Milford chronicle., 1912-07-12
I'm RESPECT TO DISAPPEARANCE
0F /. EDGAR MAHAN.

Fully recognizing the kindness of al
the people in this community, who dur.
ing the past week manifest such active
interest in the search for j. Edgar Ma
han, who disappeared on July End; anC
especially noting the sacrifice of those
dependent upon water power, who shut
down their business operations that the
lakes might be searched for any trace
of the missing young man, and in addi-
ton on account of letter said to have
been received from him by one of his
associates, the partial contents of which
were Immediately made public without
consultation with me, and before / had
| knowledge of them, | deem it Just to
those reflected upon to make the follow
ing statement:
1t has been stated that / received a
letter from the young man. l received
a postal, enclosed in an envelope. Al
it contained was, as near as | can recall.
the said postal now being in hands of
another party. Il am all right. Don't
worry. Don't know how | got here,
nor where l am going" This was mailed
somewhere, on the train, between New
York and Buffalo, as near as we can
judge from railway service stamp.
So far as can be ascertained there
was absolutely no reason why the young
man should have left home.
His family relations have always been
of the most pleasant character. IdOlized
by every member, he was in fact master
of that home. Neither myself nor any
member of his family ever had a harsh
word with him, land to this can take
OATH; every sacrifice was made for his
advancement, and he was apparently
devoted to all.
Reports from his university, with ad-
ditiOnal enquiries made since his unfor-
tunate step, show that he was in good /
mentally and morally, and a |
bright future for him was anticipated. |
He, at long intervals, was gently and
kindly advised by parents in matters
pertaining to associations and hours of |
rest until he should have completed his
course, but this advice was
never given harshly, and he seemed to
accept it in the same loving manner in
which it was given. There can be found
no criminal nor moral reason for his ac-
lion. In search of our cOnsciences we
,an find no record of ''nagging" nor
lnkind act. and are utterly at loss to
ind basis for reflections upon the hap
)iness of his home life, said to be con-
aimed in a letter the original of which
las never been shown to a member of
lis family, though seen by others not so
loosely interested.
May God watch over and save him
rom any i'll consequences arising from
uch a rash and unaccountable act. A n
alse step without apparent reason or
ninutest cause.
None can regret more than myself the !
to which the community has i
een subjected. | wish to express to
ach Individual my heartfelt thanks for t
Il their kindness to me and mine during (
week of untold trial, and simply say
hat time will probably reveal the true a
lotive in his action, and God will place l
he responsibility, as He only knows a
here it should rest without prejudice. c
In the interval let US forget a night [
f narrowing dreams, and awaken in the
li possession of our normal faculties.
efusing alike to listen to lie or gossip.
With deep regrets for all the turmoil
rought about through so unaccountable \
n act, tender my sincere thanks to /
he community for its kindness and pa S
ience under such trying circumstances. G
ulV 9. 1912. S. EDGAR MAHAN. t