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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

This firm deals in harness, saddles
and hardware at 31S Chickasha
avenue. About eighteen months ago
the business was established as an
exclusive harness and saddlery enter
prise. Recently additional shelving
has been added and stock Of hard
ware placed in, which gives the house
one of the most business-like appear
ances in Chickasha. A complete line
Of heating and cook stoves is among
the attractive features.
All repairing Of harness is done
here in a most satisfactory manner.
Heavy and light harness is made,
and in goods and workmanship it is
the delight Of the firm to please.
Mr. Buie and Mr.. Wallace both
have cattle interests in the territory,
and the firm is considered one OF the
most substantial as wen as successful
in the city with prospects for the
future that the very hattering.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

This firm furnishes evidence of
what may be accomplished in Chick
asha by those who use proper effort
and business Judgment. They have
large business room filed with fur
niture. new and second hand. Stoves,
qneensware and all household goods
are likewise handled, and in numer-
ons asct::.. fetieles for housekeeping
besides furniture. nearly as good as
new. this house saves money to pur-
chasers. Two years ago Adkins Bros.
began business on limited capital.
Now their large store rooms is
crowded fun of goods and two ware
rooms are required TO contain their
surplus, and they operate a pawn
shop and make loans on city proper
ey. besides. Their prosperity is due,
no doubt. to tie fact that Adkins
Bros. are husthrs and are treating
the public fairly and giving genuine
bargains in their lines.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
KANSAS CITY HARDWARE
COMPANY.

This establishment is managed by
Mr.. j. L. Riddle. The stock consists
Of large line Of shelf and heavy
hardware, stoves, queensware. paints.
painters supplies and farm machin-
cry. A specially is made of builders
hardware, and in everything that ap-
pertains to a frst-class hardware
and implement house this firm is not
excelled by any. This establishment
has been in Chickasha for the last
ten years.
Manager Riddle is one Of the hust-
ling and enterprising business men Of
the town, and informs US that his
trade is growing commensurate with
the rapid progress that Chickasha
has been making for the past few
years. He is well pleased with the
treatment his house is receiving at
the hands Of the public and proposes
10 merit a continuance of this liberal
consideration by handling the best
goods and selling them at the closest
margins
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

These gentlemen conduct a music
store, handling the best grades Of
pianos and organs, including the
Chickering, Fischer, Iyers & Pond,
Wegman, Baumistcr, Haines. Mall
com, Love and Pool pianos, also
Farrand. Packard, Ann Arbor, Bur-
dette and other makes Of organs. He
handles all kinds Of musical instru-
ments and merchandise. with the
Washburn mandolins and guitars,
and carries the largest stock Of sheet
music in the Territory. He has the
PianoIa, Cecillian and Apollo piano
playing instruments, and carries
larger stock of pianos and organs
than is usually found in a city Of this
size. They established this house
three years. Mr. Denton Is thor
oughly posted in the musical instru-
ment business as may be judged by
the fact that the instruments mem
toned above are standard goods
from the best factories in the Unit
ed States, so considered by all musi-
clans Of the country. That this il
so is further attested by the fact
that Mr. Denton is placing instru-
ments in homes Of Chiekasha and vi
cinity almost daily. People generally
now recognize the fact that il pays
when investing in instruments to
get the best. Denton a Co sup
plies at moderate prices and upon
reasonable terms. The firm is to be
congratulated upon the appreciation
their efforts have met with in this
vicinity. They deserve success and
are receiving It. IL pays to bny the
hest and patronize home people. for
they are here 70 make good every
representation and statement they
make.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
T. II. SMITH.

The pharmacy which belongs to
this gentleman is in the old post
office building. Drugs. chemicals.
cigars. tobacco. toilet articles, sta
tionery and drug sundries ARE dis
played in large variety Of the best
quality and very attractively. II is
an exclusive drug house. Mr.. Smith
Is a graduate Of the st. Louis Col
leEe Of Pharmacy. has had twelve
years experience and makes a spec
ialty Of compounding physicians
prescriptions. lie has been in Chick
asha for the last three wears, and
opened the present store about three
months ago. There may be some
retail drug stores in this section
equally as attractive, but certainly
there are none more so than this.
Mr. Smith owns valuable property
interests in Chickasha. and Is one Of
the most progressive and successful
young men in the city
The uptown office Of the Wells
Fargo Express Co. is located in this
building.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

terial. They have ten yards in this
western country, prominent among
them being the yard at Chickasha
under the management Of f. r. Col
Inns. The location is one block east
of the post office and one block north
Of the Citizens Bank on Choctaw
Street. The yard has been establish
ed here four years. Extensive pur-
chasing for ten yards places them in
closest touch with the best mills and
obbing houses Of the country, secures
for them the lowest prices for ma
terial, and their ability to render
lowest quotations on estimates for
buildings is, therefore, apparent. X
may be further stated that the var
ious grades of lumber and building
mfnerial carried here are OF the best
products Of the best mills Of the
country, and Mr.. Collins will take
pleasure in furnishing Inducements
to all who desire figures on material.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
THE MOnEL GROCERY.

