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Tbe next two in the criminal row are Joseph Held, of Marengo, and Dr. Koehler of Chicago, who are held for the murder of one Franz Huesler, of Marengo. Joseph Held was born and raised on a farm north of Marengo and is now about 42 years old. It is said that he was for a short time in the Elgin InsaneAsylum. He is a simple, inoffensive looking fellow and says he is innocent. He said that tbe old man died a natural death and that he willed him his property which consisted of two residence lote in Marengo and one in Elgin, valued at about fl.OOO.Dr. Koehler is a very bright appearing gentleman and it is said that he was at one time a Lutheran preacher.He belongs to a homeopathy institute in Chicago and they are to take a part in his defence. He has had very little to say since being placed in prison. They have retained Attorney J. «•'. Casey astheir lawyer.In case that their should be poison found in the dead man’s stomach, then it will be necessary for the state to prove who administrated the poison. If it appears that his death was caused from groFs neglect are not poisoning then the case will depend on expert testimony, and no doubt, there wili be the usual conflict€tof testimony. ..........
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McHenry Plaindealer
Mchenry, Illinois, US
Fri, May 19, 1899
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