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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
NEGRO HARD TO HANG.
Tiook Two Triels to Execute Marshall
Lewis, of Georgia.

Nashville, Ca, July 9.-Marshall
Lewis, the negro who shot and killed
Clifford Rutherford at Lenox in
April, was executed here to-day by
Sheriff Avera at II o'clock. He
confessed his guilt, professed relig-
ion, and gave the usual warning to
his race, and by publishing a sketch
of his life earned sufficient money to
nay transportation of his body to his
EXome at Oakfield, Ga.
The execution was quiet and or
derby, taking place inside the county
jail. A large crowd came to town to
witness the execution despite the
fact that a heavy rain fell all the
morning. The trap was sprung at II
o'clock The first attempt to break
his neck was q failure, and he WAS
led back upstairs and dropped the
second time. AS he walked upstairs
blood streamed from his mouth. and
he begged for water. His neck was
not broken the second time, but he
strangled to death in about fifteen
minutes. Several hundred negroes,
with few white people, gathered at
the Jail last night and held religious
services, singing and shouting for
several hours.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Three Drowned at Cheraw.

Cheraw, July 11.-A terrible acci-
dent occurred last night at the Che
re" ferry about 10 o'clock. a mum
Der of persons were delayed in town
and were returning to their homes
in Marlboro county, among them
Charles Irby, having long two
horse wagon, driven by a colored
man. There were in the wagon, be-
sides the driver, colored woman
and two small children. The mules
began backing and the driver, in
stead of cutting them, jerked the
reins and they backed off into the
water, drowning the driver, the wo-
man and one child. A boy, about 10
years old. held on to the wagon bed
and was rescued by Walter Pegues.
who has charge Of the ferry. The
bodies have not yet been recovered.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
SHOOTS WOMAN, THEN SELF.
Il. l.. Patterson, Mill Operative, Com
mits Suicide at AbbeviIIe.

Abbeville, July 11,-At about $50
to-day at the cotton mill village l.. l..
Patterson shot Mrs. Maggie Pender
twice with a 32-calibre pistol, then
shot himself through the head, dying
almost instantly. DR.. ]. C%l4ill was
hurriedly summoned, but found Pat
terson dead, with hole entirely
through his head.
Mrs. Pender was shot through the
thigh Her wounds are painful, but
not serious. For some months Pat
terson, mill operative, had been
irving to marry the woman, who is
a widow with some property, though
she also works in the cotton mills.
She. however, has steadily refused
him.
To-day they were quarreling on
the, back steps of the woman's house
when the shooting took place. Pat
terson came to Abbeville some time
ago and preached on the streets sew
eral times.
At the last session of criminal
court he was tried for assault and
battery. He conducted his own de-
Tense and came clear.
Some of the mill people say he was
heard to say he intended killing him
SELF
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Notes from Madison.

Madison, July 12.-Special: Rev.
j. II. Ayers filled his regular ap-
pointment here Sunday and Sunday
night.
E. II. Cleland is very sick at this
writing.
Quite crowd of young people en-
joyed a fishing trip on Tugaloo river
Wednesday.
Rev. ]. L. Singleton will preach at
the Woodmen's Hall on the Sd Sun
day night in this month.
Miss Pammie Taylor gave a party
last Wednesday evening in - nor of
her friend, Miss Mary Cash, beau
tiful young lady of Baldwin, Ca
Several games were played, after
which delicious ice cream and cake
were served. The guests took their
departure soon after. bidding their
lovely hostess goodnight, and thank
ing her for such a pleasant time
Those present were: Misses Hassie
Arve, Matte and Marye Jane Watt,
Messrs. Clyde Adams, Guy Watt,
Lloyd Arve and Willie Snuttleworth.
Mrs. T. Curd and daughter, Miss
Anna, of Williamsburg, KY, are
among friends here.
Miss Marye Cleland made fly
ing trip to Westminster Thursday
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Pickens Woman, Aged 83, Assaulted

Pickens, July 10.-One of the
most brutal crimes that has occur
red in this county for some time,
was committed last week, the victim
being a respectable old lady aged SO
years Of age, living by herself, but
close to one of her sons. After she
had fastened the doors and retired
for the night, man came to her
bedside and demanded her money.
She told him she had no money;
that her son had it, whereupon he
criminally assaulted hor.
He gained admittance to her
house by going up q ladder to an
upstairs window. .
The lady does not know positively
who 1t was, as 1t was dark, but
knows 1t was negro by his kinky
hair.
The matter was kept quiet until
yesterday. Suspicion rested on Sam
Vaughn, a negro, who was working
In the settlement. He begged his
employer yesterday morning to can
eel the contract, which was done.
The negro made one statement,
which, taken in connection with
other circumstances, led to the ar
rest OF Vaughn yesterday evening,
and he was placed in jail last night.
The people of the eastern portion of
the county are greatly wrought up
over the deed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Sunshine Convention.

