Severely Stabbed
From the National Democrat, May 18, 1860
A man severly stabbed – A recontre occurred in Pleasant Township in this county on Sunday evening last, which it is thought it will prove fatal to one of the parties. The particulars as they were related to us are as follows: A misunderstanding had for some time existed between two men named Wilson Rowe and Henry Little, and the latter had threatened, when an opportunity offered, to be revenged. On Sunday evening they met, and Lttle inflicted six stabs on the person of Rowe, one in the side, one in the back, and others in his arms. At last accounts, Rowe was still living, but his death was looked for. Little made his escape, and has not been arrested.
Particulars of the stabbing affair
From the National Democrat, May 31, 1860
A friend in Mt. Sterling sends us the following particulars of the sad stabbing affair that occurred in Pleasant Township on Sunday evening the 20th.
It seems that W. K. Rowe and John Little both of this neighborhood had been quarreling for a week or so. On Sunday evening Little and his brother met Rowe out in the pasture and Little commenced throwing rocks at Rowe. The latter returned home, procured a revolver, returned again and as he was on his way to George O'Day's he came about to the same place or near where he accidently met George O'Day and while there Little came up and took hold of him, or rather attempted to do so, when Rowe drew his pistol and snapped it at Little who closed in and caught the muzzle of the pistol, and while Rowe was trying to wrest it from him he commenced stabbing Rowe, cutting him 6 times –twice in left arm, once in right, once between shoulders on back, and once in abdomen, 2 of which wounds the Dr. thinks are fatal. At the writing of this he is thought to be dangerously wounded.
Since receiving the above information we learned that Rowe has died from the effect of his wounds and that Littles surities have withdrawn bail, thus leaving him at the disposal of Judge Bates. Little is confined at county jail and this place awaiting his trial.
Murdered
From the Circleville Watchman, June 1, 1860
On the 20th of May, near Mt. Sterling, Madison Co. by one John Little, Wilson H. Rowe. Said little is a man about 26 years old, rather a low, heavy-built man, with a downcast look: goes with his head down, stooping forward, wears his hat a little on one side, as though his neck was crooked: has a scar on one side of his head above the temple, and a small one on his upper lip. they were indicted about the 10th of May.
Any one arresting said Little will be well rewarded.
Caught
From the National Democrat, Thursday June 7, 1860
Caught – John Little the murderer for whom a reward of $100.00 was offered, was caught in Hocking county last week and is confined in the county jail in this place, under an indictment for murder in the 1st degree. His trial will come up before the next term of the Court of Common Pleas, held the 26th day of this month.
Attempted Escape
Thursday, March 21, 1861
The brothers Little, confined in our county jail on a charge of murder, attempted to make their escape from confinement on Tuesday night last, by cutting through the ceiling. When discovered, it was evident that they would attempt to set fire to the jail in order to secure their escape.
From the National Democrat, April 4, 1861
The Court of Common Pleas is still in session. Up to the time of going to press, the trial of John Little, for the murder of Wilson K. Rowe is still in progress.
June 18, 1861
There was not much civil business transacted at this term of the Court, many important cases being continued and which will come up at the June term. The criminal cases excited a good deal of interest. The first was the State against John Little, who was indicted for murder in the first degree. The examination of witnesses in this case occupied the whole of Wednesday, and the greater part of Thursday was taken up with the argument of counsel. A verdict of manslaughter was returned and he was sentenced for the term of six years. This case was argued on the part of the State by H. W. Smith and Geo. Lincoln, and on the part of the defense by C. N. Olds and J. C. McCloud. Henry Little was tried on the charge of aiding and abetting John Little. The case was submitted without argument and he was acquitted.
Submitted by June Byrne
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