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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
A WOMAN LED THE OUTLAWS
A Story Of Murder and Robbery From the
Mountains of West Virginia.


Several years ago Charles Gibson moved
from Columbus, O., to Montgomery, W.
Va, q thrifty mining town of 900 inhabit-
ants. He was a hardworking miner
and brought with him his wife Virgie.
The couple wcre at that time apparently
happy and contented.
They had no children, and Mrs. Gibson,
being lonely at home, became infatuated
with worldly life. They lived in a rented
cottage standing against the side of the
hill, and the society about there was
rough. In few months Mrs. Gibson fell
in love with Clark Lewis, a mulatto, and
tired of her Woodworking husband. She
met Albert Wars, Wiley Lewis, another
negro; Jerry Brown and Wilbur Slaugh-
ter. They frequently came to her home
when Gibson was at work.
Eventually these people drifted into
petty thieving, and from that they went
into holder and more serious crimes.
There were 10 or Is of The gang who came
to Gibson's, and all of them were shift
less, dissipated people. In time Gibson
became obnoxious to his wife, for he OBJ
jected to the company she kept. Several
times he came home and, finding his wife
in bad company, threatened to kill those
there.
On April aa, 1896, the boys decided to
put Gibson out of the way. They planned
it one afternoon, and Virgie, his wife,
was favorable to the plan. Times had
been dull, and they planned to get Gibson
to 60 up the river to hunt work. They
went to "Johnson's Tipple," at Crescent,
having Gibson along, and were going to
board a freight train. Their scheme was
to knock Gibson off the train. No freights
came, and the plan failed, all going home.
On April 90 the gang formulated another
plan. That night Wars, Wiley Lewis,
Clark Lewis and Slaughter went to Glib
sons and killed the husband of Clark
Lewis mistress.
Two stood guard while Clark Lewis
and Albert Wars slipped into the house
and strangled Gibson to death. Virgie
was in bed with her husband and helped
hold him while they killed him. Clark
Lewis did the work, and Wars assisted.
They took the body to an old coal mine.
With Gibson out Of the way the house
OF the widow became the headquarters of
the gang. 1t will never be known how
many crimes were planned there. Bur-
glaries, hold ups, robberies, murders and
all sorts of imaginable crimes were done
in Montgomery and the vicinity after Glib
son was killed.
Wiley Lewis was the first of the gang to
show the white feather. Detective Ash
arrested Lewis and gave him whisky, of
which he partook freely, and he began to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
From the Journal, Otsora, III,


From the Journal, Ottapa, H.
Fred Hseberlin, . shoe dealer, of Ottawa,
Ill, can claim rather q unique distinction. He
WINS the first man in Ottawa, Ill, to buy box
of DR.. Williams Pink Pills. That was three
years ago and Mr.. Haeberlin says he has
never had cause for regretting that purchase.
In 2 conversation held 4 few days ssp1Gr.
"My wife, for q long: time No Ir.ssit III
troubled with neuralgia, headache and ner.
vousness. About three years ago, Q friend
Of mine, o travelling man told me to get some
Of Wiiliams' Pink Pills and have my wife
t.y them: Upon looking up the remedy I mo-
pretty strong ssatemeuts In favor Of It.
IL went to the drug stores but not single
one Of them kept the article. Then went
to Graham 4 Yentzers drug store and had
George Yentzer send for some of the pills.
Well, they came and I took them home
to my wife. She started in to use them and
the effect was marvelously favorable, and
her condition began to improve steadily. II
was but Q short time until the headaches had
almost wholly disappeared and the general
state Of her health was much helped. Ny
wife kept on using the pills and likewise
time her condition was more healthy than for
several years. Is it any wonder that We both
became true friends Of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills? Ny wife IL q we'll woman now and
We DOtH uScI1De tn6t IHCt 70 f1nk t1llD.
"The remedy did so much for NJ that
have recommended it to ever 20 many since
got that first box and. if do say it, believe
! am largely responsible for starting the
large sale Of the pills in Ottawa. There il
not drug store in the city now that does
not sell DIR. Williams Pink Pills."
John Hardin, who Is engaged in the tail.
oring business in Ottawa, says:
"Count me as one who has been benefited
by the use Of DR.. Williams Pink Pills, I
have used them for several months for stom.
och troubles and feel that they have aided Q
slight attack Of rheumatism. Since took
them and built up my system my trouble in
that respect has BEEN much bettered, q has
also my indigestion. They are great tonic,
and certainly endorse their use most heart.
ily. always recommend them to my
DR.. 'Williams' Pink Pills contain, in q con.
densed form, all the elements necessary to
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also a
specific for troubles peculiar to females. such
as suppressicns, irregularities and all forms
Of weakness. They build up the blood, and
restore the glow Of health to pale and sallow
cheeks. In men they effect Q radical cure
in all cases arising from mental worry, over.
work or excuses of whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose bulky
At 50 cents box or six boxes for $50. and
may be had Of all druggists, or direct BY mil
from DR.: Williams' Medicine Co., Schenso.
tadv. N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

