Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-12-25

No Civil List, But Several Criminal Cases,
Orphans Court Matters and
General business Dis
posed Of
The December term of court con-
vened Monday, presided over by
Hon. G.. S. Purdy, president Judge,
and John d. Houck and William
Mitchell, associate judges.
The constables made returns from
several townships but some were
absent, probably for the reason that
the law makes no provision for pay
ment to offers for such returns, Civ
ing only mileage. All reported as
usual except Constable Fisher, of
Dingman, who attached to his return
a notice signed by N Holden that the
roads from Blooming Grove line to
the Delaware line (the old turnpike)
and the road from Ira b. Case TO the
bridge over Dwariskill were in a
dangerous condition.
The court appointed John G. Wal
lace as foreman of the Grand Jury
after which the jury was given the
usual charge and retired to their
work.
John A. Fisher was selected to
wait on the Grand Jury, and Joseph
d. Brooks, of Delaware, and w. S..
Van Auken, of Lehman, to wait on
the court.
The special returns of sheriff in
sale of lands of Kilgour- -Kaplin and
Schimmel were read.
The following accounts were pres
ented for confirmation absolute.
Estate of David Howell, deceased.
Estate Of James d. Brisco, de-
ceased.
Estate of Eleanor Beam, deceased.
These for confirmation mi 81. "
Estate of Joel Shannon, deceased.
Widow appraisements were con-
firmed, A" nj. 81. ~"
Estate of Harlow p. James, $500
to widow.
Estate of Frank Mueller, $500 to
widow.
Commonwealth VS.. Lizzie Hartz,
assault and battery, This case arose
between parties in Matmoras. It
appeared that a Mrs. Lomsche on
the night of Nov. 8, 1895, was rid
inga wheel, aided by Mrs. Hartz and
Miss Heine, when as alleged by Mrs.
Driller, she in attempting to cross
the street in front of the wheel was
struck by Mrs. Hartz in the face.
Mrs. Driller made some remark
about wheels being ridden without
a light which was the cause of Miss
Hartz S anger. The defendant and
witnesses for her testified that as
they were passing the Driller house
two of Driller's boys stood in the
way obstructing them that they re-
quested the boys to desist, and Mrs
Lomsche was obliged to dismonnt,
when Mrs. Driller came out and
struck Mrs. Hartz a blow in the
face. There was evidence of previ-
GUS difficulty between the princi-
pals, and the use at the time of
some epithets more pointed than
polite. The history of the affair
was related on one side by Mr.. Drill
Ter and his family, and the other by
the defendant and her two COM
panions. The Jury accepted the
version of the prosecution and rem
dered verdict of defendant guilty.
Commonwealth VS.. James Sheri-
dan. Indictment, horse stealing.
Continued on application of defend
ant.
Commonwealth VS. Joseph Siglar.
Indictment, rape, true bill
Robert w. Smith VS.. Francis B.
and Orpha Singer. Scire facias. Pc
tition of Sheriff to amend return.
Rule to show cause granted.
Commonwealth VS.. August Oh
lendorf, larceny. Nichols Meyer,
prosecutor. Jury find defendant.
Petition for county bridge across
Dingmans creek near Jacob O..
Browns in Delaware township.
Isaac V. Westbrook, Rupert Mills,
John G. Westbrook, Jr., appointed
viewers by the court.
James w. Gilpen VS.. Iron City
Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
Answer of defendant to rule filed.
Commonwealth VS.. August Ohlen-
dorf. Indictment, larceny, verdict
not guilty.
Commonwealth VS.. William and
Alice Brink. Indictment, larceny,
bill ignored, county for costs.
P. A. L. Quick vs. Milford town
ship, rule granted to show cause
why record shall not be amended.
Robert W. Smith VS.. Francis b.
Singer, ct. ux., rule to show cause
why return of sheriff shall not be
amended.
Commonwealth vs.. Ira Rich, pro-
ceeding dismissed on payment of