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pre- nted to the county IN entire bio E,
on Vii g.. 80 ,urt house vas bull SO
also assisted in the building of al III.
churches in the city. In short. he has
contributed to every enterprise that
could possibly be of benefit TO Lander,
Fremont county, or the state OF Wyom-
ing.
Mr.. S. Conant Parks, junior member
of the firm and equal owner, with Mr..
Amorelti of the Thcrmopoiis anu Lam
der, Wyo., and the Bridger. Mont.
banks, was born in Illinois. and Mt fit'
teen entered his fathers bank at Au-
burn, later moving Il Albuquerque.
". M, where he was clerk OF court Tor
his uncle. Judge Parks. In 1880, h.
entered the University of Michigan,
where he graduated and in 1881, going
to Germany to finish, he took the Gov
eted degree OF Phi. ID. at Halle.
Since that time Mr.. Parks has been
in Wyoming. His time has be m
largely spent at Lander, where he
looked after the banking business For
q short Will he resided in Laramie,
where he occupied the chair OF Polit-
zeal Economy in the University OF Wy
oming. For IL years he has been
identified with Wyoming inter ssts
and has lived in the siaie all thattime.
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Scarcely five years old, the town of
Cody is fast assuming large proportions
and from its commanding position en-
joys a trade far in excess of places
many times its size. In II brief year
it has grown from Il struggling little
village to Il respectable sized town. and
from three mercantile establishments
to more than Il score of large stores.
many of them carrying stocks of good,
valued at thousands of dollars. The
number of houses, in the time stated,
has increased six times over and the
few old-time ''shacks" are being re.
placed by expensive. modern buildings.
both dwellings and stores.
Since tn advent of the railroad. one
year since, displayed confidence in the
future of Cody is everywhere apparent
and well founded predictions are made
that it will become the great city of
northern Wyoming.
1t possesses o very excellent add
vantages, having Il splendid public
school, the attendance having jumped
from two scholars two years q to
seventy-two at present. a 800. 600 hotel
recently constructed by Col. w. f.
Cody, fine bank building, several large
new stores, two churches and scores of
new houses. The town has several So
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la expressing \ MERRY Christ mas
hr Is, many T. ad.r- The Enterprise
wiste- q -mph.- ~ the with IN it's
niOa"e>t en,e. I Ia II, ach aud every
one NAV 'njuy the ..-.as,uu, >urrouuoet
ny fuii anu y eli \, 49, st-'i in the en-
j.. tbeut "i ih'' >ait- D.. - rrateiul healt
Il the ears e-t Wish al the publishers OF
this D. per. .A;u ut as u su charitably
rtu'-nser the wants II otners Tess tor-
uu..teIy b,esseu.
, 1902-12-25

Every one in Cody knows Frank NJ.
Williams, the popular Young cashier
of the bank. But few. perhaps. know
that ne is one of the pioneers of this
locality. and one of the original settlers
of the ci,y.
Born ia Iowa "A years ago. he moved
with his parents TO the far West
when bul IL years old. With his ar
rival at the ranch where is now the
Marquette post Office. and where his
folks still reside, the young lad 1T once
blosSomud out as n rider. He b2gau
by wrangling horses Tor John Dyer,
foreman y. the BN outfit. when only J.
years I'd. For eight years he rod
'em as they came" making II repu,a-
ton as II rider and roper that has few
equals in all the west. Much of this
expert nc , was gained while cowpunch-
ing for the M and IT outfits.
In ~ Mir. Williams went to Omaha
and took IL two years course at II bust
ness college and, on graduation, was
given II position as bookkeeper at the
First National Bank OF Lander y
wear and IL half ago % returned Il
Cody, where five years before, he had
lived in u tent, dignitied by the name
of the Cody Hotel, which then consii-
tinted all there was of the city
When Amoretti, Parks X Co. located
here Mr.. Williams built the banl'
building, the only office block in town,
and was installed as cashier. Here he
has hem since June. 1901. and to his
banking interests has added u thriving
real e-,aic and insurance business. He
is Venerable Counsel Of .dar Camp
No. 530b. NJ. w. A.. president OF the
Cody Band. which he organized u mn-
siciap of marked talent, and n OF the
most popular of Cody's Young men,
both socially and professionally
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cial organizations, Il community OF
highly intelligent people, pushing every
movement to enhance the progress and
increase the prosperity of their town.
Three newspapers, n commercial and
hunting club of large membership, de-
batting society, secret orders and IL
brass band, all live and fl ,urish in this
town and entertainments. receptions
and different social functions are OF
frequent occurrence
BY the commencement of the next
tourist season the route by the way of
Cody to tn, Yellowstone National
Park will present not only the mos,
agreeable one, but also, in scenic
beauty. far surprising any osher.
Last year nearly 1000, OOo pounds o.
wool was stored sold and baled in the
new wool warehouse, the first season OF
the establishment of Il market for the
purpose, atfording employment for many
persons and, which is of more impor
lance causing the disbursement ofmany
thousands OF dollars, the greater por-
ton of which went into local circula-
ton.
Butswith all of these advantages Cody
has others which will materially assist
in her growth. Situated in the heart
of a country which has magnificent
, 1902-12-25

