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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13

them, he ordered the women to leave
their families and follow him. Many
of them did so. His followers were
taught that to obtain atonement for
their sins they must roll at his feet.
The women were taught that it was
sinful to wear anything save a light
wrapper. They we're forbidden to sit
on chairs or lie on beds. They slept
on the floor and sat on the floor. Men.
women and children slept in one
large room together Sacrifcial fires
became a part of the religion. Dogs
and cats we're burned alive as a sac
rifice to God On one occasion a wom-
an was caught trying to make a liv-
ing sacrifice Of a child.
Once indignant citizens tarred and
feathered Crefheld and one Brooks. a
male follower. Brooks disappeared.
The. women took in Crefield and
cleaned him. He went to Portland.
There Burgess Starr had him ar
rested and he had TO do two years.
Then his women followers were de
clared insane, one after the other, and
we're sent to asylums. But when
Crenield came out it was the same
story all over again.
And so followed the mans death at
the hands Of the brother Of the girl
he had wronged.
To-day Esther Mitchell and Mrs.
Crefneld. who was Maud Hurt. both
glory in their deed. They think II
a martyrdom for their religion. They
rejoice that they have not a friend
in the world. for they do not care for
friends.
They may do what they want With
ne" says Esther Mitchell. the friend
less. for have only dons my du9-"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
WAS THE PLAYrHINo OF FATE.
Ardent Wooer Foiled in Three At
tempts to Propose.

A rich widow in Koloczvar, Hun.
gary, recently brought an action
against wealthy local landowner, al
leging that his long courtship, which
had resulted in no proposal, was dam
aging her reputation and arousing
scandal.
The landowner M. de Szabo. ap-
peared in court and admitted that he
had paid the widow marked attentions.
But. he declared, fate was against his
proposing, for he had made many
strenuous efforts" to do so, but all
were unsuccessful.
The first time he was just on the
point when he happened to tread on
the tar of the lady's pet dog. which
upset him so that he was unable to
continue.
Next time he meant TO let nothing
interfere with the event, and in order
TO impress the object of his alteration
drove up in grand style with four
horses. But turning a corner the car.
riage upset, and the unfortunate lover
plunged head foremost in a pool OF
dirty water.
Undaunted, he made third and last
attempt. Attired in his most gorgeous
costume, he started off on his way to
the widows house. On the way. how
ever, he passed under ladder. very
( unlucky thing. and a painter upset a
pot of green paint over him.
After telling his tragic story the
Hungarian gentleman pathetically ex
claimed: $50 you see. gentlemen, that
fate is against me-. His statements
were proved, and amid much laughter
NJ de Szabo left the court without Q
stain on his character
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
ooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooe

mot for any amount" said one Of
the representative lawyers OF Seattle,
when asked il he would defend the
girl
His brethren OF the bar are like
wise unanimous in their resolve not
to take the defense. 1t will come
down 70 something ike the case OF
the man who assassinated President
Mckinley. Some prominent lawyer
will be named by the court, and he
will have to undertake a perfunctory
defense
Crenields widow is in the county
Jail. She frankly admits that she
induced Esther Mitchell to XIII her
brother.
The two had it all planned between
them. Mrs. Crefield wished Esther
success when they parted. the girl
TO 60 to the railway station to kill
her brother, the woman to go to the
cemetery to pray over her husbands s
grave. She called upon his spirit TO
make the girls aim certain,
The Holy Rollers.
This sect OF the Holy Rollers has
set these two states OF the North Pa
cific coast by the ears. Crefieh
founded il in September, 1908. He
taught some of Ruskin's theories
about plain living and high thinking,
and many women became his fol
lowers But all this high-sounding
talk was only a mask for what was
to come. Soon Cref1ield was revealed
in his true colors.
Il am Crefield no longer" he an
nounced, but the apostle Joshua re
incarnated. ] am Christs equal;
am another Christ"
When he had things as he wanted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13

ornamented with fancy buttons. though
the actual fastening Of bodice Is down
the center back. The yoke is outlined
with straps of silk ornamented with
buttons; a strap is also placed round
the sleeve below the puff. Waistband
Of silk.
Materials required: 6ik yards
delaine, y yard lace. IL yard silk. 8
buttons. and ~ yard bodice lining.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
A PRETTY AND cIRLlsH FRock.
OF Cream chalIis Spotted In Pale Blue,
Lace and SILK Used.

