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The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-10-11
PALESTINE.

Palestine, Texas, Oct Sunday
was an ideal church-going day and
all the churches seemed to have had
good services. Pastor Crawford is
confined to his bed and has been
since he returned from Crockett at
tending the Zion Hill Association.
All messengers returning from the
association report a good meeting.
Mr.. Rivers Ward and, Miss A. e.
Johnson were married on the 30th
of Sept. Mrs. NJ. e. Wren had
quite a success with her entertain
ment for the Mt, Vernon church Fri
day and Saturday nights of last week.
Mrs. Ben Lawrence is still on the
sick list may she soon recover. Mr..
Jones (piano mani of Waco, was
in the city last week, and worshiped
with the Antioch church Sunday. He
tuned the piano for the above named
church to the satisfaction of all
concerned.
The doctor has advised Rev. D.
J. Crawford to remain quiet and
stay out of the pulpit for at least
six weeks. Rev. Crawford is suffer-
ing from a nervous breakdown and
functional heart trouble. The kid
dies are now in school striving for
an education. Mr.. Jones. the piano
man sold the Lincoln High School
a splendid piano.
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CORSICANA.

Corsicana, Texas, Oct. 9.-Mrs. G.
b. Phelps of Rice. was in town last
week and ordered the Express sent
to P. o. Box 222, Rice. Texas, for
three months. Mrs. Joe Williams,
Prof. Taylor, Prof. Burnett, Del
lums and Mrs. Carroll opened their
schools on the sixth and all report
the largest enrolment in the his
tory of school.
Miss Theresa White after gradu-
ating from the high school of Cor
sicana, left for Taladega, Ala, where
she will attend school,. Miss Helen
benson left for Howard University,
Washington, d. c.. to attend school.
Mrs. Nancy Kelly of Cotton Gin,
mother of Mr.. Emmett Kelly is in
town for the purpose of having her
eyes treated. Mr.. Buzz Love was in
town last week visiting his aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. John High.
Mrs. o. S. Salad is down with the
influenza this week. Miss Pinkie
Wilson of Waco is visiting Mrs. Lena
Strobe.
Mrs. B. F.. Lowe is sick listed this
week. Rev. j. W. McDade was sick
listed last week. Mr.. It. Beatty of
Rice, Texas, was in town. Mr.. B.
M. Harlin has been added to our long
list of Express readers.
Mr.. A. @. Miles and Miss Hargia
Atkinson were united in holy we'd
lock on Sept. 29th at the home of the
brides's father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Atkinson, Rev. ]. w. Nc
Dade, officiated. Mr.. Austin Polk is
very sick at the home of his father
and mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Polk
Mr.. Robert It. Pardee, Jr., Sam
Burnett and T. B. Thomas visited
Tyler last week.
Messrs. Joe Roark Paris and
Frank Roark of Ennis, were in town
this week on business in the future
you will find the Express at the
Economy drug store, Mr.. r. B. Har-
ris, proprietor.
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East Texas Association at time of
her death.
She leaves several relatives with
whom the community Is in deep
sympathy.
Mr.. Lige Smith died Monday morn
ing of this week after several days
illness. He leaves a wife, sister and
brother, He was a member of Beth
lehem Baptist church from which the
funeral was conducted by the pas
tor, DR.. Stewart. He was member
of ST. John, U. B. +. Lodge for more
than twenty years.
Miss Lottie Pierce left this week
for Chicago, Ill.
The East Texas Baptist Associa-
ton is now in session at True Vine
Baptist church, Rev. H. c. Alexar-
der, pastor and Rev. c. M. Butler
moderator. Prof. ]. A. Bradshears
secretary.
Prof. H. s. Smith has large
enrolment at the Commercial Col.
1ege. Texas College opened tins weeH
with more than one hunded boarders
in the building.
Bishop Cottrell with the Presiding
Elders conducted educational rally
for the new building.
Prof. A. s. Jackson of Waco, fl
nancial secretary of the A. M. e
and his people and delivered severa
church, spent Sunday with DR.. Evan:
addresses during the day at $3.50 h,
was at Tyler Commercial College
and gave an address to that large
student body.
East Texas Baptist Academy
opened Oct. 9Th, Prof. ]. V. McClel
Ian, principal.
Miss G. A. Blakemore, Messrs
Rupert Warren, Walter Chunn, T. c
Bledsoe. Jr., Maurice Mosely ant
Eddie Francis left for Nashville
Tenn, all of them will enter Me
harry for the term.
Miss Lutishie Manly left Saturda,
for Langston, OKLA. where she will
enter school.
Miss Ruby Alexander. graduate o
Bishop College has been secured al
teacher for East Texas Academy.
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SOUR. LAKE.

