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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1899

Page

8

Costs in Pending Election Contests

In argument court a hearing examined whether Walsh must post a bond for costs in the contest over W. H. Thomas’s right to the Eighth Ward constable seat. Attorneys debated whether the Vaughan act applies to ongoing contests and if costs are governed by it. The ruling is awaited with interest as implications could force signers of the Langatai petition to pay substantial costs.

W.H. Thomas Highth John BE. Walsh John B. Walsh W. H. Thomas Thomas Atttorney Dolin RR Edwards Vaughan Net Hist Leegislature Walsh Mr. Edwards A. J. Reedy Waleh Vaughan

Court sessions adjourn as August second Monday set for chambers

Yesterday the Het w disposed of before adjournment with judges to meet Monday in chambers to consult on cases quissed during the week. Common pleas heard several matters including Margaret Cawley vs city of Scranton and others with various rules and demurrers noted. Judgment was reversed in the certiorari case of W. T. Loveland against Patrick Me-

Common Pleas Margaret Cawley City of Scranton FL M. Cobl G. H. Whitney Mary Dufy Mary Duffy Matthew MecPherson

Golden Medical Discovery Restores Flesh and Strength

Testimonial letter from Mrs. Honrah J. Watk ins of Laurel County Kentucky praising Dr. Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery for restoring health and flesh after indigestion womb trouble and long illness. Describes improved digestion appetite energy and weight gain with use of Golden Medical Discovery and Dr Pierce s Pleasant Pellets. Medicine sold by dealers.

Pierce Honrah J. Watkins Ccoon Laurel Co. Ky Fierce Buffalo Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Geoney

Legal Briefs and Divorces in City Court Motions

Court directed a supplemental affidavit of defence within ten days in the Limbridge et al case against Lackawanna Coal Co Ltd. Divorce cures were submitted for Mary Reupert v Charles Reupert and Susan Payne v Alfred Payne.

Court Hears Extension Request in Langstaff Election Contest

Attorney McDonald for County Treasurer Kelly asked for more time in the Langstaff election contest. Holgate was absent and the court declined action. McDonald said notice was served for an extension before adjournment. A search failed to locate La Plume. The matter will be heard in chambers Monday as judges meet. November 15 is the final day for hearing testimony without one third of witnesses examined, making closure on that day unlikely.

M. E. McDonald M. J. Kelly WS. Langstaff R. H W. Holgate Langestaff McDonald Tholgate Mensengere la Plume

Kilpatrick Indictment Not Quashed by Court

The court declined to quash the two indictments in the Commonwealth v Kilpatrick cases for larceny and robbery. James Mahon challenged the lack of a formal information filed with the alderman who issued warrants but the judge ruled the indictments sufficient. Assistant District Attorney W Gaylord Thoras represented the commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Joseph Kilpatrick James Mahon Mahon W. Gaylord Thoras

Mrs Swingle Granted a Divorce in Dunmore Case

A divorce was granted yesterday to Mrs Grice Swingle of Dunmore from her husband A F Swingle. They wed in Binghamton on September 25 18 1 and lived together until 1898 when Swingle left. The evidence was of a discret ing nature referenced in The Tribune a week ago.

Forfeiture of recognizances stricken in several cases

The Commonwealth moved to strike forfeitures against Peter Grackle Andre Szimoniak Patrick Murray Martin Colass Joseph Staviskes Jagor Burevits. In most cases the court ordered payment of costs and counsel fees.

Commonwealth Peter Grackle Andre Szimoniak Patrick Murray Martin Colass Joseph Staviskes Jagor Burevits

Court forgives costs in multiple commonwealth cases

Court yesterday remitted costs in the cases of the commonwealth against Powell Siragun Louie Harding Michael White and others Catharine Gavin Patrick Godfrey.

The Commonwealth Powell Siragun Louie Harding Michael White Catharine Gavin Patrick Godfrey

1898 Tax Collection and Public Safety Notices

Charles F. Kinss settled his 1898 tax duplicate with county commissioners. July 2 hearing set in Harry Moran case for possible commitment to House of Refuge. Lawrence E. Fitzsimmond and deputy constable appointment requested for Carbondale Township. William Burne posted 800 bail for robbery with Catherine Durkin as surety. George Fouer and G Arthur Fowler registered as law students in JerMyN county office.

