davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03

turned Monday from business
trip in Calhoun county.
The BOARD of supervisors will
meet in regular October term in
Water Valley next Monday.
Mrs. Mamie MaDley departed
Tuesday for Tuscaloosa, Ala. :
whese she has been rendered a
/ nice position.
Mr.. w. 7. Neal returned Fri
day from most enjoyable visit
of four weeks back to his old
home in South Carolina.
Mr.. w. G.. Sisler departed Sat.
urday to enter the Memphis Med,
ical College for full Fall and
Winter course of lectures.
The usual services will be held
lin the Episcopal Church next
Sunday at IL am, and pm.
Communion at morning service.
Everybody welcome.
The city council will meet in
regular session on Tuesday night
OF next week. Approving the as
sessment rolls and fxiug the tax
rate will be the important featur-
es of the meeting.
Circuit Court will convene at
CoffeeyiIle in regular Fall term
on Monday Of next week, Judge
Sam Cook presiding and Hon. e.
l.. Brewer looking after the in
terestJ of the State.
| Alderman King from ward three
is thoroughly awake to not only
1.-THE need of, but to the pressing
necessity for new school build
lings. Mr.. King has no plan to Of
fer, but would vote for measure
authorizing $4,000. of five per
cent five year bonds, and wonld,
| ii necessary, double his tax as
sessment to pay off the bonds.
| Allen Talliaferro, one of the
best known colered men in the
county residing on the Hairston
farm several miles west of town,
was so unfortunate as to get his
arm cut off in the gin of Mr.. j. P.
| Wells last Friday morning, and
died from loss of blood several
hours later. Allen was strictly
honest and had the confidence of
every one who knew him. He was
a grand SON OF Uncle Steven
Moore and in easy circumstances
financially.
The Water Valley Building and
Loan Association, at the Septem>
ber meeting of the board of di.
rectors held Monday night, de-
clared series . q" of the Associ-
alton stock to be matured, and
will at once commence paying off
the shares. This splendid instiut.
tion has grown in usefulness and
in the confidence of the people
with the passing years, and its
shares are regarded as safe as
Government bonds and good
deal more profitable.
Owing to conflict in dates,
arising from the formation Of the
new Eleventh Circuit District
since the last session of the legs
islature, the Circuit Court being
scheduled to open at Coffseville
on the first Monday in October
and the Chancery Court to begin
In Water Valley at the same time,
Judge Wilson, at the request of
the bar, has postponed the Sec
Ond Diatrict of Yal0bu sha county
Chancery Court to the last half
fof the first week in November.
The Legislature to assemble in
January will be asked to rear.
range the dates for the cour 3.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03

in that S ate is id Gated by the
recent victory of daj. Vardaman
at the State gubernatorlal prima.
ry. Vardaman was an ayowed an
outspoken advocate of lynch law /;
proclaimed it in his speeches and
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03

Hope is often poor spolcgy to
an aching heart or an empty
stomach.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03

Count The day completely lost
if you have not laughed.
Water Valley progress. (Water Valley, Miss.) 1882-1918, 1903-10-03
ADDITIONAL LOCAL

Attorney Fl. FL. Creekmore re-
turned Monday from a business
trip in Calhoun county.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25
HAVING FUN WITH HIM,
Soper and Charley E1uut interviewed
In Kansas City.

The Kansas City Journal has
been having some fun this week
with P. L. Soper, district attorney
who stopped off at that town on
his way to Washington. A car.
toon or two enlivens the papers
columns. Charley Hunt was also
interviewed by the same paper
on the connection of the Interna
tional Trust company with the
Territory scandals
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25
No Street Fair.

The street fair boys have "passed
upn the project. While there was
big turn out last year, some Of the
merchants feel that they have given
up all they can stand. If they felt
that way the boys did not care TO
take hold.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25

