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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
CITY CONTRACTS APPROVED.
Have Been Passed Upon by City
Solicitor Watson

City SoliCitir G. NJ. Watson yesterday
approved of the following contracts for
city work
City of Scranton with c. l.. Fuller:
contracts for sidewalks and curb
stones.
city of Scranton with r. 7. Walsh Il
Co.; sewer in the Tenth ward.
city of Scranton with Donahoe &
OBoyle sewer in Dodgetown and
Bellevue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
DEATH OF DANIEL CRANE.
He Was Injured by Falling from
Swing.

At the Scranton Private hospital
yesterday, Daniel Crane died as the
result of injuries he sustained three
weeks ago by falling from swing on
the Johnson Lake grounds.
1t was one of the free swings set up
by +. g. SturGes on his property at
Wyoming avenue and Poplar street
Crane was IA 16-year-old boy and he
went so high on the swing that he be-
came dizzy and fell, striking on his
head and injuring the skull. He was
unconscious almost continuously from
the time of the accident until his
death.
, The remains were removed to the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Crane, of 132S Capouse avenue,
from which the funeral will be held
Friday morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
FRANK BARBAREsK KILLED.
Was Badly Squeezed in North
Scranton Mine,

Frank Barbaresk, of Lloyd street
employed as a laborer in one of the
North Scranton mines fell from a car
yesterday afternoon while riding to
the shaft and was squeezed against
the side. He was badly bruised and
sustained a rupture of the bladder
He died of shock soon after being
received at the Lackawanna hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
KISSED HER DUsKY LOVER.
Norah shean, White, Made q Great
Show of Affection.

Norah Shoan, white, and Leroy Gill
bert, colorcd, were arrested yesterday
at the instance Of an old Colored man
named w. 4, Robinson, who charges
them with disordcrly conduct.
The warrant for their arrest was
issued by Magistrate Howe, who caused
the pair to be locked up in the central
police station until today, when a hear
ing will be held. When the two were
about to be separated and placed in
separate cells, the Shean woman threw
her arms about the Colorcd man and
kissed him aflectionately several times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
SUIT AGAINST
''RAZZLE" NAN
DAMAGES IN THE SUM OF
$4,000 ARE CLAIMED.

Woman injured by the Collapse of
the "Razzle Dazzle" on Fourth of
July Sued the Owner of the
Machine for $40, 900 and Her
Husband Makes an Additional
Demand for S2,ooo-1njunction
Against the Pennsylvania Coal
Company to Be Dissolved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
In the Registers Office.

The will of D. p. Taylor, late of Peck
vile, was yesterday admitted to pro-
bate by Register Koch. Letters of ad-
ministration were granted to f. l..
Taylor.
In the estate of Eugene Evans, late
of Scranton, letters of administration
were granted to Jane +. Evans.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
Moulders on q Strike.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press,
Chicago, July l7.-SlXty molders employed in
shops here where S3,Ij a day was paid, or rs
cents moro than demanded by the 900 mouldcrs
already on strike walked out in sympathy with
their colaborers today. 1t is said no settlement
l. i'm sight
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.
Discussed New Bylaws and Pro-
posed New Temple.

The congregation of the Linden street
synagogue met last night and discussed
the new bylaws necessitated by the
recent amendments TO its charter.
The proposed new temple was also
discussed in an incidental way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
His Leg Crushed.

Mark Bensley, employed at the Nay
Aug mine. was caught between two
cars yesterday afternoon, and had his
right leg badly crushed, He was re-
moved to the Lackawanna hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18

kins to sue the city for his wages.
Tins would settle both the right to
the office and question of compensa-
tiun at one and the same time, while
the other form of action would only
dispose of the title to the office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
MAcHINIsTs MEET TONIGHT.
Special Session to Be Held at 10
O'clock This Morning.

4 special meeting of the striking ma
chnists is called by President Humph-
rey r. Campbell for 10 o'clock this
morning in Hulburt's hall,
Every machinist is requested to be
present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
CAN'T BUILD
The VIADUCT
SUPREME COURT GIVES PRO
JEcT A STAGGERING BLOW.

