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The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

Posen, III. The husband was making
good living. selling automobiles, and
the wife worked the little truck farm
Their nearest neighbors. with one
exception. We're several miles distant
There were two sons at the nearest
neighbors, and men of rough character
began to visit this place. One day.
when the husband was absent, these
men abducted his bride. Several days
later he found her at the other house
and, after n hard fight, rescued ser
and took her home.
few evenings later six-year-old
boy came to EngstrOm's house and
begged to be taken in, as the men had
threatened to kill him for telling Eng
strom where they had hidden his wife.
Two members of the gang came after
the boy and in the ensuing fight. Eng
strom killed the leader. Police say all
the gang are murderers and fugitlves
from justice and that the house was
resort and hiding place for no.
torious gang of professional murder
ers many Of whom are now in custody
and awaiting trial.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
KILLED MANY TO
Get INSURANCE
CapetoWn's Most Noted Grim
inaI Slew Over Score
of People
TOOK HIS OWN LIFE
UnrivsIed in the Annals Of Crime for
the Multitude of His Methods
Probably a Miser Who Hid
His Gold.

Manchester. Eng.-Great m6rderers
are more interesting to most people
than they like TO imagine. really
good murderer. first ranker. Is. In
queer sort of way, national posses
sion. England has its Palmer, France
Its GILES de Raiz. the United States
its III. H. Holmes.
And we South Africans have Pierre
Basson, a multiple murderer of the
most interesting and dangerous sort
says the writer of a South African let
ter to the Manchester Guardian
Basson insured, among many others
the life of German farmer called
Schaeffer for $500 Afterward
Schaeffer disappeared. The papers
sailed as near the wind of libel MS
they dared, but no one would say with
whom he was last seen. One hot Sat
urday afternoon in December the po-
lice went and dug in Basson's fowl
hockje.
Pierre watched them at their work
from his window. When they had
made some progress he ran into his
mothers bedroom. in his shirt sleeves
Took His Own Life.
He pulled out all the drawers of the
wardrobe on to the floor, looking for
his brothers revolver. His mother
screamed to save him. His last words
which he said with his face streaming
with sweat and tears. We're IT'S Tobys
fault"
Toby Louw was arrested after
long search, and put on his trial. He
was Basson's dearest friend.
The principal witness against him
was Caroline. Caroline was "A Hotten-
tot washerwoman. She passed one
night, she said, down the road on her
way to the tiny village in the Flats.
She saw light in the henroost. Curl
ously, she stopped and put her ear
against the partition, which edged the
road
A voice inside said, "Toby. gee mil
die kalk." (Give me the lime.)
'And the chickens prayed together
with terror" she deposed. 1t was this
statement which made the police go
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
RELICS OF ANCIENT TRAGEDY
Camper in California Makes Interest
ing Discovery in Pinon Min
ing District.

Whitewater. Cal.-While on camp
ing trip In the Painted Hills In the
Pinon mining district, northeast OF
here, o. l. Kennedy of San Bernardino
discovered what may prove to be the
relies of n 1OO-year-old tragedy.
In an inaccessible spot. but one dis
tlnctly visible from the foot trail, in
the face Of the mountain. he discovered
musket and row of Indian water
vessels. On examining the weapon
through high-power glass. 1t proved
TO be n fintlock of ancient design. and
Kennedy believes from the peculiar
formation of the stock it is of Spanish
origin.
Kennedy expects to return In a short
time with II supply of ropes by which
he Will have himself lowered into the
dry sea cavern where the relics were
discovered. He brought with him sam
pies of large sea shells. which he gath
cred on the edge Of a great deposit of
shells located at an altitude of 2.0JO
feet.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Woman "suys" Husband.

Hagerstown. Md.-Peter Guy. the
gypsy. who at Des Moines. Ia. was
bought" from his wife by another
woman several days ago, is well
known in Hagerstown.
The bill Of sale was drawn up by an
attorney of Des Moines and placed on
record. BY the terms OF the sale"
the new wife gave the former Mrs.
Guy $1,000 in gold for Guy. Appar-
emily Guy had been transferred In a
similar manner before, for Mrs. Guy
No. told the attorney who drew up
the papers that she paid 5000 for
him
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
BAD BREATH
Often Caused by
Acid-Stomach

