Records of J.M. Batteiger

J.M. Batteiger was Justice of the Peace of Berks County, Pennsylvania from 1883-1900.

Surnames: Ahn, Althouse, Althouse, Anthony, Anthony, Atkins, Bagdentose, Balthaser, Batteiger, Becker, Berger, Bertram, Bertram, Bertram, Boltz, Bordner, Borkey, Borkey, Bressler, Brobst, Christ, Clauser, Clay, Degler, Degler, Degler, Degler, Degler, Denhart, DeTurk, DeTurk, DeTurk, Ebling, Ebling, Epting, Epting, Filbert, Flood, Fox, Furman, Goodman, Graeff, Groff, Groff, Groff, Haag, Haag, Haag, Heckman, Herbein, Herbein, Hetrick, Hiester, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Himmelberger, Hollenbach, Holzman, Hower, Jacobs, Kantner, Kauffman, Kauffman, Keeny, Keim, Keim, Keim, Keim, Keiser, Kerschner, Klahr, Klein, Kline, Klinger, Koch, Kohr, Koons, Kreitz, Kremer, Lengel, Lengle, Lesher, Lesher, Long, Luckenbill, Luckenbill, Luckenbill, Ludwig, Madenford, Manning, Miller, Miller, Miller, Moyer, Moyer, Moyer, Neis, Nine, Ochsenreiter, Paulus, Potteiger, Potts, Reber, Reber, Reeser, Reichard, Rentschler, Resch, Resch, Resch, Resch, Resch, Riegel, Riegel, Rollman, Rollman, Rutter, Rutter, Sausser, Sausser, Schaeffer, Schlessmen, Seipel, Smith, Spatz, Spatz, Spatz, Spengler, Spengler, Spengler, Steeley, Strause, Strauss, Unger, Unger, Wagner, Wann, Weiser, Wertman, Wertman, Wertman, Wertz, Wertz, Willig

Morris Koons vs. Henry Brobst

Trover and Conversion. Summons issued Dec 13, 1883. Adam Wertman Constable, Returnable Dec 17 between 10 and 11 o'clock A.M. Returned, on oath, Served December 14 by giving a copy to Defendant. Plaintiff appears Dec 17, 1883. Deft not. Case continued. Both parties appear Dec 22 1883. Heard both parties; Judgment for the plaintiff for 134.63 and Costs with interest from sale of Bill. Defendant appeals. Transcript Dec 22, 1883. Bail justified on oath. Gave transcript to Deft. Dec 22 1883 A.D.

J.M. Batteiger

Commonwealth vs. Raymond Reichard, Joel Keim Jr., William Keim, Jefferson Nine, Howard Nine, Wilson Strauss, Daniel Ebling, John E Miller, Jacob Ahn, John B Himmelberger

"Public Nuisance" on oath of Benneville Unger of Jefferson Township, Berks County, PA. Abraham DeTurk Jr. Farmer, Daniel L Badgenstose, V.S. and Joel Keim, Sr., Farmer, all of Upper Tulpehocken Township, held each in $50.

For the appearance of Defendants &c to answer &c

Jan 24, 1884 A.D. Before J.M. Batteiger.

Costs paid and defendants discharged.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ex relations H Hollenbach vs. Elmira Haag Hollenbach

Subpoena served, Apr 3rd

Percival M Haag, Const., upon the following Moses Degler, William Unger and wife, David M. Lengle & wife and Harry Hollenbach by producing to them the original Subpoena and informing them of the contents thereof. Parties to appear at Reading, Berks Co., Pa. April 12, A.D. 1886. Served notice at the same time on Levi Haag Sassaman, atty. for the plaintiff.

William Riegel vs. Adam Wagner

Civil Suit. April 5, 1886. Summons issued. P.M. Haag, c., Returnable April 10, 3 P.M. Served by reading the original summons to the Deft. at his dwelling house, on oath. And now April 10, parties appear. Plaintiff claims $8.98 which Deft. admits and confesses. judgment in said amt. and Costs. Same day Deft. pleads freehold[?] and stay of execution. Case dismissed.

