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Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

A daughter Of Major General Rich.
ard Butler, one of wasbngton's trus-
ted commanders in the Revolutionary
War, Is living in Unioniown, Fayette
county. She is ninety FIVE years old,
and until recently enjoyed good health.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

CONSTRUCTIVE TREAsoS.-The Chi.
cago Tribune accuses Blaine of treach,
cry for pairing with Senator Grover
1t says that Sharon and Grover ought
to have paired. But how was Grover
to pair with a man three thousand
miles away?
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

ANOTHER TEsr.-And now that Kel-
logg is seated, Packard wants to be
collector at New Orleans. Ir Hayes
Ia now to be tested as to his Southern
policy and civil service reform pretcn-
sions. The questions are combined in
this impudent demand of high Office
for Packard.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
THE PATRIOT BOOK orRL.E.

Having executed the State Printing and Bind.
ing Tor three years, We are prepared l. print aud
BIND Books, Magazines Pamphlets. Dirrcturies
ete., n best style and At lowest pr ces. BLANK
BOOks, such as DOekeis, Day. BoOks, LeIsers
and Hotel Reg tors specially. Oid Books rc
b'und. Especially lew rate. for re. biuding SUI.
day school Libraries. Address
tAiklUT PUBLISHING CO.,
Dec ". hT-4t Harnsbng. Pa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Fraud is even powerful in the United
States Senate. On o number of i'm.
portant questions in that body, effect.
ing alike the rights of States and indi.
viduals, the scale was turned last week
in favor of fraud by fraudulent Vice
President.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

A blighted female in San Francisco,
sixty-five years old, has brought suit
for breach Of promise of marriage
against gay deceiver of seventy, the
damages being laid at $4,000.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Tho Lynchbnrg Vrginian says; ave
learned from party who came IRON
Balcony falls that on portion Of land
at that place, owned by Mr. Locher and
rented by tenants, fifesn colored men
were drowned In ono house during the
recent flood"
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

When Hamburg Butler writes his orders t.
Patterson, be signs his initials IN G. d ;
which being interpreted meant, "My Carpet Bag
ger. ."-Radicoi Exchange.
Well, If the IN. C. b." can stand il
we have no doubt that Hamburg cat.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
CHEAP EST AND BEST!
THE HARRISBURG
Daily and Weekly Patriot
FOR 1878.
Tile MEEKLY pA1Rlnr
600 WORTH RoR sa 90

Any penon RENTING US $50 will rteri,e ono
cup, oi tue WEEKLY pATRlOr for uue year, one
copy Of the AnEmcAE A0nIouLruRIsr (the lead
rug agricultuuai jOufnai Ia the Uitsd statefl foi
one scar, l,otn postage paid, aid ia a1ait.on =
Microscope, sucu ~ has heretofore been sold ioi
- so
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

"A Nst'ce 10 hereby given that Letters Of Al
ministration on the estate Of q. n. LYLE.
hate Of Lumber City, Clearaeld County. Pa.
"a. having been duly granicd to the under
signed, all persons indebted to raid estate viii
please make immediate payment. aud those hav.
ing claims or demand. will present them properly
authenticated for settlement without deIay.
J. q. LYTLE,
A.. G TATE.
cleardeli, Dec. S, isI7-otl Admins rAiors
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

From the books OF the Auditor Gen.
eral on the second day OF October there
appers balance in the hands of the
State Treasurer
Sinking Fund................ .....Si go 400 6s
General Aceount......... .............. sg567G SO
Tolal....... ........,.....$ pg6, lao "a
Of which there appears in tho same
statement deposited in one bank, in
Philadelphia
Sinking Fund. ........... ....... 500 S52 a.
ucneral eund .....'. .....,"..... l55OrD 10
Total. ........ ...........Sl lri s52 As
This is more than double the amount
of the security given by the State
Treasurer to the Commonwealth. Aud
in these times OF bank explosions and
suspensions is il wholesome or safe for
either the State Treasurer, his securi
ties orthe people ofthe Commonwealth,
to have such large amount of money
in any one bank 2 The question arises
why IL is lhusg Why is not this sur.
plus cash expended in cancelling the
bonds now due or the interest thereon,
not stopped, and should there not be
enough State bonds presented at par to
absorb the surplus IN the Sinking Fund,
then why not invest 1t in U. S. Govern.
ment bonds--say sl,00O,OO0 of it at 5
per cent.-which would realize rev.
enue Of $4,000 per annum, and the
bonds could he converted into currency
at any time they would be presented
for payment Take it in any way the
community may view it, there is no
safety IN having such large amount
IN any one place.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
1ew Advertisements.

