Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 32, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 January 1902 — A Lost Hog Case. [ARTICLE]

A Lost Hog Case.

Last, Saturday a case was tried before a jury in Squire Fay’s court at Parr that attracted more than ordinary attention in that quiet suburban town. Hugh Brnsnahan lost a hog last November and later discovered a porker at Charlie Laklne that he claimed was the‘lost hog. Lakins claimed to have bought the hog at the Dnohartue Sale and refhsed to give it up. v Brnsnahan brought a replevin suit, which was tried Saturday, and it lasted from 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. The jury brought in a verdict for Brusna han, whioh gives him the hog. The verdict throws the oost of the salt on Lakins. Both parties to the snlt are prominent farmers, Hying near Parr, and the case has stirred np considerable feeling.