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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1902

Page

10

Move Against The Licenses in Sunday Liquor Sell Cases

Jurors failed to convict several men charged with selling liquor on Sunday. Petitions ask courts to revoke licenses for Dante Colan, Durkin, Michael Gilboy, Thomas Jotina, Samuel Mor rie, and O Connor & Walsh, returnable December 17. Colan and Johns were tried this week. both acquitted or partially fined.

E. B. Jermyn Robert Wilson Alunterpol League Dante Colan South Main Avenue Durkin Lackshwinna Avenue Michael Gilboy West Market Street Thomas Jotina North Main Avenue Samuel Morrie West Lackawanna Avenue O'Connor Colan Johns

Verdicts from local court deliver mixed outcomes

In a Thursday session before Judge Wheat and Judge Nelly, several defendants faced trial. Michael Kearney was found not guilty of assault and battery against John W. Barrett, while Daniel Colin and George Rush were also acquitted. A P McDonough and Peter Lipo-Witz faced partial or unclear results, with costs allocated in some cases and perjury charges noted.

Michael Kearney John W. Barrett Wheaton Daniel Colin South Main Avenue Robert Wilson A. P. McDonough Chase Nelly Mary Chapman Peter Lipo- Witz William Craig George Rush Kutal Wrykofsky Gotfried Gollw

Local Assault Plea Accepted in Age Case

A man admitted to aggravated assault and battery of Henry Schwenker and agreed to plead guilty to assault and battery, with a $20 fine. A not guilty verdict was returned for Edward Christie, John Cobrick, and Andrew Mohlner in a Peckville Delaware and Hudson station burglary case due to their ages. The court did not prosecute the boys. The case of John McDermott charged with statutory burglary by Jane Reap remains.

Henry Schwenker Edward Christie John Cobrick Andrew Mohlner Delaware and Hudson Station Peckville John McDermott Jane Reap

Fisher and Johnson Convicted in Bawdy House and Opium Case

William Fisher and Carrie Johnson, both colored, were tried before Judge Wheaton for larceny by ballee keeping a bawdy house and keeping an opium joint. The jury found them guilty on the bawdy house and opium charges after testimony by Thomas Williams, who stated he owned the place.

William Fisher Carrie Johnson Wheaton Ballee Thomas Williams Fisher

Gallis Accused in Barroom Assault at Priceburg Trial

Roger Gallis stood trial before Judge Jodie Wheaton for aggravated assault and battery on John Sadzewicz at the John Grand hotel in Priceburg on September 6. Sadzewicz testified he followed Gallis from the bar to the kitchen and knocked him down with a stone blow. a dog then bit Gallis on the calf as he struggled. Gallis denied the charge claiming he was bitten by the same dog earlier and fled. The trial paused with the jury deliberating on Gallis case as Kate Vidor ski faced a separate charge for striking a boy in the eye with a shoe, with defense arguing the injury came from a fall.

Roger Gallis Jodie Wheaton John Sadzewicz John Grand Priceburg Gallis Sadzewicz Kate Vidorski Kelly Waleryza Sowalinska

Cases Continued in Quarter Sessions Court

The quarter sessions court yesterday continued numerous cases including James Carlucci larceny and receiving Anthony Mullarkey prosecutor Oscar Veith seduction Margaret Sickler prosecutrix Garfield Williams assault and battery M Michaelson prosecutor ames McHale extortion David Masha prosecutor John Dutske aggravated assault and battery John Kapak Prosecutor Jacob Smith receiving H G Davis prosecutor Charles Pliger embezzlement A C G Gordon prosecutor Patrick Logan larceny and receiving H G Davis prosecutor Michael Zamblesky larceny by bailee Annie Pasco prosecutor John May pointing pistol Ann Williams prosecutrix George Purdy carrying concealed weapons William M Williams prosecutor A T E Bodish larceny by bailee William J Scott prosecutor. Bails were forfeited in these causes John Lakas larceny and receiving Joseph Urbanvile prosecutor William Hewey larceny and receiving Lona P B Day prosecutor.

James Carlucci Anthony Mullarkey Oscar Veith Margaret Sickler Garfield Williams M. Michaelson Ames McHale David Masha John Dutske John Kapak Jacob Smith H. G. Davis Charles Pliger A. C G. Gordon Patrick Logan Michael Zamblesky Annie Pasco John May Ann Williams George Purdy William M. Williams A. T E. Bodish William J. Scott John Lakas Joseph Urbanvile William Hewey Lona PB. Day

Jermyn Named Guardian for Miss Francis Jermyn

E G Jermyn was yesterday appointed guardian of Miss Francis Jermyn his niece and granddaughter of the late John Jermyn appointed at her request. The guardian was directed by Judee Woeburg to give bond in the sum of 150000 Miss Jermyn is years of age.

