Ft. Wayne (IN) Daily Gazette, June 19, 1877, p. 1. FAST WALKING Columbus, Indiana, June 18-On the first of June, Will N. Lake, a young man of this city, started on a walk over the streets of 500 miles in 500 consecutive hours. At nine o'clock this evening he has made 412 miles and appears as fresh and vigorous as when he commenced. At one o'clock next Friday afternoon, June 22, he will have accomplished a feat that has never been done though several times attempted by professional pedestrians. His average time the first 250 miles was 12 minutes and 57 seconds.