New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-11-23
MTRDERED IN THEIR BEDS.
FOUR PERSONS IN A MICHIGAN FARM HOUSE '"'0
REFORMED AND SHOT DEAD.
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FOTR PERSONS IN A MlCIlbAN fAhN lO''H N
REFORMED AND SHOT DEAD.
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JACKSON. Mich, Nov. GA farmer arrived here
tbis morning from Barton, a small town situated
seven miles southwest of this place, and reported
that horrible crime had been perpetrated there last
nicbt Jacob ID. Crouch wealthy farmer HVihg
in tbo plocc WAS found dead in his bad this morn
i,o A farm hand who was out all night, made the
discovery when he returned this morning. search
of the house revealed the fact that Mrs Enhlei
White. the old mans daughter, his son-ln-iaW'
Henry White and n cattc-drOver, Moses falley,
had also been murdered. The bodies were all
found in bed perforated with bullets. There was
was not the slightest sign of n struggle about the
prcmises. and the household vauablcs were uh-
touched.
II appaars that Moses Pallcy, the cattle droyer,
had been in the habit of coming to this portion OF
Michigan to purchase cattle, and usually brought
with him large sums of money. lie reached
here Yesterday. and while here displayed
considerable money. 1t was known that
he had over $1,000 on his person
The only plausible theory of the murder is that the
murdcrers witnessed the display of money ycster-
day and followed Pallcy to Barton and committed
the terrible crime TO aid them in securing the
money. Palley was a personal friend OF Crouch
and stopped with him for the night. The crime has
created the most intense excitement ever known IN
this region of the country.
Crouch was scvcnty-iour years old, his daughter
was thirty-three years old, Henry White was thirty
eight years Old and Paley was twcuty-siX years Old.
All had been shot through the head, just behind the
ear II is supposed that they had been chloroionrd
first as signs Ot u struggle appeared cach Nlrth
living rs ii asleep, and the OdoT ot ChlDiol"ih was
noticeable when The bodies were discovered. mI3.
White wa, also shot through the left arm No clcW
TO the pcrpctratOT5 of the bItchcry has been DIS
covered although tracks around the house indicate
that a guard was placed on watch whlIc
the terrible tragedy was being enacted within.
in Texas. 1t Is rlImond that hc HAh Just IrcclFtd
about 500 600 from Texas in payment Of sales
made on the ranch. The bankers here state that
no money was deposited with them by
Mr.. Crouch, and IL IS presumed the
money referred 10 was in Mr. Crouchs possession.
mentioned, for the purpose OF buying b,oodcq
stock. One theory j. that Idllcy wa, followed
from Texas by the murderer or muIdeTef5 Tor the
purpose of robbery. . -.,.
4 young girl IN adopted daughter of Njr. White,
and am cigittcn-y -ycarold negro who were sleeping
i'm apartments upstairs, say tAcy heard no irlug,
ALTHOUGH the negro says he heard a humping NOS"
caused hv "a fierce wind which was blowing at the
time Hundreds OF persons have Hooked to the
scene of the murders.
Mr.. Crouch was worth about S2O00,O0O. He
owned property in Jaokeun County and sheep
ranches near Fort Worth, Tex. Hc lcaycr two sons
and certificate of deposit for 500 was found on
wudDw-sii m Mr.. Whites room. An empty box,
winch had contained cartridges OF 32-Cal.bic, Was
found in Bu!r.'s room.