Murderer Hopkins Confesses to Double Wife Slaying
In Bellefonte on September 23 the coroner’s inquest found W S Hopkins killed his wife Maggie Hopkins and Esther Wigamen. Hopkins confessed amid a crowd. he had planned the murders after frequent quarrels and drank whisky to fortify himself. He shot himself after the killings and remains critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefonte
Maggie Hopkins
W. 8
Hopkins
Esther Wigamen
Phillipsburg
Wigemen
Robert Wigamen
Clearfield
Handy With Her Gun Becomes Local Hero in Beaver Falls
In Beaver Falls on September 21 Maggie Walsh of Sixth Avenue halted a street fight by firing repeatedly at the assailant on top, saving a man from serious harm. The other combatant fled as onlookers watched. A separate incident notes a flatcar derailment on the trestle near the Beaver River causing fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Beaver
Maggie Walsh
Sixth Avenue
Ran
Settling up accounts in Johnstown funds distribution to start
Kremer, aided by Captain E Y Breck, prepared papers and waits for a Board of Inquiry before distributions begin, with payments due within two weeks. A child’s body was recovered from a Millville cellar amid reports of weather delaying state work. Citizens Relief chair urged timely aid after last spring’s Seuuoces crisis, following Henry George Club remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Relief
Henry George Club
Baden Citizens Force Capins on Fort Pitt Officers
Special telegram from Beaver dated September 2 reports Sheriff Welsh brought R H McCatkey and J F Schall to Baden Court House for a dispute over a gas line project. Citizens opposed expanding gas service, leading to arrests for contempt. the pair were released after posting $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver
Sheriff Welsh
R. H. McCatkey
J. F. Schall
Fort Pitt
Veat and Light Company
Fort Pit
Baden
Accident to Picnic Party Causes Severe Injuries
A Sunday picnic trip with 80 youths in a band wagon ended when the driver, James Lew, drove the wagon over an embankment after consuming liquor. The crash threw horses and riders, injuring most passengers with contusions and cuts while Lew sustained serious injuries. no broken bones reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene
Ck Sakina
Springfield
Nevin
James Lew
Youngstown Arrest Tells of Attorney George Swantson
Detective Pipes of the Government service arrested attorney George Swantson in Youngstown and took him to Cleveland for a hearing before a United States court amid charges connected to a Puentaal san Grawing scheme involving Speen casks furs and a $130 sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tite
Turbulent Front: Arrests, Suicides, and Disaster Across Cities
A garbled collection reports a man hanged in jail after arrest near Montague, mass arrests in Baltimore to Norfolk bound voyage, a freight conductor killed at Reed's crossing, and a city bond issue under strain in Richmond. It also notes consular tensions, language policy debates in Manitoba, and crop failures in Kanawha and Monroe counties. A New York death at 72 West Forty-fifth Street is described, along with a wrecked British warship Lily off Point Armour. Names include Miss McCormick, Dr. Morgan, and several Pittsburgh residents amid varied local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Manitoba
John Macdonald
Caren Poeers
Kansas
Texas
Kansas City
Kanawha Valley
Monroe County
J. Co. O
W. Va
Robert Love
Robert Tehell
William Sealey
Samuel Winsor
Various fall sale notices and classifieds on Penn Avenue
Classified notices advertise opening of 64 Fourth Avenue classes for beginners, clothing deals at Jos. Horne & Co and ABLE & SHUSTER, oyster crackers by Marvin, Tissy Long Wraps, silk and wool fabrics, wallpaper stock, rye whiskies, handwriting lessons, cabinet photos, and a September 23 1889 marriage announcement of Whitaker and Blakeley at Secona Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker—Blakeley
Secona Presbyterian Church
John R. Sutherland
Alfred J. Whitaker
Ada May
William Blakeley
Pittsburg
Fall clearance opens with last season prices
The article explains preparations for a September Limited sale pushing old stock to clear space. It promises standard goods with a focus on discounting, noting fashion’s changing whims and that today’s admired items may be deemed old next year. The goal is to ring out the old and ring in the new.
Cloaks Offer Sensible Garments With Gratifying Results
A promotional note highlights cloaks as practical attire delivering gratifying results. It emphasizes sensible garments and practical uses in daily wear.
