Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-12-25
Another Page of Life in st. Louis.

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Republican, of Thursday says:
A certain DR.. Z. Wander Roecke, about
month ago came from Illinois. and set
lied in the practise OF his profession IN
Fourth street, No. 81, between Myrtle
and Spruce. Willis, residing in illinois
he paid occasional visits 10 this city, and
formed The acquaintance Of a very nteres-
ling Young LADY, Miss Mary Ann Iinhoff.
sister Of Henry iinhoff, well known
respectable citizen, formerly IN business
with gentleman named Poirie. About
four weeks ago Roecke and Miss lAnhotf
were married. Three days after the union
domestic troubles began. the doctor treat
ing his wife shsme(ully, and ceiling her
by the most oPprobious names.
A few DAYS ago an snlooked for revela-
lion wss made. Letters from another
wife in Germany fell into the hands OF
the new Mrs. Roecke, and the lalier's
grief, as may be imagined, was excessive
on learning that she had been so ouWa-
peously deceived, and she Immediately
sought the advice of her friends. The
letters showed that Roecke--hsd been liv-
ing under an assumed name, and that his
real name was Leonhard Edward Roech.
August Hoffman, summoned oy ihe
coroner at an inquest yesterday, stated
that on Tuesday he went to Mr. Henry
Linhof, and apprsed him OF the shocking
disclosures OF the leileis above mentioned
and consult, d with him as 10 what would
be the best course 10 pursue IN order 10
protect his. .Linhoff's sisters honor. Lin
hoff was overpowered by the intelligence
he had Just heard. AT the same limo
Hoffman revealed that he had heard the
Doctor several times say that he would
leave his vile, and kill him, Linhoh,)
whom he called by insulting names. Yes
ierday morning, lillIe before 4 o'clock,
To pursue The witness' story. Linhol went
70 Hoffman and said he could not sleep.
After some conversation The two determi-
ned 10 wait until one O'Clock, 60 10 the
Doctor and ask him whether or not the
letters iold The truth. AT the lime agreed
on they went. and after going 10 the Of
fee, the Doctor locked the door. There
were two long knives on the table, and
FHoffmaa was alarmed. Roecke sat down
near table, and Hoffman seated himself
west of him, on purpose. as he says, TO.
watch him in case he should attempt any
thing against Linhoa. The Doctors hand
was on one OF the knives while LipbvG
began walking up and down the room.
The conversation at first was on indifier-
ent subjects.
When Llnhof, who had appeared per-
fecIy cool, asked Roecke If his wiIe in
The old couRtry was living or dead, the
Doctor did not return an answerfor awhile,
and then said Yes. have wife and
have been married ven years. / left her
because she was cripple" Linhof
rhen inquired Of him What he would DO
for The satisfaction of his sistsr, a. tho
same time that he had deceived and dis
honoreJ her Roecke replied by some
very harsh defsmstory terms in relation
to Linhof7s sister, whereupon LiDhOlF
pulled a pl,tul from his packet. presented
II and fred. The Doctor rose. attempted
10 walk. 'ook one step and fell corpse.
The ball had penetrated The heari.rassing
through both Nerrries. lle mOaned
once, bu, did not speak from tie time Of
The report unul lie expired. Immediately
s(terw ards Mr.. Henry Linhof left aud
walked straightway TO The Office Of Justice
Peter w. Johnstone. where he suren-
dcred himself into The hands OF The off,
GERS. lie was then committed TO Jail ~
await an examination.