Mrs. Julia Shanklin has worked so
faithfully that Oconee is now ready
to federate in Sunshine work, and It
gives me great pleasure to call to-
gether "In His Name" the Sunshin-
ers at Richland in August. The day
Will be set next week and published.
The circles are requested to learn
to sing by that time "a Royal Ban
ner,' in Gospel Hymns; Scatter
Sunshine" Let Little Sunshine
in" 'Throw Out the Life Line" .
Each Snnshiner must wear a lit
tie yellow be on the breast. An in
teresting pre- ram is being arranged.
The afternoon meeting will be devo-
ted to business. and reports from the
circles will be read. A Sunshine"
post office will be there and all pres
ent, or those not, can send letter or
card to be mailed to some one who
needs cheering. A collection will be
taken to buy another wheel chair.
We invite all who are interested in
philanthropy to be present.
TO call this meeting together I
will need a gavel. Who will give
one to be used that day and be pre-
sented to Oconee, as Sunshine work
has come to stay and broaden into
philanthropy?
We ask the ministers and others to
pray for this meeting.
Marye II. Shelor, State Leader.
Donations to second wheel chair:
Eta Cole, Fair Play, 10c.; Ala
Dean Smith, College Hill, Miss, Csc.
Total, 35c. M. X. Shelor, Treasurer.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
CARS BLOWN OFF TRACK.
Terrific Storm Sweeps Northwest.
Many Killed and Injured.

Minneapolis, Mimi, July IA
storm swept through South Dakota.
Minnesota and Kansas late yesterday
win terrific fury. AT least six are
dead and 20 or more fatally injured.
AL one place a string of box cars was
overturned and three Italian labor
ers killed and 10 others badly maim-
ed. The cars were lifted from the
rails buildings crun ed up like
card droard, trees uproo,ed and sent
flying through the air.
Communication is so badly inter.
rupted that details of the damage are
hard to get, but the loss will be i'm
mense.
At Abilene, Kansas, two inches of
rain fell in five minutes.
Xenia, ILL.,, was wrecked and many
persons injured.
Ortonville, Mimi, was practically
destroyed.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Proper Treatment for Dysentery and
DiarrhOea.

The great mortality from dysen-
terry and diarrhoea is due to a lack
or proper treatment at the first stages
or the disease. Chamberlain's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a
reliable and effectual medicine, and
when given in reasonable time will
prevent any dangerous consequences.
III has been in use for many years
and has always met with unvarying
success. For sale by J. w. Bell, Wal
halla; w. j. Lunney, Seneca.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
George Grandy Killed at Charlotte.

Greenville, July 11.-News was re-
ceived in the city last night that
George Grandy, the thirteen-year-old
Son OF j. d. Grandy, formerly Of
Greenville, was killed In Charlotte
Friday afternoon by falling from the
fly wheel of an engine in an old
abandoned quarry near Charlotte,
whittier tie boy and some compan-
ions had gone TO play and gather
junk for sale.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Altman Dies from Wounds.

Charleston, July Ill. d. Alt
man, the aged citizen of Ravenel,
who was shot by ]. w. Messervey
when he went to the assistance of
Dispensary Constable Fishburne sew
eral days ago to prevent Messervey
from carrying away from the depot
at RaVenel package of alleged con-
traband liquor, died to-day at the
Roper Hospital.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Brave Fire IaddicS

often receive severe burns, putting
out fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and forget them. 1t soon
drives out pain. For burns, scalds,
wounds, cuts and bruises it's earth's
greatest healer Quickly cures skin
eruptions, old sores, boils, ulcers,
felons; best pile cure made. Relief
Is instant. 25c. at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Don't Get a Divorce.

