The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-09
WOMAN in THECASE
Latest Developments In the
Oxnard Mystery.

He Has Figured Prominently In the
Courts-Intimate Friends Think That He
Is Not Far Away From Home.
PORTLAND, Me-, March 7.-The Mys-
terious disappearance case, as published
In Boston papers yesterday, created quite
furry of excitement in this city for
time. Alfred L. Oxnard, the man pur-
ported to have been foully dealt with, is
well known here where he was engaged
In business for years. He figured more
prominently in the courts while here than
he did in church, and was constantly at
war with his brother, John Thomas Ok
nard of Freeport to whom the father left
all of his property when he died.
Among other suits brought was the case
for the recovery of insurance paid John
L. OXnard many years ago, which suit
was instituted by Alfred L. Oxnard.
Then came the suit for defamation of
character and another to put old Mr..
Oxnard under guardianship as being in
capable Of doing business. All of these
cases were brought by Alfred Oxnard
against his brother and were all thrown
out of court.
Father Was Sane,
According to Boston stories it would
seem that Alfred Oxnard left Boston in
September to appear as a contestant in a
case brought by K. p. Oxnard and him
self to break the old mans will. This
story appears absurd to all who under
stand The case. Oxnard, Sr., was very
able man and man of strong intellec-
tual capacity and perfectly sane when the
will was made. His will was witnessed
by Judge Cleaves, DR. Dana and Hon. A.
j. Larrabee, all three being influential
and prominent men. These all would
have testified as to the old mans sanity.
Oxnard the missing man, knew he had
no case, and Seth l.. Larrabee, his coun-
sci ia the case. knew this fact, too, and
accohling to Hon. M. P. Frank, the coup-
sci for J. t. Oxnard, Larrabee settled the
case in payment of one-half his fee
Therefore the intimation of Boston papers
ssss4, Tcnarel having beenfoully dealt with
by his brother on account of the will is
out of the question.
But Where Is Oxnard7
Hon. NJ. P. Frank. counsel for j. T.
Oxnard, said last evening that he thinks
Oxnard may be found within the state of
Maine II Seafcn Is maQe. lie lntlmateQ
that there was a woman in the case, and
this belief is entertained by all who know
the man.
A gentleman well acquainted with the
Oxnard family was seen by correspond
ent, but did not care to have his name
mentioned with the affair. He said that
Attorney H. g. Sleeper of Boston was in
the city some two weeks ago, and at that
time no clue had been obtained. But
Alfred's Ghe missing mani BROTHER
familiarly called in FreeporU by the name
of John Tom," had intmated that
Alfrer's wife knew where he was. "John
Tom further stated that he could lay his
hands on him and he would not have to
go beyond Connecticut to do so.
jeremiah Rodgers of "A Adams street is
a brother of Oxnard's wife. He thinks
Oxnard is within a days journey of the
city with a woman who has caused much
trouble in his family.
A clew has been found which may lead
to the discovery of OXnard's wherea bouts.
IL is reported that he was seen in this city
not more than two weeks ago Startling
developments are expected soon,