Reverses the Court of This County
and Reinstates the Injunction to
Prevent the Construction of the
Roadway Over the D., L. & w.
Tracks at West Lackawanna Ave-
nue-Au Important Decision in the
Mulberry Street Paving Case.
No Opinion in Fee Case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
Rain Saves the Corn.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Kansas City, July l7-Gcncrous rains fell this
afternoon over the larger part Of the corn belt
OF the southwest, The good that will result TO
late corn and to pastures will undoubtedly be
great.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
Fire Destroys Fairfax Inn.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Cumberland, Md, July 7-Fire today de.
stroycd Fairfax Inn, built IN 1895, and the only
hotel at Berkeley Springs, W, Va, causing a loss
OF S3O,OOl; insurance, So,OO0, All Of the seventy.
three guests escaped, though many lost belong.
ings
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
Hanley's Ice Cream

Is absolutely pure. 42o Spruce street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18

At Philadelphia yesterday. the Su-
preme court handed down opinions in
four important LackaNanna county
cases. They are:
Luther Keller against city of Scran-
ton, reversed and bill directed to be
reinstated and injunction issued as
prayed for.
City of Scranton gainst II. T. Koch
Ter, reversed.
city of Scranton against Mrs. Han
nah Levers, affirmed.
William l.. Merritt against II. a.
Whitlock, reversed.
OF these cases tnat of Kellar against
the city is of the greatest general in
terest. The decision of the Supreme
court yesterday means that the via
duct cannot be built just yet. Mr.. kcl-
Ter is a property owner whose place
of business would be injured by the
construction of the proposed viaduct
over the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western tracks at West Lackawanna
avenue. He filed a bill in equity and
asked an injunction to restrain the
building of the viaduCt alleging,
among other things, that the Construc-
tion of the viaduct was Illegal, for the
reason that it would increase the city's
indebtedness beyond the limit set by
the constitution.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
Marriage Licenses.

lhomas H. Thomas Greenwood
Mary lhomds '''''''''''''''''''',.',G Greenwood
DaNld frltc ''''''.'',',,''',,'.oi2 Decker court
Sarah Gilbert ...,,.........,..,..,ili Oak street
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
MERRITT BOUGHT LAND.

Merritt bought Mrs. Whitlocks por-
tion, which was claimed by her
son, the plaintiff in this suit, as her
heir. The court of this county decided
that husband and wife could not divide
up their land, save by conveyance, ana
from this ruling and because of the
fact that the case was begun before
one justice of the peace instead of two,
the case was carried to the Supreme
court by Nosburg & Dawson, attorneys
for Whitlock. The opinion handed
down yesterday reverses the decision
of the court of this county.
Contrary to expectation, an opinion
was not forthcoming in the case of w.
r. Lewis against the County of Lacka-
wanna, the test case brought to deter
mine whether fees or salary should be
paid in this county to the officers now
serving. The court will not meet again
until the second Monday of October at
Pittsburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
LOCAL COURTS DECISION.

The local court decided that the as
sessment was improper and illegal. and
this decision was sustained by the
Superior court. The Supreme court
yesterday reversed the Judgment of the
Superior court and directed that judg-
ment be entered against Koehler and i'm
favor of the city of Scranton for $266
with costs, the amount of the original
assessment. This decision is of vast
importance to the city, as the invali-
dating of the Mulberry street assess
ment would be very serious matter
Attorney l. II. Burns was Mr.. Koehlers S
attorney.
In the case of the City of Scranton
against Mrs. Hannah Levers, the Su-
preme court decides that two sewer as
sessments cannot be levied on one prop
erty. Mrs. Levers owns a property on
Lafayette street, in West Scranton.
DoCker's court runs in the rear of the
lot and through this a sewer was laid,
Mrs. Levers paying the assessment,
Later a sewer was laid in Lafayette
street, for which Mrs. Levers was also
assessed. She refused to pay the sec
ond assessment by advice of her at
torney, |. II. Burns. and the city
brought suit. The local court decided
against the city, and this decision has
been sustained by the Supreme court.
The suit of William f. Merritt against
II. A. WhitloCk is over a piece of land
in Scott township. The father and
mother of the defendant owned large
strip of land in Scott and this they di-
vided up equally between them. Some
time later the father became involved
in debt, and his land and the portion
claimed by his wife was levied on by
the sheriff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18

Smoke the Pocono Cigar, SC. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-18
JUDGE KELLY's DECISION.

Judge Kelly decided that damages
which were prospective and which had
not been ascertained or determined
could not be considered a debt within
the legal meaning of the law and that
therefore the construction of the via
duct would not be contrary to law,
since the damages that would result
could not be considered as a claim
against the city until such time as
they were ascertaincd. For this rca-
son he refused the injunction and dis
missed the bill in equity. An appeal to
the Supreme court was taken by Mr..
Keller.
The ground upon which the Supreme
court reversed Judge Kelly will not
be known until such time as the opn-
ion is received here, but the attorneys
i'm the case believe that the supreme
court Differed with him on the qucs-
tion of what constitutes citys in
dcbtcdncss. |. H. Burns, II. NJ. street
er and NJ. w. Lowry appeared for Mr.
Keller in this case, which was argued
in February before the Supreme court.
This decision means that the Viaduct
cannot be built until the people give
their consent to increase Indebtedness.
The decision in the case of kOehlcr
against the city is also of great i'm
portancc. II. T. KOehler, the deputy
register of wills, owns a property ON
Mulberry street. There is double
track in front of it, ana he held, when
that street was paved with asphalt
some years ago, that the assessment
was inequitable for the reason that he
had to pay as much a foot front as the
property owners who had only a single
track, or no track at all, in front of
their land.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
About The Telephone Exchange

