Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 October 1917 — FAVORITE HAMMOND PASTIME [ARTICLE]

FAVORITE HAMMOND PASTIME

Puts “Wild and Woolly’’ on the “Has Been’’ List. IHhnimond, October 10. —Fred Bayne of Indiana Harbor was killed and William LangSiister of Indiana Harbor and Mrs. Myrtle Feffer of Hammond were wounded during a trial in the city court today. Langmister had been arrested by Myrtle Feffer, policewoman, of Hammond on a charge preferred by A Idina Hartman, a girl. Fred Bayne was a witness. Langmister suddenly drew two revolvers and fired. One bullet killed Bayne, and another wouhded Myrtle Feffer, her corset saving her life. James Frost, court bailiff, then opened fire on Langmister and Deputy Sheriff Whitaker also, fired at him. Both bullets struck, him. It is expected he will die. Langmister is an itinerant evangelist. The courtroom was crowded and the shooting created great excitement.