Democratic Address Denounces City Ring and Demands Reform
A public address by C. A. O'Brien and others condemns the Pleesburg ring and a proposed Democratic ticket led by Kennedy. It argues for party independence from corrupt practices, urges a representative meeting to chart a proper course, and warns that backing the ring harms the party's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representative Democratic
de Loraine
C. A. O' Brien
W.D. Moore
F.C. McGirr
BR. B. Parkinson
Democratic convention to represent all counties and clubs
County Chairman Brennen defends the party ticket amid rumors. He asserts all counties and clubs will be represented at the convention opening Wednesday in this city. He denies any Democratic ticket listing Bradlery and Korleigh and says Pattison and allies were approved at the last convention with more Democratic county candidates this year.
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Brennen
Democratic Committee
Bradlery
Korleigh
Tdemacorte
Ublicans
Pattison
Forming Gregg and Morrison Clubs in Allegheny
A largely attended meeting of old soldiers was held in Allegheny Common Council chamber to push Gregg and Morrison clubs. Captain J J Barbour presided and Captain W J Griffith was secretary. A mass mailing to all veterans will announce a meeting next week to fix the date. Seventeen hundred veterans in Allegheny City are counted as for the Gregg and Morrison ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregg and Morrison
Allegheny
Sons of Veterans
Allegheny City
Gregg and Mortivon
Protests at Scranton With Scranton Representation Question
The Oakment Republican rule protests against excluding Scranton from representation. A roll call mix up at Scranton led to Verona elab club from Philadelphia being mistaken for Ferona elub of Robinson organization. Calwell voted as Quaker City observers watched from the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakment
Scranton
Ihe
Rege
Morrison
Verona Ela
Ferona Elub
Philadelphia
Robinson
Verona
Ferona
Calwell
Quaker City Boys
Veteran returns from Scranton with vow to back Republican ticket
Von. John W. Dalmeli says his heart is unbroken after the battle and that he will work for the Republican ticket in the council election. He tells TNSIAToH representative that Mayer and his friends strongly back the Republican nominations and foresee a smooth election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Von
John W. Dalmeli
Scranton
Philadelphia
Tnsiatoh
Mayer
Repuiblican
Sent Back to Harrisburg After Illness On Train
Wal Riley a 30 year old man connected in Harrisburg was sent back to that city on the fast line. He acted strangely, spoke of taunting women and men in the moon, attracted attention of depot officers, and had only 10 cents. Officials wired his Harrisburg friends to send him home with someone to take care of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wal Riles
Heawell
Harrisburg
Ao Ho
Riley
Immigration Talk by Jr O T A M Leaders Tonight
Ten Jotn Dalwell and Colonel W A Stone of the Jr O T A M will speak at Firitt Council No 2 tonight at Teaver and Washington avenues. They plan immigration and naturalization policy addresses and seek wider council support to press Congress for reform.
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Jotn Dalwell
W. A. Stone
Firitt Council No 2
Teaver and
Washington Avenues
A. ©. Coehran
People'’s Bank
Fort Pitt
Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist Office Note
A detailed listing for Se. 1. M, HasSNaA shows an eye ear nose and throat diseases practice located at 720 Penn street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The entry indicates exclusive focus in ENT.
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Hassnaa
Penn
Teeet
Pittehens
Paasu
Residents Rally for Electric Street Railway Plan in West End
A joint meeting of West End and nearby districts in Lawson's Hall Craf ton discussed building an electric street railway from North Mansfield to the city. Attendees debated routes with Mansfield favoring a direct line and others proposing through Ingram and Sheridan. A $500 per share subscription plan was approved and a three-person district committee was formed to collect funds for next week’s meeting and possible early construction.
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West End
Sheridan
Ingram
Crafton
Idlewild
Mansfield
Chartiersborough
Lawson's Hall
W. A. Zahn
Patterson
Pittsburg
Sheridan, Ingram, Crafton
Tollewild
North Mansfield
Burns
Reilly
Steubenville Pike
Criffton
Sheriden
Unidentified Man Found Hanged in Woods Near Haysville Station
A badly decomposed body of a man about 25 was found hanging on a tree behind Haysville station on the Ft. Wayne and Chicago line. He wore a light derby hat a blue flannel shirt and a red barred undershirt with a cutaway coat and gaiters. Catholic prayer beads were found in his pocket. No identification could be determined.
