Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1889-02-15
A History of HE Redmnnds

Early IN the morning OF May 2S Annie
Jessie Redmond Disappeared. The fami-
~ lived at 2 Go ate street, where } uhn
Redmond, the gins father, had black
smith shop. After her abduction her
father tried in every way to get some
trace of her. The police aided in the
search and the following circular with al
offer of reward WAS sent out broadcast
over the country.
Look out Tor the following described
stolen chile, namely, Annie Tessie Red
mOnd: SIX years of age, strong and
healthy, rosy cheeks, Large, round, blue
eyes, full face, clear skin, and wealth
of chestnut hair. She wore a drsb-
checked gingham dress, the checks being
of pinklsh color, Marguerite straw hat
with large red ribbon bow, button shoes
With toe tips and heavy soles. The child
vas kidnapped on the morning of the 2S
OF May, a. the southeast corner of Dear
born aid Sprlug streets, this city, by a
woman, VINO Is described as about 80 e
81 years of age, meoIum build, wore a
faded drab dress, black wrap or shawl,
black hat turned up on one side, with
black feather, and drab double veil over
her face; when wslzlng, stoops son ewhat.
Send ali information TO G. W. HUBBARD,
General Superintendent of Police"
The woman referred to in the circular
was seen to pick up child answering the
description of Annie Redmond, and that
Is the last known of either woman or
child. About this time woman who
was identified as Alice Roach served a
term IN Brideweil III default ot a $50 fine.
She had been arrested on sus plclon of
having stolen Annie r edmond, but had to
he
To connect her with that case. few
bold but unsuccessful attempt to kidnap
the year old daughter of James Dunn,
of 2251 State street.
Every possible ciew was carefully in
vestiSated and Mr. Redmond made several
long trips to other cities on information
that children had been found answering
the description, but every trip and every
hope met with disappointment. July %,
a woman who was reputed TO be the wife
of JEFF White, locomotive engiL eer, who
had little while previously left Chicago,
was arrested IN St. Joseph, Mo. Mr.. Red
mond started a. once for St. Joseph,
accompanied by Chicago officer. He
took the first train after hearing the
news and refused to eat until after he
could learn whether the child being held
in 81. Joseph was his Annie. He was
hesrtbroken upon finding 1T was another
child His hopes had been raised to the
highest pitch and the disappointment
was crushing. He said he had been to
dozens of places in reply to kilograms
and letters, but he had never counted
upon meeting with success until he started
for st. Joseph.
The description seemed so perfect
that | allowed my hopes to be raised |
fully expected to see my little girl when
l got here this morning." That was what
Mr.. Redmond said after looking at the
child in possession or the Whites, and
then he started with sad heart for his
home.
Mrs. Redm suffered during all that
time from nervous shock and excite
ment. While her husband was in ST. 10
seph, aud for time after his return.
she was so seriously Ill that her life was
despaired OF, an none but those who at
tend TO her wants we're permitted to
see her.
MI Redmond Is only So ears of age.
He was a big, powerful man, but the loss
OF his golden haired baby dragged him
down. He refused TO be cnmforted, and
would net give up his hopes of finding
his darling. Every cles Was followed up,
and never could hope be encouraged. de
hsd been hard working man, but the
hammer and anvil were silent, aud he
gave his estire time to looking Ger his
child. About three months ago the worry
ana anxiety began TO show plainly on
him. His mind began to fail. At night
the siiShte noise would arouse him from
his sleep. He would start and wouli i'm
sgine that his little Annie was knocking
at the door. He took to drink and grew
uoross and oistrustful of his friends
De even began TO abuse his wife and chill
dreu.
Saturday, Dec. %, Redmond was ar
rested and sent to the Twenty second
street station. He was violent and fought
like wild beast when arrested. One of
his friends, Marcus A. Paulsen, brought
his case before Judge Pren6ergsst in the
court OF insane inquiry. Judge Prender
CAST asked him If he knew why he was
before the court Il know very well,
your honor" he said. He said be did not