Oack into Flint, a distance OF
about a mile, to kill him. They
used fint-lock guns and as it
was a very damp day the Indians
commenced picking dry powder
into the fire pans. Rider knew
that meant that they were pre-
pairing to do some shooting and
while they were all busy he sud-
denly drew his big knife and
made a stroke at Glory's hands,
which caused the big Indian to
| let loose of the horses bits.
Rider then put spurs to his
horse and rode rapidly away
amid a storm of bullets from
the guns behind him. He was
shot in the shoulder but kept
going until he arrived at Fort
Gibson and was out Of danger.
Rider at once joined Tom Starr
and his band, and afterwards
did his share in slaughtering
the fullbloods who came SO near
taking his life.
A White Dove Story.
The fullbloods, in order to
carry out their declaration to
hang or kill every man who
signed the treaty Of 1885 or
took any active part in the
treaty, captured Jake West and
sentenced him to be hanged by
the neck until dead. A guard
of 500 fullblood Cherokees was
placed over West until the time
set for his execution. He was
finally hanged and those who
saw the execution all say that a
white dove alighted upon the
gallows just as the trigger was
sprung and West launched into
eternity.
Whenever Tom Starr and mis-
band would find an enemy in
the possession of slaves they
would make a raid on them and
take the slaves to Alabama or
other places and sell them.
When hard pressed Starr and
his band would 60 west and
join the wild Indians. This
they could do without trouble
but the trouble came when they
wanted to leave. The western
Indians did not want to give up
their friends, the Cherokees,
but wanted them to remain on
the plains. But Starr had not
fully avenged his fathers death
and would occasionally make a
dash into the Cherokee anti
treaty camps, kill few of his
enemies, and then escape to the
plains again.
While out on the plans with
the wild Indians Tom Starr had
many ups and downs. He told
the writer a few years before his
death that on one occasion he
and his band and a band Of
wild Indians were trying to cap
.ture a small buffalo. The buff
falo would rum around a hill
ahead ofsthem and not leave it.
Tom hid by the side of the route
taken by the buffalo, and the
rest chased it around the hill.
When the buffalo came in range
Tom raised from his hiding
place, took aim with his rifle
but the gun failed to fire and
the animal showed fight. Tom
ran and some Of the wild In
dams shot the buffalo and saved
their friends life, but made a
good deal of sport at his ex-
pense. Next day a large buff
falo came feeding along very
near their camp. Tom sailed
forth and when the beast took
after him he ran for life and
jumped into a swollen creek
near by. The buffalo jumped
in after him and while it was
swimming around in the water
Tom got on his back and being
Joined by his comrades they
captured it alive.
Tom STAIRS war with the
anti-treaty Cherokees over the
murder of his father lasted
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25
Fought as Accessory.

IA the morning following the
v. ing OF Stan the full-bloods
Xefed together and held a
lncil of war and accused
leeler Fought Of being a
mber of Tom STAIRS band
4 had him arrested and they
10 him a speedy trial out be-
etheir council fire next night
a he was hung the following
rDm Starr heard Of what was
NC on and tried to get up a
al Of at least thirty brave
d and make a wild rush into
Yfuii-blood camp and rescue
hght but could not get enough
y together to justify the at
npt and Wheeler Fought paid
penalty with his life.
One of Stars Exploits.
Tom Starr once heard of one
the men who took a leading
II in his fathers murder and
de a hundred miles to kill
m. He laid in ambush at his
ring for two days but could
X get the man out, so he de-
ned to kill him in his house.
he crept up to the house,
hing a man with him to hold
q horses, and standing beside
4 door gently knocked. A
ice from the inside said,
Nho's theregn and the an
h vas given, IA friend. !"
ie Indian on the inside shot
rough the door and Tom,
6king a fence rail. broke the
br down ami entered the
5ase with a drawn knife. The
ldhan had three other men IN
NJ house with him and they ran
nder the bed for protection.
om Starr killed the Indian
ith his knife and then went
.ter the men under the bed
la killed all of them. He
len mounted his horse and
|eaped.
A Cousin Gets in Trouble.
After leaving the hill at the
he in question Tom made his
Nv to the home of John r.
ider, who was his cousin and
No a friend to the treaty party,
Ii a peaceable and good citi-
|n. Mr.. Rider gave Tom the
Sst horse he had and told him
make good his escape. The
ldians coming along in pursuit
Nv Tom Starr riding Riders
Drse so they decided to kill
|m. A friend Of Riders came
bout midnight and told him to
axe his escape or he would be
He'd. as the Indians knew he
Id furnished Starr a horse.
der Immediately got up out
bed and mounting his horse
t ont for Fort Gibson, to place
.mself under the protection OF
ie soldiers. At daylight the
,use was surrounded by a
md of about three hundred
.llbloods and one of the num-
n with a drawn pistol walked
TO the Rider home and made
search for Rider but the bird
I'd flown. The man then
epped into the yard, gave a
N and fullbloods came from
directions. They at once
ok the trail and followed the
1ne's tracks until they discov-
ed the course taken, and then
{ ont towards Fort Gibson.
ider stopped at a blacksmith
lop to have his horse shod and
hile this was going on the In
ans located and got ia ahead
: him, and hid at a narrow
lss IN the road. Rider made
rush to beat them to the pass
It to his surprise when he en-
red it a fullblood named Glory
epped out and caught his
)rse by the bits and he was
Iickly surrounded. This pass
in Tahlequah district and the
decided to take Rider
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25

