Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 30 November 1900 — Page 9
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nd remember that these goods are not of an old, accumulated stock, but Brand New, received fresh from the factories this fall, and for this reason we claim you can't duplicate the above for the money at any other place ia the city.
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VOL. 53—NO. 49 CRAWFORDSVILLE. INDIANA, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30, 1900-TWELVE PAGES
DRIVEN TO DEATH.
A Young Girl's Tragic Suicide Under Sensational Circumstances.
Blanche Cox, the Victim of a Designing Man, Takes Her Life and Leaves
a Pathetic Letter.
Blance Cox, a pretty seventeen-year-old girl who came here three months ago from Aurora to work at the match factory, committed suicide last Saturday at the home of Joseph Brown, on south Mill street. The death, distressing in itself, is made more harrowing by the sensational circumstances surrounding the case.
The girl came with a number of others from Aurora to work at the factory and was highly esteemed by them. She was light hearted and jolly and took part in all the social entertainments of the young people. Until Thursday last she boarded at the home of J. S. Stover, but because of some difference with one of the family she went to the Brown place. Last Friday after she had gone to work a letter arrived by special delivery and she was telephoned to come from the match factory to read it. She remarked when she had done so that it was from an old sweetheart and seemed somewhat distressed by the contents. She burned the letter as she did a second one that arrived later in the day.
In the afternoon a small woman, about fifty years old, arrived at the Stover place in a carriage and asked for Miss Cox. She was told that she had gone to Mr. Brown's home, and thereupon she stated to Mrs. Stover that she was a Mrs. Scott, of Aurora, and had come here to confront Miss Cox with evidence of her intimacy with Mr. Scott. She said that she had written the girl letters, singing her hus band's name, and had received answers convincing her that all was wrong. She then went to Mr. Brown's place afia made similar statements to Mrs. Brown asking to be permitted to remain there to see Miss Cox. Mrs. Brown telephoned her husband and he going out home refused that a conference take place there. Mrs. Scott then went back to the Stover place and arranged that Miss Cox be told, on leaving the factory, that Mr. Scott awaited her at Stover's. This message for some reason failed to carry, however, and when Miss Cox arrived at her room Mr. Brown told her tiiat Mrs. Scott had been there and what she had said, warning her not to go to meet her. The girl vehemently -declared that she was guiltless of all wrong and that she bad nerve enough to meet any one accusing her. She threw a fascinator over her head at once and went to the Stover, residence. Sue was gone nearly an hour and when she returned she looked utterly miserable. To Mr. Brown she said: ''Well, I am alive yet. She didn't kill me but she might as well have done so." She then proceeded to say that she was going to town to wire her folks that she would start home on Saturday. She refused to eat any supper, declaring that she never wi-hed to taste food again. Mr. Brown walked to town with her and on the way down she confided in him a pitiful tale of a young life wrecked by a man of standing and inlluenco. She said that J. W.Scott, a nromioent and wealthy lumber dealer of Aurora, had for some time exerted over her a baneful influence and that while she did not love him and really dreaded him she was unable to escape from the influence of the man. She had left her home at Aurora to escape him but had not been able to do so. When Mrs. Scott came last Friday sue forced a confession and had asked tie girl to help her catch her husband red handed and had suggested that Blanche wire him to meet her in Indianapolis. When they were together Mrs. Scott would appearand a divorce could thus be easily secured. In her distress the girl consented to this, so she said to Mr. Brown, but on leaving Mrs. Scott she changed her mind and resolved to go home. She was greatly distressed, almost wild, all the way to town and parted wiih Mr. Brown at Martin's ice office. going ostensibly to the telegraph office, but really to Steele's drug store where she purchased morphine and a bottle of carbolic acid. A-rived at the Brown home she
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expressed great grief and declared that She wished she were dead, that she could not go homo to face disgrace and that she could not stay here as the story would be all over tho match factory in the morning and she would be shunned by the girls with whom she had been intimate. Later in the evening Claude Cunningham, who had been very devoted to her since her arrival here, carao to call and she told him that she had resolved to kill herself but did not tell him why. She said she could not face her troubles and both she and Claude cried over the situation, she giving him one of her rings on parting. Ho said on Saturday before the coroner that he merely believed that she was down hearted but did not suppose that she would really take her life. Soon after Claude left she retired to 'her room and no more was seen of her until next morning when Mrs. Brown entered her room and found her lying on tho bed evidently very ill. She cried out that Miss Cox had taken poison and Mr. Brown hastily summoned Dr. Niveu by 'phoDe. He came promptly but found the poor girl beyond all aid, death coming to her relief at about nine o'clock. She had not taken the carbolic acid but the whole paper of morphine had been swallowed. It is like'y that the poison was not taken until 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning. On her table was found the following touching letter, addressed "To my mother:"
MY DARLING MAMMA:—When this reaches you I will be beyond all earthly aid and I hope safe in Heaven, for your sake. Pray for me, mother dear, for I love you and pray that you will meet me safe in Heaven. You have been a dear, good mother to me and I have loved you dearly but I have failed to show it. I have been a bad girl, mamma, but it wasn't my fault entirely. Try to think of me as kindly as possible and remember that for your sake and for Claude's I die. Forgive me for the trouble I have brought upon you and because I don't wish to bring you any more disgrace I die at my own hands. Ask God to pardon and forgive me and you do the same. Tell my sis ters I left my love for them and the baby and may God bless him and lead his steps aright. My band ring that you gave me is for Claude, cl want him to keep it. My garnet ring I want Lee to have, and my bracelet is for Addie. My neck chain is for Nan. Give Mollie some little things and ths balance you can do as you please with. Pay Mrs. Brown for her trouble out of what is coming to me at the factory. My life insurance and burial association will cover all expenses. And now I guess this is all. Remember me as kindly as possible. Hoping to meet you in Heaven, I remain
Your heart broken daughter, BLANCH K„ Coroner Dennis held his inquest and found the facts as above stated.