This is pretty girlish dress for
summer wear; 1t is made In a cream
challis finely spotted in pale blue. The
full skirt is gathered into the waist
band and is trimmed at the foot with
three crossfolds OF the delaine.
The bodice has a yoke and lower
part Of sleeves OF cream lace over silk;
the delalne is tucked where II Joins the
yoke. and is stitched down for few
inches. The center forms box-pleat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
Shot Down BY Sister.

She had coat on her arm and
asked Perry to hold 1t for her. It
concealed a revolver. She raised IL,
fred and George Mitchell fell over
dead The sister calmly took her seat
on a bench and waited for the police
to come and arrest her.
Il tried to shoot him In the same
place that he shot Mr. Crefiield." she
said, quite calmly. Il knew that II
he could kill Joshua | could kill
George by hitting him in the same
spot"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
letter Of AeknowIednmert.

A bride writes a cordial note to each
person who is so kind as to send
gift II a present is received from a
husband and wife, write to the wife
and include a mention Of her hus.
band in expressing your appreciation.
viz: 1T was very kind OF you and
Mt. B. to think Of me and to send
50 charming = Eift, etc"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
The Prettiest' of Doilies

both center and outer edge slould
have few or no widening, and ssen lap
little. as otherwise the lace would
be too full. in which case a skipped
stitch would be necessary at each
scallop.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13

The Boston restaurants even give
their favorite dishes classical names"
For instance7"
Il heard a man asking for q Plato
brown bread
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13

why did you divorce your nrst
vife7"
she had poisoned my life"
Then Why did you take anotherr-
~As an antidota"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-09-13
Has Mo- ! FrIend IN seattIs.

Hang her." is the terse verdict Of
the men and women Of Seattle. She
has not friend in sll the town. Not
even the hysterical women who en-
Joy visiting a wife-murderer OF = man
who has killed his mother viii 90
near the girl
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
WILTON

Charley See is the boss trader on
our creek
b. J Chaffin and family. Of Lon
lisa. We're visiting in our town Sunday.
Mrs Mollle Vaughan is CONDUCTING a
a good school here, and our Sunday
School is extra
Miss Lou stratton, u Ohio, has beef
visiting relatives in this section for
some time
Whoopine cough is raging II has
caused the death OF several children,
and many older ones have it the SER
ond time so they say
Mr. Haywood. representing the suy-
der hardware co. aud Mt Evans, rep
resenting the Louisa Canning Factory,
are often In this vicinity on business.
" N Burton has made quite an i'm
proyement in our public road near
his store. Some other places need
work
VIM. Layne, Albert shannon and
II. Meade. carpenters Of our town,art
doing work in Louisa
Steve Bradley was on our creek a
few days ago wearing that broad smil
Rev. Vim. Jarrel. Of W. Va, lis IN,
founder Of the Baptist church at this
place and he preached for US aboui
Is years, resulting In much good and
as an appreciation Of his work th'
ladies' Of our town have had his pie
ture enlarged life size and 1t il
now an ornament in the church. Thu
church has also new roof
Gentle,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
OBITUARY

On Thursday evening, August l6,
1906. our Heavenly Father saw 1f
in his wisdom to call To Himself ouF
beloved friend Mrs Fannie Speneer,
aged % years. months and i6 days
She leaves a husband, one little ha-
by is months old. three brothers. one
sister and a host Of friends 70 norm
their loss
But one great thought We can meet
Fannie in that Great Jerusalem,
where parting viii be no more.
Luther don't weep for your darl-
ing wife. but get ready TO meet ner.
She said she was ready TO go Don't
weep for her dear loved rones. or
she Is now with beautiful beckonlng
hands calling her dear ones to heav-
emily lands
She was laid to rest Friday after
non in the Spencer grave ward IAe
funeral service was conducted by
Rev Talbert.
Farewell Fannie, oh the parting
Brings to MS sad tears and pain,
But there is a golden promise
That in Heaven we'll meet again.
A Friend.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
IN MEMORY

The Grim Monster Death, visited
our vicinity ON the 27th OF last month
and took from the home of George
Holley his wife. She had been sick
for some time, but she bore her suf-
fering withg reat patience Her hus.
band and many friends were by her
side during the whole time of her
sickness and everything was done
for her that loving hands could do
butGeorgia is gone Friends ON earth
could keep her no longer. Georgia
lived true and devoted Christian
She had smile and kind word for
everybody and the name of Georgia
means in this community all that is
kind, noble and true. No husband
and wife were ever truer or more
affectionate to each other than wer'
George and Georgia, They We're con
slant companions, sharing each 9th
er's Joys and SORROWS.
Mrs Holly's funeral was conduct
ed by Rev. Cassidy in the presence
OF large audience. The remains
were laid to rest in the John chaffin'
graveyard by the Odd Fellows o
Fallsburg, Friend
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
NEAR DEEPHoLE.

