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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1898
Page
2
A historic Pennsylvania statute prohibits cruelty to animals. It defines offenses including cruel treatment and sale for fighting, outlines fines from ten to fifty dollars, possible imprisonment, and empowers aldermen, magistrates, and police to arrest violators. It also details seizure and forfeiture of animals and appeals to higher courts.
Legislative act repeals the half of fines payable to reformers under the 1869 cruelty to animals statute and directs all penalties to be paid to the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The measure, approved June 2, 1821, reaffirms existing acts and names James H. Webb, William A. Wallace, and John W. Gears as approving officials.
A historical notice outlines a further supplement to the act titled An Act for the Punishment of Cruelty to Animals. It details amendments aimed at strengthening penalties and clarifying definitions to better protect animals under law.
A provision makes malicious killing maiming Weiguring or poisoning of domestic animals a misdemeanor. Convicted individuals face a fine up to five hundred dollars and possible imprisonment at labor up to three years, including solitary confinement.
From the North American Review an account of Jamaica Maroons, once free slaves left by Spaniards to fight English intruders. They sheltered in mountains, fought guerrilla wars, grew in number among Coromantees, and maintained ties with white settlers. Moore Town remains a notable Maroon settlement with difficult mountain roads and scenic terrain.
Notice of sale under writs of execution to the highest bidder at the Lackawanna county courthouse in Scranton for parcels in Jesup Dunmore Carbondale Jefferson and Fell townships. Properties include multiple two story frame dwellings and outbuildings with specific boundary descriptions and previous owners. Sale set for January day in 18th century style terms.
A long section lists numerous foreclosures in Lackawanna County including Bridget T. MeGarry Henry McGarry Mary Gavin Patrick Gavin. Alice Chenoweth John Chenoweth. Viola Osborn. Alice Stevens and others. Properties include two story frame houses with outbuildings, a hotel, and parcels on Powderly Road and Wayne Avenue. Court actions involve Republic Savings and Loan Association, Eastern Union Building and Loan, and United Security Insurance.
A lengthy 19th century lien docket lists numerous defendants including Mary and Andrew Simonick Anthony Dougherty and Thomas Reilley. Each entry details lot numbers block designations street frontages dimensions and improvements seized in execution with debts ranging from modest to over two thousand dollars and attorneys named for each case.
Public sale notices outline two parcels in Lackawanna and Pennsylvania with detailed lot frontages and depths on Church Avenue and Market Street. Improvements include a two story dwelling, a stable, paint shop, and a three story brick house with a French gable roof. Mineral rights reserved and right to mine retained by owners, with debts and judgments listed for associated suits.
Fifty dollars cash when property is struck off and balance in cash immediately after sale. When sold for costs, costs must be paid when struck off. All properties not complying with terms will be resold before adjournment.
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