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November 19, 1902
The Western News
Hamilton, Stevensville, Ravalli County, Montana
What is this article about?
District court session in Stevensville, Montana, handles water rights cases, grants a divorce, and discharges a defendant in a grand larceny case involving a stranded theatrical company.
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IN DISTRICT COURT
Water Suit Settled-Divorce Granted
-Other Proceeding.
District court has been in session here the past two days. No jury cases are on for trial and the proceedings have been somewhat dry, although dealing principally with water.
The case of Malcolm McMillan vs. Lyman Blodgett et al is being tried today and another water case, that of Chas. Herman et al against W. E. Gleason et al, is set for tomorrow.
In the water suit of Amos Buck et al against A. P. Williamson et al by stipulation of parties concerned the case was settled out of court.
Mary E. Slocum was granted a decree of divorce from John Slocum in accordance with her petition, the defendant failing to appear.
In the case of the state of Montana against Bert Willison, charged with grand larceny, upon motion of the county attorney the defendant was discharged, there not being sufficient evidence to convict. Willison is an Australian who became involved in some way at the time the "Streets of Mexico' theatrical company stranded in Stevensville.
IN DISTRICT COURT
Water Suit Settled-Divorce Granted
-Other Proceeding.
District court has been in session here the past two days. No jury cases are on for trial and the proceedings have been somewhat dry, although dealing principally with water.
The case of Malcolm McMillan vs. Lyman Blodgett et al is being tried today and another water case, that of Chas. Herman et al against W. E. Gleason et al, is set for tomorrow.
In the water suit of Amos Buck et al against A. P. Williamson et al by stipulation of parties concerned the case was settled out of court.
Mary E. Slocum was granted a decree of divorce from John Slocum in accordance with her petition, the defendant failing to appear.
In the case of the state of Montana against Bert Willison, charged with grand larceny, upon motion of the county attorney the defendant was discharged, there not being sufficient evidence to convict. Willison is an Australian who became involved in some way at the time the "Streets of Mexico' theatrical company stranded in Stevensville.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
District Court
Water Suit
Divorce Decree
Grand Larceny
Stevensville
Theatrical Company
What entities or persons were involved?
Malcolm Mcmillan
Lyman Blodgett
Chas. Herman
W. E. Gleason
Amos Buck
A. P. Williamson
Mary E. Slocum
John Slocum
Bert Willison
Where did it happen?
Stevensville, Montana
Story Details
Key Persons
Malcolm Mcmillan
Lyman Blodgett
Chas. Herman
W. E. Gleason
Amos Buck
A. P. Williamson
Mary E. Slocum
John Slocum
Bert Willison
Location
Stevensville, Montana
Event Date
The Past Two Days
Story Details
District court session covers ongoing water rights trials, a settled water suit, a granted divorce due to non-appearance, and discharge of a larceny defendant for insufficient evidence linked to a stranded theatrical company.