about five years. The full
bloods finally concluded that
they could not capture him and
his band and realizing that they
would finally all be killed if the
struggle went on, made over
lures Of peace which were ac-
cepted. The conditions insisted
upon were that Tom Starr and
his men all be pardoned and al
lowed to return to their homes
and live in peace the rest Of
their days, This was agreed to
and a treaty of peace was ac-
cordingly made and signed, and
a pardon granted to Tom Starr
and his men in accordance witch
the terms Of the treaty. AS
soon as this was done Starr and
his men returned to their homes
in Goingsnake district. They
were not allowed to live in peace
however.
Early one morning soon after
the treaty of peace was con-
cluded a number of halfblood
Cherokees went to the home Of
Mat. Gerring, who had been
with Tom Starr through his
war, and killed him. They next
day went to the place where
Ellis Starr was staying and
called him out in the yard and
killed him From this place
they went to Sallisaw, took
Washington Starr out of his
sick bed and returned to the
very spot where they killed FL
lis Starr and there killed him.
They then went to the Choctaw
nation to capture Creek Starr
and Ike Gerring. When they
captured these men Ike Gerring
was killed and Greek Starr made
prisoner. They started back
to Goingsnake district with
Greek Starr to kill him and
while enroute stopped to feed
their horses. Watching his OPP
portunity Creek Star mounted
fine horse, made a dash for
liberty and escaped unharmed
amid a shower OF bullets. He
was afterwards killed in a duel
with a Creek Indian.
Repeated attempts to kill Tom
Starr failed, and also failed to
provoke him to hostilities if he
could avoid it. On the other
hand, the halfbloods tired Of
the struggle, and finally gave it
up. In order to avoid further
trouble with these people who
so fiagrantly violated the terms
of the treaty Of peace, Starr
moved to Canadian district,
where he spent the remainder
of his days in peace and became
very wealthy.
Tom Starr could slaughter an
enemy with ease and thought
nothing about it, but at home
his only aim in life seemed to
be to please his wife, to whom
he was thoroughly devoted and
for her he would do anything
in the world he thought would
afford her any pleasure. Starr
raised large family on the
quiet banks of the Canadian but
his sons are all dead now, and
only two daughters are yet liv-
ing.
Sam Starr, a younger son,
became noted because he mar
iied Belle Shirly who is said to
have at one time been the wife
of Cole Younger. This woman
was a desperate character and
soon got Sam Starr into troubie
and he was killed. Later she
was assassinated near the Cana
dian river.
Tom Starr lived a few years
longer than his wife and became
peaceable and good citizen.
During the last years of his life
he lived with his younger son,
whose name was Thomas Starr,
Jr., and always slept with two
good sixshooters under his head
and every gun about the place
was always in shooting order.
Tom Starr took great pleasure
I A. 4 -,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25
"A Chapter Of BIoodSbed
Surprising Belief :.

The Tom Starr War--ItS Ex-
Sting Causes, Results and
i Sketch Of fbe Principal
Actor in a Realistic Drama.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25

regularity, dries unhealthy drama heals
Inflammation and liberation and cures
female weakness. 1t makes weak women
strong and sick women we'll.
"A little over a year ago wrote to you for
savice, says Mrs. Elizabeth J. risher. Of Diana.
". Va. rYou advised me to use DR.. Pierces
Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Dis
covery,' which I did. and with thu most happy
result ! was troubled with female weakness
and bearing down pains Had very bad pain
nearly all the time in my left side nervousness
and Headache. Was 30 weak 7 could hardly
walk across nav room. Could not sit up only
Just a little while az a time. Ny husband got
me some Of Dr. Ferce's medicine and began
ita use Before had taken two bottles was
able 10 help do my work. used three bottles
n al and Il cured me Now do 81 my house.
work. It Is the best medicine ever used-n
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
IN paper covers, is sent free on receipt Of
~ one-cent stamps to pay expense of
mailing 0aiy Address Dr. r. Y. Pierce,
Buffalo n Y.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-08-25

