THE CINCINNATI TIMES-STAR
May 11, 1904

Everyday Stories
scans from newspaper collection of
Ruth Adams-Battle

transcribed by Tina Hursh

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Everyday Stories

One of the most notable defenses ever promulgated in the courts was set up by the late John COFFEY, who was appointed by Judge OUTCALT to defend the giantess "Liz" CARTER, who was indicted for assaulting a woman who she supposed was looking at her consort. "Liz" was a well-known Bucktown character. Mr. COFFEY had never before tried a criminal case. He went on the theory that "Liz" was a public benefactor, in that she tried to rid the community of a worthless character. He showed that the woman who was attacked was really guilty of offense, that she had never done anybody or anything any good, and he fairly laughed the case out of court by bringing out all the facts against his client-as to water throwing, etc. The then Superior Court Judge TAFT visited the Criminal court to hear the case, and Judge OUTCALT, who presided,sat with tears of laughter running down his cheeks. When Secretary TAFT was in the city several weeks ago he referred to Mr. COFFEY's defense of the CARTER woman as marking but an original line of defense. Later "Liz" poisoned the man whose affections she fought for and went to the penitentiary, from which she was later paroled.

SPONGEABLE linen Collars, 25c: cuffs 50c; all sizes. Gem. 32 Arcade.

Wall paper and paint cleaned by W.B. WICKARD, 53 Glenn Bldg. Phone M. 5177X.

Indian Beads, all colors, 25c bunch; also Looms. Levandord's, 31 Arcade.

Members of the G.A.R. will attend the funeral of the late Attorney John COFFEY at Cedar Point Wednesday. Very Rev. Henry BRINKMAN, president of St. Gregory's seminary, will officiate, and Rev. J.P. DOWNEY and other clergymen will assist.

The Hamilton County Beekeepers will investigate the charge that a member of the committee had made derogatory statements.