Jasper County Democrat, Volume 7, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1904 — A TENDERLOIN CASE. [ARTICLE]

A TENDERLOIN CASE.

Dan Coleman, of Remington, was arrested Saturday night for alleged assault and battery upon Mrs. Mattie Morlan, a widow living in the northwest part of town and who appears to be having considerable trouble with some members of the male persuasion of late. She charged Coleman with calling at her house one night recently and grabbing hold of her, striking her with a broom, etc. Dan was lodged in jail and Monday morning was arraigned before Squire Troxell, where he plead not guilty, and gave some testimony not complimentary to the prosecuting witness. He said that he bad made business calls at the widow’s home on previous occasions, had paid her money and everything was agreeable, but this particular occasion she seemed out of humor and belabored him over the head with the broomstick, and he had simply taken the weapon away from her. After hearing the testimony the prosecuting attorney was of opinion that the state had not made out a case and advised that the priaioner be discharged, which was done. The autorities should now take a hand in this matter. The woman has some young girls who should have different snrronndings and influences than those alleged to exist in their home. The town is also contributing regularly in the why of poor relief to Mrs. Morlan.