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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

That the Chickasha Commercial
club ought to be a blame sight better
~sown building machine than Il IL,
mutt be freely conceded don't suppose
Ghere is any dispute as to this point.
whats the matter with Il and what
does # needg
One authority has expressed the
opinion thH good cussingy il what
we need
Let II be granted that treatment Of
that sort is advisable. No doubt. all
Of US need a lacking up in good strong
terms because we have not done our
cuty as progressive town builders.
Very few Of us have done very much
70 make the Commercial Club an ef-
gectiye force. A small numJer Of us
are nominal members of the organiza-
ton and pay our dues and some who
are members don't even pay dues.
Sun fewer Of those who are on the
memtership rolls and pay dues ever
do any active work. It is evident
that this condition Is ono that calls
for strong language. But admit the
condition, then what are you going to
do about ftz
The trouble Is that we've just been
expecting the thing to run along like
an automatic machine and build z
town while we wait It Fakes the con
stant, active, persistent. personal work
Of men TO keep the town building
forces in motion and we can never. get
the results We want and expect until
VIZ have the thing organized and con
Quoted in a way that win keep every
member busy on the boosting com
mittee The work Of the club as
wHois can be nothing more than the
sum total Of the organized activities
81 It's members and II the majority Of
us are dead ones Of do-nothings. 1t
~ clear that no important results arel
going to BE- obtained
Within recent years town building
has almost been reduced to an art
There are plans followed by all such
organizations that have been success
full and these plans can be followed
out In Chickasha al well as In any
other city We don't need to 90 on
experimenting TIL the end of time
when we have the examples Of other
successful organizations before us<
Several months ago the Express sug-
gested that committee Of repre-
sentative citizens visit a number OF
cities like Fort Worth, Dallas, Deni-
son, Muskogee and Oklahoma City and
make careful investigation as to
the organization and methods employ
ed In their town promoting organiza-
tions and report the result Of their
findings to the citizens OF Chickasha-
We stll believe this suggestion is a
good one and that # It were followed
out, we would secure data that would
enable US TO reorganize our CONNER
cial club along lines that will make
l. an effective organization which will
command the support Of I'll progress
siye citizens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29
oNE-FouRrH BLOCK.

Close in on Colorado avenue We
offer this in 50-foos lots at $500 per
lot; half cash, balance in one and
two years. This Is the best close in
vacant property in Chichasha at the
price.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

known as ..Nutcrack Night as nuts
play the principal part in the diyina-
tion Of love affairs and in entertain
ments for the evening An Irish Gus
tom is to put three nuts on bar Of
the fireplace If one jumps or cracks.
ones lover is unfaithful II one bIazes,
ones lover cares for you. Ii two nuts
burn together man and maid Will
marry
Real pumpkins with weird grinning
faces cut in them. and lighted candles
inside, are the best Of Halloween dea-
orations. Other devices are witches
astride OF broomsticks, or muttering
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

A large number Of Republican pa
Ders published in Oklahoma have re-
fused 70 bow the knee to cannonism
and have scathingly rebuleed Mcclure,
Morgan and creager, the three Repub-
Iican congressman from Oklahoma
who chose to stand BY The Republican
machine rather than their Oklahoma
constituents. Among this number Of
Republican papers Is the Altus Times,
published at Altus, Oklahoma by Hor-
ace w shepard, one Of the best known
Republican newspaper men Of the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

jenkins g. Major,
Basement First National Bank
10-2S-st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29
TO BUILD CHURCH
IN SPARKS ADDITION

A meeting will be held next sun
day at 3 D. nj at the residence Of Z.
p. Slaughter, Nineteenth and Dakota.
for the purpose OF consulting in regard
to building a mission church in or near
the Sparks addition. All who are In
terestec in this worthy cause are in.
yited TO be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29
~ BARN WAS BURNED.

The fire boys responded to call
at 4l9 Iowa avenue, where e. G.
Peery's barn was burned to the
ground The loss included consid-
erable amount Of hay II is not known
how the fire originated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

We were slightly alarmed when the
astronomers announced that Halley's
comet was getting pretty close to fhe
eartfi, but our fears we're somewhat
relieved when we learned that 1t will
be some time before the monster be-
comes visible even with telescope
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

incantations over steaming caldrons.
black cats, owls, etc. These figures
may be pictures also on place cards
and dance cards at the Halloween
party
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

The Oklahoma City Times, in lucid
moment, has discovered that Govern
or Haskell has one commendable
triatg After all. it may be that the
case Of the Times is not entirely hope
less.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

New York society is said to be hor-
ribly shocked because Mfrs. John Ja-
cob Astor, acknowledged leader of the
400 is suing for divorce. Alas. the
troubles Of the rich!
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29
NOTICE.

