MURDER WILL OUT.
m
CONFESSION OF A CRIME COMMITTEI
TWENTY NINE YEARS AGO A HEAL
CUT OFF THE CONFESSION VER1FIEI
KY INSPECTION.
The following remarkable letter was
lately received by Mr. John Walker.
Havana, 111 , one of the gentlemen" t
whom it is addressed :
San Francisco, Cat, April IS, 1874
To Mr. Bob Covington, Dr. McCowen
and Mr. Joliu Walker :,
Dear Sirs I can't put off writing to
you niuelt longer, for' I don't know how
sunn I must go before tnj God. I hope
that one of you three isstill alive. I would
hnve writteu to you loo ago if I wasn't
afraid ; but I can't put it off any longer
My conscience troubles me ni;ht time and
day.( I n)u-t coufess my great sin, for 1
have suffered so much siuce I murdered
a man at Hitter's Crossing, iu youi
neighborhood, twenty nine years ago
Some of the baud got shot, liut I muss
be thot. Now, as I was slightly oc
quainted with you, Messrs. Bob Coving
ton, John Walker, and Dr. McCoweu, I
hope you will read this letter to relieve a
poor old tuan. I got religon was con
verted about two mouths ajro and feel
Dot afraid to meet my Savior. Christ
Jesus, if I confess my great sin of my lile
1 stole many horses and passed many
counterfeit bills, but I only killed oue
wan at Hitter's Crossing, in your neighbor
hood, twenty nine years ago. I met biuj
South from Mackinaw, and we rode all
the afternoon towards Havana ; he was
going to the Land OSee iu Springfield to
buy land for -52,048.
We got to Kilter's Crossing after dark,
and it was fogy. I and a partner of
mine intended to steal two horses that
niht in your neighborhood, and, oh, my
(joi I wish I had stolen horses and not
killed the young man with the $2,048
Ju?t when we was crossing the creek I
hot him two times in the face. I cut
the head from the body, so it would be
harder to discorsr who he was it iound
My partner and me dragged the dead
body about tweufy yards below, the cross
end put him among the willows in the
hwatnp Wc took the money and the
horse and head, and we divided the
mouey, and I took the horse and sold
him in Canton for SSO.
' We buried the head under a large tree,
near the road, between Dob. Covington's
and Dr. McCoweu's, right in the west
point of the timber. We du hole about
a tot deep, with our knives and hands,
in the sand, near the trunk of a tree, aud
buried the luad in it.
Perhaps your folks are all dead or gone
away, so my con!e?siou will not come to
y'U. I hope n innocent person hjs
filtered for my crime. I have suffered a
great deal for my gre.it sin, but my
Saviour will forgive, ma if I repent. 1
am now sixty eight years old and sickly,
and can't live mari)r days longer. I and
th man I murdered talked about religion,
and he was a-christi from his talk.
Now, be so kind and look for the body
iu the ewamp and the head in the ground
te-r the road between Covington's and
Dr. McCowen's, and -if you 2nd them
) !.'a.e bury thorn io a christian srave
jard; it would relieve my heart. Maybe
lii it you con't find the boues of the young
man I killed. Perhaps the ground is
plowed up or too much' covered with wil
lows and mud, but try to fiud them if
p":ibe and bury the bones in a grave
)urd. I don't remember the young man's
ii iiiis, but he told it to me that afternoon.
T could die so much better and my
rii,ti-nce would be lighter to meet my
Col. Please try tocasean old man'smind.
1 came to San Francisco to see a doctor,
lie says I can not live much longer, so
1 have written this letter and I will mail
it when I go to start home.
Z II. G
THE INVESTIGATION.
The gentlemen to whom the forcjroio"
extraordinary confession is addressed
wpre-old residents of this locality Messrs
('oviagtion ani McCowen have been dead
for many years, but John Walker is still
living, and residing on the farm formerly
occupied by him, near the scene of the
murder. Hitter's Ford, where the murder
nas committed, it about four miles north
cant of Havana. The people of the
neighborhood turned out on receipt of
the letter and hunted for the body ; but
there had been a change in the channel
f the creek by which the bones were
probably washed away. The head, how
ever, has been found by John Walker
and Jas. McCowen exactly where the con
fession locates it, and u now at the
R publican office in Havana. There are
other circumstances known to old resi
dents of the county, which corroborate
the statements of this strange confession.
