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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1900

Page

4

Doings in Equity Court Highlight Lease Forgery Claims

In Scranton equity court Davis v Lackawanna Coal concludes with arguments slated for Wednesday. The Davenports allege mis impression and forged signatures. other cases including Du Pont Breck et al and Pittston and Scranton Railway are continued. Funeral services held for Ernest Horton amid illness notices.

Poplar Street Fence Equity Court Thomas Davis Lackawanna Coal Company, Limited Savidge Tribune Davis Davenports Davenport City of Seranton Charles du Pont Breck Northern Coal and Tron Company City of Scranton C. J. Keogh Pittston and Scranton Railway Company

Equity suit over Griffin tract coal royalties heads to accounting

An ongoing dispute between the Church and Winton estates over the Griffin tract coal royalties has produced a new action. 8. B. Price, for Charles J. Church and Charles J. Church, administrator of Joseph Church, aims to force Winton estate representatives to acknowledge the Church estate's one fourth share and provide an accounting of royalties collected to date.

Church Winton Griffin Tract B. Price Charles J. Church Joseph Church

Grand jury returns on Rafferty murder and 45 cases

The grand jury yesterday acted on forty five cases including the Rafferty murder case and burglary charges against Martie Belbender alias Crow Jack Crow Frank Courtright Jim Salmon alias Jim Little alias Jim Fitzpatrick. The first return is to be made this morning.

Rafferty Martie Belbender Alias Crow Jack Crow Frank Courtright Jim Salmon Jim Little Jim Fitzpatrick

Scranton and Boston Names in Local Notice Fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including William J. Delman 88, Jane Donovan, Henry R. Wedeman, Minnie J. Webster, Arlington H Gliroy, Isabelle Turnbull, James Albert Foster of Boston, Linda Smith 46, and Scranton connection. No clear event or action stated.

William J. Delman Jane Donovan McMinton Henry R. Wedeman Minnie J. Webster Arlington H, Gliiroy Isabelle Turnbull James Albert Foster Boston Mass Linda Smith Scranton

Suit to terminate lease on Hyde Park house

M. H. Carpenter sues to end the lease on 22 North Hyde Park Avenue held by James Williams alleging co tenancy. Judge Archbald reappoints FR Price to Scranton Public Library board for five years from 1900. Architect E H Davin sues Annette Reynolds over plans claimed unsatisfactory as arbitrators hear the case.

M. H. Carpenter North Hyde Park Avenue James Williams Efe Archbald Atorney FR. Price Lackawanna Bar Scranton Public Library E. H. Davin Annette Reynolds ER. L. Levy E. W. Thayer John M. Corbett Davis Miss Reynolds

Funeral of Martin Farrell at St Peter's Cathedral

From his late home on Gibson street the funeral of Martin Farrell was held yesterday morning and was very largely attended. At St Peter's cathedral a high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev P J Gough with Fathers Broderick and Gough as deacons. The remains were laid to rest in the cathedral cemetery. Pall-bearers were James Cash M I Gilroy A J Howley John Brown J J Gorman and John Mc Lain.

Gibson Street Martin Farrell St. Peter's Cathedral P. J. Gough Father Gough Father Broderick Cathedral James Cash M. I. Gilroy A. J. Howley John Brown J. J. Gorman John McLain

Forest City Social Notes Include Visitors And School Events

Forest City reports visitors P C Burs of Great Bend and W H Leek of Rockland with son Chatman H visiting neighbors. George Westgate ill but improving. St Agnes cadets held a successful ball at the opera house. Locals include William Lynott, Owen McDonald, and Thomas Kelley visiting Peter Pell. Miss Ellen Kane visiting her brother Thomas Kane. Lizzie Burke of New York visiting Mrs John P Murray. Sunday school board elected Wilfred Eichenberg superintendent and two assistants, plus John Parkyn and Rev I N Steelman as assistants, and Mrs Edward Horton secretary with John as assistant secretary.

