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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
SHOCKINCLY SUDDEN
Death of William W. Wills on-A
Philippine Hero,

Joe T. Wilson, a highly respec.
ted citizen, who lives ~ miles
southeast of Marion. received
a telegram Tuesday which was
heartrending indeed to him and
his wife. 1t contained the intelli-
gence that their soldier boy, Will
liam, had died in San Francisco
Monday night of pneumonia. The
telegram was the first intimation
the aged parents had of the sick
ness of their son, and the rude
shock was indeed crushing blow
to them.
William WAS born Oct 4th, 1880,
and was Their efore % years of age
last Oct He died Monday night,
April 18th, 1904, at San Francisco
and will be buried there, at least
for tue present.
On the 30th day of January.
1902, just after he attained his
majority, he went to Nashville
and enlisted in the u. 5. army. In
March following he was sent with
Co. l.. llth Infantry, U. s. A. to
Manila, Philippine Islands where
he staid two years. Only o n Q
shor month ago he was transferr-
ed to San Francisco, Cal, with Co
l, 18th Infancy. 1t is presumed
the sudden change in climate and
temperature caused him to con-
tract pneumonia, from which he
died very quickly. Besides his
venerable father, Joe T. Wilson,
he is survived by his mother, Mrs
Martha Wilson, and one brother,
James, and one sister, Rosa wife
of Harvey Hughes.
There was q general expression
of sorrow in Marion when Q
news which had flashed over the
wires became generally scattered.
William w. Wilson WAS we'll
known and muchIbeloved boy, and
was true christian although he
was not member Of any church.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
NEW SALEM

Mrs.. George Hurley IS aunt. sick
AT her home, suffering from an o.
cute attack Of rheumatism.
Felix Tyner will bid farewell 90
Kentucky this week ana 20 Ia OK.
lahoma. His family Will go by nI
while he Will make the Journey ot.
erlanj, taking with him lot ~
stock.
Henry Bfoustef ami Bill Tyner
were m Llvlngton county tins week
Our farmers have not planted
any corn yet. Il has been man,
years since they were So lar behind
with their work.
Mrs. George Whit and children.
OF Francis, spent SUNDAY with hrr
sister Mrs. Cora Tyncr.
Glen Moran has moved ,o an.
farm he purchased OF Bunk Bake.
There has been some good min.
eral trading IN this section I'M,
week.
The Cullen men are putting ml.
terll and machinery ON the ground
every day at their mines ana. Wc
understand, will commence tine cr-
ecuon OF one OF the LARGEST mill,
any where IA southern Kentucky.
John HarpenJing in that new
Decker Bros, buggy from the Mar.
on Hardware Co, with mi, best
grl by his side is indeed picture.
Johns all right Ills grl Is A beau.
~ so IS the buggy, ana so is John
If the building of a new court
house IS left 10 a vote OF the people.
you may bet il will De- everilst.n,-
~ showed under. We see the ,ub.
Jet IS still being discussed through
the Press. We DO hope our county
court will not impose tax ON our
people at this time, tor we never
saw a more gloomy time for our
working people than the present
Our people are in no condition %
pay more taxes than is already
imposed on them.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
lEvlAS.

An interesting Sunday school
at Union every Sunday evening.
Miss Ethel Price, who has been
quite sick for several days, is out
again.
Mrs. Cora Bateman and child.
rem went to Green's Ferry Satur.
day to take boat for Mississippi
where she will join her husband.
X. A. LsRue is representing the
Phoenix Fire Insurance Co. II
you want insurance, see him. or
let him know at Levias.
Attornsys Kennon and Champ.
on attended Squire La Rue's court
Saturday.
The little ons.day-ol babe of
Chas. Binkley was buried at I'm.
ion cemetery recently.
Mr.. Mcdowell, OF Enon, visited
his children in this section last
week
Mrs. Matte Franklin, of Salem
visited friends here last week.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
GAINESVILLE,

