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The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
New Business Enterprises for Corning.

Corning-It is now assured that Corning is soon to have a box fac tory. Twenty acres of land have been purchased by the citizens of the town and the work on the plant will soon begin, in the north end. east of the railroad. w A Kriminger of the Kriminger Lumber Company, who is here, states that the machinery will consist of a 25,000-foot daily capacity band saw mill and will give employ ment to 100 men. The town council at a recent meeting granted the right of way to the company for track running east of the Iron Mountain on Front street from the company's plant to Booser's slave factory. This rail- road will run east of Corning eight miles to the timbered lands on Black river. This new enterprise, which will be partly under the auspices of the Lehrman Lumber Company of St. Louis, will be completed and in oper- ation within the next 60 days.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Boy Assaults a Brakeman.

Corning.-J. P. Post, an Iron Noun tain brakeman, while standing on the top of north-bound train passing through Corning was struck between the eyes by a stone thrown by Clyde Tinsdale. The blow staggered the man, but he retained his position on the top of the car. The train was stopped and the crew caught the lad. who was turned over to the city off, cials. He was placed under a S200 bond The boy is son of John Tins dale, the oldest resident of Clay county and one of the most promi- nent citizens of Corning.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
eambIino House Gets Knock.

Texarkana.-Mollie Moore, a ne gress, who lives in Texarkana on the Texas side, was convicted in the Bowie county district court on the charge of keeping a gambling house near her home, which is close to the Arkansas border, and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary The case is of interest because of its be- ing the first instance where it has been applied to an offender in north east Texas. Two years ago the Tex as legislature, following the murder of Jeff Mclean by q gambling house keeper at Fort Worth. passed the law making gambling a felony.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Switching Limits Under Consideration

Little Rock.-The members of the railroad commission have returned from Fort Smith. where special ses- sion of the commission was held to consider the re-establishment of switching limits for that city. The only change made in the existing limits was to include the factory of the Equitable Powder Company near tho city, within the limits. This fac tory, which is situated about three miles from the railroad yards, is clos CT than many other plants which have heretofore enjoyed the benefits of the town switching rates
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
BOYS KILLED
 BY LIGHTNING

Cabot.-Two boys and their dog, who took refuge under a tree, were killed by lightning Saturday. The boys were John, the 12-yearold son of w H. Smith, farmer three miles southeast of here, and Dorsey, Mir. Smiths 11-year-old nephew. The two boys were working in the field about o'clock when the storm came up. They tied their horses to a wagon and made for a big tree near by to escape the coming shower. Lightning struck the tree and the boys They were found lying feet together and the dog lying across their feet Nobody saw the tragedy The youths were not missed until it came time for them to come home after the rain and they did not appear. Then searchers went out and found the bodies about 9 o'clock. The death of the boy Dorsey marks the end of the family of his father, every member of which is now dead by violence. James Smith, his father. formerly lived near here. Sey en years ago they moved to Texas and there their home was destroyed by fire and his mother was burned to death Shortly after that a tree fell on the father and he, also, was killed. The lads uncle then went to Texas and brought him to raise as his own son His own tragic death completes the end of the family.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
oppose the Building of Bridge.

Van Buren-Two anti-bridge clubs opposed to the creation of the district 10 provide funds for the construction Of free bridge across the Arkansas river at Van Buren, have been organ ized in Crawford county. one in Whit ley township and enc at Dyer. The organization at Dyer represents six townships. A resolution adopted at the meeting demands the resignation of Representatives H. L. Snyder and L. Dyer on the ground that they dis regarded the wishes of the people of Crawford county when they voted in the legislature for the passage of the Fort Smith-Van Buren free bridge bill.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Postoffice Men in Trouble.

Texarkana-C. S. Gatewood and R. B. Kennedy, alias R. E. Wilson, the two men who were arrested and brought here from Columbia county by deputy United States Marshal l.. k. Rowe last week on a federal war rant charging them with robbing the postoff1ce at Taylor, near Magnolia, were given a preliminary hearing be- fore United States Commissioner Som mervell and released Kennedy was Immediately arrested, however, on another warrant charging him with robbing the postoffice at Reinbeck, Ia.. December 12. 1904, and was remand ed to jail in default of bond of $500, pending the arrival of parties from Iowa to identify him. The accused man stoutly protests that he is inno- cent of the charge laid against him.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Very Peculiar Anair of Light Attire.


