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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
DECLARE WILCOX
WAS MURDERED
POLICE SEEK MOTIVE FOR THE
CRIME
Detectives Weave Web Of Evidence on
Theory Man Was Shot In Bed
and Leaped to Floor
to Die

A mass Of circumstantial evidence is
being slowly gathered by the police
to prove that Jesse NJ. Wilcox, found
dying at his home on San Pedro street
Monday night, was murdered.
Notwithstanding the non-committaI
verdict of the coroner's jury yesterday
morning the police believe that Wilcox
was murdered in cold blood.
The detectives have given full re-
port to District Attorney Frederlcks
and an information may issue from
that office tomorrow charging some
one with the commission of the crime.
While 1t is puzzling case there is
much more evidence of murder than of
suicide. Indeed there is nothing to
support the suicide theory but the
statements of Mrs. Carrie Fleming
Wilcox, the wife of the dead man.
The detectives refuse to make pub
lie the result of their investigation,
saying that it would not be expedient
to warn anyone In advance of what
they have ascertained.
Confident Man Was Murdered
About midnight Monday the police
were notified that a man was dying at
63S San Pedro street. officer Huff was
first on the scene and after short in
vestigatlon he telephoned for de-
tectives
Jesse Wilcox, q young motorman on
the Los Angeles Interurban railway,
was found lying on the floor, covered
with blood which flowed from gaping
wound in his left side. There was no
revolver in sight. Mrs Wilcox was
lncoherent and contradictory In her
statements.
Sergeant Walker was soon on the
scene and he made a careful examina-
ton Of all the circumstances surround
Ing the mysterious tragedy. Detectives
Ditzen and Steel were detailed to in
vestigate and they have unfolded a
story that makes it appear a case of
murder.
The coroner's jury. brought in the
following verdict yesterday morning:
I'VE, the jury, find that Jesse Wilcox
came to his death by a gunshot wound
In the left breast. Whether suicidal OF
homicidal we are unable to determine -
Unearth important CIeWs
These were the important features
brought out at the inquest:
That Mrs. Carrie Wilcox had beer
drinking on the night of the tragedy.
That Wilcox had been to the home
Of Mrs. Harriet Alexander, the negro
washerwoman, to inquire for his wife
pn the night of the shooting.
That a life insurance policy for $4,000
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22

southland, and like the Ministries Of
olden times they will amuse and de-
light the society people of the towns
through which they pass.
Miss May has purchased the White
car, the only one available, of the sS5OO
model in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
LEAD MERGER is SETTLED
United and National Companies Dual
Announcement Is Expected
In a Few Days
Rv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21.-Although Of
f1cial announcement of the terms will
not be made for several days, it is
understood that the merger of the
United Lead company with the Ma
tional Lead company practically has
become authoritative.
This is now freely admitted.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22

payable to the mother Of decedent was
recently transferred to Mrs. Carrie
Fleming Wilcox
That expert medical examination
showed that Wilcox was killed i'm bed
by bullet which took n downward
course. There were no powder stains
or powder marks on the dead mans
wrists or nightgown. The body was
some distance from the bed The re-
volver was tangled up in the bed
clothes as though placed there after
the shooting.
That Wilcox had had frequent quar-
rels with his wife over her drinking
habits.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Asia Minor College Burns

BY Associated Press.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb 21.-The
American college at Aintab, Asia
Minor, has been destroyed by fire. All
connected with the college escaped.
The institution was devoted to the
general education of native women to
become teachers and homekeepers.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22

will be shown in a few days to be a
clear case Of murder, committed In the
heat of rage and regretted the moment
after.
That Ia the last word of the police,
so far, and that is the theory they are
working on.
More information has been given to
District Attorney Fredericks but he
is not ready to speak but rather to
act, according to one Of his deputies.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Officers Say Woman Drank