BY ;. {. STARR,
a second Cousin.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
Another Opportunity for Home
eppkpYc IN H0mp. Spnk

The Frisco System again an
nounees that it will sell tickets from
St. Louis and Kansas City to points
in Oklahoma, Indian Territory,
Kansas and Texas, at the very low
round-trlp rate of $500. Opportu-
mites for homes in the Southwest
are still plentiful, and the best lands
are by no means all taken up.
Excursion tickets sold at this ex-
tremely low rate will be good on
any of the Frisco regular trains
leaving St. Louis at 2:30 p. M, 8:35
p. M, anb 1000 p. M, October 20,
and leaving Kansas City 7;15 p. m.
and 11;30 p. m, on the same date.
If you are looking to the Southwest
for future home, this excursion Of
Octoper Goth is an excellent oppor-
tunity to investigate the country.
Your own home ticket agent will
be able to give you full information
as to rates and limits Of tickets.
Write for our interesting booklet
entitled, "New Lands Along the
Frisco SYSTEM" by Bryan Snyder.
and for detailed information to R.
S. Lemon, Secretary Frisco I'm
migration Bureau, St. Louis
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

therefrom, and il at the expiration Of
ten days from service of such notice
such obstruction shall continue there
on, the said George Hampton shall
remove the same.
The matter Of the petition for u
road across Smiths Prairie came up
for consideration. Statements were
made by G. w. Goble and w. A,
Russell, residents and tax payers Of
said road district No. Z, and after
being fully advised in the premises,
and it appearing that road has al.
ready been established in said road
district by the action of the board of
county commissioners on July 11th,
1901, ordered that said petition be
rejected.
Requisition of j, V. Mundell for tel
ephone in assessors office was granted
Ordered that the following widows
exemptions be allowed on the assess.
ment roll for 1903 10 the amount OF
$1,000 each.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
Bond Sale

Notice is hereby given that the School Trustees of
School District No. H. Of Elmore County, State of
Idaho, will the 2st day OF November 1908, at 10
o'clock a. m, at Mountain Home, Elmore County,.
State q Idaho sell to the highest bidder five bonds
Of the denominations OF $4,000 bearing date October
lst, 1908, due in three S years from date, bearing
interest at per cent per annum, payable seim-annu
ally; said bonds to be known Series OF District
Eleven.
Said bonds are issued for the purpose OF hsding 4
school house.
The Board Of Trustees reserve the right to no jec
any and all bids
Each bid must be accompanied by good and suffi
cient bend in the sum of $4,000 TO- guarar tee tn
acceptance of said bonds when t&ay are p nted an,
read for deiyerance
F6ED W. FRICKE.
Clerk Of School Board
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
Notice Teachers

Teachers examination for first
second and third grade County
Certificates will be held at office Of
County School Superintendent Nov,
10, 20 and 81, 1908.
Questions in school law and
state constitution will be taken
from the entire pamphlet, no spo-
cial chapter will be assigned.
LILY B. WERTz,
County School Superintendent
Dated Oct. q, 1903, Mountain
Home, Idaho.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

Assessor authorized TO correct J. d.
Morris assessment on house situated
on, lots |, ,, 3, and ), block A, from
$3.50 to SI75, and auditor directed to
give assessor credit for same.
Following claims were allowed
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
WANTS

WAATED-YouNG MEN to prepare for Gov.
ernmcnt Positions. Fine openings in all Depart
hlen.s. GOOD Salaries. Rapid Promotions. Ex-
annations soon. Particulars Free
Interstate Cor. Inst, Cedar Rapids, la.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

Estate OF Louis b. Baker, deceased.
Notice is hereby given BY the undersigned aoinin-
stratrix Of the estate of Louis b. Baker deceased to
the creditors of and all persons having claims ganst
the said deceased to exhibit them with tic necessary
vouchers within four months after the first publica
ton OF this notice to the said administrative at Adea
Elmore County, Idaho.
Dated September Goth, 1908.
MINNIE j, BAKEE.
ol-22 Administrative of Louis B. Baker, deceased
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
The Overland Limited

