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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1890
Page
5
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH reports multiple gas wells around Belle Vernon with large pressures and rapid production. Philadelphia Gas Company contracts, Oliver Company activity, Ginger Hall No 4 progress, and anticipated lines to Pittsburgh dominate the field news amid related infrastructure and regional industry notices.
In Irwik Pa on September 29 assistant superintendent Humphrey arrests grow reckless as miners and bosses clash. The Miners' Committee runs a full self organized operation with finance strike and relief committees and a news office. A.B. Preyd a miners official news correspondent is charged with larceny over a satchel claim by Westmoreland Coal Company. A New York letter says detective Groden has evidence against the employment agent and two others held for trial. hearing set today.
The Central Ohio Conference resumed work in Lima with reports from Findlay and Lima presiding elders. The Board of Stewards was adopted disbursing funds to widows and to superannuated ministers. Memorial services honored several ministers and wives. The day continued with committee reports and a missionary sermon by Dr. Hickerwell.
A freight train wreck occurred last Friday between Johnstown and Somerset on the Baltimore and Ohio Railway. Eight freight cars an engine and the tender were destroyed though no serious injuries were reported. The incident happened when a train on an incline dislodged stones onto the track and an approaching freight struck the obstruction.
Explosion wrecks a nitroglycerine plant near New CrwpceLayn West Virginia. Worker Ralph Schoff located on the Ohio river bank. The steamer Keystone state passed by as chandeliers and furniture were overturned. Windows in Toronto across the river shattered. Loss expected around 2000 pounds. Portions of the building blown nearly a mile.
John Hall of this city was arrested and sent to court on a bigamy charge after leaving his wife in one town and secretly marrying a third wife two weeks later. Wife No 1 learned of the new union and Hall was jailed near Dempseyton, dates and names from the report.
In Proleexville on September 2, the body of Mary Brunper, a young schoolteacher, was found in the canal. The report notes her sister, a beautiful and accomplished educator, had recently fallen ill with typhoid fever, impairing her mind and vigilance.
James McArthur was arraigned on murder charges for killing John Hollerman and pleaded not guilty before remand for trial. Michael McFarland admitted guilt in a separate case and received a prison sentence. A news column notes a horse accident near Canton and a near-fatal assault in McKeesport, plus preparations for the Greensburg Methodist Conference and activities at Puddling Mill No. 6.
Our Grand Holiday Display announces a window display of Japanese wares by Wa. Hastace & Sons at 18 Diamond Market Square, Pittsburg. The department will be open only during the holiday months with goods not sold after January 1, 1891 and orders can be placed to hold items for delivery through the season.
Special train of Pullman sleeping cars and first class coaches runs as the first section of the Chicago express. Leaves Allegheny at 2:00 P.M. Central time and arrives in Chicago at 6:25 A.M. Round trip fare is $9. Tickets valid ten days.
A collage of classified snippets shows loans and deposits offers, fabric and fur sellers, travel fare and schedules, art wares, hair tonic, and fashion items. It lists marriage licenses granted with names and residences across Pittsburgh and Allegheny counties, plus multiple city connections and transit notes.
The notice states Brussels carpets have risen from 5 to 16 cents per yard and Best Ingrain carpets are starting upward. Other grades are expected to follow as shortages limit current low prices, with samples and prices visible in the show window.
An old travel note extols 3 Petitetter’s Stomach Buvvera for sea sickness stomach disorders liver bowels and malarial troubles. It’s claimed to aid rheumatism kidney issues and nervous troubles while on trains ships or carts.
The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue advertises the largest cloak room with hundreds of new jackets and reefers in latest styles. Prices range from $2 to $125, inviting customers to shop the big stock and best value.
Pittsburg shoppers are urged to buy Allen Sally Co undergarments in merino wool and silk as prices rise. Penn Avenue Stores advertise Catholic prayer books at Jacob J. Fuchs 1710 Carson St. and a men’s Aurora melton suit for $750 in a one day sale. Pirrssure ComBINATION Cuprarmse Company sits at Grant and Diamond streets near the Court House.
A collage of obituary notices and funeral announcements from late 19th century Pittsburgh area newspapers. Entries include Adams, Allebrant, Buente, Broderick, Callaghan, Clancy, Cullin, Dryden, Egan, Flood, Fulton, and others with names, ages, residences, and burial details across Allegheny and McKeesport, detailing dates, times, and locations of services and interments.
Towels sold in bulk at 3 per dozen with 25c each and 75 dozen extra large fringed Huck Towels offered. Hemstitched and damask linens priced from 50c to 250 per yard, with a wide selection of napkins sheets shams and sets. Large linen department promotes John S. Brown Irish linens and latest patterns.
Advertises jackets from 4 to 25 dollars and fur capes from 75 to 750 dollars. Mentions Alaska sea-best London dye and children's wraps priced from 32 50 to thousands. Promotes best goods and low prices to attract shoppers.
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