A Cfcanca for Inventors.
A common, well built country wagon,
weighing tiht hundred pounds", wi l carry
three thousand on any county road, and
without injury pass over obstructions
which cause it tofall oue, two or more
inches, the paying weight being about
seventy-nine per cent, of the whole. The
ordinary box car in use upon our railways
at the present time weighs about ten tons,
its maximum load is generally about
eleven tons, while its average load is
about eight tons, the paying weight being
from forty four to fifty two per cent, of
the whole. It does not seem reasonable
that the weight of a car constructed to
run upon a smooth even track, without
fall, should be so disproportioued to the
load carried. There "is here a chance for
inventors to devise a lignt form of freight
ear, strong enough to carry eleven
tons. Scieiit ijlc Amer ica ?i .
A boy baby, born in Bedford a few
days ago, weighed nineteen pounds. It.
is usual to call upon envious neighbors
to "beat" such phenomena ; but it would
be cruel in this case.
One hundred and ten years ago there
was not a single white man in what is
new Kentucky, Ohio Indiana and Illinois;
and that country was almost as little
known as the heart of Africa.
la. H. Dreher.
E. B.' Dreher.
- B MNP
.1 KJ i
9
(2 doors west of the "Jefferson ;an OEcO
ELIZABETH STREET,
Sro:Isburg, Ia.,
DREHER & BRO.,
DF-ALERS in
Drugs, rflecSJtixics, Perfumery
a:id Toilet Articles.
Faints,
OILS, VARNISHES, GLASS & PUTTY.
Ahrinminoi N'lr.rnrters flTirl Shfiii n?r
Braces.
Seelev's
Hard RI'CSCU TEilSS22 Also
TRUSSES OF VARIOUS PATTERNS
Lamps and Lanterns Burning
and Lubricating Oils.
Physicians' Prc.-crij.tion.s carefully Com
pounded.
N. 1. Ti'.o liiihest Cash price paid for
OIL of W1XTERGREEX.
inay4-tf.
THE cue a:
IIEMEDY FOR
El r. fi ri 43 ft 3 li 15 K
which can be cured bv a
timely resort to tliis stand
ard preparation, as has been
proved by the hundreds of
testimonials received by the
proprietors. It is acknowl
edged by many prominent
plrysicians to be the most
reliable preparation ever In
troduced lor the relief and
cure of all Lung complaints,
and is offered to the public,
sanctioned bj the experience
of over forty years. "When
resorted to in season it sel
dom fails to effect a speedy
cure in the most severe
cases of Coughs, Bronchitis,
Croup, "Whooping1 Cough,
Influenza, Asthma, Colds,
Sore Throat, Pains or Sore
ness in the Chest and Side,
Liver Complaint, Bleeding
at the Lungs, &e. "Wis tar's
Balsam docs not dry up a
Cough, and leave the cause
behind, as is the case with
most preparations, but it
loosens and cleanses the
lungs, and allays irritation,
thus removing the cause of
the complaint.
1'nF.PAKED r.Y
BETH W. rOTSTE L SOKS, Eoston, 1?ji.,
JLud sold by DruggUU and Dealers generally.
October 1073 ly.
GOOD NEWS!
NEW FIR3I AXD SEW GOODS?
WAGNER & RHODES
would announce to the public, that they havc
taken the stand lately occupied by L. T. Lahar
& Co., and fitted and stocked it with choice
lines, of
Groceries,
Provisions,
Crockery ware, &c.
Every article in t-toro has been selected with
the greatest care, ;nnl they can assure custo
mers, that no matter at whf.t price sold, every
thing purchased of them will prove to be of
the best quality.
It is the design to keep a complete assort
ment in each line, k that all tastes may be
suited.
