The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-02-02
The GRAND JURY.


Finishes its Business THIS Week and is
Discharge by the Count.
When the Grand Jury adjourned a
week ago Monday on account of the
illness Of Foreman Stiles, it was ex-
pected that on reconvening on Mon
day of this week, the foreman would
be present. However, Mr.. Stiles was
unable to leave his home, hence novel
and rare proceeding on the part of
Court and Jury took place that of
holding session at the private resi-
dence of juryman.
Monday afternoon at 3 O'Clock the
jury asked permission Of the court to
adjourn to the residence of Mr.. Stiles,
and also asked the court to do like
wise. Both requests were granted.
Accordingly the Grand Jury assem-
bled at the foreman's home and after
transacting their business awaited
the Court, which arrived at $780,
The regular proceedings were at once
opened and after receiving the indict-
ments, the court discharged the jury.
The following indictments were
found:
Antillio Boggo pleaded not guilty
to the charge of larceny of $40 from
Frank Farina. The court assigned
D. F. Barkman for the defendant.
Trial set for Tuesday November 6.
John Meirs pleaded not guilty to
the charge of assault and battery on
Mrs. Alice Dixon. Court assigned
John Mills as counsel Committed
to Morris Plains Hospital on request
of counsel.
Frank Dolan pleaded guilty to a
charge Of breaking and entering .Sti-
ner Brothers Store.
Thomas Carpenter, arrested for the
burglary of the residence of Charles
H. Melon, on Madison avenue, on
the night of January 10, pleaded not
guilty. Messrs. Barkman and Byram
were assigned to the case, which is
set for Tuesday, February g.
Thomas Mclaughlin, Timothy
Hathaway and Patrick Sheridan
charged with breaking and entering
the barn of Charles N. Decker, at
Convent. and stealing therefrom two
coats. Pleaded guilty to receiving
stolen goods.
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To the charge of bigamy, John J..
schott pleaded not guilty. Charles
Stillwell, Jr., counsel. Trial set down
for Tuesday, February 6.
No bills being found against
Thomas Shannon, against whom his
sweetheart had made complaint OF
assault and battery, he was discharged.
1t seems that the two have "made-
up and nuptials will soon be heard
of. In fact the complainant has sc
far repented her action that she OBJ.
tanned a position with Sheriff Baker,
in order as it would seem, to be neal
the incarcerated defendant.
Jacob Bird, committed for bigamy,
was discharged. His second marriage
in New York State did not constitute
the crime.
John Valentine, of Convent, pleaded
not guilty to charge Of assault an6
battery on, Frank Miccioli, Bail to the
amount of 5000 was furnished by
Joseph Lusardi. Thomas J. O'Brier
was engaged as counsel.
Albert F. Fibiger, charged with
keeping a disorderly house at Madi
son, pleaded not guilty. He will be
tried Tuesday, February 6.
Joseph Serpico, charged with keep
ing disorderly house at Madison,
pleaded not guilty. He will also be
tried next Tuesday.
Tony Nazarra, assault and battery
on John T. Coleman at Dover pleaded
not guilty Bail was fixed at 5000, L.
Vismara becoming his bondsman.
Counsel Richard Fitzherbert. Trial
set for February 6.
Henry Vanderworth assault and
battery on August Molilor at Hanover
pleaded not guilty. Bail fixed al
5000. Counsel Judge Cutler.
Harry Bowman and Austin Bow
man, breaking and entering barn ant
stealing 25 pounds of oats of Mary E
Wise, in Washington Township. Th'
former pleaded guilty and the latter
not guilty. Trial set for Tuesday
February 6.
Steve Yurcca and Mike Valentine
assault and battery on Paul Boleck
Ex-Judge Cutler, counsel. Trial Sc
for Tuesday, February 6.