davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26
POST CARD PlcTURs OF YOUR.
SELF.

On Monday the Post Card Depot,
next to the postoffce, will introduce
an innovation in Hattiesburg, that of
Post Card Photoes of yourself or any
one you may wish to have photo
graphed for the very small sum of 25
cents for three postals, or four hand
somely mounted photos for rs cents.
They will be ready to do this work
early next week and guarantee good
pictures and satisfaction.
This is one of the most recent East
ern fads, and the price is so small that
everyone can avail themselves of this
offer.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26
The S0r1n/ Side.
CUMBERLAND PHONE No. A29

the great pleasure of being a guest at
her home. The decorations of dalihas
and ferns were beautiful. The delic-
ious menu served by the hostess as
sisted by Misses Laura Wesson, Nan
ME Waller and Eunice Bostwic and
consisted of chicken salad served In
apple cups, tomatoes with mayonrze
dressing, peanut sandages and olives,
Angel food cake with chocolate and
vinilla cream. Club members present
were Mesdames Henry Turner, Moi
felt, w. B. Perry, M. A Hoffman,
Thompson, F. o. Miller, Misses Cora
and Grace Morford, Laura Harvey,
Lula Belle Oakley, guests, Mesdames
L. L. Major, Burr, Kenna, e. L. Rob-
bins, w. G. Rodgers, Massengale,
George Cotton, w. G. Rich, D. e. Nc
Innis, Misses Rowan Bostwic, Laura
Wesson and Mamie Waller. Six
games were played, the club prize
a real rose hat pin won by Mrs Miller,
guest prize, silver jewel case won
by Mrs. w. G. Rodgers.
{. {.
Enthuiastic Mothers
Meeting Yesterday.
A very enthusiastic mothers meet
ing occurred yesterday afternoon at
the Fifth Avenue Baptist church. Mrs.
]. S. Ellis ably conducted the service.
An especially good program was rem
dered, the subject being Mother and
School Work. Some splendid papers
were read and also some very fine
discussions. These meetings are coh-
tinually growing in interest and every
mother should make an effort to at
tend as the work is very helpful in
deed. The next meeting will be the
fourth Friday in October, at the
church.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. H. G.
Jones will be panied to learn of the
death of their fifteen-months-old son,
Frederick Lamar, Thursday night at
II o'clock. He had been sick nearly
all summer, but bore his suffering
with much patience and bravery
Death came as a relief to him, but
leaves a void in the aching hearts OF
fond loved ones, who nursed him SO
faithfully and devotedly. Funeral SER
vices were conducted by Rev. A. L.
O'Briant Friday afternoon from the
family residence on Edwards street,
and the interment in the city Gene
terry. The dear Savior hath found
him. laid him upon His breast, folded
his arms around him and hushed him
to endless rest.
= I: .
Mrs. StapIeton Hostess
for w. G. T. u
| Mrs. r. B. Stapleton was hostess of
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26
SOLICITORS WANTED.

Six COOL solicitors, ladies or gentle
men, can earn big money working for
the Hsttiesburg News. Most att
tive premium proposition ever OF
by Mississippi newspapers n
the circulation. manager at the W
News Office. -
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26
First Meeting of
Emmanuel 3. Y. p. U.

The Emmanuel B. Y. P. U. an en-
thusiastic new organization held its
first regular meeting last Sunday eve
ming at the church at 7 o'clock, and
elected the following officers Prof.
Gaines Dobbins, president; Prof. D.
R. Jenkins, vice president; Miss Hattie
Arledge, secretary-treasurer and Miss
Bertha Batson, organist. There was
a splendid program rendered and in
spring talks by the president, vice
president and Prof. Thames, who is
ever ready to aid young people in any
good work A special feature of the
program was a voice solo by Miss Bat
son. Meetings will be held each Sun
day evening prior to regular services:
= . 9
Mrs. Cline Entertains
The 500 Club
Mrs. Fred Cline entertained the 500
Club yesterday afternoon at her cosy
home on Fourth avenue. This is the
first social meeting for quite while,
making it all the more enjoyable. Mrs.
Cline is at all times an ideal hostess,
and this occasion was certainly no ex-
ception to the rule. All who have ever
shared her delightful hospitality know
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26