Whether in want of heavy or fine
Groceries or Provisions, Crockery Ware,
and Glassware, Tobiccoes
or what not. This will be lwtind to be the
place to call. A speciality with them will be
a No. 1 brand of
St. Louis LI ills Flour
which stands at the bead of the list every
where. Call and examine goods. Prices
marked down to the lowest living figure.
SASH, DOORS AND BLINDS
Constantly on hand.
o
ALSO:
On hand and fur sale a superior lot of
Ceiling Lath, Hemlock Boards and Scant
ling, Matched Flooring, and White
Pine of all kinds.
II. S. WAGNER.
April 10, 187S-tf.
:.i. .w wionrx
j?i-ice:n'I5
p W
Itch! Itch! Itch."!
SCRATCH! SCRATCH! SCRATCH!
USE
iiGLLI.XSIIEAD'S ITCII t SALT KIIEO 0IXT3IEXT.
No Family should be without this valua
ble medicine, for on ihe first appearance of
the disorder on the wrists, between the fin
gern, &c, a slight application of the Omt
ment will cure it, and prevent its beinj ta
ken by others.
Warranted to give satisfaction or money
refunded. '
Prepared and sohl. wholesale und rea'til,
by W. IIOLLINSHGAD,
Oct. 13, 1SG7. l)ru?gift.
The Empire Bnsg Stare!!!
(Removed to Fowler's building.)
I have recently bought the Stock
Met' Drills hi Nicholas Hunter's buil
tlinjr, 1'onnerly owned by M.-F.
Evun?, and have added a larje
supply of
NEW GOODS,
PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
different brands of pure
WHITE LEAD and other PAINTS,
Pure SPICES, ground and unground,
Linseed Oil, n w and boiled, Jitpan Dryers,
Varnishes, Window Glass, French and
American I'utty, Patent .Medicines,
Fruit Jars, pure Wines and Li
qjors f-r medical purposes,
Rye Whiskey. 7 years old,
and will keep i-n hand
a ;?oo.I supply of
Horse & Cattle l'owil-T,
I'rofrf-por Jlyi'rs Horse Lin
iment, East India Oil, Shoulder
Braces and Supporter.-, L:unps and
Figures, and every thing usually kept
.V A DRUG STO R E 1 1 !
Physicians Prescriptions carefully com
poundfd from the purest material, Physi
cians ordfs for Prus and Medicines care
ul! rilled, from selected stock at reasonable
priec:.
All orders by Stage or otherwise, will be
promptly aitented to. Give me a call and
sutisTy yourselves.
PETER WILLIAMS.
StrouJslurg. Pa. July 24,'73-Oin.
T
HE TALKING MACHINE.
The Domestic Seeing Macliice.
THE "LIGHT RUaRlKa,,iJrr
llr its
TESTIS
SIMPLICITY, K
EASE OF
Mrtnanpr.ient.
AomYt-Af. and rg4&&
and &tr2
RUXXJXG
TALKS ITSELF IXTO PUBLIC FA VQR.
THE WORLD
CIIALLENIGED!
To produce a Family Sewing Machine
th:t will sc-w as lipht, and as heavy, (hat i
as light running, and as easily operated.
This Machine is warranted to wear
pquiliy as long as any other manufactured.
Sold on monthly payments: For sale by
DARIUS DREHER.
Main St., Stroudsb;irg, Pa.
Sept. 12. 1872.
NEW STORE
-:axd:-
NEW GOODS
-:at:-
REDUCED PRICES.
DARIUS DREHER, begs leave to an
nounce to his friends and to the pub
lic generally, that he has just received a
general assortment of
Dry Goods, Xolions, Dress Trlmminys.
AND
MILLINERY GOODS
consisting, in part of the following desirable
articles, viz. :
Calicoes,
Laxcvs,
French Chintz,
Children's Dress Goods,
Worked Edijiiifjs,
Parasols, Zcjdirrs,
Shetland Wonlx,
Shetland Wool Shaicls,
Dtlnines,
JluslinSf
White Dress Goods,
Insert infs,
Lady's and Children's Sacks
Flannel and Cloth,
Jjndis, Jifiases and Men's Hoes,
Gloves and Collars,
Mo n m in fj Goods ,
Shroudinjs, cfc, dc,
Goods shown with pleasure. "Quicks
sales and small profits" at the old and well
known Millinery Stand ot F. A. DREHER.