The local telephone exchange has or
ders for twenty-five new phones which
1t cannot fill by reason Of not being
able to get the boxes.
Manager Walker remarked a few
days since to TINES man: This IS
the first business was ever engaged in
where | had to dodge people to keep
from filling their orders. but we just
simply can't get the phones.
The rapid growth OF the exchange
will necessitate larger switch board.
The l5O-drop board now in use is com.
pletely filled and Mr.. Walker is already
negotiating for 2OO.drop board.
This speaks well for the enterprise
and push of the citizens Of Forrest
City and is evidence of the fact that
they appreciate good thing. 1t also
proves that We were true prophet
when we said years ago that such an
enterprise would pay.
The operators at the central Office are
complaining about the manner in
which many persons use the phones.
Some OF the young people. it is said,
will stand and talk for hours at time.
not knowing that such a practice burns
out the batteries and renders the
phone unserviceable.
On account of such impostions the
management has decided to inforce
the five-minute rule, and hereafter no
connections will be given for a time
exceeding five minutes. No calls will be
answered after 9 O'Clock at night. ex-
cept when Il physician is wanted. These
rules do not apply TO long distance
calls, however, and persons desiring
service over the long distance wires
will be cheerfully waited upon at any
hour of the night or day.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

OF annexation carried. and have SC
certified to this council.
BE it Therefore Now Resolved by the
Common Council of the town of For
rest City, Arkansas, that petition be
presented to the county court praying
that the above described territory be
annexed to the town of Forrest City,
and that s. II. Mann be and he Is here.
by appointed the attorney for said town
to present said petition aud he is here.
by authorized, empowered and di
rected to do and perform any and ali
acts necessary to the end that annexa.
ton may he accomplished, and for
said purpose he is hereby granted and
gwen plenary powers in said proceed
ings for annexation. and he is specially
authorized to draft all petitions and
papers and tn make any and all
necessary and proper amendments as
IN the progress Of the proceedings may
be necessary in the furtherance of
this cause.
On motion l.. Rollwage & Co., were
granted permission to repair a certain
frame building within fire limits.
No further business appe caring the
council adjourned to meet Tuesday
night.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
ChautauQua announcement

The first meeting for this wear of the
directors of the Colorado Chautauqua
Association occurred in Boulder, Col
orado, Saturday. January 10, with
President j. l.. Long, of Dallas, in the
chair.
Extensive improvements were out.
lined for the dining hall and other
buildings. Ii WAS decided to make
Sunday "A free day, opening the gates
to the public for the sacred concerts
and sermons by visiting eminent d.
vines.
a splendid band is already engaged
for the season, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee has
been invited to make the Fourth OF
July address. and, from the class of
talent already engaged and that apply.
ing for place ON this years platform il
IS evident that the high standard OF
the past will not only be maintained,
but even improved upon in the coming
season.
The tried favorites Of the assembly
will return for the 1901 assembly. and
the new attractions are to be selected
from among Others OF national reputa.
ton. The season this year will open
July 4th and close August 9th. lasting
five weeks.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

Net liability now .
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Broke Jail.

Last Saturday night all the inmates
OF the county Jail took French leave
They succeeded in unlocking their cell,
with the handle OF pewter spoon. and
once in the corridor it was an easv mat.
ter to dig their way through the walls
OF the building, as but little ior no
cement was used in its construction.
Nothing has been heard OF the
escaped prisoners. and AS the charges
against them would hardly justify their
board and lodging for six months-un-
til court convenes-the county is gain
er by their absence.
Following are the names of the es.
capped prisoners: Steve Stone and John
Kelley, charged with stealing clothing,
Marshall Taylor and Tom Sisk, colored.
charged with grand larceny.
The damage to the Jail will amount
TO about sl.50, and Jailor Murphree
will have a chance to put the premises
in good sanitary condition.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Respectfully submitted,
E. l.. NADAKIN, Recorder
The council then adjourned sine die


