Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-07-09
THE TREND OF TRADE
Deals in Realty and a Pointer Show
ing That There is Money in 1t.
A LEADING PHYSICIAN TALKS.
Postponement off Marriage on Account of
Dizziness in the Oil Pit.
WILLIAMSBURG GAS FIELD sNUFFED OUT

There was a good inquiry for real estate
yesterday, and number of dickers were
made. Black & Baird sold fine residence
at Sewickley, but declined to give particu-
lars, as they were not in shape for publica-
tion. Another agency on the same avenue
reported an important deal, but refused to give
place or price until to-day.
A large number of the applicants were work
ingmen. This is a good indication that Pitts
burg's great industries are in a healthy con-
dition.
The dullness of the oil market is affecting
one of the most vital interests of the country
that Of matrimony. About a year ago, a
gentleman whose face is familiar on Change,
became engaged to a young lady living in the
East End, and every preparation was made for
the nuptials. which. were to take place at q
prominent church, with all of its impressive
ceremonial
About the time fixed fpr the happy event the
craze for trading in futures set in and business
dropped off 40 much that the young man in
formed his fiance that it would be necessary to
postpone the wedding for q short time, until
he could find employment at which to earn
living as he could no longer do SO in the oil
trade.
She acquiesced, and thus these two young
people have been temporarily deprived of hap
piness-completely knocked out, as it were-by
the change in the system Of trading in petro-
leum.
Twenty-six mortgages were filed for record
yesterday. One was for Sl5. 900, one for Sll, 700
and three for $4,000. Several others were
placed. but not settled. This is growing busi-
ness in Pittsburg, where real estate is fast ris-
ing in the estimation of capitalists as good
and safe investment.
The Williamsburg gas we'll, about which SO
much was said and so much expected q few
months ago, has apparently gone, in the lam
guage of the late James Fisk where the wood
bine climeth, and the find, that was to rival
Murraysville, given over to cattle. The Turtle
creek venture seems to be in about the same
condition. as nothing smelling of gas or oil has
been struck there yet. Putting money in hole
in the ground is risky business.
Less than six months ago gentleman named
George Brown bought house and lot in
Brushton for which he paid 81 300. Last Satur-
day he sold the property to an Allegheny man
for So 200. This shows that there is money in
real estate.
In regard to the apprehensions Of an unusual
amount of sickness in P1ttsburg this season
there are two opinions. A lesding physician
said yesterday:
81 do not anticipate anything like an epi-
demic here this summer. The indications, so
far as can see, are not favorable for 1t. The
scare that was caused soon after the Johns
town disaster had the good effect of causing
citizens to clean up their premises. The city
has also done good work on the streets and al.
leys, which are in excellent condition. A great
deal has been said about the water, but it is as
good as usual, and we nre used to it. There is
AL H. - s% t.~f.r
such as is incident to hot weather. In my |
opinion there is no cause for alarm. Still |
would advise people to be cautious in regard to |
their habits, avoiding all extremes, and the |
city authorities should to it that the streets
and sewers are kept clean. 1 think proper |
care in these matters will bring us out all |
right"
This is good advice by a high authority, and |
1t should be scrupulously followed. An cpl |
demic at the beginning of fall would be as dis |
to business as to life.
The prize fight led in point of interest on
Fourth avenue yesterday. Bankers, brokers'
real estate dealers and curbstone operators all |
had something to say about it. and, while con-
demning it as brutal exhibition, admired the
pluck of the pug lists. Sullivan had the most
friends, and his victory was regarded with
quiet qualification by many staid citizens who
usually would not be suspected of knowing of
his existence. Now that this disturbing ele-
ment is out Of the way, it is to be hoped there
will be no further interruption to business
until turkey-day next November.
McKee's Woods, near Edgewood, until the
asst few years the largest body of timber con-
venient to Pittsburg, is disappearing so fast
hat by the end of summer not enough of it
will be left to make a shade. The land has
been sold on in lots, and buildings are going
up at a rapid rate. 1t will soon be good point
Tor the extension of rapid transit