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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

The sensational history Of Oklaho-
ma indicates that life in the Indian
reservations was a continuous game
OF progressive euchre. OF course. ma
tiyes who read between the lines
know who 1t is that has been playing
the limit Fate has finally dealt the
government a strong hand and those
who have been winners may soon be-
gin to find that after all they are the
sorriest losers IN the bunch State
Capital
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

Never In the history OF Vinita has
the outlook for construction work
been SO bright as at present. More
buildings and better buildings ar A
already in prospect for the year 1908
than any former year OF the towns
existence has seen completed. and it
is freely predicted by contractors and
capitalists that the present year will
be one OF record-breaking and record
making accomplishment in all lines
of improvement This building activ-
ity has been given strong impetus
locally by the unparalleled develop
ment movement that now prevails
throughout the state and southwest
generally is manifested in the increas-
ing activity on every hand Vinita
is determined to keep up with the
procession--so far as growth con
sistent with surrounding conditions is
concerned.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

Slowly. almost reverentially. the
young clergyman who was taking his
irst trip across the Atlantic bowed
his head over the vessels rail.
I'm doing this" he muttered with
pale lips, ''in response to an inward
prompting"
Thereupon the others drew away in
rilence and left him communing with
the great deep.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08
An AdmIrahI. Prohlnate

Hikealong Henry-Wot's happened
to Measly Bill an where did he git
them new shoes?
Flooding Pete-Didn't you hear Of
Bills windfan? He's got a wife some
where that's sendin' him a dollar a
week.
Dollar week. Hully smokel
wotll he do with it?"
"Bill says he's goin' to spend every
cent Of IT,"
We'll, say. what do you think Of
that? Amt he de wealthy voluptu-
aryl"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

Yinita threatens to grow so fast
during the present year that 1t may
experience some of the growing
pains attributed 20 Oklahoma City
and other alleged record breaking
towns Of the state.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

The new election law passed by the
state legislature Saturday will have
at least one good effect. II will give
the voters OF Vinita an opportunity to
elect a school board that will act upon
the proposition to erect a high school
building
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08
Giving II Away.

Young LADY, should like to en-
broider a nice pair Of slippers as a
birthday present for my aunt.
ShOpman-We happen to be quite
out Of new patterns just now.
wouldn't something else DO az vslf
Young Lady-Perhaps q cigareass.
Stray Stories.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

try Public sentiment will ultimately
compel a change in the direction Of
simpler and speedier iustice.-Okla-
homan
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08
OPPORTUNITY" SPEAKS

They do me wrong who say come
When once knock and fail to find you in:
For every day stand outside your door.
And bid you wake and rise to fight and win
Wall not for precious chances passed away,
Weep not for golden ages the wane; ff'
Each night burn the records of the day
At sunrise every soul is born again.
Laugh like boy at spendors that have sped, s
To vanished joys be blind and deaf and dumb;
My judgments seal the dead past with its dead
But never bind a moment yet to
Though deep in mire wiring not hands and weep.
lend my to all who Il can"
No shamefaced outcast sank so deep
But might arise and be again a
Dost thou behold thy lost youth all aghast?
Dost reel from righteous retribution's blow?
Then turn from blotted archives of the past
And find the futures pages white
Art thou a mourner? Then thee from thy SPELL
Art thou a sinner Sins may be forgiven;
Each morning gives thee wings to fee from hell
Each night a star to guide thy feet to heaven.
r. B. Malone.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

J. NJ b. Fowler is forced to be away
from his business today as he is sery-
ing on the jury in the United States
court
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-08

Vinita must have a new high school
building this year and the sooner the
school board gives the people a
chance to vote for that purpose the
better il will be for all concerned
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Extensive Tracts Sold.

