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COMMON PLEAS COURT MINUTES.
May term,' beginning May 17, 1819. Court at Hardin. Present: Honorables Joseph H. Crane, President; Robert Houston, Samuel Marshall, and Wm. W. Cecil, Associate Judges.
Harvey B. Foote was appointed clerk of the court pro tempore, and gave bond in the sum of two thousand dollars, with Daniel V. Dingman and Samuel Stewart his sureties, approved of by the Court, and took the oath of office, and the oath to support the constitution of the State of Ohio and that of the United States.
Henry Bacon was appointed by the Court prosecuting attorney for Shelby County.
The Court order that an election be held according to law in Turtle Creek Township, for the election of an additional justice of the peace for that township.
Monday, May 17, 1819. The Court grant a license to Teagle Trader to keep a store in Perry Township, on his paying into the county treas- ury the sum of ten dollars.
License also granted to Robert Aldrich & Co. to keep a store in Turtle Creek Township, on the payment of ten dollars.
On petition and proof of publication the Court grant a license to Hezekiah Stout to keep a tavern at his house in Hardin for one year, on his compliance with the law.
The Court then adjourned without day.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas of September term, 1819. Monday, September 13, 1819. Present : Honorables Joseph H. Crane, President; Robert Houston, Samuel Marshall, and Wm. W. Cecil, Asso- ciate Judges. Harvey B. Foote, Clerk pro tempore. Daniel V. Ding- man, Sheriff. Henry Bacon, Prosecuting Attorney.
The sheriff returned the following venire to serve as grand jurors : John Francis, foreman; John Manning, James Lenox, Joseph Mellinger, Conrad Ponches, Zebediah Richardson, Joseph Steinberger, Henry Hus- han, John Stevens, Archibald DeFrees, Cephas Carey, Peter Musselman, . John Bryant, and Richard Lenox.
John Kennard, who was summoned, not appearing, the sheriff was ordered to fill the panel from the bystanders, whereupon Abraham Dav- enport was summoned, who, with the jurors aforesaid, were sworn and charged, and retired to perform the duties assigned them by the Court.
Monday, September 13, 1819. Thomas McClish and James Wells appeared and surrendered Hugh Scott to Court, for whom they were bondsmen, and the recognizance was therefore declared void.
Application being made for the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Robert Hardesty, deceased, Nancy Hardesty is appointed
with James Marshall and Jacob Wise as her security, to give bonds in the sum of four hundred dollars. Administratrix was sworn in open court. The Court also appointed John Houston, John Wilson, and Conrad Ponches as appraisers of said estate.
Jacob Wise was appointed guardian of Elizabeth Philips, aged nine years, Mary Philips, aged eight years, Wm. Philips, aged seven years, and George Philips, aged six years, minor heirs of George Philips, deceased; the bond of one hundred dollars was given, with Leonard Danner as se- curity.
Monday, September 13, 1819. Criminal docket.
State of Ohio vs. Hugh Scott. Taken before A. Harkness, Esq., and held in $300. Recognized to answer.
State of Ohio vs. Thomas Driver and Wm. Underwood. Recognized to testify in sum of $100. Taken before A. Harkness, Esq.
State of Ohio vs. Rebecca Gerrard. Recognized to answer. Taken before James Lenox, Esq., in $100.
State of Ohio vs. Harvey Sturms. Recognized to testify. Taken be- fore James Lenox in $50.
State of Ohio vs. Rebecca Gerrard. Indicted for larceny. Plea of not guilty.
Thomas Driver being three times called, and failing to appear, his recognizance is therefore forfeited, $100.
State of Ohio us. Rebecca Gerrard.
There having been no jurors returned from the proper officers of the different townships to serve as jurors as appears to this Court, it is ordered that a venire issue, commanding the sheriff to summon twelve good and lawful men to try the issues aforesaid; the sheriff thereupon returned that he had summoned Thomas Hurley, Wm. Cecil, Wm. Berry, Benjamin Blankinship, John Craig, Nathan Coleman, Robert Aldrich, Jacob Wise, James Crossman, Alexander Miller, and Elisha Courtland, who being duly elected, tried, and sworn, say upon their oaths that the defendant is guilty in manner and form as she stands indicted.