Joel Keim vs. Elias Balthaser

Civil Suit May 2, 1886. Summons issued, Percival M Haag, Constable. Returnable May 8 between the hours of 8 & 9 o'clock. Served on oath by leaving a copy at the dwelling house of the Defendant, in the presence of one of his family and making, there and then know, the contents by reading to him the original summons. Parties appear. Plaintiff claims $7.19 with interest $1.29 Total $8.48 for labor done and cash aforesaid for lumber. Deft. claims a balance of $6.12 for 204 Boat Ribs at 3 cts more than the Plaintiff paid together with interest on said amount $1.10 and damage on Rails broken $2.00 Total $9.22. After hearing the proofs and allegations of both parties, and Daniel Wertz and Benjamin Borkey witnesses for deft. Judgment for Deft. for .74 and Costs.

Rec'd satisfaction.

Elias Balthaser

Howard Klahr vs. J.B. Kremer as principal

Civil Suit, Aug 2, 1886. Summons issued. P.M. Haag Constable. Returnable Aug 7, between 9 & 10 o'clock A.M. Served on oath. Deft. does not appear. Debt, a balance of rent on mill property. Demand $210.00. Judgment for Plaintiff. Deft not appearing.

Commonwealth vs. Frederick Himmelberger

Fornication and Bastardy, on oath of Kate Fox.

Joseph Batteiger of the village of Strausstown Berks Co. Merchant held in the sum of $200.00 for the appearance of the Deft. Frederick Himmelberger at the next Court of Quarter Sessions to answer

Frederick Himmelberger, Joseph Batteiger each bound with $200 for his appearance at court.

Taken and acknowledged before me, this July 29, 1886.

J. M. Batteiger, Justice of the Peace

Berks County ss

Before William Potteiger one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Berks on oath of Catharine Fox that a certain Frederick Himmelberger of Tulpehocken Township, had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child and that the said Frederick Himmelberger is the father of the same.

Warrant issued 29th day of July, A.D. 1886 to Mr. Kershner of the Township of Bern against the said Frederick Himmelberger for the above offence. July 29th 1886 brought up and offers Joseph Batteiger for security which is accepted. Case settled and all Costs paid.

Commonwealth vs. William Keim

Berks County ss

The voluntary examination of Rebecca Furman of the village of Strausstown in the County of Berks Single woman taken on oath before J.M. Batteiger Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County the 13th day of Sept A.D. 1886. Who saith upon solemn oath that on or about the 9th day of January A.D. 1885 William Keim had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child and that the said William Keim is the father thereof and further saith not. Taken & acknowledged before me this 13th day of Sept. 1886.

Rebecca M Furman

Same day warrant issued to const.

Commonwealth vs. Jas. Spatz

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County personally came Howard L. Reber and W. W. Wertman of the village of Strausstown in said County who upon their solemn oaths according to law depose and say that on Sunday the 19th day of Sept. A.D. 1886. James Spatz drove his horse in such a way as to imperil the lives and limbs of all people on the road at the time and on being notified to stop still urged his horse by whipping him in a fearful manner. Sworn and subscribed before me this 19th day of Sept A.D. 1886.

H.L. Reber
W.W. Wertman

Warrant issued Sept 20 to Percival Haag, who transferred the same to Const. Rentchler, who served it. Bail being entered before Squire Kauffman for a hearing. Parties appear Sept. 25. Deft pleads guilty and pays all Costs to the satisfaction of all.

Rec'd my fees.
P.M. Haag

Commonwealth vs. Byrus Seipel

Berks County ss.

The information of Dr. Isaac S. Herbein of the village of Strausstown in the County of Berks, taken on oath before J.M. Batteiger, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County the 27th day of July A.D. 1886. who saith that on the 26th day of May in the night time of said day the Cigar Manufactory of Albert L. Potts and Isaac S. Herbein was feloniously broken open and entered and fully $70.00 worth of cigars feloniously stolen, taken and carried away, and that he has good cause to believe that a certain Byrus Seipel the said felony did commit. Sworn and subscribed before me this 27 day of July A.D. 1806.

Isaac S. Herbein

Sent to court at Lebanon.

2 yrs Penitentiary

J.M Batteiger J.P.

Elmira Reber vs. Henry Moyer

Civil Suit

Summons issued Oct 4, 1886 to Percival M. Haag Const. Served on Deft by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof the same day. Debt for a balance on Settlement. Ret. Oct 9, between the hours of 9 and 10 in the forenoon. Claim $1.77.

Now Saturday Oct 9, 1886 Parties appear, after some consultation the suit was amicably settled. Each party paying part of the Costs and squaring the bill.

James H. Reber for Elmira

Rec'd my fees.

P.M. Haag, constable

Commonwealth vs. Jacob Clauser

Berks County ss.

