Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-15
COURT RECORD.

Probate Court-Judge Robertson. The rontest over the will of the late John A. Mcdonald of this city was resumed in this court yesterday. By the will $4, 900 was left to each Of six children but to tho seventh, John E. Mo Donald of Mnlers Falls, Mass, only $50 was be- queathed. On this account he contests the will alleging undue influence and is represented by ex-Judge York The trial Is unfinished.
 During the progress of the testimony of the widow of the deceased yesterday, she stated that she married Mcdonald in 1866 and three children were born. In 1866 she was greatly surprised when John E. Mcdonald came to visit his father. It was then that she was informed that her hus- band had been previously married, had children, and that his wife was living, but she was not his wife then. At this time Mrs. McDonald was again married to her husband, . flaw having been found in the first marriage. MT. Mcdonald informed her that he had in 1871 secured di- vorce from his first wife.
 From further testimony it was shown that MIG. Donald was first married in Holden, Mass, ana was married the second time M % he represented him self as single man. Mcdonald deserted his first wife in 1865, but appearing again in 1870 the first days later he disappeared again and that was the last seen of him at his old home. City Court - Criminal Side - Judge
 Cable.
 George Joachim, theft continued to June 2l; Daniel Weller, breach of peace against Dora schatcky continued to June 15; Cornelius Mc- Donald, theft and drunkenness, continued 10 June 16; Milton J. Stewart, allowing animals at large, continued to June 30; Owen Dggan Preaca ca of peace against Patrick Shanley, SlO fine, $6 costs; Jacob Schmitman, keeping unlicensed dog, $1 dne $5.42 costs.
 Court Notes. John B. Ray, of Ray Brothers of 145 State street. yesterday brought suit against George A. Isbell to recover bill of $154. Property of the | defendant on Court street was attached in the ! sum of $500.
 ! The supreme court yesterday adjourned for pea n the seit of Edward H. Peck of Norws adm vs. William Pierce ct al over the division of some property.
 Young Mems Republican Club.
 The Young Mems Republican club meets this evening and a good attendance of l members is expected. AT EPWORTH M. E. CHURCH. Mansfield Chorus to Sfns-Other Att fractions. The band of Earnest Workers of the Epworth M. E. church will give very ! pleasing entertainment in the church. par lors this evening. Among the attractions will be the Mansfield chorus and a cole brated whistler from Fair Haven. Oak, | and cream will be served at the close O. the entertainment. Everbody is cor dially invited. The program ia full Is a | follows:
 1, Song-Memories of Childhood. | EarneAt Workers Society. | 9. Recitation-"Not Fit to be Kissed.' Oracle Brown. | B. Piano Solo-Titania. ia.................. Miss Florence Barker. | 4. Mansfield Glee Club... .Selecte \ 5. DiaIogue-"Use of Study"
 Members of Society. ! 6. Song. .Selecte Pearl 6hamp.
 z. Slonn Dues; s;:;.....'.....''.'....... .Selecte Miss Nellie Garvey and Society.
 Master Willie Welch.
 1o whistling Solo, o;;:.HH::..:............se ..selecte | H. Mansfield Glee Club. .Selecte 12 Piano Duet-One Heart, One Soul. .....
 Misses Hattie Todd and Waud Duesback. ''' Master Frank Fran waters. '~'.'N'' IA. Whistling Solo. o....................Se .Select'
 Mir. Rowe.
 15. Dialogue-"Aunt PolIy's Lesson"
 Members of Society. 16. Mansfield Glee Club. Select | F. Good Night Chorus. rus...,.,,..,,,..,..,,,,,,
 Earnest Worhers Society.