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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
The Shakespeare Club.

Notwithstanding the downpour of
rain on Tuesday afternoon, the
Shakespeare club had most delight
full study in the club rooms at Sims
Library. The teacher, Miss Middle
ton, repaid those who braved the
storm by lending as much enthusi-
asm and interest as she does to a
larger class Literary pursuits by the
girls and boys of Ellis county Will
be encouraged by this club, which
offers a nice prize at the Flower
Show to be given in the fall to the
successful contestant in composition.
The special work for the afternoon
a paper on forgiveness, by Mrs. Sid
Farrar, was much enjoyed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
Pretty Home Wedding.

AS spring time approaches we'd
ding bells are frequently heard-the
last were telling of the Munroe-Ad-
kisson nuptials. In the Adkiason
home on West Main street, Rev. A.
d. Porter performing the ceremony
in the presence of the family and
near relatives and a few friends
James Munroe and Miss Rc5ecca Adj
kisson were united in marriage. Mr..
and Mrs. Munroe have gone to san
Antonio for few weeks. Mr.. Nun
roe is one of the firm of Munroe
Bros and Miss Adkisson is popu-
lar young lady and a native OF Wax
ahachie Many good wishes follow
this couple.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
TRAIN MAKES RECORD.
Passenger Covers 175 Miles in 1872
Minutes With -Four Stops.

New Haven, Conn, April ga
new record for a IT'S mile run by
regular passenger train in the east
is credited to the New Haven rail-
road Colonial Express as the result
of it's performance yesterday, when
it covered that distance between Bos-
ton and this city in 1872 minutes,
making all the required four stops
between the two cities
The speed for most of the trip was
close to seventy miles an hour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
MiZelI-CoOk,

The announcement of the mar
rage of Mr.. George p. Mizell of
Waxahachie to Miss Cook of Pales-
tine Wednesday, April 26th, is of
much interest in social circles here.
Mr. Mizell is one of Waxahachie's
best known and most highly esteem
ed young men and the fact that he
has decided to change his state from
a bachelor to a benedict only enhan-
ces the interest heretofore felt fol
him Miss Cook is charming youni
| lady who has lent her presence t
! Waxahachie just enough to be covet
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
Two Ellis County Victims.

Many people in Ellis county, es-
pecially the citizens of Italy, will
read the above item with more than
ordinary interest by reason of the
fact that two of the children burned
to death were raised at Italy They
were neices of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce
and were named Upchurch. Their
parents having died they were given
a home with the Pierces
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
A Reliable Medicine--Not Narcotic

Mrs. f. Marti, st. Joe, Mich, says;
"Our little boy contracted severe
bronchial trouble and as the Doctors
medicine did not cure him, | gave
him Foley's Honey and Tar COM
pound in which / have great faith. 1t
cured the cough as well as the chok-
ing and eagging spells and he got
well in a short time Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound has many times
saved MS much trouble and We are
never without II in the house" b..
W. Fearis. d&w
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
Waxahachians In Egypt.

The latest news from the touring
party, Mr.. and Mrs. S. p. Skinner and
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Getzendaner.
say that visit on camel back to see
the Sphinx and Pyramids had been
thoroughly enjoyed and that they
were on their way to Palestine, bet
ter prepared to enjoy this trip since
visiting Egypt.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
The Five Hundred Club.

The Five Hundred club was en-
tertained by Miss Helen DuBose at
her home on College street Friday
afternoon. This young hostess gave
as favor to Mrs. C. A. Pippen, Who
JIadc high score, a beautiful lace
handkerchief. Strawberry ice AMI
cake were served
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
The Music Club.

The Music club met in regular ses-
sion at Sims Library Saturday after
noon. The splendid program WAS
broken into by the rain and only o
few were present but the few felt re-
paid at the conclusion of Mrs. utt's
exposition of the lesson, which
ioalt with COMPOSERS Of the rine-
teenth century. Miss Whites solo
was especially enjoyed on this oceas-
ion
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
4 Pretty Party.

Miss Harlan Miller who spent
Easter with her parents, compli-
mented her guest, Miss Vale Hol-
land, a much honored senior in T. r,
C at Milford, with a pretty party
Saturday night. Miss Holland is not
only president of the senior class
and the Adelphian society but she is
the efficient manager of the ora
Gle" the school paper. Miss Helen
Horton of the junior class at T. Z.
G. was also guest in the Miller
home. Miss Harlan had three of her
girl friends to assist her In enter
tanning, Misses Marion Fowler, Eva
Holland and Lucille Harding. Twas a
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
Miss Groce Returns.

