The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1877-03-22

Bludl DaffdLlOn.
Jane Dewberry called. Witness toll
long story, which was substantially tn
same as that told by her husband. Sh
said that after the boys came into tn
bar room they wanted to play cards, bu
both she and Dewberry objected, wher
- and Dewberry commenced t
throw dice for drinks. First -- lost
and treated, and she, witness, drank with
them. Then Dewberry lost, and treated
and she again drank with them. Their
the fuss commenced, and the description
was nearly the same as described by Dew
berry.
The cross examination did not bring
out anything material.
\ John F. Bertsch sworn. Am a son oi
Chris. Bertsch. Know Radcliff. -
Esman, and the other parties. They, ex.
cept Radcliff, were at my fathers saloon
on that night. They were drunk, and
had to be put out. Esman and -
refused to go. l gave them beer and
whisky. They left about ii o'clock.
Leonidas Dewberry, defendant, sworn.
Witness told substantially the same sto-
roy as told by all the other witnesses
He said when he took the revolver out,
it went off accidentally. When request
ed, he took out the revolver and exhibit
ed it. 1t is a small seven shooter, and
has six loads in it yet, only the one
chamber being empty. Had heard that
Radcliff was a dangerous man.
Cross examined. The door was fasten-
ed on the side next the grocery. kick
ed out one of the panels of the door,
reached in my hand, and raised the latch,
opened the door and went in. ! ordered
them out. They made no reply. Then
| saw the hammer in Matt RadclifF's
pocket, and we became at once engaged
for the possession Of the hammer. / held
to the hammer with one hand, and got
him by the throat with the other. Dur
ing this controversy Esman was not do
ing anything to me, and do not know
that he was interrupting any one. He
then went out, and the next saw of him
was when he showed the door open, and
pushed the old woman, and came in
step or two, with the cinders in his
hands. ] was still engaged with Radcliff
about the hammer. Esman did not say
that | heard. | heard Bill
(Dewberry) say something to him about
not throwing the cinder | told him if
he threw the cinders it would be the last
he would throw. Then the revolver went
off 1t was accidental. but il il had not |
gone off, | expect / would have shot him |
anyhow. / had the revolver in my right |
hand. and still had hold of the hammer
with my left. only saw a cinder in his
right hand
DR.. c. X. Crumit sworn Am a ply
'ician and surgeon. | am Of the opin-
on that the tensity of the muscles. as
when person is in the act of throwing,
night tend to make a ball glance if it
truck the body obliquely. Not positive
Is to this
The following persons were called, who
Ill testified that Lon Dewberry sustains
good Character for peace, and good be-
lavior: Samuel Hawk, A. ]. Deyer, Jos
<illen, John Bertsch, J. w. Longbon
nd James Baker
The State then called as rebutting tes-
imony James Martin, who tes-
fled that Matt Radcliff had worked for
i'm, and he never knew him to be
or dangerous man.
Matt Radclif recalled Did not see
,sman take his coat off, or attempt to do !
Peter Esman recalled. Did not at {
smpt to take my coat off.
-- recalled. / believe Esman at
empted to take his coat ofF-heard them )
ay he did. did not see it, did not |,
ut my hands upon VIM. Dewberry, or
ny one else, that remember.
Dr. B. F. Holcomb sworn. Am a phy-
eian and surgeon. Had experience
18th gunshot wounds, in the army.
hink that when the muscles are tense,
} when person is in the act Of throw
ig. would resist ball more than when
ne body is in repose.
The case was ably argued, by the Pros
cutting Attorney, c. A. Atkinson, and
. w. Laird, for the State, and Levi Dun. 7
an and John T. Moore for the defense
he charge Of the Court was strongly in
Ivor Of the defendant, and the jury re
armed verdict Of not guilty.
Moses Sternberger VS.. Jackson County
Agricultural Society Order for sale |
mortgaged premises Amount found t
ue, $500 O5. t
Harvey Wells VS.. John Griffen and {
ife. Order for sale of mortgaged prem S
es. Amount found due, $245.
State of Ohio VS.. David Edgar Selling
quor in violation of law. Plea guilty.
inc so and costs.
Same VS.. Same Plea guilty. Fine
10 and costs
William Vaughn vs. Arthur S.
lobby. Order for sale Of mortgaged :
remises. Amount found due, S4O9l 90,
18th interest at per cent
First National Bank of jackson VS.. /;
William 4. Inman. Order for sale Of
premises. Amount found due,
], ,l2l %.
State Of Ohio vs.. Matilda j. Dewberry
nd William Dewberry. Keeping a j
ouse of ill-fame. Plea Of guilty as to ,
iatilda j. Dewberry, and fine Of $50 and :
osts assessed, and plea of not guilty as
o William Dewberry, and nolle entered.
State of Ohio VS.. Christian Bertsh.
elling intoxicating liquors in violation
f law. Plea guilty Fine s. dollars