 Jonesboro.-Clad in their night clothes and bleeding from wounds inflicted with a shotgun, R. s. Plum mer, aged 19, and his sister Sarah. aged IT, were found here Sunday night by the police. They had come to this city from the town of Herman, near here, riding on a passenger train with no more clothing on their bodies than they wore when the police found them in a little house near the rail- way station. The story told by the pair puzzles the police. The man says a friend of his returned from a hunt ing trip and while talking to him and his sister the gun was accidentally discharged. the load tearing away a part of the fleshy part of Plummer's s left leg, just above the knee, and then entering the girls thigh. There are g shot in the girls thigh. Hummer says the physicians at Herman ad- vised them to come to Jonesboro and enter the hospital here. However, on reaching this city they made no effort to go to the hospital, going to the home of friend instead. Neither was able to offer an explanation for their unusual garb or a reason for travc.ine in such clothing. When found the wounds of the youth and maiden were bleeding freely and had apparently not been dressed by physician.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Auuatfc Sports Win Be Followed.

Arkansas City-The Arkansas City Yacht Club was organized at Arkan- sas City last week Following are the officers of the club: s. s. Ford. presi- dent: E. L. Demarke, vice president; i; C. F. Dickinson, secretary; J. P. Find ley. treasurer; E. E. Hopson, attor- ney. and J. S. Descent, financial agent. The club has purchased a 22-foot mo- tor launch and a small house boat. The intention is to overhaul the house boat and keep the two in the river for pleasure riding and hunting this fall,
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Will Inspect Food Supplies.

Little Rock-The annual food in spection conducted under the direc- tion of the city physician will begin soon. An inspector has been appoint the inspection. but his name is be- ing kept secret until after the in spection is completed All dairies, butcher shops, slaughter houses and wholesale meat concerns will be in spected The inspection is made each year at the outset of hot weather to ascertain the sanitary condition which will obtain during the summer months when the danger from infection is greatest.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Two Fires Are Reported.

escott-Two fires recently de stroyed a moving picture show, dam, aged the building containing the show, destroying the adjoining building oc. cupied by White Bros, general mer- chants, and damaged their stock of goods. The total loss is estimated al S2S,250 More than half of the loss is covered by insurance. The losses and insurance are: White Bros, stock and fixtures, loss s24,000, insurance s15,000; R. F Arnold. loss on build ing occupied by White store. s3,000 insurance s2,000; moving picture show, loss $500, no insurance; A. NJ Denman, loss on building occupied by theatorium, s750, insurance s2,000.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Finds a Beautiful Pearl.

Leslie.-While fishing in Little Red river below town Mrs. Maggie Hop week and found small pearl, which she brought to town and sold to Otis Richburg, local jeweler, for s12.50. The pearl is not large, being about the size of co shot, but it is perfect in form and of exquisite color Mr. Richburg declares it to be. one of the most perfect specimens he has ever seen.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Mosquitoes Are to Be the Victims.

Stuttgart-The mosquito pest in the rice fields in Arkansas county is to be fought with the aid of minnows. 4 number of the largest rice growers have signified their willingness to CO., operate in movement to increase the mortality rate among mosquitoes by placing in the fields and irriga- ton ditches thousands of minnows from the nearby pools and bayous. The minnows increase rapidly and feed on the larvae of the mosquitoes. In the fields where there are plenty of minnows there are very few mos uuitoes and many of these come from adjacent fields.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Victim of Mad Dog in Race for Life

Harrisburg Scott, local farm CT, was bitten by mad dog about two weeks ago and has been obliged to go to New Orleans for treatment as it was not practicable for his case 10 be taken care of nearer home. The sufferings of the wounded man were irightful to witness The dog that bit Scott was biting some cattle and in attempting to stop this he nipped the farmers hand. Hope tor his recovery is low.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
younu Men Have Serious Quarrel

Rover.-Leander Allen. 16 years of age. who was stabbed in the breast recently by George Cooper, a youth IT years of age, is in a critical condi- ton at his home in Rover, near which place the trouble occurred. The sta5bing was the result of a quarrel after an entertainment at the home of a neighbor and was caused by Cooper charging Allen with removing the saddle from his horse and hid ing it during the entertainment.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
RuildInn Contracts Are Awarded.

struction of new brick buildings to be erected on Front street ia Newport on J. H. Elfrank's property and the new bank building in Tuckerman were awarded to J. C-Herron of New port. The aggregate contract price is about 5000
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Win Raise Capital to s5o,ooo.

