Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1901 — Footpad Kills Kentucky Man. [ARTICLE]

Footpad Kills Kentucky Man.

J. N. Hawkins was shot and robbed by a footpad at midnight Saturday night at Louisville, Ky. He was not found until 3:30 o’clock Sunday morning and died Sunday afternoon. Hawkins was treasurer and deacon of the 'Broadway Christian church and had remained at his store to complete some work on the church books.