at shall continue to use them and recon-.
mend them TO my patients, for I consider
there IL nothing better for the diseases they
are recommended to cure than DR.. Williams
Pink Pills. II you desire to use this for pub.
licsticn you. can attach my name. I am
well known in this part Of Kansas and also
IN fayette County, Ohio. ] am Secretary
Of the U. 8. Pension Examining Surgeons
Board for Stafford County, Kansas, and
Chairman Of the Republican County Central
Committee for the above named county"
Yours faithfully,
JESSE l.. LINES, NJ. d.
We also ascertained the Doctors standing
In 81 John by few interviews with promi.
nent people, which we herewith publish
along with the Doctors statement regarding
Pink Pills:
81 am we'll acquainted with DR.. J. L.
LINES and know him to be an honorable
and straightforward man, and what ever he
may say can be relied upon.
z. r. BENEFIEL,
Ctxmsy SspG Of SCHOOLS, Stafford Coussy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
WHEN GRANT WAS POOR.


4 x1Do In LII Career Whsa he Needed
- WAsesWatAal
General W. 81. L Barnes, one of the
leaders of the San Francisco bar. at .
meeting Of the California commandery
Of the Military Order Of the Loyal L.
gion. told the following stnzy abont
General Grant It was told years ago to
General Barnes by Captain Richard L
Ogden, once . clerk in the ofice Of the
United States QuaxteGmasbef at San
Francisco, and General Barnes recently
copied it ffom Captain Ogden's diuy.
1t was that when Grant resigned his
commission q captain. at the age Of SO.
being then in Oregon. he went to San
Francisco On his way home and present
ed to Captain Ogden q certificate Of per
diem service On court martial amount
ing to about $40. The certificate was in
correctly drawn, and Grant with look
Of despair asked Captain Ogden's per
mission 10 sleep On the lounge in the
latter's Office, saying he had not . cent
to his name. He slept ON the rickety
Office lounge, and Ogden agreed to cash
the certificate personally and 10 send it
back to Oregon for correction. Grant
had expected to buy passage for himself
to New York in the steerage, but Ogden
went with him to the Pacific Mail
steamship Office and procured for him =
cabin passage pas. OF what was the
nearest to it the steamship company
could give, for Grant had to pay his
railroad fare across the isthmuR This,
however, left him e15. and Grant was
very grateful
The diary quotes him q saying Ia
Captain Ogden: "This is q great luxury
and what did not expect, and am in
debted to you for it. The prospect Of
ever being able to reciprocate is Ger.
tainly remote, but strange things hap
pen in this world, and there is no know
ing. "-Pittsbnrg Dispatch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15

The best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands. Chilblains, Corns. and all
Skin EruptioDs. and positively cures
lies. or no pay required. It is guar
.nteed to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price IS cents per
box. For sale BY Hartz & Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
FIRST SPIRIT RAPPING.
Heard at Hydesville, N. Y, For.
ty-nine Years Ago.
THE STORY OF THE FOX SISTERS.

They Were Nearly lEobbsd In Rochester,
and Ihsir 1eancss 1GaAe . Tremendoua
oensa&ion-Propositio to Make . spir-
itual lGuss1m Of the Old Fox Cottage.
Almost unuoticed by the general public,
prominent spiritualists recently held con.
vsntion at Rochester to commemorate the
frty-ninth anniversary of the "Rocheste,
appings." Noted believers from all over
the country were in attendance, and Fitz.
hugh hall was the scene of materializa-
lions and spiritual Manifestations Of many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
BROAD OF OPINION He THROWS
PREJUDICE TO THE WIND.
Dr.. ]. l. Lines Endorses Dr. Williams Pink Fills
Because He has Found them Eff1caciOuS.
Believes the First Duty Of Physician
80 IS to Cure His Patients.

