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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17
WILLIAMSON AS A THIEF.
His Former History is Again
Shown up and is Anything
but SayOry.

The telegram below is from Hope
dale, ILL.,, to the Globe Democrat and
gives more information in regard to
the early history of the man who now
stands charged with a triple murder.
1t also shows Williamson to be, not
only a murderer, but a thief and
house breaker, as well a a man capa-
bic of stealing cattle.
Williamson was seen by BAzoo
reporter in regard TO the truthfulness
of the article. He very readily ad-
mitted tina, the foregoing, as relating
to his robbing postoffice, was all
true but says he stole no cattle
and robbed NO farmer of $40.
wILLIAMsoN's EARLY HISTORY.
HOpedale, H., June 7.-ThOmas
A. Williamson, who is supposed to be
the man charged with The triple
murder at Sedalia, Mo-, was once a
resident of this county. He is a son
or Reuben w. Williamson, now de.
ceased, and is about "a or SO years
old. When about % years old be
had severe spell of sickness, which
resulted in para ysis of one side.
About the beginning of the war he,
with an accomplice, robbed the Post
Office at this place. Nothing of
much value was taken and, owing to
the excitement Of the times and
the responsibility of bis family, he es.
capped punishment. He then enlisted
as soldier, first in the 10th and after
ward in the 108th Illinois Inf8ntry,
and was very good soldier.
In 1886 he was found guilty of the
the murder of a man named Koch, of
Delavan Township, this county. He
was sentenced to be hanged March
%, 1867. The day previous to the
execution a pOstpOnement was OBJ
tanned to July l, and on June Is the
Governor commu,ed the sentence to
twenty-one years in the peniten larry.
He was discharged about April 1,
1879.
He then went to Kansas and re-
manned a short time, returning here
about eight or niue years ago. After
he had been here about a year and a
half he stole $40 from a farmer and
fled to Logan County, and shortly
was sent to the Penitentiary
for three years for stealing some cat
tie. Since that time nothing has been
heardof him until the SedaIia muir
der
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17
McEIFee's Wine of Cardul

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Sedalia.
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c. w. Leabo.
j. s. Ream & Son.
GALLEY.
w. E. Crawford.
BEAMAN.
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A Safe Investment.

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Columbia's summer Assem- bly,.


Columbia Herald
1t is will known to the readers of
the Herald that movement is on
foot to establish a Summer Assembly
near Columbia. Hon. Thomas Shack
clifford, of Glasgow, has drawn up the
articles of association and all who
bave read them concede that they are
wise and able. We understand that
this association is formed for the pur-
pose of buying land near Columbia in
order that the annual meetings fhsy
be held at this beautiful place. EI
We favor the enterprise for two
reasons. 1t will be in keeping with
our spirit of progress. We are not
Jealous of our neighboring towns, but
we abserve that while Fulton has
had for many years the asylum,
Deaf and Dumb institution,
Westminster college. and the
Female Home. Mexico built Hardin
College several years ago, and now
the Missouri Military Acadamy is to
adorn that city. Moberly has her
new depot and may secure a Govern
ment building. Fayette has erected
a good public school building and
now proposes to add seventy thousand
dollars to Central College and twenty
thousand to Howard college. Boon
vile has secured the reform school
These old conservative towns are
catching the spirit of the present and
are really booming. Such facts make
this appeal to the citizens of Columbia
and Boone county: 'Buy the fair
grounds and present the place to the
Again The inevitable is upon us.
One hundred camp-meetings in the
East are announced in single issue of
of leading New York paper. These
meetings are coming West.
They are now in Ohio, Indiana,
Kentucky and Illinois. As yet there
are none in North Missouri, such as
the one proposed for this place. These
are coming in Missouri.
Shall we take fortune at its flood ?
Let Columbia lead the way, and add
to the county interest spiritually,
commercially and intectually.
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Died.

Undertaken Ramsey this morning,
shipped to Beaman station, a coffin
for the body of G. g. Shaw. Mr..
Shaw was from Hopewell, Mo-, and
had been at work ON a farm near
Beaman. He was taken i'll not long
ago and was confined to his bed, with
consumption. when death came to his
relief at 5, p. M, yesterday. The
funeral will take place tomorrow
morning. The deceased was 20 years
of age.
Mary, wife of Joseph Shackney,
aged II years, l month and 6 days,
died this morning at $3.50, OF dropsey.
The funeral will take place from the
family residence, West Main street,
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Children Crv for
Pitchers Castofia.
Good for Teachers.

