Hartsell v. Depew

This suit is brought by A. S. Hartsell against E. S. Depew and the Herald & Tribune, seeking a recovery for alleged libel.

The declaration alleges that the Herald & Tribune and E. S. Depew, falsely and maliciously, published of and concerning the plaintiff, A. S. Hartsell, the following false and defamatory matter, with intent and purpose to defame him, setting forth therein as such publication the following:

“Phelin writes from Garbers.

“We notice one man on our traverse jury who was foreman of our grand jury for two or three years and whose actions were so open and notorious, favorable to the…