The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1881-06-30
Court Of Common Pleas.

Divorce asked on the ground OF
extreme cruelty. The first witness
was the plaintiff. She is mere girl
in appearance. She testified that in
December last her husband kicked her.
This was short time before her child
was born. Afterwards he drew a
knife on her. On the 5th Of April he
struck her, and the same night he
drew revolver and threatened to kill
her. After that he struck her. She
then left him.
A witness named Hughes testified
that there was trouble the morning
plaintiff left. He attempted to pre-
vent her from leaving. He took hold
of her in rough manner, and jerked
her across the door yard. I interfered
and separated them. He then turned
on me and drew knife. l took the
knife from him. She then left.
Mrs. Hughes, wife Of last witness,
had seen defendant strike plaintiff in
the forehead, which made black
mark. The mark remained for a
week.
Mary J. Evans testified that she
lived with the parties five weeks, when
plaintiff was confined. When her
child was about three weeks old, he
wanted her to read a chapter. She
had stripped to 60 to bed, and said
she did not feel well, and would rather
not read until next night. He COM
PEELED her to read chapter, and then
wanted her to read another chapter.
She wanted him to wait until next
night. He then struck her several
times with the Bible.
John Green testified that defendant
admitted to him that he had misused
his wife.
Counsel had several more witnesses,
but the Court said it was not neces-
sary, and granted decree Of divorce,
and gave the custody Of the child to
plaintiff.
David Davis and Laird and Trip
for petitioner.
The Commissioners Of Pike county
contracted for the erection of bridge
across the Scioto river, at or near
Sharonville, and some Of the tax-pay-
ers asked for an order restraining
them, on the grounds that the struct-
ure would cost over $4,000, and the
question had not been submitted to a
vote of the people; that no legal notice
had been published; that the bridge is
not located on any public road, &c.
Houston James Esq. appeared for
petitioners, and Col. Higgins for the
Commissioners. They argued the
question at length before Judge Trip,
and he granted the restraining order.
State of Ohio VS.. Daniel Crossin.
Indictment for nuisance. Plea not
guilty. Jury trial Verdict not
guilty.
The Vinton County Bank VS.. John
Burt ct al. Sale confirmed and deed
ordered.
John L. Ramsey, Admir-, VS.. Caleb
Hank and wife. Sale confirmed and
deed ordered.
State Of Ohio, VS.. VIM. Maple ct al.
Indictment for assault and battery.
Tried by the Court and found not
guilty.
State of Ohio VS.. Clark Bondurant.
ARRAY. Plea guilty, and fined SIS and
costs.
Jacob A. Sell VS.. Daniel O'Donnell
and others. Order for sale Of mort
gagged premises. Amount found due
plaintiff $100.25, and amount found
due Executors Of Fl. F. Austin, $155.-
25.
State Of Ohio VS.. George Washing
ton Reed. Indictment for adultery
with Mary Boyer. Jury trial. Ver-
dict not guilty. Powell for the State;
Louis Shots and David Davis for
defense.
State of Ohio VS.. Solomon Rock
we'll. Indictment for concealing
mortgaged property.
Rockwell gave chatsel mortgage
to Daniel Harry, upon a horse, to
secure him for the sum Of $40. When
the mortgage and note became due
Harry went to Rockwell and wanted
the money or the horse. Rockwell
told him that his son had rode the
horse down into Scioto county, but
that he would be back in day or two.
Harry got out writ of replevin and
put it into the hands of Joseph Nc
Cartney, a constable Of Liberty town.
ship. Mccartney could not find the
horse, and Rockwell would not tell
him where the horse could be found.
Rockwell testified that he did tell
Harry that his son had taken the
horse to Scioto county, but that it
was not true, and that the horse was
two or three miles away, where one
Smith, eolored man was using him,
for his feed.
The jury returned verdict Of
guilty. Fine $40 and costs. Powell
for the State; J. L. Jones for defense.
State Of Ohio VS.. Chris. Bertseh.