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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1902

Page

8

Ridgeway Granted Divorce After Trial Disagreement

Elmer H. Ridgeway was granted a divorce from Mary Ridgeway by the Common Pleas Court. The 1902 case, tried before Judge Purdy, ended in a jury disagreement, with later agreement to proceed without a second jury trial. Co-respondent Claude Newton was named earlier in the proceedings.

Elmer H. Ridgeway Mary A. Ridgeway Claude Newton Common Pleas Court Mary Hidgeway Purdy Ridgeways Benton Township Ridgeway Mary Lamoreaux William Skinnury Mary Ridgeway Edwards

Scranton Common Pleas Court Reports Third Week

Third week session called with settled cases including Nellie J Welles vs George B Reynolds and others. Verdicts for plaintiffs listed with amounts. judge assignments noted and ongoing trials described including Flynn vs Father Whitty Young Men’s Total Abstinence case.

Common Pleas Court Nellie J. Welles George B. Reynolds Eugene Washer P. J. McAndrews Josephine Bennett J. W. Guernsey Lewis Imnitting Company 8. Harris Apwell Alonzo Hoyle Michael Wall City of Scranton J. B. Sturges Charles H. Welles A. Frothtgham Assumpeh Neary & Jennings Casey Brothers Oswiull Jones C. W. Thompson Wright Lowry John Swillow Beno Lyy Sophia Breschell John Yot Joseph Nkelapky Cll. Bintth Ek.e. Merriman Merriman Edwards Hl. Ix. Weland Montgomery County Wheaton Luzerne County Thel Fivnn Ringold Depuy Brink Harry Depuy John Newell Wilson Decker

Walker Sues Walker Automatic Steam Coupler Makers

James Walker of South Abington files a bill of equity against Walker Automatic Steam Coupler Co. President Victor Koch and Treasurer Joseph Levy allegedly owe him 1100 dollars and refuse payment. He seeks court action to compel transfer of letters patent to Sheriff Schadt for public sale. Attorneys A N Walker and W J Hill represent him.

James Walker South Abington Walker Automatic Victor Koch Joseph Levy Walker Sheriff Schadt A. N., Walker and W. J. Hill

Court denies new trial in Trauger couple case

A court yesterday refused a rule for a new trial in the case of George H. Trauger and Vira Trauger. Mrs. Trauger’s counsel argued the court erred by admitting a letter from Adelbert Sickler, rejecting the evidence of Everett Walter Della DeWitt and Dora Sturdevant, and allowing Exhibit A and George H. Trauger’s testimony about a February 20 1901 conversation with his wife.

George H. Trauger Vira Trauger Trauger Adelbert Sickler Everett Walter Della DeWitt Dora Sturdevant

Court House News Notes Involving Scranton Suit and Ejectment

Willam Schmidt filed a suit against Wilkes-Barre and Scranton railway and Scranton Steel to recover damages for property damage from Lackawanna river flooding in south Scranton. The action is aided by A A Chase and George Lee. An ejectment action seeks to recover acres and 100 perches in Carbondale township, represented by J F Reynolds. A divorce rule was granted yesterday in Helen M Backhrbael Back's case.

Willam Schmidt Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Railway Company Scranton Steel Company South Scranton Lackawanna River A. A. Chase Eorge Lee Moslyar Carbondale Township J. F. Reynolds Helen M. Back Hr Bael Back

Dolan Divorce and Crimon Case Set for Testimony

Katharine A. Dolan sues Jamen J. Dolan with a publication order issued. Clara Christian seeks a divorce from John Crimon. Testimony in the Crimon case will be before Judge Newcomb on October 6 at 4 p.m.

Katharine A. Dolan Nagainet Jamen J. Dolan Clara Christian Nagainet John Crimon Newcomb

Reception Tendered Bishop Hoban at Mount St. Marys Seminary

Rt Rev Bishop Michael J Hoban was welcomed at Mount St Marys seminary last night by pupils and sisters in charge on the feast of St Michael, the bishop's patron. Miss Catherine O Donnell gave the welcome and students performed recitations and solos before a brief address from the bishop praising the new building and urging use of the school’s educational advantages.

Michael J. Hoban Wis Mount St. Mary's Seminary St. Michael the Archangel Catherine O'Donnell Kathleen Finnegan

Two youths survive capsizing on swift Lackawanna River

William Bright of Breaker Street and Ray Wheeler of Brighton Place borrowed a folding boat yesterday afternoon for a river cruise on the Lackawanna River. The craft capsized near East Market Street in swift current. both boys swam to shore while the boat drifted downstream and was not recovered.

William Bright Breaker Street Ray Wheeler Brighton Place Lackawanna River Peck Lumber Company East Market Street

Theatrical Crowd Enthusiastically Greets Miss Myers at Academy

The audience at Beranton's Academy of Music last night cheered Trone Myers in Nellie Randolph in The Wleetrichin with Charles F. Ward in Tom Edson and Marty Ford. A strong supporting cast included The Great Faus lina Robish and Chil dress and Irene. Today Miss Myers presents Two Orphans and tonight The Stowaway. The Dixie theater offered a new comedy bill praised for its laughter and feats by Dan Harrington Murphy and Nichols and others in a lively vaudeville program.

