The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-08-12
A MURDER.
jealousy the Cause.

One of the most deliberate murders
that could be committed, took place at
Mcntgomery's Ferry ,on Thursday morn
ing at about eight o'clock. The murder
er was Samuel E. Albright, o citizen of
that township and the victim was VIM.
X. Miller, resident of Harrisburg. The
deceased was an exemplary young man
aged about 27 years and was employed
by the p. Il. II. He had but recently
been married to Miss Maria HANNA
ker, and was with his wife visiting her
sister when the tragedy occurred. The
facts as far as we can learn them are as
follows:
Albright had at one time been intl-
mate with Maria Hammaker, the wife
of the deceased, but while he (Albright)
was fugitive from justice charged with
larcency she became acquainted with
Miller, and when Albright returned she
would have nothing to do with him.
This exasperated Albright and he had
made threats against Miller on previous
occasions. On Thursday morning it is
evident that he went to the house where
Maria and her husband were stopping,
with the purpose of numbering both of
them. That this is the fact, is proven
by letters which he took with him that
morning. One of them he handed to
Mrs. Miller just as he fired the fatal shot
and the other, which he intended for
the public, he had dropped outside
where 1t was found. This letter is as
follows:
MONTGOMERY FERRY.
To the citizens of the surrounding
country. knowing that there will be
quite an excitement and talk about this
little fuss / take this plan to make
things A little plain to you. In the first
place, think am doing my duty. In
the second place am keeping Tor saw
ing) maria from being followed around
like A dam dog by this cuss which she
could not keep away from her and IN
the third place do what every man
should do protect what belongs to him.
Concerning myself you all know about
ship has spoke for itself long ere this.
The binding part can be told by herself
if she sees fit. The direction / take you
must find out yourselves, but lead must
meet any one who shall follow on my
trail Respectfully
Aug 6 '79 S. e. ALBRITE.
p. s. This hellion has been warned
twice If he would come up here he
would be killed. dam a man that follows
another's wife.
After entering the house Albright
talked with Miller few moments, when
ba drau, a raxyoIx,ar apd 6rad f,,,;oo o+
his victim both of which shots took
effect, and as the post mortem examina-
ton proved, either of them would prob
ably have been fatal. He then fired at
Mrs. Miller but her sister struck up the
pistol so that the shot did no harm.
The letter Albright gave to Mrs. Miller
was as follows:
MoNTGoMERY's FERRY, Aug. 6, '79.
MARIA
AS l told you from the first time you
told me that imp was going to follow up
from town said he must be hurt if he
comes. So now he has got it sure Don't
blame me but if any one why your own
dear self and him also good by will see
you again love respect &c
MdTla you Will HOW WndC l.
told you and all your fault Never do A
trick like that again good by till 1 see
you again. SAM.
After committing the murder Albright
at once left the house. He was followed
by John Noviock, who was at the barn
when he heard the shots, and Isaiah
Silks, who attempted to stop him, but
were prevented by Albright threatening
to shoot them. Other persons soon
gathered and further attempts to find
and arrest the murderer were made. In
the evening constable Sailor accom-
panied by posse, went from this place
but met with no success, though AL
bright was seen by some persons during
the day, within short distance of the
scene of the murder. Word was sent
to the Coroner who proceeded to the
place and empanneled jury who, after
hearing the testimony rendered a ver-
dict that William X. Miller, came to his
death at the hands of Samuel e. AL
bright.
After being shot Miller lived only
about five minutes. The news of Mil
ler's death caused considerable excite
ment in Harrisburg, where he was we'll
known, and much respected. The bell
of the fire company of which he was
member was tolled in respect to his
memory. The deceased leaves two chill
dren by former wife, who has been
dead about two vears T1ia MARRIAGE fo |