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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1898

Page

4

Suit Against Blue Ridge Coal Company Heirs Claim One Third Interest

Heirs of the late Peter Walsh of Wilkes-Barre sue Blue Ridge Coal Company over a tract of coal land in Archbald. They seek an injunction to stop further mining and claim an undivided one third interest under a verbal lease option with J T Richards. Litigation involves royalties and survey findings, with attorneys Murray Ward and Bor Price listed.

Peter Walsh Lackawanna County Lone of Owen Movies Thomas Fallon San Francsino Cal Murray Eliwateth Joseph Moyles Dora FE. Rowe Davis Walsh Seattle Wash Glue Ridge Car Company Archbald Jet T. Richards Walsh W. Thompson ROI. Murray, Ward & Bor

Collusion alleged in old divorce judgment dispute

The case centers Lena Breese formerly Preese suing Samuel A. Breese over a $600 note tied to a divorce settlement. Breese claims the contract failed due to Lena not releasing dower on Carbondale land and improper sale timing. He argues the note was invalid as against public policy and cites missed opportunities to monetize the property.

Liy Onder Jiice Guneter Rudimernt Lena Wadeworth Lena Preese Samuel A. Breese Reece Lena Breese Arteles Carbondale Tleaise Carbendale Sheriff's Sale

Land Sale Deed Error Sparks Ejectment Case

In Blakely a dispute arises after Philip Henry Smith sold a split plot to James and Addie Dolph and later to Crompton. An alderman drafted a deed transferring the whole tract instead of one lot. The Dolphs sue Mrs. Sickler. Smith seeks court correction to align deed with contract. Alleged connections between Mrs. Crompton and Mrs. Dolph may be raised at trial.

Washbure & Dawsean Philip Henry Smith Smith Blakely James Addie Dolph D. J. Lewis John Crompton

Change of management at Wilkes-Barre and Northern rail line

The Times notes a new president John Graham succeeds John Reynolds and director John A Schmitt is elected. Graham says no alliance with Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Traction beyond a traffic agreement. Plans include switching motive power from team to electric and expanding electric service to Luzerne and Harvey's Lake.

Tne Wilkes-Barre Northern Wilkee-Barre Wilkes-Barre and Northern Railroad John Graham John HB. Reynolds John A. Schmitt Graham Wilkes-Barre and Northern Wilkes-Barre and Wyoming Valley Traction Company Haa Luzerne Harveys’ Lake

Will Carry Goods Free for Cuban Relief

The New York Ontario and Western railway offers free transport of clothing food medicines and other necessary supplies from points along its line to New York for Cuban relief. Each shipment must be endorsed Central Relief Committee care of TP Ropes U S government dispatch agent care of Ward Line Steamship Co 1 East River New York and marked Cuban Relief with exact value contents and gross weight.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway New York Cuba Central Relief Committee TP Ropes United States Ward Line Steamship Company Plier 1 East River New York City

Lackawanna Farmers Institute Held at Bald Mountain Church

The Farmers institute of Lackawanna county under the state department of agriculture opened at Bald Mountain Methodist church Tuesday at 2 pm. The program featured essays on a model farmer’s home and education, discussions on dairy cows and silage, and questions about farming profits and institute benefits.

Farmers’ Institute Lackawanna County State Department of Agriculture Tod Lackawanna Agricultural Society Bald Mount Methodist Church Floyd Leach H. 8 Cooper H.W. Northup Glenburn W. M. Swallow Politts Stas Decker E.G. Jacobs Norm G. Necker Aunt Polly George Washington Mise Smith Rev. Jacobs Freeman Leach G. W. Delsecker C. W H. Belsecker George Coon Willa H. S. Searle A. P. Young Farmers’ Organization Michael Foley Mr. Young Mr. Searle Searle Young Floyd Loach Bertha de Witt State Department W. Biesecker Farmers’ Association of

Theatrical Attractions Witlte’s Woman Opera Company

The Witlte’s Woman Opera Company has drawn wide public interest and envy from traveling managers. It will perform here for seven consecutive weeks with a larger company and new features. The Academy of Music is set to be the center of fashion and entertainment next week.

Witlte Womic Opera Company Academy of Music

Keene to Perform Louis XI at Lyceum Weekly

Thomas W. Keene, renowned actor, appears in a Lyceum production of Louis XI on Wednesday evening. He is supported by a top troupe led by writer Charl B. Hanford, with lavish, historically styled costumes and stage design.

Thomas W. Keene Lyceum Wedenday Louis XI Amart Wactara New Sterling Wrtier Charl B. Hanford

Fipfen Set to Begin in Leeen Pe Haamedas Event

The Fipfen start in hires daye en Fagement at Leeeen Pe haamedas March. They have appeared in this city before with notable performances well remembered.

