Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 May 1912 — Fires Shots at Doctor. [ARTICLE]

Fires Shots at Doctor.

Muncie, May 9; —Apparently crazed by the recent death of tis wife, mother and brother, Lowell Reid, a machinist, attempted to kill Dr. Hamilton P. Franks, whom Reid asserts killed his wife. Reid’ called at Dr. Franks’ office and demanded that the physician go with him to the outskirts of the city, where he said they could settle the trouble between themselves. The two left the office and as Dr. Franks started for his home Reid pulled a revolver from his pocket and opened fire. Reid fired three times in rapid succession, but all the shots went wild. Before he could fire a fourth time he was grabbed by Chief of Police Otto Williamson, who happened to be within a few feet of the men.