The Republican journal., 1922-10-12
The Supreme Judicial Court.

beth Poison of Winthrop Mass, thir-
teen year old sirl, who was visiting her
aunt, Mrs Allen Ferguson, on the Camp
ground, near the home of the defendant.
The testimony was practically arepeti-
ton of that in the Municipal Court be-
fore Judge Clyde r. Chapman, when Ma
honey was bound over to the Grand Jury
and committed to Jail under $1,000 bonds.
Miss Poison made good witness and
fine impression on the crowded room.
She was accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Charles Poison. County Attorney
Ralph l. Morse conducted the prosecution
an a most able and dignified manner.
while D. l. Gould of Bangor did good
work for Mahopey against strong evil
derce and a decided sentiment Ma
honey is So years old and for the past ten
years has been the Northport agent for
the Eastern Steamship Lines Inc. Three
prominent residents of Northport were
introduced to prove that he did not have
a good reputation for veracity IN his
home town. The jury were out little
less than ten minutes when they re-
ported verdict of guilty. Thursday Judge
Spear sentenced him to the State Prison
at Thomaston for not less than two nor
more than four years, Warden Lester D.
Eaton of the prison came for him Satur-
day morning. Exceptions were filed by
r. 4 L 1t. A,,tx
ruled by Judge Spear.
THE SENTENCES.
All the others plead guilty to indict-
ments found against them and were sem
fenced as follows:
James Cleland of Waldo for for larceny
5000 or four months in the county jail,
John Canning of Belfast for assault on
his wife, thirty days In jail; sentence
suspended during good behavior.
Albert Maher of Canada, for forgery to
one year in States prison.
Mack Laughlin for larceny to one year
in State prison. The last two were COM
mitted Saturday.
field ofBelfast VS.. HarryW. Littlefield of
Waldo was heard before Judge Spear in
open Court Thursday and attracted a
crowded house On account of several
discourtesies of those attending the Lit
alefield case Judge Spear heard the other
gwo contested divorce cases, Harriet Syl-
vester VS. Dummer Sylvester, Belfast
parties; and Vesthia E. Johnston of Bel
fast VS.. James W. Johnston of Mill
nocket in the privacy of his office in the
Court House
Both juries were excused Thursday,
after receiving the cordial approval of
Judge Spear for the impartial services
they had rendered during the term.
finally adjourned about noon
after being in session ten days in
If more than ordinary interest.
DIVORCES DECREED
Frances L. Grant, Libt., Belfast, VS..
John W. Grant of New York; cruel and
abusive treatment, with care and custody
of minor child to be given to mother for
six months each year; also six months to
father. Libelee to pay mother Sis per
week for board and care of child Dunton
& Morse.
Rose l. Parsons, Libt., of Thorndike,
VS.. Lewis w. Parsons of parts unknown;
non-support; care of minor children AL
bert H Winnie NJ, Evelyn NJ. and Tina
E. given to mother. F. W. Brown, Jr.
Nina r. Glidden. Libt., of Frankfort,
VS.. Dallas C. Gidden, do; cruel and
abusive treatment; in lieu of alimony to
pay libellant sufficient specified sum. to
wit, $50. C. r. Chapman.
Gladys L. Lowe, Libt., Frankfort, VS..
Walter D. Lowe, do; adultery; care and
custody of minor child, Maitland H. given
to mother. Buzzell & Thornton.
Alice v. Stewart. Libt., Montvile, VS..
Frank L. Stewart of Gardiner; utter de-
sertion. Buzzell & Thornton.
Blanche M. Patterson, Libt, Belfast,
VS.. Herbert E. Patterson, do; cruel and
abusive treatment; care and custody of
miner child, Wesley, given to mother.
Buzzell & Thornton.
Harry E. Walker, Libt., Belfast, VS..
Agnes M. Walker, do; cruel and abusive
treatment. Buzzsll & Thornton.
Leona M. Beckwith, Libt, of Belfast VS..
John w. Beckwith of Springfield, Mass. !;
cruel and abusive treatment, libellant to
re sumo her maiden name of Bucklin.
BuzzelI & Thornton.
Martha F. Howard, Libt, Searsport, VS.
Carl Howard. do; cruel and abusive treat
ment. care and custody of minor children,
Laura M. and Georgia NJ given to moth
er; $500 at once and So per week. Kitchie.
Mabel " Hillman. Libt, Unity, VS..
Howard A. Hillman. do; desertion. Jas.
Libby: Dunton & Morse.
Annie R. Higgins, Libt. Belfast, Va.
William P. Higgins Of parts unknown.
utter deseTtion; care and custody Of min
or child Harold ". given to mother. Buzz
xe!l & Thornton.
Edith Seymour Pendleton, Libt, Of Isles
boro. W. Oren L. Pendleton, Seattle.
Washington; non support c. r. Chap
man.
Rose N. Ederson. Libt, of Belfast, VS..
H,harlea n Edarson of Ipswich Mass