The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1911-12-12
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| Prosecutor Atkinson called the name o
]. Harry Jones, of Smithville, who wa
defeated at the November election TO
pound keeper. In answer to an indict
ment charging him with failure to file
statement of his election expenses will
the county clerk within twenty days as re
quired by law, the defendant pleaded
guilty, saying he was i'll and could not at
tend to that matter.
The same plea was entered by eighteen
other men who were similarly indicted
On this same line pleas of not guilty were
entered by William P. Fox, of Shamong
Lewis Beebe, of Lumberton. and George
Simpson, of Southampton These thret
men were ordered to give bail in the sun
of 800 each for their appearance at the
December term of court. Surprised Al
this turn of affairs there was haste showr
in the desire to change pleadings, and IL
few minutes they all declared theil
guilt, some being little disturbed tina
they could not make explanations at tha
time.
Judge Horner said that In the main b.
believed that this failure to properly per
form their duty was the result of eithel
Ignorance. careless or forgetfulness, anC
that willful disrespect of the law was no
apparent.
The court said these defendants mus
have their expense account on record be
fore next Monday afternoon. at which
time they must all appear in court and
the matter will be disposed of. Judge
Horner said he would deal differently
with those who failed to comply with the
instructions given.
George Kilbaugh, formerly of Balti
more. said he was photographer There
were two indictments against him charg-
ing assault and battery on John P. Lip.
pincott, farmer living In Southampton
township. The young man entered plea
of guilty.
In explaining the case Prosecutor At
kinson said the defendant had written him
very intelligent letter, expressing regret
for what he had done to his employer and
asking for leniency. Kilbaugh used a
pillow share and fence rail In striking Mr.
Lippincott, and although the latter was
painfully injured, he was not anxious to
see the young man punished.
After telling Kilbaught that he ought
to make more money at his occupation
than by working on farm. Judge Hor-
ner suspended sentence and placed the de-
PENDANT in charge of the probation officer.
Henry G. Parker, of Southampton town
ship, pleaded not guilty to two indict-
meEts charging him with stealing pota-
toes from Charles Rogers and Lydia Stiles.
Alexander Apologize, 1t is alleged. was
in this crime, but as he had
been indicted under the name of Alfred
Carmelia, Prosecutor Atkinson asked per-
mission to amend the bill. The court was
not favorable to such action being taken,
and v. Claude Palmer, counsel In the
case, objected, stating there was such
person as Alfred Carmelia In that town
ship. The prosecutor said he would have
the grand jury rectify the mistake. Par
ker was placed under $3.50 bail for his ap-
pearance at the December term of court.
Job Worrell, charged with incest, was
sentenced to state prison for not less than
four and not more than fifteen years.
The case of Isaac Roberts, of Mount
Holly, was the next to receive attention.
After robbing the blacksmith shop of his
Harry Norcross, Water street,
last spring, the young man ran away. He
was only charged with desertion, to which
he pleaded guilty.
Roberts seem to be very contrite and
on this line he was quite frank In state
ment which he made. He said he ran
away because of trouble and did not re-
turn until Wednesday night. During his
months Of absence he had not provided
for his family. Several times he wanted
to come back but he was ashamed to meet
bis friends. He expressed regret for his
action and promised to do right in the fu-
ture.
Prosecutor Atkinson said that during
the absence of defendant, Mr.. Norcross
and neighbors had assisted the family.
The wife gave birth to child two weeks
before the return of her husband, who
she was glad to haye back with her.
Judge Horner suspended sentence, tell
ing Roberts that he must make weekly
reports to the probation officer and pay
the costs within ninety days The court
promised long term in prison If he was
brought back again on similar charge.
Harvey Johnson. claiming Cincinnati
as his home. said he came east for the
benefit of his health as he was suffering
from lung trouble His statement did not
impress the court very seriously, and De-
tective Parker was asked to look up the
character of johnson, who said he was
employed by a firm conducting barber
shop in Cincinnati. johnson Is the fellow
who was arrested by Officer Charles Bor-
ton after he had stolen money from the
poor box In the Catholic Church at River
side. johnson said he was out of work
and that condition tempted him to steal.
The case Of Richard Warner, colored,
aged II years, of North Hanover, was
laid over for further investigation. The
boy Is charged with stealing chickens
from Armstead Hutchinson. A plea of
guilty was entered.
Samuel B. Chamberlain waived indict-
ment and trial by jury. The defendant
was represented by Robert Peacock.
Chamberlain Is accused of doing a
insurance business, represent.
ing a company which had no existence
and securing money under false pretenses
Counsel said that to two such charges his
client would plead guilty. There are many
victims to the scheme employed by Cham
berlain In this county, who insured for
sick and death benefits and paid neither
when they became due.
Mr.. Peacock said the defendant and
others did have an insurance company in
corporated and that he had certificate
from the Secretary of State to show that
fact. The concern employed physicians
of the county. and as result of exami-
lions made by them many risks were ac-
cepted. Counsel said he had basket full
of their certificates. The matter was laid
over.
William Mathis, of Burlington, who
broke glass and stole goods from Judges
grocery store window, changed his former
plea of not guilty to one non vult conten-
dere. The goods taken from the store