FATAL DUEL OVER GIRL’S LOVE
MEANWHILE SHE ELOPES WITH THIRD WOOER.
In a duel over a girl, fought with tare fists in a secluded spot several miles north of Sterling, U. 5.., Will Ludvig was fatally injured ]>v Fred. James. While the duel was taking place, John Miller, a third admirer of Miss Lena Amsden, eloped with the young woman to Des Moines, lowa.
Ludwig and James had -been close friends for years, until both became admirers of Miss Amsden. The Young woman showed no preference, treating Ix>th alike. The two men became enemies. Friends interceded, and prevailed on them to fight a duel, the loser to give up the contest for the girts love. Meanwhile the young woman became frightened at the notoriety and eloped with Miller.
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Gisborne Times, 16 December 1911, Page 10
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128FATAL DUEL OVER GIRL’S LOVE Gisborne Times, 16 December 1911, Page 10
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