Before Magistrates James Woulfe Flanagan, S.M., S.L., presiding, G. McElligott, R. J. McCarthy, R. Gentleman, E. J. Stack, and Dr Clancy.

License Transfer:
Mrs. Kate O’Hanlon was granted an ad interim transfer of the license recently held by Miss Margaret O’Keeffe for premises in Main Street. Mr H. J. Mardull, solicitor, represented the applicant.

Railway Prosecution:
Mr Jan Limerick was charged with interfering with the comfort of two passengers on the train between Limerick and Tralee on the 22nd ult., contrary to the 13th bye-law of the railway company. Mr John Candon, solicitor, conducted the prosecution, and the defendant appeared without professional representation. The Chairman disclosed that, as a shareholder, he would be unfit to adjudicate the case against the interests of the defendant. Mr Pierse, Veterinary Surgeon from Listowel, replaced the Chairman for this matter.

During the hearing, it was established that the defendant and a lady from Tralee were both traveling on the train from Limerick to Tralee. At Newcastle West station, the defendant entered the same carriage as the lady and asked her to move over so that he could sit beside her. However, the lady ignored the request, and the defendant stood up, holding the handle of his bag and accidentally catching the witness in the process. The situation seemed to be a misunderstanding, and the defendant’s actions were not intentionally disruptive.

The court considered the circumstances and took into account the defendant’s explanation, leading to a resolution that no further action was necessary. The case was dismissed, and the matter was settled without any further legal implications.

Kerry News – Wednesday 26 July 1905