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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
8
A record midsummer court day disposes of many cases before three judges led by President Judge Edwards. The long list includes Jankins versus the City over the Dunmore sewer, numerous demurrers and verdicts, and multiple divorces begun.
An advertisement extols Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as restoring nerve energy and combating illness by rebuilding nerve tissue. A testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Mitchell of West Scranton praises improved sleep, steadier nerves, and renewed kidney and back function after using the product. The ad notes price and availability at Matthewa Bros. and druggists, with the physician’s portrait on each package.
Mrs Rose Widenor seeks a divorce from Arthur Widenor citing cruel treatment after a 1894 marriage with address at 26 Monroe Avenue. Frank Southard petitions for divorce from Bessie Southard, alleging desertion after their 1901 marriage. Nathan Grossman seeks a divorce from Ellen Groesman, alleging neglect and poor conduct since their 1886 emigration to the United States.
Three judges heard arguments on dismissing the exception to the viewers report for the Second district sewer in Dunmore. George Potter and George Frost challenged the filing as breach of faith. Bills for viewers W D Jeffrey and H R Zimmerman were approved. W J O'Brien’s bill was deferred for further consideration.
Sheriff Schadt and jail staff including John J Jones Joan E B Gaffney Nelson Chaves Dr J Reche Andrew Best and Miles McAntrew petitioned for a raise for the assistant warden and keepers. The assistant warden earned ten months? and keepers ten dollars. they sought a ten dollar raise and the court granted it. Salaries had been fixed in 1886 when prisoner numbers averaged sixty. recent averages run about 170.
The court discharged the rule to revoke the license of Monty MM Jonge at the corner of Penn avenue and Spruce street after Municipal league testimony failed to prove the proprietor or staff knew of lewd activity. Neighbors and patrons testified the hotel was orderly and well run.
Yesterday afternoon the case of George W. Jenkins versus the city of Scranton was heard to test Jenkins right to the office of delinquent tax collector. Jenkins claims the office remains his and he should be paid while proceedings continue. The city, represented by Attorney H Reynolds, contends the recorder had no power to appoint and that council holds the appointment authority.
The formal order shows Thomas W. Holmes of Fell successful in his contest of the election of Nicholas Glenn for the office of justice of the peace in Fell.
The judge approved the bill of Commissioner Louis Gra mer for 500 dollars and stenographer M J McAndrew for 468 dollars handed down yesterday.
John F. Joyce named guardian of Andrew and Norbert Mahon. Derehimer named guardian of Ralph Letchworth. Thomas M. Hart appointed guardian of Maud Dowden and Ethel Hart. Hart named guardian of Mary A. Rogers. JC. B. Watsons of Thinmore named guardian of Loren C. Compton.
A wide-ranging Swanton area docket lists paving firm disputes, wills and trusts, land ejectment suits, borough matters, divorce and alimony actions, and public notices. Parties include Barber Nephalt Paving, W A Widon, Green tivid, Alice De Carpenter, Renton, and Monteginia Coalteganingany. Proceedings cover bond issues, charter petitions, and court rulings affecting property, earnings, and municipal affairs.
In Friday morning actions the strike began over non union workers at the shaft. That night ten men not in the union reported to a local meeting and were admitted as members. Others lacking cards explained they left them at home and did not protest. The colliery operated as usual on Saturday and yesterday.
Superintendent B Thorne announced to Temple tren and Coa workers that dockage rules will follow existing standards. The five hundred pounds of impurities rule remains, with penalties escalating from one day loss to discharge after a third offense. All collieries operated without anticipated trouble.
The D., L. W. board today lists as main items a schedule for August 1 and August 11 with Wild Cats games and various names. The Woodward colliery at Kingston remains idle after workers refused to show working cards. The Lehigh Valley bridge near White Haven is completed after a year and a half with no serious accidents amid hazardous work conditions.
Prosident TDPD Nicholls and John T. Dempsey led District No. 1 United Mine Workers officials in Hazleton for a three day session with peers from two other districts. They planned a follow up meeting in Hagleton on August 7 to further discuss grievances and card inspection at collieries.
Trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points depart at various times including 10 40 am 1 45 pm and 6 00 pm for New York and 10 15 am 3 00 pm for other destinations. Special daily and Sunday departures connect to Montriae Binghamton and Williamsport with limited service on Sundays.
Train timetable fragment shows Scranton departures to Philadelphia New York via DL and DL A Ht lines with several intermediate coal region stops. Includes mentions of Pullman car service between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Chicago with agents at Cortland Street New York and South Bethlehem.
Train timetable from June 2 outlines the New York Ontario and Western line operations with daily and Sunday differences. It lists trains from Scranton and Carbondale to Carbondale and points like Utica Oneida Omega and New York City with mainline connections and notes on weekdays versus Sundays. Public notices advise contacting ticket agents J Anderson or Welsh for further information.
A brief report states the strike at the Eterrick Creek colliery of the Ample Tron and Cowl Company ended with workers returning to work after a one day stoppage. The exclusive report appeared in Saturday editions.
Train schedule fragment lists stops and times for Carbondale Wilkes Barre Vandendale and Lakhe routes. Mentions Albany Pennsylvania points and various daily times including morning and afternoon departures.
Erie Railroad Wyoming Division lists through trains to New York and local departures from Scamton. It notes through trains No. 2 and No. 1 with various arrival and departure times and destinations Hawley and intermediate points.
The store lists remaining stock of Sik fabrics and assorted dress patterns including Boulood Suatina and Silke. Management intends to clear all items promptly, offering quick disposal and large reductions to move inventory.
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