The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1880-09-10

Court PROCEEDINGS met IL
regular session last Monday morning, at the
hour of II o'clock, with his honor Judge
Dean presiding, and Associate } utigeS r iana
gan and Thomss occupying seats on the
bench. A very fun attendance of grand and
traverse jurors was present. hr. r. v bar
ker was appointed foreman of the Grand
Jury, and such was the celebrity with WHICH
business was transacted that certain present
ments We're certified to Court before the
hour of high noon. The criminal list, as
advertised, was large, embracing beyond
thirty cases none of them of much impor-
tance to the general public; but out of this
list, only comparatively few were brought TO
judgment Resolutions of respect to the
memory of John G.. Lake, Esq, and George
w. Oatman, Esq, both deceased, were read.
After hearing and filing the returns OF con-
stables, Court adjourned to meet again at
O'Clock, p. m, when the call of the roll of
attOr eys, for the purpose of motions, petit
tonS, etc, was proceeded with 1t occupied
all afternoon. Meantime, sixty or seventy
foreigners were duly qualified to take part
and parcel i'll the arduOus job of electing
somebody President next November.
The following cases were disposed of on
Tuesday
Commonwealth vs. Edward GolGen-lar-
ceny. jury called and sworn who find de-
tendant guilty in manner and form as he
stands indicted.
Commonwealth VS.. Lewis Garvagnati.
This individual plead guilty 10 the charge of
larceny, and to a second similar charge he
submitted.
Commonwealth vs.. Maggie Rhyle and Da-
yid VI. Rhyle-larceny, Mary Reighard, OF
JohnstOwn, prosecutrix. Maggie plead gull
ty and submitted, and Il nOi}s pr0Sequi was
enteree as to husband.
John f Gatcheli plead guilty to the charge
of assault and battery, and the sentence OF
the court was that he should pay fine OF
five dollars and the costs of prosecution, etc.
Commonwealth vs.. John McIIaie-assault
and battery. Defendent pleads guilty and
submits. i've dDiltrS dul costs.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. Jacob
Roehm, charged with having sold intONicat-
ing drink on Sunday, was continued
Caroline Smith and Frank Mcdonald were
charged with selling liquor without license.
The man plead guilty. As to the woman, a
jury was called and sworn, who found her
not guilty. Frank sentenced to pay fine OF
5000 for the use of the Commonwealth, and
also the costs OF prosecution, and to undergo
four months Imprisonment III county Jail.
Peter Matthews came up on the grave
charge Of assault ana battery with intent to
commit rape, with Annie NJ. George as
proSccutrix. He plead guilty as to the first
part of the indictment, and mol pros was
entered as to the second count. Sentenced
To pay fine of ten dollars, the costs Of
prosecution, and undergo Imprisonment in
the county jail FOR the period of one month
Chauncey Myers, for indulging in his Datu-
raj propensity for thieving, was arraigned
and adiudged guilty.
The case of the Commonwealth vs.. John
and samuel McCreevy, larceny and TeceiV-
ing stolen goods was reached at the hour of
four O'Clock. \ mol pros. was entered as to
the first named party, and the jury went out
at SIX O'Clock to determine whether Samuel
was as bad a man as they said he was. At
eight o clock they returned with verdict of
not guilty, the ringing of the bell calling
Court in special session to register the de-
cree.
Com'th vs.. VIM. Acknowledging Houor
without license and keeping a tipping house
Not true bill and county to pay costs
Com th VS. Geo ). Brown alias Geo. :. Tip
pins-larceny: Geo. Hoerle, prosecutor. Not
q true bill.
COmth VS.. Minnie BTown-fornication.
Isaac Craig, prosecutor. Def't not taken.
The grand jury after having transacted
a large amount of business in d short time
were discharged, with thanks from the
Court, at four O'Clock.
WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
COm'th vs.. Harry Adams-larceny: Benz.
c. Stutzman, prosecutor. On molten of Dis
trict Attorney and by leave Of Court noIle
prosequi was entered on payment OF costs by
defendant
Com'th vs. VIM RattIgan and Jos. Sweeny
aggravated assault and battery and simple
assault and battery; Chal. McCrcight, pros
ecutOF. Defendants not taken.
COm'th vs., Israel Donmye
and baStaTdy; Sarah A Myers, prOSecutriX.
Settled by parties, bond flied and noiie pro-
seoul entered OF payment Of costs by def't t.
- Com tn W. Joseph WeiSSer-Seilinu lidu0T
on Sunday and selling liquor to be drank on
the premises on Sunday; Jas. ShUmatc, pros
ecutOT. Defendant not taken.
COm'th vs. Edw'd GordOn-larceny: Benz.
Williams, prosecutor. Jury find defendant
guilty as in manner and form indicted.
COmth vs.. Conrad Roth and Com tn vs..
Carl Schubert--libel Elizabeth Lint, prose
cutTiX. Both cases tried together and both
defendants adjudged guilty. Motion made
for a new trial and pleas 90 be heard next
Monday.
Upon reception of the verdict in the latter
case, at s O'Clock, p. NJ, Court adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock on Monday next.
Thursday, October 2Sth, was appointed for
Argument Court.