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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
Work of O Missionary.

Byron, Texas, April l8-I will
give an outline of my work for
| three months. In that time / have
visited 500 families, held $50 services
organized three Sunday schools,
found l56 families destitute of Bibles
and 446 families d stitute of all re.
| ligious literature except Bibles.
found 242 families who habitually
neglect attending church. Found
two large families that don't know a
letter in a book. Some of the fami-
lies neglecting church and Sunday
school have not attended either for
thirteen years. Some of them are
in our towns and within sight of
houses of worship, and members of
the church. One family had had
membership In a church for twenty
six years and ] was the first preach
er to visit them. / found two old
women, seventy and seventy one
years old and one hundred years
Of age all without God and without
hope in the world. found families
who live hard, work hard, cuss hard,
drink hard and who will die hard
and wake up IN hell in the end.
| am ia this mission field without
salary. If any Of the readers of
this paper believe in home missions
and would like to help in this eause
contributions will reach me at
Byron. God is blessing my labors
in the salvation of souls. / have
had welcome .into all Of these
homes except two. Ia one the door
was shut ia my face, At another /
was met at the gate. The man asked
my business and l told him / was a
preacher doing mission work from
house TO house. He gave me a
sound eursing and told me to leave,
that be didn't want any preachers
about him. OF course / left feeling
thankful that he did not whip me-
We need more good men and women
in the mission field. / believe / am
on Bible line. Persecution is a !
part of our inheritance. / am in
this fight and know but one way TO
get ont, and that is to die and go 10
heaven, L. ID. WRIGHT,
Missionary.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
funeral OF Gus Strain.

The funeral services over the body
of Gas Strain, whose death occurred
yesterday morning, were held this
morning at ten O'Clock at the resi-
dence Of Mr., ] s. Siddons on East
Main street The last sad rites
were conducted by Rev. J. N. Ivy,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church. A large crowd OF the de-
ceased's relatives and friends were
in attendance. AT the conclusion
of the services at the residence the
knights Of Pythias took charge of
the exercises. The knights formed
a procession and marched in front
OF the hearse TO the cemetery. AT
the cemetery the BODY was con-
signed to it's last resting place in
accordance with the beautiful burial
ritual of the knights Of Pythias.
There were a number of floral trib-
utes
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
SIMMONS KNOWN HERE
The Negro Who Murdered Hiss SdHberg
Once Lived in Ellis County.

Henry Simmons, the negro, who
SO brutally murdered Miss Lula
Sanberg near Manor a few days ago
formerly lived in Ellis county,
bringing his family here last fall
from South Texas to pick cotton.
His wife now resides about two
miles from BOyce, and 50 far as is
known she has not been told of the
crime with which her husband
stands charged and for which he
will probably pay the penalty with
| his life.
Simmons is not wholly unknown
to the officers of Ellis county. He
bad not been in the county long be-
fore he was wanted in the courts on
charge of aggravated assault. He
and his family were picking cotton
near Boyce and a complaint was
filed against Simmons for slapping a
negro girl. Before his arrest could
be effected be left the county, but
few days later was arrested III
Fort Worth by the chief OF police.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Forbes went
to Fort Worth and brought Sim
mons to Waxahachie, where he was
lodged in the county Jail. Subse-
quent to his arrest he appeared be-
fore County Judge Hawkins aud en-
tered a plea of guilty TO the charge
against him. A fine was assessed
against him and he was sent to the
county farm to work 1t out. Through
a mistake Simmons was discharged
from the farm before ali Of his fine
had been worked out. Several eff
forts have since been made to To-
cate Simmons and collect the re-
mainder Of the fine or send him back
to the farm. 1t is known that be
spent last Thursday night a week
ago with his wife near Boyce and ii
is supposed that he went directly
from there to South Texas, where
the murder of Miss Sanberg was
committed.
Simmons wife is daughter of
J axe Washington, "a negro living in
the Boyce community. After the
murder of Miss Sanberg officers of
the sheritf's department expected
that Simmons would return to this
county and they kept on the look |
out for him until they learned of his
arrest in Austin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
NEW TRIAL IS WANTED
George hsSOa'S Attorneys File Application
for Another Hearing.

