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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
3
The Wheelmen plan a dance for members and friends of Indy, with a managers meeting and a lecture on tobacco and crime topics. Sunday gatherings include Cal and Stablemen groups, and a talk on weight and safety. The annual meeting selects officers and committees while local incidents include a hospital visit for a suspect and a public notice of meetings and elections.
Dennis Jones, once a prominent Black resident, died yesterday at Leeleawhanna Hospital from injuries after being struck by a runaway horse on Lackawanna Avenue near Franklin three weeks earlier. A widower with no wife, Jones worked as a ranch hand and laborer. Remains were taken to his home last night.
Janes Holden of Mittin Boonie New Linden Street was found insane after threatening his wife. Police detained him with Officer Burke Wok. Dr B F Gunster certified insanity at the penitral pollonatation. Holden to be sent to Millside Home today.
In Scranton yesterday seven of ten cases were disposed with judgments by agreement. Alfred Harvey was adjudged not in contempt as his spouse seeks divorce after decades of marriage. Several cases involved mortgage security, executions stayed to April 1, and nominal damages awarded in others. The docket also notes land disputes and city property damage claims with multiple defendants and attorneys named.
Judge John P. Kelly ordered Alfred Marvey to convey a one third share of real estate on South Washington Avenue to the Harveys estate. The Muldoon lot was not included in the deed, but the judge found the omission honest and gave ten days for compliance.
Prothonotary Copeland logged two divorce actions yesterday. Alvah Bailey, married 30 years, seeks relief after alleging years of abuse beginning after the wedding and escalating to threats with weapons. Mary Martino, wife for one month, cites abuse by Titian Marting and separation in 1901.
Names and parties appear in a damaged notice pattern Selma Williams v John Willlime Surat BE. Weller v James H. Keller and a publication directed in care Phoebe Moth against Cearge Bulwards.
Judge A A Vosbure heard a distribution audit in the estate of Richard Harrington deceased with no exceptions. George B Horn represented the accountant and George Griffiths appeared in person as legatee. The estate shows personal property after inheritance tax of 3079.04. this amount was devised to George Griffiths. In Daniel Howell estate Jennie Howell Down petitioned to compel final account. citation awarded returnable January 29 at 10 AM.
Court records indicate an adult petition to adopt a child named Audress by Ellen Mertok, filed in the court. Several listed defendants including John Ferguson James Gilbride Ellen hit civk Joseph Mollehan Alex Roger and others were reportedly dismissed from the equity jail as grand jury charges were ignored.
The tenth annual meeting and banquet of the Builders' Exchange was held with full attendance from related exchanges and city officials. Officers were re-elected and multiple members delivered addresses, including leaders from Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, and nearby exchanges. The event featured a banquet at the Kir cafe and speeches by figures such as G. S. Willis and H. Jones.
In a Scranton Superior Court session, Attorney Holgate argued for a new trial, accusing Judge Archbald of capriciousness and animus in his charge. The Beale embezzlement case and Bassett pond dispute highlighted disputes over evidence, prescription rights, and local litigation, with multiple hearings on piscary by prescription and related appellate arguments.
Cio Baiola reports strong enlistment at the recruiting station on No hk Wyoming avenue with four men enlisted this week and four more passed muster ready to be sworn in. Officers praise Scranton’s showing and expect it to lead outside Philadelphia in both enlistments and quality material as Congress plans to expand the marine corps and promotions.
The board of city assessors outlined hearings for this year's appeals starting Monday January 27 with a ward by ward schedule. Several wards list dates in January February including First ward January 27 and 24, Fifth ward February 4, and others through February 21. Assessors warn no notices of assessed amounts will be mailed and urge taxpayers to visit the assessor's office for statements.
The board majority has agreed on the valuation of every city property. Any changes would only occur if part of a property is sold or if assessors have made a grievous error.
William JK Richart of West Scranton unveils a compact box shaped belt dressing device. A wooden roller sits atop a cake of dressing, pressed by a spring, delivering dressing to belts as the roll moves and the belt passes underneath. The device is already common in belt-using shops across the city.
F L Cranes Persian Lamb Coats with various collars priced down from 150 to 125. Plain Persian Lamb Jackets 50 to 140. Maivre Astrachan coats 100 to 75. Electric Seal Jackets 20 to 30. Beaver trimmed and plain Seal Jackets 35 to 40. Seal Skin Coats in stock 150 to 25 and made to order 150 to 300. Scarfs and muffs discounted.
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