Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 December 1901 — Knocked Out by a Screech Owl. [ARTICLE]

Knocked Out by a Screech Owl.

John Young Mayes tells a story of a remarkable encounter which he had the other night that would tax the credulity of his friends in believing were it not for his good reputation for truth and veracity and the fact that he bears the scars of battle in evidence. Mr. Mayes says that a few nights ago while passing under some trees in his yard his attention was attracted by a couple of screech owls that would Ay at him in a threatening manner. He, however, paid little attention to them, thinking they could do him no harm, when suddenly one of them Aew at him and struck him full in the face. The blow was so sudden and came with so much force that he was knocked down and partially stunned. The owls continued the attack until Mr. Mayes made his escape into the house. He now exhibits a bruised eye and several scratches about his eyes and nore.