The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-11-03
THE CRUMPToN SHOOTING.

SECRET OF THE DEADLY FEUD.
A notice was given by the Sentinel of the
shooting of one Crumpton by DIR. McLsugh-
lin, at Highland, Vermilion county. The
Hoosier State gives an ineligible account
of the desperate affair: On Sunday last Ste
phen Mclaughlin. a druggist of Highland,
this county, shot down one Perry Crump-
ton, who resides in that vicinity, for having
been on too intimate terms with his wife.
Mr.. Mclaughlin had Just stepped out of his
store when he met Crumpton on the street
and fired at him with a revolver, the ball
passing through the f1eshy part OF his
arm, Just above the elbow, and then into
his side and ranging down near the kidneys,
where it lodged in his spine His physicians
pronounce it a fatal wound, and say he can
not recover. The intimacy between Crump-
ton and McLaughlin's wife has existed for
some time. but nothing Of a criminal init
macy was exposed until last March, when
they were discovered together in the stable
by a brother-In-law of McLaugblin's. Mr..
Mclaughlin was east at the time with a
drove of horses, and did not return till
in April. He had full confidence in his
wife and was 10th to credit the report, and
was willing, if such was the case, to forgive
and forget. But when he was convinced
that his life was at stake he concluded to
put an END to this ~nest-hider. Mr.. Nc
Laughlin is satisfied in his own mind that
Crumpton has made more than one at
tempt to as~sassinate him at the dead hour
of night. Only last Saturday night his resi-
dence was visited and a voice beckonad
him to come to the door, but he re-
fused, knowing full well that if he
did he would be shot down the instant be
opened the door. His tracks were found
next morning and the prints or marks of the
mn Nvhara ho Cot If Anup in tho nnnd IF
is also rumored that his wife was cognizant
OF the fact, and it is alleged that she wrote q
letter from Fort Wayne, where she has been
visiting for several weeks, to Crumpton,
urging him
TO DIsPos OF HER
and all would be we'll. Mrs. Mclaughlin
is said to be a beautiful woman, medium
size, neat figure and very fascinating. She
Is about 80 years of age, and is tie mother
of five pretty children. The intimacy be-
tween her and Crumpton was formed when
he, Crumpton, boarded with the family
about one year ago. Mrs. Mel. was
a woman of leisure, having all her
work done by hired help, and
was gorgeously dressed by her
husband, who thought her a fairy queen.
Crumpton was a man of leisure, and was
granted the exquisite pleasure of taking
LALA9a ~ "a 0Aa &a4
parties. These social greetings, of out oil
sight of the penetrating eye of the husband,
is where their affections first ripened for
each other, and finally grew to a dimension
that would be more appropriate in the
neighborhood of Brooklyn thar
this part of the country. Or
last Monday morning Mr.. Nc
Laughlin was arrested by Constable Bunk
on a warrant of assault and battery with in.
tent to kill, and taken before ]. w. Parrett
Esq, of this place, to have a preliminary
examination. By agreement OF both parties
the case was continued till Saturday mex
when it will be disposed OF. Mr.. Nc
Laughlin was required to give
bond of $1,000 for his appearance
Andrew Jackson and five or six 9th
ers volunteered and went upon his bond
Mr.. Mclaughlin is reported to be q quiet
inoffensive citizen, and highly respected b.
all his neighbors. Public sympathy Is YER,
strongly in his favor. Crumpton is a mar
who has borne a bad reputation for the las
several years, and is IN eyesore TO the PEG
pie ia the neighborhosd where he reside.
IN fact, he il a desperate character. and n
} one will groan very loud when they hear b
has passed in his checks.
There are about 200. 600 gypsies in Europe
and Is. ZOO in England. Their religion seem
to extend no further than a BELIEF in thei