Bro Talbot preached his farewell
sermon Sunday at Yatesville to a
large congregation.
Henry Haws, of Everywhere, has
joined the baseball nine at this place.
Mart Johns called on Miss Pearl Dia
mond Sunday.
Asbury Hutchinson and Drew Haws
called on friends here Saturday and
Sunday
Robert Rice called on Miss Mary
Queen Sunday
There will be an ice cream festival
at Deephole Saturday night, Sept.
Is. Everybody invited
Lige Rice called on Miss May Rob
erts Sunday
Several of the people of this place,
attended the ball game at Fallsburg
Saturday
Miss Susan Crank, OF Fallsburg, is
visiting friends on Deephole
Roy Adkins passed through here re-
Gently on his way to Louisa
Mrs. Dell Muncy visited friends in
Smokey Valley Sunday Blackberry.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
0 S / b

We are having plenty OF rain,more
than usual.
G. c. Hicks is still making frequent
trips TO Sam Roses
The apple peeling at Frank Brad
ley's was largely attended,
We are having an interesting Sun
day School We hope the boys will
all be blessed for their good behay-
Tor.
Several OF our folks attended the
show at Louisa last Thursday
Roy Chaffin was on our creek last
week.
Misses Bolivia and Hattie lobe cali
ed ON Jettie Adams recently
There will be preaching here The
I'd Sunday in this month by Rev T
II. Large
Sam lobe and wife visited their
father last week.
Ben Carter passed down our creek
last week
Roy Adams was calling on friends
lSunday
The school at Shady Grove is the
grandest school that has been taught
for some time, Sam Jobe is the
teacher.
Bolivia lobe contemplates a trip to
Hemphill, w. Va, soon.
Birdie Carter was in our town last
week
Fred lobe went to Louisa last Mon
day.
Roy Burton and Miss Bolivia lobe
attended church at Dry Ridge sun
day
Fannie Webb, of this place attend
the Reunion at Grayson last Friday
Ida Carter was at Oslo Saturday,
Born, to John Blankenship and wife
a boy
Silas lobe purchased fine horse
recently.
Mrs Laura Hornbuckle is expected
home from Ashland soon.
Cracker Jack
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
IN MEMORY.

The death angel has visited the
home of All Queen in Butler Co.,
Ohio, and claimed for its victim the
wife and mother Of that h ONE.
She was twenty-five years of age,and
the daughter of Lindsay and Mary
White of this vicinity. The funeral
service was conducted by Reys. Fan
min and Hicks at thehome Of her
parents, and the remains " re inter-
red in the family grave yard. She
leaves husband aud three children
to mourn their loss. She was a mem
Der of the Methodist church, and was
converted at the home church thir-
teen years ago, and lived consist
ent christian, and died in the full
triumphs of living faith.
As the end grew nigh she became
anxious for that great change. to
dwell and live in that bright cline.
She is now beacon light beckoning
Allen and her three children home
ward
She was a victim of appendicitis
We desire herein TO express our
deep sympathy with the sorrowing rel
atives and friends.
While mothers voice is not heard
in the home again, may her exam
Pile be a path to those blessed little
feet to guide them softly home.
A Friend
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
ULYSSES

Mrs Garfield Young Is very sick
ME- Burton and wife attended the
Baptist Association on Laurel last
Friday, Saturday and sunday
Several from here attended the
Sunday school convention at Gift
side
The high waters here recently car
fied away several poles belonging %
lhe Bell Telephone Go
Sickness continues among the little
folks Since my last letter 9 have
fallen victims 10 the grim monster
2 being buried IN the same day
Everyone here who has a team s.
hauling crosstles
Virrn Prose went to Wilbur recent
rs and BOUGHT two fine blood hounds
Mrs r y siusom has returned
from Greenbrier, where she went 20
see her son who had been injured
hy dynamite explosion
las George and wife visited their
son here recently
We an appreciate the Home Circle
column very much and think 1t the
most interesting column OF the News
Xanthous
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
I'm MEMORY.

