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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
9
The Clayton murder trial ended with a not guilty verdict after a packed courtroom heard closing arguments from Prosecutor Dodson and defense counsel Shelby. The case centered on Dr Charles H Clayton and the shooting of Joseph Stout at the Wilson home, with debates over self defense, premeditation, and witnesses including Mrs Clayton.
Ed Witt who suffered a stroke Wednesday evening is somewhat improved today. The stroke was light and though it inconvenienced him in many ways he has not lost the use of his limbs. The left side was affected, but he has fairly good use of his left arm and leg. Speech is only slightly affected. He remains confined to his home as friends hope for a speedy recovery.
The Covington fair directors moved the annual event to the week of September 8 to 12 to join the Northwestern Interurban circuit with Frankfort Lafayette Russiaville Lebanon Crawfordsville and Covington.
Dr Charles M Clayton was acquitted of murdering Joseph H Stout in Indianapolis in 1913. A large crowd greeted his return on the 7 22 interurban train. His wife son and mother in law accompanied him home to Indianapolis after a jury found him not guilty. He thanked Lebanon citizens for support and said he would resume medical practice.
Mrs. Wil Forbes is ill at her East South Street home with tonsillitis and grip. Mrs. Wilbur Padgett stayed with her parents at Advance. Deputy auditor Cleve Goodwin and wife welcomed a daughter Sunday morning at Whitestown. Miss Effie Padgett of Bethel visited Wilbur Wadgett and wife. Miss Margaret Duthie of Indianapolis spent weekend with Mr and Mrs 0. S. Whitaker.
Kokomo high school basketball faced a blow as Coach Harel dismissed five stars Smisson Shawhan Williams Leder Walters for alleged fraternity violations under the 1909 state law. The players signed cards denying any fraternity membership, risking further disruption before the state tournament next month.
The Godard department store in Darlington, owned by C. C. Godard of Indianapolis, was sold Wednesday to Plannigan Booker & Arnold. Possession was taken today. Godard will return to Indianapolis. His half interest in Petro & Snyder meat market was sold to partner Mr. Petro. Snyder will run the business. J A Pavey family moves from north of Lebanon to Zionaytile for permanent residence.
From Reading Pennsylvania, February 27. Mrs Kate Edwards, convicted of first degree murder in 1911 for killing her husband, had been on death row for thirteen years. A pardon by Governor Tener freed her from Berks County jail and she secretly left the city to begin life anew. Four governors previously declined to fix a death day.
Elbert Baker Ralph Beasley Thomas Woody Oscar Beasley Lawson Brown Richard Beasley and Dudley Wood of Bainbridge were in the city Saturday en route home from Lebanon and Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Wood will move to their new Lebanon home in the coming weeks. Green Castle Banner.
The court advised the jury that self defense is affirmative but not required. the state must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If the jury doubts whether the defendant acted in self defense, conviction is improper. If the deceased harassed the defendant’s wife at the home prior to September 11, 1913, and the deceased kissed or caressed her, that invasion could justify the defendant’s protective force, including lethal force if reasonably necessary. The instruction emphasizes marriage status, home defense, and that honest and good faith use of force is required, not a shield for felonious homicide. If after all evidence the jury finds the defendant shot Joseph H. Stout mortally, they must determine if the act was in good faith self defense or defense of the home. otherwise acquittal is not warranted.
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