How can anyone with = sour. Eassy
stomach. who is constantly belchink. has
heartburn and suffers from indik kestion have
anything but bad breath7 All of thes,
stomach disorders mean Just ons thing
Acid d-Stomach.
EAToNfc. the wonderful new stomach
remedy in pleasant tasting tablet form that
you eat like bit of candy. brings quick
relief from these stomach mtseries. EATON
&c sweetens tho breath because It makes the
stomach sweet. cool and comfortable. Try II
for that nasty taste, congested throat and
"hesdy feeling" after too much smoking.
II neglected. Acid-Stomnch may cause you
lot OF serious trouble. IL leads to ner-
vou-ness. headaches. insomnia. meiancholia.
rheumatism. sciatica, heart trouble. ulcer
and cancer OF the stomach. 1t makes Its
millions OF victims weak and miserable.
lirtless. lacking in energy. all tired out II
often brings about chronic invaiidism pre-
mature old age. shortening of ones days.
You need tho help that EATONIC can give
you n you not feeling strong and
well as you should. You will be surprised
to see how much better you will feel Just
soon you begin taking this wonderful
stomach remedy. Oct big 80 cent boz
from your druggist today. He will return
your money II you arc not satisfied.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
STOMACH TROUBLE and
CONSTIPATION ENDED
Suffered So He Couldn't Work for
Year, but Mr.. Mccormick Was
Cured Promptly.

Il had stomach trouble and constipa-
ton Tor i've years One year OF this time
1 was unable to work. suffering untold
agony l doctored with some OF the best
physicians. also took many proprietary
medicines. but could not find permanent
relief Finally a friend recommended
Milks Emulsion. The first few doses re-
Heved me greatly. and three bottles OF Ii
effected a permanent cure."-C A Nc
Cormic<, Anderson, Ind.
Mr. Mccormick is only one of many
hundreds who have endured torture for
years and then found that Milks EmuI-
sion gives blessed relief and real, lasting
benefit. 1t costs nothing to try
Milks Emulsion is a pleasant nutrltive
food and corrective medicine. 1t re-
stores healthy and natural bowel action
doing away with all need of pills and
physics. 1t promotes appetite and quickly
puts the digestive organs in shape to as
simiiate food. AS a builder OF flesh and
strength Milks Emulsion is strongly rec
commended to those whom sickness has
weakened. and is powerful aid in re-
sisting and repairing the effects of vast
ing diseases. Chronic stomach trouble
and constipation promptly relieved
usually in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion made
and so palatable that 1t is eaten with a
spoon like ice cream. Truly wonderful
for weak. sickly children.
No matter how severe your case. you
are urged to try Miliis Emulsion under
this guarantee-Take six bottles home
with you, use 1t according to directions
and II not satisfied with the results your
money will be promptly refunded. Price
60c and s1.20 per bottle. The Milks Emul-
sion Co. Terre Haute Ind. Sold by drug
gists everywhere.-Adv
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
SALTS IF BACKACHY
AND KIDNEYS HURT
Stop Eating Meat for While II
Your Bladder Is Troubling
You.

When you wake up with backache
and dull misery In the kidney region 1t
generally means you have been eating
too much meat. says well-known au-
thority. Meat forms uric acid which
overworks the kidneys In their effort
to filter II from the blood and they be-
come sort of pnralyzed and loggy.
When your kidneys get sluggish and
clog you must relieve them, like you
relieve your bowels; removing all the
body's urlnous waste, else you have
backache. sick heada ache, dizzy spells I;
your stomach sours tongue is coated.
and when the weather is bad you have
rheumatic twinges. The urine is
cloudy, full of sediment, channels
often get sore. water scalds and you
are obliged TO seek relief two or three
times during the night.
Either consult good. reliable physi-
clan at once or get from your pharrua-
cist about four ounces of Jad Salts !;
take n tablespoonful In glass of
water before breakfast for n few
days and your kidneys will then act
fine. This famous salts Is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice.
combined with lIthia. and has been
used for generations TO clean and
stimu'aic sluggish kidneys. also 10
neutralize ucids in the urine so 1t no
longer lrritates, thus ending bladder
weakness.
Jad Salts is life saver for regular
meat eaters. 1t is inexpensive. cannot
injure and makes a delightful. effer-
vescent Whitewater drink.-Adv.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

recommend the Vegetable Compound to
other women. You can use these
facts as a testimonial. Mrs. M.
THEALL BEssEY, 1s6 Appleton Street,
Lowell, Mass.
Why women will continue to suffer so
long is more than we can understand,
when they can find health in Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
For forty years it has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re-
stored the heslth of thousands of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, inflammation,
liberation, Irregularities, etc.
If you want special advice write to
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confi-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
be opened, read and answered by .
woman and held in strict confidence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
HUSBAND FIGHTS
FOR HIS BRIDE
Now Faces Murder Charge for
Killing Bandit Who Abducted
Woman.

