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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15
foLITIos 40 srArEaooD.

1t is pity that politics IS fore
ing its way into the statehood
question SO that the matter can
not be considered on its merits
alone. There is no justice in max,
ing Oklahoma await the manipula-
tion Of party leaders who are ma
neuvering for an advantage Of po-
sition. Now the same vicious in
fluences are arising to prevent any
Judicial consideration of the ques-
tion of the union Of Oklahoma
With Indian Terr,tory.
The proposal 10 make the two
territories a single state deserves
an impartial hearing. Local pride
has been invoked to make it un-
popular at home. Now it is COM
ing to be regarded in Washington
as only pretext to delay any ac-
tion on Oklahoma's request for adj
mission. Yet. considered fairly
the proposition is areasonable one.
The admission of the two terri
tories as separate states would
fasten upon each the expense of a
state government. 1t would pre-
vent either from attaining the
prestige that might be theirs
should they be united. Together
they would form a state a trifie
larger than Missouri. It's size
would giveit dignity and influence
and so would aid its development.
The practical advantage Of mere
bigness appears in the case Of
Texas. The people Of that state
are permitted, BY the resolution
annexing il to the union. TO form
five states out OF its territory if
they 50 desire. But no suggestion
Of partition is recalled. Texas
takes pride in its size and finds it
a valuable advertisement for set
tiers. The loss of prestige that
would result from cutting up It's
territory into little states and the
increased cost OF government that
would follow are felt TO be insu-
perable objections to the change.
But it is to be feared that these
considerations viii be lost sight Of
in the political skirmishes over
statehood for Oklahoma and In
dian Territory. Local politicians
who are eager for the greatest pos
slble number Of Offices to give them
look with disfavor on
3 plan which seeks to cut the nun.
Der intwo. Party managers who are
sohsidering the makeup Of future
and electoral colleges will
.ry to reduce all statehood ques-
ions to a matter Of partisan poll
les. Unless some broad minded
assert themselves The
erFiloFies can hardly be saved
rom becoming foot balls.-Kan
Ias City Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF
SCHOOL DIRECTORS

Whereas, BY operation Of law a
vacancy occurs in the Board of
School Directors for the SchoY
District of the city of Chickasha,
Indian Territory, on Saturday,
December zOth, 1901, and
Whereas, the law provides that
at each annual election of School
Directors there shall be eleC ted
Two Directors who shall serve for
a Term OF three years each, and,
Whereas, on the goth day of
December 1902, the term Of School
Directors p. B. Monical and d. E.
Emerson will expire, as the law
provides.
Now therefore /, r. +. ScofferD,
mayor Of the city Of Chickasba,
Indian Territory, by virtue of the
authority vested IN me by law, do
hereby call and proclaim an cleo
ton to be beld in the city OF Chick
asha, indian Territory, In the diff
ferent wards Of said city as here
matter designated, on Saturday,
the 20th day OF December, 1902.
There shall be voted for and
elected by the qualified voters Of
he said city OF Chickasha, two
School Directors, who shall hold
their otiice until their successor
shall be elected and qualified.
The places Of holding such cleo
ton shall be as follows: 10 ward
No. ! at the school house on Iowa
avenue. In ward No. 2, at the
school house on Colorado avenue.
In ward No. 8. at ihe United
States court house. In ward No.
4, in the school house on Third
street.
The judges appointed to hold
such elections are as follows:
Ward No. /, J. T.Jennings. j. p
Cross and J. o. Smith. Ward No.
?, W. B. Capt, j. B. Kelsey and
Ben Hampton. Ward No. 3. a. f.
Sneed, Jasper Storts and Major
Boyd. Ward No. 4, g. L. Wykes,
Steve Hatsell and }. Wainsoott.
Such election shall be held and
conducted under the law provided
for holding elections of School
Directors 10 the state of Arkansas,
and the returns of such election
made In pursuance thereof.
Witness my hand as the mayor
Df the city Of Ohickasha, Indian
Territory. and the seal of said city
On this the 4th day of December.
r. F. SCoFFERN,
Mayor of the city Of Chickasha-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

R. E. Echols, editor Of The Man
gum Star. is candidate for Ser
Reant at arms Of the Oklahoma
legislature. The Express hopes
Bro. Echols viii be successful. He
Is good democrat, a hard worker
for the party, aud deserves some
thing at the hands Of those he has
% ably supported. The legisla-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

The Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf
r. Z. win sell holiday excursion
tickets locally at one fare for the
round.trip, December "a. % and 81,
1902, and January /, 1903, limited
for the return until January ?, 1908.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

Send that telegram to your con-
geessman or senator today. Don I
delay, every minute is precious.
Urge him to support The single
Statehood measure.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

For Christmas presents, nice
fur scarfs, new belts, fine hosiery,
lace stripes in Isle and silk opera
shawls, fascinators, gloves, etc.
The Famous, Jackman & Lemon.
307 II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

