Sorry for the delay. I just had to enjoy some of the fruits (actually vegetables) of my labors . . . fresh, tender, piping hot corn on the cob, just picked and husked 10 minutes before. And, ripe tomatoes too . . . along with some pickled cucumbers. MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! By the way, we are still needing more volunteers for this historic newspaper search project. Just contact me when you are ready to take the plunge! Steve: [email protected] June 24, 1893 (34:36) Died --- In Jackson, June 18, 1893, John Shermanhop, native of Germany, aged about 75 years. Death of Alex Thompson --- (This explains what I've been waiting for.) A telegram was received from San Andreas last Monday announcing the death of Alex Thompson, a former resident of this county, who has been on trial for the past two years on a charge of killing W. Spray, near Buena Vista, some time ago. He was first tried and convicted in this county, but obtained a rehearing from the Supreme Court, after which a change of venue was had and the case transferred to Calaveras County about a year ago, since which time he has been kept at San Andreas. He had one trial in that county several months ago but the jury failed to agree. The case was again set for trial in June but was postponed until September next on account of the feeble condition of his health caused by consumption. Death has now come to his relief, however and put an end to any further trial of his case on earth. His remains, we understand, were taken to Ione for interment where his family resides. Death of an Old Citizen --- John Shermanshop (familiarly known as "John Hamburger,") one of the oldest residents of our town, died in this place last Sunday, the 18th, at the advanced age of 75 years. He has resided here for many years, and was one of the "landmarks" of the town. He was at one time possessed of considerable property, but of late years he has been in rather indigent circumstances, and made a scant living by doing small jobs, such as repairing chairs and other furniture. For the past three or four years, however, he was prevented by age and general feebleness from following even this light occupation and has consequently made his home much of the time in the county hospital, at which place he finally "shuffled off this mortal coil" last Sunday. He leaves a widowed daughter, Mrs. Moon, residing in town, and a grown up son residing in some other part of the State. His funeral was attended last Monday by quite a number of our pioneer citizens. Detectives J.B. Hume, J.N. Tacher and J.C. Tice, of Wells Fargo, and Cc's detective farce (It actually said this . . . farce.) came up last Friday night for the purpose of investigating the murder of Messenger Tovey and finding if possible, some clue which might lead to the discovery and arrest of the party who committed the terrible deed. They diligently searched every avenue of information that came within their reach, but were unable to find any satisfactory clue to the guilty party. They seem to be of the opinion, from various circumstances that the crime was probably committed by a man named John W. Marshall (your cousin, Abbie?), an old hand at the business who was released from the State Prison about the first of April, and who was seen in this vicinity a short time prior to the murder, and who answers the description given of the highwayman by the driver and the passengers on the stage. Marshall's present whereabouts is not known but the detectives appear to be satisfied that he is the guilty party, and have sent the following description of him to the various police officials notifying them to arrest him. His Description --- John W. Marshall, aged 45 years, height 5 feet 9 1/2 inches, brown hair, florid complexion, slender build, thin features, quick, active walker, slouchy appearance and gray eyes. In 1883 he was convicted of stage robbery in Sierra County, and was sentenced to San Quentin for ten years. He was released last April, and was seen in the vicinity of Jackson a short time prior to the murder. A reward of $300 is offered for his arrest. Funeral of Mike Tovey --- The remains of Michal Tovey, the messenger who was murdered by a highwayman on Thursday of last week, were buried in Jackson on Saturday morning in the Protestant cemetery. He was followed to his last resting place by a large concourse of people, many of whom came from Sutter Creek, Amador, Ione, and other places in the county. The coffin was profusely decorated with flowers that were brought in by the ladies of our town. Appropriate funeral ceremonies were conducted at the grave under the management of Rev. H. Copeland, pastor of the Methodist church of this place. The sad event of his death will long be remembered by all who were present. July 1, 1893 (34:47) Died --- In Jackson, June 25, 1893, Enrico Frank, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Podesta, age 10 months. Marshall Not The Man --- Recent developments have proven to the satisfaction of the detectives that John W. Marshall did not murder Messenger Mike Tovey. It was at first thought, from the description given of the highwayman, that Marshall was the guilty party, but it has since been ascertained that he was working on a ranch near Red Bluff, Tehama County, at the time and consequently could not have committed the crime here. Marshall's right name is William Simpson and says that the first that he knew he was suspected of the killing was in reading a paper he picked up on the train while on his way from Red Bluff to Marysville last Saturday. On his arrival at Marysville last Saturday he reported himself to the Express agent at that place and sent for Detective Hume to whom he gave a satisfactory account of his whereabouts since he was released from San Quentin, which was verified by investigation. Who the murderer of Tovey is is still a mystery that officers are trying to solve. Look Out For Him --- A strange looking and excentric acting speciman of humanity (This guy must be one of Jackie's ancestors.), who pretended to be deaf and dumb and acted as though he was crazy, was arrested and locked up in jail last Saturday, as he had succeeded by his strange actions in frightening several women in the neighborhood. He continued to play the role of deaf and dumb for two or three days, and came near frightening some of the prisoners in jail out of their wits by running after them with chairs, spittoons and anything that he could get hold of. Sheriff Gregory finally locked him up in a dark cell, and by various stratagems, threats, etc. finally induced him to talk, when the fact was developed that he was neither deaf, dumb nor crazy, but was probably assuming that role for some evil purpose. The Sheriff could not, however, get him to give any satisfactory account of his former whereabouts anc actions, and it was at first surmised that he might have been connected in some way with the shooting of messenger Tovey, but no evidence could be obtained to prove that such was the case, especially as neither the stage driver nor the passengers were able to positiviely identify him as the man who did the shooting. Finally the Sheriff concluded to turn him loose on Thursday morning when he shouldered his blanket and started off in the direction of Mokelumne Hill. He is a strange genius and undoubtedly a "bad egg," therefore we would adivse the officers and people to keep a sharp look out for him wherever he goes. He said his name was Cunningham and claimed to be a relative of Sheriff Cunningham of Stockton. Whew! After that one, I need another break! Steve