Mr., and Mrs. A. E. Taylor and little
son returned last night from an eX-
tended visit to Mr. Taylor's relatives
in Louisville, Ky.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26

the w. G. T. U. meeting yesterday af-
ternoon at her hospitable home on
Bay street. The meeting was conduct
ed by the president, Mrs. Stapleton.
| Splendid reports from.all the different
members were received. The mothers
work under the guidance Of, Mrs. I. P.
Trotter, was especially good, as was
also the L. P. L. work with Mrs. e. J.
Mitchell as leader Several business
propositions came up and were given
the usual attention this society gives
to all business. They planned to run
an auto excursion for Tuesday week,
and will also have charge of an cleo
trio theater soon, the date to be an
nounced later. Four visitors present,
Mesdames Aylesworth, DR.. Charping,
Misses May Belle Hamilton and
Steeks, of Illinois. Mrs. DR.. Charpins
becoming a new member.
:: 6 ::
Mrs. ]. M. Winslow accompanied by
her little son, Joseph, returned few
days ago from an extended trip in the
northern part of Michigan. They re-
port having spent a most delightful
summer, and say through July the
heat was excessive. so much so that
horses would often drop dead while
in harness, but through the latter
part of August and September it was
very cold and winter clothing and
blankets were used and found very
comfortable.
/ The 500 Club held a business meet
ing at the residence of Mrs. VIM.
Moffett, Jr., Thursday morning at 10
o'clock. The following new members
were elected: Mesdames B. T. Toomer,
Lewis Drane. Walter Dreyfus, Misses
Margaret Hawkins and Marie Rowan.
New students are arriving each day
at the South Mississippi College and
they are getting down to hard work
and study Every class is fully Or
ganized and under the able direction
of splendid and most thorough fac
ulty.
I: (. ::
Miss Brion and little Miss Marie
Bervant, of New Orleans. who have
been visiting friends here for some
time have gone home. They left on
account of the little girls illness She
was suffering with an attack of fever.
There will be the regular meeting of
the Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
Church Monday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. The members are requested
to be present. Note the change in the
hour of meeting.
The Woman's Missionary Society of
Columbia Street Baptist Church will
meet at the usual hour, o'clock. at
the church Monday afternoon. Mem
bers are urged to be present.
: :: I:
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Hall Wilkin-
son, of Glastonbury, Ala, and Mr.. and
Mrs A. ID. Givan, Jr., of Collins. are
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
D. Givan, on Mabel street.
|
The Westminster Aid Society of
Bay Street Presbyterian Church will
hold the regular weekly meeting in the
ladies' parlor at the church Monday af-
ternoon At A o'clock.
= :: !:
Mrs. Odom, on Fourth avenue, will
be hostess of the Woman's Missionary
Society of the Fifth avenue Baptist
Church Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
= = 4:
Sara Elizabeth, the infant daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Coleman. on
Newman street, who has been i'll this
week, is very much better.
Mrs. R. A. Logan and little daughter,
have returned to Hattiesburg after a
visit to Selma, Ala.
I. !. =
Mrs. Seymour Knott will leave in a
few days for Northern Michigan,
where she will be present at we'd
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-26

If a girl has a figure like a case
knife her idea is that she is grace
fully slim.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
LIE PROPOSED GAME LAw

