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. m. 0. ni.:at 1 p.m r at 12 m windows jxes andfree woman. Mr. and Mrs. Clem are worth probably $35,000 dollars.—JS\ A.Standard.Twelvto tNOT A SUICIDE.n.on Sun-: P.M.1.a no.ter HiearmotlirnishedprefacesJ oas gen-ild be of the a new United is situ-Houseblacks ore the ve pile, *d thatis quite in the n of arshaPsof the [Jnited g dep-is im-3 num-ortingrintedrshal.”n were State inter-1, and0;s were imposture of f the wherein bled,:ted tos'.ved atlies of States under fan try runs at (street were rd era.0 the i, andthoseissued Was a irarily or the a pri-actiou is was e bus-imself which1 there ngs of ng forA Citizen of Hendricks County and One of Indianapolis Arrested for a SupposedMurder.On the 25th of May, 1S69, Mrs. Mary I. Gossett, a most estimable lady, living near Plainfield, Hendricks county, was found dead and lying in the doorway of the smoke house. The affair at that time created 110 small sensation, the lady being widely known and highly connected. The Coroner of that county im-pannelled a.jury because rumors prejudicial to the husband—Alva W. Gossett— were afloat, and after investigation they reported that she committed suicide by shooting herself through the head with a pistol. Various reasons were assigned for the rash act; hut nothing definite was settled upon, although after her death a note addressed to her husband was found, intimating that she had excessively used morphine, and cautioning him to never let the children use that drug. The verdict of the jury at that ] t time was tacitly acquiesced in, although ‘1 “J there was a good deal of general dissatisfaction—some of the people of that county openly expressing their belief that she came to her death through foul means.Several months before her death Mr. Gossett had insured her life in the Northwestern Life Insurance Company, ofwhich Martin Hopkins are the agents in this city. This policy, made payable to him in case of her deatii, amounted to $10,000; and he also insured his own life for a like amount. Not long after this Mr. Gossett yielded to the persuasions of his wife and connected himself with one of the orthodox churches in Plainfield, where he soon became a leader and a Sunday school teacher. It is here alleged that lie became acquainted witli Miss Phoebe Johnson, and soon was so infatuated with her as to forget himself and his wife, his conduct becoming the theme of all the gossiping neighbors. Some of the church members remonstrated with him, and he finally removed herto this city, and spent about one-half ofhis time with her. He finally placed the Johnson woman under the protection ofJohn Bach, a restaurant keeper onLouisiana street, opposite the UnionDepot. At this restaurant, it is allegedshe remained for a long time. During his stay here the prosecution claim that Gossett was heard to say that she would soon be his wife ; even saying the same a few days before the supposed suicide was committed. They still further allege that on the day before, or at 4 o’clock of the same day of Mrs. Gossett’s death, Bach started for Hendricks county, and was thereat the time. Still further, that Gossett, at the inquest, testified he had been sick, and had not been from home for several days ; while they profess to be able to prove that he was seen in String town on the day before. And further yet, that his testimony there and his statement to the insurance company are materially different.The affair, we understand, was broughtbefore the Grand Jury of that county,but resulted in nothing. TheNortbwest-ern Life Insurance Company withheld payment of the policy until about one year since, because of the suspicious surroundings attached to the case; but finally felt that nothing would ever be brought to light, so paid it off and closed the account. Dr. Hadley, of Danville, a brother of the deceased lady, has always scouted the idea of a suicide, and has persistently and vigilantly watched every turn and phase of the'case ever since.Through him and others interested in the ease, the threads of evidence have been carefully gathered up, and early this week resulted in the Hendricks county Grand Jury indicting not only Mr. Gossett, but also John Bach, of this city, for the murder of Mrs. Gossett. The latter was arrested in this city yesterday, and taken to that county by the Sheriff. We are not at liberty to divulge the means by which the prosecution expect to prove the truthfulness of the charge made by them. Joseph E. McDonald and firm, and Judge Mafsh, of this city, with Hon. L. M. Campbell, of Hendricks county, have been retained for the defense; Gordon, Brown Lamb will assist the Prosecuting Attorney.The arrests for this supposed murder have created great sensation in the staid county of Hendricks. Gossett, previousto his connection with the- Johnson woman, was well respeeted in the neighborhood where he lived. At the time the two $10,000 life policies were taken out in the Northwestern, it is not believed he had any design upon the life of his wife (of course, it is yet to be proven lie everhad,) but it is alleged that the “strangewoman’s” influence over him was sufficient to bring about almost any kind of a result.—Ind. Sentin!, 17th.NewPierrepbly mt ican coi ference. in forme Judge ] of Iowa subject, counselA spe Secretairow, iss falcatioi Collecto estahlisl show th lions to$2,768,84 third is lt;L. B. 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Terre Haute Daily Gazette
Terre Haute, Indiana, US
Fri, Aug 18, 1871
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