The voluntary examination of Sallie Luckenbil of the Township of Upper Tulpehocken, County of Berks, single woman, taken on oath before J.M. Batteiger Esq. one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said county the first day of April A.D. 1887.

Who saith, upon solemn oath, that on or about the 10 day of August A.D. 1886 Jacob Clauser of Schuylkill County, Pa. had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child and that the said Jacob Clauser is the father thereof and further saith not.

Sallie Luckenbill

Taken and acknowledged before me this 1st day of April A.D. 1887.

J.M. Batteiger J.P.

Warrant issued Apr. 2, 1887. P.M. Haag Const.

Settled Sept 7, 1887

Deft. paying Costs and $237.00: Cash $100.00, Note $137.00

Rec'd my fees.

P.M. Haag, constable

Commonwealth vs. Jacob Clauser

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for said County, voluntarily came Jacob Clauser who being charged with Fornication and Bastardy on oath of Sallie Luckenbill of the Township of Upper Tulpehocken, County aforesaid. The said Jacob Clauser offers Simon J. Clauser as his surety for his appearance at the next session to be held in _ next at the City of Reading for said County.

Bail required for appearance at court in the sum of $300.

Jacob Clauser, Deft., Simon J. Clauser each bound in the sum of $300.00 for defendant's appearance at the court of quarter sessions.

Taken and acknowledged this 9th day of April, A.D. 1887.

J.M. Batteiger, J.P.

Sent to court May 12, 1887, Settled Sept 7, 1887

April 2, A.D. 1888 Entire satisfaction received. Case settled and money paid over.

Jacob Bertram vs. James K. Filbert

Civil Suit. Summons issued 23rd of February P.M. Haag constable. Returnable 29th day of Feb. between Five and Six o'clock in the afternoon. Served on Oath by producing the original summons to Deft. and informing him of the contents thereof Feb 23.

Now the 24th of Feb parties appear voluntarily and plaintiff claims the sum of $5.20 which sum the Deft. pays and the case dismissed.

The Plaintiff paying all the Costs.

Rec'd my fees.

P.M. Haag, constable

A.U. DeTurk and Adam Spengler vs. Mich. and Allen Riegel

Civil Suit. Summons issued 6th March, 1888. Returnable 13th, at 5 to 6 o'clock P.M.

Served on oath, by producing the original summons to defendants and informing them of the contents thereof the 7th day of March.

And now March 13 Plaintiff appear and Defts. do not appear. Plfs claim 14.86 and Costs for [?]. Hence judgment in favor of Plaintiffs for $14.86 with Costs.

Execution issued Apr. 3, 1888. Returnable April 23. Returned by Constable.

Rec'd Satisfaction

June 5, 1888

A.S. Spengler

Henry Degler vs. Joel Schaeffer

Civil Suit. Summons issued 2nd April 1888. Returnable April 7th, at 9 to 10 o'clock A.M. Served, on oath, by producing the original summons to defendant and informing him of the contents thereof the 2nd day of April.

Apr 7 Plaintiff claims a vendue bill of 3.65 with interest from Mar 19, 1884 and a balance of bill of corn[?] of $2.20 with interest from April 1st 84. Plaintiff produces his books of original entries and is sworn thereto, whereupon judgment publicly in favor of Plaintiff for $6.51 and Costs.

Case settled Deft. paying bill and Costs.

Satisfaction Received

Henry Degler

Rec'd my fees.

P.M. Haag, constable

John. R. Goodman vs. John Bressler & wife

Civil Suit Summons issued 3rd April 1888. Returnable 16 at 9 to 10 o'clock A.M. Served on oath by leaving a copy at the house of Defts Wednesday April 4.

And now April 16 Plaintiff appears and Defts do not appear. Plaintiff claims a balance on Settlement of $5.90. Hence Judgment in favor of Plaintiffs for $5.90 with interests and Costs.

Commonwealth vs. Frank Strause

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Berks, personally came Josiah Boltz of the Township of Upper Tulpehocken in the said County, farmer, who, upon his solemn oath according to law, saith that on Tuesday last being the fourteenth day of August, instant, in the Township of Wayne, Schuylkill County, Franklin Strause of said Wayne Township, Inn Keeper or Landlord, made an assault upon this plaintiff and then and there did violently beat and abuse him with the intent of killing and further saith not.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 15th day of Aug, A.D. 1888.

J.M. Batteiger J.P.

Warrant issued Aug 15 on the oath of Josiah Boltz charging Frank Strause with having committed on him an assault and battery on the 14th day of August inst with the intent to kill.