The game law which is pending before the egsla-
ture, while not the most important with which
the soons have to deal is Of great Importance not
only to the sportsman but also to the farmers
Under the terms of the BILL the state game warden is
authorized ship free Of charge game fish propa-
eating purposes farmer in the state the expense
of the being paid out of the game protective fund
which is created by law
gun license Of one dollar for residents and twenty
five dollars for nonresdents is levied It does not apply
to persons hunting their premises Under the
operation of this law it is estimated that revenue Of
at least 100000 year will be created which will far more
than pay the expenses Of the department the remainder
being turned into the game protective fund
recent biological report the state Of Texas showed
that if the insectyorous birds Of the had been pro
teced the Of the boil weeyil would have been
practically eliminated Texas has just passed strong
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
THE COMMERcIAL cLuB,s cORNER
Club Meeting Saturday. April 4th


The local industries of our city many and the upper
most thought OF every citizen should be- Use the Chckasha
brand"
At all times should this idea be thought when go-
ing forth buy order any article which can be had in
Chickasha
Get set mind the thought buying of chickasha
merchants
Get as firmly the thought of using nothing but
Chkasha made goods when articles as are made here
wanted
II what you want when trading with merchant is made
by local institution whether it be -four meal stock feed
broom mattress furniture cigars etc. for the Chickasha
brand and the merchant does keep go where you can
get it, and the who does cay can not give good
reason tor not having in stock will show your loyalty
to Chckasha by deciding right then there to trade with
merchants who think enough of home enterprise and Of en-
couragng those who keeping up adding to the tin
bucket brigade to keep sale "Chickasha made goods
And while on the subject of boosting; don't fall TO keep in
mind the regular meeting Of the Commercial Club which occurs
Saturday evening o'clock sharp the Court House It
will be booster meeting proper.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
MITCHELL
RETIRES

Indianapolis, April latter a DE-
cade spent in actlte work as the ex-
ecutive head Of the Up,ed Nine Work
ers Of America, during which time he
has attained a reputation as the =
tions' foremost labor leader, John
Mitchell today spped down and out
and was succeeded by Thomas Il
Lewis of Ohio During the time that
he has been president Of tie miners
union that union has grown from d
small and insignificant body to one Of
the strongest labor unions in he world
with total membership Of 100000
Mitchell's retirement was wholly VII
untary, and was due to III health. II
he had wished he could probably have
retained his position throughout lis
life time, so popular is he with tie
members Of tne union
The greatest event Of Mr.. Mitchels
career as a labor leader was he strike
in the anthracite districts ia 1903, tas
NOSE memorable thas The country egei
saw. It was inaugcrated by Pred
dent Mitchell, the demands being ar
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

eight hour day higher wages and
union mines.
Tt lasted from Aoril until November
when President Roo -ovelt appointes
his famous arbitration committee and
ia settlement was objected, to last
three years. al the expiration Of three
years the contract was renewed AMI
now expires next year. ghe settle.
ment was considered favorable to the
miners.
Many rumors are IL circulation as
to Mitchelrs future. lie has been
mentioned as a possible candidate
for governor Of Illinois. his home be
ing in SpringYalley, Ills Il is also
stated that he will BE- asked by Pres
ident Roosevelt to go TO Panama an(
make a report on lahur conditions il
the canal zone. The retired laLoi
leader viii be one of The delegates t'
the confenence on tie conservation
Of the natural resources Of .ke coant.y
called by Presiden: Roosevelt.
John p White, Of iowa, is the new
vice-president Tlo has beer presiden
Of the Iowa miners.
w. D Ryan, Of Ill, long onnectl
with the state organization of min.r
is the new secretary treasurer Ryai
is Mitchell man ss Is Wlite.
Lewis, the new prcsident is consid
cred brainy man. fle studied laY
and came up from the mines. lik
Mitchell lie has some elal orate plai
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
To Ia Oil PRoMoTER

Topeka, Adril III. H. Tucker Jr.,
promoter and founder of the Uncle
Sam oil company, will probably be
placed on trial during this months
term of the United States district
ourt. Tucker is alleged to have used
he mails to defraud in the sale Of
the stocks Of his concern. People
all over the country were investors in
fuckers company. which was for a
time glaringly advertised as the flu
ture rival of the Standard Oil com
pany,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
ONCE ON A TIME

