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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05

Whereas, The recent encroach-
ments upon our Sabbath and its insti-
tutions, In the matter Of Sunday thea
ters, have been promptly met and
estopped by the timely action Of our
city council, and
Whereas, The said city council is
seeking to place the police force Of
Chickasha in a position of authority
and power to grapple with, and extin-
guish the Illicit traffic in whisky
through booteggers and blind tigers,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED. BY the members and
friends Of the First Baptist church,
present and assembled on this Sunday,
Oct. 4. 1908. in the city Of Chickasha.
that we express to said council our
most hearty thanks for their coura-
geous stand for civic righteousness.
and beg to assure them that we rec
ognize the difficulties under which
both they and the police force Of our
city labor in the enforcement of law,
and assure them that we will cheer
fully give loyal support whenever call
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
INDIAN soLoNs MEET.

Tuskahoma, Okla, Oct. 5.-The
Choctaw legislature formally con-
yened in this city today with almost
the full membership present. Cover
nor Green McCurtain delivered an ad-
dress upon Indian land taxation,
question is the most important to be
considered at this session, 1t is un-
derstood that an investigation Of these
matters will be ordered, and plans
for future action on the part of the
Indians be adopted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
CRICKASHA
DOGS WON

Chickasha has the winning habit
very badly and It has permeated even
the canine tribe of the city.
Jacob Good and Joe Burney returned
from Oklahoma City last night, bring
ing with them a good bunch of prizes
won on their dogs at the state fair
Mr.. Good took two first premiums and
one second on greyhounds and Mr..
Burney captured first, second and
third on foxhounds.
Mr.. Good was much pleased with
the way the fair fly managed and par.
ticularly with the good care given to
his dogs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
COMMISSIONERS IN SESSION.

The board of county commissioners.
consisting of Ed F Johns. Sell Persley
and Milas Bedingfleld, convened IN
regular quarterly session at the court
house this morning. Besides the usual
routine business, a large number Of
bridge contracts are to be let
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05

ed upon TO do So Be It further
Resolved, That we offer a vote Of
thanks to the management of the
opera house for refusing to allow their
place to desecrate the Sabbath by Sun
day shows"
The above resolution was adopted
by the unanimous vote Of the large
congregation at the Baptist tabernacle
yesterday.
At the Methodist, Presbyterian and
Congregational churches, also, resolu-
tions we're adopted praising the coun-
Gil for passing the Sunday closing ordi-
nance and asked that the pending ord
nance empowering city officers to en-
force prohibition be passed. At the
Methodist church r. d. Welborne, who
wrote the Sunday ordinance was also
thanked.
At the Christioz chuch Rer J. E.
Dinger. the pastor, addressed his con
gregation on the same subject, asking
that they use their influence to the
end that the prohibition ordinance be
passed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
EPWORTH LEAGUE
INsTALLs CFFIcERs.

A very impressive ceremony was the
installation of officers by the Epworth
League at the Methodist church last
evening. Rev. NJ. L. Butler was in
charge of the services. The follow
ing are the new Officers: Miss Julia
Imhoff. president; D. q. Emerson, first
vice president; Mrs. Effie Bateman,
second vice president; Miss Grace
Butler, third vice president; Mrs. wes-
sic Ray, fourth vice president; Maur-
ice Smith, secretary; John Bell, treas
urer; Miss Jessie Baker, Era agent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
OKLAHOMA CITY WILL HAVE
A "GREAT WHITE WAY"

Oklahoma city, oct. 5.--A Great
White Way for Oklahoma City is now
the plan Of business men here. A
meeting viii be held Oct. Is, at which
final arrangements for lighting the
principal streets under the new plan
will be made 1t is proposed 10 place
ornamental iron or cement poles at in
tervals of fifteen or twenty feet along
Main, Grand and Broadway upon
which white are arc lights will be
mounted. This will furnish brilliant
for the business section
of the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
BIG SWEET POTATO.