The Millinery business will be carried on
as usual by Mrs. Dreher.
Patronage respectly solicited.
DARIUS DREHER.
April 2G, 1SC6.
DOiVT TOO I, VO Utl ITIO IJY
away for worthless articles of Furni
v el) but go to McCarly's, and you will get
ture, paid for it. Sept. 26, 67
BLANK MORTGAGE '
F r salt? at this Office.-
f WiJi
i .mm
d bi n -t m m
NEW
MACIIIKE SHOP!
The subscriber having started a Machine
Shop; near the head of t
Main Street, Stroudsburg, Pa.,
is prepared to build, and repair all kinds of
Machinery with accuracy, and dispatch.
Being fitted wi'.h
SPECIAL MACHINERY FOR TURN
INU, SHAFTING, AND PUL
LEYS, AND WITH IM
PROVED TOOLS
of- various kind?, and having an experience
of over Thirty years, in designing, and
budding machinery for special purposes, I
feel warranted in guaranteeing the best ol
work. Have on hand, and buildjng,
rOftTASLC STCA3I ENGINES,
of from 2 to 10 Horse Power, designed
especially for Farm ue, or for driving any
light machinery. I also keep iu stock,
beveral thousand feet of
Premium New York Oak Tanned Belting,
in widths of 1J inch t G inches, (can obtain
wider ones at very short notice) at rnanu
ficturers prices, I?o Lace Leather, Belt
Rivets, Punches, &c,
STEAM PIPES & FITTINGS
of the variouss sizes. Pipe cut and fitted,
at short notice.
Elcnap Si. Rubber Steam I'acltinsr
I would call the attention of Blacksmiths.
Wheelwrights, and others, to my csaort
nsent of all sizes of
Machine Bolts, Nuts, Washers,
Lag Screws, ?-nd Bolt-ends,
which I offer at New York prices. The
Bolt-ends especially, being threaded and
fitted with nuls by machineiy, enable the
IJIaclsmiths to furnish bolis of any lei-gth,
much cheaper, and quicker, than to cut
them by hand.
Call in and see my stock and Machinery.
G. SANFORD.
March C, 187.3 tf.
LOOK THIS WAY,
ALL WHO WANT
Carriage Work or Blacksmithiug
DONE IN A
SUPERIOR MANNER!
THE Subscriber begs leave to iu
furm the public that he is fullj pre
pared, at his establishment, at the
comer ot bimpsoa and Sarah streets, in
the borough of Stroudsburg, to make tu
order, every style of
Carriage, Wagon,
aud, in fact, everything in his line of bu
siness, at the shortest possible notice, and
on the most reasonable terms.
Carriages repaired, trimmed and paint
ed in the best style of the art.
Having first-class material always on
hand, and none but first-class workmen
engaged, the public are assured that none
but first-class work will be turued out at
his shop.
In connection with his Carriage Shop
he has also a Ulacksmith Shop, where
superior workmeu will always be found
ready to attend to the orders of customers
The public are invite.1 to call and ex
amine his stock before purchasing else
where. VALENTINE KAUTZ.
September li), 18G7.-tf.
Gothic Mail Bnig Store.
WiIIi:iBii noSSisfishcat!,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
. STROUDSBURG, Ta.
Constantly on hand and tor
eale cheap for cash, a fresh sup
ply of Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Oil, Glass, Putty, Varnish. Ker
osene Oil, Perfumery and Fancy Goods;
also
Sash, bli:a( and Doors.
Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal
purpose.
P. S. Physicians Prescriptions care-
tully compounded.
Stroudsburg, July 7, 18G4.
Chance lo make Money !
One Hundred Dollars from One Dollar.
A mii-c tliiuz and uu Deception.
