Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 85, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1911 — WIFE AND HUBBY BEATEN [ARTICLE]

WIFE AND HUBBY BEATEN

Victims of Mysterious Attack— Both in a Hospital. Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 6,—James Donovan, a member of the city fire department, was the victim of a mysterious assault, last night, nt his home, 5n North Sixth street. His wife was also attacked. The assailant entered their house through the back door, and without giving any explanation pounced on Donovan and his wife and beat them cruelly. Both are in a hospital and Donovan’s condition is serious. He was beaten with a club until he lay unconscious on the floor. Airs. Donovan was attacked when she attempted to defend her husband. The assaliant had a knife in one hand and used it on Mrs. Donovan. The police are conducting an investigation, but there . is no clew and no motive, as far as the police are able to learn.