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Haysville Station
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Congress
Pittsburg Press Club elects delegates and officers
At the Pittsburg Press Club election held yesterday three delegates were chosen: George A. Welshons William H. Tavis and George A. Madden. Three alternates named: Andrew S. McSwiran George C. Chambers and LD Hancroft. W A Doak elected Treasurer to fill the Seif vacancy.
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Pittsburg Press Cluh
International Press Club
San Francisco
George AH. Welshons
William H. Tavis
George A. Madden
Andrew 5. McSwiran
George C. Chambers
LD. Hancroft
W. A. Doak
Treasurer of
the Press
Anh
W. H. Seif
Lawrenerville Man Feigns Death Then Returns Home
Huck Lyons, of Lawrenerville, proved alive by returning home and assaulting his wife after a prior arrest for a similar offense ended with a presumed drowning. He fled into the river weeks ago, vanished, and resurfaced yesterday before being rearrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huck Lyons
Lawrenerville
Fire at Schaefer's Bindery on Fifth Ave Extinguished
A small fire swept through Schaefer's book bindery on Fifth Avenue last night triggering a still alarm to No 2 Company. The blaze was put out before significant damage occurred and the cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schaefer
Fifth Avenue
Crowded Downtown Streets Attract Large Saturday Night Crowd
Street crowd filled downtown last night with a mix of regulars and visitors from various places including Butler Moonte Dhoni the rr the rire. The scene showed lively activity as people gathered across shops and sidewalks.
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Butler Moonte
Dhoni
Wandering 50 Year Old Soldier Seeks Help After Brick Accident
An injured, destitute man named Thomas Bickerman, claiming Lansing Michigan address, entered the Twelfth ward station begging for lodging. He says bricks fell on him at Brown's brickyard, he walked to the city, and believes relatives will aid him. He states he served under General McClellan in the rebellion.
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Thomas Bickerman
Twelfth Ward
Stix
Lansing
Miah
Brown
McClellan
Tragic Clay Bank Collapse Kills Workman at Local Yard
Louis Beckhouse, 48, buried under tons of clay at Mc Graw's brick yard on Thirty fourth and Liberty streets. Digging six feet when the embankment caved in two hours to free him. died last evening at St Francis Hospital. His 18 year old son died at the same yard about a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Beckhouse
McGraw’s
Thirty-fourth
Liberty Streets
St. Francis Hospital
Reckhouse
Ex-Mayor's Clerk George Bothwell Arrested for Assault
George Bothwell, Allegheny ex-Mayor's Clerk, was arrested after a dispute between Mrs. Hennon and Mrs. Bothwell. Joseph Hennon, a motorman on the Pleasant Valley line, alleged assault and battery. Bail was posted for a Tuesday hearing.
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George Bothwell
Allegheny
Joseph Hennon
Hennon
Bothwell
Embezzlement Charge Involving Samuel Levy
J Einstein of 7 Townsend street filed an information against Samuel Levy with Alderman Richards. Levy is accused of receiving 222 dollars worth of dry goods on an installment plan, selling them, and not turning over the cash. Levy was arrested by Constable Sheng and placed under 300 pounds bail for a hearing tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Einstein
Townsend Street
Richards
Samuel Levy
Einstein
Levy
Sheng
Weather Forecast Sees Warm, Dry Outlook Across Region
The mercury reached 88 yesterday with a low of 65. Late hour readings stayed near 80. Today will be clear with southeasterly winds and warmer conditions near the lakes. No rain is expected, and overall conditions remain dry.
Disorderly house raid on South Twenty-fifth street
Police Officer Brown of the Southside raided an alleged disorderly house kept by Mrs. Celia Ward on South Twenty-fifth street last evening and captured three people bound for the Twenty-eighth ward police station.
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Brown
Southside
Celia Ward
South Twenty-fifth Street
Twenty-eighth Ward
Elevator pressure woes hit high buildings in heat
Dwupta to the unusual demand on the water supply, pressure was insufficient early yesterday to run elevators in tall buildings. Mise Mantua Beck, daughter of Serjeant Beck, lies dying at West Penn Hospital from injuries after falling an elevator shaft weeks ago. The jewelry store of 5 L. Ginsburg at 1123 Penn avenue was robbed yesterday morning of about $3 in goods.
