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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

been made an hour before, jibed at q
chop that had been cooked at tho
same time. and went of to town in
rage
At dinner that evening May was un-
usually affectionate And she looked
50 pretty that ground down my
hatred Of the suite as unworthy Of the
husband Of SO adorable a wife.
She was wanting to say something.
and It came out at last.
Darling, we must have new car
pet for our room"
"A new carpet?" cried; what Is
wrong with the one we have?"
'Oh, you know well enough how
shabby it is. And Mrs. Wright was
here today, and said we must really
have one to match the suite.
Anything else?" inquired grimly.
"0h, she knows a place where we
can get set for the washstand for
almost nothing.
But, my dear girl,s I expostulated,
what would be the use Of it? We
can't perform our ablutions on the
stairs"
4 wish you would not try to be-
sarcastic" said my wife, with dignity;
TT does not suit YOU"
Neither does the suite" joked
feebly.
May wlthered me with 2 glance.
In two or three minutes I was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
In THE HOUSEHOLD
HINTS ON MANY SUBJECTS OF
INTEREST.
How Prunes Provide Their Own
sweetenlne-Effeetive Way to Hang
Plctures-soda and Water
Good for Kitchen Floor.

Need No Sugar.-How many house
wives know that prunes require abso-
lutely no sweetening; that II they are
cooked slowly for "hours and hours"
there Is sugar from them that nature
provides as a sweetening. In other
words they sweeten themselves, Z, and
If cooked long enough are covered
with a rich syrup, without one grain
Of sugar being added to them. The
flavor is also improved by this method
Of cooking them by the oftentimes
despised prune sauce becomes an en-
joyable addition to the table.
Picture Hanging. little atten'
tion Is generally given to the hanging
Of pictures. They should be hung az
nearly vertical fiat against the wall
as possible, and not tipped forward
at various angles with the wall. The
best effect Is given by using two hooks
SO that two vertical lines Of wire ap
pear instead Of the triangular piece
resulting when but one hook Is used
The effect is more restful in a room
where the pictures are hung vertt
cally.
Kitchen Floor cIeaner.--So many
people find It hard to keep theiI
kitchen floors in good condition that
method may help them. Wash with
soda and water. After sprinkling
about a heaping teaspoonful Of soda
on any grease spots, pour boiling wa.
ter over II, then take mop and wipe
up the whole floor. This Is far more
satisfactory than scrubbing, for 1t will
take out grease spots without the use
OF elbow grease" This will also
keep the floor snowy white as well as
clean.
Don't Use Soap.-Never use soap
when cleaning oilcloth. 1t fades the
colors, and the paint will soon wear
off. Ammonia should also be avoided
because It gives a dull appearance
Take clean flannel cloth and apply
warm water. The oiicloth should then
be wiped off with a dry cloth. Skin
milk is excellent to use, and will give
the oiicloth a gloss. If a brush II
used It should be a soft one, but 1t il
better not to use any.
Care of Rubber shoes.-To make
rubber shoes wear longer, from the
tops Of old rubber shoes cut pieces the
shape of a heel Smear these pieces
on the lining side with thick mucilage
or any sticky substance, and place II
the heels of rubbers. pressing dow
firmly. These protectors prevent thu
rubber from receiving the direct pres
sure of the boot heels, and can b
renewed when they show the leas
signs Of wear.
Cleaning Furniture. - Furnltur'
needs cleaning as much as othe
woodwork. 1t may be washed witt
warm soapsuds, quickly wiped dr.,
and then rubbed with an oily cloth
A good polish is made by mixing thre
parts of llnseed oil and one part 0
spirits OF turpentine. Apply with
wooIen cloth, and when dry rub wei
with a dry wooden cloth. This |
especially good polish for scratche
or marred furniture. and will restor
the color and luster to varnish.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
IN FINE LINGERIE
DAINTY GARMENTS THAT MAY BE
MADE AT HOME.
'FashIoning Of Appropriate Underwear
Is Something That Every WOm-
an Should Haw q Her
Finger Tips.

