The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1876-04-06
Interesting Decision.

Inc irlends OF uenry Ahrens ksq., ex'
treasurer and Hon. D. 8. Hall ex-Auditor
( Rsnville County will Ike highly gratifed
Q learn the results Of the suits. instituted
ome time ago by the County Commission
~ Of Renville County, against Mr.. AhrSns
nd his Official bondsmen to recover an
alleged deficit Of about fourteen hundred
dollars in his accounts with the County, |;
As Treasurer, during two terms Of office.
Mr. Hall was not party to the record in
either Of the cases, hence, was not fiuan-
cially interested in the proceedings but, at
the same time, his good name was involv-
ed, as he was Auditor Of tue County dur
ing the whole period covered by the inves-
tigation and the complaint distinctly |
charged collision between himself and Mr.. |,
Ahrens. The suits were based upon the |
results of so-called investigation Of the
County books, which investigation is now
shown to have been not only incorrect in
TACT but to have been made by incompet-
ent parties aud, OF course, was wrong alto
gether.
BY consent of parties the suits were re-
ferred by the District Court to William G.
Hayden Esq, Of St. Peter, to hear, try aud
determine. The character Of the Referee
for probity and ability as an expert is
we'll established, hence, his decision ought
to be received as final upon the moral as
~ell as upon the judicial questions at issue
in the case.
On the LIST OF April the report Of the Ref
cree was fled in bo'h cases and he finds
no cause OF action. The Referee further
distinctly states that he finds no evidence
Of fraud OF any kind. This decision only
declares the result anticipated by the great
majority Of the people upon the frontier
who have long known and respected the
two gentlemen chiefly interested. OF course
the jackalls OF Society, who have SO long
wletted their appetites over the prospects
oi hearty meal out Of the murdered repu-
tations OF two estimable citizens will howl
with 5atfied rage. But let the heather
rage. The Judgment agains the County
for costs has been paid aud there is no
prospect OF appeal.
The County was represented by George
II. Megguier Esq. and Mr.. Ahrens by Al
fred Wallin Esq. Of Redwood Falls.
; |essup's nex Stock of fine gro
ceries have commenced to arrive. 1t
comprises the best assortment of fine
groceries ever brought to this market.
Mr. Albert Small, Of Lamberton, called
at our Office this week aud reports favor
ably Of matters generally, in the southern
part Of the County. He states that nearly
all the land that has been broken will be
seeded this year, that the people are in
excellent spirits and just as far from being
a discouraged grasshopper community as
could we'll he imagined. He thinks that
the proportion of ground that will be plant
ed i'll corn this year will be much greater
than usual and cites, among other instan-
ces, that Charles Porter will plant 200 acres
in corn. Their Railroad has not been block
AIDED this winter and that lf,s added great
~ to their comfort and convenience.
The Lamberton Grange is in flourish.
ing condition, has fifty live members and
has a paper, the "Patrous' GEN." edited
by Charles Porter, monthly, aud to the
satisfaction Of the members. - g.
The officers Of the Grange are 49,. IS
Charles Porter, Master.
A. Small, Overseer.
P. L. Pierce, Steward.
A. Cooler, Assistant Steward.
Mrs Weldon, Lady Assistant Steward.
! John Pierce. Lecturer.
! J.E. Libby, Secretary.
John ELS, Gate Keeper. ~.
The Grange meets at the Sch DOL House
in District No. 5.
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