The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1913-01-31
CORTRIGHT CASE WILL CLOSE
TO-DAY
Entire Week Taken Up on Practi-
caIly One Case-One More Case
To Be Tried.

caIly One Case-One More Case
To Be Tried.
Two cases were disposed of Mon
day afternoon without the jury
drawn going out of the box. The
first was that of F. B. Lawson
against Hyman Weitzer for wages.
Mr.. Lawson was sworn and testified
that he worked at Braman for Mr..
tWeitzer from July goth until Aug.
18th last, amounting to 5000. AS
no witness appeared in the behalf
of the defendant, the court instruct
ed the jury to render a verdict in
favor of Mr.. Lawson in the sum OF
$72.26, which was the amount due,
together with interest.
The second case which was ap-
pealed from the Justices transcript
was that of Charles e. Knapp
against Fred e. Stinnard. The de-
fendant claimed that he paid the
Judgment in full, but as the plaintiff
offered no evidence the court Or
dered the judgment settled. The
jury so agreed
G. A. Cortright and son, Eugene,
composing the firm of c. A. Cort-
right & Son, are plaintiffs in the
case against F. w. Kreitner and w.
H. Kreitner, contractors and others,
defendants. Mr. Cortright was re-
presented by Homer Greene, assisted
by E. C. Mumford, while Messrs.
Kreitners counsel was w. H. Lee,
assisted by M. E. Simons. MI.
Greene opened the case.
Eugene H. Cortright was the first
witness sworn. He testified in his
behalf, telling of the conversation he
had with Kreitner Bros. previous to
the erection of the building, its con-
struction, of which material would
be used and how he desired it built.
Mr.. Cortright said he had the foun-
dation wall laid by F. j. Varcoe and
that Jules Dunn helped in the work.
These walls were separate and apart
from the main wall, which were of
two piece or double concrete blocks,
one foot high and two feet long.
They were manufactured by the
Wayne Concrete Supply Company of
Honesdale. The blocks were laid by
Pierce & Baker.
Eberley Skinner sworn: Stated
that he had been around the barn
nearly every day during course of
erection with the exception of six
weeks spent in Brooklyn. Said he
was on the barn the day it fell and
saw blocks around the sides of the
wall Was in the office when barn
collapsed.
Mr.. Colvill, of Pittston, was sworn
and said he built warehouses and
other buildings for several years.
Told the construction of the string
ers, how they were placed, the loca-
tion of the cross rods and the con-
struction of the roof. Said he new
er saw building erected like it be-
fore.
oil CnfI M
was standing on the step of his
store when the Cortright barn fell
on the evening of October oath. He
said noise sounded like a crashing
or like the breaking of timbers.
Stated that he rushed over and help
ed carry Mr.. Cortright, Eugene's
father, from the office to his home
after which he helped get out some
horses from the basement of the
new barn.
Eugene Baker, sworn. Live in
Carbondale and am member of the
firm of Pierce & Baker, the firm that
contracted with Mr. Cortright to
erect the brick blocks of the barn.
possession about two hours. Came
to Honesdale when contract was
started and four or five times af-
terward. Saw plans and front ele-
vation of first floor of building show
ing the doorway and windows.
William D. Lane, Carbondale,
sworn. Said he was employed by
Pierce & Baker as foreman to lay
the concrete blocks on the barn.
Said he never saw a block like this
kind before and consequently never
laid block like it. Had charge OF
the work for Mr.. Pierce.
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chitect. Have worked at this work
the last II years and prior to that
time was a contractor and builder
Worked under a number of best ar
chitects of the day. Witness men
toned who they were and told some
of the large buildings he built, also
mentioned structure which he de-
signed and had the superintendency
over in Honesdale. Went in de-
scription of building. Exhibit was
shown illustrating how building was
constructed, plan of girders, sup,
porters, posts, etc. The sketch was
made by Mr.. Weaver after the barn
fell. Mr.. Weaver was upon the
stand an hour and half, which was
spent in direct and cross-examina'
tion.
David Fisher sworn. Said he was
a junk dealer, Stated that Mr.
Cortright and Fred Kreitner visited
his place and selected the kind ant
weight of iron that was intended tC
be used in the barn. Only the iroI
posts and 56-pound rails were Sc
elcted when the two gentlemen
visited his place. Witness read lis
of material purchased and also gave
dates of purchase. Said the frs
load was delivered by his team anC
the balance was taken to the build
ing by Mr. Cortright's men. SaiC
Mr.. Cortright selected what he want
ed after he and Mr.. Kreitner visit
ed his yard. Was there severa
times.
John Ridd sworn Live in Ore