The trial was set, which lasted five days. Witnesses were brought from the banks in New York City and Philadelphia which had been victimized.
February 7, 1908, found guilty.
Check "Kiters" Heavily Fined—George F. Johnston and C. F. McGuire Assessed $2,000 Each.
A jury in Judge Kersten's court later returned a verdict finding George F. Johnston and C. F. McGuire guilty of swindling and imposed a fine of $2,000 each. If the fine be not paid the defendants will be compelled to serve the amount at the rate of $1.50 a day in the Bridewell. Chester A. Broughn and A. H. Hessley entered pleas of guilty at the last minute and their cases will be disposed of later by Judge Kersten. State's Attorney John J. Healy and Assistant State's Attorney Barbour expressed themselves as pleased over the outcome of the trial.
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RASCALS WHO PREY UPON THE IGNORANT.
The "Specialist," the "Optician," the "Doctors' College"; All Frauds.