MILLER BOUND OVER
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Mud Lake Farmer to be Tried on the Charge of Killing Catherine Lesher
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The examination of Fred Miller, charged with murdering Mrs. Catherine Lesher at Mud Lake, was held Tuesday before Justice LaChapelle.
But three witnesses were heard and practically nothing material developed to change the story of the crime as published in the Review.
Miller was represented by Henry & Henry of Alpena and O. H. Smith of Harrisville. Prosecutor Stewart was assisted by John H. Killmaster.
But three witnesses were heard and Miller was bound over without bail. The defence did not put in any evidence.
The three witnesses were Lorena Lesher, 10 years, James Burns and Dr. R. J. Smith. The latter's testimony had to do with his examination of the body. The little girl told a straight-forward story of the quarreling between the two families and of the happenings on the day of the crime. Her story was practically as has been published. Burns, the carpenter who was working at Miller's house, also corroborated in a hesitating way what he had previously told.
Various theories are advanced as to what form the defence will take, including self defense, insanity and an alibi.
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An interesting situation developed when Justice LaChapelle asked Miller who were his attorneys. Miller replied "Henry & Henry and O. H. Smith." At this point H. R. McGillis arose and said that he wanted Miller to understand that he had been hired by Mrs. Miller to protect him and the rights of his family, that he had received his pay and that he was there prepared to fulfill his contract. Miller replied that he had no agreement with McGillis, and the examination proceeded.
McGillis has a mortgage for $400 against Mrs. Miller's farm as payment of his fees as attorney and the latter has commenced suit in chancery to nullify the document.