Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1886-03-31

Decca is uOW ulditieu W AsOuoOh 1N
kle, ESQ.,, of Irwin, and from the date
of the first trouble, has exhibited
great zeal in the search for her un-
fortunate sister. In the course OF
conversation with Mrs. Kunlle, she
gave the following facts:
THE SISTERS STORY.
Ny sister Beckie, was about ten
years old when she entered the Nc
Alisterville school. She was re-
markably bright girl, and always pop
ular among the other children. Ev-
erything went on smoothly with her
until early in the year 1882, about
the time when she was entitled to
graduate and come home. She did
not come, and after numerous inquir
les were sent to Mr.. George +. Nc
Farlane, the proprietor, it was learn
ed from him, with very unsatisfacto
ry particulars, that she had been un-
fortunate and charged Irwin Thomas,
railroad conductor, married to her
sister, with being responsible. Our
whole family became utterly indig-
nant at this intelligence. We had
feared that something terrible was
wrong, but the last statement arous-
ed us to thorough investigation.
An attempt was made to see Rebecca
when it was found she was not at the
school at all, and had been been ta-
ken to private home by some one
in authority three months before We
were almost frantic with grief for the
poor girl, who had been special IA
vorite at home, and all attempts to
gain a trace of her were in vain. l
put the case into the hands of Detec-
tive A. NJ Bowser, and he wor ked
faithfully for her recovery. No salts
faction could be gained from McFar
lane at all, beyond the fact that she
was at place where she was cared
for.
Mr.. Bowser laid the matter before
the G. A. r. Post here, and by the
most strenuous efforts of all. her
place of detention was found to be in
the Rosine Institution at Philadel-
phia, where she had been put by a
female connected with the institution.
Mr.. Thomas and his attorney went as
soon as possible to Philadelphia to
get an interview with Rebecca. Col
onei McFarlane had heard of their
intention, and had, SO it is alleged,
asked the authorities of the institu-
ton to keep them out. This request
was refused, however, and they We're
allowed to see her a short time in the
presence OF the .matron. They could
get nothing from her but the story
put into her mouth by others. Since
that day she has not been seen at all,
but she Was known TO be still at the
same place six months ago. She gave
birth to child on Decoration Day
1888.
The reader observes that in the
narrative of AIRS. Kunkle as publish
ed by the Despatch and quoted above
that the members of the g. A. r..
had been requested to look into the
case. The nearest Post to the Meal
school is the Post at this
place-Miffiintown Post 134. G. A
r. The commander of the Post at
the time mentioned was Captain Cor
nelius Mcclellan. 4 letter was ad-
dressed to Captain Mcclellan by
Commander Thomas Ray of the Post
at Irwin.
Captain Mcclellan, had then, as
he has now, considerable amount
Of official data in regard to the case.
and he answered the letter from II
win in the following cautious manner
Just as the data in his possession
would warrant him:
MTFLNTowS, June, 1888. -
Comrade Ray:
DEAR S1R.-This is delicate sub
iect to write about, but shall make
1 confidential matter of it to some ex-
tent. This case has been investigat-
ed by a committee from our post.
The young lady is taken care of and
vii be well provided for. Now I
will ask you a private question: Is
the sister married that is distressed,
and what is her name, and what does
her husband follow? If married L
trust you will keep this inquiry to
yourself, and if you see fit you may
write again and then I may be able
to tell YOU more about it. We have
done all we could in the matter.
There may be some truth in the re
port. We have been trying to curb
the report as much as possible. L
wouldt tell the sister that l ask anv
questions. 1t will be as well that
her sister doesn't know. If 1 could
see you and talk to you then you
could understand this better. Now
as a comrade | don't know the place
where she is, but 1 will give you my
word that she Will be well provided
for. If 1 knew any more I'd tell you.
Tell me if she is married or answer
that question, then we shall be better
able to come to an understanding.
This letter is very indefinite, but is
the best can do this time for you.
would be glad if this wasn't the
case, because it is a bad thing, not
only for the girl, but for others and
the school. The school is getting
along finely and it was pity that
this thing happened to cause this cor
We will be glad to hear
from YOU
Yours, p. f. C. c. MCCLELLAN.
Commander Post 134.
Don't say anything about this until
you write again. This much / will
say: the trouble did not occur at the
school.
Captain McClellan's letter awaik-