The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1897-02-11
Court Proceedings,

| w. L. Thomas was appointed con-
stable to attend the election in Wes'
Greenwood district at the ensuing
election.
A petition was presented to vacate
and relay aroad in Sugarloaf township
near Henry c. Hess.
A petition was presented tor a pub
lie road in Fishingcreek township
near Thomas J. Coleman's.
In the estate of Jonas Johnson a
sale of real estate was ordered for the
payment of debts.
Commonwealth VS.. Isaac Yocum,
surety of the peace. The defendant
was sentenced at the last court of
quarter sessions to pay the costs of
prosecution and give bail in the sum
OF $Ioo to keep the peace toward all
citizens, especially toward Isaac
Richard the prosecutor. 1t appearing
to the court that the costs had not
been paid rule was granted TO show
cause why a bench warrant should
not be issued for the payment Of
same.
Commonwealth VS.. Jared Williams.
This was case in which the defend
ant had been found guilty of desertion.
AT the time he had wife and two
children and the court sentenced him
to pay eight dollars per month for the
support of his family. Since the order
was made one of his children died
and modification of the order was
requested reducing the amount. The
court after hearing the allegations of
the parties said he would reduce the
same and file his order in the Pro-
thonotary's Office.
Application for county bridge
over the Hemlock creek in Hemlock
township near Buckhorn on the road
leading to Frosty Valley, the Grand
Jury returned the same as being
approved.
At this time the court took occa-
sion to say to the Grand Jury that
his remarks yesterday complaining of
apparent slowness of action in the
transaction of business, that after an
investigation of the facts he found
was not their fault. That they had
been waiting in their room hours at a
time with no bill before them, and
even when cases Iwere called for trial
on Monday and Tuesday parties were
not in attendance with their witnesses.
The court assured them that hereafter
the District Attorney would be obliged
to dispose of the cases when called,
and unless legal grounds be shown
for the absence Of parties and wit
nesses the cases will be summarily
disposed of, and that similar delays
shall not hereafter occur"
THE GRAND JURY's REPORT.
We have examined the public
buildings and find the county Jail
clean and apparently in good condi-
ton, except plumbing in three or
more cells, water spouting blown or
torn away, front doors weather beaten,
pointing on walls fallen out, six or
more cells not sufficient bedding-al-
so stone walk in front in bad shape.
AT Court House, in Commissioners
Office plastering broken on ceiling. In
Treasurer's Office steam pipe leakage
and covering on writing tables worn
out. In Sheriff's Office floor in very
bad shape, unfit paper on side walls.
Inquisition tables not in proper shape.
In election room now used by county
Auditor, srenovating needed. Second
Court room plastering on ceiling
broken. Mating on steps leading to
main entrance of Court room torn
and in dangerous condition. Also
railing post on same steps broken at
base. In conclusion, report to His
Honor that we acted upon all matters
as quickly as they were brought be-
fore us in keeping with our oath and
his instructions.
All of which is respectfully submit
ted.
(Signed) JOHN P. HILL, Foreman
Estate of George Bittner, deceased
Order of sale and report read anC
confirmed nisi.
Return of inquest in re estate o
Adam Utt, deceased. Confirmed
nlsi.
VIM. Hidlay VS.. Hurley Angle
Summons. Defendant pleads no
guilty. This is case in which plain
tiff claims defendant drove into hi
rig, whereby he sustained damages
and injury. The jury drove over tn,
river Monday afternoon to see wher,
the alleged collision happened.
Auditors report III estate of Jno
H. Parker confirmed nisi.
Andrew Graydon VS.. Franklin Twp
Trespass Defendant pleads no
guilty. The case was brought by tn
plaintiff, whose horse was frightene,
by the cars, and went over the bank
whereby the animal was killed, bugg
broken, and the Doctors father in