Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-04-02

MARCH TERN, 1907.

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i MARCH TERM, 1907.
Hon. Henry C. Peabody,
Justice Presiding
Charles r. Whitman, Clerk
j. A. Hayden, Stenographer
Charles P. Barnes, County Attorney
Hiram r. Hubbard. Sheriff
In. (. Hammond. Crler
W. A. Barrows. Messenger
Walter L. Gray, Librarian
Matthew Mccarthy, Esq, in the I'd b
Peters and Peter Morrill, nuisance In
dictment case made the most eloquent
and able plea during the term. The
i Judge ruled so strongly against the de-
PENDANTS that tho jury considered 1t 10
effect rs directing verdict OF guilty,
which was so reported. They were
senteuced to four months each In the
Auburn work Jail.
Joseph Paradis, having retracted bis
plea of not guilty on the nuisance In
iictment against him, was sentenced to
a fine of 500 and costs taxed at $95,
which was paid.
Edward Siddall, who by advice Of
counse retracted his plea OF not guilty
on an indictment for single sale to one
Joseph Cameron and plead nolo con-
tendere, desired to retract again. This
the court would not allow and sentenced
him to pay $50 and costs taxed at $31 81
and in addition to 80 days in Jail. In
default of payment of fine and costs to
80 DAYS additional Imprisonment. His
counsel fled exceptions and the case will
go to the law court.
The last civil case tried was Lester E.
Hazelton against Charles c. Davis. Both
parties live In Oxford. 1t appeared In
evidence that the plaintiff had worked
some in April, 1905, loading wood on
cars, ETC., and had been paid. He had
been having 81 so per day and boarded
himself. In May defendant wanted him
to board with him and work. Plaintiff
said nothing was said about price but he
expected the same pay, calculating that
his "doing the chores" nights and morn
ings would amply compensate Davis for
his board. Davis claimed that he was to
paw Hazelton 81 day. There were some
discrepancies as to payments and the
time worked. Davis claimed that he bad
overpaid plaintiff. The suit was first
brought before Trial Justice r. A. De-
Lano at Oxford, who awarded the plain
tiff 81. so and taxable costs and Davis ap-
pealed. There was some conflicting
testimony. The case was given to the
jury Tuesday morning. 1t was out
several hours and reported q disagree
ment. Eleven obstinate fellows wanted
to return verdict for the plaintiff for
the sum awarded by the trial justice.
The disagreement was subject OF much
unfavorable comment. Hazen. Holt,
Wright,
The last action to be tried for the term
was the appealed case from the Rumford
Falls Municipal Court, against John
Metevier, for depositing liquors with in
tent to sell the same in violation of law.
Six Rumford Falls officers, Il. H.>Allen,
A. S. Bisbee, G. W. Taylor, L. P. Mer-
rill, W. a. Roach and E. A. Poor, ap-
peared as witnesses for the prosecution.
They testified to the defendant being In
the beer shop on Exchange Street in
Rumford Falls village dispensing beer
and that great number of intoxicated
persons were seen in and around the
place. Officer Taylor stated that
Metevier told him on one occasion that
he had bought out the concern. The
sign &C. G. Italien" was over the door.
There was considerable testimony that
defendant was q pretty sharp watcher
out for the officers, in fact an "artful
dodger."
The defence claim that one Fourier
had lease of the shop which was pro-
duced in court. He testified that he was
the proprietor, and paid Metevier $12
week and $50 month for the shop.
One James F. Caliendo collected the
rent. On cross. examination he would
not state whether he had any hard
liquors in the place. The arguments
and charge occupied but little time, and
the Jury retired. 1t deliberated about an
hour and reported verdict of guilty.
The evidence in the case for the defence
impressed those who heard the case as
.icut and shuttle" affair between the
alleged proprietor and Metevier. The
court sentenced Metevier to pay siOo
and costs taxed at 1896 and in add.
ton to 90 days in Jail. In default OF
payment to go days additional.
The following disposition was made OF
cases on the continued criminal docket:
State against A. D. Cumins for
forgery, mol pros. State against Joseph
Miilett for larceny, mol pros. State
against Arthur Lafayette and Henry
Fortier, breaking and entering and
larceny, mol pros. Two indictments for
!, single sale against James Higgins, two
for same offense against Dennis La
Plante and one appealed case, for single
sale against Edward Siddall, were filed.
State against Frank Knox for single sale,
mol pros. State against Charles L.
Saunders for cheating by false pretences,
mol pros. State against Washington
Billings for assault, mol pros. State
against Frank Puydok, common seller
and another for single sale were filed:
State against Geo. E. Benson, search and
seizure, mol pros. State against Roland
McPhee, single sale, and State against
Thomas Aiken for same offense, were
filed. OF the indictments found this
term, one against Ed b. Peters and Peter
Morrill, for single sale was mol pressed.
A decree of divorce was granted
Elmer l. Harmon from Edrie Harmon
for adultery. Swasey. This makes ~
divorces granted at this term.
The court adjourned Wednesday morn
ing after having been in session fourteen
DAYS. The business of the term was
mparat,vely small. If parties had
been prepared to try their cases prompt
" the first week, the term might have
been closed the middle of the second
week.
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