State of Ohio vs. Hugh Scott. Assault and battery. Plea of not guilty.
The defendant with Thomas McClish recognized in the sum of one hundred dollars conditioned for the appearance of said defendant to an- swer to said indictment from day to day during the present term.
The grand jury came into court, and presented sundry bills of indict- ment, and having no further business were discharged.
The Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning at nine o'clock.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
Tuesday, September 14, 1819. The Court met pursuant to adjourn- ment. Present : same Judges as yesterday.
State of Ohio us. Hugh Scott. Assault and battery. The defendant personally appeared, withdrew his plea of not guilty, and entered a plea of guilty. Judgment, to pay a fine of ten dollars and cost of prosecution.
Wm. Underwood ; claim three days, $3.00.
State of Ohio vs. Rebecca Gerrard. Indictment for larceny. Defend- ant set up a motion for a new trial. Motion granted. The defendant with Wm. Cecil recognized in the sum of two hundred dollars condi- tioned for the appearance of said defendant to answer to said indictment at the next term to be held in and for the county of Shelby, and not to depart the court without leave, and abide the decision of said court, then this recognizance to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in law.
Hunt and Forsyth vs. Hugh Scott. Attachment. On motion of de- fendant's counsel writ was quashed at cost of plaintiffs.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that there are no justices of the peace in the township of Orange, the Court orders that an elec- tion be held, according to law, in the said township of Orange for two justices of the peace.
Robert Broderick was appointed inspector for the county, who, with James Lenox, his surety, is to give bond in the sum of five hundred dollars, conditioned as the law directs.
The Court appointed Harvey B. Foote Clerk pro tem. until next term. The Court allowed Henry Bacon $15.00 for his services at this term. Whereupon the Court adjourned sine die.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
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Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas, December term, 1819. Mon- day, December 13, 1819. Present : Joseph H. Crane, President; Robert Houston, Samuel Marshall, and Wm. W. Cecil, Associates. Harvey B. . Foote, Clerk pro tem. Daniel V. Dingman, Sheriff. Henry Bacon, Prosecuting Attorney.
State of Ohio vs. James Jackson. Assault and battery. The defend- ant being arraigned pleads, and says he is guilty in manner and form as he is charged, whereupon it is considered that he pay a fine of three dol- lars and costs of prosecution.
Then came the grand jurors, to wit: James Francis, foreman; Wm. Minnear, James Bryan, Daniel Vandemark, Joseph Bennet, John Mel- linger, Zachariah Hurley, Robert Aldrich, Wm. Bush, David Coon, John Kennard, Gideon Wright, Charles Weeks, John Hathaway.
Wm. Richardson being several times called and not appearing, the sheriff was ordered to fill the panel from among the bystanders, where- upon the sheriff summoned John Wilson, who, with the jurors aforesaid, was sworn and charged, and retired to enter upon the duties assigned them.
State of Ohio vs. Joel Hurley. Affray. Plea of guilty ; fined five dol- lars and costs.
State of Ohio vs. Alex. Jackson. Recognized to answer before D. Henry in sum of $25.00.
State of Ohio vs. Isaac Lemasters and John Hathaway. Recognized to testify. Taken before D. Henry in sum of $25.00.
State of Ohio vs. Rebecca Gerrard. Larceny.
The sheriff returned the venire, whereupon came a jury, to wit: John Johnston, Joseph Aldrich, James Buchanan, Daniel Mellinger, Wm. Mellinger, A. Cecil, Isaac Robins, Wm. Robinson, Wm. Marrs, James Green, John Hathaway, Joseph Bennett.
The aforesaid jurors being elected, tried, and sworn, say, upon their oaths, that the defendant is guilty in manner and form as she stands in- dicted.
State of Ohio vs. Alex. Jackson. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty, and fine of five dollars and costs.
The grand jury reported after finding an indictment, and were dis- charged.
