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    1. [IN-SOUTH-CENTRAL] Jackson County: Viola Banks Testified at the Murder Trial of Frank Coryell
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    3. Seymour (IN) Daily Democrat, January 19, 1898, p. 2. PATHETIC SCENE I COURT Tears Flow from the Eyes of Jurors, and the Prisoner is Visibly Affected Tears flowed from the eyes of jurymen trying Frank Coryell, charged with the murder of Mrs. Ellen Banks, as the unfortunate victim's little daughter, Viola, gave her testimony in the case at Columbus yesterday afternoon. At the little motherless girl, between her sobs, narrated the particulars of the terrible tragedy, it was clearly observable that Coryell was deeply touched. The courtroom was crowded and much interest was manifested in the proceedings of the trial from the very beginning. Prosecuting Attorney T. M. Homar (difficult to read) of this city and Will Shea of Columbus represent the state while the defense is ably sustained by D. A. Kochenour of Brownstown and John M. Lewis, Jr., of Seymour. The case will probably occupy the attention of the court during the remainder of the week.

    07/25/2014 04:25:46