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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-22

"Oh, youlp she said. with scorn, and
bent over the roses.
Poor Jim said Robert, ignoring
her sighting manner IT is hard to
realize the boy is dead"
He was a herol" Nerissa said with
conviction.
"At least he was brave, he said. Il
know how you admire bravery"
And despise coward" she
flashed.
At that the mans cheek flushed
For he and Nerissa had been engaged
to be married when the war with
Spain broke out But when Robert
Lea had resigned from his company
instead Of taking the field with the
- volunteers, Nerissa had listened
TO no reason or excuse, and openly de-
nouncing him as "unpatriotlcp and "a
coward" she mad broken her engage
ment and had had nothing to do with
him since that day
you do not understand he said
slowly. that It may take more cour-
age to stay at home than to face an
enemy IN battle-or that one might be
called upon to sacrifice even the flag
for some nearer duty
Il can understand no excuse what
ever" Nerissa said. And I do not
see why you should seek me out to
offer one at this late day."
7 do moi" he replied. Il acted as I
did because / thought I was doing
right / did not dream that it would
separate US. because I thought you
loved me as truly as I loved you. and
as-unluchly for mel love you still
] believed you would understand. And
yet had known beforehand what the
end would be, / should have acted ex-
actly as | did. But there was one.
thank God, who did understand"
Then to Nerissa, looking up at him
coldly and without sympathy. these
words came all unbldden. and sup
piled the key to his motives. which
she had never sought nor desired:
THE only son Of his mother and she
a widow"
Il have come to you now only to
say good-by." he was saying quietly.
AS long as my mother lived my place
was here with her. But snow-T am
free to 90. And ! am here today to
bid you good-by-forever.s
While he was speaking there came
a curious sound from behind him. the
peculiar snort and snuffle Of some ant
NAL, and he glanced quickly over his
shoulder to see what Il could be.
Nerissa saw Ills face stiffen with
horror, and swiftly following his
glance. she saw powerful bull ap-
preaching with rapid steps, tossing his
great head and rolling his glaring
eyes.
Good heavens, your scarlet gownr'
muttered Robert, in dlsmay. run,
Nerissal Get over the nearest wall
and out Of sight In the bushes-but
run now-for your lifet"
AS she aprang to her feet. with her
limbs trembling under her in a panic
Of sudden fear, Robert Lea snatched
q flag from his dead companions
grave and stepped forward, placing
himself between her and the ugl
brute.
With a smothered. sob, Nerissa
gathered up her skirts and ran. the
below q the bull filing Der ears. Her
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-22

Mucn ingenuity Is shown BY Par
isian women in wearing several differ
ent varieties OF flowers. in a comblna-
tion for the hair, yet keeping one color
as the dominant note. A Juliet cap Of
pink ivy geranium blossoms massed
together on an invisible net founda-
tion, with the leaves only about the
border, was worn by prominent
woman at a BAN. Ropes Of puro white
net, powdered with diamond dust and
wound among the curIs and rolls Of
the hair, also have found favos.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-22

rs Miss Heataretta the kind Of girl
who would die for the man she lovedy
4 think she ia- ] have known her
on pressure to change from Titan
blonde to Rembrandt brunette. -
Baltimore American.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-22

lie utWo VI MELISSA feenEdgS-
ment to Robert Lea, and that she was
going away to begin life with him in
a western town. came like thunder.
bolt to Nerissa's family and friends.
We'll, Rob is splendid fellow. and
we always said SO, but we thought
you thought him a coward?" they said
"0n the contrary know him to be
brave man, said Nerissa.
Yes. for he has that grand sort OF
moral courage which would make him
hold to his own conviction Of right
against all the world--but still"
He has not only that courage. but
the other sort as welll He has faced
death upon the field-and proved his
courage!"
Now, Nerissa, what on earth are
you talking about?s
4 am talking about-the battle OF
Bulls Runl'| said Nerissa, soIemnlv
where l saw Robert Lea-the stand
ard bearer-facing the enemy and aw-
fui. almost certain death, and he bore
himself like a hero-he never finchedl
! tell you all. he Is the bravest 81 the
brave!"
At that they gasped and shrugged
their shoulders. and declared that
Nerissa certainly bad gone crazy!
Whereupon Nerlssa held her peace
and smiled in sweet content
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Doings Al The Agency.
Tie Big Payment to Commence.