Chicago.-The strnuge story of how
n pretty bride of few months was
Kidnapped by a band of thieves. held
prisoner until her husband rescued
her and how later the husband was
forced to kill one of the gang while
protecting a small boy, viii form an
interesting chapter in the records of
criminal court hearings when the case
comes to trial
Oscar Engstrom is charged with
murder, Engstrom and his young bride
were living ON two-acre tract near
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
EASTERN LIVE STOCK.
At Ghiciigo.

chicago.-Cattle-Top s1I75. other
beef steers and she stock about 25
cents higher. Bulk, steers. S11.50m
1850: best heavy steers. Sf4.25; best
heavy steers. S1425. butcher, cows.
largely SS.50M 1000. Gamers. around
$500: bulls steady to lower; demand
narrow. veal calves. S1.O0 to S2.OO low
er. bulk to packers. S12.00 a l2.50: no
trade in stockers and feeders.
HOgs-Bulk. rs to so cents higher.
heavyweight gaining most: top. SEES
bulk St4f0m 1925. closed strong: pigs.
25 to so cents higher. light pigs largely
Si2.50d 1900.
Sheep-Shorn lambs at $1,000 a 1875
good Wooled ewes. $il.O0.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Used Body to Stop Leak;
Saved Lives of the Crew

When the trawler Clara ran
on the rocks at the harbor en-
trance at Plymouth. England, in
fog and stove IA hole In her
side. one of the seamen stopped
the great rent with his body
and enabled the boat TO keep
afioat until help came. thereby
saving the lives of his comrades.
The sailor remained. waist
deep in water. for four hours
until the boat was towed !nto
harbor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

perSlStently conStl-
pated and had very
dizzy spells. 1 suf-
fered for three years
and was perfectly
miserable until a
fr lie n d was telling
me to try Lydia E.
Pinkham's We ge-
table Compound and
/ found it a wonder
full medicine. l can
now do twice as
much work and l
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
cuticura Comforts eabv,s SKIN

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cutlcura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.-Ady.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

and dig in the hook that hot afternoon.
Toby brought his girl. Miss Oliviera
a Portuguese to cry for him. and he
was acquitted.
Probably Mlser.
Basson (whom even the Judge called
"Peery" In his summing up in defer
ence to his family at the height of his
career was a young man, not much
more than thirty, and reputed to be
the fastest walker in Capetown. He
was educated at one of the best
was finally expelled for tormenting
animals. He was an insurance agent
and rent collector. Many-some say
forty, twenty would be much nearer
the mark-of the people whom lie in
sured died suddenly.
Like William Palmer, his own broth
er was among the number.
If he killed them all he was unri-
vailed in the annals of crime for the
multitude of his methods. In lonely
walks. by pools in the windy sands of
the Flats, In broad daylight, at night,
In the crops at Stellenbosch. in the
sick bed. by sudden falls from high
cliffs, In drowning in the sea-these
people ended their lives.
No one ever knew what he did with
the money. He was supposed to have
street under Signal hall. The most
likely theory was that he WAS mIser.
and hid and cherished his gold alone.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Cash Grain In chiengo.

Chicago.-W WheRt-No. Northern
spring, S2.4J.
Corn--No. . mixed sL67Is; No. ?
yellow. SL71.
Onts-No. : white. s1.01Is: No. 3
white. 9s1scasl.00.
Rye-No. ?. S1.S7A.
liarlcy-S1.62
TimOthy Secd-S9.00 N 1900.
clover Sced--SiO.OO q $500.
Pork-Nominal.
I.ard-s1s.50.
Ribs sI7.75U1S.62.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Not to Be forgotten.

"A very homely man returned TO his
nniive town in the South after Il
years absence. One OF the first to
recognize him was an old negro.
$50 you remember me, do you
Pompf"
Couldn't nebber forgit yo' face
Hammond. nebber." grinned Pomp
Hits so kinder complicated .''--Bos
ion Transcript.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Maybe She Wanted a Car.

'Young Jobbics has bought ral<lsh
rondster. It's spite work, | fear"
"Ilow so?"
"rhe money spent for that car was
intended for bungalow. Young job
bles wants To show that he has no in
tentlon of proposing second time"
Houston Post.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Those Girls.

