from The Republican (Danville, Hendricks County, Indiana)--issue of Thursday, June 14, 1900—page 1, column 5:
FRANK CAREY KILLED
Sad Death of a Most Popular Young Man
Frank Carey, whose wife was Miss Hattie Osborn, daughter of Wyatt Osborn, was instantly killed at Carmel Friday night by “Cyclone” Johnson after Johnson had received fatal wounds.
There have been several conflicting stories told of the affray but the facts follow:
“Cyclone” Johnson has been conducting so-called religious services at Carmel and had aroused considerable feeling by criticising [sic] people. These had led to assaults and on Thursday night shots had been exchanged. Friday, Johnson went to Indianapolis and bought arms. During the day a warrant was sworn against him charging him with assault Thursday evening.
This warrant was given Ed Carey, a constable, and a cousin of Frank Carey, to serve. Frank Carey came through Carmel Friday evening on his way home from Indianapolis. He had never been to Johnson's meetings. He saw his cousin, Ed, who asked him to go with him to arrest Johnson. Frank went. Johnson submitted to arrest and asked that he be not hand-cuffed. Johnson understood that his arrest would simply result in a preliminary hearing when he would be bound over to trial the next day. The party went to a livery stable and Johnson drew a gun and commenced to shoot. He emptied a 38-calibre gun. Meanwhile someone was shooting at him. The shooting ceased and Johnson walked some ten feet. Ed Carey and Frank Carey rushed to him. They seized him and Johnson pulled a 42-calibre gun and shot Frank Carey, killing him instantly. Johnson then died. Examination showed that Johnson had received four wounds in the region of the heart. After receiving these wounds he shot Carey. Johnson had three guns and a knife. Frank Carey was unarmed.
The tragedy aroused the country, but no more trouble has resulted. Carey's funeral was Sunday and was attended by thousands. Besides his widow, he leaves three children. He was well known in Danville where he was well liked. Especially was he esteemed in his neighborhood where there is great grief over his death. Mrs. Carey has many friends in this county who mourn with her. It is her intention to continue to live on the farm.