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| Dunton Gem Quarry, Newry, Maine c. 1937 L -> R "Prof. Goddard", Marjorie Nevel, Dick Nevel |
| She did, however, appear in court notices: "On complaint of Mrs. Ottignon Fred A. Russell of Andover was arraigned in the municipal court Monday charged with assault and battery. He was fined $3 and costs taxed at $28.90. Appealed." (January 31, 1893, Oxford Democrat). Assault on a woman in a small town was highly unusual, but, as will be seen, the assault may have been part of a family feud. A protracted court engagement involved a disagreement between Addie and her sister: "A hearing on the contested case Mrs. Addie A. Ottignon vs. the estate of the late Joshua Small for services rendered, was had to-day in the hall before Commissioners Morse of Rumford and Stearns of Norway. It appears from the evidence that Mrs. Ottignon, after the death of her father, put in a bill of $735 for work for caring for her father for the past few years. Many witnesses were called to prove her claim. The case was ably defended. Swasey for plaintiff. Wright for defendent." Evidentally, no verdict was handed down, as it was just a hearing. In the spring term of Supreme Court at Paris Hill, it was published (May 15, 1894, Oxford Democrat ): "The several cases of various nature between Addie A. Ottignon and Eleida S. Small were finally referred to Judge Whitehouse, his decision to be final. Oakes of Auburn appeared for Mrs. Ottignon, Wright for Eleida S. Small. These cases resulted from attempts to divide the estate of Joshua Small of Andover, of whom the parties were the daughters and only heirs. The wrangle has lasted over a year and a half, and has been complicated with many side issues. The hearing began Friday after Mr. Oakes had arrived on the forenoon train and had time to look over the matter a little. It was long drawn out, as the parties, who were the principal witnesses, were intensely in earnest and were not familiar with the rules regarding the admissibility of evidence, while they had a magnificent command of language which at times defied the efforts of all connected with the case to stop it. The hearing continued until supper time, then at an evening session until 10 o'clock, and the next morning from 7:45 until almost time for the stage to leave, when it was finally stopped and the court was adjourned. Judge Whitehouse has not yet rendered his decision." It would appear that a new lawyer was commissioned by Mrs. Ottignon at the last minute. After the case was heard, it was announced: "Mrs. Ottignon is at Andover, and her millinery store here will be closed this week." (more details to follow) The Dunton Gem Quarry, Newry The tiny summit on the south side of Plumbago Mountain is frequently called Hall's Ridge in recognition of the discoverer. The Dunton Pegmatite ledge was quite precipitous and probably stood about 10 meters in relief from the surrounding slope. There was undoubtedly colored tourmaline showing in the ledge which attracted Hall's attention. In 1898, Edmund Bailey of Andover blasted in the ledge that was later to become the Dunton quarry. Edgar D. Andrews, of Stow, also prospected at Newry during this time (Thurston Cole, taped interview with Ben Shaub, November 19, 1958) |
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| Two color Tourmaline Dunton Gem Quarry Newry, Maine Found 1972 size: 4 x 4 cm |