A tract of fifty acres of land separated
on the south by Bradley Lane from the
property of the Chevy Chase Club and pur-
chased some months ago in the interests
of that organization has been sold by j.
Walter OBoyle, real estate broker The
purchasers are capitalists of Frederick.
Md. and Washington City. but the latter.
through the agency of Mr.. oBoyle, have
agreed to sell in turn the land to a Wash
ington syndicate represented by Charles S.
Muir & Co.
The land lies between Connecticut and
Wisconsin avenues and. as stated, imme-
diately to the north of the club property.
Il would have been retained by the club
for its uses. but the option on it was ac-
quired only to cover a possible contingency
of the failure of the club to get the II. II,
Dodge tract, adjoining the club house
The club has completed the purchase of
that property. comprising us acres. An
agreement to purchase the Dodge tract was
made by the club some months ago, but il
has only been recently that the title has
been confirmed by the Maryland Court Of
Appeals. The club paid $ll6.7 700.
An improvement is now in progress on
Morton street. which is one square south
Of Park Road. near Soldiers Home grounds.
Percy H. Russull is building there ten houses
of brick. each containing five rooms and
bath,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Sheriff Makes q Raid.

Saturday afternoon last Sheriff George
w. Mullican and Deputy Aaron Hewitt
raided the premises of James Ganley.
merchant at Boyds. this county. and found
stored in cellar and outhouses fifty kegs
of beer, twenty-nine barrels of cider and
many gallons of wine. The officers are
also understood to have made other dis
coveries which convinced them that the
local option law was not being strictly OBJ
served at the Ganley establishment Gan
ley and his son, James H. Ganley. were
arrested and taken before Justice Grimes,
who required each to furnish bail for his
appearance for trial Sheriff Mullican
shipped twenty kegs of beer TO Rockville
to be used as evidence. and he also pro-
cured samples of the other articles to be
analysed to determine the proportion of
alcohol they contain.
Benjamin F. Hicks. who conducts a store
a short distance from Ganley's. swore out
the search warrant.
Ii is said that Ganley claims that the
beer found on his premises was sent there
by a Frederick county brewer to be dis
tributed among the the latter's customers
as Christmas gifts. Under the law, the
presence of liquors in suspicious quanti-
ties is prima facie evidence of guilt.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
After Bethesda Firebugs.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest
of Matthew Griffin and Frank J. Wells.
well-known residents of the vicinity of Be-
thesda. this county, on charges of arson.
Ii is alleged they were responsible for the
burning Of the barn on the farm of John
W Hoffman the night Of November 9th.
The whereabouts OF Griffin is not known,
but he is understood to have gone to New
York, and the authorities of that State
have been asked TO look for him. Wells
was sick in a Washington hospital when
found, but has since recovered and has
been brought to Rockville and lodged in
jail
The Bethesda Citizens Association en-
ployed Detective Ernest G. Petit, of Wash
ington, to make an investigation, and the
County Commissioners offered reward of
of guilty knowledge, and the latter at the
hospital is understood to have acknowl-
edged his connection with the crime and
to have implicated Griffin as the principal.
who he added. used him as a tool
Griffin is said to be man of means. He
came from New York. and soon after To-
eating here married the daughter of Mr..
Hoffman and went to live on the farm of
the late jeremiah P. Harrington. Wells
made his home with the Griffins. 1t is
said bad blood existed between Hoffman
and his son-in-law. When Griffin dsap-
peared after the fire he left his family be-
hind.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01

Csiase0 DisplseA to tie Nes York Herald.
There is general agreement amons the
leading financiers and heads Of the large
establishments in Chicago that the year
1909 will be one Of general and great proS-
perity. With political uncertainty remov-
ed by the national election business men
see little TO fear and much to hope for in
the prospect of legislation.
Some leading Chicago houses state that
the purchasing power of the farming class
has increased so greatly that il more than
compensateS for the loss Of purchasing
power by the manufacturing class
That there has been a gradual but Ger
tain Improvement in business generally in
the last six months of the year is gener-
ally agreed in the business world. The
national election Of November 3 disap-
pointed enthusiasts who expected an inn
mediate resumption of unparalleled activ-
ity that existed in the first six or eight
months Of 1907. But TO the more sober
minds among the leaders Of industry a
boom period is not desirable,
Il do not look for any marked increase
in business Immediately following Janua-
~ next" said Ernest A. Hamill presi-
dent Of the Corn Exchange National Bank.
Our crops have been good and are bring
ing good prices. Upon them. of course,
rests the continued prosperity of our coun-
try. Our farmers have enjoyed abundant
crops for several years and are in excel
lent financial condition. Indeed, YOU might
now say that they are the bankers of the
country, for they have money 10 loan.
Under the conditions have mentioned
| do not see how We can fail TO have
continued improvement in all lines Of bu-
siness during the coming year, but such
must come gradually, and
will. therefore, be of more healthy char
acfar"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Cure for Hoof-and-M Mouth Disease

