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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
A FOX CHASE

A crowd of fox hunters vent on chase
last Thursday night. and to make cure Of the
game they procured fox ahead of time,
and bad bin led through the streets aod out
into the open 6elds beyoodtbe water works
pumping station, where be was liberated.
The bounds were put on the trail after the
fox had beeo given good start and the sport
began. The hounds followed the trail
through the streets to the point where the fox
vas set free and :heD they gave tongue and
followed the trail in full cry for about
twenty mioutes Then the chase came to 40
end in the swamp; but whether the dogs
caught the fox 10 the swamp aud killed him
there or lost him is DOT koowp, for none Of
the hunters saw the fox after be was lber-
ated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Better Rates Asked by Compress
Company.

Nessrs Henry J Hardy, ". A. Bowman
and Altamant Moses went to Columbia Fri
day aud appeared before the railroad commits.
sion 10 behalf of the Sumter Compress Co.
They have appealed to the railroad commits
siou to have the Sumter compress put on the
same footing as other congresses. 10 so far as
freight rates on compressed cotton is con-
ceroed.
The commission did not take action, but
postponed it until Monday when another
bearing was Appointed TO be given to Messrs.
Hardy, Bowman and Moses
Messrs W A. Bowman and H. J. Hardy
on Mondav at,eoded hearing Of the Rail-
road Commissioners 10 the matter Of fixing
rates on compressed cotton from this po'at to
;ae ports Traffic manager T. N. Emerson
represented the Atlantic Coast Line and MIR
Thomss Wilson the Northwestern R R TIE
con,u lesoners heard from both sides and
took she matter under consideration
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
The New Road a Necessity

Mr Edtcv: We notice with much satisfsc-
ton your article in the issue of the 9th in.
slant regarding the opening Of the road
across Black river, and congratulate you
upon the very strong position yon have taken
to sustain the rights of the people against
the very few who have undertaken to try to
obstruct the efforts of be many to secure for
themselves the right of highway wbico will
largely beoeft the entire country lying south.
east of their county seat. We trust that you
will continue to advocate the measure until
this road is ao accomplished fact There is
DO question as to the great necessity of this
road, which, as you say, has been needed for
more than century past.
Many Citizens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
PERSONAL.

{. Dr.. B n. Badger of Marion, is 10 the city
Cor the day.
Mr.. F. N. Miken of Atlanta, Ga is 10 the
city on business.
Dr.. aud Mrs. ]. C. Spann have returned to
.heir winter residence in the city.
Col. JOS F. Rhsme, OF Manuiog, spent
Thursday io town oa professional business
Miss Maud Brock, of Spmmerion, is the
guest of Miss Bessie Jervey.
Misses Anne Bsrowell aud Lily HolcoGoe,
of Sts,eourg, are visiting Mrs w. B. Murray.
Miss Halle Saunders, of Hagood, is visit
:3g friends in this city.
Mr.. F. P. Cooper. the representative o. The
State, spent Thursday 10 town.
Col. J. R. Muldrow and Mr. E. ". Dabbs,
of Salem, were in town Thursday.
Dr. W. Pring:e was in the city Thurs
day.
NJ J n. Brand spent Wednesday ia this
CRY and reformed to Wilmington next mora-
ing.
Mrs L. S. Carson left Thursday for
Charleston to spehd month with ber pa
cents, Rev. and Mrs John Kershaw.
Dr. q. ". Cooper was 10 the city Friday
morning en- ro1te Greenwood where be will
locate to practice his profession.
Dr. A. n. Brailsford, of aulleus, is 10 the
city for stay of q few days.
Rev ] c. Bailey. of Sommertou, was in
sne city Friday.
Mr. q. Harey has gone West to purchase
Eorses and uuies
Col ]. A. Rhame. of Magnolia, spent Sat.
orday in the city
Mr Joel E. Brunson of Kings.ree, is in
the city for few days stay.
Mrs. c. F. DeLorme. of Sumter, aud
Courtney DeLorme. of the W. N. H. s.,
we're in Florence this morning en- route 10
Doyesville-Florence Times, Dec 8.
BaGherg ;s to lose one of her most sub
s,antial citizens in the near future. Sir. S
Il. Saunders, formerly Of Sumter, but who
has made this his bone for many years, hav-
ing married o daughter of Col. T. J Counts,
expects soon to move to Floreoce, where he
vii! conduct large sale stable, also band
ling bugeies, wagons, harness etc. We regret
60 zee hr. Saunders leave the home of his
adoption, and trust that he will come back to
us oneo of these days-Bamberg Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Mr.. Johp " Shaw. Of New Zion and Miss
Eva, daughter of Capt and Mrs. B 6.
PiersoD, we're married at $50 o'clock last
Wednesday afternoon at the family residence
on Sumter Street, Rev. J " Mckay perform
Jog the ceremony
The attendants were: Miss Maud Pierson
aod Nj W. r. Burgess, aud M,ss Eta Shaw
aud Mr.. J. n Brand, of Wilmington.
The cerea ony was performed in the parlor
where amber of the friends of the bride
and groom and their Immediate families were
assembled.
After the marriage lunch was served be-
fore Mr. aud Mrs. Shaw left the house TO
take the {. .O5 train for the North. They will
spend ten days OF two weeks IN Washington
and New York before returning to their hone
at New Zioo.
The presents they received from their many
friends were numerous and handsome. aod
the best wishes for long and happy life were
sbowered upon them by bost of friends and
we'll wishers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
RELIGIOUS.