The Court then adjourned until to-morrow at 9 o'clock.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
Tuesday, December 14, 1819. Court met pursuant to adjournment, with same judges present as yesterday.
The Court allowed Henry Bacon $15.00 for his services as prosecuting attorney at this term.
State of Ohio vs. Rebecca Gerrard. Appearance for sentence. Sen- tence of two hours' imprisonment, a fine of twenty-five dollars, and costs.
On petition, the Court grant a license to Michael Dickey to keep a house of entertainment at Cynthiana, by his paying into the county treasury the sum of five dollars.
On petition, the Court grant a license to Wm. A. Houston to keep a house of entertainment at St. Marys, by his paying into the county treasury the sum of five dollars.
The Court appoints David Henry director of the town of Sidney, to be laid off upon the ground selected by the Commissioners for the seat of justice of Shelby County, who gave bond with Rodham Talbott, Ed- ward Jackson, and Thomas W. Ruckman, his securities, in the sum of six thousand dollars.
The Court further orders that the director proceed to lay off a town upon the premises aforesaid, in lots of five rods wide by ten rods long, in blocks of eight lots each, with alleys one rod in width running through . the centre of each block, at right angles with each other and with the streets, the alleys to divide the blocks into four equal parts; that the streets be laid out six rods in width, and that a public square be laid out in said town by striking out the centre block of lots.
That the Director, so soon as the said town shall be laid out, shall, after giving one month's notice thereof in six of the most public places in this county, and in the Gazette printed in Dayton, shall proceed to sell, at public sale, one-third of said lots, upon the following terms, to wit: one-fourth in ninety days, one-fourth in nine months, and one-fourth in fifteen months, and the residue in two years ; to be secured by a lien
upon the lots until the whole shall be paid; reserving one lot upon or adjacent to the public square to be selected by the Commissioners for the purpose of erecting temporary buildings for the county.
The Court appoints Harvey B. Foote Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Shelby County for the term of seven years, who gave bonds with Daniel V. Dingman and Samuel Stewart, his securities, approved by the Court, and took the oath of office and the oath to support the Constitution of the State of Ohio and that of the United States.
The Court orders that an election be held in the township of Auglaize for two justices of the peace. The Court orders that the Inspector be directed to fix the bounds agreeable to the bounds of Miami County- only substituting the word "Shelby" instead of Miami. The Court orders that the next Court of Common Pleas for Shelby County be held at the town of Sidney, the seat of justice established by the Commis- sioners appointed by the Legislature to fix the seat of justice of said county.
The Court then adjourned sine die.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
Monday, April 24, 1820. Held at Sidney. Present: Joseph H. Crane, President ; Robert Houston, Samuel Marshall, William W. Cecil, Asso- ciates; Harvey B. Foote, Clerk ; Thomas W. Ruckman, Sheriff; Henry Bacon, Pros. Atty. Grand jurors: John Lenox, foreman; Samuel Stew- art, Richard Lenox, Jacob Wise, John Houston, Henry Hershaw, John Bryant, Archibald Defrees, George Barker, John Underwood, John Manning, John Stewart, Philip Coleman, Wm. Johnston, and Win. Cecil.
On application by petition, license was granted Abraham Cannon to keep a tavern at his house in Sidney for one year, on his paying five dollars into the county treasury.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there are no justices of the peace in the township of Green, lately laid off by the Commis- sioners, it is therefore ordered by the Court that the trustees of said township order an election according to law, for the purpose of electing two justices for said township.
The last will and testament of Charles Botkins was proved by the oaths of Aquilla Ellsworth and William Ellsworth, subscribing witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. David Henry and George Chiles, executors therein named, were sworn in open court. Wm. Marrs, Samuel Robinson, and Charles Johnston were appointed appraisers.
The grand jury reported sundry true bills and were discharged.
On application by petition, the Court grant license to Hezekiah Stout to keep a tavern in the town of Hardin by the payment of five dollars.
