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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-26
Red Dominoa Attend poIlyanna.

Red Dominos Attend polyanna.
A party of Red Domino girls went
to Oklahoma City yesterday to at
tend the matinee performance Of
"Pollyanna." The party included
Misses Jewel and Fern Stine, Louie
Naudahl Marion Foster Mollie May
Phillips, Alice Holmes, Frances Bry-
ent, Rose Driggers, Frances Sand
ford aud Sallie Beeler and Mrs,
Stnc and Mrs VIII Drlggers
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Those having old magazines of any kind can make very patriotic dispo- sition of them by sending them to Mrs. Ben White, who will turn them over to the troop trains passing through Newport every day. These magazines given the soldiers of Un- cle Sam would be a great help in whiling away the time on the long trips to their last trip across the con- tinent, or to the various training camps. Mrs. White is chairman of this department of work, and if mag azines of light reading are sent her she will see that they are distributed among the soldiers who pass through.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Mrs. Chester Robinson went down to Little Rock this morning to spend several days with friends.
 Wanted-ten timber cutters for soft wood, will pay $1.50 per thous- and. s. N. Rains. S0d6t 16w1
 Congressman J. c. Floyd was here last night, a guest of the Hazel ho- tel, en route from Washington City,
 Drayage of all kinds handled promptly. Phone No. TO- Chester Robinson. 13-dti
 Miss Helen Thixton arrived home last evening from three weeks wis it to Fayetteville and Springfield, Mo.
 Wanted To rent by Sept. 1, 5 or s room cottage, furnished or unfur- nished. Address K, CT. Independent. e 8Od4t.
 Mrs. T. A. Pickard, of Kennett, Mo-, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. B. Finley, left for home to- day. :.
 Corn for Sale at $2.00 per bushel at crib five miles west of Newport. Crib open only on Saturdays. See Mack Bros. 48dtf 10wtf.
 Mrs. Jesse Shuford is expected home soon from a four months visit with Mrs. c. B. Davidson, at Little
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

For the information of those who have noticed that the Independdnt makes no mention of troop trains passing through Newport for distant points, we make the an nouncement that daily papers are re- quested not to make mention of the movement of such troops. The rule is one that has been patriotically fol- lowed by all daily publications.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31
] H ERE AND THERE

Harry Says: You should see the Lucille dresses Friday. 83d3t.
 John McElrath, of Grubbs, was in today on business at the county seat.
 Wanted Cook, man or woman Van Noy Interstate Hotel 81d6t
 Miss Fannie Smith is spending the vsek with Mrs. Grammar at Sulphur For Rent Rooms in private dwell- jng. Phone CT or BIO. 83dtf.
 George and Miss Katherine Martin n Newark, were guests at the Hazel kotel last night.
 Louis Foushee had the misfortune to break his arm Tuesday while try ing to crank car.
 Tor Rent Two or three rooms for light housekeeping. 312 Elm St. 79d6t. Knox n,ends shoes cneap. III Wall nit street. dtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

at the High school building, and in' the teachers rest room, where III meetings will be held. The campaign will open at 9:3O Thursday morning and on that day Mrs. Adam Lockard will have charge. Friday Mrs. e. c. Henry will be present during the day and register all applicans. The campaign will continue until August the 11th. Other information will be- given from day to day as the work goes on.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

The recruiting work of enlisting women in the Students Nurse Re- serve will begin Thursday morning
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Washington City, where they visited the nations capital for two or three days. They also visited Fredericks- burg, Virginia, and many other places of interest.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Pretty Miss Marguerite Clarke, the popular movie star, is to be married at an early date to Lieutenant H.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

