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February 23, 1856
The Evansville Daily Journal
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A. Goffin was examined for assaulting young Felvez with a slung shot in Mrs. Seecrost's house, fracturing his skull severely. Without provocation, Goffin struck while Felvez ate. Bail set at $500; victim still critical.
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The Daily Journal.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
An Outrageous Assault.
A man named A. Goffin was examined yesterday before Jas. T. Walker, Esq., on a charge of having, on the evening previous between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock committed an assault on a young man named Felvez, with a slung shot, with intent to commit murder. The witnesses swore that Felvez, who is a young man, of rather delicate appearance, went into the house of Mrs. Seecrost, to get some victuals; that while there eating the defendant came in, and without any provocation whatever, and before a word had been spoken by either of the parties, struck Felvez on the head with a slung shot, causing a fracture of the skull into which Dr. Hallock thrust his finger near an inch. The opinion of the physicians attending was at the time, that the wound was mortal, and even now though, the boy is going about, they consider his situation critical. Goffin had been to the house earlier in the evening, at which time he exhibited a slung shot, and declared his intention to "clean out" any person he found there on his return. He was required to give bail in the sum of $500 for his appearance at the next term of the Circuit Court, and in default was committed to jail.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
An Outrageous Assault.
A man named A. Goffin was examined yesterday before Jas. T. Walker, Esq., on a charge of having, on the evening previous between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock committed an assault on a young man named Felvez, with a slung shot, with intent to commit murder. The witnesses swore that Felvez, who is a young man, of rather delicate appearance, went into the house of Mrs. Seecrost, to get some victuals; that while there eating the defendant came in, and without any provocation whatever, and before a word had been spoken by either of the parties, struck Felvez on the head with a slung shot, causing a fracture of the skull into which Dr. Hallock thrust his finger near an inch. The opinion of the physicians attending was at the time, that the wound was mortal, and even now though, the boy is going about, they consider his situation critical. Goffin had been to the house earlier in the evening, at which time he exhibited a slung shot, and declared his intention to "clean out" any person he found there on his return. He was required to give bail in the sum of $500 for his appearance at the next term of the Circuit Court, and in default was committed to jail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Assault
Slung Shot
Fractured Skull
Bail
Circuit Court
What entities or persons were involved?
A. Goffin
Felvez
Jas. T. Walker
Mrs. Seecrost
Dr. Hallock
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Key Persons
A. Goffin
Felvez
Jas. T. Walker
Mrs. Seecrost
Dr. Hallock
Event Date
Evening Previous Between The Hours Of 8 And 9 O'clock
Story Details
A. Goffin assaulted Felvez with a slung shot without provocation in Mrs. Seecrost's house, fracturing his skull. Examined before Jas. T. Walker, Goffin was required to give $500 bail for the next Circuit Court term or be committed to jail.