The Waxahachie young people and
older ones as we'll are rejoicing
over the fact that Miss Louise Groce,
who spent the winter In Corsicana
with her grandmother, Mrs. Halbert,
has come home to stay. Waxahachis
has many charming young ladies but
not one to spare.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
SNAKES ATTACK HORSES.
Six Valuable PercheroDs Saved After
Strenuous Effort.

Vernon, April 22.--Six valuable
Percherons owned by George Goog-
ursburg. sixteen miles southwest of
here, were bitten by snakes yester-
day and were saved from death only
by strenuous effort of ranch hands
and neighbors. A big snake hunt was
then organized and scores of rattle
snakes were killed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22

beautiful thought to see this young
girl with her three friends acting as
hostess for twelve couples of young
men and ladies' At the close of a de-
ligheful evening delicious refresh
ments were served.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
Mrs. j. II. Leigh, Editor.
Telephone No. 400.
Miss Vickcry to Wed.

The intimate friends of Miss An
ME Vickery have received the dam
tiest personal invitation to her mar
riage. Miss Annie has many warm
friends and admirers in Waxahachie
who wish her all happiness.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
FARMER IS ARRESTED.
Former Grayson County Man Arrest
ed in Corpus Christi In Pierce

Case.
Corpus Christi, Texas, April "a
n. w. Elmore, formerly of Grayson
county, was arrested on his farm near
here yesterday by Sheriff NJ J.
Wright of this county on a warrent
held by Sheriff r. l.. McAfee of Gray
son county, in connection with the
death of John Pierce, wife, five chill
dren and young lady stopping with
Pierce, all of whom persisted in the
fire of Pieree's home on April IA,
1907, in Grayson county Gilmore Is a
prominent farmer here having a
large cotton farm, Gilmore was indiet-
ed by Grayson county grand jury
three days ago.
He will be taken to sherman this
morning by Sheriff McAfee.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
II Total Disability and Accidents in
addition to death

In addition to above, the certifi-
cate is non-contestible from date and
is paid Immediately upon death, dis
ability or accident.
In case of sickness a member can
not be suspended for non-payment of
dues for one month, that being pro-
vided for by the supreme council
At death $4,000 is Immediately
advanced by telegraph for burial ex-
penses, and balance Immediately
mailed to the Worthy Clerk for de-
livery to the beneficiary.
| will present any person with a
beautiful Columbian Woodmen lapel
button or morocco Identification
card case who will demonstrate or
itemize the above benefits after read
ing Columbian Woodmen Covenant
or circular which will plainly set
forth all claims payable under our
Covenant. Yours sincerely,
COLUMBIAN WOODMEN,
BY r. B. Vowel, Consul General.
Leave your answer with ]. A.
Shores, Worthy Consul Emerson F.
Owen, Worthy Cardinal, or Tom j.
Ball, Worthy Clerk, who will give
you the button or card case, if cor
rect.
Remember there are II separate
and distinct clauses, in addition to
death. Is
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE CITY or WNAHACHE|
The Report Of the Finance Committee as Made TO the CITY Council and
Approved by that Body

To the Hon Mayor o Waxaha Texas:
we your Finance Committee
We have examined all books
Them neatly
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
PROGRAM.

Piano Solo-Miss Modena Haw-
kins.
Vocal Solo-Miss Marian Baker.
Misses May GLASGOW and
Grace Dickerson.
Debate Resolved that my eoun-
try is in the greatest need OF mis-
sionarics at the present time.
Mcxico-Mrs. A. Lasswell.
Korea-Mrs. G. b. VIM
Brazil-Mrs. Aubrey.
Vocal Solo-Miss May GLASGOW
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22

The social meeting of the Home
and Foreign Missionary societies
will be held Monday afternoon at
3:30 at the home of Mrs. Ed Hawk
ms on Hawkins street. The hoStesses
are Mesdames Harrison, Hunter,
Hawkins, Johnston and Miss Hos
ford. Each member will be cordially
welcomed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
Benefits Payable Under II Columbiisn
Woodmen Covenant.

