Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-10-08

w. A. Barrows, Messenger.
b. B. Goodwin. Bell ringer.
Court adjourned Wednesday afternoon,
having been in session sixteen days. A
very large number of cases were disposed
of, during the term, and good work
was thus accomplished. though there
we're bat few verdicts rendered.
Case No. 1874. Norway Savings Bank
VS.. George E. Gibson, on Trial last Mon
day. was referred.
Criminal matters were next taken mp,
and John Golding was placed upon trial
for assault on Cyrus Rsnkins. These par
ties were IRON Hiram, and were both
badly battered, showing that some sun
plessantness" existed in the locality OF
their residence. Golding was charged
with shifting his opponent on the head
with rock, though the rocky part OF this
complaint was not fully proved. A mas's
list sometimes feels like stone. Prisoner
claimed he acted only In seli-defense,
and used no more violence than was
necessary to repel the attack made upon
him. Verdict OF no, guilty.
Second criminal trial was State VS..
Isaac Hodsdon. (aud very property
Jacob. his son, for arson. 1t was alleged
that the respondents burned barn be-
longing to John Houghton, in Byron, on
the morning OF October 10, 1872, at 2
O'Clock These parties wero suspected
OF the crime, but no testimony of suiii-
cient directness was obtained, to warrant
an arrest, until this late date. The State
relied largely on circumstsntial evidence,
but supported by declarations alleged TO
have been made by the parties. The
train of circumstances was well laid by
the County Attorney, and every clue
pointed to respondents as the guilty par
ties. 1t was well-wrought case OF this
character. Respondents testified. and
put on other witnesses 10 disprove the
alleged declarations of guilt, and the
defense was so well maintained by Hon.
John 2. Swasey. counsel for respondents
that the jury was unable to agree. and
was discharged withou, returning YER
dict. This case excited much interest,
and most all Byron was present, on the
one side and the other. One great dis
advantage under which the State labored,
was owing 20 the length OF time which
had elapsed since commission of the
crime
The last case tried was a sad and most
Disgusting one. William billiard OF
Bethel was arraigued for an assault with
intent to commit rape upon Jane May
Connell, OF the same town. billiard
and Jane were in the field alone raking
hay. when Hilisrd induced her to pass 10
retired spot in the field, where he at
tempted 10 commit the crime. Her cries
tor help brought younger brother OF
billiard TO the place, when William aed,
not having accomplished his purpose
Respondent plead not guilty. and testified
in his own behalf, denying every allega-
ton. His counsel, Chas. a. Black, Esq,
also endeavored TO break down the States
witnesses by showing their immoral char
acter, but was unable 10 sustain his at
tempt by testimony. lie did the best for
his client that the case would allow. but
the State proved the attempt by too
strong evidence 10 be disputed. Verdict
OF guilty. Sentenced 10 nine months in
Auburn Jail.
During the term nine divorces were
granted. as follows:
Joseph II. Abbott VS.. Hannah A. Alb
bolt.
Divorce decreed.
Foster.
Minerva Churchill VS.. Wm. II. Chur-
chill.
Divorce decreed.
Hazen.
Marcia j. Magill VS.. Edwin w. Msgill.
Divorce decreed.
Foster.
Henrietta w. McAllister vs.. Amos E.
NcA lister.
Divorce decreed.
Hastings.
Mary j. Richardson vs.. Charles NJ.
Richardson.
Divorce decreed. custody of child to
libellsnt.
Hastings.
Lydia A. Cannon vs. Zscheus NJ.
Cannon.
Divorce decreed. custody OF three chill
dren TO liblt.
Walker.
Izora A. Swift vs.. Ira F. Swift.
Divorce decreed.
Davis.
Charles G. Raymond VS.. Georgia A.
Raymond.
Divorce decreed.
Randalls
Mary Day VS.. Hiram Day.
Divorce decteed.
Rands!ls.
SERIOUS AccIDENT-We Wednesday even
ing, as persons were going home from Cat