The Great Cow Feud of Fox Island

The feud of the Fox Island farmers is at an end. James Bleecher is under bonds to keep the peace for one year, and John Steuby has his lost cow, which started all the trouble, safely back home again. Judge Griffin, who acted as arbiter, has ended the dispute, and various farmers who served as witnesses for the belligerents have added to their bank accounts as a result of the proceedings. The first act in the drama occurred several weeks ago, when Steuby's cow strayed and intruded upon the domains of Neighbor Bleecher. The latter tied the cow to a post but released the animal the following morning. The cow did not return home, and the owner commenced legal proceedings to compel Bleecher to give up the animal. Before the case came to trial, the cow spoiled the affair by returning home of her own accord. Judge Griffin dismissed the suit and assessed the costs against the plaintiff. Bleecher, unsatisfied with his good luck, told young Steuby's son that the whole Steuby family was a set of liars and threatened to prove his assertion with a gun. Young Steuby had a warrant sworn out for Bleecher's arrest for threatening bodily harm, leading to the final court ruling.