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Show Vol. ?T Provo City, Utah, 3. March y, 21, 1890. No. 51 hnV-- . Bank of Commerce, UTAH, PROVO, DOES A 6ENERAL BUSINESS BANKING issues fopeigp apd Cher. J. St, De Valley, Pres. Dr. G. W, SHORES. In Union& Block and Smoot Co.s Drug ( Office j Res. blk east 1 M. D., PHYSGIAN Offloe frm lrIoner ! o Roberts House. J, Shores, A. JONES. Ui M , " & y-- Store. ( . . dorpeshie exGlpapge, C. S. THOMPSON, The same procedure in regard to the therefore as there ha been no currob' At 2:10 a jury was called and Arthur second letter, which was written in the orative evidence offejred in the case Brown took them in hand. Among PETERSONS CASE. following affectionate and spicy style. beside the letters which were intro them was Henry Lamb, who lived ir ' by the accomplice herself, he layson at the time of the killing o: Provo City, March 2nd 1890, duced moved that the courtf instruct the jury Jones, lie had formed an unqualifiei opinion, of the guilt or innocence of My Dearest Annie: I received to bring in a verdict pf not guilty. see it in tha the defendant; from his childhood up not could kind welcome was Thq and Judge letter and your A A Racy Trial Ending Like lie had had an impression which lie very glad to hear from you and to hear light and so overruled the motion. a was The short that charge thought would influence him in trying given jury you still love me, and I will say Romance, the case. Excused. that I love, you and always will le; by the court. .r- James Clawson had an unqualified Recess for half an hour was taken come what will I will stay by you no matter what cemes if I do have to go In half an hour the jury returned opinion from what lie had heard other to the Pen for you I still love you ant with a verdict of guijfty as charged in people say of the case. Excused. SPECY ENOUGH. I hope that you will stick to me and the indictment: . During the time that Mr. Evans said lie accepted the jury, you will see that every thing will come the jury was 'iout Peterson and the but said lie understood that if counsel out allrite, but it would have been Chatwin got together and arranged excercised the right of peremptory better if folks would have let us got that whateyer the Verdict should be challenge he would have then the right n Dime married For n Chapter the place of your going to (they expected one ojf guilty) that Pet- of challenge. This position brought nud trial Tor Iindont Xovel As Lever, like for you to come in erson and Roxena should be married. out considerable discussion, and the Court to get exposed to all the people A license was taken taut and the lov- Court ruled that the prosecutor should Hiialmnd. before Judge first exercise the peremptory chalin the court house where everythin ing darlings united, ' ' will be asked of you and then ft willf Xoon. , lenge. Evans challenged Philip Beezeley is the come out in the papers where everyXephi Peterson, adulterer, PROCEEDINGS. FRIDAY to be sentenced 'March 25th, mean and then said he was content. body will read it, and you see that Brown challenged four, which left very bad for you, and 1 feel very sorry while the handsome lbllow will linger seven Court opened this morning at 9:14. comin the box. He didn't want in ttio of blissful to of do can think more but I for jail, deprived it In the case of Daiton vs. Dalton, ap- it than to them but ihe court thought it Roxena. of liis sworn, if and panionship dating you, my dear, plication for divorce on the grounds of your folks marry case. of the' people vs. Jos best for the defendant and ordered In the me let wont of you many Mr. Dalton said that her drunkenness, demurrer them sworn. Brown excepted. it will have to come to trial, Fairbanks and John Palmer, husband would draw tier wages the course . Five more jurors were called and exception..-takenand will end sustained; it will that but I still all, same as his own and blow then in for love case of Peter Wisemer, an Jefferson A. Eastman and X ells AnThe You are one the I you. want, booze; decree granted. and no body else. Well. dear. I feel alleged .adulterer, was taken to trial. derson were challenged by the proseit was shown that cution on the ground tiiat they had PETERSON ADULTERY CASE. very bad to think that I iiave to be in From the evidence had Cuddeback I gone to Wise-me- conscientious scruples about convict Deputy fervour mind but sake, it dont The case of George Peterson, the jail day-ligone ing men when the penalty is capital about house' ; can if I get you for my wife some only Xephi adulterer, was next called-uI will be happy and con- morning. On reaching the souse lie punishment. then day; and jury