George L. Osborne. who was former
" engaged in the dirt selling busi-
ness In this city. is now engaged In
tickling the soil on fine farm east
of town. That he Is a success as a
farmer was evidenced by an immense
sweet potato which he brought to town
and presented TO Ed Hatten. The veg.
etable weighs Sia pounds and is now
on display at the Commercial Club
headquarters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
FIREMEN GET
new WAGON

The new hose and chemical wagon.
recently ordered by the council. was
received at the fire department Sat
urday afternoon and It is a beauty. be-
ing one Of the best made. It carries a
SO-gallon chemical tank and 500 feet
OF hose.
The old chemical wagon is to be
sent 10 the factory and converted into
a combination hook and ladder and
chemical wagon. The new wagon win
then be sent to the new station which
is to be established on South Hill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
SIX GRADUATED FROM
BUSINESS COLLEGE

Six students were graduated from
the Chickasha Business College last
week. four Of whom were young ladies'
Three commenced work immediately
and the others expect to take positions
soon. The graduates we're Miss Helen
Dikeman, Chickasha; Alma Mankoff.
verden; Nina Hiatt, Cyril, and Mayme
Horne of Pauls Valley, and Alva Car
ter and VIII Linn of Chiekasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
MAYOR AND ALDERMAN
PLEASED WITH SHAWNEE

Shawnee is a rafting good town,
and the officials and citizens whom we
met treated us royalty" said Mayor
Bridges. who returned yesterday from
a trip to the "Pottr county metropo-
lis.
Messrs. Bridges and Temple went to
Shawnee for the purpose Of inspecting
the city hall and the sarco asphalt
paving which has been put down
there, and they we're pleased with
both. The mayor was especially en-
thusiastic in his praises Of the city
hall and would Ike to see 1t dupli-
Gated in Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
SENIORS AND SOPHS HAUL
DOWN FRESHMEN COLORS

After a strenuous battle lasting all
of last night the High school freshmen
were defeated by the combined forces
of senior and sophomores and today
at noon their colors were hauled down
from the west building.
Nearly fifty brave freshmen guarded
their colors faithfully during the
night and gave up their banner only
after a hard fight
More class spirit among the High
school students has been shown this
year than ever before.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
COUNTY CHAIN
GANG

A county chain gang" was organized
this morning and for the first time
Grady county prisoners are employed
upon the public roads.
Four prisoners we're taken out from
the jail by Road Oyerseer Dawson this
morning and put to work on the road
leading west to Dave Hills place.
The persons who are now being
worked are Ellis Berry. Ed Gill, Ben
Scott and Oscar Hudspeth and others
will be taken out from time to time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
HELD fine
MEETING

H. j. Miller and Dr. riddle ad-
dressed the Democratic club at
Friend school house Saturday night.
The house was packed and great in
terest was manifested, both speakers
receiving repeated applause.
At the close Of the speaking strong
resolutions were adopted indorsing
Governor Haskell and his administra-
tion and condemning President Roose-
velt for his attacks on Haskell and his
interference in the campaign.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
SMITH DIES OF
WOUND

Charles Smith, the negro who was
stabbed by Hattie Shields, a colored
woman, in this city a week or two
ago, died yesterday.
The injury was not thought serious
at the time and the woman was dis
charged after being fined for assault.
A few days ago Smith began to grow
worse, expiring at noon Sunday.
The woman will be arrested again.
She claimed self-defense on her for
mer trial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
DEATH OF AN INFANT.

Essie, the 5-months-old baby daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Taylor, north
of Chickasha, died last night at $3.50
o'clock. Funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. M. L. Butler at p. m.
at the I. o. o. F. cemetery.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
DEMOCRATS TO
HAVE BIG
RALLY
Special to The Express.