Sour Lake, Texas. Oct. 9.-The
Sunday schools were poorly attended
Sunday owing TO heavy rains that
have been prevalent since Saturday
morning.
Rev. c. c. Reed had Rev. Diggs a
reyivalist preached helping in the
revival at Mt. Rose Baptist church
last week and had quite success,
but they closed Friday antil Monday
night TO allow their sister church
who were so loyal to them when we
were out OF doors to have their quar-
terly conference
Rev. G. l.. Lee was on duty al
Tyree's A. M &c. church and Rev.
Young, the presiding elder Of the
Houston district were present to car
~ out his quarterly conference. A
successful service was reported. Rev.
Reed. pastor OF Mt. Rose Baptist
Church and Rev. Diggs arrived Mon
day to reopen the revival
Mrs. A. Baker is up again to the
delight OF har husband and friends.
Mr.. H. N. benson OF Beaumont
spent Sunday here with his wife.
Mrs. Prof. N. u. benson.
Mr.. l. II. Pollard were called to
Beaumont, Saturday on business.
The public school rendered con-
cert last Friday night.
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GREENYmLE.

Greenville, Texas, Oct. 9.-The
heavy rains Saturday and Sunday
morning did not interfere with the
Sunday services,
Rev. e. u. Strong of the New Je-
rusalem Baptist church was at his
post Sunday after q months alb
sence. the doctor gave fine ac-
count OF his trip.
Rev. Mr.. Brown of the A. M b.
church was on hand and preached
splendid sermon Sunday for Rev.
T. b. Trammell, pastor of the eWs-
ley G. M. Il. church who is making
good showing as a leader of the
host OF Israel. eRv. w. p. Perry
OF Dallas Is spending a few days in
the city with his friends. The EN-
gency council OF the Christian church
was here last week on the official
visit to Elder Crawford, and his
loyal flock they received a royal re-
cepti0n, the party went from here
TO Center Point. only to be welcomed
as they were In our city. Mrs. Car
RE Clay, the daughter of s. Payne,
and her two cousins Madams, Birdie
Shaw and Clarine Young of Dallas,
Texas. we're here Saturday and Sun
lay to see their uncle, Mr.. Bob Muir
ell, who Is quite Ill. Mr.. w. j.
Durham made flying trip to Pick
ON. Texas, Sunday.
Mrs. Lsilu Hollis and Mrs. Charity
Vim Of Kansas City are here at the
bed side of their mother. Mrs. Addie
VIM, who is very sick at this time
Rev. H. 8. Winston. pastor OF the
New Hope Baptist church is rapidly
becoming the pride of his congrega-
ton.
Mrs. Birdie Lee Howell has post
poned her trip IT, Omaha, Neb., be-
cause of the unsettled conditions.
DR.. ]. o. Williams of the Paris dis
trict left this morning after several
days in the city.
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PONTA.

