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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
President Murray Formally Delivers
the Document and Coins a
New Word

Guthrie, okla, July % William H.
Murray, president Of the constitu-
tional convettion, this afternon at
$3.50 o'clock filed the parchment copy
of the proposed state constitution,
with all ordinances, with Charles H.
Filson, secretary of Oklahoma Ter
ritory
Governor Frank Frantz will issue
his proclamation Immediately, calling
the election to vote on the constitution
for September IL, the date named in
the election ordinance. Gov. Frantz
has until Thursday midnight Of this
week in which to act.
Mr.. Murray called up Mr.. Filson
by telephone at 4:4O o'clock and said
Look out, I'm coming; this is Bill
Murray"
Accompanied BY his private secre-
tary, H. A. Oplinger and several
newspaper correspondents, President
Murray then went to Mr. Filson's Of
flee, being met just inside the door
by the territorial secretary.
"Mr. Secretary" began Murray, Il
have the honor to file with you the
sight unseen constitution Of the
state Of Oklahoma by which and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23

MINISTER
Receives q Handsome Offer from a
Large Fort Worth Church

Rev. J. E. .Dinger has received a
call from the largest Christian church
in Fort Worth at salary Of $1,000
year. He stated this morning that
he had not fully decided as to whether
he would accept. The Fort Worth Re-
cord yesterday said:
"The official board Of the Taber-
nacle Christian church met last night
Immediately after the services, and
by unanimous consent, Rev. J. E. Ding
er, now pastor of the church at Chick
sha, I. T., was extended an invita-
tion to become pastor Of the church at
this place.
"Rev. Mr.. Dinger preached to two
large audiences yesterday, the morn
ing subject being, eIs the Chuch a
Necessity?o and in the evening,
"Christ the Hope Of the World" It
was the opinion Of the members of
the congregation and others who at
tended that seldom had they listened
to more brilliant or instructive SER
mons. Rev. Mr.. Dinger has a pleas
ing delivery, and his eloquent and log
ical sermons hold the hearer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
CONSTITUTION FILED WITH
"PIEWUMP" SECRET AIRY

through the grace Of President Roose-
welt, we hope to redeem the state from
you piewumps."
Mr.. Filson accepted the "jolly' in
the manner it was meant. Then he
answered;
II have the honor as secretary Of
Oklahoma to receive and file the con-
stitution.p
Mr.. Filson hurriedly looked over
the constitution and then officially
filed it.
4 brought it over,' continued Muir
ray in his jollying strain," because
thought you had a better place than
to keep it."
eyes," said Filson,v II have vault
in which I can put it."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
JUDGE BRIDGE HAS STROKE

While attending a Holiness camp
meeing out in Caddo county on Sun
day afternoon, Judge J. D. Bridges
suffered tight stroke Of paralysis.
He was not able to return Sunday but
came back yesterday and is able to
be UP and around the house today. His
eyes were affected somewhat seri-
ously but otherwise the stroke weak
ened him but slightly His many
friends hope to see him fully recover
soon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
SPREADING OUT SOME
Two chickasha Companies Extend
Their Sphere Of Operations

A franchise was granted last night
by the city council Of Walters, I. T.,
for an electric system in that city.
The company is composed almost ex-
clusively Of stockholders in the Chick
asha Light. Heat & Power Co. An.
up-to-date plant will be installed at
once.
The Chickasha Electrical Supply
Go. Of FL Reno has also been chartered
under the laws Of Oklahoma. 1t will
be branch house Of the company
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
THE PAVING PETITION
ACCEPTED BY COUNCIL

REV Mr. Dinger was visiting in the
city, and in the absence Of regu-
lax pastor he was invited to preach.
After hearing him and learning sonne-
thing Of the methods he employs III
the successful conduct Of d big church
Organization, it was decided to ax-
tend to him a call, which was done.
Rev. Mr.. Dinger has not yet decided
To accept the offer and promised to adj
vise the board in a few days. He re-
turns to his home in Chickasha this
evening
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
BIG CAMP MEETING

The Fort Worth Record says:
REV. J.B. Boen, evangelist for the
Christian church, and whose home is
yesterday for Mineral Wells. He has
just organized big Christian Chau-
tauqua for Paola Pinto for July of
next year, in which three counties will
take part. It will be a big camp meet
ing, lasting for several weeks. Pre-
parations will be made to take care
Of from to 10 thousand people"
Rev J f. nlnger han been invited
to assist in the meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
STOCKHOLDERS.