Scranton Tribune Forest City P. c. Burs Great Bend W. H. Leek Rockland Chatman H Roger John Williams Bucknell University George Westgate St. Agnes Opera House William Lynott Carbondale Owen McDonald Dunmore George Pell Delaware Street Allentown Ellen Kane Thomas Kane Lizzie Burke New York City John P

Local Notes from Halletead Jan 3 Ice Six Inches Thick

Special to the Scranton Tribune Halletead Pa reports the river ice is six inches thick and skaters enjoy good skating. Various residents and visitors are noted among New Year visits university moves and weddings. Walter Burton joins the Scranton YMCA staff as first assistant secretary while local marriages and visits are recorded.

Scranton Tribune Halletead Rutherford J. Swartz Walter Dinks Scranton L Eugene Ewarts Samuel Hall Clara Syracuse Syracuse University Myrtle Swartz Elmira Young Ladies’ College Mary Scotten Reuben Barnes Christian Endeavor Montrose William Squires Norman Spencer Lon Squires Main Street WM. OT. Perry A. Waterman Dayton Avenue George Ward Court Morris Binghamton Walter Burton W. W. Adair

Young Men's Christian Association Building News Highlights

Secretary Muhy previews the January issue of Association Men noting progress across the U S and new buildings including Scranton. The review covers soldier and college work, 23 000 members in 600 student associations, and plans for 40 page illustrated prospectus with interior and exterior views.

George Ci. Mahy Young Men's Christian Association Philippines Scranton Dayton Springfield Mass New Haven Conn Muhy Ja Wyoming Avenue Washington Avenue Mulberry Street Mahy

Sheriff's Sale Notices of Richmendale and Scranton Lots

Public sale announced by Lackawanna County court for January 12 1900 at 10 am. Listing includes multiple parcels in Richmondale Fell Township South Hyde Park Beranton Monsey Green Ridge and Scranton with debts ranging from 77 to 1000 plus. Property: two story dwellings and outbuildings. coal and minerals reserved. names include Lucy A Jester Anthony O Hara J W Cowperthwaite Mary A Bollam William Richmond Lovla B Smith and David M Richards. Attorney references COMEGYS TAYLONM LEWIS and others.

Court of Common Pleas Lackawanna County Court House Scranton Lucy A. Jester Richmendale Fell County of Lackawanna Pennsylvania Warren Plot Forest City Miln Street Richmondale Delong A. D. Barnes Recorders Office Nancy Holford Recorder’s Office Salt of Citizens Building and Lawn Association Zimmerman Anthony O' Hara Beranton J. Heerman South Hyde Park Fourth Avenue Emmett Street Anthony O'Hora Carey Braxill Thomas Tt. Cummings Anthony O'Hara Fifa J. W. Cowperthwaite Aurtuell M. Cowperthwaite J. J. Osgood Pell Ponnsylvania Redwiguar Ehape Pela George W. Cramer Recorder Salt of Southern Building and Loan Association D. A. Carpenter T. J. Osgood Bearle & Oakford Attys Pelions Lackawanna River Delaware and Hudson Canal Company Second Ward William von Storch John Heermane Lucy A. Bogart Mary Kellam Dvil W. St. Pearce W. H. Bogart William Richmond C. Lindsay R. M. Lindsay Monsey Avenue Eighth Street Thirteenth Ward Thomas Dickson Green Ridge Capi Use Avenue Capote Wiliam von Btorch Monsey Thomas Dickvou Christina R. Lindery Alexander W. Lindsay Lackawannnk County Salt of Merchants’ and Mechanics' Bank of Scranton Lindsay Ro M. Lindsay Aline Fl Taylonm & Lewis Lovla B. Smith Penn Avenue City of Mylert Enn Avenue Angus Smith Louis B. Smith Woodruff, Atty David M. Richards Boranton State of J. Heermans Tenth Street Mary Ann Neary Pennsylvants Wilber Street Tawls Street Hirty Charles Street Fald Street Mirallel Joni Fickes Charles A. Weston Dalby L. Fickes Gilroy, Att'y F. Hf Hewitt W. MH. Vewitt Winan Diamond Avenue Mary Searle Page Sap Theodore G. Wolf Everett Warren B. HH Throop F. HW W. HH Willard, Warren & Knapp

Iron and Steel Market Firmness Amid New Year Demand

The American Manufacturer notes an opening of the year with stronger iron and steel demand. Prices have not been formally raised yet but show firmness in anticipation of volume. Open quotations are withdrawn on forward shipments and steel bar rates edge up to 2.25, a 35 to 40 cent drop from two months prior.

