The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-02-28
circuit Court.

The February term of the circuit
court opened at Corunna on Monday
with Hon. Stearns F. Smith presiding
While the number of cases on the cal
endar is about as large as ever, still the
term will undoubtedly be short one as
several cases We're settled or stricken
from the calendar and others continued
Business has been disposed of as follows:
People VS.. Amos Waters, mayhem;
complaining witness did not appear and
defendant plead guilty to a charge of
assault and battery. AS Waters had
been confined to the county Jail for four
months he was discharged. 1t is under
stood that the complaining witness in
the original charge received quite a
sum of money in settlement of the case
The two cases against Hiram Norton,
of Laingsburg, charged with violating
the liquor law, were continued on mo-
ton of Watson 81 Chapman, attorneys
for defendant.
Edward Howe, charged with indecent
exposure, was arraigned and refused to
plead. Plea of not guilty entered. Bail
was furnished in the sum of $500.
Odell Chapman appointed to defend
Howe by order of the court.
In the case of the people VS.. August
Roenike, charged with obtaining money
under false pretenses, the prosecuting
attorney filed reasons for not filing in
formation and the case was dropped.
VIM. McNickel, of Durand, convicted
at the November term of violating the
liquor law, was fined $25.
In the case of VIM. Drebenstedt, of
Owosso, convicted on two charges of
violating the liquor law at the Novem-
appear for sentence, the bail was de-
clared forfeited as Drebenstedt failed to
appear. The money was promptly paid
by his bondsmon, N. Miesen. 1t is said
Drebenstedt has gone to Germany.
Chas. A. Palmer VS.. Hiram Weather
by, Peter Cronin VS.. Frank M. Towner,
A. CT. Cowles, VS.. the d. & NJ. Ry.,
We're continued on terms.
The cases of Francis Norton VS. Grant
Reed, ct. al, and J. Samuel Lemon vs..
Della Devereaux We're stricken from the
calendar.
In the divorce case Of Jessie vs.. Cas-
sius Williams the defendant was or
dered to pay $50 solicitors fee, and $50
for the support of the defendant and
her child. Leave was also granted to
move for additional alimony.
An order for security for costs was
entered in the case of Caroline Broad
bent vs.. Morris Bedell ct. al
In the divorce case Of Susan W.. John
Dillon defendant, was ordered to pay
$50 solicitors fee SEQ witness fees, and So
per week for support of complainant.
DEGREES Of divorce was granted in the
case OF George VS. May Sheldon, and
Mary VS.. w. Bigham. Denied in the
case Of Geo. A VS. Margaret Brown.
The jurors Were ell present Tuesday
morning with the exception of j. G.
Branch, who was unable to attend by
reason of sickness.
Motion for security for costs was de-
MED in the case of Edward p. Gregg VS..
First National Bank of Durand
In the case Of the people VS. Chas Nye,
of Owosso, charged with violating the
liquor law, the jury found the defendant
not guilty. Odell Chapman conducted
the defense
The liquor case Of the people VS.. Viii
liam Green it ON trial. John 7. Nc
Curdy is assisting the prosecution
and d. NJ. Christian have been sub
ppnaed for the moral effect of their pres
ence in the court room, and the entire
panel of jurors was excused for cause
Court adjourned yesterday until Sheriff
Gerow could bring in twenty others
from which to draw.