Special TO The Express.
Guthrie, Okla, Oct. 5.-A monster
meeting Of Democratic clubs Of Okla
homa will be held at Oklahoma City
Friday, Oct. 9. Every Democratic club
In the state is expected to send a dele
cation.
Governor C. N. Haskell has accepted
an invitation to speak.
Oklahoma City Democrats have Of
fered prize banner to the club having
the largest delegation present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
HIGH SCHOOL WON.

The first football game Of the sea
son was played Saturday between the
High school and Business college, and
resulted in a complete victory for High
school players. the score being 35 to 0.
c. Edgar Honnold is the high school
coach and he is much pleased with the
showing made by the boys.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
OWEN BEGINS SPEAKING TOUR.

Oklahoma City, Oct. 5.-Senator
Robert L. Owen will begin his tour
of the west half of the state today.
He will appear at Tangier this after
noon and at Woodward tonight To-
morrow night he will be At Alva.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
MULE KICK
WAS FATAL

.
r. E. Cox, a farmer living seven .
miles southeast Of chlekasha, who .
was kicked by mule several days .
ago, died this morning at o'clock. .
The deceased was 55 years Of age. .
Funeral services will be held at .
Ninnekah tomorrow afternoon. .
.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05

Deputy Sheriff Martin Of Weather
ford, Texas, was here today to get
Warren Bond, who was arrested Sat-
urday on charge Of a felony committed
in Texas. He left this afternoon with
his prisoner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
Shop Man Loses Fingers.

0H0P WAN I0ses FIh1eT6.
Marshall Foster, an employe at the
Rock Island shops, had two fingers
cut off this morning. He was oillng
a machine when the cogs caught his
hand.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05

For small tract OF land near town.
see Jenkins, Major & Deerlng. 1O-5-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-10-05
WEATHER FORECAST.

Chlckasha and Vicinity: To- :
: night and Tuesday generally .
. cloudy weather.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20
TREE SURGERY.

What Is tree surgery? In SO far rs II
applies To the cement work alone good
alswer would be that it Is the practical
application of dentistry To trees, says
Cement Age, New York But dds answer
would lot cover the many other branch
es of the profession, consisting of rim-
ming claiming. packing. scraping, spray
ING and fertilizing. Tree surgery is IN
FACT, an advanced development of ar
Horticulture. Both fruit and shade trees
are valued now AS never before and the
fact has become generally known that
by skillful methods OF the tree surgeon
II ia possible to give a new lease of life
TO trees which apparently had reached
their limit of existence II is safe TO say
that almost any tree of medium age may
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20
MIR. BLAIR.

In introducing A. l.. Blair. Mayor BiSe-
as Judge" Blair of Massachusetts hut
man and resides in Brooklyn. y. y. Mr.
Blair is an original and picturesque
speaker. He told good many anecdotes
ard made many laughs with his quaint
Illustrations and manncrisms The trust
said Mr.. Blair. Is the child Of the now com
mcrcial era. Keen bushes men have
found that they can accomplish more by
combined dollars and effort than they
can by sporadic. unassociated effort and
that is what is termed a trust. If We
had had free trade from the start in this
country. the trusts would have appeared
as they have in free trade England The
system of protection has come to stay
and will be here long after the Mtssis-
sppi river changes its course and pours
into Hudson bay. To forsake protection
is 10 desert success.
Mr.. Blair referred TO the panic as 4
small affair. He defined panic as Only
Il spot whore prosperity stopped moment
to scratch itself. We were never pros
porous We are to-day. John Sharpe
Williams. leader OF the democrats In
the House Of Representatives says the
panic is a depositor's panic senator Bailey
says II Is due to the ovcr-issuo of bank
credit In New York, and Bryan says IT Is
due to speculation in wall street None
OF them says II is due to Roosevelt Bryan,
he said Is the mascot OF the Republican
party He Is also a conundrum and no ono
can tell what tricks he would play II
elected president.
The rally broke up amid great cnthusi'
asm, after song by MI. Markham
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20