Almighty God in his Providence saw
fit to remove from among us John, the
son of W. II. and Maggie Crum, aged
IS years and "a days
He fell victim to the dreaded Dia-
belts Millitis. After an illness of sew
eral weeks he passed to the Great
Beyond
He leaves a father, mother and 3
sisters to mourn their loss We sin
cerely sympathze with the bereayed
friends. and share their sorrow over
the loss of their beloved son who
was Just blooming into manhood. We
realize the great loss to the family
and friends but we hope their loss
is his eternal gain.
The funeral service was conducted
by Rev. Isaac Fannin at the Sexton
grav yard ON Gamer \ Friend
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
copLEY. W VA

neriis hartrrm who has fever 8.
improving
Nicholas Coplcy has been VISITING
friends up Tug This week
School begins here Monday Mis-,
Della Thompson Is our teacher
Eastman Jenkins. Pauline Comic,
Rneh See aud Horny Wilson visited
Iona Dartfam SUNDAY
Misses Cilda and Kilzle Peek an,
Winnie g BaHram attended churci
M Paddle Creek Sunday
Mrs c y Peters has been ON n,
sick list
Misses Mamie aud Mallssa llplbroo
visited Pauline Copley SATURDAY ngni
Several from this place attended,
church at Paddle creek saturday nigh
Forest narlmm visited friends a
Gallup SUNDAY
Misses Pauline coplev and Nalissi
Holbrook visited friends At spruc
Saturday
Miss Bessie See and WAYNE Dawsnl
visited Jennie Belle copicy Sunday
Snow Ball
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
WAS WASTING AWAY.

" had been troubled with kidney
disease for the last five years, writes
Robert r. Watts. OF Salem, Mo y
lost flesh and never felt well, and
doctored with leading physicians and
tried all remedies suggested without
relief. Finally tried Foley's Kidney
Cure and less than two bottles com
pletely cured me and ! am now sound
and we'll During the summer kid
ney Irregularities are often caused
by excessive drinking or being over.
heated. Attend to the kidneys at
once by using Foley's Kidney Cure
Sold by Louisa Drug Company.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07

ficiating- The young folks are both
excellent young peopleq Of sterling
character. and have many friends
who wish them long, happy and
prosperous life.
All weddings in this vicinity were
eclipsed by the marriage OF w. J.
Pigg to Mrs Rosanna Webb, widow
OF the late Harry Webb on the 20
of August, Rev. J. r. Chapman off
ciating. The groom is 70 years old
and the bride 6S The groom is one
OF the best known citizens Of this
county, having been a business man
for long perioG and is identified at
present with t lie mercantile business
at his old home.
The contracting parties were Civ
en- fine dinner by Mrs Adkins, a
daughter of the bride. Supper, fine
/ repast, was taken at the home OF the
groom. About dark the bell brigade
came upon thescene and after quite
a merry hour they were led to the
store of Mr.. Pig, where candy, gum
cigars and other necessaries We're
freely bestowed, aud all went home
well satisfied with evenings enjoy
jment, leaving the couple TO start
anew on lifes journey, this being the
third set of matrimonial harness foi
the groom and the second for the
bride.
i Some of our farmers are prepar'
:ns for winter by pulling fodder, dig
ging potatoes, procuring coal, etc.
Some of our Merchants will attent
the Festival in Cincinnati
Buekskin Bess
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
AloRGAN's

There will be church at this place
the 9Th Sunday By Rev Cassidy,
We are sorry 10 relate the death
or Mrs. Georgia Holly, who depart
ed this life aug, eth She was a
good christian woman, honored. low
ed and respected in life and her pas
sing away is greatly deplored by
her many friends and relatives
Our school is progressing nicely un-
der the management OF Dr. G l..
Graham
Bascom Thaeker, Of Bushanan, who
has been calling on relatives at this
place, has returned home
Compton and Murphy's threshing
machine passed up our creek to-day
enroute to Thomas Christians
Dr. JNG Young, in passing through
our vicinity last week enroute II
Marvin, stopped over night at
Jas Y. Carters
V D Harmon was on our creek 70
day
Misses Flora Sparks and Virgie l..
Carter. Two charming lassies Of thi'
place. have returned home after
an enjoyable visit to friends al
Marvin
Several from this place attended
the circus at Louisa Thursday
Miss Lulu Jordan was shopping a
| Yateyllle Wednesday
Harmon Compto and Grovor
Bradley We're calling At this place SUI
day
Miss Rosie Sparks IS visiting he
sister at Shady Grove
Miss Hattie cpoksey. Of this place
was calling on home folks az Marvin
sunday
W NJ Hughes is here visiting hom
folks
Several from here attended churc
al Yatesyllle Sunday
Miss Cora Atkins. Of Fallsbnrg
passed up our creek recently
Two Relies
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
GALLUP