Ponta, Texas. Oct. 9.-Services
were well attended at the C. M. Z.
churches Sunday. Shady Grove held
its regular PASTORAL services. Rev.
VIM, Douglass preached a soul stir
ring sermon to crowded house.
Sunday was high day at Plain View,
Rev. Mosely broke the bread of life
to an enthusiastic audience, both day
and night. collection $500.
Mr.. VIM. Fuller is building nice
residence which is nearing compile
ton. Plain View Trustees has let
the contract to MT. J. L. Kyle and
Massie to have their church remod-
eled.
Visitors: Miss Trudie A. Stewart
visited in Jacksonville, Saturday,
Mr.. VIM. Fuller, went to Rusk on
business. Messrs. NJ. A. Boiling, M.
It. Thompson. e. q. Lacey, w. M.
Armstrong visited IN Nacogdoches,
Friday and returned Sunday. Mr..
H. l.. Kyle of Alto, visited in Ponta,
in the home Of Mr.. j. l.. Kyle. Mr.
Horace Hardeway is at home again
after ain extended visit to Galveston,
Houston and other points.
Miss Bessie Hardeway is in Prairie
View on important matters. The fol-
lowing went to Kemp. Sunday: Mes
srs. Otis Hampton, w. B. Mammoth
B. C. Cannon. !. II. Conner and Will
lie Cornelius.
Prof. ]. H. Howard, Griffin, and
A. c. Kennedy were in Ponta, Fri
day.
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HUBBARD.

Hubbard, Texas. Oct. 9.--Services
at all churches were well attended
Sunday. Rev. Q. Burton. Mrs. II. b.
Burton and Mrs. v. q. Lawson and
Mr. Wade Wright attended the as
ISOLATION at Waxahachie last week.
Miss Mary Hobbs, was in the city
last week visiting relatives. Miss
Marie Jones made a trip to Waco
last week. Mrs. Ada Merriett Is visit
ing In Purdon. Mr. Walton and Reid
are at home for few days from
wichita Falls. Mr.. VIII Armstead
and family left Thursday for Wichita
Falls, for their future home.
Mr.. Drake and daughter Beatrice
Drake were in the city a few days
from Houston. Mrs. McClerry went
to Waco, Sunday. Miss Rosie V.
Davis left Tuesday for Samuel Hus-
ton College Miss Theresa Williams,
Mr.. Louis Chapel was quietly mar
ried Sunday night at the home OF
the bride.
Sick list: Mrs. Reid and Mrs.
George Thomas and Harde Daniels.
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BEATING FOLLOWS ATTEMPT TO
BUY PULLMAN TICKET.
Negro Barber Taken From Train
Near Jackson by Armed Men.

Yazoo City, Miss, Oct. 9.-The mys-
terry in the disappearance of Drum
mond Leonard, Negro barber Of
passenger train on which he was re
turning home from jackson Sunday
and hurried away in an automobile,
has been solved. The party of uni
Identified armed men who kidnapped
the Negro, after travelling several
miles, merely gave him a severe
beating. Then they allowed him to
return in Yazoo City.
1t seems that Leonard took his
daughter to Jackson Sunday morn
ing when she could catch a train
from there to Atlanta, where she plan
ned to enter school. He asked for
a Pullman reservation for her, and
when told that he had better not
insist upon it, became angry over
the matter. He insisted that she be
given berth in the Pullman from
Jackson to Atlanta, and engaged a
lawyer to. enforce his demands.
That afternoon he started to re-
turn to Yazoo City on the train from
Jackson. When it arrived at An
ME, a small flag station ten miles
north of Jackson, party of armed
men got on and took Leonard off
drove him off in fast motor car,
and gave him severe drubbing.
Leonard arrived in Yazoo City this
morning. He later told the police
ne had been informed by a party of
citizens that Yazoo City would be
made too hot to hold him"
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JACK JOHNSON WINS ON A KNOCK
OUT FROM "KID" CUTLER In
MEXICO.