being cordially received by his many l friends.
 Mrs. Chas. H. Wilmans and little Miss Hazel Porter are house guests of MT. and Mrs. Harry G. Branden- burg this week.
 MT. and Mrs. George R. Wilson are expected home this evening from months vacation visit to Sulphur Rock and Little Rock.
 Alcorn and Launcelot Minor, Neill Phillips and Frank Jones went out to Cash river this afternoon to spend several days camping and fishing. Mrs. Ross Houston, of Marianna, and Mrs. A. B. Cost, of Searcy, sister and aunt of Mrs. Varley, of Main street, are visiting her for few days.
 Mrs. J. D. Parks and sister, Miss Gladys Reaves, leave this evening for Portageville, Mo-, where Mrs. Parks and little son, Jack, will spend the remainder of the summer. l Mrs. w. E. Bevens will deliver four minute talk at the Grand The atre tonight and will make an appeal for the enlistment of volunteers in the Student Nurse Reserve. Miss Fannie Hodge, of Batesville, was the guest of Mrs. w. B. Grant Monday night on her return home from Chicago, where she has been studying voice for several months.
 Babe Jones, Company E boy, and as fine looking soldier boy as one ever saw, has recently been promoted from corporal to sergeant, which is good news to his many friends at home.
 The "Old Glory College" at Diaz, has a very progressive War Savings Stamps Club, and have named it the Colonel Minor Club, in honor of one of our esteemed, but deceased confed- erat soldiers.
 Miss June Arnold, splendid young lady with Miss Eva Graham, has been notified of the death of cous- l in, John H. Arnold, in France, Mon day. The young mans home is in Donaphan, MissourS which is also the home of Miss Arnold.
 MT. Boyce, the genial bookkeeper for Plunkett-Jarrell, is home from Dardanelle, where he had delight full visit with relatives of his old
 home. He states that part of the
 state is almost burned up, not having had rain for nine weeks. II Walter Wallace has returned from \ Walnut Ridge, where he was the
 guest of his cousin, Mrs. Walker
 Smith, and attended the annual camp
 ing party on Black river, given by the young people of Walnut Ridge. Wanted-by respectable young white woman, any kind of house work to help support two small chil-
 dren, although they are not with her.
 Good references. Can do any kind of
 work. If any one will help this wo-
 man they can call at this office for information. S3d3t.
 First Lieutenant Wynne Denty
 passed through Newport Wednesday
 and was met at the train by num-
 Der of Newport people who hoped to
 meet Camp Beauregard boys, and
 was given rousing reception and g
 round of congratulations upon being
 promoted from second to first lieu
 tenant.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Scruggs are expected home in a few days from g most delightful eastern trip. Cards ito Newport friends were written al
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

In asking the people to Invest III War Savings and Thrift Stamps, the government is not asking them to on paying basis.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31
THE WEATHER.

Tonight and Thursday generally 3air,
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

The government needs your money; ou need the stamps.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31
Rock.

For Rent-One or two large, cool bedrooms, close to town, bath and electric lights. Apply 123 Beech St. or call at Independent office. dtf
 J. E. McElwee came in on the af- ternoon train and is spending few hours here interviewing his grocery trade.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

The "Old Glory College at Diaz has very progressive War Savings Stamps Club, and have named it the Colonel Minor Club, in honor of one of our esteemed, but deceased confed- erat soldiers.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Scruggs are expected home in few days from a most delightful eastern trip. Cards to Newport friends were written at
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Miss June Arnold, splendid young lady with Miss Eva Graham, has been notified of the death of cous- in, John H. Arnold, in France, Mon day. The young mans home is in Donaphan, MissourS which is also the home of Miss Arnold.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Miss Fannie Hodge, of Batesville was the guest of Mrs. w. B. Grant Monday night on her return home from Chicago, where she has beer studying voice for several months.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

For Rent--Two nice sleeping rooms in private home, very close in, and rates reasonable. Apply 123 Beech Street, after D. m. 5Sdtf
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

MT. Boyce, the genial bookkeepel for Plunkett-Jarrell, is home iron Dardanelle, where he had a delight full visit with relatives of his ol, home. He states that part of tn state is almost burned up, not havinl had rain for nine weeks.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Babe Jones, Company E boy, and as fine looking soldier boy as one ever saw, has recently been promoted from corporal to sergeant, which is good news to his many friends at home.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-31

