Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-24

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! quired as to the possible motive by which
he could have been actuated. 1t seemed
impossible that man SO well liked, so
capable and so universally known and es-
teemed could have attempted his own life.
The affair quite naturally gave rise to
numerous rumors, and particularly as Mr..
Noble had been associated with a bank,
people became impressed with the idea
that the real clue might be discovered in
this direction.
In order to set all doubt at rest, GLOBE
rep resentative first called at the bank
where an interview was bad with Mr.. Gull
bertson. The reporter was positively as
sured by the latter that there was no
shortage or discrepancy in the accounts at
the bank. On the other hand, Mr.. Culbert-
son informed the scribe that he had the
utmost confidence in Mr.. Mobiles integrity,
and he believed his accounts were per-
fectly straight.
A later call was made OF Mr. Culbertson
and he was still of the same opinion. Mr.
Noble received q liberal salary at the
bank and he was never known to misap-
propriate cent of money not his own.
This is the general opinion of his friends.
a REASONABLE THEORY.
The most probable theory is that the
deed was actuated by long course of
complicated physical and mental troubles.
In addition to his own illness Mr.. Noble
has an invalid wife and for some time
he has wanted to send her to
the Pacific coast, and from there
to Honolulu where she had friends. This
trip he thought would benefit her health,as
her life was considered endangered by the
severity of this climate. 1t is thought that
he could not see his way clear to this, and
that it had the effect to make him melan-
choly.
In addition to wife he has two child
rem, lad of about seventeen and charm
ing daughter nineteen years of age.
He is in the neighborhood of fifty years
of age, was originally from Ravenna, Ohio,
and has resided in st. Paul for about
twenty years.
About thirteen years of this time was
passed in the employ of Mr.. P. b. Kelly,
where he occupied the position of head
bookkeeper. He was here a most valued
and trusted employe and his entire bust
ness career has been most exact and
exemplary.
A GLOBE reporter called on Mr.. P. 81.
Kelly after the affair had happened, and
hot
concerning the character of the gentleman.
He related that while in his employ he was
never known to disregard duty or prove
recreant to trust, that his habits had
been temperate and his conduct beyond
reproach. AS to bis social character Mr..
Kelly said that the heart did not beat that
cherished more devoted affection and
love for his wife and family. for whom he
entertained a passionate and devoted
regard.
Mr.. Noble left the establishment of Mr..
Kelly about two years ago, since when he
has oficiated as cashier at Culbertson's
bank.
After the shooting he remained I'M
con scious for several hours, during which
it was not deemed advisable to remove
him.
He recovered consciousness, however,
about o'clock in the afternoon, and in
CURED what had happened. He seemed to
forget about the deed, and labored under
the impression that he had fallen down
and hurt his head.]
A HEALTHY SIGN.
He also had some appetite and partook
quite freely of food. About . o'clock a
conveyance was procured and he was
taken to his residence. DR.. Murphy was