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Page 26
... received the same number of lashes as her husband ; so did the spouse of Edwin Murphy . In exercising their discretion the Justices paid no regard to color . " Negro Richard " and " Negro Zook " doubtless received their sen- tences with ...
... received the same number of lashes as her husband ; so did the spouse of Edwin Murphy . In exercising their discretion the Justices paid no regard to color . " Negro Richard " and " Negro Zook " doubtless received their sen- tences with ...
Page 80
... received a com- mission as justice of the peace and continued to hold the office by successive appointments until the opening of court in West Chester . Within އ None of his brethren begrudged him the seat of honor on the old bench ...
... received a com- mission as justice of the peace and continued to hold the office by successive appointments until the opening of court in West Chester . Within އ None of his brethren begrudged him the seat of honor on the old bench ...
Page 159
... received a sentence of nine years , and in addition was required to furnish a surety for five years more . In Chester County , where Judge Wilson prob- ably thought the deterrent influences were not so necessary , his sentences were ...
... received a sentence of nine years , and in addition was required to furnish a surety for five years more . In Chester County , where Judge Wilson prob- ably thought the deterrent influences were not so necessary , his sentences were ...
Contents
PUCKLETOWN | 5 |
CONTEMPT AT THE CROSSROADS | 11 |
JUSTICE AT CHESTER | 20 |
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Side Lights on the Bench and Bar of Chester County (Classic Reprint) Wilmer W. Macelree No preview available - 2018 |
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