MISSING MOUATS

Evening Star, Issue 18883, 6 March 1925, Page 6

MISSING MOUATS

A BAFFLING MYSTERY WARRANT FOR ARREST OF MAH THE CHARGE NOT STATED. [Per United Press Association.] CHRISTCHURCH, March 6. The disappearance of Mrs Ellen Louise Mon at and her husband Frederick P. Mount is proving one of the most baffling mysteries that have confronted the police for years. A warrant lias hern issued for the arrest of Mount on a charge unstated, hub the detectives so far have not located him. An extraordinary feature is that every stitch of the woman's clothing and underclothing she was known to possess was found in the house, and Mount, in a statement to the police prior to his disappearance, said that his wife left home to sec a relative, had not returned, and he had no idea where she was. SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS ANTICIPATED [Per United Press Association,] CHRISTCHURCH, March 5. “ Wo have heard nothing whatever to clear up the mystery,” said Mr J. Merritt, brother of Airs Mount, when questioned by a reporter to-day, concerning her disappearance. Mr Merritt said lie still entertained hopes that his sister was alive, hut if that were the case ho was at a loss to understand why she did not communicate with her relations. When asked if ho had been aware that the Mounts were in financial difficulties prior to his sister's disappearance, Mr Merritt said that although they had frequently visited his house he had no idea they were worried over money matters. His sister had never mentioned the matter to him. A rumor was current in Christchurch late to-night that as a result of discoveries made by the police sensational developments are anticipated in connection with the missing man Monat.