A Philadelphia says he knows of cure
for hoof-and-mouth disease in cattle, which
is of special interest at this time. The
cure" he says, was used by his father
many years ago with the greatest success.
He was dairyman at the time at Rox-
borough. His herd Of cows, numbering
between forty and fifty, were affected with
this disease. He cured every animal by
the following treatment. When the dis
ease broke out in one of the Western States
twenty-five years ago he sent the remedy
to the Governor of the State. Here il is:
When they are first taken, take coarse salt
and rub it between the hoof with coarse
wet cloth, until the blisters are rubbed
open; it don't matter if they bleed. Then
take pine tree tar and put between the
hoofs and rub the mouth inside and out as
far as the blisters are with salt water, then
wash the mouth with weak salt water.
This treatment need only be done once
when first taken. If the blisters have
formed into a boil. discharging matter.
treat the same with salt, then take balsam
of fir, put between the hOofs and spread
raw cotton on top Of it. Treat the same
with the salt if the bone is affected inside
the hoof, wash out clean. then take spirits
of salt and pour in. then apply the balsam
| of fir and cotton Wash the hOOf twice a
day and apply the balsam about ten days.
Keep the cattle in perfectly clean. dry
stable feed them on potatoes and roots ;
dive them clean hay disinfect your stable
with ouick lime or carbolic acid.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Floor Gave Way.

By the collapse of the second floor Of
Easton's Hall, Ellicott City. on Tuesday last,
while a trial was in progress, 100 persons,
a number of them prominent residents of
Howard county. were dumped in mass up
on the concrete floor below
Attracted by the rumor that there might
be a lynching, residents of the county pack
ed the hall until there was hardly room to
to move. The case was that of William
HAYWOOD, colored, charged with assaultne
Mr.. Chas. E. Hill. farmer. who was felled
with heavy stone, robbed and left uncon-
scious on the road on the night of Decem-
Der 18th.
Scarcely person in the room escaped
without some hurt. more than a score were
painfully cut and bruised. and 10 or IL per-
sons received very serious injuries. Late
reports show that several are in a critical
condition.
Among those hurt, but not very seriously,
was Mr. William II. Warfield. of Damascus,
this county, who sustained sprained ankle,
an ugly cut on the lip and general shak-
ing up.
There was not a moments warning and
no possible means of escape for those
caught in the crash. The floor split from
one end to the other, in the middle, and
both halves opened downward as if swung
from hinges at the walls. The moment
the floor caved in everyone was jammed
toward the middle of the room, and the
concentrated weight made the fall Of 20
feet all the more violent,
The noise of the collapse and the shrieks
of the victims could be heard for squares,
and the entire town was aroused. In a
few minutes every entrance to the build
ing was filed with rescuers. who did hero
ic work and soon removed the injured from
the wreck TO places where they could be
properly cared for.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Perlshes on Christmas Eve

Mrs. Maggie Bissett, the wife of Eugene
Bissett. the Waterman in the Montgomery
gold mine at Great Falls, was burned to
death in fire which broke out in her
house about midnight on Thursday night
of last week. and was not discovered by
the neighbors until early Friday morning.
Mrs. Bissett was alone in the house that
night, her husband being on duty at the
mine He did not return to his home until
notified of the fire by friends on Friday
morning. Some of the neighbors say that
they saw light in the direction of the
Bissett home late Thursday night, but made
no investigation of it. The house was a
small one, situated on the road leading
from the Anglers Club to Great Falls.
The first persons to arrive at the scene of
the fire Friday morning were Vim. H. Case
and Robert jenkins. In poking about the
ruins they came upon the charred and
mutilated remains of Mrs. Bissett. The
first thing they found was skull bone,
later they found thigh bone, all that re-
manned of the unfortunate woman.
The Bissetts were well-known in the
neighborhood of Great Falls, Mrs Bissett
was about 40 years of age. She was
Miss Sullivan. the daughter of Thomas Sui
livan. who until his death few years ago
had been Waterman at the waterworks at
Great Falls Mr.. and Mrs, Bissett had one
daughter, Josephine, fourteen years of age.
1t happened that night she was visiting
her aunt. Mrs. Fisher, of Great Falls.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
The Maryland State DairymenS Asso.
citation.

