The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-26
HOLIDAYS BY PLANTING a BIG 40 IN The EXPRESS

their joy and gratitude was as grea
aud their happiness as complete al
the little folks.
The work Of apportIoning ihs
supplies was no small task and oc
cupied the attention Of that part oI
the Express force not celebrating
otherwise until late houf Christ
mas eve. The names Of the famil-
les Of poor people handed in 10
the Express by the Lsdies Aid So
cIrties and individuals during tbs
week Were all visited by a personal
representative Of the Express the
day before Christmas. The num-
ber Of children in the family was
secured, and knowledge Of just
what the little folks would most
appreciate, as well as the old folks,
was secured. rhe Express took
pains to ascertain the condition OF
the family as well, to make sure
that charity was worthily bestowed.
The Express Office was a busy
place on Christmas eve. The sup
plies were carefully app0rtioned
out and the Packages for each mem
Der Of the family made into one
bundle or box. Each bore the
name Of the little one for whom it
was intended. II was an enjoy
able work, however, owing TO the
generous abundance of supplies,
and the pleasure of the workers
was added TO by a call at late
hour from passing gentleman who
inspected the various packages
with much interest. Owing to bis
kind Cbristmss thought some little
girl VIII find a surprise in the bot
tom Of dolly's shoe, and the little
boys will shout as an unexpected
nickle or dime drops from the hid
den messes Of book or toy. Mr..
George Lake was this last con-
tribusor.
Christmas morning at IL o'clock
the oislrlbntlon began.i A big
spring wagon with canopy top,
generously donated BY X G. Win
hanson OF the Western barn, was
loaded With the boxes, bundles and
packages. Strings Of sleigh bells
were attuched 70 the harness and
after the load was complete, two
banners bearing the words .'Daily
Express Christmas Wagon were
attached to the sides and the
wagon started on it's mission. Its
appearance on Chickasha avenue
was greeted with cheers, and all
the way down the street the busi-
ness men and merchants came run.
ming to their doors to give II a
hearty God speed on its errand Of
kindness. In the residence dis
trlcts the same kind o. a greeting
was extended, and the people ran
to their doors at the sound OF the
bells and gave utterance 10 their
approval by many expressions Of
approval.
The wagon was kept busy until
3 o'clock in the afternoon unload,
ing the gifts at the houses Of those
for whom they were intended. The
city was thoroughly covered and II
anyone was missed we have not as
yet heard OF it. In this connection
the Express again desires to extend
its sincere thanks TO its generous
neighbors and friends who made
this Christmas distribution possi-
Bile, ard brought happiness and
good cheer to so many hearts and
homes. Very little real destitu-
ton or suffering was found, which
fact speaks well for Chickasha and
its generous people.
We publish again today the
names of the contributors, with
additions made since our Iasl
edition:
Washita Valley Lumber TO.
coal order, Sl.O0.
Logan q Friend, coal order
Faubion & Freeman, coal order
/ 81. 90
A. W. Arbogast, clothing.
White Swan bakery, bread.
Whiteman Bros, crate o
oranges.
/ Chickasha Dressed Beef Co.
bread and meat.
Cash. e5 90.
Mrs. j. Oescombes, clothing.
Mrs. T. H. Williams, clothing.
L. A. Wibley. clothing.
Jack Mcclure, games and book
Mr.. Hignlgh', clothing.
Southwestern Home Co, barre
Of apples.
Mrs. Il. B. Johnson, candy. nut
and fruits S.
Waples-Platter Grocery Co.,
bucket Of candy.
Mrs. w. A. Fox, si.00 anl
closbinR.
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