Peery. Brantly and Savage con
duct this grocery house. The dis
play Of sample and fancy groceries,
fruits and vegetables is especially at
tractive. The house was established
little more than one month ago,
and already has secured liberal
share Of the business. The stock is
well selected, fresh and clean. and
every thing is up-ro-date. The firm
has established its reputation SO far
upon the excellence of their goods
and close rates they are making and
prompt service TO the public. And
while the patronage is fairly large
at present, the demand for their
wares seem to be increasing, and
already they have taken rank among
the leading nurveyors Of provisions
in Chickasha. Their constant work
and efforts to please deserves reward.
and we are pleased to note that they
are receiving it. A trial Of their
goods and prices is ali they ask. They
viii make specially of handling
fresh fruits and vegetables together
with choice brands Of teas and
coffees and other staple and fancy
articles.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

There may be other sections with
in the North Temperate Zone equally
as prolific Of the necessities and COED
things Of life as that which surrounds
Chickasha in the Chickasau Nation,
but we feel quite certain that there
are none more so Everything thar
grows in temperate climate where
the sun shines almost perpetualls,
where bounteous rains fall apparent
" at the proper time, is produced
here in greatest abundance and finest
variety. While all products If the
vegetable kingdom with the cereals
and animal life flourish, SO far the
principal products Of this section are
cattle and cotton.
This country has not been opened
70 settlement by the whites by the
government, therefore, the lands are
occupied in worry large tracts BY In
dians and tenants, who cultivate
cotton and raise cattle in large num-
bers. Chickasha, as the metropolis
of this section, draws trade from a
great distance east, west, north and
south. receiving patronage from
Oklahoma Territory. The town is in
the northwestern portion Of the
Chickasaw Nation at the crossing Of
the Frisco and Rock Island RAILROADS,
and here the Rock Island company
has established shops ami round
houses, which employ about three
hundred men,
The productive possibilities Of the
country which lies in the Washita
river valley are incalcuable. Upon
these possibilities and upon the fact
that the country is already very re-
sourceful, and upon the fact that the
railroads companies are apparently
recognizing the utility Of this as a
distributing point, Chickasha has
sprung into active commercial life
ia an amazing degree withing the
past three years or less. Although
A. a municipality the town was plat
ted dozen years ago, the growth
was sluggish until within recent
months As IL BY magic large brick
buildings have been erected. capital
has been invested in business houses
and homes and there are manufactur-
ing and mercantile enterprises here
that would be crcditable in any town
double the size in amy Of the states
of the Union.
Chickasha has three banks. thrse
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

Tie is a merchant tailor at Chicka-
sha who has had q years experience.
About seven months ago he located
here. since which time his trade has
been growing rapidly al work in
the line Of tailoring. including gem
tleman's garments to measurenent.
with perfect fit guaranteed, is the
rule of Mr.. Tatman, and we are
pleased to note that his trade has
been constantly growing.
Mr. Tatman is much pleased with
the general prospects Of this section
Of the country, and believes that
Chickasha and vicinity have a bright
future. He expects to not only build
up a large tailoring business, but to
do all in his power TO assist in the
General advancement of the town
which he has chosen to make his
future home.
Best goods, neat fit and lowest
prices are the rules upon which he
operates.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
THE NEW YORK STORE.

This establishment in Chickasha
carries a large and well selected
stock of dry goods. clothing. boots
and shoes. attractively displayed. The
house has an exceptionally nice line
Of dress goods. In clothing the win
ter goods are much in evidence, and
in the line Of footwear they please
all ages. sizes and sexes, handling
the most durable as well as the most
stylish brands from the best fec
tories.
Mr.. Joe Dews is manager Of this
splendid house. He informs us that
the store has been successfully oper-
ated there for four years past, and
that the trade is not only large. but
continually increasing. The stock
occupies one of the largest store
buildings in the city. 100 feet in
length. The selections in all lines
carried by this establishment may
be easily made; and Mr.. Dews. who
is an experienced merchant. guaran-
tees the quality as well as the lowest
7rice on all purchases. Upon this
fair. square basis of dealing, which
las been the rule Of this house. has
been built their excellent reputa-
ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
SIGMON FURNITURE & CAR
PET co.