A Kansas paper says: An ex-
change last week was pleading for a
new law in behalf of the teachers in
this state. 1t claimed that great in.
justice was being done our educators
by their having to pass an examina-
ton each year. 1t claimed that to
no other profession was such injustice
meeted out, which is true. IF a law
yer, physician or any other profession
al is granted a certificate or license, it
is for all time and the exchange thinks
teachers should be treated as vel,
and we believe they should.
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The T ST. Etc. Etc,

The New York World refers to an
organization in London in the follow.
ing forcible manner
There has been organized in Lon.
don ''The Society for the Better Pro.
motion of Relaxation from Business
Cares and Enjoyment During Lunch
con Hours in the Municipality Of
London" or for the sake of brevity.
ct. s. F. T. B. P. o. r. F. B. c. A.
E. d. i. III. l. T. NJ. o. L." We
had something interesting to say
about this organization, but its name
has consumed all the space that a
well-regulated newspaper can afford
to devote to a theme of that character.
The thing itself, with a greatly alb
breviated name, is needed in this city.
MeEirse's WINE OF cAROUi for female di,easea
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At meeting of the Democratic
county committee of Pettis county.
Mo-, on May Sd 1890, it was ordered
that a primary election be held in
said county on Saturday August I'd,
1890, to nominate Democratic candi-
dates for the following Offices:
Representative, Eastern District.
Representative, Western District.
Presiding Judge of County Court.
Judge of County Court, Eastern
District.
Judge of County Court, Western
District.
Judge of Probate Court.
Prosecuting Attorney.
Sheriff.
Circuit Clerk.
County Clerk.
Recorder.
Collector. I
Treasurer.
Assessor.
Coroner.
Public Administrator.
At the same time membe of the
county committee viii be elected for
each township, except that three will
be elected for Sedalia township. Polls
will be open at the usual
voting places in the county
from 2 p. M, until p. M, of the
above named day, and the election
conducted by judges and clerks to be
appointed by the committeeman from
the respective townships. If those
appointed fail to act, the voters pres.
ent will select others.
Tickets will be furnished by the
judges, containing the names of all
candidates who comply with the reso-
luton of the committee. Voters will
erase the names Of all except. those
for whom they wish 10 vote, and the
candidate receiving the greatest num-
Der of votes for the respective offices
will be the nominees therefore. The
votes of the various townships will be
certified to the county committee,
which will meet in Sedalia at 10
o'clock a. M, on Tuesday, August 9th
1890, to canvass the returns and de-
clare the result.
All democrats, and all others wish
ing to cooperate with the democratic
party, are invited to appear at their
usual voting places at the time desig-
mated, and take part in this election.
ALI persons intending to be candi-
dates at said election are requested to
report their names without delay to
the chairman Of the county committee
at Sedalia, and unless reported ten
days before the election, their names
will not be printed on the tickets.
By order of county committee.
Sedalia, Mo-, June IL, 1890.
GEO. P. B. JACKSON, Chairman.
r. M. SCOTCH, Secretary.
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Watch for Frauds.

Jefferson City Tribune.
1t cannot be too strongly impressed
upon the farmers and laborers of this
state that they must be on the look
out for charlatans and strolling tramp
sgitators who will infest the neighbor-
hood as long as the present excite
mept lasts. These parasites can do no
earthly good, but they may do much
harm. Having never made success
of any business themselves, it is not
at all reasonable that their opinions
upon the present issues are of any
value.
This class of men who are now urg-
ing themselves as leaders, bear no
more relations to American industry
than an Italian hand .organ-grinder
does to a first-class opera. They are
the scum of creation and naturally
come to the top when the pot begins
to boil. In this country there Is a
remedy for wrongs through the bal.
lot box. Long harangues will afford
no relief.
The farmer complains that he can
scarcely mahc a POOi nVIng altli'"sh
he works as many hours as ever.
This is partly because he pays so pei
cent more for everything he purchases
than what it is worth and partly be.
cause what he sells bring the poorest
possible price. A reduction of the
tariff Will afford the farmer substan.
tial relief End his remedy is to vote
for no congressman who will not
pledge himself to place the necessaries
of life on the free list. The laborer
complains that bis wages are to) low
and his hours of labor too long. A
reduction of the tariff will benefit
him as much as the farmer. because
he can purchase the necessaries of life
with less money, which indirectly
means an incresse of wages.
The agitators have never yet
handled the tariff question in suit
able way or printed out a single
method which promises the relief
sought. For the most p'rt they are
lndolent, ignorant men, with big
mouths and strong desire to live off
of the credulity of the public. Ii
they do an hours work they will
boast of it for u month afterwards
They are continually reminding the
public that they are working men,
just as though the people do not
know industry when they see it. Too
many of this kind of men are going
over the state bel Gw ng about their
own worthlyness and calling upon
hard working people TO take their
advice.
1t should not be inferred that all
men who publicly discuss the issues
referred to are irresponsible agitators,
because such is not the case. Mr.. q.
S. Hall, state lecturer of the farmers
and Laborers' organization, for exam
pie, is a very sensible man and what
he says is well worth needing. But
the people can easily distinguish be-
tween the genuine and imitation ar
ticle.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17

