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The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
SWINDLER FOILED.
Tries to Best Mr.. Epperson But
Mistakes His Man.

Eddyville Tribune: A clever and
we'll planed scheme to victimize Man
ming & Epperson's bank, turned out
in disappointment to the progenitor
by not being clever enough to de-
ceive Mr.. Epperson.
About Dec. 22d stranger appeared
in this community and proceeded to
the home of Mrs. John Steele, ON the
west-side. He was a stranger to
them, but claimed to be an old friend
of Mr.. Steele's and proposed to show
his friendship for the family by furn-
ishing the money to pay Off 50 1850
mortgage that is upon the farm. He
seemed thoroughly conversant with
the details of their affairs, and by
clever stories gained the confidence
of Mrs. Steele.
A few days later he appeared at
the bank and introduced himself to
Mr.. Epperson as G. w. Wilson, and
claimed to be a cattle dealer from
Oklahoma, with vast resources at his
command. He explained the liberal
and generous manner in which he
proposed to help Mrs. Steele. He
told how Mr.. Steele formerly was in
his employ in Colorado, and the sym
patty he had for Mrs. Steele, who
had no means with which. to pay off
the mortgage that was due in August
next, and said that be wOulu be in,
in a few days, to fix the matter up.
He proposed to deposit the amount
of money to Mrs. Steel's credit, and
inquired what rate of interest the
bank paid on time deposits. He want
ed to know the probable worth of the
farm, and many things that would
naturally impress a stranger that he
was a man of business He made
several visits to Mr.. Epperson's and
deported himself in a manner that
caused no suspicion, but rather Great
ed a favorable impression.
At last he had the matter to the
point where he expected to make his
grand play land had Mrs. Steele come
to town and accompany him to the
bank. He made out a draft on the
Discount & Deposit bank of Kent
land, Ind, for So $50, and stated that
he wished certificate of deposit in
the name of Mrs. Steele for $500,
and that he wanted $3.50 in cash to
make some immediate Improvements
on the farm. Mr.. Epperson informed
him that the bank did not cash that
kind of paper, but that he would take
it for collection and could get returns
in the course of three or four days,
which would be matter of small in
convenience as the weather was too
cold to do any improving, at least
for few days. Here the smoothe,
slick Mr.. Wilson made his smooth
play. He seemed perfectly satisfied
with the arrangement, and departed
and has not been seer since.
The draft was promptly returned
from the bank at Kentland, Endorsed
that they had no knowledge of any
such man. A day or two later Mr..
Epperson received letter from ex-
Sheriff Lambertson, of Monroe county
who is now guard at the peniteniary
at Fort Madison, informing him that
@. w. Wilson was fraud and that
he had been released from that in
stitution but few weeks ago, after
serving four years sentence tor a
similar operation to the one he tried
to work here.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Births. Deaths. Marriages.


GOLDEN. of Group and lung
fever, at the home of the parents on
North Fifth street, at 100 P. NJ, Sum
day, January IA 1900, IRENE GoLIGHF-
LY, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Golden, aged years, months and
days. Private funeral from the home
Monday afternoon and interment In
Forest cemetery.
BOSWELL.-Died,o of cancer at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. J. 4.
Thornburg, southeast of the city, ut
one O'Clock P. M, Sunday, January
II, 1900, JASON HI. BOSWELL, aged "a
years, months. Funeral from the
home at 2:30 NJ, Tuesday, January
Is, and interment in Forest cemetery.
The deceased was pioneer of Iowa
and had been in the state for period
of fifty years. The family has the
sympathy of many friends.
ROBERTSON.-Die near Olivet,
Scott township, Mahaska county,
Iowa, JOHNSON LEIGH son of Samuel
Robertson and Mary Jane Semple,
aged 81 years.
Deceased was born in Carroll coun-
ty, Ohio, February 10, 1916; removed
to his late place of residence in the
fall of 1858, and passed away from
earth at 1880 O'Clock Sunday morn
ing, January 7, 1900. AT about 80
years of age he had begun to suffer
from rheumatism to such an extent
as to incapacitate him for partaking
in the arduous work of the farm.
Though naturally bright cheerful and
intelligent, his life was retired and
quiet. For about "a years he was
confirmed invalid, the victim of pains
more or less excruciating by day and
by night. AS is always the case when
this disease has become seated in the
whole system, the heart became seri-
ously involved, and from time to time
his sufferings were aggravated by this
phase of his illness. For about ten
or eleven days before his decease
there was continuous violent action
of this organ, and towards the end
restlessness and delirium, until death
released him from his distresses. The
funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church of Olivet, con-
Quoted by Rev. Robert Beer, of Des
Moines, Rev. A. R. Brown, of Bussey,
assisting, and the remains were then
inferred in the cemetery adjoining the
church. Greatly beloved by large
circle of relatives. and estaamed NV
all in the community, he has finished
his course and passed from the view
of mortals, and, as we trust, into the
home prepared for the just.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Steel Corridor.

