Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 189, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1910 — Who is the Scalawag That Flashes the Dark Lantren. [ARTICLE]

Who is the Scalawag That Flashes the Dark Lantren.

John R. Timmons, who has been in very poor health for several months, was lying, by an open window at his l ome a few nights ago ahd was seized with a fit of coughing. While looking out of the window he saw a man come up and stand right near the window. He could not see his face but got a fair description of the clothing he wore. After waiting a minute the man flashed a dark lantern fairly in Mr. Timmons’ face and then disappeared, mons from recognizing him. It was about 11:30 at night. A neighbor saw the man leave the Timmons home ana walk down the street, occasionally flashing the lantern. Several people have guns for thieves and if this rascal or others don’t finish up with a lot of shot in their hides we miss our guess.