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June 26, 1913
The Citizen Republican
Scotland, Parkston, Bon Homme County, Hutchinson County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In Alexandria, S.D., farmer Elmer Johnson paid $150 in damages after assaulting Everett Bonk, who criticized poor meat quality served to a threshing crew. Bonk sued for $3,000 but received a smaller award from the jury.
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DAMAGE AWARD TO MAN WHO CRITICIZED MEAT
Alexandria, S. D., June 23.—It cost Elmer Johnson, a well known farmer of this vicinity, $150 in cash, fees for a lawyer and several days' time attending court for chastising a man who criticised the quality of meat furnished at the Johnson home to members of a threshing crew. Everett Bonk was the one who made remarks about the meat. When Johnson heard of this he had an interview with Bonk. The lie was passed, and in the ensuing fight Bonk was so badly bruised up and had his nervous system so badly shattered that he instituted a suit against Johnson for damages in the sum of $3,000.
As the result of the trial of the case just concluded in the state circuit court, the jury awarded Bonk damages in the sum of $150.
Alexandria, S. D., June 23.—It cost Elmer Johnson, a well known farmer of this vicinity, $150 in cash, fees for a lawyer and several days' time attending court for chastising a man who criticised the quality of meat furnished at the Johnson home to members of a threshing crew. Everett Bonk was the one who made remarks about the meat. When Johnson heard of this he had an interview with Bonk. The lie was passed, and in the ensuing fight Bonk was so badly bruised up and had his nervous system so badly shattered that he instituted a suit against Johnson for damages in the sum of $3,000.
As the result of the trial of the case just concluded in the state circuit court, the jury awarded Bonk damages in the sum of $150.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Meat Criticism
Assault Lawsuit
Damage Award
Threshing Crew
Court Trial
What entities or persons were involved?
Elmer Johnson
Everett Bonk
Where did it happen?
Alexandria, S. D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Elmer Johnson
Everett Bonk
Location
Alexandria, S. D.
Event Date
June 23
Story Details
Elmer Johnson assaulted Everett Bonk after Bonk criticized the quality of meat served to a threshing crew at Johnson's home. Bonk sued for $3,000 in damages due to injuries. The jury awarded Bonk $150.