Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-06-20
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AT Pittsburg. Fridny morning, the
Jury in the case Of the Commonwealth
versus John Biddle, found the defendant
guilty Of murder in the first degree for
killing gTooeryman Kahney of Mt.
Washington
I'd Biddle was put ON trial, Monday,
for the killing Of Grocer Kahney and
the trial yet continues Dorman was
on the stand yesterday and testified that
he told the police all about the murder
Of Kahney the Monday after his arrest.
Peter r. Stroup was appointed super
visor Of Forward twp. vice Jesse Smith,
resigned
Fred Hindman of Millerstown has
been held for Court on a charge Of surety
of the peace preferred against him by
NJ. v Flicker.
John Murrin, Esq, DIR X. L. Allison
and W. r. Martin were appoined a com
mission in lunacy on Walter L. Jamison
Of Nenango twp. on petition OF Park
Jamison. The subject was found in
sane and committed TO the Warren
asvlum.
James Terry, the agent of the Dairy
and Food Commission. upon whom the
costs were placed in the oleomargeriee
ease % Com. vs. t. Horwitz has petition
ed the Court to make an order plac-
ing the costs on Butler county.
On petition Of Tax Collector Maxwell.
Silas McLure and Col O. G. Redic were
appointed Overseers Of the Poor of But
Ter borough 70 complete the poor bust
ness.
James Clinton became boistrous in n
restaurant Tuesday and was arrested
and fined s. and costs or 30 days to Jail
by Burgess McNair After spending a
short time in jail he paid his fine
w. H. Digit exr Of Margaret For
sythe. decd. Of Slipperyrock twp, peti-
toned for leave to sell the decedent's 5
real estate, 125 acres, to fulfill provisions
of her viii
Peter G.. Frederick was appointed
guardian Of Clayton and Mary Oester-
ling, on petition of their father, Charles
Oesterling.
w. J. Broaden, guardian Of minor
children Of Perry Conway. decd, has
been granted leave TO sell his wards
real estate in Concord township.
r. r. Blair, admir- of Henry r. Blair,
has been granted leave TO sell decedents
farm Of 81 acres in Slipperyrock twp.
for payment of debts.
David Cupps Of Butler was appointed
guardian Of Sarah Cupps, aged IA years
w. f. Richardson of Renfrew has
waived hearing and been held for court
i . II IL
against By II w. Bagg The prosecutor
states that Richardson bought a horse
for $50 and a buggy for $50 from him
giving in paymenta note signed by him
self and his mother whom he falsely
represented to be n single woman, say
ing his father was dead.
Geo. r. Graham, r. c. McAboy and
! VIM. A. Fisher were appointed viewers
on petition Of Allegheny twp. citizen;
for new bridge over Scruhgrass creel
at Sedwick's mill.
May Gordon. who was at liberty OF
I her good behavior. was reported by hel
mother 10 have been away from hom,
for two days She was arrested and
sentenced 10 Morganza. She wept con
tinuously while in Jail and went into
\ Mysteries when sentenced.
In the case Of Samuel Wallace vs. Alel
Dickey et al an opinion was filed, Wed
nesaay refusing 10 open judgment al
the plaintiff moved
! Jos. Valley, committee of Jacob San
derson, a lunatic, petitioned to have hi
ward committed to an asylum.
Motion Court Will be held Friday
July ~. Court adjourned "Wednesday
| afternoon.
Mary Ann Weidhas petitioned for
guardian for Charles Weidhos, an al
legged lunatie.