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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

He and His Auto Win Out Over Lima
berry and His Buggy.

AT last. said Mr.. Berkeley, beam
ing, a have had my revenge. He was
q stout and freckied gentleman. who
seemed the most good.natured fellow
In the world. The word revenge
sounded strange on his lips.
Why Theodore Berkeley" ex-
, claimed his wife. What way to
taxi One would think you were-a
burglar"
Mr.. Berkeley beamed at her
Just you listen," he said. and I'll
tell you the whole story. Do YOU re-
member last spring. when ! was learn
ing TO run my auto, how broke down
out by South Farms, and had to get
old Mr. Linaberry to tow me homer"
His wife nodded
Well, do you remember what a
tale he made OF it. and how every
body laughed all that summer at me?"
Again his wife nodded,
We'll. ma'am, have had my re-
venge. was coming back from the
reservoir this morning, when who
should see but the old gentleman
standing by the roadside BY his shift
less, rusty old buggy, trying to tie up
splintered shaft. Naturally stopped
and asked II ! could help AT first he
said no. but saw that the shaft had
been broken In two places before and
wasn't likely to stand another hitch
ing together, 50 induced him TO let
me tow him. Z
Mr.. Berkeley paused to chuckle.
1T was great. really great! He sat
in the back holding onto the whole
shaft. Old Madge. the piebald nag. fol
lowed her string behind the buggy. We
had to pass in front of the South
Farms post Office just at the time that
the mail was coming In. You remem-
Der Tom Sullivan. who used to work
for me? He was there, and he shouted:
Wal. wal wal he's come round at
last. he hast Poor old Mr. Linaberry
said nothing. When at last we got to
his place he hoped down. not saying
even thank you. | have had my re-
yenge, though, and shant say an
other word. Youths Companion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
To Become shOwmen

The Wycliffe boys we're in town today
from their home in the Spavinaw hills
says the Wagner County Record. Their
visit however is one of peace as the faith
er his two sons and a couple Of the neigh
Dor boys came to have their picture taken
in their cowboy costumes They spent
most Of their time in town in company
with their old friend and former neighbor,
George W Boatright Mr.. Boatright and
the WyclifIes-father and two sons-will
organize a travelling Indian show al an
early date.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
Claim to be Champions

A party Of Vinitan's who yesterday af-
ternoon went to the E. B. Frayser farm
southeast of town for a rabbit hunt. and
were. successful in killing one hundred
and thirty rabbits and thirteen quails
are today claiming the title Of champion
rabbit hunters of Oklahoma. Those who
made the party were; DR.. E. B. Frayser,
". E. Carr. D. Hills Mr.. Clay and George
T. Harris.
There is said to be few rabbita left in
that community.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

Mrs. Carrie Nation is now in Scotland
lecturing for the cause Of temperance.
She distinctly says that her epoch Of
hatchet work is past. and that she now
does nothing but talk; nevertheless, the
Scotch insist on expecting her to smash
something and seem disappointed because
she hasn't 50 far. In the streets Of Glas-
gov the Old lady was ru1ely hustled by q
turbulent crowd, and was forced to take
refuge in a saloon to escape indignity-
The irony Of fate was certainly working
overtime on the day that saloon afforded
protection to Carrie Nation.---Ex,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

Among the supersttions Of the Sen
eca Indians IS, or was, beautiful one
connected with the death Of q maiden
When this occurred, they imprisoned
a young bird, and kept IL SO until il
began to try It's powers Of song; and
then, loading it with caresses and
messages, they set II free over her
grave, IN the belief that it would not
fold its wing or close its eye until it
has flown to the spirit-land and de-
livered rs burden Of affection to the
loved one
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
A Kind Audience.

The tragedian had Just returned
from his tour and was greeted Joyous
~ by his friends at the club.
We'll, Ranter, my boy" said Tom
linson, I'm glad to ses you back.
Have good trip"
Fair" said Ranter.
did you play my old town Of PUNK
atawney, Minnesota"
Yes" said Ranter.
what kind OF an audience did you
have?"
Il don't know" said Ranter. Il
didn't ask him for reference as to
his character, but he was genial
kind OF cuss and lent me So to get
out Of town with. .'-Harpers Weekly.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
How to Interest.