"of course you talked about me
rs soon as l left
mo, dear, we thought you had at
tended to that quite sufficiently
Boston Transcript.
When farmer makes a mistake or
loafs there is no overseer to talk loud
to him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Squirrel Builds Nests.

In the South, instead of living in the
hollow trees, the fox squirrels build
big nests in the top of the pine and
other uees-usually of Spanish moss.
says the American Forestry Magazine
of Washington In these they sleep,
also carrying to Them the pine cones
just mentioned. In the hardwood for
cSts of the North. dry leaves take the
place Of the Spanish moss. and a con-
spicunus nest is built with an entrance
hole mt the side.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Chicago Produce.

chicaeo.-Buttcr - Lower: creamery.
45 5a60c
Eggs-Lower; receipts. 1889 cases.
firsts. 40c; ordinary firsts. 30 " a SO &c.
at mark. cases included. 37u 39isc-
Poultry-Alive. steady . springs. 3Sc:
fowls. Ale.
Potatoes--Steady. Receipts 6S cars:
northern white. sacked. s7.0OG7.25: do.
bulk. S7.15UT4O.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
The Native Tongue.

slr-Whlle waited for box OF
sweets to he wrapped:
First Candy Dnmsel-"Whnt are
those cute little red iiowers-you know
those kind that hang down like ear
rings?
Second G. Doh. that's wandering
Jew, but l don't know whnt you call
1t In Engiish.-Mrs. Sib in the Chi
cago Tribune.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Woman. sealped. Gets wen.

Valparaiso. Ind.-Mrs. Helen Rel
mers of Wheeler has recovered from
being scalped. Over 100 stitches re
placed her scalp. which was practical
Iy torn from her head by her hair
catching in an overhead shafting. Only
n red scar remains on her forehead
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
METAL. MARK FITS

Colorado settlement prices:
Bar silver. S1.26.
Copper. pound. 100 20c.
Lead. S9.25.
Spelter. $S.t2.
Tungsten. per unit. S6.J0m 1900.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

Sometimes after man has made
his mark he acquires wife who
makes him toe IT,
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
! SUFFERED
Three YEARS
Finally was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
'IIII1IT[llllUIIIlll111IT'

Lowell, Mass was all run down and
had an awful pain in my right side, was
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

II man marries money lie shouli
he devoted To his wife.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

Farming is lots Of fun-uniess yor
hnve 10 do 1t for living
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
IIogs.
Drrs.rI rnuItrx
Live Poultry.

Ia4nnkeys' 10 lbs or over. 80
I,,1,'., ~ -.---ss ss...-........ sc
ti,,siit....-s --'..---........-l6 u ~
I,.ilss ---................zO gr2.
Cocks W
Springs
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
ApEgfftliles

Apples Colo box ........ Fs.oou 800
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
isggs.
It,Ittrr.

''tSs strictly fresh. case
e0N"t -''..... .........SlL25u u il-5I
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
isuttcr Iut.
Fruit.

Dlr.ct ....-... ............ Go
''H''"h $500 '.''t.... 90
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16

Creameries. LIST grade, lb.. &c
1lN1ihtt tte. - o. .4D0. ........ 10
Process butter " Ak
Packing stock ., as
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
MAR K T
DENNEn, MARKETS.
@ Y TATIo IN S

=. .rapsr rnlan New. servlee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1920-04-16
Green sn,ted IIors-hId...

cured.
Green hides &c per Ib. less than
cured
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26
CHENEY'S

on one OF shopping
wonderful Miadys
tic interior decorating - - '"'N' '1' '"e "'''
Upon entering this exclusive ladies' Of
chapeaux fashioned
sian mhne In such manner that win
spending
tey one nose wonderful chapaux
the rest OF this wonderful ~ e "'"
Taking little detail the rest
OF the flight where they mlady's ~ ~ "
Well n raved before n
beautiful coats material
the be
get trcoines, ricolettes foulards
I
adoraby
room that one would think they
In conclusion underwear
favor and look for - - 49, Wv
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26
Do Your Shopping Fort WORTH Our Merchants Have the Stocks
the Styles the Seecons-Dont Take Your Money Elsewhere
w. c. STRIPPING co.