Once on time knew man, who
knew man, who knew a man. (nov
where is the end?l who knew man.
who had friend, who had friend,
who used to say-at least he said, the
man I knew land he 1as mighty
truthful, tool this man | knew, who
knew man (the one way up where
/ began) who had a f.iend who was
Francis Emmett, the Acknowledged
authority in clairgoyance, palmistry
and occult science, now located at 4l4
ansas avenue, where he can be ccn-
suited on all the affairs of life, busi-
ness, divorce, changes, sales, or any
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

OF making the Organization bigger ard
stronger and his ambition is to gsir
the confidence Of Tie public in the way
Mitchell has held it.
Lewis has been spoken Of az a felc ce
radical and some surprise has been
expressed that radical ccald be ell
ected to such an important position
by men who have had the service,
for years of SO co iserya yatiye a leader
as John Mitchell. AS a matter OF
fact, Thomas Lewis Is not a radical IN
the usually accepted senss Of the
word. He is perhaps quicker to de-
eide than the much loved Mitchell,
whom he has, on numerous occasions
oapposed, and his maner Of handling
the various questions which confront
labor leaders is perhaps somewhat
less conciliatory toward opponents he
also is very strong @llled, and his rep
utation as a fighter" is due more 20
work for what he thought right, with
in the organization, man any disre-
gard of the proprieues in lis relation
with employers. Lewis lives in Bridge
port Ohio, and has heen yice-presi
dent of the mine workers eser since
the election OF Mr Mitchell to
the presidency. He therefore is i it
unfamiliar with the work ae has been
called to In a speech made to a
recent convention OF m;ners at Indian
apolis after the tellers had announced
his victory over William B Wilson
Lewis said
81 desire to ser at rest any fears
that may exist desire 10 say tc
the American people tnat if I am q
radical I hope to he always so, for
will stand and defend the lust right:
Of those whom I have the honor K
represent hope to be so conser
Yative that we may lie able to decide
when to accept the things that we be
lieye Justly ours as I4boriug men oil
the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

FOR SALE 100 acres at a sacrifice
80 acres in cultivation; fenced 80
more can be put In cultivation; good
well and running spring. ] acre ap-
pie orchard; building SKIS feet;
good crib; log cabin I1Al4; stable
12x14; rural route. seven miles from
good town. Call room J, over Hub
Clothing store 4--6t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

In endorsing the school bond proposition the democrats
took position strictly in line with the unbroken policy
they have pursued in the administration city affairs
The splendid water works and system was in
stalled and the paving movement started the moment
it could be done under the law and all kinds of muni-
cpal Improvements have been encouraged by the men
in charge Of city affairs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

That interesting publication who's Who in American"
in its latest edition contains the names Of 50 more
less noted Oklahomans. There preachers bankers
lawyers doctors educators statesmen and scientists in
the list but mary editor possible that Oklahoma
has famout editors? Perhaps it thought that
paper already sufficiently well known and then
is possible they didn have price. We trust Col
Clarence Douglas, u S. Russell Roy Stafford Frank
Greer and others will not feel badly up" over it,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
WANT 70 BUY A BREWERY?

Butte, Mon, Apr. by order of
the United States c,urt the property
of the Basin Brewery company, at
Basin, will be sold at auction at Boul-
der tomorrow The property is said
to be very valuable.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
coNeREeATIoNAL SOCIAL

The young people Of the Congrego-
tional church will give social in the
church basement next Friday eve
ming, April 3rd. All are cordially in
vited. Refreshment will be served and
good time provided for all. 4-1-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
REpucE PRIcE oF coAL

