The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-02-02
ABOUT TWO UTAH PEOPLE.

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ABOUT TWO UTAH PEOPLE.
The Story Alleged to Have Been Told by Mrs.
Reese in Leadyille.
LEADvILLE, Colo, Jan. 30.-Probably one
of the saddest cases of mans wrong doing
that ever came to light was the one told by
Mrs. Reese to- day. DR.. S. p. Johns few
days ago was ca ed to attend young
woman who was a. the point of death, suf-
fering from premature birth. With the
excellent care and attention that she re-
ceived the dark portals were closed, and
as she gained strength she told the man of
medicine her narrowing tale. The doctor
kindly Informed your reporter. who to day
called on the patient and re; eived from her
own lips the story Of her snort life. ter
rible experience, all will admit to be had
by one who is yet merely girl, and one
not well versed in the ways of the world
When the reporter entered the room he
found Mrs. Reese in bed, not having gained
sufficient strength yet to be able to sit up,
and saw girl that one would judge to be
about seventeen years of age, decided
brunette, with dark brown laughing eyes
and a sweet, pleasing face that bore on
every feature the stamp of truthfulness
and honesty. Stating his business, the
girl replied 81 do not care for newspaper
notoriety and would rather not air my
grievances before the public, as they are
sure to misiudge me-"
She was informed that part of her story
was already known, and that it would be
better for her to make a statement so that
no mistakes could be made.
THE STORY OF HER LIFE
She consented and said: "On July 20,
1889, was married at Logan city, Utah, to
a man named Watkins Reese, and from
that day you might say my trials com
menced. l was not, when married. seven
teen years of age, my birthday falling on
October II. My father is aged and infirm,
and L had to assist him. My mother died
when | was twelve years old, and | was
deprived of all mothers advice at time
in life when girls need it most. 1 was born
in Missouri and the family moved to Vi tab
two years ago. One brother resides there,
and my only sister is married and lives in
Missouri. got employment in one of the
hotels in Logan city, and was frequently
thrown into the society Of my future hus-
band. had known him previously, as his
sister had married my cousin. He was
very attentive and kind, and after asking
me TO marry him several times, consented.
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until several hours after the knot was
tied, and although he did not scold me l
could see from his manner that he was not
pleased.
AT the time of my marriage Reese was
working in one of the theatres and made a
good living. Suddenly he gave up his en-
ployment and we went to Ogden. He was
successful in securing work and we lived
very happily. He was steady, never
n l. nd no on yf Foil ba h,l +h.,+
of gambling. But l was gradually wean
ing him from that vice, as then | fond Y
loved my husband and thought him every
thing that was good and true. But was
rudely awakened and in few short weeks
found that was bound to a man who was
utterly depraved, and my love turned to
loathing and disgust. We left Ogden and
arrived in Denver in August, where Reese
absolutely refused to work, insisting that l
should make the living.
Il suppose he thought that as we We're
far away from everyone who knew US, that
he would compel me to submit to his
wishes. He took me to house of ill-fame
on Holiday street and compelled me to
live there. l rebelled, but he threatened
me with all sorts of punishment if | left
The life was repellant to me, and one day
went to Colorado city, and the only en-
ployment | could get was in dance hall
so accepted it, l was satisfied with any
thing so long as could keep away from
Reese.
THE MAN ARRESTED.
Shortly after | left Denver he was ar
rested for vagrancy. l was subpoenaed
and testified against him. He was fined
$3.50. l returned to Colorado city. When
he was liberated he followed me, and
promised to go to work and do better in
the future, and said that we had better
come to Leadville. We did so, but he never
kept his promise, and the second day after
| arrived here, [ was taken sick, and know
ing that I could not support him, he left
me among strangers without a cent-to
starve, for all he cared.
This | should lot have minded so much
but he returned to Utah and told my father
that was thoroughly bad and vicious and
had left him to go with another man to
Kansas City as his mistress My father
could hardly believe it and wrote to me
here. [ got a friend to answer the letter
telling him the facts in the case and on
Tuesday | received letter from him say
ing he would send me ticket whenever /
was able to travel and to come home.
OTHER STORIES
Reese also told my father that when he
objected to my going with this man to Kan
sas City that he was shot at and came near
cOAht5 hiiiSti, buu lONG lOF Lie
was strong enough not to believe the lies
he told and shall return home and get a
divorce.
''Reese is about twenty one years old,
tall, slim and fair, and as worthless crea-
ture as one could meet. 1 have done no
wrong willingly and will be glad to return
home.''
During the recital of her sad story tears
repeatedly coursed down her cheeks and
her speech was often broken by sobs. For
one so young she has had an awful exper-
fence and but for the kindness during her
sickness of Mrs. G. S. H. Whipple, of
Martha Washington assembly and Mrs.
Gregory, her landlady. she would do doubt
have crossed the dark river To both lad
les and the doctor she returns her heart
felt thanks.
We have large amount of eastern cap
ital to be invested in desirable Salt Lake
city real estate Owners will find quick
market for this kind of property by calling
soon. BOWMAN Il I,oWD
Opera House building.
Superhuous Advice.