II desirable, co,e>oi This paper can
be ob,uiled IA, Til, ,L c. wrapped and
ready for mailing. 'vn cents each, po :
tage paid.
, 1902-12-25

Preliminary steps have been taken
for the formation, Mt Cody, OF u Ma
sonic lodge and the building Of nan
for meeting purposes. The building
will he a creditable affair, two stories
in height, and probably ninety feet in
depth
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-06-12
Lopez Leland
LOPEZ

Miss Mascot, of'Seattle, is visiting her
brother, DR.. Museott!
Mr.. Eaton is doing much needed road
work in district No. /.
Miss Hammond is making her parents
a two or three weeks visit.
Children's day will be observed at the
NJ. L. church next Sunday. 4.
Mr.. Adams, of the Home colony, was
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Eastman few
days the past week.
Bert Weeks went to Seattle. last week
Monday and on Thursday was knock ed
from street car and badly injured.
The Ladies' Aid will give AN Expert
ence social at Woodmen hall Friday
evening. A short program will be given.
Admission free. Cake and ice cream will
be served.
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pany is ready to take and fill orders for
lumber for delivery anywhere in the
country.
There was well attended ball at tie
West Sound hall Friday night. 1t had
been the intention to have 1t at Orcas, but
the illness of Mrs. Van Morehain there
prevented.
Frank Pressey's house caught fire last
Sunday while all the family were away
except Miss Ada. She climbed To the roof
with an axe and cut away the burning
shingles and say ed the house.
There was a large congregation at
church last Sunday. assembled to hear
Rev. w. j, Dickson, of Tacoma, who is
much esteemed by the isIsnd people,
whether they are members of his church
or not.
The Fourth of July celebration this year
will be at Orcas. The West Sound band
will be there to cheer Judge Thacker,
provided he can be prevailed upon to
make speech. There will be soft drinks,
dancing and lots of fun generally.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-06-12
EAST SOUND

Mrs. L. d. Pike went to Whatcom Mon
day.
Mrs. Patterson returned Monday from
her trip to Whatcom and other points.
Mrs. C. Woods attended the Culver
Willis wedding at PIT. Lawrence last
week.
b. f. westfall arrived, list, week from
Minnesota, where he las been for several
months.
Miss ,Nettie Showers was passenger on
the Thompson Monday evening for the
bay cities.
Mrs. Jessie Templin left "Wednesday
evening for the bay cities and Sumas to
visit relatives and friends!
Mrs. Geoghegan, accomplished bv her
grand slaughter Miss Mallory Woods,
went, 10 Whatcom Monday to see the dog
and pony show.
Mrs. Showers, who has been i'll for sew
eral weeks, is much better and has gone
to spend a week with her niece, Mrs. DR.:
Geoghegan, at Whatcom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Tullock and daugh-
ter Isabel were passengers OIL the Thomr-
son Monday evening for. ,Whatconl, on
their way to visit Mrs. Tulloch's parents
at Lynden.
b. King. who has been quite III for
several months, left Monday evening, &C
companied by his SONS John and Earnest.
He will go to Mt. Vernon to consult DR..
West. His friends here hope he may
soon recover.
Rev. J..W. Dickson has bean spending
several days among his many friends
here all of whom enjoyed his visit very
much, Services were held at Emanuel
church Sunday, afternoon and eyening.
Mr.. Dickson preached good sermons and
choir rendered good music. The mem
bers of the parish hope soon to have a
permanent clergyman.
"Children's day" was observed at the
M. E. church last Sunday, morning. "A
fine program was rendered, in which all
the children. of the Sunday school took
part. The singing AND speaking by the
little ones was very good Indeed. ''The
Progress of the Centuries" sort OF
drama, Mas beautifully rendered by
twenty girls and boys, each bearing a
banner on which was the number of the
century represented. Each repeated his
lines without forgetting, making it alto
gether very entertaining. The mtisic by
the choir was especially, fine. Those hav'
ing the services i'm charge are to be con.
graduated upon their success.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-06-12
ROCHE HARBOR