The attorneys for George Mason,
who was recently convicted on a
charge of theft from the person and
given term of four years in the
penitentiary, have filed motion for a
new trial. The application was
heard this morning before Judge
billiard. The motion for new
trial was based on an affidavit made
| by +. ID. Jarrett to the effect that
before the trial of the case was be-
| gun he heard one of the jurors re-
mark that Ii Mason got justice he
would be sent TO the pen for four or
FIVE years. Jarrett claims that the
remark attributed 10 the juror was
made while the motion for a change
of venue was being heard The
jurors who convicted Mason were
summoned to appear in court this
morning TO testify in the proceed
ings for a new trial. Ten of the
jurors were present and from this
number Jarrett picked out the man
who he claims did the talking. Tie
Juror was put on the stand and
questioned with reference to the
matter. He denied ever having
made the remark attributed to him.
Al 1880 the court passed the matter
over until the other two Jurors can
be secured.
The first trial for this week and
probably the last one for this term
OF court is now In progress before
Judge DillArd. The defendant in
the case is George Harris, colored,
who is charged by Indictment with
rape. His alleged victim is a negro
girl under fifteen years Of age. A
special veuire Of fifty men was sum
moned from which to sIect jury.
The work of empanelling the Jury
was commenced few minutes be-
fore J. O'Clock.
The grand jury is this week wind
ing up It's business for this term of
court. 1t is the purpose Of the jury
TO make its final report and adjourn
Friday afternoon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
The Methodist Revival.

The meeting at the Methodist
church goes on with greater interest
at each succeeding service. Yester-
day and last night several persons
accepted Christ and there was re-
ioicing among the Christian people.
Rev. Tooley is doing some stirring
gospel peaching and it is having its
effect upon the irreligious both in
and out of the church. The pros
pect Ia favorable for a great meet
ing. Let every christian do his
utmost to make 1t really so.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
FOR SALE

Geraniums and Pausv plants, 25c
dozen; Nerbenas, Bic dozen; CO
eus and Alternantheras, soc dol
en-; Tube Rose bulbs, Fancy Leaf
Caladiams, PieEsou and Boston
Ferns, large a6d small Maiden Hair
Ferns, Fuchias and Chrysauthe-
NUNS.
Mrs. Bird Forres st
42O Monroe St. New Phone 200
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27

The Daily Light gives the news
while IL 10 news.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
Weather Forecast.

Tonight and Thursday increasing
cloudiness; warmer tonight.
Tuesday max. II; min. AZ.
&. ID. LoNGsERRE,
Observer.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
Pirating Foley's Honey and Tar

Foley Il Co, Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and
lung remedy, and on account of the
great merit and popularity of
Foley's Honey aud Tar many imi-
tations are offered for the genuine.
Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and
refuse any substitute offered as no
other preparation will give the same
satisfaction. 1t Is mildly laxative.
1t contains no opiates and 10 safest
for children and delicate persons.
b. w. Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
NOTICE.

All advertisers in the Daily
Light are requested to hand in
their copy for ads. as early in
the morning as possible. 1t is
our desire to henceforth go to
press earlier in the afternoon
than heretofore. The d ally
forms will be closed at $3.50 from
now on and If you have a news
item or personal kindly phone
or hand it in by noon If possible.
3 THE DAILY LIGHT.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
The Handsome
New Clothing
for Men.

The best news that could
be told today, is about
the up-to-date line OF
spring and summer suits
to be found displayed on
our counters. Clothes
here to fill the demands
of the men who want the
very best ready made
clothing that popular
prices can buy. Here is
such variety as will
please particular men
who have clothing to
buy today. First, be-
cause of the character
and style of the fabrics.
Second, because of the
careful and shapely tail
oring. Third. because
of the prices that are al
ways in reach of the
slimmest purse.
Suits $1,000 10 $1,000
MATTHEWS BROS
Tell-the -sTruth. Clothiers
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rattling, rasping
and difficult breathing. Henry G.
Stearns, Druggist, Shullsburg, Wis,
writes, May 20, 1901: II have been
selling Ballard's Horehound Syrup
for two years, and have never had a
preparation that has given better
satisfaction. | notice that when |
sell bottle they come back for
more. l can honestly recommend
It. 2oe, J0e, Sl.O0. Sold by Hood
4 Martin.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
viii Interest Many.

