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The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22

The Arcadia Public School will be
opened for the reception OF puPils
Monday morning, October End. ia
making this announcement the Trus-
tees believe and hope that we are about
TO enter upon 4 year Of successful
work-one that shall give brighter
: promise of things to come. it is the
a4E11noi the Trustees, asst is, OF course
the desire of every philosophical citi-
zen, that Arcadia shall have such a
school as will comport with her dignity
and importance along other lines. It.
is no longer necessary, at this stage OF
the worlds progress, TO make an ex'
tended plea for education, setting
forth the many advantages that niece :
sarily accrue to communities where
good schools exist, although, as they
do to such communities, a class OF cul-
tured, intelligent and high-toned peo-
pie, and promoting the intelligence
and general prosperity Of the commu-
mites by which they are fostered. Nor,
vice versa, is it necessary to suggest
that the reputation Of town is mate
rally damaged by reports disparaging
the thoroughness, efficiency and dis
cipline OF her schools.
In view Of these facts we have be-
lieved that the people of Arcadia, cul
tured and intelligent and prosperous
las they are, do not intend 10 sit with
folded hands, content with mere mate
rial prosperity, while the intellectual
needs Of our LITTLE city are allowed to
suffer, Therefore, the Trustees OF the
Arcadia Public School in behalf of the
people and for their interest have been
putting forth their best efforts to inau-
gurate system Of public schools here
such as will be commensurate with the
educational needs Of town as thrifty
and progressive as our town OF Area
dia. We realize that before a good
school can be established and main
tanned in any town, there are certain
conditions TO be met, and these condi-
tions, we believe, have all been met,
or will be met at no late day.
Now what are some OF these condi-
tionsY First. There must I've the right
kind of teachers. The Trustees with
great care have selected a corps OF
teachers that they believe are quail
fed by training and experience to do
their part toward giving us such a
school as we need. Secondly. There
should be commodious school build
ing properly equipped with the neces-
sary appliances. We hope to have this
IN a short while, and in the meantime
expect to make the best Of what we
have. Finally. but by no means Of mi
nor consequence, we must have the
sympathy, the cooperation, the sheip
and the support Of every patron OF the
school and wculd-be friend OF every
pnbllc-spirlted citizen who feels the
need In Arcadia OF good, lively, vide
awake and up-to-date school. we
wish especially at this. the beginning
Of another scholastic year, to empha-
axe the importance Of this last-named
condit:on--the necessity Of having the
undivided support Of all orr citizens
Wishont this, though our teachers be
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22

A new I'D OF the Ros.on Store appears
in this issue. aad Il contains matter Of
much interest 70 shoppers. a feature
Of the ad Is the showing Of how far
reaching is Ice title Of the CHEAPEST.
Store In Arcadia"
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22

j II. lone. 10 J. g. Sing, cattle,
$3.50.
Simmons * Humphries TO VIM. Nc
Clenithan, house and lot. 81 600.
Mrs. J n Hollingsworth to Il. II.
Giles, house and lot and small grove,
$1,000.
Herbert Greco to w. II Seward
grove, a. 900.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION

improving ~ Observation-Disclosures Kept
20 City Travelling Regulations
The report from Pensacola show inn
proved conditions in the yellow fever
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
Mail Boxes Arrive for the Route to bS
Established October 10.

Established october 10.
The mail boxes fer the patrons OF
line rural free delivery route arrived in
l,.v city last week, and are ready for
rurnng up for the daily mail service
which will begin on October Is.
1ne route extends eastward to the
Joshua Creek section for 81 miles.
Three applicants for the position OF
carrier took the examination at the
city post office last Saturday.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22
N OCTOBER 2, WITH
AIGH-GLASS FACULTY

very Enort wiIl 30 Made by BEperien-
red Teachers 90 Bring Arcadia's school
10 High staEdard-Parents should CO.
Operate Heartily In such work.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1905-09-22
PLANS FOR DRAINAGE
OF EVERGLADES