Tie Big Payment to Commence.
Major Mclaughlin, special
agent IF the Interior department /.
was in the city Wednesday. He
had been down to the Sisseton
Indian agency to make arrange
ments for the big payment Of
$500. 600 which the Indians of
this agency are to receive. The
major and his secretary will re-
turn to the Agency next Mon
day at which li5 e the payment
will start. and continue until the
payment is completed. The In
dians have been looking forward
to this payment for a long tine
and this large sum let loose just
in advance of what promises tc
be a bumper harvest, is making
the business men feel pretty
good over the prospects of a
prosperous season. Major Nc.
Laughlin will make his head
quarters at the Government
school building from where the
payment will be made.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
CRADLE, ALTAR and GRAVE
Marriages.
scoTT-DERBY.

Married, June 30, 1908, by D..
]. Prindiville, Mr.. Ray w. Scott
of Montevido, Mimi and Miss
Clara Derby of Eddy. Mr..
Scott has for the past three or
four years been employed in the
store of B. T. Sandsmark at
Eddy and has many warm
friends in that vicinity, and in
sisseton, While the lride is a
very pretty and popular young
lady, and one who deserves the
best that life's lottery can offer.
The young couple left Tuesday
for Montevido, where they viii.
make their home in the future,
and are followed by congratula.
tions and best wishes for theil
happiness, in which the STAND
ARD heartily JONES.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Observation-Disclosures

On Saturday, June q, 1908,
by the Rev. Rudie at the resi-
dence Of the groom's uncle c. A.
Sonstegaard, who lives about ten
miles north of Sisseton, MIR. b:
A. Sonstegaard of this city and
Mary Christie nson were joined in
the holy bonds of matrimony:
The groom is we'll known and
highly respected business man of
this city and for some time past
has had charge of the Farmers
Elevator at this place, while the
bride is one of Roberts County's S
most popular young ladies'. The
STANDARD unites with thel1
many friends in wishing them 9
long life of unadulterated hap
piness.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03

ably filled the position as superin-
tendent of the Indian school at
the Agency, has been notified
that he has been transferred to
the Riverside scoool, in Okla
homa and will report for duty at
that point on the 10th of August.
Mrs. Sayles has also been named
as matron of the same school.
The standard of the government
school has been materially
raised since Mr.. Sayles came
here. Many improvements have
been made and others secured
for the school which come later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sayles have made
a host of friends here who will
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
THE FOURTH ANNUAL FAIR

The, fourth annual fair of the
Roberts County Fair Association
began Thursday and will end to-
morrow. There was a splendid
line of attractions, Q good race
program for which there were
good sized purses hung up.
There are several good strings
of horses present. The ball
game Thursday between Dia-
mond and Bossko resulted in
a score of 6 to z in favor
of Bossko.
Bossko and Peever will play
to-day.
There are several splendid
amusement features including
the Celebrated Renix Bros.
Minstrels, the Weydt trio novelty
gymnasts and accrobats and
trapese artists. Music has been
furnished by three ba Ids, the
Sisseton, Corona, and Minstrel,
so there has been no
lack of harmony. The manage
ment have kept a continuous
performance going all the time,
in fact they had a better en-
tertainment than the crowd
warranted and that isn't saying
that there was not a good crowd.
| This afternoon and tomorrow
promise to be hummers.
The militia were present in
uniform and gave exhibition
drills and the boys certainly
looked stunning.
There was a very good displa,
of fancy goods and paintings a
the floral hall, and the machinery
exhibits was worthy of mention
There was also some samples
of grain and a very credible
display Of horses and cattle
Among the stock exhibits W.
noticed % splendid specimens o
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Marvick S New Auto.

Andrew Marvick has new
Schacht benzine buggy this week
which he purchased of Walford
Carlberg. It's a 15-horse power
and Andrew says he has got %
he can make it auto as an aut6
oughto auto. Automobiles arc
getting so thick in Sisseton that
it keeps us sidestepping to avoid
them, and our ears are stretched
ou> like palm fans listening for
their toot in time to scoot and
avoid being waited over the
golden gutter smelling Of BEN
zine.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Tornado at Clinton.

