Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-02-17


Patrick White-Selling liquor without license
same Selling liquor Sunday.
Isaac Cornell-Assanlt and battery.
Patrick Kiduf-Seing liquor contrary to law.
John Harris-Iarceny.
jackson Eaton-Fornication and bastardy
John Wallace-Selling liquor without license.
Jason Chapin-Rape.
Vim. H. Brant-Perjury.
James Williams-Larceny.
John Granger-Assaut and battery.
Michael Dacey-Seng liquor on Sunday.
Selling liquor without license.
Thomas Hughes-Attempt to commit murder by poison
NOT BILL.
William n-Fornication-County to pay COSTS
The Grand Jury also made the following presentment
in relation to the condition and repairs of the County
buildings =
To the Honorable the Judges Of the County of Bradford
The Grand Jury present the following In the opinion
of the Grand jury certain repairs pro-
tect the public buildings The cells should be rendered
to prevent intercourse with the prisoners
from without and repaired within so as to prevent the
escape of prisoners and render them ceany also to re-
pair leaks in the water conductors from the roof pre-
vent the recurrence of the same To provide
tain supply OF water for the Court House To repair the
fence on the wall between the Engine building and the
Court House. together with such other repairs may be
considered necessary by the proper authorities.
All of which is respectfully submitted
GEO. COREY, Foreman.
Towanda, Feb. Q, 1859.
In the Quarter Sessions
Com Varren Guthrie-Larceny- Robert
Bailey, Esq, Of Granville township. OBWestgate, pro
secutor not appearing to prosecute his recognzance m
ty dollars, forfeited.
Com Israel CorneH-Indcted for assault and bate
y upon the person of Lewis Rogers the lth day of
January last Jury found the defendant guilty and the
Court sentenced him to pay fine of ten dollars and
of prosecution.
Com Us. Mchael Meehqn, 2d-Indcted for assault and
battery, by abusing and matreating his wife and chill
dren. Jury find defendant guilty and the Court scnten
ced him to pay fine of five dollars and of prosecu
ton, &c.
The defendant also arraigned for surety of the
peace, and after hearing the Court order that he
into recognzance to keep the peace and be of good be-
havior towards all the citizens of this Commonwealth and
towards his wife and children especially pay the costs
OF prosecution, and stand committed &C.
Com rs. Thomas Rughes-Deiendant was indicted for
attempt to commit murder by throwing poison into
the well Of Judson Stevens in Wyalusing township The
Jury find the defendant not guilty. and the prosecutor
pay the costs.
Com us. John Granger-Deendant indicted for assault
and battery upon the person of James Simmons in North
Towaula at the polls the day of township election
Jury find the defendant guilty and the Court sentenced
him to pay fine of fifty dollars and to pay the of
prosecution, and stand committed, &c.
Com. Us. Adam Beam, jr.-Indictment for assault and
battery upon Damon W Harry, the 3ls of December
last Verdict guilty, and defendant sentenced to pay
fine of twenty dollars and costs of prosecution and stand
committed &c.
Com John Haris-Indcted for larceny in stealing
one hundred pounds of property of H. F. Burt
Rdgbury. Defendant pleads guilty and is sentenced to
pay fine of one dollar to the Commonwealth costs of
prosecution and undergo Imprisonment in the County
Jail for ten days.
Com rs. +'ames WAiams-Defendant indicted for OBJ
tanning from MaryAnn Goodsel the 4th of December
about fifteen chickens with intent to cheat and defraud
Verdict guilty, and the Court sentenced
Com Us. Jackson Eaton-Indcted for fornication and
bastardy Verdict guilty and the township ofSprng
field to pay the COSTS
Charles T. Merry IS. Leroy to,cnsh p-Damage view
Parties agree upon the of $50 to be paid plaintiff
and by order of the Court Judgment entered for that
amount, with costs.
Com. Harriet Col,cell-ndictment for fornication
Verdict of not guilty and prosecutor John Colwel for
costs
Com. Us. Aipheus G. larcellus-Indctment for arson
in burning the barn of Hector Owens in Ridgbury town
ship, on the 3Oth of May, 1859. Verdict not guilty.
Com rs. Michael Dacey-Indctment for selling liquor
on Sunday Defendant pleads guilty and is sentenced to
pay fine of sixteen dollars of prosecution and
undergo an imprisonment in the County jail for ten days
&c.
Com u.s. Michael DGcey-Indicment for selling Ii ouor
without license Defendant pleads guilty. and is senten.
ced to pay fine of ten dollars, and costs
Com Us. I'm. CGmpbeR-Indctment for assault and
battery and obstuctng the due execution of legal pro-
cess Nathan Edmnister, Constable of Athens town.
ship prosecutor Verdict guilty defendant sentenced
to pay fine of fifty dollars, and COSTS &c.
Com Us. E6enezsr Chlson-Indicment for selling Ii.
quor without license. Defendant pleads guilty and is
sentenced to pay fine of ten dollars and costs
On petition of citizens of Smithfeld township the
Court appoint Stephen r. Crane, Clerk and John Scou
ton Treasurer Of said township the voters thereof having
failed to elect such officers at the late election.
The Court at the request of John Brink Constable of
Sheshequin township, appoint Arnold H. Ferguson as
his Deputy.
On petition and after hearing the Court change the
name of Asylum township to Frenchtown and the name
Durel township to Asylum.
License granted at February Sessions, 1859:
FOR A TAVERN.
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Teorge Ii. EStel ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Towanda BOro
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