Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1901 — Shoup Shoots Again. [ARTICLE]

Shoup Shoots Again.

Bill Hhoup, of Jordan township, watermelon grower, who 111 led a watermelon thief’s anatomy full ot shot one night last summer, has again got in bis work, it is said. On Friday night of last week, three young fellows entered his patch, but Bill was on guard, and let drive with his blunderbuss. He hit his mark, and with a yell the robbers disappeared. It Is said that one of the melon thieves was badly wonnded, and that a Remington doctor dressed his wounds. BUI says he knows the name of the injured party, but will not disclose his identity. Shoup Is altogether too handy with his gun, and some day may regret being so hasty with It. He should load it with fine salt, and then there would be no danger of killing his viotim.