Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 June 1917 — SHOWMAN DIED AT DEMOTTE [ARTICLE]

SHOWMAN DIED AT DEMOTTE

Death Probably Resulted From Fight With Ernest Case. Frank Butler, a professional showman, died at Demotte Tuesday evening from injuries alleged Jo have been inflicted by Ernest 'Case, 28 years old. when the two engaged in a fight one evening last week’ -while a show troupe was playing in Demotte. Butler was accompanied by his wife and another man and wife, and prior to going to Demotte they showed in Parr. It is said that they gave a clean show and conducted themselves with decorum. Case was about 50 years old. and according to the story coming from Demotte he made certain remarks that angered Case, resulting in the fight. No official action has been taken in the matter so far as The Democrat was able to learn.