An Insane Farmer

Martin Shulty, who lives about four miles from Brighton, suddenly became insane yesterday, and going to his house poured oil over the carpet and then set fire to it. His wife managed to put out the fire, but he was more successful with the barns. He managed to burn three, destroying a lot of farm implements, etc. Shalty has been taken to Howell to be examined as to his mental condition. He was always considered a hard working farmer, and no one seems to be able to account for the cause. His buildings were insured in the Livingston County Mutual for $3,000.