The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1875-09-10


was opened had not seen it himself
Court'-"Tell the supervisor that he had bet
ter see to it, and, before the next court, you
can ascertain for yourself"
Court.-"Mr. Clerk, the constable of Mad
ison township MIR. Mcbride returns two
pieces of road as in bad condition, and az
having been neglected after notice to the SUI
pervisors to put them in order. He also re-
ports the names of witnesses on the Jersey
town road, Abram Young, A. p. Kestcr; on
the other road, John Christian, John Bell =
helm in regard to these roads, Cause a
subpoena TO be issued for them, and lay an
indictment before the grand jury"
Subsequently, however, it appearing that
the roads were affected by recent rains, Mr..
Mcbride amended his return, removing from
the supervisors the impulation of blame, and
charging the same upon Providence, the tenn
porary bad state of the roads being conse-
quent upon an ''act Of God"
Court.-Mr. Cressler Samuel, of Scott
township, if there are any complaints by
any person against this restaurant, for any
violation of law-any misconduct-let it
come here in the shape of petition with the
evidence to support it, and the court can
then hear the case; but to return, in general
terms, that a restaurant is not nceded-that
is a question that the court, upon the evil
dence then given, has already passed upon
when granting the license. If there is any
complaint Of any specific thing, then we will
hear petitions and evidence upon the sub
ject, and take proper action upon it."
Mr.. Cressler.-"Well, Judge, it is a COM
plant among the women and they are ac-
cusing me, and don't know whether they
are selling liquor or not, it appears that some
of the men get little tight on the way
home; that's all I've got to say on the sub
ject."
There were number Of erich things" con-
nectcd with the constables' returns but we
have given fair specimen which must suf-
flee: indeed, we have alseady allotted to this
"branch of the business" more than its pro-
portionate share of space; but we wish to
give people who cannot attend court sort
of bird's-eye view of the proceedings, gs,-some-
thing more than the bare husks of fact: and
as we have this week added to our staff a
shorthand reporter, we take this occasion to
"trot him out"
Upon calling court Judges Elwell and
Monroe on the bench,) John X. Girton, N.
Fowler and Lot Hill were appointed tip
slaves for the first week, and Isaac Mcbride
and Michael Walter for the second week.
Commonwealth vs.. Samuel Miller-Rc-
cognizancc of deft and Miner Hill for appear
ance Of deit. at next session.
Commonwealth rs. William c.. Mines
Non pros. allowed, on payment of costs.
Daniel a. Beckley rs William II. Bradley
ct. @.-Motion to withdraw an appearance
for Lewis II. Gordon.
h re estate of Samuel Miller.-Petition
for a sale of realty. Sale ordered. Bond in
$1,000. r, Fahringer approved as surety.
Road in Scott and Bloom, near Samuel
Shallers. Report of second reviewers con-
frmed HiSj.
John II. Donaldson rs. II. NJ. Hockman-
Report Of auditor, making distribution of
the fund in court, confirmed njSi.
In re estate Of Henry Dietrich. ch.-Auditor's
report confirmed Hisj.
IN re estate of Robert Watts.-Report Of
sale confirmed aisi.
In the matter of the assignment of Coum-
ba Iron and Manufacturing Company.-Au-
dtor's report, making distribution, confirm
ed nisj.
:. y. Walker was appointed stenographer
for this court, under the Act Of Assembly OF
10Th May 1874.
Commonwealth rs. Jacob S. Hinderitcr-
On motion, the forfeiture taken of, and dcft
and Charles Seman bound, each in 5000, for
appearance Of dett, at next session.
Commonwealth u.s. Sarah Stlne.-Non P'os.
allowed upon payment Of costs, SS.l5.
Commonwealth Us. Catharine Barry
Larency A true bill
Commonwealth as. Ira Robbins-N0n
pros. allowed, on payment of costs, 5l3.0S.
In the matter of the assignment Of }. j..
Ioagland. of goods set apart to
j. j. Hoagland $500, confirmed Hisi and or
dered to be published III one newspaper in
Bloomsburg for four weeks before the next
term.
Petition to change the place Of holding
election in Berwick. Ordered that the elcc-
tions, general and special, be held in the Of
flee now occupied by John McArnott
Commonwealth rs. George Fetterman.- -
Recognizance of dcit., and Benz, FcJterman,
in 5000, for appearance Of def. at next sc,-
sions.
Report of reviewers of a road in Mt. Pleas
ant, near NJ. Shailer's-Confrme nisi, and
width Of road fixed at thirty-throe feet,
Commonwealth as. Solomon Shuman.--
Nuisance. y true bill.
Tuesday, Sept, T. morning session,-Char-
ter of the Millvile Mutual Fire Insurance
Company granted and ordered to be recorded.
Commonwealth Is. Solomon Shuman. In
dctmcut for nuisance in fencing up an alley.
Verdict for defendant, the prosecutor, Will
liam Sharplcs,, to pay costs.
In the estate of Sol Buss.-Report of sale
confirmed aisi
Commonwealth rs. Thos. Gentry.-Noa
pros. allowed.
Commonwealth rs. David Strauss and j..
Brd.-Not true bill, County pays costs,
Commonwealth rs. VIM. b. Holman,--
Bill ignored, Prosecutor to pay costs.
Commonwealth Is. Catharne Barry
Verdict, not guilty,
Grand Jury reported public buildings in
good repair, recommend screens for priyies,
and continuation of gas pipe into prothono-
tary's inside ollice-yault.
Commonwealth rs. Gross.-lndictment for
larency. Verdict, not guilty.
Spinster Marriage ana Legal Titles
TO the Editor Of the CoLUMBIAN;
,Sr.-Your animadyersions upon 4 decis-