The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1884-02-28

On last Thursday we visited our neigh
boring town of Wellston. We had not
stopped off in Wellston for years, and had
almost forgotten some of the old friends
Ewho reside there, SO closely had we all re-
mained at home. We were in company
with Coroner B. F. Smith, who went to
hold an investigation in the McCloud case.
A large crowd was at the depot await
ing the arrival of the Coroner. Among
them was Marshal Campbell, who had
under arrest-on suspicion of having
killed McCloud-Andy c. lines, of Law
renee County. Wemet at the depot Jos.
Dickson, James B. Palmer, ,Smallwood, of
the argus, c. F. Cartright, and other old
friends. We went to the Mayors Office,
where few questions were put to lines,
= which convinced the Marshal that he was
not the man wanted. lines is a large,
good-natured fellow, with a osecropped
head, was poorly clad, and presented
rough appearance. He was considerably
excited over having been arrested for
murder. He stated that he formerly
worked for Judge Evans, at the Eagle
Coal Works. At the Mayors Office we
met George Colley, VIM. j. Kirkendall,
and other acquaintances.
From this place we went, in company
with Marshal Campbell, to the residence
of the family of the dead nan. And on
this trip we were somewhat forcibly re-
minded that Wellston is sadly in need of
pavements. In fact, we do not remember
| to have seen a continuous square of pave
Ement in the place. The McCloud resi-
dence is situated on the hillside, near the
fine residence of Adam Scott. George
Reese, store-keeper for the Comet Com
pany, was in charge of affairs at the house,
and shortly after our arrival, he sent for
DR.. G. L. Monahan, who made a hasty ex-
animation of the dead mans throat-and
that was about all that was left, above
the shoulders. The throat was cut with
q sharp instrument, and looked as though
it had been done with knife.
The means and cries of the widow were
pitiful in the extreme Especially sad
and strange did it sound when she begged
Coroner Smith not to allow the Doctors
to cut up or mutilate the body of her
loved and lost one. The kindly assurances
of that gentleman seemed to pacify her to
some extent. The body was already torn
and mangled out of all semblance to hui
manity.
From the McCloud residence we went
to the Walker House, as it was now din
ner time And here we were in luck.
Here we efound our old friend G. F. Cart
right in charge, Proprietor. And if there
is any man who knows how to make
!. hotel a hungry mans paradise, Cart
Fight is the man. After partaking of
q dinner which bore abundant testimony
that the Walker is first-class hotel, we
started out in company with M. T. Van
Pelt, the Wellston Attorney, and after
another call at the McCloud residence, we
went to Mr.. Van Pelt's cosy Office. He
and DR.. J. B. Spencer occupy adjoining
rooms, up stairs, and are fitted up in good
style. Mr. Van Pelt will probably move
down stairs in the Spring. Both these
young men deserve success in their pro-
fessions.
While in this Office our old friends Bar
ney O'Connor and wife came in on legal
business. The old folks are looking well,
though Barney is showing his age some,
He lived in jackson many years, at one
time being Marshal here. 1t seemed like
old times to see Barney and his lady
again. as it also did to return the jolly
greeting of our young friend Ben. Ridg-
way, one of the very best fellows in
Wellston-or anywhere else. Wellston
is thriving, busy place, with plenty of
energy and coal dust, and community
of good people, and we hope to be enabled
in the near future to devote little more
{. time to looking around the town. We
kwant to see Calhoun; we want to 60 to
Charley Williams skating rink; we want
to talk with Bro. Haddox; and various
other pleasures have we deferred for an
other visit.