Personally conducted weekly
excursion cars leave Memphis
every Tuesday for California via
the Choctaw Rock Island system
and So. Pae. Ry. and for Portland
Oregon, every Thursday via the
ChoctaW Uulon Pacific route.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

The holiday rates TO the South
east tins year via the "Rock Island
System" Choctaw, oklahoma &
Gulf r. r., are unusually low,
with additional dates OF sale and
long limit. Ask your nearest
ticket agent for full Information.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

ture could not make better selec.
tion for the Office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-12-15

Fine whiskey for sale for medi-
cinal purposes at the Line Saloon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Unless a man is intelligent and con-
sistent, he never changes his mind.
800 Reward, 300.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all it's stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires con
stitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF
the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the
patent strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing
its work. The proprietors have SO
much faith in its curative powers, that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials
Address, F. j. CHENEY 6 co
Toledo, O. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS
SCHOOL BUILDING.
Americas System to Have Another
School,
ABSOLUTE NEED IS DECLARED.
Building Will Be Erected by Fall
Term-A Per-capita Tax is Levied
Upon All Pupils Slight Cut is
Made in Salaries of Teachers

The rapid growth of the Americas
schools necessitated the establishment
of another building some two or three
years ago, and the early completion OF
the Rees Park school relieved in a
great measure the crowding of the
primary grades at Furlow School.
And now the time has come, in the
opinion of members of the board, for a
further branching out, and many very
excellent reasons are given why this
should be done.
Brooklyn Heights, a thickly popu-
lated suburb and located a mile and a
half from Fur2ow School, Will have a
school building.
This important step was determined
upon by the school board at the meet
ing Friday night. The matter was
strongly urged, and many very excel
lent reasons were set forth why q
branch school in Brooklyn, for the
primary grades, was much needed.
And the board at once determined to
have such building
The great distance from the public
schools is severely felt by the little
tots over there, especially in very cold
or rainy weather. aud a school house
at their doors is a necessity.
And the expense of such building
will be betrayed by per capita tax OF
81 upon every pupil in the schools, as
is imposed in other cities of the state,
This is in the nature of an entrance
fee, and will add some So, 900 annually
to the school fund.
This fee will be paid at both the
spring aud fall terms hereafter.
And another very important step
was taken by the board, In future,
the father of every pupil entering the
schools will be required, first, to set.
tie his yearly street tax of So.
Heretofore some parents have paid
absolutely not penny towards main.
tanning the schools, and particularly is
this true of some colored people. But
by this wise provision of the board,
street tax for year previous must be-
paid ire admission cards are ISSUED.
Education is free here, buta willing
horse must not be ridden to death fol
all that The new law is at once eff.
fectiye.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
AMERICUS SCHOOLS
BRILLIANT CLOSING,
Judge Emory speer is Orator of the
Occasion.
LARGE NUMBER OF GRADUATES.
Class This Year the Largest Ever
Known, Commencement Sermon and
Exercises at Theatre. Gala Occa-
sion In Americas June 18th.

The commencement exercises of the
Americus public schools on June 18th.
will be the most brilliant occasion OF
like kind witnessed here in many
years. The graduating class is the
largest that has ever left Furlow School
while all the exercises will be most
interesting.
| And never was such occasion an
ticipated with more pleasure.
Supt. Mathis has arranged very
pleasing programme, and the city will
be filled with visitors on commence
ment day who come to witness this
very interesting event.
The sermon tothe graduating class
will be delivered by some prominent
Presbyterian minister, yet to be Sc
lected. The sermon will be preached
at the opera house, as no church build
ing in the city, sufficiently large for
this occasion, could be secured.
One of the most prominent features
of the week will be the literary address
before the graduating class.
Judge Emory Speer, of the United
States court for the Southern district
of Georgia, will deliver this address,
and the greatest feast of finished
oratory Amerlcus has ever enjoyed is
expected.
The graduation exercises will take
place Thursday night, 18th, at the
opera house as usual.
The class this year numbers eigh'
teen. The young ladies are Misses
Agnes Hawkins, Eleanor Garter, VI
Galloway, Mamie Clarke, Annie Laurie
Martin, Elite Tullis, Sarah Turpin,
ElVira Clarke, Claude Mclaughlin,
IIamartine Tower, Marie Morgan,
Sarah Ethel Lee, Elizabeth Read.
Julia Query, Bertha H. Dodson
The young men of the class are Hol
lis Fort, John B. Fielder, Jr. and Leor
Griffin, all Of this city.
The opera house will be beautifully
decorated for the occasion, while fine
band will discourse sweetest music
during the evening. 1t will be great
occasion indeed.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Public School Notlce

GEORGIA County.
I hereby give notice that Saturday
June 14th, has been set apart for the
general examination of all applicants
for Teachers License. All those who
expect to teach public schools in this
county had better avail themselves of
this opportunity, as no one will be al
lowed to teach without license. All APP
pllcants will please be on hand prompt
ly at o'clock, as only one day will be
allowed. Examinations will be held
at the Jackson street school building,
for the whites and Mckay building for
the colored. w 8. MOORE, G. S. G.
% dit wet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Don't Start Wrong.

