The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-12
THROUGH DIXIE.
The Week in the Sunny South
land.
The Suicide Of a Young Mana Negro Shot
Down In His Own Door-The Suicide
of an Atlanta Man.


Down In His Own Door-The Suicide
of an Atlanta Man.
GEORGIA.
Mr. A. II. Osborne suicided at the residence
of Mrs. j. e. -sadbery. Monday, at Athens,
by putting bullet through his heart.
The deceased was young man OF fine bust
ness talent and pleasant address. He went to
Athens from Anderson $. c., a few months
ago, and has since been employed at the plan
ing mill OF Or. Lydon.
Unrequited affection seems to have been the
cause of the young mans rash deed 1t seems
that Osborne had been paying devoted atten-
ton 10 Miss Bradberry, and it is said that his
suit was not unwelcome until recently, when
Mr., Osborne began drinking rather freely.
Monday he addressed a note TO the lady
asking her to 60 driving with him, and his re-
quest was refused. He called during the az
ternoon, and upon her repeated refusal to see
him, placed the muZzle Of pistol TO his breast,
and in the presence ofthe young lady's brother,
who was in the parlor, committed suicide. His
only remark was, "Well, here goes!" as his
soul was hurried to judgment.
Near Molena, Blake Bagwell and negro
man by the name OF Bill Wombell
had n falling ont on Saturday in q settlement
about chopping cotton. The affair was set
tied, it was thought, to the satisfaction Of both
parties and the negro was to go back 10 chop
ping cotton. After this was arranged the
negro was standing in the door, with his left
arm propped against the door. everything
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he did so Blake shot him, while he was not
looking, through the left breast, and tho negro
fell, and as he fell called to his wife that Mr..
Blake had shot him. The negro spoke no
more, but was dead by the time his wife got to
him. Blake turned and rode off, Mr.. Bag
well has raised several rows since last Satur-
day evceing with both white and black.
William I. Wilson, well known in Atlanta
as a dealer in sewing machines, sewing ma
chine attachments, fancy goods and novelties
egIfc cd al m
Fair street, near Frazier, by swallowing a
quantity of strychnine.
His death was one full of pain.
A few years ago Wilson X Stiff opened a
place ON Marietta street. This store was stock
ed with just such articles AS ladies use in their
homes and 1t quickly became popular place.
SO popular, in fact, did the house become that
the propretors found the room too small. In
a short time they removed to n larger room on
Peachtree, corner of Walton, where their bust
ness not only followed them but continued to
increase.
Soon after tho firm made tho change in loca-
ton, however, Mr.. Stiff sold his interest to
Mr.. Wilson, and then the sign was changed.
Mr.. Wilson knew the Atlanta people well,
and with his business ability, continued the
business, and with great success. Several
months ago he decided to make change in
his place, and securing q large room-larger
than the firm had ever used before-he moved
his entire stock to No. 80 South Broad street.
The room was fitted up i'll fine style. The
counters were well arranged, and the wares
carefully and artistically displayed.
The new house did an improved business
but soon after Mr.. Wilson moved in he was
taken sick. His Illness was due to wounds he
received during the war and for three months
nearly he was confined to his home. During
that time his business suffered for the want of
his attention. His absence from his business
led to the complaint of creditors too, by whom
the aid Of courts was finally invoked. The law
suits added greatly to Mr.. Wilson's inconven-
fence and trouble and SO worried him that he
was not able to give the proper attention to the
business. The result was triumph of the
creditors and a sale by the sheriff,
That sale began Wednesday.
During the sale Mr.. Wilson was present, and
with that smile which has always been his
greeting to his friends, he met all. He as
sisted the sheriff in handling the articles, and
noticed their value rs they went off.
Finally the sale closed.
When the hour for closing arrived, Mr.. Will
son anu the officer in charge held a short con-
sultation, and then the gentleman walked 10
his private desk. In few minutes he camo
away, and after few pleasant words with the
sheriff left the place. The storeroom was
nearly empty, but the empty shelves had no
effect upon the merchant, further than to re-
mark:
'My goods have been sacrifcod-that is ALL"
After leaving the store the gentleman went
To his home, where he was met by his family.
They knew Of his financial troubles, but with
ont thought OF his mental troubles, greeted
him. The evening meal was enjoyed, and ut
the usual time the family retired.
During tho night Mr.. Wilson slept but little.
But no one knew this until Thursday morning.
Early i'll the morning his wife arose and left
the room to superintend breakfast. Mr.. viii
son was then awake, apparently bordering
over his financial troubles.
Not long after Mrs, Wilson left herroom she
was recalled by her husband whom she found
writing in agony. His cries were Indicative
of the greatest pain, and messengers were sent
for physicians. Before n physician could re-
spond the gentleman grew worse, and, turning
10 his wife. said:
II have taken strychnine, but took it by
accident"
DIR. A. c. Moroand, who lives ut the corner
Of Frazier and Fair streets, was the first to re-
spond, and as he entered the room Mr.. Wilson
said
doctor, 1 have taken strychnine; can't you
save me9"
The doctor made n hurried examination OF
his patient. 1t was then about half-past six
O'clock He found him suffering as though
strychnine had been taken and gave an anti
dote. but it did not seem to have any effect.
Then second doSe-was given, but with no
better result. and soon after seven o'clock the
gentleman died
The death-suioidal as It was--created quite
sensation throughout the city, and when
Coroner Haynes with a jury began the inquest
there was a crowd present. DIR. Moreland was
Tue only witness introduced. lie stated that
Mr.. Wilson had informed him that he had
taken the strychnine in suicidal fit, and
verdict ot suicidal death was the result,
Nv. Wilson leaves wife and number OF
children, two OF whom are grown and one
absent from the city. lie was member of
the Royal Society OF Good Fellows, tho Legion
Of Honor and the Confederate Veterans asso-
citation, each of which will attend the funeral.
BmMrNGnAM, Ala, March s. Especial. /
Yesterday 2. j. Rogers, warder of the convict
prison ut Pratt mines, reached tho city with
John Hauk, a prisoner from Marshall county.
Hank had been convicted Of murder and SEN
fenced 20 forty-fye years in tho mines. Soon
after Rogers boarded the train with the pris-
oner the latter began 10 show of anxiety.
When he reached the city Rogers left him in
the county jail until his insanity could 10 Off
cially established,
This morning Hank was relieved of his
shacklcS and ut once began tearing OF his
clothes Ho is n young man of powerful
physique and in Little while he had torn
every particle OF his clothing into
shreds Then he pulled every hair
III his head out 10y the roots. and then his
board. This done he began tearing of small
pieces Of flesh and the jailer was compelled 10
bind him hand and foot. Hank took the Stats