Mrs. w. E. Bevens will deliver a four minute talk at the Grand The atre tonight and will make an appeal for the enlistment of volunteers in the Student Nurse Reserve.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28

as the Ford's Ferry gang. TIE terrible
deeds of robbery and murder which
was committed by this gang. caused the
new, Of their ihfamy to become circul.
ated far and wide over the land and II
was only few years ago that read
an article in big magazine which
gave some interesting facts concering
the Old Ford's Ferry gang. In wrI,ipg
tins article at the prts'n, time, how
ever, ! am not seeking to plaGiarlze
the literary production which | have
just referred to. and / will cDnsclent.
iOusly endeavor TO tell IN ms own
language number Of things about
James Ford which have never yc; been
published
Notwithstanding all the fearful deeds
which were committed by old Ford and
his gang and which would seem TO in.
dicaie that he was a villain Of the deep.
est dye, 1t is said that he was not a real
brave man when put TO the supreme
test. The people who knew him have
reported that he was bIg and strong in
body, but he did not possess a heart
and nerve which would match his phy.
sicdl provinces There was one man
VINO gave HIM a severe whipping in
fair, stand up fistic combat. and
there was also another man who
cursed him bitterly on another occasion
and compelled him to beg for mercy.
Old Ford must have nurstd many biz.
ter feelings against the man who whip.
ped him for he finally wrecked out
vengeance against his cotqucror by
having him killed,
As L., have already stated, old Ford
owned a number of negro slaves and
he exhibited ruthless cruelty toward
the poor creatures who owere under him
woe betlde AIRY Of them who incurred
the Ill will of their tyrannical master.
he.tut off the ears Of one Of his slaves
and then salted the wounds. but no,
being satisfied with this measure of
punishment he also caused the poor
fellows hand to be pressed with a
blacksmith's wise until the victim cried
out in agony from the effects Of the
torture, so it was told of him.
When we take into consideration all
the fearful deeds which were committed
by James Ford we are disposed TO won.
der whether he was not more like n
vefitable demon than some human
being. But the very worst of men have
got some good about them. Just lik,
the very beat of people are not wi,hou,
certain weaknesses and imperfections.
Old Ford had his good points. in his
rough manner he did n number Of
good acts and he hefrindcd his nriph.
bors In more ways than one. II an,
man in the community had barn.rais
ing or a Iog.roling old Ford and hi,
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28
A Bad Man OF The Old Days
tBy LoNNIE CLlfTD

Many traditions have been handed
down from generation to generation
concerning the wict,dncss ind evi
deed, of one. james Ford. who was
one Of the original inhabitants Of Crit.
tcndcn County back IN the days when
the bear and the panther prowled at
random through the wovds and only
small part Of the Land had been closr.
ed and settled old Ford" AS he is
generally called hy the people Of the
present day and time, must have been
one Of the worst men the county has
ever known, unless. he has been gross
ly misrepresentcd by those who were
acquainted with him
It's not known when James Ford
first came TO Crlttcnicn county hut il
is generally thought that he settled at
the mouth Of Crooked creek. just I'm
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28

six hundred and eighty feet a.
bove sea level, it is surrounded
on the North, West, and South,
by mountains which are snow
clad the year around, has a pop
ulation Of sixty five thousand,
and is great resort for people
who have lung trouble, it has the
second largest steel manufacter-
ing plant in the world, larger
even than Germany's highly
boasted gun factorys, it has g.
700 employees, and manufactures
every thing from railroad rails
down 20 broom wire. Pueblo
has also several other small
manufacturing plants, and two
large Smeters, where they ex-
tract lead, zinc. silver and other
metals from the ore 1t has six
Railroads, five Banks, and 8 pack
ing houses, good public buildings,
good churches and school build
ings, and plenty of them. The
Arkansas river flows through the
city, from which the principal
part of the city is watered. 1t has
all the dry goods, groceries, and
other stories necessary to supply
the needs of its population.
And last, but not least, thank
God. Pueblo contains not one
saloon, not one brewery, and
there is not one foot of ground
in the city on which an intoxi-
cant of any kind can legally, or
lawfully be sold, it, like the
whole state of Colo, is bone dry.
For tear of making myself
tiresome, | will ring off at pres.
ent. And if this escapes tie
waste basket and sets its self
into the columns of the paper.
| may jot down a few more of
Pueblo, good things later on.
Best wishes to the Press force
and its many readers.
Resp't, W. H. Grow.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28