The spring birds are singing
and We hope spring has indeed
GENE
Mrs Albsrt Slesser is very sick
OF pneumonia and neuralgia.
Quite Il mum her Of our people
have had Roseola
Harry Green, X l. Culver. ana
X w Cain wers all in 10 All the 9Th
inst. shaking hands with the boys
They all want to be sheriff.
Mrs Covert, who has been visit
ing in 81 Louis for the past three
weeks, has returned home.
Hal Padon and vile of the q God
Hope neighborhood, were guests
OF the family OF o l. Foster re-.
Gently.
The Rev j OSmithson filled his
regular appointment At Bethel the
I'd Sunday
A protraCted meeting lie now in
progress at the G Z church. Rev.
Miller, OF Fredonia is doing the
preaching. We are highly pleas.
cd with his preaching and hope
many souls will be brought into
the Masters vineyard before the
meeting closes.
On the 9th inst w + Brewer and
Miss Pearl Daniels, Of this place
boarded the steamer Joe Fowler
and went TO Elixabethtown. Ills
where they were united in mari.
age.
Mr. Brewer was for a number OF
years one OF the leading teachers
and at present is a candidate for
county superintendent of schools
Miss Daniels is the beautiful
and accomplished daughter of G.
Il. Daniels, aud was one OF the
leaders in society here.
We wish them "a happy avd
prosperous journey through life.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
SUDDEN DEATH.

VIM. Brannsn, q brick mason
from Henderson, who was here al
work on the new post office build.
ing, died Wednesday night at the
Gill House of heart failure. He
VAS up aud around town the day
before, but was not we'll, and was
in his room much Of the day. He
did not go to bed though until
about the usual time, 9 O'Clock
removing his clothes himself. DIR.
Dixon, who was called in, pronoun
ced him in a critical condition.
His experienced eye told him that
dissolution was imminent and that
nothing could be done for the I'M
fortunate man. as his heart was
liable to quit it's functions at al.
most any moment. The msn was
attacked with commissions later in
tue night, which were repeated in
rapid succession until be brSathed
his last.
He was a member Of the Brick.
mason's Union in Henderson,
where he resided, on Washington
street. His father lives at Owens.
boro and requested that the re.
mains be sent there, as it was his
old home, for burial. He was 80
years old and leaves a wife, but no
children.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
FlATllCK.

Miss Nettie Belt came home on
Sunday from Marion.
Hugh Hardesty and family WIS.,
tied X l. Lynn Friday.
Anplius Watson, wife and mo.
Their visited George Pate's family
Friday.
b w Belts two little girls visit
ed their sister, Mrs Ida Watson.
Thursday.
Born the Mrs Lille Croft, a 10
pound boy. Mr. Croft says it is a
daisy.
Miss Jrddie Belt and Miss Flo
renee visited Mrs Brldwel's last
week.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21

Hon Carl Day of Breathitt coun
ty, a member of the recent legis-
lature from that county, died at
the Good Samaritan hospital in
Louisville last Wednesday. He
was only 2S years of age. He was
born and raised in jackson and
was a man of great promise and
strong personality.
Mr. Day was one of thu most ac-
tive memb ers of the last Legisla-
ture, being the author of the Co
Education bill, which prohibits
the ed .cation of whites and blacks
in the same school, and which bill
is now a law, having passed both
branches of the General Assembly
and being signed by the governor
His remains we're taken to Jack
son for burial.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
For Sale.

A small farm OF 40 acres Ii mile de
pot at Craynevtlle, on East public road
300 yards from church and school build
ings. All under fence and cross fenc
ing. Eleven acres in wheat. Six acres
in Timothy. Two acres in Red Top.
One-half acre in orchard. Large tobac-
co barn, good stock barn and cistern in
lot. Cottage dwelling, two rooms with
CRATES, side room, dining room and
kitchen with front and rear porch, els
tern in ell Of building.
Will sell cheap for cash. Apply to
IL. p. JACOBS, Crayneville, Ky.
463t
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21

During the past week or ten
days there has been quite a furry
in tue Louisville tobacco market.
The scarcity of the hurley weed
caused that article to shoot sky
ward, and it drew the dark grades
upward with it. On Tuesday bur
ley advanced | to 2 csnts pound
and the dark grades l and II cts
pound in sympathy with the
hurley market,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
LYON COUNTY FAIR.

