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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
WILL KEEP OKLA. MONEY
IN OKLAHOMA

To keep Oklahoma money at home
viii be one Of the purposes subserved
by the Oklahoma National Life Insur-
ance Company, which was recently
chartered In this state.
The promoters Of this company are
among the most prominent business
men in the state. Ed F. Johns Of this
city is a member Of the board Of di-
rectors.
Enormous sums Of money are annu-
ally sent out OF the state in insurance
premiums and the men who promoted
this enterprise took the view that it
would be a good proposition to keep
this money busy at home instead Of
sending it east
The new company Is capitalized for
100000 and already large amount
of stock has been sold. Mr.. T. s
Mcqueen OF st. Louis was in the city
today for the purpose Of placing stock
and Il Is understood that a number
Of leading business men took good
sized blocks of IT, Among the pur
chasers were Mr. Johns and B. P
Smith. Mr.. Mcqueen has had wide
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
ON
CRIMINAL
DOCKET

Beginning yesterday morning, the
county court with Judge n NJ. VIII
liams presiding, took up the criminal
docket and number Of cases have
been disposed or
Ed Boyd was tried for gaming and
a verdict OF acqulttal was returned by
the jury. Tom Hartman, also charged
with gaming. was acquitted.
C. o. Personett Of Minco was tried
for carrying a weapon. The jury de-
clared him guilty and he was fined s25.
J. W. and Luther Steele were placed
on trial this morning and they we're
discharged upon a demurrer to the
evidence. They we're charged with
conspiracy.
This afternoon the cases Of II. II.
Stewart and W. II. Bondurant. charged
with the unlawful possession Of liquor,
went to trial.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Juvenile Actor Began
Career at Early Age

Master John Henry Murphy, the
s-year-old son Of Manager F. A. Muir
ply and a saIaried member Of the
Morey Stock Company, playing at Con
vention Hall this week, commenced
his stage career while yet in baby
clothes. AT the age Of IA years. be-
fore he could speak plainly. he gave
a speciality, and for over six years
has taken minor parts In the plays. He
has bank account amounting to over
81, 100 Of his own earnings and now
draws a regular salary Of IS & week.
He is a clever little actor and always
wins the sympathy and admiration Of
his audiences. carrying his parts With
an ease and lack Of self consciousness
which would do credit to many older
actors.
John Henry does not let the stage
work interfere with his lessons. and
devotes two hours day TO study,
under the instruction Of his mother,
who is a graduate of an Eastern col
lege. He is we'll advanced in his work.
which is the same taken by boys from
10 to y years old in the public schools.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Haskell Case in Hands of
Federal Judge

Tulsa. April S.-After three days
argument Federal Judge John A. Mar
shall of Utah has taken under advise
ment the motion to quash the indict-
ments against Governor c. y Haskell
aud co-defendants in the famous Mus
kogee town lot laud fraud Judge Stu
art for the d1s~.se c.osed Las remarks
late yesterday afternoon.
Should the motion be overruled in
all probability another motion will at
once be argued and should il be sus-
tanned the case win be forever wiped
from the books OF the United States
courts. The present motion is based
on the grounds that improper influ-
ence was brought to bear on the grand
jurors and that there were an Illegal
number OF jurors and that District At
torney Rush had no right to be pres
ent during the jurors deliberation.
Attorney "A. c. Cruce. who was ar
guing when adjournment was taken,
did not continue. and District Attorney
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

experience in the insurance business
and has been instrumental in selling
the stock Of two large Missouri CON-
panies. including the International
Life OF St. Louis.
The history Of Eastern insurance
companies shows that immense profits
have been made. An original invest
ment OF 500 in the Aetna OF Hartford
Is now worth s1O.S0O. The Equitable
Of New York began with a capital OF
100000 and now has assets amount
ing to over 100000, and controls
and owns business aggregating over
billion and a quarter. The stock
Of the Germania Life of New York.
originally worth 500 share, is now
valued at $500 share and other
leading companies show similar in.
erase in values.
II is the belief of the promoters OF
the Oklahoma National that they can
make money for their shareholders
and at the same time keep thousands
of dollars within the borders Of the
state TO contribute TO its development
instead of allowing the same to go into
the Golfers Of the Eastern companies
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Burglars Enter a
Room Second Time