No woman ought to be ignorant Of
the art Of making the simple, pretty
things which she wears from her
cradle to her grave. Our grandmoth-
'ers made, and kept on hand, under
clothing against the time Of sickness
and death. But the making and hoard
Ing Of grave clothes was rather
iugubrious custom, which a generation
Of less somber ways Of thoughts has
allowed to lapse
It is rare woman who Is not proud
of her collection Of lingerie, and
prouder yet If she has made each
article herself Nearly all prospective
brides attempt the manufacture Of at
least one suit Of underwear, and she is
a fortunate girl who has not waited
until this happy time to learn how to
cut and make the different pieces. She
has saved herself some nervous strain,
and. II she has. like the Dutch girl,
been gathering a chest full Of fine
linen Of her own making. anticipating
the time Of need. she Is all the better
on.
Since we have adopted the French
word for underclothing. an added
necessity has been laid upon us Of
having this a little finer. better fit
ting and little dalntier than Of old
Lingerie Is an unimaginable word fol
a combination OF coarse cloth. chear
embroidery and careless work.
We may learn many things from
the French, the accredited inventors
OF the artistic end beautiful In mod
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

the plains would scatter them broad
cast, making them a constant menace
to the eyes and clothing Of passers by,
as we'll as to infiammable property Of
every kird, Every house Is therefore
required BY city ordinance to be pro
vided with an ash pit, shaped like an
old fashioned bake oven. with small
openings at the top through which the
ashes are thrown Another opening
in one side at the bottom permits their
removal when the pit Is full.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

everything that goes with it should,
in a measure. be that also; but If We
wear a lingerie waist or an elaborate
dress Of muslin, null, chiffon or en-
broidery. our smaller garments should
be in keeping.
Half of the charm Of a lingerie
waist is lost If 1t seems to house
crude undergarments. Many a wise
woman has denied herself the pleasure
Of wearing this fascinating garment
because she had not the suitable ac-
Compartments, while many a girl In
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
WHEN YOU CLEAN THE STOVE
Some Simple observances That viii
Tighten Labor.

The kitchen 1toye can be cleaned
with newspapers; but when cleaning
do 1t thoroughly. Many tops Of stoves
receive daily polish and yet the sides
are covered with dust and grease.
Let the oven be thoroughly cleaned
with a brush kept for that purpose.
then nicely washed, ana your bread
and cake will have a purer flavor.
Never leave dust or grease remains
Of former bakings on your oven doors.
A newspaper will remove all Of these;
a wet cloth will complete the clean
ing.
In cleaning the cook stove, do not
forget to keep the pipe clean within
md without-an important point to
bear in mind.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

For stuffed baked potatoes select
those Of medium size, and bake them
in their skins until they are nearly
done, cut nearly through the potato
at one end. scoop out little from the
center. and fill the hollow space with
thin slice Of fried bacon, tightly
rolled. Close down the haIf-severed
end Of the potato, return to the oven,
and finish baking
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

A weight card is a pretty idea for
the very new baby.
A card six by ten inches is decorated
across one corner with a dainty spray
Of towers done in water colors.
Below this there is table Of ages
and weights done in pen and ink the
necessary blank space for filling in
the record.
A bit of ribbon Is attached to the
top Of the card, so that It may be hung
on the nursery wall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

and also the smaller openings at each
side Of the front The jacket fronts
are edged with silk and tied with
satin ribbon, the front being gathered
underneath. The ribbon ties are fas-
tened high in the back and tied low
in the front
The little girl wears a pretty shirred
pinafore dress Of brown cashmere.
trimmed with black velvet and ecru
lace.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