Mr.. and Mrs. AleN,Hall andrMrs. Hill
are visiting friends In Fairhaven.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Harper is, visiting her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. Risbell, Of Seattle.
Nathan Strahl returned, Monday from
Seattle, where he has been spending a
week visiting his sister and family.
The brig VIM. G.. Irwin came into port
Sunday with a cargo of freight. She loads
q return cargo of lime for San Francisco.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1902-06-12
''The Volcanoes Deadly Work from the
Fall Of POmpeii to the Destruction Of

st. Pierre,Y by Prof. Charles Motifs,
LII. ID. Most intensely interesting book ever
published: Complete, thrilling and accurate ac-
count of greatest disaster that ever befell the
human raoe-greater even than Pompeii. Tells
how Martinique, one of the NEST beautiful ISL
ands in the world. suddenly transformed
into a vertible hell. About SOC pages. profusely
illustrated with photographs taken before and
after disaster, Practically only Martinique
Book" in the field, for everyone now insists on
having Prot. Morris, book and no other. Best
author, largest book, best illustrated, scientific
ally accurate. Price $3.50 Agents Wanted.
Enormous profits for those who act quickly.
Most liberal terms Outfit 10 cents, Don't lose
minute. Send for outfit IMMEDIATELY.
and be at work. The chance of lifetime for
making money.
Clark 4 Co s2s S. ith ST., Phila., Pa.
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orca's, leland
Haying time is here.

Haying time is here.
, Mr.. Martin has bought new moving
machine. ~
Mrs. Van Moreham, of Orcas, was very
i'll last week.
The Lavine Bros. spent day here last
week visiting friends.
Road Supervisor Freel says he is about
through spring road work.
A lime barrel factory would be pay
ing proposition in this locality.
Mrs. Adkins was called to Fairhaven
Friday by news of the serious illness of
her son..
The Deer Harbor school, the second
term fought by Miss Ashcraft. closed last
Friday with appropriate exercises.
Mr.. Hill, formerly of West Sound but
who has lived in Fairhaven for several
years, has bought the Reese farm, in Crow
valley.
A Mr.. Adkins, from Colorado has
bought the fine farm in Crow valley
which was owned and occupied for many
wears by the late VIM. Miller. t..
Miss Lou Wakefield graduated from
the Whatcom high school last Friday.
She worked hard to complete her studies
there and deserves much credit.
Look out for some more big potato
stories this year. The man who raised
the forty potatoes that filled two bushel
sack last year is still here and "at il
again."
The West Sound Saw mill cut its first
plank few days ago and the mill COM
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San Juan leland
SAN JUAN VALLEY
Outside Of County Seat

Chas. Grant CAME down from Seattle
Monday.
/ Katz is over from Port Townsend on
business.
Mrs. A. Thrones and Laurena Roster
returned Monday from Port Townsend.
The farmers in this section are. all busy
hauling oats clearing up for next
season.
Miss Amy Mahon returned to Seattle
Tuesday after two months visit with
friends.
The dance at the corners Friday even
ing proved an-enjoyable little party The
dance "broke up" at 3 o'clock SATURDAY
morning.
There will be meeting ut the corner
store Saturday, June IA, to make arrange
ments for celebration of the Nations
birthday.
At the ball game Sunday between the
San Juan and West Sound clubs the val
ley boys played good game, as viii be
shown by the score. At the end ot, the
eth inning the score, stood to IL in favor
OF the valley boys. but in the Sth inning
the West Saunders did some heavy bat
ting and scored ii runs. Following Is the
score:
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The Valley team will go to West Sound
next Sunday and play the return game
there. The boat will leave Friday Har-
Dor at o'clock Sunday morning. All
wishing to 60 must be on hand promptly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
AWFUL HOLOCAUST
Steamer City of Pittsburg Buried
Near Cairo, Ill.
More Than Sixty Lives Lost
Passengers Get Beyoud Control
And FIightfuI Scene Occurs.