Every person should know that
good health is impossible IL the kid
neys are deranged. Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure kidney and bladder
disease in every form, and will
build up and strengthen these or
gans so they will perform their func-
tions properly. No danger Of Bright q
disease or diabetes IL Foley's Kid
ney Cure IL taken In time. B. W,
Fearis.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you
ever heard of, Bucklen's Arinca
Salve is the best. 1t sweeps away
and cures Burns, Sores, Cuts, Boils,
Bruises, Ulcers, Skin Eruptions
and Piles. It's only DC, and guar
anteed TO give satisfaction by Thom-
as d Moore, druggists.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
Daily Tourist Sleepers

To California. also to St. Louis
without a change via the Texas d
Pacific Railway. Ask any ticket
agent about this new service or write
K. Z. Turner, General Passenger
Agent Dallas, Texas. d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-04-27
A Dream of the Old Country.

The following is the program to
be given at the home Of Mr.. H, Hell
land for the benefit of the Cumber-
land Presbyterian furnishing fund.
This program will be rendered three
times, Friday night beginning at
S:lj O'Clock, sharp; Saturday at 3
O'Clock and again Saturday night at
8:l5 O'Clock. Each program will be-
gin exactly at the time stated
Adults 25c, children I5c,
PROGRAM.
Il. Prologue. T.. Sven Paul Holland.
2. The 5cotchsH tghlander. 49,.
..,............. Marie Holland.
). The Savoyard Boy in Paris.
................Eu Eunice Deegan.
4. The Fisherman of Naples go.
..............A Living Picture
>. Csardas, Hungarian Dance.
Edna Stands, Sallie Lee Shell
ton, Virginia Longserre.
6, German Dance and Song.
Sven Paul Helland, Aline
'Deegan.
7. Living Picture and German
Song.
5. Swabian Lander
Eunice Deegan, Jewel Nc
Qade, Virginia Longserre,
Marie Holland, Ruth Keys,
Marie Smith.
8. Dwarfs from Harz Mountains.
Aline Deegan, Sven Paul Hell
land, William McDade, Allie
Elsie Shelton, Clinton Long
serre, Alice Keys, Archibald
Holland.
10. Norwegian Song .............
Jennie Shelton, Erling Hell
land.
IL. Russian Song and Dance ....
Marie Holland, Edna Shands.
Y. Finale-Love of Home ......
......... Henry Alderman.
Chorus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04

For barrel of fun attend the Duck
Bros. show at the opera house to-
night.
See Ugean Rhodes, the champion
buck and wing dancer at the opera
house tonight.
Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Fairmont,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D.
Naylor attheir home on Crooks Crest.
Cliff White returned to Oakland
yesterday morning from ten days
visit to Atlantic City and other east
ern points.
Mr.. w. A. Brydon, of Bloomington,
was in Oakland yesterday in COM
pany with Attorney William E.
Walsh, of Cumberland.
Key. and Mrs. Lewis G. Manages, of
Hummelstown, Pa, are the guests
of the parents of the former, Rev.
and Mrs. E. Manages.
Messrs. George and Judson Loar
and their sister Grace, who spent ten
days at the Fair in st. Louis, return
ed home Saturday night.
Miss Grace McConner, of Baltimore,
will arrive here this evening to re-
main an indefinite time AS the guest
of her sister. Mrs. N. S. Heindel.
John Compton and family have re-
moved from Oakland to Kingwood,
West Va, where Mr.. Compton will
engage in the timing and plumbing
business
Miss Alice Worthington, of Lessen
ring, Pa, who was the guest for sew
eral weeks of her sister, Mrs. S. F.
Herr, returned to her home last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Harne and
children, of New Martinsville, West
Va, are here on visit to the family
of Mr.. j. "A. Harne at his home on
Fourth street.
l. bC VI OU. MdUUIlGW Il.
church are arranging to hold fair
for the sale of fancy articles on Aug
ust 25th in the grounds of the Oak
land Hotel.
Mr.. Alvin F. Getty, of Cumberland,
was in Oakland Sunday where he
visited Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Kepner.
Mrs. Getty has been the guest of her
parents for week or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ravenscraft,
of Ridgway, Pa, who visited DIR. and
Mrs. w. H. Ravenscraft in Oakland a
few days last week, returned to their
home Saturday morning.
During the month of July Circuit
Court Clerk Tower issued thirtythree
marriage licenses to as many couples.
The major portion of those who en-
tered matrimony upon authority to
do so by Clerk Tower, hailed from
West Virginia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
Church Fair and Lawn Fete.