The Lyon County Fair has se-
cured the services of Mr. George
Offutt, of Lexington, KY, to han
die horses at it's grounds this sea.
son, commencing May LIST. All
horses handled at reasonable pri-
ces. Mr.. Offutt comes recommen-
ded by such persons as Hon Ben
johnson, the Clays and Crit Dai
Wis, who is second to none as dr.
YER. LYON COUNTY FAIR,
Per Geo. Catlett, Prest.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21

Mr.. P. s. Maxwell in having the
Presbyterian church renovated by
papering the inside and painting
the outside, and by the addition
of an iron fence around the lot, is
indeed setting an example worthy
of emulation. These improve
ments have been much needed and
various plans have been disc used
for several months past, but the
enterprise lacked a leader a d
therefore nothing Was done until
Mrs Carrie Maxwell reached home
from Colorado a few weeks ago.
Seeing the dilapidated appear
ance of the church she ilnmedi-
ly began to devise ways and
means" to repair and brighten up
the church of her choice, and is in
compliance with her wishes that
Mr. Maxwell is having the work
done, which is to be a gift TO the
church from the Maxwell family,
which of course includes Miss Ma
ry and Perry. The church is in
deed fortunate in having within
it's fold a family who have h
generosity to do 30 much III such
a quiet, dignified and kindly way.
May it prove bread cast upon the
waters, which returns many fold.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21

In the libel suit of Secretary of
State McChesney vs.. The Herald,
Young E. Allison and others.
which was tried at Smithland
Tuesday, the jury after being out
ID minutes returned a verdict ia
favor of McChesney and awarded
him damages in the sum of $500,
This judgment was gratifying to
friends of the distinguished plain
tiff, but was expected and in tact
a ioregone conclusion. Assistant
Secretary of State, VIM. f. Gray.
oft, Rid Reed, and other State of
fioials accompanied Secretary OK
State McChesney to Smithland,
and carried with them the records
to show the absolute falsity of the
charges made by the Herald, and
it did not take the jury long to
settle the case. The decision is
complete vindication of Harry Nc
Chesney.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21

Out on the Salem road is the
greatest gate We have ever seen.
1t is on the Albert Elder farm and
is the entrance to his barnysrd.
The gate is about 20 feet wide and
closes and opens on rollers. AL
bert has it painted (Red) and
show that he intends taking good
care of it. 1t is a substantial i'm
provement and enc that shows the
thrift and enterprise of its owner.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
ONE OF OUR BOYS.

Richard Robert Champion ap
peared at the Marion opera house
Friday night TO fair house. The
threatening weather kept many
away. His programme was filled
to the satisfaction Of the su dience
many Of whom knew him and feel
an interest in him, as be is fro m
our neighboring county Of Liv-
ingston, and his work was crafty.
ing to them. He has a splendid
physique and is as handsome as
an apollo and will, We confidently
think. make his mark high in the
world in his chosen professio n
He has had fine tutors and is i'm.
proving his every opportunity.
At Jackson, Tenn, he WAS high.
ly complimented by Ex-Governor
Robt l. Taylor, who heard him
there
Mr. Champion was introduced
by Rev I V Joiner in few happy
remarks, Prof Charles Evans, who
had kindly offered TO make the in
PRODUCTION, being indisposed and
confined to his bed at home.
Mr.. Champions next engage.
ment is at GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
from whence he goes to Spring
field, Tenn, and afterwards to
Glasgow, KY, aud other points in
the ,Dorth.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
WAN TED.

Good men to travel in Kentuc.
ky and call on merchants and bus
mess men with one of the best sci
lers known. Permanent employ
ment and good pay. Address,
General Agent,
Care Crittenden Press.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
For Sale.

An East Marion residence, on
BellVille street, six rooms and good
cistern; fine location, a never fail
ing well, some choice fruit trees,
good stand of blue grass, large gar
den, and all necessary out buildings.
Any information cheerfully given.
Call at Marion Bank.
/. J. Yandell.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All persons indebted to US who can.
not settle their accounts by cash pay
ment in the next fifteen days, mus,
come forward and give their notes so,
amounts they owe.
We especially request you to remem.
Der TINS last reminder and save further
cost We are yours respectfully,
N BiGHAM a. BROWNING.
per Il. ID. Browning, Collector,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
Fine Stock for Sale.

