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A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Pennsylvania > Luzerne
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Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56509
Submitted by: Susan
Article Title: The Gleaner
Article Date: May 27 1814
Article Description: Horrid Murder and Robbery
Article Text:
Horrid Murder and Robbery
Harrisburg, April 30. It is with painful emotions we are compelled to relate one of the most daring and villainous murders and robberies on record, committed in this borough. Mr. Isaac WELLS, who kept a store in Front, a few doors below Market St., in which he slept, was most inhumanely murdered on Tuesday night, last. He received a stab below the ear which penetrated through the neck, from appearances, while in bed, and was afterwards dragged, or by his own exertions got over the counter, a handkerchief was drawn tight around his neck, no doubt to assist in executing the fatal deed. After performing this there was stolen about $2000 in bank notes – the door locked and key taken off. Mr. WELLS’ brother, who lives on the opposite bank of the river, perceiving the store closed after breakfast the next morning, concluded he was indisposed and came over, where, after getting in the window, he was found lying on the floor weltering in his blood!
An inquest was held over his body; their verdict was “Wilful murder by some unknown hand.” There has nothing transpired since, tending the most remotely to lead to a discovery of the monster.
His remains were interred on Thursday, attended by the Masonic Order and a numerous concourse of citizens.
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