The Sewers Manufacturing Com
pany is building a steel corridor that
will be placed in the basement of the
court house Jail, and be used as a
grated hallway between the cell room
and the large roomI that is used for
the OBTAINING Of the petty offender,
such as tramps andiintoxicated per-
sons. The door of the cell house has
heretofore been free to the approach
of any and all persons who might
gain admittance to the court house
basement. Articles and tools have
been passed to prisoners in the jail,
by means of this unguarded door
way, and the necessity of the situa-
ton demanded the remedy which
will do-away with the possibilities of
Jail deliveries.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Need a Market Place.

There is an apparenti need in this
city of market place, where the
farmer may drive his loads of hay or
grain and there he will meet those
seeking purchases in his line. twill
be an advantage to the farmer and
trader alike. 1t will stimulate COM
petition and enable the producer to
get the best possible market price
for his products.
There was a measure before the
council some time ago for the es-
tabishing Of market on one of the
side streets of the city, but the mat
ter was never carried to completion
and no ordinance was passed, There
have been within the past few days
innumerable loads of hay and corn
come to town and they have stood
about the park railing awaiting a
purchaser. The creation of mar
ket place would benefit all con-
cerned.
Prof NJ. II. Kasper, Evangelical
Lutheran Seminary, Addison, Ills,
writes Il had been suffering for some
time with severe pains in my lungs, and
cOughed almOstc ottnasn : 3. g. g. g. .
cOughed almost constantly. One bottle
Be"g's Cherry Cough syrup entirely
cured me-" 1t is Guaranteed to cure
has never failed. All druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Almost a Tragedy.

Eddyville Tribune:-"By the &C
cidental discharge of a shot gun,
Monday evening,i Mayor Epperson
narrowly escapedia serious accident.
Directly over the bank is room &C.
cupied as a sleeping room by the
Waterman. Wyatt Halcomb, Mr..
Epperson's nephew, is now filling
that position, and Monday evening
was overhauling shot gun to see
that it was in good condition. In
some manner it was accidently dis
charged and the load tore a great
hole through the floor and ceiling,
and imbedded itself in the bank
counter directly in front of Mr.. Ep-
person and not over foot from him
at the time the shot occurred Mr..
Epperson was in the act.of!placing a
pen holder in the rack at the front of
the counter, and that he escaped
injury is miracle, as the top of the
desk, the books and papers.covering
it are peppered full of shot. Mr.. Ep-
person accepted the whole occur
renee in his usual cool manner and
merely considered it as an evidence
that his time had not Gomez
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Lynnville Ledger.-''The well being
sunk by the Central people at Lynn
vile Junction, is a mammoth affair.
In dimensions it is sixteen feet square
and when the workmen Gceased dig
ging last Friday depth of forty
eight feet had been attained. 1t took
seven men one month to.dig the well.
Work of digging it deeper has been
abandoned and an augur will be used
in the hope of striking a vein of water
that will afford flowing well. Last
Saturday morning the hole contained
eight feet of water and whether a
flowing we'll is found or not, vein
has evidently been struck that will
afford good supply of water for all
demands likely to be made upon the
tank that will be erected"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
VETERANS UNION.
Installation Exercises and Social
Enjoyment.

