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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

MT. and Mrs. Walter Glenn and Miss Frances Glenn will spend Christmas in Auburn with Mrs. Glenn's mother, Mrs. Casey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

MT. Clifford Sherman of Chicago will arrive soon to be MT. Gaston's guest dur ing the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

MT. and Mrs. Henry Badham will have MT. Badhams mother with them again this winter. She has returned after a visit to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Miss Mary Fletcher McCarty has re- turned from Washington where she is a student at Fairmont seminary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Miss Marie Pinckard, who has spent several months in New York, will return home Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

MT and Mrs. H. M. Robinson will have their sister, Miss Annie Pete Robinson as a guest during the holidays Miss Robinson is teaching this winter in Tal- ladega-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

MT. Cecil Gaston arrived yesterday from the Jefferson Medical college in Pennsylvania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Miss Willie vandegrift and her guest, Miss Eugenia Swanson, from Washing ton, arrived in the city last night to spend the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

MT. Peyton Pinckard and MT Ryburn Pinckard will be home for the holidays. They are students at the University of Virginia and Princeton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Mrs. Max N. Aaron and two little daughters from Philadelphia are visit ing Mrs. Aarons sister, Mrs. Maurice Lenk, on Glen avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

DRENNEN co. DRENNES co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Thomas Wolfe will be at home during the holidays. He Is student at St. Der nard college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Miss Rebacca Pollard of Montgomery will arrive this evening at o'clock to be the guest of pr. and Mrs b. c. Woodson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Mrs. R. E. Weiser of Chattanooga and her little son, Master Delphia Eric Wels- CT. will be the holiday guests of Mrs. Claude l.. Norris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

It will be learned with pleasure by the many friends of Mir Henry M. Robinson that he is convslescent after an illness of ten or twelve days at his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-20

Miss Mary Lee Drennen returned yes terday from Fairmont seminary to pass the holidays with relatives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
GOVERNOR Haskell
WOULD START SCHOOLS
Sends Message to the Legislature Urging
Co-Operation cf State and Federal Cow
ernnent-Meruorial to Congress

Guthrie. Jan, 80 IA special message
from Governor HacKell relating to the
management Of the schools Of the In-
dian territory part Of the state. en-
hodying a memorial to congress for
immediate legislation was sent to the
legislature Yesterday and adopted in
the form Of a house concurrent res0-
luton.
In his memorial the governor urges
the necessity Of uniformity III granting
certificates; emphasizes the equality
that sioild be extended to the white
and Indian children in the schools and
provides for ample educational gacilf-
ties for the negroes.
He suggests that the secretary Of the
interior be permitted to name one adj
ditional member Of the state board OF
education, three on the state board to
examine applicants for common
school certificates and one member Of
the county examining board in eacn
Of the counties ofthe old Indian terri
tory
He advises that schools be opened
ia the various districts with a joint at
tendance Of Indians and whitess that
the schools be under the supervision
Of the state until the district tax levy
and per capita apportionment is ex-
hausted Then the representative Of
the interior department may be al
lowed to conduct the institutions BY
the expenditure Of money from the
Indian government funds AT least
eight months school is urged
That the state shall apportion its
full per capita and its portion Of the
school funds according to enumeration
and that from the indian funds be
taken an amount equal to the pea
capita and taxation is recommended
In visw Of the fact that the govern.
nent has withheld certain lands
from taxation congress is asked to ap
propriate 50 per capita for school pur
poses in old Indian territory districts
outside Of Incorporated cities
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30