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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20

be saved by these methods. OF the many
branches embraced In this work tho
cement filing forms by far the largest
and most important. The practice OF I'LL
ing cavities with cement has long been
in use. but when carried Out along the
usual lines II only serves to add to the
original trouble. Tho method of sealing
up the decayed section simply increased
the decay Many examples may be seen
where the bark at the side OF the cavity
was covered by the cement. no regard
having hcen paid to drainage or the sub
sequent healing Of the wound. As the
cement did not stick to the wood and
the swaying of the tree by tho wind
, often enlarged the crack between the
wood and the filling. water penetrated
behind the cement. and decay Went on
even more rapidly than before.
The tree grows In Girth by the deposit
Of a thin layer of new wood between
the wood and the bark There are three
! layers In this coat--thc middle one being
composed Of thin forming tissues known
as the "cambium." The inner side OF
this layer forms new wood, the outer
new bark. 1t Is this new layer and the
layers of the four or five previous years
which are known as the sapwood. and
! form the active section of the trunk and
branches The cells Of these inner rings
are gradually covered by the yearly de
post of new growth, and from living
! sapwoou become heartwood which Is
dead and serves merely as strong
framework for the living parts Of the
tree and as storehousos for excess ma
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20

of every man. We have come to the
time when every citizen discusses them
them at his own tiresde, with his own
ia mily, what is best for the local gov
eminent and for the government Of the
state. as well as the broader field Of
national politics
To use the hackncyed phrase. we APP
preciate that Vermont is political
! barometer" II has almost never failed
to indicate the trend Of political thought
and the swing OF political power. But
no intelligent man Will vote the republi-
can ticket on September LIST for the rea-
son alone that he helps. by so doing.
the cause of the Republican party In
the nation. The voters want to know
what they are voting for, for state gov
eminent: what kind of an administration
they endorse and what sort of promise
they have for the future.
| We are in a happy state both in ma
tional and Vermont political conditions
! at lust this time. The administration of
the Republican party has been so good
/ has wrought well and has captured
the confidence of all the people that the
chief virtues claimed by the democrat
candidate for president is that he pur-
poses to emulate his republican predeces-
! sor the man who more than any other
man has answered yes to the question,
shall the people rule. "-Theodore Roose-
welt.
The opening declaration of the demo
cratic candidate for governor as he
pursues his campaign about the State. IS
word of praise for the administration
of Fletcher d, Proctor He calls Proctor
democrat, II that Is so. God bless the
Democratic party, and let heaven be
praised for its sudden and complete re
formation,
You have the right to first inquire
are our state affairs prudently. CAREFUL,
and economically administered? The Re
publican party promised you two year,
ago that 1t would carefully guard the In
terests OF the people conserve the publi'
funds and save you from the paymen
of direct State taxes. 1t has done as !
agreed TO do, without opposition of an!
CORPORATION, without disturbing or annoy
Ing any vested interests. with a fair doa
and IA square deal for every company ant
} every man, without single dollar o
{ direct taxation on the people. II has col
lected from the hanks and public ser
2 vice corporations income enough 4
2 administer the affairs Of the Stat
= prudcnly and well, to give large sum
. to the general treasury for Improvement
$ ard snnervision of our schools, TO gran
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20
THE FOOD FtDDIST.

7 pity him, poor fellow
He looks so very yellow,
He seems SO very thin.
Some feed that has nutrition
Might put him in conditions
Put fat beneath his skin:
lie fears lurking peril
In everything ever sterile,
lie has his water boiled,
His food is disinfected
As soon as It's selected
And consequently spoiled.
Potatoes, beets and squashes
With antiseptic washes
lie never fails to treat
He has most surprising
Hobby of snaly2ing
Things that he means To eat.
It's all SO unaVailing,
Ills appetite is failing,
HIS health Is sure to hroal
And vet he has the gall to
Suppose he has call to
Warn me against my stat,
From the Chicago News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20