ATCH COLTS ron ALE. Twin horse
lNI colis, Jet black two y sars snd four mon tbs
Old, and Of reliable pedigree. For further partic
ulare. oil on or address the unier.igned at Cur
wtnsv le ii W. MULLEN,
Dec ~. is773t
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

There are about 1000 oil wells in
the Bradford district, with a produc.
ton Of about 6.0n3 barrels day.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Judge Nyc, of California, has decid.
cd that poker bet is legally collccta-
BILE Then Bill is on the bench, is he
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
NOTICE To srocKuoLnERs.

A meeting Of the stockholders Of the Wood
la Fire Brick Company (limitcd) viii be hold
In their office ai Woodland, at o o'clock a. m on
WEDNESDAY, THE 20 DAY OF J,NuARY,
1875. for the election Of officers and the transac
iion Of other business. A. Y. B0YNTON,
Dec. ~, lsT7-Stl President
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
a UDIroR'- NOTICE.

"A
In the Orphans cou Of 10 tho matter Of the
ulrarhed county, Pa. estate Of Geo. Beams,
The undersigned Auditor, appointed by said
Court, to nuke distribution of the balance re-
manning 10 the hands Of the Daniel Beams. Ad
minislrator, Ac., of said deceased, amongst the
nariies legally entitled thereto. hsrchy gives
notice that he will III Tor the purpo-e " his ap.
poinimcni Al the vGice of McEually A Mecurdy,
N clcarheld. on THURSDAY, The 27Tn DAY
OF DECEMBER, A b 1871. at I O'Clock ? n.
WM A. HAGEKrY. Auditor.
Dsc 5. 1871 81
license >OTIC E.--The following per.
IL sons have filed, IN the oiics Of the Clerk .,
tue Courtof Quarter Sessions Of cleardeld county
their petitions and bonds Tor licenses, at the Jan
uary sessions next, agrecably to the Ac, Of
Assembly;
MOTEL LICENSE.
Joshua DaB0is
W. Nieholsnn, .-...DubDis
william o'dward tsp.
y. .tur~enssiiie
Mrs Sarah Bt Ser
NJ. sihck.-..s.......... hunDaTger
Howard Gieu IL 'pe.
,. Il. Notestine.....",,..."..... lurwen.yile.
"n' NoIey
lohn Coleman, Jr..........-...........h hVutIdale.
treu. nrese...'.....-.
Jacob Ltntz..-.......-...... ......-"....-
Rss1AuaANr LICENSE.
W. IL Steney DuBois
Peter Is. wsaver..... ....."............... DIB,s
ueorge la To-.
certified frhm the Record Eli BLOOM,
clea heid, Pa, Dee. ~, II to- proihoaotary
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
alfw Advertisements.
Ou PRINTING ~ EVERY DkscNiP
~ ''"n neatly .sreafed - his attire
COAL! COAL! coAl!!!

The und' r-ignel desires O., inform The citizens
Of learhell that he l. prep,ird to furnish cuAL
OF no excellent quality, 10 all who may give him a
roll, at rhe sultable for the present hsrj tines.
lie viii exchanse coal for lour, feed groceries. Sc.
Al orders will receive prOmlt aisss;.4r as he de-
lirers bis avn oaal titus. A. nurKftT.
S.sc. lssS2esH-H@
4 AUTioN. --No'icc is hereby given to all
" persons licensed to perform the marriage
cs.rr-asy. no; 10 marry my daughter, Carolina
vallimont, who IL u miuor. without my knowledge
or eonseut. Any Priest. Preacher mr Justice Of
tho p@see, vho maries her in disregard Of this
notice vii incur the full penalties Of the law,
said Carolina Naliimont Is but II years Of age
aud ! hereby forb id her age while she "
,n,sr. F.F. vsLLIM0Nr.
frenchyille. Pa, Dee. ~, 1871 Be
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

isT 0F JURORS Names Of the Jurors
IL drawn inc January Term. A. D.. 1873.
commencing On the "a Monday, (iith), and to
continue two wotks.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
COMMONWEALTH FUNDS.

