Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1901 — BUSHONG BACK AGAIN. [ARTICLE]

BUSHONG BACK AGAIN.

Sentiment Seems to be Changing ' In His Favor. Gus Bushong. the young man who, some time ago, reoeived such prominent mention in this and other papers, for the alleged abuse of his wife, has returned to this county, and is now working on the Frank Parker farm, which adjoins the farm on which his wife lives. Bushong was arrested at the time on complaint of his wife that she was in lear of her life, and placed in jail. After remaining there a few days he was released on condition that he would leave the state, and he went to his old home in Kentucky. After his departure Mrs. Bushong brought suit for divorce, and the case is set for the present term of court. Bushong returned a few weeks ago, and has been working on the Parker farm since his return. Bushong is an intelligent appearing young man, and has no trace of vieiousness in his features. The sentiment seems to 1 have changed in his favor, and many think there is another side to the story from that first told. Bushong was in the war with Spain and has a medal from his company captain, awarded him in a contest of marksmansh p. His discharge papers also speaks of him as a man of excellent character. If Bushong was insane at the time of the trouble with his wife, he Is certainly not so at the present time, and from appearnpees no one is in danger of suffering at his hands. It is doubtful if the divorce case over comes to trial. If it does, Bushong hints that evidence will be disclosed heretofore unknown Ito the people.