Joe Chapman has typhoid fever
Mr. and Mrs j. G. Sammaons were
visiting the sick at Chapman sun
day
Don Beleher made a trip TO Louisa
Saturday
Ben Maynard was a visitor In orr
midst Sunday
) y. Dobbins and wife spent Sun
day with w. N Belcher aud wife.
Liddie sammons was visitor in
our midst Friday
Florence Smith was visitor at
Needmote Sunday.
7 J Chapman Is In our com
muniiy every few days
~ PHILIP shiyel makes his regular
trips 10 Three Mile.
Don Belcher spent Friday night viii
his sister at this place.
We believe We are going to have
wedding
There viii be preaching at this
place Saturday night and SUNDAY By
Rev \ @ Grizzle
x Belcher ana wife spent Sunda,
with Tobc Chllder and wife.
Our school is progresslug nicely wit
& Y Dobbins as teacher lie hal
hrge school
Georec Belcher. Of GAINESVILLE. 0.
- expected home soon
Jim stump IS making trips /,
walbridge We are expecting a wed
ding sure IN september
One q our ncighbor girls and boy
viii soon be- married
Charley Moore and wife hay,
moved into the house by the brIde
where W N Bolcher lived
x Belchrr Is completing his lin,
house
Mark summons was visiting M
sick Friday
s ? pnbbins and W NJ Belche
vent "a ponithan Sunday week 4
enndnrl class meeting
Ines Kendall visited Pattic shan
non recently Meadow Brook
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
BussEYvILLE

VIM Parker whose leg was SO bad
ly cut by the accidental stroke of an
AK a few days ago. while working
In crossties, is some better. but he Is
not yet able to he away from his
home.
w. NJ. Thompson Blackheadl had
the misfortune to sever the front
part of his foot with an AK one day
last week andcame near bleeding 10
death. DR.. Hayes being called in
saved him
Thos, Jordan. who has been on the
sick list all summer, is SO much
worse this week that his friends
have become alarmed about his ne
covery.
Misses and Opal and Fairy Holt are
both quite sick and while their con
dition shows no Improvement as YET
they are doing reasonably we'll aud
their speedy recovery is hoped for.
Mnville Thompson, better known
as "Bub' is ON the sick list.
LATE Hayes. keeper of the Coanty
Poorhouse. was taken suddenly al
this week, and Drs. Dean and MOors
were called to render medical aid
], Blanton and Miss Ida Hughes
eldest daughter OF VIM. A. Huyhes
were married last Friday at the home
Of the brides father, Rev. o. NJ
copley. Of the Baptist chuJn. o.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
MT PLEAsANr.


School al this place IS progressing
nicely with Edgar Pendleton as leach
er,
Whooping cough Is raging in This
vicinity. and the Junior class can be
heard at ali times and places.
MIS-. c. b. Peters visited her son ,Bai
Il at Huntington this week.
w. w. Willard, by virtue Of bis Of
flee OF supervisor Of roads. is max
ing some much needed repairs on
the pike. Let the good work 20 on.
Born, to Mr., and Mrs. John Dlals
a Bryan Democrat TO report in th'
near future,
Mrs J b Frazier visited her son n
b. Mcclure at your place last wecN
We all are jubilant over The Col
lege and feel that we owe much o
our good luck to the News
h f. pendle ton is still confinet
to his home with a fractured leg
which he had the misfortune to hur
some time ago
( Elliott Arnett. Of Arnett's Quick he
lief fame, brought from the vim
clad hills Of West Virginia a mic
drove Of sheep last week Mr. Ar
nett is one OF our best and most en-
ergetic citizens.
MIS- Betty Taylor. OF wlliiamson.w
Va. who has been visiting her slster
Mrs Rachel Willard returned HON
Sunday A Democrat
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
A HEALING GOSPEL

The Rev. ], c. Warren, pist. of
Sharon Baptist Church Bela'r Ga,
says of Electric Bitters: -; is Il
Godsend to mankind. 1t cured me of
a lame back. stiff joints, and COM
plete physical collapse ! was so
weak It took me half an hour to walk
mile Two bottles of Electric Bit
tiers have made me so strong | nave
Just walked three miles in 30 minutes
and feel like walking three mo, e.
It's made new man of ne, Great
est remedy for weakness aad all
stomach, Liver and Kidney complaints
sold under guarantee at y, NJ. Hughes
Drug Store Price soc
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1906-09-07
nE Nc IN rRnrRl.E

= WAS 10 trouble. but found way
out ot q, and I'm HAPPY man
again. since Dr Kings New Life pills
cured me 81 chronic constipation,
says + ~ Goodloc. l07 81 Louis 5,
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Price . cents AZ A Nj HUGHES drut
store