Burglars entered the room Of Adol-
pheus Clark and John Wilson, at the
Brainard home. corner Seventh street
and Minnesota avenue. last night
night. taking 2.35 in change from the
pockets Of Clark's clothes and an op.
"Oortunity" cigar check. Both OF the
occupants OF the room we're sleeping
peacefully when the thief or thieves
entered the room. and knew nothing
Of It until this morning when clark's
clothes were found out IN the hall.
About two months ago the same
room vas entered and 50 cents was
taken from Wilson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Federal Court UphOldS
Reduced Railway Rate

New Orleans. April SIN the United
States court Of appeals yesterday the
injunction ordered BY Judge Thomas
G. Jones in the United States district
court at Montgomery. Ala, restraining
the state railroad commission from
putting certain rates into effect was
dissolved. The opinion OF the circuit
court Of appeals was concurred in BY
Justice shelby and Justice Mccormick.
Justice Pardee dissenting
The litigation grew out Of the enact.
ment Of laws in 1907. which provided
for a maximum passenger rate OF two
and one-half cents a mile and mate
rial reduction Of freight rates on rail
roads in Alabama.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Pretty Home
Wedding

At the home OF the brides parents,
AR. and Mrs. Charles Edmond Ross.
32i Colorado avenue. last evening at
O'Clock sharp. occurred the we'd
ding Of Miss Maud Ross and Mr. Harry
C. Lanter. the Rev. S. F. Wilson. pas
tor OF the Presbyterian church. Off
ciatlng. The wedding was one Of the
prettiest home weddings ever cele-
brated In this city. The parlors and
dining room we're brilliantly lighted
with hundreds OF little incandescent
electric lights. the color scheme Of
green and white being carried out in
the decorations Potted plants and
an abundance OF white ribbons. formed
a pleasing background. where the bri-
dal couple stood during the ring cere-
mony. White Bridal roses we're con
splcuous in the floral decorations. The
bride was tastily gowned IN lowered
organdy. trimmed in beautiful Mexi.
can lace. over a silk slip. The happy
bride Is a young lady OF quiet and un-
assuming manners and Is the only
daughter OF Mr. Charles f. Ross. gen
erai manager Of the chickasha Gas and
Water Power Company. The groom
Is wire chief Of the Pioneer Telegraph
and Telephone Company. and IS a
young man Of excellent qualities
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
RAISE MONEY
FOR VETS
HOME

Bearing commission from the
board Of trustees Of the Confederate
Veterans Home. Hon. W. r nilmer,
Of Ardmore. was In the city today, so
llciting funds for that institution.
It is proposed to raise a fund Of
$4,000 for establishing the home.
When this amount is subscribed. the
board OF trustees will select loca-
ton for the home Already a num-
Der Of towns are applicants for the
institution
Mr. Gilmer represented Carter coun-
ty In the lower house OF the last leg
islature when he was a close friend
Of Representative Glover
II IS understood that Mr.. Gilmer win
be a candidate for state auditor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Banner Store
Opening

The opening Of the Banner Store
was attended by large crowds yester-
day. and 1885 pretty souvenirs we're
given away to visitors.
An exceptionally pretty line Of styl-
ish ready-to-wear goods and millinery
Is shown at the new store, and in ad-
dition to a compie:e stock Of suits,
skirts and fancy gowns, there are
many dainty accessories to women's
dress. which attract the feminine eye
The opening will continue for the
rest OF the week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

Tomorrow is the day when chicka.
sha will have the honor Of entertaining
the state board Of agriculture and the
crowd Of farmers that will come to
hear Dr.. Knapp, the government ex.
pert
other distinguished speakers will be
Hon. J. P. Connors. president OF the
state board; President connell OF the
A. & NJ. College and State superin.
tendent Cameron.
The morning and afternoon meet
lngs will be held in Convention Hall,
while the evening address win be at
the opera house.
The people OF Chickasha are urged
to attend all the meetings.
Following Is the program:
10 a. m.--Welcome address. County
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Burglar Made
Big Haul