On Friday evening occurred the in
stallation of officers of the Union
Veterans Union. Col. w. w. Brown
acted as installing officer. The fol-
lowing officers were installed:
Chas. Stanley, Colonel.
John N. Martin, Lieutenant Colonel.
Robert Downs, Major.
Jerel Carver, Adjutant.
M. Vreeland, Quarter-master.
j. HI. Willis, Surgeon.
A. j. Bass, officer of the Day.
Mr.. Oliverson, Chaplain.
Robert Newbanks, officer of the
Guard,
Enos Wright, Sentinel.
/. A. Dean, Picket.
III. L. Way, s. M.
Mr.. Dumont, Color Bearer.
Drum Major, Perry Black.
In connection with the installation
there was a fine program in charge
of Mrs. A. J. Bass, consisting of
short talks by Revs. Cory, Mcbride
and DuBoc and recitations and music
which were all exceedingly well
rendered. The U. V. US. are to be
congratulated in the manner in which
everything pertaining to entertain
ment was conducted. The music was
in charge of Prof. Roberts.
COMMITTEE Is GRATEFUL.
In behalf of the Union Veterans
Union we desire to thank all those
who so kindly assisted us in making
our entertainment a success.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

The Oskaloosa yards OF the Iowa
Central from the "Acme siding" to
the Carbonate switches were jammed
full of loaded cars Saturday evening
and it required the continual work of
all the power that could be brought
to bear Saturday night Sunday
and Monday to relieve the congestion.
This condition is no worse than has
been the case now for quite number
of weeks. Oskaloosa is the natural
collecting center for the road and it's
branches, and Saturday evening
usually finds the yards filed with
loads that are waiting to be moved.
And it requires all the extra crews
for couple OF days to get the bust
ness to the point where it should be.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
County Men to Confer.

The annual convention of the SUI
pervisors of Iowa counties will be held
in Ames on Thursday and Friday of
this week and it is the intention of
the supervisors of this county to at
tend the meeting. They will be ac-
companied by the past chairman of
the board, William Mattison..
These meetings will be of the great
est value to the supervisors. 1t is of
the greatest practical benefit for the
county men to confer in this manner
and it results in the bringing into
closer relationship the county gov
ernments of the state and in mutual
protection of county interests.
Thou changest not-yet, am always
changing" said the substitute to Rocky
Mountain Tea Made by the Madison
Medicine Co. 3sc. Ask your druggist.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
FIRE AT IOWA CITY.
Thirteen Parties Burned Out
With a Loss of 500, 900.

Iowa City, Jan. a. Fire practically
destroyed half a block of brick stores
and offices this morning. The loss
affects thirteen business and profe s.
sional men and will reach $50, 900 to
$50, 900. The fire started in dry goods
store from blazing match which
lodged in some cotton batting.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Lewis Harding Hurt.

Eddyville Tribune:-"While driv-
ing north of town Friday last Lewis
Harding, ST., met with quite serious
accident. the coupling of the buggy
broke and threw him to the ground
dislocating his arm and otherwise in
juring him. We are glad to report
that although still confined to his
home he is much improved, and we
hope soon to see him at his old stand
opposite the post Office
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Irish and Conservation.

Queenstown, Jan. 15.-The rumors
that CONSUMPTION will be ordained by
the Imperial government has been
taken seriously to heart iii ireland
and causes much alarm. Irishmen
are preparing to migrate to the United
States through fear of the adoption of
the measure
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Paid a Dollar Draft-The other day
the First National Bank was called upon
to pay one of the drafts placed in every
box of Mull's Pioneer Cure, which a
patient can have cashed if medicine fails.
The bank cheerfully paid it. For sale by
BLAKEsLEE & HEINzMAN.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Stock Yards.

The Gazette says the Iowa Central
will put in at Fremont a new stock
yard of ten pens, with drive through
the center and all covered. Scales
will be placed in the yards with an
Office adjoining and all conveniently
arranged. The work will commence
soon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
District Court.

The case Of the State VS.. John Nc
Donough for attempting to board a
moving train was given to the jury
Friday evening and the defendant
was found not guilty. The trial Of
other indictments against the same
party is now in progress.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Street Cleaning,

The street cleaning gang has been
at work for the last couple of days
with the scraper cleaning the pave
ment. There is a large force of
tramps at work following the scraper
and the work is being done in a sat
isfactory manner and at a great saw
ing to the city. 1t is not usual that
in the middle of January it is pos
sible to clean the streets.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
YOUNG MOTHERS.

