Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1903 — Page 3

DOCTOR E. J. Beardsley, (icnero 1 Practice and Surgery. „ , q D eei»l Attention given to Eye. Ear B»< rpgroat and Chronic Diseases. F l * <! ’ expert in fittiaq Glasses. -nahly equipped for treating Eye, Ear ftK>n’ u » T Rroat an{i Catarrhal eases. CALLS answered, day or night. oPEICE— over postofflce RESIDENCE— oor Monroe and Ninth sts Ofice Hours-9 to 11 a. m. 2 to 4p. tn. Osborp? Harder <sas? 1— (Continued from page 2.1 an j strangling, face swollen nose jnashed couldn’t see his eyes took him to house the hand and Lige helping he coughed blood up twice should judge was three pints his was short and quick. Osborne went with us and opened gate and doors in house and turned down covers. All the way Joe said “If I had kept my little piece of jand in Grant county this would not have happened. I was aggravated to do this.” I stayed there ’till midnight. Saw Busnebark next morning at 8:30, did some errands for Mrs. Osboine was present at post mortem. Cross examined he said Osborne looked wild and his eyes staring. ELIJAH WALTERS. Lived in Union townsnip fifty years, lives about seventy rods from Osborne, met him once at Sohneppa. On Sept. 8, was about home when Richards came after, men went over to Osborne, saw Mr. Busenbark. Mrs. Osborne and Joe Mrs. Osborne was tailing care of her father. His face was badly cut and bleeding and swollen, he was strugling, helped carry him to house, he bled continually. I remained until Dr Clark came, heard Joe say “That’s the way it goes when a man can’t contol his temper..” Saw stones and clubs of all kinds lying near where Busenbark was Stayed until ten o’clock.went back at two next morning and stayed until day light, was present at coroner's inquest. Cross examined he said he knew Busenbark who was a big man, met him three times. Mrs Osborne opened doors and gate and arranged the bed.

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JAMES L. GAY. James L. Gay, undertaker, lives in Decatur went to Busenbark's home Sept. 9 and took charge of body, examined face and body, has had experience in the business toy fifteen years. Busenbark’ face was blackened, bones of face were al] broken, roof of mouth was caved in, helped to move bones at post mortem, has them and same were produced, neck and throat were black, finger marks, eyes were closed and full of blood. Arrived at home about five o’clock, body was not yet cold, Busenbark wore full beard ai d mustache, quite heavy, cuts on each side of face inch and a half long, also several on forehead, face was scratched, tuts were ragged. Post mortem was held September 10 from ten to four o'clock. Cross examined by attorney Amsden. The witness said he had prepared bodies for burial where people had died from injuries similar to this but not so badly disfigured. Mr. Gay told where the various bones were taken from and identified each. Said he believed the marks were made with left hand. DR. J. S. COVERDALE. Lives in Decatur, physician for thirty-two years, graduate, was called to Osborne home by coroner, saw body of John Busenbark, assisted in postmortem examination at inquest, assisted by Drs. Schenck, Clark. Mr. Gay, others were present. Condition of Busenbarks face, skin colored, face swollen, cut from nose on right side mouth, another cut on left cheek and three on forehead, found upper jaw, temporal and right cheek bones broken as was also the nose, removed several bones, described them, these bones were broken just as they are now. Such would and did produce severe shock, hemorrhage and death. A A skull was handed to Dr. Coveradle who explained to the jury just what bones were broken in Mr. Busenbark's head. The severe cut over the lip was not clean cut but ragged. The wounds on forehead and cheek Were evidently made by a blunt instrument, could not have been with naked fist, except the one on the lip and is doubtful if such a lick could be struck with fist and woud show upon hand of

person who delivered blow. Old people are more susceptble to shock than young, men more than women. Cross examined he, went into detail about, formation of bones and condition of a man att age of Mr. Busenbark. Court adjourned at 12 o’clock. The fury came in promptly and seem to he standing their work nicely, even () J. Suinan who was suffering from a cold yesterday and made an effort to secure his release is looking much better. The court room is well filled at each session including many 1 idies and interest in the big law suit becomes more noticeable with each witness. The case may continue two weeks as one of the attorneys is authority for the statement that over 100 witnesses will be used. Attorney Henry B. Heller begun duty in the case today taking evidence for the defense and counseling with the other attorneys on that side of the case. Mrs. Obsorne was in her accustom-

