Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-09-26
Whole Lot Of Fuss Over
A Little Hen Case.
The Jury Out Six Hours DeCid-
ing a $3.50 Quarrel.
Rev. Fr. v. n. Hamakers 10 Have
Long European Trip.

AitnouSn large amount OF business
was done in the Waldo county SUI
preme judicial court Saturday good
deal of time was taken up with the
hen case" as it was called, and the
county incurred a large expense, all
for about 81. so worth of hens. Levi p.
Harvey OF Waldo. who was accused
Of the larceny of six hens belonging to
Albert Nickerson. was tried and af-
ter celebrating for six hours longer
than the jury is out on many murder
trials. verdict was rendered of not
guilty and Harvey was acquitted. He
was represented by James S. Harri-
man and Fred w Brown. both of Bel
fast.
The case of Mrs. Iva Hall Coomhs.
charged with assault on Mrs Lillian
NJ. Clements, last summer, and who
was convicted in the lower court, at
which time she appealed, was entered
in the criminal docket Saturday as
fellows: Verdict of the lower court
approved, fine and costs, amounting
to $26.54.
State vs.. Perley NJ. Gray. App.
Search and seizure. Judgment of
lower court approved. Defaulted
The case of Samuel Davis, known as
Big Sam" indicted for obstructing ar
olhcer az the time of the raid on
Ralph Nj Moods place last summer,
$ entered; Continued, personal rec
ngnizance given for 800 to appear
from tern; to term.
DR. George Shorllley of Camden, D.
w II. Young of Camden and Joe II.
Mullen of Liucolnville were indicted
for automobiling on the turnpike, a
prohibited road. The first two cases
are entered: ITO be heard before the
presiding justice as per stipulations
On file" In Mullens case the entry is:
Personal reeogni2anee given for Sl0e
to appear from term to term"
Linneus c. Merchant. indicted for
1on-support Of wife and child, and
placed OH probation for one year, pro.
fiding he pays s. per week for their
support, secured Mrs. Fanny l.. and
Hiss Marchia Merchant as sureties.
The case of w. /. Hunt of Durham,
indicted at the April term for cheating
~ false pretences in weighing pressed
hav AZ Thorndike, on complaint of Jo-
seph L. Peabody. continued through
the morning and a portion of the aft
erDoan. After being out short time
the jury brought in verdict of not
guilty.
State VS.. Raymond Ellis, search and
seizure. On account of the small
amount of evidence the judge ordered
verdict for the respondent.
Ralph Nj. Wood, common nuisance.
- "A. -.
and in default of payment of fine. 80
Jays additional II. c. Buzzell of Sears
port, Woods counsel, filed "A motion
'or an arrest of judgment, which was
1ver-ruled by Justice King. Exceptions
we're taken and allowed and "a stay of
'xeeution Of sentence pending excep-
ions granted. The case will go to the
December law court. Wood furnished
bail in $500.
Sumner Maddocks. indicted for
search and seizure, retracted a plea
of not guilty and pleaded guilty. The
,ase was continued for sentence, the
'aspon lent giving personal recognize
tnce in the sum of $500
Sidney Bennett, search and seizure.
'ase continued for sentence and bond
|
1t is expected that court will adjourn
tnesday forenoon. Seven cases have
'een tried during the term and seven
Ferdicts have been rendered.
Rev. FIR. Herman II. Hamakers, of
It. Francis Catholic church of Belfast,
nd st. Mary's-of- the-Isle, Dark Har-
)or, will leave tomorrow for New York
md will sail on the Holland american
inc. steamship Potsdam, in a few days
or Holland where he will spend sever
! months in rest and recuperation
!fter which he win travel. His head
uarters will be at his old home at
he Hague, at Waldeck- Prvmont kade
Z. Father Hamakers has been in
tmerica some 80 or more years and
las crossed the ocean many time, al
hough not for IL years and his pres
mt visit to his old home is looked for
ward to with the greatest pleasure by
lis kinsmen. He has been located in
| Belfast for about six years and during
| hat time has also held mass in the
| surrounding towns including Islesboro,
| ,astine and Searsport. He has made
| great many friends in the community
l outside of his parish for all admire
l lis fine intellect and his broad mind,
| lis wit and droll speech. Although
'ery reserved and very busy with his
,arish duties, he always has a pleas
mt greeting for all whom he met
nd he will be greatly missed His
many friends wish him pleasant
loyage and happy year in his native
and, and a safe return to Belfast.
During his absence, Father McCabe,
Who has been his assistant during the
aast several months, will take charge
VI his work.
Miss Anna Louise, only daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. X. bennett, and Leon,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William r. Beck
With, of City Point, were married last
light at 7.30 at the home of the brides
| PARENTS on Union street. The cere-
| nony, using the single ring. was per-
ormed by Rev. A. A. Blair of the Uni
| iersalist church, in the presence of
The relatives of the young couple only.
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