This case was transferred to the proper county and there settled.

All Costs paid by Deft.

Commonwealth vs. Darius Paulus

Berks County ss.

The Information of Ellen Bertram wife of Jacob Bertram of Upper Tulpehocken Township in the County of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, taken on oath before J.M. Batteiger one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County, the 25th day of March A.D. 1889. who saith that on the morning of the 24th day of March (being Sunday) a certain Sorrel horse three yrs old and about 12 hands high was stolen out of the stable of Jacob Bertram aforesaid, in the Township of Upper Tulpehocken, County aforesaid, and that she hath good cause to suspect, and doth suspect, that a certain Darius Paulus of the same township, laborer, did steal, take away, the said sorrel horse and further saith not.

Ellen Luckenbill [sic]

Taken and subscribed before me

J.M. Batteiger, Justice of the Peace

Recognizance forwarded to Reading April 22, A.D. 1889.

Case settled in Reading amicably, Costs paid by the County.

Rec'd my Costs.

P.M. Haag, constable

Commonwealth vs. Calvin Degler

The voluntary examination of Miss Kate Ochsenreiter of the village of Strausstown, County of Berks and State of Pennsylvania, single woman, taken on oath before James M. Batteiger, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, the 19th day of August A.D. 1889.

Who saith upon solemn oath that on or about the 11th of May A.D. 1889 Calvin Degler of the village of Shartlesville, County aforesaid, had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child and that the said Calvin Degler is the father thereof and further saith not.

Kate R. Ochsenreiter

Taken and acknowledged before me this 19th day of August, A.D. 1889

James M. Batteiger, Justice of the Peace

Warrant issued August 20, 1889 to Constable of Upper Bern, George B. Wann.

Isaac Ebling vs. Benj. Borkey

Trespass and damages. Issued Nov 2, 1889

Percival M. Haag, Const.

Returnable on Friday November 8 4 to 5 PM. Served on oath on the defendant by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof.

Commonwealth vs. John Frederick Willig

Berks County ss.

Desertion.

This case was placed in the hands of Jacobs & Keiser Atttys at Reading where it was finally settled. I paid the money to Mrs. Willig and she satisfied me for all Costs.

Received satisfaction Nov 8th, AD 1889

Lizzie Willig

William Schlessmen vs. [unnamed defendant]

Civil Suit

January 21st, 1890, summons issues.

Percival M. Haag Constable.

Returnable January 27, 12 to 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Served on the defendant by leaving a copy of the original Summons at his dwelling house and personally informing him of the contents thereof, on oath.

Plaintiff claims for furnishing pasturage for six head of young cattle and attending to said cattle the sum of Eight dollars. Now Jan 27, 12 to 1 o'clock Plaintiff appears and Deft does not appear and after hearing the proofs and allegations of said Plff. I publicly gave judgment in favor of Plff. for the sum of Eight Dollars and Costs of prosecution.

Execution was now issued and a levy made by the const. but before the sale was advertised, Deft. paid Costs into my office.

Received satisfaction.

William Schlessmen

Henry Hiester for Adaline vs. Henry Wertman

Civil Suit. Summons issued July 30, 1889. P.M. Haag Constable. Returnable Aug 3 at 9 to 10 o'clock A.M. served on oath, by producing the original summons to defendant, and informing him of the contents thereof July 31, 1889.

And now Aug 3, Parties appear and after some consultation the case was amicably settled.

Deft paying the claim and Costs and the case discharged.

Received Satisfaction.

Adaline R. Hiester

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. John Ezra Miller

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices in and for the County of Berks appeared John Ezra Miller, in the hands of George Wann Constable of Upper Bern Township, County aforesaid who having arrested the said John Ezra Miller on a Warrant issued by Orland F. Berger, J.P. charging the said Deft. with Assault and Battery on oath of Isaac Davilla Smith of the County of Berks aforesaid.

The Deft. offers Henry S. Wagner of the Township of Upper Tulpehocken, County aforesaid, as his surety for his appearance at Court at the next session to be held in March in the city of Reading for said County.

Bail required for appearance at Court in the sum of ($300.00) Three Hundred Dollars.

Each bound in the sum of $300.00 for Defts appearance at Court at the quarter session in March.

John Ezra Miller
H.S. Wagner

Taken and acknowledged before me this 5th day of March A.D. 1890.

J.M Batteiger, J.P.

