The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1872-02-09
Court Proceedings.
FIRST WEEK .

FIRST WEEK.
The general February Term of Co.
lumbia county Courts convened on
Monday, February 9th, inst. His Hon.
or William Elwell, President Judge,
and Iram Derr and Isaac S. Monroe,
Associates, on the Bench. The respect
i've constables ofthe county were sworn
and made their returns. l. w. Hart
man, Esq, of Bloomsbury, was appoint
ed foreman of the Grand Jury.
The Court appointed John X. Girton,
Jacob S. Evans and VIM. A. Kile, tip,
slaves for the first week of Court.
Petition of Frank p. Harris for the
appointment of guardian ; John Apple.
man chosen and approved by the
Court,
Petition of Daniel, Charles and Mary
Harris for guardian; John Appleman
appointed.
Rule granted on motion Of NJ. L.
Jackson on the heirs of Abraham Hess,
deceased, to appear at next term and
accept or refuse the real estate at the
valuation or show cause why the same
should not be sold. Notice to be given
by publication.
Hugh w. Hittle presented petition
asking the Court to be allowed to choose
guardian he selected John Apple.
man who was approved by the
Court.
The petition of Clarence and VIM. II.
Shoemaker for guardian; Evans G..
Shoemaker appointed.
The report of John G.. Freeze, Esq,
auditor to distribute the funds arising
from the sale of the property of John
X. Girton, confirmed niSi.
In the estate of Andrew Larish de.
ceased, on motion of o. b. Mellick, w.
Writ appointed auditor to make distri-
button of funds in the hands of the ex.
ecutor.
The report of Robert f. Clark, ESD,
auditor to make distribution in the es
tate of Peter X. Herbine, deceased, con.
firmed nisi.
The report of G. w. Miller Esq, aud.
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James Grimes, confirmed, nisi.
The report of G. w. Miller, Esq, aud
itor TO make distribution in the estate
of Abraham Mussleman, confirmed
nisi.
The report of c. G.. Barkley, Esq,
auditor to make distribution of the bal
ance in the hands of II. r. Kline ad-
ministrator of George Kline, deceased,
confirmed niSi.
Report of John Hicks, administrator
of the estate of Thomas Hughes, deceas
ed, confirmed niSi.
Report of sale of the real estate OF
Michael Lamon, deceased, confirmed
niSi.
Report of sale by the guardian of the
minor children of Josiah j. Thomas oi
their real estate, confirmed niSi
Petition of Frederick Wichey for the
specific performance of contract in the
estate of Henry Eyerly, deceased. Ci-
tation awarded upon the administra.
tor.
In the estate of Jacob Kustenbauder
report of sale, confirmed niSi.
Com. vs.. Catharine Womer, indicted
for assault. A jury was ordered and
returned verdict the same day finding
the defendant not guilty and that the
costs be equally divided between the
prosecutor and the defendant.
Petition of citizens of Sugarloaf twp.
for changing the place of holding The
election from Alinas Coles where it l.
now held, to the house of Cyrus Lari5h
All election was ordered upon the ques
ton of removal at the time of holdinS
the township election in March, next
notice to be given according to law
Report of sale of the real estate o
James Hess, deceased, confirmed niSj
Report of sale of the real estate of tn
minor children of John Thomas b!
their guardian, confirmed niSi.
Report of sale of the real estate q
Daniel Houck, deceased, by the execu
tor William Lee, confirmed niSi.
Report of sale of the real estate c
George Rupp, deceased, sold by Michae
Stine as trustee, confirmed niSi.
Report of sale by Lewis Yetter gual
dian of Julia Clark of her interest, cor
firmed niSi.
The petition of Mary Jane Troy 70
= guardian Allen Mann appointed.
=, The petition ofSarah NJ. Gearhart fo
/, guardian Allen Mann appointed.
Report of sale of the real estate {
John Mircle, deceased, confirmed niSi
The petition of Mary Alice Gearhal
:. praying for the appointment Of qua
, dian c. b. Troy appointed.
, Report of sale of real estate Of Joh
Richards, deceased, by S. B. Define
confirmed niSi.
Report of sale of the real estate
Balser Essick, deceased, confirmed mis-
Order of sale granted for the sale
. the homestead of Jacob Kostenbaude
deceased.
, TUESDAY, FEB. 9TH.
!. On motion of Mr.. Clark a rule WI
e granted in the matter of damages in Il
. extension of Fourth Street in the tow
| of Bloomsbury to take deposition
: before j. j. Brewer on the 7th lust.
. Petition of Daniel Ashleman prayir
, for the appointment of guardian
) John Ashman appointed.
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