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)
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)
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.
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)
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.