routed horse and foot, and had to sur
render Internationally and May was
smoothing down my hair by calling
me cher own boy"
A week passed, I grew quite ex-
pert in the various ways of gstting in
to bed and learnt to nicely the
course to be steered round the ward
robe.
But May was not happy. The posi-
tion of the wardrobe and the wash
stand. which latter was using to
store my collars and shirts on. was
daily heartbreak to her. She grew
silent and listless, and | cursed the
day that brought that ticket into my
possession.
One evening, at last, tie burden
seemed to have been lifted. After a
good deal Of desultory talk she an
nounced carelessly that she had been
out all day looking for another house.
and had almost decided on one.
It was a gloomy-looking house in a
side steet, house only fit for dying
IN. But the rooms we're immense. and
saw at once that was the attraction
for my wife.
The suite would be in It's glory IL
the big bedroom, though chuckled to
myself how the other furniture would
look. We moved in at the end Of the
month washstand, wardrobe and AL.
We had meals in dining-room
whose vastness was accentuated by
our small table and sideboard which
rose as islands In this ocean Of bare
ness. Our oleographs. which had
passed for oil-paintings in the old
house, now gave the finishing touch
Of the ridiculous to the gigantic hall.
And the new bedroom carpet served
as rug IN the suite room.
But May was at peace. The light
had come back to her eyes. ! was
beginning to settle down under the
new regime when the end came.
One day ! got telegram at the Of.
hce from May 1t said Come at
once. rushed home in hansola
with the fear clutching at my heart
that something had happened to my
darling.
There was nearly collision at the
street corner with furniture-Yans
which bore something which cleaned
and glittered in the sunlight. The
flower bed by the garden path was
trodden down as If there had been q
fight over It. The front door was
/ open. rushed ins and them as I
heard loud sobs upstairs, few to the
bedroom. May was lying on the bed
weeping and refusing to be comforted
BY the maid--and the suite was gone.
We are back now in the old house.
and there is another inmate who has
replaced the suite II Mays affection.
admire him very much too, but he
WORTH / b
r7sIis North sla
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
EVERY HOUSE HAS ASH PIT
To Prevent the Wind From Blowing
Live Goals Around.

Among the objects that invariably
attract the attention of tourists in Dem
yer are the ash pits at every house.
These are made necessary by the
character of the coal commonly rssd
for domestic purposes and by the high
winds that prevail. The ashes of the
Ignite coal so extensively burned hold
the heat for an extraordinary length
of time, remaining red-hot for many
hours. or if kept from the air, for days
after passing through the CRATE bars.
1t is evident that if these red-hot ashes
are thrown out in back yards or vacant
lots the high winds that sweep across
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Silken material interviewer with tin.
sci is best cleaned with bread crumbs
and powdered blue. then shaken and
rubbed with clean cloth. tinsel OF
gold lace with liquid ammonia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

it tHsss s4l4 s7a y HHN WIZ
overs has caHseI necessity for Two
new articles on the dressing table--in
fact. three. If studs and collar buttons
are wou long. ilat rqeeptqele for
the turnovers. a box to hold collars
and a smaller box to hold studs. The
dressing table is a most elastic piece
of furniture. Like the bookcase, Il is
alWags full and yet can be made to
hold a little more. Its small drawers
are boon to the woman who lacks
bureau accommodations, for, on the
whole. long. marrow compartment or
drawer is much more satisfactory
place for gloves than a glove-box,
which takes up too much space on
top, just as wells are much more con-
yeniently and safely preserved folded
np and laid away than when left on
The bureau twined about roll Too
many objects on top OF bureau or
dressing table is mistake, both
against good taste and comfort They
are In the way when dressing and only
TOO often are not kept as immaculate
as they should be. On this account
celiulold. china or ivory utensils are
better than silver ones, although the
latter are more effective when they
are brightly polished. II silver IS used
Piece of canton flannel should be
kept near at hand so that they may be
rubbed on every morning, while once
a week they should be cleaned with
silver polish.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
EARLY ON THE WRONG PATH.
From London Comes Story Of Youth
ful "Bunco steerer."

An amusing story Of the wiles Of a
boy confidence trickster was told re-
Gently in a London (Eng.) police
court, where Frederick Martin, II
years old, was charged with obtaining
money by trickery from several Young
er boys. Evidence was given which
indicated that Martin has been doing
a large business as "bunco' man for
long time. Two boys had three
weeks wages in their pockets. when
Martin introduced himself to them as
the son Of a horsekeeper, and said his
father had given him herd of young
goats. Tho sanitary inspector. he exi
planned, objected to his keeping so
many Of the1s, and he had to get rid
of some, so he offered tc give a goat
to each of the boys. They all went to
the news where Martin said the goats
were, and on he way Martin explain.
ed that ttSea necessary to show The
kids some
to leave II
shilllngs We ~
ed their wa
ed them to
stable will
When they
one Of the
were, he TED
lI.ss.sn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
LII HA1 sEEN AEAoAEp.
why Josiah Did Not Take Unto Hin.
self a Fourth 4slpmats.

