The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-02

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come to the Supreme Court on an appeal
from sullivan county. The action of the
court yesterday indicates that Mr.. Wallaces
petition as an elector will receive careful
consideration.
WHY HE SUES CONSUMERS TRUST.
His Gas Turned on While His Wife
Was nl-Overcharees.
Samuel Freider sued the Consumers Gas
Trust Company yesterday for $500, alleging
that the gas was turned off in his residence
at a time when his wife was i'll. He says he
was paying N.75 for a stove and 20 cents
Tor lights. He learned that his neghbors
were getting their gas at 40 cents burner,
ana when the collector came around he
rendered him the amount of the lower rate.
Ihls was refused, and the next day the gas
was cut off.
Worked the Hotel for Meals.
Albert Jones. travelling man from Chi
cago, was arrested at the Grand Hotel on a
charge Of vagrancy. In Police Court he ad-
mitted that he had been in the habit of
going to the Grand for his meals, and that
he did not register because he had no
money to pay the bill. Upon the strength
or his own testimony a charge of grand
larceny was made against him, and he was
charged with stealing $50 worth of meals.
he felt sure he could settle the matter with
Mr.. Taggart. AT Judge Cox's suggestion
ne asked for continuance until he could
consult with an attorney.
KfsseH Receivers ON Insurance Policy.
William F. Kissel got judgment for $500
in the Superior Court yesterday against the
Firemen's Fund Insurance Company. Kis-
sells roadhouse, near Mount Jackson. was
burned a year ago. The policy was held
jointly by Kissel and the owner of the
building. The latter recovered for his loss,
but the company resisted KissePs claim on
the ground that the fixtures in the saloon
were covered with chattel mortgages. 1t
was claimed that under the contract Kissel
had no right to recovery. Judge McMaster
held that Kissels claim was good and en-
tered a judgment in his favor.
Mrs. Elizabeth JohnsOn's Complaint
Elizabeth H. Johnson has sued the In
diana Paper Company for 5000 damages on
account of personal injuries received Oct
s, 1894. Mrs. Johnson, with her son, was
driving on Virginia avenue. when they were
run into by a delivery wagon owned by the
defendant. The plaintiff was thrown out of
her buggy and badly injured and disfgured
she alleges. She. alleges that the accident
was the result of gross carelesSneSS on the
part of the driver OF the delivery wagon.
Claims to BE Henpecked.
William Hillman. in a complaint for d.
'vorce filed yesterday against Hannah Hill
man, charges that the defendant. to whom
temper and an incorrigible disposition. She
has informed the plaintiff of her hatred for
him. has cursed and reviled him and kicked
and beat him times without number" BY
he has been compelled 10 abandon the de-
PENDANT.
Wayne Township Brand of Justice.
Franklin Babbitt, justice of the peace of
Wayne township. and his bondsmen, Z. H.
Moore and John Craft, have been made de-
PENDANTS in a damage suit brought by Frank
Wempe, who AYERS that the magistrate has
been guilty of breach of trust. He SAYS
the latter rendered judgment against him and
dispossessed him Of certain premises. He
had no knowledge of the action until he was
set out into the street with his family by
a constable.
The Assault on the Lynch Family.
Jacob and Bud Barber. colored, and George
Rosenthal, white, were tried in the Criminal
Court yesterday for assault on the Lynch
family last Christmas eve. John Lynch, his
wife and one or two other members of the
family were badly beaten up. The people all
lived in the neighborhood of the Nlnth-street
bridge. The evidence developed that Rosen-
thai was not in the fight. The case was
taken under advisement.
Gave the Company the Verdict.
Last week a jury in Room 3. Superior
Court, returned a special verdict in the dam
age suit of Myra Anderson against the Citi-
zens' Street-railrcad Company Yesterday
Judge Bartholomew found that the company
was entitled to the verdict and assessed the
costs to the plaintiff. Mrs. Anderson was
put off car on East Washington street, the
conductor claiming that her transportation
was not good.
The Surgical Institute Fight.
Mike Harding and James Robinson, the
young colored men who participated in the
trouble at the Allen Surgical Institute last
week, when Luther Dawson. another col
ored man, was shot in the shoulder, were
given preliminary hearing in Police Court
yesterday. They were charged with assault
and battery with intent to kill. Robinson
was discharged. Harding was sent to the
grand jury.
Minnie f. webber's Complaint.
Minnie E. Weber has sued Harry T. Web
Der for divorce on the ground of unfaithful-
ness. She AYERS that on certain night in
February. 1894, the defendant spent the night
in house of questionable reputation. She
also charges abandonment on the part Of the
defendant: She AYERS that he, took their
eldest child to Carey, o., and abandoned il
there, leaving it with his sister.
His Young Sister-fn-Law.
Elmer L. German petitioned the Circuit
Court yesterday to send his sister-in-law.
Nav Anneser, aged twelve, to the Reform
School for Girls. He says the girl Is vicious
and fncorrigible and is proper subject for
restraint.
Court Notes.
Thomas B. Thorrburgh was yesterday
appointed administrator OF the estate of
John Terrence. Bond, 81 600.
Heinrich Lull is suing the Indianapolis
Chair Company for damages He was hurt
while in the employ OF the company about a
year age.
THE COURT 7TCOUD