empanelled. Witnesses were tended with Brown denied the challenge. Daniel Oh, my dear, how sworn and excused from the court I would like you. to see you and have a the door, and a woman, the alleged overruled. Exception taken. room. At 3:25 there had been so many chalgood talk with you, but my dear it plural, asked who was there, the dep Joseph I. Chatwin called and testi- cannot be, for I can't come and see uty told her, and asked for admittance , lenges that there were no more names fied: I live in Santaquin. I have a you. I presume that you cant come which was given him; on entering he in the box in this end of the district, wife and daughter, Roxena Ann. She and see me as well as you would like found Wisemerin the act of dressing and to jurors were needed to complete has worked out for Peterson. Peter to come, do come and see me. Xow, Wisemer said ills .name was Peter the panel. I was then agreed between son came to mv house last November darling, that the record should show I will have to close this Shenley, but tbe officer didn't believe council to hire a girl. 1 sent my girl the same time, and I hope you will be for him, and so arrested. The verdict that the panel was exhausted and a good that an open venire be ordered. The evening to Xephi to work for Peter- girl, and always remember me, and was that of guilty r son. This afternoon Peterson, the festive court ordered the Issuing of an open tbe day will come when. we will get Mr. King attorney for the defendant, together, and then we will have a Xephi Adulterer came up for sentence, venire for twenty names. The following names were called: here, asked for a reporter, whom the good talk. My dear, I dream of you preferring to take hiSiese now rather court said he had no authority to order at night, P. Hopkins, Ogden; Robert Roto 25th. the than till wait Elijah of all and think you day long, to report the case. and some times I get the blues and I . The Court What have you to say bison, Ogden; John Scowcroft, Cocin-nMr. Evans It I remember, Mr. King feel like that I want to die, but then why sentence. sliouldnot be passed on Charles Woodmansee; A. Slier-briwas in the Legislature that made it George Diver, all of Ogden; Edlike this, there is not so dark you. think Win. King stepped up and said that ward Spencer, Corinne; V. II. Wright, impossible for the courts to furnish re a cloud but there comes sunshine after, S. Peebles, George II. Tribe, L. 1J. porters in these easels. and so I think if it does look black at the defendant bad sustained a good was not the all of Ogden; Sohn Trimble, I was tills until Stevens, King Unfortunately, precome a charge present, there will brigiit day reputation whole Legislature. : If it please your after Wilson, E. R. Hank, W. li. Swan, W. all. Well, dear, be loving hope- ferred against him, whence was residhonor, I will see that the reporter is ful and true and think of one here ing in Tintic, and his wife, without Ilancombe, J. Clark, II. V. Shcrtliff, paid, if I have to pay him from money who always will love you. As 1 set excuse, left him several years ago. II. C. Wardleigh, W. Greenwald, all out of my own pocket. She commenced suit for divorce, ol Ogden. of your ies so blue I am The Court Very well, send for Mr. thinking The ten jurors were put into the think of one whow is true, and I charging failure to provide, and was care of two bailiffs. Pike. first The at defendant trust will not and that you forget. commenced suit lope A bailiff was sent after the court When The dicivil case will be set her for is life there, is always against silence ensued lope there vorce in as court this stenographer and then alleging morning. grounds yet. for fifteen minutes.- - The bailiff Court adjourned till Tuesday at 10 in adult-rou- s Well, darling, I must close for this therefor that she was living plac-dl- y was Pike that intercourse witli a man in Park o'clock. so good bye, my dear, good bye; reporting time, enjoying the repose of dreamland write soon and often, and I will write City. The woman succeeded in getton this spring-li- ke morning. In or- to you no matter where I am shall ing a divorce, about? six weeks ago. (Sciicrnl 4 'on Terence der to make his attire, at which it is always be glad to hear from you. Peterson went to Xephi and went well known John is an artist, the court nto business; Miss Chatwin came to From loving and true friend work allowed the jury to take a recess for forever toyour The Sixth annual conference of the in his restaurant. . They became come. Yours, In the interium Iburcli of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y ;wenty minutes. attached at last and., By engaged. George