ST. JOHN, KANSAS, July 18th, 1895.
! have known DR.. ]. L. LINES for Q num-
Der Of years and can recommend him a. q
in this vicinity.
HOWARD GRAY,
Cdyhisr COMMERCIAL Bank.
have known DR.. ]. L. Lines for several
years, and ~ . physician he is very promin.
ent, and his reputation for honor and integ-
rity are too well known to be questioned for
an instant.
II. J. CoKSwELI,
Editor St. JOHN Nesrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-15
Have You kidney rro~b,e9

A 80 cent trial bottle of Foley's
Kidney Cure will prevent serious re-
suits from this fatal disease. Sold
~ n. F. Bahnsen.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-05-14

saw and the trowel were heard ON every
hand. Business blocks, both frame and
brick, were started up all about the
center of the town, while residences
were being constructed in every quar-
ter. Unprecedented activity reigned,
and Scraggs' prediction that the place
would have twenty thousand population
within the year bade fair to come true.
But day after day passed, and no
move toward constructing railroads or
other public Improvements was made.
Yet the people were strong in the faith
and kept the boom rolling.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-05-14
WORK FOR lis

few days. and you will be startled at the unex.
Peeted success that will reward your efforts We
positively have the best business to offer an agent
that can be found on the face of this earth.
isA6.OO profit on $1,000 worth of business is
being easily and honorably made by and paid to
hundreds of men, women, boys, and girls In our
employ. You can make money faster at work for
rs thanyou have any idea Of. The business is so
easy to learn, and instructions simple and plain,
mat all succeed from the start. Those who take
hold Of the business reap the advantage that
arises from tho sound reputation of one of the
OLDEST, most successful, and largest publishing
nouses In America. Secure for yourself the profits
that the business so readily and handsomely Yields
All beginners succeed grandly, and more than
realize their greatest expectations. Those who
try IL nnd exactly as we tell them There is plenty
OF room for few more workers, and we urge
them to begin at once. II you are already EN-.
Pioyed, but have a-few spare moments, and wish
70 use them to advantage, then write us at once
Ior this is your grand Opportunity, and receive
AL particulars hF return mail. Ad dress,
E8uA q COs Box No. 100, Aggustas Ne.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-05-14

''but where can poor people do betterY
The east is overcrowded. and the poor
man cannot hope to get home there
lie cannot go into business for himself,
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-05-14

The Denver& RioGrade Exprses
pssatai in connection with the railway
and guarantees prompt and efficient
service at atreasonabIerates.
DODGE, &c MINIS
Gen'l Manager, Gen'l Pass Agt.
Denver, Colorado.
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-05-14
HER FATHERS
VICTIM.
A Story of Western Life.
BY THoMs B. MoNFoET.
By TnoMs B. MoNFoGT.

[Copywright, 1891, \. y. Kellog y. Col
why you should make 50 great an c.1-
ception in my favor. Why am alone
selected from all your customers 20 re-
ceive the benefit of your advice? Am
more to you than any OF the hundreds
OF others who have invested in these
town lots? don't think So"
You are right, Green, you are not
more 70 me than the others. But it is
The Black range. (Robinson, Socorro County, N.M.) 1882-1897, 1897-05-14

Opening the ranchman over a million
acres of fertil land, to the stockgrower
vast ranges yet uuolai ned, and to the
mine regions rich in the
precious metals.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
Battle AK tobacco per
pound 1SC at Wyatt Bros.
CALDWELL.

Exhibition at Gray school house Fri
day night.
Prayer meeting at district 98 Tues
day night.
Wheat is very thin on the ground,
b it it is stOoling nicely.
Cahow aud WirsOr have rented the
I'D E. y. Logan farm for corn.
f. P. Logan was working the roads
last week, putting in tile culvertS.
George Mitchell, John VOss and
John Cowl commenced to list corn on
the 10th.
Clara Logan came home on the 10Th
went back to school at Wellington on
the Dist.
Mr.. Overho'ser, teacher at No. 191,
is expecting to have nice time on
the last day of his school.
Milton CahOw is the boss chicken
man of our neighbOrhOOd. He sells
about fifty dozen eggs week.
James Angus has sold his farm.
Consideration s1.S0G 1t is situated
just three miles north of Caldwell,
and we'll improved.
Frank Jordan, who went to New
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
HUKlE.

