The next forenoon Bolsrud was arrested and brought before Police Justice F.O. Olson. It developed from the testimony offered that he was the aggressor. It was also testified to that Anderson had indirectly accused Bolsrud of killing his own wife, whereupon Bolsrud had retaliated with a cuff on the former's ear.

   Anderson then returned the blow with with interest enough to knock his antagonist off the walk into the street. Bolsrud was fined $5 and costs, in all $9.25 with the option of 10 days in jail. He preferred the latter.

   After dinner Peter Anderson was brought before Justice Olson. Like the other defendant he pleaded not guilty. He secured attorney Myrland for his defense, who convinced the court that his client had only used force enough to repel Bolsrud's assault and battery (?)

   The case was dismissed. Of course, Bolsrud is some what of a nuisance, but a man in his 81st year might be expected to show the signs of dotage. Had he secured an attorney he would probably have escaped punishment. As it was, A. M. Anderson, with the permission of the court, put in a good plea for him but to no effect.