And, mother" begged the debut.
ante. will you not teach me your art
Of eonyersing Interestingly"
IT is simple, my dear" replied the
experienced matron. "All you need do
Is to make it a point to use the word
you oftener than the word T"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
possIhIx 81.

eWhat does the cheerful chap over
there do?' b
He's in the undertaking business.
~And the woeful individual who
seems to have lost his dearest friend?"
Hes in the joke business"
We'll. Well You never can tell. 1
suppose each of them is TRYING TO FOR
get how he makes living"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
A Dreadful Thought.

One day Mary, the charwoman, re-
ported for service with black eye.
why, Mary" said her sympathetic
mistress. what bad eye you havel"
"Yes'm."
We'll, there's one consolation. It
might have been worse.
"Yes'm."
You might have had both Of them
hurt"
eYes'm Or wors'n that ! might
not ha' been married at all.R-r Every
body's Magazine.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

Senator Tillman onIy wanted to buy
little more than two sections Of Oregon
land. Not enough for turnip patch for
some Oklahoma grafters
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

From present indications the Daily
Chieftain will soon reach nearlysevery
farmer along the rural routes out Of Vinita
When family gets used to reading a
daily local paper they are never satisfied
with the once week product.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15
Promotlnu the Glad Expression.

Have you done anything 70 make
life seem more cheerful?" said the
optimist Have you helped anybody
TO smile?"
Il should say so. / have helped
more people to smile than anybody
else in the neighborhood. I'm a den
tist. Washington Star
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

How DAILY "Passed the Profession
One day during Arnold Daly's brief
career as an actor-manager an actor
who was not a manager asked him IL
he passed the profession"
Yea" said Daily. "on the street"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

It now appears that Kansas is to be the
second state in the Union to enact q
bank guaranty law
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

Tonight and Saturday fair and
colder.
Local observations. for day pre-
ceding, furnished by G Z. Lahman:
Maximum temperature, AZ dees
Minimum temperature, 2 ! +"
Temperature at 7 ., M, 38 I"
Precipitation, .
Wind direction. north.
Cloudy
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

The trucks Of Frisco ballast car ran
Of the track just east Of the railroad
crossing last night. and delayed the two
evening passenger trains several hours.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-01-15

Mr., Roosevelt now has a chance sat the
bat which he seems 10 be negIectine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The deposeG Sultan Abdul Hamid
has been removed from Constanti-
nople and win be kept, practically a
prisoner, In large establishment at
Salonica. Moreover. an effort is like
ly to be made to ascertain the where
abouts OF the ex-sultan's fortune, esti-
mated anywhere from s25. 900 to
5000, ,000,o0 and which might come in
handy for the deposed monarch should
he want to get up a counter-revolu-
tion. And, as in the case of some
other notables. there is great deal
Of curiosity as to where be got IT.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Congressman who have been In
Porto Rico announce that the outlook
FOR the island is bright. Agricultural
conditions encourage expectation OF
large returns, and there is abundant
inducement for the investment of
American capital. II Porto Rico Will
suppress its political iisturbers and
utilize its many natural resources to
the best advantage 1t will be all right.
And the United States win stand by
Porto Rico in that endeavor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Laundry work at home would be
much more satisfactory II the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, II is usually neces-
sary to use so much starch that the
beauty and fineness of the fabric is
hidden behind paste Of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
be can be entirely overcome by using
Il fiance Starch, as 1t can be applied
much more thinly because Of its great
er strength than other makes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The most prominent tuberculosis
specialists in the country agree that
alcohol win not cure consumption. Dr.
s. A. Knopf says: Alcohol has never
cured and never will cure tuberculosis.
1t will either prevent or retard recov-
cry" Dr.. Frank Billings OF Chicago
and DR.. Vincent " Bowditch, ex-presi-
dents of the National Association for
the Study and Prevention OF Tubercu-
losis; Dr. Lawrence F. Flick OF Phila-
delphia and DR.. Edward l.. Trudeau Of
Saranac Lake, the founder of the anti
tuberculosis movement in this country,
are all OF the same opinion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Uncle Sam is by no means as large
proprietor of real estate as he used
to be. bat he still has land for settlers
who wish to get It on easy terms.
The opening OF about 100000 acres in
Montana, Idaho and Washington gives
opportunity for securing rich farms.
Precedent will be followed, OF course.
and before long regions now idle and
uninhabited will become thriving COM
munities, adding to the wealth and
prosperity OF the country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