Hon. j. II. Upton, mayor. elect, G..
w. Pearson, recorder, elect, and alder
men elect, Stone, Russell, German and
Mcdaniel. treasurer elect, McCrary
and marshal elect, Wolff, being pres
ent, the new council was sworn in by
Mayor Upton, Aid. Calling not being
present, and the following proceedings
were had to-wit:
Roll called Those present as above J
Aid. German presented and moved
the adoption of the following resolu-
ton, which motion was seconded by
Aid. RUSSELL, the question was put, and
carried, and the resolution was adop
ted,
Whereas. the common council of the
Incorporated town of Forrest City.
Arkansas, 10y ordinance dated and duly
passed on the LIST day of March, 1901.
submitted the question of annexing to
the town of Forrest City the follow
ing territory to-wit:
Commencing at the northeast COZ
ner OF the southeast quarter of section
twenty-eight (2Sl, township five Isl
north. range three (3l east. thence
north nine COY chains and forty t40l
links thence due west sixty t60) chains:
thence south eighty-nine ESQ., chains
and thirty-three 1881 links; thence
north eighty-seven and one half de-
grees east twenty t20) chains and fif.
teen u.s. links to the west boundary
line of the Incorporated limits of the
town of Forrest City. thence north on
the west boundary line of said town 10
the northwest corner of said town If
Forrest City, thence east on the north
line of said limits of said town of For
rest City to the point of beginning. TO
the qualified voters of said town 10 lie
voted on at the election held within
and for said town on the 2nd day If
April, 1901. which said ordinance was
first duly published on the lst day CT
March, 1901.
And Whereas. from the certificate OF
the county board of election commits
sioners it appears that of the votes cast
at said election there were ll6 votes
for annexation and 10 votes against
anneXation, and that the total vote
cast at said election on said question
being l29, the said board of election
commissioners declared the question
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
City Council.

The common council of the incorpo-
rated town of Forrest City met Tues-
day night, April 8, 1901, pursuant to
call of mayor, for the transaction of
such business as might properly come
before it, Hon. j. II. Upton, mayor.
presiding.
The roll being called, those noted
present were Hon. J II. Upton, mayor,
r. l.. Vadakin. recorder, and Alder
men Russell, Mcdaniel, Stone and
Baugh.
The minutes of last two meetings
were read and approved without alter
atoms Or amendments.
The following claims against the
corporation were presented. referred
to auditing committee and by it APP
proved, and on motion duly seconded,
put and carried, were allowed and Or
dered paid
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
Caught a Dreadful Cold,

Marion Kooke. manager for II, M
thompson, large importer of fine milin
cry at 1903 Milwaukee Avenue. Chicago
says During the last severe spell oil
weather l caught dreadful cold which
Kept me awake at night and made me un
ut to attend my work during the day. On,
OF my milliners was taking Chamberlain.
Cough Remedy for severe cold at tina
time, which seemed to relieve her s,
quickly that bought some for myself. L
acted like magic and began to improve
at once. am now entirely well and fee
very much pleased to acknowledge it.
merits" Webb tS Sanders.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being purified
by the lungs, liver and kidneys. Keep
these organs in a healthy condition and
the bowels regular and you will have no
need of blood purifier. For this purpose
there is nothing equal to Chamberain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, one dose of
them will do YOU more good than a dollar
bottle of the best blood purifier. Price,
% cents. Samples free at Webb Il San
dprs 81.
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12

The mayors report, showing fines as
sessed during March aggregating $50,
was read and approved.
The marshals report, showing fines
collected for March, aggregating $50,
and asking credit for one sick and two
escaped prisoners, SIS and treasurer's
receipt for $50, was read and approved.
The recorders report, as follows.
was read and approved
Forrest City. Ark. April 1. 1901
TO the Honorable mayor. and board of alder
men, OF the incorporated town OF Forrest
City, Arkansas
Gentemen-l hereby submit my report COW
ering tho period from January l, 1901 and
ending March 81. 1901.
Outstanding warrants as per last Rpt. 1898 IS
Officers salaries for Dec. Jan. aud Feb. s25 O5
Allowed by council JAM -. ..... pro ~
do do do .............. TT "a
In hands of Officers
Chm n. waterworks..s 13S 20
nlarShai .-............. 60 81
treasurer .......... 340i 90 1905 GO
Net liability now ...............s sos 20
The Forrest City times., 1901-04-12
The Best Prescription for Malaria

Chills and Fever is bottle of Grove,
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
and quinine IN tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price soc.
Decorah-posten., 1901-12-24
Den nye Rleonins.
Gn Suiua'Manb bereoer i'm !6nitri
en- cicnbommelig Suerraifelie.

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lig Si'torie. Gn pelbetie1rot SSarmer
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lin Some peo at fiobe fla Ell M
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e1 Sfogbolt, % oioiuo itpreoe ban
fine Seite. Sfient oct bar foI0t,
flGote ban al fig % foiteoe fine garnle,
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itore Ieroerl ga ban ifitIoe ta1e i'm
nDe 3rnet poa, bar oen fife at ic.
Faffen hapbe falot no al Goqnen,
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bis bapoe ban fife roget Intgt Stpffe
biem. San hopoe trnft, at bans
Some neppe piIoe fleroe bonn / hans
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iaa ianoiot bun orog aienbieI pna
ham. oa hun fom ipaOierenoe iIto /
fit l~tnoertsi.