The employes of the match factory, who came from Aurora, state that Miss Cox came from a family of eminent respectability ami was regarded at home as a most estimable girl. She was very very young, not being over sixteen. Mr. Scott, who figures so unhappily in the case, is a man of means and address. He,is a leading citizen of Aurora.
Mrs. Scott, it is supposed, left the city Friday night.
ALL TORN UP.
The Sutcldc of Blanche Cox Causes a Profound Sensation In Aurora.,
The body of Blanche Cox, the unfortunate girl who was bullied into committing suicide last Saturday, was taken to Aurora Sunday., several of the employes of the match factory, wtio came from Aurora, accompanying it. Arrived at Aurora they found a singular belief existing. The undertaker there had given out the word that Miss Cox had died suddenly of blood poisoning, stating that she had been burned with phosphorus in the factory. The people of the town were therefore all unprepared for the tragic story brought by those who came with the body.
The family of the child victim, eminently reputable people, were simply prostrated by tho death of the loved girl and the awful circumstances connected with the tragedy and their grief bordered on frenzy. Said one who was present at the house when the body was brought in: "I hope never to witness so harrowing a spectacle again. The girl, she WHS only a child, had been a favorite and the unhappy ending of her life has driven her parents and sisters to the verge of insanity. It was all so awful and so wholly unexpected that it may lesult fatally for some of them. "The people of the town blame Mrs. Scott and the harshest criticism is indulged in. The poor girl had gone away from home and cou'd have caused no further trouble when Mrs. Scott had her suspicions aroused as to events that were past. She then employed decoy letters to establish a case and simply hounded the girl to her death.
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She is an inordinately jealous woman and for years has had such a reputation. It has been town tall? there In Aurora. "Scott himself is a man who has always been prominent and popular, lie is a contractor and gets sotno fancy contracts for railroad and street work lie also deals in lumber. The tragedy has rendered him almost wild with remorse and he was simply beside himself when we left to come hack here. A watch was being kept on him to see that hedid not commit suicide himself. Yesterday was a sad day in Aurora, and what the whole thing will result in no one can tell. It will certainly result in no good, however. At Aurora tho blame is all given Mrs. Scott and the people don't say much against Scott himself as yet. What they will do later remains to be seen."'
TINSLEY BARNETT.
A Wedding That Was Long Kept Secret by the lllgh Contracting Parties.
Some time ago when it was ascertained that Campbell Tinsley was fitting and furnishing a house on west Jefferson street it was soothingly suggested by his friends that Mr. and Mrs. James Harnett were in serious danger of losing their daughter, Miss Claudia. Sure enough a few relatives and intimate friends were lastThursday asked to the residence aforesaid, it being quietly tipped oil' to them that there would bo a wedding there. Among others to be present was the Llcv. H. L. ,Davis, of Trinity church, who was expected to officiate. When all had arrived, however, Mr. Davis arose and 'instead of pronouncing the marriage ceremony displayed a marriage license issued last June at Noblesville to Mr. George C. Tinsley and Miss Claudia Barnett. lie accompanied the display with a neat speech and the surprised guests simply fell back gasping for breath. They soon rallied, however, and belated congratulations were showered on the happy couple, the evening being passed in a very delightful manner. Not even the immediate families of the contracting parties had ever had any intimation of the marriage and it came as a genuine surprise to all. From the Noblesville ].cd/cr of last Thursday the following is clipped: "A well-kept secret leaked out in this city Wednesday. On the 20th of last Juno a nice appearing young couple arrived in Noblesville, were married by 'Squire Matthews and returned to Indianapolis on the first train. They were George C. Tintloy, son of a well known hardware merchant of Crawfordsville, and Miss Claudia Barnett, of the same place. They had accompanied a large crowd of Crawfordsville young people to the capital city to attend a circus and, gei ting separated from their friends purposely, came to this city and were married. They have continued their relations as lovers ever since and, in the meantime, the groom built and furnished a nice home in Crawfordsville. They have announced that toey will be married in their own home this evening and it is their intention to produce their certificate when the hour for the ceremony arrives and completely surprise their friends."