Fipfen Leeeen Pe Haamedas March

Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder Claims Quick Cure

An advertisement touts Dr Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder as giving instant relief and permanent cure for catarrh hay fever colds headaches bare throat tonsillitis and catarrhal deafness. A single puff clears nasal passages, marketed by Matthews Brothers.

Changes in Baseball Rules On Umpires And Penalties

National League rules committee proposes major changes to umpire duties and no appeal rights while clarifying illegal deliveries. The plan, led by A J Reach, James A Hart, Ned Hanton, awaits league vote, with minority views from J Hanlon.

A. J. Reach Philadelphia National League N. F B. Young James A. Hart Chicago Ned Hanton Baltimore Hanelon Wophres Kile Duthes

Scott's Emulsion Promoted for Nervous System Ailments

The advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion for nervous system affections due to hypo phosphites, glycerine, and cod liver oil. It claims these three agents create a remarkable tissue builder to aid weight gain and overall health, produced by Scott & Bowne of Chemgusua, New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Chegusua New York

Dobbs Defeats Kane in Clean Fight at Music Hall

In a detailed sports letter The Tribune backs Bobby Dobbs as a clean in fencer who defeated Bol Kane in a Wednesday Music Hall bout. Kane admits Dobbs is a vicious in fighter yet condemns unfair fighting while praising Dobbs’s discipline and world class status. Michael seeks a jockey trial after Brooklyn Jockey Club approval and a verbal agreement with Pod Dwyer to begin riding duties.

F& Savage Republican Bobby Dobbs Bol Kane Music Hall Dobbs California Athletic Club Twin City Athletic Club Minneapolis Kane Dobbe John T. Nicholson Scranton Jimi Michael Wii Brooklyn Jockey Club New York Michael Pod Dwyer Berty Michel

Oxford club declines international summer athletics challenge

President Freemantle of the Oxford University Athletic Club says the organization declined the American universities challenge for an international contest this summer after careful inquiry. He notes prior reach to past members and Cambridge consultation and cites concerns for the sport’s future.

Freemantle Oxford University Athletic Club Cambridge

Hurst to Manage St. Louis Browns Amid Kicking Debate

Former umpire Hurst takes the helm for the St. Louis Browns with a focus on fair play. Hurst, who umpired last season, plans to address the kicking issue before public comment and may name Dowd captain if he chooses.

St. Louis Hurst Havers St. Louis Browns Dowd

Baseball and boxing notes from a bustling spring scene

Shortstop Monte Cross signs with the Phillies while heavyweight champions debate a July 1 deadline. Reports outline Yale Margard base hall dates at Cambridge and New Haven, Downer match forfeit, Burns in Chicago, and New York team preparations with Lakewood and Lakewood events planned for early spring training.

Monte Cross Philadielphia Elats Peter Maher Yale-Margard McR Cambridge New Haven New York Kiper’ Donovan Nuotick Aluse Wille Wefers A. BR. Downer Detovin Downer Rom Yen Mundiger Burns Weet Baden Ind Wowk Waveroms Hart Maneger Burne St. Louis Wiliam Josie St. Louisa Joyce Lakewood Joyen New Yorks Lakewool Pala Eee Hod Ory Keener Saenie Ae Ceeien

Sea dust mystery spreads across oceans study says

A Los Angeles Times piece explores sea dust, describing yellow brick dust fogs near Cape Verde that cover ships and decks as fine powder. Observers note similar dust in the Mediterranean and Atlantic, with no land nearby to source it, suggesting a global oceanic dust phenomenon linked to Central American dust clouds.

Cape de Verde Islands Sen London Ny Place Cape de Verde Mediterranean Gteria Africa Athantic Central America

British Diplomatic Pay Revealed for Transvaal Rep in Europe

A Tit Tits report notes Dr Levis to represent the Transvaal in Europe with a salary far exceeding Britain’s typical allowances. It contrasts various ambassadorial pay across countries including Paris Berlin Washington and Madrid, highlighting disparities and a notably low Washington rate.

Dr. Levis Transvaal Europe Great Britain Paris St. Petersburg Lucrest Osu Washington Spain China Persia Japan Brazil Egypl Cromer Hue Bende Pretoria Colonial Office

Professional Directory listing Scranton physicians and lawyers

A dense roster lists doctors and specialists with offices on Wyoming Avenue Mulberry Street Spruce Street and nearby avenues along with a long list of attorneys at commonwealth building and related offices. Also includes veterinary services, a music orchestra, printers and publishers and local suppliers in Scranton Pennsylvania.

A. Trapold Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Scranton

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