Recently we noticed three farmers
out in their fields picking cOrn-a
little late. isn't it?
The creamery at Peck is an assured
thing. The erection Of the building is
to COmmencein few days. Now get
old Brindle and Fillpail in training.
This locality is sadly in need of a
FitzisimmOns to stand off the tramps,
pedlers AMI organ agen's. Most of the
houses average from two to three calls
daily from the above class.
From the unusual losses of young
pigs of this springs crop, as reported
by several Of cur farmers, we Judge
the future stock of hogs in this
vicinity will be far below the average.
Now Hark. A gentleman of this
vicinity had his bicycle stolen; after
sometime he caught the thief and
strange as it may seem $500 of the
owners money which he had deposited
in The tool box of his wheel was
overlooked by the thief.
Your scribe visited Wellington
Wednesday; was very much surprised
to note the unmistakable evidence of
prosperity and renewed confidence
among several of her business men.
The farmers, too, were smiling in
anticipation of glorious harvest.
Isn't the war over? Just think Of
it, the eXuniOn soldiers Of Wellington
escorting the rebel general J. B.
Gordon down the isle and on the
rOstrum, and Kansas sending an
ex-rebel soldier to the United States
Senate, all of which is as it should be.
And had men allowed their GOd-given
sense to assert itself twenty years ago
as they now do our country would not
begrOaDing under a bonded indebted
ness of billions OfdOllarS as a heritage
to the unborn generation.
X, J. H,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
OVER SUMNER COUNTY.
The VOICE wants good, live correspondent
in every township ~ sumner county. IL you
will send us the news, let US know at once
MAYtIELD.

We have a new barber, Verge
Palmer.
Mrs. Farrety left for her home in
Upton, Mo-, Saturday evening.
Our school closes next Friday and
We expect the little folks are all glad.
The c. E. Local Union meets at the
Chikaskia q. P. chuch next Sunday
afternoon.
The Methodist brethren will have
Rev. George as their preacher for
another year.
Mr.. Vandaveer's daughter, Mrs.
Priest of Medicine Lodge, is here
visiting her parents and friends.
Mrs. Wilkinson was given quite a
surprise last Saturday evening, it being
the 51st anniversary of her birth.
There was quite crowd at the
EpwOrth League social Friday night
at Mrs. HutchinsOn'S and also plenty
Of popcorn.
The Contest on Monday night Of
March 22nd was not very well attended
on account of the bad weather. We
understand the W. G. T. U. ladies
failed to make quite enough to
cover expenses.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
SO Years of Cures.

fame" "What 70 you mean by
that?" inquired the other, "Mv salary
and expenses" vas TIE answer. Too
true.
Mr.. Huston, an old pioneer of
twenty-three years in Harmon town
ship, moved to Belle PLANE two weeks
ago.
The Shiloh Sunday school was
poorly attended last Sunday. Most Of
he members attended the funeral Of
COmrade DOlson.
We noticed that John Knowles has
made a large improvement on the
CLANCY farm by building hog corrals
ana sheds preparatory to hog raising.
In our rounds last Friday we saw
the new barn of Thomas Nixon, the
Zyba scribe. Its neat, well finished
building and improves the looks Of
his place.
Alex Forsythe has the highest house
in Seventy-Six township. A person
in the top story can see Mulvane,
Peck, Zyba, Belle Plaine, Riverdale
Arson and Wellington.
Miss Belle Durham a girl Of ten
years of age is proud of her school
record. The average of all her studies
was 100 except spelling and that was
90 during the term of seven months.
She has been absent one half day and
tardy once and lives one mile from
the SChOOlhOuse.
The Riverdale ball team is made W
OF one of the finest lot Of natural
hitterS that was ever gathered to-
gether- But they lack that harmony
and enthusiasm that tends to make
up perfect team work. The nine are
divided in regards TO their home dia-
mOnd. Part are aspirants for east
Riyerdale and part for the old dia.
mon1 at west Riverdale. Boys. decide
10 favor of the town doing the most
business. FARMER.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
Salt per barrel ST. a;
Wyatt Bros.
ILLINOIS DISTRICT.