MEASURE
is ENDORSED BY THE sHERlFFs-
LOUTHAN PRAISES GRADY
COUNTY LEGISLATORS

"6e resolved that each and every
sheriff Of the several counties Of the
state be requested to write to their
representatives, requesting them to
pass the pending prohibition bill with
the emergency clause, as the present
laws given US by the constitution are
insdequates for the enforcement Of
prohibition. n."--Resolution passed by
executive committee Of state Sheriffs'
association.
Sheriff Louthan, who is secretary OF
the state SheriTs' associationil return
ed last night from Guthrie, where he
attended a meeting Of the executive
committee Of which he is member
In addition to passing the above res
olution. the committee considered leg
islative matter of interest to sheriffs
Grady county's representatives al
Guthrie are strictly in the swim, said
Mr, Louthan 4Dr. Riddle is conceded
to be one Of the ablest members and
Robert johnson stands very high II
the house His advice on any subjec
carries great weight Senator Tay
lor is one OF the hardest workers in
the senate and he enjoys the highesN
respect and confidence of his collea
CUES as well as the administration.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
CASHIER is
MISSING
ALSO a GOOD SUM or BANK
FUN0s-ls POSSIBLY OFF ON
A VACATION

Alva, Okla, Jan. sO.-Lou. A. West.
fall cashier Of the Alva Bank Of Com
merce, charged With embezzling s47OO
Of the banks money, is missing and
The bank is closed Westfall left here
Saturday, ostensihly for Wichita, kan
sas.
Efforts are being made to reopen the
bank The director declare the de-
positors viii lose nothing. A state
ment VIII be issued BY the bank this
week.
westfall is 80 years old and married.
It is stated that he has been leading a
fast life for several years. although Is
vas not thought that his accounts
we're short.
Saturday night westfall, giving an
excuse was the last person to enter
the vault. He left that evening. The
shortage was discovered Monday. A
warrant was sworn out for his arrest.
Ills wife is in Alva.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
PAVE SEVENTH STREET
TO The CITY LIMITS
Lively Pace is Set BY These Property Owners
viii Present Ordinance to the Council
at Next Meeting

Seventh street win have the dlstinc-
lion Of being the first street in the
city to be paved to the city limits
by decree Of the property owners
the street is to be paved from Chick
asha avenue through the Mcbride adj
dition in the extreme southern part
d the city, with connection with
sixth street on Minnesota avenue
A meeting Of the property owners
vas held IN Collector Thompsons Of.
fee this morning for the purpose Of
agreeing on certain details, Thirty.
six men were present and It was re.
ported that over twOthirds or the
property owners had signed the peI.
ton. There was no dissenting voice
On the proposition.
Il was decided TO make the paving
thirty feet wide. with twenty-five feet
Of walk and parking on either side.
A motion was passed that the or
dinance covering the matter be pre-.
pared and presented to the council at
the next meeting which viii be held
next Thursday
Il was the desire Of those interested
70 get the work under headway at
the earliest possible moment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
Profanity Barred
From Court

Hereafter there viii be no more
swearing around the police court ex-
cept the kind provided for by law.
Judge Grigsby has issued an order that
no profane language Of any sort shall
be used in the temple Of justice "The
practice Of using profane language,
taking the name Of God in vain, is IN
excusable." declares the court. at
is very offensive to me and hope no
enc win indulge in it in or around
this court room"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30

Il am certainly glad to see the paw
ing movement started; it is a great
thing for the city but why can't we
get action on the sidewalk and cross
irg proposition" remarked c. H. Flem-
ing, one Of the prominent real estate
men in the city
II remember when ] first landed in
Chickasha." continued 1lr Fleming,
and it waa one Of The muddy times
that we sometimes have Two gem
tlemen came with me; they had money
that they were anxious to invest and
otherwise they we're fayorably impress
sed with Chickasha but as soon as
they saw that we had no siwewalks
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30

BURGLARY

Burglars made an attempt to enter
k. E. Mobley's grocery store. corner
Third and choctaw, last night but
we're evidently scared away before
their entrance was effected. A hole in
the back door large enoungh to pass
the hand and arm through, probably
made TO unlock the door from the in,
side. is the only elew left by the
thieves.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
scRIPTuRAL AUTHORITY
For Attending Balls, Theatres, Card
Parties, Etc.

