The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1871-08-17
A MlsrAKE,-In the Monroe City (Mo.)

A MIsTAKE,-In the Monroe City (Mo.)
appeal of July 21st we find the following,
which the Idaho papers were requested TO
copy:
Foul PLAY.-Below We publish letter received by
Mr.. Melton, citizen of this county, nearly three
years ago. from stranger in reference to his sen.
That son has not made his appearance at home up to
TINS date and it is believed he has been fouy dealt
with The letter bears Oh its face the stamp of med
dlesome rascality. The writer doubtless knew more
than he wrote. This matter ought to have been in
vesugated sooner, but publish it now in The hope
that the matter may be taken into hand by the Idaho
authorities. The name is very like an assumed one
IDAHO CITY, August 81, 1888 Dear Miss and Mr..
Melton, your son /. F. Melton left here the oath
bound for old Missouri, knowing or believing your
son did not write to you, therefore take the oppor
tunity OF letting you know he left here the cath.
horseback and said he going to see his PARENTS
so you can expect him within twenty days from date
OF this note, il no accidents betal him. Excuse me
Tor meddling SO much with your sons business
have the honor to be very respectfully yours.
W. NJ KRIDER.
Having shown the article to Mr.. Krider, he
he has handed us the following statement and
accompanying affidavits for publication, and
for the benefit of Mr. Melton's friends. we
will state that the parties signing the affidavit
are all reliable men, aud are numbered among
our best citizens one of them, Mr. McClin-
tock, being at the present time Sheriff of our
county:
J. +. Melton worked for me during the spring of
1868. About the 24th of July he left my house and
said he was going direct to Missouri. Just he
starting he said he had not informed his parents of
his intention To return, and gave their address,
aud requested me 10 write them that he would be
with them in twenty days from that time ii acct
dent prevented him. l supposed he went 10 Missou-
RI until he returned here the last OF June 1862 and
told me he did not go To the States but stopped on
the railroad When the aforesaid Melton came back
from the railroad In 1863 he remained in this section
of the country about two months | am informed
by Mrs Eliza Wallace ai the roll-Gate that Melton
paid toll there the 18th day Of August, 1869 aud said
he was on his way 10 Salt Lake. There one man
with Melton. whose name / cannot learn That is
the las; have heard OF Melton W. NJ. kRIDER.
Monroe City appeal and other Missouri papers
please copy.
IDAHO CRY. August 6. 1871.
In proof Of my reputation aud the existence o! J.
T. Melton year aer the date OF the above letter
some ot my friends have subscribed the following
oath:
solemny swear that have kn swnIT. NJ Krider for
q number Of years; never knew him by any other
nane. aud know him TO be quiet, pcaceabe citizen:
also swear / saw j. i. Melton III this county and
town IL July or August, 1863.
JOHN y. WALLACE.
W. ". BLACK,
DRYDEN McCLGNT0CK,
THOMAS SMITH
Subscribed and sworn 70 before me THIS Eth day Of
August. \. u. 1871. 4. O. BOWEN.
Justice Of the Peace in and for Boise Co.. /. I.
We have been personally acquainted with
Mr.. krider Tor several years, and have always
known him to be quiet, peaceablc aud indus
trious young man.