Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-04-16
Some Fair Boomers,
Who Are Going to Try Their
Fortune in Oklahoma.
NOVEL FEATURE OF THE GATHERING

NOVEL FEATURE0F THEGATHERING
Mrs. Dennison's Weary Journey In Search
of Good Luck-Nanetta Daisy's Title to n
Claim-An Unfortunate "Aunty' and y
Woman Who wouldn't-Other Feminine
Ventures-Trains VIII Be Late-Prepar-
Ing for Trouble-Notes.
kWIcHITA, Kan, April 16.-In the great
rush toward the promised land of Oklahoma,
strange as it may appear, there are many
women who hope to locate on desirable sites
to obtain homes.
Among the covered wagons that passed
here yesterday was one in which there were
three women and several children. Their
appearance bore evidence of long, bitter
struggle with the wild west The Oldest and
apparently the moving spirit of the party
said her name was Mrs. Dennison, that she
came to western Kansas years ago from
Syracuse, n. Y. Poor crops and sickness
soon dwindled down her little means, and,
at last, her husband dying, she, her daughter
and sister-in-law left their Kansas claim and
started for Oklahoma. They had already
driven 200 miles and felt themselves equal to
the remaining journey, which would end
when the claim they had been told about in
Cimarron valley had been reached. Here
they intended to erect houses, make their
living by selling chickens, either selling or
disposing of their claim.
A Daisy and Her Guns
Another interesting woman, Nanetta
Daisy, arrived here Sunday night. Her
home is in Louisville KY, where she was
employed upon the daily papers as special
correspondent. She was an applicant for
state librarian in Kentucky, but was beaten
by only one vote. Chagrined at this defeat
she tried Washington, and became well
known there for her wit and eccentricity.
Securing the Recommendation of the Ken
lucky delegation and several senators she
was given charge of the government school
in the territory. There she became inter-
ested in Oklahoma, and wrote descriptive
letters of the country for the eastern press.
On one of the finest claims in the North
Canadian valley waves a flag bearing the
following: This is Nanetta Daisy's claim
look out
"Will you risk living there by yourselff
was asked her.
will IL" she replied as she laid on the
table before her brace Of beautiful ivory
handled revolvers and two gold medals, re-
ceived at shooting tournaments. "Will L!
Well, / should say So"
Aunty Chloe Had to Go.
Lieut. Carson in one of his raids found an
old colored women called Aunty Chloe living
in hut near Purcell She had lived there
for years. and was perhaps the oldest woman
boomer. The soldiers burned her cabin, and
killing her dog and chickens took her a
prisoner to Oklahoma station Although
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badly frightened She was left a tent and
some provisions by the soldiers, and a few
days after their departure was found almost
dead from starvation. She was cared for by
boomers, and is now anxiously awaiting the
I'D To move hack upon her claim
Defied the Whole Army
Another old lady, who WAS not so easily
frightened, was found in Canadian valley
She came to the door of her dug-out, ladle il
hand, and defied not only the small band OF
scouts that found her, but the whole United
States army. She was permitted to remain
until few days ago. when she listened to ths
advice of Capt Couch and left to return
when she could legally do so.
Going on a Speculation.
At Purcell has been formed a party of nine
or ten girls who expect to participate in the
general rush. Many OF them came to thi,
place to await the opening, and are now
working in dining-roonls or in other menia-
positions They are familiar with the coun.
try. Their idea is to endeavor to each secure
a claim. II they fail in this they will secure
as many as possible, either form u town site
or sell REIMBURSEMENT and divide the pro
ceeds
Birds of Prey.
Resides reputable women and thoss WIN
accompany their husbands are many others
notorious characters, who are preparing Il
participate in the rush, and, with the gam
blers and desperadoes, prey upon the locality
they enter.