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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
WILSON'S WILL.
An Interesting Contest Over the
Estate of the Late Brooks
Wilson.

Several weeks ago the BAzOo published
sn account Of the domestic complications
and troubles OF the late Brooks Wilson.
Ii will be remembered that when the arti-
Gle in question was published Mrs. Wilson,
the alleged widow OF the deceased, who
with her three children reside near this
city, had been appointed administrative
ON the estate In view of the fact that
other heirs of the deceased who resided in
Kentucky, put in an appearance and made
claim for their share of the estate.
Mrs. Wilson, in order to avoid the
scandal which would ensue when the true
facts were made public In court concluded
TO resign her trust as administrative and
published the necessary legal notice.
In the article referred to it was stated
that Wilson had become enamore6 of his
sister-in-law, and deserving his legal wife,
eloped with his Illicit love to this state
and that he afterwards procured a divorce
srom his vile and married her. 1t is now
alleged by the Kentucky heirs that Wilson
never procured divorce from his lawful
wife whom he married in Kentucky thirty
years ago and by whom he had nine chill
dren; that the woman with whom he had
been living prior to his death for so
many years was simply his mistress
that the children born of this unholy union
are illegitimate, and that the real name of
the woman who has herer Jfore / en- sup
posed to be Mrs. Wilson, is Margaret
Wright. The latest report is that the
brevet Mrs. Wilson has concluded to test
her right to her share in the estate, and
has employed counsel for this purpose
1t is alleged among other things in this in
teresting case that Margaret Wright, who
now claims to be the widow of Brooks VIII
son, obtained judgment against the de-
ceased in Kentucky for 5000 on a suit for
seduction, and that the claim was partially
compromised by Wilson bringing the wO-
man to Missouri, settling her on a farm
and representing her to be his wife.
Some rich developments may be expected
if the case ever comes to trial.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Alarm at Smithton.

A gentleman residing in the vicinity of
Smithton states that much excitement and
alarm exists there. Last Sunday a
preacher from Kentucky occupied the pull
pit of the Christian church at Smithton.
and was announced to conduct the services
at night Before evening came he was
taken sick, and could not fill his appoint
ment. His illness beer ne more serious as
the days passed. and Thursday DIR. Willis
P. King, of this city, was Immoned. He
went to Smith'on, and pronounced the case
one of small pox. The news soon spread,
and ,veral families at once left the place,
and more are preparing to 60. The school
mas been closed; country people are afraid
to venture to the town, and a general feel
ing of anxiety and apprehension is felt in
that community.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Willing Workers.

The Band of Willing Workers, the
Young Peoples Mission society of the
First Baptist church, held an unusually
large and entertaining meeting yesterday
afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. E. Lamy,
In addition TO the usual work of the socie-
ty, there was an interesting programme OF
Literary anG musical exercises. The young
ladies and gentlemen rendered their selec-
tions admirably, and in some cases quite
brilliantly. Among those who distinguished
themselves were Misses Della Kalfus, Gertie
Fleischmsn, Nettie and Jessie Kennedy,
Blanche Anderson, Julia Pearson, Rosa
Haines, Katie Conner and Master Ohio
Jacobs. After work and music came So
cial hour in which some of the older peo-
pie participated with much zest.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Death of II. O'Neil.

Mr.. n. O'Neil, we'll known in this part
OF the state as a commercial traveller, died
at ElvaGa, Texas, on the 31st ult.
The deceased was for twelve years in the
employ of Short & Boland, wholesale sta
tionery dealers of St. Louis, and some three
years ago was united in marriage to q
daughter of Capt. E. II. Richardson, of
Warsaw. Fer some time Mr.. ONeil has
en- afflicted with consumption, and last
simmer went to Minnesota In the hope
that the northern climate would benefit
HIM Failing to receive any relief he went
to Texas, where he died. The remains will
be met at Windsor by Col. Bob. Richard
son, to-day, by whom they will be taken to
st. Louis for burial.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Another Japhet Hunting q Father
liz MAIN STREET

