The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1919-03-20


A lunch basket filled with luscious
vituals brought along by Mrs. Craw-
ford provided delight during the te-
dlous journey from Courtenay to
jamestown. Already the little ones
are showing results Of nourishing
food and gentle treatment by the hap
py look on their intelligent little
faces.
1t had previously been reported
there We're only five children surviv-
ing the alleged savagery of thest par
ents. There are really six, their ages
ranging from IA to 4.
Oldest Boy Crippled.
Duncan. IA. crippled, made a pitt
ful picture as he was carried gently
from the train to the hotel by Marshal
Patterson of Courtenay. With a face
white as chalk and eyes fairly bulging
from his head. he showed the result
OF bad treatment. and WINGED and
cried quietly to himself during the
short journey from the train to the
hotel. His is a sad case and sight Of
his unfortunate condition is sufficient
to wrench the hearts of even hard
ana calloused men.
When placed in a chair in the ho-
tel lobby he cried softly to himself
because he was not placed properly
so that his crippled little body did
not give him pain. He is crippled
permanently from the hips down, his
limbs remaining crossed tailor fash
ion at all times.
Joe, II years old. second oldest boy.
is manly little fellow He is one
OF the most intelligent looking child
rem of the entire family. He gives
promise OF becoming a good and stall
Wart citizen when he developes into
manhood. Franulie, the next boy, ten
years of age, is also good-looking
youngster. while Jennie, eight, the
oldest girl, is a bright little tot who
laughed gleefully at times when pla-
ces and objects of curiosity came into
view. Miles is six years old, smart
and clever for one of his age. Wallace,
four, better known as Buster"
youngest of the flock. is as cute as a
picture. His little round, intelligent
face draws one to him and attracts
attention of every passerby. Dust
err Just toddles, so he was carried to
the hotel by a newspaper man. Dur
ing the journey he coOed and played
by himself, immune to the tragedy
that has cast a gloom over the entire
Mcdonnell family, in fact the entire
community. Buster was content
with the whole world. He had en-
jOyed wholesome. nOurishing food Oh
his way from Valley City to James
town and was ready for a good play.
His loving disposition drew the inter-
est of a large crowd in the hotel and
he was the center of attraction for
d few minutes.
The children will not be permitted
to see their parents. who are lodged
in separate cells at the county Jail.
There is no likelihood of their desir-
ing to see their parents, those old
enough to understand wincing at the
very mention of their names.
Just what disposition will be made
OF the six children is not known as
yet, Judge Coffey told representa-
tive of this paper last night.
More Evidence.
Further evidence was unfolded
Wednesday to substantiate previous
claims that Dan Mcdonnell and Mrs.
Eta Mcdonnell. held in Jail here and
facing charge of murder in the first
degree as the result of beating ad-
to their 12-year-old daugh-
ter. Eta Mcdonnell, at their farm
home near Courtenay, Stutsman coun-
ty. last Friday. were verjtable saw
ages in the treatment OF their chill
dren
Assistant States Attorney ,Iorgen-
son. who conducted a big portion of
the investigation at the Mcdonnell
home at Courtenay on Sunday and
Monday. disclosed the new evidence
in the unsavory case to a representa- =
tive of The Tribune late Wednesday
afternoon.
while partaking of hasty lunch
in restaurant at Valley City, en-
route to jamestown with the two pris-
oners, Miss Meyers, a Valley City
nurse who cared for members of the
Mcdonnell family in July, 1916. told
me of what occurred at that time"
declared Attorney Jorgenson
Miss Meyers was en- route to Cath
ay in July. 1916, and got off at Courte-
nay by mistake. Neighbors of the
McDonnells told her that Mrs. Nc
Donnell was sick and needed the serv-
ices of professional nurse She vol
unteered to render such assistance as
possible. Miss Meyers went to the
Mcdonnell home and cared for the
patients.
Boy Kept in Attic.
After Miss Meyers had been In
the Mcdonnell home for two days sAe
went up into the attic for some ar
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