In addition to paying the full face
of the Covenant OF 100000 to the
beneficiary at death, after accumula
ton, it pays II Disability and Acct
dent Claims to the Worthy Guest, o.
the insured, while sti1I living. as fol
lows, viz;
IS pays face of Covenant or 100000
2 pays 1880 of Covenant or $500. 90
- pays 7-10 of Covenant or 100000
10 pays $50 of Covenant or 10000
pays 1870 of Covenant or 10000
6 pays IL of Covenant or 100000
| pays Ais of Covenant or 10000
4 pays Is of Covenant or 10000
pays 2-15 of Covenant or 10000
4 pays lis Of Covenant or 10000
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
Delinquent Advalorem:
s92S.31
CITY MARSHAL
Collections

Collections
street Tax. 80 at $500 each, less u
days work one man. .....r. l94.oo
rnkpown - 5000
Sale of one mule out of pound $3.50
Fines Collected . $2,041.1S
ess con on fines 9S2 2031. SO
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1911-04-22
WATER WORKS SUPERINTENDENT.

Cash on hand March 81, 1910 .....s
Total Collections .,..a 49,. $3.50.
Paid to Treasurer ......-. lt.......'.s
Construction ......, 80.
Cash on hand March 81, 1911 .......
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28


Bros, who live eight miles east OF
Houstonia, have purchased from
Harry Herring his farm of $40
acres which lies a mile east Of the
Reid farm The price paid was $50
per acre The farm in question is
the west half of the old Jimmy
Jones farm This last purchase
makes the Reid Bros the owners
of over 600 acres OF land They
will get possession about o 1.
w Fl. Klirgenberg, wife and
two children of st Louis, have
been with his ~1Tcnts, III s. King
enberg and wife for several weeks
visiting aiI cooperating Mr.. and
Mrs Klingenberg have been Ill but
are much better Iow Robert
Brookings of Aften, Oki'. and Mrs
Riley Haggard of Clarcmorn. OKLA
brother and sister of Georr "rook
ings, are here at his bedside Goo.
has been in declining health
some months and his friends a!c
anxious as to the final outcome o.
the disease with which he is af-
flicted Herald.
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
GILLIAN

In the formation OF the special
road district upon which the citi-
zens OF this end OF the county VIII
vote the 3Oth, there is nothing to
lose and everything to gain Vote
In favor OF the law, which means
a vote In favor OF better roads and
home rule MIR. Cooper, secre-
tary OF our commercial club, this
week had a letter from Mr. ogles-
by, state Railroad and Warehouse
commissioner, enclosing copy OF
an order issued by that depart
ment on the c & A. r. r. for a
new depot at Gillian The order
requires a depot OF two waiting
rooms, a baggage room and an
office and to be completed and
equipped by November goth =
Gillian Globe
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
MIAMI

These public sales In the vicin-
ity Of Miami have been advertised,
F L. Dowdy, three miles south OF
Miami, Tuesday October 3 James
II Reynolds. four miles southeast
OF Miami, Thursday October 8
Mrs Victoria Audsley, six miles
east OF Miami, Tuesday October 10
John Elder lost a horse Tues
day night II broke Its neck in n
fall over a steep bank at the back
OF the stable lot In which he keeps
his team Jerry Harris OF near
Sharon recently returned from a
visit TO relatives In Campbell coun-
ty, Virginia samuel W. Nc
Roberts OF New York City visited
his parents near Malta Bend the
latter part OF last week Mr.. Nc
Roberts Is vice-president OF the
National City Bank OF New York
the largest financial institution In
America, and is one OF Saline's
SONS OF whom We a be rightly
proud News.
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
A FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY WAR STCR'
IY r A

landing, but as they drew near they
proceeded cautiously and listened for
the slightest sound. The boats nose
touched without noise.
Mark handed the wild w~hiskered fer
ryman the crisp ten dollar note. which
he clinched eagerly.
eyer purity well ter do. stranger, con-
sideren yer close"
"Didn't y lyar what I said TO the
guard bout business for the armyf"
"Yas."
"waal. don't say nothin' bout IL. tn
Confederate service pays cz It goes"
The ferryman cared little whom he
pulled IL he could make ten dollars In
one night. and dipping his oars in the
water rowed away from the shore.
Mark turned to look about him. His
first move was TO get under the trees.
From there he proceeded inland for a
short distance, looking for something.
"Ah. here IL isr' he said presently.
"Now I know where ! am"
He had struck the Nashville and
Chattanooga railroad. which runs close
TO the river bank for about a mile near
where he landed. He knew he was
about two miles from che town.
"Now. Jakey." he snid. well Div.
ouac right here. As soon as Il IN light
we must set out. Are you sleepyr
"Am II Reckon I ami"
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
A Fierce Night Alarm

