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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
4
A Salem school reunion brings together teachers and generations from Sophia Smith to Miss Wilda Sparks. Eighty year olds and six year olds share memories of the 1854 subscription school, early benches, and Civil War era student life.
The trial proceeding with Ralph Davis in court as jurors took their seats. Defense examined the O'Brien letter while the court debated its admissibility between arguments from the prosecution and defense. Witness Frank Beagley testified about Farm Bureau investigations into the stockbuyer Day and the Napierville trip, but the court sustained objections to disclosure of findings. After brief deliberation the State rested its case and the defense moved for a not guilty verdict due to insufficient evidence.
The court defense stated it would not rule on the motion after adjournment. The jury was called in at 10 45 and excused until 5 15 in the afternoon.
The defense began presenting evidence after a ruling against instructing a not guilty verdict. Witness Harry Bennett testified about waking the Davises, checking Ralph Davis at the barn, and Ralph’s emotional demeanor at the funeral. Mrs. Ethel Davis described Chicago plans, family details, and routine before the fire. Neighbor George Bingund, the defense’s next witness, rented the W C Davis farm and noted uncertainty about visits or smoke prior to the blaze.
Testimony describes a fatal fire at a Davis residence with bodies covered in ashes and evidence suggesting death by fire. Witnesses recount emotional reactions from Davis, a funeral attendee, and debate on rigor mortis and skull fragments. Lawyers quiz experts as physician Dr Wassburn testifies about possible head remains and cause of death.
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