Trone Myers Beranton Academy of Music Blaney Miss Myers Nellie Randolph Peaches Charles F. Ward Tom Edson Marty Ford Fauslina Robish and Childress Society Gregory Irene John Clark Harry Swenk Dixie Theater Dan Harrington Murphy Nichols Stge Dolan Lenhurish Burton Brooks Tom Brown Chinatown Pred Hurd Raymond and Kurkamp Joseph West Ida May Lewis Vyvaindeville

Sam Devere's Company at the Star Opens Three Day Run

Sam Devere's vaudeville and burlesque company opened a three night stand at the Star last night. The New York comedy four perform Poodles Troubles, followed by Devere's thrilling act. The Faust comedy trio present The Haunter MUI and The Clissandas provide musical comic support.

Sam Devere Star New York Comedy Four Devere Faust Clissandas

Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Public Skepticism Over Testimonies

An advertisement argues that many avoid Pyramid Pile Cure not for expense but disbelief in testimonials. It offers a one thousand dollar prize for proving a testimonial is fake and cites a Canton Ohio printer cured after years of suffering. Instructions urge writing to Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan for a book on piles.

Pyramid Pile Cure Wm. Lichtenwalter Canton Ohio Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

The Messenger Boy and Arizona at Lyceum Theatre

The show features Sebastian Miller performing feats of strength and a burlesque Open All Night. Nixon and Zimmerman present The Messenger Boy with Frank Deshon as host offers humor and song. Augustus Thomas Arizona promises elaborate scenery and a fine cast, with Craby's ranch scene and desert vistas shaping the act.

Sebastian Miller Maisie Dlis Qur Cat Attrocon Lyceum Augustus ‘Thomis Arizona Craby Aravaipa Valley New York Arisuna Willl Lycucum Peat

BASE BALL Baltimore Battery Match Report

Baltimore RF Borton and Okonoo appear in a concise box score with Sparks and Criger versus Wiltse and Robinson. Connolly presided as umpire. No other clubs scheduled in the sparse item.

Baltimore RF. Borton Sparks Criger Wiltse and Robinson Connolly

Philadelphia Exhibition Game Recap with Battery Pairings

Philadelphia and New York exhibition games feature named batteries and umpires. The Philadelphia American League team defeats Wilmington 10 to 8 with Mularkey O Mran Uberg Douglass as battery and Emsile La tham as umpires. New York’s battery Kitvon Ritter Matthew son Bowerman faces Irwin as umpire in the Brooklyn exhibition.

Philadelphia R.H.E. Lipston Treeneeceseaes Mularkey oMran Uberg Douglass Emsile Latham New York R.H.E. Brooklyn Kitvon and Ritter Matthewson Bowerman Irwin

Picture Puzzle for the Little Ones

Cut out the pictures on this page and draw a pencil mark around the hidden object. Save them until Saturday and mail or bring to The Tribune office in an envelope labeled Purgle Department with your name age and address. The first correct six entries received will have their names published in The Tribune Monday morning.

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Markets End in Panic as Money Tightens in New York

The New York market opened weak with funds scarce and loan rates rising to a high level. Liquidity drained, stocks plunged with many losing over 4 points as panic spread across the floor. Total sales reached 1,071,000 shares while the bond market stayed weak but steadier.

New York Rep Bears Louisville Atchison Iinois Pennsylvania Baltimore London United States

Philadelphia Grain and Provision Market Summary

Philadelphia reports show wheat prices lower with a steady to easing trend for No. 2 yellow track white and corn. Flour remains quiet but steady with rye flour at 1 50 to 3.90 per barrel. Eggs firm with good demand across regions. cheese remains firm and high, with butter firm and fair demand for extra western creamery and nearby prints.

Philadelphia New York Duluth Sac Manitoba We.p Chicago WalTgc New State

Prices and Supplies Reported for Grain Live Poultry and Dairy

Receipts listed include flour 600 barrels and 1 016 000 pounds in sacks, wheat 90 000 bushels, corn 400 bushels, oats 10 000 bushels. Markets show quieter sugar and steady poultry demand with higher live poultry prices and steady dressed poultry. Butter cheese and egg markets described with spot and futures activity in Chicago and New York quotable values.

Brook Hay Pacific Chie & Alton Wes Pac Erie Ist Hitlnels Central Iowa Central Manhattan Texas Tinion Pacific Beaceres Western Union Orle Wisconsin Central Chicago Grain & Produce Owen Clore New York Close Bopiamher Sea Raith Tierces Gaulae

Weak Board of Trade Shows Broad Market Slippage

Chicago traders saw continued weakness with Dec wheat off a small margin, Dec corn down a shade, and Jan pork lower. Cash quotes drifted, flour steady, wheat No 2 at 71 to 73 cents, corn No 2 about 37 to 38 cents, and pork around 16 dollars.

Chicago Board of Trade Wiége

Bust Buffalo Market Report September Cattle and Hogs Prices

Buffalo market notes slow receipts to 4800 cattle with mixed quality. Prime steers quoted 7.40, cows around 3.60 to 4.60, veals 5.00 to 5.75. Hogs 20,000 head slow with mixed prices from 6.75 to 7.20, weights varied. Sheep and lambs steady to lower with top lambs around 7.0 and culls mixed.

East Liberty Livestock Prices Mixed Across Classes

Market report notes lower and prime cuts for cattle and hogs with prices listed. Beef and veal values show variability while lambs and wethers fetch notable bids. Culls and common stock offer lower support, reflecting uneven demand in East Liberty.

East Liberty

Qil City and Oi City Credit Balances Report

Unclear OCR fragment notes credits and certificates with shipments totaling 166070 and 87101 average. Mentions runs at 17 percent and 0u7 average, lacking clear dates or entities.

Qil City Oi City Sept

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