“Crazy Mariah” should be confined, while she may not be dangerous, yet the women and children of the town are afraid of her.  We do not see why the authorities will allow such a character to run at large, knowing well that this woman has in the past caused much trouble in our town.  In justice to the public, and for her own good, she should be confined and if possible sent back to the asylum.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 August 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.