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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1890
Page
2
A Massachusetts courtroom hears a web of telegrams and store disputes as Mrs Sawtell and others recount Isaac Sawtell’s alleged role in property conflicts and the disappearance of Hiram Sawtell. Telegraphs, alibis, and a Boston-Dudley Street dispute frame the dramatic testimony.
In the afternoon session Mrs Sawtell identifies items tied to her husband Isaac Sawtell. She recalls returning to Boston on February 6 and describes the two valises, the small hand bag and large grip, and how Isaac carried them. She recounts conversations about advertising and a possible reward and notes clothing details found on the dead man later identified as her husband. There is testimony about the body found in Maine, socks with Crystal Laundry marking, a missing head, amputated arms, a sleet spread, low cut shoes, a lump on the foot, a sore toe, and a blue thread button matching Isaac’s shirt.
Mrs Sawtell recounts visits to Isaac in prison, money she received for him, and family tensions over the Dudley street property, mortgage encumbrances, and plans to rent or sell the house. She details payments, signatures, and motives, including his push to relocate the family and manage financial burdens.
Witness Edward Rollins describes Sawtell asking to board a girl and arranging a Feb 6 meeting at the depot. Lucy Morrill and Mrs Hammond recount a stranger at the Rochester depot with a rough coat and light stockings. Henry Berry confirms Sawtell bought tools on Feb 4 and 5, while stable keeper Wiggin notes bloodlike stains and bundles in a top buggy linked to Sawtell.
The exchange notes that the buttons were Roman gold and discusses plans to recall the witness later to identify shoes and handkerchief relief, signaling ongoing cross examination and future questioning.
Fay River December 18 The print cloth market remains unchanged with no spot sales reported and futures at three cents in good demand. Mills are inclined to hold and avoid new contracts at that price while odds sell well.
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