Mexico City. Oct. 9.-Jack john
son. former heavy weight of the
world. knocked out kid Cutler
in the sixth round of their twenty.
five-round match here yesterday
morning.
After one of the preliminary bouts
quarrel ensued over a decision
given by Antonio Sarabi. the referee,
and Sarabi drew a revolver and dan
gerously wounded Miguel MendiZabel
one of the judges.
Prof. John r. Hawkins, executive
secretary in charge Of the $25O.OOO
Emergency Defense Fund for the
protection of the race everywhere,
reports a constant inflow of sub
scriptions, with churches, fraterni-
ties clubs and individuals responding
generously and heartily. The recent
unfortunate race happenings here
and in other places have deeply i'm
pressed upon our people the neces-
sity for the maintenance of sub
stantial Defense Fund for just such
emergencies, ald Prof. Hawkins Is
confident he will be able % make
showing at the October convcn-
ton that will be both surprising and
inspiring.
The Negro press is lending cor
dial support to this movement "of
the people. by the people. and for
the people," and there is every rea-
son to believe that October 7th will
bring to Washington the most pro-
gressive outpouring of the race that
the nation has ever witnessed.
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SOME TOWNS In TEXAS
BLANKET

Dallas district will also hold his
quarterly conference and will preach
a special sermon at II a. m. THESE
rallies are for purpose OF repalrins
and making more comfortable Sne
various churches holding them.
The funeral of Mrs. Marjorie
Phillips was held at the c. NJ. n.
church last Wednesday at p. m.
Rev. Henderson, the pastor spoke
very fiuently of her life. Mr.. and
Mrs. Phillips of Cleburne attended the
funeral.
The remains of Mr.. Mark Hill, an
old respected citizen of Denton, came
in Saturday morning and were
placed in the Crawford undertaking
parlors. The funeral was conducted
from Pleasant Grove Baptist church
Sunday at 8 p. m. by Rev. j. X.
Swancy. Mrs. Lillian Harbert and
Mr.. Baine Hills children OF Dali
las and Wichita Falls, respectively
attended the funeral.
Mr.. ]. w. Neal of Dallas, spent
weekend with his family here.
Misses Muriel and Gussie Neal
left for Paul Quinn College, Mon
day.
Madams A. E. Walker, Caroline
Whitelock and e. D. Moten, Jr., spent
the weekend in Lewisville. Mr.. B.
w. Crawford motored to Sanger, Sun
day to meet Mr.. Will White of Gaines
vile. Together they visited the A
M. E. church. Rev. M. P. Lambert
pastor.
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MExLA.

Mexia, Texas, Oct. 9.--Sunday was
a great day at st. Johns A. M. e,
church. The rally which had been
going on for several weeks ended
with quite success
Mr.. Offender G. Carroll made a
flying trip to Dallas. Friday.
The Dunbar high school is closed
this week on account OF the teachers
institute at Groesbeck.
Mr.. Fred Caruth, who has been
seriously Ill is now improving.
Mrs. p. NJ. Houston died Saturday
after an illness of a few days and
was entered In Grove Island ceme-
terry Sunday.
Miss Ruth Hawkins left Sunday for
Samuel Huston College.
Mr.. ID. c. Carroll spent Sunday
at Comanche visiting his grand
mother, Mrs. Frances MedIock.
Mr.. Timothy b. Echols left Tues
day night for Austin. where he placed
his two brothers In Samuel Huston
college. j. s. Bchols and Sammie
Medlock.
Miss Theresa Robertson came
home Wednesday from Dallas and
Will soon begin work as teacher.
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JACKSONVILLE.

