allegheny County Light Co. pursue an aerial railway from Mt. Oliver to Troy Hill with two 12 inch cables and electric block and tackle. Cars seat 20, tickets include an emergency parachute and insurance coupon. Opponent company forecasts a rainbow slide due to weather and greased pants patent.
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Samuel Duncan
Thirteenth Ward
Allegheny County Light Company
New York
Pittsburg
Knoxville
Troy Hill
Block and Tackle and Life Insurance Railway
Minersville
Mt. Oliver
Garram's Hill
Twenty-eighth Street
Allegheny River
Troy, Monument
Observatory Hills
Allegheny
Minersville Aerial Electric Light Insurance
Friends to Honor J A Goulden at Seventh Avenue Hotel
On Tuesday evening October 1 friends of J A Goulden will host a n act at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. Goulden, a figure in Democratic politics and Catholic circles, plans to relocate to New York. See Our Great Bargain in Ladies and Children's Hosiery at Jos Horne & Co Penn Avenue Stores offering stockings from 25 cents a pair.
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Friends of
J. A. Goulden
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Goulden
New York
Jos, Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Martin
Dixmont Hospital
James Iiantos
Sueeedhawna
Robson Street
Allegheny
Montgomery
Omery
Dean
James Montgomery
Keystone and
McCandless Avenues
Teching Nee Bove
City
St. Mary's Church
Liberty Street
Cold Weather Bargains and Local Promotions
The notice markets cold weather goods with coats wraps jackets shawls and jerseys at deep discounts and extended Saturday hours to 9 30. It promotes Exasce Suvster at 35 Fifth Avenue and T D Co rye from Liberty Street as a trusted brand. It also highlights pure wool blanket stock and undergarments plus HolmEs whiskies in bond and a revival of Twelfth Night at the Grand theater next week.
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Exasce & Suvster
Fifth Avenue
Case
Pittsburg
Liberty St
Marie Waais WincuHt
Ringing out the old to ring in the new Limited bargains
The notice touts rapid service and space efficiency for buyers using the vestibule train like the Chicago Limited. It promises last season’s prices on stacked goods, claims standard quality, and urges readers to be ready on Thursday September 12 to gain first comers’ advantages. It hints at many bargains across departments beyond space limits.
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Fis
Danziger and Shoenberg Dinner Ware Sale Ad
For this week a sale of Dinner Plates per dozen at 150 dollars Breakfast Plates 130 Tea Plates 110 Pie Plates GoC Cups and Saucers tea 174 cups and saucers coffee 2 per dozen 16 inch Meat Dishes 30 cents each Other set parts at low prices 12 piece toilet set 399 per set Fancy Culpaores 25 cents each Fancy Vases 12 cents up Glass Dessert Dishes 3 cents Wine Glasses 3 cents banded 4 cents Engraved Decanters 29 cents each Pickle Bone and Oatmeal Dishes 10 cents Keystone Beaters with cookbook 1 dollar each Crown Meat Cutter family size 198 Cowen Meat Cutter restaurant size 208 Also see Bargain Tables.
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Keystone Beaters
Crown
Cowen
New Advertisements for Beaver Jackets and Cloth Garments
Saturday sale offers tailor made Beaver Jackets in satin-faced cloth at five dollars and Beaver Cloth Directoire jackets at eight. Glace cloth jackets, broadcloth options and Newmarkets plus beaver cloths, kerseys and colors priced five to twelve dollars. Plush jackets wraps and sacques also featured with seal goods on sale. Gents furnishings hosiery and gloves included.
Parlor Furniture Sale Discounts Offer Oak and Walnut Sets
An advertisement lists an 8ft extension table six dining chairs and a sideboard for 35 dollars. Antique Oak sideboard previously 3000 now 1800. three pieces in Antique Oak or imitation Mahogany from 35 to 27. solid walnut three-piece set from 50 to 38.
Carpet Price Drops Across Several Lines This Month
Price list shows Royal Wilton, Back Velvet, Magquette, Body Brussels, Tapestry Line and Extra Supers with steep cuts from last month. Units move from higher to one dollar per yard for most lines, with several items now quoted at 60 or 550 per yard in the listing.
Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday and Notices
Marriage licenses granted include William Hangen Anns Hanes Gustav Lawson Ida Petterson. Notices of funerals follow for Carter Canter Kelso Keegan with details of dates ages and locations in Denver New Galilee Mt. Lebanon Church and Natrona alley. Funeral times and addresses are noted for attending friends and family.
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William Hangen
Anns Hanes
Gustav Lawson
Ida Petterson
Shaler
Desidones
Eny
Carter
Denver
Henry Canter
Kate Carter
Kelso
New Galilee
Baty Keesone
Mt. Lebanon
Keegan
Bridget
Thomas Keegan
Natrona Alley
Our Beautiful Exposition At Pittsburg Cloth ing Hats Shoes Furnishings
An advertising notice invites strangers and citizens to freely use the full facilities of a Pittsburg clothing, hat, shoe and furnishing goods store. It emphasizes no charges for bags or check services and positions the shop as a pleasant, convenient destination within a hundred miles of the city.
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Pittsburg
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Third Avenue
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