Poaching, Secrecy, and Murder in the Village
In a discussion between Mary and her father Armstrong, rumors tie Ruth Powlett’s alleged lover George Forrester to poaching and a murder of Miss Carne. They weigh clues about a buried jewel theft, a maid’s illness, and Ruth’s possible knowledge while planning careful outreach to earn a confession without treachery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Powlett
George Forrester
Mer
Acirl
Carne
Armstrong
Highig
Carnes Keepers
Mary
Ruth Rowlett
Mr. Carne
Moss Carne
Mary Armestong
Miss Car
Plymouth
Sip
Miss Asrne
Cat
Forrester
Roth Powlett
Ronald Mervyn
Mary. Bull
Family secrets deepen the Ruth mystery in Miss Carne case
Mary Armstrong and Ruth Powlett discuss Captain Mervyn in a tense family circle. Ruth’s brooding hints at a hidden knowledge that could prove Ronald’s innocence, while family friends advocate caution and support as they probe the murder mystery and its impact on Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santencbet
Ora
Mervyn
Fowlett
Gil
Mary Armatt
Ronald
Mary Metrong
Ruth Powlett
Mr. Armstrong
Powlett
Ruth
Hesba
Miss Carne
Mr. Powlett
Mary
Henba
Hiram Powlett
Muth
Margaret
Cain
Rath
Father
Soener
St. Mary
Forrester
Customs in Russia Reveals Uncommon Street Rules
French traveler M. Fayes discusses Russian life and policing, noting strict passport checks, street patrols, and nihilist fears. He describes nightly watchmen with master keys, peculiar after dinner customs, genuine Astrakhan fur use, copeck currency, cheap private-house living, drosky etiquette by cane, and high alcohol tolerance alongside cautious gift-giving aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Charles Fayes
M. Fayes
Tothie
Princess of Wales
Fares
Russia
Wilson Line
Riga
Custom House
Rt. Fayes
London
Foreign Office
Union of Russia
Rge
Moscow
St. Petersburg
Mr. Fayes
Wrexel Credits Cure To Drs Copeland And Blair
Two years after a cold exposure left him with persistent nasal and bronchial symptoms Mr. Charles B. Wrexel of 183 Cass Avenue Allegheny describes severe health decline including headaches night sweats chest pains and epilepsy like fits. He credits doctors Copeland and Blair with removing blocked nasal passages using safe painless remedies and reports rapid improvement and regained strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wrexel
Charles B. Wrexel
Cass Avenue
Allegheny
Sweeney's Hotel
Charles
Treatment by mail to Copeland Blair aids multiple patients
Letters from Chicago Junction and Meanville describe improved health after mail treatment by Drs Copeland and Blair. John Wright reports recovery from chronic lung symptoms and deafness, while Lottie Forker and M C Wilson credit relief from headaches, vomiting, fatigue, and chest pains with continued progress across months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Chicago Junction
Drs
Lottie J. Forker
Arch Street
Meanville
Silk Hat Tip to Wearers with Free Service
Notice offers free ironing or adjustment for silk hats bought from J. G. Bennett & Co at Wood and Fifth, claiming Dunlap Miller Evans Heath hats as best. Mentions The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. for teas coffees baking powder and gifts.
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Gt. Atlantic
Benin
Tam
J. G. Bennett
Youman
Dunlap
Miller & Evans
Heath & Co
J. G. Bexwert & Co
Corner Wood
Fifth Avenue
Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co
Ordinance authorizes Bayard Street sewer project Pittsburg
No. 88 See ordinance authorizing construction of a 15 inch sewer on Bayard Street from Bidwell to Neville Street connection. Chief of Public Works to advertise for proposals under Pennsylvania law and city ordinances. Costs to be assessed per act. ordinance approved September 18, 1880.
