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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
2
A chaotic court session opened with many divorce petitions and civil actions. Aldermen records were repeatedly found deficient prompting reversals and writs of certiorari on multiple cases including streetcar riots and various damages claims.
Three petitions for divorce were filed yesterday in the prothonotary’s office. Julia B Hall seeks legal separation from Charles B Hall due to desertion since November and a marriage ending after March 18d. Ardila D Enslin asks divorce from Enos Enslin for cruel and barbarous treatment after a May 28 188% marriage. Mase Vn charges brutality and drunkenness by her husband. Coraline Smith of Carbondale seeks divorce from Philip J Smith after he deserted her April 24 1893 and has provided no support.
Alfred Mumford and his wife Margaret of Priceburg filed a $25,000 damages suit against the Delaware and Hudson company. They are represented by Attorneys J L Ross and Joseph OBrien. Mrs Mumford was aboard a Delaware and Hudson passenger train on December 8 when it collided with a freight train near Green Ridge station.
A brief report notes the collision caused injuries described as not very serious. The account mentions internal lacerations but stresses they are minor in character and not life threatening.
Court proceedings recount a habeas route to the registrar's office as a panel debates guardianship and care for orphans. The five jurors listened to the charge against Roope DB Davideyn. The audience will begin work on the case as Thompson Williams faces trial for a shooting at Caurlondlite.
The Luckie Wanna Steam Bakery organization completes and on June 1 2002 will take over the bakery business from M J Nelly & Co. The new firm, capitalized at 200000 with a reserve fund of 87000, favors 1400 regular customers in distributing stock. Officers include President Georg B Carson Treasurer Alfred M Connell Secretary A J Cowles Directors M J Kelly Griffith T Davies John Carewell and P P Scanlon. M J Nelly named manager.
A sample from the Sutra tunnel near Virginian City is described by Pkigton Nev resident Mi.lirenes Toillier and Mines and Minerals editor Professor Likes. The specimen, once yellowish in tunnel, hardens to a pure white exterior with a glassy yellow interior revealed on breakage.
Members of Company 1 Who Leenth regiment held a social session in the new armory. Corporals Eck and Dippre sang well and Private Van Buren gave a lug punching exhibition. Two colored gentlemen staged a burlesque dog fight with mandolin and guitar music. Lieutenant Gould chaired the committee with Welner Courtright and Smith assisting.
All people holding tickets for the above must make returns tonight in i old armory.
The Green Ridge Wheelmen led by three straight wins last night in the Northeastern Pennsylvania bowling league. Black Diamonds and back-to-back victors topped rivals as several clubs posted low scores and cautious averages.
In Crosden's hall at Hadioad avenue and Laverne street a wrestling bout between Dempsey and Denies drew a crowd of about 200. Referee Peter Munley oversaw a ten minute first round with Dempsey gaining control after several exchanges. The contest continued with two additional rest breaks before Dempsey finally pinned Denies, securing victory for the challenger amid cheers from spectators.
Mr and Mrs William Holtham Sr celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their Washington avenue home with twenty two of their children, twenty two grandchildren and two great grandchildren present. They were married in England on December 14 and later settled in Beranton where they have lived ever since.
Semi weekly transcontinental tourist cars operate between Allande and the Pacific coasts on the Nickel Plate and connections. Berths in these cars are sold at reduced rates with same sleeping accommodations as regular Pullman services. Schedules show departures from Boston Mondays and Wednesdays and from San Francisco Tuesdays and Fridays. Contact the general agent at 297 Main Street Buffalo NY for details.
The notice lists rail routes including New York via Philadelphia and Washington with Pullman options. It mentions connections through Akron, Wilkes Barre, and Philadelphia with sleeping car services and suspensions on certain bridges. It highlights timetable details, fare notes, and offices for tickets and reservations.
The text presents a garbled collection of place names, routes, times, and abbreviations. It mentions Delaware Lackawanna and Western and New York areas, with scattered times like 62 a.m. and 1,004 mn, interspersed with stray district names and references to stations and divisions.
Fragmentary text listing numerous names, places, and times with scattered phrases. The readable portions reference locations such as Chieti, Philadelphia, and Midd Phi, with mentions of trains, doors, and a schedule but lack coherent events or context.
Timetable list for rail services from New Jersey Central with station stops and departure times to major cities including Scranton Wilkes Barre and Reading. It notes connections to Philadelphia Boston and Ocean Grove with varying departure times and advises to contact the agent for rates and tickets.
Report lists multiple stations and lines including New York city Middletown Watton Norwich Oneida and connections. Mentions Cadonia Carbondale Gore and other places with schedule notes and weekend operation hints. Advises consulting local agents for further details and tickets.
timetable fragment listing trains from New York to Beranten with intermediate stops Middwtowe Bhanes Dale Uawley and onward to Wyoming divisions. Saturday Sunday service shows 10.50 am arrivals and 0.20 pm departures with local connections and international point notes.
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