Brother Davis has announced that
On Friday evening at 7.45, at the
Presbyterian church he will give scrip
tural authority for attending places Of
popular amusement. He wants the
unconyerted to come and hear it.
The services are still well attended
and men and women are being reach
ed an the time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
Strongly AdOoc0teS
More SidewalkS

the said they wouldn't invest their
money here. / tried my best to get
them to stay but they wouldn't stand
for the mud
1T is an excellent idea to advertise
The city and get people interested to
extent Of coming to investigate, but
I'd like to see the city put in such
condition that they win not be disap-
pointed and turn away when they
come, and the lack Of sidewalks
first thing noted BY a stranger
generally forms the conclusion that
the town with not enough enterprise
to provide necessities must be a slow
one.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30

Mayor Bridges today signed the proc
lamation calling the special election
Off March 9, for the purpose of voting
Oh the issuance OF bonds to the amount
OF $s5.O00 by the school district, for
The construction of additional school
buildings. The proclamation viii be
published tomorrow.
II is the intention Of the mayor and
council to submit a municipal bond Is
sue at the same time for the purpose
of building city hall, fire and police
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
BOND ELECTION CALLED MARCH 8
TWO PROPOSITIONS

station and for the construction Of
s. orm sewers. The amount has not
been fully decided upon but 1t will
probably be about 100000, the city
attorney having advised that this is
about the limit Of bonded indebtedness
The city can legally incur
For refunding the outstanding war
rants Of the city, no election is re-
CURED, the law providing form Of
procedure BY which it can be accom-
plished through the courts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
PoLIcE couRT

Two yags and a plain drunk consti.
l'ted the whole show in Judge Grigs.
by's court this morning. The judge
rad little 70 40 except 70 deliver his
customary lecture to the reporters and
ioafers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
STOCKHOLDERS.

cures
ts
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s. br And dhaht ehh Reaait a si appreciate hka h
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30

Your choice Of suits, $3.50 your
choice Of. overcoats. 1886. Big reduc
tion on shirts. underwear, etc. at Ter
rel & jenkins l-s0ltf
R. A. spriecker is in Chickasha
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30
MORE NEW BOOSTERS

The following accessions to the
booster club are reported today.
Flist Glass
S. ]. Lea
Third Glass
Geo. X. Powers
Short & Blair
r. G Latting
Jno r Clary
Bank Printing Co.
Geo W. Barefoot
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-01-30

Mrs Lille Mullen Of Fort Worth is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.
s Brooks Of chickasha. this weew.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19

her husband is the foremost fighting figure in this country today.
 Her greatgrandfather was Capt. Daniel Morgan of revolutionary fame
 Mrs. Evans maiden name was Charlotte Taylor. She was the sister of Evans chum, and the sweetheart of his boyhood days. They were mar ried in 1871. While their home Is in Washington. owing to Mrs. Evans time at their cottage on the govern ment reserve just outside the sea front at Fort Munroe.
 Mrs. Evans is woman of culture and mistress of many accomplish ments. not the least of which is play ing hostess with charming grace.
 She was born and reared in Wash ington in an atmosphere which fos- tered her inherent patriotism, pa triotism which prompted her to say to her only son, whom he chose the naval life, God speed you. May you be as brave sailor as your father"
 Probably no woman in the world is so plentifully supplied with war-like relatives. and she glories in them all.
 Mrs. Evans father for years was the proprietor of book store on Pennsyl- vania avenue, in Washington, a schol- arly man, lover of books and keen student of human nature. He pur- chased the first bond issued by the government in connection with the civil war, and this bond. appropriately framed, is one of the dearest posses sions of Mrs. Evans.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Killed In Duel With Knives.

Oscar Campbell. a negro. cut Charles Smith, another negro, to death at a negro meeting in Huntington at 5 o'clock Saturday night, after a short but sharp duel with knives between the two. a: the close of a quarrel over bird dog. Smiths jugular vein was severed and he lived by a few minutes Campbell was stabbed in the back, and he may die, although the physician who dressed his wound be- lieves he has a good chance for recov- cry. Campbell gave himself up 10 the officers shortly after the cutting.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Request He couIdnt Grant.