Evidently we'll informed as 10 where
great treasure could be found, last
night a burglar entered the home OF
Rev. NJ. l.. Butler and abstracted from
the preachers trousers pocket the sum
Of four cents.
It was about 4 a. m. when Miss Eliz-
abeth Butler saw shadowy figure
gliding through the house and awoke
her father. The burglar instantly fled
and nothing more has been seen Of
him. Besides the four pennies. the
only articles missed were a silver mir.
ror and a breach set with pearls
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
FARMERS Rally TOMORROW

Superintendent r. II. Wilson.
1876 a. m.-Response, J. p. Con
nors. Guthrie
i2 m.--Adjourn until afternoon ses-
sion.
1880 p. m.--'1ncreaslng Mans Earn.
ing Capacity" DR.. S. A. Knapp. Wash
lngton. ID. G.
$3.50 p. m. -"Cooperation OF the
Farmers Institute with the A. & NJ.
College" J. H. Connell, saltwater
4:s0 p. m-AutomobiIe ride over
the city.
1880 p. -(Subiect to be supplied)
e. +. Balcomb, Saltwater.
$3.50 p. m-Growth of Our Public
Schools and Their Future outlook.
State Superintendent T.. D. Cameron,
Guthrie.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

Rush Immediately began his argument
and bitterly scored the attorneys for
the defense for accusing him OF mis-
conduct before the Muskogee grand
jury He laid particular emphasis on
the testimony of Jurors Hawk, Settle
and Shanahan. who stated on the stand
thai his presence in the room was
proper and that his department had
been likewise He empbatieally de-
MED that he had attempted TO bias the
jury and cause them 10 return true
bill against Governor Haskell
Governor Haskell left last evening
for Guthrie
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Mayor Arrested for
Running Blind Tiger

Lakeview. Ohio, April s.-Mayor
Charles Miller and four other citizens
were arrested here yesterday on the
charge Of conducting blind tigers.
The mayor was elected on a dry
platform Mayor Miller is agent for
the Ohio Electric Traction company.
He IS accused of selling liquor from
a back door of the traction station.
One of the defendants is an under
taker He is said to have kept whis-
Ky for sale in his place Of business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.

B. F. Parker, young man from
Cyril, Okla, was ar.ested here late
yesterday afternoon on charge Of forg'
cry. He presented a check at the First
National Bank for $500. signed by Sam
sigmon. who lives near verden. The
signature aroused the suspicion Of the
bankers and they sent for an officer.
Meantime young Parker ducked. but
he was caught 40 hour or so later by
Deputy Fitzpatrick in the north part
of town
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

The man who connects himself with bank does 50
in order to facilitate his business interests
The man who becomes customer Of this bank
eve every possible guaranty Of security for his funds
our service Is prompt and accurate; every detail IS
worked out in the bank for the customers benefit
personal attention is given to the requirements Of
each patrons business; explanations, information
and counsel are gladly given to all.
This bank gives each customer personal assistance for
his business. We would like to prove TO You the ad
vantage Of bank connection here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
NAME THE NEW THEATER.

Hatten & Hovey are RECEIVING many
iuesestions as TO name for their
new summer theater They offer a
season ticket to the person offering
the most acceptable name The con-
test closes at u o'clock Friday night.
Mail your name to the Biiou Theater,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
NO WAITING.

No tiresome waits in the Schubert
Quartet program Full Of novelty,
artistic elegance and a great deal Of
pure fun. Time Tuesday. April 10.
al Christian church II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
HuaolNs rHANks. ERlENps.

desire to thank all who supported
me for street commissioner ! appre-
ciate every vote given 70 me and !
assure the people OF chielsasha that if
they elect me on April 27 it will be
my purpose to serve them faithfully.
Respectfully
J. S. Higgins
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
X. P. UNIFORM RANK
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

The Uniform Rank OF the Knights Of
Pythias held an interesting meeting
last night electing Wade H. LaBoone
captain. A. L. HoIlingsworth first lieu
tenant, and A. E. Mckenzie second
lieutenant. The Uniform Rank win
meet twice a week for drill work from
now until the grand lodge convenes
here in May.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Two bic shows coMINe.

Advance agents for the 10l Ranch
Wild West Shows and Campbell Bros.
circus were in the city today The
latter will show here on April 2S and
the former on April 80
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
MILLINERY ANNOUNCEMENT.

