Abram Loney's Widow Wants $10,000.
A $10,000 damage suit has been commenced by declaration against Samuel Anderson, of Harrisville, by the widow of Abram Loney. Review readers will remember that on the morning of the 23d day of November, 1893, Loney's remains were found after a long search near the Craven farm; also that it appeared at the inquest that Loney had been in Harrisville two or three days before, where he drank quite freely, so that when he took his departure for home he was considerably intoxicated. Loney's team was found in the woods not far from the highway. Near by was the dead man, who laid on the ground in a drunken stupor during a heavy storm of rain, the result of which was his death from exposure. The purpose of this suit is to fasten the responsibility for Loney's intoxicated condition upon Anderson, who is charged in the declaration with selling him the liquor. It does not appear what evidence the plaintiff possesses. H. K. Gustin is attorney for Mrs. Loney but it is believed he is consulting with experienced Alpena attorneys. It is the first suit of the kind brought in Alcona county, we believe, and its progress will be watched with interest.