Allegheny County PA Archives History .....Complaint Vs. James Stophel, Duquesne,  For Commitment To Reform School April 12, 1897
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Complaint made before George A. Cole, Justice of the Peace of Allegheny County, 
by Jesse C. Stophel, uncle of James Edward Stophel, a minor over 10 years of 
age.  He is an orphan and is living at my house.  Does not obey, runs away from 
the house, has stolen money from my pocket.
   Mary Stophel, wife of Jesse C. Stophel, deposes that she has been trying to 
raise James Edward Stophel but he has become incorrigible, will run away from 
the house and "I am afraid he will get hurt along the rail road."  Signed by 
mark.

Additional Comments:
Notes made at the time of the boy's arrival at Pennsylvania Reform School at
Morganza:
   James E. Stophel, No. 5307, Division B: Parents dead.  Has been living with 
Uncle Jesse C. Stophel, a brakeman, living at Duquesne, Allegheny Co., Penna.  
Sent here for disobedience, playing truant, etc.
   Description: height 4' 5 1/2", weight 69 pounds.  Brown hair and eyes, 
medium complexion.  Shows front upper teeth some.  One vaccine mark on left arm.
   Age 11 on May 29, 1897; received Apr. 14, 1897.  Born Penna. of German 
parentage.  Attends Brethren church.  2 younger brothers, 1 younger sister.  
Can read &  write.  Lies.  Does not swear, steal, or use tobacco.  Is not 
intemperate.  Has been arrested once before.
   

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