mediately after the second war with
England. lie owned large farm in
addition 10 number Il negro slaves
and It Is said that he was a very hard
and cruel taskmaster.
"Oli" Ford established ferry a.
cross the ONO river and the little town
which was eventually built nearths plac
cam, TO be known as Ford's Ferry
There was considerable number of
travellers and emlgrants who crossed
the river at this point AMI II WAS rum
ored. that not few Of them were
llRhtened Of their pocket-books while
passing through this neighhorhood
for old Ford mad some plans and methods
FOR receiving money and property
which were similar to those which
were employed many years later by a
well known gentleman who bore the
appcllatlon of Jesse James
Old Ford organized a band Of des-
pcradocs and robbers who were known
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28
MEDICINE vs. FOOD

Do not buy something which you al.
ready have. You have food which you
feed your horses, cattle and sheep, but
when YOU want medicine. buy only
medicine. That is what you get in h.
A. Thomas Stock Remedy. We sell II
and guarantee IL to be medicine. We
tell YOU that It will tone up the entire
system Of your stock and aids digcs.
tion, thereby causing them to get all
the food value out Of the grain that
YOU feed them.
For.salc by j. II. oRME, Marion, Ny
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28

crew Of slaves would be among the
first to volunteer their assistance.
There is no doubt hut what he had a
few good qualities and thereis equally
no doubt but what his wick edness and
evil deeds heavily odt weighed oil the
good which was IN him.
Jaries Ford was shot IN 1882. He
was killed one night in rather unex.
pected manner and the great majority
of people never anew just exactly who
did the deed A number Of men were
suspected. but it was never definitely
established just which one Of them
actually committed the act. 1t was
generally thought. however, thatitwas
some man whom old Ford had wronged
or badly mistreated in sNme manner
Probably II was a relative Of some of
the people who had been murdered
by yihe Ford's Ferry gang After the
death of their leader, this Infamous
and widely known gang Of outlaws
were scattered and dispersed in many
different directions. Old Ford had
been the directing genius which had
guided the movements Of the notorious
band; he had kept them inspired by
the magnetism of his personality and
when the followers found themselves
deprived Of their cunning and able
chieftlan they lost heart and eventually
dlshanded.
In writing this article do not wish
TO cast any reflection on the good name
Of the many Fords which are living in
Crlttenden county at the present time
To the best Of our knowledge they are
not any relation Of the notorious James
Ford OF the old days. He has not got
any descendants in this county that We
know Of. The Fords which we are ac.
qua'nted with are all respectable and
law'abiding people and they have never
committed any such crimes and deprc.
dations which were once charged again.
st old Ford and his gang of outlaws
who once terrorized this neighborhood
for many miles around.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28
Doesn't Look Human,

II Is none Of our business, but II We
ever do see man who looks like the
things in the clothing advertisements
we uro going to stick u pin In him and
see II he is human.
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28
Letter From Colorado

Pueblo Colo.
1927 Vanburen st.
3.l0-l9lS.
Mr.. s. NJ. jenkins
Dear Sir.
Please find enclosed a check
for $3.50, for which continue to
send my paper to Ft, Worth Tex.
6 months, and also send me one
to my present address, for six
months, my address at present
is (above.) Perhaps your read.
ers would like to see a few items
concerning Pueblo. Pueblo is
situated 80 miles South Of Pixies
Peak mountain, loacted on a
body of table land, four thousand
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28

on plan which provides for one mile round-trip of trave
each dollars worth of merchandise purchased Take advan
OF TINS OTTER and make FREE TRIP TO EVANSVILLE
business day of the Evansville merchants want your pat
age and will make shopping here pleasant and profitable to
Crittenden record-press., 1918-03-28
Shop i'm Evansville

tNANSNlLlE'S stores offer shop.
ping fac'iItes that give you bigger dollars
worth for dollar, plus the pleasure of choosing from
complete and comprehensive stocks of the world.
best goods.
ihy-"o OF these stores-the leaders in their respective
hne-are members of the Merchants Rebate Association
YOUR EAREN Wu DIT DEEIIAINEn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
5000 ELKs IN GREAT
 PATRIOTIC PAGEANT
"UneIe Joe" Cannon Marched at Head
 of Congressional Delegation.