The Magnolia Street Methodist Church was
dedicated Sunday, Bishop Duncan conduct
ing the dedicatory exercises
The church was 6lled to overaowiog at IL
o'clock when Bishop Duncan preached.
After the sermon, the church was formally
dedicated, and the members of this church
are happy at the consommation OF their
dearest wish.
The structure is neat. comfortable one
with seating capacity of 300. The interior
is finished 10 natural wood. The pews are
the ,haadsomest in the city: aud the most
comfortable the writer has ever sat upon
At uight services were held and Dr.. J A.
Rice preached TO large and attentive con-
gregation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Cure stomach troubles, cold ieet and hands
excessive menstrual flow, with Simmons
-quaw Vine Vice or Tablets
# yon feel dull, lapguid, broken ooVo. de-
b!:,a;ed have weak stomach or Indigestion,
use DR. ii A Simmons liver medicine.
Psns ln head, peck. shoulders. back, trout,
sdes hips aad lpbs sre readily cured by SIM
mons Sqaaw Vine Wice or Tablets.
DR. NJ A Simmoos' Liver Medicine has sioce
1910 steadily r4seu in public favor, and the
demand for 1t far exceeds that Of aay other
liver medicine
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Smallpox Near " edgefeld.

On last Saturday Dr. Dwight diagnosed a
csse Of smallpox 90 negro, about three
miles South of Wedgt6eld, and again ne1t
day two new cases appeared 10 the same
locality.
Dr.. Dwigh, at once teegraphed to Dr..
Evans, CHAIRMAN of tee State Board Of Health,
who wired him 10 isolate the parties aod vac
cinate parties around; and also TO place q
guard over the parents. " bicb hes been done.
The disease is supposed TO nave been Car
RED there oy cegro named Glib hichaa,
some Two weeks ago, who is reported TO have
gone from the factory subnrbs OF this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
w. III. Newberry, President.
TESTIMONIALS.
SHORTHAND IN THREE
MONTHS.

MONTHS.
Rl.csviI!e. Barnxeil Co Nca 80, 1899.
SIR " 4 Eeete7cs. p7esiGeu; Columbia
Blslness Co.Iece Co;cu,cis, S. c
J; D.ar Sir: i; etfo7as ms pleasure to
:-s'i:: 10 he r:ei!s G. the Columbia Business
CoHeGe / 10 rot i:2s;:ste 20 say taat have
recej:ei sabs;aaii.i e;' beneficial results.
sneer:.iiv recommend no any person desir-
Gus Ct sscG.ing r,siaess education. Dur
i:g NY course o! study 81 the college there
ws> &o,iorm kird aui courteous treatment
asa ii,en:ioa C.cse atteatiou was given
ihc st!iGealS BY the Instructors 10 iosure &C.
cu.acy aaG ihc5oughness IN their studies,
and u: prct;cess Was rapid, and presume,
efficient, s. ot;sioed situation as soon as
| reached hoae, and, so sar as | know, am
giving satisfaction. completed my Short
nsnd course in three months. | do uot think
the Coiumbia Business College caa be excelled
by any other in the State. Ever wishing
yonr college grand eoccees, am
Your friend and old student,
{Aiss) DAISY STOKES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

