The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-10-07
Franklin County Matters.
FARMINGToN, Oct. 5.

PENNINGTON, Oct, 8.
The September term of the S. J. Court now
In session here, Hon. Artemas Libby justice
presiding, has furnished cur people consider
| able sensational matter for discussion and, it
present prospects prove favorable, there is
more to 'ollow.
Perh aps the rscie st bit of gossip has been
| furnished by the breach of promise case, Holly
vs.. Manter, in which a beautiful MAIDEN whose
age is somewhat beyond that period in which
| she-would be called an 'old," brings suit
against the defendant, wealthy farmer. to re-
cover for the blight of her youthful affections
The case was tried at former term and the
jury di.agreed-A full report having been fnrL-
isbed the PRESS at the time. Al this term the
jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in the
sum of $1,000, but it is generally understood
that the defendant will Fl lie exceptions. FL. L.
Whitcomb for plaintiff and s. G. Belcher for
defendant
Another case Of no less interest has just been
concluded-Robert McKeen vs.. J. A. Richards,
M. d. This was case of alleged malpractice
by defendant, and the facts as testified to are
summed up as follows: Mckesn dislocated his
ankle and broke some bones; that after several
fracture, the defendant was sent for from
Pennington. He arrived at the plaintiffs
house in Phillips about midnight and some
sixteen hours after the accident. The patient
was found TO be greatly exhausted, his pulse at
125 and the ankle so badly swollen that it was
impossible to ascertain the precise nature of
the accident. the defendant left directions
for bathing and dressing the ankle SO as to re-
duce the swelling, and returned home, saving
lie would return 10 stated time AID adjust
fhnh 4rA do. be- 1ar -
was discharged by letter from plaintiff, saying
another surgeon had been employed. 1t now
appears that plaintiff is cripple for life, and
he briggs suit against this defendant, upoa
whom he lays all blame. The trial of this
case occupied two days and was decided in fav
or of defendant. DIR. French of your city was
called as an expert, and by his lucid testimony
and explanations greatly interested both the
court and the large audience of spectators pres
the case for plaintff; S. c. Belcher Esq, and
A j. Blethen, E q. of Portland for defend
ant.
Another case of unrequited affection prom
ises to give our gossip mongers fresh fuel for
comment the coming week. This case differs
in many respects from the case recently tried,
for here a young, handsome and attractive
maiden is wooed and won by one of the stern
or sex. and the day which shall witness the
contamination of their plighted VOWS is dscid-
ed upon and preparations made. But alas! at
the final moment the fair maiden learns that her
lover is false, and that he has just married an
other in a neighboring city. Nov onr heroine
seeks redress for her wounded affections add
feelings through the complicated machinery of
the law. Hon. e. f. Pillsbury will conduct
the case for the plaintiff.
Another case will be tried at this term which
will create great excitement and interest
State vs. L b. Stoyell. This is for an alleged
murderous assault by the defendant upon one
A. T. Tuck, collector of taxes for this town,
last summer 1t is runor-d that brother-in-
law of the defendant who was under $500 bonds
to appear before the grand jury as a principal
witness in the Case. failed to make his appear
ance. Public opinion is divided upon the tioal
result of the case. JACK