Iowa
Old Press
The New Era
Humeston, Wayne co., Iowa
January 25, 1893
TERSE STATE NEWS ITEMS
- An orphan boy living with a family by the name of Dowling at
Muchakinock was frozen to death. It was at first charged that
there was foul play connected with the death, but the coroner's
jury set aside all charges and found the boy alone was to blame.
He had crawled under an out-house for some reason and when found
was frozen stiff.
- John Lutman, a well-to-do farmer 45 years of age, who had just
moved to Marengo from his farm in Washington township, committed
suicide a few days ago b taking a dose of "rough on
rats." The poison was taken about the middle of the forenoon
while uptown. As soon as it was discovered that he had poisoned
himself he was taken to the home of his son-in-law, A.B. Buker,
and medical help summoned. He lingered until about 8 o'clock in
the evening, much of the time in intense agony when he died. His
wife began proceedings of divorce at the last term of court, and
brooding over his troubles probably affected his mind. Besides
his wife he leaves several children by a former marriage, most of
them quite young.
- The police in Burlington were solicited to assist in the search
of a pair of runaway lovers from Galesburg, Ill. The search was
instituted by Messrs. J.H. Lippy, Harrison and "a
friend," the first named being the uncle and the two latter
the brother-in-law of pretty Mary Kendrick, 17 years old, who
eloped from her home in Galesburg with Harvey Dooley. Miss
Kendrick was to have been married that night to a wealthy young
farmer named Barnes, living near the city, and the search will be
continued in Keokuk, Ft. Madison and Des Moines. They had a total
of $11 to defray the expenses of the wedding trip.
- Rev. Mr. Tyrell, the man who figured in a horse race fight last
summer at Clarion, has completed his downfall by enticing the
16-year-old sister of his wife to elope with him. His
uncontrollable love for fast horses and beautiful women got him
into the first trouble and he was suspended from the ministry.
Not long after his suspension, however, he was re-instated and
taken back to his old pastorate. Before being taken ill his wife
left him and went to Denver to her father. A reconciliation took
place and he resigned at Clarion and followed her to Denver. Here
he became infatuated with his sister-in-law and together they
left for unknown parts. The father is naturally greatly incensed
over the affair, but so far all efforts to catch the eloping pair
have been in vain.
- A.B. McArthur, a hotel keeper, wrote to James A. Jackson, a
prominent Sioux City real estate man, informing him that he had
information relative to an affair of Jackson's and that he was
hard up and would disclose it unless paid $50. Jackson made an
appointment to meet McArthur in his office. McArthur put in an
appearance at the appointed time. Jackson escorted him into his
private office, closed the door and grabbed a piece of stove wood
and commenced to pummel McArthur over the head. Jackson's son ran
to his father's aid and took a part in the affair. But for the
interference of bystanders McArthur would have been killed. As it
is he is very seriously injured. McArthur will be prosecuted for
using the mailas for this purpose. Public sentiment is with the
Jacksons.
- Arthur C Williams, the young anarchist who attempted to murder
Herbert Smith at Burlington a few days ago, was arraigned in the
district court. He is a hard looking sight. His hair is long and
matted and his thin whiskers have been allowed to grow, giving
his face an ugly, dirty expression. He was extremely stubborn,
and during his stay in court room did not utter a word. He is
slightly deaf, but he pretended to be unable to hear anything.
Prosecutor Tracy placed his mouth close to William's head and
shouted into his ear without effect. At the suggestion of the
court a question was written on a piece of paper and handed to
the prisoner. He pushed it away and would not even glance at it.
He seems indifferent to the proceedings and stares fixedly at one
spot all the time. A more serious charge may be entered against
him, as it was rumored about the court house that Herbert Smith
has suffered a relapse and that his death is momentarily
expected. It is said that his head and neck are frightfully
swollen and it is hardly possible that he will pull through.
Williams' case was continued to await the result of Smith's
injuries.
[transcribed by C.J.L., January 2007]