aave you seen John Smith? That's what
one of cur cotton buyers would like to know.
Tickets for the military ball are now for
sale at the drug stores of Chipa and De-
Lorme Ladies cordially invited.
When certain young man reached his
place of business Monday morning the follow
log announcement was posted over his desk ::
You cant call Der back anymore.
Mr.. W. Thessep, the young man who
vas cut while the Gentry show vas here,
and who has been at the Baker and Dick
infrmary since, has recovered from his
Injury and vas allowed oy his physician, Dr.
Stuckey, to reioin his company, which is
COW in Mississippi
,Messrs. Cook and Adams, who ran the
tabacco warehouse this season, returned 70
Virginia ou Saturday, having closed up this
seasons work, They are pleased with the
experience in Slmser AID think they will
return.
Invitations to the 5rst annual bail aud
reception of the Sumter Light lofaptry on
Thursday evening, December 18th, have been
issued.
A ssfsh- pond" fakir obtained license Sat
urday and opened up his skin game 90
Main Street, but before be had Aeeced many
unwary persons, complain; was oade TO the
police. the license wss revoked and the s'hsh
pond" wac closed.
December l9, December %. These are the
dates for the Delgsr Squad bezaar. The
committees will begin soliciting Mooday-
Speciaities will be apoounced later. The
dates are December l9 and 20.
The Deigar Reel squad will hold bazaar
on the evenings OF December l9 and 20. The
soliciting committee will begin work this
afternoon. Let everybody contribute some
thing towards the sus,enanc- of the Gre de.
psr,ment-the best one in the State. The
young men ceed little money to pay OH
some old debts and TO furnish their new
quarters.
Jobo Bslcer aud John Ssuffy became ia-
volved in difficulty on Maiu Street on Sat-
urday af,e:nooo, which eliminated in Belcsr
having the bridge of bis nose smaehsd and
his left cheek badly lacerated. Stufy used a
flask to spoil the phys'oenomy of his antag-
oaist. At the Mayors cour! Mondas morning
the case was to have heeo beard, ont Beicer
was not able to appear. Stuty has oeeo
lodged in Jail.
Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup cues aoy case of
bronchitis, lung afection aod grippe Ply
s;cians prescribe this reliable remedy, and
druggists recommend it; because it never
fails to cure, ADD ccsts but 25 cents a bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Augustus Welcome tc A. G. L..

The CITY CT Augusta will! give r1acci6-
cea, barqret in honor OF the coming of the
Atlantic Const Liue INTO the city over its
own tracks
This barquet will he rendered TO the Coss.
Line tfiicis;s and 10 o:.e hupd,ed or one han
cred aud fity prominent business men along
the Ire CT The road on sore day next week,
10 be decide! upon bv 'be ex ecu;ve commit
tea spponted by The ch :rman o: isst alg ;
meeting -Augos;a Cnrorice
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Iftroubled with dizziness, fcrred tongue,
bitter taste 10 mouth, bloated feeling alter
eating, constipation or sick headache, use Dr.
N A Simmons Liver Medicine
" T Yeoman, Luray. S C, writes: Have
used Dr. NJ A Simmons Liver Medicine 10
years. Ii has cured enlargement of the liver
snd irsomoia Thlrk il as far ahead Of Z.!-
ler'a and Black D.augb. as day is ahead CT
night
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
A FriShtfui Hlunder

Will o:ten cause il horrible Burn. Scald Cut
or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica salve rnc best in
the world will kill the pain and promptly heal
it, Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores. Ulcers.
Boils. Felons, Germs, all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile Cure on EARTH Only 25 cts, box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by J.::F. W. De Lorme, Drug
gist. l-S
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Mrs. Churchill, Berlin, VT, says, "Our
baby was covered with running sores.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured her " A
speci6c for piles aud skin diseases. Beware
Of worthless counterfei,s. Us. Hugbsoo 4
%
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Election Of Dispensers.

A; the mee,icg OF the County Board Of
Control held in this city last Wednesday the
following elections were made, IN addition to
tae reelection Of Dispenser J. NJ. Keenes,
which was announced IN our last issue
Dispenser Smith wss rejected dispenser for
Mayesvi!le and Dispenser L. Baker was
reelected for another year at Dishopville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

MARRIED.

Miss Leonora G. Russell, of this city, and
Dr.. Vao Ts!hurg Hoffman, Surgeon of the
Atlan.c Coas. Line, were married on Suo-
day evening. Dec. 10, ut the parsonage, by
Rev. W. A Kelly. The marriage was quite
a surprise, as few if any CT Miss RusselPs
friends kuew that she intended 10 be married.
They went to Charleston 90 the eveoiog
train
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
That Throbbfng Headache.

