The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-09-08
Court Proceedings.

lam ELwELL, President Judge, and
his Associate Hon. IRAN DERR, on the
Bench. Hon. ISAAC s. MONROE, the
other Associate, being absent on ac.
count of illness.
The respective constables of the coun-
ty were sworn and made their returns,
returning the roads and bridges in
good condition throughout the county
generally.
John X. Girton, Saml. Stettler and
Joseph Ikeler were appointed tipstaves
to attend the court and juries.
Samuel Rhone, Esq, of Benton, was
appointed Foreman of the Grand Jury.
Upon the suggestion of the members
of the Bar, the Civil List of Causes for
trial at this term was continued on ac.
count of the late severe illness of his
Honor Judge ELwELL, they not think
ing it prudent to weary him with the
ted iousness of such trials as might be
delayed. Judge ELwELL suggested
that he would call upon another Judge
to try the causes that were ready, but
to this the Bar positively objected, and
the list was therefore continued.
In the estate of Henry Melck, decd,
upon petition citation awarded.
In the estate of George +. Smith,
decd. Petition for sale presented,
which was ordered.
Report of road in Greenwood town
ship, near George B. Thomas'-con.
iirmed nisi.
The appraisement Of the real estate
Of Abraham Hess, decd, late Of Mifllin
township, confirmed nis.
Report of viewers of road in Pine
township, near S. Eves' confirmed nisi,
In the matter of the confirmation of
the map Of the town of Bloomsbury,
exceptions were filed by number Of
| the citizens of the town.
An inquisition on the body Of Thorn
as Murphy, was approved, as a proper
case for an inquest.
David Whitmoyer was appointed
guardian for VIM. Trembly.
Samuel Bower VS.. Rolandus Blank, ct
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and VIM. Klinetob should not be sub
rogated as plaintiffs.
Rebecca Keefer vs.. James A. Keefer,
alias subpoena in divorce was granted.
In the estate of Daniel Gigger, decd,
late of Montour township, an inquest
was awarded.
Com. VS.. Joseph II. Evans, charge,
Assault and Battery. Bill ignored and
the prosecutor to pay costs.
In the estate of Benjamin Camp,
decd'd, the order for sale of realty was
continued.
Order of sale in the estate of James
Hess, late of Sugarloaf township, decd
was continued.
Report of sale of real estate, in the
estate of Martin Billmyer, decd, con
firmed.
Petition for the sale of the real estat,
of Daniel Leiby, decd. Sale ordered.
Samuel Neyhard, administrator o
, Rebecca Nagle, decd, VS.. John Cain
Rule to show cause why the execution
should not be set aside.
) Order of sale of the property Of Dan
iel Gcarhart continued.
) Petition of citizens of Conyngham t
remove John Curran, Peter Luby, ant
Patrick McDermOtt, school Directors O
the township. Rule granted to shoy
cause.
Report of sale of realty, in the estat
of Samuel Dyer, decd, confirmed mis-
: Report of sale of realty, on the estat
of Samuel Pilkington, decd, confirme
nisi.
In the estate of VIM. Hess, upon pc
tition inquest was awarded.
Report of road in Fishingcree
township, near Still Water Churcl
confirmed nisi.
Com. vs.. Silas Powels, charge Firm
IL Woods. Bill ignoredand county to pa
+" costs.
Com. VS.. Catharine Womor, chars
" Assault with intent to kill. a true bill
y Entered into recognizance for her a
81 pearance at next session.
- Com. VS.. John Curran, Charles Mu
ply and others, charge Conspiracy.
true bill. Recognizance entered f
their appearance at next term.
t. SEPTEMBER 3, 1871.
Auditors report in the estate of El
" abeth Deong, deceased, making dist
button, confirmed nisi.
30 Petition for Il review of a road
T" Mount Pleasant township, near t
-, house of Thomas Jones. AppOntmc
~ of viewers suspended until exceptio
are disposed of.
90 Petition for Il review of priva
W. road in Fishingcreek township, nt
William Ikelcr's. Appointment of
viewers suspended until exceptions :
disposed of.
" Report of viewers Of a road in Min
he township, reporting against a road, C
Us iirmed nisi.
on Report of viewers of a road in Fran
We lin township, near Reuben Reigl'
'h' confirmed mis-.
~ Auditors report in the estate of b
| 80 jamin Fowler, deceased, confirmed II
''' Report OF viewers of road in LOc
~ township, near benjamin Wagne
" 80 confirmed nisi.
~. Petition TO vacatc road in Frank
M township, near Valentine Nough
49, =, Stephen Baldy, George II. Willis {
49, j. +. Piahler appointed viewers.
'.' Auditors report in the estate OF Y
40 liam Mensinger, deceased, confirm
nisi.
frc- Petition for the sale of the real os
or of Elizabeth Meyer, deceased, late
r n Bloomsbury, was presented to the co
h n Sale ordered.
is In the estate of Clotworthy Els
po' deceased, on petition citation awar
'ne ordering the administrator TO fill
lars account.
Jeen Report of viewers to view ii cite (
foot county bridge in Main township
IT, acted upon, the Grand Jury rec