Embezzlement Trial Over $1500 Invested in Coal Venture
George W. Beale, executor for the Ellis estate, faces embezzlement charges over $1500 belonging to Mrs. Henry Mead. Beale says Mead authorized the investment in Morris Ridge Coal, stock in Alfred Murvey name, but the venture failed and wiped out the funds. Defense and attorneys named include John F. Scragg and J. P. Wedeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Beale
Henry Mead
Wy Archbald
Mr. Beale
R. K. Ellis
Ellis
Beale
Mead
Morris Ridge Coal Company
Hineecly
Alfred Murvey
Mr. Harvey
John F. Scragg
Case notes from Commonwealth v Willis and related matters
The record reports a not guilty verdict for Maury J. Willis with costs split between the defendant and Agnes Hodgson and Albert Troyd. A North End boy found guilty of stealing a picketholt from A Huskovits store with mercy recommended. Archbald judges rejections and reformatory sentences for thefts. Remaining rulings include Cowie case against Fred Holderle, cross suits Woyshner Housick, and Kate Garvey alias Kate George held on bail for selling Hauer without license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Maury J. Willis
Wags
Agnes Hodgson
Albert Troyd
North End
A. Huskovits
Archbald
Huntington Reformatory
House of Refuge
Lovisa Ackerston
Cowie
Fred Holderle
Archhbald
Kate Garvey
Kate George
Petitions contest two roads in Scott township
The court heard petitions challenging two proposed roads in Scott township, Priceburg and Green Grove, led by Benjamin F. Burdick and others. The petitions claim the plans are a waste and tax burden. original views by Jermyn Walker Knight. Court approved the petitions but delayed appointing viewers until after argument of exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Township
Priceburg
Green Grove
Benjamin F. Burdick
William Shenner
W. G. Wetherby
Winfield
G. L. Hendrick
Jon FR. Brust
Thomas Baker
Charles Swartz
Isaac von Storch and
W. Dalley
E. BR. Jermyn
J. M. Walker
M. 8. Knight
Judge Gunster Dismisses Charles J Church Case
Judge Gunster yesterday issued an opinion in the case of Charles J. Church and others against W W Winton Withers, dismissing the plaintiffs bill of exceptions at their cost. He also prepared two other opinions in major cases awaiting decision.
Slender suit filed over alleged defamatory utterances
John G. Ollendike and his wife Mary filed a slander suit against W. Byron Simrell seeking $1,000 in damages to their good names. The statements are alleged to have been made last November. The couple run a hotel at Mondale and were recently married. Attorneys are Voshurge and Dawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Ollendike
Mary
W. Byron Simrell
Montdale
Voshurge & Dawson
Court House News Notes on Olyphant Sewer Viewers
The viewers report for Jones Street Hull Avenue and surrounding streets was conditionally confirmed. William H. Chubb filed for divorce from Maggie Stickney Chubb, alleging desertion since April 16 1805 after their October 27 1468 marriage. Trials from last Saturday were continued to June next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Street
Hull Avenue
Olyphant
William H. Chubb
George M. Watson
Maggie Stickney Chubb
Patrick McGinty
Insolvency discharge in Archbald case
The record shows yesterday’s discharge under insolvency laws involving the listed parties including Mary McHugd and Samuel Harris, with proxies and surety connections to James McHugh and Martin Judge, and noting Solomon Middleman of Archbald as a related party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate McGinty
James McHugh
Mary McHugd
Martin Judge
Aliee Ferguson
Samuel Jurkovita
Samuel Harris
Solomon Middleman
Archbald
Industrial Jottings and Summits of Northern Lines
Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for today lists crews and assignments. Names include Murphy with Larkin’s men, Malley’s, Rafferty, Bartholomew, Hallett, Dennett, MacCann, Wandall, Polhamus, Miller, Banks, Hopkins, Mosier, Ludlow, Frounfelker, Hoste, Carmody, Hueh, Randelphy, Madigan, Peckings, Wartel, Cane, Widener, McGovern, Doudican, O’Hara, Kingeley, Swarts, Duffy, Masters, Ketchum, Mullin, Cantner, Fitzpatrick, Hennigan with various engine stations and Wild cat engines noted. Timing spans morning through night with multiple engine crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polhamus
O. Miller
WJ. Banks
A. Hopkins
Mosier
Finerty
W. McAllister
George Ludlow
Wild Cat
T. Doudican
J. O'Hara
C. Kingeley
J. Swarts
Extra
A. M—K. Duffy
J. Gahacun
J. E. Masters
Eixtra
Ketchum
A. Mullin
R. Cantner
T. Fitzpatrick
J. Hennigan
George Hill
New Train Whistle Signal Code Issued by A C Salisbury
Superintendent A C Salisbury orders strict observance of new whistle signals. Engineers must call attention to signals for following section and answer with bone signals. Report any failure by trainmen and notify A C Salisbury immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Salisbury
Fagman
A. C. Balisbury
Hallstead Notes and Name Change in Rail Timetable
Special to The Scranton Triline reports the Lackawanna timetable changes renaming Great Bend to Hallstead effective Sunday. local officials discuss the new schedule with Scranton’s A C Salisbury and C Simmons. Also noted are a fatal heart failure near Hallstead, railroad staffing updates, and visits from residents to Syracuse and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sumummerton
Owego
Lackawanna
Great Bend
Hallstead
A. C. Salisbury
Scranton
C. Simmons
William Mahoney
Here
New Milford Road
J. Smith
Great End
Samuel Wella
Syracuse
John Austin
Joseph Wesley
Local Briefs and Social Notes From the Round House to Nottingh am
Pusher broken and bent iron work near the tank with repairs underway in the roundhouse. Bre'r Pealmuel More plans a country tour reproducing the Brush factory whistle. Dr FY Travire and Mrs moved to rooms above Boyle Co in the Travis building. Dora Townsend visiting Mrs Knapp. A poisoned bottle incident in Dr Smith's office but antidote saved the baby. Board of Trade offers free factory sites to attract industry. Evangelist John Davis holds meetings at Nottingham near Philadelphia. Baptist and Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid to serve dinner Thursday. Jennie Watkins to Factoryville for a reclamation and musical contest. Rev E K Thomas from Montrose inspecting church buildings for the new edifice. Colsten family exhumed kin from Episcopal cemetery in Great Bend to Woodlawn. Gondola car of rail lowered off track near engine pit. hours to right. Churches prepare for Christmas in Sunday schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bre'r Pealmuel More Haa
Brush Factory
Mra
FY Travire
Binghamton
Boyle & Coildington
Travis
Dora Townsend
Frank Knapp
Dr. Smith
Board of Trade
Evangelist John Davis
Montrose
Colsten
Episcopal
Great Bend
Woodlawn
Priceburg man seeks wife’s return and forgiveness
John Miles, a colored resident of Priceburg, asked Mrs. W. B. Duggan, agent for the Associated Charities, to help bring back his wife who left him last Saturday. He offers to forgive her and receive her home, and Duggan will investigate the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miles
Priceburg
W. B. Duggan
Associated Charities
Miles
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I. D. Crawford
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Chichester
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Draggista
Cmiladas PA
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Scranton’s Shopping Center
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Washington Avenue
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Henry Belin, Jr
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Merry
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Weston Mill CO
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Mount Pleasant Coal CO
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Renaissance
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Tambour
Nottingham
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Wyoming Avenue
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V. Ninth Street
Suranton, PA
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Spruce Street
Pat Cute
Archarena
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Washington Ave
Mogse Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Mido
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
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