There is lad in town named Smith,
sixteen years old, who has come from
Hickory, No., to find his father, John
Smith, who is carpenter living some
where in Sedalia, the boy says. With
the father, who is a widower, are three of
his children, boy and two girls. The boy
is in destitute circumstances, but has been
offered temporary home with the family
of a man, whose NJ ne was not ascertained,
but who lives in the house owned by +. A.
Sampson, the attorney. The house is near
Snedeker's packing house in the southern
suburbs. If this paragraph meets the eyes
of his father he probably will lose no time
in hunting up the son who thus far has
failed to find his father.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
A Choice to be Carefully Made

The Green Ridge Eclipse has the follow
ing article in its last issue which is appli-
cable to our own citizens. 1t says: "In q
very short time the people of this county
and town will be called upon TO make their
selection of candidates for the various
Offices of trust and importance. 1t is not
too soon for taxpayers and all other citi-
zens interested in a wise. judicious and
honest government TO be looking about for
parties who will be true to their trust and
country. We desire at This early day 10
impress upon the minds of the honest, in
ielligent voters OF all political parties in
the Importance of united, concert of action
in placing before the people at the spring
election candidates of the most unexcep-
tional character. The officers who have
proven themselves faithful, honest and ca
pable public servants should be re-nomina-
ted and re elected. Those Of them who
have proven Incompetent, or dishonest, or
faithless in any particula should be rele-
gated to private life. Those of them who
have made money dishonesty, who have
received brides or commissions while in
the discharge of official duty, or shown
themselves the willing tools of individuals
or corporations as against the interests of
these people, should be dismissed from the
public service.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
NEWS NUBBINS.
valentines at McClellan's.

Valentines at McClellan's.
If this isn't spring, what on earth is it:
We are now liable to have some good
fishing weather for few days.
Mrs. Martha Ninemyer, of Houstonia
thanks her friends for kind acts of charity
toward her.
The tongh spring chicken very success
fully refutes the charge that it is unhealthy
10 sleep in feathers.
A temperance man in East Sedalia
carries his whisky home in a coal oil can
TO deceive his neighbors.
Never carry a handkerchief in your
hip-pocket. Reaching Tor it may lead to
misunderstanding, and you might not get
away.
james F. Glass was yesterday appoint
ed deputy constable. Jim is an energetic
young man and will doubtless make good
officer.
The four-year-old child of Dennis
Connell, al Kingsvilie, was brought to this
city yesterday, by train, and was buried in
the cemetery here.
The Lamonte people will raid the
county court tomorrow on the license
question. The court will no doubt give
them respectful hearing.
"A poor man named Bower, who re-
sides in the southern part OF the city, a
teamster, has been unfortunate in losing
horses. Three good animals he owned have
died during the last few months. Mr.. B. is
a hard-working man, and assistance rem
dered him will be worthily bestowed.
The members of the Coed Templars
lodge expected to have large entertainment
at the residence eff Mr. B. B. Goodrich In
the eastern part of the city last Thursday
evening, but owing to the almost impasSa-
bic condition of the streets but few persons
were enabled to be present. An excellent
supper was served, however, and the Occa-
sion proved to be very pleasant.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
An Unorateful Tramp.

A slick looking, but evidently poorly ted
follow talked himself into the affections of
Charlie Ballou, clerk at the Garrison, yes
terday morning, sufficiently to get Charlie
80 ,brow a warm meal into him as a NUM-
fcept donation. When the tramp had
satisfied the inner man he walked out of
the dining room and took c. F. January's
GOOD hat from the rack and left an cid one
in its place. The house paid Mr.. January
Tor his loss, and Charlie has been watching
the trains for the stranger, who said he was
from Montrose.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Fire.

The alarm of fire was sounded last
night about IL o'clock, caused by the burn
ing OF a stable belonging to L. Holman, in
the rear OF his premises on the corner of
Third and Massachusetts streets. The loss
will not exceed $50, including building,
hay, etc. No insurance. The building is
supposed to have been set on fire by some
boys endeavoring to catch pigeons roosting
it the loft. The fire boys were promptly
on hand and did Efficient service.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Horr's Wire Fence Lock.

Mr.. K. Watkins has the agency for Pet
It's and Morgan counties OF the above ex-
cellent device. 1t is highly spoken OF by
many of the BAzoo exchanges, as device
of more than ordinary merit, and that il
never fails to give entire satisfaction wher-
ever used. Mr.. Watkins will be in Sedalia
on the 18th inst. 2-5w2t
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Death of John Wells.

Mr.. John Wells, the we'll known plas-
terer, died at O'Clock yesterday morning
at his residence, corner of Fifth and Cen
ter streets, after lingering illness of con-
sumption. Deceased was ffty-three years
of age.
The funeral viii take place at 8 O'Clock
this afternoon.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Whites
GRAND
Clearing Sale !!
For 80 Days-ForCash Only.

Incisive cuts in prices of all classes of Dry Goods
Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps, etc. to
clear and reduce stock for Spring Goods, A per-
feet Bon Of Bargsiss and Inducements 10 buy
for future a. well az for immediate use Fail not to
see the sweeping reductions made and reap some OF
the harvest Of bargains. Come and see us We mean
just what say. To our friends who have favor
ed US in the past, desire return thanks, and
II We have served To their satisfaction heretofore
would ask a Jntinusnce Of their favors in the
future.
y. B.-An who know themselves indebted to the
above fiTlA, will please call and settle the same
SmithtOn, Mo, Feb. l, 1854. 2-5w3tS
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05

-aMy hands were covered with little
dry scabs. They have disappeared and Pm
better than have been for 20 years, from
using DR.. Benson's Skin Cure" A. NJ.
Noble. Selma n. T., July, 8, S2.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Horsford's Acid Phosphate il
Nervous Diseases.

DIR. Henry, of New York, says: ain
nervous diseases, ] know Of no preparation
to equal it."
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
MUCH TOO FLIP"

Twill you walk into my parlor ?"
Said the spider 10 the fly;
"'Tis the prertiest little parlor
That ever you did spy"
The sagscious little insect
Didn't go-be was too fy.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
g. j. LEISURE,
UNDERTAKEN.

Collins, Caskers, Metaic Cases, and Caskets
Burial Suits, Etc. Furniture at wholesale an6
retail. 3l5 Ohio street. d6wly
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
InternnentS.

In conversation yesterday with Mr.. c. G..
Mclaughlin, the undertaken, he informed
this reporter that the interments in the city
cemetery for 1882, as reported by the city
sexton, Mr.. j. X. Hopley, were 232, and
for 1888 the iDterments were l61, a very
marked dimunition.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
WEEKLY BAZOO.
SEDALIA MO.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1884.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

We are authorized to announce V. E.
Shaw as candidate for city attorney, sub
ject to the decision of the democratic city
convention. I'd
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05

Mr. Sam Spher wishes inform his acquaintance friends that
he connected with the FAMOUS CLOTHING CO.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05

Only asfew weeks left to secure bargains
be ready for us. Our great Shoe Depar
in shape before moving. Read the reduct
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-05
Mems Departmer t.

- pr BOys Lace, No. To 81 80
IS pr Boys Lace No to 10
- pr Boys Button Shoes, to .-.............. -
81 pr Boys Custom Button, TO OO
BESIDES NsO harsains TOO numerous To mention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-11
AcCIrsING JANITOR GLOVES.

The Fire Commissioners yesterday adopted req
olution praising Privates John Binns. Thomas r.
Barrett and Michael f. &. Graham, for their con-
duet in mounting to the seventh story with sealing
ladders at the St. Georges Flats fire. Fireman
Campbell of Engine Company No. Ii, was severely
hurt about the head in the fire and was not present
at the investigation held at Fire Headquarters on
Wednesdaya Yesterday however, he Went 10
Captain Clnchy, of the Twenty-second-st: poIlce.
and said that he had observed man riding the
apartments of Mrs Albert +. Parsons, on the third
floor. The man lifted up a tarpaulin which was on
the dressing table and took out watch ana some
jewelry Proceeding with Captain Clnchy 10 the
burned building Cloyes met, and was mined
lately pointed out by Fireman Campbell as the
robber. Captain Clinchy thereupon, arrested the
ianitor who seemed indignant and astonshed.
In reply to the accusation made against him. ne
said that he had been spoken to by a fireman whlle
he was securing some jewelry on the second moor
for Mrs Gray. He had turned the jcwery over to
Mrs Grays son, he said, and he sent for the young
man to appear as his witness The Captain took
the prisoner to the Yorkve Police Court, where
Fireman Campbell told his story and the lanltoE
stated his defence. Young Mr.. Gray corrobolaied
what Cloyes had said about the jewelIy on the
second floor. -,
Justice Murray questioned Campbell closely as
to his remembrance of the occurrence and then
discharged the prisoner on the ground that Camp
bell was not clear as which floor he was on.
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MEMORIAL OF A FAITHFUL LIFE.

A WINDOW IN THE CHURCH OF THE COVENANT IN
MEMORY OF MRS. C. T. LEWIS.
Anew window has recently been placed in the
middle of the north side of the Presbyterian
Church of the Covenant. at Park-ave. ana I'M
ATHEIST, in memory of the wife of Charlton 4,
Lewis formerly Editor of The trenin9 Post ~ was
made by Louis G. Tiffany & Co., and Is nI ls
feet high by five feet wide and is composed OF tioo
parts a large circle above, five feet IN dlametei
and two upright panels below sde oy csnS,dered
as a whole in the design and colorihg Oh InT
work but the elaboTateness OF the upper
portion is in strong contrast 10 r Thhe
panels below, which are simple. 1n9 S
glass being light in the middle and Shading INTO
darker tones on the outside The chief pont Oh ll
terest is the centre of blue glass cut IN tne iOr VI
O crucifx and made TO produce the snect on GaINou
turquoise This, on ground OF yeiiowISi 10 Of
inclo sed in small circle the border OF wIlch Is Vi
broken jewels opaescent i'll color and brlilancy.
The cross gives the appearance OF throwing Ihys
of light TO the rest of the window, the eHect oes
rounding it, Next the jeweed border comes
large band, nearly foot wide repeating the coiot
of the cross as ground upon which, AT
equal distances, appear three creamy oshs,
each connected by. a band =, having tno
words Faith. n"Hope and Love" In emblematlc
coors of purple blue and red. on dark peacock
blue ground. The entire circle is surrounded pt ~,
wide border the color of old IVORY, ana bearing 'S
inscription in dark-blue letters: In Memory OF
Nancy McKeen Lewis" The rest OF the Lettering
is found Mt the bottom of the panels on tablets the
one with Daughter of Joseph Mckeen; ana WlIo oi
Charlton T. Lewis" and the other, " Born, brunS-
wick Me- October %, 1887. Died. N0f1olK, conn.,
August 10 1882 The rest of these panels Is loI
elaborate than the Others being placed AT equa III
tervals and containing cOnyentlona! I0Iih hhu re-
peatlnQ the coors of the circle above. Inc geHeLaI
color of the paels is the same as the walls Oil INC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-11
Jersey CITY.

George Smith, lampIighter, living in WaverIey-
ave became involved III quarrel in rum shop
on Wednesday night with Jacob Davis, a news
paper carrier and the latter shot him in the head
Jersey CITY bonds went up four per cent yester-
day The Increase is said to be due TO the election
of Gilbert Collins as Mayor.
James Cunningham, who had been in the County
Jail for two years awaiting trial for burglary was
discharged yesterday
Hans Mnlier n young German, was lodged In the
County Jail last night on a charge of bigany. Six
months ago he left his wife and two chdren In Ger
MANY On his way TO this country he made the ac-
nnaintance of n Young German girl named Christina
Beck In New-York they were met by farmer
named Dantzmeyer, who employed them to work
upon his farm in Rverdale, Bergen County. A few
DAYS after they arrived they were married and
lived together until yesterday, when Mullers first
wife appeared. Muller admitted that she was Als
wife and then Christina caused his arrest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-11
LONG ISLAND.

Observation-Disclosures GOldfred, farmer living
near Freeport, was found late on "Wednesday night
Ivlng by the roadside at Smith and South sts.,
Jamaica where his wagon had been overturned.
lie RIGHT eve was blackened and closed, and there
was a deep cut on his head. lie said that he had
heen accosted by two men, who asked him to give
them ride and when near Jamaica the men as
sauIted and then robbed him of roo. After he was
assaulted his team ran away. G0ldtred was lntOx-
ieatsd and his story is not credited
IrSroNpALF.-James Powell died in 1888 at the
age of seventy -one years. About one month before
his death he married Miss Nettie COlvn and willed
ner his entire property. Miss Ann Amelia Bedell
had kept house for him several years, and she has
begun q suit against the estate for 5 600. Sne
oilsges that she was promised $500 by the first will
for services This will was destroyed when he
married.
IoyG ISLAND CITY.-Richard Eames, the en-
Move of the Long Island Express and Telegraph
Tompany who was arrested on Tuesday charged
with embezzing $3.50, was yesterday surrendered
nv his bondsman. Later he was arraigned before
Instice Kavanaugh. In default of bail he was re-
handed TO his CELL On the way to jail he complete
ly broke down and wept bitterly. Eames's brother
John. who is wealthy paid a part of the money to
Superintendent Topping, and promised to pay the
balance in a few days IL the railroad company
would not prosecute his brother This the cOpl-
pany declined to do and Mr.. Topping says that the
law must take its course.
RocEAwAY BEACH.-Mrs. Eckert, Of Brooklyn,
Yesterday went to take possession OF the East End
Hotel which she had recently purchased. AZ she
approached the hotel she was seized by blood
hound the property of the Waterman at the hotel
and the flesh as torn from her arm. Her screams
brought the Waterman to her assistance. who, after
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-11
FAILING To SUPPLY WATER TAPS.

E. Fitzpatrick a well-known builder at No 353
Fast seventy eighth-st., has built twenty houses
in Eightieth-st ten of which have been sold. He
said Yesterday that more than three months ago ne
paid to have CTOtOn water taps put in and yet the
them. lie called at the department repeatedly,
and SAYS the excuse given was that the investlga-
tions Of the department had caused the Decay
ment to furnish the taps after they had been paid
for had caused the most serious INCONVENIENCE and
could get no water from the mains until the taps
were put ill., N. -
Commissioner Thompson said to a. TRIBUNE re-
who had the contract for furnishing stop cocks had
failed TO furnish them as rapidly as the department
called for them. When he furnished the requisite
number Mr.. Kilpatricks houses would have the
tana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-11
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
NEWARK.

The African Methodist Episcopal Conference,
before adjourning at midnight on Wednesday, an
following: Abornstown J. T. Higgs; Orange L..
Sturgs; Newark, Israel Derrcks; Long Branch,
b. +. Mattin; Elizabeth, j. Evans Railway, H. "
Ten Eyck. and New Brunswick, j. G. Adler.
The BODY of an unknown man, about thirty five
wears of age. was found in the river near Balbachs
smelling works yesterday.
Sheriff Wright took William A. Hall, the default
ing Controllers clerk to TrentOnyesorday to begin
his sentence of twelve years.
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals has elected for president ThOmasT Kinney
vice-presdents, Thomas Ayers, Marcus l.. Ward,
Theodore Runyon and I. b. Piddie; secretary, John
A. Miller; treasurer, General William Ward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-11
STATEN ISLAND.

w-BRIGHToN.-Pleuro-p pneumonia has again
caused alarm among cattleowners on Staten Island;
-Four cows that were attacked with 1t were killed
Yesterday in the Sailors Snug Harbor. The au-
thorties have the remainder Of the herd.
is likely to be as troublesome as il was year ago.
CLIFTON.-Smart & Van Dusen, Staten Island
fishermen yesterday caught thirty eight large shad
In their gill-net near Robbins Reef. Wardell,
another fisherman caught thirty-fve shad near the
same place. The fish were sent to Fulton Market,
where they were sold at high figure The fisher
men say that the season is ten days late. Over 300
shad were caught between Clifton and Tompkins-
vile.
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WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

TARRYTOwN.-James Murkey, age ffty-fve,
a saddle and harnessmaker, while walking on the
Hudson River Railroad track from Irvington, on
Wednesday, was instantly killed by local train
from New-YOrk. ..... The house of w. 5. Wilson, on
Castle Ridge has been leased for the of the en-
gineers in the construction of the new aquednct.
WHITE PLAINs.-Sherff Horton has been making
preparations for the execution of Theodore HOh
man next Friday. In an interview yesterday, Hof-
man appeared cheerful and resigned to his fate