The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1878-04-20

( to the conclusion that it was of bad
stock" and would not be profitable to
raise, so he refused to keep ii any
longer, and upon Kigers refusing to
receive it, he turned 1t over to the
Overseers of the Poor. The child was
placed at the poor house and is still
there. This suit Aas for the boarding
of the child for 4 weeks and q DAYS,
and we suppose was to Test the ques-
ton whether Morris was bound un-
der his contract to support the shild
until il was 81. The case was re-
moved to the County Conrt at the in
stance of the deit. on the ground that
the subject in controversy was over
500 The following jury were en-
pannelcd and sworn to try the cause,
viz: Joseph Woods, Clarence b. Ollie,
VIM. TIT, Michael Sheets, Rudolph
Bond, Benz Thomas. VIM. J. Wells,
ID. s. Wigner, Eliza Sheets, c. A. Bias
nett. {. Lock Brand, VIM. II. Dorsey,
and having heard part of the evil
denee they were adjourned till
fle';,AY MORNING ArRIr u.
State VS.. David Lemley--liquor.
Motion to quash indictment over
ruled not guilty and issue.
The day was occupied in hearing
the evidence and argument in the case
of Kigcr VS.. Morris Mr., Hagans
opened the case for the plR and Mr..
Sturgiss commenced his reply for the
delft, but not concluding, the jury
were adjourned till Saturday morn
ing.
SATURDAY, ApRu TX
Mr.. Sturyiss concluded his argu-
mcnt for the deit. and Mr. Hagans
closed for the plh. Then the jury
were sent out of court to consult of
their verdict, but in the evening, they
not having agracd, were adjourned
till Monday morning.
MONDAY, APRIL l5.
ID. Il. Cross VS.. Barr and Fox
new road.
Jno. f. Robinson ct nj. vs.. Isaac
Stiles ct al,--ncw road.
f. b. Hall ct al. VS.. - -----.--
alterations in road.
Stephen Taught Ct al. w. Vim.
lIaines ct al.-new road. The re-
ports in these four cases being de-
fective they are recon.mittod to the
viewers for new reports according
to law.
+. j. Bowlby ct al VS.. VIM. Muir
phys heirs ct al.-alteratons in
road. Report received and the I'd
day Of the May Term fixed for hear
ing the parties, and the proprietors,
and tenants to he notified.
State vs.. Abraham Leml y-whis-
X Judgment confessed for $40
fine and costs.
Settlements confirmed -Eiihu $.
Park, admir- of Jacob l.. Moore, de
ceased: George w. Jolliff, guardian
Of Melville L., Lilly j. and Clyde f..
Hutchinson, and Owen Hawkcr and
f. j. Evans, adm'rs of Eugcnius
Evans, decd.
State VS.. James Reynolds. The
court refused to grant new trial and
the Prosecuting Attorney filed his
bill perceptions.
George W. Sisler VS.. Adam Eek
hart ct authorizations in road. Re
port filed and the court dismissed the
ease at the costs of the petitioners.
The last will of John Dusenberry
was this day Produced in, court prov
en- by U. J. Courtney and ID. b. Wa
tiers and admitted to probate.
George Dhsenbcrry ct al vs.. A. S.
Courtncy-new road. Established
from Dunkard creek turnpike on jim
town hill to road from Bethel church
to Maidsvillc, and A. S. Courtney al
lowed $3.50 damages.
Edward Price rs. A. Foreman La
zier. Summons of justice and attach
ment; case dismissed at plaintiff
costs and Mr.. Sturgiss filed his bill OF
exceptions
VIM. y. stewart VS.. J. z. Boughncr
appeal. Referred to John j. Brown,
Esq, as arbitrator.
In the case Of Andrew Kigcr Us. j.
G. Morris, the jury was in session all
day and in the evening declared that
they could not agree upon a verdict,
consequently they were discharged.
Mr.. Stur9iss fled two bills Of excep-
tions and the cause was continued
until the next term, the jury this term
costing the county over 800. and
then after making the usual allowances