Brown - Jessie - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Excerpt - Mrs. Jessie Brown, wife of Dave Brown of Mace has been indicted in the Federal Court for sending obscene letters through the mail. The indictment came partly as a result of the receipt of several letters by Dr. Frank Riley of Linnsburg during the summer of 1914. she denies .. Mr. Dave Brown gave $100 bond. All of them came to Dr. R. unsigned and at first he paid little attention.began to come so often, however he decided something should be done. very indecent nature.. about a dozen letters during the summer and finally decided to consult his attorney. all he could due was turn it over to Federal authorities. He supposed the investigation had been dropped.the indictment of Mrs. Brown was as much of a surprise to him as other people of the community. Visit of inspectors came as great shock to both Mr. and Mrs. Brown.could not understand how his wife could be accused of the crime . is the daughter of the Rev. Northcutt of Ladoga.. lived in Mace many years and has a number of brothers and sisters in this county. is about 53.. whole community talking of little else.Dr. Riley says since he furnished the letters to the inspectors he has not discussed the matter with anyone until asked by the Review.