Scranton, Pa, Apr IA reduction
of 80 cents a ton in the price of an
thracite coal was put into effect to-
day "A heavy shrinkage in the pro
duction of coal and the closing down
Of many mines is predicted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

game law giving he game warden police power to protect
birds
During the last open season in Oklahoma Tie game ward
en- oonhscated $4,000 birds Of which less than 1000 had
been shot IS evident that If strong 8v IS not en-
acted The birds OF the viii soon be exterminated
much to the deuiment Of the farmers as Well as the
lovers Of the sport
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

In voting bonds for city hail. Chickasha takes rank
among all cities Of her class in the state Shawnee,
Lawton and other cities have handsome buildings The
best part Of the proposition is that it will money for
the tax The city annually in enough
money to more than meet the interest on the bonds
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Miss Eta Deyerman from Rogers
Park, Chicago, arrived this morning
for an extended visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. L. Mordt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

There just enough Of contest over the democratic
nominations to make it interesting. Now let every demo
crat line for the nominees Every one Of them is
good man. worthy Of the united support Of the party
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

WANTED-Good experienced adver-
tising solicitor for first class propo-
sition. Address Southwestern, Chick
asha, Okla 4-1-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

More important issues have been presented to
the voters Of chckasha than the three bond propositions
which will be submitted next Tuesday. Every one Of
them should carry unanimously
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
REv ]. N. sTRAwN ToNleHT

REV J. W s hAWN UNIHF
Bro. ]. d. Dinger has received word
from Rev. J. Strawn, representing
the National Benevolent association,
with headquarters at st. Louis, that he
will be in the city tonight Rev Strawn
viii speak at the Christian church at
8 p m. Hear him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

DEMOCRATIC. TICKET


First Ward: w. M EDWARDS. 9. T. ERWIN.
Second Ward! DR.. E. L. DAWSON, R. H. WILSON
Third Ward: J. s. TATMAN. VIM STACEY
Fourth Ward: DIR. S. o. MARRs E. s. DoUGAN.
Country Precinct; C. g. ATKINSON, HENRY IRE
TON
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Congressman Ferris has introduced resolution for the
erection of monument to Robert E. Lee in Washington.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Vote for the storm sewer bonds if you want chekasha
to have more paving. The paving movement win stop
if money to put in sewers is not voted
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Read the Commercial Club Corner every day secre-
tary A1ard always has an important message for the
boosters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

FOR RENT-e-room house close
In. convenient 'cr two families See
G. w. Munford Phone Ie5. 41-St
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Your spring suit is waiting for you
at Bryans. S-25-l2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

WANTED-1O0 head Of horses to
pasture; $50 per month. See chas
Pearson at Thorne's barber shop
4-1-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
call EARLY

Finding it impossible 10 read for
all who call in the afternoon and
having to turn people away on that
account, I would isspectfa y request
that those who can W, uld call in the
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Chickasha is the largest and best
town Of its size on earth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01

Kreitz & speIcker. Funeral Direc
tors. Phone 54s. 1-1stf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-04-01
FRANCIS EMMETT

FRANCIS EMMETT
-CIairvoyant and Palnist-
Ala Kansas Avenue
Hours 9 a. M %, s p. M, daily.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-17
The North Bank Road Tied Up
By Storm.
0. R. &N. IS IN BAD SHAPE
Six Hundred Passengers Stalled by
Washouts and Landslides Making
Despatching of Trains an Impossi-
bility-Lines Down-News Scarce.

LA GRANDE, March l6.--Six
hundred O. R. & N. passengers are
stalled here, awaiting train west,
which they will not get before to-
morrow morning, as fresh land
slide has taken place at Huron, over
the Blue Mountain divide, between
Kamela and Pendleton.
Fifteen miles of track west Of here
was put in bad condition at various
places by the rains, but all the Jap
construction crews and men OF the
section crews were called to the
slopes Of the Blue Mountains to re-
pair the damage. But for the new
slide, the west bound trains would
have gone out this morning.
Passengers are required to leave
the through trains here and the lat
ter are turned around and run back
as east bound.