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U. G. M'MILLAN SHOTAnd Instantly Killed by Julius Metzner in a Drunken Frenzy—funeral Largest in 'Humboldt,Julius Metzner. Sr,t shot and killed Marshal Ulysses* G, McMillen last Sunday morning, the corner of Parker and Kearney streets* by the Pick net I and Wilson residences. Mr. McMillen was killed almost Instantly* being' shot with a shot gun, seme of the abo* evidently penetrating his heart. The circumstances that led up tothekllllntr are as near as can be learned, as follows: For snme days past Julius Mettner has been on one of his usual sprees, and had abused his family almost Intolerably. He had come home the night in question, very quarrelsome and abusive, and had, just before the tragedy, thrown an earthen vessel at his wife and narrowly' missed killing her. Mrs. Metzner had stated that she was going after the marshal, and report says that Mr. Metzner declared that if the marshal came near him he would kill him. When Mrs. Metzner left the house, Mr. M. also left, but went to the milt and got a shot gun and six Hhells loaded with No. 1 shot. He evidently lay lit wait for his victim. In the mean time Mrs. Metzner had reached the Russell House and found night watchman Me-Mlllen, He accompanied her to her home, but Mr. M, was not found. The marshal then looked around the premises and failing to find his man, started toward the mill, followed by Ida Metzner who had warned him that her father had gone to get a shot gun and would shoot. Miss Metzner says she saw the flash of the guti and heard the report, but ran home to get her shoes, being then walking in a pair of house slippers, Mrs. G. W, Wilson, before whose house the tragedy occurred, was awakened in the night by voices, but says that she could not distinguish what was said. Then came the report of a gun, followed by a voice which she recognized as Mr. Metzner’s, crying out rather In anguish than triumph, “I’ve done it,” “I've done it.M She awakened the household, and ivlthin thirty seconds they were all upon the scene. In front of the house lying on his side, with the death rattle then sounding in his throat, was U. G. McMillen. As Mr. Wilson and wife ran toward the prostrate man, Mr. Metzner was seen to pass the corner of the Ricknell lot and hurry toward his homo. Mr. McMillen died almost instantly, After ascertaining that the marshal was beyond help, Verne Wilson mounted his wheel and rode after Marshal Sheldon who was at his residence near the river. He was awakened and at once began a search for the murderer. He was found returning from the river, dripping wet, and was immediately placed in the county jail where he now is. According to the prisoner’s story he went directly to the mill after leaving the house, and secured his shot gun and shells. Hj was returning looking for the man' 1, and says when lie met him lie {...Hzner} was standing by Wilson’s barn. He called to McMillen asking if it was George Shockley, the light being yet uncertain (3:40 a. m.). McMillen answered “no,11 and Metzner then askeil if it was Sheldon, and McMillen answered 4'yes. *' Upon hearing the reply Metzner leveled his gun aud called “Look out, I am goiug to shoot,” and fired. Realizing what he had done, he ran home and left his gun, and started for the river to drown himself. He jumped in and the chill of the water brought him to his senses and m;\de him realize that his victim might not be mortally wounded, so he started again toward the scene of his crime determined to stand the consequences. Upon approaching Marshal Sheldon his first words were to know if Mr. McMillen was dead. He was told that it was immaterial to him whether he was dead or alive, and to “come on,” Upon the way to the jail he asked his captor probably fifty times if McMillen was dead, and wanted the county sheriff to get the very best doctor and have the wounded man well looked after. This statement of Mr. Metzner’s is given here that Rki*Ujji.jca? readers may know as ! much as possible about I he affair. As! fur as thi* wrii.*r is c^ncrriu d. lie !**• | M;'. Meuutc’.s surrim wn* horni of fear, anil hi* nma :•Representative Nomination iVpockd to the RepublScfm.Roi.ff,, Ia., July 11.—At the Representative convention held here to-day, Fred Gilchrist received the nomination from the representative district composer! of Pocahontas and Humboldt counties.department and M. W. A., atl of which the departed was a member, attended in a body.Ulysses Grant McMillen was a young man thirty-four years of age, and came to Htimboldt county several years ago. He lived first with his brother Frank on the Carlos Combs farm in Grove, but later came to Humboldt and was employed on the police force. He was a young man of good habits, industrious and honest. He leaves brothers and sisters and many friends to mourn his loss.Julius Metzner, the murderer, has long been a resident of Humboldt. He has always been subject to drunken frenzies, and it lias often been prophesied that he would some day kill someone. He has often abused his family, hla wife oncesufFering severely at his hands. When sober he was a peaceful, honest citizen.j lltti canv* from ielt;;.«ire i.ip« jhnl hluiNc uf -.iiA.ung. In a11 k* ci rou myi‘. 11 w* MHVnUr ill.i! Jus w hv$i infiMTItfd th.'il ll;.*vis; thill fiimi l ,IVcllI 111V i lithe mi tMr.andli tHarry Tremaln appeared before the Algona city council and In behalf af Mr. Durdall proposed to bear all the expense of piping the exhaust stream of the city plant to the hotel if the city will do it. In other cities the steam that Algona is wasting is used to heat public buildings, and in many places to accommodate private heating plants. If the city accepts the Durdall proposal it will pipe so as to heat the court house also, and reach State street in such a way as to be ready to heat business houses. In this way the town can make a beginning towards a public heating plant, equally desirable as public lighting,—U. D. M.Just received a new carload of bes1 quality of Michigan salt. Good time to lay in a supply while barrels art in good shape. S. J. Jknsrn,Rutland, Ia.The merchants of Thor have joinei in a united effort and will have i write-up oF that town with a view o Main street published In the Rrpubli can next week or the week following The page Is under the supervision o Prof. S. A. Nelson, who has pushcc the project to completion. Thor mer chants are an enterprising lot, ani never let slip an opportunity to ge' themselves oefore the public. In giv ing credit for this move, we canno forget the ever reliable Editor Flans burg who put his shoulder to the whee and made the move possible.Six nice building lots for sale cheap Inquire of P. N. Dunn. Iw pdA license to wed was issued to Afred Hutchison and Adella Cook thlweek. Mr, Hutchison lives at Bratgate, and Miss Cook is a daughter cMr. and Mrs. E. A. Cook north c Rutland,A1 Adams suffered another collaps at his home in Dakota City Mon da evening, but is about again. He i said to be suffering with heart diseaseMrs. Knud son, who recently unde wont an operation for tumor, is in proving rapidly and will be entire! recovered soon.Word came to Humboldt Thursdr morning of the death of Dr. Simpaoi veternary surgeon, at his home i Dakota City.We are informed that Ben McCo the -tax ferret, will begin work Humboldt county in about six weekClerk G, T. Gullixtiau is attend it a meeting of the county clerks of Jov in DesMoines this week.Julius Metzner, Jr., is in Hum bold He has been employed by Montgo.ue Ward Co. in Chicago,Unity S. S. meets at I0;3Q o’clc next Sunday a. m. and every Sund a. in. during vacation.John Winters and Hans Madison, near Kemvick, have each erected f residences on their farms.Mesdames A. S. Houge and J. Houge are visiting at the Audi Cunningham home.Mrs. Quivey is remodeling the roo vacated by Mrs. dingier, and v move in shortly.Mr. Wood, of Pocahontas, was la ing after political matters in Ht boidt to-day,Miss Faith Jones Is looking Clerk Gulllxson’s office during absence.J* P. 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Humboldt County Republican
Humboldt, Iowa, US
Thu, Jul 11, 1901
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