On Tuesday, December 18th, a large
number of prominent dairymen from va
rious sections of the State assembled at
McCoy's Hall of the Johns Hopkins Uni
versity in Baltimore City for the purpose
of organizing a State dairymen's associa-
ton similar to successful and active organ
izations of like character which have
proven themselves to be great benefit to
the dairy interests in number of the
States in the Union.
A permanent organization was effected
by the election of Hon. Samuel NJ. Shoe
maker, of Eccleston, Baltimore county, as
president, and Mr.. j. Alexis Shriver, of Bel
Air, Hartford county, as secretary.
1t was pointed out that the effectiveness
of such an organization could be felt at
the Legislature to secure necessary helpful
legislation and to point out to the menu
bers of the Legislature any unfair or I'M
desirable features in proposed legislation
when such existed Ii was shown that
such an organization could assist material
ly in bringing before the public the farm
er's difficulties in the production of milk
and assist in helping secure for them an
adequate price for milk and cream, which
in turn would allow them to give proper
consideration to the demands of the Board
of Health and physicians for a purer and
cleaner milk. 1t was also pointed out how
such an organization could assist in secur-
ing proper transportation facilities and
rates as well as proper refrigeration during
the heated summer months. and the rem
edying of such evils incident to transpor-
tation as might affect the quality of milk
after leaving the farmers hands.
Such an organization could point out to
the farmers, creamery-men city distribu-
tors, and other parties through whose hands
milk passes, many useful and necessary
precautions for the production of the high
est grade of products, to the end that Mary
land might take her proper place in the
front ranks of the dairy producing States.
In other words, the keynote of the entire
meeting was closer association and under
standing between the various handlers OF
dairy products all the way from the pro-
ducer to the consumer, to result in better
product and such higher returns as is COM
mensurate with the outlay involved, and
cooperation of the various dairy interests
bound together by such an association to
result in much more powerful and effective
influence for the benefit of dairying in the
State Of Maryland.
1t is hoped that all parties in any way
interested in joining this movement and
the Association will communicate with the
Secretary and if possible present any views
which they may desire to have brought be-
fore the next meeting of the Association
to be held shortly, Of which due notice
will be given in the county papers through
out the State.
J. ALEXIS SHRIvER Secretary,
The Md. State Dairymens Association.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Christmas Entertainments

On Friday, December 25th. there was a
Christmas entertainment at the Methodist
Church at Travilah. By 7 O'Clock it was
deemed wise to close the doors, as the
pews were packed and all the standing
room was taken. The entertainment open
ed with a song by the choir, which was
under the able leadership of Prof, Hez,
Trail, of Rockville The children spoke re-
markedly we'll They had been trained by
Misses Willie Hughes, Bertha HarriSs and
Sadie B. Harriss, who must be thanked for
the deep interest they took. The enter
tainment closed with a recitation by Effie
Magruder, formerly of Travilah. The part
of Santa Claus was well taken by Russell
Magruder.
At the Baptist Church. near Travilah, on
December 2Sth, there was Christmas tree
The entertainment opened with recita-
ton by Jessie Roberts. The choir was lead
by Prof l. T. Foster Mrs. George F. Lin
thicum performed on the organ with great
skill. The part of Santa Claus was very
well taken by James Harriss. There were
about 200 persons present
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
BrOwningsviIIe Items.