Ordered by the Court that the Director of Sidney offer for sale at public vendue, giving one month's previous notice in six public places in the county and in the newspaper published at Troy, one-third of the lots now remaining unsold in Sidney, on the following terms, viz., one-fourth of the purchase-money in hand, one-fourth in nine months, one-fourth in fifteen months, and the remaining fourth in.two years ; the purchaser to give bond and approved security for the payment of the three deferred instalments, and to receive from the Director a certificate for the lot or lots purchased, stipulating that a deed shall be executed on the comple- tion of the payments ; and the Director is further authorized to dispose of at private sale any lots remaining unsold at the public sale hereby ordered, on the terms prescribed by this order.
The Court allow Henry Bacon fifteen dollars for his services as pros- ecuting attorney.
Trial Docket :-
Isaiah Duncan vs. Moses Hicks. Replevin. Discontinued.
Niel Thompson vs. Daniel V. Dingman, late sheriff of Co. Trespass. Discontinued at plaintiff's cost.
Abraham Cannon vs. Bryan McNamer. Slander. Continued.
Niel Thompson us. Daniel V. Dingman. Trespass. Continued.
Court adjourned sine die. Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
State of Ohio, Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas. Monday, September 4, 1820. Present : Hon. Joseph H. Crane, Prest .; Robert Houston, Wm. W. Cecil, Associates ; Harvey B. Foote, Clerk ; Thomas W. Ruckman, Sheriff; Henry Bacon, Prosecuting Attorney. Grand
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Jurors: Aaron Harkness, Foreman; Henry Levally, Gideon Wright, Cephas Carey, Jeremiah White, Abraham Minnear, Alex. Miller, Wm. Gibson, Thomas Hurley, Samuel MeClure, Wm. Morrow, C. Aldrich, Isaac Robbins, Hezekiah Hubble, Philip Coleman. James Coleman, Constable.
Abraham Cannon v8. Bryan McNamer. Slander. Rule for Declara- tion in 60 days. Continued.
State of Ohio vx. Abraham Cannon. Adultery. Plea of not guilty continued on affidavit of defendant. The defendant, with Robert Aldrich and William Johnston, is recognized in the sum of two hundred dollars conditioned for the appearance of said defendant to answer said indict- ment at the next term of court to be held in and for the county of Shelby, and not to depart the court without leave, and abide the decision of the court, then this recognizance to be void ; otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in law.
State of Ohio vs. Jacob Trout. Larceny. Plea of not guilty. Con- tinued on affidavit of defendant, whereupon the defendant with John A. Cavan is recognized in the sum of three hundred dollars, conditioned for the appearance of said defendant to answer to said indictment at the next term to be held in and for the, county of Shelby, and not depart the Court without leave, and abide the decision of the Court, then this recog- nizance to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue in law.
The grand jury reported after finding several true bills, and were dis- charged.
State of Ohio vs. Justus Cooper. Assault and battery. Defendant taken into custody of sheriff, and recognizance of Thomas Hurley de- clared void.
License was granted to Alex. Miller to keep a house of public enter- tainment at the town of Cynthiana for one year, by his payment of five dollars.
State of Ohio vs. Joseph Bennett. Recognized to answer.
State of Ohio vs. John Carey and C. Mason. Recognized to testify. State of Ohio vs. Justus Cooper. Recognized to answer.
State of Ohio vs. Henry Zamer, Zachariah Hurley, Moses Hicks, John Borders, and Wm. Hicks. Recognized to testify.
Upon application, the Court appoints Win. Robinson guardian to Thomas Ralph Robinson, aged seven years, and Sally Robinson, aged eleven years, to give bond in the sum of two hundred dollars with David Henry his security.
State of Ohio vs. Joseph Bennett. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fine of two dollars and costs.
State of Ohio vs. Justus Cooper. Assault and battery. Plea of not guilty. Tried before a jury consisting of John Medaris, John Gilbert, Jas. Coleman, James Lenox, Conrad Poucher, Wm. Skillen, Azariah Julian, James McCain, Isaac Minnear, Robert McClure, Thomas Young, and Edward Jackson. The jury returned a verdict of guilty as charged, whereupon the defendant was sentenced to pay a fine of five dollars and costs, and be imprisoned in the county jail for a term of ten days.
