Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-22
tEGAL NEWS.
BALANCE OF TRIAL LIST AND SEN
FENCES.

FENCES.
Commonwealth vs.:
John CLARK. a&b and assault with in
tent TO rob. Sept. 13, jury returned a
verdict of guilty. and he was sentenced
TO nav costs. fine of $50 and undergo
IMPRISONMENT in the Western Penlten-
tiarv for three years.
He is one of the men arrested talr
week for picking pockets. his partner
Vim. Roach, who " as arrested tor the
same offense. gave bail in the sum OF
$500 and forfeited the same. Ihey
We're from Allegheny city.
John Bartol, assault Sept. IA, jury
returns a verdict of not guilty, and
county to pay the costs.
Henry Foltz, agg a&b, a&b and as
sault Sept. 10, jury returns verdict
of not guilty on first count, but guilty
on second and third counts, and 10 pay
costs, Robert Hopkins was the prosecu-
tor. The same verdict was rendered
against Foltz in the case in which VIM
r. Hopkins was prosecutor, Sentences
was suspended.
Harry Ford, larceny Sept. 10, de
fendant pleads nolle contendre, and on
the 18th was sentenced to pay costs,
fine of $25. return stolen property ana
undergo imprisonment in the penl-
tentiary for six months.
Robert Hopkins a&b. Sept. 10, jury
returns a verdict of not guilty. ana
prosecutor, Henry Foltz, TO pay costs.
Winfield S Hopkins, a&b. Sept. 10,
Jury returns a verdict of not guilty, ana
prosecutor, Henry Foltz, to pay costs.
VIM. R Hopkins, a&b. Sept. 10, jury
returns a verdict of guilty. and ne 10
pav costs. Sentence was suspended.
Robert Hopkins, a&b Sept. 10, jury
returns n verdict of not guilty, ana
prosecutor. Henry Foltz, to pay costs
Winfield Hopkins, a&b. Sept -,
iurv returns verdict Of not guilty, and
prosecutor Henry Foltz, to pay costs
Robert A. Cannon and James Steven
son. agg ABB. a&b and assault. Sept.
Is. iurv returns verdict of not guilty
as to James Stevenson, and R n. Can
non guilty on second and third counts,
and he was sentenced to pay costs ana
a fine of S25.
John Donley. a6b and surety of the
peace. Sept 16, jury returns verdict
of not guilty. but to pay half the costs
and prosecutor, Chas. McQulstlon to
pay other half.
John Mitchell. aSb. Sept. 16, jury
returns verdict of not guilty, but to
nav one third of the costs and prosecu-
tor, @. c. McQuistion 10 pay two
thirds
Harry Ross. larceny. Sept. Is, jury
returns Il verdict of guilty, and he was
sentenced to pay costs and undergo I'M
prisonment in the peni;ep.-'ry for SIX
months.
Harry Ross. breaking Jail. Sept. 16,
Jury returns a verdict of guilty, and he
was sentenced to pay costs. fine OF $40
and undergo imprisonment in the penn
tertiary for six months.
VIM. Ross, larceny. Sept. 16, defen
dant pleads guilty, and is sentenced to
pav costs. fine of S25 and undergo i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary for one
year
VIM. NJ Cowan, assault and a&b.
Sept. -, jury returns verdict OF gull
tv. and he was sentenced TO pay costs
and a fine of S25.
Yee Sing Lee entering a store by
night. Sept 10, jury returns verdict
of not guilty.
Frank Davis, larceny. Sept. 16, jury
returns verdict of guilty, and he was
sentenced to pay costs, fine Of $50 and
undergo Imprisonment in the penitentl-
airy for one year.
VIM. Evans, a&b and surety of the
peace, continued.
VIM Dufford, agg a&b, continued.
Mrs. Mike Rose, assault, and Charles
and George Riley, a&b, were directed
TO pay the costs and enter into recog. to
keep the peace.
The Indictment against VIM. M. Cow
an for perjury was quashed on account
of an error in the dates.
Harry Miller. who plead guilty TO
f6Sb was sentenced to pay costs, fine
of S25, lying in expenses and So per
month until the child is five years old
VIM Martin and George Clark, who
plead guilty to being tramps, were SEN
fenced to pay costs,a fine of S25 and I'M
dergo imprisonment in the work house
for six months.
Richard Crawford and VIM. Quinlon
who plead guilty to being tramps
were sentenced pay costs, fine of $40
and undergo imprisonment in the work
house for one year.
The petition of John and Samuel
Caldwell ex'rs, to sell real estate was
granted.
A decree of Court setting apart land
for the widow OF Samuel Conn, was
awarded.
The exceptions to road in Adams
twp. have been withdrawn.
A T. Black was appointed auditor in
the matter of the final account of H. j.
lift, ex'r, of James Jones.
Judge Storey. w. C. Fleming, Dr.
Leishner, Peter Kamerer and Jacob
Keck were appointed viewers to assess
damages to John A Richey, A. B.
Richey and Louisa Henry properties
on Mexican st.
Charles l. Brackney was appointed
guardian of minor children of Charles
L. Brackney, decd.
An argument count was fixed for
Nov. 8.
Monday Noy. IA, was fixed for a
term of civil court.
Letters of administration were grant
ed to VIM. R Thompson, on estate of
John NJ. Crooks, late of Mlddlesex
twp.
The will of Philopena Young, late of
also will of James A. Swartzlander, no
letters.
Theo. C. Karns, ex'r, has appealed
from award of viewers; statement of
claim $40, 600
Eta NJ Mill:ron has petitioned for a
divorce from Cam E. Milliron.
S. F Bowser has been appointed
guardian of Agnes Reep, minor child of
Chas. p. Hewins, decd.
But four cases are going to the State
Supreme Court from this county for
this term. NJ. Flick VS. Forest Oil
Co.; NJ L. Zahniser VS. Penna Torpedo
| Co; J. T. Hamilton VS. Bessie R. r. Co.
and VIM. Davidson VS. Eumes Torpedo
Co
All the prisoners in the Jail last week
were disposed of-nine were taken
down, three were discharged and one
| Mrs. Dayis) is doing chores about the
Court House and Jail.
J. A. Douthett, administrator of Levi
J. Park was granted leave TO sell real