Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1904-02-25
FEBRT AIRY COURT
CONVENES

February Court convened Monday
morning with President Judge r. r.
Little and Associate Frank O.. Blee
on the bench As stated In a previous
issue owing TO the lack Of cases the
Cours made an order notifying the
Traverse Jury not to appear
The Grand Jury, however, was pres
ent P. J. Keefer Of Dsnville was
sworn in as foreman and Jacob Wei
liver OF West Hemlock township was
appointed upsraff 20 wait upon the
Grand Jury.
The District Attorney informed the
Court that he had no bills to present
The only business therefore remaining
for the Grand Jury 70 transact was
TO examine the public buildings and ta
take action on a petition for a county
bridge in Limestone township
The Constables Of the county made
| their returns. none reporting any vi0-
lations OF the law
H. Spenser VsstIue Of South Dan
vile. was sworn in as a member OF
the Montour County bar
The court disposed of a number OF
| rules, and By O -lock in the after
noon was through with all the busi-
ness on hand. Bv that hour the Grand
Jury was ready TO present its report.
which was as follows
To the Honorable Judges OF the
Court Of Quarter Sessions, of Monrour
County, Pa
The Grand Jury having performed
their duty submit the following
We recommend the building OF a
county bridge across Beaver creks in
Limestone Township.
We have examined the river bridge
and find it in fair repair, except three
Of the piers at the south end, whers
the sheeting at places needs new tim
bers.
At the jail we would recommend the
following Repapering Of the kitchen.
new gate post near the stable. repair
ing Of conductors az rear end OF lsiI
and painting Of line fence between
Jail ground and Edward C0rmsns
property.
We further recommend che payment
Of rental of telephone in Jail BY rhs
county.
We recommend that a hand railing
be placed at each end Of stair steps In
front Of the Court House and che re-
pairing of the balcony roof
Respectfully submitted
P. J. KEEPER, Foreman
Amos Yastine Clerk
After hearing the report the Grand
Jury was discharged and Court al
journed 20 meet &C the ringing OF tho
Court House bell
In re-inquisirion Epon the body OF
Cathsrine Light. a patient ar rhs
Hospital for the Insane. BY J. P. Bare.
acting Coroner. Inquest u0t approx
ed
W. v. Oglesby y. County of Mon
tour Case stsCed September term.
1901 now February -. 1904 20 IL or
dered that-the case be Quashed-
George W. Hendricks vs.. rhs Am
erican Relief Association Tutgmeut
Of Justice reversed.
Martin Kelly. Committee % NIllIsn
saul Exception dismissed and ze-
port Of auditor confirmed absolutely
Eugene 0'Hars VS. Mrs. E1zenr
O'Hara. Action 10 divorce The clerk
was directed TO place the case on rhe
Argument list 20 BE- argued sr -hs navt
argument court
II rhe matter 8f the peu-lcu -1-
public road ia Anthony township uesr
Jacob Eramers Reporr ~ viewers
against said road fled
Estate ~ Christians W8ra- dec q.
Report Of sale confirmed
Estate of Caroline DsL0u1 deceased
Order of sale continued
In re-estara 1f Phoebe HiLk=rt Parl-
ton for partition. Inquest AWARDED
william Mscker- vs Anthony Scaotr
Application FOR sale on claimants
Rule granted
Laura e. Kline. widows -f IcEu pa
Kline. Iced. VS.. Jonathan s. Deem.
er a. Return 7f imposition confirm
ed uI g.
Estate Of CstHarlna ErsrE. ds-E
Ret1rn confirmed cd 81
Tr raceiva--hsp ef S Bailey s.
Go Order OF sala and report and e.
turn ~ ssme.c08frmaf uisl
Iu % Levi Smith. Application fgr
appointment for Trustee. The -
cu-ity Company of P1rrstawn ls su.
pointed a. Trustee.
Commons VS. FfNa-t Iesas
Sol Pros allowed
Iuquisfti0u on body af Harry Greg
low. Directed tv r-ur. -H ea r.sret
or argument .r-f
Report of viewers Ia O. county
bridge Iu Limestone township BE
port approved
Petition OF Thomas d Rogers. GaH.
msr-es af William 8 Roberts. s .1a-
atse. for su order fa pay over r
rents. interest and dividends rg -ae
wlfs Of said Luusr. fa- bis eara aai
maintenance Decree. u1..a s- uFsva.t