The Messenger, Montrose, Susquehanna Co., Penn., April, 1821. Cost is $2.00 per annum. The above newspaper contains articles from April, May and June of 1821. We hope to resume the 1818 and 1918 newspapers as soon as possible and hope you enjoy the news from 197 Years Ago.
Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of the Susquehanna Academy, to meet on Saturday the twenty-first instant, at 12 o'clock noon, at the Academy, for the purpose of choosing Trustees for the ensuing year. DAVIS DIMOCK, Sec.
NOTICE. Whereas information has been given to me that divers persons have been in the habit of cutting and carrying off timber from the lands of the estate of George Clymer, deceased--Now notice is hereby given, that, in every instance hereafter where it shall be done, upon information thereof, a prosecution will be commenced for the damages. C. CATLIN, Agent for the heirs of Geo. Clymer, dec.
BRITANNIA DISTILLERY, Silver Lake Township. The subscribers will pay cash at the following rates, for INDIAN CORN & RYE, fifty cents per bushel--and for OATS, 25 cents per bushel. Apply on Saturdays and Mondays to ROGERS! BROWN & CLARKE.
WANTED, As an Apprentice to the Printing Business, A lad, about 13 or 14 years of age, of good moral habits, and who has received a good, English education. Apply at this office.
IRON FOR CASH. Juniatta Bar Iron, of first rate quality, at $7 p. cwt. Plowshare Moulds, at $7 50 per cwt. To be had of CHARLES INNIS, Richmond Hill, Silver Lake.
PENSIONERS. Returns have been received from the War Department for the following persons, viz. Daniel Chamberlin, Israel Hewitt, John Whitely, Jonathan Newman, Jedediah Adams, Isaac Doud, Simeon Wylie, Jonathan Edwards, Elias Bennett, John Eldred, Timothy Hall, Robert Nichols, Hezekiah Leach, Silvanus Wade. Pensions not allowed: David Taylor, David Sherer. Returned for a transfer, Samuel Woodruff. CHARLES CATLIN, Montrose.
At a meeting of a number of the citizens of Susquehanna county, held at the house of Daniel Curtis, for the purpose of considering proper measures to be adopted relative to the approaching military election, Mr. Charles Catlin was appointed Chairman, and Mr. Bela Jones, Secretary. When it was resolved, that Isaac Post be supported as the candidate for the office of Brigadier General. That Major Edward Packer be supported as the Candidate for the office of Brigade Inspector. That Col. John Buckingham be supported as the candidate for the office of Colonel of the 76th regiment. That Captain Daniel Lathrop be supported as the candidate for Lieutenant Colonel of the 76th regiment. That Bela Jones be supported as the candidate for Major of the 2nd Battalion of the 76th regiment--and That the proceedings of the meeting be published in the Montrose Gazette and Messenger.
BLACKSMITHING. Benjamin Sayre respectfully informs the Public that he has commenced the BLACKSMITHING business in Montrose, where he will carry it on in all its various branches, and at the lowest possible rate for Cash. Horses shod for One Dollar, and other work in proportion. Ploughshare Moulds, and Iron of every description, sold very low for Cash.
DIED, on Thursday evening last, Mrs. Cooley, wife of Jacob Cooley, of Bridgewater township.
WANTED, As an apprentice to the Printing Business, A lad, about 13 or 14 years of age, of good moral habits, and who has received a good English education. Apply at this Office.
