HERRICK WAS GUILTY

William Castle Herrick of 80 Willett street, Albany, in addition to paying  a fine of $500 in County Court on Wednesday, was informed by Judge Addington that he also loses his citizenship, as punishment for the accident on Madison avenue Oct. 28, which resulted in the death of Mrs. Ida Fazakerley. Herrick assumed all blame for the accident and death of Mrs. Fazakerley by pleading guilty to an indictment under which he was charged with violating the state highway law in his alleged failure to report the accident.

In passing sentence in the case Judge Addington addressed young  Herrick, saying that it was no easy task for a magistrate to mete out punishment upon a criminal offender.

“Such cases as this are the cause of deep concern and many sleepless nights,” declared the court. “I have reached a conclusion in your case after long thought, having been confident for weeks that you would plead guilty to this charge. It is not alone the punishment the court gives you which gives me concern. You have already been severely punished and I am informed have made satisfactory reparation to this woman’s family though, of course, unable to undo what has resulted from this accident. But in addition to this, you are hereafter deprived of your citizenship and of your certificate for operating an automobile, which cannot be secured again without a hearing before the secretary of state. You have brought sorrow to your young wife and dear parents.

“I was particularly gratified to hear you say that you are now a total abstainer, and sincerely hope that you can say that for the remainder of your years, for it was due to intoxication that the accident happened.”

Judge Addington then imposed the fine of $500 upon Herrick, which was promptly paid.

VILLAGE NOTES.

— Skating enthusiasts are cordially invited to assemble at Sitterley’s pond armed wtih snow shovels and brooms.

— A man giving his name as Thomas Flynn, aged 28, was found wandering about the village in a dazed condition Wednesday evening by Game Protector John Crookes. He was turned over to Chief of Police St. John. The man was arraigned before Justice Vanderpool and committed to jail for mental examination. In St. John’s news room the stranger created considerable excitement while laboring under the delusion that some one threw a brick at him and that a gang waited for him outside.

THOMPSON’S LAKE.

One of the heaviest snow storms of the winter began Sunday night. The snow fell all night and all day Monday, covering the ground to a depth of several inches. Then the wind shifted to the west with the result that the snow is piled up in fine shape. The men were all out Wednesday morning getting the road open for traffic.

VALLEY WAY, BERNE.

In spite of the snow storm and bad roads Monday night, several from this vicinity attended the card party at Berne.

WESTERLO.

Mrs. Charles Snyder was nearly overcome with coal gas Tuesday morning. With medical aid she has recovered.

FULLMAN’S CORNERS.

While George Moore was drawing wood down a slight grade last Thursday, some of the wood slid off on the horses, causing them to run away. Mr. Moore was injured quite badly. He was caught fast between the sleigh and the team and had to have help to extricate himself. He sustained severe bruises on his leg and shoulders.