Many years ago Josiah No. set
tied on a farm in Connecticut near the
sound. After the death OF his wife he
erected a square white marble tomb
stone. on which was inscribed:
Amelia, wife Of
Not long afterward he married
again. but his second wife did not
long survive. and to save expense he
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Fireirons during the summer should
be rubbed over with rag molstened
with vaseIIne and sweet oil. This will
quite prevanf rust
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21
FOR MOTHER AND DAUGHTER.
TWO Pretty and Appropriate Garments
Illustrated.

The long gown Is Of dark blue and
white cashmere. The fan plating Of
blue silk fills the opening in the back
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

Borax and water make a good wash
Tor a sore mouth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-03-21

NIohtdress Trimmed with Irish Braid
ern dress. in reference to these mat
ters. The phra5e beautiful under
meath Is theirs. and has almost a
moral significance To their minds It
is next to impossible to be clothed
sound. thoroughly dressed, without
giving exact and careful attention to
every garment from the first to the
last.
To be beautiful underneath" ones
underearmenis need nof necessarily
be artlslle-... y ~. Nlheysshould
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-12-19
Notice Of Taxes.

The tax roll for the town of Clover
is now in my hands for collection.
The records of this town including
the original roll was destroyed by
fire. A new roll has been made and
all who own property in this town
should communicate with me at
once. [ will be at Herbster on Mon
day December 23rd. Personal pro-
perty tax must be paid to me before
January 10th. If not paid before
that time levy will be made and the
property sold to pay taxes.
A. B. Severson, Sheriff,
Washburn, Wisconsin.
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A SUSPECTED Burglar.

Several suspicious characters have
been rounded up by Police dur
ing the past week ana have been or
dered out of town. A great many
houses have been entered in Ash
land lately and the members of the
police force here have been on the
lookout for all who cannot give a
good account Of their actions. Es-
pecially those who have no apparent
employment have been watched.
Last week one of the suspects was
found in the Bernt Olson residence
on seventh avenue and Bayfield,
street. He had entered the house
in the evening and had hidden un-
der the bed in Mrs. Olson's room.
He was discovered by Mrs. Olson
when she retired. The poor lady
being frightened nearly out of her
wits, The policemen were notified
and the man was arrested. He had
committed no burglary but was i'm
mediately ordered out of town. His
partner was also arrested the same
evening ard was ordered away.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-12-19
Methodist Church Notes.

At the morning service, at lO, 40
o'clock, the Christmas sermon will
be preached by the pastor and the
choir will furnish appropriate mu-
sic. Every member of the Sunday
school is urged to be in his place at
the opening of the session.
The Young Peoples Alliance will
meet at 6 40 o'clock.
The evening service will be almost
entirely music by the choir. An ex-
celIent program of cboruses, quar-
tettes and solos is being arranged.
Some of the familiar Christmas
hymns will also be included.
Remember the hour and that you
will be cordially welcome.
On Tuesday evening at 7:30
O'Clock, the Sunday School will
give its Christmas program 10 con-
nection with the tree and'treat. The
program will be largely Ben Hur
program, supplemented by music
and exercises by the children.
Neither time. effort nor expense is
being spared for the OCCASION so a
good time is promised all who at
tend and all are invited.
Arrangements are being made
for a Watch Night Service on New
Years eye; so keep the evening free
and wait for further announcements
The Young Peoples Alliance will
make home made candy for all who
order it early. If you wish pure
candy or fine pop corn balls. Kindly
telephone your order to Miss SE.ra-
que or to the parsonage at once.
Prices are reasonable and the goods
unexcelled.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-12-19

Alta special meeting of the
Common council held last evening
Mayor Sweet appointed the
Electric Light Commissioners
and his appointments were con-
frmed by the Council. The fol-
lowing well known citizens were
appointed and will have entire
charge of the City lighting plant:
D. M, Maxcy. F. A. Bell, A. l..
Lien, Gilbert Olson and James
A. Sheridan.
Superintendent Patterson of
the Dynamite plant was appoint
ed a member of the School Com
mission from the first ward.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-12-19
To Leave in Morning one day
and Come Back Evening of
the Next.