Who Is II that carries your mail from
one station to another and brings 1t d-
rectlv toyour door? II Is the United Statse
government Who Is 1t that during the
past two years has spent practically
Sl0oOC for the killing OF diseased cattle
for the purpose Of preventing the spread
OF the dread disease tuberculosis? Who
is Is that furnishes your children with
an education and who is it that provides
YOU good streets and sidewalks to walk
on? 1t is your government ir the State
Of Vermont. IN the city of Burlington.
Are YOU not Interested In these matters"
Should you not by your attendance at the
polls and by taking an interest in seeing
that your neighbors are there to cast
their ballots show that you are interested
in these matters? If you do not attend
to this duty who will do 1t? Can you find
fault because these things are not done
properly II you do not assist in this way
l say to you that 1t is your greatest
privilege and your most important duty
to attend to this matter on the first day
of September and assist us in rolling up
the greatest majority which Vermont has
ever seen, and by SO doing show that the
| barometer of Vermont is at the highest
| notch.
At the conclusion of 1t. Gov. Prouty's
address, Mayor Bigelow observed that
Candidate Burke had publicly endorsed
the Proctor administration and he would
like to have him announce at this even
ing's democratic rally whether the re-
publican candidate had advocated any
policy that he could not stand for ant
endorse.
ATTORNEY-G Fits.
After two songs by M, Markham
Mayor Bieelow presented Attorney Gen
oral Fits Mr., Fits made clear anc
convincing exposition OF the policies an'
accomplishments of the Republican part!
in both state and national affairs, II
contrast with the carping criticisms o
the. democrats He said in opening tina
the time had now passed when an au
dience Of Intelligent men were satisfie
to hear political speech confined 4
extolling the past virtues of the party
, II ia not enough now to laud the Drawer,
of the men from our State who Tough
I'm the Battle of the Wilderness. nor L
extoi the Vermont regiments which tool
the brunt of Picketts charge at Gettys
, burg. We are proud of the name and tn
fame of tine Republican party, but W
are here to discuss live issues and ques
tions which concern US all right now
Politics are more and more the bushes
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20
A WEEK OF MONEY SAVING MARVELs.

To-day present gathering of goods from many depart
that ruthfly be called 'Marvcs in Money
each forming fruitful and liberal lesson in house
hold that within reaching distance of the
Boston Store should quickly heed and take advantage Of
Fine Linen Stamped Shirt Waists grape design and fine luck
abuck Linen Shirt Waists in design Were $3.50 ST 81
Silk Pillow Cords in all shades Was S7c-N NOW SOC
Cotton Pillow Cords and Tassel in all colors AT rs CENTS
Tinted Sofa Pillow Tops with dozen skcin silk floss for
Broadening, ......................Wa Was 5Oc-NOW 29c
Picture Frames and Covers Of tinted linen in designs
Was NOW Is CENTS
Stamped Aprons with floss for embroidery,
50c-NOW 80 CENTS
Mexican Hand Engraved Playing Card Cases,
Was $lOO-NOW 45 CENTS
Slipper Soles in small sizes only
Was 25c-NOW 10 CENTS
large quantity Of Battenburg rais be closed
Many Doyies from Snch 22nch very low prices.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20

Prime good hose every pair many times better than the
price tags might lead you think While the weights
somewhat light they will be sufficiently for late fall and
for early winter Generous savings friends mighty
generous
Mems Black Hose (ony few Of this bargain lef)
Were 12ic-NOW Pairs for Csc
Men Linen Mesh Underwear he only kind that do shrink
Shirts and Drawers We're $500 eacl-NOW $1.50 Each
Mems Superior T}albrggan Shirts and Drawers.
Were each NOW for 65 Gents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20

A number of patterns in
room lengths from 10 to d
yards at less than cost.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-20
UPSTAIRS ECONOMIES.

A popular section of the store Just present.
spent here return rich reward for the few
steps reach the ond floor Do fail
vour share Of these splendid upstairs economies.