New Weaves This Season Applique Brocades Display
Fabrics called New Weaves for the season include 81 15925 ezsanive applique brocades priced at five and six dollars. The listing appears incomplete but notes decorative fabrics for designers and shops.
Funeral notices for Caler and Carter in city records
Monday September 1 580 at 12 15 AM child of Charles A and Leonia Caler aged 8 months to be buried from 163 Ste amore street on Tuesday September 24 at 7 PM Friends of the Sea invited. CO BENET CARTER aged 31 notice of funeral from F P Bell 685 Penn avenue East End Wednesday September 25 1889 2 30 PM interment private later hour
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Charles A
Leonia
Caler
Steamore Street
Friends of the Sea
CO Benet Carthr
Feareong
Kate Carter
Inlaw
F. P. Bell
Penn Avenue
East End
Chartiers Street
Allegheny
Heinsburg
Chriestiana Pauline
Henna Heinsburg
Jacob Dewalt
Stowe Township
Joseph E
J. Henry McClure
Homestead
Owens
Nancy Owens
Pine Township
Allegheny County
Joan D. Poses
Schuetz
Jve Henry
Caran M
H Seman
Faneral
John E. Haines
Fisk
Davis St
Seventeenth Ward
Pittsburg
Reinbauer & Son
Grant St
Stuffle
Tomn Seupfle
Acorn Street
Four Mile
St. Stephen's R. C
Hazelwood
Ecshler
Solomon Wace
Neehen
Moses Meyers
Twentieth Street
Southside
We Clinch Our Superiority in Shirt and Drawers Sale
Advertisement lists bulk quantities of Scotch Gray, Camel's Hair, Lambs Wool, and all wool Shirts and Drawers with varied weights and colors. Prices range from 42c to $1.24 per unit, highlighting extra heavy, medicated, and hygienic options from multiple fabric types. Includes quantities from 16 to 200 dozen, praising durability and dye-free options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Hosiery Co
Jersey
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W. & Hopkins
Meadville
Johnstown
OPEC
Men¢ville
Dville
Hattie Carman
H. Gee
Chamberlain
Saegertown
Youngstown
Cantor
Fred Wilcox
C.C
Fepscal
Maxerrety
W. BE. Purdy
E. Reininger
Krupp
Baltimore
Norfolk
Hayti
Ck Dongiasa
United States
I. W. Cock
Circleville
Muskingum Valley
Reed's
Sonninees
Richmon
Guestel Edwards
Berlin Board of Trade
Eigenen
Patrick Murrigd
York
James Phat
James Young
Third Street
Tilman Scearem
Atha Schuld
Harrison Township
Pittaburg
Bklundh
Michael Rassprecht
Pitteb J
Jovofa Schmucker
Sibiaan En Heaat
Oniel
Ayer
Chicago
R. Irving Dodge
West 125Th St
New York
Cale
Dr. J. ©. Ayer
Blooker
Jes Uettr
The
Dors
Thuma’s Dancing School
Fourth Avenue
Jos. Horne & Co
New Court House
Able & Shuster
Fifth Avenue
Marvin
Tissy
Exable & Shuster
Ussu
John
Roberts
Wood Street
Gro. H. Beswerr & Bro
First Avenue
Duff's College
Houoeus & Hacks
Pilar Gallery
James H. Arkes & Co
Fifth Ave
Turspar
Boggs & Buhl
Federal St
Ian
Jenness Miller
Butterick & Co
Sete Oreuan
Bouthfield St
Central Hotel
Sixth Street
Penn Ave
McClintock &Co
Ofi
Garrick
Whitfield
Mia
Prise
Penn Building
Tursu
Pittsburg, PA
Epps
Wm.Semples
Allegheny, PA
Cloak Department
Directoire
New Fall
Beechawm
IOUS
Haines
Holden & Uo
Fee
A. Kellys'Co
JAS. Mneil & Bro
Twenty-ninth Valley
Ty- Street
Allegheny Va
Ste
Amel
J. M. McClaren
Smithfield
Snearenss Co
North
JONES
Western Insurance Co
AMS
Alexander Nimick
Presid
John SP Tackbor
Errs
P. Herbert
Gusky
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