Jarvis v. The Tonawanda

The libelants furnished the Tonawanda with wharf-age, at Jersey City, in July and August, 1882, for which (and a small amount of material for cooperage) $272.75 are claimed. The vessel was in charge of Zetlosen & Co., of New York, who were dealt with as agents. The bill, as rendered, was originally a trifle larger, and was reduced to the sum stated by agreement with Zetlosen & Co. The vessel sailed for Europe, leaving the bill unpaid; and in about six months thereafter came to Philadelphia, where the respondents bought her. She had formerly belonged to the Copes, of this city, but had been…