Charles F. Kinss Harry Maron Catherine Moran House of Refuge Lawrence E. Fitzsimmond Carbondale Township William Burne Catherine Durkin George Fouer Arthur Fowler Jermyn John M. Harris Fowler West Chester

Law Examinations Schedule for Tamokawanna County Bar Admission

Attorney John M. Harris announces the bar exam timetable at Scranton Law Library July 10 to 14. Subjects include Blackstone’s Commentaries, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Equity and Procedure, Criminal Law, Evidence, Rules, Pilla and Notes, Quasi Contracts, Courts, Corporations, Kent’s Commentaries, Elementary Law, Domestic Relations, and Decedent's Estates.

Tamokawanna County John M. Harris Board of Examiners Court House Scranton American Commonwealth Pilla Kent

Baseball World Briefs Rise From Early Games

In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Brooklyn with a 10 2 line showing. Batteries were James and Smith for Brooklyn and Dono hue and McFarland for Philadelphia. Umpires Emelie and Smith. At Baltimore the Boston game shows a 0 0 score with Batteries Eilen and Clarke and Nops and Robinson. Umpires Munnesau and McDonald. At Pittshure the Chicago battery and umpire crew are listed. At New York Washington and Cincinnati played with a 2 8 score in favor of New York and 6 12 in the other. Batteries Dinean and Kittridice Meek In and Warner. Umpires Lynch and Connolly.

Philadelphia R. HB Brooklyn MiJames Smith Donohue McFarland Emelie Baltimore R. HW. KB Boston Eilen and Clarke Nops Robinson Umplres Munnesau McDonald New York Dinean and Kittridice Meek- In Warner Lynch and Connolly

Eastern and Western League Scores Summary

In the Eastern League Hartford defeated Springfield 4 to 2 and Worcester beat Providence 14 to 2. In the Western League Kangae City lost to Columbus 3 to 6 while Buffalo beat Milwaukee 2 to 0.

Hartford Springfield Worcester Providence Kangae City Columbus Buffalo Milwaukee

Pitchers and trades rattle baseball circuit in quick moves

Charles Nichole rejoins Boston as Chicago president Mort fails to swap Range for Ruste of New York. John Mullarkey from a defunct Byhicuse team is sold to Tilea. Outfielder By Lush bought by Montreal. Wilkes fattening idea hints at player averages from Tuesday morning Fame in Yesterday’s Record. Coughlin and Goodwitt each have two hits as Doherty errs on both plays.

Charles Nichole Boston Mort Chicago Ruste New York John Mullarkey Byhicuse Tilea Ated Lush Montreal Wilkes Wcore Thesday Coughlin Goodwitt Doherty

Olyphant Browns Beat Walla Wihs at Home in Tuesday Match

The Olyphant Browns defeated the Walla Wihs of Providence at Olyphant on Tuesday by a score not fully shown. The Browns challenge the Jexsip team to a game at Olyphant next week for a purse of 2 or 4 dollars. Cleary captained the team with Roe as manager.

Olyphant Browns Walla Wihs Providence Olyphant Jexsip Cleary Roe Grasey Fase Fall Thurtiers Tussup

Game features pitching by Thomas and stellar team play

The report highlights Thomas pitching and standout efforts by Comp neyne short for Grassy along with In- R. FH. BE and others. Key players listed include OOTLZLL9T1e8, GG a 0120112007 W 4 fattorien, Chassy, O' Rovio, Thomann, Langan, Jesup, O Connor and Ames, indicating a team effort with multiple contributors.

Thomas Compneyne Grassy In- R. FH Chassy O' Rovio Thomann Langan Jesup O Connor Ames

General Wright Buried With Full Military Honors

General Horatio G. Wright, a distinguished hero of the War of the Rebellion, died in this city last Sunday and was buried in Arlington Cemetery today with full military honors. The president and Adjutant General Corbin attended, as did Secretary Alger Whe. Troops from the surrounding area participated in the obsequies.

Washington Horation G. Wright Arlington Cemetery Corbin Arlington Alker

Hats and suspenders sale price reductions listed

The advertisement lists hats in various styles with old prices and sale prices. Items include Boys' Senate Braid Straws, Men's Dunlap curls, Cart Brim, and Derby shapes with half price. Ladies Dunlap Sailors in multiple qualities reduced to a dollar. Suspenders show small increment discounts and bulk pricing.

Senate

Bargain Clothing Sale on Shirts Belts and Hosiery

A sale listing discounts on shirts belts and hosiery detailing reduced prices across item lines. Includes Manhattan shirts Silk bosom varieties and several belt and hosiery price cuts with quantities such as 3 for 1 and items priced from 17 to 75 cents.

Manhattan

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