Dardanelle.-The stockholders of the Dardanelle bank have added a savings department to the institution. The bank will comply with the laws governing trust companies in Arkan- sas and raise it's capital to s50.e00. This will be accomplished June 25. The name of the new institution will be the Dardanelle Bank and Trust Company.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Odd Fellows Hold Memorial Services

Little Rock.-The annual Odd Eel lows memorial services were held at the Odd Fellows burial lot, 200 feet square, in Oakland cemetery Sunday afternoon. These were the first me moriaI services held at the lot. such services being heretofore held in churches.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
New Hotel Planned For Dardanelle

Dardanelle.-Plans to erect a three story modern brick hotel on the river front near the platoon bridge are be ing considered by g local stock coH- pany headed by Max Kaufman, nan ager and principal owner ot the mer- cantile firm of J. G. Goldman & 90 of this city. The building will cost s30,O00. Dardanelle now has two ho- tela.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Vast Improvements For Arkansas City

vaSt improvements r or ATkanSaS Sity
 Rogers.-As the result of the ere ation of a new sewer improvement district recently by the city council, a petition has been presented to the council by property owners represent ing more than 75 per cent of the prop erty in the district Three commis- sioners have been named from the business men of the town, F. F. Free man, J. E. Applegate and W. c. Chynoweth They will at once ad- vertise for bids and arrange for the issuance of bonds for the purpose of defraying the expense incident to the installation of the system. The ex- tension of the sewerage system is only in line with other improvements now under way in this city. Recently real estate addition was put on the market and 20 houses are now under course of construction in this addi- ton. At the last meeting of the city council. the Rogers, Pea Ridge and Northern Interurban railway was granted a franchise and during the past few days the greater part of the right of way for the proposed road has been secured. The sale of the bonds has already been arranged.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Win ee, Mir. chesser to Return.

Littio Rock.-Governor Donaghey has issued requisition papers for Sam Chesser, wanted in this state. who is now said to be in Texas. Chesser was sent to the penitentiary from Yell county on the charge of grand larceny and escaped
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
To Put Wires Under Ground.

Warren-The Valley Telephone Company of this place is putting in several thousand feet of underground cable on the main streets. The com pany is also moving to it's new of- flee, where 1t has new and up-to- date switch board and as soon as it finishes moving it expects to give much better service.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Will Build Laroe Brick.

Corning-D. Hopson is preparing to build in Corning the largest brick building in that place. It will be erected O.: Second street and will con tain three large stores. all of which have been rented Tn advance.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Isenhauser is Bound Over.

Salem.-Horace Isenhauser was ar rested at Salem or the charge of sell ing whisky without paying the gov ernment tax. After being examined by Commissioner Pearse he was bound over to the federal court in the sum of $500.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Train Fractures Mans Skull.

Jonesboro.-David Rogers. stepping from train at Jonesboro recently, was struck by another train going in an opposite direction He is in the sanitarium at Jonesboro suffering from slight fracture of the skail.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Buggy Tears of an Ear.

fIuntingto ton-Mrs. Cora Morarty of Huntington was thrown out of bug gy in a runaway recently. ore of 1he wheels of the vehicle passing over her head, completely tearing of the left ear.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Strawberries Are to Be Favored.

Sheridan.-The Truck Growers As sociation of Grant county at its meet ing at Sheridan Saturday decided to put out several thousand strawberry plants this summer. It was also agreed 10 market the present potato crop as early as possible.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
woodmen Will Hold unveiliso.

Calico Rock.-Calico Rock Camp, Woodmen of the World, will unveil the monument erected ill the Calico Rock cemetery to the memory of James H. Stoner July 1. Invitations to participate in the exercises nave been extended to all neighboring camps.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Fire osc Near Mena.

afena.-The blacksmith shop of D.. A. Daniels, a farmer living near Mena log ether with farm implements val ued at S20e. were destroyed by fire last week.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Teachers Holding Session.

Murfreesboro-The Pike County Teachers Institute was held at Nur- freesboro last week and was largely attended. the work being conducted by County Examiner J. H. Webb.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Long TrestIe Bridge Partly Burned

Washington.-Th long trestle on inc Arkansas and Louisiana road. two miles southeast of Washington, known as the Hannah trestle, was partially destroyed by fire last week. The fire is supposed to have origi- mated from burning coal dropping from a passing engine.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Observe Decoration Day.

Leslie.-For the first time Decora- tion Day was observed at Leslie on the Sth. Several hundred persons al tended the ceremonies, which ware conducted by the Odd Fellows.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Irdustry Picks Fort Smith.

Fort smiih.--One O. the branch houFes of the Mason Fruit and Jar Co1peLy is 10 be located at Fort Snah. The factory will employ about 1ea hauds.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
k,ena Meeting Place of Teachers.

