Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-02-16

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Mints $. Powers, Stenographer.
John S. Harlow, County Attorney.
Fred A. Porter, Sheriff.
Henry f. Hammond, Crier.
w. A. Barrows, Messenger.
II. c. Davis, Librarian.
Court opened with due formality at 10
O'Clock Tuesday morning. Prayer was
offered by Rev. |. A. Bean OF the South
Paris NJ. 4. church.
The members Of the grand jury were
all present except Eben Z. Chapman Of
Bethel, who is In the South for his
health, and who was excused by Judge
Foster before leaving home.
The traverse juries were empaneled as
follows:
FIRST PANEL.
u. r. Hastings. Gilead, Foreman.
Orson Andrews. Lowell.
=. l.. Berry, Paris.
l.. 4. Bryant. Greenwood.
Judson =. Bartlett. Bethel
Thaddeus X. Chase. Woodstock.
Virgil Cole, Canton.
Charles L. Cannon, Norway.
Joshua +. Hall. Rumfori.
WIN. Z. Hayford. Hartford.
John J. Holman. Dixfeld Centre.
Z.Churchill Holmes. Bucknch.
SECOND PANEL.
Ell. sponord, Paris, Foreman.
Wilder V. kimhall. Rumford.
Harlan y. Lord, Denmark.
Levi r. Merrill. Hebron.
Milo q. Morrill, Peru
John l.. Osgood, Fryeburg.
Charles Y. Pingree, Albany.
Thomas Soavey, Brownheld.
Charles l.. swan, Bethel
Frank l. Wilson, oxford.
X \. worth,ey, Mexico.
VIM. +. York. Porter.
w. III. Kilgore of Waterford, Charles
II. Sargent of Norway, and Eugene +.
Stanley OF Hiram were excused from
serving.
The docket was called and fifteen
cases were put on the trial list. As
nothing was ready for trial the first day,
the Jurors were excused, and there being
no business for them Wednesday, they
were excused for that day also. A few
divorce cases, motions. etc, meanwhile
occupied part of the time Of the court.
The only case tried during the week
was short one, tried Thursday after
noon:
Addison Monk vs.. 5. Davee. Parties
live in Hebron, near Hebron Station.
This action was brought 10 recover 500
in money, paid bv Monk 10 Davee. In
the spring Of 1895, Monk made n bargain
for Dawes farm, paving him 500 at
the time. the rest To be paid and the
writings TO be done little later. After
ward Monk was sick and gave up the
trade, and sues TO recover the money
paid. Davee claims that he has been
ready 10 convey the farm at any time,
and Is under no obligation 10 return the
money. Verdict for defendant. Bridg-
ham aud Swasey for plaintiff; Wright
for defendant.
The grand jury rose Friday morning
and reported six indictments;
State vs.. Geo. Booth.
Larceny,
state vs., Eiwar,i T. kennedy.
Larccny.
state ". Willie D.. Brooks.
Conccaling mortgagei personal property
state v. Laura +. Bnmpus
Adultery.
state vs. Jerry Bonally.
Adultery.
state ". Fred Walker.
Larceny.
Edward f. kennedy, Fred Walker and
Willie F.. Brooks were brought into court
and arraigncd Kennedy and Walker
pleaded guilty, and Brooks not guilty.
The following appeals have been en-
tered:
State ". Salome NcQuarry.
search and seizure.
state -. Michael Dalton.
Search aud seizure.
STATE ". jonn Downs.
search and seizure.
State vs. Richard W. Lombard.
Assault and battery.
state vs. Fred A. Knapp.
Cruelty ~ animals
In the latter case Judgment of lower
court was affirmed. Fine 81 and costs
taxed al $50 %. Paid.
SATURDAY.
Charles c. Warren OF fryeburg was
given length and searching examine.
ton In open court saturday morning
conducted by the presiding justice and
Hoa. James :. Wright aud Maj. +. +.
smith OF the committee for the examina-
ton Of candidates for admission to the
bar. Msi. Smith being appointed TO tenn
orarily till vacancy upon the commit
tee. The candidate passed very ex-
cellent examination, proving himself
well grounded in the principles OF the
law, and after taking the oaths was duly
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| law. Mr.. Warren was born in Fryeburg
and Is the son of Otis Warren OF that
place. He Is - years old and received
his education at Fryeburg Academy, the
Institute of Technology, Boston, and the
Boston University Law School. He has
also read law with Carpenter * Towle
of Boston aud with his brother-in-law
/ Hon. Edward Z. Hastings OF Fryeburg.
/ Mr.. Warren is young man OF excellent
character and ability and prepossessing
manners. and will, without doubt, make
a success In his chosen profession.
At IL 80 Saturday forenoon the court
adjourned until 10 o'clock Monday morn
| ing.
THIS WEEKS BUSINESS.
Monday morning was begun the trial
of the case
Vim. III. Brown VS.. James NJ. Seavey.
Action for alienation OF wife's afiec-
tons. Parties reside In Bethel. Swasey
and Herrick & Park for plaintiff; Frye
and Wright for defendant. The case /:
expected 10 take two days, and, accord
ing 10 all precedent, will draw an
audience There are a few other cases
on the trial list, that may be expected
TO take up the time for few days
Court will probably adjourn the last Of
the week.
BONDS DISSOLVED.
The following divorces have been de
creed during the week:
George r. Howe. nbelans, vs. Emma j. Howe
DesertiOn. w..
winnifred l. Corbett. ubelant, VS.. John +, NJ
Corbett. Non support. Custody OF two minor
children 10 hOelaDt
! Wright. .
Harriet A. Rawson. nbelant. VS.. Samuel III
Rawson. Cruel and abusive treatment and non
support Custody OF minor child To Its grand
father, Job H. Rawson.
Swasey X Swasey.
William Coffren, hbelant, vs.. Lena Conren.
Brigham.
Rose NJ Reed nbelan,. VS.. Frank II. Reed
Herr!ck Il Park.
Lillian NJ Hanford OF Hartford. libelant, vs.
VIM 5 Hanford. Cruel and abusive treatmen
and non. support. Libelant To have right To v!si
minor child at all reasonable times and places
Bessie T.. Loyejoy, Of Hartford, lbelant, vs.
Charles l., Loyeioy. Cruel and abusive treat
ment and gro-s and confirmed habits of intox
cation. Custody of minor child given to hbeian'
Charles +. Hartman. OF Paris, hbelant, v:
Nina Hartman. Desertion
Nellie NJ. strout of oxford. nbelant, vs.
Charles A. strout of Poland. Cruel and abusiv
treatment and non support
HaZen.
The deputy sheriffs in attendance thi
term are James l.. Parker and Thaddeu
Cross of Norway, and Edgar L. Flint o