A Western Judge granted divorce
on account of ill-temper and bad
breath. Or. Kings New Life Pills
would have prevented 1t. They
cure constipation, causing bad
breath and liver trouble, the iii tenn
per, dispel colds, Danish headaches,
conquer chilis. 25c at all druggists.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
steamers Collide; IA Perish

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, July a.
Three minutes after the steel steam
ers Isaac Scott and John B. Cowle
had collided in Lake Superior early
this morning, about mile and a
half off White Fish Point light
house, the Cowle had gone to the
bottom in fifty fathoms of water,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14
Brake Inspector Hamiter Killed,

Lawrence Hamiter, aged 20, brake.
inspector for the Southern road, was
crushed to death between two cars
in Columbia on Thursday while he
was examining brakes. A shifting
engine struck one of the cars bring
ing them together with great force.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1909-07-14

hostess, was won by Mrs. J. ]. DAN
iell,which she graciously presented to
the bride-elect. The occasion was
altogether one of the handsomest
eyer seen here. NJ. ". s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
PLAY POSTPONED
GAME SATURDAY
Islanders and Rabbits VIII Contest
While on Their Way Back
from the South.

The Islanders have taken pity on
the suffering fans of this city and
they are going to make flying trip
home next Saturday in order to let
the baseball bugs see another game
before the final home series COM
mences. The Cedar Rapids aggrega-
ton will furnish the opposition for
the Islanders in game Saturday,
and that will leave the Islanders with
but two postponed games on the list.
Saturday being an off day and as the
Islanders would have to come
through here to get to Dubuque, it
was thought it would be good OPP
portunity to get rid of the one game
which the Rabbits and the Islanders
have been unable to play off so far
this season From here the team will
go to Dubuque for two games and
then to Davenport for three more be-
fore bringing the Prodigals over here
to open the last long stretch of the
season.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
DON'T GIVE UP.
Discouraged Citizens Will Find Com
fort i'm the Experience of
Rock Island Man.

Rock Island Man.
Experience is the modern instructor.
Profit by the experience Of others.
1t may save your life.
The experience of friends and neigh
bors,
The testimony of Rock Island people
Will bring renewed encouragement.
Here is a case in point:
A G. Elder retired, ITO Third ave-
nue., Rock Island. Ill.,. says: From my
experience with Doan's Kidney Pills, |
do not hesitate to endorse them to any
one suffering from kidney trouble. My
back bothered me a great deal, and
there were acute pains across my kid
neys that made it very hard for me to
sloop. Other difficulties led me to be-
lieve that my kidneys were affected,
and reading about Doans Kidney Pills,
was led TO get supply at the Harper
House pharmacy. They gave me prompt
relief, and thus convinced me of their
great merit
For sale by all dealers. Price, so
cents. FOster-Milburn Company, Buff
falo New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.
THREE-EYE LEAGUE

Peoria. 10; Rock Island, l.
Bloomington. .: Dubuque, ,.
Springfield I; Cedar Rapids, 2.
Decatur, 4 Davenport. 2.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chiacgo. 3: New York. /.
ST. Louis, >: Boston. 5.
Detroit, IL; Washington. 6.
Cleveland, 6: Philadelphia. II.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston. G; Chicago. II.
Philadelphia. 0; Pittsburg, 2.
New York II; Cincinnati, g.
Brooklyn, Il: ST. Louis, %.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Kansas City. 5: Milwaukee, I.
Toledo, 6; Columbus, Gcn in
nings).
Louisville. .; indianapolis. g..
St. Paul. /; Minneapolis, 0.
WESTERN LEAGUE.
Wichita s; Sioux City. 1.
Topeka, /; Lincoln. 5.
Denver. |: Des Moines, ).
Pueblo, IS; Omaha. 6.
CENTRAL LEAGUE.
South Bend. ); Evansville, 0.
Dayton. 3; GAINESVILLE. l.
Fort Wayne. A ; Terre Haute. ..
Grand Rapids. .: Kewanee, l.
CENTRAL ASSOCIATION.
Waterloo, 0: Hannibal. >.
Jacksonville. 4 ; Ottumwa, ;.
Keokuk. ;; Kewanee. ..
ULINOiS-MISSOURI LEAGUE.
Canton, ]; Monmouth. ).
BeardstOwn. 6: Pekin. l.
Galesburg. o: Macomb. ,.
Observation-Disclosures LEAGUE.
Appleton, /: Madison. 4.
Green Bay. 3; Racine. o.
Oshkosh .: Freeport. >.
Fond du Lac, 0; Rockford. ).
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
BARRY AND BURNS
ANXIOUS TO WIN
Outcome of Fight Tonight to Decide
Who Will Meet Jack Johnson
the Champion.

Los Angeles, Aug. 2i.-Trim and
ready Jim Barry and Jack Burns are
resting today waiting for the gong
which vii start them on their 10 round
battle at Maud Junction pavilion to-
night. Because of the fact that Jack
Johnson, the negro heavyweight cham
pion wired promoter Tom McCarey
last night that he. would take on the
winner some tine next month, the
fight tonight is of supreme import
ance TO both the principals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
JOHNSON REACHES COAST
Begins Training for ketcheI-May
Fight Dave Barry First.

