The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-08
POTTSVILLE NEWS,
Mr.. Quinn Declines the appointment OF
County Commissioner.

Pottsvule, April S.-Mr. Murtha F. Quinn,
Pottsville contractor who was on Tuesday
appointed County Commissioner in place of
John p. Martin, resigned, declined on We'd
nesday to accept the office, and up to the
time Of the meeting held by Judges Persh-
ing, Becbtel and Koch this msrning at
Judge Pershing's house, thirty-three APP
pliCations had been filed. John l.. Stauf fIer. of
Schuylkill Haven, was appointed to tho posi-
ton He is about 35 years old and had been d
school teacher for IA years. He resigned the
principalship of the grammar school four
years ago and took up the study of law in
George II. Gerbers office, Pottsvlle 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
a 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 to-day on account
of Good Friday.
There are IN 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 Schuylkill Haven. He is a
man of wide experience in the affairs of the
world.
The American Hose Company will hold a
picnic at Plappert's court, Yorkville, on In
dependence Day, and will also have parade
Wei. Fegley, the halter is remodeling 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 Representa-
tives has passed bill to relieve himself and
bondsmen from responsibility for the moneu
stolen from the Philadelphia mint by Weigh
Clerk Cochran whio 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 on
the 23rd, Gath and 25th insts. They will
represent st. Johns Society. August
Knecht and Joseph Meyer were chosen by
st. Bernard's Society.
The Board of Fire Trustees met last night.
William w. Martin, of the American Hose
Company, Charles F. Whalen, of
the Phoenix, and Harry Mcclure,
of the Humane, were nominated for chief
engineer of the department. George Moore,
a member Of the Board, explained why box
IS failed to work the night of the Philadel-
ph'a Clothing Store fire. Chief Bushar said
the quarrel ON that night was caused by the
failure of the fire police to stretch rope in
order to keep GU tsiders away. He declared
there was no trouble among the fremen and
thought the chemical engine should be given
the right of way. President johnson
attacked the fire department and the cleo
tricians, but after Mr.. Moore had made the
explanation referred to everybody was salts
fed.
Ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker
will be the guest of the Central Republican
Club on Tuesday, next
Edward Bennett, of Reading, was taken to
the station house last evening by Policeman
Stevens, who found him suffering from an
injury to his back, the result of fall. Later
he was removed to the Pottsyille hospital.
CONTEST COURT.
The Contest Court isn't making much
noise and there are few people about the
court house who know the court is in session,
but it is getting along with its work as ex.
peditiOusly as possible and evidently means
to bring the contest to a close as early as
possible. Ninety-three districts have been
disposed of aud yesterday the court took up
the illegal votes both parties claimed to have
been cast in Pottsville. The court expects to
have all its lsbors completed early in the
summer, and it is to be congratulated upon
! the progress it is making.
NEW LANDLORDS.
! Joseph Klitsch, who recently purchased
| Zimmermans cafe, has assumed charge OF
this popular restaurant. Patrick Joyce, foI
many years bartender at the Merchants
Hotel, purchased Mr.. Klitschs saloon on
East Norwegian street aud is now catering tC
the wants Of his numerous friends at thai