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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1909-03-27
FRUIT, TRUCK, VEGETABLES.
WHY PECAN TREES FAIL To
BEAR.

prove interesting:
Il have a pecan tree that We
grew from the seed. 1t Ia 81
years old. Nice thrifty tree: has
been blooming full for seven or
eight years and has only doz-
en- or so pecans on It. Can you
tell me a remedy TO make It
bear?"
In reply TO the above question re-
garding the fruitiess condition OF
a pecan tree. We could not do better
than quote the following from Prof
H. H. Hume. probably the best au
thority on this subject in the United
States
Since two kinds OF flowers are
produced on the pecan. one bearing
the pisuls. the other stamens. the
pollen must be transferred from the
latter 10 the former in order that pol
lination may take place. In many
plants the pollen IL transferred from
one plant or flower TO another b.
means OF insects. but in the pecan
no scent 10 attract insects TO carry
pollen. but. instead. tho wind Is the
carrying agent and II needs no at
fractions. Pollen 10 produced In
large quantities. necessarily so. since
much OF 1t is wasted.
"unfavorable weather conditions
at time OF blooming may. however.
interfere seriously with pollinAuon.
Heavy winds or rain storms, aud
rains of several days duration. may
prevent the necessary and desired
distribution OF the pollen. Al re-
suit OF which no fruit 10 formed.
Sometimes tho stamlnA,c blooms
are destroyed by frost while the pis-
tillate ones escape. IL makes little
difference which Is destroyed. how
ever. as in either case tho result is
tho same-no fruit sets.
The stamlnate flowers push out
from the lateral buds at The same
time the now shoot develops from
the terminal one. Tho plsullato
blossom does not appear until the
terminal shoot has grown ak or eight
inches. and In tho meantime IL 10
protected BY tho unfolded leaves. The
htamiuatc bloom. on tho contrary. rs
exposed from the first. having no
ieayca TO protect H. In consequence
IL il much more likely to DO cut OF
by frost. This. together with tho un-
protected condition OF tho riaminatc
blooms, VIC believe. accounts In
larg. measure for tho pon-aetung oil
fruit on the northern boundaries ol
the pecan tree"
The pecan tree In somewhat Nke
the apple tree In this respect. and
some varieties do not produce fruit
when planted alone. This In owing 10
the fac, that they are not nelf-ferule.
That ls, their blossoms arc not Ter
tile with their own pollen. Such treo@
are often very productive when thsy
are planted near other varieties
which provide pollen for fertilization.
AS Prof. Hume mentions. however.
the pecan tree is fertilized by the
wind rather than by the bees. as In
done in trees which have perfume.
nectar and bright colored blossoms
IL would be best 10 top-grait this III
fertile tree with some good variety.
such as Stuart. Frotscher or fabst'
which are known To bo good proliho
varieties
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10

franchise that was granted by popu
lar vote last July.
When asked concerning the matters
i'm Chickasha, upon the satisfactory
arrangement of which the building of
the line is contingent. Col. Woodward
replied that he didn't care to discuss
the question but intimated that he
would have something more definite
to say within a few days.
Col. Woodward spent part of the
afternoon going over the proposed line
and more fully acquainting himself
with the conditions.
When was here last spring the
field looked very good to me-" said he,
"but wasn't sure at that time that
could arrange to finance the propo-
sition However, that part of the
deal is all arranged and it now only
remains to conclude satisfactory ar
rangements in regard to few things
here and the work will be started"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
READY To BUILD STREET
CAR SYSTEM

~ am here prepared to do business
and will put In street railway sys.
tenn, provided satisfactory terms can
be arranged as to certain things at
this end Of the line.
"AlI negotiations as to the financ-
ing OF the proposition have been closed
up and the money to build and equip
the line is ready"
These statements were made by
Col. c. F. Woodward. who arrived in
the city from Boston on the Frisco this
afternoon.
Col. Woodward represents the capi
talists who are financing the deal and
is himself heavily interested in it.
He is a practical man in electrical
railways and is manager of number
Of interurban lines In New England.
He is the guest of Lawrence Martin,
one Of his old-time business associ.
ates. who holds the street railway
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10