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Dvwra
Mise Mantua Beck
Serjeant Beck
West Penn Hospital
5. L. Ginsburg
Penn Avenue
Southside resident narrowly escapes fatal horse run
John Trenhauser was thrown from his wagon on Carson near South Twelfth as his horse bolted after an electric car. Dragged along the street he suffered several serious bruises but no broken bones, the horse ending at Herchenroether's liquor store where it was stopped.
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John Trenhauser
Carson
South Twelfth Street
Trenhauser
Herchenroether
Trenh
Travelers and dignitaries arrive as roads near traffic readiness
D F Keenan leaves for Philadelphia noting the Stewart to Murraveville branch road is ready for traffic. Major J D Worman opens Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania HQ at the Monongahela. Various figures including Rev Tinker, J T Smith, and others arrive from Europe and beyond on recent travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Keenan
Philadelphia
Stewart Station
Murraveville
Lnat
J. D. Worman
Democratic Societies of Pennsylvania
Ias
Monongahela
Mr. Tinker
Sharon
Tnionde
William
Baptist Theological Seminary
Ernest Trabshon
J. T. Smith
Pittsburg Works
Cleveland
CENT-A-WORD ADVERTISING PROMOTES PUBLIC WANTS
The Dispatch highlights the CENT-A-WORD columns as the best medium for all classes of advertisers. It notes two weeks of data ending September 1 1891 and compares with 1889 figures, urging readers to seek work, housing, or help through the columns and to consult them every morning.
Finding Big Figures in Miner Wage Dispute Talks
J Morton Hall and Alex Dempster defend a year‑long local agreement amid miner demands. President Rae and Vice President Penna push for an October 1 advance, detailing cost splits and arbitration history as the Miners’ plan moves toward a large Tuesday convention.
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Borards
J. Morton Hall
Alex, Dempster
Wood Street
Drs- Patch
Rae
Hall
Enial
McLaughlin
Northwestern
Hugh Mclaughlin
James Boyd
M. McQuail
Pat Hallern
Edward Herdy
Alex. Dempster
F. L. Robbins
Roe
General Executive Board
Penna
Reduced Glass Stock Delays Resumption of Glass Houses
A leading manufacturer estimates current stock at about 300 000 boxes with 50 000 to 55 000 boxes in unfilled orders. Last year's September stock reached 470 000 boxes, and factories are not expected to resume before October 15, keeping expectations for the coming year bright despite the reduced stock.
Startups Delayed After Motion Passes In City Meeting
The group debated allowing businesses to begin but the motion to start immediately failed. A subsequent vote permitted manufacturers to begin after October 1, though many expected a two week delay before any actual openings.
Deputy Inspector to Finish Work in Town Plants
Miss O'Reilly, deputy factory inspector, will complete her local factory tour by week’s end and then depart for Philadelphia. She reports several sites may need action, including the Oliver Nut and Bolt Works where women treadle bolts, and a Southside barbed wire plant where Polish workers lift heavy loads for low pay.
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Miss O'Reilly
Philadelphia
Southside
Ripley & Co
George A. Macbeth & Co
Thomas Evans & Co
Oliver Nut
Printers face possible strike over nine hour rule
The executive committee of the job printers convened with Victor B. Williams of Chicago. Williams aims to enforce ITU rules and aid the nine hour demand as strike talk intensifies. The present scale ends Wednesday. Employers refuse the demand and stand aloof awaiting a bluff test, citing wage comparisons with other cities.
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Victor B. Williams
Chicago
Williams
The Knights on the Increase in Monongahela Valley
The Executive Board of D A 3 KE of I audited officials and reported a growing district. Master Workman Dempsey recent tour showed higher membership than last year and no plans to stop union unity despite rumors of M M P U attempting to capture K of L musicians.