All parties holding contracts for
Aransas Pass will please call at my
office Saturday, Oct 80, at o'clock.
J. P. Nail,
2s-2t 1l3k South Third st.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29
a BARGAIN.

Ten acres OF land. close iu On South
west Hin call at chronophone The
ater. ls.st
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1909-10-29
OLD PAPERS FOB SALE.

Plenty Of old papers for sale at the
Daily Express office, very cheap. If
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
Ex-Brinkley Boy Married
 at Clarendon.

Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of her brother, MT. Jessie Brown, in this city, Miss Willie Lou Brown was united Tn marriage to Mir. Juett Box, Rev. F. N. Looney performing the ceremony.
 The bride is a daughter of MT. w. A. Brown, a good and sub stantial citizen of this commu- nity. She was born and reared in Clarendon, and is an attract i've young woman with a wide circle of friends.
 The groom recently came here from Newport, but is a native of Monroe county. He is a cousin of Dave and Hugh Jackson, and is employed at the Rochport Pearl Button Co.'S factory. Those, who know him speak high iv of him. Clarendon Sun.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
Night on Bald Mountain.

On a lonely night Alex. Ben ton, of Fort Edward, N. Y., climbed Bald Mountain to the home of a neighbor, tortured by Asthma, bent on curing him with Dr. Kings New Discovery, that had cured himself of asth- ma. This wonderful medicine soon relieved and quickly cured his neighbor. Later it cured his sons wife of a severe lung trou- ble. Millions believe it's the greatest Throat and Lung cure on earth. Coughs, Colds, Group, Hemorrhages and Sore Lungs are surely cured by it. Best for Hay Fever, Grip and Whooping Cough. Soc and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by all druggists.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given, that letters testamentary on the es- tate of Pat Howard, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Monroe County, in the state of Arkansas, on the 10th day of August 1909. All persons having claims against said Estate are therefore here by notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned, properly au- thenticated, within one year af- ter the date of such letters testa- mentary or they may be preclud- ed from any benefit in said Els ta te. And if such claims be not exhibited, as aforesaid, within two years after the date of such letters, they will be forever bar red and precluded from any bene- fit from said Estate.
 Given this 10th day of August 1909.
 J. s. MITCHELL, Executor of the Estate of Pat Howard, de- ceased.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
MILLIONAIRE IN THE NAVY.
Boy with an income of $4o,ooo Year Wants to Resign, But Mamma
 Objects.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Addison Lyle Crow, the 23-year-old son of Mrs. Edward Crow of 5245 Irwin avenue. Pittsburg, who has an income of $40.000 year and who will inherit $1.000,00o when he is 3S years of age, is sailor in Uncle Sam's navy.
 Eleven months ago, while in Cincin' natl. the young man suddenly disap- peared. and his family hunted high and low for him without avail, until a few days ago, when Mrs. Crow re ceiyed a letter from her son saying that he had enlisted in the navy in Cincinnati several months ago.
 The young man also requested that his mother use her influence with the department at Washington to have him discharged, but she declared she would let him remain just where he Is. He is now with vessel at Hong kong.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17

You are invited to visit Crav- en's Confectionery on Tuesday and Tuesday night, next, when the Ladies of the First Presby- terian Church will have charge.
 Geo. A. Rich is at home again from visit to the North. He says that the cold weather up in North Michigan didn't fit his clothes and he came back again.
 Next Tuesday, night and day, the Ladies of the First Pres- byterian church will have charge of Craven's Confectionery. Wont you make it a point to treat yourself and friends then?
 Mayor T. H. Jackson has re- ceived a very swelly gotten up invitation from the Mayor of the city of St. Louis inviting him to be present at the centennial cele- bration soon to be held in that city.
 Pearson Hendrix, who left here with his father about year ago for Texas, has returned to accept a position in the Bank of Brinkley. He is making his home with Mir. and Mrs. H. c. Strong.
 Miss Bessie M. Gates, of Newport, has accepted the po- sition as cashier and bookkeeper at the new wholesale grocery, the J. T. Fargason Grocery Co.,, and is boarding at Mrs. J. W. Savage's.
 FOR SALE:-At a bargain 2 pretty corner lots on south Main street, facing east with granolith walk, 3's blocks south of post office. Will sell for $450 to any body cash or on time. Apply to X at ARGUS office.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
Card of Thanks.