to ts
BY and daylight rohhs Wesoict nd would
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23
CONCERNING
The APPEAL
To The Supreme Court in Injunction
Case-Judge Brewer Writes
Letter

Guthrie, Okla, July 2S-A. G. c.
Bierer, former associate justice of
Oklahoma, employed by the constitu-
tional'convention to defend the injunc-
ton suit brought by Woods county
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23

Mrs. J. S. Kirkbride Of Sherman
and Mrs. chafin of Greenville, Tex
as, are visiting Mrs. L. R. Frantz Of
this city at $40 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23

Mrs. A. E. Presley has been ap-
pointed reporter Of the Pythian Sis
ters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-07-23

1. w. Smith Of Lindsay was trans
acting business in Chickasha yester-
day afternoon.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
Would Choose His Company.

In the west, some twenty years ago,
there lived u good man who gave up
part of his time to teaching the In
dians the Christian faith. On one OF
his trips he stopped at the ranch OF a
well to do and very religious Swede
and requested nights lodging.
The Swede thought great deal OF
the missionary and disliked to offend
him. but he also disliked extremely
having n pack of dirty, greasy Indians
hanging about his place, SO. after much
hemming and having, he stated his OBJ
jectiOns.
"But these Indians are Christians
my good brother, and If you can't
abide with them for single night here
on earth how do you expect to dwell
in heaven with them through all eter'
nity?" inquired the indignant mission
ary.
The Swede was perplexed, but, aftef
thoughtfully scratching his head a mo-
ment, he said, "The Bible says that In
nv fathers house are many mansions
an I tank haf separate house. -
Lipplncott's Magazine.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
Johns Letter.

One of the most unpleasant sights that
we remember of ever seeing was the re-
suit of utter recklessness at the upper
crossing, recklessness perhaps of both
parties. Did you ever hear that those
who hold responsible positions on all
the trains that thunder and lightning
through our village are escaped lunatics
and are fit subjects for the straight
jacket2 Well, 1 suppose it is fact. 1t
seems th.t they have long been planning
for something of the kind to happen.
At the unlawful rate of speed that al
ways marks their coming the little ding
dong is about as effective warning as
the ting-a-ling of a belled cat. 1t would
be fully as lawful and about as safe to
place distractions on the track and blow
warning blasts on penny whistle as the
choice specimens of speed to which we
are daily witnesses. They are 80 al
mighty independent that they can taste
It and 1t tastes good to them. For them
the earth was created and all others are
but interlopers and are here on suffer-
ance. 1t goes without saying that had
they slowed up and lost that precious
ten seconds. the calamity would never
have been recorded. And 1t also goes
without saying that it is safer to cross
the track just behind moving train
than just before. Haste makes waste
on or off the rails.
JOHN.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
Oxford.

The Oxford Division of Sons OF
Temperance celebrated the 10th anniver-
sary of its organization Thursday even
ing. Three members were added, after
which a supper of cold meats, salads,
pastry aud coffee was served. This is
one of our best societies. 1t has done
good work and is still earnest and active.
The T. A. Roberts Relief Corps held
the first of series of entertainments
Friday evening which was well attended.
The Congregational Ladies' Society
met Wednesday with Mrs. French.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose have returned
to Readfield.
E. p. Faunce has gone to Lewiston.
Mrs. II. Fl. Hall is seriously i'll and is
under the care of trained nurse.
Marjorie Lebroke is sick with diph-
iberia. The primary school where she
was a pupil has been closed, and the
family have been quarantined.
Mr.. Farnswortb, pastor of the NJ. E.
church, is visiting his mother in Massa-
chusetts.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
West Sumner.

