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Lockyer, Edward - 1889

An Agreeable Surprise

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lockyer were most agreeably surprised last evening at their home in Heela.  Mr. Lockyer, who has been engineer or the Heela Coke Company for the past five years, resigned that position to engage in business in Jeannette.   Early in the evening the young folks of Heela began to file in, bearing with them the choicest delicacies of the season.  A sumptuous repast was served.  Every one expressed regret at losing so estimable a family, and all joined in wishing them well in their new home.  May grand success attend them in their new enterprise.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

This may be the memorial for Edward Lockyer.

Riley, John (Rev) - 1889

Memorial Day at Manor

Trovilla Council No. 158, Jr. O. U. A. M., of Manor, intended to observe Decoration Day. Invitations have been extended to other organizations and a number have promised to participate.  The parade will form in Manor, and march to Brush Creek cemetery, where, after the appropriate ceremony , an address will be given by the Rev. Jno. Riley, of Fifth Avenue, Pittsburg.  Rev. Riley is an old soldier, and, as an orator, stands second to none.  Trovilla Council has been very fortunate in securing his services.  A cordial invitation is extended to all ex-soldiers and sailors to join in the parade this day.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

Croft, Mrs - 1889

A Wandering Woman

A woman tottering with age and infirmity slowly descended the steps leading to the lockup in the Allegheny Mayor’s office a few nights ago and asked for a night’s lodging.  It was given her.  Her name, she said, was Mrs. Croft, and her home Leechburg, Armstrong county.  She wished to stay overnight, and intended to walk toward Leechburg next day.

She said she had walked from St. Louis, where she had friends, and wished to reach her destination, which she calls home.  She is a very tall woman, with white hair, and said she was 74 years old.  Some six months ago she stayed all night in the lockup on her way to Leechburg from Cincinnati.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

Storey, Matthew - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mentions of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mathew Storey, of McKeesport, purchased four lots on Second street and two on Fourth street on Thursday.  He talks about building a large brick business house on his Fourth street lots almost opposite the Dispatch office.  It begins to look like Fourth street was going to become one of the principal business thoroughfares of the town.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

Adams, William G - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mentions of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Wm. G. Adams, of Claridge, was in town Friday and made a pleasant call at the Dispatch office.  He reports times good about Claridge.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

McWilliams, James - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mentions of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

James McWilliams, the genial insurance agent, of Greensburg, was in town Friday.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

Vance, J. (Rev) - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mentions of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Rev. J. Vance, of this place, left for Pittsburg this morning.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

McKelvey, Mr - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mentions of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

Mr. McKelvey, of the Hotel Marion, is in Pittsburg to-day.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

Sarver, O C - 1889

Personal Paragraphs
Brief Mentions of Our Guests and the Shifting of Our People

O. C. Sarver, of Greensburg, was in town to-day.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 5

Irwin, Elizabeth - 1889

To Visit the Birthplace of his Mother

It is announced that President Harrison will make a trip to Franklin county, “this State”, during the coming summer to see his mother’s birthplace.  Gen. Harrison’s mother was Elizabeth Irwin, daughter of Archibald Irwin, and she was born about 10 miles from Chambersburg in Montgomery township.  The stone house in which she first saw the light of day is still standing, and the President has several times expressed a desire to visit the place.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Irwin, Archibald - 1889

To Visit the Birthplace of his Mother

It is announced that President Harrison will make a trip to Franklin county, “this State”, during the coming summer to see his mother’s birthplace.  Gen. Harrison’s mother was Elizabeth Irwin, daughter of Archibald Irwin, and she was born about 10 miles from Chambersburg in Montgomery township.  The stone house in which she first saw the light of day is still standing, and the President has several times expressed a desire to visit the place.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Harrison, Benjamin - 1889

