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The Sheedy Trial.

The trial of Bart Beck, the Sprague school teacher, for stealing a pair of mules and running off with Mary Zimmerman, came to an end yesterday evening in the acquittal of the defendant.

The defense showed in the trial that there had been no intention of appropriating the team, and that after getting to Wilbur safely with his trunk and the fair Mary, the mules were turned loose with a note pinned to the seat, giving directions to return them to Sprague and upon this plea the jury brought in a verdict for the defendant.

Bart acknowledges that he has done wrong and proposes to go back to Sprague and pay up his debts. His wife recenently left him and returned to her parents in Mercer county, Mo., owing to family difficulties. There is considerable feeling around Sprague against him and he may find a warm reception there, as it is claimed that he has a somewhat unsavory reputation. The father of the frail and too confiding Mary has kept her in close watch and may take Bart in hand if he gets a chance.

William J. Hilker petitions that court to dissolve the bonds that unite him to his wife Maria, alleging that Mary has been indiscrete in bestowing her favors upon one Clarence Bascome in this city on the 1st day December, 180, and again at divers times since at 944 North Twelfth street. He also accuses her of extreme cruelty in using vile and profane language and hitting him with a fire shovel, and pouring scalding hot water on his already lacerated wounds and feelings, for all which he prays for relief.

The case of Sarah B. Gibson against the city of Lincoln is on trial for damages resulting from a fall caused by a defective sidewalk in front of 1228 T street by reason of which the plaintiff received injury and consequent illness. It is also alleged that her reason has been affected. The defense for the city is that it had taken ordinary care of the walk and could not be held accountable.

The jury in the case of Charles Melson caused of burglary could not agree and were discharged. The defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of $300 to appear June 1.

The trial of Monday McFarland and Mary Sheedy is set for Monday.

The will of the hate J. R. Richards was probated yesterday. By its provisions Mrs. Richards receives the entire property and is appointed administration bond waived.

The Sheedy Trial.

The trial of Bart Beck, the Sprague school teacher, for stealing a pair of mules and running off with Mary Zimmerman, came to an end yesterday evening in the acquittal of the defendant.

The defense showed in the trial that there had been no intention of appropriating the team, and that after getting to Wilbur safely with his trunk and the fair Mary, the mules were turned loose with a note pinned to the seat, giving directions to return them to Sprague and upon this plea the jury brought in a verdict for the defendant.

Bart acknowledges that he has done wrong and proposes to go back to Sprague and pay up his debts. His wife recenently left him and returned to her parents in Mercer county, Mo., owing to family difficulties. There is considerable feeling around Sprague against him and he may find a warm reception there, as it is claimed that he has a somewhat unsavory reputation. The father of the frail and too confiding Mary has kept her in close watch and may take Bart in hand if he gets a chance.

William J. Hilker petitions that court to dissolve the bonds that unite him to his wife Maria, alleging that Mary has been indiscrete in bestowing her favors upon one Clarence Bascome in this city on the 1st day December, 180, and again at divers times since at 944 North Twelfth street. He also accuses her of extreme cruelty in using vile and profane language and hitting him with a fire shovel, and pouring scalding hot water on his already lacerated wounds and feelings, for all which he prays for relief.

The case of Sarah B. Gibson against the city of Lincoln is on trial for damages resulting from a fall caused by a defective sidewalk in front of 1228 T street by reason of which the plaintiff received injury and consequent illness. It is also alleged that her reason has been affected. The defense for the city is that it had taken ordinary care of the walk and could not be held accountable.

The jury in the case of Charles Melson caused of burglary could not agree and were discharged. The defendant was admitted to bail in the sum of $300 to appear June 1.

The trial of Monday McFarland and Mary Sheedy is set for Monday.

The will of the hate J. R. Richards was probated yesterday. By its provisions Mrs. Richards receives the entire property and is appointed administration bond waived.