State of Ohio us. John Borders. Assault and battery. Plea of not guilty. Recognized with security in sum of seventy-five dollars to ap- pear.
Jacob Scott vs. Zebediah Richardson. Continued on showing.
Jacob Haak vs. Zebediah Richardson. Continued.
Neil Thompson vs. Daniel V. Dingman. Trespass. Damages $5.00. Jury trial. Verdict of not guilty. Notice of appeal by plaintiff.
The Court allow the prosecuting attorney fifteen dollars for his ser- vices at this term.
Peter Pallanque, an alien, formerly a subject of the king of France, now a resident of this county, came into court, and gives notice of his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and took an oath of such his intention, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign prince, potentate, or sovereign, and particularly to Louis XVIII., king of France.
Wm. Dunlap, an alien, formerly a subject of Great Britain, now a resi- . dent of this county, came into court, and gives notice of his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and took an oath of such his in- tention, and to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to every for- eign prince, potentate, or sovereign, and particularly to the king of England.
Robert Montgomery is appointed by the Court administrator of the estate of John Bennett, deceased,-the widow having relinquished the administration thereof-and gave bond in three hundred, dollars, with Alexander Miller and Archibald Defrees his sureties, conditioned as the law directs. John Miller, Wm. Gibson, and John Houston were appointed appraisers.
The Court then adjourned without day. Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
State of Ohio, Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas, December term. Monday, December 11, 1820. Present: Hon. Joseph H. Crane, President; Hon. Robert Houston, Hon. Samuel Marshall, and Hon. Wm. W. Cecil, Associates. Harvey B. Foote, Clerk. Thomas W. Ruckman, Sheriff. Henry Bacon, Prosecuting Attorney. Grand jurors: George Chiles, Win. Houston, Thomas Wyatt, Abraham Davenport, Wmn. Rob- inson, Samuel Robinson, Joseph Steinberger, Wm. Johnston, John Mel- linger, Wm. Robinson, Jr., John McClure, Daniel Vandemark, John Kennard, James Marshall, and Elisha Williams.
Jacob Haak vs. Zebediah Richardson. Continued on showing at cost of plaintiff.
State of Ohio vs. Abraham Cannon. Adultery. Jurors: Richard Bush, Wm. Flinn, Thomas McClish, Jacob Crane, Wm. Buirley, Abra- ham Medaris, Wm. Kendall, Win. Mellinger, Jr., Henry Sturms, Rufus Carey, Aaron Cecil, and John Johnson. Verdict of not guilty, and judgment of acquittal.
Abraham Cannon vs. Bryan McNamer. Slander. Nonsuit.
Upon application the Court appoint Samuel Robinson guardian to Wm. Robinson, aged fifteen years, minor heir of Thomas Robinson, de- eased, who gave bond with Win. Robinson in the sum of two hundred dollars.
The Court grant license to Samuel Spicer to solemnize marriage ac- cording to law, upon proof of ordination.
State of Ohio ux. John Davis. Affray. Plea of guilty. Fine of one dollar and costs imposed.
The Court, on application, grants a license to John Blake to vend merchandise at his house, in Sidney, for one year, on payment of ten dollars into the county treasury.
The Court then adjourned until Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
Tuesday, December 12, 1820. Present the same judges as yesterday. The State of Ohio vs. Jacob Trout. Larceny. Verdict of "not guilty" by the jury.
Atchinson Blakely vs. John Blake Appeal. Declaration filed. Case continued.
Robert Gibson v . Wm. Johnston and Wm. Wiley. Action in debt. Declaration filed and case continued.
The grand jury reported and was discharged.
State of Ohio vs. John Borders. Assault and battery. Continued.
State of Ohio us. Riley Moore. Affray. Plea of guilty. Fine of one dollar and costs.
State of Ohio us. John Blake. Dealing without license. Plea of guilty. Fine of two dollars and costs.
Letters of administration granted to Charles Roby to administer upon the estate of Ruel Roby, deceased.
The Court allows Henry Bacon, Prosecuting Attorney, twenty-five dollars for services this term.