Every person owning HORSES, CAT
TLE, SHEEP and HOGS are guaranteed
to make One Hundred Dollars by usin a
One Dollar Package of
" YOUATT'S CONDITION POWDER,"
manufactured by William Hollinshead,
Stroudsburg1.' If you have never used it try
a Package and if it does nnt hpnpfit v,.nP
stock to ihe amount of one hundred dollars,
hi your estimation, call at the store and get
yoor money refunded.
HORSES. It will give them a good ap
peti!c, keep their skin hwse and renders the
coat soft and shining, keeping them in go id
condition with one-half the feed, being there
by a saving of one-half the money.
CO VS. It makes them give more milk
with one-half the feed, and if they cive more
milk of course you mike more BUTTFR,
and the more butter the more money
I have so much confidence In ihe Cattle
Powdar thit I make the above offer, know
in;; well that it will do all that is claimed
for it.
WM. IIOLLINSHEAD.
03" Abk to sea The Great Tobacco An
tidote. ' - " - - 4i . .
March 4, 1800. tf.
Harness Saddlery.
tKa tw business has again been re
sumed 'at the old stand, lately swept away
l.y the late fl.iod, near Baldwins Hotel, in
Stroudsburg, where will be kept constantly
on ha iid the best assortment of
Harness, double aud single,
Saddles,
Bridies,
Collars,
and every other article usually furnished in
his line of business. Work mane 10 oraer
on the shortest notice. A large assortment
of
Mountings and Saddlery Hard
ware
always on hand. Call and mnke your ow
selection, and it will be furnished in ,-tyle aro
price not to be excelled in this market.
Strict attention pi id to repairing and done
in shortest notice. Call and examine
JOIIN O. SAYLOR. Agent f-r
PETER GRUVER
October G, 1870. tf
A 7t extensive lt of STOVES of
x all descriptions have been received at
the store of the subscriber, in the borough
of Stroudsburg. He has
COOKING STOVES, & PARLOR STOVES,
of the latest improvements; and entire new
styles, and considerablesavingof fuel, which
can be had at the lowest City prices. Also
all kinds of
S to ve-3?ipe.
A large assortment of TIN WARE of ev
ery description, constantly on hand, which
will be sold at wholesale and retail, as rea
sotiabie as can be had in the Citv.
All kinds of repairing done in the shortest.
cheapest and best manner. Call and exam
ine his stock before you purchase elsewhere.
Feb. 11, 'GO. VM. S.FLORY.
SAMUEL HOOD,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
C00K&PARL0R STOVES,
TIN & SHEET-IRON WARE,
AND IX.
tfeial House Furnishing Goods
GENERALLY.
Roofing and Spouting
done on short notice, with the best material,
and at reasonable prices.
His stock of Cook, Parlor and Office Stoves
embraces all the best varieties known to
the trade.
CALL AND SEE.
Store third buildinc:, above the Methodist
Church. Main street,
STROUDSBURG, PA.
August 4, 1870. tf.
NOW 16 THE TIME TO CSE
Youatt'as Condition Powder.
In the Fall and Winter when your cows
give but little milk this powder is sure to
increase he quantity and improve the qual
ity, ror nurses, - it. increases the appetite
promotes digestion, exhilerates the
renders the coat soft and shining. For IIos
one package in your swill barrel wili hasten
the fattening process at least 100 per cent.
This powder has proved an excellent article
lor fcneep. ie sure you get the
Genuine Youatt's Condition Powder,
MANUFACTURED BYT
WILLIAM IIOi.riKSIIE.lD,
All other is a counterfeit. See that the
name of WM IIOLLINSH R.x li
package and bny noother. Warranted to
2ive sansriciion cr Hie m nev refunded
Nov. 1063 W M. IIOLLI NSUEA D.
DO.VT ion know I hat jr. II
lfr?nrlu i U I.. it i . .
j i-ic umy unuertaker in
btroudeburg who 4inderstands his business!
If not, attend a Funeral managed by any
Oilier 1 fnilort,! Lnp . i. i l -.. J
" nu you win see
uie proqi oi tn. tact. Sept. 16, '67
TIO'T FOJMiirr n.t ....