During the years from 1898 when Strplings store
pnSqs into q &c great
her TO aS the e
She is Just taking long breath for greater burst
@ ID sfS b ssS and
said c. A. Reyer. advertising manager.
With all the great business stride and late added stories
1scted nor afflicted with desire to and be-
Gh s
sponsbty to the thousands thousands Of you who
nsa SO s Ss Ambitious msS
hls s to be said Of Srpngs ITS pleasant and profit
pleasant and profitable store work and grow in SER
with those they buy to those Of whom they sell
ana with those whom they associate daily in store duties
81 this store The novelty things Jewery the long Kid
Gloves the nifty sport and embroidered handkerchief
and ribbons Well you will certainly wonder at the many
new designs and have but to read the late fashion ourn-
the demands for bbons Dame Fashion calls for 10 Ge
ing North on the first floor note the new neckwear
ablaze with things embroderng and home decor
sns Inc bright lights draw you to the electrical APP
may be seen Next come the extension shoe for
T ss a sS1s
hecord section Just won't let forget Their constant
rehearsal Is indeed pleasing and inviting.
The second floor is where Fashions are most vivd,v
pictured In the great department Of wear The
gowns for recepaon the afternoon. evening and street
Millinery Of course thought with ali women and
little baby f has not h %ss ss ons
G o. attention on this floor styles yes plenty style
paythings for baby. " '''
the third floor now for all piece goods staples white
goods, linens wash goods, silk and woolens wonderful
OF the late Pompadour prinngs on georgette
tafeta silks and foulards Also gorgeous brocaded
silks satns and fmy fabrics Especially attractive are
the new voss IN wonderful printinss and color combna
ions The rival silk and being for dressy gowns
Fourth Floor Of great interest most women for here
.ne late styles drape may be In charming moderate
pntngs upwards to most elaborate styles Also rugs OF
an soI.s PLENTY OF light and large lines on full view Also
an an auoed wall paper store that Is serving many
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26
THE NORVELL SHOP

which will wy " -
Norven
the and lingerie speclaties - ~
In
N ."
The collection from which choose also may
trimmings OF French flowers or Insects OF real lace all
ribbon In Just the right place. - ~ " - =
which
which viii give either the svele silhouette
tae Of fashion - ~ ~ Wv
One finding the
things
truly fascinating and bear Norye
Shop - ~ $50 49,
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26
SANGER BROS.

or
ever increasing clientele ~ ~ e'O' ''''"'eu W ouf
WAYS -
agerness
SN'eS' u uope"uape paoo
until we certain the Spring
""
responsible
empodmen all
without limitation. ''S""e p'"e' p'ae'a"
STATE INSTITUTION NATIONALLY KNOWN
IL dhcut FOR store to be old
atmosphere and happy surroundings
o n ap c we viii ny grow but always retain
things are EXCHANGED for where the strife
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26
JACKSON'S

brightness
o a
Of
bodily
Of the American
hly shops In the entire country.
and
from almost state the Union either buyers
The higher
ability
ufacturers
Of
Mayer; Collins Mgm Bner and
individual lin
Of a dream for the stylish 49, " -
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26

nun complete
wooden Cmbina-
To
tools here $3.50 ~ 'e" " 'ou 'o'e saue"hs he
eunng to the first floor Main the
hou the
The Jewish monitor. (Fort Worth-Dallas, Tex.) 191?-1921, 1920-03-26
MONNIG'S
THE ORIGIN OF DREAMS

The ORIGIN OF DREAMS
THE little fly, upon the wall he don't clothes at
all,
He don't wear chamshrt he don't wear no petit
skirt,
Just a little Ascot tie-thats what makes him look so
fly"
We have gotten long way from nature-from the per-
iod Of time when humans like animals, birds and insects
moved about this world In the form they came into It, 1t
Joke the human race, for the animals provided
with stout hairy hides and the birds with beautiful plum
rge while without either OF these, anything
ese really adequate which could protect and beautify his
body.
But when you think Of this early scheme OF life,
you come to believe that ALL Wise and ALL Kind Prov-
dence worked out well this plan for man and beast Man
undoubtedly required incentive to develop his inel
gence and the need to protect and beauy his body was
the natural to bring about his brain development the
animal lacking the human intelligence must be- and was
provided for by nature
Follow this trend Of thought and you will find that the
advancement OF the human Is raceabe through the
clothes Of different nations and times.
To sell clothing Is wonderful opportunity to
study human nature but better still to help people to
better things, develop In them refinement understand
ing and love Of the beautiful and wonderful opportunity
is afforded, true study Of beautiful clothes arrived
with the Fashions Of Easter Chinese dream, Paris
inspiration American Idea, reflected In the FASH
ions that will grace the many Easter affairs and that
ready. and await your inspection at Monnigs
only make weak description Of the Surprisingly Beau
full Spring Garments.