? - ' A ■>>?- >V-'* 4* 5 W V •• ’■ .s' JOHN C. MORAN Prosecutor, twenty-sixth judicial circuit, and who is one of the counsel for the state in Osborne murder case.

eu place in lhe court room. Huv u.is lispl ived her grit r >v not shedding a tear during the time when various witnesses «yere telling of the awful crime and the condition of her father. Dr. Coverdale was again called io the witness stand and the crossexamination was resqmedi He corrected his statement us to the jaw bone being broken entirely off. DR C. S. CLARK. Lived in Decatur twelve .years, physician for 15 years, graduate, was formerly coroner, Was called to home of Jos. Osborne Sept. 10 Io asists in holding inquest. Was called there also evening of Sept. 8. Mr. Busenbark was in bed in east room of house. His whiskers were matted with blood, face scarred, hones of face broken, had hemorrhages, pulse was fast and patient excited Dr. Clark described the injuries in detail. About the same as given in testimony of others. He told of dressing wounds of injured

man and his treatment of the case. Called twice night of Sept. 8, returned next morining found patient low and had no hopes of recovery Was called in afternoon but patient was dead before he arrived. Judged he had inward hemorrhages from flow of blood. Witnessed the post mortem. Wounds were not made with sharp instrument, but believes one on the cheek was madi with a closed knife. Believes cause of death was shock and hemorrhages from injuries inflicted. Cross examined and repeated his statements. Re-examined he said he was unable to say whether suuli licks would not mark the fist. During all the examination of the witnesess Joe Osborne, the accused man, makes no move, allows no expression to cross his countenance whereby even the closest observer can discern his feeling. Hollow cheeked and with his eyes continually cast upon the floor he sits, not scarcly ever raises his head, occasionally’ rubbing his eyes or shaking his head in a distressed manner. WILLIAM E. FULK. Lives in Decatur, real estate business, formerly’ county surveyor. Fie has|knownjOsborneabouta year, also Busenbark, met him one year ago. Osborne came to my office of Sept. 8, called me into hall, said, 'T beleive I hurt the old man pretty bad,” wanted me to file an affidavit agains l him that he might plead guitly and save cost of the case going to court. I refused and called up prosecutor Moran who came and the two went into the prosecuors office. Cross examined he said Osborne looked wild, excited and nervous. No one but myself was in the office at the time. ALBERT A. BUTLER. Decatur, sheriff of Adams county, knows Osborne. Took him into custody evening of Sept. 8, placed him in jail, turned over to him a ! pocket knife and pocket book coni taining SB. Produced the knife in court. Cross examined. When I taken to jail weighed about 160 I should judge. LAURA OSBORNE. Lives in Union township since March, wife of Joseph Osborne, the defendant, married 13 years has 3 sons younger three oldest eight, formerly lived in Grant county.

Father’s name was John Bu-ei. k was 68 years old, mother is dean, iias no brother or sister, mother died two years ago, father sold his farm in Grant county lust February and came to live with me. Father and husband bought Hougk farm, we all lived together, father did the feeding, they wete in partnership. Each wa-'to pi hall tor farm, Joo was to hire hand, do the work and have three fourths of profits and father one fourth, ul-o same of st ck. Was at home September 8, father was in town, c.mie home about four o’clock, man named Peterson was there to > t y hay. About 1:30 heuru hi th- y Dale scream, wont ti mm, ' father lying on manui 1.. i was covered with bio. member whether si i then or not, saw I. , sent him after water , lifted father up, he w from face and month, i sent Ira for help, J\ > came and helped i. I men came also. Saw had opened gate I wt opened doors and fixe > men laid father on be » were,saturated with bl clothes Joe had cn in Father died Sep:. 9, i and 4 o’clock, burie . Knox Chapel in Gi Father was in or I health before his injt 8, asked if she had > threaten her father 1 u was objected and sust cd, if few days prior t > heard her hubsand sa i 1 that old son of a b—was objected to and > i grounds of being a I communication. Gros I Mrs. Osborne by Atto- , she told of the part) > owned most of the far ments and stock, fatho > horse, Joe five. Each i $2250 on farm and lath > afterward. Joe had s left, owed about SBO on I .it was a’; mt hall an i | time father wasurt v - 1 placed in bed Sa w J i few days after returning - - oral. During the time she > (Continued on page 4. ti