San Francisco Cal. Aug. 24.-Jack
Johnson, heavyweight champion, ar
rived in this city last night from Chi
cago. After q short conference with
Ccffrothe he gave out a statement as
TO his, plans. He has secured quarters
at Oakland where he will at once com
mence training for his battle with
Ketchel. Incidentally, he says he has
received an offer for a ten round fight
with Dave Barry at. Los Angeles, TO
take place in about three weeks.
Johnson says he weighs about 225.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Rheumatism Cured In "a Hours.

T. ]. Blackmore of Halter & Black
more, Pittsburg, Pa, says: "a short
time since l procured bottle of Di.
got me out of the house in "a hours
took to my bed with rheumatism
nine months ago and DR.. Detchon's
Relief for Rheumatism is the only
medicine that did me any good. I
had five of the best physicians in the
city, hat l received very little relief
from them. l know DR.. Detchon's Re-
lief for rheumatism to be what it is
represented and take pleasure in rec
!onmending it to other poor sufferers"
Sold by Otto Grotjan. 1901 Second
avenue, Rock Island; Gust Schlegel e.
Son, go West Second street, Daven-
port.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

Former Commodores who are en-
gagged in managerial roles this year
are making good. George Reed is
fighting for first division place viii
his Mobile team: Willie Prout at Han
nibal is third in the Central associa-
ion and Dick Crozier's Raleigh team
is at the top of the Carolina associa-
ton
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Islanders Fall Easy Victims at
Peoria, Losing First by
lotto l Score.
LAKAFF BUMPED SEVERELY
Seven Hits and Some Other Thing,
in the Seventh Inning Count
for Seven Runs.
GAMES TOMORROW.
Rock Island at Bloomington.
Davenport at Springfield.
Cedar Rapids al Decatur.
Dubuque at Peoria.

Peoria, Ill, Aug. "a Especial ~
The strain of beating Decatur four on;
of five and Springfield Two out OF t!cae
showed ON the Islanders yesterday aud
i'll the reaction that followed their PEI
Torrance III the lower end of the cir
cult they proved easy for Peoria los
ing 10 to l.
Only i'll the initial session were
Tighe's men able to count. Murphy
was out when Berger poled double
and the latter took third when Ca.lryh
dropped Meloan's high one to right.
SWacina's fly brought in the onls run.
In succeeding innings the visitor, had
Gilbert, who was on the mound against
them, in serious trouble. but he mau,
aged to work his way out in each in
stance
The Disullers scored three and as
sumed the lead in the fourth. John
son and Biliz had been retired, When
Smith drew base on balls. Smith
pilfered second and Higgins single
advanced him to third. Biltz was put
on the bag for Higgins He stole ssc-
ond. Gilbert hit to Wise. and the ISL
ander second sacker hurled vide .
first. Smith and Biltz crossing he ruD-
Der. Gilbert taking second. Netzel hit
to left for base, Gilbert COUNTING.
Ne;zel was out stealing.
Seven Runs in seventh
In the seventh inning on seven. hits
the Distiilers counted seven runs,
clinching the game.
Higgins led off with a single and
Biltz took his place on the X Gil
bert beat cut Il bunt as di NetzeI.
filling the bases Moore ranued one
through second. scoring Bit and Gil
bert. NetzeI pulling up at ,ird and
the Distiller second sacker taaing seq
ond on the throw in to ma Gilbert.
Caffryn proved an easy out Kelley 20
Swacina. Rowan was passel filing
the bases. Johnson lifted one TO his
liking over McBride's head in left.
clearing the bases and pulli,s no at
third. BilJz popped out tc Berger.
Smith singled. counting. Johnson.
Smith stole second and Higgins here
ripped off his second hit of til inning.
counting another one Gilbc ended
the swat and run fest with 4 low one
10 Swacina. Both sides wera retired
one, two. three in the remaining III
ninSs. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

terday and the fair will continue the
rest of the week. The exhibits in
both the stock and horticultural de
partments are good this year ano
are said to meet all expectations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
LINE O. DOPE

James Mcclure, the new manager.
took active charge of the Cleveland
American ball team yesterday.
The Kansas City American associ2-
ton team has purchased Infieldcr
Moore and Catcher Wolf from the Ma
comb, H.. club.
The pitching sof Weakley and the
fielding of Vandine furnished the fea.
ture of a recent game at Winchester
in the Blue Grass league
Decatur Herald: Springfield's loss
to The Islanders yesterday does not de
eide the pennant by any means but It
does lead to the conclusion that the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

