Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 September 1906 — WOMEN HAVEA MILL [ARTICLE]

WOMEN HAVEA MILL

v Fair Fisticuff*?* Engage in a Reg. ular Pugilistic Encounter at Brazil. DOES HOT END THE QUARREL • ' Husband* and State Are Now In tbe Difficulty Editor Sat* a Kailway—ltem*. Brazil, Ind ; , Sept. 20. —Mrs. Salliie Forrester and Mrs. Cora McKenna fought n fight to h finish in this city. Mr*. McKenna was knocked out and is not yet able to appear In court ngaiDst the victor. The husbands of the women stood by during the fight and acted as seconds for their wives, and also offered suggestions as to the best place to land the knockout blow. The fight was the result of bad blood which had existed between the two women for some time. They had had frequent quarrels, nnd had appeared in police court on charges of provoke and assault and battery regularly for several months. They Were AH Hager for Ulood. The trouble became so aggravated that the husbands decided to have their wives fight a battle to "‘a finish.” The women, eager for each other's blood, agreed, and It was urrnnged that they should engage In a straight stand-up knock-down fight according to the Marquis of Queensberry rules. So the twd women, dressed‘for the bout and accompanied by their husbands, met on neutral ground In a field near their homes, and the fight was pulled off. For a few rounds the two women fought according to the regulation prize ring rules, but when one put a stiff right to the Jaw the recipient got mad, and the battle soon developed into a rough-and-tumble affair. Now They Are AH at Law. When Mrs. Forrester struck the blow that put Mrs. McKenna down and out, and Thomas McKenna saw his wife lying on the grass, he pitched in and gave Mrs. Forrester a black eye. The parties finally arrived at their homes, Mrs McKenna being carried to the house. McKenna at once went before Prosecutor Scofield and caused the arrest of Mrs. Forrester on the charge of assault and battery on his wife. Forrester retaliated by filing charges against McKenna and his wife for assault and battery on Mrs. Forrester. State Also Take* a Hand. Charges of participating In a prize fight have also been preferred against George Forrester and Thomas McKenna and their wives. As Mrs. McKenna has not yet recovered from the knockout blow, the cases have been postponed until the parties are able to appear in court. HAD TO STAND TEN HOUHS Editor Brings Suit Against the Big Four Because He Co bl<l Not Get a Scat on a Train. Columbus, Ind., Sept. 20. Walter C. Galbraith, editor of The Democrat, of this city, has brought suit against the Big Four Railroad company for SI,OOO damages. Galbraith was a passenger on an excursion train which the Big Four ran from this city to Benton Harbor, Mich., July 21. and though he had a seat goig up, he says he had to stand all the way back. He alleges that he was forced to stand in tbe aisle of the coach for teu hours, and the conductor refused to find him a seat The train would not stop to let him off, he alleges.and when he tried to get his money back the conductor scoffed at the idea. So he has brought suit, asserting that the tec hours’ trip caused him great pain and anguish. Suicide of a Cat. Greenfield, Ind., Sept. 20. A pet cat belonging to C. W. Morrison & Son is believed to have committed suicide. Early in the day tabby was seen seated on the street car truck, in front of an approaching car. The annual was taken back Into the office, and later in the day was twice rescued from a similar position. In the evening tabby was found dead alongside the track, and it is believed that tbe cat deliberately threw itself In front of the car. Repreeentat Ive Gilbert Resigns. Indianapolis. Sept. 20.—Representative Newton W.Gilbert of the Twelfth Indiana district, has cabled from Manila his resignation to Governor Hanly. Gilbert has beeifappolnted a federal Judge at Manila. Governor Hanly will order a successor to Gilbert to be elected at the November election. The resignation of Gilbert will take effect Nov. 1. ...HI W Found Dead at Hla Home. Indianapolis, Sept 20. John R. Rearson, for many years assistant to the president of the Indianapolis Gas company, and well known in business circles, was fonnd dead at his home. Death was tbe result of a stroke of apoplexy. Rearson had been engaged recently In the construction of interurban electric lines In northern Indiana. Leaves Her Property to tbe G. A. H. Wabash, Ind., Sept 20. Jennie Beaumont deceased widow of a civil wnr soldier, left all her property, including two residences, to the local [ Grand Army poet. This wa* in accordance with the wishes of her husband.