Peterson. Grant and Saxey began tbe arguing of the girl's parent consent, the marriage Saints will commence at 10 oclock a demurrer in another case. Pike had was to be solemnized as Boon as the a. m. on Friday, April 4, 1890, in the These have letters divorce was obtained: Since the trial tabernftele. Salt Lake City. gathered himself together and showed mistakes and all. As epistolary The officers and members of the he defendant and the: girl iiave been up at 11:20 and then the adultery case they are not the most elegant, was resumed by Chatman continuing: somewhat --are invited to attend all the church married. ardent. e JZ7ie - the .meetings love-'lik. Peterson had a wife at the time lua While epistles.-wer- e the.e A general priesthood meeting will be witness d&ughtefwent to work fbr a eing read, the poor girl sat blushing girl in good faith and do you intend in the tabernacle at 7 oclock on leld a make i,o her and husband? iving; defendant had introduced his and shame-facedl- y good loyal by, with her eves wife as Mrs. Petersou to the witness, cast down. Peterson Peterson Yes. sir. Saturday evening, April 5, and one of listened witli and one time when Peterson had unchanged officers ;he and teachers of the Deseret Mr. Evans said Peterson since that countenance, smiling md talked to him about his wife, who was slightly nowand married the girl and intended to Sunday School Union, at the same then. at that time in San Pete, it was un- Noon recess taken. When court make her a true husband lie thought lourand place, on Sunday evening, derstood that there was some family resumed its sessionRoxena Wall was would not be wise to incarcerate April 0. lim in the penitentiary. disagreement between Mr. and Mrs. recalled. Wilford Woodruff, The Court Well, on your promise to ,eterson. Peterson wanted my girl by Mr. King I have Q. Cannon, George to work in liis restaurant; she was inown Mr. Peterson more than a year; ie loyal to your wife, I will sentence F. Joseph Smith, n hours imprison-uen- t. away six weeks; mv daughter is met him first at our house visited you to twenty-fou- r First so one ended years old. Presidency And of the many home a few times during the time I by Mr. King Dont worked at Petersons; he came to our lad cases which so frequently are know that Peterson was ever married, louse several times peddling; I stayed nought out in the courts of this TerriOUiK Tilt: It SO (,'RA.lUi:. only that he introduced a woman as with Mary Paptam; I stayed with tory. iis wife; have no distinct recollection Peterson one night; that w as m the The next case was that of Robert bat she was introduced as liis wife. - restaurant; no one else was there that Caldwell, who is charged with the King Did he say This is Mr. Peter- night; I am not enciente; have not crime of mayhem the biting of the AKcednlcof Kntea to liastern been: I wish this jury to understand ngers, while in a row, of one Wilson. son," or my wifeV Witness There youve got me. I stayed all night, though I was that Witli its new appointments and Monday, March I7tli. Roxena Ann Chatwin next testified, not acquainted with him more than Peter K. Lemmon was arranged and mmd gauge facilities the Rio Grande was fifteen years eld this month; am two w eeks, he asked me to. I had Western R. R. offers the best induceacquinted with Mr. Peterson; I worked kissed him; he had made proposals to March 19 set to hear plea. ments to truvlers going east from Utah ;'or him in his restaurant in Xephi; me before that night; people couldnt THE BROCK CASE. and that, too, besides the magwaited on table; have heard him talk see us m front of the resIn the case of William Brock, the points nificent scenic grandeur of the route. about his wife; lie called her Mary; taurantbyatpassing w we unless here sat who man Foote shot Frank last winter night worfc-n- g The Grande Western is now R;o while him with I friendly jecame could; nad been a good girl up n Ashley, Arthur Brown moved fora to points east as tickets for him; he taked about matrimo- they selling to to time went had be I the to next continuance term, read lie Xephi; nial affairs; I think he is 36: 1 was with asked me several times; I consented an affidavit of defendant setting forth 1st. class limited fare, Provo to Misslim alone some of the time while I after he had teased me awhile. Exhat in consequence of two important ouri River, $35.00. worked for him; I know George Bates, cused. witnesses, Egan and Clay, being out 2nd class limited fare, Provo to Missetersons baker; went around to his a is Roxena somewhat be of would the it pretty impossiTerritory, sister-in-lawent to the theater to- While on the stand she behaved ble for him to prepare his defence for ouri River, $25.00. 