Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1881-06-15
THE HUTCHINSON HOMICIDE.

Particulars of the Killing OF James E. Chesley
by Charles Hays.
Charles w. Hays called Deacon Hays, has
carried on the farm of the deceased for some
years, and the business relations between them
have not been pleasant The division of
the grain, which they were about to thresh,
was settled upon by. board of arbitra-
tors, and both Chesley and Hays aquiesced in
the decision. Threshing had commenced and
the division of grain begun by Mr.. Chesley
taking one load to Hays two. Hays, while on
the straw stack taking away straw, accused
Chesley of taking the dryest wheat Chesley
denied the charge, whereupon Hays called him
vie names, using very profane language
Chesley turned upon Hays, who warned him
not to come upon the stack, which Chesley did
not heed, whereupon Hays struck Chesley with
a pitchfork twice, the second blow knocking
him down. When they were separated Ches-
ley had regained his feet, and hold of the tines
OF the fork while Hays held the handle Mr.
On esley was not thought dangerously hurt at
first, but was taken to his home in the village
OF Hutchinson. A short time after the injured
man began to complain Of sharp pains il his
head, unit! abont o'clock Saturday afternoon,
when lie died.
The verdict of the jury was that James E.
Chesley came to his death from blows with a
pitch fork, in the hands of Charles w. Hays
Hays was placed under arrest The deceased
was one of the oldest, wealthiest and most re-
spected citizens, having settled in Hutchinson
IN it's very early days and was well known over
the country. He leaves wife and sever
children In good circumstances He had in
surance on his life for So 4 90 in two reliable
companies Charles w. Hays has wife and
four children in poor circumstances, having
son on Chesley's farm-some three years He
came to Hutchinson about ten years ago. hav-
ing been absent south from 1875 to 1878
His father was Congregational minister, and
Charles, on account of that or his profanity,
was nicknamed ssdeacon." Both were from
| one town in New Hampshire and well acquaint-
ed with each other in the East
In excavating railroad well at Austin, at
| the depth of los feet q vein of water was
struck that rose up with great force to within
| about nine feet from the surface, and Mr..
Anderson says that it is one of the best wells
belonging to the company. with perhaps one
exception, that of Red Wing. The water is
cold and clear.
At Buffalo, Wright county, Joseph LIE May,
charged with stealing horse was found guilty
and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary.
The case which has attracted most interest and
attention is that of George Doerfer, indicted by
the grand jury at the last term for embezzling
money from Mitsch & Hampers, wagon makers
st. Paul After short deliberation, the jury
brought in verdict Of. guilty, and Doerfer was
for assault with intent to do great bodily
harm, was fined $780, This disposed of all
the criminal business at this special term of
court.
| The house of Hans Nelson, about three and
a half miles west of Hadley, Murray county,
caught fire from the stove owing to explo-
sion caused by burning hay, and soon envelop
| 1olo s,,Ao Of fho1
which was built of sod. AS soon as the fire
was discovered the wife, who wasjust return
ing with pail of water, opened the door and
threw the contents upon the flames, but upon
opening the door tongue of fire came out
which enveloped her head, shoulders and
is doubtful if she RECEIVERS. In any event her
features will be marred for life.
G. E. Lockhard, who lives on his farm near
! Campbell, Wilkin county, recently brought q
young lady to that place from Morris, whom
he introduced as his wife, Saturday nights
train brought another respectable, fine
appearing lady, with two children, eight and
claimed to be the wife Of @. 3. Lockhard, who
met her and took her to his home. This lady,
| who has been married to Lockhard for about
fifteen years, is daughter of J. d. Irish,
well known citizen of Ann Arbor, Mich, at
which place she first met Lockhard, who was
Mrs. Lockhard No. states that her husband
wrote to her, asking her to come to Campbell
| with the children, and now tells her for the
first time that he has married again She has
written to her father, and will remain here un-
till she hears from him.
ing of Charles McCauley at Princeton, are from
the union: The officers called for assistance.
Charles Rines was pressed into service, and
while attempting to arrest Charles McCauley,