Recognizance suit to Court the 8th day March, AD 1890.

Case settled & Costs paid.

Commonwealth vs. Calvin M. Himmelberger

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County voluntarily came Calvin M. Himmelberger who being charged with Fornication and Bastardy on oath of Cassie C. Lesher of the Township of Upper Bern, aforesaid County.

The said Calvin M. Himmelberger offers John B. Himmelberger as his surety for his appearance at Court at the next session to be held in Reading in December for said County.

Bail required for appearance at Court in the sum of Four Hundred Dollars $400.00.

Calvin M. Himmelberger
J.B. Himmelberger

Each bound in $400 for the appearance of the Deft. at the Court of Quarter Session next.

Taken and acknowledged this 3rd day of December A.D. 1891.

James M. Batteiger, J.P.

Sent to Court this 4th day of December A.D. 1891.

Commonwealth vs. Frank Moyer

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County personally appeared

Mary Himmelberger who being duly sworn according to law deposeth and says that Frank Moyer her lawful husband voluntarily deserted and left her about two years ago and has not since that time in any way contributed towards her support and further saith not.

Mary Ann Moyer

Taken and acknowledge this 12th day of December A.D. 1891.

J.M. Batteiger, J.P.

Warrant issued same day and placed in the hands of County Detective John Wenrich who arrested Moyer and had him to furnish Bail for his appearance at December session.

Commonwealth vs. Milton F. Groff

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid personally appeared Sarah Groff who being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say that she the said Sarah Groff was duly joined in marriage to the said Milton Groff on the _ day of _ A.D. 188_, as the wife of the said Milton Groff and that he deserted her on or about the _ day of _ A.D. 18__ and has since refused to support her and two children without any cause or complaint whatsoever. According to the General Act of Assembly made and provided in such cases, and further says not.

Warrant issued Jan 3, 1893, forwarded to Wenrich.

Benneville Clay vs. Isaac S. Herbein

On a Promissory Note

March 21, 1892. Summons issued P.M. Haag Const. Returnable March 26, 8 to 9 o'clock P.M. Served on Deft. on oath by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents.

And now March 26 Plaintiff appears and claims $100.- on a promissory note held by him vs. said Deft. together with interest from the date thereof. Note dated March 28, 1887.

Deft. not appearing and after hearing the proofs and allegations of the Plaintiff's claim, Judgment publicly by default for Plaintiff for the one hundred and thirty dollars and Costs.

Henry Christ vs. Adam M. Sausser

Promissory note and Book acct.

May 9, 1892, Summons issued. Morris M. Haag Dept Const. Returnable May 14 10 to 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Served on oath by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof and now May 14

The parties appear and settle the case in an amicable way to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.

Costs all paid and case closed.

J.M. Batteiger, J.P.

Henry Resch vs. Fred Epting

Book Acct.

Aug 15, 1892. Summons issued. George K. Wann Constable. Returnable Aug 20 6 to 7 o'clock in the afternoon. Served on Deft. on Oath by producing to him the original summons and informing of the contents thereof. And now Aug 19 Deft appears and pays all the Costs and the claim of the Pltff and the case dismissed in due form.

J.M. Batteiger JP

Henry Resch vs. Daniel Rutter

Book Acct.

Summons issued Nov 21, 1892 P.F. Spengler Constable. Returnable Nov 28 at 12 to 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Served on oath by producing the original summons to Deft. and informing him of the contents. Served Nov 21, aforesaid.

And now Nov 28 Deft does not appear and Plff does appear where after due consideration of the matter, Judgment was openly given vs. Deft by default for the entire claim of Plff together with Costs.

Dec 5 Deft pays bill and Costs in office. Satisfaction entered.

Rec'd my Costs $1.12

P.F. Spengler

Jared Spatz vs. William Holzman

On a promissory note, Jan. 16, 1893. Summons issued P.F. Spengler Constable. Returnable January 21, 8 to 9 A.M. Served on Deft. on oath by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof. Plaintiff appears. Deft does not appear. Judgment vs. Deft. for $32.65.

Case finally conducted through Isaac H. Lesher Administrator of Daniel Wertz in whose favor the Judgment was, after all testimony was heard, confessed. Holzman not denying that he owes the cow to the estate but refuses to pay the same to Lesher since they are at differences.

Rec'd my Costs

Peter Spengler Const.

Enoch Degler vs. Daniel Rutter

On a claim for wages and goods.