Don't start the summer with a linger-
ing cough or cold. We all know what
a ''summer cold' Is. It's the hardest
kind to cure. Often it hangs on''
through the entire season. Take it in
hand right now. A few doses of One
Minute Cough Cure will set your right.
Sure cure for coughs, colds, Group, grip,
bronchitis, all throat and lung troubles.
Absolutely safe. Acts at once Chill
dren like it. "One Minute Cough Cure
is the best cough medicine ever used. ="
says j. Fl. Bowles, Groveton, N. Fl, "I
never found anything else that &C ed go
safely and quickly" W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25

he has surely discovered the elixir of
life. That he is able with the aid of mys.
ferrous compound known only to himself,
produced as a result of the years he has
spent in searching for this precious life
giving boon, to cure any and. every disease
that is known to the human body. There is
no doubt of the doctors earnestness in max
ing his claim and the remarkable cures that
he is daily effecting seems to bear him ont
very strongly. His theory which he ad-
vanCes is one of reason and based on sound
experience in medical practice of many
years 1t costs'nothing to try his remark
able elixir of Lite" as he calls it, for he
sends it free, to anyone who is sufferer, in
suf1cient quantities to convince of its ability
to Cnre, so there is absolutely no risk to run
Some CT the cures cited are very remark
able, and bnt for reliable witnesses would
hardly be credited The lame have thrown
away clutches and walked about after two
orthree trials of the.remedy. The sick
given up by home doctors, have been restor-
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health. rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach
heart, liver, kidney, blood and skin diseas
es and bladder troubles disappear as by
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fevers, consumption, coughs, colds, asthma
catarrh, bronchitis and all affections of the
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Partial paralysis, locOmotor ataxia, drop
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by this great IEHxir of Life Send for the
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State what you want to be cured of and the
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Like a Drowning Man.

Give years ago disease the doctors
called dyspepsia took such hold of me
that l could scarcely CO." writes Geo.
S. Marsh, we'll known attorney OF no
coma, Tex 81 took quantities of pep
sin and other medicines but nothing
helped me. AS drowning man grabs
at a straw I grabbed at Kodol. | felt
an Improvement at once AID after few
bottles am sound and WE'LL" Kodol is
the only preparation which exactly
reproduces the natural digestive juices
and consequently is the only one which
digests and good food and cures any
form of stomach trouble. WA Rem
bert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Reveals a Great Secret

1t is often asked how such startling
cures. that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Here's the
secret. 1t cuts out the phlegm and
germ infected mucns, and lets the life
giving oxygen enrich and vitalize the
blood. 1t heals the indamed, cough
worn throat aud lungs. Hard colds
and stubborn coughs soon yield to DIR.
Kings New Discovery, the most in
falllble remedy for all Throat and Lung
diseases. Guaranteed bottles soc and
81 90 Trial bottles free at the Ell
bridge drugstores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
TEACHERS GET A SLIGHT cur.
Reduction Of Five Percent Ordered
By Board.

The salary list in the Americas pub
lie schools, in view of the general
stringeney and the great need of mon
ey upon the part of the city, has been
cut per cent all around, the new
schedule effective next fall This cut
is considered small, under the circum-
stances.
And it is in keeping with retreneh-
ment made in all departments.
The city is in debt, and general re-
trenchment is necessary. To this end
the salaries of all city employees was
cut the first of the year, the aldermen
even cutting their own salaries
| A great saving was made in the po-
lice department, where two men were
laid off entirely and the salary list cut
twenty per cent The firemen and
employees generally are working on
reduced pay, and the teachers are now
given the very small cot of five per
cent.
The salary list of the teachers is
about $12, 900 annually.
A cut of 5 per cent, therefore, will
save the city $500 annually and, being
slight, will not entail hardship upon
the teachers as all of them here are
paid very good salaries.
Tt was stated by the Times Recorder
yesterday that no cut would be made
This information was given the paper
by member of the board ere the
meeting Friday night closed, and the
fixing of salaries was done subse gent
ly and was not generally known until
yesterday.
All teachers in both the white and
colored schools were reelected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
When man is old enough to know
better, he is too old to do it.
rheumatism CURED in "a Hour.