Thursday afternoon as Mr.. Garrison
Doble was driving his steers with sled
load of wood across the brook near his
house he slipped off the sled and break
ing through the thin ice fell under the
sled. The cattle left without guidance,
swung the sled on to him in such man
ner that he was unable to rise. Mr..
Doble says, cat first tried to start the
oxen, finding l could not do this / called
for help. A half hour had elapsed and l
had shouted myself hoarse before help
came. had just strength enough to
hold my head out of water, and felt |
was calling for the last time when Percy
Redding, who was driving by and had
heard my cries, appeared, followed close
ly by my wife" In few minutes
Frank Young and Sylvester Bisbee came
to assist them and the wood nearly all
had to be unloaded from the sled before
they could pull him out of the water.
Mr.. Doble was taken to the house in
helpless condition. Although he has
taken cold and his limbs are badly
bruised, he is doing as we'll as can be
expected after taking such long cold
bath.
S. B. R. Club met with Mrs. Amanda
Bisbee Thursday afternoon. The roll
call was answered by quotations from
Tennyson. Reading from Women of the
Bible. Current events, Mrs. Hattie
Howe. Life of Mrs. Sarah j. Hale, Mrs.
Fl. S. Robertson. An amendment re-
Gently passed in England to the mar
riage laws of that country, Mrs. NJ. P.
Heald. The next meeting will be Jan.
I'd, 1908.
The Ladies' Aid of the Universalist
church served dinner in the vestry
Wednesday. There were about sixty
five persons present. A very good at
tendance considering the bad travelling
The Ladies' Aid will serve another din
ner in the vestry Jan. 9Th.
The social dance in the vestry Friday
evening was a very pleasant occasion.
Cake and coffee were served to the danc'
ers by the Ladies' Aid. The ladies are
trying to pay off the debt on the new
carpet they recently purchased for the
church.
Roy Pulsifer has gone to Lynn, Mass,
for the winter. Mr.. Pulsifer, after dis
posing of the marketable portion of his
apple crop, purchased twenty pigs and
will have his unstable apples fed to
them. Walter Chandler has the care of
the pigs.
Mrs. Eta Tuell has gone to Buckfield
to care for her husband, Mr.. James
Tuell, who was badly injured last Sat
urday in railroad accident.
A very successful term of school
taught by Miss Helen Rowe of Minot in
this village closed Friday, the goth.
Elias johnson and wife arrived Wed
nesday from Strickland Ferry and have
begun hous excepting in the building Mr..
johnson recently purchased of George
Packard.
Miss Mabel Rowe of Minot is here
visiting her sister, Miss Helen Rowe.
Mrs. Horatio Chandler came home
Thursday from South Paris, where she
has been to care for her daughter, Mrs.
DeCoster, who has been i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl P. Durham went to
South Paris Monday to attend the fu-
neral of Mrs. Dunham's nephew, Dana
Farnum.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Farrar, after
long absence, spent a few days at home
this week. They left home again Tues
day and have gone to Sumner to visit
with their daughter, Mrs. Georgia Bur-
CESS.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
Standard High Schools.

State Superintendent of Schools Pay
son Smith has been inspecting the high
schools OF the state, and divides them
into two classes-those of standard
grade and those of sub-standard grade.
The first are those which have school
year of thirty weeks, and course Of
study of at least four years, approved
by the state superintendent. Schools
OF this grade are entitled to have tuition
scholars at public expense from towns
not maintaining standard high school.
Towns maintaining standard high
schools are not required to pay the tut
ton of students in other schools.
High schools of sub-standard grade re-
ceive state aid under the provisions Of
the free high school law, but are not
entitled to receive tuition pupils from
other towns.
In Oxford County the list of standard
high schools includes: In private
schools, Gould Academy, Bethel; Frye
burg Academy and Hebron Academy; in
public schools, the high schools of
Mexico, Norway, Oxford, Paris and
Rumford.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
AN ANCIENT BIBLE.
Valuable Manuscript Treasured i
Al. N.ka..;,n ;br,rv

Valuable Manuscript Treasured In
the cottonian Library.
In the C0ttonian library In England
is an old manuscript copy Of part OF
the Bible In Latin. This was used at
the coronation Of English sovereigiis
800 years before the "stone OF des-
tiny" was brought from ScOne to West
Minister by Edward l. In other words,
the use Of this Bible for the purpose
in question dated back to the year
1000.
The Bible Is quarto of 217 leaves.
containing the four gospels, and seems
from the style Of the writing and IL
lumirations, which are very beauti'
full. to have been made about the end
Of the ninth century.
The Testament escaped destruction
in the fire ut Ashburnham House In
1871, of which 1t bears evidence on Its
crumpled leaves and ruined margins
There is some evidence that the son
of Edward the Elder, Athelstan the
Glorious, who was king Of the west
Saxons from 025 to 940, owned this
Bible and presented 1t to the churcn
of Dover.-P Philadelphia Record.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
Snow and Ice Sports In Canada.

