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August 7, 1906
The Fairmont West Virginian
Fairmont, Marion County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In New England, Rachael Collins and Sylvanus Collins were arraigned for assault and battery on John and Dovie Jones after a fight between the women escalated with their husbands joining in. Constable Lee Parker arrested them; fines totaled $22.70, and Mrs. Collins skipped after posting bond.
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WOMEN FIGHT
Sylvanus Collins and Rachael Collins were arraigned before Justice Atmos this afternoon on the charge of assault and battery upon John and Dovie Jones. The families live in New England. The women got into an altercation and were making things interesting when their husbands appeared upon the scene. The men became engaged in the brawl and a lively time ensued.
Constable Lee Parker went up to New England this morning and arrested the parties. Collins was fined $7.20 and Mrs. Collins was fined $15.50 making twenty-three. Mrs. Collins gave peace bond for six months and then skipped.
Sylvanus Collins and Rachael Collins were arraigned before Justice Atmos this afternoon on the charge of assault and battery upon John and Dovie Jones. The families live in New England. The women got into an altercation and were making things interesting when their husbands appeared upon the scene. The men became engaged in the brawl and a lively time ensued.
Constable Lee Parker went up to New England this morning and arrested the parties. Collins was fined $7.20 and Mrs. Collins was fined $15.50 making twenty-three. Mrs. Collins gave peace bond for six months and then skipped.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
What keywords are associated?
Assault Battery
Family Brawl
Arrests
Fines
Peace Bond
What entities or persons were involved?
Sylvanus Collins
Rachael Collins
John Jones
Dovie Jones
Justice Atmos
Constable Lee Parker
Where did it happen?
New England
Story Details
Key Persons
Sylvanus Collins
Rachael Collins
John Jones
Dovie Jones
Justice Atmos
Constable Lee Parker
Location
New England
Story Details
Women from two families in New England fought, husbands joined the brawl, leading to arrests by Constable Parker and fines before Justice Atmos; Mrs. Collins skipped after posting bond.