Under the auspices of the Ladies
Guild of st. Mathews P. E. church a.
fair and lawn fete will be held in the
Oakland Hotel grounds ON August
25th, from 8 until II o'clock p. III.
There will be a number of booths
erected in the grounds and will con-
tain for sale fancy articles, refresh
ments, etc. A special booth will be
erected in which will be enthroned a
fortune teller.
During the afternoon and evening
concerts will be given by professional
and local talent and there is a proba-
bility that the Naval Academy band
from Deer Park hotel will be present.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
incidents and Events at Home and
Nearby-Personal Mention, Etc.

See Duck Brothers at the Opera
House tonight.
DR.. Russell Boyer, of Accident, was
in Oakland yesterday.
Ray White went to st. Louis Satur-
day night for an indefinite stay.
Mr.. Charles H Sweitzer, of near
Floyd, was an Oakland visitor last
Saturday.
Deputy Circuit Clerk John G. Dun
ham is incapacited from work by an
attack of illness.
Squire William D. Hoye, of Deer
Park, visited Oakland yesterday on
professional business. ~
Mr.. VIM. C. Kidd, of Baltimore, was
in Oakland two or three days this
week on business.
DIR. Hattie B. Jones, of Wheeling, is
the guest of her brother Mr.. Scott T.
Jones, in Oakland.
County Commissioned Jacob Stump,
of Bloomington, was in Oakland last
Monday GU business.
Mr.. o. G. Crane, cashier of the
Terra Alta Bank, was business Wis
itor to Oakland Saturday evening.
Mr.. James S. Lakin of Terra Alta,
was the guest Tuesday of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. E. Offutt in Oakland.
Capt. R. H. Gordon, of Cumberland,
was in Oakland Saturday and Mon
day where he was engaged profess
ionally.
DR.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Sivey, of Nor
gantown, are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Orr at their residence on
First street.
Postmaster w. NJ. Thayer, of
Thayerville, was a business visitor to
Oakland Monday and made this
Office brief visit.
Mr.. Singleton Deffinbaugh, of
s Washington, is here visiting Mr.. and
= tChas. A. Deffinbaugh at their
HE on Third street.
Mrs. S. F. Herr, of the Schley Hotel
who visited her parents at Leisenring,
Pa, several days last week, returned
to Oakland Saturday.
NJ, LV;1l;o,,, Cr;n, ,rbo 10, Loo.. -
siding in CINCINNATI for a number Of
years, is in Oakland visiting his faith
er and other relatives.
While the present summer has beer
somewhat peculiar the crops as a rule
have been abundant and there will
be a great amount of fruit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
No Principal Chosen.

The board of trustees of the Oak
land public school, composed of
Messrs. Daniel Hinebaugh, John w.
Hart and Joseph E. Harmed, held a
meeting Monday at which time the
resignation of Prof. A. w. Dewitt for
several years principal of the Oakland
schools, was received and accepted.
The board also opened and are
holding under advisement two appli-
cations for the place made vacant by
the resignation of Prof. Dewitt, the
same being submitted by Mr.. J. l.
Sollars, of near Oakland, and j. H.
Rohrbaugh, of Belington, West Va.
Definite action will not be taken upon
either of these applications until Aug
ust 18th, and in the meantime the
board invites others to file their ap-
plications for the position.
Mr.. n. U. Bond, of Bond, this coun-
ty, spent Sunday evening in Oak
land with friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
Baptist Church Services.

Rev. w. H. Faust of Deer Park, will
preach in the ThayerYille Baptist
church Sunday morning, August 18th,
at II o'clock, his subject being THE
Way to Destruction In the even
ing he will preach at Deer Park, his
subject to be Soul Famine" All are
cordially invited to attend these ser
vices
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
For Sale.

A cottage at Mountain Lake Park,
Md; IL rooms, kitchen and attic; is
used as a boarding house, and has
good patronage; splendid location,
near Auditorium. Also, 10 acres of
good land one-half mile south of Mt.
Lake Park, all cleared except Il acres.
For further particulars address or call
on F. P. ARNOLD, Mt. Lake Park,
Garrett county,, Md. 49-26t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
Call for Your Letters

Mrs. Kate Browning, Mrs. Margaret
Barnes, Mrs. Polka, Miss Sue Bald
win, Mr.. John A. Mcclure, Mr.. Will
Gusing, Mr.. Robert Friend, Mr.. Thos.
Butcher l3l.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-08-04
BARGAINS at Chean John's.