We announce The arrival Of an ex-
press shipment OF pattern hats, which
have been attractiyely priced for FRI
day and Saturday. TIE Banner Store.
SGT
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08
Poured Oil on
the Coal

Mrs. G. w. Munford. corner Tenth
street and Tennessee avenue, burned
her face quite badly this morning in
lighting a fire. She had first poured
kerosene over the coal and when she
touched the match to Il, the flames
rushed up into her face, burning the
skin and singeIng off her eyebrows,
lashes and part OF her hair. Her in
iurles are not thought serious,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-04-08

Ralph Bloss, an Oklahoma univer-
sity student, is home from Norman
for the Easter vacation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
WIL-L!MANTIC.
RETiRes FRoH HOTEL BUSINESS.
Simeon c. Hooker Sells Hooker House
to Clinton, Mass Man-Retirins
Preprietor Known Far and Wide.


The biggest real estate deal effected
in the city Of WiIlimantic in recent
years was consummated Sunday at
midnight, when e. A. Winter, lately
of Clinton, Mass, took possession of
the Hooker House, having purchased
this well known hotel, conducted for
more than a score of years by Simeon
G. Hooker Mr.. Hooker paid off his
help sunday evening for the last time,
and announced his retirement from
hotel hfe. Mr. Winter at one time ran
the Central House in Danielson for
period OF seven years, and previous to
lest June was manager of the Hotel
Claremont at Claremont, n. H, for
ten years. He has been in the hotel
business for ? years. Mr.. Winter
stated Sunday evening that he came to
Willimantic SATURDAY morning at 9
o'clock, and that after being shown
over the hotel by Mr.. Hooker had
about made up his mind to take the
place at l o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Ie is said that the money considera-
ton is about $4,000.
Simeon c. Hooker, the retiring man
ager, is doubtless as well known as
any hotel man in the state. and has a
wide acquaintance, and, with his wife,
has enjoyed the distinction of serving
many famed banquets that will ever
remain the memory Of those discussing
same.
MIR. Hooker came here from Colches-
ter and conducted the old Brainard
House. that stood on the present Bos-
ton Store site, very successfully for a
number of years. He then had the
present Hooker House built by w. H.
Latham g. Co, more than a score of
years ago, and has since conducted a
house that has earned fame far and
near, so successfully that he is today
considered one Of the city's wealthiest
citizens. The house is a substantial
four story brick structure, with a fine
basement. and 1t Is an excellet loca-
ton for a modern, up to date and
money making hotel.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
Horsemsn Organize for Season.

The directors Of the Horseshoe Park
Agricultural association met Saturday
afternoon at 3 O'clock in the office OF
Town Clerk Frank P Fenton and eff
year.
These officers were elected: Charles
A. Gates, president; DR.. w. L. Higgins
OF South Coventry, vice president:
Frank p. Fenton, secretary and cores
ponding secretary; DR.. w. L. Higgins,
treasurer; Mayor Daniel P. Dunn, SUI
perintendent of grounds: Charles B.
Pomeroy. Jr.. superintendent of cattle
Charles 3. Pomeroy, Jr., was also
elected delegate to the state board Of
agriculture.
Senator Higgins and Representatives
d. P. Dunn and Guilford Smith were
appointed committee TO appear be-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
FUNERALS.
Or. Simeon o. PHIine.

Funeral service for DR.. Simeon o.
Pilling was held Saturday at noon at
the home Of his brother. Luther Pill
ing. Rev. r. s. Cushman Of the Meth
odist church and Rev w. F. Davis Of
St Adams Episcopal church were the
officiating clergymen. There were
many beautiful floral tributes. The
bearers were the four brothers of the
decea sed-George NJ. Pilling, Luther
Piliing Of Danielson Emanuel Pulling
Of Poston and Reuben Pilling of Prov
idence. Burial was in Westfield GEM
etery. The ont of town relatives and
friends attending were: Mr.. and Mrs.
2. Fl. Williams. Derby: Mrs. Lucien
D. Cole. Newburvrort. Mass; Mr.. and
Mrs. Addison r. Pike. Boston; Charles
Des Jardin. Attleboro: Mr.. and Mrs.
Emanuel Pilling. Earl Pilling Of Bos-
ton: Reuben Pilling and David Stran-
ger Of Providence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22