Mena-About 125 Polk county held teachers institute at thi; place several days ago.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
Sunday School is oroanized.

sIurfreesboFo-Th Bap. ists O! MurfreesEoro organized a Sunday school recently.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
City Hall Will Be RemodeIed.

Helena-The Helena city hall is to te remodeled and practically rebuilt throughout.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-06-17
woodmen Observe peeoration Day

Nashyille.-Liye Oak Camp, Wood men of the World Of Nashville, ob- served it's annual Decoration Day GUS tom of decorating the graves in the cemetery at that place recently.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-08
City Real Estate For Sale


Oae Groom house, 50xIG5, close In
on Choctaw avenue. Price 81 900; $500
cash balance on terms
Ten acres improved land, near city.
Price, $3.50.
One 3-!oom house. lot 5Oxi65. Close
in on Minnesota. Small payment down
and balance easy terms
Lot sOx165, Two good houses. rents
for $50 per month, close In on Kansas
avenue, all for $1,000; $4,000 cash, bal
ance one. two and three years.
One vacant 50-foot lot, Dakota ave
nue. and Eighth street. cheap at $500.
200 feet, east front. on Southwest
Hill, for $3.50. A real bargain.
Four-room house almost new, lear
South school building; price, $l,400;
5000 cash, balance $25 per month.
represent only the best Old Line
Fire Insurance Company in the World.
A. q. THOMPSON.
Phone 6ee. Room z, rutherford Bldg
9-1-d-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-08
[]YEs
{ No

Those voting in favor Of grant
ing the franchise shall mark
with rubser stamp in the
square to the left OF the word
Yes" an X; those voting against the
granting of the franchise shall mark
with rubber stamp in the square to
the left Of the word No an X
Witness my hand as such mayor Of
the city of Chickasha, Oklahoma, on
this 9th day of November. 1909
w. M. Edwards,
Attest: Mayor
Joe Dews.
City Clerk. 1l-1O.3Od
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-08
(F'irst Published nov, 10. 1909
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION.

Whereas, on the 2Sth day Of October
1909, the city council OF the city Of
chickasha. Oklahoma, passed and
adopted an ordinance authorizing and
directing the mayor OF the city OF
chickasha. Oklahoma. TO call special
election for the purpose OF submitting
to the qualified electors Of said city
the following question:
"SkalI the city Of Chickasha, Okla
homa, grant to the Washita Valley Oil
& Gas Company OF chickasha. Okla
homa, a franchise for period OF twen-
t. years for the purpose of developing
and operating oil and gas and to sell
to persons, companies and corporations
in the city Of Chickasha, Grady county,
Oklahoma, and the territory contiguous
thereto, oil and gas for domestic. me.
cbanical and manufacturing purposes
and to purchase oil and gas from other
firms, and construct pipe lines and 9th
e. buildings and appliances as may be
necessary in the prosecution of its
blsiness?g and
Whereas BY the terms OF said ordi-
nance the mayor Of the said city Of
chickasha. Oklahoma. is aulhorizcd3 di-
rected and required 10 issue his proc.
lamation calling such special election
for such purpose. giving at least thirty
days notice Of the time and places Of
holding said election; and,
Whereas, it Is further provided BY
said ordinance that the said mayer
Of the said city OF Chickasha. Okla
homa, set forth in such proclamation
the proposition to be voted on at such
election, the time Of opening and clos
ing the polls the number and places OF
voting, the judges and clerks Of each
polling place. and which judges and
clerks by the terms of said ordinance
shall also act as counters.
Now therefore, |, VIM. Edwards,
mayor of the city Of Chlckasha, Okla,
homa, do hereby proclaim and give
public notice that special election
win be held in the city Of chickasha,
Oklahoma, on the ldth day Of Dcceml
Der 1909, for the purpose Of submitting
to the qualified electors Of said city
the following question;
shall the city Of Chickasha, Okla
homa, grant to the Washita Valley OH
( Gas Company Of chickasha. okla
homa, a franchise for period Of TWEEN
ty years for the purpose Of developing
and operating oil and gas and to sell
to persons. companies and corporations
II the city Of chickasha. Grady county
Oklahoma, and the territory contiguous
thereto. oil aud gas for domestic, me-
rchancal and manufacturing purposes
and to purchase oil and gas from other
firms, and construct pipe lines and 9TH
er buildings and appliances as may be
necessary in the prosecution Of its
business2"
The places Of holding such election
in the city OF Chiclasha, Oklahoma,
shall be as follows:
Ward No 4, Precinct No !. Wells
store; Ward No 1, Precinct No. 3.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-12-08

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