The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-02-17

hOStcnbaudcr vs. j. Is. hnlttlc, additional
reasons for Il new trial filed.
Commonwealth VS.. Sarah Gross, assault and
battery, not Il true bill, county to pay costs.
In the matter of sale of real estate of A. NJ.
Rupert by the Sheriff, motion for rule to show
why sale shall not he set aside.
County statement for 1881 presented and
ordered filed among the records.
Commonwealth vs.. Thomas Gerity, assault
and battery case called, defendant pleads not
guilty, verdict not guilty, defendant pay
costs.
Commonwealth VS.. Hiram Eckroth. A
true bill
William T. Greasy appointed guardian of
Nathan c. Greasy, bond in $500. William
Greasy security.
Commonwealth VS.. Jno. l.. Fisher, recog-
nzancc forfeited to he rcspitcd at appearance
at next term.
Commonwealth VS.. Lloyd Breisch, recogni-
sancc forfeited to be respited next term.
In the matter of the return of the constable
of Bloom requesting watchman at the ID.
l.. Il W. II. II. at the crossing near Lockards
car shops the court held that no statute
exists giving the courts any authority in
such cases.
Inquest on the body of C.. S. Pcdreck, the
court makes this order: This was no doubt
a proper case for an inquest, but the death
having occurred in Schuyllill county, the
coroner or Il justice of the peace of this coun-
ty had no jurisdiction to hold an inquest.
Commonwealth vs.. Pat Murphy, rccog-
nizancc of defendant Thos. Murphy and
David Walsh in $500 for appearance of de-
fendant at next term.
Grand Jury made their final report and
were discharged. The report is as follows
To the Honorable Judges of the Court of
Quarter Sessions, of Columbia county.
The Grand Inquest of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania for the body of Columbia.
Respectfully report that we have pursuant
to our required duties, calmly and dclibcr-
ately investigated all the bills of indictments
presented for our consideration and have
passed upon them according their merits.
We have also examined the county build
| ings and find that the Recorders Office needs
Il new coat of plastcring, papering and paint
ing, and some repairs to the windows and
window tiXngs, also new writing table or
desk. We also find the Prothonotary's Office
too small, and would recommend the en-
| largcment Of it, Also that thsrc be built in
the back yard new water closet separate
and apart from the privy which is in II filthy
condition. We also recommend the sale of
Al i.il la ;n;1
everything kept in good condition and first
rate order.
Respectfully Submitted.
Bloomsbury Pa. l. 5. BLACK,
Feb. 10Th, 1882. Foreman.
Commonwealth VS.. Hiram Eckroth jury
was sworn on Thursday, and the trial lasted
until Monday night when by agreement a
verdict of not guilty was returned by the
jury defendant to pay costs
Lewis Beishlinc, John Drcsher and join
Zancr appointed viewers of road in Green
wood near Thos. Wrghts.
On petition, Samuel Ncyhard, Samuel
Hutchson and Henry Kitchen appointed
viewers to change Il road in Mt, Pleasant
near lIartzcls saw mill
On petition, Cyrus MclIenry, William
Mastellar and A. NJ, White appointed view
ers of n road in Greenwood near j. II
Parkcrs.
| In the matter of the transfer of the liCens,
of Fred. Smith of Catawissa to David Hol
lingShcad the court refused to allow sale
transfer and revoke the license of sale
Smith.
p f. Greasy appointed guardian of Dor,
5. Greasy. Bond in $500.
Estate of Mary lIartzel. Recognizance o
purchaser filed and decree made.
Auditors report in estate of John Gige
confirmed nisi
Auditors report in estate of John Bostol
confirmed nisi.
John >. Mensch, John Gordon and w NJ
Monroe appointed viewers of road on twp.
line between lIcmlock township Columbi
county, and West lIcmlock township, MOI
tour county.
c, c. Peacock appointed auditor to di,
tribute estate of Joseph Lilley.
L. T. Waller appointed auditor of Jam,
Kestcr
DEGREES made in estates of George Breeze
, John Kline and David Dcmott for sales.
Rule ON heirs in estate of Mary Collcy
accept or refuse.
, j, q, Freeze appointed auditor in estate
Hannah Zarr,
r. X, Little appointed auditor in estate
Geo Zarr
, r. Buckingham appointed auditor in esta
of Joshua Brink,
Michael VS.. Michael, divorce dccrecd.
- Elizabeth Manning VS., Abram Mannin
divorce deCrccd.
. Clara Diltz VS.. Abram +, Dltz subpp
=, in divorce awarded
- Sale of real estate ordered in estate
/, Abraham Force.
4 Report of Master filed in estate of Hen
n Kmgsbury.
NJ Petition of c, r. Woodin for discharge
-, guardian of the estate of Jas, A. Swank,
NJ minor, presented and account filed G,
,o jackson appointed in his stead,
os Auditors report in estate of Edward lIan
y. confirmed nsi.