The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-02-17

charged with the larceny of money from
young MN named Mosteller The prose-
cution alleged that 1927 was taken from
Mosteler while stopping at Vansickle's
house in Sugarloaf township. There was
no evidence to connect Mr.. Vansickle with
the loss OF the money, and the District At
torney stated that he could not ask for
conviction under the evidence, and the
Court instructed the jury to render ver-
dict for the defendant, which was done
without leaving the jury box.
Common wealth vs.. G. b. johnson and
Arthur johnson The defendants were
charged with the larceny of two turkeys
belonging to Mrs. McEwen, of Madison
township The prosecutrix missed her
turkeys, and they were subsequently found
among the flock of the defendants, being
identified by the absence of the middle
toe rhe defense was that the turkeys
wandered to their place and Joined their
flock and they did not notice that they
were not their birds. The jury took this
view of il and rendered verdict of not
guilty.
Exceptions filed in estate of Samuel
| Freas.
FEB. 10. Commonwealth VS. Emerson
J. Lore, fornication and bastardy. Case
tried. Verdict, guilty.
Commonwealth VS.. Harry w Cara, lar
ceny. Case tried Defendant was charged
with taking the money of Jacob Dildine,
$93. They roomed in adjoining rooms at
the McHenry House, in Benton, and Dildinc
did not lock his door. The defendant
knew he had the money. 1t was gone
next morning, and some money of the
same kind was found in tie possession of
the defendant. The latter offered evidence
to show where he got the money found on
HIM, and the jury acquitted him.
Traversed jurors were discharged.
Grand jury's report filed and grand jury
discharged.
| REPORT OF GRAND JURY.
The Grand Inquest of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania inquiring In and for the
body of said county, respectfully report:
That we have, pursuant to our required
duties, investigated all bills of Indictment
presented for our consideration, and have
passed upon them according to their re-
spective merits. We have also examined
the Public Buildings and find that in the
basement kitchen of the Jail new range
and new floor are needed, the wash tubs
and drainage of same need repairing; the
water from tubs will not run away. Bed
ding for four beds is wanted; prisoner
came in last night and prisoners had to
share their blankets with him, as there
was no covering for him. We would
recommend that immediate attention be
given the above, as reports OF same have
been given before and no attention has
been paid to them. The yard walls at the
Jail should be put in safe condition. point
ed or painted, so that prisoners may use
the yard for fresh air and exercise. The
heating of the Jail i insufficient in extreme
cold weather: the steam generator is in baC
condition, not giving enough heat for fue
used, and is liable to give out at any time.
We would recommend that In place OF get
ting new generator, the heat be suppiec
by the Steam Heating Company. Our at
tention has been called to the fact tina
prisoners, male and female, frequently
come to the Jail, in very filthy condition
and destitute In clothing, aud that som'
way should be provided for change o
clothing.
We find the court room in a pleasan
condition. The offices of Prothonotary
Register and Recorder, Sheriff and Com
missioners need papering. The Grand
Jurors room is of insufficient size, and &C
cess to court room is inconyenient. There
is only one Traverse Jury room, there
should be three good ones. The presen
library room has become coat and ha
room and Is not large enough; more com
modious room should be built for this pur
pose.
The offices of county commissioners ant
of county treasurer ought to be separate
and distinct from each other and the book
and papers of each be kept in their resp CT
i've offices.
Female witnesses are placed in yer.
unpleasant situation, no convenience
whatever. A pleasantly furnished room
with conveuiences for women with child
ren, dressing room and water closet attach
cd, is badly wanted. We therefore recon-
mend the adding of building of sufficen
size to make necessary improvements Il
the rear OF the court house.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
E. B. LUIE, Foreman
Exceptions filed to Auditors report il
estate OF G. w. Vannstta.
james zimmerman, Josiah Coleman ant
Cyrus McHenry appointed viewers of q
road In Benton, near J. j, Harms.
Hugh Mcbride, N. p. Moore and J. O.
Brown appointed commissioners to divide
Greenwood township into two election dis
tricts.
L L. Edwards, Cyrus Larish and j. NJ
Shultz appointed viewers of road in
> Jackson, near Abram Hidler's.
FEB. IL. p. M. Teats VS.. Fishingcree
school district, Judgment In accordanc
with answers filed. Adjourned to Monda
at 8 o'clock.
Fen. 10 Commonwealth VS.. f. Glass
myer, bench warrant issued.
Commonwealth vs.. j. g. Mann, selhn
liquor to minors, sentenced to pay file c
S25 and costs and undergo 10 days in
prisonment in the county Jail.
Commonwealth VS. W : Hayes, assault
and battery, sentenced to paJ fine of 81
aud costs.
H.F. Britain VS.. EHie A. Rlttenhouse
contested will, case tried, verdict In sup
port OF will.
Citation awarded in estate of Samue
J Mears.
Dec rec for sale of real estate Of Samu'
Smoyer, filed.
Allotment Of real estate OF Jonas Doty
tract No 2, to Ira Doty hled,
: Allotment Of real estate of Jonas Doty
tract No. l, to l.. b, Israel, filed.
Sale ordered In estate OF William Erwir
| Sadie Koons vs.. Alfred Koons, subpoen
in divorce awarded.