Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1916-03-07
Circuit Court


favor of Geo. NJ Hough against Will
liam and Chester Roper. The action
was based on a claim for damages
alleged to have been inflicted on a
wheat field of the plaintiff by tres
passing hogs owned by the defen-
dants. The alleged damage was sus-
tanned in May and June, 1914.
A demurrer was sustained to the
Indictment against c. B. Wentzell,
former deputy sheriff, charged with
embezzling county funds. The accus-
ed was released from his bond to ap-
pear in court on March l, and an eff
fort will be made to secure another
indictment against him at the May
term of court.
By the payment of delinquent taxes
to the amount of $2l6.65, by the de-
PENDANT, the case of the State of West
Virginia vs. H. Gibson was settled
without argument.
In an action instituted by Charles E.
Jones to recover a payment made by
him 10 E. H. Reinhart on some cattle
that the latter had sold to the former,
the jury returned verdict for S146.25
in favor of the defendant The cattle
were not accepted by the purchaser at
the time of delivery, and being sold to
third party, the defendant secured
price lower than that agreed on be-
tween him and Mr.. Jones, sustained a
loss which led the jury to give him
verdict
A verdict was rendered in favor of
the defendant in an action for dam
ages instituted by Joseph E. Byers
against Frank White. The sum Of
500 was claimed by the plaintiff
The jury was discharged on Thurs
day until Tuesday, March 9TH.
DIR. Buckner Fairfax Scott, son of
DR. S. NJ. and Anna Elizabeth Fairfax
Scott and a grandson of the late Rev.
]. A. Scott D. d., of Duffields, this
county, died at his home in Terra
Alta, W. Va, on February z1st, from
heart disease, in the 40th year of his
age. Dr. Scott had friends and rel
atives in this county who learn of his
death with regret He is survived by
his wife.
Iule Tryman convicted of disord erly
conduct on B. & o, train, was granted
new trial.
Clara V. Fisher ct al VS.. Anna A.
Smurr ct al. Report of Dennia S. Kill
mer, Bonded Special Commissioner, APP
proved and confirmed.
George VI. Beethoven. Jr., Guardian
VS.. Mary N. Morrow. Report of George
NJ, Beltzhoover, Jr.. Guardian of Mary
N. Morrow approved.
Mary K. Normrn VS.. Rodney c. Nor
man. The right granted the plaintiff to
bear the name of her first husband and
60 by the name of Mary K. de Shazo.
w. R. Chaplne VS.. Ida M. Chapine
ct ais. Report of F. l.. Bushong and
Geo. M. Beethoven, Jr. Special Com
missioners, confirmed.
H. c. Page, Executor of w, w. Rouss
VS.. Bette A. Rouss ct ais. H, c. Page
Executor dir cted to pay certain money.
H. T. Miley vs. Thomas L. Roberts
and others. Referred to H. V. Sheetz.
Commissioner in Chancery,
Mary N. Bowers, Guardian of Robert
E. Bowers ct ais VS.. Robert T. Bowers
and others. Petition of Plaintiff granted.
John T. Coson KS. Sandy Robinson
ct al. Sale of Robinson property by
Frank Beckwith, T. c. Green and C, N.
Campbell, Special Commissioners, con.
6rmed
Farmers Supply Company and others
vs.. John H. Walraven and Others. Geo.
D. Moore. Trustee, directed to sci! GER
tain real estate unless claim is paid with.
in ten days.
Geo. d. Moore Executor of F. V.
Cockrell, vs.. Joseph c. Colbert ct al, Re
port of S. w. Washington, Commission.
er. confirmed,
Court adjourned from Friday noon to
tuesday morning.
We understand that the case of A ger
VS.. Huyett has been compromised by the
payment Of $500 and costs by the defend
ents.
The case of the State of Yves Virginia
vs. Tustin Starry's Administrator is be-
ing tried before jury today.