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Newspaper
Beaver Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1867
Page
3
A visitor reports improved conditions at the county poor house after years of neglect. Mr Shroades and Mrs Shroader are credited with major renovations and a clean, orderly environment for about forty paupers. The observer commends careful management, noting orderly rooms, neat attire, and cheerful faces.
The text notes a verdict of guilty with a fine of 208 dollars and costs, plus 60 days in county jail for one defendant. Another case assigns imprisonment at the western Penitentiary for one year and four months, with additional costs. A separate result discharges a defendant and orders surety costs, plus a lunacy-related committal with bond for good behavior set at 2000 dollars.
Speer, Alfred Speer of the village, is lauded for cultivating the Port Grape and producing a celebrated Port Grape Wine aged four years before sale. Central National Bank notes the wine and Noble's Drug Store advertises related goods and coal.
The court in session disposes cases including Com v Thomas J Robinson false pretences with true bill and no further pros entered. Com v Henry Whitlock false pretences continued. Com v J B Rhodes galling liquor true bill with war pros entered. Com v David Reddick and Richard Reddick larceny true bill verdict not guilty. Com v Harriet Harkinson larceny true bill case continued recognizance set at 5000. Com v Wm F Johnston selling liquor true bill. Com v Wm Aselton seduction fornication bastardy true bill case settled with n e pros on costs. Com v Wm McKee assault true bill verdict guilty fined costs. Com v James Brooks assault verdict guilty costs and fines. George Newman larceny true bill multiple verdicts with restitution or payment. Jeffrey Headland aggravated battery true bill guilty fine. Sams C Smith burning straw true bill guilty. James Christy fornication bastard true bill continued recognizance 5000. Robert B Deviney fornication bastardy true bill guilty fines costs and child support. indecent for larceny true bill. further entries as listed.
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