Nearly A Tragedy
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Title Nearly A Tragedy Date 10 Oct 1885 Date Viewed 4 Jun 1885 Page 2 Periodical The Republic Place Columbus, IN Source Type Newspaper URL https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-republic-mattie-stewart-incident/173850741/ Source ID S1671 Text Nearly a Tragedy.
Emma Knotts and Mattie Stewart, two girls in the Smoky Row locality and not yet out of short dresses, both claim the affections of Ed Moyer, and the jealousy aroused by the rivalry came near terminating in a tragedy last night. Ed and the Knotts girl were taking a lover's stroll when Mattie came upon them. Crimination and recrimination led the Stewart girl to say if she had a revolver she would shoot Moyer, when he pulled a revolver from his pocket and handed it to her. Instead of carrying out her threat she started off with the revolver, followed by Moyer who was anxious to secure the weapon. Martha Greiner then appeared on the scene, called the Stewart lass some naughty names and took the part of Miss Knotts and finally slapped Miss Stewart on her damask cheek, when the revolver rang out on the still air, the bullet leaving its mark on the ear of Martha. The police then interfered and stopped further hostilities. The Stewart girl claims the revolver, a thirty-two --long was discharged accidentally while attempting to ward off the blows of Mrs. Griner.
Warrants were sworn out against Moyer for carrying concealed weapons, also against Mrs. Greiner for assault and battery, and against the whole posse for disturbing the peace, At press time the cases are being tried before the Mayor.
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