Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-08-05
MRS. BESSIE ELLIOTT, of SIOUX
CITY, KILLED sy JEALOUS
LOVER.
TRAGEDY OCCURS IN DENVER;
HUSBAND IN IOWA MYsrlFlEp
Mrs. Elliott Appear. to Have Had Too
Many Admirers in the West While
Husband Remained in Iowa COTTAGE
Home - woman's Slayer Kills Hin.
self.
'pecial to Times-Republican.

sioux City, Aug. 5.-MeSSages were
received here yesterday telling of the
fatal wounding of Mrs. Bessie Elliott.
wife of George Elliott, of Sioux City, in
tragedy due to jealousy. Mrs Elliot.
was shot by Thomas J. Halstead, aged
"a years, who then fired a bullet into
his own brain, dying almost instantly,
Both died within ten minutes.
Halstead was jealous of the atten-
tions shown Mrs. Elliott by Harry Nu-
gent, a cigar salesman, and shot the
woman while she was talking to the
latter over the telephone.
Margaret Brown, the 19-year-old SIS
ter Of the dead woman, witnessed the
tragedy, but was powerless to avoid 1t.
Mrs. Elliott went under the name Of
Miss Bessie Brown, Mrs. Bessie Wat
son and Mrs. Ray G. Watson while at
Denver and received mail under all
three names Margaret Brown says her
sister was married to Watson, who is
the son of wealthy business man OF
Greeley, Colo. Watson has a young
wife and child who are in California.
Letters found in Mrs. Elliott's apart
ments indicate her relations with Wat
son must have been of very intimate
nature. Many other letters and tele-
grams wehe also found showing the
woman to have had plenty of admirers
who were willing to spend money upon
her.
lover is Frantic.
Halstead had spent the preceding
twenty-four hours prior to the shooting
with Mrs. Elliott and had become
angry at her because she refused to
pay for two riding horses they had en-
gagged and ridden. After the airing they
returned to the Elliott apartments,
where they drank and smoked until b
o'clock, when Mrs. Elliott went to the
telephone to speak with Nugent. Hal
stead accused her Of throwing him over
after he had spent his money ON her
and then pulled his gun and began
shooting. The parents Of Mrs. Elliott
and Miss Brown live at Council Bluffs.
The Elliott home In this city is typi-
cal of the well to do man who works
for his living and earns good wages. A
gray haired, kindly old housekeeper,
who has been in charge of the home
and child since the mother left several
months ago for Denver, ostensibly in
search of health, sat upon the porch
and carefully guarded the child at
play, Seeking to hide his troubles as
long, as possible. the father had given
no word or intimation of the terrible
news he had received
Picture is Beautiful.
Inside the cottage, immaculate
housekeeping was in evidence. Not q
heater or more tidy or more inviting
home is to be found in Sioux City. The
furnishings are plain and in order. Just
a touch of lavishness is to be found
upon the walls. Hanging to the right
conspicuous place, tastefully arranged
and draped. are two handsome panel
They are taken almost
full length and display a woman Of
magnificent figure, tail and stately,
with the carriage Of duchess, a
poise Of the head indicative of indie
pendence and face Of finely chiseled
features of great beauty, The whole
combining to carry out almost to per-
lection Of the typical American as con-
cevied by Charles Dana Gibson. Such
was Mrs. George Elliott.
Before her marriage she was Miss
Bessie Brown, one of three sisters we'll
known in some circles in Sioux City,
her sisters being Misses Margaret and
Sadie Brown. Margaret accompanied
her to Denver and was with her at the
time of the tragedy. Sadie is also out
Of the city, having gone to Sioux Falls
within the past few days.
What disposition will be made of the
body Of Mrs. Elliott Is not known here
at this time. Mr.. Elliott stated at one
time yesterday that he would leave
for Denver, but afterwards denied that
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