The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-02
NORTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA
MONTROSE.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Montrose. Feb. 1.--Court is still in
session. Judge George $. Purdy. of
wayne county. has been here this week
to hear certified cases.
CRIMINAL CASES.
In the case of the Commonwealth w,
Cortls stone, resisting officer assault
and battery, etc. the jury were diroSt
ed by the court to return a verdict OF
not guilty.
Commonwealth VS.. William Smith,
charge, mayhem. jury found defendant
guilty as charged in the indictment.
Commonwealth VS.. Thomas Bovit and
Commonwealth VS.. Anofro Rolinus,
Blodyock Yanorlch, charged with as
sault and battery, were tried jointly:
jury now out.
Commonwealth VS.. Daniel Rearicn,
Jessie Chamberlain, charge, larceny
and receiving, the case was given to
the jury yesterday afternoon, but up to
this hour an agreement has not heen
reached.
Commonwealth vs. Cu~tis Stone.
charge. Illegal trafiicking. This is a
suit brought by the Free Methodist
Camp Meeting association against the
defendant for conducting q stard for
the sale of light beers. fruits, candy,
etc. within one mile OF the camp
ground and agains. the wishes and
without the consent of the association.
contrary to the act of assembly. The
opening scenes in the trial were made
very entertaining by the spirited tits
between Rev. Mr. Santmire. the prose-
cutor. and r. J. Davies. esq, counsel
for the defense. The case Is still on
trial.
.. MISCELLANEOUS.
Henry Hutchinson VS.. John O'Shea
No depositions having been taken on
rule, rule is discharged
In re license of William Shafer; filed
dispositions on part of petitioner.
In re division of wards of Susque-
hanna borough. Hearing in case con-
ttnued until next argument term, last
Monday OF March next.
BEFORE JUDGE PURDY.
G. W. Wedeman VS.. Slas Hartley and
Avery Harris. In hands of court.
n. Major VS.. First National bank OF
susquehanna. Supplemental affidavit of
defense permitted to be filed.
ROADS AND BRIDGES.
In re road in Great Bend. Confirmed
nisi.
in 10 road in Auburn. Confirmed
nisi: width fifty feet.
In re road in Lathrop and BROOKLYN.
Confirmed nisi.
In re bridge in Liberty township.
Confirmed nlsi.
In re road in Apalacon. Confirmed
ilisi
n Te raod in La,hrop township. Con-
ir:ard nisi.
IN re road in Franklin. Confirmed
E'-i.
In ~ road in Auburn. Continued to
-'piil term.
H. re- bridge in Little Meadows. Com
iinued TO April Term.
IN re- raod in Thomson. Confirmed
asi: width fifty feet.
In re bridge over Lackawanna creek
in Forest City. View continued to
April term.
In re road in Springville. Confirmed
nlsi.
In re bridge IN Franklin. Reprot OF
inspectors approved.
In re bridge in Lenox. Rule granted
upon contractors.
Postmaster S. S. Wright is home
from Washington. ID. c., and Harris.
burg, where he has been on business.
Holy Communion service will take
place at st. Pauls Episcopal church on
sunday morning.
Rev. Dr.. James w. Putnam, of New
YORK city, Will preach at the monthly
&r hx, InI
'erian church Sunday evening,
' The mems 4 o'clock meeting Of the
Presbyterian church will be held at the
Jail on Sunday next.
The members of the senior class or
'he Montrose High school enjoyed the
class sleighride, which they had await
ed SO long and patiently. last night
MISS Julie Cruiser, elocutionist, will
appear at an entertainment at Fac
toryy1lle this evening.
The Captain II. +. Beardsley camp
Sons or Veterans, of this place. have
arranged with Charlie Collins, the we'll
known impersonator OF Fritz Stein. /"
IN the war drama of that name. for
Two presentations Of the play in Mont
rose this spring. Mr.. Collins will be
assisted by local talent
Herbert Brewster left today for Ger
mantown, where he has secured a good
position in large drug store.
Mrs. Emma Perkins has returned
from visit with Towanda friends.
Mrs. j. S. Courtright is a guest OF
her sister, Mrs. d. Webster Coke AT
81. Andrews rectory. Alden, Pa.
IL Is stated on good authority that
all that remains to be done now to en-
sure the establishment of a pants fac
tory In Montrose is the raising of 81. 900 |
TO pay the rent of the building for four
years. A committee has been at work
today soliciting subscriptions. and the
prospect for the factory seems bright
The factory will be conducted by John
+. OBrien and Feinbloom G. Co, and
VIII be operated in OBrien's building,
on South Main street.