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Dempsey
Monongahela Valley
Peey
K. of L
Baltimore and Ohio tests to lift freight car trains
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conducts tests to rate locomotive hauling capacity so trains can be larger. Managers expect an average 98 percent increase in train size while crews fear fewer workers may be needed. Also news of a new Bessemer steel plant at Ashland Kentucky to open soon, jointly owned by Norton Iron Works Belfont Iron Works and Kelly Nail and Iron Co. about 400 jobs created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Mechanical Department
Bessemer Steel
Pittsburg Iron and Steel Engineering Company
Ashland
Norton Iron Works
Belfont Iron Works
Kelly Nail and Iron Company
Greensburg steel plant leased to capitalists for revival
The Greensburg Steel Company plant, idle 14 months, has been leased by a group of capitalists who plan to restart operations before year end. The small plant, built to produce crucible steel for cutlery and tools under a culinary process by A. C. Leanes, previously failed to meet expectations and was closed after a brief period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Steel Company
A. C. Leanes
Ormerly
Saturday's minor offenders in Pittsburgh justice system
Davin Bacessre is jailed on a larceny charge. H. W. Sung accuses Brunner of stealing $159. Cc. B. Jonnon is bonded on a false pretenses charge by W. Snyder. C. I. Tearces awaits Alderman Gripp hearing for aggravated assault. Avaret Doryen, Allegheny physician, bailed $800 on a fake pretense charge by Mrs. Emma Shephard. Alexander Donaldson committed on a theft of clothing charge by Alderman Richards. Joan E. Losgyon arrested for passing counterfeit coins and jailed by Deputy Marshal Garber. A trial date set in U S District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davin Bacessre
H. W. Sung
Brunner
Cc. B. Jonnon
Snyder
Alderman McMasters
Tearces
Alderman Gripp
Peter Barber
Avaret Doryen
Allegheny
Emma Shephard
Alexander Donaldson
Alderman Richards
Hugh McLaughlin
Joan E. Losgyon
Ligonier
Marshal Garber
United States District Court
Dining on the Providence Line Varnished as Superior
The Connecticut or Massachusetts of the Providence Line is praised for its beauty and service with dining rooms and cafes on the main deck free of sleeping berths. Passengers may enjoy a noted cuisine refreshed by open windows and breezes as they dine, with lavish meals described as among the finest.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
Boston
Lane Tlaned Senn
Cupid's Grip Broken in Pittsburgh Divorce Court
Divorce activity surged as Annie Vaughan seeks reopening of a decree against John E Vaughan amid new grounds and Canada bigamy convictions. Nine new divorce petitions filed. details of desertion, infidelity, and cruelty anchor daily suits in Allegheny County court.
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Allegheny County
Cupid
Hymen
Payne
Annie M. Vaughan
John E. Vaughan
Love Bridges and Elopement at Ellington Village
Florence M. Cooley a 14 year old from Ellington elopes with Muah lon Kibbe 18. Florence had been bound out to Stephen Farnham and reportedly pried boards loose to escape. Farnham suspects the pair planned to marry in Providence where Florence has friends.
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Rocrvie
Corx
Florence M. Cooley
Ellington Village
Muahlon Kibbe
Miss Florence
Stephen Farnham
Ellington
Pole Arrest Fails As Drunk Man Sits In Beer Pool
Constable Langenbacher escorted Sebert Hagenski to Mary Shipkoskie’s South Twelfth Street home after an information charged him with dis orderly conduct. Hagenski lay on the floor in a pool of beer and refused to move, his clothes soaked as he handed over a pocketbook with seven dollars to cover a forfeit for tomorrow’s Alderman appearance.
