Ogden Standard-Examiner | 1921-01-03 | Page 8 | Hen Talks Back to Owner in Court Scene

HEN TALKS BACK TO OWNER IN COURT SCENE (Bj International Sfewa Service DETROIT, Mich.. Iec. 2S Angelina Ange-lina Pevuloy, who lives none Frank Leonard's home, at No. 41 1 Clalrpolnti , averfue, charged hini with ateall.ig one I of her hens. Brought Into coun, Mr. Dconard told Judge Stein thnt tin-fowl tin-fowl WAS his; that he'd hring her Into court and prove thut she was his by talking to her. "She'll talk hack to me -and that will prove it jic sald .lii'lgt Stein was open to con Mr. Leonard shortly appeared. He had the chicken In a basket with two, others for company. "First, IT. describe her." said Mr. Leonard, "befor,. I tuko her out. sin Is reddish and le shot With white under un-der her wings." He then took the chicken out. t'n-der t'n-der the examination of the Judge Mrs, lien was Inclined to be nervous, but tho moment Leonard look her she. squatted down In his hand, perfect!; lulet, only looking about With ;i pertly cocked eye. She fitted IConard's description de-scription exaetl. ' Now I'll talk to her." said Leonard. And to the amazement of several score of nck-cranlng spectators, the fowl hegan to sIhk a contented little hick n tune in response to Leonard's low words of endearment. As long as he talked the chicken kept clucking back; when ho stopped the bird did also. Judge Stein settled back, convinced. Bird's yours,'' ho said. "Case dls-, missed."