February 15, 1893. Summons issued. P.F. Spengler Constable. Returnable Feb 23 12 to 1 o'clock P.M. Served on Deft. on oath by producing to him the original Summons and informing him of the contents thereof.

Both parties appear and attempted to conclude in an amicable settlement. Deft. claims not having one of his Books with him and the case was postponed until Friday Feb 24 at 4 o'clock. Both parties now appear and agree to an amicable settlement. Claim of $35.00 allowed to Plaintiff.

Jeremiah B Rutter

Received satisfaction and my pay.

Enoch Degler

Rec'd my Costs

Peter Spengler Const

Wilson Althouse vs. Geo. Kauffman

On a promissory Note.

April 12 Summons issued. P.F. Spengler Constable. Returnable April 17 10 to 11 o'clock. Served on Deft. on oath by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof.

Parties agree to an amicable settlement.

Same day money paid over for the constable in full satisfaction of all demands.

Rec'd satisfaction April 13

A. U. Deturk per
Wilson P. Althouse

Deft. Paid money to constable together with Costs.

Satisfaction entered in full.

P.F. Spengler

Commonwealth vs. Alexander W. Manning

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County Voluntarily came Mamie L. Koch, a single woman who upon her solemn oath, before J.M. Batteiger, one of the Justices of Peace as aforesaid, on the 25th day of September A.D. 1893.

Who saith upon her solemn oath that Alexander W. Manning of Schuylkill County had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child on the 20 day of Dec A.D. 1892 of which she is now delivered, said child being born on the 5 day of Sept A.D. 1893, and that the said Alexander W. Manning is the father thereof and further saith not.

Mamie L. Koch

This warrant was forwarded to the Dist. Atty F.K. Flood. Co Detective Denhart caught the Deft.

(Case settled in Reading.)

Commonwealth vs. John Atkins

Berks County

The voluntary examination of Sybilla Himmelberger of the village of Strausstown County of Berks, Single woman, taken on oath before J.M. Batteiger one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the said County this 8th day of June A.D. 1893. Who saith upon her solemn oath that on the 17th day of August A.D. 1892

John Atkins had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child and that the said John Atkins is the father thereof and further saith not.

Sybilla Himmelberger

Warrant issued and forwarded to the Co. Detective Denhart.

June Sessions, Atkins in Jail plead guilty. Sentenced. Got sore hand and was placed into St. Joseph's Hospital from which he escaped.

Reuben Himmelberger vs. Adam Weiser

Civil Suit

Summons issued 8th Nov. 1893. Peter F. Spengler, Constable.

Returnable the 15th day of November 4 to 5 o'clock P.M. Served on oath by producing the original summons to Deft. and informing him of the contents thereof Nov the 8th, 1893.

And now Nov 15, parties appear. After hearing the claim of the Pltff and examining his ledger. The parties agree to an amicable settlement. Judgment in favor, publicly, for Plff for $3.70 and Costs.

Received satisfaction.

Rubin Himmelberger

Peter F. Spengler

Henry Resch vs. Fred Epting & wife

Summons issued 21st of April 1893. Peter F. Spengler, Constable. Returnable the 27th day of April 8 to 9 o'clock A.M. Served on oath by producing to Mrs. Epting the original summons & leaving a copy at the premises for Mr. Epting, informing her of the contents thereof the 21st day of April A.D. 1894.

And now April 27th the Deft. appears and makes settlement in full satisfaction by giving a note for the claim and Costs.

Francis Graeff & Son vs. Monroe Groff

Civil Suit

Oct 24, 1894, Summons issued. Peter F. Spengler Constable, Returnable Oct 31, 9 to 10 A.M. Served on oath by producing to the Deft. the original summons, and informing him of the contents thereof.

And now Oct 31 Plaintiff appears Deft does not appear. After hearing the Plf's claim, proof of same and allegation, Judgment, publicly, for plaintiff for $16.50 and Costs, by default.

On the same day the Deft. appears and renders satisfaction to said Judgment by paying the amount claimed together with Costs.

This is to certify that I received satisfaction on the above stated claim in full.

Francis Graeff

Nov 5, 1894

Tyrus Keeny vs. Daniel S. Kline

Check given and no funds in Bank.

Summons issued April 1, 1895. P.F. Spengler, Constable, Returnable April 9, 1895. 9 to 10 A.M. Served on Deft. by leaving a copy of the original Summons at his dwelling house with a member of the family.

Appears April 9, 95 in the morning and paid the claim in full satisfaction for all demands. Consequently no hearing.

