Cases Heard in Superior Court in Wilkes-Barre Scene
Proceedings at Luzerne County Superior Court feature appeals on liquor license fees for Wilkes-Barre, classification disputes over third class status, and a fraud claim against Louis Winterstein. Other cases cover railroad crossing injuries, squatters rights, and road dispute matters with judges and counsel debating municipal classifications and liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Liem
R. P. Robinson
Luzerne
Louis 8. Winterstein
Bloomsburg
Wilkes-Barre
Stuperior Court
Tila
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harry G. Liem
Smalnel I. P. Robinson
Liserne County
Lynch
Plaints
Wilken- Barte
Concrad Lee
Exeter Sab
William O'Malley
Yeaterday
Dominick Wojochowk
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lugerne
Fils
Lee Mine Station
Nanticoke
Sage
Womumle
Jersey Central
Judge Hears Plea for New Trial in Robbery Conviction
Judge Edwin M. Dunham in Wyoming-Sullivan district heard arguments in the library yesterday on Joseph Miglin's rule for a new trial after a robbery conviction. June, Comegys, and district attorney Jones with Murphy argued the grounds, contending the judge’s charge affected the verdict. Miglin was found guilty of robbing Sioney Rene at the Ridge in Archbald borough last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin M. Dunham
Wyoming-Sullivan
Baw
Joseph Miglin
Comegys
John J. Jones
John J. Murphy
Mighn
Sioney Rene
Archbald Borough
Syracuse Couple Refused Marriage License
Henry R Wolfe and Blanche FF Moore of Syracuse were refused a marriage license because she is twenty and lacks parental or guardian consent. They planned to marry here and travel to Syracuse for their wedding trip. The bridegroom, an engineer with Scranton Packing Co, said they had lived in Syracuse for months and currently reside at 4 Webster Avenue. They left the clerk's office for Binghamton to pursue the license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Wolfe
Blanche FF. Moore
Syracuse
Binghamton
Scranton Packing Company
Hoth
Webster Avenue
Card Case divorce suit ends in public record
Through attorney Michael F. Gilroy Hing Card filed for divorce from her husband Fred Card of West Nicholson alleging continued desertion after their marriage on October 7 1872. On Christmas Day 1888 the husband left home and has not returned. The hearing promises some racy test. Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael F. Gilroy
Hing Card
Fred
Card
West Nicholson
Jong
Linton
Court House News Notes in Motion for Divorce Decree Granted
Attorney T B P Daffy moved for a divorce decree, Judge Archbald granted it and set time for deposition filings. Several defendants and witnesses from Scranton Carbondale Greenfield and Avoca appear in the case and J H Santelina J H Dowmant are noted among others. Prisoners were transported from the county jail with names listed among those involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iin
T. BP
Daffy
Judee Archbald
Dimuany
Chinchilla
Wilewheah al Davies
Avoca
Juha Aram
Julia Wahl
Jeesup
John W. Twining
Deacon Street
Filgeleth Nieholsen
North Main Avenue
John Mogan
Mary Gavahan
Scranton
Jodi
Belle Aguinet
Crood
Htantelina Swedurski
Frank Jones
Nora Rheehan
John Jack
Joan Norkus
Jace Dowmant
John Burke
Thomas Maloney
Charles Grinar
Ignite Hownervitch
Joseph Hoydick
John Davin
Michiel White
Peter Boren
Intricate Interpleader Suit Involving Mill Machinery Dispute
Charles Hill sues 8. C. Whitmore over ownership of mill machinery bought from Sawyer Lumber Co. and delivered to Hill via a bill of sale. Whitmore enforces judgment against Lewis Boyer & Son, delaying Hill’s attempt to sell. Trial by Judge Gunster reveals tangled claims, with related trespass and damages actions listed for Archbald Borough and Scranton cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
8. C. Whitmore
Judge Gunster
Michael Wrobelowski
Borough of Archbald
Ellen Moore
City of Scranton
George 3. Purdy
Wayne County
Archbald
Lewis Boyer & Son
Mayfield
Sawyer Lumber Company
North Tonawanda
N. Y
Boyers
Sawyer Company
Carey
Jermyn
Hill
C. Whitmore
Opinions by Judge Edwards Dismiss four cases and uphold extent