He is selling out his whole stock at
cost to take charge of store east.
Croquets sets, base ball goods, toys of
all kinds, etc. 1t.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-10-14
How They Do In Williamsburg.

Editor of Democrat Dear Sir: In
looking through the columns Of the
dear old Democrat this week | find Il
piece from farmer in regards TO the
amount of bagsing that we use on
cotton. a few of us farmers down
here are putting on yards to the
bale, aud are going to continue to put
it on, and hope our Marlboro brother
farmers will do the same. We )osc
enough on our cotton at bne:, as thorc
is tare of 80 pounds 10 the bale in
price whether we have 8 or 6 yards to
the bale. We need more Cheraw cot
ton buyers sill over the country. If we
farmers will stick together we can
compel those exporters to buv our cot
ton or go out Of business. They have
posted notices down here but we pay
no attention to them Farmer come
again. your letter is all right. All We
need is enough like you and we will
carry the thing our way.
A BROTHER FARMER.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-10-14

The State Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society purchased one hundred
acres of level land in the southern
part or Columbia last spring on which
70 noid Its annual South Carolina State
Fairs. This change was made neces-
sary because the old grounds were too
tmail to accommodate the large num-
her OF exhibitors and visitors who an
nually attended the great fairs. and
the buildings were no longer suitable
for the purposes for which they were
built. On the new grounds there is
room for everything and for every
pouy. ana they are more conveniently
situated to the TRANSFORMATION lines
than the old grounds were. The dis
tance IL less than half mile from the
new union depot, and the grounds are
reached by several fine roads and by
the street car lines. and no trouble will
be experienced in hnndlin. the lar-.
crowds that are sure to visit Columbia
Visitors will find everything brand new
TINS year. The buildings are all modern
in construction. large airy, and com
Eol'aDle. all one story, with numerous
exits and wide aislcS. One building Is
devoted entirely TO the handiwork of
woincn. and is set apart from the other
buildings so that the fair sex may en-
JOY themselves without inte1'ruption
Another building is devoted to the ngri-
cultural exhibits and implements and
another to the commercial exhibits.
Then. the poultry building occupies n
large and roomy. The live stoc! barns
are so arranged that all visitors can
safely and conveniently pass through
All of them and see all the stock at any
timc. ana the management specially
requests that visitors avail themselves
OF TINS opportunity.
The regulation mile race track is To-
Gated i'll the southern part of the
grounds. ana Is beauty. The races
may be viewed from the Fair grounds
IT II be preferred to DO so, but n large
comfortable grand stand is located at
the finish OF the home stretch where
the races can be viewed to much better
advantage and with more comfort. The
quarter stretch IS not separated from
the grand stand. as was the case ON
The ola track, but all are combined
under one Enclosure, thus Increasing
the social part of the meet.
The Midway or Pike is located near
me main entrances. and will be filed
with all the modern shows and attrac-
tons, with wares from very part OF
the world. and with people from every
part of the world. Tie athletic
grounds are located just opposite the
Midway. on the other side OF the
entrance. Here viii be played two
excellent games OF football during
Fair week.
The railroads have offered very
cheap rates on account of the first
Grcatcr State Fair, and they will run
most convenient schedules from all
sections of the State. In view of all
the attractions that have been ar
ranged for. there is no risk In saying
that me large crowd of last year will
be doubled this fall, and that this
great gathering Will be more ca silly ac-
commodated than in any former year.
Every one ought to attend the only
big fair and social event in the State.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1904-10-14
Tha Republication Of Gregg's
History OF the old CheraWS

This method is taken to let it be known
that the Pee Dee Historical! Society is now
engaged in tho preparation for re pubica
>tion of "Gregg's History of the Old Che
Taw's" and desires information touching
any errors Of any kind that muy be in the
book, as it now stands, with view to
having such errors corrected in pages ad-
ded to tho volume, when it is mado up for
republication.
All communications in regard to this
matter should be addressed to
JOHN j. DANGAN, SIC.
Pee Dee Historical So
IIarteville, S. C