Son of George D. and Mary A., Aged: 18 years
ADDISON RAYMOND JOHN : On last Thursday three young men of Jordan came to Sterling along toward dusk and proceeded to wind up the day, which should be regarded ore sacredly, in a frolic. They were William Stauffer, the blacksmith at Penrose, son of Ripley Stauffer, Addison John, son of George D. and Marius, sone of Chalkley John. The three were about 24, 18, and 16 years of age respectively. The two younger boys had been enticed to come to town by Stauffer, who had earlier in the day endeavored to make arrangements with another member of the John Family to do the same thing. Marius John had reached the "corner" on one of his father's horses; he fell in with the proposition and the animal was put to a democrat (?) and away the three went. According to his story, they parted after reaching town and did not come together again until after the theater or about 11 p.m. Then it was observed that Stauffer carried a 1/2 gallon jug. At the stable where had been left their horses, they hit the jug and found it full of whiskey. Several times on the cold ride home they repeated the act and when Penrose was reached the two younger members of the party were badly intoxicated. It would not do to take them home in that condition, reflected Stauffer, so he drives up to the blacksmith shop and puts the insensible boys in the cold building (whether he remained there himself seems a question of doubt, as he was at home early next morning). Without fire or cover, the two boys slept that fearful sleep, their vitalities succumbing gradually to the cold. In the morning Stauffer went to the home of the Johns and informed them of the condition of the boys. They hastened to the shop and found both boys unconscious. While a messenger was sent post-haste for the fathers and a doctor in Sterling, Addision was removed to the home of Ripley Stauffer and there died in spite of all Dr. Anthony could do. Marius, who had been removed home was still unconscious. He was much better this morning, but suffering with badly frozen feet and otherwise (?). A warrant was sworn out by Mr. John last night and placed in the hands of Constable Haberer who went to Penrose this morning and arrested William Stauffer, charging him with furnishing liquor to minors.
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ADDISON RAYMOND JOHN : On last Thursday three young men of Jordan came to Sterling along toward dusk and proceeded to wind up the day, which should be regarded ore sacredly, in a frolic. They were William Stauffer, the blacksmith at Penrose, son of Ripley Stauffer, Addison John, son of George D. and Marius, sone of Chalkley John. The three were about 24, 18, and 16 years of age respectively. The two younger boys had been enticed to come to town by Stauffer, who had earlier in the day endeavored to make arrangements with another member of the John Family to do the same thing. Marius John had reached the "corner" on one of his father's horses; he fell in with the proposition and the animal was put to a democrat (?) and away the three went. According to his story, they parted after reaching town and did not come together again until after the theater or about 11 p.m. Then it was observed that Stauffer carried a 1/2 gallon jug. At the stable where had been left their horses, they hit the jug and found it full of whiskey. Several times on the cold ride home they repeated the act and when Penrose was reached the two younger members of the party were badly intoxicated. It would not do to take them home in that condition, reflected Stauffer, so he drives up to the blacksmith shop and puts the insensible boys in the cold building (whether he remained there himself seems a question of doubt, as he was at home early next morning). Without fire or cover, the two boys slept that fearful sleep, their vitalities succumbing gradually to the cold. In the morning Stauffer went to the home of the Johns and informed them of the condition of the boys. They hastened to the shop and found both boys unconscious. While a messenger was sent post-haste for the fathers and a doctor in Sterling, Addision was removed to the home of Ripley Stauffer and there died in spite of all Dr. Anthony could do. Marius, who had been removed home was still unconscious. He was much better this morning, but suffering with badly frozen feet and otherwise (?). A warrant was sworn out by Mr. John last night and placed in the hands of Constable Haberer who went to Penrose this morning and arrested William Stauffer, charging him with furnishing liquor to minors.
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Son of George D. and Mary A., Aged: 18 years
ADDISON RAYMOND JOHN : On last Thursday three young men of Jordan came to Sterling along toward dusk and proceeded to wind up the day, which should be regarded ore sacredly, in a frolic. They were William Stauffer, the blacksmith at Penrose, son of Ripley Stauffer, Addison John, son of George D. and Marius, sone of Chalkley John. The three were about 24, 18, and 16 years of age respectively. The two younger boys had been enticed to come to town by Stauffer, who had earlier in the day endeavored to make arrangements with another member of the John Family to do the same thing. Marius John had reached the "corner" on one of his father's horses; he fell in with the proposition and the animal was put to a democrat (?) and away the three went. According to his story, they parted after reaching town and did not come together again until after the theater or about 11 p.m. Then it was observed that Stauffer carried a 1/2 gallon jug. At the stable where had been left their horses, they hit the jug and found it full of whiskey. Several times on the cold ride home they repeated the act and when Penrose was reached the two younger members of the party were badly intoxicated. It would not do to take them home in that condition, reflected Stauffer, so he drives up to the blacksmith shop and puts the insensible boys in the cold building (whether he remained there himself seems a question of doubt, as he was at home early next morning). Without fire or cover, the two boys slept that fearful sleep, their vitalities succumbing gradually to the cold. In the morning Stauffer went to the home of the Johns and informed them of the condition of the boys. They hastened to the shop and found both boys unconscious. While a messenger was sent post-haste for the fathers and a doctor in Sterling, Addision was removed to the home of Ripley Stauffer and there died in spite of all Dr. Anthony could do. Marius, who had been removed home was still unconscious. He was much better this morning, but suffering with badly frozen feet and otherwise (?). A warrant was sworn out by Mr. John last night and placed in the hands of Constable Haberer who went to Penrose this morning and arrested William Stauffer, charging him with furnishing liquor to minors.
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ADDISON RAYMOND JOHN : On last Thursday three young men of Jordan came to Sterling along toward dusk and proceeded to wind up the day, which should be regarded ore sacredly, in a frolic. They were William Stauffer, the blacksmith at Penrose, son of Ripley Stauffer, Addison John, son of George D. and Marius, sone of Chalkley John. The three were about 24, 18, and 16 years of age respectively. The two younger boys had been enticed to come to town by Stauffer, who had earlier in the day endeavored to make arrangements with another member of the John Family to do the same thing. Marius John had reached the "corner" on one of his father's horses; he fell in with the proposition and the animal was put to a democrat (?) and away the three went. According to his story, they parted after reaching town and did not come together again until after the theater or about 11 p.m. Then it was observed that Stauffer carried a 1/2 gallon jug. At the stable where had been left their horses, they hit the jug and found it full of whiskey. Several times on the cold ride home they repeated the act and when Penrose was reached the two younger members of the party were badly intoxicated. It would not do to take them home in that condition, reflected Stauffer, so he drives up to the blacksmith shop and puts the insensible boys in the cold building (whether he remained there himself seems a question of doubt, as he was at home early next morning). Without fire or cover, the two boys slept that fearful sleep, their vitalities succumbing gradually to the cold. In the morning Stauffer went to the home of the Johns and informed them of the condition of the boys. They hastened to the shop and found both boys unconscious. While a messenger was sent post-haste for the fathers and a doctor in Sterling, Addision was removed to the home of Ripley Stauffer and there died in spite of all Dr. Anthony could do. Marius, who had been removed home was still unconscious. He was much better this morning, but suffering with badly frozen feet and otherwise (?). A warrant was sworn out by Mr. John last night and placed in the hands of Constable Haberer who went to Penrose this morning and arrested William Stauffer, charging him with furnishing liquor to minors.
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