The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-06-16
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another girl who had been working at his
home. Mr.. Mann on the stand denied
any intercourse with the complaining
witness and that while he had fooled
with the other girl it was only in inno-
cent play and that she was the agressor.
The case was handled on the part of
the state by states Attorney Burke assist
ed by Judge Corliss while w. ]. Knee
shaw conducted the defence. Both sides
were conducted and argued in a very
able manner, and the case was given to
the jury on Monday evening. A peculia-
rity Of this class of actions is that they are
quasi-criminal. No special damages
are sued for as in civil suit, but the
only question to be decided by the jury
is under the evidence, who is the father
of the child? Leaving the court to decide
the amount to be paid for the child's sup
port.
The jury brought in verdict against
the defendant. Sixty days was granted
and it is probable that the case will be
appealed to the supreme court.
Nathan c. Young VS.. Fred ]. Farrow
sheriff. Farrow as sheriff levied on five
OF, six horses and other personal proper
ty under judgment. The horses were
on the farm and in the care OF Edwin A.
Young brother of Nathan c. near St.
Thomas. The defence was that N. c.
had sold the horses to his brother Ed. A.
some time previously, and a note for
5000. the purchase price was shown in
proof. The case was hard fought and
the testimony conflicting and the jury
disagreed. Garrett & Gordon assisted
by Judge Corliss for the plaintiff and VIM.
McMurchie for defendant.
In the case of state VS.. Cannon for
wheat stealing near Crystal the defen-
dant was acquitted.
The L maurice case from near Stokes
vile was continued on request of defen-
dant. 1t is case where neice who
lived in the family for several years
claims wages amounting to 5000. The
defence being that she was simply max
ing her home there and that she had
been treated, fed, clothed ETC., as one of
the family.
The Peoria Co. VS.. John Conmee. Con-
NEE signed bond for nephew who
was in the employ of the plaintiff. The
plaintiff claims that the nephew defau!ted
in about $500. Conmee for defence
claims that another surety was to be adj
ded to the bond which was never done.
That the company first discovered a
small shortage which became greater
month by month; but did not notify
bondsman. That notwithstanding alleg-
ed shortage the company paid the ne
phew his regular monthly wages and
when he left their employ gave him a
recommendation to other employers.
The nephew claims that there was no
shortage. The Jury gave verdict for
defendant. E. w. Conmy attorney for
plaintiff, NJ. Brynjolfson for defendant.
Phelan VS.. Hookway. These are part
les living nearing st. Thomas in Flora
township. Their difficulties rise over
settlement of contract for land rented by
Phelan from Hookway. w. ]. Burke
and ]. M. Bosard for plaintiff and Grant
S. Hager and w. ]. Kneeshaw for defen-
dant. Verdict for plaintiff for .s145.
Gordon VS.. Benjamin was on trial yes
terday. Gordon sued Benjamin for rent
of the Central House at Walhalla. De-
Tense claims breach of lease contract in
that Gordon neglected to supply the
necessary furniture. Jury out as we go
to press.
NOTES.
Court will probably adjourn sine die
on Saturday.
Nearly all the term evening sessions
have been held.
Sheriff Farrow has been trying to earn
his money this week, but night riding is
not good for sleep.
1t wouldn't be legal term of court in
Pembina county unless Attorney ]. H.
Bosard of Grand Forks was retained on
some important case, and Mr.. Bosard
was here this week as usual, and his
many friends here are glad to see him.
Mayor Hamilton Of Grand Forks was
attorney on one Of the cases called
for this week. The Mayor is one of the
best known and best liked politicians
Of the state.
Attorney Editor Hager was at court
this week and made us fraternal call.
The building on corner Of Second and
5tutsman streets is for sale. Give me an
offer. Ropr Mo- p,.r,,. sssss