Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-04-26

Y. .. fALMEk, States Attorney,
A. J. HOWARD. Clerk.
L. A. pRRw, Sheriff.
FRIDAY, April 10.
The case Of Thayer vs.. City of Burlington
was given to the jury at ii o'clock yester-
day morning. An hour later they brought
in verdict in favor of the plaintiff Tor
$766. Sc damages The case will 60 to the
Supreme Court.
The next case for trial was that of NJ. j.
Eli, vs. Henry Brewster. This is an action
of replevin brought by the plaintiff to re-
cover quantity Of dry goods and gro
ceries. which had been attached by the de-
PENDANT, who was an officer, on writ In
favor of Edward Flannery vs.. A. Q. Law
renee as the goods of Lawrence. Plea, not
guilty. Messrs. s. II. Davis and Henry
Ballard for plaintiff; A. v Spaiding for
defendant.
When the court adjourned for the day.
the trial was concluded, except the closing
argument of Henry Ballard. for the
plaintiff.
SATURDAY. April 20.
The case of Ellis q. Brewster was given
to the jury at hslf-past ten O'Clock. yester
day morning. An hour later they brought
in verdict of 81, in favor of the plaintiff.
The remainder OF the morning was cccu-
pied with the trial OF the case OF Franklin
Woodwork apt. vs.. estate OF Nj. Haggerty,
ap 'ee. This Is an action of assumpsit upon
promisory note for $50. Plea. general
issue and payment. It was given to the
jury soon after the noon recess. and imme-
diately thereafter they returned a verdict in
favor Of the defendant. Whittemore and
Whe, lsr for the plaintiff; L. l.. Lawrence
and Henry Ballard for the defendant.
The next case was that of Francis Cross
vs.. Louis Bissette and Trustees. This is
also an action of assumpsit brought to re-
cover for the value of certain premises and
personal property belonging to the plaintiff
and decided by him to the defendant. on the
condition that he and his minor children
should be maintained by the defendant for
certain period. Plea is the general issue
and notice of certain matters in payment.
A. V. Spalding and l.. l.. Lawrence. for
plaintiff; R. Ii. Start and Henry Ballard,
for defendant.
MONDAY. April -.
The morning of Saturday was occupied
with the conclusion Of the testimony in the
case Of Cross vs.. Bissette. after which the
court took a recess until two o'clock this
afternoon.
TUESDAY, April %.
The court was opened at two O'Clock yes
terday afternoon. The evidence on the part
of the defendant being closed the defend
ants counsel asked the court to direct
verdict for the defendant, on the ground
that the plaintiffs were not entitled to re-
cover on the evidence. The court after
hearing counsel on both sides. strongly in
timsted that such was his opinion, where
upon the plaintiff entered a non-suit.
The next case was that Of Annie Hatha-
way vs.. John 7. Drew. This is an action
of general assumpsit brought against the
defendant as an attorney claiming to re-
cover balance of money in his hands col
lected by him upon two life insurance pol
icies, of 81, 500 each, which the llsintiff had
upon the life of Walter N. Green. The de-
PENDANT claims that he has paid over all that
is her due, and that the money was collect
cd under an arrangement by which por-
ton of the money was to be paid to the
creditors of Mr.. Green. E. R. Hard and l..
l.. Lawrence for plaintiff; II. Ballard and
Daniel Roberts for defendant
WEDNESDAY, April "a.
The testimony in the case of Hathaway
vs.. Drew will be completed this morning.
The case will 60 to the jury this afternoon.
THURSDAY, April 25.
The entire afternoon, yesterday, was oe-
cupied with the opening arguments Of l.. L.
Lawrence and Henry Ballard. in behalf of
the plaintiff and defendant. respectively. in
the case of Hathaway vs.. Drew. The case
will not, probably, 90 to the jury before
this afternoon.
ST. ALBASs-The incendiary fires, on
Saturday night, were attempts to burn
three barns, in different parts of the village.
The first broke out about midnight in the
barn OF George Gregory Smith, Esq, who
is absent from home. The roof was all
ablaze; but all below the roof was saved by
the fremen ; loss $3.50. The second, little
later, destroyed the barn of l.. NJ. Downing
The fremen saved the adjoining property;
loss $500. covered by insurance. The third,
about four O'Clock in the morning destroyed
the upper part of the barn of A. o. Brain
erd. The horses, cows and carriages were
got out with difficulty, and not without
being singed. Two sleighs and two tons of
hay were burned. The Messenger says:
"when the fremen arrived they discover
ed that Rosa, one of Mrs. BraInerd's girls,
had applied the house hose and was throw
ing stream as far towards the barn as 1t
would reach from Q rear window OF the
house. She showed her good will, and We
believe the boys give her credit for throw
ing the first stream
Some think these fires were set BY tramps;
others by some insane person; Others by
some one who has the communistic craze
and thinks to help the poor BY making
work in rebuilding and others that per-
sonal enem les are taking revenge. Precsu-
tionsry measures of private and public
character will be taken to prevent further
loss, and to discover and punish offenders.
On Saturday night, Deputy Sheriff Place
raided house OF ill-iame on Foundry street,
and arrested the keeper. Fanny Bingham /;
her niece. Ida, aged Is years. and another
inmate, Alberta Heath. alias Bertha Spicer.
Three or four young men who were visiting
the house, were also arrested and held as
witnesses. The parties were arraigned. The
Bingh ham woman was held in $500 and the
Hea th girl in $500 bonds for trial. and in
default of bail were committed. The case
of the young girl. Ida Bingham, was con-
tinued and an effort will be made to send
her to the Reform School, as she is believed
not to be beyond all hope OF reformation.
1t is announced that Farrar Brothers,
iron and hardware merchants, are about to
90 into bankruptcy Their liabilities are
understood to be about S65. 900; $50 900 of
which is secured by mortgages and collat-
erals. The assets are stock, goods and &C.
counts, valued at $4,000. The largest
creditor is Mrs. Farrar, mother of the part
ners, John c. and VIM. H.. who constitute
the firm. The National Life Insurance
Company. of Montpelier, is reported to be a
creditor for SIS 900. and, owing to an error
in the mortgage deed. will have security
only of about 900 worth of real estate
and Mrs Farrar's Endorsement of $4,000.
The Vermont National Bank and Trust
Company. of st. Adams, are creditors to a
considerable extent, but are well secured.
The other creditors are mostly small. The
firm own. a block, corner of Main and Lake
streets, worth Tram $4,000 to 100000.
which Is mOrtgaged for considerable
amount.
NORTH FSRRIsBuRGH.-The farmers in this
vicinity have commenced to make their
gardens, and to do their early field plant
ing.
T.. Daniels is making quite extensive re-
pairs upon his factory previous to engaging
in business.
School is to commence at District No. 3.
on Monday next, Edgar Haynes. teacher.
Spring pigs are very plenty and cheap.
selling at ) 100 to $3.50 each.
Revival meetings, conducted by Mrs
are to commence ID. V } at the
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