The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-05
POTTSVILLE NEWS.
Delay In Tnling the Vacancies In the Com
missionershipS.

missionershipS.
Pottsvilc April 5.-This morning was
scheduled for meeting bstween the three
Judges. Pershiug, Bechtel and Koch, as to
the appointments of Commissioners to sue.
cced Commissioners Rentz and Martin. So
far as Judge Koch is concerned, he didn't
appear to be worried over the matter, for he
was placidy engaged in listening to the test-
mony Of case ON trial before him.
SERIOUS FALL.
Mrs Taylor sister of Frank Bertram, fell
backward from an unguarded porch and
struck on her head She was badly injured
and remained unconscious for two hours.
Her left side is powerless.
HOPE FOR FGNNEY.
Hon. Gus Schrink. who is in Washington,
looking after Major John f. Finneys chances
for an appointment, states that Senator Quay
will take care Of him.
KILLED BY A FALL.
Samuel Reinhsrt, aged 80 years and single
will he buried tomorrow at 9 a. m. He fell
through tho Peoples Railway trestle and
died at the hospital from injuries to his head.
John J. McGarry, a well-known saloon
keeper Of Forrestville, Cass township, died
this morning.
PAYMENT AUTHORIZED.
j. A. Setaer has been authorized, by order
of the Orphans Court, to pay Sl2 per month
out of the estate Of Samuel Dresher late Of
Union township, deceased for the care and
and support of NIahala Dresher until further
order of the court.
DEEDS RECORDED.
William NJ. Bachert and wife to Charles Z.
Titman of Philadelphia, premises in Union
township. SIP, 500 J. J. Staufler and wife to
Martin Roads, premises in Ringtown. 5000.
Martin Roads to J. Lindenmuth, premises in
Rngtown 81 200. J. Lindenmuth to n 5.
Haines, premises in Ringtown. $1,000.
AGAINST a COAL COMPANY.
James X. Sweeney has begun an action in
trespass against the Lehigh Valley Coal Com
pany for damages not to exceed $40, 600. The
allegation is that Matthew, the i1-year-Old
son of the plaintiff, was injured in defendant
company's breaker at Lost Creek in June,
1897, and died as "A result.
REFUSED a TRANSFER.
Judge Koch refused to grant the transfer
of the license of the United States hotel to
Gately & Britton. The court stated that OBJ
iections to the transfer were presented last
week, the principal one being that the appli.
cants had already been selling liquor under
tho old license. The Court said that neither
Of the applicants resided in the county and
would have no interest in the business he
yond sharing the profits, the business being
conducted by bartender under their direc-
ton.
ZIMNERNAN's CAFE SOLD.
Joseph Klitch, proprietor of the saloon al
corner of East Norwegian and Logan streets
] I, : Of ha
Zimmerman restaurant on North Centre
street. p. J. Joyce, the well known bar
| keeper at the Merchants hotel has pur
chased the saloon from Joseph Klitch.
WIFE AFRAID OF HIM.
In the case of Commonwealth VS.. A.
Sites, the court was asked that the defendant
who is now in prison owing to his inability
to secure bond in a surety and dessrtion case
be released on his own recosnizance, in orde
that he may comply with part of the Court
order and pay his wife certain sums. Objee
tion was made to the release of Sites claim
| ing his wife was afraid of him, and is nov
applying for divorce. Court referred tn,
matter to Judge Archibald who tried the case
THE CoNTRoLLERsHIP.
Governor Hastings yesterday gave n hear
ing in the matter of the Controllershil
vacancy. Editor L. V. Rausch, of Mahano,
City, was present, and his appointment
urged by w j. Whitehouse, Esq, and Con
gresham Brumm. The interests of Charlie
4. Snyder Esq, who appears to have tn
call. were looked after by Senator Losch
Another applicant was present in the persol
of JOhn Rowe, Jr., recently of Ashland. Tn
Governor gave them all a hearing, but di
not indicate his preference. The appoint
ment will be announced on Monday, an
Snyder will probably be the lucky man.
NOTES.
Judge Koch yesterday afternoon hear
testimony in the equity proceedings c
Emanuel Rex and Nathan &. Rex, execute
of the last will and testament of Nathan Rel
deceased, VS. Elias Gerber.
Recorder Jenkyn yesterday received tn
commissions of Jacob S. Lcngacrc of We;
Penn, as notary public, aud Peter Maurer, c
Barry, as justice Of the peace.
f Fenton Keenan,, is appointed registry asse
sor in Norwegian township, Curran's district
Andrew Marks appointed auditor in tn
same district.
James w. Ryan appointed examiner in th
divorce proceedings of David r. Acker VI
Anna Maria Acker.
In the case of Ardiga Shimshack VS.. Mix
Rego, record from Justice n r. Brennan
Court said there was not sufficient evidenC
to sustain the Judgment entered, and Sc
aside the proceedings
In the case of Christ VS.. Beddall Bros, a
arbitration in which there were exceptions t
three bills of costs, the court sustained tw
of the bills.
The bond of Elias Bankes, treasurer
East Unisn township, in the sum of s., ,OOC
with John LOrah and Celeste Longo, q
sureties, was fled
In the case of John f. Zuber VS.. the l.,
high Valley Railroad Company, Judg
Savidge, who tried the case, filed an opiniO
granting a new trial.
J. II. Honsberger presented a petition frol
citizens of Kline township, praying for tn
appointment of viewers to lay out ne
road from Silver Brook Junction to McAdo
Church Notice.
Last evening there was again large a
tendance at the Calvary Baptist church. an
deep interest was manifested. Many brok
down and wept calling upon God. The sole