The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1905-09-26
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persons whose names were listed on the
? criminal docket, there being surprise in
. store for three at least.
Norman Gaines colored, waived indict
ment and trial by jury and pleaded guilty
to stealing $50 from his grandfather, Isaac
Gaines, of West Washington street. For
the second time the lad broke into the
house during the absence of its occupants.
taking in all about 800. The lad was COM
mitted to the Railway Reformatory,
where he was once before iconfned for a
misdemeanOr.
Frank Taggert. of Burlington township.
charged with stealing pocket book con-
tanning 1877. belonging to John Lebasco,
also waived indictment. course taken by
some prisoners to lessen the severity of
their sentence, as it reduces the expenses
of the court. He was given six months
in the county jail. In imposing sentence
Judge Gaskill said that Taggert had been
saved from state prison by several matters
which had been brought to the courts at
tention.
John Bentliff. of Beverly, charged with
assaulting City Marshal Austin while en-
gagged in the performance of his duty,
entered plea of guilty. 1t was under
stood that Bentliff had been wilful vio-
lator of the law, but something in his
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case was laid over for a week in order that
a thorough investigation may be made
| The next person to whom the court gave
attention was Harry Tomlinson, painter
residing in Mount Holly. On previous
occasions TomlinsOn had become reckless
In the treatment of his wife, so much so
that he was threatened with violence by
his two sons. Finally the wifebeater was
arrested. but influence and promises of
future good behavior kept him out of
prison. Sentence was suspended and
Tomlinson was placed on the probation
list, courtesy granted by the court to
give violators of the law an opportunity
to reform and become useful citizens In
this particular case Judge Gaskill re-
marked that Tomlinson had kept his
pledge for six months and that he had
been faithful to the court. His undoing,
however, occurred on Friday, when he was
arrested by constable ThrockmortOn for
being drunk and disorderly and sentenced
to Jail for sixty days by Justice Slack
Probation Officer Ellis FL. Parker reported
the case to the court, resulting in Tomlin-
son being sentenced to state prison for One
year.
Edward Hugg, colored, of Burlington,
is another person who broke his probation
pledges. He has shown a disregard for
the law and thought himself above the
officers He will spend the next year In
state prison. Hugg and George Hall
were recently convicted of stealing wire.
Hall. the older of the two, was given one
year in state prison, and because of the
belief that he had led Hugg astray, SEN
tence on the latter was suspended Later
on Hugg was found gully of larceny and
drawing revolver on person, for which
he was placed on probation.
| In passing these sentences Judge Gaskill
said it was not only for the protection of
| the community but for the vindication of
the court. 1t was necessary to press sen
tence on those who did not appreciate the
necessity of being thoroughly law abiding
while enjoying the clemency of the court
Charles Flora, alias "Woppy," of Mount
Holly, was the next candidate. He stood
just where he did during Sheriff Fleet
woods term, when he was sentenced to
ten years in state prison for stealing chick
ems. Flora had thirty eight months more
to serve when he was paroled He made
regular monthly reports to the officials of
that institution, and also to Ellis H. Par |
ker of Mount Holly.
After coming to Mount Holly Flora
went to the residence of Samuel McKelvey. |
on Paxson street. to board. Because of
his alleged infatuation for Mrs. Nickel |
vey there was trouble in the home and
many rumOrs were circulated about town |
Flora was told on several occasions to
keep away from the woman or there
would be further trouble for him. On the |
complaint of the husband Prosecutor
Samuel A. Atkinson had bench warrant
issued for Flora, on Thursday, and he
was arrested by Detective Parker.
The facts in the case were given to the
court, and when Flora asked to make
statement, the privilege was denied him
II don't want to hear anything you have
to say" remarked the Judge.
After listening to statement from the
Prosecutor, Flora was permitted to speak
In his own behalf, and if what he said is
true, he may not be sentenced on the old
indictment hanging over him, and he may
escape the ordeal of serving his commuta-
ton time.
Flora said he had gone to McKelvey's to
board. Some one told him he had better
get out to save himself trouble He did
leave, after which McKelvey and his wife |
had trouble between themselves over his
leaving. Repeatedly McKelvey asked
him to come back, and this is the only
reason he did so, after being cautioned to |
keep away. Flora said McKelvey had |
circulated stories about his wife that no |
man would utter. After leaving the Nc |
Kelvey house Flora secured employment
in Camden. On the strength of Flora's |
statement, his case was held over for one |
week to allow investigation.
Naturalization papers were issued to |
William T. Lougin, of Bridgeboro and |
james Devinney, of Delanco.
The September term of court opened |
this morning with Judge Hendrickson on |
the bench. Before any business was |
A1I liz
extended, on behalf of the members of /
the Burlington county bar, cordial wei
come to the presiding Judge He said it |
was great pleasure to welcome one who |
had at one time been an associate prac-
titioner, and who for many years occu-
pied the position of Prosecutor of the
Pleas. He hoped the Judge would con
tinue to regain his strength and vigor
and enjoy long and happy life
Judge Hendrickson said it was great
pleasure to respond to this tribute from
the bar of which he was so long a mem
Der. He trusted the fellowship is as
strong as ever, and would always so con
tinue
The list of grand jurors was then call
ed as follows
]. Holmes Longstreet, Bordentown
Charles l.. Stevenson, Beverly.
John ]. Norcross, Burlington.
Thomas Marter, Chester
Charles Stillwell, Chesterfield
David Baird, Florence.
Charles E. Black Mansfield.
Claude A. Morrison, Burlington.
Charles b. Chew, Evesham.
Harry L. Knight, Medford.
j. Aquila Jones, LumbertOn.
Theodore b. Gaskil, Pemberton.
Theophilus Eur Bruegg, Riverside
John B. Trick, Southampton.
William B. Ireland, Northam pton.
Joseph S. Fleetwood, Burlington.
Edward Finley, North Hanover.
Howell Stilwell, Chesterfield.
Howard Mathis Bass River.
Charles g. Cowperthwait, Northampton.
Victor RitZendOllar, ShamOng.
William Hires, Palmyra.
Robert I. Evans, Mount LAUREL
Joseph Bright, Delran.
Judge Hendrickson said he was glad |
there was nothing of an extremely serious
nature to demand attention. He alluded |
to the fact that he was presiding for the |
first time over a court with which he was
long associated as an officer and as a !
practitioner. The judge spoke at consid-
cradle length on the Importance of grand
juries and the duties of its members.
Must Provide School Facilities.
Many townships fail to make proper
provision for maintaining their schools, i
apparently with the idea that the re-
duction of taxation is of greater moment
than the education of their children.
They think it very queer that children
cannot be admitted to schools in other
townships which may be trifle nearer
than their own. but do not want to be
at any expense, thereby saving their tax
at the expense of the other township.
This is the case in all neighborhoods where
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