Cairo, Ill, April 2O.-The side
wheel steamer, City of Pittsburg,
enroute from Cincinnati to Mem
phls was burned to the water s
edge early this morning at Tur.
ner's Landing, near Olmstead, ILL.,.
eleven miles from Mound City, Ill,
and twenty-four miles from this
city. The early reports stated
that sixty.five lives were lost and
that many were badly burned and
otherwise injured, but the list OF
casualties is not yet definitely
determined.
Two boats and every available
craft from this city went to the
scene for relief. Efforts were
made to cBtch the New South of
the same line at Faducha aud have
her steam back, but she had
passed Paducah upward bound
before the Telegram was received.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
AN UNEXPECTED TRIP.



Carlton H. Myers, Of West Liberty,
Ia, boy 10 years old, displayed
most wonderful nerve and presence
of mind in a balloon ascension.
where even man Of experience
might have been expected 60 lose
courage. An Iowa paper gives the
story;
THE balloon was almost Inflated
with hot air when the anchor-ropes
gave way and It started upward sud-
denly with a rush. The spectators
We're horriiied to see boy hanging
head downward from the ropes. The
little fellow, boy-like. had ap-
preached too near the preparations.
and his foot became entangled in one
Of the ropes. The aeronaut called
out: "strnighten up, boy. but hold
on for all you are worth.n
THE pluclSy lad obeyed, reached
up above his foot, and, catching hold
of the rope, quickly righted himself.
climbed up about eight feet and then
threw his arm through several ropes
that came together just under the ball
loon; he was number Of feet above
the parachute, but so close to the out
let in the airship that the escaping
hot air and gas elmost caused him to
faint. He made the entire trip, about
three miles, hanging by one arm.
1.-The height which the balloon
reached is estimated to have been
about one mile, distance Of 500 feet
higher than the aeronaut intended to
go. They came down in a cornfleld
and thus escaped injury"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
THE QUEEN OF yIOLINIsTs.

Leonora jackson and a strong
company of artists viii be in
Chlckasha and will give concert
ut wagner Opera House, April
26th. The fame Of Leonora
Jackson is so universal that she
ranks among the greatest virtuosi
Of the world. Her extraordinary
career the past four wears in Eu
rope and America has been a sue
cessionlof veritable triumphs. She
gave 16l concerts in this country
last season. OF lady violinists
Leonora jackson is acknowledged
beyond question the peer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
A UNIQUE PAB1Y.

Last Friday evening Mr' and Mrs
William Lamb gave a party in
honor OF Miss Edna Lamb. In
many features, it was one Of the
most unique ever given in Chick
asha, and was certainly one of the
most enjoyable to the guests.
The guests first exercised their
I, and engenuiiy in manufactur-
ing chapeaux, and a reward of
merit and honor was made to the
one producing chef d'ouvr e.
Fast and furious flew the fingers
aud many a wonder in headgelr
was presented, but the souvenir
lovely paper knife of silver and
pearl was ptured by Miss Bessie
Llrimore.
Miss Lamb then began "Coon
Hunt" a most exciting chase tater
very diminu.ive ebony dolls which
had been hidden in all parts of the
house. OF course, all the com s
looked alike, but Mr.. Wesley Bell
succeeded in freeing the largest
number so received souvenir in
the form of a handsome plate. An
other unique and pleasing feature
was a contest in art and poetry in
which the guests wed in illustrat-
ing by picture and verse suggest
ions given by the clever hostess.
Mr.. Jim Scott arose at a bound to
immortal fame and was awarded the
lauFels. 1t was an evening thor
Oughly enjoyed by the guests,
among whom were: Misses Bessie
Larimors, Wessis BIrney, Kate
Burton, Annie Cross Bessie Rob
insou, Alf Barefoot, r.. Sargent,
Edna Lamb, Letha Lamb ,Messrs
R A Spieker, Oscar Templin, Car
roi McGehee, Wesley Bell. Grant
Shipley, Hugh Simpson, Ben Nor
gan. Jim Scott, Mr. and Mrs e. d.
Barton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
THE POLICE COURT.
Gay Ladies' Up Before His Honor
Yesterday Morning.