DR.. Campbell, the coroner's physician,
believes that Wilcox was shot in bed.
The bullet passed through the body.
dug hole in the mattress and glancing
against the wire springs spent its force
on the footboard.
There was every indication, accord
ing to DIR. Campbell, that the man arose
In bed to repel an attack and that he
plunged out of the bed as he was shot
and breathed his last upon the floor.
Mrs. Wilcox, whose marriage to the
dead man is denied by the elder Wilcox,
has given conflicting statements and
when pressed for q decisive answer has
found refuge in Mysteries.
According to all the officers she was
intoxicated when they arrived.
She had flask of whisky on her per-
son the officers say and during the
evening had several drinks at neighbor-
ing saloons
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Alarms the Nelghbors

According to the testimony OF Charles
Christie, bartender for r. F. Going
whose saloon is at the corner of Seventh
and San Pedro streets, Mrs. Wilcox
came to the saloon about midnight and
got glass of beer. He said she ap-
peared nervous and excited.
After Wilcox visited the house of the
negro family, he returned home and
undressed, evidently sat up in bed and
read the papers, waiting for his wife to
return.
Between the time he reached home
and midnight the deed was done. Mrs.
Wilcox visited the Alexander house
about midnight, according to the testi-
mony of the negro woman. 1t was on
her return to her own house that she
made the outcry and alarmed the
neghbors.
There Is some conflicting evidence as
to the time but contradictory to the
negress' testimony it Is believed that
Mrs. Wilcox came to the home of death
just before midnight.
Asks About insurance Money
officers say that trunk in the bed
room had been opened and the tray
placed on the bed. A number of photo
graphs of men had been torn UP. The
detectives have those bits of photo
graphs and will try to find out who
were the men friends Of Mrs. Carrie
Fleming Wilcox.
According to Officer Ditzen. Mrs.
Wilcox was very drunk when he began
his Investigations.
She said to him. What will they do
to me?" Then she whimpered: "Oh,
dear, dear, L don't care If they hang
me-"
Ibid you kill him?" asked the officer
"Oh, no, no; loved him"
To NJ. H. Wilcox, the father of the
decedent, Mrs. Wilcox again repeated
"They will hang me-" And in the next
breath she asked him about the insur-
ance money.
Mr.. Wilcox made statement yester-
day as follows: 81 still believe that my
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
Csc 58.Inch Cream
Mohair, Yard.

Fifty pieces of these scarce shades in Sicilian
and brilliantine weaves and equally as pretty
as silk very durable; cleans easily and OF a
fine mohair yarn. Worth regularly 65c.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-22
3O,Hour 4Lornl 7Eo
Clocks at ................ fON

A regular $1.00 nickel plated alarm
clock, with loud ringing bell, plain
Arabic dials and fully guaranteed
for one year. Special today only.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
NONRESIDENT Notice.

Lizzie Rhodes In Chancery Court
VS. at
j M Rhodes Lawrenceburg, Tenn.
In this cause it appearing TO the sat
isfaction of the undersigned from the
returns of the sheriff, and the original
Bill which is sworn to that J w Rhodes
is a nonresident of the State of Tennes-
see and a resident of Mississippi so that
the ordinary process of Law cannot be
served on him, 1t is therefore ordered
that publication be made for four con-
secutiye weeks in the Lawrence Demo
crat, a paper published in the town Of
Lawrehceburg, Tennessee, requiring the
said nonresident Defendant to be and
appear on the Ord Monday in Noyem-
Der 906 before the Cbancery Court for
Lawrence County, Tennessee to be held
in the Court House in Lawrenceburg on
the 3rd Monday in November 1906
and then and there plead answer or de-
muir to the bill fled herein, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing ex parte Oct. Is,
1906,
Z II MEREDITH.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
FALL RIVER BOX.

