The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1881-01-08
EragiCaI.

In Roxano Township, Eaton county, Mich, on
the 10Th ult., George Fullerton killed Gilbert
butcher, his neighbor, with an axe. Fullerton
surrendered himself to the authorities, claim
ing that he acted in self-defense. Both men
were farmers.
Mrs. Sophia Frieken, wife of wealthy to-
bacconist of Hoboken, was found strangled in
her bathroom. The authorities we're unable
to determine whether it is a case of murder or
suicide.
Mrs. Esmer Foster, an inmate of Pittsburg
Pa, house of ul-fame, was fatally shot on the
night of the 29th ult., by NJ. G. Halt, an insur-
ance agent, who claims to be her husband.
Cause, jealousy.
A drunken saloon keeper named John Fergu-
son, was shot dead by his wife at Detroit,
Mich, on the 29th. Mrs. Ferguson was also
charged with benZine at the time. Ferguson
Elizabeth, Pa, with three or four children, and
a third at Denver, Col.
At Smithville, Va, white man named Dunn
got into a difficulty with some colored men vino
had met to organize military company. He
shot two of them dead, cut a third SO badly
that he will probably die, and inflicted less
serious wounds upon several others. Dunn is
now in jail at williamsburg
Mrs. Burchfeld quarreled with her brother
in-law. Thomas Burchfeld, at Francisco, Ind,
on the 29th, and shot him dead.
Socorro. n. NJ, is in high state of excitement.
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recently. The sheriff refused to arrest the
murderer, wbereupon the citizens arrested him
and his deputies. and the commotiOn began. On
the 28th ult., the citizens were reinforced by
twenty-five men from Albuquerque, and COM
papy of militia were put on guard over public
property. Antoine NJ. Baca, one of the prison
ers held by the citizens, shot one of the guards,
and was in turn killed by another guard. The
citizens prisoners were finally released by Judge
Parks, under heavy bail.
While sitting at window of his residence. at
Glen's Falls, n. y, John Shaw was shot dead by
an assassin.
Three brothers, named Lawson, at White Sui
phur, KY, attempted to kill then brother-iI'
law, Mr.. Lee. The latter is seriously wound.
ed, and one of the brothers is dead.
At North Augusta, Ont, on Christmas day,
Mrs. Hart, Sc years of age, was murdered by
her son. The body, horribly mangled, was dis
covered in the barn on t. e 2Sth ult.
Marcus Bratton, aged 81, was killed in quarrel
while returning from singing school, some &c
miles north of Washington, D. c., on the night
of the 9th, by John Woodsmal, aged II.
Chris. Lawson was killed by Thede Lee, his
brother-in-law, at Midway, KY, on Christmas
after the latter had been dangerously stabbed
by Lawson
Robert Nicholas, an aged negro, in a temper
airy rage on the 9th, shot and killed Thomas
Apologize, lad II years of age, who offended
him while visiting his house.
Inc HotOEIous gang OI OuliaWS unQer Ine
leadership of BILLY, the Kid" who have beer
overrunning eastern New Mexico, were broker
up on Christmas by the killing of two and the
capture of four others, including the leaders.
Marion HImbesh, a white boy aged II, and q
negro lad quareled about the possession of g
hoe at Halifax county. Va, when Himbesh de
capitatcd his adversary with an axe.
Mrs. Hester shot George Martin dead IN
field in Robertson county, Tenn, on the 26th
where they were at work. Martin bad used OBJ
iectionable language concerning her private
affairs. The murderess is but % years of age
and but recently married.
A. NJ. Conbling, editor of the SocOrro Sun, was
murdered att festival at Socorro, Texas, on TIE
night of the 18th, by Mexican rowdies.
Three fatal affrays occurred at st. LOUIS, OF
Christmas, the victims being Jacob Schwaeb
Joseph O'Brien and William Gates.
Jacob Gogel and wife were found dead and
horribly mutilated in bed at Allentown, Pa or
the 9th. The excited neighbors seized Joseph
Snyder. their boarder, who Immediately confess.
cd and was hanged TO the nearest tree.