Bessemer Pitsburg Jan

Cressinger Hanged in Sunbury for Daisy Smith murder

Edward Cres singer known as Cressinger was hanged at the county prison this morning. He confessed on the scaffold after breakfast following his condemnation for killing Daisy Smith, the 10 year old girl, in August 1898. The execution occurred at 10 90 o'clock.

Sunbury Edward Cressinger Daisy Smith Serfing Prosius Cressinger Dreseinger Henry Smith Loyle'a Liun Augusta Township Daisy Misa Smith Creesinger

Work of the Mint Shows 1889 Coin Output and Values

Philadelphia January 2 The United States mint reports 1889 coin production totaling 222 700 528 pieces with a value just over 65 million dollars. Gold coins numbered 4 660 768 valued at 54 032 750 dollars. Silver coins 8 075 384 valued 8 214 565 dollars. Nickel and copper issues abundant including 53 600 031 cents. Costa Rica and San Domingo work included with mint earnings and specific coin counts noted.

Philadelphia United States Costa Rica San Domingo Abundaniw

Truthful man fades among crowd in Washington Star note

A brief Washington Star snippet contrasts the plain speaker with those who pretend to get along, suggesting the simple truth-teller loses respect amid the crowd.

Washington

Sheriff Sales of Elmhurst to Scranton Properties

A lengthy list of sheriff’s sales covers multiple Lackawanna County properties. Included are Horace Hand’s Elmhurst lots, Wade M Finn guardianship land in Dunmore, B & Leonard’s square 25 Scranton lot with coal rights, Mary Shamrock Blakely tract, Edward Fallon Old Forge lot, Rudolph Bloeser hotel building Scranton, and various other parcels in Scranton Priceburg Beranton and nearby towns. Each item notes debt amounts, judgment numbers, and attorney names with sale terms.

Horace KH Elmhurst County of Lackawanna State of Pennsylvania Henry Schoonmaker Recorder's Office Lackawanna County Horace EB Bchoonmaker Woodruff Horace BE Belme Scranton Penn Avenue Spruce Street Jeremiah Featherman Elizabeth Shafer Rudolph Bloeser Watson, Diehl & Kemmerer

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Grand Jury Court House News Notes Peter's Cathedral Hallstead Warner Sheriff's Sales Erife Joseph Bollam Mary A. Bollam Comegys, Atty Iron and Steel the Mint Fact and Fiction Smeriff Michael Hand Thomas FE. Richpee David M. Hichards Utareet Tre Eviery Ld Robert J. J. Murway Wade M. Finn Elmer Space Stewart Space Annie Space Alfred Bpace Bessie Jay C. IL. Jay C. L. Jay Alfred Space L. Jay Dickson Salt of Scranton Savings Bank Annie B. &. Leonard Frank J. Leonard Tackawanna Avenue Said Tackawanna Iron and Coal Company Lackawanna Tron and Coal Company Bartley Leonard Thomas IF Leonard Luserne Thomas F. Leonard Mortenger Severn Mary Shamrock Blakely Providence and Beatt Road John Reese Sald Ward Samuel N. Callender Callender AON Diehl & Kemmerel Attorness Edward J. Fallon Mary Fallon Old Forge Pire Street Woodruep Rudelph Bloeser Scranop County of Lackawanne State Sheriff's Frank Leschewski Priceburg State of Pennsylvania Carmall Street Moore Henry C. Townsend Frank Lechowski A. D Salt of German Building Association Iid Lackawanna Anthony Metelsk Joseph Fr Townsend Recorder of Deeds Sal of Routh Scranton Building and Loan Association Antony Meteleki Clarenge E. Pryor Sherl's Office Beranten Wen Bros HH. C. Hande Perthews
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