Is the hoarse, startling cough OF a
child, suddenly attacked by Group.
Often it aroused Lewis Chamblin,
Of Manchester, O., r. r. No. 3, for
their four children yer greatly
subject to Group. Sometimes in
severe attacks he wrote 1--WE were
afraid they would die, but since We
proved what a certain remedy DR.,
Kings New Discovery Is, we have
no fear. We rely on It for Group
and for coughs, colds or any throat
or lung trouble" So do thousands
of others. So may you. Asthma,
Hay Fever, LaGrippe, whooping
Cough, Hemorrhages fly before 1t
soc and $Loo. Trial bottle free,
Sold by p. H. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

that had escaped from the reform
school at Boonville The boys
were walking up the track from
plackwater and Mr. Higginbotham
caught them near the old Thorp
place lie placed them under ar
rest and took them to Blackwater
where he and his brother took
them to Boonville on the early
train JAS. Gray, who former
ly lived in this city and conducted
a butcher shop but who has been
in the butcher business at Lincoln
Mo for the past two years has re-
turned to this city Tuesday he
purchased ] NJ. McClellands store
building on East Main street, alsb
his dwelling property directly back
OF the store building Born to
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

II wss late at night when they reacD-
ed a point where the river took a
slight turn to the east. and about n
mile from the quick bend around Moe.
casin point. Mark was anxious to en-
ter Chattanooga either late ut night or
soon after daylight. hoping to meet
few people. that his entrance might
not be noticed. He cast his eye about
for some means OF crossing the river.
Noticing a skihf moored Just below n
hut, he surmised that the skin belong
ed 60 some one living I'm the hut. Go.
tng TO the door he knocked.
"who's thar
"Do you uns own the skin on the
river below hyarf"
"waal. supposen I doesf"
II want to cross"
what d y wan ter do tibet fur at
this time o. nlghtg'
Father dyen. Just got word a spell
ago"
"wbat'll v give ter get overf"
"Five dollars"
"whnt kind o. shinplastersr'
~GreenbariJ"
"whar d. y Ill ear
"From some people c. got 'em trader
with the Yankee soJeis ut Battle
Creek"
IAN right. stranger. but it's n sight O
bad times ter be called ter q mans
door at night. You uns go down ter
the river m I'll cover y with my gun
tel I know yer all right"
81 won't mind n small thing like
that ef you'll put me n my leetle
brother across"
Mark and his companion wen down
TO the river. Pretty 500 a Wild look.
ing man. with n beard growing straight
out from his face like the spokcs OF a
cart wheel. came cautiously down. GOV.
ering them with n shotgun.
Got a pass. strangerr
"No."
Reckon they won't let y land when
y get over thar"
"Thesc army fellers are like a rat
trap" said Mark: they amt 30 par.
ticulnr as to goen In: It's the goen out
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. John Blakely an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Lola Pearl, to Mr. Frank
Rumbaugh of Kansas City The
marriage to take place in October
Mrs Jos. N. Breisenstein and
daughter have gone to Marshall to
be with her parents while Joe goes
TO Hot Springs Ark and a number
OF other points in the United
States Record.
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
CHAPTER v.

III CAMPS AT CHATTANOOGA.
Il the first sign OF dawn Mark
"a awakened his companion.
I who was sleeping no soundly
4 = that Il required a good shake
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
Has Millions of Friends

How would you like to number
your friends by millions as Buck
lens Arnica Salve does? II as
founding ure in the past forty
years made them. It's the best
Salve in the world for sores, ulcers
eczema, burns, boils. scaids, cuts,
corns, SORE eyes, sprains, swellings,
bruises, cold sores. Has no equal
for piles. CSC at p. II. Franklin's-
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

they don't like. But y better try to
strike a point IN the river whar Their
alp,t M 0uardp
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28


they don't like. But y better try to
strike a point on the river whar Their
amt no guard"
EUR how muchr
can extra fver."
"GreenbackT"
"you amt very patriotic. Won't y
take Confederate bills?"
mot when l q get green uns."
"Y' amt a Union man. are y'T
"No. But l know a valyble thing
when l sees It."
They could see camphres OF guards
on the other shore. Once. getting too
near a river picket, they were seen
and challenged.
"Who goes thar"
"Oh, none o. your businessv' said
Mark jokingly.
"Pull In hyar or I'll make 1t some o.
my business"
"Oh, now, see hyar! We can't stop
every Ave minutes TO please a guard.
How do you know but we're on army
business"
"well, pull in hyar and show your
papers"
Meanwhile the ferryman was keep.
ing the oars moving gently. and the
boat turned at an angle with the cur
rent, which was taking the boat to-
ward the east shore. ''Now pull away
hearty" whispered Mark. and the boat
shot out Of sight Of the picket In a
twinkling. A bullet whistled over theiI
heads, but wide OF the mark.
s'0ollyr exclaimed Jakey. what Z
purity tune Il singsw
They were now on Moccasin point
and Mark began to look for q landing
place. yust above he noticed q camp
are. and above this was . place where
tho bank vas low. with overhangin1
trees. Mark directed the ferryman K
pull for these trees. ~. sliprsed
handkerchief In one OF the roviocks-
The only y used In turning the boa
Into shors-so e. 70 mume ne oar
The coast seemed n n clssT fQr I
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