- viit;n
VOU Want nnv ihintr in i. r
' - - n i uruuure
7s.s?T3 , !" .V11 "
w..u0 mam oireet, tSlrouds-
ui, t a., is uie piaco lo gel it. Sept.
20
BLANK DEEDS
For sale at litis tfiicb
S. WILLIAMS,
Watchmaker & Jeweler
MAIN ST, STROUDSBURG P
Locatrd in corner buildino- .
low the Jeffersonian office. Koom hanST
'y fitted up, and heavily stockfd withT't
uesl asioriiuent of fit6-
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, Jewelem
,
ever offered in thissectim ofcouni,r
A full assortment of Spectacles cf k
best quality, and suited to alla-Tp-,'.!
on sale.
Sdvcr-ware, and Silver Plated ware
ways on hand at manufaclurpra nri.. ,,!
OCrRepairing neatly executed, ani i
ges extremely moderate. CalU from ,V
iiiihlir rPKiiprl fill ! u ciliriia.l '"t
, , j v... v;v.
bole Ajjeni for the celebrated Dian, j
Spectacles. ian,0r'
November 5th, 16G9 ly.
Tiage
luai
The undersigned takes this method f
informing the public, that he still cnn.
tiuues theabove business in all its bi-anchej
at his old Stand, on Frauklin street
Stroudsburjr, Pa , where he will be hap!
py to receive ordets for work iQ his i,Dt
includiu general '
Wlieelwrighting, Blacksmith
ing, Painting, Trimming, &Ci
II is stock, of the best quality of seasoned
lumber is larue and very complete; anil
also has a lull force of firsr class worUtij
at all the brandies, he flatters Limself
that he is fully prepared to accomodate
all who favor him with orders, and guiraa.
tee entire satisfaction.
Ilepaiiing promptly attended to
wm. huntsman;
July 23, 1870.
UNDERTAKING!
LEE &. Co. would mo-t respectfully en.
nounce that having procured an elegant
HEAESE, S
and having a person in their employ 0f
twelve years experience, in the unde'nakir
business are now prepared to attend toun'
lertaking tn all Us branches in the best pes
ible manner.
COFFINS and CASKETS of any sia,
tyle or quality, constantly on lun'd. ani
eady for shipment at short notit-e. C)r,U,
by mail promptly attended to. 0;ir cfiar-
are moderate; we iiave no dispfisiiinn t
distress the living or rob the estates of :h
dead.
N. B. Ready-made ROBES, nea'lv w.
ten up, can be had at any time, at the Wire
Uoom ot Lbb &. tO.
Alay 26, 170. ly.
GO TO J. 12. MeCAPilTS,
ODD-FELLOWS' HALL, MAIX ST.,
TR O UD SB UR G,PA .,
a nd Buy yout
F U K . 3 X 5T K E, CA215ETS,
OSf.-CLOTBIS, IS17GS,
WISDOW SHAD US,
CURTAILS & raXTlKES,
TABLE CLOTHS, &c,
and save
At Least Two Profit?.
As McCarty buys, direct from the manure-
lurer, for cash (not 60 days), ha caa belivoe
MORE FURNITURE,
OF A BETTER QUALITY,
AND FOR LESS MO.Nflf
ban you can buy at letail either in ci'j1
ountry, and every article is WiirraiiteJ tnh
as represented. Sept. -6. 1-
"LOOK! LOOKM
Aili. J. A. Plays,
OP THE
Popular Hat & Cap Emporii
hi
Has just returuned from the citilU
an immense stack of
n
uai
T1
i no
Hats, Caps and Gents' Furn
ing Goods,
for Spring and Summer wear, whhkt3
offering at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Thankful for past favors, nj!
ask my old customers nJ 'Cj prict
generally to examine my Stock a""
before making purchases elsewhere.
Store on Main Street, Stroudsln
a few doors above the Washington W1'
J. A. li
April 24, '73-tf
1 '-r0$'
HA31 1 LTO VSS C A 31 1-SJ
SETS. The lest in u;
place they can be had iu town is
ner store. Try theiu. , k Cf
C. K. ANPK-
jun. 30, '70 tf.