Logan County KS Archives News....."Bastardy and Incest" April 26, 1888
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The Winona CLIPPER, Winona, Logan County, Kansas April 26, 1888
 
Bastardy and Incest. 
 
Two bastardy cases developed at the county seat the past week.  One was brought 
by Cora POOL who caused the arrest of T. B. THORPE, a prominent real estate 
man.  We have been unable to learn the result of the prelimination (sic) but 
understand the defendant can prove himself guiltless.  The other case came to 
light on Monday when the daughter of J. R. TIPTON, a farmer living southeast of 
Russell Springs gave birth to an illegitimate child and preferred charges 
against her unnatural father as being the result of the offspring upon which 
charge he was arrested.  He had a preliminary hearing and was bound over to 
district court but as Jude LYNCH was talked of trying the case he did not 
endeavor to get bail but was hurriedly taken to Hays City Jail Wednesday 
morning for safe keeping.  [page 1 column 2]
 
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As we go to press the preliminary examination of T. B. THORPE is going on 
before 'Squire EDMONDSON in this city.  The prosecuting witness, Cora POOL, who 
claims that THORPE is the father of her unborn child is in court and the court 
room is crowded.  The prosecution is being conducted by A. M. GIBBONS while 
Attorney's MUNTZING and MILLER of Russell Springs are for the defense.  There 
is no doubt but THORPE will be bound over to district court.  The parents of 
the girl are present and the poor mother is more to be pitied than any.  
 
LATER.--Defendants motion for a continuance of 15 days to enable him to get 
important witnesses was granted and case adjourned.  [page 4 column 1]
 
 
[Note:  T. B. THORPE was also mentioned as arriving in Winona on the noon stage 
from Russell Springs on Thursday, April 26, 1888, as reported in adjacent 
column "Serious Accident" that seriously injured C. A. BLACK, county treasurer, 
and minor injuries to Mr. THORPE.  (on page 1 column 3)]
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Source:  The Winona CLIPPER, Winona, Logan County, Kansas; Thursday, April 26, 
1888; Volume 1 No. 22, page 1 and 4.  Microfilm available at Oakley Public 
Library (Logan County, Kansas); filmed by/for Kansas State Historical Society, 
Topeka, Kansas.   

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Will be Continued.
 
The bastardy case against T. B. THORPE comes up tomorrow before squire 
EDMONDSON.  We are informed the case will again be continued for reasons best 
known to plaintiff.  
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Source:  The Winona CLIPPER, Winona, Logan County, Kansas; Thursday, May 10, 
1888; Volume 1 No. 24, page 4 column 3.  Microfilm available at Oakley Public 
Library (Logan County, Kansas); filmed by/for Kansas State Historical Society, 
Topeka, Kansas.   


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Continued for Obvious Reasons.
 
'Squire EDMONDSON granted the plaintiff in the bastardy case against T. B. 
THORPE a continuance until June 17th.  The defendant appeared and was ready for 
trial Friday but the condition of the plaintiff was such that she was unable to 
appear and the extension was granted in consequence.  
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Source:  The Winona CLIPPER, Winona, Logan County, Kansas; Thursday, May 17, 
1888; Volume 1 No. 25, page 1 and 4.  Microfilm available at Oakley Public 
Library (Logan County, Kansas); filmed by/for Kansas State Historical Society, 
Topeka, Kansas.   



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