To Visit the Birthplace of his Mother

It is announced that President Harrison will make a trip to Franklin county, “this State”, during the coming summer to see his mother’s birthplace.  Gen. Harrison’s mother was Elizabeth Irwin, daughter of Archibald Irwin, and she was born about 10 miles from Chambersburg in Montgomery township.  The stone house in which she first saw the light of day is still standing, and the President has several times expressed a desire to visit the place.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Goldburger, Inman - 1889

The Thieving Goes On

A few nights ago the house of Joseph Elliott, of near New Alexandria, was broken into and a small sum of money and a few other articles taken there-from.  Suspicion rest upon the same person who omitted the robbery at Jeannette a few weeks ago, and who, while being taken to jail, jumped from the train and escaped.  Sloan has been in that neighborhood for some time and was well acquainted with the premises.

On last Friday night an attempt was made to break into the store of Inman Goldburger, in New Alexandria, but the thieves were frightened away before they succeeded their purpose.  The same person who committed the Elliott robbery is suspected of being connected with this attempt.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Elliott, Joseph - 1889

The Thieving Goes On

A few nights ago the house of Joseph Elliott, of near New Alexandria, was broken into and a small sum of money and a few other articles taken there-from.  Suspicion rest upon the same person who omitted the robbery at Jeannette a few weeks ago, and who, while being taken to jail, jumped from the train and escaped.  Sloan has been in that neighborhood for some time and was well acquainted with the premises.

On last Friday night an attempt was made to break into the store of Inman Goldburger, in New Alexandria, but the thieves were frightened away before they succeeded their purpose.  The same person who committed the Elliott robbery is suspected of being connected with this attempt.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Loughner, Samuel - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
Claridge Notes

There was a serious accident occurred at the mines at this place a few days ago in which a miner was seriously injured.  It seems the mule struck a post and knocked it out.  The timbers fell on Samuel Loughner, fracturing his skull.  There is little hope of his recovery.
~  Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for Samuel Loughner.

Adams, George Samuel - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
Claridge Notes

Geo. Samuel, son of William E. and Mary A. Adams, of this place, died on Monday, the 20th inst., of diphtheria, aged 5 years and 1 day.
~  Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for George Samuel Adams.

Husted, John - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

At  a meeting of the members of the M. E. church, on Wednesday evening, it was decided to build a church on their lot on the corner of Sixth street and Gaskill Avenue.  A building committee of S. Tishue, Pres., John Husted, Sec., Messrs. Gates, Ordell, Trimble and Brown.  They will build a two-story house with a lecture room, vestibule and class rooms.  The building will cost between $7,000 and $9,000.  Work will be commenced as soon as possible.  The lecture room will be completed this summer.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Tishue, S - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

At  a meeting of the members of the M. E. church, on Wednesday evening, it was decided to build a church on their lot on the corner of Sixth street and Gaskill Avenue.  A building committee of S. Tishue, Pres., John Husted, Sec., Messrs. Gates, Ordell, Trimble and Brown.  They will build a two-story house with a lecture room, vestibule and class rooms.  The building will cost between $7,000 and $9,000.  Work will be commenced as soon as possible.  The lecture room will be completed this summer.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

This may be the memorial for S Tishue.

Huff, George - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

E. M. Gross and George Huff have just returned from Philadelphia, where they have been in consultation with the railroad officials in regard to moving the Penn station house.  They have it located near the head of sixth street on the ground the company purchased from Gross.  Gross and Huff intend to build a large hotel on the opposite side of the railroad on the Kifer farm.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Gross, E M - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

E. M. Gross and George Huff have just returned from Philadelphia, where they have been in consultation with the railroad officials in regard to moving the Penn station house.  They have it located near the head of sixth street on the ground the company purchased from Gross.  Gross and Huff intend to build a large hotel on the opposite side of the railroad on the Kifer farm.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Snyder, Mr - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

Mr. Snyder, of Scottdale, has moved into his new house on the corner of Second street and Penn Avenue.  He is going  to engage in the butchering business.  This is something much needed in our end of town.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Coon, C. F. - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

C. F. Coon, of Jefferson county, has purchased a lot on Clay Avenue, near the Western Union telegraph office and will at once commence the erection of a business house.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Husband, Mr - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

Mr. Husband, of Mount Pleasant, was here looking after a location near the railroad on Second street, on which to build a planning mill.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Shaw, Grant - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

Grant Shaw, of Fayette county, has his house on Sixth street almost completed.  He will shortly move in.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

This may be the memorial for Grant Shaw.