The house Of this company is To-
Gated at 800 Chickasha avenue. Mr..
G. T. Sigmon. very progressive
young man and member Of the firm is
in charge The firm has another
furniture and carpet store in Bowie.
Texas. where they have a warehouse.
They also have extensive warehouses
in this city They have inaugurated
jobbing business and selling goods
at wholesale as well as retail. The
house has been located in Chickasha
for four months The stock here is
very extensive. showing all grades Of
household furniture. iron beds. side
boards. large display Of carpets,
mattinRs and oil cloths. window
shades. etc Molding and picture
frames are carried.
A valuable proposition to custom
ers made By this house is that they
will pay the freight on all bills TO
the nearest railway station to dis
tance wikthin one hundred miles Of
Chickasha. They also sell goods on
the insiallment plan. Important in
ducement are offered by the firm in
the fact that they have jobbing rates.
They buy their goods from factories
direct and hare the advantage of
jobbers' freight rates. The induce
ments offered by this firm are mani
fest Note their advertisement which
appears in this issue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

newspapers. large Touring mill. cot
ton oil mill. cotton gins. electric
lights. telephone exchange. is putting
in sidewalks. and a franchise has
recently BEEN granted to Chicago
company for the establishment 81
water works. which, according t. the
terms Of the franchise must be cnn-
plcted and in operation By July next.
This company proposes to invcs' not
less than S125.00O. With these con-
voniences Of modern cities. Judging
from present prosperity and future
prospects, Chickasha may be consid-
cred on If the leading commercial
certer- - the at so1tt west Ihr
railroad facilities give them direct
communication with the largest
markets ~ the world. There are
buyers here for all manner Of pro-
duets Of the country, and the con-
tiguous territory for miles around
viii always be tributary to Chickasha
as a marketing and trading place,
and the zenith Of the growth and
prosperity Of this little city is not
yet apparent.
They have good public schools. and
recently bonds 20 the amount Of $685.
900 have been soicd aud sold to good
advantage for the erection Of new
school buildings with modern appara-
tus for the advancement Of educa-
fion. These viii consist Of three
splendid ward schools, and one ele-
CANT building for the colored popu-
lation.
Only within the past few months
has It been possible for people in
Chickasha to acquire title to their
lots. Now the government has grant
ed permission for the payment %
governmental fee. and il is now pos
siblc for the citizens TO secure good
title to their property. Upon this
assurance large blocks Of brick busi-
ness buildings have been erected. aud
the town is dotted with business
buildings. cozy cottages and elegant
homes. For a new country, peace,
pleniy and happiness prevails in de-
gree that is phenomenal TO the cas-
ual observer.
All Of the best known religious
organizations are represented here,
and we present group Of the six
church buildings in which the people
Of Chickasha worship. These organi-
cations have Aourishing Sabbath
schools and auxiliary societies for the
promotion Of Christianity.
Here also the secret and benevo-
lent societies flourish and add their
benign influence TO the elevation Of
the moral tone.
We had the pleasure Of meeting
r. r. Scoffern. mayor the city, and
IT. F. Griesby. police judge. They
inform rs that other officers Of the
town are Albert Thompson. collector
William Cloud, assessor and Aiger
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
HovEYs CONFECTIONERY.

One year ago. Mr.. Hovey establish.
ed his confectionery in Chickasha
Today it is very popular with the
people, and the fine candies of all
kinds. including chocolates and bon
bons. manufactured right here by
r. Hovey. are much appreciated.
The display Of confectionery is very
large. Soft drinks are served. =
soda fountain is operated, fruits.
nuts. ice cream and oysters in
season, cigars. tobacco, etc. Mr..
Hovey IS arranging to manufacture
ice cream in extensive quantities and
sell al wholesale. Owing to the ex-
cellence of his product, we think he
win have no difficulty in market
ing his cream among dealers Of this
section. As a confectio1er, Mr.. Ho-
vey has had much experience. This
experience and his efforts to please
are being literally appreciated by
the good people Of Chickasha and
vicinity.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

Dr. Fesler is one of the leading
dentists Of Chickasha. He located
here about two years ago. DIR. Fesler
is graduate Of the Cincinnati Den
tai College, and executes all work in
dentistry very successfully. includ-
ing crown and bridge work. His
offices are over the First National
Bank, nicely furnished, and we are
pleased to note that he is receiving
full share Of public consideration.
His popularity seems to be inereas-
ing, for the work he turns out is not
exeelled by any dentist in the profess
sion in this part Of the west.
DR.. Fesler is well pleased with
Chickasha. its present prosperity and
bright future prospects.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
ALL RIGHT SHOE sToRE.

