Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-03-03
THaR COURT RECOR...
superior Court Civil Side Judge
Fem

superior Court - Civil Side Judge
Fem.
The defense in the Mary Ann Munson will
case resumed putting in their testimony in
yesterday. Ex-Judge Luzon B. Nor
ris again took the stand yesterday morning.
He said that when he was appointed admins
traitor on the estate of the late DIR. Munson he
found that the doctor had neglected to put
on the list about $12, 900 worth of property
on Elm street. In the opinion of Judge Nor
ris the old lady was able to look out tor her
self and didn't need conserrator placed over
ner
DIR. Ca1malt, who has had considerable ex-
perience as medical expert, was the next
witness He was asked by Attorney Stcd-
dard: doctor, is the possible effect of alco-
hol when occasionally used in undue quaint,
ties question for an expert when asked
what effect the stimulant would have upon
the capacity of person for making Willy
The question was asked for the purpose of
knocking out the testimony of DR.. Bacon and
was excluded, but an exception was noted by
the defense, and DIR. Carmalt was excused
without being asked to give his opinion upon
the question put by Mr.. Baldwin to DR.. Ba-
con.
Mr.. Charles Mix next testified that he had
known Mary Ann Munson ever since she was
married and he had always considered her q
bright, intelligent woman. She came often
to see his family in Westville and often COM
planned that she was not given money enough
to buy good clothes with. He never noticed
that the old lady was intoxicated, but had
seen her when he thought she might have
taken glass of wine.
James Olmstead, the Broadway druggist,
taaf hot he nd
son under the influence of liquor, aud had
always considered her a perfectly competent
person. During the afternoon several other
persons, who had dealings with the woman,
testified that she was of perfectly sound
mind, and in their opinion competent to
make will.
Mrs. Charles Munson WAS the last witness
put on yesterday. She had always got on
pleasantly with the old lady, and gave as
reason why Mrs. Munson did not go out
more was because she suffered from sore
feet.
Applicants For Divorce.
During the noon recess yesterday Judge
Fem listened to few applicants for dl.
vorces from Meriden. Mary Hart petitioned
for divorce from John Hart on the ground
of desertion. Judge Fem reserved his de-
cison. John Salt asked for divorce from
his wife on the ground of desertion, but
Judge Fem refused to grant it. Mary Ann
Moore met with more success she SAID her
husband, who is now in Ireland, drove her
from home and had done nothing towards
her support. Judge Fem granted the petit
ton.
Court adjourned at p. m. until Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
City Court - Criminal Side Judge
Pickett.
Violation of liquor law-Peter Sullivan,
continued to March 3: John Blake, SO fine
and SIG. 95 costs; Michael Reynolds, contin-
ued to March 9.
Breach of peace-Pasquale Grimato, So
fine and So 98 costs.
Theft-Thomas Chambers, two charges,
continued to March 3.
Violation of city ordinancs-John Smith,
continued to March 3.
Injury to building-Charles NJ. Murphy,
81 fine and $5.42 costs.
Drunkenness-Jamss g. Taylor, thirty
days in Jail; John Reilly, thirty days in Jail;
john Mcnamara, twenty days in Jail.