Mr.. Hartman was born in Hemp.
stead, Long Island, Feb. rs, ls4s, the
third son Of Rev Orlando Hartman.
Jr.. rector Of st. Georges Episcopal
church at Hampstead. His mother
came from an old and aristocratic fam
lily OF New Brunswick. N. ]. The fam.
lily was In humble circumstances, and
the youth who was to become multi.
millionaire knew no luxuries and
worked hard for the little education he
received.
At 16 he found employment as an
errand boy in a brokers' office In
Wall street. He developed into an
astute lad, always looking for chance
to better himseIr, ana In 1870, before
he was 2S years old, he had bought
a seat on the New York Stock Elk.
change and paid for it with $4,000 he
made in speculation.
Recent estimates of Harriman's
personal wealth have varied all the
way from $50,OOO.OOO to 100000. 900.
He was. Of course, large holder Of
securities of the various corporations
with which he was identified, includ-
ing. in addition to the Union Pacific
and Southern Pacific systems, over q
score Of smaller or tributary proper
ties, not only in this country but in
Mexico as we'll
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10

Resolved. First, that the earnest and
sincere thanks OF this convention be
and the same are hereby rendered, to
the pastor and congregation OF the
Chickasha church. their various eff
cient committees, and to the splendid
citizenship of Chickasha, all of whom,
by their active and intelligent co-opera.
tion. Christian courtesies and splendid
hospitality have done so much to rem
der our stay among them both pleas
ant and profitable.
Second. that we thank the different
newspapers of the city for the courte
GUS and liberal publicity given the pro
ceedings of the convention.
Third, that we view with pride. and
satisfaction the work that has been
accomplis- - and is being done by
Oklahoma Christian University under
the able management OF President Zol
lars and his efficient faculty In the
cause of Christian education; and we
urge that every loyal disciple OF Christ
rally to the support and encourage
ment OF this great and worthy institu-
ton. to the end that every one of our
ministers and laity shall become an
active agent and co-worker for the
upbuilding Of the this--our school.
Fourth. that we heartily commend
to the brotherhood throughout our state
the excellent work being done by the
Christian Woman's Board Of Missions.
our Bible school department, the Chris.
tian Endeayor workers, and all 9TH
er organized agencies ~. --.,-s promo
tion Of the Lords work in Oklahoma.
as shown BY the reports and practical
demonstrations given at this conven
ton; and we recommend TO every dele
gate and member Of this convention On
returning toshis or her home, to do all
possible to rally our membership TO
a fuller appreciation, support and en-,
couragement of these various depart
ments Of our Christian work.
Respectfully submitted,
c. c. Ayers.
Mrs. J. Clarence Read.
B. II. Morris.
Joe NJ. London,
Committee
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
RAISE RIC VTIM TOR
@s1AA1A WAV OON4 VAN
The UNIVERSITY
Educational Meeting Held Last Night Convention
Adjourned this Morning. Resolutions
Thank the People Of CbickaSha

With rousing education meeting
at which about $4,000 was added
to the endowment Of the Christian
University at Enid. the business OF
the Christian convention was prac-
tically concluded last night.
The delegates remaining over last
night met at the church this morning
for final conservation service and at
1890 the convention adjourned.
The meeting last night was adj
dressed by President Z. V. collars and
Chancellor Wilson and following their
earnest appeals, pledges for endow-
ment OF the university came rapidly.
According to the plan formulated, the
amount contributed does not become
finally due till the death OF the donor,
but in eae meantime the latter agrees
70 pay to the university six per cent
interest annually on the amount which
he gives. It is expected that during
the next few months, by this system
the endowment OF the university will
be increased fully 100000.
AT the business meeting yesterday
afternoon the following resolutions
were adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mindful OF the abundant blessings
with which our Heavenly Father has
crowned the efforts Of the church In
all Of its departments during the past
year. and realizing our dependence up
on Him for the success OF all our fu-
tire efforts, we. your committee on
resolutions respectfully submit the
following:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
END CAME PEACEFULLY
TO RAILROAD KING
Gradually Grew Weaker---Died Surrounded by
Family Career Of the Deceased.
Wealth 50 to 100 Millions