1 am arranging to leave Brink ley in a few days to return to my old home in Kentucky. go away from Brinkley most re- luctantly. l have a splendid practice which l appreciate very much and dislike to leave and would not but for ties at home. My association with Dr. M. R. Stimson in the practice of den- tistry has been most pleasing. The Doctor is an elegant gentle man an efficient dentist and the public will be glad to learn that he will continue to practice at the same old stand.
 wish to thank the people of Brinkley for their many kind nesses. Brinkley's marvellous way of coming out from under the disaster of the cyclone, shows that there are those who are guiding Brinkley's destiny who are sure to make a real city here within a very few years. I-shall always remember and cherish the memory of the friends l leave in dear old Brinkley.
 Respectfully yours,
 o. B. IRVAN.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
RIDES ENGINE TO SEE GIRL.
saiiornan Climbs Into Rigging" and
 Is Arrested at End of His Stolen Ride.

New York.-Determined to visit Trenton. N. J., to see an old sweet heart before going on his ship, Thom- as Sherin, sailor, rode astride of the boiler of a locomotive from New Brunswick to Trenton. All efforts of the crew 10 dislodge him failed. He threatened to commit suicide if the engineer stopped the train. Sherin was visiting friends in New Bruns. wick and desiring to stop of at Tren. ton before reporting at the League Island navy yard in Philadelphia he got astride the boiler and was not noticed until the express train had started.
 The engine driver was slowing down the train when Sherin shouted: "If you stop this train I'll leap to my death"
 When the train stopped in Trenton Sherin slid off the boiler and was ar rested.
 q sure do want t see my gal" said the seaman in central police court He was sent to jail for ten days.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
cOLORED CHURCHES RE-
 BUILDING.
The Colored People are to Build Finer Churches
 Work Begins.

Forces of workmen are en- gagged at each of the three larg- est colored churches, the 1st and End Baptist and the A. M. E. churches, rebuilding and getting ready to rebuild their houses of worship.
 In each instance the building is to be much finer than the churches which were destroyed by the cyclone. Solid brick and brick vaneer buildings are to be built.
 The colored people are to be commended for their pride and ambition.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
CLARENDON NEWS.

Rev. Thos. Booth was in Stutt- gart Saturday.
 Hon. H. A. Parker spent Sun- day in Stuttgart.
 Mrs. J. o. Baker and little daughters are visiting in Little Rock.
 Miss Alta Duke was the guest of Mrs. J. s. Mayberry this week.
 MT. Guess of Pine Bluff was the guest of Miss Matte Hinton Sunday.
 Louise Walls of Holly Grove is the guest of Margaret Moore this week.
 Miss Ruth Mm.phey of Ell Dorado is the guest of her brother Guy Murphey.
 Mayola Black who has been visiting in Memphis returned home Saturday.
 Judge and Mrs. J. s. Thomas returned from a weeks visit to Eureka Springs.
 Mrs. M. E. Johnson and daughters left Friday for Searcy to visit Mrs. F. Dancy.
 Mrs. w. H. Johnson and daughter. Dolorese, left Friday for Armstrong Springs.
 Annie Engel, who has been in Chicago for the past six weeks returned home Wednesday.
 Mrs. Claude Wingo of Wyom- ing arrived Friday, she will teach in the Clarendon High School, this term.
 Hon. M. J. Manning and family left Saturday for Little Rock, where they will make their future home.
 Mrs. Holstead and sister Mrs. Spencer returned Saturday from Harrisburg, where they have been for the past month.
 Mrs. J. l.. Penn entertained Thursday evening with a lawn party in honor of her. cousin, Hattie Hinton. The evening was passed away by playing croQuet and tennis, a delightful three course luncheon was served Those present were:- Misses Sallie and Leone Williams, Win nie Brickell, Joyce Manning, Dolores Johnson, Clover James, Matte Hinton, Gladys Manning, and Georgia Jaxon.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
The Road To Success

has many obstructions, but none
 so desperate as poor health. Success today demands health,
 but Electric Bitters is the great est health builder the world has ever known. It compels perfect action of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, purifies and enriches the blood, and tones and invigorates the whole system. Vigorous body and keen brain follow their use. You can't afford to slight Electric Bitters if weak, run down or sickly. Only 5Oc. Guar anteed by all druggists.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
A BAD RUNAWAY.
Transfer Tea m Runs Away Breaking up Piano and
 Fine Furniture.