Would quickly leave you, If you used Or
Kings New Lire Pills. Thousands of sufferers
have proved their matchless worth for Sick
ud Nervous Headaches, They make pure
blood and strong Nerves and build up your
health Easy to take. Try them. Only IS
cents. Money back if not cured Sod lby j.
F. W. DeLorme. Druggist. is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup will prove quick
and sure cure for Group Mothers, when
your children are attacked with that dreadful
disease, yon can depend on this marvellous
remedy. It never fails to cure at once.
Price 25c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Mr j. Sheer, Sedalia, Mo saved b:s
cbild's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die With Group.
It's iufs!lible cure for coughs, co!ds, grippe,
pneurona, bronchitis and throat aud lung
troubles. Relieves al osce J. S. Hug.son
4 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
THE MALT EXTRACT TAX.
Internal Revenue License and Pen
atty Not Required Of Druggists
Selling Malt Extract as
Medicine.

When the demand vas msde on all drug
gists who have been selling malt exlraci, for
TWO years back license ant penalty OF retail
dealers in malt liquors DR. j. S. Hughson
wrote 10 Senator iilman requesting hlm 10
see the Commissioner OF l.ternal Revenue
and obtain from him ruiiug as 10 tie La
bility of druggists for the tax and penalty
imposed for non payu during TWO years
past.
Senator Tiliman reply aud the ruling of
Commissioners Wilson are given herewith !:
Washington, D. c., Dec g. 1899.
DR. Jno S. Hughsou, Sumter, S c.:
Dear Sir: Your letter of December 3 re.
ceived. | went TO see the commissioner Of
internal revenue yesterday. n view of the
contradictory statements that have appeared
in the State papers asked him to give an off,
cial statement in regard to the druggists who
have been selling palt extract enclose the
same for your Information and ss the matter
is one of interest to all druggist similarly
situated hope you will give it to the press.
The meaning of M. Wilson's letter is, that
where parties Gao show that they are selliDg
malt extract medicine as only and rot So a
beverage the tax will DOT be required.
The claims should be promptly made and
put with the necessar, proof uod sent TO Hr.
Webster the collector OF internal revenue.
Yours respectfully,
B. R. Tillman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Christmas g ol1deys.

The Board Of School Commissioners at its
last meeting fxed the Christmas holidays .or
tie Graded Schools. The schools will close
OF Friday. December I'D, and will reopen
70. the Spring session on Tuesday, January ?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

A uoion mass meeting of the Sunday
Schools of the city will be held at the Pres
byterian Church at o'clock next Sunday
afternoon in the interest of the poor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Ladies attention called to elegant assort
ment Of 6ne Perfumery and fancy Box Pager
at J. S. Hughsoo l. Co. Dec 9-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Estate of Mrs Sarah Gordon-Citation
81. Barby-Two car loads Of stock, also
5Son safe and cabbage plants for sale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Ladies attention called to elegant assort-
meot of 6ne Perfumery and fancy Box Paper
at J. 8. Hnghson Co. Dec 9-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Fine Perfumery, fancy Box Paper at J. S.
Hugbson l. Co. Dec 9-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Fine Perfumery, fancy Box Paper at J S.
Hughson l. Co. Dec 9-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
Washington, D. C, Dec 7, 1899.
Hon B. =. ? iimao, United States Senate,

" asbibgt60, u. . 0ec 1, 1t55-
Hon B. =. = 2llmao, United States Senate,
Washington, D. C:
Sir: In reply to your inquiry Of this date
made to this Office personally. "a regard TO
druggists of South Carolina. against whom
assessments have been made as retail dealers
in malt liquors on account of sales of malt
extract. you are Informed that the collector
at Colunb bia, Soulb Carolina, E A. Webster,
Esq has been authorized to postpone the
collection of these assessments foc thirty
days, 10 order to give time for tie p:eaen1a-
ton add consideration of claims for eoate-
ment. He will. upon application, furnish
these par1le, with the prescribed forn for
making such claim Respectfully,
G W Wilson, Com missioner
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13

Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets
prevent aod cure palpitation of heart, dizzi-
ness, sick headache, chilly sensations
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-13
PAY YOUR DEBTS.