Arden, N. ", Sept TO- Edward III.
Hartman, the greatest organizer of
railroads the world has ever known,
met the only lasting defeat of his ac-
tive life yesterday at the hands Of
death.
The exact time of his death is
known only in that limited circle Of
relatives and associates who had so
affectionately shielded Mr. Hartman
from all outside annoyances during his
last Illness.
The time was given to the outside
world as 3:35 p. m. but Mrs. Mary
Simon, sister of the dead man, said
last night that the end came at i: 80,
more than two hours previous.
Whether this apparent discrepancy
has any bearing on the current belief
that every effort was made to lessen
the influence on the financier's death
on the New York stock market is
pIOuleIudllCdi.
Mr.. Hartman died peacefully, sl,j
up to the end his brilliant mind re
tanned its integrity.
After relapse on Sunday he sank
slowly, and soon after the noon hour
yesterday there came relapse which
marked the beginning of the end. His
wife, his two daughters, the Misses
Mary and Carol, and his sons, Wal
ter and Boland, who had been con
stantly with him, assembled at the bed
side, and carriage was hastily dis
patched for Mrs. Simons, whose home
is here in Arden, three miles from the
Tower Hill mansion
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
VIOLATES PURE FOOD Law.

Undersheriff Yearta made tour of
inspection of the Legal Tender this
morning and confiscated six quarts Of
a beverage which was labeled Man
itou" But Yearta, who is an expert
in mis- line, says it was the genuine
Budweiser, the original labels having
been removed from the bottle land
not very skilfully-and the innocent
labels pasted in their place
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
JONAS is REPuDlATED
RY THE DIscovERER

Special by Wireless.
Copenhagen, Sept. 1O.-When DR..
Cook, the explorer, was shown dis
patches from Chickasha, U. s. A.. in
which Jonas Cook claimed to be his
cousin. he said: Il know nothing of
the obscure individual mentioned. He
Is evidently a fake. have heard
something of crazy fellow Of that
name who gained some notoriety a
few years ago by purporting to be the
inventor of flying machine. think
he must be harmless sort Of a
crank"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10

Chickasha have treated us royalty;
we could not ask more than we have
received, have heard no one express
anything but praise for the manner
in which Chickasha entertained the
convention The delegates will always
have warm spots in their hearts for
the city that has sEown them so much
cordiality."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
Chickasha. Oklahoma. Friday. septembe
Dele gates Depart With Praises
For Chickasha

with one accord the delegates to the
Christian convention departed singing
the praises of Chickasha and express.
ing appreciation for the hospitality
showered upon them.
I'VE have had great meeting" ;"
said Joe NJ. London, a prominent lay
man from Ardmore ''The people OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
CORRECTION.

The animal show given by Mrs. r.
Dayenport's Sunday school class at her
home. is being given this afternoon
and evening instead of yesterday as
was stated last evening. Everyone is
cordially invited to attend.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
JONES ISSUES STATEMENT

Scott Jones today issued the follow
ing statement in regard to the inter
urban:
Believing that it is my duty as a
citizen OF Chickasha as well as the
promoter Of the Chickasha-S Sulphur
interurban electric railway to proper
" place before the property owners
and business men OF Cnickasha this
railway project in a way that you may
know and understand the proposition,
! present the proposition as follows:
Il as promoter of this projected rail-
way am to satisfactorily sell or CON
tract for sale 100000 of preferred
stock. said stock guaranteed to draw
6 per cent interest, said interest pay
able semi-annually, and also to supply
free standard rights OF way and fran
chises to, through and into all cities
and towns along the proposed road.
Now that all interested parties may
know and be able to pass and ex-
press an intelligent opinion on this
proposition as to whether this is
meritorious proposition or not | sub
init the following figures and estimates
Of Major George w. Angle, and assist
ed by E. E. Colby, consulting engi-
neer, who for thirty days made al
careful study md investigation of this
road for the New York
bankers who have contracted with me
to supply the money to build and equip
this road, said contract based on Major
Angles report for and to them
Estimated mileage, 80.
Estimated cost Of road in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
ANNEX FoR SCHOOL PURPOSES

BY action of the board of education
the property Of Fred Krentz, near
town, has been annexed to the city
Of Chickasha for school purposes. The
action was taken upon petition Of Mr..
Kreutz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
LICENSED 10 WED.