Judge Edwards handed down four opinions. He dissolved an attachment in favor of Levy & Bro against Schiller, citing fraud in the transaction. The court declared an open judgment in Wille vs Long and Mellovern, directing a claim amount statement within ten days. Miller vs Cure & Cramer denied exceptions to the trial judge. Avery E Trown vs Proyer and Proper executors ruled the judgment to be absolute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
N. BB. Levy & Bro
Aigainer A. L. Schiller
Schiller
Levy & Bro
Edwards Sys
Alderman Millat
Wille Agninst
Ellen Long
James Mellovern
Keystone Brewery Co
RC. Villa
W. G. Miller
Cure & Cramer
Avery BE. Trown
Frank
Proyer
Hiram
Roadwork Complaint Over Ninth Street Retaining Wall
Mrs Moory owner of a hotel property near Ninth and Robinson Avenue claims the retaining wall diverted traffic away from her side and devalued her building. Viewers awarded her no damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Robinson and
Ninth Streets
Judgment Stricken Off Case Challenges Agent Status
Defendants residing in Wyoming county challenge service alleging attorney BR Pitcher was not their agent. Judge Edwards sustains the challenge citing 1891 act detailing proper proceedings for such actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming County
BR. Pitcher
Edwards
Ritter Remembered as venerable court tipstaff
The Met’s veteran court tipstaff Jacob Ritter, aged 17 in years, was honored by the grand jury ten days into his charge. A collection produced a handsome mesrechaum and briar pipe for the longtime officer born under Judge Handley’s appointment twenty years ago this month. He is described as faithful, efficient and highly esteemed at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Ritter
Grand Jury
Met
Mr. Ritter
Jude Handley
Haa
Scranton Basketball Club Forms For State League Debut
A meeting of Scranton youths chosen for the Pennsylvania Basketball league will gather at Charles Zoane’s cafe on Linden street Thursday. After a postponed gathering due to weather, trials begin next week with John McGrath overseeing physical welfare as the roster and practice plan firm up, with many named hopefuls reported for the session and the club inviting challenges from all teams in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Charles Zoane
Linden Street
Mayers
Jadwin Ticket Promises Pavement Upgrades
A terse campaign line urges voters to back Jadwin with a pledge for better roads. The note also mentions a political slogan about the Red Ball on display boards.
New York North River Bridge to Transform City and Real Estate
The estimated total cost nears 70 million in bonds for the North River bridge with two decks and a 1200 foot single span. It will link Broadway to a vast Union Station with a 10 story terminal and 40 tracks, boosting Jersey City access and New Orange property values.
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Orange
Broadway
Worl
Itwell
North River
New York
Great Trunk
Jersey Shore
New York Central
Long Island
East River
New England
New Haven
Mortford
Fifty-ninth Street
Great Union Station
Fortsninth
P Fifty-fleet Street
Jersey City
Mobolon
Brooklyn Bridge
Fiftieth Street
Coursy
Jersey
New Jersey
Hiridae
Great Bridge
New Orange
Orange Mountain
Tipootlyn Bridge
Bnecklen
Clouer
Haronton
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Lintor
Appellee
Rice
Luzerne County
Supreme Court
Wilkes-iarre
Wiskee- Barre
John M. Gurmnan
John McGahren
George SS
Kerr
Bloomaburs
Louis S. Winterstein
Myron I. Low
Ceorge Ivey Spaine
Edward Ivey
C. P
Columbia County
Jkeles
House of Representatives
Imm
Richard Twey
Low
Richard
Bietard
Minard Trey
Winterstein
Law
George Ivey
Ivey
Toolahanty
Wojochoski
Fon
John M. Garman
McC@lintock
Sehwab
Bickel
Strauss
J. D. I. Marvey
Bonnie Heed
Charles R. Littlewie
H. Torrey
Ernest K. Little
Wilkes-Darre
John McGahiren
Dorranceton
Wilkes-Darre Athletic Park Company
Wine County
Ida Core
Themis Athkinger
Dames Martin
Liserne
Bugerstown Machine
Wiliam Krickbaum
Agathet
John Os Wry
Anni Sackett
William W. Sackett
Luserne County
Washington le Grand
Willam Daweon
Wilkes- Marre
Wromilng Valley
Common Press
Giles Stanton
Scranton Traction Company
Appellant
Lackawannisa County
Willard
Miglin
WERE
Court House
Main Court
Purdy
E Street
Ansley and Son
Tewksbury
Leonard Brothers
M. W. Guernecy
CITY
Judge Love
T. M. Johns
Taylorville
Ind
Johann Hoff
Johann Ners
Ritter
Sith
Wyoming Ave
Bonely
Mother Hubbard
New York and New Jersey Bridge
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