MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.
« L Herald.] Enquiries are being made by the police for a man named Thos. Nelson, who has been missing since the 3rd of January. Nelson, who is 67 years of age, was brought up for trial at the last sittings of the Supreme Court, m October, for attempting to commit suicide, but the grand jury found no bill against him, and he was consequently dismissed. The nrjßsinjpnan, a carpenter by trade, had,been out of 'work for some time, and was m lowspirits when last seen. JftrJeft • home on the date mentioned, taking with him a double-barrelled gun, au oppossam rug, and a pair of blankets. He did not tell his Relatives where be was going, and they are consequently anxious^ lestvhe s ahould .have, this, ,time been succeMi.l m taking tijsJife. [From Constable Gillespie we learn rthat Nelson was seen m PalmerSton some weeks. ago, and then appeared right enough.-^ M. S.] '
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 73, 25 February 1884, Page 2
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154MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 73, 25 February 1884, Page 2
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