Statesville—A serious crime was revealed here when the
little 9-year-old daughter of Maggie Burke, a woman of disreputable character,
returned home. The facts as learned are that some days ago, one Pleas B.
McDaniell, who lives about a mile from Ostwalt post office, appeared at the
house of Maggie Burke and stated that he wanted to take her little girl home
with him to raise as a member of his family, and to this the mother consented,
McDaniell having convinced the mother that he would take proper care of the
child.
Last Saturday McDaniell started to his home with the child.
It was late in the afternoon when McDaniell was nearing home and as a
threatening cloud was approaching, he took the girl to an out-house until the
rain was over. It was at this place that the crime was committed. The girl
states that McDaniell attempted the second assault at night in his own house
and was prevented by her cries.
The neighbors on learning of the matter sent the girl back
to her mother, and Dr. H.F. Long was called to render medical attention. The
bruises upon the child’s body and throat bear witness to the truth of her
story.
The enormity of his crime having dawned upon him, McDaniell
fled from his home. Deputy Sheriff J.M. Deaton, with a number of neighbors,
went in pursuit of him. Mr. McDaniell, who moved to his present home some time
last May, bears an unevitable reputation among his neighbors. News has just
been received here that McDaniell has been captured and is on his way to
Statesville.
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