The Fail from Lake okeeebobee a. rho
Ocean Il - Feet believed That 1--WE
Canals from the Lake 10 the Ooesn ana
Gulf WIN Drain the EvergIades.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08
BACHELORS WERE CHEAP.
Bus csnxIavs Of ske CsIsnial Danes
Vas Sserssa-

The weather man evidently
didn't look with favor on the meet
Ing Of the Colonial Danes" Al
the Carnegie Library last night
perhaps he's = hatchelcr and had :
p-esenfinzrt that somebody was
plotting against him. At any rate
he se'gl rain. rain. rain, and c0nse-
quently the ATTENDANCE was small
but 10 those who vent. the enter
tainmeut Afforded 4 world OF
amusement
The Colonial Danes and the
"I776 Minstrels'' were truly fear
fully and wonderfully made. albeit
creatures fairy-like beauty and
marvellous grzcefulness. The pro-
gram was good from beginning to
end Mr. and Mrs. Weslow and
all who participated IN II zreentItl-
ed to great praise.
The bachelors sold very cheap,
but they seemed glad to be taken
at any price. Bachelors are evil
IDENTIFY too plentiful in Chickasha
to command facy price.
All il the entertainment did their
parts creditably- The music, the
minuet, the Bachelors Drill and
the local hits made up a program
Of exceptional merit. 1t is hoped
that il viii b repeated for
4 larger audience.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

The announcement made by the
Chautauqua ladies to serve sand
wiches and coffee in the building
next to the Bank Of Commerce to-
morrow has been recalled on ac-
count Of bad weather.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08
2. VI DowNs
= larger audience

The announcement Of F. NJ.
D0wus a a candidate for alderman
IN the first ward appears ii the Ex-
PRESS today Mr. Downs IS en-
ployed at CaIvSrts' hsrdware store.
He came here from Ohio and is
well recommended as a business
man. He IS interested very much
in the CITY and its people. He has
purchased several lots and i'm
proved them, giving employment
to many laborers. If elected, he
will no doubt give good service as
be is man Of sound Judgment and
one who can be relied upon to do
his duty under all circumstance 5.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Coley's $
d dlughter Of Colorado Springs, is
here on visit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

Ben Vaughn was III Town yester-
day
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08
LADY osTEopATH

Since DR.. Rays location in the
city, nearly two years ago, his
business has 50 increased that he
has been compelled to secure an as
sistaHt to help IN his work. For
this important place he has engag-
ed DR.. Texzna c. TwombEy, ofOk-
lahoma City. DR.. Twombly comes
highly recommended and besides
her knowledge Of Osteopathy, she
is thoroughly trained nurse. Her
special attention will be given to
women and children. All kinds Of
diseases treated. With DR.. Ray,
over Trust Co. Bank.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

r. M. Downs announces himself
as candidate for alderman in the
first ward. subject to TIE demo-
cratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

NJ. B. Louthan announces him
self as a candidate for alderman in
second ward. He is a life long
democrat, pioneer and member Of
the first council in Chickasha and
a pusher who believes in push.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

We have on hand one car Of gen.
uine rich rice bran. This bran is
said to contain II per cent better
milk producing nutrition than
wheat bran. The Texas dairies
use it exclusively and praise it
very highly in order to intro
duce this splendid stock food it
will be on sale at our mill On Sixth
street for the next few days.
57-6t. Wilson & DUBosE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

Lost:-Signet ring on Col. be-
tween 9TH and sth. Monogram,
'V. s." Reward for return to
Miss Vera Sherwood. s7-so
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08
ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD NOTES