There is altogether too great mum.
crosby of dogs in this city. There
are big dogs, little dogs, black dogs,
''yaller" dogs, good dogs, bad dogs
and just every day, ordinary dogs.
There are 'onery" dogs and sooner"
dogs. In fact there is every sort of
dogs except mad dogs, they will come
later on.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17
DEAD JOURNALIST.
Geo. ID. Eastin, Form erly OF MIS-
souri,, Died in the Montana
Mad House.

Geo. D. Eastin, son of the late
General Eastin, the old-limed editor
of the Glasgow, Howard County
Journal, died in the Montana insane
ASYLUM at Warm Springs, Montana,
June Sd.
The subject of this sketch was doing
work last year on the Helena, Mon
tana, Independent. morning paper.
On the 18th day of last November,
he was declared insane by the prob tie
court at Helena. The. case WAS
chronicled in the Helena papers at the
time as, very sad one and Was
supposed To have been caused by over
work, resulting in the softening of
the brain.
James Eastin, brother of George
also well known in Missouri, in his
evidence before the Probate Court on
Nov. Is, 1889, told the history of his
brothers ailment. He bad noticed
when first coming to Helena in April,
1889. that Mr.. Eastin's physical con-
dition was not as good as usual, and
that he kept failing until last August
when he noticed a nervousness and
Eighty spells. He then persuaded the
invalid to 60 to some part oftbe coun-
try nearer the sea level. Instead, the
latter went to Denver and finally re-
turned, about six weeks ago, no bet
ter for his trip. Since then he has
gradually grown worse, and has had
various Authorizations.
George was IN the insane asylum
continually until his death. While
there he was given the best medical
attention that Montana or any State
could furnish but Notwithstanding this,
death come to his relief as above
stated.
The deceased was native of missouri
and about 80 years old, unmarried.
He was a printer aud writer having
been taught both by his father who
was a vigorous writer.
The Helena Journal of June 4 has
the following:
"Word was received yesterday
morning in Helena of the death of
George d. Eastin, formerly editor of
the Independent, and a very popular
citizen of Helena during his short
residence here. Mr.. Eastin was for
years in the newspaper field and for a
long time connected with the pioneer
press, of st. Paul, where he was not
only considered a shining light among
his fellows, but also a journalist and
enterprising citizen. About two
years ago failing health brought him
west, but even the change of climate
did not render the relief necessary,
and after few months sojourn here
he was compelled to give up his work.
His mind then became affected and he
was taken to the asylum at Warm
Springs and received the best medical
to be obtained in the state.
Despite this condition became gradual
ly worse until death came to his relief.
AT times, while at the resort, Mr..
Eastin would show signs of improve.
ment, but would again relapse. The
journalists lose a bright and social
of their fellowship"
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"Boys are men that have not got
as big as their papas /; and girls is
young women that will be young
ladies by-and-by. Man was made
before women. When God looked at
Adam he said to himself. well /
guess / can do better ifI try again,
and then He made Eve. God liked
Eve so much better than Adam that
there has been more women than men
ever since. Boys are trouble. They
are wearing on everything but soap.
If had my way, half the boys in the
world would be little girls, and the
rest would be dolls. My papa is 60
nice that / guess he must have been
a little girl when he was a little boy.
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Diving of Hydrophobia.

Newton B. Ross, a farmer living
six miles north of Slater, has lost four
head of fat cattle from hydrophobia
during the week. Friday morning
another one of the herd was attacked
with the fearful malady. There are
nearly 100 head of cattle in the lot
and fears are entertained that many
of the number have been bitten by
some rabid dog.
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Missouri in the Lead.

