Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1903 — THE WHITE COUNTY LION. [ARTICLE]

THE WHITE COUNTY LION.

At last it seems that White connty is to have a real sensation. There is said to be a real . African or an Asiatic lion stalking around south of town. It was seen day before yesterday by several different parties on the McKain and Spencer farms. It passed in plain view within one hnndred yards of some men who were ditching on the McKain farm. Those who saw the animal say there is no doubt of its being a real lion as it carries its head more erect than any dog and has a different appearance. When last seen it was going westward across C. C. Spencer's farm. This morning be reported four sheep missing. It remains to be learned whether or not they were victims of the beast. —Monticello Journal.