Do you know Master Mechani'
McDonough who presides oTer th'
Rock Island shops If you dou'
Won are unfortunate. He s on
of The most clever and genial of5ci
ais the Rock Island eEer had Il
Chickzsha and his interest and en-
thusiasm in his work IS marvellous
He knows all the boys and Away.
has q cheerful word for them Hs
thinks scarcely less Of the big en-
gines which the shops turn ont. II
him they are almost living beings
and be IS as proud Of them as i
they we're his own children
The shops are unusually busy
now. Over zoo meu are employed
and every machine IS running OF
full time There are six engines
il the shops undergoing general
repairs.
Engine No. $50 left the shops
today and made her maiden trip 70
Caldwell with Engineer Kimbro at
the throttle. proud as boy with =
new pair Of red top boots. She is
practically a new engine and :
very handsome in her new spring
dress.
Switch engine No. I54 from the
Caldwell yards left the shOpstoday
after receiving : new suit ofclothe
and other repairs
Among the engines ii the round
house yesterday was the big ten
wheeler No. rz49 which IS IN the
fast freight service between here
and Fort Worth. She weighs 81
tons. beizg perhaps the largest en-
gine on the road. Last winter she
ptslIed the Golden State Limited on
the ElPaso division.
Engineer Mcintosh came in yes
terday Oh his new engine No no
which recently left the shops after
beng rebuilt. Mac says she IS
goer and IS proud Of her.
a small engine No. 599 from the
branch line between Guthrie and
Chandler viii Be ready ) leave the
shops Saturday.
Engineer w. ]. Charieville has
returned from DzlharI and viii re-
sumo work here.
Mr.. Moreweiser, formerly claim
agent here. nov inspector Of police
was shaking hands with the boys
Monday
Cliff Newman took position as
stenographer in the master me-
chanic's Office Monday.
III. NJ. Dolpking has resigned as
night baggage man and viii 60 to
farming on his place near Fl. Cobb.
John Cogan. warehouse man,
has been at home several da y
with a crippled foos. A nail did
the work. Fred Means is work
ing in his place.
X. J. Coulter, night ticket clerk,
las gone to Missourifor aten days.
visit.
Engineer John Kelley and Fire
man Frank Bailey have returned
from Dalhart to resume work here.
Several new men are employed
in the freight house on account Of
increased business
Cotton movement on the Rock
Island continues unusually heavy.
About 500 bales are coming in
daily. The company has received
55I46 ba.es here during the season
and has forwarded 35,8s5 bales.
Monday was next to the largest
day this season in point Of freight
receipts at this station.
We have on hand one car Of gen.
uine rich rice bran. This bran is
said to contain II Der cert better
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

The following Odd Fellows re-
turnedfrom Tuttle yesterday where
they Instituted lodge Monday
night with n members DR.. Chas. P.
Brown, E. NJ Payne, A. Haight,
F. w. Troutman, H. z. Burt, c E.
Rose, 5. H. Scott. A. L. Hollings-
worth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

BY an order Of court issued last
Saturday, the B. A. johnson stock
Of drugs and the fixtures will be
sold within fifteen days. anyone
wishing information should apply
to the receiver, Jonas Cook.
Syst.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

Chickasha Lodge, No. 7o. A. r.
and A. NJ. will hold a special
meeting tomorrow. Thursday
night, for work in the first degree
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08
Flour
And Grain

II is going to be our aim to
make Chickasha the best
grain market in the two
b territories.
So far. the amount Of grain mark
eted at this point has been
only small per cent. Of our
grinding capacity. We want
more local wheat and corn,
and to encourage the raising
OF same, VIZ guarantee a
market agd exceptionally
high market values.
We desire the cooperation Of both
farmer and merchant, and
solicit yonr business.
Get our prices before selling your
grain, and you will sellio US
Ask Your grocer for a sack Of Full
Cream Flour, the -four made
by a HOME institution,
from Home grown wheat.
and guaranteed to make the
best HOME made bread.
Respectfully Yours,
ChlCknSha Milling Company
". E. MILLER, Manager.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

Miss Cora Carter, first class dress
maker. Wells ,Bohart Flats room 2.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1905-03-08

Mr.. j H. Wallace Of Dallas, is
here visiting his sister, Mrs. Maur-
ice Thomas
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Free Certificate for Himself.