One Registered Red Poll Bull Calf,
Poland China Hogs, large enough for
breeding, each $40.
Bronze Turkey Eggs, per doz., $3.50.
Garred Plymouth Rock Eggs, per Is,
$l0O.
There are bargains in the above stock.
At. W. l.. KENNEDY, Lola, Ky,
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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1904-04-21
The graduating class of the Ma

The graduating class of the Ma
rion graded school this season
comprises Al of the brightest girls
and boys in the commonwealth.
Out of a class of 40 only s failed
to pass. Miss Mary Deboe, the
daughter of ex-U. S. Senator De-
Doe, is made valedictorian and won
he medal in the examination for
highest grade. This is quite a dis.
inguished honor for one so young
nd it serves as an index to her
haracter for il proves that she
as been a good student.
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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-01
AFGHAN TOWER OF REFUGE
Curious Means Of Neutral Safety
When Bitter Tribal FeudS
Are in Progress.

In Afghanistan the people are good
haters. The blood feud exists In all
Afghan tribes. When murder occurs
the avenger does not limit his reprisal
to the murderer, but kills any relative
that comes handy. This, in turn, calls
for a counter attack, and in time matters
become so complicated that whole fam
lilies are wiped out.
When the tribe is called upon to meet
q common enemy the heads OF the fam
lilies who have had quarrel bury two
stones side by side in the presence OF
the mollah as symbolic of the feud be-
ing put out of sight during the public
danger. When affairs revert to their
normal state the stones are solemnly
disinterred and the two parties are free
to go on shooting at each other again.
Every Afghan villager Of moderate
means owns tower of refuge standing
at the corner of his courtyard. These
towers, made of stone and mud, are
perfectly solid for the lower 20 feet or
so, the top being surrounded by loop
hole wall and covered over to make 1t
habitable. The base is protected by
gallery, and the only means Of ascent
is by rope and hole just large enough
for one man to crawl through. When
ever a man has made things too hot for
himself he takes refuge in his tower.
and by the unwritten law Of the coun
try he can never be starved out so long
as food and water are brought to him
by woman.
A traveller in Afghanistan tells OF see
ing one tower or refuge whose occupant
had not stirred outside for ten years
His only amusement was taking shots
at the occupant of another tower, which
were duly returned. In the meantime
their wives visited each other and COS"
siped and were on terms of perfect
amity.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-01
Fig I.

usually determined by the number and
size of the pieces on hand.
Whether the border is plain, of silk.
satin or velvet, or whether it Is en-
broidered solidly, in outline or applique
is matter of taste and convenience.
The basket design shown in Fig. 2 Is
excellent for using the small scraps
of silk. The dark handle should be
carefully basted upon the light silk,
then turned under and felled on both
edges. Put together with strips OF
light silk-although the colors may
be reversed with satisfactory results.
The old-fashioned log-cabin pattern
is especially good for utilizing rib.
bons, samples or rufles from skirts.
A very handsome log-cabin quilt was
made from two worn silk dresses, one
ivory, the other q faded blue. The
latter was dyed a golden brown and
having been made quite long and full
with a deep founce. furnished sufa-
cient material, after the blocks were
finished, for q border of medium
width. The joining was covered with q
very fancy stitch done in ivory en-
broidered silk. The owner thought it
pretty enough to deserve . silk lining
which she purchased at A cents per
yard. It was bound with brown taffeta
ribbon.-Ohio Farmer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-01
NEW FuRs ARE ELABORATE,
Lace, Braiding and Fancy Buttons
Used Literally in Ornamental
zion Of the Garments.

