Wyoming democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Wyoming Co., Pa.) 1867-1940, 1868-01-29
Court Proceedings. for Jan. Term, 1868
COMMON PLEAS,

COMMON PLEAS
On Filing certificates, John A. Sittser, ESQ, was
admitted to practice law in the several Courts Of
Wyoming county.
Henry Rought vs.. Laura Rought-Court order
alias subpoena to issue.
WIN. Blackmar vr. S. and J. Tewksbury Settle
ment fled.
Permelia S. Thompson VS.. Henry W. Thompson
On motion Court appoint r. C. Ross Commissioner to
take testimony, and direct proclamation to be made
Sherif's deeds were acknowledged In open Court
for the sales Of real estate to the following persons
To John Bridget for lot Of land in Meshoppen
sold as the property Of Chas w. Baker. Considsra-
ton 1852.
To S. S. Grover for lot Of land In Tunkhannock,
sold as the property Of G. L. Martin. COnsidera-
tion 1898.
To Seth C. Lacey for lot Of land in Braintrim TIP.
sold as the property of Isaac s. Lacey. COnsldsra-
ton 81 800.
To H. W. Rboads for lot Of land in Tunkhannock
Tp., sold as the property of L, FL. Stephens. Con-
sidera,ion $3.50.
On motion, Harvey Sickler appointed auditor IN
distribute the fund arsn from real est ate of l. N
Lacy.
Daniel Lee VS.. Henry W. Lee. Judg't for Plt'G
by agreement
On petition Of P. Marcy, court direct Burgess AMI
Town council to lay taI of IT cents.
Edward Burnham EKr. vs.. and p. Marcy, rule
granted to show cause why Judgment shall not be
opened
oRPHANs COURT.
In matter Of estate Of c. W. Carr decd. On Pc
titoa of John A. Gardner citation issued to Thos
L. Carr, Ex'r. to Gle account.
In matter Of the sale of real estate Of Geo. W.
Grow. Court granted rule to show cause why order
for sale shall not be set aside or revoked
On fling Petition and bond, Emma L. Vaow ap-
pointed guardian of Cory, Eugene and Ida B.
Vaow.
On fling petitions and bonds, Levi Winters chosen
guardian of John Ellsworth, Mary Ann Ellis.
worth and Jans Ellis worth.
On petition of Eliza J. Worden and H. B Word
en-, sale of Real Estate OF Miner WUrden decd. or
dered.
On petition Of Oliver Lewis, gussdian of Perrin
Frsiss-rule granted to show cause why real estate
Of wards shall not be sold Mt private sale to Calvin
Perrin, D. S. KoOn Esq appointed auditor 10 report
on propriety ofsals.
In Matter of Eating house License to F. Crane
Geo. Lull, on motion and fling written consent Of
F. NJ. Crane. Court revoked License
Cn fling petition and bonds of Mary A. Dewitt
appointed guard an of John II. and Simeon Dewitt
minor children Of Simeon Dewitt deed
On petition of Peter Dersbimer, guardian OF Caro-
line and Sarah Holmes for sale Of interest Of wards
7. A. Miller appointed to report 40 to propriety of
sale.
In matter of dis trhuton of the real estate OF John
Armstrong deed. On motion Harvey sickIer sp-
pointed auditor TO make distribution and report
thereon.
On petition and bond fled, Chas. J. Henry ap-
pointed guardian of Charles H., Arthur and Henry
Tuition Minor children of George S Tuition.
On petition and bonds, Emme Brungess and Chas.
Gay appointed guardians Of Alice Caroline RachasI
and Robert Brungess.
On petition of Charles Wright, sale of real estate
Of Vim. Wright ordered.
On petition of guardian of minor children, saso
real estate of minors ordsred.
On petition Of Jane Peckham-rule granted on
c. M. ManvilIe why he shall not give security in
this case.
QUARTER SESSIONS.
Grand Jury called and sworn Calvin HaIIock,
Esq, as Foreman.
Comlth John Fassett. Indict Assault and
Battery. True Bill J. NJ Traver, Pros Case
tried. Verdict of acquittal on the ground cf Dsan-
y
Com'lth vs.. Ziba Sckler Indict, Assault and
Battery. True Bill J. D. Schooley, pros. Cause
tried. Plea Of not guilty withdrawn. Defendant
sentenced to pay a hhe of $40 and costs of pros.
COm'Ith vs. J. F. HaIl-charge, Assault and Bat
terry and proceeding BY oversesrs Of poor. On mo-
ton Court order forfeited recoguizance in this case
to be stricken of on payment of costs.
Com'lth vs.: J. J. Lord. Indictments LIST. Fur
nishing intoxicating Liquors to persons when drunk
ID. Furnishing intoxicating liquors to persons Of
known incorporate habits. Sd. Selling, trading and
bartering away intoxicating lquors-on return of
Constable, o L. Halstssd complainant True Bill.
ComIth vs.. Hugh Lenox Indict. Selling trad
sng and bartering away intoxicating liquors-on
turn of Const. H. C. Williams and w. II, briggs,
conpisinants. True Bill.
Com'lth VS.. I. W. Billings Indict. Selling trad.
ing and bsr.ering away intoxicating liquors on re-
turn of Constable. II. c. Williams and w. Ii. briggs,
complAinauts True Bill.
Com'lth VS.. Thomas B. WALL Indict. Selling,
trading and bartering away intoxicating liquors.
On return of Const. True Bill.
Com 'lth vs.. ] D. Hswett Indict. Selling, trad
ing and bartering away iquors-on return of Const.
Francis D. Pratt and r. d Newton, pros. True Bill
Com'lth vs. J. P Randall Indict. Selling liquors to
persons of known Incorporate habits. j. R. Smith, L.
Harding and D. W. Titus. pros. True Bill at Aug
Term. Case tined. Verdict not guilty, county to
pay the Gusts.
Com'lth VS.. z. D. He wett' Indict. Selling, trad
ing and bsrtering away Intoxicating liquors, True
Bill Nov Term T. D. Pratt, R. d. Newton and L.
L. Tiffany, pros. Verdict Of acquittal. Deft To pay
the costs.
In matter OF Incorporation Of the Northmorsland
Horse-thief Detecting and Insurance Company. On
filing petition ard articles of incorporatOn-Court
direct publication of same in Newspaper.
Com'lth vs Eliza ]. Worden. Indict. Obtaining
monsy and obtaining signature to written instru-
nent by false pretsnces. E. NJ. Smith, Prosecutor.
Bill ignored. Prosecutor to pay costs.
Com'lth VS.. 1. W Billings. Selling liquor to per-
sons of known fntemp crate ha True Bill at An