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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1899

Page

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Murder Trial Eye Witnesses Detail Mrs George Shooting

Witness John L Jackson testifies about Mrs George at the Davis block on the morning of Saxton death. He recalls her talk of a settlement between Saxton and Sample George worth 1800 to 1900 and her vow to seek revenge if he did not settle. She expressed intent to shoot if not granted closure.

John L. Jackson Saxton Sample George Jack Althouse Taylor Maria Pontius Pomerene Mrs. George Piero, McCloud Becherer Welty Albert D. Smith Case School of Applied Science Pontius George Mr. Welty Nosir Isis Saxton Block Allegheny City Sterling Michael Bar Mr. Pomerene Mattie Grimes Christina Eceroate

The Oberlin House Tragedy Witness Accounts Unfold

Canton court hours late on Friday and Saturday hearings reveal Mrs. George discussing threats against Saxton and Sample George. Testimony notes gunpowder scent on her hands after arrest and a sequence of conversations about marriage, revenge, and alleged revolver use. Witnesses place her near Althouse residence and describe dramatic statements, with rulings on admissibility of handwriting and chemical evidence shaping the case.

Objection overruled in testimony about shooting scene

The defense objection was overruled as a witness described light from street windows at a grocery, rough front windows, and locating the shooter near the Gis house. She detailed seeing Batton after crossing the street, testifying about lighting, house positions, morphine use, and her conversations with Mrs. Althouse and Dr. Leininger while recounting events and prior residence details in Cleveland.

Atmre Batton Georges Althouse Saxton Morta Goura the Court Althouse House Yessir Mus Lalra Buwic Pomerene Gladstone Street Cleveland Joacop Eckroate Lineola Avenue August Borog Eckroate Lincelo Avenue

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