Crosby, John - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

Mr. Sloan, of Smithton, is going to build a nine-room house on Third street.  John Crosby is the contractor.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Sloan, Mr - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

Mr. Sloan, of Smithton, is going to build a nine-room house on Third street.  John Crosby is the contractor.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

Davis, Mr - 1889

Items of Interest Sent in by the Correspondents of the Dispatch
West Jeannette Items

Mr. Davis, of Saltsburg, was in town Friday on business.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 4

McKee, H. Sellers - 1889

Mr. H. Sellers McKee has this week broken ground and will erect a tank furnace in connection with his flint glass works.  He has let to contract buildings, or the extension of his warehouses that will cover 23,000 square feet.  Numbers of applicants are received here from persons desiring locations for manufacturing purposes.  The Land Co. is very conservative in this matter and will in all cases select the best.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for H. Sellers McKee.

Armour, Philip - 1889

Philip Armour is said to give away nothing less than five-dollar tips to waiters, train hands, etc, when he travels.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 3

McKee, H. Sellers - 1889

Jeannette will soon have a national bank, with a capital stock of $50,000.  H. Sellers McKee will be president.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for H. Sellers McKee.

Geiger, Henry - 1889

Henry Geiger, of Beatty’s Station, died Saturday, aged 80 years.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 3

You can visit the memorial page for Henry O. Geiger.

Lewis, Mrs. Joseph - 1889

A Runaway Accident

A perhaps fatal accident occurred at St. Vincent’s church, near Latrobe, last Sunday.  A horse driven by two young men from Latrobe took fright and ran away, colliding with Geo. Ott’s carriage, in which were himself and family and Mrs. Joseph Lewis, tearing a wheel off each vehicle, and throwing the occupants out.  All were more or less injured.  Mrs. Lewis’ injuries will probably prove fatal.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 2

Ott, George - 1889

A Runaway Accident

A perhaps fatal accident occurred at St. Vincent’s church, near Latrobe, last Sunday.  A horse driven by two young men from Latrobe took fright and ran away, colliding with Geo. Ott’s carriage, in which were himself and family and Mrs. Joseph Lewis, tearing a wheel off each vehicle, and throwing the occupants out.  All were more or less injured.  Mrs. Lewis’ injuries will probably prove fatal.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 2

Dugan, Louise - 1889

A Much Married Man

Chas. Braley, alias Charles Ellis, was arrested at Irwin and taken to Canton, O., on Wednesday, where he is wanted on a charge of bigamy.  He is a medicine vender; and has been married three times in four years, his last victim being Mrs. Louise Dugan, whom he married at Canton, last December.  He deserted her and was traveling with another woman when arrested.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 1

Ellis, Charles - 1889

A Much Married Man

Chas. Braley, alias Charles Ellis, was arrested at Irwin and taken to Canton, O., on Wednesday, where he is wanted on a charge of bigamy.  He is a medicine vender; and has been married three times in four years, his last victim being Mrs. Louise Dugan, whom he married at Canton, last December.  He deserted her and was traveling with another woman when arrested.
~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 1

Braley, Charles - 1889

A Much Married Man

Chas. Braley, alias Charles Ellis, was arrested at Irwin and taken to Canton, O., on Wednesday, where he is wanted on a charge of bigamy.  He is a medicine vender; and has been married three times in four years, his last victim being Mrs. Louise Dugan, whom he married at Canton, last December.  He deserted her and was traveling with another woman when arrested.

~ Jeannette Dispatch, Friday, May 24, 1889, Page 1, Column 1