Want Their Ties Untied in Thirteen Divorce Hearings
Judge Newcomb heard thirteen divorce cases detailing desertion and wife abuse. Mrs Viola V Tripp seeks separation from Almond Tripp after 1885 marriage, with evidence of desertion and jealousy over a farmhand. Other cases include Della Kelly versus John Kelly for threats and abuse, Jessie Kimball and Frank Kimball amid cruel treatment, and Mrs Caroline Hartman Smith amid disappearance and desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. CC. Newcomb
Desertions and Cruel Treatment Highlight Local SePara
Testimony in Scranton area separations details Desertion by husbands and repeated abuse. Chloe H Schriver seeks legal separation from George Schriver after a May 1807 marriage and years of intoxicated violence. Selma Williams cites continued abuse and desertion by John Williams since moving from Wales to Scranton. Other cases cover long-term neglect and abandonment in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selma Williams
John Williams
Wales
Spring Street
North
Scranton
Williams
Franche Reese
Kate Comstock
John
Shotwell Divorce Case Dismissed For Now
Lorin Shotwell and Christina Shotwell saw the case halted yesterday in Old Forge after a marriage on December 4, 1900. The couple lived with his parents until March 12, 1901, when she left. Since desertion has not lasted two years, the court continued the matter for further order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorin Shotwell
Christina Shotwell
Shotwell
Old Forge
Brown marriage to Morris Brown and Annie Brown in 1804
Marriage in Binghamton New York in 1804 followed by residence in Bactoryville and Clark's Summit. Testimony yesterday revealed that Morris Brown deserted Annie in March 1894 and has since disappeared to the Philippines where he is believed to be now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Brown
Annie Brown
Binghamton
N. Y
Bactoryville
Clark’s Summit
Brown
Philippines
Grindstone Breakage Kills Workman at Cliff Works
Henry Wirth 40 of 626 Willow street dies after a grindstone at the American Locomotive cliff works shatters, striking him on the head and breaking his skull. The 72 inch diameter stone flew apart in pieces, one nearly through the shop roof. Wirth, a pipe fitter, died at Lackawanna hospital. He leaves a wife and four children and was active in Camp 440 and other groups. Remains were taken to 620 Willow street with funeral plans pending.
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Cliff Works
American Locomotive Company
Orlock
Henry Wirth
Willow Street
Charles Molter, Jr
Wirth
Lackawanna Hospital
Lucy
Emma
Madeline
Harry
Register of Deeds
William Wirth
Charles
Fred
William
Christ
George
Charles Schullwood
Mary Wirth
Sona
Amelia
Beranton
Hessinger
Peculiar cases case at city relief board in 1902
The city relief board met to hear two unusual petitions. John H Williams of South Main complains Arthur Williams deserted his wife and two children last June and is in New York, while his wife has deserted him to join the deserter. the board dismissed as no aid applied for. Marie Kasimir and her 14 year old son Michael, traveling from Germany via Kilia Island, ended up at Scranton then here seeking relatives and transport. A report of inmate numbers and staff actions followed, with relief grants and exemptions granted to several residents including Mrs Andrew Tauch and Mrs Rose Moran. others were denied.
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John H. Willams
South Main Avenue
Arthur Williams
North Main Avenue
New York
Metropolis
Williams
Marie Kasimir
Michael
Kilia Island
Germany
Philadelphia
Kagmir
Scranton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Station
Duggan
Deckert
Beemer
Andrew Taucht
Maple Street
Rose Moran
Drinker Street
Dunmere
St. Patrick's Orphanage
Jacob Gurran
Seventeenth Ward
Mary Jones
Bellevue
Bryan Mulroy
North Scranton
Elys
Funeral of Dr. A. B. Lackey in New Windsor
Funeral services for Dr. A B Lackey were held at 4 30 PM at his residence 1238 North Washington Avenue. Rev Rogers Israel officiated as the remains were to Windsor New York this morning on the 736 Delaware and Hudson train. Pallbearers include Thomas Griffin William P Bolhind Dr Bentley Charles Lowry Sidney Henwood and Willham McDonald. Interment to be in Windsor Cemetery this afternoon.
