COURT NEWS: May 1, 1874, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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THE COURT. - On last Monday the Blair County Court was opened at 11 
o'clock A.M., Judge Dean presiding, assisted by Judges Patton and Irwin.  
Job M. Spang was selected as foreman of the grand jury.  The general 
routine of business was gone through with, and at half-past 3 o'clock 
P.M., the first local option case was reached.  The unfortunate defendant 
in that case was H. H. Crissman, whose case had been continued for the 
last three terms.  Mr. Crissman, knowing himself guilty of the charge 
against him, like an honorable man plead guilty, and was sentenced to pay 
a fine of $75 and costs.  The next case called was Com. vs. John Nagel.  
Defendant not taken.
  Com. vs. Louis Goldman.  Defendant not taken.
  Com. vs. John Powers.  Indictment - assault and battery.  Recognizance 
of defendant and William Powers forfeited.
  Gustave Amrein vs. John Brotherline.  Appeal.  Defendant pleads not 
guilty.  Plaintiff takes a non-suit.
  The case of Com. vs. Simon Replogle, charged with selling liquor to 
minors, was taken up and a jury called and sworn.  The Commonwealth 
called three witness, all of whom swore that they had not partaken of any 
liquors in Replogle's house or seen any other persons imbibe the 
forbidden spirits.  Under orders from the Court, the jury returned a 
verdict of not guilty and the county to pay the costs.  It has been the 
practice heretofore to put the costs on the prosecutor when they fail to 
make out the case.  Why the Judge changed this wholesome rule in 
Replogle's case if for him to explain, not us.
  Com. vs. Philip Faddle.  Indictment - selling liquor without license.  
Defendant pleads guilty.
  The case of Com. vs. James McCartney and John Lingenfelter.  Indictment 
- assault and battery with indent to commit robbery.  The prosecutor in 
this case was David Musselman, of Greenfield township, whom the 
defendants attempted to rob on the night of March 22d, 1874, ___ before 
the case was disposed of, the court adjourned until evening.

EVENING SESSION.

  Court met at 7 o'clock, P.M., and resumed the case of Com. vs. 
McCartney and Lingenfelter.  Case went to jury which returned a verdict 
of guilty with a recommendation of mercy for Lingenfelter.

SECOND DAY.

  The case of Com. vs. Jacob Lantz and Margaret Lantz, who stand indicted 
for selling liquor without a license.  Selling liquor to minors and 
selling liquor on Sunday.  They were found guilty on all three 
indictments.
  Com. vs. F. O. Alleman, indicted for attempting to procure an abortion, 
and for audultery - Recognizances forfeited.
  The case of Com. vs. William Dougherty for selling liquor without a 
license, was continued.
  Com. vs. Thos. G. Lightner.  Indictment - violation of the liquor law.  
Continued.
  Com. vs. Rolin Templeton alias Richard Johnson.  Indictment - larceny 
of cattle.  Verdict guilty.
  Com. vs. Samuel Bowser.  Indictment - false pretense.  Not guilty.

THIRD DAY.

  Com. vs. Mrs. Ann Leasher.  Indictment - selling liquor without 
license.  Recognizances forfeited.
  Com. vs. John Ehringer.  Indictment - selling liquor without license.  
Defendant not appearing, recognizances forfeited.
  Com. vs. W. J. Allen, et. al., ignoramus, and W. H. Mentzer and W. C. 
Kerlin, prosecutors, to pay costs.
  Com. vs. D. C. Miller.  Indictment - larceny.  Jesse Smith prosecutor.  
Both parties reside in this city.  On the morning of the 17th of last 
February Mr. Smith lost his pocket book containing about $100, which he 
alleged was picked up by Miller.  Various witnesses were called in the 
case and before it was terminated court adjourned.
  At the evening session the above case was concluded by the jury 
returning a verdict of not guilty.

Altoona Sun, Friday, May 1, 1874, page 3