W. }. Williams, Receiver; Dick
White, Hiram Sutton, Frank Smith,
Judges; I. J. Frazier, 4. P. McMasters,
Clerks.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
CATARRH CANNOT BE CT
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with LOCAL APPLICATIONS,
as they cannot reach the seat Of
the disease. Caiarrh is a blood
or constitutional disease, and ii
order TO cure il you must take iu.
ternal remedies Halls Catarh
Cure is taken internally, and act,
directly ON the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrb Cure is
not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one Of the best physi
clans in This country for years
and is regular prescription. II
is comToted Of the hest tonics
known, combined with he bert
blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucuOs surfaces. The per- 1t
combination of We two mgr, !.
ents IL what produces such wdS
derful results tn cnring CatarTS
Send for testimonials free.
f. J. CHENEY q CO., Prop e.
Toledo, Ohio. Sold bv Druggists,
Price 75c. Take ilolls Family
Pills for constipation.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
Nonresident Notice.
Ira Strait etal

Ira Strait ct al In rhauccry
M vs. az
Henry Brsdhurn tai J Lawrenc burg
1t appearing to lh. satisfaction
he undersigned from the returns If tu
sheriff mad, az ihi- uace aud.aIso sii
dayit made by Complainant. Solicitor
in above styled cause that after diigenr
inquiry the whereabouts Of Henry
Bradburn cannot be ascertained so that
ordinary process of law cannot be served
on him. It is therefore ordered ttat
publication be made in the Lawrence
Democrat newspaper published in
the town Of Lawrenceburg Tenn, for
four consecutive weeks requiring said
Henry b. Auburn to be and appear at
the next term of the Chancery Ceurt
to be held at Lawrenceburg, Tenn, on
the 3rd Monday in November next
the same being the 10Th day of Novem.
Der, 1906, and -hen and there plead
answer or demur, or the same shall be
taken for confessed as to him, and set
for hearing ex parte this Oct T. 1906.
THos. II. MEREDITH, G. & NJ
D. W. STARNEs, Sopr for Complainant
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
sEyEN BOX
oRowsoN BOX.

Jno. w Howard, Receiver; w E
Chambers, Mack Crews, Joe TinsIey,
Judges; Frank Crews, W J Powers,
Clerks.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
GIVE US q pRl88
o. 10

That's all we ask. Can you fairly give us less? Ours
home industry employing home labor and depending
home patronage We have proven that work good
be done anywhere in the regular laundry work. and
have had very liberal and much appreciated patronage in
this line But that winter approaches, look for
falling off in the amount of this work and in order to keep
our plant going we will have to take family wash.
We propose to organize a club of twenty-five more
members and do their washing and ironing for month
trial Won't you join? If we get many twenty five
we afford do the work at the price you have to pay
for your washing by hand And we do it better Do you
know why clothes washed the laundry stay clean longer
than those washed by hand? It's because they cleaner
If you doubt it, just wash your hands with soap and don't
rinse the soap sud off thoroughly aud how much quicker
your hands will qa dirty than if they entirely clean
particle of dirt will be caught by the sticky soap sou
ton or your hands 1t is the with clothes. 10 the
washer the clothes nsed abundance OF clear spark
ling water until every OF soap greasy solution is out
of Them and taken absolutely clean and sweet The
wash woman possibly do this but takes them out of
soapy dirty second third water looking clean is true
but full of the soap that will catch and hold dirt This is
fact You will be pleased with work. All ask is
that you give trial
Lawrenceburg Steam Laundry,
j. ii. CARUTHERS, Manager.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
MURRELL Bon

J. H. Marston, Receiver; A. KONG,
J W. Daughry, B. l.. Marston,
Judges; Neil Brown, Pad Lee, Clerks.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

at the battle of Austerlitz, he
was the greatest Leader in the world
Ballads Snow Liniment has shown the
pnblic it is the best Liniment in the
world. A quick cure for Rheumatism,
Sprains, Burns, Cuts, ETC., A G Pitts,
Rodessa, La. says: 81 use Billiards.
snow Liniment in my family and find
it unexcelled for sore chest, headache
corns, in fact for anything that can be
reached by liniment."
Sold by Crowder Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
Z III MEREDITH.
DANGER FROM THEPLAGUE.