The following story is told of the
late DR.. James c. Swan, physician
of the old school, who practised his
profession for a great many years in
Bridgcwatcr, Mass, and the surround
ing towns.
This generous if not aluring offer
was made by him to the pcrnicious
father of an insane young man:
The old man wished to secure his
sons admission to the insane asylum
but seemed unwilling to pay for the
necessary certificate. After hearing
his plea of poverty, which the doctor
knew to be false, and hearing him also
tell of the many expenses to which he
had put by his ungratcful children, the
physician waved his hand to end the
recital.
"Now, soc here" he said, sharply;
"you just pay me for this one, and III
give You certificate for yourself,
whenever you wish it, for nothing"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Eriohtened by Degrees.

In a small town of Kansas not long
ago some individuals interested in san
itary measures engaged the services
of scientist from Chicago to lecture
on bactcriology. In the audience were
a man and his wife, the gardener anu
housckeeper of the leading citizen OF
the town. These worthy people, entire
" ignorant of the subject of the lee
turer's discourse, had been attracted
to the hall by the announcement that
magic.lantern views would be exhibit
ed.
The two took seats In the rear OF
the hall In the course of the lecture
they cvinced no signs of approval or
objection; hut when the discourse was
concluded the gardener was heard to
ask his wife: Maggie, did you pay
attention to what that Chicago man
had to say?'
Eyes, jes' as we'll as l could was
tile reply.
can air We scared?'
Eyes, am scared, as much as uh'
derstand of 1.-THE Sunday Maya
zine.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Dancers to Traffic.

"When Prince Henry made his long
journey through the country said an
old railroad official, talking of recent
railroad accidents, the schedules were
so arranged that his train never
passed moving train anywhere on
the road. The deadly danger from
that source is well known among rail,
road men, although they are not much
given to talking about it. Accidents
to these long merchandise trains are
constantly occurring.
"Not a quarter of them get into
the papers, yet hardly day passes
that the papers do not have an ac.
count of onc-'trains late owing to a
freight wreck both tracks blocked
two hours by coal train smash, and
so on. The public gives little heed to
them, but they are the greatest dan
ger in modern railroading.'
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13

Mrs. f. B. Chaffee Of Court street
is in a quandary as to how to get rid
of a swarm of bees which has taken
possession of one of the chimneys of
her house.
Yesterday afternoon after shooting
q number of them out Of the house
with various expressions of wonder.
ment as to how they came there she
noticed peculiar noise from one OF
the fireplaces, and further jnvestiga.
ton showed that the bees had swarm.
ed there.
Mrs. Chaffee wants to get rid of the
intruders, but refuses to have them
smoked out as she regards this meth.
Cd as too cruel. In the meantime the
bees are enjoying their snug quarters
and Mrs. Chaflee is making dllgent
inquiry as to how she can coax them
to leave. -Middletown correspondent
Hartford Courant.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Hard-luck Story.

II have just heard real hard-luck
story from one of my constituents"
said Judge Bartlett of Georgia. There
has been considerable snow in Georgia,
and my constituent who lives in pro-
hibition county, was going to a dance
He had to drive fifteen miles. He
sent to an adjoining county for quart
of whisky. On the night of the dance
he decided to save the whisky.
Before he went into the house he
looked around for place to hide his
treasure. lit saw pile of brush near
by and going over to it took the pre-
cious quart and pushed it under the
brush. In about one second he heard
a mufIled splash. He had tried to
hide, perhaps, the only quart of whis-
Ky in the county in an abandoned
well."-IOuston Chronicle.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
A Robert Louis stevcnson's Prayer.

Lord behold our family here assem-
blcd. We thank Thee for this place in
which we dwell; for the love that
untcS us. for the peace accorded us
this day, for the hope with which we
expect the morrow; for the health. the
work, the food and the bright skies.
that make our lives dolightful; for our
friends in all parts of the earth, and
our friendly helpers in this foreign isle.
Let peace abound i'll our small com
pany. Purge out of every heart the
lurking grudge. Give us grace and
strength 10 forbcar and to p@rScverc.
Offenders, give us the grace to accept
and TO forgive. Forgctful ourselves,
help us to bear chcCrlully the forget
fulneSS of others. Give us courage and
guicty and the quiet mind. Spare to
us our friends, soften us to our enc
mics. Bless us. il it may be in all our
innocent cndpavors. If it may not,
give lis the strength to encounter That
which is to come, that we be brave in
peril, constant in tribulationS, temper
ate in wrath, and in all changes Of for
tune, and down to the gates of death,
loyal and loving one to another. As
the clay to the potter rs the windmill
to the wind, as children of their sire.
we bespcch of Thee this help and
mercy for Christ's sake. - From the
Works of Stevenson.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Brute in Officers Uniform.