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Bayard Street
Bidwell Shest
Neville Street
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of
Pittst
Bidwell Street
Wnerville Street
Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
A. D
EL P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Sheppard
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
Geo. Booth
WM. McCallin
Bert Ostermaier
Ordinance Authorizing Center Avenue Sewer Construction
An ordinance authorizes a pipe sewer on Center avenue from Craig street to Barton street, with 20 inch and 15 inch segments, to be advertised and let as per Pennsylvania law and city ordinances. Costs to be assessed under state act provisions. dated September 15, 1889.
Ordinance authorizes grading of Virginia Avenue in Pittsburgh
The 1880 Pittsburgh ordinance authorizes grading Virginia Avenue from Wyoming to Kearsarge streets. It notes affidavit support by one third of fronting property owners and directs advertising for proposals, with costs to be assessed under Pennsylvania street act. Repeals conflicting ordinances. Approved September 19, 1689.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Avenue
Wyoming Street
Kearsarge Street
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bert Osteu Maier
Ordinance authorizes street grading on Par Street Pittsburg
The ordinance directs the City of Pittsburgh to grade Par Street from Neville Street to Amberson Avenue per acts of the Pennsylvania Assembly and city ordinances. It provides funding methods, cites a May 16 1889 act on streets and sewers in cities, and states conflicting ordinances are repealed to the extent of conflict. The measure is recorded September 24 1330, with signatures from the mayor and council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Aurh
Bayardies
Neville Street
Hongre
Geotiare
Gotashe
Enn
Pittsburg
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Par Street
Neville Dents
Ambereon Avenue
Pennsylvania
Coaneila
SPS
San Sera
GEO
Council
Periient Counc
Paving Basin Alley Pittsburg ordinance proposed
A petition leads the Select and Common Councils of Pittsburg to enact an ordinance for paving and curbing Basin alley from Washington to Elm streets. The contract will be let as directed by state acts, with costs assessed under Pennsylvania street and sewer laws. The ordinance repeals conflicting provisions and is recorded in ordinance book volume 7.
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Forty-second Street
Butler Street
Davison ‘Street
Cty
Pittsburg
Butler and
Davison Streets
Connells
D. Warmcastle
Select Council
Gev. Sheppard
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
Geo. Booth
Connell
WM. McCallin
Neeley Jemi
Oma
Department of Public Work
Assembly of the
Commonwealth of
D. Maastle
Geo. Sheppard
Goanel
L. Holliday
Common Connell
Common Cones Ag
Janene
McCle
Department of Public Works
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Basin Alley
Washington Street
Elm Street
Ieal
Delia
A. D. SD. Warmcastle
Petem
Common Couneil
Prey Eas
Ter
Moualliayor
Wa Me- Cleary
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Thea
Fifth Ave
Carson St
Butler At
Penn Ave
Federal St
McKeesport
Overbolt
Gibson and Dillinger
Geo. H. Bennett & Bro
First Avenue
Wood Street
HucGus & Hacker
Ussn
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Ursso Hupers & Hacker
James H. Aiken & Co
Customs IN
Charles Fayes
Czarina
Fayes
Nicholas
Asia
Africa
Europe
Charles B. Wierel
Huovs& Haten
Sixth Avenue
Gorecan
Soren
P. x
Lata
City Farm Landing
Monongahela River
Negley Kaun Landing
Pees
Department of Awards
Center Avenue
Craig Street
Barton Street
Nest Side
Sohemibes
H. P. Ford
Agraved
Mayo
Kun Nordinan
Emily Street
Craft Aveeyes Conte
Steward Street
Maid City
Ser
Taft Avenue
Halket Street
H.P. Ford
WM. McCallen
Robert Ostermaier
Dept .D
Hill Reservoir
Herron Hill
Department of Public Arks
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Amberson Avenue
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Penonaylvania Railroad
Select Coun
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Geo. Pecate
Ees Council
Ores WM
McCallin
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Wilmot
Baise En Council
Orania
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Geo. L. HO Olltda Baty
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Ermaier
Clark Af Rma
Counetia
Asid City
Peepee
Ayor
Mo. Cleary
Clark
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L. Hoay
Ees Common Council
Yas Couneil
Wacoal
Park Avenue
Lemington Avenue
Symea
Lemington
Lincoln Avenue
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