Sunday marked an epoch in the his
tory of Court City Of Putnam. Forest
ers of America. Sixty-one new MEM
bers were received and the four de-
grees were conferred by the degree
team of the court under the direction
of Chief Ranger William Author and
Lecturer Daniel f. X. McAvoy. The
work was impressively conducted and
was complimented as excellent by the
large number in attendance. AS guests
there were present the following SUI
preme and grand officers: Supreme
Bridgeport, Supreme Auditor w. L.
Cosgrove of Hartford, Grand Chief
Ranger James Roach Of Wallingford,
Grand Secretary Thomas 0. LaUghlin
Of Naugatuck, Grand Treasurer J. j..
Walsh Of Meriden and state Organizer
Richard Garfield of Bridgeport. Fol-
lowing the eXemplihcatiCn Of degrees,
there was a lecturers hour, during
which brief addresses were made by
the visiting officers. The meeting was
held in FOresters' hall, which was fill
ed to capacity with members of the
order in the two courts in this cry.
Court City Of Putnam now numbers
1SS members The class received Sun
day is believed to be the largest ever
admitted at one time to any fraternal
organization in Putnam. The success
full manner In which their initiation
was conducted marked the elimination
Of an energetic campaign extending
through several weeks, during which
members Of the court worked cease
lessly to secure new applications in
sufficient number to place Court City
Of Putnam on record as one of the
most progressive in the state.
The visiting officers We're finely en-
tertained by the Putnam members Of
the order and were manifestly pleased
with the trip to eastern Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-03-22
DATED 174o.
Promissory Note in Collection Of
Charles L. Torrey.

Among score Of legal papers re-
cording court doings in Windham
county before the Revolution is the
following promissory note, now like the
other papers in the collection In pos
session Of Attorney Charles i. Torrey,
in whose family the very interesting
papers have been preserved many
years:
'Leab-anon, Dec. 1s, l740.
IL Daniel Hunt, of Sharon. promise
to pay. or cause to be paid, unto jon
athon. Tumble Of Lebanon, his heirs,
or order, the sum Of four pounds ten
shillings money (for value received, ,
with lawful interest from the date
hereof until paid at or before the First
Day of January next. as witnefs my
Hand.
Signed and sealed in presence OF ne.
DANIEL HUNT.
SAMUEL WILLIAMS,
JOHN LYMAN"
The following endorsement appears
on the back:
'Windham fs., Adjourned County
Court, February %. 17412. Judgment
given on this note. Attest-S. Gray,
Clerke."
Elks Elect Officers.
Putnam lodge. No. 574, B. P. o. F..
has elected the following officers for
AA.
JOY; esteemed loyal knight Omer J.
Milot; esteemed lecturing knight, G.
Byron Morse; esteemed leading knight
Oliver E. Getty; secretary. NJ. NJ.
Dwyer. treasurer. Richard German:
tyler, Ralph ". Tefft: trustee for three
years, Victor Ch8pdelaine: deleqate to
the grand lodge (meets in Los An
geles in JULY, Archibald Macdonald;
alternate. Andrew " Frost.
Planning Hospital Benefit.
For the benefit Of the Dav-Kimball
hospital a minstrel troupe composed
Of half a hundred Putnam people is re
hearsing an entertainment. The COM
pany win be known as the "All silks"
and it is proposed to interest such a
number OF people In Putnam and sur
rounding towns that the profits, which
will all go to the hospital, viii amount
to a round sum.
Wooden Mil Accident Repaired.
The mill or the Putnam Wooden
company viii resume operations this
CMonday) morning after an enforced
shutdown Of two days caused by the
breaking Of the driving gears.
Various Items.
Miss Agnes Favreau entertained a
party Of friends at whist at her home
on Providence street Friday evening
Homer A. Billings Of Lawrence,
Mass. was the guest Of friends in Put
nam over Sunday.
Cargill council. X. Of c., will confer
degrees on a class Of candidates
Thursday evening.
Good Effect of Court Of Inquiry.
1t is believed that the work Of the
recent court Of inquiry win have a de-
cided beneficial effect IN diminishing
the opportunities Of men on the black
list getting LIQUOR. It has become 50
expensive favor TO perform for a
friend that there are few now willing
to take the chances Of prosecution.