There does not appear to be any
serious alarm as to the danger Of
New England losing industrial prom
inencs. Official figures show that in
the four states of Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island, New Hampshire and
Maine plans have been perfected and
contracts let for constructing more
than 100 new mills or additions to old
plants. The total cost will be over
$54 900, ,00C.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Georgia expects big peach crop
this year. and the fruit is ripening
rapidly. Shipments north will begin
soon. and even shortage in Della
ware viii not deprive the country Of
one Of the most delightful and appe-
tizing OF food articles. The great and
glorious American people have come
to rank peach short-cake hardly sec
ond to the delectable strawberry con-
cOction.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

An English writer has come to this
country to study our millionaires for
the purpose Of putting them in book.
No wonder that the Affections OF
wealth make some unhappy rich men
pine to die poor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The Tokyo government. which keeps
close watch Of such things. reports
that the total number of Japanese in
the United States is 5s.100. about fifty
per cent. being In California. The
others are scattered all over the coun-
try. And really that does not appear
to be such an invasion" as to consti-
tute tremendously threatening dan
ger to the republic.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
Save the Babies.

HNFANT MORTALITY something Fg We hardly
all tho children born in civilized countries twenty-five per cent? nearly
onearter die before they reach one rsevn
than third before they fve and onha before they ffeanl
We do not hesitate that timely Coa would
% these lives Neither do hesitate many Of these
nne deaths occaon narcotic preparations Drops nctues
and soothing syrups sold for chns complaints less opum
morphine They considerable quantities. deadly posons any quantity
operates exactly the reverse but you that the Of
Oa Fletcher Casoa the blood circulate lgopeY opens the
pores Of the skin and alays fever.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

An aerial navigation company hopes
10 nave airsEips lying between the
United States aid Europe by next
Christmas. There will be no seasick.
ness in this trip. but there may be
danger Of interest--and incidentally
few passengers--falIing down on the
tour.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

At the hearing Of divorce case in
London the court was crowded be-
cause for the first time In English le-
gal history North American Indian
figured In lawsuit as correspondent.
Perhaps the crowd thought, and even
secretly hoped, that the copper-colored
son Of the forest would give the war.
cry and scalp the plaintiff in open
court.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
t1;,S3zsG>E


But. Egbert, you never used to
mind cutting the grass"
4 know. pa, but It's whole lot
harder since you sharpened the lawn
mower
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

With a smooth iron and Defiance
Starch, you can launder your shirt
waist just as well at home as the
steam laundry can: it will have the
proper stiffness and finish, there will
be less wear and tear of the goods,
and it will be positive pleasure to
use Starch that does not stick to the
iron.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
PLACING the Bother.

They say we are not to be bothered
by the big hats much longer
But. really, we don't care how much
much longer they are-it's the height
and width that bother us.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Public opinion will sustain patri-
otto effort to prevent the national flag
from being used for advertising pur-
poses by any one for any object. 1t
is one thing which should be kept
sacred from commercaalism.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
Rough on Rats, Unbeatable exterminator

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice. Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or LiQ'd, 25c.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 25.
Rough on Reaches. Pow'd. 15c. ,Liq'd .25c.
Rough on Moth and Ants. Powder. Csc.
Rough on Skeeters, agreeable to use. .25c.
e. s. Wells. Chemist. Jersey City, N. J.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
A Simple Problem.

Teacher Don't know Che sixth com
mandment? Now listen: If a man
came up to me with revolver and
shot and killed me, what would it be?
Johnnie (brighD = A holiday.
ma'amn
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
Serial No. 7o1.

When Uncle Sam went out after fake drugs
and patent medicines, DR.. Mitchell's Eye
Salvc with never change in formula or
label at once registered and received Sc
rial No. 70l The influence OF DIR. Mitch
ellis Eye Salve has ever spread through
honest merit Unfailing cure for sore,
weak and innamed eyes. Price Is cents
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

There is but one Skowhegan, but
how many Of our esteemed friends
now present know that there are two
Oshkoshes and three Kalamazoos?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Now that the trout season has
opened the regularly organized Ana
MAS club can hide its diminished head,
or open a fishery branch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
a Youthful Idea.