~ awakened his companion,
I who was sleeping nc soundly
4 = that II required a good shake
TO rouse him.
After Jakey had completed his Est
toilet-the only toilet either made
Mark LED or on the railroad ties 70
Chattanooga. Tho railroad soon left
the river bank. and they proceeded In
4 n~ortheastcrly direction. striking the
town from the south.
A great many tents were In sight as
they passed along. and Mark judged
at once that there was n large force
concentrated there. He was tempted
to turn and rctrace his steps. for he
knew already what he was SEN to dis
cover, but TO get out was more dlGicult
than 10 get I'm. and no vas not willing
20 risk an attempt In the daytime. so
he entered tho town In which citizen
and soldier were alike asleep. and
without meeting n soul walked about
I'LL he came TO a hotel called the
Crutchield house. As he approached
the door opened. and n negro boy with
a broom In his hand stood In the open
ing.
'Can I git n roomT" asked Mark.
"No. sab. not Till dc proprietor wakes
up"
my little brother Is tired; he must
20 TO sleep at once"
The boys eyes opened wide ut a dol.
Ia. hllI atunoH lu hla hand XVithaut
a word he took a key from the rack
above a desk in the ofice. and in a
few minutes both travellers weEs safe
~ lodged. with no one but tho negro
! having seen them enter the town or
the house.
80 far. so good" said Mark. "Now
comes the real racket. By this time to-
morrow morning I shah be either safe
across the river again, or l wouldn't
give a Confederate bond for my hfe."
After a few hours sleep he rose. and
calling Jakey they made a toilet and
went down to breakfast. Mark had
purposely neglected to write his name
on the register. and hoped that the
landlord would not notice the omis'
sion. But he did. and the guest entered
his name as Mark Slack. Jasper. Tenn,
After breakfast he took Jakey and
strolled around the town. making pur'
chases. He thought 1t prudent to get
some OF his greenbacks changed fol
Confederate bills. He followed the
suggestion Jakey had made at setting
out and bought some calico and tobac'
co and the squirrel gun Jakey had
modestly suggested for himself.
Mark was astonished ut the number
Of officers and soldiers he saw in the
streets. He found a new general IN
command, Of whom he had not heard
as a prominent leader. Braxton Bragg
He made a circuit of the town and m
estimate OF the troops. but this was OF
little value. for upon the arrival OF
trains regiment after regiment marched
into camp. Mark stood on the Sidewalk
holding Jakey by the hand. looking al
the Confederates tramping along un
der the stars and bars. their bands
when they had any. which was rare
playing discordantly "Dixie" or "Th'
Bonny Blue Flag"
"What regiment air tibet arp asked
Mark Of a soldier standing beside hin
putting at a rank cigar.
Eighth Tennessee"
"Whar they all come fromT
'sTupelo. Come from thar m'self /
spell ago"
ssVUhs~ - -o.u o.
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Alexander, q
fine son, Friday 3. W. Thomp
son who recently purchased the
hotel business OF Mrs =. II. Koenig
purchased the hotel building and
store room adjoining It Wednesday
morning frcm VIM Savage Re
cord
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28
NELSON

Mr. Wade Higginbothom receiv-
ed a telephone call Wednesday
morning from his brother Robert
city marshal ut Blackwates, re-
questing him to arrest six boys
The Marshall republican., 1911-09-28

EXCHANGES
SWEET SPRINGS

Lennie s nighttime left Wednes-
day morning for New Haven. Conn
where he viii enter Yale College
He will take the three year theo-
logical courses and will possibly
add another year in taking aphil-
osophical course in the same in
stituts He is q graduate Of, the
Sweet Springs High School and OF
Central College at Fayette. and has
made good In each Of these schools
Success 10 him n his efforts to
make disbursements -- Reid