Arraign Edmeston Man
Before Seybolt Today
John Berbin, alleged proprietor of an Edmeston
Speakeasy, will be arraigned before United States Deputy Commissioner
Seybolt here this morning for investigation. Berbin was brought here
about 8 o'clock Saturday evening by Trooper Maynard of the state
police, and lodged in the city jail. It is presumed bond will be
furnished him this morning.
Maynard, stationed at Edmeston, stated that he entered
Berbin's place of business Saturday afternoon in civilian clothes,
following numerous complaints by citizens, of the locality. The
trooper obtained evidence and made the arrest, he stated. He will
appear as a witness during the hearing this morning.
A small daughter of Berbin's was brought here with him
and turned over to a private family by Mrs. Hazel Foster Brady,
police matron. Late yesterday afternoon, friends of the prisoner
came here and took the child back with them.
Seybolt
Releases Edmeston Man
Under
Bond of $1,000
John Berbin, arraigned before United States Commissioner
Arthur Seybolt here yesterday on a charge of running a speakeasy in
Edmeston,
was released under $1,000 bond, following a partial
examination.
Irving Baxter of Utica appeared for the defendant. The
hearing was partially held and then adjourned by Commissioner Seybolt
in order that Mr. Baxter might leave for the south to spend the
Christmas holidays.
The hearing will be completed here on Janurary 18.
Berbin's bond was furnished by Mrs. Maggie Gillace of
Edmeston and he returned home last night.
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