Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1909 — ADMITS POISONING WIFE [ARTICLE]

ADMITS POISONING WIFE

Jealous Woman Confesses and Is Sentenced—Victim Has Recovered. Warren, 0., May 11. —Mrs. Abbie Cross, charged with administering poison to Ida J. Maynard, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Mrs. Cross was in love with Maynard and jealous of Mrs. Maynard. Mrs. Maynard has recovered.