The date following your Dame on this
paper indicates the date ou which you,
subscription expires, or from whics date you
are in arrears. Examine the date 90
your paper and if you owe anything come
n at once and settle without further remind
er or urging. Many subscribers are in
arrears, last year We did not press them for q
eettlsmen., kuowing the scarcity Of money,
but now We need what 10 due aud we request
sc early and full settlement.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1899-12-21
TAX MUST Be PAID.
schools Other than PublIe Can
not Escape

Ues nofnes, Dec, fs>-Jadgs Prcuty
has handed down a. Important de-
cfsion affecting eveyy school college,,
chaych, educational aEd elementary
institution In the state, He Eeld that
such institutions when owned BY IN
dfviduaIs and operated for personal
pecuniary profit ara subject 70 tax
alton the same a. any otker personal
property. he dee8ded fhat the High
land park Normal college E1sE pay
the taxes assessed against & IN this
city, from which assessment and the
ruling Of the board CT equalization
the owner Of the college appealed to
the district court. JGdgs Pro1Ey ex'
plains and construss the statute &C
apply only. TO institutions conducted
by corporations for the beae6z Of the
public, the profits Of whieh revert &c
the institution for fss advancement
and betterment. Where thsEs L
personal pecuniary proas arising froE
any school or church. there uusE b
corresponding taxation
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1899-12-21
Letter From Texas.

A. B. Prime, who recently went to
Texas to remain for the winter, writes
to his brother John from SanAntonia,
and among other things says:
/ The weather out here is very mild
and seems like spring. We had a
little frost here about the time I left
home. My health has been fair. This
is a great resort for consumptives.
They have fine court house built of
Pecas-red sandstone and a fine gov
eminent post Office and a government
post of standing army. They have
over twenty public parks, mine banks,
six newspapers, one High school and
fifteen elementary public schools; be-
sides three for colored children, a
Protestant and two Catholic orphans
homes and Catholic home for the
aged. There are forty artesiau wells
in the city with an average depth of
200 feet and flow of from a quart
er of a million to two million gallons
per day each, and the water is splen-
did. But it don't seem to satisfy the
peoples thirst down here from the
number of saloons they have. On
some blocks it is nothing but saloons.
All zone horse" groceries and fine
hotels have bars in connection with
their house. haven't been to church
vet. | don't know whether they have
bars in churches or not.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1899-12-21
He Never Came Back.

Eddyville Tribune: 1.-THE other
evening a stranger knocked at the
door of the hospitable home of the
Harshman's below town, and asked
for a nights lodging. He was invited
in and was found to be a visitor Of
unusual Importance. He was from
the same neighborhood in Illinois
that Mr.. Harshman came from and
thew sat ND till late hour talking OF
the days gone by in old Illinois
When retiring time came he was in
vited by Henry Walters-who is chlei
mate on the farm-to share MS Oeo'
He didn't seem to be a very partlcu-
lar kind of a man and turned in with
Henry. At an early hour next morn
ING Henry-as is customary with Ut
farmers-turned out to feed the stock
and left the stranger quietly sleep
mo when he returned to the house
if was not yet Iight 1T the stranger
had vanished an NTH MIN III
money and other Valuables tnat as
slowed away in Henry's Sunday
nants. Henry says he is thai ktul
that he left the pants, but, that MS
n,isfortune has made him sligl tly
suspicious of people who come rs n !,
q certain neighborhood in limo
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1899-12-21
A NEW INDUSTRY
SoHee Roasting aud Spice Plan, % =.
Established.

AT the meeting held in Des Moinas
TINS week the following houses were
represented: Let's Fletcher Co.
Marshalltown; II. L. Spencer Go.
TUSCALOOSA; Letts-Spencer Grocery
20, st. Joe, Mo-; Let's Spencer
smith Co., Mason CITY; and +ba
Marshalltown Grocery Co., Marshall
town. 1t was decided to incorporate
immediately company, with can
ltai stock of 500, 900, to be located at
Marsnalitown for the purpose of SUP.
plying the needs of all the houses
named above with roasted coffee
WIN the ultimate intention to mann
iacture and produce on a large scale
many of the various goods. sucb 90
ground spices, extracts, baking DOW
GERS blueing, mincemeat, etc. hand
led extensively in the wholesale GRO.
Gerry business and which are now sup-
plled by mills and factories operated
IN Chicago and the east.
Ihe organization was completed by
1he election of the following officers !:
Presidential. P. Spencer, Oska-
loosa.
vice president-C. M. Carr, Mar
shalltown.
Ireasurer-H. E. Sloan, Marshall
town.
secretary-J. P johnson, Marshall
town.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1899-12-21
Case Settled.

Ma iltown, Dec. 18.-The cases
pend against @. w. Kramer, of
New arOn, the young man who
was sted at Sigourney a few days
ago neriff MCPHERSON for having
forge 70 notes on T. S. Bertrand,
OF tnl VI we're dismissed late Fri
day moon in Justice Burritt's
courl ne bank which cashed the
chec ar Bertrand and the court
were reimbursed for all expenses
incu, Kramer was put under
oonu remain in New Sharon,
Whef was taken by DIR. Conoway
Frids Vening.