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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1889

Page

8

Love's Many Loves in Orphans Court Case

The Orphans Court approved James L. Orr as administrator of Samuel G. Love’s estate. Ada Oliphant claimed widow status and a share, but could not prove marriage. A second claimant proved widow status and will receive a share after debts are settled, with the court noting prior deception facts and questioning legitimacy of relationships.

James L. Orr Samuel G. BR. Love Orphans’ Court Love Allegheny Ada Oliphant Orr Sue Mr. Love Mrs. Love Mise Oliphant Because Marrage

Open Court Indicts Men for Liquor Violations in Sewickley

In criminal court yesterday Samuel B. Oberbelman was tried for selling liquor without license and convicted on both charges. F Swalman of Southside pleaded guilty to selling liquor without license. The informant was Inspector McKelvey. Patrons sue the Pitcairn Birmingham Railway for damages after being ejected from a car. they claim the conductor was at fault and were discharged with warrants later issued. A case for $5 000 damages against Claren James is also noted.

Samuel B. Oberbelman Sewickley F. Swalman the Southside Inspector McKelvey William Short Edward Gould Pitwbuarg and Birmingham Passenger Railway Short Seatel Dutn Ae Wite Yollandtny Claren James Ae

Common Pleas Docket Listings for Mahneke et al and Related Cases

A dense list of Common Pleas cases notes numerous parties including Mahneke and Llewellyn versus Millvale Borough and others, plus Millvale executors, McLaughlin, Ingold, McKeesport Light Co, Fraser vs La Noria Ming Co, American Tube and Iron Co versus St Clair Light and Fuel Co, and several other pairs or groups. The document appears to catalog civil matters, defendants, and opposing parties across two courts with many names and affiliations.

Common Pleas No Mahneke Ve ‘Llewellyn Paxon Etc Millvale Borough Golden Exeocutor McLaughblin Ingold McKeesport Light Company Fraser Et al la Noria Ming Company American Tube and Iron Company St. Clair Light and Fuel Company Croxton Brabach Tists Ee Wolf Sleoth Pittsburg Traction Cooghan Et Ax Chartiersborough Thomas Byoriy H. O. Bauman Moses Fruecars John Lota Beck Kilo Baker Edward Cra Gretera John A. Sette Fagner Annioc Deca

Grand Jury Returns True Bills on Liquor Licenses and Offenses

The grand jury named multiple defendants including Thomas Aldridge John Clackerty Patrick Costello Joseph Christioe Weir Joan Galente Thomas Hanley John Printz Thomas Kearney and others. Charges list selling liquor without a license selling on Sundays carrying weapons assault bigamy battery and permit prisoner to escape among names such as Israel balle Dean Davis Luke Gordon and Eliza Hart.

Thomas Aldridge John Clackerty Patrick Costello Joseph Christioe Weir Joan Galente Thomas Hanley John Printz Thomas Kearney Joseph Christ Keweiz John Gulentz John Gulents Israel Ballee Dean Davis Luke Gordon Jack Assault Joseph Bebura Joseph Ceoy Aes . Wagner Ella Crossley John Jones Eliza Hart James Deniston

Local Names Mentioned in Fragmentary Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals including Lana Mary Merahon H N Mershon Hannah E Cleventines Brown Cornelius Bhaner loborak Shhreiber M Schmidt Henry Schultz and Daniel Harrison without clear context or event.

Lana Mary Merahon H. N. Mershon Hannah E Cleventines Brown Cornelius Bhaner Loborak Shhreiber M. Schmidt Henry Schultz Daniel Harrison

Lawyers and lawsuits fill the docket’s pages

Willa Haut was admitted to the bar yesterday. Joax Pattinson, crier of the Criminal Court, is at home in West Liberty. Roenigk Bros suit on an account yields a verdict of 443 dollars. Samuel Alton tried for garden poison exposure for chickens in Elizabeth. Thomas Cody sues by Sean, Mo. Mrs Margaret J Taylor sues Henry J Taylor for divorce. couple married in 1878. accusations of abuse. James W. Friend sues the city of Pittsburg over Temperanceville street bonds. verdict for plaintiff James Weber and Elmer Melvin. Two boys pled guilty to larceny of cigars, tobacco and 25 dollars from Thomas Atkinson’s store. Judge White suspends sentence due to youth. John Adams of Braddock on trial for forgery. accused by J. G. Kelly, Braddock National Bank cashier, of presenting another man’s name for payment. A charter filed for Beulah Park M. E. Church of Versailles township. trustees listed. Judge Collier hears a new-trial motion in J. F. Aldrich’s bank robbery case. affidavits allege Aldrich was in Hanses on robbery day. William Dunbar sues J. G. Ford for 1500 dollars. Dunbar says he operates a ferry at Leslie’s Ferry on the Ai river at Creighton station, with issues over access upon rain.

Willa M. Haut, Jr Joax W. Pattinsox Criminal Court West Liberty Borough John Roenigk Bros Samuel Alton Elizabeth Sean Thomas Cody ManGaret J. Taylor Henry J. Taylor James Weber Elmer Melvin Thomas Atkinson Judge White Jons Adams Braddock Adams J. G. Kelly Braddock National Bank John Gust Tos Ebeck Recorder's Office Beulah Park M. E. Church Versailles Township B. B. Isenb J. Serannee William Congenes Richard Easter K. H. Sc Donlap Leslie's Ferry Ai River Creighton Station Bubinase

Ex-Financier Ward Rises as Steam Printer in Sing Sing

Ferdinand Ward, former Wall Street financier, operates a steam powered half medium Gordon press in Sing Sing prison. He previously used a treadle press and printed large work in parts. Ward now prints with professional finish and proper punctuation efforts.