Stolen bases-Barkwell Ruby, Nc
Grew. Two base hits-Nye McGrew.
Double play-Reitz to McGrew to Har-
mouth. Struck oUt-Bv Loomis. c.
Bases on balls-OT Loomis. 6: off
Spencer. ,. Wild pitch-Spcncer I'm
piTe-McKenzie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

'Toots" Hoffman, the New Orleans
infielder, has been released to the Co
lumbus American association club.
Holman is a younger brother of Artie
Holman of the Chicago Nationals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

Manager Donneily of Peoria is n
the east on business. He turned the
for the time being ovar
to Pitcher Rufus Gilbert. who appoint
ed himself to pitch against the lslanI-
erS yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Additional Sporting News
on Page Six.
Scared With a Hot iron.

or scalded by overturned kettle-cut
with a knife-bruised by slammed
door-injured by gun or in any other
way-the thing needed at once is
Bucklen's Arnica Salve to subdue in
aammation and kill the pain. It's
,arth's supreme healer. infallible for
5olis, ulcers, fever sores. eczema and
piles. 25c at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

Two base hi;s-Kelly, Ste;ger
Stolen 5ases-Kelly. Swatosh Bases
en- balls-Off Patrick. .: off Foster. !,
Double play-Blausser 10 Steige~.
Struck out--By Miller 8; by Foster, >
umpires Walsh and Clarke.
Win Two Hits.
Bloomington, H., Aug. 24.-Though
Dubuque made but two hits off David
son they won the game, 3 TO ,. on
BloominSton's timely errors. Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

He looks to be in fair condition. He
reiterated his belief that Jeffries
would not enter the ring with i'm and
declared himself ready to meet any
man in the world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

Stolen baseS-Darringer Backoff
Two base hits-Snyder. Collins.
Struck out-By Davidson. T. by VIII
der. l. Bases on halls-Off Davidson,
): off Wilder, l. Umpire-Earle
Steal Home Beats Davenport.
Decatur. H., Aug 24-Barkwell's
daring steal homo in the sixth inning
was the feature. the locals taking the
game to . Score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Cross Eests Smith.

New York, Aug. 2f.-Leach Cross Of
New York easily defeated Cy Smith Of
Jersey City last night in fast To-
round bout
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Henry County Fair Opens.

, This il the week of the Henry
county fair. Gates of the grounds
at Cambridge were thrown open yes
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

islanders are the best team. when
they can win as they are doing away
from home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

StoIen bases -NelzeI, Bilib Smith
~, Higgins, Berger. Twos5asc hit
Berger Three bssc~s .hit Johnson.
Sacrifice hit-SwaciHa. Ease on balls
OFF Gilbert, ,; off I.aiiaff, .. Struck
out-By Gilbert, 9; by Lakatf. !. Time
Of game-1:50. Attendance. I'm.
pire-M alicoat
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Those Easy sRabhil..

Springfield. ILL.,. Aug. 24.-Sprmgfieid
found Cedar Rapids easy. the locals
to 2 The score:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24
Every
Dollar
You Save

Adds to your income. Don't
spend all your earnings, let
part of your money work for
yoL instead of someone else
= 1t not only provides for the flu
ture. but gives you a standing
to have a bank account. Start
today. We invite you to open
an account with this strong
bank with 81 or more.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-08-24

All the news all the time-THE
ARGUS.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1909-04-15
DEATH OF WOMAN
Reveals Correspondence Showing Her
to Have Beer the Sixth Wife
Of 5igamist.

Steubenville. O.-The death of Mrs
Maggie Mitchell Monroe respected
resident Of this city. unlocked to the
public correspondence OF sensational
nature. The local pension agency and
special examiners discovered she was
a relative to Rev Allen w. Monroe. to
whom she had been married After
his death Mrs. Monroe endeavored 10
get a pension and investigation by the
pension department developed that
Mcnroe was a professional bigamist
and had five wives in New England
the south and the middle States. Mrs
Maggie Mitchell was his sixth. The
names of the other wives and resi-.
dences are withheld. Letters address
ed TO Monroe. which were discovered
in his apartments at Knoxville. Tenn.
where he resided for time. deve' nod
that he had been In correspondence
with Mrs. Belle Guinness, the Indiana
Borgia. and. after his desertion of Mrs.
Mitchell here, he went south and then
west. and traces lead to where Mrs.
Guinness lived. Monroe, the pension
agency says, raised company in In
diana during the civil war and was
elected its chaplain. He had been re-
ceivlng a good sized pension.