Group is the terror of thousands of
young mothers because its outbreak is so
agonizing and frequently fatal. Shilo'S
Cough and Consumption Cure acts like
magic in cases of Group. 1t has never
been known TO fail. The worst cases re-
lieved Immediately. Price rs ct3.. so cts.
and $I.oo.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
CONSUMPTION THREATENED.

c. Unger, 2I2 Maple ST., Champaign,
Ill, writes: Il was troubled with
hacking cough for year and / thought
l had the consumption. ! tried great
many remedies and was under the care
of physicians for several months. /
used one bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar and it cured me, and l have not
been troubled since
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is preventablef Science
has proven that. and also that neglect is
suicidal. The worst cold or cough car
be cured with Shiloh's Cough and Con-
sumption Cure. Sold on positive guar
antee for over fifty years.
GREEN & BENTLEY DUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Having a Great Run on ChambeTlain's
Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Pierson
drug store, informs US that he is hav-
ing a great run on Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. He sells five bottles
of that medicine to one of any other
kind, and it gives great satisfaction.
In these days of la grippe there is
nothing like Chamberlain Cough
Remedy to stop the cough, heal up
the sore throat and lungs and. give
relief within very short time. The
sales are growing, and all who try 1T
are pleased with its prompt action
South Chicago Daily Calument. For
sale by Green & Bentley Drug Go.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Will Feed Cattle.

T. B. Emmert is just home from a
three weeks business trip into Colo
RADIO. While there he purchased a
large bunch of cattle that he will ship
to the county about March and feed
here for the market.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Real Estate Transfers.

Daily report furnished by Carl
Johnson, Mgr. Oskaloosa Collection
Agency:
Mendenhall, Moses to Albert
Southwick, land in 14-77-15 100 90
Cameron, j H to Fl G Hull,
land in 35 and 36-77-16. 49,. 1900 90
Haggard, Florence M and
husband to Lena ARodgers
lot Myers & Smiths ad. $500 90
Klinker,L w and wife to Will
lard Carver, lot o sop. 500 90
Smith, Eluer to Albertus B
Smith, lots 80 and 30 Ninde
& Williams ad ........... 500 90
Rodgers, Lena A and hus.
band to Mrs Sarah A John
son, lot out lot o p..... $500 90
Haggard, Florence M and
husband to Sarah A John
son lot s Myers & Smith ad 2.7OO 90
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

]. A. Lambert, of Rachel, N. c.,
writes: II heartily endorse Foleys Kid
ney Cure. 1t does what you claim it
will do, and there is nothing equal to
it, and thank you for the good it has
done me-"
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
TRIED FIVE DOCTORS.

Mrs. Frances L. Sales, of Missouri
Valley. Ia, writes she had severe kid
ney trouble for years. had tried FIVE doc
tors without benefit, but three bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Cure effected perfect
cure.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
A lack Rabbit.

Saturday Ralph Marks, of Monroe
township, sent to this Office a regular
Dakota Jack rabbit which he killed
near his home. Mr.. Marks says he
saw two others at the same time.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
IR RANNFR sAIVF

doesn't cure your piles your money will
be returned. 1t is the most healing med
icine in the world.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Save doctors bills by giving Foley's
Honey and Tar to infants and children
in time to prevent pneumonia or Group,
which are fatal to so many thousands of
babies.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRIrG Co
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Chapped hands, cracked lips AMI
roughness of the skin cured quickly by
Banner Salve, most healing ointment in
the world.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Increased Business.

The increase in the Registry bust
ness in the Oskaloosa Post Office is
shown by the following table, show
ing the number of parcels sent from
the office for the different quarters of
the wears:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

You should know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is absolutely the best for all
diseases of the throat and lungs. Deal
ers are authorized to guarantee it to
give satisfaction. Accept no substitute.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
RISING
BREAST

woman who uses MOTHERS FRIEND" II
childbirth for it robs this ordeal of its
horror and insures safety to mother and child.
Our book, Before Baby is Born, !" is worth
its weight in gold to every woman, and will
be sent free in plain envelope by Bradfeld
Regulator Company, Atlanta, Ga.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Rev. James B. Tins, of Alickch,
Checotah Nation, |. r., says of Beggs'
Blood Purifier, the grea. blood remedy
and system regeneration: Both myself
and wife were entirely cured of bad cases
of scrofula by it" a guaranteed rem
edy, Of sterling merit. All druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Clubbing List.