From the books Of the Auditor Gen.
eral on the second day OF October there
appers balance In the hands of the
State rrensurer-
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19

Hon. W. S. Stenger, Of Chambersburg, Is nam.
ed as a Democratic candidate for Governor next
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1877-12-19
p r.a4SSs~yTsasr. ~GSJ4lS

get'ier With Ln.ring areha,d. ssisei taksa Ia
execution and TO be sold as the property u P. A
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
AN EVENINGS AMUSEMENT.

George Curtis marine from tho Brooklyn Navy
Yard, was sAuntering along the Bowery Wednesday
night looking for amusement and ANXIOUS to mecI
somebody who would JOIN him. Near Canal street he
came across two mcn named James Croogan and
Michael Roach, who engaged him In conversation, and
the good naturod asked them to take
drink with him. At their suggestion no went
with them to "0wney" Geoghsgan's. establish
ment No. 103 Boworv, whore they had
several drinks together wnilo they were
standing the bar talking Roach introduced the sub
tect Of dog nghtug, and asked tho marine II he would
like to good nghL Curtis answered that he
would like nothing hotter. and he was accordingly
ushercd 10 room up stairs, who're two dogs were at
once brought out, which Curtis inspected with tho
eye of connoisseur. Ho picked out OF the dogs
as most likely 20 win Crccgan offered NJ once 10 bet
$40 on Tho other; Curtis took him up. The money
placed In Roach's hands and the fight mcnced.
Curtis favorite won the hight, bus whom he went TO
look Tor his two friends, Crccgan and Roach he dis
covered that thoy had suddenly docampcd, takipg
his money WITH thcm. Tho marine did not
leave tho promises but hung around tho
barroom down stairs for time. expatiang tho
way no had been wrongcd, and expressing his deter
mination 70 got even. After waiting an hour or moro
his patience rewarded by seeing tho two WORTHLESS
walk in the front door. He at once went up to Roach
and demanded his money but tho latter pretended to
know nothing about u, saying, "You must be mis-
taken, SIR nave never sccn you bcoro." ~ am not
mlstakon," said the marine, "and will prove II"
He then grabbed both Creegan and Roach by the col
rival OF an officer Of the Tenth precinct When Judge
smith heard inc marines story yesterday morning no
decided on holding each Of them In 5000 ITO
q charge OF larceny.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09

petition was flied yesterday in tho Surrogntc's
Court Tor admitting 10 probate tho will OF Mr.. James
N. Brown, tho late senior member Of tho banking
house Of Brown Brothers. Tho executors arc George
Hunter Brown, Howard Potter and John A Schultz.
heirs and next Of kin are Eliza Maria Brown Of No.
1856 Thirty-seventh street; Sarah Benedict Brown,
daughter, temporarily residing at No 3ss Thirty
seventh street; Mary Louisa Potter, wife of Howard
Potter also daughter residing at No 81 East Thirty
seventh street; Margaretta Hunter Lord, widow OF
James Cowpcr Lord, also daughter, residing ut No.
AZ Park avenue; George Humlier Brown, son,
temporarily residing At Geneva Switzerland, and John
Brown son, residing al No. 1868 Thirty street.
The principal provisions OF the will are that he DO.
Queaths TO the WIDOW In cash $3.50, OOO dwelling
house and stable and income OF $500 600, well tho
added sum Of $4,000 per nnnum for her life. charged
upon certain real estate To OF hts gra drcn
nc gives So, 900; to the widow OF his deceased son.
Clarence Brown, tho income OF 500 600 for lie; to
Mrs. Mott OF Schensctady, the income Of $4,000 for
life with remainder 10 Union College He directs also
tes:-rrustees OF General Assembly Of the Pres
byterIan Church for tho ministerial roller fund,
$4,000; Princeton theological Seminary, $4,000,
can Sunday school Union, New York Asso-
citation tor Improving the Condition of tho
Poor, Presbyterian Homo for Aged Women, Presbytc-
rian Board OF Home Missions, PRESBYTERIAN Board Of
Seamen's Friend society, Church Extension Commit
OF tho Now York Prssbytery, American Bible
Society; tho Now York Female Auxiliary Bible So
ham, Tor sundry uses, $4,000 To the clerks IN tho
firm OF Brown Brothers Co no givos 800 each, and
thore various bcquoss 10 family servants and re-
taincrs The residue OF tho estate is 10 DO divided
into i've equal shares distributed among the five
surviving children, secured BY trusts 10 tho legatecs
who arc married women.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
HANGING COKPSES.
A MYSTERY OF A TEXAN YoREsr-PHoDABLY
LYNcHINo.