David Henry, Director of the town of Sidney, presented his account for moneys expended and services performed as Director aforesaid, which account, amounting to $121.00, is hereby allowed.
Benjamin S. Cox, Jr., is appointed by the Court County Surveyor for the county of Shelby.
Court adjourned sine die.
Signed, JOSEPH H. CRANE.
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas, April term, 1821.
Tuesday, April 24, 1821. Present : Samuel Marshall, Wm. W. Cecil, Associate Justices ; Harvey B. Foote, Clerk ; Thomas W. Ruckman, Sheriff; Henry Bacon, Prosecuting Attorney.
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There not being a quorum of judges, court was adjourned until to- morrow.
. Criminal docket :- State of Ohio vs. Wmn. Drake, Jr. Recognized to answer. State of Ohio vs. Alex. Jackson and Jesse Hathaway. Recognized to testify. State of Ohio vs. Levi Talbott. Recognized to answer. State of Ohio vs. Jonathan Beatty and Benjamin S. Cox, Jr. Recog- nized to testify.
State of Ohio vs. Ira Dickson. Recognized to answer. State of Ohio vs. Ira Dickson Recognized to answer.
State of Ohio vs. Joseph Cabbinan and James Blake. Recognized to testify.
State of Ohio vs. David Houston. Recognized to answer.
State of Ohio vs. Samuel MeClure, Eleazer Hathaway, and John Gates. Recognized to testify.
State of Ohio us. Robert Hurley and Edwin Barker. Recognized to answer.
State of Ohio vs. Thomas Safford and Otho White. Recognized to tes- tify.
State of Ohio vs. John Tilberry, Benjamin S. Cox, Jr., and Win. Drake. Recognized to testify.
H. B. FOOTE, Clerk.
Wednesday, April 25, 1821. A quorum of judges not being in at- tendance, the sheriff again adjourned court until to-morrow at 9 A. M. HARVEY B. FOOTE, Clerk.
Thursday, April 26, 1821. There being no quorum of judges, the sheriff adjourned court without day. HARVEY B. FOOTE, Clerk.
The State of Ohio, Shelby County, Court of Common Pleas, Septem- ber term, 1821. Tuesday, September 4, 1821. Present: Hon. Joseph H. Crane, President; Hon. Samuel Marshall, Hon. Wm. W. Cecil, As- sociates. Harvey B. Foote, Clerk. Thomas W. Ruckman, Sheriff.
The Court appointed Stephen Fails Prosecuting Attorney pro tem. Grand jurors : John Francis, foreman ; Elisha Kirtland, Cephas Carey, Joseph Bennett, John Stoker, Philander Ketchum, Wm. Minnear, John Johnston, Wmn. Richardson, Elisha Williams, Archibald Defress, Ed- ward Jackson, Peter Musselman, Wm. Cecil, John Lenox.
Charles Roby vs. James Lenox, J. P. Declaration filed. Continued. License is granted to John Blake to keep a tavern at his house, in the town of Sidney, for one year from the 4th day of September, 1821, upon the payment of five dollars.
The Court orders that an election be held according to law in Perry Township for the election of an additional justice of the peace.
The Court grants that Robert Montgomery, administrator of the estate of John Bennett, deceased, be allowed until next session of the Court to settle the accounts of the estate aforesaid.
State of Ohio vs. John Borders. Assault and battery. Continued. State of Ohio us. William Anderson. Assault and battery. Plea of guilty. Fine of one dollar and costs.
State of Ohio vs. James Myers. Assault and battery. Nollied. Jacob Haak vs. Zebediah Richardson. In debt. Jury disagreed. Cause continued.
Jurors : John Mellinger, Eleazer Stephens, Daniel V. Dingman, Thos. Butte, James Buchanan, Thomas McKee, James Bryan, Richard Lenox, Wm. Flynn, Wmn. Houston, John Stephens, Henry Cahoon.
On motion the Court orders that Charles Roby, administrator of Ruel Roby, deceased, show cause why he should not be removed, and account to the Court at 2 P. M. to-morrow to answer affidavit filed.
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