The Death of Jacob Cecil Darst

WAVERLY ---- Authorities today planned to question Herbert Lawson of Waverly, in the death of his brother-in-law Jacob Darst, 54, who died from injuries received in altercation at the Darst home. Pike county officials said the fight followed a threat by Darst to drive his family from the home. Lawson fled after the fight, but later was arrested.

Monday, 26 JUN 1933 - The Newark Advocate & American Tribune, Newark, Ohio

SPECIAL JURY CALLED TO PROBE TWO MURDERS

WAVERLY, O., June 29 ---- (AP) ---- Prosecutor Jacob E. Davis today called a special session of the Pike-co grand jury Friday to investigate two murders, within 24 hours last week.

Meantime, Herbert Lawson, 32, was loged in jail, charged with second degree murder in the death of his brother-in-law, Jacob Darst, 54.

Authorities say Darst was kicked to death. His neck was broken.

Leonard Salyers, 30, was jailed at the same time on a charge of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Thomas Baugess, young farmer.

Thursday, 29 JUN 1933 - The Lima News, Lima, Ohio

Piketon, Ohio, July 3. (INS). ---- Herbert Lawson, Pike county resident, today was sentenced to a one to twenty year term in Ohio Penitentiary after entering a plea of guilty to a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of his brother-in-law, Jacob Darst.

Monday, 3 JUL 1933 - Van Wert Daily Bulletin, Van Wert, Ohio