AS the result of a tornado that
struck Clinton, in Big Stone
County, Minnesota, last Satur-
day evening, that town was
nearly wiped off the map, seven
persons were killed and about
forty others injured more or less.
When the storm struck Clinton
it was about 5 O'Clock in the
afternoon and a combination
train on the Milwaukee road was
just pulling out of the depot.
The train was blown from the
track all except the engine which
was left standing. When the
News reached Sisseton there was
considerable anxiety as many
people here had relatives and
friends in the stricken city and
the next day several autoes left
here for the scene of the torna-
do. The following is a list of
the dead and injured:
THE DEAD.
Mrs. Olaf Mikkleson.
Baby Nicholson.
Thomas Rothwell.
Mrs. Peter Vandermark.
Miss Kate Mills.
Mrs. G. M. Johnson.
Frederick Stotesbery.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Mrs. George r. Phalen
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
IN THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.

nervous shock, bruised and cut
by flying glass about the head
and shoulders.
Infant daughter ofAkrs. Pha-
len.
Mrs. f. w. Watkins, cut and
bruised about the body and
crushed by falling beam.
Infant son of Mrs Watkins.
Mrs. c. G. Johnson, badly cut
and bruised about the head and
arms; eyes injured.
Infant daughter of Mrs. john
son.
Mrs. J.. Hagarmann, bruised
about the body, left hip crushed
and broken.
Miss Edna Carl, wrist broken,
arm bruised and cut, and scalp
wound.
Miss Josie Hendrickson, badly
shaken UP and bruised about the
shoulders.
Mrs. G. A. Anderson, several
ribs broken, internally injured.
Miss Esther Carlson.
! Matte Rotthwell and brother.
Mrs. Theodore Condit.
Charles DAILY.
Thirty-three others received
slight injuries.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
K1NMAN-MATZ

The STANDARD is in receipt of
wedding cards announcing the
wedding on June 9th, of Mr..
Thomas Kinman, formerly Of
Sisseton to Miss Bertha Matz at
the home of the bride at Rosco,
S. D. They will make their home
at Lane, this state where Mr..
Kinman has an interest in a
bank. The STANDARD, joins the
many friends of the contracting
parties in best wishes for a long
and happy married life.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
DEATHS
Death of Celia Burns Bennett,

Death of Celia Burns Bennett.
Her sun set while it Was yet day"
Celia Burns Bennett, wife of
j. V. Bennett and daughter Of
Peter Burns of Sisseton, died at
the home of her sister, Mrs.
Noonan at Graceville, Minn.,
Saturday June 9th, at the age
Of thirty-one years.
The deceased, who was known
to nearly everyone in this com
munity, was married a little over
a year ago to James Bennett, a
real estate and insurance man,
and since that time have made
their home in Minneapolis. Mrs.
Bennett has been in delicate
health for some time past and
about a month ago was removed
to Graceville, where she was at
tended by her sisters. While
her death w S not altogether un-
looked for it was nevertheless a
shock to her many friends in Sis
seton where she had been known
from girlhood, and where she
was universally esteemed for her
loveable traits and genial dis
position.
| Nothing that one can say will
assuage the grief of the husband,
the father and the sisters who
had watched by her side long
days and nights, or who had
prayed that death might stay his
hand and leave her with them,
yet we can but extend the hanc
of comfort to them and mingle
our tears with them over the
bier of the loved one who has
fallen asleep.
ASLEEP in Jesus. blessed asleep.
From which none ever waketo weep"
AS the friends and relatives
| who knew how the departed hac
suffered, gazed upon the calm
quiet face Of her they loved
they could but say
God OF the just. thou gavest the bitter cul
bow 10 thy behest and drink il up
Where she has gone, there is NJ
msae sororw, pain, lnor trouble
in that land O. the leal, and the
road she has but lately gone, all
all must go,
Thus, star, by star declines.
Till, all are passed away"
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
NELsoN-JoHNsoN

Saturday, June 81, by Rev. K.
N. Rudie at the Lutheran par
sonage, Mr.. Filing Nelson was
united in marriage to Miss jose
phine A. johnson, Mr.. johnson
is a well-to-do and we'll known
farmer living five miles east OF
Sisseton, and the bride is one of
the most popular in her set of
South Dakota's fair daughters.
The STANDARD joins their many
friends in wishing them a life OF
prosperity and happiness in thei1
new state.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
sTEvENs-KoUTz

Married in this city, on We'd
nesday, July Is. at the home OF
the brides parents. Miss Luella
Stevens, daughter Of D F..
Stevens and Mr.. Chas. Koutz, a
prominent business man Of Web
len, Rev. Dunn officiating. The
bride is one of the most popular
and charming young ladies of
Sisseton and the STANDARD joins
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Superintendent Sayles Trans
ferred.