"It Is not without reason that dwellers
in milder climates look forward with a
thrill to some time spending winter in
Canada and sharing the picturesque
sports which, inherited from the Indian,
the Scot or the Scandinavian, have been
cast in their present form by the vigor
and high spirits of the Canadian peo-
ple," thus says writer 10 the January
number of the New Idea Woman's
Magazine in discussing those winter
pastimes which must appeal to all lovers
of outdoors. Few people know to what
extent tobogganing, snow-shoeing.
hockey and even ice-boating are entered
into by both men and women in these
northern climates; and their social in
fuence in bringing people together for
common pleasure and purpose is an
other attractive side for which other
localities offer no substitutes. The
photographs are excellent; they are full
of action and life, and show various
clubs on their runs and at their contests.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons interested in either Of the Estates
hereinafter named:
At a Probate Court, held at Paris, In and
December. In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and seven. The following matter
having been presented for the action thereupon
hereinafter indicated, 1t Ia hereby ORDERED,
terestea, by causing copy Of this order TO be
published three weeks successfully IN the OK
ford Democrat. a newspaper published at South
Paris. in said County, that they may appear a.
the third Tuesday Of January, A. d. 1908. at
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heard there
on II they see cause.
AMIE c. COLE, late Of Gilead. deceased
will and petition for probate thereof presented
by Henry C. Peabody, the executor therein
named.
REBECCA JANE BICKNELL. late Of Hart
ford, deceased; will and petition for probate
thereof presented by William Emery Bicknel
the executor therein named.
ELLIS P. RUSSELL, late of Sumner, de
ceased; petition for an allowance out OF persona
estate presented by Lottie NJ. Russell, widow.
WILLIAM C. BROOKS, late of Milton Plan
tation, deceased; first and final account for al
lowance also petition for order to distribute bal
ance remaining in her hands presented by lsabe
s. Brooks, administrative.
ARTEL ]. RUSSELL, late of Sumner. de
ceased; first and final account presented fol
allowance by Grace NJ. Russell, Administrative
BERT G. WHITMAN, late Of Bethel, de
ceased petition for order to distribute balance
remaining in his hands presented by Fred IL
Whitman, administrator.
ALBION E. BRADBURY, late Of Canton, de-
ceased petition that rthur j. Foster, Benjamin
B. DALEY and Ivory g. Harmon be appointed
trustees of fund left by said deceased for the
benefit of the building Of a Universalist Church
at Canton Point In said Canton. presented by
WILSON l.. RICHARDS Of Paris. ward peti
tion for license to sell and convey real estate pre-
sented by Myra s. Richards, guardian.
SARAH 8. STEVENS, late Of Paris, deceased
petition for determination Of collateral Inherit
ance tax presented by Fred II. DeC0ster, execu
tor.
ALvA SHURTLEFF, late Of Paris, deceased
final account presented for allowance by Willie
K. Shurtlef, executor.
SARAH 8. STEVENS. late of Paris, deceased
first account presented for allowance by Fred ii
DeCoster, executor.
EDMUND DECOSTER, late of Buckheld, de.
ceased; petition for order TO distribute balance
remaining In their hands presented by Fred 8.
DeCOster and Charles Z. DeCoster, admins
traitors.
ELLA NJ. FARRAR, late Of Paris. deceased
petition for allowance out of personal estate pre-
sented by Hezekiah Farrar, widower.
ADDISON E. HERRlCR. Judge Of said Court.
ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
Lowell.

The scholars from Fryeburg Academy,
Carrie E. Chapman, Ruth X. Kimball,
Carl Keniston and Geraldine and Lila
Bassett, are home for the Christmas
vacation.
Miss Alice A. Stearns of the Pryeburg
Academy faculty is at home for the holi-
days.
Mrs. Samantha Horr has been quite
sick, but is now some better.
B. Z. Brown and wife were at Norway
the past week.
Mrs. J. III. Walker is in Portland this
week.
Rev. F. Fl. Reeves and family are get
ting we'll settled in the parsonage.
The annual donation Of the Christian
church TO their pastor, Rev. j. W. Gard,
was given Tuesday evening.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24

There will be Christmas festival at
the Baptist church Tuesday evening,
Dec. oath. 1t will be under the manage
meut of the schools and two churches.
All are invited to attend and to bring
their presents to the tree.
Mr.. A. P. Bowker, one of our aged
residents, has been quite i'll the past
week. He is now much improved.
Freeman Whitman has accepted the
position of section foreman at Shelburne,
and will move his family there.
George A. England was called to
Hampton, Conn.,, Sunday night by the
serious illpess of his mother. A letter
from him on Wedneday states that his
mother passed away Tuesday evening.
j. A. Titus Il Son have made a good
Improvement in their meat market, TAX
ing out partition and sheathing the
room overhead.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
County Commissioner.

