Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 93, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1898 — Killed His Wife. [ARTICLE]

Killed His Wife.

Manitowoc, Wis., July 28.—James Hempton, a resident of this city for many years, shot and killed his wife Wednesday evening at their home. They were married about seven years ago, she being his second wife. Quarrels have been of frequent occurrence with the result that Mrs. Hempton left him several weeks ago and applied for a divorde. A meeting was arranged between the two Wednesday evening and after another quarrel. Hempton shot and killed his wife and then shot himself in the head, but the wound is not dangerous.