The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-10-02
THE SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
Judge Gesrge F. Haley of Saco, Presiding
CIVIL CASES

Judge Geerge F. Haley of Saco, Presiding.
CIVIL CASES
The second case against John R. Dunton,
administrator of the estate of Frank M. Pat
terson was brought by Ida M Patterson
on an account for services rendered,
but was not tried and the entry was "neither
party, no further action"
The case of Inhabitants of Freedom VS. Frank
W Penney, to recover for taxes alleged to be
owed the town on assessment of the defend
ants property, and which the latter refused to
pay, stating that he had year IN which to do
it, before the second traverse jury,
Wednesday afternoon, for about one hour
after, which it was taken from the jury
and the remainder of the evidence heard by
the court, it being matter of law. The pre-
siding justice, George F Haley, found for the
plaintiff with damages at SAG 66.
The case of Read Garage Co VS. Pendleton
Bros was continued.
The case of J G Averill VS. Decrow was
entered: Default for $40, continued for judg-
ment.
The case of j. G. Emery of Northport VS..
ing and occupied most of the day. The suit
is brought to replevin household goods which
the plaintiff alleges were loaned to the defend
ant, his daughter, but which the defendant
claims were given her by her grandmother as
wedding present. The goods include furni-
ture of various kinds. They were taken from
the home of the plaintiff in Northport to Bel
fast by the defendant, when, with her hus-
band, Roy Jackson, she moved from her
fathers house to this city. Verdict for the
defendant with nominal costs fixed at 81.
Dunton & Morse; Buzzell.
The remainder of Thursdays session was
taken up with the case of Carrie W. Simpson
o. Thorndike, appellant from the decree of the
Judge of probate, ordering her to file an in
ventory of the estate of Jane A. Blethen.
The jury was dismissed and the case heard by
the judge. 1t will go to the law court on re-
port. 1t appears that at the time of the death
of Mrs, Blethen the appellant made a settle
ment of the estate with her brothers, Albert
and Boutele B. Blethen, giving each 5000. two
pillows and a featherbed. Later will was
found and the present action is the outcome
of an order from the judge of probate to the
appellant, the Administrative and heir, to file
an inventory. The appellant gives three reas-
ons why she should not file the inventory as
ordered: viz. LIST. the judge had no jurisdic-
tion 10 order such an inventory; End. because
Albert Blethen of Hamilton, NJ Mont., and Bou-
telle E. Blethen of Buxton, who filed the petit
ton have no interest in the estate; 3rd, be-
cause the plaintiff and Albert and Boutelle, be-
fore the plaintiff was appointed administrator
m ade full settlement between themselves ano
she paid the petitioners the sum of S20(
each and other property, which they re"
ceived in full settlement. Dunton & Morse
appeared for appellant.
The FIR. jury case called Friday was George
A Dobson of Thorndike VS. VIII GEidden OF
Watervile in which plaintiff sought to reeov-
er for value of & horse which he bought of de-
fendant and which he alleged was warranted
sound and kind. Two horses were bought anC
one was all right, but the other wa found to
be both lame and vicious. All the evidence il
the case was taken when it was withdrawn
from the jury and entered neither party; Nc
I
son Of Wsterville.
The case cf David c johnson of St-cktor
Springs VS. " 0 Estes of Brooks was triec
atLrday. Suit brought to recover fol
the plaintiffs cart, which had been stored or
the defendants premises. The action nvolv-
ed the attaching by the defendant If the
Plaintiffs cart The verdict was for the plain
tiff with damages of S94 Sc. A motion for a
new trial was filed, Conary; Dunton
The case of Remember S Donaldson vs. Lem
uel Dickey Stockton Springs parties was
opened before the jury Monday morning and
occupied nearly all day. The action for
ownership of 3 IL acres of LAND in Stock ION
Springs which the defence claimed as gift
from mother to and that it had been in
quiet and undisputed possession of the family
for 43 years. Verdict for defendant. Ritchie
BuzEell.
The case of Alexander W Biodle VS. Leighton
W Parks entered two years ago, has agair
been continued. This is action between tive
eminent summer residents Of Islesboro, the
plaintiff of Philadelphia and the defendant a
well known New York clergyman. A contro.
versy arose over cutting down of some
trees. 1t is doubtful, if the case comes to
trial.
The case of Charles Five IL VS. Arthur Black
ington, Northport parties, an action taker
up Tuesday to recover balance of $40 due or
account. Verdict for plaintiff with damages
assessed at $40 SO.
The case of Smith Bunker of Searsmont v.
/ O Shaw of Belfast was heard Tuesday. TIE
action was to recover for rent of land seed
fertilizer, etc, for which the defendant pre-
| sented an off-set bill and claimed some hae
| been paid. Verdict for plaintiff for $33.18
INDICTMENTS.
The Grand jury reported Thursday morning
returning IA indictments, Of which five were
then made public. Additional indictment.
were made public Friday. They were:
/ A joint. indictment of Ralph Mcneil, Harold
Hennessey and Francis Jameson of Bangor
for breaking, entering and .arceny.
Bert Briggs, Monroe. felonous assault.
Charles Frederick Blown, Stockton Spring.
lascivious and wanton behavior.
Horace Rand, Belfast, two cases, of single
sales.
Prince E Luce, Northport, assault with
dangerous weapons.
Enos Fagg, Belmont, adultery.
Frank viii on, Lynn, Mass, breaking, en-
tering and larceny.
Dominic Gudemore, Frankfort, two cases
single sale.
State VS. Harrison Stevens, Jackson, adultery
State VS. Harrison Stevens, rape
State VS.. Edward E. Dyer of Montville fo
cheating by false pretenses.
State VS.. Edith NJ. Irving of Frankfort fo
adultery.
I THE CRIMINAL DOCKET.
There are 80 appealed cases on the crimina
docket and liquor cases continued from tn,
April term for sentence