See. my son." said an enthusiastic
parent. anxious to impress the beau
ties and resources of nature. what
beautiful green dresses Of leaves the
trees have now, when in winter they
are quite bare
I guess, said the young3ter,
thoughtfully, that when winter comes
they pack these pretty green dresses
in their trunks, don't theyy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Or. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial Cures
All Stomach Troubles, Children Teething,
Diarrhoea, Dysentery, etc. At Druggists
25c and SOC per bottle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
Painful Insomnia,

What sort of a hat is wide
awake? %
Why. a hat without nap, o
course
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The best season OF the year for a
girl to marry is In the fall. It's an
easy matter to teach a man to build
fires when tie honeymoon is on.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Under the French law. an autoist
who fees after an accident is liable to
prison sentence for such fight.
Pretty good law.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

A household once supplied with Ham,
Inns Wizard Oil is seldom allowed to be
without it. In case of sudden mishap or
accident Wizard Oil takes the place of
the family DOCTOR Are you supplied?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Twenty million people day are help.
ing their digestions with real mint
leaf Favored Wrigiey's Spearmint
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

A man can find more reasons for do
ing as he wishes than for doing as he
ought---John Ruskin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

In the matters of conscience, first
thoughts are best; in matters of pru-
dence last thoughts are best -versole
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Men owe their resolution. and most
of their success. to the OPPOSITION they
meet with-Renan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

School teachers take notice! Wrigley g
Spearmint Is good for little stomacns,
better for little teeth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Digestion drops That's real mint leaf
juice in Wrigley's Spearmint. Every
stick dlgests meal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

With only two wives to buy hats
and gowns for, the new sultan should
manage to get along comfortably on
his income.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

To act with common sense. accord
ing TO the Esc nent is the best wis
dom know, -fiSrace Walpole.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Not strange but true Wrigley's Spear
mint keeps Off teeth trouble by keep
ing teeth clean
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

A soft word turns away wrath. Wrig-
ley's spearmint turns away indigestion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

A man likes TO think that a w1man
thinks be is better than he knows
he Isl
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The winner never has any fault to
find with the referees decision.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The real martyr never has time to
enjoy the honor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

There Is more or less moonshine in
the astrology business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Among the situations which try
mems souls just now is holding down
Job as missionary in Asiatic Turkey.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Aliens Foot Ease. powder for your feet.
Is cures painful, swollen. smarting, sweat
ing feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by
all Druggists and Shoe Stores. &c. Don't
accept any substitute. Sample FREE. Adj
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Z.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Clear white clothes are sign that the
hoHsekeeper uses Red Cross BAH Blue.
Large 2 OF. package, cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Even a faiseT may not be able to
keep the secrets of others.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

1t is always the open season for
killing time with some people.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The trouble with sultans 10 they're
all alike.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

Those Wright brothers have put
Dayton on the map OF the world in
big letters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

IL Mars is so much farther ad-
yanced than we are why has it not
devised way to signal us? i
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

A doctor of divinity should believe
in the faith cure.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

The umbrella dealer has LOT put
by for rainy day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

III SO, use Red Cross Ball Blue. 1t will make
them white as snow OF. package cents.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

In the spring young mans fancy
turns to thoughts Of summer togs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

are you?
The Other Bird-Dont you know
me? Why. I'm THE harp that once
through Tara's Halls"
The Phunnibeak Bird (shortly)
tut; tut! You're a lyrel That's what
you are.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13
WiIiinn TO nhiine

Lady (sitting for portrait) Please
make my mouth small. ! know 1t Is
large, but wish it to appear quite
tiny.
Artist (politely) Certainly, madam.
If you prefer. will leave it out alto
gether Boston Transcript.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

When travelling in the air becomes
common fiy-by-night schemes win be
multiplied.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-07-13

drnws the pain and Inflammation from bec-stinR
and insect bites. Soothcs and alays the awfulltch
ing Of mosquito bites. 25c. soc and Doc bottles