A Sad And Starling Case

source:  Richland Shield & Banner:  10 December 1892

 

One of the saddest cases unearthed in this city for some time is that of Gertrude Hubble, mention of whose death, which occurred at the Wilhelm place on East Johns Street, was made in yesterday's SHIELD.  It was ascertained that the woman's father, George Cleveland, resided at Leonidas, Mich., and without giving any particulars, a telegram was sent to him announcing her death.

Mr. Cleveland arrived here early this morning and at once took charge of the remains.  Upon going to the Wilhelm place he first learned the nature of the establishment in which his daughter had been and the knowledge of the fact nearly overcame him.

To a SHIELD man, Mr. Cleveland told the sad story.  He stated that he is a small farmer residing near the town of Leonidas, Mich.  The dead girl was one of a family of three daughters.  At the age of 18 years she married a man named Hubble, who proved to be a scoundrel and deserted her at the end of 8 months.  She returned home and a child, a boy, was born, who is now 7 years of age and lives with Mr. C.

Shortly after the child's birth the deserted wife left home to make her own living.  The father, although not rich, had given his daughter an excellent education and she was also a fine musician.  Mr. Cleveland, who is both a Mason and an Odd Fellow, stated he would not let his other daughters know of their sister's disgraceful end.  The remains were this morning taken back to Michigan by the heart-broken father.

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