The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-09
POTTSVILlE NEWS.
Mr.. Quinn Declines the appointment OF
County Commissioner.

Pottsville, April s.-Mr. Murtha 7. Quinn
Pottsvile contractor who was on Tuesday
appointed County Commissioner in place of
John P. Martin, resigned, declined on We'd
nssday to accept the Office aud up to the
time of the meeting held by Judges Persh-
ing, Bechtel aud Koch this morning, at
Judge Pershing's house, thirty-three ap-
plications had been filed. John i. Stautler, of
Schuylkill Haven, was appointed to the posi-
tion. He is about 80 years old and had been
school teacher for IA years He resigned the
princpalship of tue grammar school four
years ago and took up the study of law in
George II Gerber's office, POttsville. About
six months since he was admitted to the bar
and has builtup some practice. His selection
is a first class one in point Of ability and
character although his experience in the
political world has been somewhat limited, as
matter OF course. 1t is expected that both
Commissioners will have their bonds ready
for approval by next Monday, when they
will enter their offices.
The court house is closed today on account
of Good Friday
There are III prisoners in the Jail.
Ex-Prothonotary Thomas f. Kerns is a
candidate for County Controller, subject to
Democratic rules. Mr.. Kerns is "A contractor
and resides at Schuylkil Haven. He is a
man of wide experience in the affairs of the
world.
The American Hose Company will hold a
picnic at Plapperts court, Yorkville, on In
dependence Day, and will also have parade.
Wei. Fegley, the halter, is rem0delling the
Meyers building on North Centre street,
corner of Market, which he purchased re-
Gently. He will occupy it within a month,
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Evangeli-
cal church is holding an Easter bazaar on
West Market street.
/ Col. O.. c. Bosbyshell's friends here are
glad to learn that the House of Represents
tives has passed bill to relieve himself and
| bondsmen from responsibility for the money
stolen flom the Philadelphia mint by Weigh
| Clerk Cochran while the Colonel was keeper
a few years ago.
John f. Becker and Christ. Daby were
elected to the state convention of German
Catholic Societies to be held at Scranton OF
the 23rd, gath and 25th insts. They will
represent st. Johns Society. August
Kuecht and Joseph Meyer were chosen by
ST. Bernardo Society.
/ The Board of Fire Trustees met last night
William w. Martin, of the American Host
Company, Charles f. Whalen, o
the Phoenix, and Harry Mcclure
of the Humane, were nominated for chic
engineer Of the department. George Moore
Il member of the Board, explained why bo,
Is failed to work the night of the Philadel
ph'a Clothing Store fire. Chief Bushar SAT-
the quarrel on that night was caused by tn
failure of the fire police to stretch a rope il
order TO keep ou tsders away. lie declares
there was no trouble among the iiremen an
thought the chemical engine should be give
the right of way President Johnso
attacked the fire department and the eleC
tncians, but after Mr.. Moore had made tn
explanation referred to everybody was salts
fed.
Fx-Postmaster General John Wanamake
will be the guest of the Central Republica
Club on Tuesday, next.
, Edward Bennett, of Reading, was taken
the station house last evening by Policema
Stevens, who found him suffering from a
injury to his back, the result of a fall. Late
he was removed to the Pottsville hospital
CONTEST COURT.
The Contest Court isn't making muc
D noise and there are few people about tn
court house who know the court is in session
but it is getting along with its work el
: peditiously as possible and evidently mean
to bring the contest to "A close as early g
possible. Ninety-three districts have bee
disposed of and yesterday the court took u
the illegal votes both parties claimed to hay
been cast in Pottsyile. The court expects
have all its labors completed early in til
summer and it is to be congratulated upo
the progress it is making.
NEW LANDLORDS.
Joseph Kltsch, who recently purchase
Zmmerman's cafe, has assumed charge {
this popular restaurant. Patrick Joyce, fo
many years bartender at the Merchants
Hotel purchased Mr.. Klitsch's saloon o
East Norwegian street and is now catering
the wants of his numerous friends at tina
place. The license transfers will be made o
Monday, the 18th inst