Received Satisfaction.

Amicably settled.

P.F. Spengler

Commonwealth vs. Benj. Ludwig

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid. Voluntarily came Rosie Resch, a single woman, who upon her solemn oath saith that Benj. K. Ludwig had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child on Nov 24, A.D. 1894, of which she is now pregnant and that the said Benj. K. Ludwig is the father thereof and further saith not.

Rosie A. Resch

Sworn and subscribed before me this 7 day of May A.D. 1895.

J.M. Batteiger, J.P.

Jacob Bertram vs. James H. Reeser

Civil Action

Summons issued Aug 24, A.D. 1897. P.F. Spengler constable. Returnable Aug 30, 1897, between 10 & 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Served on oath by producing the original Summons to the Deft and informing him of the contents thereof Aug 24, 1897. And now Aug 30, 1897, Plff appears, Deft. does not appear. Judgment by default for the sum of $38.00 together with Costs. Later Deft pays $15.00 and still later $20.00. The case was amicably discharged and now Sept 1897.

Received satisfaction.

Jacob Batram

Rec'd my Costs.

P.F. Spengler, constable

Ivan H. Miller vs. Frank Steeley

Civil Action

Summons issued Sept 14, 1897, P.F. Spengler Constable. Returnable Sept 20, 1897, between 8 and 9 o'clock in the forenoon. Served on oath by producing the original summons to the Deft and informing him of the contents thereof. And now this 20th day of Sept both parties appear and an amicable settlement was agreed upon under the following conditions to wit Deft admits that he owes Plff $16.95 and Plff agrees to take cigars for $6.00 which leaves a balance of $10.95 due to the Plff. Deft pays said balance in cash and in cigars.

Rec'd my Costs.

P.F. Spengler, constable

Commonwealth vs. Walter Hower

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid County, voluntarily came Lizzie A. Degler, a single woman, who upon her solemn oath states that Walter Hower had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child on or about the 24th day of Nov A.D. 1894 of which she is now pregnant and that the said Walter Hower is the father thereof and further saith not.

Lizzie A Degler

Sworn and subscribe before me this 10th day of May A.D. 1895.

J.M. Batteiger, J.P.

W.B. Anthony vs. Monroe Groff

Civil Suit

On a claim for merchandise.

Summons issued Jan 8, 1896. P.F. Spengler constable. Returnable Jan 15, 4 to 5 o'clock P.M. Served on Deft. on oath by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof.

Both parties appear. Plaintiff presents his bill of $15.77 and .93 cents interest Total $16.70 Deft acknowledges the debt but refuseth to pay either part or all; hence Judgment was delayed until Jan. 18, 1896 until which time Deft. promised to make restitution either in part or as a whole. Nothing further being heard of Deft. Judgment publicly declared in favor of Plff for $16.70 and Costs.

Frank Himmelberger vs. Penn Madenford

Civil Suit

On a claim of Debt,

Summons issued February 7, 1896, P.F. Spengler Constable. Returnable Feb 13 9 to 10 o'clock A.M. Served on Deft on oath by leaving a copy of the original Summons at his dwelling house with Defts wife. And now February 13, 1896, both parties appear and go into an amicable settlement. Terms as follows to wit: Deft offers to pay Plff the sum of $35.34 in full satisfaction for said claim.

Plff agrees to accept said terms.

Penn Madenford

John B Moyer vs. John Himmelberger

Berks County ss.

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace personally came John B. Moyer of the Township of Upper Tulpehocken, in said County, Laborer, who upon his solemn affirmation according to law, saith that on Saturday January 30, 1897, in the village of Strausstown, County aforesaid, John Himmelberger of the same Township, Laborer made an assault upon the affirmant and then and there did violently beat and abuse him and further saith not.

Affirmed and subscribed Feb 1, 1897 before me.

J.M. Batteiger, Justice of the Peace

Feb 2, 1897 Warrant issued, P.F. Spengler, Constable, on the oath of John B. Moyer, charging John Himmelberger the Deft with having committed an assault and Battery and brutally abusing the Plaintiff.

Parties met and settled the case in an amicable way by taking $7.50 in full for all claims.

Rec'd Satisfaction

John B Moyer

Commonwealth vs. Henry Long

Berks County ss.

