Daily Kennebec journal., 1925-05-28
Hearing at Winthrop
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Municipal court. arraigning Harry A
Kiby, charged with the murder ot
Aida Hayward, was brief, without
features. Kirby, handcuffed to Sher-
iff Henry F. Cummings, VISA brought
by the side entrance into the packed
hall, shortly before noon. He sal
while Judge Foster addressed him
and he answered in quick, clear
words and kept his eyes fastened on
tile wall straight ahead of him. Kir-
by lad no counsel
He waived reading Of the charge.
"You plead not guilty?" asked
Judge Foster.
Yes, sir" was Kirby's quick reply
probable cause has been found
and under the Constitution this Is
not bailable offense. You are here
by conveyed to the custody of the
Seriff of the county Of Kennebec and
the keeper of the Jail until dismissed
therefrom by. law" was the Judges
statement.
You understand?" further query
Of the Judge.
And the man nodded his head in
the affirmative.
Party Leaves Jail
Shortly after IL o'clock this fore
noon Kirby left the Kennebec coun-
ty Jail. He had been shaven and had
eaten an egg sandwich and a cup of
black coffee. This was the first food
which had passed. his lips since the
morning before when he was brought
into the Jail from quick and un-
heralded ride from Portland.
Sheriff Cummings who went to
Newburyport, Mass, to bring the
man charged with murder, assault to
Kill and arson back to justice, had
the man in custody they being hand
cuffed. The Jail grounds were filled
with a good sized curious crowd but
Kirby, as he walked down the path
leading from the side door to the
waiting automobile held his light cap
before his face. With Sheriff Cum
mings he entered the waiting auto
mobile. The same party, including
County Attorney Frank A. Southard,
Detective James r. Wood and his
secretary of Boston, the sheriff and
the prisoner, that made the trip from
the place where Kirby was arrested,
made the trip to Winthrop, this
morning.
Trip to Winthrop
The trip to Winthrop was without
incident. Preceding the Boston de-
tective's car containing the sheriff
and his charge, was Motor Policeman
George Fowler. Behind the Wood
car was another containing Deputies
Clyde Chase, William Cole, Edward
Megill, Harry Pinkham, Carl Fellows
II. -. Parmenter. The party went its
way undiscovered by MANY but
prlghter eyes saw the representatives
Oh the law and sensei what it was all
ABOUT, knowing Kirby was to be ar
ralgned In Winthrop, this morning.
slight rain had preceded the par
~ put during the trip the sun wa @
shlnlng brightly. The route led ma st
the nome of Sheriff Cummings and
past the Winslow farm. hearty
where Kirby had been employed for
!our weeks and also past the road
leading to Kippewa camps. owned by
Mr.. Mosely, where the prisoner had
also been employed at a time. The
journey must have been replete with
memories to the man who calmly
looked out upon the beautiful sum-
mer day before him.
Crowd is Curious
rustic of excitement swept over
the crowd outside the town hall as
the car containing Kirby approached
Swinging down the hill and into the
hall yard. drawing up to the side
door, the party aiighted and made
their way to the upper hall. They
went up narrow flight Of stairs and
up onto the stage behind the scenes.
AS If waiting for his cue in a drama
about to be unfolded, Kirby stood in
the wings beside Sheriff Cummings.
He watched with interest the pro-
ceedings of preparation.
Judge Foster took his place. Ewes
were raised and necks were craned.
Some of the spectators had been
waiting in the town hall since Z o.
clock this morning. The sheriff and
Kirby came in and took seats in a
front row of chairs to the right of the
judge. Behind him the deputies filed
in. The newspaper men took seats at
the tables on the floor near the stage
provided for them.
Unusual Scene in Town
Never before in the history Of the
town has such strange event taken
place. The town hall has been the
scene of many civic events. There
the schools have their shows; the
American Legion boys disport; dane
es are held and festivities are in or
der. Only last evening play. PUT
ting 1t Over" was presented by the
Henry Carleton Players. It Is safe
to say that the audience was scant.
because the Winthrop hearts are
heavy with the sadness which has
befallen tis peaceful village.
The murder of Aida Hayward Is the
first murder which has taken place in
Kennebec county since that Of Matte
Hackett in Readfield, 10 years ago.
Kirby wore a brown suit. brown
shoes and light cap. He was well
shaven and appeared to be perfectly
at ease. His only glance fell into the
hundreds of faces. looking UP at him,
was when he first stepped into view
on the stage. He paused for brlet
traction of time and a spasm of feel