The facts of the case as stated by Mr. Lonergan [note: a local pharmacist] is as follows: On the 29th of July last year Robert Anderson purchased one gallon of alcohol for preserving the flowers taken from his mother's coffin; he also purchased one pint of port wine for his sisters; both purchases being made on doctor's prescription. In due time Mr. Lonergan made out a bill against the estate of the articles which was filed with Judge Olson. A.J. Myrland [note: Burnett County district attorney] got wind of it; hunted up the bill (which he thought smelled [of] whiskey) and thought he had a chance for vindication.
Attorney [S.F.] Grover squashed the case in short notice. It is strange that almost a year after the occurrence the matter should come to light.
"Verily, I say unto the people, I pay no taxes, and I have the commonwealth of Burnett behind me, what care I how much the expenses run up to."
Why are not the evidences in these cases looked up before any expenses are incurred on the county?
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