One of District Attorney Jerome s chief assistants in New York has a young son who occupies almost as much of his time as does the office business. Just now said the prose eutor, T divide my leisure daylight be- tween the menagerie in Central park and the Bronx zoo. While 1 always try to grant any reasonable request, there are times when l give up. Tie other day he wanted a lion, and I pro dueed one. Then a monkey. and lugged him into the monkey house. The next demand was for an angei, and quit And I couldn't explain that in my business I wouldn't know an angel if l saw one.i
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Out sf Prison Into His Grave.

Ed J. O'Connor, who was released from the state penitentiary February q. was shot and killed at Eudora by his brother-in-law, Willie Maule. whom OConner had attacked with razor
 O'Conner, who is said to be bad man, had just finished a term of one year in the penitentiary for assault with intent 10 kill. The assault which led to his imprisonment grew out of trouble with the brotherin-law who killed him. II is said there has always been bad blood between the men.
 When O'Conner's term in the peni- tentidry ended the sheriff of Chicot county took him back to Lake Village on charge of carrying concealed weapons As he Jeff the penitentiary with The sheriff O'Conner is said to have remarked, If you take me back there they will kill me
 After the misdemeanor charge had been settled, O'Conner is said to have pretended friendship with his wife and her family, with whom she was living. They invited him to the home, and on arriving there he told them. il is said, that his friendship was only feigned for the purpose of getting into the home and then. drawing razor. he attacked his wife's brother, Willie Maule. Maule drew q revolver and shot the man dead.
 o'Conner was one-armed man about 35 years old. His record in the penitentiary was a good one
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Full Crew of Negroes.

A full crew of negroes were placed in the Alfrey heading factory at Jones boro Thursday, to take the place of the men who recently quit work on ae- count of the reduction of their wages The reduction amounted 10 about 25 per cent on piece work. which the B employees refused to accept. The white men who are out of work are very much out of humor because of their places having been filled by negroes and it is feared the change may result in trouble The negro crew. which consists of 8 men, is guarded at night in East Jonesboro.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Jumped From Moving Train.

J. T. Owens, visitor at Hot Springs for St Louis, who jumped from an Iron Mountain train Wednesday morning while en route 10 Little Rock, was lo- catted by the officers. He is in de- mented condition and has been taken to hospital. In his leap from the train he sustained painful injuries. He was found lying in the woods some distance from the railroad. having fall en from exhaustion. 4 brother of the young man, Dr. Bert O. Owens, of 2749 Vaadeventer avenue, at. Louis, has been notified of his condition.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
n NEWS OF .
 ARKANSAS
Discriminating Burglars.

The store of the c. w Adams Hard ware Company al DeYall's Bluff was entered by burglars Saturday night and approximately $40 worth of cut lery was stolen The thieves were good judges of values, and took noth- ing but the fines: grades of knives and razors. The list of stolen articles com prises one dozen pearl handled knives, three dozen stag handled knives, three rdzors with silver inlaid handles, and a safety razor. along with several oth- CT minor articles. The hardware com pany has offered a reward of $10 for the arrest and conviction of the thief.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Asks s5a. 800 of Phone Go.

S. Blumenstiel, wholesale and re- tail cigar dealer at Hot Springs, has filed suit against the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company for damages to the amount of s53.9o0. Plaintiff alleges that defendant com pany failed and refused to furnish him with long-distance connection with his office and residence telephones at re quests on various occasions between May l, 1906, and october 9. 1907. and he asks that the statutory penalty of $100 per day be awarded him.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Move, Feature at Blind School.

