The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, August 3, 1905
Page 1, column 1
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TOOK POISON AFTER QUARREL
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Mrs. Hannah Casto Wanted
Husband to Stay Home From
Ball Game Sunday.
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HE WENT AND SHE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
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Doctor Says Poison Was Alcohol and
Morphine -- People Say it Was a Bluff.
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HUSBAND LEAVES HOME.
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Mrs. Hannah Casto, of N. Noble street,
who took poison Sunday afternoon, it is thought, with suicidal intent, is in
perfect, or almost perfect health again today. It is reported that the
husband, Washington Caston, has left home and departed for parts
unknown. The couple quarrelled as a result of the attempted poisoning of
Mrs. Casto and he has left as a result.
It is supposed that Mrs.
Casto took poison because of [the article continues - pmf].
Contributed by Phyllis Miller Fleming
The Shelby Democrat
Thursday, August 31, 1899
Page 8, column 1
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Through his attorneys, Tindall & Tindall, John W. Casto has brought suit for divorce from Minnie May Casto, to whom he was united in marriage in 1890, and whom he alleges deserted him for parts unknown in 1892. Casto is an employee of the Murdock Brothers.
Contributed by Barb Huff
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