Jacksonville, Texas, Oct. 9.-Mrs.
Leslie Black died Oct. Bird, after a
short illness. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. T. B. Johnson at
New Hope Baptist church, Sunday
evening, Ragsdale undertaken had
charge of the body. Remains lead
to rest in Alexander cemetery.
Mrs. Fannie Arnwine after several
months stay in Sand Springs, Okla,
returned home last week.
Mr.. l.. r. Dennis and Miss Winnie
Anderson were married Sunday night.
sept. 28th. Rev. B. L. Simpson, off,
ciating. Mr.. Finest Hays of Dallas
is in the city. Mr.. Charley Jordan
OF Kerns was the guest of Miss
Geneva Ross.
Miss Johnnie Mae Anderson and
Mr.. Joseph Williams were married
Sept. Both. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap
made business trip to Quincy last
week. Misses Mary ]. Benson, Retha
and Lria Scott left last week to
enter Texas College.
Mrs. r. e. Clemens and Little Ear
ron spent Sunday in Delma. Mr.. w.
M. Taylor has recently installed an
upright electric piano with a drum
attachment at the Taylor cafe, the
first of its kind in the city. Mr.. Will
lie Griffin Vaughns, CASTOR and Clay
ton motored to Tyler. Thursday even
ing to attend the East Texas fair.
Misses c. z. Pierce, d. e. West
brook. s. v. Pierce motored to Chand-
ler Sunday.
DR.. o. L. Latimore, the painless
dentist is here every Monday and
Friday at the Ragsdale Undertaken
building.
Mr.. George Dent Ray. the Colored
painter has finished painting the
Church Hill school house. Mr.. Rob-
ert Holland. Mrs. L. A. Bush, N. C.
Kanady, Jim Dukes and viii Whit
ley attended the association at Crock
EFT.
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PINELAND.

Pineland, Texas Oct. 9.-Seryices
were good Sunday at ell churches.
Rev. Lemon, our pastor preached
two sstrong sermons Sunday and
Sunday night at Evergreen Baptist
church, collection $24.50.
Rev. Dunbar preached Sunday and
Sunday night at Pine Grove church.
Sister Stella Daniels is still on the
sick list this week.
Miss v. A. Caddy is on the sick
list Rev. W. Davies returned home
from East Mayfield.
Rev. !. B. Ruftln is still on the
sick list
Mrs. Hayse received q letter from
her husband in Harbon. Kentucky.
he made his arrival safely.
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so MEN AND BOYS HELD FOR
OMAHA LYNCHlNG AFFAIR.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 9.-Fifty men and
boys were under arrest today in con-
nection with Sunday nights rioting.
Among the prisoners is Sol Francis.
twelve years. of age. All of those
arrested are held for either murder,
melting to riot, or assault to com
NIT murder and wilful destruction of
property.
A special Grand Jury will convene
October 9Th to inquire into the
charges against the men.
DR.. E. G. Henry, physician, attend
ing Mayor Edward p. Smith, who was
attacked by the mob, stated this
morning that the condition of the
mayor was such that he thought all
danger past
Ten Negroes were arrested m
Council Bluffs late yesterday when
the discovery was made that they
had large stock of guns and am.
munition. They told the police that
the arms and shells belonged to a
man who had been hunting. They
are held for investigation.
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ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Texas, Oct 9.-On ac-
count of the rain service was post
poned at the First Baptist church,
Sunday morning pastor preached ex-
cellent sermon Sunday night.
Collection $20.45. There will be a
grand rally pulled off at the First
Baptist church between two clubs.
The third Sunday in November. The
Women are rallying against the men.
Prot r. II. Johnson of Queen city
passed through our city en- route to
Marietta to look after his farm bust
ness. The delegates returning from
the N. E. T. Association reports a
nice time both spiritually and finan-
clally. The president OF the parents
teachers association urged each pa
tron Of the school to be present
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MALAKOFF.

Malakoff. Texas, Oct. deacon
N. Hicks departed this life, Sept
A great meeting was had at An
tioch Baptist church. Rev. G. d.
Davis is a model pastor and great
nreacher The rally at the A. M.
n. church was success. The Z. M.
%. church will have her. annual ser
vice next Sunday. Come out. Misses
vessie Jackson and Ara Mitchell will
leave for East Texas Academy to
morrow accompanied by Prof. w.
T Jackson. G. X. McAlester, John
and w. l.. Garrett, r. Hubbard and
Rev. G.. /. Graves are among our
most prosperous young farmers. H.
r. Windle has an up-to-date business.
See Mrs. l. Smith at Bonbus res
taurant for hair dressing. She can
do the work.
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WACO.