1st. class limited fare Provo to a was in bed gether; my neighbors self very well under the rather the present term of court. $43.00. next door; Peterson had a bed in his examination and considering Mr. Evans said that as regard the Chicago, class 2nd. limited fare Provo to store; I stayed there all night and slept testimony site was compelled to roads that they were not now' block$30.00. with him; I bad intercourse with him, Chicago, Mrs. Chatwin called and testified. aded and there is free communication 1st. class limited fare. Prove to St. and afterward at the restaurant; I was I am the mother of Iioxeme; know' jetween here and Asliley. As to n via Council Bluffs. $43.00. relaouis, seven these about ;bere weeks; and Clay, they are beyond the Peterson; have heard him say that he 2nd. class limited fare, Provo to St. tions were carried on about half a had a wife and that she had left him. ; urisdiction of this court. There is via Coucil Bluffs, $30.00. dozen times; be has written to me I want the jury to plenty of time to get the dispositions ouis, 1st. class limited fare, Provo to St. while in the penitentiary. understand that Peterson had told me of tUge witnesses. It does not appear via Kansas City. $40.00. Mr. Evans here handed her a couple he had a wife. that affiant lias exercised due dilligency join's, 2nd. class limited fare, Provo to St. of letters. Witness recognized them W. II. King calledout Mr. Evans in preparing for his defence, and there and said they came to her address. and quite a laugh followed. Handing, is no showing that affiant is impecu- CiOuis, via Kansas City, $30.00. Mr. Evans offered them in evidence. him a document Mr. Evans asked him. nious. reform bill lias passed the King objected. Did you draw this complaint' In order was made continuing the Xewballot Witness said to the Court tlmt she York state senate and will prob-ibl- y A breathless pause followed while case for the term. L lad seen Peterson write his name and Mr. King scrutinized the papers. p;:3i t lie hoii:'e in a few days. The U. S. CASES CONTINUED. she could say that the signature to the decline Mr. to answer, said apid approach and the seeiningiy King. Mr. Evans read a lettgr to the court nevitabie etters were his. arrival of tills bill i:i the The court held that the question was in relation to the Mr. Variun from To Mr. King: Had seen Peterson proper to answer. AcecutiV:at sanctum, an grace J King Take and by the lion. David 11present U. S. postoffice misdemeanor write several times; had read letters exception. Yes, I drew Hill . is uncomthat criminal cases, in which it was stated doubtedly not viewed witli that at the time lie had written them. King plaint. of the Attorney-Gener- equanimity which is so prom ii: out a of a handed the lere girl couple slips The complaint was an application that in consequence of the United States, it was characteristic of paper with Petersons name writ- for a divorce of the saloon governor. from Mr. Peterson's ten on them and asked her to say wife, Minnie. The complaint was desirous to have the cases pending in The appesu'anoe of the bill in the sancwhich was liis signatnre. made in Xovember. King objected tiiis court continued. Order made to tum lor rejection or approval will Mr. Evans waked up to her aud took to the introduction of the present a problem which the governor complaint. that effect. them away from her, objecting to such Overruled. lakcenry. may have some difficulty in solving grand a test. The case of Bolivar Watts charged satisfactorily to both himself and tho Geo. Bates called aud testified; I Objection sustained. know worked for him as with grand larceny, was next called. people. If lie refuses to sign the bill Witness to Mr. Evans: Have never baker defendant; while llosena was waiting on Mr. Evans wanted the case continued the unfortunately good memories of been married to Mr. Peterson; I am table; saw llosena a :d defendant to- because one of the prosecution being some of the peoplv, whose votes be still single. a certain important wants at the next election, may turn have seen them together in unable to secure wras indicted back to the promises of support to defondant The witness. King read one of the letters and ob- gether; houso and the likewise have up stairs; last 1883 and in jected to its introduction as evidence seen them act together as Bpring. In ballot reform which he so imphatically arranged lovers makon the ground of immateriality. had not asked for gave in liis message to the Legislature he time all this ing love. The Court to Evans:! cant tell anyand elswbese and they may resent, trial. am I an not enemy