The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1900-09-19
Washington County Court.

The closing argument in the case Of Nc
| Kinstry against Collins and Lowell was
made Friday morning by H O. Shurtleff for
| the plaintiff. Judge Rowell's charge to the
jury occupied about an hour 1t was ex-
baustive, impartial and clearly explained
every point of law applicable to the case
The jury retired shortly before noon.
Annie Blair of Waterbury and W. b.
Casey of North Duxbnry, who were on
Thursday fined for intoxication in county
court were again brought in Friday morning
by states Attorney Hoar for their disclos-
ures. Blair disclosed on q gallon of rye
whiskey purchased in Bosto1, and Casey
swore that he purchased pint of whiskey
OF q stranger on the Waterbury fair ground
Charles George was brought in Friday af
ternoon, charged with stealing chickens in
Marshtield. He pleaded guilty and was
fined 500 and costs.
The jury in the case of McKinstry against
Collins and Lowell came IN Friday after
noon disagreed Judge Rowell told them
they had not been together long enough to
get acquainted, and sent them back for
further consideration of the case. They
came in this morning and announced
through Daniel Worcester, their foreman,
that they we're still unable TO agree and saw
no hope OF reaching a verdict. The court
referred to the Importance of the case to all
Jhe parties concerned, and the desirability
of reaching verdict if such thing were
possible, asking them once more to retire
aud try to set together. An hour later they
returned into court and asked to have the
testimony Of o, Il. Collins in direct and
cross examination read. This was done bv
Mrs. Mutt, the reporter, and they again re-
tired. Shortly before noon the jury again
came in reported that they could not agree
and were discharged.
The false warranty case OF Orlando Mar.
tin sgsir st Bxby & Cutler, begun Friday
afternoon, occupied the time of the court
hiu A no AFT a
the defence was putting in testimony. At
noon today court took recess until Mon
day afternoon at two O'Clock.
Orlando Martin against Bixby g Cutler is
now on trial. Plaintiff resides in Plainfied
and the respondents in East Barre Suit is
brought to recover damages for false war
raDty in the exchange and sale of horse
j. P. Lamson for plaintiff; r. M. and e. M.
Harvey for defendants.
John Frstus and Joseph Shaw, the lads
who were charged with the larceny of $50
from A. B. Dugar of Worcester, were
both pleaded guilty to the information
against them and we're sentenced by Judge
Rowell to the State Industrial School at
Vergennes for the remainder of their minor
ity. They are fifteen and sixteen years
old respectively. f. P. Carleton, their
corresponded with the parents of both boys
They are industrious, respectable people In
Lowell, Mass, but have been unable to
control their wayward sons. Mr.. Carle on
stated that sentence to reformitoy institute
would be satisfactory to both the parents.
The lads were taken to Vergennes Tuesday
by Sheriff Graves.
John H. Kimbal, the alleged bigamist
who was brought here last week from Chel-
sea Jail, has secured bail in the sum of ST.
800 and has gone ID Randolph. George W.
Wing entered as surety for appearance
when wanted.
The false warranty case OF Martin against
Bixby and Cutler occupied the time of
court Tuesday. 1t will probably go to the
jury Wednesday forenoon.
Charles Clark, who was last week sem
fenced to the House of Correction for SELL
ing and keeping Intoxicating liquor, was
taken there Tuesday by Sheriff Graves.