Originally published in The Vidette-Messenger of Porter County on February 12, 1966.
CEMETERY VANDALISM
Reported vandalism at Gossett cemetery in Liberty township was confirmed in visit to old burial grounds Friday by Mrs. Jane Blachly, member Daughters of American Revolution, William Henry Harrison chapter. Top, Mrs. Blachly at John G. Hearring grave where vandals dug down about two feet before halting ghoulish project. Stone was removed from grave and leaned against fence at opposite side of cemetery. Bottom, V-M Reporter Rollie Bernhart points with stick toward spot at grave of Sgt. Henry Battan where bronze marker designating soldier of Revolutionary War was stolen.
