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GETSTNightwatch Finally TLife in Pref ormarice Leland Graven the Victim.I#Leland C raven, age 19, son of Mrs. Stella Craven, was shot by William Branson, nightwatch, Monday evening, following i quarrel. The boy was shot through the chest. ;He lived until Wednesday morning. Following the shootin g Branson was arrested andplaced in jail, but was released the following d ay when he furnished bond in the sum of $500. After the death of Cravens. Branson was rearrestedand is beiag held without bail on a charge of second degree murder.The shooting took place in front of Beck’s restaurant on the east side of the square about 8:30 Monday evening. Several men witnessed, the enactment of the tragedy, but as is common in a case of this kind where great excitement prevails, the eyewitnesses toll different stories regarding the si looting.About three weeks ego Branson arrested Cravens for speeding, the action being generally approved. Cravens, j however, bore grudge against the nightwatch and it is said he told numerous persons he was going to “get Branson. He came to town Mondayevening a nd accosted Branson in front of the Beck restaurant. He is alleged to have charged Branson with the statement that he (Branson) was going to arrest every one. he found riding with him (Cravens.) Branson denied making the statement and he warned Craven to jjo on down the street. Craven continued the argument an soon he struck at Branson. Then the men mixed, Branson drewbis biliie and rapped Craven severaltimes. Craven reached in Branson’s pocket and took one of his guns. He then stepped back and taunted Branson, asking him what lie was going to do about it. Branson immediatelyan other _ rav ens. Two shots were firedbut the first was accidental, Branson. • s' .discharging the gun with the pointing' t;o the ground • when he firstdrew It. He quickly raised the weapon ^nd the second - shot through Craven’s breast. The boy dropped t o the street and laid there for some time before he was removed. It was found that he had a revolver on him p erson, but he had made no effort to draw it. Branson stood around a few minutes andtheft walked^ away leaving his victim in the street, h ater Craven taken to therooms in the Countv FairDr*• * • .. • . * • . * ••• • .. • %Homer Ramsey. He served with theNational Guard' while the troops wason the border. Besides his mother,who is a widow, he is survived by four_ . * •. , / j • • • • ' * . * •** • 1brothers and sisters.Branson is a native of Tennessee, although he Las lived in thi vicinity for the past ten years. He is fond of making a display of revolvers and his mania along this line in a large measure was responsible for the tragedy. A full investigation may show that he was justified in firing the shot, but there can be no justifi- Joncation for the toting of an artillery division on the streets of Danville by a peace officer or any other person.thithlt;ca]yein;in,Begins New Term.Theodqre T. Martin began his second term as county superintendent this morning. His first term began yesterday. Mr. Martin was re-elected at the June meeting of the County Board of Education. Friends are congratulating Mr. Martin today. Theschools also are being congratulated.siofthiahvieGullcy-OldsOtis E. Gulley, well known attorney of this place, and Clara F. Olds of North Salem were married Monday evening. The wedding came as a surprise to the friends of the couple, but all join in congratulation. M. and Mrs. Gulley will reside here after a briefhoney-raoon trip.-v»V* • - ■ vJ- 'v-Local Boys Get CommissionThe Officers’ Training Camp at Fort Harrison ended this week and several Hendricks county boys received commissions as a reward for three months of hard work. Hanson B. Hickman of Plainfield was made a capatin, this being the highest rank captured by a Hendrick county man. Lawrence Kurtz of Marion township was made a first Lieutenant. Homer Hargrave, HardlyHarvey, and Charles' A. Dodd of this place were made second lieutenants.The second .camp opens the 27th of this month, and five Danville men have been admitted to it. They are Ray Whyte, Robert King, George Harvey, Walter GC Harley and Alvin Hall.W(A1driniprcaifofasinItwlt;-* ■m;haf°wlt;iliofchth1017161312104221111314 16 18 19Center Twp. Women* Attention! } Every woman and jgirl over 12 years of age must register for war defense. See Enrollment committeeat the court house rest room on Friday* Aug. 17, from 2:00 to 5:00 p. m., and on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2:00 to 5:00 and from 7:00 to 10:00 p. m.name as Forest to custody northiiaiilKlaVKatherineized in every part of Indiana ^_________ _____mt boys who are just under the Sajem Monday, after a four weeksnt*_ ..—. _ - — —_______let had deflected by a rib and did ^vvife and oneZd 15 5 .5 , 4*3$S1C1314 13CU1*31€12,^-aJL. L^ii. ttnala PVltiItt\ 1 ar-—1 ——\i\A The partyfore the king nobles with iorgans.suspected of stealingThelater found that the buUet had _ . .through the lungs. f or two. The wife asked permission toImmediately following the shooting; remain with him. The ^man said helilt;vreli1Aua search was made, for Branson, blit* was from uieveiano, unio,»ano SheriffIt was Hjme time before he .was lo- ‘ Hufford arranged to send the womancated. A posse searched his house, there. Then the man confessed that but he w-is not there.s Be latercalled ; his name was Charles A. Smith and Ed. Crawley by phone and saidhewas * said his home .was in -Muncies The ready to give himself up. Mr.Crawley woman was sent there. It was foqnd afid Degisj^ ■Sheriff Clark- escortod, him - that he was wanted there for stealingHft-was;Pl»cfc;-^’'coarni.-Lrohsdh-f c!jfe'-s^rocy^ • *Mnsxor Jstmos1 Edward Rutledge, ngc j .W.f withe EmeraV oft toe Cravens hoy will ,5, who was the .guest of ms grana beLhdd (his afte™boa from the honae father, Capt. Ruthledge, the past of Sam .Iordan. Burial he m the ' month, returned to his home a« Soufh ce metery. The young man had Peoria, HI., yesterday. He made thethen 'employed as a farm hand by trip nbne. A.,-..*IX. ^ •• ---
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Danville Gazette
Danville, Indiana, US
Thu, Aug 09, 1917
Page 9
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