Blacker, a bachelor, aged 45 to 50, worked for Denny Moylan of Davenport. Blacker lived in a shanty 12 X 14. (item notes: LCT-June 24, 1902)
This whole community was greatly worked up over the Hartman-Blacker shooting scrape. This is a terrible affair in a civilized country. Joe passed away last Saturday evening, surrounded by sympathizing neighbors. Joe has no relatives here, but his friends are legion, and not one of them will believe that he did any wrong to Hartman's family or any one else. Joe has resided in and around here for 15 years, and the whole community disbelieves the charges, and denounces the act as cold-blooded murder. People outside cannot help but find fault, not knowing the truth; let them wait and hear the evidence before passing their opinion. Joe has a daughter living somewhere in California, and we learn she has been notified of his death. The county coroner, Dr. Moore, came down Monday and held an inquest on the body, being assisted by Dr McKee, of Miles, who attended the wounded man during his suffering. The doctor decided that the remains could not be kept any longer, and advised immediate interment. Joe was a quiet, sober, industrious man, but had not accumulated much wealth, --so a subscription was taken up to buy him a coffin. The amount was very quickly raised,--several putting $5. A carpenter was secured and a coffin made, and burial took place at the Frans Cemetery Sunday evening at 5 o'clock. Although but few knew of his death, quite a number gathered at the ground to see him laid away in his last resting place. Dr. McKee, who is held in very high esteem here, followed his remains and read the burial services at the grave. After all had dispersed but a few, who remained to finish up the grave, one old friend suggested that they start a fund to buy a headstone as a token of respect. In less than five minutes $25 was raised by those that were present, and Ed Hume and J. M. Harris were appointed to solicit for that purpose. Mr. Hume said that he would have no trouble to raise $100 to $125 in a few days. W. G. Duncan was appointed to look up a place to purchase the head-stone. LCT 24 Jun 1902
Thorntown (IN) Argus
Saturday, July 19, 1902
Page 5 Column 2
"Jos. Blacker murdered in Davenport, Washington (brother George M.D. Blacker, born & reared in Colfax)"
Was Much Respected - Joseph Blacker was found on the 1900 Federal Census in the Miles Precinct (dated 26 June 1900). He was a boarder with the Harvey Dan Buckirk household and reported his age as 44, born in Indiana, both parents born PA, and his marital status as divorced. His occupation was shown as a farm laborer.
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Killed by Jealous Friends
Joseph Blacker a former resident of Colfax (Indiana), died June 26 from the effects of a gunshot wound inflicted by Charles Hartman. The shooting was brought about by jealousy and ten buckshot penetrated Blacker's stomach and bowels. The deceased was separated from his wife about two years ago and she came to this city to reside. He was in the regular army. ref: Lafayette [Indiana] Daily Courier 15 Jul 1902 Contributed by: TIPCOA
Blacker, a bachelor, aged 45 to 50, worked for Denny Moylan of Davenport. Blacker lived in a shanty 12 X 14. (item notes: LCT-June 24, 1902)
This whole community was greatly worked up over the Hartman-Blacker shooting scrape. This is a terrible affair in a civilized country. Joe passed away last Saturday evening, surrounded by sympathizing neighbors. Joe has no relatives here, but his friends are legion, and not one of them will believe that he did any wrong to Hartman's family or any one else. Joe has resided in and around here for 15 years, and the whole community disbelieves the charges, and denounces the act as cold-blooded murder. People outside cannot help but find fault, not knowing the truth; let them wait and hear the evidence before passing their opinion. Joe has a daughter living somewhere in California, and we learn she has been notified of his death. The county coroner, Dr. Moore, came down Monday and held an inquest on the body, being assisted by Dr McKee, of Miles, who attended the wounded man during his suffering. The doctor decided that the remains could not be kept any longer, and advised immediate interment. Joe was a quiet, sober, industrious man, but had not accumulated much wealth, --so a subscription was taken up to buy him a coffin. The amount was very quickly raised,--several putting $5. A carpenter was secured and a coffin made, and burial took place at the Frans Cemetery Sunday evening at 5 o'clock. Although but few knew of his death, quite a number gathered at the ground to see him laid away in his last resting place. Dr. McKee, who is held in very high esteem here, followed his remains and read the burial services at the grave. After all had dispersed but a few, who remained to finish up the grave, one old friend suggested that they start a fund to buy a headstone as a token of respect. In less than five minutes $25 was raised by those that were present, and Ed Hume and J. M. Harris were appointed to solicit for that purpose. Mr. Hume said that he would have no trouble to raise $100 to $125 in a few days. W. G. Duncan was appointed to look up a place to purchase the head-stone. LCT 24 Jun 1902
Thorntown (IN) Argus
Saturday, July 19, 1902
Page 5 Column 2
"Jos. Blacker murdered in Davenport, Washington (brother George M.D. Blacker, born & reared in Colfax)"
Was Much Respected - Joseph Blacker was found on the 1900 Federal Census in the Miles Precinct (dated 26 June 1900). He was a boarder with the Harvey Dan Buckirk household and reported his age as 44, born in Indiana, both parents born PA, and his marital status as divorced. His occupation was shown as a farm laborer.
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Killed by Jealous Friends
Joseph Blacker a former resident of Colfax (Indiana), died June 26 from the effects of a gunshot wound inflicted by Charles Hartman. The shooting was brought about by jealousy and ten buckshot penetrated Blacker's stomach and bowels. The deceased was separated from his wife about two years ago and she came to this city to reside. He was in the regular army. ref: Lafayette [Indiana] Daily Courier 15 Jul 1902 Contributed by: TIPCOA
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