The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1908-02-13
COURT PROCEEDINGS.

work on Thursday and made the
following report:
To the Honorable Court:
We, the Grand Jury, have row
passed npon all bills of indictment
and discharged all other duties
brought before us to the best of our
ability. Have visited the public
buildings, inspected the same and
find the following
At the Jail, we find what, in Our
opinion, is an unsanitary condition,
which certainly must be a nuisance
to the health Of those there confin-
ed. The water closets in cells No.
9, II, 20, 22 and rs are broken and
two or three are disconnected from
water pipe allowing more or less
sewergas to escape. A small leak
in sewer pipe in cell No. IS.
There is little or no ventilation
in the corridors; no opening at top
of corridors for foul air to escape;
plenty of places for fresh air to get
in but no outlet for bad air. The
air we found to be stuffy and stiff
ling and certainly not fit to breathe.
The floor in cells No. q, IS, II and
20 is badly in need of repairs. In
all of the above we would recon-
mend prompt action as. they are
absolutely faulty. We also recon-
mend that the ratings on the Sec
ond floor of corridor be repaired,
two whole pieces being out.
At the Jail stable, we find the
edges of roofs on stables and hog
pen in bad condition, allowing the
water to rot the wood in under it.
At the Court House we find
everything in clean and good con-
dition, but would recommend that
the rear entrance to court room,
that has recently been closed up,
be opened without delay and left
open, as in our opinion it is in its
present condition fire and death
trap.
All the above we would respect
fully call to your attention.
F. H. Wilson, Foreman.
In the case of Com. VS.. Guy Ed
wards indicted for cruelty to ami.
mails, the jury rendered a verdict
of not guilty, but pay the costs
which amount to $50.
Com. VS. Louis Davenport, deser-
tioa and non-support. The wife
testified that her husband deserted
her two years ago. They have
seven children. The court ordered
him to pay his wife $3.50 week.
After a consultation they went off
together, and may be able to ad-
Just their difficulties.
Com. VS.. Joseph Procopio, as
sault and battery. Case tried, ver-
dict not guilty.
Com. VS.. John Rishka, assault
and battery with intent to kill An
thony Iranka, by stabbing him.
The parties were all Slavs, and
could not speak English, so an in
terpreter was used, and the Judge
sent the court crier out to find
lawyer to defend the prisoner and
returned with w. c. Johnston Esq.
After hearing the evidence and ar
guments and the charge of the
court the jury found verdict Of
guilty. The court sentenced the
defendant to pay the costs, fine of
$40. and 90 days in Jail. He has
already been in Jail 46 days.
Com. VS.. Dominic DiFebo, SELL
ing liquor without license in West
Berwick. Verdict not guilty, pro-
secutor to pay the costs.
In the estate of Cyrus Fry, late
of the Town OF Bloomsbury, de-
ceased, the order for the sale of the
real estate was continued.
In the estate of Susan Fairman,
deceased, w. H. Rhawn, Esq,
was appointed auditor to pass up
on the exceptions filed to the exc
cutor's account, and make distri-
button of the money in his hands
to the parties entitled to the same.
The First National Bank of Min
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