The WEEKLY HERALD and SATUR-
DAY HERALD, two big papers each
week, and any one of the following
papers will be sent, If the price named
Ia y,o;d Il, aluonoa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

But one-half of the 1890 year has
passed yet the number of registers
now is 998 or within AZ of the total
number for the full 1867 year. 1t is
1856 more than the same period year
ago; 306 greater than same period
two years ago and 48s greater than
same period three years ago.
The total number of packages for
the last quarter oft1s9g was greater
than the number obtained in the OF
tumwa Office for the same period.
Il can highly commend Begg's Hair
Remover as pleasing restorative appli
cation for the hair and a sure cure for
all scalp diseases. Mrs. ]. Whertle,
Omaha Neb. A thoroughly reliable
preparation; endorsed by thousands =
it will not disappoint All druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Mercy How you cough - Mull's
Lightning Cough Cure will stop it. It's
only 25c bottle and guaranteed by all
druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

1t Kills them All-Pleurisy, Diph-
liberia, Group, Colds, Winter Choelra or
any kind of pain, internal or external
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Abso-
ultely pure. CSC.
BlAKEsLEE & HEINzMAN.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

Stop that Cough right away with
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure 25c.
BLAKESLEE & HEINZMAN,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18

And other painful and serious ailments which
so many mothers suffer, can be avoided by
the use of MOTHERS FRIEND" This
remedy is God-send to women, because II
carries them through their most critical
ordeal with perfect safety and no pain. NO
ND" need fear the suffering and danger OF
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
War In Algiers.

Algier, Jan. 15.-Advices from the
interior say that the natives who
made an unsuccessful attack on the
French Flambant expedition Dec. %,
renewed the attack five days later.
The first attack was made by 1872
men. In the second onslaught they
mustered 1900 but were signally de-
feated, losing $50 killed, 200 wounded
and IA captured.
1t dulls the scythe, of Father Time.
drives away wrinkles of approaching old
age-elixir of life that puts hope in
the human heart-Rocky Mountain Tea.
Asy your druggist.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Traffic Congestion.

GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-01-18
Central's Big Well.

GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-25
The Crusade In Brief.

+ it by your vote that beer and whisky
follow the flag?
4 man has no right to clothe the publl-
cans wife In silks, and his own In rags.
How many therei are VINO have been
brought into the fold OF total abstinence
by the touch OF love!
The touch OF love and the kind word
have made many drnnKards sober and
helped to stop those who had commenced
the downward career.
The City Council OF Morgansflell, N. T.,
has begun a new treatment OF the saloon
evil. An ordinance recently passed COM
psts saloons to close at II p. IN.
z The Young Peoples Temperance Fedora.
ftion OF Americn, composed OF church socie.
ties, has established an official orgnn.
Cider at first may be sweet and tempt
ing, but 1t Is dangerous beverage, rs al
cohol appears In 1t In very few hours.
II Is SAFER by far to let it entirely alone
New York has law which provides that
"no person under the influence Of liquor
shall have charge OF explosives, boiler, en-
gine or hoist, or be allowed In any part of
a mine"
It Is stated that Russia has taken in
hand the combat against alcohol. The
State has granted $50 100 rouDles to the
committees at st. Petersburg, MOSCOW and
Warsaw alone In carrying out reforms as
to the reduction or the number q IfiSla
shops.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1900-04-25
seI,2I9,sI6 FOR THE NAVY.
The Largest Appropriation Bill Eve
Reported to the House.

Reported to the House.
WASHINGTON, D. C. (Spec:aD. The Nava'
Appropriation bill was reported to the
House by acting Chalrrsan Foss OF the
Naval Committee. The Mount carried BY
the bill Is $61,2l9,9 DIG. the largest ever re
ported to the House from tae Naval Com
mitto.
For tie purpose OF further increasing
the naval establishment Of the United
States the committee recommends that the
President be authorized 20 have built by
contract:
Two sea going coast line battleships:
carving tho heaviest armor and most
powerful ordnance for vessels OF theiI
GLASS upon a trial displacement OF about
100 tons, and to have tho highest prac.
Ncable speed and greatest radius OF action
and to cost, exclusive OF armor and arma'
ment, not exceeding $500 900 each.
Three armored cruisers oil about l?,0N
tons trial displacement. curryiug the
heaviest armor and most powerful ord
nance for vessels OF their class, and to have
tho highest practicable speed and great
radius Of action, and to cost, exclusive ol
armor and armament, not exceeding S4,-
250, 600 each.
! Three protected cruisers OF about 5000
tons trial displacement, carrying the most
powerful ordnance for vessels OF theE
class and to have the highest speed COM.
'patlbe with good cruising qualities and
great radius Of action, and to cost, exclu.
sive OF armament, not exceeding 81, 800, ,0Oe
euch q. az -.