The Democrat takes pleasure in an
nouncing that, at the next Republican
County Convention, the name of Henry
d. Hammond of Paris will be presented
as a candidate for county commissioner
to succeed Hon. Edward p. Faunce of
Oxford.
Mr.. Hammond needs no introduction
to the people of Oxford County. He has
a well established reputation as very
successful farmer and business man OF
rare good judgment. Having served the
town of Paris eleven years as selectman
and road commissioner, been three years
Master of Paris Grange, two years
Master of Oxford Pomona Grange and
represented his district in the Maine
legislature, in all of which positions he
has acquitted himself with ability and
credit, we believe he has the qaalifcs-
tions and experience necessary to make
a first-class county commissioner.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
East Bethel,

Miss Amy Bartlett is at home from
teaching at Rumford Falls for the holi-
days.
Mrs. F. B. Howe visited relatives at
South Paris last week.
Miss Blanche Bartlett has returned
home from Lowell, Mass.
Mr.. James l.. Bartlett is getting out
timber preparatory to building new
house in the spring.
Mr.. o. B. Farwell and Miss Ella Far
we'll visited in Lewiston last week and
attended the Maine State Grange. Mr..
Farwell was delegate from Alder River
Grange.
Born in East Bethel, Dec. 16, to the
wife of George Swan, son. Eleven
pounds, ten ounces.
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris hill.

On account of Christmas Hamlin Me-
mortal Hall will be open on Friday, the
9th, both afternoon and evening, instead
of on Wednesday.
The magazines for 1908 to be found at
Hamlin Memorial Hall include the fol.
lowing: Atlantic Monthly, Review of
Reviews, The Century, st. Nicholas,
Outing, The Technical World, The
Bookman, The Cosmopolitan, and Sue
cess.
Mrs. j. C. Cummings has closed her
home here and gone to Otisfield for a
short visit, after which she goes to Au-
burn for the remainder of the winter.
Miss johnson has returned to the
Misses Stokes after vacation of few
weeks in Kentucky.
The drama "Tompkins Hired Man.
will be played here next Friday evening,
Dec. 81, by West Paris company.
There will be q village Christmas en-
tertainment at the Baptist church Tues
day evening, Dec. "a. Some appropriate
exercises will be given including special
music, and it is hoped "Good old Santa"
will be able to be present and help in
unloading the tree. All are most cor
daily invited to come and join in the
good time. Those having any gifts to
be put on the tree will do favor to the
committee, if they will bring them as
early in the afternoon as convenient.
Entertainment begins at 7:30 sharp.
Rev. John B. Murphy will speak at the
Baptist church next Sunday. Mr.. Mur-
ply with his wife will remain and work
with the people for several weeks. They
come we'll recommended as faithful
Christian workers. Mr.. Murphy has
served 2l years as missionary in foreign
fields, his wife working with him for a
time. 1t is hoped there will be large
attendance to listen to Mr.. Murphy next
Sunday.
William Z. Atwood is at home from
Bowdoin College for the Christmas va
cation.
Misses Helen and Josephine Cole are
at home from Gorham Normal School
during the holiday vacation.
Miss Marion Paris has joined the
family here for Christmas.
Miss Gertrude NJ. Brown has returned
| from a visit to New York.
George NJ. Atwood and family are to
spend Christmas with relatives in Dix
field
Oxford Democrat., 1907-12-24
North Waterford.

Uncle John Rice has lady keeping
house for him.
Albert Brown has gone to California
for his health, where he intends to re-
main until warmer weather. Mrs.
Brown and child will stay with her p,o-
pie.
Eva MoAllister has scarlet fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Don s. Smith nee Maude
Allen of Norway have been stopping a
week with her mother, Mrs. Fred Hazel
ton.
Mrs. L. A. Holmes has sold her farm
to Will McAllister of Stoneham.
Bert Flint and Chandler Merrill have
recently attended the poultry show at
Portland.
Mrs. Carrie Moulton visited at W. s.
Perkins Monday al his mother was sick.
BERTHE Moulton has got home from the
hospital with bis hand all healed up
nice and looking fleshy and well.