Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 90, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1915 — BOY WHIPS TEACHER. [ARTICLE]

BOY WHIPS TEACHER.

Son of Kd Sutherland, Forpierly of Remington, Uses Buggy Whip on Teacher. ' The Milford school board Monday night investigated the case in which Miss Lena Foster, a teacher, was struck by One • of her pupils on the street with a buggy whip without interference or protest from, his parents. They instructed the truant officer to look for the boy and compel his attendance at school if he returns to town and decided to stand back of Miss Foster in any action she may see fit to bring against the boy and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sutherland, managers of a local restaurant. The boy is about nine years old. Me was punished in school and decided to have his revenge. Armed

with a buggy whip lie attacked Miss Foster on the street after school hours. The case was brought to tho attention of the school board, but in the meantime the boy was sent to Remington, ind., the former home of his parents, ills departure left no chance to begin action against him in court, but if the teacher decides to commence action against the parents the school board will give her their support.—Milford Herald.