The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-04-02
POTTSvILLE NEWS.
Happenings in Court and Elsewhere at the
County Seat.

volving an effort to surcharge certain county
officials with about $4,000, said he repre-
sented Prothonotary Deegan and desired to
have the matter laid over at least
week. to give him time to prepare
Mr.. Schalck objected strenuously to any
delay. John w. Ryan took the floor and
asserted vehemently that, as far as the ex-
County Commissioners we're concerned, the
case was settled that ten days notice Of the
hearing had not been given; and that Judge
Mari knew, personally, that the case was
settled. W. j. Whtehouse declared that the
settlement was the only reason for the
resignation Of Controller Severn, and Mr..
Ulrich said it could be proved that the Com
missiOners resigned on the ground of settle
ment Of all cases, criminal and civil, against
them. After some further discussion Mon
day, April 18th, was fixed for hearing.
A divorce was granted to Emma against j.
H. Mayberry.
Patrick Ryan VS.. Borough of GilbertOn
Motion for new trial overruled. Ryan got
verdict for 81 900 for damages sustained on
defective highway.
In the case of the Commonwealth VS.. Pat
rick Kenna, a rule to set aside the verdict
putting the costs upon the prosecutor, Con-
stable Brennan, was discharged, and the
latter must pay the costs.
William J. Connolly was appointed Super
visor of Reilly township and his bond was
approved.
A rule for possession under the Wright Act
in the case of Deter vs. Daniels was made
absolute
Next Monday was set for fixing the bail in
the case Of d. NJ. Graham VS.. Annie Harrity
nonresident.
The proofs and papers in the matter of the
rule to strike off the judgment in the case of
Slauch VS.. O'Hare were handed to the court.
Sheriff TOole acknowledged in open court a
deed to Nicholas Heblich for property sold as
that Of the Palace Theatre Company, of Gil
rardville, for S6,O00
motion for new trial in the case of John
Wilkes VS.. Annie McEntee will be argued on
April 18th.
The bail of Joseph Hummel, who was
brought into court on capaias on charge
preferred by Katie Reed, was fixed at 5000,
and Hummel was ordered to pay the costs OF
the capias.
In the case of Kaier VS.. Neal April 18th
was fixed for argument.
Judgment was asked for in the case of the
Laurelton Lumber Company VS.. William l..
Torbert.
! A rule for possession was granted, return
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administrator, VS.. Elias Schreyer.
A divorce was granted to Bessie from
Francis Hummel.
In the case of w. w. Carpenter, convicted
of statutory offense, a motion in arrest Of
judgment was overruled
Judgment in default of appearance was
allowed in the case of the Fidelity Building
and Loan Association of Mahanoy City VS.
Ward.
Clerk of the Courts Schooner was at hi.
office to-day for the first time after his lonl
illness.
DEEDS RECORDED.
From Peter Leahy and wife to Michael j
Leahy, premises in Mahanoy City; from
Samantha Davis to Henry Reeves. premises il
Shenandoah from Miners B. & L. Associa
ton to Agues Mockaitas premises in New
Philadelphia from Sheriff of Schuylkil
county TO NJ. & L. Association, premises il
Shenandoah from Theo. A. Barr and wifi
to Joseph F. Heisler, premises in Pinegrove
from Emma l.. Bretz, ct al, to Lyle j. Focht
premises in East Brunswick from John c
Bullet ct al, to Joseph Casper, premises il
Middleport; from Amandus Womer and wifi
to H. w. Titman, premises in Shenandoah
John Singley, executor, and others to Lloyt
Sngley, premises in North Union township
Lloyd Singley and wife to Stephen Singley
premises in North Union township.
THE BOND ISSUE.
What a county this is for squabbling
is now announced that the firm of Sailor 4
Stevenson, of Philadelphia will question
in court the right of the County Commis
sioners to award the bond contract to Ii. II
Person Jr., of Philadelphia, Mr.. Henderson
the representative of the first named firm
claiming that the county will lose S760 O.
the bid by which his firm was awarded tn
contract for the issue of bonds objected to b.
the Controller and Tax Payers Association
not to speak of the still further reduction
which he hints would result from awardin
the contract after advertising for bids, OWN
to the different conditions of the none
market
j However, the Commissioners do not seen
to care a fig for Mr.. Henderson or his ObjeC
/ tions. He appeared before them the othe
day and urged that the bonds should b
! awarded to his firm at the old figure, and di
} not seem anxious to have bids advertised 70
{ at that time The arrangement with Pierso
is that he shall pay the county S1,O4 for eac
dollars worth Of bonds, or $3.50, 600 for bonds
the face value Of which is SlS2, 400, MI
Pierson paying the 1900 TO the county i
cash for the privilege Of buying the bends
The rate Of interest in the new issue is 3
per cent, that Of the old bid 4 per cent
The Commissioners argue that the new issu
VIII save interest on the 81, 800 at 81 per cent
amounting in twenty years the life time q
the bonds to s. 300
Mr.. Pierson also agreed to refund the pc
cent. bond Of 1885 and 1894 to the amount Q
500, 900 at - per cent. rate, redeemable Il
S25, 900 lots at 3, 10, 10 and 20 years respeC
lively. For the handling Of these bonds h
will pay the county a 4 per cent. premium
or bonus amount to 81 500.
The refunding Of these bonds was don
according to an act passed at this session {
the Legislature. Mr.. PiersOn must arrang
the recall of the old bonds with the holder
because the legal thirty day notice was Nc
given. The cost of printing the bonds wi
be paid by Mr.. Pierson.
The Commissioners deny that there wa
any star chamber proceedings in the matter
the transaction being approved by the Cor
troller aud bis solicitor They feel perfect
satisfied with actions, in view Of the fact tina
il will result in a big saving TO the taxpayer
MUST EARN THEIR SALARIES.
The county officials went up against "th
real thing" when they called at the Cor
troller's Office on Saturday to get thei
monthly salaries. The Taxpayers Associa