While engaged in moving the household furniture of Engineer c. F. Simmons on Tuesday one of the teams of the Clancy transfer line, took fright and ran away with a wagon load of the best and most valuable goods including the piano. The result was that the piano and furniture were thrown out of the wagon and badly smashed.
 MT. Simmons was moving in- to the Sumpter property.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
A Hurry Up Call.

Quick MT. Druggist Quick! = box of Bucklen's Arnica Salve- = Here's a quarter for the love of Moses, hurryl Baby's burned himself, terribly Johnie cut his foot with the Mamie's 'scalded-Pa can't walk from piles-Billie has boils and my corns ache. She got it and soon cured all the family. It's the greatest healer on earth. Sold by all druggists.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17

There is report that a marriage is soon to take place in Brinkley and that the parties are we'll known.
 The Brinkley friends of Ed l.. Hirsch now of Peoria, III but until the cyclone. manager of the National Cooperage Co.,, will rejoice to hear of his good for tune at receiving on Thursday a lovely New Year present in the shape of a young daughter. Bring her back to dear old Brinkley and let us see her.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
ECZEMA IS NOW DURABLE.

ZEMO, scientific preparation for ex- ternal use, stops itching instantly anc destroys the germs that cause skin dis eases. Eczema quickly yields and is permanently cured by this remarkable medicine.
 For sale everywhere. Write for sam- pie, E. W. Rose Medicine Co.,, St. Louis.
 For Sale at New Drug Store.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
ITCHING SKIN DISEASES

Are readily cured by ZEMO, a clean liquid for external use. ZEMO draws the germs and their toxins to the surface and destroys them, leaving a clean, healthy skin. ZEMO givesinstant relief and permanently cures every form of skin or scalp disease.
 For sale everywhere. Write for sana- ole. E. W. Rose Medicine Co.,. St. Louis For sale at New Drug Store
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
V) PERSONAL kCIES

I0 Flour always the 1. R. Hammon < Co., kv Wolf, of the Big |in the northern markets Is Fall stock.
 I;sr H. c. Strong, of the |Bnnkley, was in Mem morning on business, N. H. Bradley, of Mon- Ia visitor in Brinkley |a guest at the home of blap.
 Eity court will now be le New Hall the Grothe 1 which Mayor Jackson Fng for his headquart- |uctor Charley Smale is bis run on the Qulnine |nd says that he has the bnized train on the Mid l Thos. E. McSpadden nesboro Thursday at
 special meeting of
 Eesbytery, of which he
 Jerk.
 lany friends of N. c.
 be glad to learn that Eering from the effects pke of paralysis which
 he several weeks ago.
 m.,. Grothe, who for
 been living in the kt door south of the
 ice, and who recently
 iouse to the city of
 or city purposes, has
 Little Rock to make
 with his daughter, I. Kennedy.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR plMpLEs.

Zemos a clean liquid for external use, draws the germs and their toxins to the surface of the skin and destroys them, leaving the skin clear and healthy. Two to six bottles will cure any case of pilnples and blackheads.
 For sale everywhere. Write for sam- ole, L. w. Rose Medicine O.. St. Louis.
 For SaIe at New Drug Srcrc.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17

