Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1884-12-12
KILLED In A PASSION.
FATAL rIaBr BxrwssN muncHASrs. m
Two Promiuept Business men OF Biossburs.
Pa, Become Involved In . DifHcolty
which Ends In . Fatal shooting.

Two Prominent Business Men OF Biossburg,
Pa, Become Involved In . DifHculty
which Ends In . Fatal Shooting.
People living in the lower part of Bloss-
bury, Pa, were on Thursday forenoon
attracted by the noise of angry words
coming from pretty dwelling and were
thrown into stats OF excitement by the
sound Of scuffling, followed by two pistol
shots In quick succession. Rushing
in through the open doors, they found
Charles M. Elliott PROSTATE on the floor,
bleeding from two wounds, and near him
George Brown, still clinging to q revolver
Of large calibre, the instrument of a terri
BILE crime. Brown made no attempt to
escape, giving himself up to the authori.
ties and claiming that he had fired the
shots in self-defense. Mr.. Elliott was
taken to his home by those who first ar
rived at the scene Of the tragedy, where q
most heartrending scene took place be.
tween himself, his wife and little boy of
six years. Mr.. Brown, the homicide, is
the proprietor of an extensive hardware
| store. having large trade with the miners,
and Mr.. Elliott has been engaged in the
boot and shoe business quite extensively,
and was a part owner of the Casino rink.
1t appears that Ii. J. Wetroth, an en-
ploye of Br'wn, some time ago purchased
| lot and erected neat cottage, Brown
| furnishing most Of the funds. Securing Q
desirable position in another town Wet
| roth removed his family and leased the
house to Mr.. Elliott. Elliott began NOV
| ing his goods Wednesday, and, hearing o
| the, transaction, Brown quietly wentto the
house Wednesday night, broke open {
door and changed all the outside locks
When Elliott resumed moving Thursda,
morning he discovered what had beer
done and also forced an entrance to tn,
house. Learning of Elliott's actor
Brown went to his store, took from tn,
showcase large revolver aud proceeded
to the house. He confronted Elliott, no
words ensued and the crime was com
mitted.
An examination Of the wounded mar
proved that his wounds were mortal, on,
ball having passed through the lungs anS
the other having plowed its way into th,
body lower down. The shooting tool
place about II O'Clock, but death did no
ensue untii p. m. During the tim
| Elliott retained consciousness be insist OF
that he would recover up to the momen
| of his death. Brown was not ARRESTED
until the death of his victim. He wa
taken to Wellsboro and placed in Jail
| Nothing in years has created such pro
found sadness in this village. Both me,
were highly respected, enterprising, in
Auential citizens, but quick tempered
Brown has been q resident OF the plsc
many years and has q wife and three chill
dren. The family Of Elliott consists of
wife and two little sons. The sympath
of the community Is with both families
1t 10 supposed that Brown took the re
volver with him merely for intimidation
but, losing control of his passionate TEN
per, committed the irreparable deed. Th
remains of Elliott will be taken to Canton
Pa, from which place he moved to thi
village little more than q year ago, an
the funeral will be held on Sunday.