Although it makes q woman gasp to
think of turs at this time Of year, yet
fashionable women are ordering their
winter wraps already, because anything
in fur can be gotten so much more
cheaply now than later.
The St. Louis Republic says that al
though the seasons stock may not yet
be all made up in the fashionable houses,
many sample garments, and plush ana
cloth models are at hand from winch 10
see the styles and to order.
Furs this season are to be much orna-
mented. Lace, passementerie, braldlns
and fancy gilt or cut steel buttons VIA
he used on these garments in great pro"
fusion. Vests Of suede or clotn ana ap'
plioues of these materials set on with
fancy braiding ornament many.
The vests appear in nearly all OF the
short Jackets and boleros. Handsome
metal belts will also be worn as finish
to many fur coats.
Sleeves are very much larger than last
season and show many variations. In
the most fashionable cuts the fullness
lies from the elbow up, rather than be-
low. An exact opposite to this effect ap'
pears in a sleeve that hangs full, but IN
almost straight line at the outer fold'
from shoulder to elbow. The sleeve 10
so cut that from this point In to the
forearm is another straight horizontal
line. These two lines of the fullness meet
at the elbow at right angles, so that
the effect of this sleeve is square fall
of fullness at the elbow.
The old fashioned leg-of-mutton sleeve
has a place this season along with the
bell sleeve, whose fullness Is left loose
and that which is caught up, as well az
other forms of large sleeves.
OF all the fur garments seen this win
ter few will be more popular than the
boleros and little jackets that just cover
the hips.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-01
\ R{S'9I{H[|H R|R7;f#,
TALK ABOUT RIBBON WORK.
e Produces tho Most Effective and
Most Rapid Results In En-
broidery Known.

Ribbon work is supposed to be diff
cult and tedious. The reason for this
is that it was introduced by the shops
that supply deliberately designed
pieces of embroidery to their patrons,
in patterns combined with embroidery
and with tiny gros grain ribbon in
pale tints manufactured for the pur-
pose. The patterns we're of the Louis
XIV. and Louis XVI. type, and the eff
feet of the heavy garlands and elab-
crate stitching was cerainly extremely
beautiful and well worth the long and
tedious work which it necessitated.
but the patience and >close application
the large, intricate pieces required
acted as a deterrent to the majority
Of workers, who wish quick results
and easy methods. Ribbon work.
however, is really easy and produces
the most effective and most rapid re-
suits in embroidery known. With
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-01
DESIGNS FOR SILK QUILTS.
Our Grandmothers and Mothers Took
Delight in Doing This USE
full Fancy Work.

In order to make an effective quilt
the silk pieces must be carefully as
sorted, placing the very dark and tho
very light in separate piles. The me.
dunn shades can be used as light only
when combined with black or the darl
green's, browns or blues. If there is a
scarcity of these dark shades, it is
frequently advisable to dye part Of thu
very light or slightly soiled scraps. Il
is easily done and gives more uniform
ity to the quilt, removing 1t farther
from the crazy-work effect.
Fig. is a simple hexagon, yet Il
makes a most beautiful quilt and use.
the small pieces. Exactness in cutting
is very necessary. II the rows Of
small blocks with which the large
blocks are united can be made uniform
in color, the effect is much more pleas
ing. Basic each piece. of silk over 6
block of stiff paper, and overstitch to-
gether on the wrong side. The paper!
can be removed when the quilt is fin
ished. The width of the border /!
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-01
FOR HOMESTEAD SEEKERS.
Plenty Of Chances to Obtain Fertile
Lands in the West at Very
Low Figures.

One hundred ant ceven thousand per-
sons sought homesteads on the Rose
bud Indian reservation in South Dakota
this summer, when It was opened for
entry at 81 an acre. AS there were less
than 1900 claims, more than 100000
applicants were disappointed, says
Youths Companion.
They sought land in South Dakota
largely because the opening Of the res
ervation to settlement had been widely
advertised. It may safely be assumed
that tens of thousands of them would
be willing to take ur desirable land In
any part of the country.
Millions of acres of public and private
land are awaiting them, and it can be
had for less than 81 an acre. It is fertile
land, too, and can be brought under
cultivation as cheaply as the Indian
lands recently opened. Full informa-
ton about all government lands may
be obtained from the department of the
interior in Washington. which gladly
assists all homestead seekers.
Many states also own land which they
are anxious to sell % settlers at sms'
price, and some of the choicest unim-
proved land is owned by the western
railway companies. These companies
are continually seeking purchasers for
their holdings, for they know that the
prosperity of their roads depends on
building up a freight and passenger
business in the sparsely settled country.
The home seeker who first learns
through the state or national land office
something about the character Of the
| vacant lands. their nearness to market
ard the cost of bringing them under
cultivation, and then buys where the
conditions are most favorable. will sell
dom be disappointed.