In like Flint

Liberty Herald, July, 1915

Mrs. Peter Flint Fined for Swearing

ALSO PLACED UNDER PEACE BOND

Mrs. Peter Flint was the central figure in a trial in Justice Court Wednesday afternoon, brought by affidavits signed by Mrs. Eliza Woodworth. The first was for swearing and raising a disturbance, both Ms. Woodworth and her sister, Mrs. Sanders, testifying that Mrs. Flint was guilty of swearing during the past two years and that on Tuesday night she had a poker in her hand and was threatening her husband, swearing at him and that her children were begging her not to hurt their father.

The disturbance has been such that the neighbors were awakened and besides the testimony of the two complaining witnesses, Mrs. Peter Flint's son Elijah, testified that the defendant swore in the presence of her family. Jack Johnson has also heard his neighbor swear, but his wife, Mrs. Blanche Johnson, had not, and neither had Mrs. Elnettie Ables.

Squire Smelser found her guilty assessing a fine of $3 and costs of $6.25. which was promptly paid.

An affidavit was then read stating that Mrs. Woodworth was in fear of Mrs. Flint and asking that she be placed under bond to keep the peace. The court asked for a bond of $50 and allowed defendant until Thursday evening to provide the names of two freeholders who would be willing to affix their names. It is hoped the action of the court will be salutary and will be the means of placing the north end in a safe and sane condition. The trial was well attended.

Note: Evidently that same week, William Honeas was bound over for trial for taking a shot at Peter Finch. Honeas claimed the two bullets that hit the wall over Finch's head were fired accidentally. The old I-was-cleaning-it-and-it-went-off line. He was of course lying.

He was tried in Connersville in December and fined 50 bucks and court costs. (Surprised we could find that, huh?)