c. Devlin q Son are practical boot
and shoe dealers of Chickasha. They
carry a complete stock Of footwear
for all ages. sizes and sex, manufac-
ture TO measurement. do all kinds Of
repairing and are making a success
Of the business BY thoroughly under
standing it, giving the people sat
isfaction in goods, work and prices.
Mr.. Devlin. senior. has had IS years
experience AS a shoe manufacturer
and dealer. During the two years
Of his experience here he has been
successful because the people have
found out that it pays to patronize
those who make a specially Of GER
tain lines. for they are best judges
Of quality snd values.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

This gentleman conducts one Of
the largest grocery and provision
stores in Chickashn. The stock is ex-
tensive, well selected, composed Of
the freshest goods and sold to con
sumers upon closest margins. Fresh
fruits and vegetables in season,
choice brands Of teas and coffees and
prompt delivery are some Of the
features Of this house. Mr.. Burton
has been in this section for the last
eighteen months. Besides his sue
ccssful mercantile interests he owns
stock ranch south Of Chickasha
which is very valuable and gains in
value all the time. Mr.. Burton is
one of the most substantial and pro
~ressive citizens Of this section.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
H. J. BRowNsoN. DRUGGIST

One Of the new attractions in mer-
camille life of Chickasha. IS the drug
store Of Mr.. II. J. Brownson. New,
elegant fixtures, new stock, soda
fountain. fine show cases and neat
display OF goods, indicate that the
proprietor understands his business
Drugs Of the purest sort, chemicals,
toilet articles and druggists sun
dries compose the stock. Mr.. Brown
son is a young man, graduate from
the pharmaceutical department of
the kansas State University, and is
therefore fully competent to wait ON
the public efficiently. and the careful.
compounding Of prescriptions is
given his especial attention. Mr..
Brownson Is painstaking and ener-
getic in business and we believe he
will make friends rapidly and retain
them on account of the excellence Of
his goods and service.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

One month ago one Of the most
spacious and attractive dining rooms
of Chickasha was taken charge Of
BY Mr. Lee. a native of the Orient
The number Of this restaurant is
225 Chickasha avenue, next door to
the Chickasha Bank. Regular meals
are served here at 25 cents, and
short orders are given prompt att
tention. Kansas City meat, oysters
and game are spccialties of the ser
vice. Tbs house boasts of the best
Chinese cook in this part Of the
country. Wing Lee is making this
a very popular restaurant for hungry
people 1t is located two and a half
blocks from the Rock Island depot
Mr.. Lee is hard worker and is max
ing a success OF his venture in this
city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

A. b. Morgan represents the Sing
er Sewing Machine Co. in Chickasha
and surrounding country and is not
only the salesman but tbs collect t)r
for the Singer Manufacturing Co.
in Chickasha and contiguous terri
tory. Everybody knows what the
Singer Sewing Machine is. 1t sells
upon its merits. Mr.. Morgan has
been here since last February He
sells parts for all sewing machines.
and is very successful in Introducing
the Singer product, and is popular
among the people not only as a deal
er in sewing machine supplies, but
as an exemplary citizen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

Nation. Mr.. Jones with his good
wife and retinue of competent ser
wants serves the people with all Of
the good things to eat to be obtain
ed upon the market and supplies
rooms furnished for the greatest CON
venience 10 guests, clean and up-to-
date.
Mr.. Jones is hospital landlord
and is well pleased with this section
of the country and the treatment
he is receiving at the hands of the
public He may be termed the hungry
mans friend, for one who partakes Of
his hospitality once is sure to call
again when passing his way.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK


This institution succeeded the
Citizens Bank in 1900, at which time
it was nationalized with a capital Of
$4,000. surplus and undivided profits
amounting to $4,000, and the bank
is doing a Aourishing business. its
home being one Of the principal cor
ners of Chickasha. cut of which We
present in this issue.
The officers Of the banks are B.
P. Smith, President; William Inman.
vice-President; and Ed F. Jones,
Cashier. The deposits Of the bank
range from two hundred to two hum
dred and seventy-five thousand dol
lars.
The hourishing business Of this
institution may be considered an in
dex Of the general prosperity of this
part Of the southwest, as the large
deposits represent the earnings Of
those who are engaged in the var
ious vocations Of life; and as for
the Citizens National Bank itself
under the present management. it
stands among the leading financial
institutions Of the west in solidity
and is so considered BY all financial
ccnters of the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-10-25

This popular grocery house is man
aged by Mr.. L. B. Denny A nice line
Of staple and fancy goods is carried.
the house being located at 602 and
604 Chickasha avenue. Mr.. Denny
makes a specially Of the best goods
and lowest prices and is. therefore.
enjoying a remunerative patronage.
He has been here for FIVE years and
is wen known. and his friends and
patrons seem to be growing Ia num-
bers every day.