Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 39, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 January 1899 — A Great Case on Trial. [ARTICLE]

A Great Case on Trial.

Monday forenoon began the trial of one of the three great damage suits against the Monon. The case on trial is that of John Brown, et al, of Crown Point, and asks for $20,000 for damages to land from fires alleged to have been started by the company’s engines. The Browns have still another similar suit, for the same sum, and Carmon Bros., also of Crown Point, have one for $12,000; making in all $52,000 for which the company is being sued. The attorneys for the plaintiffs are Judge Wm. Johnson, of Valparaiso, Senator Youche and Mr. Fancher, of Crown Point, and Foltz, Spitler &Kurrie, of Rensselaer. For the railroad, the attorneys are Judge Fields, the general solicitor, J. B. Peterson, of Crown Point, Mr. Wood, of Lowell, and M. F. Chilcote, of Rensselaer. R. S. Dwiggins is trying the case, as special judge, and with a struck jury composed Of the following: J. M. Wasson, Peter C. Wasson, W. J. Imes. Felix French, J. T. Randle, F. M. Parker. J. W. Cowden, Perry Marlatt, Amos H. Alter, Geo. W. Burk, Lucius Strong, and John English. Collars and cuffs done by the American Steam Laundry are not stiff like a board nor soft like a rag, but are pliable like a piece of leather and will not crack, but will wear as long again as those done by other laundry in the state. C. H. Viok, Agent, Oyer Commercial State Bank. Good eight room house, with stable, wood-shed, coal house, cistern &0., to rent. Suitable for large family. Choice location. Enquire at this office.