viii Strange and T. A. Hubbard
began planting corn last week.
Carey Tillbury was around last week
making inquiries of all the fam as
to how hard the wave of prosperity
had struck them.
Miss Jennie Smith who has been
confined to the house the greater part
of the winter was able to be at school
Friday afternoon.
For four years in succession there
has not been particle Of difficulty in
10 our school between teachers,
scholars or patrons. II there is any
other district that can show a better
record please make it public.
Owing to cold and wet weather
I rmers are behind with their work
this spring. There is but little plow-
ing done for corn, yet many have not
got their stalks raked. There will be
larger acreage of corn planted this
spring than there has been plInted
for several years. There will be a
great deal Of it listed.
The most Of the schools in this
vicinity closed last week, Jackson
Center on Wednesday, GAINESVILLE
and Illinois on Friday and Rome on
Saturday. The last three all had
public dinners. At Illinois there was
a good attendance OF visitors. After
good dinner the school was called to
order and a couple Of hours was spent
with music and declarations. The
instrumental music was furnished by
Mr.. Hull and Frank Hatton with
viOlins and Gertie Anderson on the
guitar We have seldom seen such
exercises pass or as well as they did
Almost every scholar had their piece
we'll committed and spoke them well.
Our school was taught by Mr.. George
Roberts. The school was success
from beginning TO end,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
Oat Meal &C per pack
age at Wyatt Bros.
RIvERDALE.

George Davis heads the list as hay.
ing the latest team in this part.
Wesley Simpson and family left
for their old home 10 Oklahoma last
Monday.
F. E. Durham is cutting down the
hedge surrounding east Riverdale
TOWNSHIP.
We noticed seven new listers mass.
our place last Saturday. Listed corn
took the lead last year.
il. Baker has a patent right for
setting hens. The old biddy must set
whether she feels inclined or not.
This is attributed to one of the
state senators on his return home:
On being asked by a friend "what
he went to legislature for?" he replied
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
FOrty-five pounds of
navy beans for $1.00 at
Wyatt Bros.
CICERO.

Beautiful rain.
Early sown oats are coming up
nicely.
Guss Mitchell and John Lilley drove
to Wichita Sunday,
Orville Stewart clerks for James
league this summer.
Quite a number of farmers will
plant corn this week.
Mrs. Henry Calvert and Mrs. J. H.
Morris returned from a weeks visit
among friends in Eden township.
There is some road work needed
very badly in road district 2.
There are two bridges in a dangerous
condition.
The entertainment at Harmon
Center last Friday night at the close
of the school term was grand success
and enjoyed by all present.
School closes in district s next
Friday, the teacher and scholars are
making preparations to entertain the
parents and invite everybody to
come.
Quite a good turn out at Sunday
school last Sunday at the Baptist
church. They are going to have
preaching every two weeks 10 the
future.
There is some late sown wheat that
was winter killed. But it is a small
per cent Of thel acreage sOwn. We
consider the outlook for wheat in
this township very good.
UNCLE EBEN.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01

York state about year ago, has not
been able 30 do any work Of any kind
and is not expecvea to get well.
G. G. Winsor's team broke loose
with the carriage and ran about a
mile before they were caught. No
damage of any consequence was done.
This Irvine racket is a very funny
kind of lawsuit. Our alliance did not
buy any Irvine through the alliance but
now it is called upon to help pay the
expenses of the other alliances who
did get their Irvine that way. The
officials did not know how to perform
their business or else there would net
be any hold for the Plano Co. Their
books should show that this debt was
paid and recelpted by the Plano Co.
| say let those who did the careless
work pay it or fghtit, inst as they
please. We think it looks weak some
place and must be weak.
SILVER DEMOCRAT.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
Oxford Ties

We have Ladies' Misses and Children styles that
made In Mems Boys and Little Gents Shoes you will find the
complete stock eyer carried in the city.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-04-01
Mikado, Coin, Orient, Toxic
in the Late Toes,

Are you dng anything in Plow Shoes If So have
from IS up Are of pair of Dress Shoes! You
them from SS We have the best Calf shoe made
for that the world. We
people county call examine stock
ing any purchases in Sh have the shoes propose
sell them lower than else them
price.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-07-24
Personal MENTION,

y. F. Mccieary OF Richmond is in tia
Nr W " Bailey LEFT last night for
Sour Lake
Carl Conrad o; beer fame Is in the city
from ST Louis
IA II. Cunningham Of susarland was In
the cry Yesterday
Mrs Max Koeprlc and children spent a
most enjoyable day Yesterday al Seabrool;.
sir r. s Borgerou left Thursday for
Spokane, Wash. to look after his mining
interests,
Miss Feeney Murphy returned yesterday
evening after a two months visit IN
Northern ana Central Texas
Misses Angelo Dumcstre and Idah Tor
kowFky Of Houston are spending a month
az Morga1's Point, the guests of Mrs. Ar
chic Znrkowsky.
The many friends Of Mr. Ike Cohen are
glad TO zee him on the street again after
severe spell Of Illness, which confined
him to his room for tho past two weeks