1t is claimed by those who are en-.
gagged in the in the national Sunday
school work that at the next inter.
national convention, June 25, Mis-.
souri, will lead all other states in its
Sunday school work. This will be
hard to accept by some Of the eastern
centers of morality, but Missouri il
full of surprises.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17

horses all over the county are af-
ficted with the CHAMBERS, and the
animals of Messrs. Stutlez, II. Kiln
and Kranz have been ordered killed
by the county court. The court also
ordered that no more horse trading
be allowed in the streets of Lexing-
ton.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17

CHILLs or Ague may be avoided if
you will keep the bile from accumu.
lating in the system, by using that
wonderful anti-bile remedy, Smith
Bile Beans.
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very good.

very good"
After a few more remarks the re.
porter left. "Don't fail to send me
a BAzoo this evening"" said William
son.
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Or old or young, or grave or gay,
Those who now let their teeth decay,
With breath we can't endure;
The thought that after life will haunt,
That they neglected SOZODONT,
That would have kept oil pure.
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The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1890-06-17
WILLIAMSON AGAIN.
He Appers This Time in the Role
of a Poor Husband Trying to
Provide for His Wife.

While a BAzoo representative was
circulating around through the woods,
about five miles north of town, this
morning, he came in contact with a
crowd of men in earnest conversation.
The representative at once approached
the crowd and inquired of John >.
Woods the why's and wherefores. On
being asked who he was, he readily
explained his mission and
stated that he wanted to
learn something in. regard to the
pasture. One thing l iedf to q" aSo 10Th
and finally some one spoke of old man
Williamson who is confined in the
county Jail on the charge of murder
of the Moores.
They stated that Williamson had
figured little in that section of the
country, and was then in a very poor
circumstance. When FIST seen by
any of the party he was on the main
road with his wife living in dry
goods box. The neighbors took pity
upon him on account of his age, and
went around the county soliciting
food, garments, ETC., until he had
plenty. A party headed by Andy
Earskin went to a strip of timber on
the Earskin place and cleared spot
large enough to build cabin, which
they erected. Here Williamson
lived for several months, working oc-
casionally, but mainly depended on the
neighbors for support. After time
he wished to move to where he could
get more ground to cultivate and
having no conveyance, again called
on the people to help him. Several
days were spent in getting him away,
but finally he was removed to Muddy
creek where bis wife died.
They also stated that his wife was
in good health and they have some
doubt as to whether she died or not.
After he left the woods he was not
heard from again until arrested on
the charge of murder. One of the
party stated that it was quite a snr-
prise to that neighborhood when it
WIS learned that "Uncle Tom" had
nerve ienough to perpentrate such a
deed.
They all claimed for Mrs. VIII.
Hanson that she was good wife, and
bore her hardsbips with the forti-
tude of christian lady.
Although she was rarely at church
it was supposed she did not attend
owing to the lack of clothing.
MRS. WILLIAMSON.
A BAzoo reporter called at the Jail
this afternoon to learn something re-
garding Williamson's wife's history,
and after relating what was heard
north of the city, he said:
"My wife was named Susan Kerk
and was born and raised near or in
1 forget now which.
Her father was farmer and / believe
his name was Reed. / was her third |
husband, having married her in Cen
Iralia, Mo-, three years ago last JAN
nary. She was six years older than
am, and [ am "a. She must have
been 80 years of age at the time of
her DEATH"
"Did you ever live out north of
The city?''
Eyes, 1 lived on John Banks place
for four or FIVE months"
did you work for anyone while
Ihere~
eyes, for a man by the name of
Nat Brown"
Did you receive salary for your
abor, ifso why were you in such
?"
81 received a salary from both of
them."
"Now please state, when you left
here, where you went and how you
vent 2"
81 left the Banks place and came
TO Sedalia, Andy Earskins brought
me- over. / staid In Sedalia for some |
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When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris.
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. HAS CURED HUNDREDS OF
CASES o. SKIN CANCER.

Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases maileA
- SWIFT SPECIFIC Co, Atlanta, Ga.
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A Girls Compositien on Boys.

s6s WINE Or rAaul. =. ONE ,or Women.
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- stAck-paAUcHT tea cures Constipation.
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Too Many Dogs.

MeEIrss,s WINE oE cAR0Ul for female diseases
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son.
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He Wanted q License.
From the Lewiston Journal.

From the Lewiston Journal.
A little misunderstanding, due to the
city clerks recent absorption of the dog
taxing business, happened in Belfast the
other day. A young man walked BASH
fully into the Office, and when his turn
came he huskily asked the clerk for q
license.
"what name ?'' asked the clerk.
The young man gave his name and the
clerk hastily wrote IL down on q dog IL
cense.
"what breed, age and cole is Il ?" was
the next question.
al didn't know you had to tell all that,
said the young man.
"Havc to do that in order to identify
Them" said the clerk.
"But Mrs. Blank knows her. She has
worked here for q long time"
"Eh, what is that 2" said the clerk.
"Why we think Of getting married,r
whispered the young man..
II was strange that the clerk couldn't
spot that sort OF a customer at first
glance.