Article Archives: Bumps in the Night

Dick the Bruiser

August 24, 2023 | by Al Hunter

Earlier this month, my wife and I once again ventured out to the mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky to traverse the route of the World’s Longest Yard Sale on Highway 127. We don’t go every year, but over the past 15 years, we’ve likely done it a dozen times. You … Read More

The Death of Private Robert Gay, Part 2

August 17, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in April 2013. The last moments of Private Robert Gay, as taken from the official military court martial document known as “General Orders No. 23,” were documented as follows. His dying speech was uttered without any tremulousness of tone… His voice was clear and distinct, his … Read More

The Death of Private Robert Gay, Part 1

August 10, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in April 2013. Camp Morton — a name familiar to every Indianapolis Civil War buff and historian. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, allow me to enlighten you. Camp Morton began life as an Indianapolis Civil War training camp for soldiers preparing to march off … Read More

Chicago Cubs: The Curse of Billy Goat Sianis

August 3, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in May 2013. On April 10, 2013, a box arrived at the friendly confines addressed to the club’s owner Thomas S. Ricketts. Ricketts has been making noise recently with threats to move the team out of Wrigley Field unless the ballpark is updated and a newer … Read More

Waymarking in Indiana, Part 2

July 27, 2023 | by Al Hunter

This column first appeared in April 2012. But who was the real Garret Harsin? According to his Revolutionary War pension papers, Garret Harsin was born in New York City on June 15, 1753, (although the Brandywine tombstone lists January 4, 1750 as the birth date). According to the 1790 Federal … Read More