German non.commissoncd naval
officer named Hummclt has been sem
fenced by court martial at kiel TO
three months Imprisonment for cruel
~ 10 recruits. He wrapped a thick
WOODEN cloth around the neck of re-
cruit named Proch and compelled him
to perform military exercises close
to the door of glowing stove until
bo tainted. Another time Proch was
Obliged to hold out a rifle at arms,
length and when his arms dropped
from weakness Hummelt prodded
them with scissors. A medical exam
nation disclosed ten wounds on each
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
eHoNE AID TO MATRIMoNY,
Girl with One In Her Home Always
popular with Younu Men.

It is needless to say that the tele-
phone is a great institution, says the
Utica Press. 1t has long been an alb
solute essential in every place of bust
ness. Just now there Is a great In
crease in the number of phones in prl'
vate houses. 1t is possible to talk
with pretty much everybody at his or
her home. The companies are EVIL.
IDENTIFY endeayoring to boom tha'
branch of their business, because they
are advertising extensively. Inc
other day a st. Louis paper had Dig
display ad at the top of which was
picture of an attractive young lady
telephoning and represented as say
ing: as that you, Harry Inc text
beneath 1t includes this statement:
at is a well-known fact that the girI
who has a telephone is the girl VINO
has the most friends and consequently
has the best time"
This appeal to the young people Is
adroit and doubtless will serve !"
make the st. Louis exchange Digger
and DuS1er. Inc parents Nio ~"
manageable daughters will do wei
to consider this ingenious contrivance
and modern aid to matrimony. 1t Is
something of bother for young
man to call or even to write note
asking the young lady to go to the me
alter, go for a walk or drive or ride
to the park, but if he can transmit the
message by telephone it is an easy
way of making an appointment
Many a delicious message Is leie
phoncd these days and there is reason
to believe the statement made by 'he
st. Louis company, 1t applies, OF
course, with equal force in ever!
American city. The young ladies' 1ol
whom life of single blessedness mas
no charms are not exactly buying q
lottery when they hire phone. 1heI
can get much pleasure and comior'
out of it as they go along, Tor II Is
constant contributor to convenience
1t is worth the price, with the enhahc
ed matrimonial possibility thrown IL
as an extra induCcmCnt.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
p Crocodile Superstition.

The superstition that deaths by
crocodile are the inevitable result I'M
mediately after q curtain has been
washed in the river has been constant
ly confirmed.
A curious note upon this supersti-
ton appears in the monthly report of
w. b. Smith, district officer at Tim
bang Batu, North Borneo. He says:
1.-TWO crocodile fatalities have been
reported, and there have been several
narrow escapes. Toward the end of
December the enlightened authorities
at Pangkalan Bandau sent up an aged
Chinaman to Timbang Batu under ar
rest for having washed his mosquito
net in the river. A woman was taken
in the same place by crocodile few
hours later, coincidence which great.
ly enhanced his guilt while adding,
| am afraid, fresh authority to the SUI
>erstition. NORTH Borneo Herald.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1905-07-13
Rack for His Umbrella.

Joseph NJ. Stoddart, whose acquaint-
ance among authors and artists ex-
tends over two homisphercs and half
a century of activity tells this story
Of a meeting with Edgar Saltus, novel
list and wit, in London a few months
ago. Il had just arrived in London
from Liverpool, and was hurrying
down Fleet street, when | came face
to face with Saltus," said Mr.. Stodart.
"uo drawlcd an inquiry as to where
7 was hurryirg from, and | remarked
that | was just over from New York.
"'And lin just going back re-
Joined Saltus. 1 forgot my umbrel'
In New York Times