Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-25
CITY COURT.

Emma Holmes pleaded not guilty to n
breach of the peace before Judge Russell
Thursday. After eight witnesses had been
examined a fine of 81 and costs of s1i.79
were imposed.
Judge Russell charged William Meow
an s. Thursday for getting drunk. Nc
Gowan also paid Ss0l and disclosed on
whiskey given to him by a stranger near
the depot Wednesday night.
Louis Ouimctte was in City Court Thurs
day for furnishing liquor to Julia Ben
nett, who got drunk few days ago. A
plea of guilty was entered and fine of
$40 and costs of s2l 70 were paid.
Frank Labountys mouth got him into
trouble day or so ago for calling Lena
Robinson names which we're anything but
nice. Justice Spauldng had the trouble
rehearsed in his Office Saturday morning
and Labounty was fined 81 and costs OF
sSa5, which he paid instanter.
S. NJ. Flint, administrator of the estate
of Bridget Narcotic, was the plaintiff in
an ejectment suit before Justice Spalding
Monday against Edward Willis Rent
amounting 10 $40 was sued for and judg-
ment foi that amount with costs of $i.Sl
was rendered the plaintiff, who was also
given possession OF the premises.
Malna Poirier of upper Elmwood ave-
nue. appeared before Judge Russell Mon
day with n beautiful black eye. She was
charged with a drunk, but would not own
it. The evidence of Chief Smith and Sher-
IN Reeves convicted her and she was fined
s. and costs of SIS s.. The two officers
went to the Poiricr house Saturday night
to make search and found the woman
in drunken slumber. A couple of bottles
OF whiskey were found and the liquor casa
will be tried later
1t is trouble that Sidney Bourne Is in.
The firm of Bromley e. Demerit of Platts-
burgh sold Bourne some machinery for
g
chaser forgot to pay the bill which
amounted to 49, The firm brought a suit
against Bourne and trustee which was
called for trial Monday before Justice
5. NJ. Flint. Bourne ala not appear and
Judgment was rendered in favor of the
plaintiff for the amount of their claim,
with damages. The case against the trds-
tee was continued.
Two so!led doves, Lottie Dion and Mar
garet Corcoran. entered the city Court
room Monday. arm in arm. They were
charged with leaving filth In the hallway
of n block belonging TO the Consumers
| ice company Judge Russell listened at
tentively to City Grand Juror Ferguson,
who prosecuted the case with vim. The
girls we're released and will be on parole
for a week.
Justice Flint heard the law suit of NJ.
| W. Willis versus Patrick II. Kennedy.
Monday. Willis claimed to have sold a
| stove anu Some stove pipe 10 henneuy,
| but Mr.. Kennedy said It was not so. Judg-
ment was rendered In favor of the plain
tiff to recover s. and costs amounting TO
s23l
| Mary 4. Dougherty was in City Court
again yesterday morning for n common
street drunk, Tuesday night. She walked
lup Church street about 1880 O'Clock that
evening staggering from one side of the
walk TO the other. In front of the Ma
sonic Temple she put her arms around a
man for support. She walked on and
when North Winoosld avenue was reach
ed she fell into the arms of trouble. A
complaint was entered against her and
she pleaded guilty to the charge. 1t is a
few months since she was fined 81 for the
same offence. Judge Russell fined her $l(
this trip which was accompanied by costs
of 90l The woman disclosed on Jerry
Lee. who has several times escaped
searches. He runs little fruit stand or
College street for bluff and 1t was there
that the woman claimed she got drunk
Judge Russell gave him a proper dose
which started off with three months II
the workhouse and followed by a fine Of
$50 and costs of S2o,5l. If Lee serves ou
the fine ana costs he will have 1873 days
besides his three months.