The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-05-02
POTTSvILLE COURT NEWS.
The Present Session Busy One with
Judges BechteI and Marr.

The Present Session Busy One with
Judges BechteI and darr.
Pottsville, May 2.--Judge Bechtel has
under consideration the complaint made by
the grandchildren Of John Sparr, Of Barnes
Vile, who charge, on oath Of Mrs. Mary
sparr, his daughter in-law, that he refuses to
support his grandchildren. Their father
deserted his wife in 1896
THE GAMBLING DEVICES.
Judge Mari very forcibly impressed upon
the various constabes OF the county, when
they made their returns to court, the import
ance of noting any violations of the law or
rules of the court, on the part of saloon
keepers. The constabes of Mahanoy City
Shenandoah, Pottsville, Minersvlle and Nc
Adoo were especially questioned as TO some of
the saloons in those towns permitting slot
machines pool tables and other gambling
devices to be conducted. The Court said it
had been informed there we're such gambling
devices permitted, and it was the duty of the
constables TO report such violations of the
Courts recent order, as it is determined that
all must be abandoned or there will be trouble
for both the saloon keepers and constables.
All constabes said they found no gambling
machines.
Judge Mari said complaint had been made
to court that in the Third ward of Shenan.
doah, uine pool tables were in operation in
the saloon in the Franey building, and Cor
stable Tosh was ordered to report the mrtter
to the District Attorney. COnstables fir, IN
other districts reported pool tables, aud card
playing in saloons and the District Attorney
was requested to note the names of these
violations. The court will revoke all H.
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playing and other gambling devices are per-
mitted on the premises.
THE FIRE wARDENs.
A recent act of the legislature created con-
stables as fire wardens, and provided for their
compensation in fighting fires. The pro-
visions of the act are plain and explicit. A
number of constables reported forest fires in
their districts, and demanded pay for their
services in extingushing the same. Con-
troller Muldoon, however, refused payment
until he could look up the law and consult
his solicitor.
MINOR COURT NOTES.
The accounts of the estates of Ralph
Oliver, Sarah Oliver, G. f. Matter, Louisa
Bender and Richard Phillips, in the Orphans
court, have been confirmed nis
The blank bonds have arrived at the Com.
| missioners office ready for execution.
The case of Thomas Reese charged on oath
of Amos Swade with adultery, was given to
the jury late yesterday afternoon and this
morning rendered a verdict OF guilty Reese
who lives in Tamaqua, was tried ON the same
charge in 1885, but the jury disagreed.
The jury in the case of Amos Swade
charged with selling liquor on Sunday, Oh
oath of Thomas Reese, is out.
The case of Snayberger VS.. Fail, in the
civil court, has been appealed to the Supreme
| Court.
Evan George, charged with assault and
battery to kill, was found guilty.
Mary Mengoon. assault and battery, was
found guilty, S. and costs.
The grand jury ignored the following and
placed the costs on the prosecutor; Ian.
gusk, a. and b. oath of VIM. Ferguson John
Malta, a. and b., oath of Alex Lavenberg
Anthony Wilkes, oath of Ann Wiskin.