A novel feature in the life of the stn- dents of the Arkansas Blind School hsa just been inangurated by Professor Lucas, superintendent of that institu- ton. The new feature Is a course of gymnasium work, in which all Of the students. male and female, participate. The boys especially have already shown wonderful ability in various lines of gymnasium and athletic work. and Professor Lucas has stated that it was possible that several of the blind boys would be entered in the coming state athletic meet in such events as the shot put. pole vault, high jump and broad pumjs.
 Classes have been organized among the students, and all take regular course of gymnasium work. The boys work both in the gymnasium and on the athletic field, while the girls work in the gymnasium only. The girls go on the gymnasium floor al l:45 o'clock each afternoon and work until , o'clock. The boys go on the floor al o'clock and work out until {. Some of the boys also work after sup per The classes are divided into squads and each squad put under an instructor. The various squads take up the different pieces of apparatus each day. and as they become pro fieient on each. are taught new and more difficult stunts" All of the students take unusual interest in the work, which is entirely new to them. In connection with the appatus work, they are taught calesthenic exercises that develop the muscles and body. The school is provided with a fine gymnasium. enc of the best in the state.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
MiSCELLANE EOUS.

A speed record for ballooning In New England which, it is thought, is possibly better than has been made anywhere, was established in voyage from Pittsfield. Mass, to Hampton Falls N H.. a distance of about 13o miles, in three hours time.
 The case against Bearch Hargis, for the murder of his father, Judge Har- gis. was continued to the seventh day of the next term of court on motion of the defense
 The House of Commons has reject ed. by a vote of 241 to g, the bill providing that municipalities or oth- CT local authorities shall furnish em- ployment, at union wages. to all men asking it and showing that they can not otherwise earn livings.
 Charles F. Morse and Alfred Curtis. former president of the Nationa! Bank of North America. were jointly arraigned in the federal court be- fore Judge Hough under a joint indict- ment charging themN with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to enter fraudulent entries.
 N. T. finders, president of the Com mercial bank of Jackson, Miss, and former director of the Central Bank of Mississippi, has been indicted by the Kinds county grand jury on the charge of embedding S25,0 900 from the latter institution. finders gave bond.
 Miss Theo Baird, a student of cheri- istry in Highland university. High land Kas., was found dead in the laboratory of that institution. The young woman is said to have been Respondent over a love affair and swallowed carbolic acid. Her home was in Highland.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Candidate Faces Felony Charoe.

In the March term of United States Court. which adjourned Thursday at Helena, Rudy Copeland, candidate for the office of state senator from Craig county, and his brother, L. w. Cope land, were acquitted on a technicality of the charge of conducting a lottery through the mails. and the Grand Jury in session at the same time, immedi- ately reindicted them for the same offense, but this time on the charge of conducting a lottery through the mails, and also for the fraudulent use of the mails.
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
Andy Boytt Kills His step.Father.

Alleged abuse on the part of John W. Petty of the wife, mother and two younger sisters of Andy Boytt, led to the killing of Petty by Boytt near FL more, Hot Spring county, Sunday af- ternoon Following the killing, Boytt at Malvern on charge of murder. The shooting was witnessed by C. W. Weaver, who says he does not know who fired the first shot. Boytt declares that Petty fired four times at him. and that he shot an equal number of times at Petty. Boytt declares that Petty married Boytt's mother. widow with four children, two of them girls of ten der years. He declares that instead of being a father to the two girls, Petty accomplished the ruin of both before they had attained the age of 16. Boytt alleges that this action on the part of Petty led to separation on the part of Petty and his wife, who had borne him six children. Later t is said she obtained a divorce and was given the custody of the children. Since his separation from his wife. it is claimed that Petty has gone about armed and threatening vengeance on his family and kin. At the time he was shot he was armed with a re- volver, four chambers of which had been discharged
The Monticellonian., 1908-03-19
New Townsite Near Fort Smith.

Papers have been signed assuring the establishment of the Frisco fac tory townste near Fort Smith. The Frisco will begin the extension of it's lines to the site at once and work is to begin immediately on grading streets, laying sidewalks and other improvements. The traction company will extend it's line to the new suburb and will probably establish an addition and park on the opposite side of the Poteau from the site.