Sore at New Richmond.
New Richmond liimnl: Prosecutor Reeves has been reported as "cutting a wide swath" by his wholesale filing of affidavits against tho saloon keepors of Crawfordsville and tho county. It was said by the county seat papers that not a saloon keeper in the county would be missed. Wo had thought this a mistake surely, thinking that the New Richmond saloonists were above reproach. .But on Monday Constable Hernley came armed with three warrants, ono each for our two saloon keepers and tho third for F. M. Perkins, the latter for operating his "Owl" machine in his store, which cost Mr. Perkins $22.50 to square accounts. In all these instances the prosecution was the result of spite work. Surely now not a saloon man will escape Mr. Reeves' giant gattling gun, because, as ho believes, the saloon men did not support him in th»» late election.
Were Married.
John Bryant and Miss Nellie Vant Leven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Vant Leven, were quietlv married last Thursday by Dr. Wallace Tharp. They will make their future home at 315 eas'. Franklin street.
How to Treat Troublesome Corn. To remove a troublesome corn or bunion: First soak the corn or bunion in warm water to soften it, then pare it down as closely as possible without drawing blood and apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily rubbing vigorously for live minutes at each application. A corn plaster should be worn for a few days, to protect it from the shoe. As a general liniment for sprains, hruises, lameness, and rheumatism. Pain Balm is unequaled. For sale by Nye & Booe, druggists.
PART SKOONI)
THEY BANQUETED.
The Members of the Kcpubllcnn County Central Committee Make Merry.
ho members of the Republican connty central committee were banqueted by the chiiirman lu^t Friday at the Craw lord house, tho whole committee being present in .spite of the. ugly weather. Tho occasion was a most pleasurable one and the rigors of tho hard fought, campaign were discussed in the midst of plenty and the gonial hospitality of the popular hostelry. I'-Aeryone was out for a good time and e\ eryono had it. The banquet was served at half past eight o'clock, the menu served being as follows: lv'H'kiiwny^"
Celery
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linked Mackinaw Trout. Croolo' Rauott-wSfe Nimitomi ('hips Henedict ine Punch
Slioriliill Snipe, Siuifcil unit Unlisted I..111 ,1 inn- JV'jis .shrimp Suhid lii'id Ice 'renin
Assortsl (.'also CotTeti (fill's 1 here was no stated programme of post prandial exercises but when tho cigars wero lighted Chairman Honnell assumed the province, of toastmastor and called upon several of those present to respond to sentiment ho suggested. None of those called upon had been given a moment's warning so tho addresses were not as highly polished etlorts as one usually hears 011 such occasions, but they wore full of good fellowship and fun, and the affair was all the happier on this account. When tho speeches had been concluded A. B. Anderson stopped to tho front and on behalf of the committee presented to Mr. Bunnell a magnificent chest of silver, fifty pieces, the same being a token of tho regard of the mom hers of the organization for the chairman. The gift was whollj unexpected and it was with difficulty that Mr. Bunnell expressed his thanks, he being considerably moved by the material evidence of the esteem of his co-workers.
At eleven o'clock tho banqueters adjourned, congratulating themselves upon a most delightful close of a successful campaign.
A Bad Sinashup.
Wednesday night as .1. Frank Stout was returning from his singing school at Mt. Zion church, he ran into a washout at the foot of Mt. Zion hill, lie jumped out and saved himself, but bo'h horse and buggy rolled on down tho fill. He heard his horse moaning and ran to the top of the hill and called for John Couger to bring his lantern. Tho horse had rolled over a stump and lay on its back. The buirgy was in a demolished condition. With the help of the neighbors the debris was cleared with 110 serious results. There should be a railing along the bank, as the fill is very steep and narrow. It is only a wonder that someone has not been seriously hurt before now.
A Rumor. -..
It was rumored Friday that tho grand jury may soon be called to investigate some of tho vote buying at tho late election. It is known that the Democratic central committee holds tho receipts of over fifty floaters for money paid them for their votes and for caoh one of these men convicted there is a reward of $1U0. There is not tho least doubt that a conviction could be had in almost every case should tho committee seo fit to push the matter. The 10cvipts wero taken by men of standing whoso word would far outweigh that of all the floaters in the county in a court of justice.
Died of Typhoid l:ever.
Lida HolTa, aged fifteen years, died of typhoid fever last, Monday at 7::i0 O'CIOCK at the home of Mrs. Annie Bennett, 122 Spring street. Tho funeral occurred Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, interment at, the Odd Fellows' cemetery. The mother of the dead girl is very low with typhoid fever at the home of her s:n, George F. Hofla.
Death of Arthur B. Herbert. W. R.tmey received a telegram lastThursday afternoon announcing the dea'hof Arthur B. Harbert, only son of W. S. and Elizabeth Boynion Harbert, of Evanston, III.
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