T. J. Blackmore. of Halter & Black
more, Pittburg, Pa, says: IA short
time since / procured bottle of M VS.
TIC CURE. It got me out the house
in twenty-four hours. I took my bed
with Rheumatism nine months ago and
the MYSTIC CURE is the only medi-
cine that did me any good. had five
of the best physicians in the city, but
received very little relief from them. ]
know the MYSTIC CURE to be what
it is representa- and take pleasure in
recommending it to other poor suffer
els. Sold by E. J. Eldridge, Druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Cures Rheumatism and oatarrh after a

Cures Rheumatism and Catarrh after all
else Fails. Costs Nothing to Try.
To cure the most desperate rheuna-
tism or catarrh take Botanic Blood
Balm (BB B. the wonder of the age.
Cures when all else fails. 1t kills the
poison in the blood and gives pure,
healthy blood supply, stopping all
gnawing, shooting aches and pains in
the bones, joints, back, and reduces all
swellings. Hawking, splitting, Drop
ping in the throat, offensive breath and
ca arrh, irritations of the mucous mem
br mes quickly disappear thus making
perfect, permanent cure of the worst
rheumatism or deep. seated catarrh.
B. B. B. especially advised for old, OBJ
stinate cases. Druggists, 81. Trial
treatment tree and prepaid by writing
DR.. Gillian, 213 Mitchell st. Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and free medical
advice given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Keller In SIX Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by "New
Great South American Kidney Cure.
It is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you want
quick relief and cure this is the RENE
DIV. Sold by E. j. Eldridge, druggist,
Americas, Ga.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
sciatic Rheum atism Cured After Four.
teen Years of Suffering.

81 have been afflicted with the sciatic
rheumatism for fourteen years." says
Josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. Il
was able to be around but const antly
suffered. / tried everything I could
hear of and at last was told 10 try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which j did
and was Immediately relieved and in a
short time cured, and / am happy to say
it has not since returned Why not
use this Eminent and get we'll? It is for
sale by all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Water will not extinguish the spark
of love-and it takes something strong
er to scent the breath of suspicion.
Stand Like a Stone Wall

Between your children and the tor.
lures of itching and burning eczema
scaldhead or other skin diseases. How
why. by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure
for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum,
Cuts, Burns or Bruises. Infallible fol
Piles. CSC at the Eldridge drugtores
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
FURLoW LAWN BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. r. l.. Bivins, Pastor.
Sunday School at $3.50 a, m. w T Weekly,
superintendent.
Services will be conducted by the Pastor
at IL a. IN. and 8 p, M.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evening.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
What Thin Folks Need.

Is greater power of disesting and
assimilating food. For them DR.. Kings
New Life Pills work wonders. They
tone and regulate the digestive organs,
gently expel all poisons from The system
enrich the blood, improve appetite,
make healthy flesh. Only 25cat e, j,
Eldridge drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
AmER1CUs CHURCHES.
Where the People of Americas Will
Worship Today.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. R, e Neighbor, Pastor.
Sunday School $50 a. m. j. A. Ansley, Jr.
Superintendent
Preaching by Rev. R. Miller at II a. m.
an 8 p. m,
Prayer meeting on Thursday evening at
7 45 .. m.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25

Worth 800 to you to cure child
or adult apA0Vs of incontinence cf
water during sleep Anti Diuretic'
stops 1t Immediately. ST. Sold by e.
y. Eldridge, druggist,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
A Lesson In Health

Healthy kidneys filter the impurities
from the blood, and unless they do this
good health is impossible. Foley's Kid
ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will
positively cure all forms of kidney and
bladder disease. 1t strengthens the
whole system. John r. Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Will Cure Communion.

A. A. Herrin, Finch, Ark, writes,
Foley's Honey and Tar is the best
preparati for coughs, colds and lung
trouble. / know that it as cured con-
sumption in the first stages" John r
Hudson.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Ina street car, politeness is a thing
some men will not stand for.
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give free sam
pie of Chamberlain Stomach, and
Liver Tablets to any one wanting rell-
able remedy for disorders Of the stom ach,
billiousness. or constipation. This is a
nav remedy and asgood one. All drug.
gists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
Wants Others to Know.

ST have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liver
and they are all right. am glad to in
dorse them for l think when we find a
good thing we ought to let others know
tn writes Alfred Heinze, Quincy, Ill.
They never grippe or distress. Sure
safe pills. W. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
FIRST METHODIST CHURcH.

Rev. W, L. Wootten, Pastor,
Sunday School $3.50 a. m. Lott Warren,
superintendent.
Childreb's Day exercises 1920 a. m. Ep-
worth League 8 p. M Meetings held at city
hail
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-05-25
PRESRYTERIAN CHIIRCH.

Rev. lie Roy G. Henderson, Pastor. Ser
vices will be conducted by the Pastor at II a.
N. and p. m,
sunday School at $3.50 a, m G. W. Bacot
Superintendent.
Prayer meeting, Thursday evening, 7:3O
p. m.