Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-14

three years utter desertion prior to the
filing of the libel. Sheldon & SaWtelle
of Augusta for the libellant.
In the case OF Peter Burke against
Mary Burke, both of Rome, an action
for divorce on the ground of cruel and
abusive treatment, the court has or
dered that the lbellant to pay into the
court $25 for the use of the libellee by
the middle of vacation. The firm of
Brown d Brown of Waterville, is enter
ed for the libellant and Harvey D. Ea-
ton, Esq, of WaterVille, for the libel
| lee
The following divorce cases are on
the docket for trial at the June term
of the superior court at Waterville:
Ida H. Karcher of Augusta, vs.. ia
cob Karcher residence unknown, for
three years utter desertion prior to the
filing of the libel, cruel and abusive
treatment and gross, Wanton and cruel
neglect and refusal to provide suitable
maintenance, the libelee being able to
labor and provide the same. Sheldon
& SaWtelle of Augusta, for the libel
liant.
Patrick j. Drudy of Gardiner, VS..
Ellen Drudy of Norwich, Conn, for
three years utter desertion prior to
the filing of the libel. Will c. Atkins
Esq. OF Gardiner. for the libellant.
Guy c. G. Hubbard of Fayette VS..
Minnie A. Hubbard of New York City,
for cruel and abusive treatment and
three years utter desertion prior to the
filing of the libel. John II. Maxwell,
Esq, OF Livermore Falls for the libel
liant.
William +. Keay of Winthrop, VS..
Eta F. Keay, residence unknown, for
three years utter desertion prior to
the filing of the libel. Sheldon &
Sawtelle of Augusta for the libellant.
John L. Hogan of Chelsea VS.. Mary
Jane Hogan of Lynn, Mass for cruel
and abusive treatment. Heath, An
dreWs & Dutton of Augusta for the Ii
Delant.
The following cases will also be heard
at the June term in Waterville:
Williamson & Burleigh of Augusta,
counsel for w. F. Jordan of Palermo,
the defendant. have filed exceptions in
the case of Charles Fl. Ellis of Halo
we'll, against the defendant. This
was an action to recover q balance
due which the plaintiff claimed the
defendant collected for him of a man
named Groves, who resides in Nor
ridgeWock. At the trial the defence
contended that the plaintiffs wife
owed tie defendant 500 and that the
plaintiff gave his note as collateral
security. The jury returned Il verdict
for the plaintiff assessing damages at
$3.50.
Williamson & Burlei%h have also filed
exceptions for new trial acting for
the plaintiff in the case of G. a. Cole
of Hallowell against 4. r. Freeman of
Augusta. This was an action in as
sumpsit to recover balance due for
groceries sold the defendant. The de-
PENDENT, through Sheldon & SaWtelle
of Augusta. his counsel plead the stat
ute of limitation or that the bill was
outlawcd Judge Hall ordered a non
suit
Willard e. McFadden Esq, counsel
for the plaintiffs in the case of Will
hanson q Burleigh against Albert f.
Wing of Fayette has filed Il motion for
n new trial. The action was one for
payment for professional services by
the plaintiff as attorncys-at-laW. The
Jury returned verdict for the defen-
dant.
Many words of praise have been
spoken by the members Of the bar and
others on the able and efficient manner
in which the court has been conduct
ed at this term by High Sheriff Ham
and the two deputies in attendance,
Willis A. Pinkham of Windsor, and F.
Maurice Fish of HalloWell
The sum of $1,000 was received fE
the payment of fines at this term at
the April term n year ago the sum of
$4,000 was paid into the captains Of
flee.