The Rev c. M. Yost united in marriage
three couples on one and the same evening.
December oath. as follows
Mr. Barry Beall, son of Cronin Beall, was
married to Miss Edith Burdett daughter of
John F. Burdett, of this place.
Miss Sadie Burdett daughter of Rev. c.
]. Burdett, of Crumptown, Md, to Russell
Lewis, of near Damascus. After the mar
rage splendid supper was served to
about one hundred invited guests.
At the home of James Henry lawson,
near this place. Mr.. Roy Weller, of Bealls-
vile. this county, to Miss Bessie Thomas.
of Virginia. The couple will make their
future home at Beallsvile.
Rev. C. M. Yost preached to large con-
eregation at Bethesda M. E. Church Sun
day last After which he administered
the sacrament of the Lords Supper to
| about one hundred church members.
The annual Christmas entertainment
came off at the above named church on
Monday night last. Mr.. C. c. Lawson su-
lNSii l%uWooh $3.50
Miss Edith Burdett Beall organist.
Rev. C. j. Burdett. Of Crumptown, Md.
is visiting friends and relatives OF this
community.
Mr. Harry Wagner, Of near Plain No 4
is visiting Miss Golden Nicholson at The
home of G. W. Walker.
Mrs. G. W. Walker, who recently suffered
paralytic stroke. has much improved anc
can ride out on pleasant days.
! saw a friend, who has wife and chill
dren and has no home to call his own. la!
down ten cents on the saloon counter 70
a drink. If that man had spent ten cent
in land worth twenty dollars per acre
how many square feet could he hav
bought with that ten cents Any schoS
boy or girl. under IL years of age. sendin
a correct answer to the above problem
with his or her name and postoffice ac
dress. plainly written. will receive by ma
at an early date nice paper for boys an
girls. Address Eugene Walker, Browning
vile, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Religious Notices.

Services at Ascension Church. Gathers
burg, every Sunday at $50 P. NJ.
Preaching at the Rockville Presbyterian
Church every Sunday at II A. NJ.
Preaching at the Baptist Church here
next Sunday morning. at II O'Clock.
Rev H. W. Burruss will preach at Nc
Donald Chapel Sunday at P. NJ.
The Rockville Union Bible Class will meet
every Monday afternoon ar 5 O'Clock in
the Presbyterian Church.
Rev. E. L. Hardcastle will preach at
Poolesville on Sunday. January Srd, at II
A, NJ. and at Edwards Ferry at $50 P. NJ.
Rev, H. W, Burruss will preach at Grace
Church. Gaithersburg. Sunday at II A. NJ.
and will address the Epworth League at
special New Years service Sunday even
ing,
Rev. Vim. L. Smith will preach at Poto-
mac NJ. E. Church South next Sunday at II
A. NJ. and Travilah at P. NJ,
Christian Church-Services morning and
evening, Subject at II A. NJ, Looking
Back and Looking Forward" At $50 P.
NJ, The Power of Jesus" Sunday School
at 10 A. NJ, You are cordially invited to
all services.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01
Married in California

A romance of love at first sight which
began in this county three years ago cul-
minated in Los Angeles, Cal. at noon on
December goth, when Miss Ellen Lee Well
more daughter of Mrs. Josephine Well
more 1926 John street, Baltimore, was
married to Mr.. Bouic L. Clark. formerly OF
this county, who is now making name
on the stage on the Pacific Coast
The bride left Baltimore on Tuesday De-
cember i4th, and upon her arrival in the
aroom's city they mere married at the
Catholic Cathedral. Mr. Clark is now play
inc at the Auditorium Theatre in Los An
geles.
Mics wellmore is admired for her per-
sopality and is a member of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution.
NJ and Mrs. Clark will live in Los An
deles
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1909-01-01

A consignment Of q case Of blankets from
one Of the best blanket mills In the country
enables TO offer to the trade the best bargains
ever before placed on sale These goods are
particularly desirable, being guaranteed Ast
colors aud thoroughly sanitary.
liza ine blankets in white, gray aud tan at
$l,75, regular $3.50 quality.
la fne blankets in white, gray aud tan at
- IS, regular s. quality.
liza fine heavy blankets In white and tan
at $2.5o, regular $3.50 quality.
l2-4 6ne heavy blankets in white and tan
At $3.50, regular s. quality.
l2-4 6us heavy plaid blankets, assorted
plaids, $3.50. regular 81 quality,
Ssx5o crib blankets, assorted oolors, 81 /,
regular 81 as quality.
Bed comforts at 81, $l,25, 81. so, 81 90,
$2.5O, $o.1S, $500.
White bed spreads at ST., 81 IS, Sl.So,
$l,T5, 81 90, $3.50, $3.50,
W. HICKS,
Rockville, Nd.