Disfator Fixe Linc N. Y Ferdinand Ward Wall Street New York Sing Sing Ward Osivedy Stam Tek State of

Vale Charged With Fraud In Tea Deal

L K Vale of Pleasant Valley faces trial before Alderman Doughty on fraud charges for allegedly defrauding William H Page and William F Anderreidh of a Philadelphia tea firm of 181% cents valued at 176.62. Vale stored the tea at home and sold it for about 80 dollars. Koerner, the firm’s agent, recommended Vale though he was not a tea dealer. Vale is held on $1000 bail awaiting the hearing.

L. K. Vale Goode Pleasant Valley Alderman Doughty William H. Page William F. Anderreidh Philadelphia Koerner Vale Allegheny Et

The Big Coal Trust Explains Current Coal Syndicate

Captain Harry Brown discusses the coal syndicate amid the Big Coal Trust. Operators may retain half their mines by taking stock in the new company up to half the sale value. Details not known until mid December when options expire. Capitalist behind the plan unclear, but control will consolidate mines with no price cuts and reduced expenses.

Harry Brown

Republican convention to nominate Mississippi State ticket

Jacksonville, September 24. The first Republican convention in years convenes tomorrow in Jackson to nominate a State ticket. General J. R. Chalmers B. K. Bruce John B. Lynch and other leaders have arrived. Debate over nominating a ticket continues with some urging restraint and others seeking to build strength for the event.

Jackson Miss J. R. Chalmers B. K. Bruce John BR. Lynch Goresner

Action on Gamblers and Lottery Men in Chicago

Chicago authorities move to prosecute gamblers and lottery operators. Longenecker transfers cases to assistant Nee levy who will aid the grand jury and implement Judge Horton’s charge. Proceedings expected to start next week.

Longenecker Neelevy Grand Jury Horton

Rumors on Big Four control of Cincinnati Railway

A Cincinnati rumor claims the Big Four lines have gained control of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway and will join the Big Four system. VP Woodford denies any movement or truth to the story. Also notes James H. Tomlinson’s death after a ladder fall at Braddock and his mother’s resilience, plus a Rome dispatch on Catholic hierarchy reforms in the United States.

Cisciynatt Big Four Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway Woodford Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton New York The Catholic News Rome Rt. Rev. Mgr Fis United Tes

Suburban town reports Jack the Ripper like murder

A mutilated male body is found near Glyde with head severed and organs removed. Witness Gay Bennett recalls seeing parts and a jar of hands possibly dumped from a wagon. remains described as naked and scattered along the prairie road.

ChicaGo Glyde Gay Bennett Ree

Enticing Girls to Steal Case Brings Fagin Allegation

In Cuiiaco Sophie Hank known as the alleged female Fagin faces Justice Kersten with four girls and their mothers testifying Hank enticed daughters to stay away from home. Emma Meyer admitted stealing a peony and gave it to Hank who acknowledged receiving the item but denied urging theft. The girls were discharged after promising reform while Hank is held in bonds awaiting further action.

Cuiiaco Sophie Hank Kersten Emma

Italian Man Accuses Wife of Desertion in Peculiar Case

In Curcaco on September 24 Justice Prindeville heard James Nicollet accuse Emily of deserting him for Salvatore Lenior, reportedly selling his wife for $10 and the child for $5. The judge did not rule on those points. Lenior was fined $50 for carrying concealed weapons.

Curcaco Lemor

Allegheny butchers accused of sewer offal dumping

The Allegheny Board of Health reports widespread dumping of offal into sewers by local butchers and others. Offenders will be notified and prosecuted if practices persist.

Allegheny Board of Health Allegheny

Opening of Industrial School for Girls at Sixth U P Church

The Industrial School for Little Girls operated by the Young Woman's Christian Association will open at the Sixth U P Church on Collins avenue next Saturday.

Industrial School For Little Girls Young Woman's Christian Association U. P Collins Avenue

Consumption cured by Dyspepsia Institute treatment

Miss Lydia Morgan of near Kearny Virginia on Mt. Washington recounts a long illness marked by cough fever night sweats and stomach pain. After 14 years and multiple doctors she attributes recovery to the Dyspepsia Institute on Penn Avenue noting improved digestion and relief from dizziness headaches and other symptoms.

Lydia Morgan Kearsargest Virginia Mt. Washington

Men’s Fall Clothing Offers Fine Suits and Overcoats

A local dealer touts a wide stock of menswear with Clay's Diagonals English Wales and Meltons on display. Prices range from $8 to $20 with 300 styles of suits and overcoats for varying incomes, promising honest materials and craftsmanship for well dressed men.

Wales

Bargain Clothing Promises Lower Prices in City

Local merchants tout durable boys and children’s garments while blasting rivals for sacrificing quality to cut prices. Shoppers are urged to inspect linings, fabrics, and colors, as dealers claim to offer low prices on kilt suits, short-pant suits, and long-pant suits with clear price markings.

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