Marriage license was issued yester-
day TO Charles T. Davis and Miss Mer-
zie Clayton, both Of Kilgore, Grady
county
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
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operation --St,s2 ,s2l. .487 So
Estimated annual gross
earnings 4------------ 1.295.5S5 90
Estimated operating ex-
penses, Covering inter
est on bonds and pre-
ferred stock and any
damage likely to occur
against road - 777,2s1.OO
Estimated net earnings to
go to sinking fund and
dividends to common
stock owners ------- 51S,154 co
Population served by the road, 1885,
600.
"The above estimate was made June,
1908. and you can form your own opin-
ion of the increased population since
this report was made"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-09-10
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= CHRISTIAN ELDERS >


= THANK THE PEOPLE. .
> At meeting of the elders of =
6 the Christian church, the follow =
= lowing resolution was adopted: =
= Resolved, that we tender our =
= thanks to all the people Of Chick +
= asha who assisted in making the =
= convention a success; to those =
= who opened their homes to the =
y delegates and all who contributed =
= to their entertainment.-B. P. =
= Smith. J. G. Mays. Chas P. =
= Brown. Jonathan Springer, w. s. =
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The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30
Boston Items

Mr.. Emerson was in this part
Tuesday.
G. R. Poyner took cane seed to
Villas Thursday.
S. M. Konkel threshed his
cane last week.
]. c. Konkel spent Sunday
with home folks.
S. M. Konkel and Ed Staple
ton are at Syracuse.
Mrs. F. R. Ward is visiting in
this neighborhood this week.
Mrs. AIDA Konkel and family
visited at Mr.. Wilson's Sunday.
G. r, Thompson and family
We're in this vicinity one day last
week.
Mr.. Wilson returned from
Syracuse with wire to fence his
place.
l.. M. Jones finished Mr.. Bur-
sons well at a depth of over 140
feet. There is about % feet of
water in the well.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30
FORMER RESIDENT PASSES AWAY

Trinidad Advertiser, Sunday, Apr, 20.
Mrs. F. NJ. Upton, wife of Judge
Upton, passed away at l o'clock yes
terday afternoon, at the family home,
675 Pine street Her death was the re-
suit of complication of diseases, from
which she has been a patient sufferer
for years. and while not unexpected,
was still severe shock to her husband
and children. She had not been as well
as usual since Christmas, and had been
confined to her bed the past u days.
Her condition was not such as to arouse
apprehension, however, until Thursday
morning, when her absent children were
has tily summoned. With all of them
and her husband surrounding her bed
side, she quietly passed from this life.
Mrs. F. NJ Upton was born atLiber-
ty, Indiana, on the 18th day of Novem-
ber, 1913. Her father was Rowland
Starbuck, who traced his ancestry back
in a direct line to the famous Starbuck
family of Nantucket Island, who helped
so materially in making the early his
tory of our country. Her mother was
Katherine Bowers, whose family both
before and since her time have been
prominent in Indiana, Ohio and Ken
lucky.
She was educated in Lebanon, lndi-
ana, and was teacher in the public
schools,b of Boone county, Indiana, prior
to her marriage, which took place in
1865, shortly after the close of the Civ
il war. After her marriage she re-
moved with her husband to Peoria, Ill.
Here they made their home and here
their children were born. They have
been residents of Colorado since 1886.
Mrs. Upton united with the Christian
church in her early girlhood, but after
her marriage, both she and her husband
became members of the Methodist Epis-
copal church.
She was the mother of seven children
whom she has lived see grow to man
hood and womanhood. They are Char
les F. and Frederick H. Upton, of
Trinidad; w. B. Upton, of Quinlan,
Okla, and Mrs. w. F. Thompson of
N. NJ; Mrs. G. E. Hosmer of Denver;
Annie Eva Upton, who died in 1891,
and Bessie Alice Stoddard, who dice in
1906. Her grandchildren number an
even dozen.
Mrs. Tipton's life has always been
most beautiful example of Christian
womanhood, simple faith, steadfast
virtue, answering honor and sublime
patience never failing per. Though a
woman of scholarly attainments, of lit
erary ability and of artistic skill, these
gifts have been used only to glorify her
home life, and to bring happiness to
her husband and children, to whose well
fare she devoted her entire life.
The funeral will take place from the
Upton residence, CTS Pine street, at
2:3O tomorrow afternoon. Rev. o. L.
Orton will have charge of the services
at the home. Interment will be had in
family plot in Odd Fellows cemetery.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30