Mrs. Jno. N. Crow. of Lit. tle Rock was in the city today visiting friends.
 HI. A. Farrell a prominent young business men of Palestine was a visitor in Brinkley to- day.
 MT. and Mrs. Melvin Mack until recently of kennett, Mo-. have moved to Brinkley. MT. Mack is the Superintendent of the Folsom Printery and ARGUS plant.
 Mrs. Frank Keen who has been visiting Mesdames J. D. and Will Owen at their cozv home in north Brinkley has re- turned to her home in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
 News was received this week that Engineer Ed Under wood, of the Midland, who was badly injured in the recent col lision at Helena, had suffered a serious relapse and that there was doubts of his recovery.
 Joe L. Howard now has the agency for the Loeb Laundry of Memphis. It is a strictly high grade laundry and only the fin est of work is done. Patrons wanting high class work will find it to their interest to give me their laundry.
 J. L. HOWARD.
 On Saturday night last at their cozy home in north Brink ley, MT. and Mrs. D. s. Cole man had a visitor to arrive, who will from henceforth be a Brink ley booster. The young lady is the 4199th citizen for the New Brinkley. Manager Coleman, of the Big Heading Factory, is re- ceiving hearty congratulations.
 Rev. J. c. Harris was called to Rondo Thursday where he united in marriage MT. W. N. Brown to Miss Elmo Prince, both of Rondo. The marriage was at Rehoboth church and was large ly planned and attended. The contracting parties are promi- nent in the social circles of their neighborhood. The groom is @ well known young merchant.
 The promoters of the State Fair at Hot Springs are on to their job. They have appointed MT. w. Hix Mallory, the genial smoke maker, as one of the Chief Boosters of the event and we have heard more about the State Fair in these diggins since Hix got to boosting than from every other source. e'sletting them know about it.
 Several of the members of the Methodist church visited the parsonage Tuesday evening and treated the pastor, Rev. w. r. Talkington and family, to an old fashon pounding, bringing lots of nice things for the table. Rev. Talkington desires to ex- press his hearty thanks and ap- preciation for the gifts and the love which prompted this manl- festation of love from his people
 I 4Ia aA.>,x.,,yyottty
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
AoppITy MOP.

Are you just barely getting around by the aid of crutches or cane? Unless you have lost a limb or have a deformity-i if your trouble is rheumatism, lum- bago, sprain, stiff joints, or any, thing of like nature use Ballard S Snow Liniment and in no time you can throw away your crutch- es and be as we'll as anyone. Price 25c, 50c and SLIGO. Sold by Converse's Drug Store.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17
Ladies Attention!

Fashionable dressmaking, per feet fitting a speciality. Plain and fancy sewing. 'Pone 125.
The Brinkley argus., 1909-09-17

Tell them you saw it in the ARGUS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-09
DOES THIS SUIT YOU /?

NJ. Weightman, jr.. the enterprising
druggist of Ninth and Kansas avenue.
having such large run on 'Hindipo."
the new Kidney Cure and Nerve
Tonic, and, hear it SO highly praised
that he now offers to guarantee it in
every case to cure all forms of kid
ney Troubles and Nervous Disorders.
He pays for it if it does not give
you entire satisfaction.
If you use it. it is his risk. not
yours A 5O-cent box. Blue Liable
Extra Strength. $1.o0. sent by mail
under positive guarantee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-09
RELIGIOUS THoUGHT.
Gems Cleaned From the Teachings of

Gems Cleaned From the Teachings of
All Denominations
Your chief business is to shape your
life SO as to be ready when the sum-
mons comes. - Rev. Dr. S. Edward
Young, Presbyterian, Brooklyn.
FORGETTING ONES FAITH
No man who reads and prays over
and tries to live the word OF God is in
any danger of forgetting his faith
Rev. Dr. J. Lewis Parks, Episcopalian.
New York:
MOLDING SOULS.
A soul cannot be run into the mold
of Jesus unless it is melted Souls are
like iron and can only be altered when
red hot.-Rev. DR.. Frank Crane, Con-
gregationalist, Worcester, Mass.
THE EARTHLY LIFE
A noble life is mans only enduring
building. This earthly life is BRIEF and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-09
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

Let us then be what we are, and
speak what we think, and. in all things
keep ourselves loyal to truth, and
sacred professions of friendship
Longfellow.
X #%
There never was night that had no
morn.-D. NJ. Mulocl.
X
Live pure. speak truth, right wrong.
Else wherefore born?
-Tennyson.
X X
When you fear God, you will never be
afraid of him.-Ram's Horn
X X y
Children have more need of models
than Of critics.-Joseph Joubert.
X y r
Seldom can the heart be lonely
If it seek a lonelier still;
Self-forgetting, seeking only
Emptier cups of love to I'LL.
Frances Ridley Havergal
X x
All the doors that lead inward to the
secret place of the Most High are doors
outward-out of self out of smallness,
out of wrong.-George Macdonald.