August
15, 1911 – Mrs. Albert O. Bourne was found murdered five miles
east of Montevideo, Minn., today. She lived with her husband eight miles from
town.
The couple had been married
two months.Neighbors say Mr. and Mrs. Bourne left their home for a drive. They were seen near the scene of the crime. Later Mrs. Bourne was found near the roadside with her skull crushed by a blunt instrument, possibly a stone.
There was nothing on her person to identify her and not until a horse found near the body was turned loose and led the searchers to the Bourne home was her identity established.
On Dec. 13, 1911, Albert O. Bourne was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury of his peers. He was sentenced to hard labor at Stillwater for life by Judge Quale. It is estimated that the case cost Chippewa County more than $5,000.
The Duluth Herald; “Woman Is Murdered. Mrs. Albert O. Bourne Beaten to Death Near Montevideo.”; Aug. 16, 1911; p. 6.
Little Falls Herald; “Husband Accused of Crime. Woman Found Murdered Near Montevideo, Minn.”; Aug. 25, 1911; p. 4.
The Duluth Herald; “Wife Slayer Gets Life.”; Dec. 15, 1911; p. 26.
http://montechamber.com/
__________________________________________________________
If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.
If you are interested in finding out more about your family history in Minnesota, I specialize in researching genealogical and historical records in Minn. and western Wis., including: census records, birth records, death certificates, obits, grave site photos, ship passenger lists, marriage records and declarations of intent/naturalization records. I will visit locations to research local history and county records, as well as take photos. Quick turnaround on MNHS records. Both short searches and family history reports available.
Discover your roots, and watch the branches of your family tree begin to grow.
Website: TheMemoryQuilt.com > click on Family History
Contact me at: pjefamilyresearch@gmail.com
No comments:
Post a Comment