Atlantic City, N. J., July 11.-Fea- turing a review of 5000 Elks who marched in great patriotic pageant here today, Secretary of the Navy Dan- iels added to the enthusiasm of the scene with a message from the pres ident He shared honors with Uncle Joe' Cannon, who marched at the head of a congressional delegation of Elks.
 Speaking of German submarines on the Atlantic coast, Mir. Daniels said:
 "On the very day that submarines were sighted on the Atlantic coast. one of the largest conveys was ready to steam across the water. There was some discussion as to whether it should be delayed a few days to dis cover the whereabouts of the subma rines and consider the losses they might inflict. but it was decided not to wait minute but to send on the sol diers. The principal reasons for sending the submarines to this side was the belief that it would deter America from it's rapid transport ot troops across"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
CRv The Associated PressN


 French pressure along the line from the Marne 10 the Aisne which began two weeks ago as a series of local at tacks has begun to yield results which Ire appreciable when viewed on the map. The town of Corey, east of the Eetz forest has been taken from the Germans and strong positions in the vicinity have been captured by the slow. methodical advance that has been the source of much annoyance to the enemy for several days.
 As a result of the assaults made by the French from Ambleny. south of the Aisne to the hills south of Corey, their line has been Strengthened and ad- vanced ehigh ground which lends it. self to defensive operations and gives tho French good observation points from which they can sec what is going Cn behind the German lines
 There has been some reason for be- lieving that when the Germans resume their offensive on the western front they will attempt to break through between the Marne and Aisne in a dash straight for Paris For this req sen. the operations which the French have carried out assume importance.
 South of Corey the German line ex- tends slightly to the westward, s| it curves sharply eastward just before it reaches the Clignon river northwest of Chateau Thierry. From the Clignon southward to the Marne. American forces have been improving their po- tions in recent days and now have a strong line of positions runnine northward from Hill 204. west oi Chateau Thierry, to the village of Tor Cv.
 On the British front the Australians have been in action once more, pene-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
AN OBSERVATION BALLOON
 STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
While Anchored Off the Bath Beach,
 N. Y., Naval Training Station.

New York, July 11.-An observation balloon anchored over the Bath Beach naval training station was struck by lightning at o'clock tonight and blew up in a burst of flame. The balloon usually carried two or more observers, but a report to the police said no one was in the basket when it exploded. Naval officers declined to give any in- formation
 The balloon. part or a special na- val patrol anchored to a government boat in Gravesend Bay, was 500 feet in the air when 1t was struck
 The explosion which followed all most instantly after the bolt struck the great gas bag brought hundreds of residents of the district to the streets. The pillar of fire was plain ly visible five miles away.
 Remnants of the bag and the bas- ket descended slowly, Hardly had they struck the water before small boats put off from the naval station and picked up the wreckage.
 It was feared at first that two ob- servers. who had been seen in the basket most of the day. had been lost. Later. however officers of the naval station stated that no one had been killed or injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12

trating German posit ons and cap turing prisoners On the rest of the lines held by the British there have been the usual artillery duels and pa trol engagements.
 French and Italian attachments are steadily pushing Austrian forces back along the western slopes of the noun tains that parallel the coast of Al hania. They are reported north of the important town of Beratand and have moved ahead in the hilly country to the east Vienna admits the allied sue cess in this quarter.
 In the mountain sectors of the north ern Italian front, Austrian units
 which approached the Italian posi- tions have been driven back. BoIshevik forces have engaged in battles with the Czecho- -Slovaks in European Russia, and an official state ment issued at Moscow claims that victories have been won at various points
 The fighting appears to have been hardest in the region to the east and southeast of Petrograd, which may in dicate that the Czecho- Sloyaks have adv an ed from the Urals. where they have been reported active for some weeks.
 A HeklHP ueSPdICtls states IndC the Czecho- Slovaks are in virtual control l of all of western Siberia Over vast stretches of this country they have triumphed over the bolsheviki. The overthrow of the bolsheviki at IrkutsI l has been confirmed
 An official statement from Berlin
 says that five of a squadron of si,
 American airplanes which started ou
 with the intention of bombing the city
 of Coblenz fell into the hands of tho
 Germans.