LYNcHINo.
IRON the san Antonio Texas) Expross. Nov 81
Yesterday morning man reported TO tho county
authorities that two men were soon hanging 70 troe
about six miles southwest Of the city Three boys had
boon out hunting cattlo tho day previous and about
mile this sde Of tho Loon they wore startled by the
way between tho earth and stout limb which pro
jcctcd from kingiy oak They approached tho tree
and mado survey Of the scene. Ono OF tho mon was
an American and rather young looking, whio the
other was an elderly Mexican. Thcy rathcr com
monty dressed, and both had on light coored hats
Evidently they had not been hanging worry long. One
rope was used 10 hang them both
One OF The boys who had soon tho men hanging was
secured, ana told In substance what above stated
HIS earncstness and tho the story
WINGED all VINO heard him that he the truth. and
FOOT 10 investigate the matter Judge Cotton, with
jury oil inquest and accom- panied by officer or two
lett the city about ton O'Clock, ana the country vas
secured 10 all directions, but TO avail Express
made every effort possible discover the bodies Of
the men reported 10 DO hanging TO oak, but only
succeeded IN stnentng his LIMBS, and came back dis
gustcd with his adventures.
The country where tho boys reported they had
FOUND the mon Is anything but diversified appear.
ance, ana though II is impossible Tor any who
heard their story doubt H. yet their discovery
tho mercst accident. aud not having marked their
course ana beng frightened al the time BY The
Ing discovery, they returned IN haste aud unable
TO guide tho way the exact spot. Tho nve-oak dat
where they found tho bodies 10 several miles in
length, ana the much alike and tho coun.
try so similar IN appearance everywhere that only
most thorough acquaintance with u would ouablc
10 ind any particular spot IL Is conlccturod, how
ever, that the bodies OF tho men may have boon Gus
down and sccrctcd soncwhcgos
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
OF BAD REPUTE.

Sergeant D. d. Smith, OF Inspector Murray's dis
trict, with q squad OF mon made raid alleged
disroputable house In Canal street, Wednesday night
and succeeded capturing twelve OF the inmates ognt
women and four men. Tho proprietor escaped, II is
said, by climbing through TO the root
OF tho adjoining house, and there making
his way 10 the street. The prisoners wore
arraigncd before Judge Smith at Essex Market
Police Court yesterday morning; tho mon were dis
charged and the women were fined $40 zach and hold
In 500 bail for good behavior. man named Louis
Stcin aiias "French Louis arraigned boiore III
mag strate IN the afternoon charged with being tho
proprietor OF the place, but tho evidence
very conclusive no was parolcd and placed undcr tho
custody his COUNSEL Oscar H. Bogar till this aftcr-
noon, at three O'Clock, when tho examination viii
take place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
"FLOWING FEESu