Ed and Emett Rolf were at the
road this week.
Miss Diddwiler came here this
week to live on her claim.
Mrs. Gregory and son Jesse
called on Mrs. l. o. Colby few
days ago.
Mr.. Frank McGown and the
small children went to Kansas
this week.
Uncle Jacob Haney visited at
his daughters Mrs. Pearley
Bohl this week.
James Dagett is making quite
extensive improvements on his
claim, Jim is doing fine.
A fine ball game at Mr.. Craigs
was reported. The score was five
to fourteen. All had a good time.
Harry BOIL and /. A. Gregory
were at the road to move the
Rolling family on their claim near
E. Bryan's.
Mr.. Daner was at the road
this week and brought his sister
out to live on her claim. They are
makeing quite good improve
ments.
A very interesting time at
Sabbath School and a good SER
mon by Rev. Dean at the Ko-
nantz school house and a fair
congregation.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30
Stonin9tOn Items

We are glad to say that grand
pa Woolley's condition continues
to improve.
D. G. Greatnouse is very i'll at
this writing. DR.. Milligan is
attending him.
Miss Bessie Taylor of Liberal,
Kansas, is visiting her brother
Earl. We understand she will
stay sometime.
Mr.. Isaac Heckethorn and Miss
Marion will be married this even
ing at her home. A number
were invited. Your correspond
ent will report the happy event
next week.
A good sized audience greeted
Rev. MacLean last Sunday night
at his Lecture and lantern eXhi-
bition Lands of Dixie" Some
good pictures We're shown, and
the lecture was good.
There is a good deal of sick
ness over the country. Many are
complaining of grin and neural
igia. The children of G. E.
Konkel have been sick but are
better at this writing.
Earl Taylor and GernThompson
and sister, Miss Birdie, have re-
turned from their trip to Liberal,
Kansas, Miss German accompa-
MED them down but from there
went to visit her mother near
Tyrone, Okla.
Bright springtime is here
again, birds are singing, wheat
fields and prairies are green,
early gardens look well and in
some homes house cleaning is
under way. With thankful
hearts we welcome the spring
time.
Mrs. Ed Woolley who has been
visiting her father C. B.. Wald-
ren, the past winter has return
ed to her home near Cripple
Creek. Her fathers home will
be lonely without Maude and
little Helen. Her brother Jason
accompanied her.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30

Blaine Items

Vivian Johnston visited at
Curtises last week,
Mr.. Colbert went to Syracuse
recently on business.
Miss Mable Mansfield visited
at Caddicks Sunday. ss
John Mobley from Stonington
visited at VIM. Curtises Sunday.
Wm. Curtis and wife were
callers at l.. l.. Knox's recently.
Tilden Hall who has been a.
way for some time is again on
his claim. -
A. C. Curtis and Henry Blan-
chat hive gone to Lamar to at
tend court.
Forrest Hall has had an
acquaintance from Indiana visit
ing him this week.
E. Bassett returned from the
railroad last week witha load of
supplies for A. C, Curtis.
Miss. Ruby Colbert and broth
er visited at the VIM. Cnrtis
ranch one day last week.
Mr.. wilkins our new post
master has some friends here
who expect to locate near him.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30

Monon, Colo. April 25th 1909.
The ball season opened in full
blast here yesterday, when the
Pretty Prairie players crossed
bats with the Konantz nine
resulting in a victory for the
former by a score of IA to 5. The
players are a strong organization
of base ball material and some
fine diamond doings are expected
of them during the ensuing sea-
son. The home run knocked by
Medley S. S. for the players, was
one of the features of the game.
Colby and Cordray did some
fine execution as battery for the
players. The players have a fine
ground at E. Cordrays, six miles
southwest of Monon. The latch
string is out for all competing
teams. All invited, none barred.
For inquiry for dates for games,
address Thos. Shyes, Monon, or
R. Medley, Stonington, Colo.
Captain of team.
The Springfield herald., 1909-04-30
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Deborah Breslin. Deceased.
The undersigned, having bcen appointed Ad-
ministrator OF the Estate OF Deborah Breslin
late of the County of Baca in the STATE OF Colo
rado, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will
appear before the County Court OF sad Baca
County at the Court House in Springfield In
said County on Monday, the ;lst day Of Nl.s
A. u, 1909, nj the hour Of 10 O'Clock !. VI.
of said day, mt which time all
persons having claims against said estate arc
notified and requested to attend for the purpose
ofhavingthe same adjusted. All persons in
dcbted to said estate are requested To make I'M
mediate payment to the undersigned.
Dated nt springfield, Colorado, this 22nd day
of April, \, d. 1909.
EUGENE NJ WHITAKER, Administrator
of the Estate of Deborah Dreslin. Deceased.