There's grave danger from the plague
of Coughs and Colds that are so preva-
lent, unless you take Dr. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds Mrs. Geo. Walls, Of Forest
City, Me, writes: "lt's Godsend to
people living in climates where coughs
and colds prevail / find it quickly
ends them. 1t prevents Pneumonia
cures LaGrippe, gives wonderful relief
in Asthma and Hay Fever, and makes
weak lungs strong enough to ward off
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. SOC
$1,00. by w. NJ. Gallaher drug store.
Trial bottle free.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
A CERTAIN CURE FOR GROUP
USED FOR TEN YEARS
WITHOUT A FAILURE.

Mr.. w c BOtt, a Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic
in his praise of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. His children
have all been Subject to Group
and he has used this remedy for
the past ten years, and though
they always feared the Group, his
wife and he felt safe upon retiring
when bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy was in the house.
His oldest child was subject 20
severe attacks of Group, but TIL
remedy never failed to effect S
speedy cure. lie has recommended
it TO friends and neighbors and ad
who have used it say that it is ull-
equaled for Group and whoOpin
cough. Sold by Freeman Brs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
I N COLORADO

Man people put aside all thought of
an outing In Colorado because they are
accustomed to consider this greatestof
American Fairgrounds as one OF those
impossible things be Ond their.means.
Time was when a visit to the top of
the Continent" was great luxury, as
high In price as in altitude, but not so
today.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
THEY MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD

The pleasant purgative effect
experienced by all who use Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tab.
let's, and the healthy condition of
the body and mind which they
create makes one feel joyful.
Price 25cents. Samples free at
Freemon Bros.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26

With of his five rigs waiting show his well selected list
Improved Farms Timber Tracts, and Town Properties farm
and sell Real Estate grub feed and haul
provided of Oldest County and do
largest business the other fellow my assertion is true
Call Citizens phone No 642 address at Lawrence
burg r. f. D. No still better visit at the Big Spring
Farm at the head of Crowson Creek Yours for Busine
FARMER" e. w. CRENJS.
Write me for new Illustrated booklet and list.
No Pleasure Tourists curiosity lockers wanted.
all Home Seekers Excursions at WAYNE II INN
Get off at WAYNE
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
Election Notice.

II s,.aao. Da,.;.a..S u ~.
non Tom VILLA II p seayv Judges
Tom Spencer, Geo. smallwood, Clerks
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CD. Tldwen, Receiver Mat Meir,
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Reeves Viii Below. Clerk.
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Clerks.
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White Hiram sntop Fr,nL sm;t,
Judges; I. J. Frazier, 4. P. McMasters,
Clerks.
AuRRELL BOX.
J. H. Marston, Receiver; A. Kong
j. W. Daughtryr B. l.. Marston,
Judges; Neil Brown, Pad Lee, Clerks.
SPRINGER BON.
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Shaw, H. w. Lantz, }, ID. Hickman
Judges; A. M. Bashor, J. B. Shaw
Clerks
FEYEN Bon
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ochnyder W l. Bryan, CLERKS.
oRowsoN BOX.
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Chambers, Mack Crews, Joe Tinsley,
Judges; Frank Crews, W J Powers,
CIorLs
sUMMERroWN BOX.
W A SkillerD, Receiver; sam Gartner
q Mechanics q F Hucbesoa lpdyos.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26

You can spend the Summer or part of the
Summer in Colorado and live as reasonably as
you do at home, and the quick service and low
tourist and excursion rates afforded via Rock
sland lines bring the Rockies within your
asy reach
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1906-10-26
DoTsON BOX

Frank SCHNEIDER Receiver; S. NJ.
Shaw, R. w. Lantz J. D. Hickman,
Judges; A. NJ Bashor, J. B. Shaw,
Clerks.
The statesman., 1906-04-27

