Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-10-20

Tn request OF the prisoner, the case WA
suspended until Mr.. Swasey's appear
ance.
Fred Burt Of Norway was arraignet
for adultery with Eva A. Wentworth
and pleaded not guilty.
| Fabier Willett and Frank Ellegooc
were discharged, no indictments being
found against them. Willett was helt
as common seller, Ellegood for riot
Both cases were from Rumford Falls.
Friday afternoon the case OF State VS.
Fred Burt and Eva A. Wentworth, whit
were indicted for adultery, was set dowl
for trial. After the case for the state hat
been put in, by advice Of their counsel
Hon. James s. Wright, the parties with
drew their plea of not guilty and pleaded
Rolo contenderc. Much of the evidence
10 this case Is unfit for publication. Thu
respondents reside In Norway, aud were
registered IA husband and wife at al
Oxford hotel on Sept. I'd, where they
were followed by Mrs. wentworth's hus
band and Officer Cross and arrested In
compromising situation. Witnesses tes
titled to indecent and criminal conduc'
between the parties upon other occa
sions. Judge Walton gave Burt sen
tence of six months at labor In Auburn
Jail, and gave Mrs. Wentworth a sentence
of six months In the county jail, and
upon promise Of her good behavior
gave her into the custody Of Jailer Gar
land with the understanding that she
was not 10 be confined unless her con'
duct made 1t necessary.
Saturday morning Edward Fitzgerald
pleaded guilty to the Indictment for AS
sanlt and battery on which he was ar
rsigncd the day before. He has been IL
nil about six months awaiting trial
Judge Walton. after hearing the facts oi
the case from Mr.. Swasey aud County
Attorney Smith, imposed ilne OF $40
which was paid.
Saturday forenoon the first jury listen.
ed to the evidence In the case OF state vs.
John Gangloh, Of Canton, indicted for
LIQUOR nuisance. Sheriff Porter had
raided Ganglofi7s house ut Gilbertvillt
and found feveral kegs of cider, numer.
Gus bottles OF the same and many empty
kegs, Jugs and bottles. Under a trap
door In the kitchen were found forty
seven 'long neckers." Several witnesses
testified that they had bought whiskev
there. Ganglof il Frenchman and
claimed that ne could not speak English
Miss Mary Williams, the South Paris
telegraph operator. was sworn as inter
prefer. and through her Gangloff made =
general denial Of all charges and con
tradicted all the testimony. He employ
cd no counsel The judges charge TO
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ton and good counsel upon the liquor
question. The verdict of guilty was
promptly returned bv the jury and
Ganglofr was sentenced 20 six months nj
labor In Auburn Jail, which, said Judge
Walton "is what call just half price.
| might give you one year"
william II. Suckles and James l.,
Suckles. both Of Paris, were naturaliIed,
Hon. James ;. Wright appearing a.
counsel for the former and Col. A. :
Austin for the latter.
Adelbert u. kllgore Of NORWAY was
granted a divorce from Lizzie +. kilgore
for the cause OF adultery.
The traverse jurors were discharged At
noon Saturday and the court adjourned
finally Saturday afternoon.
DIVORCED.
These divorces have been decreed dur
ing the week:
Be--ie A. Carver. Ibclan,, ". james l. Carver
Divorce decrced for adultery.
Frye.
Annie r. scavcy. libclAnt, vs.. George II
seavey. Cruel and abusive treatment Custody
Of minor children 90 libelant.
iIerrick X Park.
John II. Hasclton. hbelani. W. Ncttic VI
IIaselton. pesction. Custody OF minor child
% hbelant.
Smith.
This Ia Judge walton's first visit 70
the new court house, and while the Judge
had doubts about the advisability of
moving from the old site on Paris Hill,
he expresses himself much pleased with
the new county buildings and says he
thinks the county money has been ex'
pended here with good Judgment. Judge
Walton belongs TO the great family oil
oxford Bears" having been born In
Mexico, within hearing of the roar OF
the Audroscoggin "a IL passes owe I
Rumford Falls. La August, 1870, ht
entered the Oxford Democrat Office nj
Paris Hill as compositor and remained
two ycars. He studied law in the Office
Of the late Isaac Randall Of Dixfield, and
after admission 10 the bar in 1913 was q
law partner with Mr.. Randall for time.
He was elected and served four years A.
comfy attorney OF Oxford County from
lStS to 1882. lie was elected 10 congress
in 1850, serving during the extra session
and long session of 1861 and 1862, when,
having been appointed judge of the
Maine Supreme Court, he resigned his
seat In congress TO accept IL. His iirst
appointment was May IL, 1862, since
which he has served continuously with
great ability.
The older residents OF the county re-
member when Judge Walton was the
foremost lawyer At the Oxford Bar,
fighting his legal contests with Frank
%. j. smith, Clifford, Goldman and other
Portland attorneys.
Judge Walton's term expires In May,
1897. The present members OF the Ok
ford Bar have taken organized action
with view TO secure his resppointment
The Judge is OF modest turn OF mind,
and has really never put himself for
ward as candidate since his first APP
pointment in 1867. His eminent ability
and experience have been recognized
and his reappointments made from time
10 time by the various administrations,
and the members of the oxford Bar eN-
pect Gov. Powers TO take the same action
and tender the Judge new commission.
II would be fitting thing TO do
Judge Walton was never more vigorous
mentally than now; he enjoys good
health, and can discuss the principles OF
law In his old-time clear and concise
manner.
NOTES.
Hugh Mckay of Norway was natural
lied Saturday.
The new entries Of civil cases this
term number lis.
Thomas 5. Hutchins, Jr., OF Lowell, is
reading law in the Office OF Judge Frye
at Bethel.
Richard II. Gates was naturalized
Friday. Mr.. Gates has been resident
of Paris for several years.
A five days term without civil trial
and only one short criminal trial, comes
pretty close to the record, for an Octo,
Der term.
All were glad to see Judge Frye AT
court after his illness OF several months.
He uses cane and gets around with
difficulty.
John b. Lurvey of West Paris, ap
pelant from the Norway Municipal Court
on an assault and battery complaint
paid a fine of $500 and costs taxed al
Sl2.OO.
Daniel ID. MathersOn of Bethel wa: