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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16
THE OTTERVILLE ROBBERY
j. G. Mccormick, of Pilot Grove,
Tells J. j. Spencer a Thing
or Two.

The last famous Otterviile robbery
occurred nearly four months ago and
the mystery surrounding 1t has never
vet been cleared away. Hines and
Hrffman, two of the suspects. are
now in the Cooper county jail, under
ind ctmens for alleged participation
in the affair. Kewertz, the other
suspect, was released.
Notwithstanding these arrests,
however, there has been,
ever since the robbery,
a lingering suspicion that some, if
not all, of the guilty parties, were
from the Orterville neighborhocd.
The detectives for a while worked
upon this suggestion; but without
success, Still the suspicion did not
die down, and probably never will
This morning, at the Union depot.
BAzoo representative met j. j..
Spencer, a well known resident OF
Sedalia, who travels for the Midland
tobacco works of Kansas City. MIR.
Spencer remarked to the BAzoo that
yesterday, while at Pilot Grove, he
got int a conversation with James
G.. Mccormick, reliable business
man of that place, end that he, Nc
Cormick. had been informed a day or
so before, by responsible citizen re-
siding near Otterville, that. early on
the morning of the robbery, he saw
three of his sneighbOrs dash by
his house, in a sweeping
gallop, from the direction
Of the Otterville cut, and that he has
ever since believed the sunrise riders
were three of the bold bandits.
Mr.. Spencer. having the utmost
raj b in the reliability of this infor-
nation, made it known to certain de-
teciive and it is not improbable the
matter vii be diligently Investigated.
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News From Oklahoma.

A gentleman who passed through
Sedalia this morning from Oklahoma,
informed BAzoo representative that
that Country is covered with heavy
snow, in many places reaching to the
depth of twelve inches. A great many
families there are in destitute
circumstances and the demand for aid
is ON the increase. The government
appropriated s47 900 for the sufferers,
and already there has been expended
out of this fund all but about SIS, 900.
The winter promises to be a severe
one, and unless considerable aid is
furnished from outside sources, there
is sure to be intense suffering. Okla
homa is not the land of milk and honey
it is cracked up" to be, especially
when the snow is lying foot deep
over the whole face of the country.
snF BLAcK-DRAUGHT tea cures Constipation
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16
STATE Grange Meeting.

The nineteenth annual session of
the state grange convened at Cameron,
Mo, yesterday, wi,h delegates from
various portions of the entire staff of
officers present. Headed by the
Cameron band the body marched to
the hall, where Mayor Dinwiddie de-
livered an address of welcome. State
Lecturer Thompson OF Bates county
responded, followed by State Overseer
Sneed of Petiis county. Then State
Master Page delivered his annual
address. The attendance was the
largest for years.
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W hat is said.

The proposed railroad from Spring
field north is being pushed all along
the line. Commit ees are being sp-
pointed in every town to confer with
other committees. 1t is proposed that
the towns and farmers on the route
build the road. To The casual ohser-
yer the scheme looks som-wb bat vi-ion-
airy, vt there Is no hing impossible
about it. There is no doub, that the
town would be benefited hu, just
wherein farmers would get their pro-
portionate benefit is yet 10 be demon
strated Malta Bend Qui Vlve.
Ble>s your soul it will benefit
everybody. If it would not brneft
the farmer we wouldn't have it at any
price. Who ships produ' e, stock and
all sorts of freight uut the farmer
Why, t. talk of a new railroad de-
veloping Saline county, opening up
the farms to accessibility and con-
venient communication with the
world not benehtlirg the farmer
sounds absurd. The farmers are on
the committees too, which met at the
towns. 1t isn't any BARN for the
farmers 10 meet at the towns and get
rea y to 60 to Soda la is it The re-
duction of taxes alone caused by be
advent of population and The taxes
paid by this railroad would tighten
the burdens of all who pay taxes in
this county.-Marshall Pr gress.
SOUND ADVICE.
An excellent delegation will reper-
sent the city OF Springfield at the
Sedalia railroad convention Tuesday,
and if there is anything in sight they
will get it. We Iru-t it VII not be
considered oficious if we endeavor to
impress upon the representa- of
our city the imor'ance of Riding the
convention of d tape. This is not
intended to be junketing tour. but
strictly business missi ,n-Ihe object
one of supreme Importance and its
consummatien a necessity. An ex-
change of post-prandial compliments
Can well he waived on this occasion,
and the result of consultation should
not be permitted to die lingering
death in the household of cumber-
some committees. Springfield Dem
Ocrat.
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STUDENTS DROWNED.
A Sad Accident at the Missouri
Wesleyan Institute.

Oscar Myers and Miss Maud Gran
than, students at the Missouri Yves
eyan institute at Cameron, were
drowned about 8 O'Clock Saturday
evening in large pond a mile and a
half from Cameron In the evenin !
it was arranged that party should
go skating. Permission was secured
after assuring the professor in charge
that the ice had been
tested in the afternoon and
was perfectly safe. In the COM
pany there were five young ladies and
about dozen young men. After
they had skated about an hour, they
were preparing to return hone. Miss
Grantham started to skate across the
pond, but when she hat reached the
center, the ice broke. The young men
hurried to the rescue and three came
near drowning, the ice breaking IN
every direction. Young Mr.. Myers
plunged in the farthest, and he and
Miss Granthsm sank to the bottom
The alarm was sent to Cameron, and
at once teams and men started for the
pond. After an hours search in a
skiff with a grab hook, the young
lady's body Was drawn out, placed in a
carriage and brought to the institute.
Near the same sp where she had
been discovered the body of her would
be rescuer was found, and he TOO was
brought back. Miss Grantham was
one of the brightest of the young
ladies of the school. Myers was a
young man of heroic nature and was a
leader in all the sports and games.
Memorial services were held at
Park NJ. E. church. Cameron yester-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
remains of Mr.. Myers will be taken
to Meadville by his parents, who are
almost PROSTATE with grief. The
remains of Miss Gran,ham were taken
to her fathers at Albany.
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The Confederate Home.

Capt. F. p. Bronaugh, of Boon
vile, this state, says the Globe-Dem-
ocrBt, has been stopping at the Laclede
for couple OF days. The Captain is
jubilant over the success with VIII ch
the proposition for home for Confed.
crate soldiers is being met with on all
sides. ''The hearts of the people
are with US, and / am in receipt of
mum berless letters of encouragement
and money subscriptions to the fund.
l wasin Kansas City the Their day
and young man came up to me and
said, MY father was killed at the bat
tie of the Wilderness. fighting for the
south. / am a clerk, but 1 want to
give you $50 for the Confederate
Soldiers Home Yes, SIR" contin-
ued the Captain. That young man is
not alone hundreds of others are
following his example and will fellow
it. To day l received all offer of
1900 acres of land for site from q
banker of this city, and promise Of
$500 yearly for the next ten years to
help support the home.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16

A case Wnich was contested in
Judge Blair's court this morning
and a part Of The atern on,
to-day, was that Of Nancy Bryant
againt L. {. Cassidy for,
selling liquor TO a minor. City
Attorney eastman appeared for
defendant, and }. III. BowroD, Esq 4,
tor plaintiff. The court finally ruled
that a married woman cannot MAIN
tain an action OF this kind during the
lite time Of the father without hav-
ing the latter joined as party plain
tiff.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16

Judge i. ?. Beatyletired from the
county court bench Tuesd y, after a
continuous service of over seventeen
years. The great bulk of our railroad
bond matters and litigation came un-
Ger his administrations, and the able
and judicionS manner in which the
county finances were handled demon
strated his wisdom, ability and fore
thought. Clinton Democrat.
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Won Are In A Bad Box.

But we will cure you and you will pay
US. Our message is to the nervous and de-
bilitsted, who, by early evil habits, or
later indiscretions, have triAed away their
vigor of body, mind and manhood and
who suffer all those effects which lead to
premature decay, consumption or insanity.
If this means you, send for and read our
Book OF LIFE, write by the greatest
specialist of the day and u sealed for
six cents in stamps. Ado. |or. Parker's
Medical and Surgical Institute, l5l North
Spruce St., Nashville, Tenn.
S-27d b w-1yr.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16
BIG MURDER CASE.
Albert Hardy On Trial for the
killing of Bert 0wsley at
Syracuse Sedalia Law
yers Engaged.

Last Christmas night, now almost
a var ago, the quiet little town of
Syracuse, Morgan coun Y, was star
tied by cne OF the most singular trag.
edies in the criminal history of Cen
tral Missouri. In the twinkling of sn
eye an innocent and highly regarded
young man named Bert Owsley, fell
dead, pierced ny a bullet, rs is alieg-
ed, from the revolver of Albert Har-
dy, another young man, also a resi-
dent OF Syracuse. Owsley
WAS a clerk In a store
there and was standing irside
the main store room. when the report
of a pistol across the street broke the
silence of the night, glass pane in
either the door or window was crushed
in and the leaden messenger of death
laid low the your m,n Owsley.
TIE excitement that eDsurd was
intense in the immunity, but, strange
to say, Notwithstanding it was then
almost acertainty that Hardy had fired
the fatal shot, he was not arrested
until he next day. He was given a
preliminary examination and was held
IN heavy bond. Not long sf er this,
the Morgan county grand jury found
an Indictment for murder in the first
degree against him and he was sent to
jail. The authorities. knowing that
Hardy was net securely confined at
Versailles, whittier he bad been t, ken.
had him lodged IN the Cooper county
Jail for several weeks under The charge
Of the late Sheriff Tom G.. Cranmer.
He was then taken, if the reporters
memory serves him correctly, to the
jail at California, Mo.
Hardy was generally re arded as
desperate character and the day after
the shooting walked around the streets
of Syracuse, until his arrest, seemingly
unconcerned over the tragedy. As
he and Owsley had never had any
trouble with each other, The citiz. ms
could put but two interpretations
upon the mysterious killing.
Either the shot was fired
accidentally or it was meant for Ows
ley or some other person in the store
that unhappy Chris mas night.
A change of venue was taken from
Morgan county to Cole, and the case,
in which unusual interest is manifest
ed, Was called for trial at Jefferson
City to-day. A special venire of forty
iurymen Will be summoned, aud, as
there are nearly fifty witnesses to be
exam ned, the remainder of the week
will likely be consumed before a YER.
dict is reached.
Messrs II. L. Ross, of Morgan
county, Judge W. S Dawson, of
Jefferson CRY, and Sangree d Lamm,
of Sedali4, will appear for the state /; |
while Messrs Draffen d Williams,
Of Boonville, will conduct the defense.
The case will be holy contes ed and
the best efforts of the distinguished
lawyers engaged on either side will
be nut forth,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16
Children Crv for
Pitchers CastoFia.
Swallowed rychnine.

Yesterday about IL o'clock, Mr.. G.
Nj. Mcclure. one of the most promi-
nent and wealthy citizens of Kinks
vile, Mo, m-de a mistake that came
near costing him his life. For some
time he has been afflicted with s,om-
ach trouble, and by mistake took a
dose Of srrychnine instead of a tonic
that had been prescribed. A physician
was called at once and antidotes adj
ministered. While the patient is not
yet out of danger, hope of his recovery
is entertained.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16
msELaEEs WINE OF cARou; for Weak Nerve.


st. Clair's Candidate,
st. Clair county presents a candi-
date for the Assistant Chief Clerkship
of the Thirty-Sixth General Asse mbly,
in the person of ]. b. Dodge-a
young farmer of decided ability and
a true Democrat. He is not only a
farmers son, but is a farmer himself.
He has had the best educational ad
vantsges afforded by the schools of
his vicinity, and has availed himself
of them to the fullest extent. There
are few young men in the state more
thoroughly well grounded in the
branches usually taught in our best
graded schools than Mr.. Dodge, and
none of finer natural abb ity.
Mr.. Dodge served on the Chief
Clerks staff of the Thirty.6fth As
sembly and gave the highest satisfac-
ton. His promotion, therefore,
would be a just recognition of duty
we'll performed. His experience en-
inenty fits him for the position he
seeks, his services to bis party eDtltle
him to consideration and, furthermore,
the fact that he is "a son of the soil"
should weigh heavily in his favor.
The first assistants position is,
practically, as important as that of
Chief Clerk, and the mao selected
should possess all the qualifications
desired IN the Chief Clerk. These
Dir. Dodge possesses to a marked de-
gree, and should he be selected to the
office its duties would be discharged
and satisfactorily.
The members of the next General
Assembly can make no mistake in
thus recognizing the claims of one of
brightest and most pro.
gressive young democratic farmers
Nevada Mail.
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CZEMA
e#'LDH41Os)OD

When an infant my body broke
out all over with an eruption or rash,
which became more aggravated as I
grew Older. Every noted physician
In our section was tried or consult
ed. When came of age / visited
Hot Springs, Ark, and was treated
by the best medical men, but was
not benefited. When all things had
failed / determined to try S. s. s.,
and In four months was entirely
cured. The terrible Eczema-was all
gone, not a sign left; my general
health built up, and / have never had
any return of the disease.
GEO. w. IRWIN, Irwin, Pa.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
fpee. SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta. Ga.
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McEIree's Wine of caFdui

and THEOFORD's BLACK DRAUGHT are
for sale by the following merchants in
PITTS COUNTY.
August t. Fleischmaun, Sedslia.
w. +. Bard, ~edalia.
Meriz & Hale, Sedaiia.
o. y. >mith, Sedalis.
K. T. VI Her, s dalia.
Dreskel Bros, Beamsn.
Andler d Co.. Dunksburg.
Andrew Stand, Dumpvill.
w. I'd. Crawford, Galley.
G. w. B.rick, Georgetown.
J. S. Ream q Son, Green Ridge.
c. W. Leabo. Green Ridge.
II A. Longan, Houstonis.
Penquite & Snoddy, Lamonte.
Overslreet Durg Co., Smithtou.
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For Doorkeeper.

j. Reed Miller, prominent young
man of Upton is in the city to-day
getting acquainted with the people.
Mr.. Mi Ter is a candidate for door
keeper of the senate which convenes
at Jefferson City the first Wednesday
in January, 1891.
Mr.. Miller is gentleman of expert
encc and democrat of known stand.
ing. The senator's could make no
better selection.
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Assignae'S Notice.

Notice is hereby given to all the credit
ors of A W. Rollins, that l will, o. the
VIM. Parmerlee, in the city of Sedalia
and county of Pettis, proceed publicly to
adjust and allow demands against the
estate and effects assigned TO me Dy A. w.
Rollins for the benefit of creditors.
CHAs. GIBSON,
Assignee of A. w. Rollins.
VIM. Parmelee, Attorney, 11-19w4t
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LATER.

The officers elected by the railroad
convention, at the Commercial club
rooms yesterday afternoon, to take
charge of the preliminary work of the
proposed new railroad from Marshall
TO Springfield, are the following:
PresIdent-Col. l., l.. Bush, of
Philadelphia.
Vice-presidents-Hon. j. H. Both
well, Pettis county; MILFORD Smith
peters, Dallas county; w. Nj. Walker,
Greene county; Allen Moore, Chilli
cothe, Mo.
Secretary-G. A. C. wOoley, of
Springfield.
Treasurer-J. P. Huston, Saline
county.
The preparation of the papers for
the organization will be left to the
board of officers. 1t was recommend.
ed that thirteen directors be named
by the stockholders for the first year,
to be appointed to the different coun-
ties according to stock subscribed.
Local organizations in each county
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-12-16

j. T. Newman, Of Otterville, was in
Sedalis this morning. Mr.. Newman was
railroad contractor for twenty years.
He began his career as snch in the state of
New York and closed il at Sedalia in 1859.
He is now in his seventy sixth year, &C.
tive, healthy and happy.
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For Over Fifty Years

been used for children teelhing. II soothes
the child, sof:ens the gums, allays pains,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Sold by all druggists throughout the world.
9-1.lyr
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Pilot Groves Postmaster Resig "a.

Pilot Groves Postmaster ResigneA.
j. M. Roberts, who was appointed
postmaster at Pilot Grove, Cooper
county, something over a year ago,
by President Harrison, is about to
resign that position to accept one in
the mail service ON a railway center
ing in Fort Scott.
In view of this, Mr.. Roberts father
w. E. Roberts, who resides on
farm several miles southwest of Pilot
Grove. is an applicant for the pace a
numerously signed petition having
already been secured asking that the
appointment be given him lhe
elder Roberts, like MS son, the present
postmaster, is good man and pa.
bic of filling the position t. the entire
sa tsfaction Of the community.
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Catarrh,
Catarrhal sDeafness-Hay Fever. q
New Home Treatment.

New 1Ohc AEeatInc8t
Sufferers are not generally aware that
these diseases are contagious, or that they
are due to the presence of living parasites
in the lining membrane of the nose and
eustacAlan tubes. Microscopic research,
however, has proved this to be 8
fact, and the result of this discovery is thas
g simple remedy mas been formulated
vhereby catarrh, catarrhal deafness and
hay fever are permanently cured in from
one to three simple applications made a.
home by the patient once in two weeks.
N. B.-This treatment Is not a snuff or
an ointment; both have been discarded by
reputable physicians as injurious. A
pamphlet explaining this new treatment
n sent free on receipt of stamp to pay post
age, by A. II. Dixon q Son, S37 and 339
West King street, Toronto, Cansds -
Christian Advocate.
Sufferers from catarrhal troubles should
eaesfullY read the above.
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Cs9toria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria-
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-12-24
G. A. II. Cannfire.

The veterans of Mcintosh Post, No. 327. G A. R.
will give grand Campfire at the Opera House.
Tuesday evening, Dec. 80. A glance at the pro-
gram will reveal the extent to which the Post has
gone in its efforts to present musical and litera
ry entertainment surprising anything of the kind
heretofore given in this city. We all know how
much pleasure is derived from listening to the
recounting of tales incident to the campfres
around which were gathered our brave defenders
in the dark days." and no one should miss the
coming feast. Exercises commence at 7:3O.
PROGRAM.
Chorus-Volunteer rallying song.
Solo and Chorus-"W ere Tenting today on
the Old Camp Ground" ................
Solo by Miss Bertha Hamm.
Address of Welcome ----'.------':W Wm' n Grlnnell.
soio ond Brother Tell Ne a Of U" the
RecitationEBlue and Gray ...., Miss Annie Carts
Chorus Brave Battery Boys"
kscitation-"The Brakeman Goes to qhgFch; fE
Solo and ohorus-acoiambas Calf eaif, nnilie senri
--.--..--'' Sol" By By nv Il s s j icEs Pest
kkdsstssion-sherman's kddtsii March E'v: W. Il: Locke
Solo and chorus" Soldiers Dream song" az
,.-...1 Solo Solo b + + y; ?r;LSstYg Lacey
Solo and chorus" We were Comrades To-
gether in Days of the War ............-..-
Solo by Miss Bertha Hamm.
Short Spe, ches by visiting Comrades.
Closing Chorus" Song of a Thousand Years"
Come and hear the little prima donna. Miss
Bertha Hamm. in her solo. We were Comrades
Together in the Days of the War;
'.Columbia's Call.' Solo by Ravenna's favorite
vocalist. Mrs. S. J. Post, is earnest appeal to
forget the past and '' DIN heart and hand in the
veal of fatherland. where'er the starry banner
1ies."
THE Brakeman Cues to Church." humorous
sketch, recited by Miss Halle Searl in her usual
happy manner.
Miss Anna Caris' recitation. The Blue and
the Gray" is touching tribute to the memory
ofdeparted heroes. who. Under the sod and the
dew. are waiting the judgment day."
"Sherman's March, is the story of a blind
veterans visit to Boston. His love for his old
| commander, as told to a comrade. his disgust at
the comrades refusal to cheer, and astonishment
| when he learns that his auditor is none other
than Uncle Billy" himself. form pleasing mar
rative for Ravenna's talented elocutionist, Mis-:
| Winifred Wait.
| Mr. Lacey's solo. Soldiers Dream Song." viii
| remind the boys" of the times when the star
of heaven were smiling down. while their soldier
couch they spread"
Brother, / ell me of the Battle. solo by ALB
Seymour portrays the anxiety of the loved one
at home. and their eagerness to hear HOW ou
Soldiers fought and fell"