Some time since daughter of Mrs. Dicdcmn sommer
an aged, wealthy lady living In the neignborhood OF
Madison square, applied Tor an examination 10 tho
ialtcrs mental condition. Tho examination took
place before tho Sherin's jury, and resulted In YER
dict declaring her TO be sane Application was mado
10 Judge Lawrence, IN Supreme Court, Chambers,
yesterday, by Mr.. Cephas Br~incrd counsel for Mira
Dicdema mcr, Tor order that her relatives pay
The coat oil the lunacy proceeding Instituted
he sums 10 he paid are $3.50 cJmmi ers'
fees, $3.50 jury lees 500 Tor the stenographcr and
TO Tho Jaitor, when sums Tho lady thinks she
ought not To DO called upon TO pay. Ii
stated that under the rules governing
cases the COMMISSIONER fees amounted TO
$l2, beng at the rate OF 81 day; the Jurors to
VI 81, ana that there should DC allowance Jan
Tor, TIC being already paid by the city Tor his
Mr. Joseph N. Dixon, the opposing counsel OBJ
jccicu on tho ground that the proceedings wcre
brought N good ai.h, tho lady having formerly been
N lunatic asylum, and cue never having been
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
A LOAN LITIGATION.

An action was brought before Justice Barnard, In
the Kings County Circuit Court, yesterday, by William
Howard against Ralph l.. Lanning, formerly . com.
mission merchant OF this city. TO recover the Of
$4,000 which plaintiff claims to have loaned do
fendant in 1875 Plaintiff testified that tho loan was
made on condition that the defendant should employ
witness son at salary OF $1,000 por annum and tina.
Il everything turned out as represented by defendant
plaintiff would put $40 900 tho at tho end
OF the year behalf OF his son. short time alter
the money was loaned the defendant MADE assign
Tor the bencht OF his creditors IL Is alleged by
the defendant that the condition on which loan
was negotiated That the plaintiffs son would
into the concern partner He further alleges that
The money was called Tor before IL duo and that
conspiracy was entered into by young Howard with
par OF defendant for the purpose OF DJurng
defendant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
HER OWN ACCUSER.

Margaret Nassau, young girl about eighteen years
OF age, arralgncd before Judge Morgan yesterday
on complaint OF hor employer, John Walter Scott OF
No 35l West Twentieth street, charged with stealing
a gold watch and chain and gold locket and chain,
IN all valued at 5000. The property missed on
Wednesday morning, and when Margaret was ques-
toned about II she said she thought she heard
burglars in tho house tho night previous. Detective
DoyIo, OF the Sixteenth precinct, was placed tho
case, and after making searching alton OF tho
premises and also closely questioning tho girl, no
ca the conclusion that she tho tnieL Al
the gr searched and the stolen property
all found scwcd up IN her pettcoat. Yesterday,
asked what sho had 10 say Tor herself, she
fused TO answer, and committed In 81, 500 bail
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
DECISIONS.
SUPREME couRr-cHAMBERs.

