Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 April 1902 — In Defense of Dr. Wilson. [ARTICLE]

In Defense of Dr. Wilson.

Thayer, Ind., April 7, 1902. Editor Journal: I think it is due to Dr. F. D. Wilson, of this place, to let it be known to the public in general in just what estimation he is held by the citizens in this community. He has been a resident and practicing physician here about two years and has led an exemplary life and had excellent success In his practice. Since his present trouble he has conducted himself in a gentlemanly manner and retains* the full confidence of the greater majority of our people and is looked upon as being the victim o*f a woman’s hatred, jealously and desire for revenge and persecution. Articles concerning his arrest and incarceration have pppeared in different local papers giving a rather one-sided view of the matter, seemingly desiring to lend assistance to the “willing hand” that “stirs the quagmire.” • Before reporting on the case the fair ng for these papers to have done was to get the Doctor’s version as well as that given by “Mrs. Wilson No 1.” It appears that one child’s life was lost and others endangered by the forced absence of the doctor, on a charge that was groundless and which was thrown out by the court. Mrs. Wilson’s sojourn in Thayer was of short duration but her conduct while here was such as to indicate to those who knew her that jealousy and malice were the Incentives behind her actions against the doctor. It is not our wish to uphold wrongdoing in any form but it is with a view to justice that we ask the public to withhold judgment until evidence of sufficient weight is produced to convict or vindicate. One for Justice. Men’s suits made to order by the most practical, economical, up-to-date men tailors. No sweat shop make, but made by M. Borne & Co., Chicago, for the Chicago Bargain Store. Mrs. W. B. Austin and daughter Virginia, of Chicago, have been visiting here.