STRAYED OR STOLEN, From the subscriber, in the village of Montrose, a dark brindle cow, white faced, one lopped horn, rather low in flesh, six or seven years old. Who ever will give information where she may be found, shall be liberally rewarded. TIMOTHY FOOT, Montrose
STRAYED STEER. STRAYED into the premises of the Subscriber, a THREE YRAR OLD RED STEER, about the first of last month. The owner is requested to call, pay charges, and take him away. WALTER LATHROP, Springville
MEDICINES, DYE STUFFS, PAINTS, &c. &c. The subscriber respectfully informs the Public, that he expects a fresh supply of Genuine Medicines, Paints, Dye Stuffs &c. by Thursday or Friday next from the city of New York, where he had them put up under his own inspection, and can recommend them as being of the very best quality, and perfectly fresh, as they were taken from the ship packages while he was there. ANSON DART. Montrose.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD. The above Reward will be given for the apprehension and delivery to the jail of Susquehanna County, a man by the name of JAMES COOK, who escaped from the subscriber on the 7th inst. Said Cook has lately resided in Rush Township, in Susquehanna County, and is a deserter from the United States army. He is about 23 years of age, a decent, well looking young man, but a dangerous man in society. Every member is interested in his apprehension, as the crime with which he is charged is one of great magnitude. JABEZ A. BIRCHARD, Constable of Middletown.
NOTICE. A PERSON competent to teach the Latin and Greek Languages, the higher branches of Mathematics, English Grammar, Geography, &c. is wanted to take charge of the Susquehanna Academy as principal teacher thereof. Application to be made to D. Dimock, Esq. President of the Board of Trustees at Montrose. By order of the Board of Trustees. WILLIAM JESSUP, Sec.
JAMES EVANS, CLOCK AND WATCH MAKER, from England, RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the Public in general, that He has taken the store directly opposite Messrs Hawley and Tompkins' store at Chenango Point, where he carries on the above business in all its various branches:--Repeating, Horizontal, Patent Lever, and Duplex Watches carefully cleaned and repaired at the shortest notice. Those who will please to favour him with their orders, are assured that they will be thankfully received, and executed in the best manner. A general assortment of elegant Jewellery, &c. Chenango Point, New York.
DIED, last evening, Rebecca, wife of Mr. Samuel Warner, of Bridgewater, aged 37. Her death was very sudden and unexpected.
What happens when an attorney and a client have a breakdown in their relationship to the point that the attorney no longer wishes to represent the client in a pending court proceeding? An attorney cannot simply quit and tell the client to go find another attorney. Where an attorney wants to terminate representation, the attorney has to obtain court permission to do so.
In a recent criminal matter in Chester County, a defense attorney sought permission from the trial court to withdraw from representing the defendant and made the request two weeks prior to the trial date. The defendant did not object to the attorney's request. The defendant indicated that he had spoken to some attorneys but he was not sure how he was going to pay for them. The defendant also admitted that he had failed to pay the attorney for all the work that had been performed in the case. The Commonwealth objected because any withdrawal would result in another delay of the trial proceeding. The trial court denied the defense attorney's request to withdraw noting that the defense attorney had waited too long to seek permission to withdraw and that the defense attorney had not taken sufficient steps to assure that his client would not be prejudiced. The defense attorney filed an appeal – which then resulted in a continuance and delay of the trial.
The Superior Court recognized that the procedural posture of a case is a factor when considering a request for an attorney to withdraw as counsel. If there is already substitute counsel in place and there will be no delay in the proceedings, then there is no reason not to allow counsel to withdraw. If there is no assurance of continued legal representation and the request comes in close proximity to a scheduled proceeding, then these factors weigh in favor of denying a withdrawal request. Likewise, a client's failure to pay legal fees must also be considered.
After weighing these factors, the Superior Court concluded that the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it denied the defense counsel's withdrawal petition. While the Superior Court was "sympathetic to [the defense attorney's] financial concerns," it noted that the interests of the defense attorney were simply one factor to be considered. Even where an attorney has not been paid the monies promised, a trial court retains the ability to refuse to allow the attorney out of the case.
The Superior Court conceded that the client was not opposed to the withdrawal, but also noted that the manner in which the defense attorney sought withdrawal placed his client in a precarious position. There was no proof that the client had the financial means to secure new counsel. Even if the client was able to secure new counsel, the record failed to establish that the new counsel would be ready to proceed to trial in an expedited manner.
