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Local Matters. A Novel Suit
Complaint by J.W. Beach about Pastrana's marriage to Theodore Lent. Justice Lawder investigates the complaint.
Indictment of Theodore Lent for Leasing a House to Be Used as a House of Ill Fame
Lent rented property to Sarah Burke who used it as a house of prostitution. The neighbors complained.
In the Matter of False Pretences against Theodore Lent
Follow up to story about Lent leasing to Juratreke reveals that she used the house as a brothel. D. Henry Haight, the owner of the property, gave affidavit that Lent did not have the right to rent the property. (column 5)
Fremont and Free Love
Pastrana's "man" (Lent) claims to have chased Julia's mother in Mexico
For Sale
Sale of furniture in house on Mercer Street (column 4)
Extensive Stage Stables Burned Down
In 1860, Charles Lent's stables burned down, destroying "eighty horses, two omnibuses, several sets of harnesses, and a quantity of feed." 41 horses were saved but Lent estimated his losses at approximately $10,000.
Embezzlement
Lent arrested for embezzling $100 from employer, Theodore Hatfield. Lent had been Hatfield's clerk but was discharged. He continued to collect money from Hatfield's client after being terminated.
Charge of Forgery and False Pretences
Lent accused of offering note in the name of Theodore Hatfield to pay for a watch. He also used the name James Lentell when he signed the note over to the Christian Pfieffer. (column 6)
Before Judge Daly
Yet another stage in the conflict between Lent and the Hatfields. In this one, Lent sues Elias Hatfield over the contents of a store on Broadway. (column 6)
An Alleged False Pretence
Lent arrested on complaint from Bertha Juratreke who rented 74 Mercer Street from Lent. She said he rented the property to her for 2 years--however D. H. Haight was the actual owner of the property and Lent did not have his authority to rent it.