E.G. Jermyn Francis Jermyn John Jermyn Judee Woeburg Bond Miss Jermyn

Divorce Petitions and Civil Suits Filed in Court

Mrs Hannah Williams seeks a divorce from David L Williams after a marriage on April 1 14 with alleged desertion on April 9 10. Elizabeth Wilson sues Scranton Railway Co for injuries while riding a car. Lake Lodore Improvement Co sues Poyntelle Ice Co for 771 83 in fees. Testimony in the Lowry divorce case recalls a July 25 1897 marriage and a dispute on April 11 180 at the couple’s home with entry denied.

Hannah Williams R. H. Holwate David L. Willams Williams Elizabeth Wilson Scranton Railway Company Anna M. Lowry Charles Lowry Newcomb Pittston North Scranton

Holiday Photographs Run Low as Christmas Nears

The passage of each day lowers the odds of obtaining all finished pictures by Christmas. Sehriever warns that time is running out and urges action before it is too late.

Sehriever

Were Never Married In Orphains Court

In Orphains Court Judge Vosburg heard many witnesses for contesters to A J Merrill deceased will. They aim to prove Merrill was not of sound mind when making the will. Daniel Merrill testified Merrill never married Anna Carpenter Merrill though she lived with him and used his name.

Orphains A. A. Vosburg A. J. Merrill Mr. Merrill Daniel Merrill Ying Montrose Anna Merrill Ais Anna Carpenter Merrill Logan Vosburg John Mason Jermyn

Resident Surgeon Named at Hahnemann Hospital

Dr. E B Seatchard was named resident surgeon by the directors of Hahnemann Hospital. He recently began duties after a year and a half as house surgeon at St Luke's Hospital. The hospital notes rising work, more emergencies, and a commitment to 24 hour on duty coverage for city and outside calls.

Flahnemann Hospital E. B. Seatchard Seatchard Philadelphia St. Luke's Hospital Hahnemann Hospital

Horses for Sale Enter Lackawanna County Stables

Horses enough for everyone arrived in Lackawanna County. Waldron’s stables on Washington avenue display a varied lot including draft and driving teams. Prospective buyers may view and test the stock, which are to be kept private or exchanged as negotiated.

Lackawanna County Willdron Washington Avenue Waldron

Public sale of A. M. Traugete stock at 413 Lickawanna Ave

The entire contents of A. M. Traugete millinery at 413 Lickawanna Avenue will be sold by public sale for cash on Monday morning, December 1902, at 1 o'clock. J. M. Gunster, Trustee.

A. M. Traugete Gerson's Millinery Lickawanna Avenue J. M. Gunster

Mascagni Grand Opera Company at Armory Levitton Pa

The Mascagni Grand Opera Company performs at the Armory in Levitton on Monday December 8 at 10 percent. Arrangements with the Delaware and Hug son railroad offer special rates between Wilkes-Harre Agoon Carbondale Peckville. Consult local agents about train service and rates. Plan to visit Penn avenue Baptist church parlors on December 11 for Christmas gifts with orchestra and refreshments in the evening.

Armory Levitton Delaware and Hugson Railroad Company Wilkes-Harre Agoon Carbondale Peckville Penn Avenue Baptist Church

City and School Taxes 1902 Tax Duplicates

City treasures Barker notes that the 1902 city and school tax duplicates are now in his hands for collection and directs action.

Barker

Plans for Almshouse to House 400, Cost May Reach 170000

At a poor board meeting the Hillside Home site was chosen for a new three-building almshouse to house 400 inmates and extend 450 feet in length. Construction may cost around 170000 with bonds planned. work could start next year and finish by summer 1904.

Poor Board Hillside Aa Knoll BE. H. Davis Chary Fiout Davis

Relief Granted to Deserted Wife and Children in South Branton

Mrs Gleason of South Branton and her six children under 14 were granted aid after her husband deserted them. Director Drekert approved the assistance. Mie F Thompson, another deserted wife, was admitted to the home.

Gleason South Branton Drekert Mie F. Thompson

Scranton Republican Primary for City Recorder Nomination

To the Republican Voters of Scranton a Republican primary for city recorder opens on Thursday January 15 1908 at polling places 4 to 8 pm Candidates must register with C J Chittenden 619 Lackawanna Ave by December 20 1902 and pay the levy by December 27 1902 to be listed on the ticket The city committee urges simultaneous nominations for ward and election officers led by C J Chittenden chairman Republican City Committee.

Office of Ely Recorder of Wit Vigiies Chittenden Lackawanna Avenue Innianvo Committee C. J. Chittenden Repubblican City Committee

Bachelor Apartments in the Y M C A Building

Applications are being received at the Young Men's Christian Association office for rooms in the building. Prices range from $5 to $18 per month depending on location. Rooms will be assigned in order of application. Address Secretary Young Men's Christian Association.

Young Men's Christian Association

Dr Lindabury Surgeon Specializes Diseases of Women

Dr Lindabury, surgeon in the 215 Connell building, specializes in diseases of women. Office hours are 11 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 30 pm. Located at Headquarters Coursen.

Lindabury Connell Building

Composition Done Quickly at The Tribune Office

A brief note from The Tribune reports a rapid composition process at the office. Staff completed work efficiently, maintaining standard newsroom procedures and deadlines.

Tribune

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