the defendant with fatal results to him, the broken said that Mr. thing about it. Court read it. King of Peterson because he discharged me; t the with his witness pledges. Then if he signs the bill was and here ready King:lM I have best of the toward him; fellings This the Court did and then overthere is the strong probability that it go to trial. acted the gentleman toward me; and wanted the case to ruled the objection, and then Mr. lie ordered that the tyial be com- will stop the wheels of the machinery Court seen In a them have loving Evans read the following letter to the manner about fiftyacting and the jury w'as called. Mr. which has been so successful in plactimes a day. laugh- menced,said that the prosecution had ing him in power and keeping him Evans jury: ter 1 have seen her go up stairs to offer, and asked that there. The machine that Governor no evidence 18'JO. in the week; have seen UTAH, Pen., Feb. lHth, every day the jury to return Hill runs, like other machines, will court instruct the Misn Annie CbHtwin: viiind: 1 Peterson go after her; have gone up a verdict of not guilty; without leaving not go without oil, and the reform bill jkah Miss Chatwin kept her thought a would write you a few lines to let stairs myself. pretty wardrobe up stairs; she kept the room. the box, and the Judge so instructed. will effectually stop the applications you know that 1 am still alive ; and reel have been tint of the peculiar oil that he uses. Tbe circumstance jmod under the TIIE HANCOCK MURDER CASE. Redirect: Have seen them follow but up to date I awaiting to hear from you. Ilancock-Jones mur- governor may sign tbe bill and thus have 'not received any word from your folks, each other upstairs and come down The celebrated his pledge, but such action would but perhaps that1 you dont think mo worthy of the same wav. der case was taken up this afternoon. keep resemble that of a man who writing to; hut hope not for I do not blame strongly Clerk Bachman, sworn: I am de- Assistant United (States Attorney for me beong where 1 am, out on the limb of a tree and lint I have not forgotten my agreement to you puty clerk of tills court; there is a David Evans appeared for the people, climbssaws the limb off. on file in this and I hope you have not forgotten your making Arthur Brown and W . II. King ap- then me. Well, Dear Annie. I would like to see you complaint for divorce oncourt, the Mr. of defendant. Old for the peared part and have a long talk with you, but as it Is It application cunnot be; I must le content to write to you George Peterson from his wife Minnie. Hancock Bat inside the bar, and just Hank Itraft Collection me wll to to the paper being outside the railing behind him sat and I hope and trust that you as I write to hear objected King ftiult. as soon aa you get this letter, long liis aged wife. from you, and 1 hope that you will write and offered in evidence. overruled. The proseObjection tell me how your father akd mother feel o From the manner of the lawyers it A bank with which a customer has write to me also. cution rested. wards ine and tell them this in was that every evident step left for collection his draft upon a Well. dear. I must now come to a doe for this wanted the jury excluded while case will be fought right along to the arty residing at a distant point is time by telling you that every letter that goes heKing made a motion for non-sui- t. is read by the warden, and also out of hero the end. that table It for bitter and excepted the of failure default in here is ready liefore The oourt thought it unnecessary to trial will occury tbe entire week, and correspondent to whom it forwards every letter that comes we get them. I will now sond my kind regard exclude the jury. Mr. King then read from what is already known of the the draft for collection, according to to your father and mother, ana first and last he said in advance that it the decision of the Supreme court of to yourself, and I hope that yoii will be a good the law as to the evidence of accom case it a person cannot be will be may that one of and Minnesota in the case of Streiguth et plice the most well and frloud true wisher, ever From your convicted on the uncorroborative sensational trials everinteresting before the al. vs. The Xational German G kohqk Peterson. Ameri testimony of an accomplice, and courts of this Territory Bank, jan AND SURGEON, Pay son, Utah; at Residence, and over M. D. Simons Milliner store. LEADING HOUSE IN DRESS . cioLhirig & Flirijishiijg Goods, rs ht Attends all calls lay or night- - F. F. REED, Resident Dentist, Beam, So. 10, PltOVO, F. H. SIMMONS, M. 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