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vvwUKOW wiL*SON.”GRUESOME FIND MADE IN DIGGING(Continued from Fagc One)Tj Holmes, about 25 years ago, who at that time conducted a drug store at the corner Oi 63rd end Wallace Streets in * hicago. When he arrested andplaced on trial he confessed that he had murdered a score or mop* of persons In order to collect life insurance. His terrible crimes were a shock to the whole country.During his testimony he admitted that he had killed one woman and hurried her about twelve .miles cast of Momence. 111. Later Dr. Shrontz, of Momence, went to see him in prison and asked him to tell where he had buried the woman that she might he given a decent burial. This he refused to do unless he was paid $50. Later Holmos was hung for his crimes.Alexander Black declares that he well remembers that several men came out from • hicago and dug around on farms in the vicinity of where the bones were found and that, one of the farms where they have been discovered was owned by his brother. Thomas Clack, but no trace cf the body or bodies was found. Finally the matter ceased to be of public interest, but the finding of the bones has brought it hack to the minds of the older people and the grewsome Holm** murder is once again a source of interest here.Mr. Black well remembers the day that Holmes and the woman came to Momence They were at the hotel and the woman had been crying. The wife cf the hotel manager asked her what was the matter and the woman told her she slid not believe she was theaRheumatic PainsQufekly Essod By Penetrating Hamlin’s Wizard OilFOR ITSHiNS FOR®Use Antiseptic Liquid ZemoA safe and harmless preparation to relieve the pains of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lame Back and Lumbago is Hamhn s \\ izard Oil. It penetrates quickly, drives out soreness, and lim* bers up stiff aching joints and muscles., ' oti will find almost daily uses for it in cases of sudden mishaps or accidents such as sprains, bruises, cuts, burns, bites and stings. Just as reliable, too, for earache, toothache, croup and colic.Get it from druggists for 30 cents. If not satisfied return the bottle and get your money back.Ever constipated or have sick headache? Just try Wizard Liver Whips, pleasant little pink pills, 30 cents. Guaranteed.1I fI:i t tVThere jr one remedy that seldom fails to stop itching torture and relieve skin irritation and that makes the skin soft clear and healthy.Any druggist can supply you with Zemo. which generally overcomes skin diseases. Eczema, itch, pimples, ra*hes, blackheads, in most cases give way to Zemo. Frequently, minor blemishes disappear overnight. Itching usually ctops instantly. Zemo is a safe, antiseptic liquid, dean, easy to use andr : A .*3 L.1 yn T a. —a _ _ t ai*man's wife. a man by the name ofDa' is In Momence says he remembers that a man and woman came to Momence with Holmes and later they went to the Three-I depot and bought tickets for Linevllle (now about where Illinois station stands) and later Holmes was seen in Momence. but nothing further was seen or heard of the man and woman who was with him.Where the bones were found there was no trace of a casket and that, together with the bullet holes in one of the skulls would indicate thet the two people were murdered and burled there under the old log cabin. *The bodies were about six feet apart j and it is possible that they were placed there at different times. If they were not the bodies of Holmes' victims they were probably murdered by some else, but every indication is that they were murdered by Holmes and placed there.It will probably always remain one of the unsolved mysteries.Vatrvsftabrrrrtitl* ‘j4 W ___tfSCinylt; vc th br w! » n
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Hammond Lake County Times
Hammond, Indiana, US
Wed, Oct 22, 1919
Page 8
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