Waco, Texas, Oct. 9.-The exodus
to the cotton field brought on by the
alluring So per cwt., has almost de-
populated Waco. Laborers are very
scarce.
Mr.. Will Virgins and wife, for
mer Wacoans were in town a few
days last week.
Through the efforts of the Forum,
lakewood and s. 9th Streets, are
being filled in preparatory to being
graded.
Mrs. Chas. McMurry has returned
from visit to her mother in Cal
vert.
DR.. J. w. Warren, presiding elder
of the Temple District of the A. NJ.
E. church, spent Monday in Waco.
DR.. J. A. Mcpherson. the large
hearted pastor of North tSh Baptist
church has returned to his flock
after attending the National Baptist
Association in Newark. N. ]. The
doctor visited the following places
while in the Northeast. New York,
Brooklyn, Philadelphia, indianapolis,
Indiana, Quincy, ILL.,. and st. Louis.
He reports. conditions good at all
points.
The good people of the church
turned out en-masse to hear a traYe-
logue by the doctor last Sunday
evening.
New Hope choir sustained its for
mer record by rendering an enjoy
able musical last Monday night, all
who attended report great time.
The Supt and teachers of the A.
M. e. churches of the city have or
ganized a Sunday school teachers
Institute The first session will be
held at Edwards Chapel, Oct. "a.
Prof. ]. c. Russell is filling the
chair of science at Paul Quinn Col
lege.
The F. l. S. Convocation was we'll
attended despite the fact that this
is harvest time. Much interest was
displayed in every phase of the meet
ing. Branches reported splendid
progress. Hon. R. l.. Smith, the
founder and president was well
pleased with the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wright have
set splendid example for the young
people of Waco. They have purchas-
ed a beautiful home in the east side
and Mr.. Wright has opened a nice
grocery and wood yard.
Mr.. Mitchell, director of w. c. c.,
held an important meeting with the
citizens committee and announced
that the service closed Oct. LIST. and
if it should continue it would have
to be assumed locally. Local COM
mittee headed by Judge R. d. Evans
reported themselves ready to take
control having about secured the
funds necessary for the budget for
the next six months. The citizens
of Waco are responding nicely to the
cause. The drive continues a few
weeks to complete its purpose.
DR.. Taylor, pioneer undertaken
of Nashville, Tenn, lectured at Clay
st. Christian church, Monday night.
DR.. ]. w. Pierson, came in from
his work at Marlin. Monday. He re-
ports a splendid service at that
place. Spiritual interest is high,
the financial side likewise raised
$165.20 Sunday, Oct 5.
Mrs. ]. w. Pierson is convalescing
after a severe attack of heart trouble.
Mrs. Tssie Taylor of San Antonio,
is visiting Mrs. Clarence Robinson.
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WHITE MAN JAILED FOR AT.
TACKING GIRL.

Alexandria, La, Oct. 9.-william
Clifton, a white man, charged with
attempting to criminal assault
Florence Durham, a 7-year-old white
girl, residing one mile from the
Rapides Gravel Company pit at Wood
worth, was brought here today and
placed in the parish jail by Deputy
Sheriff Abadie. The authorities say
the attack occurred at the home of
the child's mother, where the accused
man had been boarding The child's
mother was absent from the home
at the time.
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Ferris. Texas. Oct 9.--Owing to
weather Sunday, services and Sunday
School were scarcely attended. Pas
tor Miller being absent at Mt. Ho-
reb. Rev. Chapel filled his appoint
ment Rev. Movers visited in Dallas
Sunday.
Pastor Miller and the following
delegates ATTENDED the convention
at Waxahachie last week.
Madams Collins. Sanders, Jones.
Erskin and Robinson. brothers Adj
kins and Rev. Chapel, Mrs. Smith and
children of TT Worth are here with
her husband