A change in the running time
of the Northern Pacific went in :
60 effect this morning which will
efectually take Washburn off the
map. The regular run on the
Iron River branch will be dis
continued, and instead train
will be run from here in the
morning of every other day re-
turning on the alternate days.
That is the train which left here
at 7:l5 this morning will return
tomorrow evening at8:oo o'clock.
The train will connect with the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-12-19
More Examinations.

The State Civil Service Commits
sion announces forthcoming exam
nations to be held Saturday, Jan
uary 25th. 1908. as follows:
Accountant and book keeper.
Salaries $500 to $500 per annum.
Minimum age 2l years. Open to
both sexes. Assistant physician in
hospitals for insane and feeblemind-
ed. Salaries $65 to 500 per month
and maintenance. Open to both
men and women. Carpenters at
State Institutions as needed. Sal
aries $50 to 800 per month. Cream
cry, dairy & food Inspector for the
Dairy and Food Commisson. Gem
pensation $500 a day with chance
of promotion. Cruiser for State
Board of Forestry. Occasional en-
plOyment in the woods of Northern
Wisconsin. S. day and expenses.
Deputy Factory Inspector for Bur-
eau of Labor & Statistics. Open to
men only. Preferred ages 25 to 45
$1,000 per annum and traviiing ex-
penses. Family officer and matron
for the Industrial School at Wau-
kesha. Man and wife with no
children. Com oined salary $65
month and maintenance. Janitors
for Capitol and State University
$50 to $50 per month. Mechanician
and Assistant Mechanician il the
State University. Salaries $75 to
500 per month. Painters for the
State Institutions. $50 to $75 per
month. Plumbers and Steamftters
at qhe State Institutions. $50 and
800 per month.
Applicants should apply at once
to the State Civil Service Commis-
sion, Madison, Wis. In writing for
applications blanks give name, post
Office address, and title of position
applied for.
A general competitive examira-
tion will be held some time in Feb
ruory for position of Stenographec.
Persons interested should write Tor
application blanks and further in
formation will be sent to them ir
due time.
Attendants, both men and women
in hospitals for the Insane and
Fe ebleminded.s No examination re-
quired. Application may be made
at any time.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1907-12-19
Commercial Club Committees,

President E. Bergman has an
nounced the appointment of the fol
lowing committees for 1908.
Finan ce-O. P. Swanby, D. J. Els.
tabrook.
Membership-O. M. Olson. HI. P.
Axelberg. George Fox.
City Development-M. A. Spra
que. O. A. Lamoreaux, John Walsh
County Development D. M
Maxcy, o. Aune, J. A. Jacobs.
Mercantile Interests-E. E. Ken
field, John W. Gibson, F. J. Meehan
Building-Andrew Lien, Mat
Hanson, G Gorge Posey.
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And Another Has Narrow Es-
cape Near Bayfield,
Boat Capsized and Both Men
We're Thrown Into
Icy. Waters a

Bayfield,, Dec. 16.-Theodore
Albion of Bayfield, was drowned
last night about a mile off this
place. William Tebohld, com
panion Of Albon, was rescued by
a party in a gasoline launch that
put out from here in response to
his cries. Tebohld had been
clinging to the overturned boat
about an hour and a half and was
nearly insane from exposure
when found. Albon and Te-
bohld left here about $50 last
night to row to Anderson's point
on Bass island. When about a
mile out they decided to change
seats in the boat, and in attempt
ing to do so the boat capsized
and both were thrown into the
icy waters. Albon was unable
save himself and sank, his body
being found only about 25 feet
from where the accident took
place. His panion was more
fortunate and after going tErou
a terrible ordeal was rescued
and will, it is believed, fully re-
cover from the effects of the ex-
perience. Albon was a young
man obout 80 years Of age and
had sister living here. His
mother lives in the old country.
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Abstract Office

August F. Hoffman of Iron
River, has moved his abstract
plant to this city and will occupy
office rooms with Attorney John
Walsh. The plant was moved
here from Iron River on Tues.
day and has been placed in posi-
tion ready for business. This is
the plant which recectly be-
longed to Kopplin & Kopplin
and is a card system of keeping
records. The original plant was
made by Henry J. Weeks. Mr..
Hoffman who is the new owner
of the plant will make his home
in this city and will have charge
of the business.