The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1892-09-29

settlement with the city. He drew up
paper for them to present to IL coun-
ell. Mr.. Lynch stated that the firm had
not been retained by Conrad, had received
no retainers fee, and had not in fact re.
ceived payment for the paper drawn up.
Judge Amber wanted the juror excused
and argued the matter briefly. General
Jones desired Conrad to remain on the
jury and argued the matter at some
length, claiming that no case was pending
in which Day, Lynch aud Day were Con.
RAIDS attorneys. Judge Taylor decided
that the juror was competent and the jury
was sworn at 9:45 o'clock.
THE JURY
which will decide whether or not Peter G.
Albright owes Edward 3. Snyder $4,000,
is composed Of the following persons:
John A, Bliss, Osnaburg.
James Culbertson, Alliance.
George Barth, Canton.
Robert Robertson, Marlboro.
David Conrad, Canton.
Henry S. Moses, Canton.
Ed. Dumont, Canton.
L. W. Leahy, Canton.
Robert Van Horn, Canton.
A. II. Highway, Canton.
George Heldenbrand, Canton.
W. w. Figley, Canton.
STATING THE CASE.
George E. Baldwin stated the cas- to the
jury. The petition was read in which II
appeared that on March 81, 1891, Albright
delivered promissory note to Snyder,
calling for $50, 600, to be paid within ton
days. The answer of the defendant was
read, in which 1t was claimed that there
was no consideration and that Albright
did not deliver the note to Snyder. The
plaintiffs answer to the defendants an
answer set forth that there was valid
consideration aad that Albright did de.
liver the note to the defendant.
Mr.. B aldwin then explained that Sny-
der was timer in Massillon, and was
married in 1879 and has always lived In
Massillon. The defendant Albright is
banker and has lived In Massillon for
many years.
Mr.. Baldwin stated that Albright had
been in the habit of meeting Mrs. Snyder
and had often followed her into grocery
store and would say to her that he had
somstbing particular to tell her about her
husband that she ought to know. He
would buy
CANDY FOR THE CHILDREN
and send it home to them with Mrs. Sny.
der. After many persuasions Mrs. Sny.
der visited Albright's house In the night
season. 1t was claimed tnat she stRid at
tn, house for an hour and half or two
hours with him alone. He was seen
watching for her on many occasions.
The blinds we're up when Mrs. Snyder
would go in but would be pulled
down or the light blown out as soon as she
got in the house. Finally Albright got to
visiting Mrs. Snyder at her own home.
ed him, until Snyder got an anonymous
letter stating just what was going on. He
took the letter to his wife and she finally
broke down and confessed. Thereupon'
the plaintiff expects to prove, Snyder sent
Albright letter lay ing the matter before
him. A number Of letters passed between
them and finally meeting was arranged.
1t was stated that Mrs. Snyder made a
confession In the presence of another man, 4,
whose name Mr.. Baldwin did not mems
ton. Another gentleman called to see
Snyder with message from Albright for
settlement. Finally Albright refused to
answer any letters from Snyder. After
waiting for some time Snyder went to see
Albright and stated that he knew all abcu!
the matter as his wife had confessed. Mr..
Baldwin stated that
ALBRIGHT wEPT ooPIoUshY
when the statement was made that Mrs
Snyder had confessed, Snyder then told
Albright he would sue him for damages II
he did not settle. Albright arranged for a
meeting and the two men got together. A
statement from Mrs. Snyder was In
Snyder's hands and was shown to
Albright at that meeting. At another
meeting IL was decided that Albright
should settle. At another meeting 1t was
decided that settlement should be made.
Snyder went to his store, drew up note
for $4,000 and also statement declaring
that the matters alleged were true. Sny-
der explained the matter TO his confiden-
tial clerk and then took the note to Al
brishps bank. They went into the back
room and then 1t is alleged Albright
signed the note. He did not desire to sign
the statement but finally did SO. Within
one hour and half Snyder returned to
the store with the papers signed. Ten
days afterwards Snyder went to the bank
and asked for the money on the note,
Albright expressed surprise and wanted
to know what note was referred to. Sny-
der told him he ought to know as he
signed IL ten days prior. Albright claimed
that he had signed two letters but had
signed no note, and refused TO hand over
the money. Snyder therefore sued Al
bright for $4,000 Me. Baldwin alleged
that the signature on that pote was the
genuine signature OF Peter AlbriRht.
FOR THE DEFENSE.
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