Finally, the Superior Court also commented that the Commonwealth's interest in the efficient administration of justice would be thwarted by a withdrawal request on the eve of the trial itself. The defense attorney had already sought and obtained seven continuances of prior trial dates because he needed more time to prepare for the trial. On the eve of the eighth trial date, the defense attorney was now seeking to withdraw and thereby create even more delay than the previous seven continuances had done. Thus, the need for an efficient administration of justice in this case supported the denial of the withdrawal petition.
Judge Platt filed a concurring and dissenting opinion and opined that he would not have allowed the defense attorney to file the present appeal as it necessitated another trial continuance to allow the appeal to conclude. Judge Platt advocated for a rule that would not allow an attorney to appeal the denial of a motion to withdraw until the entire case was done – which would assure that the case had proceeded to trial in a timely manner.
Vaping and teens – Am I cool yet?
The pharmacist's friend and next-door neighbor, Betty, came up to the fence that divided their yards and motioned to the pharmacist who was busily gardening. Betty said, "Tell me if we are in big trouble here. Jason was caught vaping in the boy's bathroom at school. The principal called Ted and me in for a conference." The pharmacist looked surprised because she did not think the 15-year old smoked. "Is vaping a danger to his health?" Betty asked her.
To vape means to inhale vapor through the mouth from a battery-operated electronic device – such as an electronic cigarette – or e-cig – that heats up and vaporizes a liquid or solid. This e-cigarette contains a small reservoir of nicotine that is converted into an aerosol mist. The user vapes, or puffs on the vapor, to get a hit of the nicotine. There are plusses and minuses to vaping. The advantages tend to be for those who smoke cigarettes. Smokers are addicted to nicotine. Tar and other toxins found in tobacco smoke are more harmful than nicotine. Vaping removes the exposure to the most harmful substances in tobacco. Research suggests that vaping is already helping smokers to quit.
Over the last few years, this fad has caught on big-time. In April 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration announced that vaping has become an epidemic in American high schools. A 2016 report from the US Surgeon General showed a 900% increase in e-cig use by high school students from 2011 to 2015, and the 2016 National Youth Tobacco Survey noted that 1.7 million high school students and 500,000 middle school students said they had used e-cigs in the last month. The vaping industry has taken notice and sees dollar signs. The alarming trend is prompting concerns that some companies are taking direct aim at teenagers by tailoring and marketing vaping products to younger users.
Is this bad? Isn't vaping safe? Not necessarily. E-cigs do not emit harmless water vapor. Rather, e-cigs can expose their users to similar or even higher levels of the carcinogen, formaldehyde, as does tobacco smoke. Intense heat changes the composition of e-liquids. New chemicals are created. E-cigs come in different flavors: bubble gum, cinnamon roll, apple breeze. Adorable! And they absolutely go with this year's stage 4 lung tumor. The flavoring chemicals also produce high levels of free radicals, toxins associated with cancer and other diseases, according to the Penn State College of Medicine. Free radicals are unstable molecules that damage healthy cells, and can eventually lead to heart disease and malignancies. The World Health Organization recommends that e-cigs be banned indoors as they emit chemicals that are potentially as dangerous as cigarettes and have a second-hand smoking risk.
What about the coolness factor? If all the other kids are vaping, then why not your kid? Even though the Marlboro Man made cigarettes part of the masculine mystique back in the day, it took 50 years of relentless marketing before the medical field linked cigarette smoking to lung cancer and heart disease. No one knows what the long-term consequences are for teenagers who vape. Bottom line: No kid should be using any tobacco product. It always has been and always will be uncool.
Betty now understood what her friend, the pharmacist, was saying. She certainly did not want her growing son's health to be compromised in any manner. And she and her husband planned to have an informed talk with Jason's principal as well as with Jason.
Ron Gasbarro, PharmD, is a registered pharmacist, medical writer, and principal at Rx-Press.com. Read more at www.rx-press.com
