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men chosen to fill the places of absent counselors,, the council
after hearing the case agreed that one be suffient to speak
on each side..
Tyman Hyde testified that he heard Shearer trying to
persuade Simpson to settle with him, and Simpson told Shearer he had paid him all he ever would, and he might
kiss his ass for he balance..
Ira Oviatt testified that Shearer and Simpson both
told him that Simpson was to pay half the expence of repairing
the waggon wheel,, also that Simpson refused to sett Shearer and left him abruply..
Wm Parshall testified; that Simpson told Shearer to ask
him (Parshall) if Simpson was not honest, to which Parsall
replied, he had cheated him..Shearer treated Simpson very mildly..
Shearer then presented his account,, and Simpson brought foreward his as an offset,, which left a bill in favor of Sheaer one dollar and forty cents..
Adjourned this day 2 weeks 10 oc A. M
H. Hyde cl---
Council Point Sept.4th /47
Present of Counselors Has. Alred H. Hyde N. L. Bulkley,
H. W. Miller Ira Oviatt Wm Snow.. Prayer be Jas. Alred..
Pres. Alred nominated William Draper to fill the place of
Geo. Coulson during his absence,, as counselor voted to unaminous
Chas. Bird Jas. Bird R. W. Alred and Daniel Shearer and
Eber Johnson were chosen to fill the places of absent members
The case of Troy Thurston (bis) Thurston Simpson was
then presented,, Council decided that one speak on a side
The case was a diffirence of accounts,.. Troy Thurston charges
Thurston Simpson with refusing to settle with him and
refusing to pay him &c.. After suming up the testimonies, the
council spoke R. W. Alred for Plantive and H. W. Miller for
dedendant.. The President decieded the charges sustained,
and that Simpson pay Thurston eight dollars, and the hand of fellowship be with drawn until Simpson make all
things straight and show by his conduct he writting to do
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