Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1893-05-16
sueafNE iunlcfAL COURT,
Mar rrax, 1898.
COUNT orricrRs.

AAt AkkAs io0Ss
COURT orricERs.
Hon. A. r. wiswell, Justice Presiding.
Albert 8. Austin, Clerk.
| c. o. Barrows, Steuographer.
Il. r. smith, County Attorney.
James L. Parker, Sheriff.
H. K. Hammond, Deputy - Crier.
Chandler Garland, Jsiler.
w. A. Barrows, Messenger.
Herrick @. Davis, Librarian.
The tax case Of Sumner 70. L. l..
Gardiner goes to the law court for
decision.
Messrs. Sanford L. rogg Of South
Paris and A. Z. Stearns Of Norway pass-
cd satisfactory examination before the
court on Monday, and were admitted to
the bar.
Nancy II. Towle vs. James L. Park.
er. rhis action was brought against
the defendant 40 sheriff, on account OF
the neglect Of his deputy, Jordan Stacy
Of Kesar Falls, 10 falling to hold and
cell threshlng machine and winnower
by attachment. The defence asserted
that the machinery was mortgaged Tor
Its full value and therefore that the
plaintiff sustained no loss. Verdict 10!
plaintiff, Sl.OO. Fox & Davis and
Swasey for plaintiff. Hastings & Son
aud Wright for defence.
The trial Of the above case was com.
pleted Monday, and tho other cases as
signed for trial having all been either
settled or continued, there was but little
To do to clear the docket Tuesday fore
noon. The Jury was discharged Tues
day morning, and the business OF the
court cleared up before the forenoon
session adjourned.
The following divorces have been de-
creed during the term, In addition TO
those reported last week:
Sarah }. Robertson. libelant, We. Moses IL.
Robertson.
Frederick II. York. libelant, We. Katie }. York.
rrd A. Russell. ubelan,. vs.. Ida D. Russell.
Mabel G. Ds.Soa. nbslan,, vs.. Melvin t. lie.
swasey.
MEMORIAL SERVICE.
The afternoon session Tuesday was
devoted to q service In memory OF
Judge Virgin, and Messrs. Henry Up
ton and Hiram A. Randall, members Of
the Oxford Bar, both Of whom died
about year since. Hon. o. III. IIersey
with appropriate remarks, presented the
following resolutions on the death Of
Judge Virgin:
Resolutions Of the oxford Bar Association on
the death Of Hon. william wit Virgin Of Port
Wheras' Death has avain loo.ed the silyer
cort and summoned from our fraternity q
brother, reminding us that life. though full OF
years, 10 but the entrance TO The great hereafter;
therefore
Resolved, That by the decease Of Brother
william wlr virgin we have lost q kind and
sympathetic friend. genial companion, Q wor,
thy brother. and a generous and large heartes!
our sympathy 90 his family and friends.
Resolved. That the secretary he directed 10
forward q copy Of these resolutions 10 the be-
rs.ss family Of sss Is an
Resolved. That these resolutions he presented
10 the Court for its concurrence and entry upon
its recorts.
Hon. A. l.. Herrlck aud Hon. John p.
Swasey also made remarks upon the
death Of Judge Virgin. All the speak
ers referred feellngly to the deep sense
Of personal loss which they felt, and the
remarks of those who had been practi-
TONERS with Judge Virgin In the Oxford
County court, before his appointment
to the bench, were particularly affecting.
Hon. A. y. Kimbsll spoke briefly Of
Judge Virgin, and presented the follow
Ing resolutions on the death Of Henry
Upton OF Norway:
Whereas, Death has removed from earth our
venerable Brother Henry Upton, with whom we
had 80 long associated In our attendance upon
the terms Of the courts In this county, thai his
figure had become one Of the most familiar to
the members thereof; therefore
Resolved, That In the death OF Brother Upton
the bar has lost true man and faithful mem.
ber-one who for many years has been closely
identified Herewith. his strictly moral and u ).
DRY 70 all acquainted with those sterling quatie.
Of hi. character. 81 typical Of the early Idea Of
New England morality.
Resolved. That We extend our heartfelt sym.
patty to the remaining member OF his family
The aged and bereayed widow, and as a token
Of respect these resolutions lie spread upon the
recor,l. Of this court ami copy lie furnished 10
his widow.
The resolutions were seconded by
II. c. Davis, Esq, with few timely re-
marks.
Hon. James s. Wright presented the
following resolutions upon the death Of
Hiram A. Randall Of Dixfeld, and spoke
for q few minutes In manner apprOpri-
ate to the occasion:
Whereas, ON the fourteenth dav Of May. A.
ID. lsy2. death removed from the oxford bar AZ.
ISOLATION our brother, Hiram A. Randall, In the
prime Of his manhood. AMI In the midst Of an
honorable and remunerative practice, at the age
Of Is years, and who for more than twenty years
had been In attendance at the sessions OF this
court In this county; therefore
Resolved, That In his death we recognize the
loss Of worthy brother. who by his constant
and watchful attention 10 business, his honor.
able professional practice, and his genial and
companionable nature. had endearei hlmself ~
the members Of this profession and his ascot
aies at this bar.
Resolved, That we sympathlre with his aged
mother. and his bereaved widow and children.
In the loss they have borne. and while we realize
the fact that he has passed from his earthly
home AMI the association of his many friends
% shat bourne from which no traveller returns,'
we sl.o recognize the hand Of Him "who doe.h
all things well"
Resolved. That We place upon the records Of
this court this testimonial OF our appreciation 0f
his ability as q lawyer. and his many excellent
traits OF character ~ man and q frtend, AMI
recommend that q copy Of the came lie sent %
the widow OF the deceased.
Judge wiswell, with a few remarks OF
n general character relative to the les
sous of the occasion, ordered that the
resolutions presented be spread upon the
records Of the court, aud the crler made