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Ite
A. B. Lackey
North
Washington Avenue
Medical
Rogers Israel
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Windsor
N. Y
Delaware and Hudson
Thomas Griffin
William P. Bolhind
Dr. Bentley
Charles Lowry
Sidney Henwood
Willham McDonald
Windsor Cemetery
Station Agent Returns Home After Disappearance
The Moscow station agent M. A. Lyman has returned home, ending a mysterious disappearance. Officials report temporary mental aberration and he has resigned from the Lackawanna Railroad. he is under a physician’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MM. A. Lyman
Lackawanna Pallroad
Moscow
Lynn
Three More Moved Up in Tribune Educational Contest
Burns passes his sixth century and enters the table to take third place while Dorsey earns his third and Kresge his first as leaders vie for the special honor prize.
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The
Tribune
Burns
Dorsey
Kresge
Scranton Contest Standings List Nearly Final
A lengthy standings sheet lists contestants from Scranton and surrounding towns with scores and placements. Notable names include Lee Culver Springville Charles Burns Wandling and Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst among others, showing varied marks and ties in a regional event.
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Eae
Sherwood
Harford
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Fred K. Gunster
Green
Maxwell Shepherd
L. E. Stanton
Scranton
Harry Madden
Hendrick Adams
Chin- Ghwt
Eles Itd
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Stead
Cet
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Lewis Bates
Don C. Capwell
Fred Kibler
South Scran- Cgm
Sit Bee
Sears
William Cooper
Priceburg
A. L. Clark
Green Grove
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Walter Hallstead
Scran- Tom
Ecwoeseveve Veas
Edna Coleman
Elmer Wiliams
Elmhurst
Arthur J. Thayer
South Betanton Os
Etenesiis BB
Hugh Johnston
Forest City
Wise Eliffelmale
Eddie Morris
South Scran- Tom
Cis
Educational Contest leads shuffle with new top scores
The Tribune reports daily shifts in the Educational Contest standings. Charles W. Dorsey Homer Kresee and Arthur J Thayer advance to tenth fifteenth and thirty first places but remain within three points of the leaders. Charles Burns enters third. Dorsey rises to second and AW Le Clark appears in ninth after yesterday’s update.
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The
Tribune
Charles W. Dorsey
Homer Kresee
Arthur J. Thayer
Charles Byrne
Dorsey
Kresge
Charles Wi Dorsey
Ecu
Charles Burns
Pek Vale Seve
Esa
Kellertmines cc
Willum Sherwood
Althae
Merning
Gunster
AW le Clark
Semis to Meet Our Pets in Carbondale Field Game
The Carbondale Crescents known as Our Pets arrange a semi professional game with Serate ton Semi professionals at Duffy's field Carbondale this afternoon. Report to Delaware and Hudson station at 1 oclock. Wirth absent due to his brother's death. Next Friday October 10 the Semi Professionals meet All Professionals featuring Jennings Dunn O Neill brothers Coughlin Freeman Mathews Mullarkey Dean among others.
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Carbondale Crescents
Fervin
Feld
Culkin
Cettre
Wirth
Jennings
Dunn
O'Neill Brothers
Coughlin
Freenman
Mathewson
Mullarkey
Dean
Smith's Love for Widow Not Sordid
The Scranton House waiter Fred Smith and Mrs. A J Ulmer of Euston are the focus of a local romance disclosed in The Tribune. Smith declares true love, plans to leave Beranton House for Mas ton then marry in Easton, with a 100 gift for his wedding outfit and a planned wedding trip to Europe.
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Fred. Smith
Scranton
A. J. Ulmer
Euston
Tribune
Ulso
Smith
Beranton
Maston
Easton
Europe
Testimonial for Scranton Business College Honesdale Pa
A testimonial from Abbie C Eric praises Scranton Business College for thorough training that makes heavy work easy at T. B. Clark & Co. Cut Glass. The letter recommends the school for its thoroughness and notes Tam's capability for responsible positions despite not graduating. The document mentions unfolletted content and a Duryen car trip to see the Eighth regiment.
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Peaphy
T. B. Clark & Co
Scranton Business College
Tam
Abbie C
Eric
Wyoming Seminary Adverts Opening Preparation School
Special work builds character for college and business with certificate options from colleges. Co educational with strong dormitories science hall chapel dining room gym and athletic field. A four term preparatory program at $900 now open. Catalogue address Ll Sprague D D president. The O R T Co will run annual foliage excursion to Hancock New York. Tickets one dollar train leaves Scranton at 8:90 a.m. Soldiers camp at Olyphant.
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L. Sprague
D. D
Wo OR. TR. Co. Owill
Hancock, N.Y
Scranton
City and School Taxes 1902 Treasurers Notice
City Treasurer I. L. Barker releases 1902 city and school tax duplicates for collection. Duryea is instructed to inspect the eighth realment at Duryea as part of the tax process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
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