BY Judge Lawrence.
Schwartz VS.. Knvanagh; United states Trust Com
pany Va. Calson; Drew Vs. Goodwin: Mason vs. Daily;
Livingston VS.. Arnhem; Purdir vs.. Murphy; Matt
agc VS.. Lane; Reecke vs. Brady; Jacobs va 0lschon-
shy; Butnstf w Halle; Watson va Conovcr-Granted.
The People Flanngan.-lhe consent must DO
signed by The Attorney General
Wagner vs. Cooper.-Rciuscd; not on the calendar
and notice sufficient.
Hartman va. Tat.-Mcmorandum
In tho matter OF WarIng.-Explanation desired.
Cussack VS.. Gumcs-Motion granted and cause set
down lor Friday, November l6, 1877.
Ecclestine vs. Ecccstne.--Report Of referee con-
lrming report and granting judgment OF divorce.
Saver vs. Folsom--rhe counsel Tor the rclator has
not furnished mo with reference 70 the statute
to any Of the authorities under which he claims that
no is entitled 10 The wrlts asked Tor.
Van Nostrand vs. Paten.-Memorandum for counsel.
Lorlliard vs. Loraru Report confirmed.
Duclos VS.. Aimec-Must DO presented 10 Mr.. JUS
tcc Don0hue.
SUPREME CoURr-sPECIAL TERM.
BY Judge Van Worst.
Manning vs. Hogan.-Thc counsel should appear be.
tore ut three O'Clock +. N. Friday, November
o, at Special Term.
Morgan vs. Franklyn OF aL-order granted.
Crosby va. Barbcr-Ordcr settled and signed
Ever'ngham vs. acknowledgements denied.
SEQ memorandum.
Reger vs. Hiliicr-Fndings signed
SUPERIOR CoUgT-sPEcIAL TERM.
BY Judge SpciE
Grain VS. Funk.-rDcfendants motion granted upon
paying OF opposing and all from tho COM
OF tho action 10 tho present tmo ana try
Ing the this November term
Groesbeck OF al vs. Vandcrpoel; Sweeney VS.
Slidc.-Undertakings approved
Gilman VS.. Fcch OF aL--Ordcr granting defendant
extra allowance OF i've pcr cent and amount re-
ce we'd.
Applcby ct al. w. Porter ct ai,-Rcfcrce,s roport
confirmed and judgment Of foreclosure ana sale or
dcrcd.
Kingsbury OF al VI. Gardner OF al Kngsbury ct a.
vs. Lasol OF a.-Ordcr Tor Judgment
Fairchd Va. Lynch.--Ordcr transferring CAUSE from
equity calendar 10 jury calendar
The Fifth National Bank VS.. Gror OF al mo. u:
Same same no. 3.-Orderod calendar for
30lh OF November.
COMMON PLEAS SPECIAL TERM.
BY Judge Larremore
BriAnt vs. Briant; Equitable Liie Insurance Com.
pauy vs.. neutrality-suspicious. granted.
Bernard vs.. Observation-Disclosures granted
In the matter OF Gatcs.Ordcr Tor leave to prose-
cute bond granted
In the matter Of vandorpooL Application denied,
without prejudice.
DAVIS VS. DavIs.-Thc testimony OF paramount must
10 corrODorated.
Davis VS.. Danlcls.--Moton Tor comm isson ara led
In tho matter OF Smitn.Iho petlion Is insunice emf
Davies vs. McLiughlin.--Aliiaavit Insufficient: n
should show the dac OF the hing Of the transcript
MARINE CoURT--cHAMBERs.
BY Judge McAda.n.
Valentine vs. Reynoids (four. casesl-Account an
proved and S25 allowance granted IS TO the amount
OF receivers Toes. (sec Reyes Rep, 5o6)
Duvall Wood; Wilson VS. Gruhn: Black vs.
Same; Clement VS. FcrcnDacg; Mcdonald vs. McDon-
aid; Joseph vs.. Rabcrg See Endorsement on papers
violawsKy vs. Baby; Cummins Va, McManon.-
lions grantee
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-09
SUIT OF JARRING DIsCuRDs.

A somewhat interesting suit has just terminated in
the Sixth Judicial District Court before Judge Kelly,
In which Mr.. Andrew Weber, landlord. instituted
proceedings against Mrs. Martha A. Bergo for the
covery OF three month"; rent OF music store at No
139 Third avenue, which from tho evidence adduccd
upon tho trial was shown 20 have been leased and
epensd in 1875 by Louis Berge tho teacher and
divorced husband of the defendant Mr.. wcbber tes-
titled that during the months OF April, May and Juno
Louis Berge paid the rent for The premises; that
receipts gwen IN the name OF Mrs Bcrge, VINO
the 18th OF July procured the OF her
that she said she would DO responsible thereafter for
tho rent OF the same and added that she
would pay the rent and all damages that may
and would take lease until May. 1871 Mrs.. Bergo
testified that she never had the conversation with
Webber he alleged; she faily contradicted the
whole testimony gwen by Mr.. Weber, Mr.. Berge
the stand testified 10 the fact that during the months
Of April May and June Mrs Berge constant visit
tor TO the store ana attended TO business
he did. This testimony was entirely contradcted by
MrA Berge, who on the trial charged Mr. Berge with
swindlins her out OF $4,000 LETT her by her father
but this fact was the crosS- examination by the
plaintiffs COUNSEL contradlclcd she stating that tho
properly was ldlt TO the children. Judge Kelly rem
dered judgment In favor OF Weber for $50 and