Notices inserted under this head at
the rate Of 5 cents per line per week,
or so cents per month.
FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
in modern house at 1881 Stout Street.
Mrs. Sarah Roundtree. 1906
Good women wishing work by the
week or month and ladies' wanting
such help, will please call Mrs. Mary
E. Wade, 2227 Lincoln Ave Cali
from 8 G.. IN. to 5p. m. Phone Red
2547.
FOR RENT-One large front room,
suitable for gentleman. 2404 Lincoln
avenue. Mrs. II. Dean.
FOR RENi-rurnished rooms. Call
Main 24ls. Mrs. Kate Bushnell, 2248
Lawrence St. 1-9
For Rent-Furnished room at 523
Twenty-sixth street. Neat and COM
Portable. 5-18
FUR RENT-Eurnished front room
suitable for man or lady. Mrs. Viii.
son 23l4 Arapahoe st.
FOR RENT - Nicely furnished
rooms for rent in modern house.
Mrs. J. J. Houston, 2239 Arapahoe
street
FOR RENT-Neatly furnished room
at 22l4 Arapahoe St Phone Pink,
68l.
FURNISHED ROOMS-In modern
house at 1921 Curtis Street. Mrs. A.
J ,,aylor 4-28
FOR RENT-A five-room house
near Montclair, for 81 per month. Call
phone White 637. 81
Hx.a
The statesman., 1906-04-27
REGISTER HERE

Inquiries for help and for work are continually
coming to and frequently we cannot give satisfact-
DRY answers:
Inquiries also come to Us for Accommodations Of al
kinds furnished and unfinished rooms with and with
out board Persons who have such, should also reg
lister with In this practice becomes general
will greatly aid in Our endeavors to further the pub
lies welfare in these two Particular, Either calf,
write or phone U.s.
The statesman., 1906-04-27

Handsomely furnished rooms for
rent at 2O45 Stout street. BILL
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-03-03

Sput VIM. Trebilcock returned from
his stay at West Baden last Saturday.
He feels much relieved from HE
rheumatism which bothered him very
much before he took treatment down
there.
Jas. Flood left last Tuesday evening
for a business visit 70 Chicago, He
was accompanied by his son Bertrand.
Mr. Flood will spend about week in
the windy city.
VIM. Nesbitt and Fred Hunt went
to Hermansyille Monday 10 visit the
X. OF r. lodge at that place Herman
sville has one Of the best drilled de-
gree teams in the upper peninsula
W G. r. y. will meet with Mrs.
RowIey on March 9th at 80 p III. A
mothers meeting viii be the programme
postponed from this week All cordial
" invited
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1906-03-03

The Odd Fello ~ Of the Menominee
range including the lodge at Norway,
the Rebekah and Subordinate lodges al
/ Iron Mountain, the Rebekah ana Sub
ordinate lodges 10 Iron River the Re
bekah, subordinate Encampment aud
Canton OF Crystal Falls will participate
in big celebration at Iron Mountain
on the both Of April that being the
anniversary Of the founding Of the
order In America The combined
membership Of the lodges is over 900
and II is expected that the full mem
bership will be in attendance The
celebration will be- under the auspices
of the Iron Mountain lodges. Special
trains will be run from Crystal Falls
and Iron River to accommodate the
visitors
Mr. and Mis- Jno. Ham and children
returned Saturday from visit with
friends at Negaunee. They went up TO
take in the ski tournament and took
the opportunity 10 remain over for q
longer visit
The Rathbones have decided 10 give
their usual Easter party THE year.
Easter parties has become a permanent
feature with the Rathbones and they
always have an exceptionally pleasant
and enjoyable party.
JAS. J Murphy IL working his crew
in the Crystal Falls yards Of the st.
Panl these days dumping coal and
doing other odd Jobs IN the switching
line
Mrs G. S Henry desires to announce
70 the people Of Crystal Falls that she
will open first class milliney store In
this city in time for the snring trade
Particulars later
Supt W. J. Richards returned
Saturday evening from trip 10 the
Mesabi range where he inspected the
mines under his charge.
The first children party 10 be given
by the local lodges this year will be
under the auspices Of the Rathbones
two weeks from today.
A. W. Farmer, the state organizer
for the Yeomen. was in the city several
days this week. His headquarters are
az Menominee.
We call the attention Of our readers
TO the ads Of Richard wehse. Lauer
man Bros. The Paris store and The
Fair all new ones in this issue.
Mary Morrison is teaching In place
OF Miss MVrrissey in the local schools