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Langenbacher
Twentyninth
Mary Shipkoskie
South Twelfth Street
Reinhauer
Sebert Hagenski
Hagenski
Hergenski
Man Injured After Elevator Shaft Fall at Woods Run Mill
John Vindmanitsch, a worker at Oli ver & Broa Woods Run Mill, fell from an elevator in the blast furnace area yesterday afternoon. He sustained shock and bruises but no broken bones and was hospitalized at Allegheny General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vindmanitsch
Oliver & Broa
Woods Run
Allegheny General Hospital
Laborer Fractures Leg After Treste Collapse At Works
Patrick McGinniss, a laborer at the Eliza furnace, fell from a trestle at the works last night and sustained a fractured right leg. He was removed to Mercy Hesnith for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McGinniss
Eliza Furnace
Preachers Busy at A. M. E. Conference Session
The second day of the A. M. E. Conference in Oil City featured lively debates on church endowments. A charge against Rev. Jenkin White was not sustained, and seven deacons and five elders were ordained. Oil City was chosen as the next meeting site with General Conference delegates to be elected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omi City
A. M. BE
Hemlock
Boyle Streets
Allegheny
Bentley
Jenkin White
Huntingdon
J. H. Atoke
T. D
P. A. Scott
J. W. Amos
Bishop Ps
Armott
Oil City
Kleberys Music House Sells Pianos and Organs at Low Prices
Kleberys Music House at 506 Wood St promotes top piano and organ brands including Steinway and Opera pianos and seven octave piano organs. Instruments carry eight year warranties and claim to offer first quality at low prices. Routes note low-rate tickets via B&O Railroad for a sale starting September 29 with 30 days return validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klebers’ Music House
Klebers
Wood Street
Temple of Music
Palace of Music
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Special sale notices at Mc Mahon Bros Adams and Groetzinger’s
BanGes for lodges and societies at Mc Mahon Bros Adams 53 Fourth avenue in Stylish Saltings. For a good fitt suit go to Pitcairn's 494 Wood street. Don’t fail to attend a special sale of mo quette carpets at Groetzinger's this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMahon Bros & Adams
Fourth Avenue
Pitcairn’s
Wood Street
Groetzinger’s
Marshell the Cash Grocer expands with Pittsburg room and agency map
The retailer claims rapid growth to four times any Pennsylvania grocer and lists agency agents in Altoona McKeesport Scottdale Braddock and Irwinny Johnstown Connellsville East End Lawrenceville Sharpsburg Bennet Etna Manchester Wylie Ave and Oakland. A new Pittsburg salesroom 42 by 125 feet opens at 24 and 25 Diamond Square with weekly agent visits to take orders. The firm promises a pleasant shopping experience and urges customers to watch for the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 25
Pittsburg
Altercation on Diamond Street Leads to Arrests
Stowe township farmer Louis Frits and Frederick Meyer, a local butcher, clashed on Diamond Street over an alleged $3 debt. The incident occurred before Central station with a blow or two. both men were arrested by Sergeant Eil who also took control of Fritz's horses and placed them in a stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Frits
Stowe Township
Frederick Meyer
Butcher, Co
Diamond Street
Central Station
Ritz
Hueys and Hacke Fall and Winter Ladies Wear Line
New assortments for fall and winter include medium-weight jackets and reefers for between seasons priced from $5 to $1250. An exceptional display of ladies Mackintoshes and newly arrived styles in light and medium weights are now available.
Fashionable fur capes and Alaska sealskin line
Sable mink seal astrakhan Persian lamb wool seal monkey and krimmer furs in stylish shapes. A superior line of Alaska sealskin jackets coats and wraps offered at the lowest prices for genuine reliable sealskin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
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Stone
Th . A
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J. A. Tench
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the Press Club
City Matters
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Belfast
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Uniontown
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Canada
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Topeka
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Apriles
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Hague
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Henry Meyer
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A. V. Miller
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O. P. Scaife, Jr
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Susann Redd
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Albert Marks
Ward Fox
D. W. Hague
Sadie Keislein
T. J. Frazer
Louis Reiflein
R. & Martin
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Maria Streit
David Smith
Ruth D. Sipes
William Sipes
Love
Klebery
H. Kleber & Bro.’s
Wood St
Pat J. H. Rowger & Bro
U. S
Marshell
Altoona
W. L. Gault
Fourteenth Street
Mckeesport
J. A. Moon
Walnut Street
Scottdale
W. R. Bishop
Cor. Mulberry and High Streets
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B. B. Warren
Johnstown
B. Gault
Market Street
Connellsville
W.re. Bishop
Eo Ae Cor
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Appletree
S. Warren
Lawrenceville
William Vanderahe
Sharpsburg, Bennett and
Etna
A. A. Gibson
Manchester, Wylie Ave
D. C
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Ohio St
Corner
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Allegheny Butter Company
Hueys & Hacke
FUR Capes
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Sell-Werea
Moquette
Edward
Groetzinger
Edward Schauer
Iwsn
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Batiste
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