The city treasury received a sub
stantial donation yesterday morn
ing IN the form of $54.30, which
was contributed by two fairies
Edna Kendall and Kiftie Hard
wick. 1t was the final touch to
the escapade the women bad on
Saturday evening. They certainly
whooped up the town during the
short while they were at it, and
gave the staid citizens of the burg
a fine sample of fast driving,
laughter singing, etc.
Both plead guilty yesterday
morning and had TO loosen up the
required amount, $50 and costs
for each of the reyeIlers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
FIRE IN DALLAS
Loss Nearly 100000 in a Few
Hours.
A Man Probably Fatally Hurt
Every Engine and Fireman IN
City Called Out.


Dallas, Texas, April 21. Three
fierce fires, occurring within the
space of an hour, ate great holes
in thickIy populated portions Of
Dallas yesterday morning before
daybreak. One fireman was in
jured, probably fatally, and four,
one Of them Chief II. f. Magee,
were overcome by intenss heat.
The property loss will be between
ssJo,pOO and 500, 900, with insur-
ance for about $500, 900.
The first alarm was received at
3.1Oa. m. II called the depart
ment to the building occupied by
the Dorsey Printing Company on
Elm street. As soon as Chief
Maeee arrived, he saw that the
situation was grave and sent in a
general alarm which brought every
bit of fire-Hghting apparatus and
every fireman in the city to the
spot in double quick-time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
A RIEGN OF TERROR.
William Redmond Expects Revo
luton in Ireland.

Chicago, April 2l.-A rein Of
terror, bringing perhaps in the
end revolution, is what william
Redmond. the noted Irish leader,
expects as the result Of Great
Britain's promulgation OF the
crimes act over nine counties in
Ireland, by which third OF the
country is put under what the
Irish regard as practically martial
Law.
IF the Irish were armed there
would be open violent resistance
at once" says Raymond, who is in
Chicago. "rhere would be a rev
olution. II would be just"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22

w. A. DoIlins, the young man
of whom the Daily Express gave
an account on Saturday, die i yes
terday morning of acute pAeu
monia. The physician in charge
telegraphed yesterday TO brother
Of the deceased, but as yet moth
ing has been heard from him The
body has been turned over to
undertakers Pimm & Oharleville.
He was stranger in Chiclasha
and did not get medical aid until
the disease had gone too far.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
GAMBLERS ARRESTED.
Ardmore Houses Raidcd aud Par
aphanalia Burned.

Ardmore, l. t., April 2I.-Ben.
jamin OoiAersss, the United States
marshal, and his deputies have
raided every gambling house IN
Ardmore. Seventy persons found
in the places we're arrested and
taken before mmissioner Rob-
nett on charges Of gambling.
Most of them plead I guilty and
paid their fints, The furniture and
pharaphernalia were piled in the
streets aud burned The iurni-
ture of one place was valued at
81, 800
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-04-22
REV. E. L. coMPERE
The Well known PASTORS Mother
IS Very Low.


Abilene. Texas, April 10, '0s
Chickasha Express
Chickasha, l. T.
Dear Friends;-I have been kept
away from Chiokasha and my
church work longer than ! expect
ed. We have thought for two
weeks that every day would be the
last with our dear mother, ye. she
is spared and as low as she can be
to live. | cannot leave her while
she is so low.
suppose the people of Chick
aska are TO haze the opportunity
of hearing A. W. Hawks of BaIti-
more on the 22ad. / do not be-
Iieve in operas as we have them
today, but do believe in good
lectures. | therefore, would advise
all Of my friends and everybody
else to hear Hawks. / had the
pleasure of hearing him in Loais-
Vile, Kentucky and would class
him among the best in the country.
Hoping to be able TO return home
soon, am your friend,
e. L. Compeer.