This is a world of change, it
has been said and it would seem
that the United States Govern
ment, or at least the Indian
department was trying to ex-
=mplify it at the Sisseton Agency
this week. P. H. Sayles, who
for the past two years has so
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Changes at the Agency.

1t is Major Allen now, he hav-
ing taken possession of the Sis
seton Agency as Indian agent
Wednesday, Major jackson re-
tiring. Major Elliot, special ac-
countant of the Interior depart
ment was present Wednesday
and checked up Major Jackson
and formerly installed the new
agent.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03

Galloway and Polled Angus cat
tie from the Buffalo Lake ranch,
A handsome big Hereford bull,
the property of H. N. Steele and
some excellent milk strains Of
COWS from the farm of Bert Mus
setter; some sheep from Mr..
Mussetter's and some Poland
China hogs of VIM. Tease, Of
Wilmot.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03

VIM. Mcmillan, a prominent
lumber dealer of Menominee,
Wis, was il the city yeste rday
on his way home from Alberta
where he had just purchased a
large tract of land.
Mrs. L. VIM. Foss after a two
weeks illness, is reported m uch
improved and in a fair way to
a rapid recovery.
A. ]. Norby, of Minneapolis is
in the city.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03
Race Program.

THIRD DAY--JULY 4TH
2:25 Glass Trot or Pace, one
mile, three in five. ..., 10000
Free For All Running Race
BIS mile, two ln t:lree.... 10000
Pong Race, ! nile, in g.. 25 90
Entrance fee: Ali harness races,
per cent TO enter aud S per cent addi-
Jonal to be paid by money winners.
Raining races, 10 per cent straight
Five 10 enter and three to start.
American Trottlng Association
rules TO govern. Entries for harness
races c..ose 8, p. NJ. July lsl. Entries
for runners close the evening before
each race.
All purses Will he divided at the
rate of 50-30-2G.
Address all communications and
entries to
BURT HORTON,
SuperlD tendent Of Rae es.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03

regret to see them leave but
wish them unbounded prosperity
wherever they may be. May
they look forward with pleasure
and backward without regret.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1908-07-03

the many friends Of the contract
ing parties in best wishes for a
long and happy married.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08

Mir. and Mrs. A. I. Selden have gone to New York for short stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
Young MatrOn of Tuscaloosa County
 Pafses Away.

LOuWk eXAAEOA OA GWHCOAeN084 SW18tS
 Pafses Away.
 Tuscaloosa, Oct. 7-(Special. .1-The death of Mrs. Farley Maxwell occurred yesterday at her home at Maxwell's. a few miles from this city. Her death was entirely unexpected and comes as a great shock to her family and friends
 She was a young woman about 25 years of age, and was married to Mir Maxwell about five years ago. She was Miss Maude Rose. of Crowley. La, and she came to this city as bride. win ming a great many friends and admir- ors.
 She is survived by her husband. a well known planter, and Commission er-elect from the Third District, and three small boys She also leaves her father, mother and several sisters and brothers in Louisiana.
 The body was brought from Max wells to t.-e home of Mr. Maxwell's sis- ter, Mrs. George J. Alston, last night. where 1t will remain until the funeral.
 Marvin Copeland has been appointed as successor of Mir. Enslen, superin- tendent of the Birmingham and Gulf Railroad. the latter being transferred to the Birmingham office. MT. Cope land has been in the office here for several years, and is familiar with ev- cry detail of the business.
 w. K. Cooper has resigned his posi- tion as letter carrier and win go to Birmingham in a short time to study dentistry. He was one of the first two carriers appointed and has been on the western route ever since that time.
 The marriage of Miss Antoinettc Abernathy of Birmingham. and MT. Charles Gustavus Northington, of this city, occurred in Birmingham yesteP. day. MT. Northingtcn is the agent of the Southern Express Company and has many Friends here. He is a native of Prattville, and Is a man of splendid business capacity. His bride is a sis ter of Judge H. B. Abernathy. of Blrp- ingham.
 The young couple came from Birm- ingham yesterday evening and have rooms with Mir. and Mrs Marvin Cope land on Broad Street.
 The minstrel show given by local ar lists at the Elks' Auditorium last night was a great success. The show was under the direction of S. F. Robinson and c. E. Scott.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
MANY NEW SALOONS
PENSACOLA IS HAVEN FOR LIQUOR
 MEN.
They Will Locate There and Continue Thcir Business in Alabama. Means Much Revenue
 for City.

Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 7.-(Special.)-- According to the applications filed for licenses to retail and wholesale liquor. Pensacola promises to contain more liquor establishments than any other city in the South.
 Alabama liquor dealers. who will be forced out of, business within a few months. are locating here. and in addi- tion to these one or two brewery firms are endeavoring to gain a foothold and are backing saloon men who were forced out of business on account of the high license.
 As a result, many new saloons will appear within the next few weeks, as the license year began on Oct. 1. In addition, one distillery has already se- cured a location, while others are en- deayoring to obtain buildings suit able for their business.
 Many of the saloon men locating here do not intend to cater to the re- tail trade. but have rented places so that they can supply their former pa- irons.
 As a result of the many new sa- looms opening up. the city will be sev- eral thousand dollars to the good on licenses, as each saloon within cer- tain territory Is compelled to pay a license of $1,000. Those outside this district are assessed s2.50o. but have appealed the cases to the Supreme Court upon the ground of discrimina- ton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
SUES FOR PROPERTY.
Mississippi Man Claims He Was
 Drunk When It Was Sold.

Mississippi Man CI&1ms He was
 Drunk When It Was Sold.
 Columbus, Miss, Oct. 7-(Special.)- An interesting case that came up be- fore Judge MeCool in the Chancery Court today was that of Burton Cady, who is suing Joe Teacher and Jim Cox to recover his interest in valuable property hore.
 Cady several years ago sold his lifetime interest in the Eclipse livery stable to the defendants for $2,000, and is now seeking to recover the property. claiming that he was under the influence of liquor when the sale was negotiated.
 The property in litigation is valua- ble. being in the heart of the business district and immediately opposite the city hall The lot extends 100 feet on Main Street and about an equal dist ance on Sixth Street. and contains a modern brick building which brings in considerable revenue. Property of this character is in demand here, and the lot alone is worth between $2O,- 900 and $30,000
 The feature of the case taken up to- day was an objection on the part of attorneys for the plaintiff to the bill filed by defendants, and Judge McCool, after hearing argument on the motion. took the matter under advisement and will render his decision at later date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08

Mfr. B. F. Wyly. Jr.. of Montgomery, who has been visiting his brother. Mir. Henry Wyiy, in this city has returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08
NEWS OF MILTON.
Fire Destroys House Occupied by Jer-
 nigan Family.


 nigan Family.
 Milton, Fla. Oct 6.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Mary Blanch cite and Mrs. Alto Fault returned to their home in Dothan af- ter a two weeks visit here to Mrs. D. P. Johnston.
 Miss Bamma Sampley Is visiting friends in Georgiana. Ala.
 Mrs. John Robertson Is 8 frequent visitor to Pensacola recently. where she is undergoing treatment by an eye specialist.
 Mrs s. A. Murray and Mrs. Flor ence Clark of Pensacola Is spending q few days with friends here.
 Mrs. J. A. Allison of Pensacola spent a few days here visiting friends.
 MT and Mrs. Frank Stevens. who left for Idaho several months ago. have returned and will. it is under stood. make their home in MillvilIe. Mrs. F. r. Johnson accompanied her daughter, Miss Maggie Johnson, to Do Funiak, to enter her in Palmer College.
 William Stewart has entered Palmer College at De Funiak.
 Arthur McGeachy spent yesterday fin Milligan on business
 A small house on Kincheon Street. owned and occupied by Taylor Jernt- gan and family, was totally destroyed by fire last night. The loss Is fully covered by insurance.
 Mrs. D. M. Henderson will move her family to Pensacola for the winter in order that her children may attend school in that city. pr. A. H. Smith and family will occupy her home when vacated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-08

Mrs. John Friend and her daughter, Miss Nellie Friend, have returned from a summer in the mountains of Geor- gia.