Now runs East via the Union Pa
cific and Chicago, Milwaukee y
st. Paul railway. Two other ex-
cellent trains to Chicago via the
above route every day.
Claude S. Williams, Commercial
Agent, Chicago, Milwaukee y st.
Paul Railway, 106 w. Second South
st., Salt Lake City.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
MOUNTAIN HOME, Nov. II, 1903.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:

TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION:
one year by mail Invariably in advanced ... s2'oo
Six months " .................,, LOO
Three months, ...... :" 30
ADVERTISING RATES.
Locals cents per line to advertisers using regular
Space 10 cents per line to transients occasional
advertisers.
Notices of ice cream socals fairs, local enter
tainments 70 which an admission fee is charged,
10 cents per line.
Resolutions Of coincidence and cards of thanks, s
cents per line
Church notices and reports OF social events free OF
charge.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12
American Bankers Association

For this occasion tickets will he sold to San Fran.
cisco at the following rates: Via Ogden both ways,
si3i via Portland and rail via Portland and rail
going and steamer returning, vice versa s55 ssai
via Portland and steamer $50 80; going via Ogden,
returning via Portland, vice versa $780, Los An
gees via Ogden. $50; via Portland and rail- or via
Portland steamer to San Francisco and rail, S65.50;
going VIII ogden, returning via Portland, or vice
versa, $3.50. Tickets sale October 9th to 18th,
inclusive. For further information apply TO
LEONARD WAY, Agent.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

at Mr.. and Mrs. McWilliams'. A
good time is in store. All young
people and older Juniors invited.
A contribution to be taken for COM
plotting the Endeavor pledge to the
new church.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

WANTED-SEVERAL INDUSTRIOUS PERSONS
IN each state TO travel for house established eleven
Years and with large capital, to call upon mer-
chants and agents for successful and profitable line
permanent engagement. Weekly cash salary OF SIS
and all travelling expenses and hotel bills advanced in
cash each wick. Experience not essential Mem
ton reference and enclose sclfaddressed envelope
THE NATIONAL, 3S4 Dearborn ST.. Chicago.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

Following CLAIMS were allowed
G n n deputy sheriff $50 80 90 90
+ r r Axe ,ti'f treasurer isa'' ''''' $50 20
4 Nicholson, probate judge 100 e.
Lille i Vert Vert, county superintendent loo %
Lille Vert, expenses trAsefhg, etc : 70
Lille Vert, institute expenses 10 oO
Lille D Vert, institute instructors 100 %
y Munde5 assessor 20 %
i " p M"tber' coroner safs@Ie' Is %
$ G Rho sde5, surveyor % 90
Mrs " f 4 Resd, hospital 5spito 5sS GO
Jw Nieakirk, county physician 81 80
Mount Nm Hone LpmSer Co. Timber aud n.v ~ 3S
Louis Peaehaft, eoroners juror @
Nlber n stem. ) 10
Del Warner, ., 90
n y y G p,Saas, 90
sle, horton, Justices fees 10 g
nv, SS W s! sPns s,,nn, ices b. b
philips BROS. stove 10 IS
N Mas g9 SGpPei iof m If Village o 70 %
Mountain nome 40 90
Io 4 N PeSee : team 9S, I biro % 90 %
Aug kunnepke meat %
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

WANTED-FAITHFuL PERSON TO TRAVEL
for well established house in a few countless Calling
retail merchants and agents Local terrisory
Salary $1,000 per week with expenses additional all
payable in cash each week. Money for expenses ad-
yanced. Position permanent. Business successful
and rushing Standard House, $50 Dearborn street.
Chicago, Ill.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1903-11-12

WANTED--A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLEMAN OR
lady in each county to manage business for an old
established house OF solid financial standing. A
straight bona nde weekly salary of $500 paid by
check each Monday with all expenses direct from
headquarters Money advanced for expenses, En-.
closed address envelope. Manager, 800 Caxton
Bldg, Chicago.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-04-23
ne sslIs ana n.r pr....

Once upon a time there was a IA
nous belle who made frequent visits 10
ber dressmaker and stayed quite long
each time because she was particular
about the nt Of her gowns. and the
modiste desired 10 please her.
They would cut and ft and shape
and work 10 bring every line and curve
into proper relation. 70 that the effect
would be artistic aud pleasing 70 the
eye.
A0raL-Aatters Of form are often the
important ulatters, New YOrk Hern4