Embezzlement

Before me, one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the aforesaid county, (the subscriber hereunto) personally appeared Francis Bordner of Bethel Township, Berks Co., who upon his solemn oath in due form of law deposes and says that a certain Henry Long of Bethel Township did in a fraudulent manner secure from him a certain note under the pretense that he the said Mr. Long would collect the money due and payable on said note and remit the amount due to Bordner on the same day; that instead of making payment on said terms Long attributed the money to his own use; and hence in a fraudulently manner embezzled said note and in a tricky way really stole the note and further says not.

Sworn and subscribed before me this 5th day of January A.D. 1898.

J.M. Batteiger, Justice of the Peace

January 5th, A.D. 1898. Warrant issued, Jacob M. Kohr Constable. On the oath of Francis Bordner, charging the Deft with having feloniously embezzle a promissory note from him with intent to defraud and cheat him out of its value. Deft entered Bail before J.B. Klinger, J.P. at Bethel, PA. for a hearing. Deft held in $500.00 Bail to appear before me Jan 11, 1898.

Parties appear.

Case settled.

Received satisfaction this 11 day of Jan 1898 by note of suit & Costs ($45.52)

Francis A Bordner

Samuel B. Heckman vs. Daniel Spatz

Civil Suit

Summons issued the 25th day of July, 1898. P.F. Spengler, Const. Returnable Monday Aug 1, 7 to 8 o'clock in the forenoon. Served on oath by producing the original summons to Deft and informing him the contents thereof July 25, A.D. 1898.

And now Aug 1, 1898 parties appear and after parleying for quite a time the parties came to an amicable settlement.

Received satisfaction

S B Heckman

Commonwealth vs. Levi Kreitz

Criminal Suit

Before me the subscriber one of the Justices of the Peace in and for the County of Berks, voluntarily came Bessie M Lengel, single woman, who upon her solemn oath states that Levi Kreitz had carnal knowledge of her body and did beget her with child on or about the eleventh day of December A.D. 1897. That the said child was born on the sixth day of September 1898 and that the said Levi Kreitz is the father thereof and further says not.

Bessie M. Lengel

Sworn and subscribe before me this 26th day of October A.D. 1898.

J.M. Battieger, Justice of the Peace.

Case settled amicably and all parties satisfied.

Abr. Keim vs. Adam Spengler

Civil Suit

Summons issued Nov 25, 1898 Peter F. Spengler Constable. Returnable Saturday Dec 3, between the hours of 4 and 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

Served on oath by producing the original summons to Deft. and informing him of the contents thereof Nov 25, 1898. And now Plff. Appears and claims the sum of $16.00. Deft not appearing. Judgment in favor of Plff in full for claim and Costs, by default on Nov 29, 1898.

Henry Resch vs. Adam M. Sausser

Civil Suit

Summons issued April 21, 1899 to M. M. Haag, Constable. Returnable April 29, 1899, between 9 and 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Served on oath by producing the original summons to defendant and informing him of the contents thereof April 24, 1899.

This case was settled before the day of the hearing, Deft. paying the claim and Costs.

And now the Plff being paid rec'd satisfaction.

W.B. Anthony vs. Peter Rollman

Civil Suit

Summons issued the 16th day of May A.D. 1899. Morris M. Haag Constable, Returnable May 23, 1899. from 8 to 9 o'clock in the forenoon. Served on oath by producing the original Summons to Deft and informing him of the contents thereof. And now May 23, 1899, the parties appear and the Deft claims that he had no knowledge of the bill and also says that he will not pay the bill.

Consequently judgment was publicly given vs. the Deft for the claim and Costs.

Rec'd satisfaction

W.B. Anthony

Riley Hetrick vs. P.M. Rollman

Trover and Conversion

Summons issued March 14, A.D. 1900. M. M. Haag Constable. Returnable March 21, 8 to 9 o'clock in the forenoon. Served March 14 by serving the summons on Deft personally and informing him of the contents thereof.

Rec'd Costs

M. M. Haag

Klein & Neis vs. Samuel B Becker

Civil Suit

Summons issued in debt on book account for coals sold not exceeding $300.

Summons issued April 10, 1900 to appear April 15, 1900 at 11 to 12 o'clock A.M. directed and delivered to M. M. Haag C. of U. Tulpehocken Twp. Served personally on the defendant by producing to him the original summons and informing him of the contents thereof on April 10, 1900, on oath.

April 16th, 1900 Plaintiff appears and defendant does not appear. Plff sworn upon testimony given judgment publicly on default of defendant for Plff, for $10.55 beside Costs of suit.

M. M. Haag

Submitted by: Kathy and Mary Alice.