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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
TO SELECT
DEBATERS


Norman, Okla, Jan 1.-THE prelim-
mary in which the Oklahoma repre-
seatatirer in the intercollegiate debate
with Kansas university are to be chos-
en- will be held this evening. in the
chapel auditorium at 1870 D. m The
best debaters in the university will
compete for positions on the team
which viii oppose Kansas here in
April Fifteen men have entered and
from these. six win be selected TO
try out for the team
Prizes will be awarded the winners.
The citizens of Norman have sub
sciibed literally towards these while
Oklahomas representatives in com
eress have enthusiastically promised
financial and other support Several
business firms in Norman have sub
scribed prizes averaging in value to
about IS each The total amount Of
cash prizes to be awarded viii be
more than s100
Besides the Kansas debate two 9TH
er debates viii be held Missouri and
Colorado are the likely opponents.
Both schools nut out strong teams last
gear
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
LAND SALE
COMPLETED
In Oklahoma County
Nearly $4,000 Acres
We're Sold

Oklahoma City. Jan i4.-The sale
OF the indemnity or lieu lands closed
Thursday afternoon at o'clock or
the eighty.two pieces offered for sale
all were sold but the six which were
he'd for e-appraisement by the school
land commission All the lands were
sold at the appraised value with the
exception Of one tract which brought
jUst one dollar more
The total number Of acres sold was
II. 20 acres at a total value Of $685.
219. OF this amount the usual siye
per cent amounting TO S4,56s.95. was
paid in to Cashier r. r Trammell
One tract leased by w |. Edmiston
was temporarily withheld from sale.
Originally it was appraised at $l.7Oo,
but a special agent later raised the
vauation to $4,000. Ar. Edmiston TOOK
the land at the increased price
OF all the lands offered in Okla
homa county, every piece was sold and
there was not single refusal from
any lessee TO take the land at its ap.
praised value In Lincoln county
some OF the lessees felt thai the ap.
praisements we're beyond their means.
The quarter sections We're purchased
by nonlessees, Through private ar
rangements between the parties these
tracts brought only their appraised
value Grant Stanley Of Luthe..
bought the 100 acres held by T. P.
Smith, while J. Marion Britton bought
Tire quarter section leased by John
Hill
The total amount sold Thursday was
500 acres at value Of $22,f2S. OF
ais amount $2.266.4O was collected N
cash
The sales here are ended for the
present and ne field force viii so at
once to Kiowa county, where the next
sale is to be held
I'VE have made an excellent record
Ia Oklahoma county, and everybody
seems to be satisfied, was tne com
sn,nt Of John N sheplar superintend-
ent Of sales department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
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= REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS =
= Compiled by the Grady County :
! Abstract Company, 1903 =
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ThursdaY. Jan. 13, 19o9.

II. "A. vickery to Kirkwotdworth.
.12-so-O9. ss,25o So NE Me- sE Me-
Me sE iii: Nv NV; NJ sW NV;
sNs sW NV. NV sE NV, l2-7-6
Maud d. Thomas and husband to
o E. .Degrafienried. l-7-l0. $500. lots
I and 8, block 70, Parks addition, Tut
tie.
Il G Owen and wife to F e. Riddle
1-li-lO, s3.25O lots lS and "a, block
62, Chickasha
James NJ Bailey TO q w Woods,
l2-Sl-09, $50, west half OF lot 5, block
54, Rush Springs
Sarah Green and husband to Alfred
b. Swanson. l2.27-O9. $50, north s acres
Of Sc 10 acres Of lot ?. section 1-S-5
Mrs. M z. Edens to Savannah c.
Thomas, l2-2S-09, ST. El5 NV. i7-6-s
J. b, Sparks and wifi, to c. d. Van
Sickle 9-7-c9. $3.50. lots lS and Ia,
block l9 Sparks First addition to
cbickasha
ee McReynolds ana wife to Leon
ara d. Miller l2-2o-O9. 81, lots q
and 4, block 54sCh.ckasha
Guy Wood and wife 20 Lee Mercy.
nclds, l2.2o-o9. $4,000 lots J. Z. ard
4 block SO, chickasha
Carrie shreye ct al. TO T. J Newer
1910, 81, block 106, Chickasho,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
Chauffeur Wins the
Heart Of an HeireSS

New York Jan little family Of
9. Rowland Leayitt banker and rail
ROAD financier, confirms the announce
ment that his daughter, Miss Margaret
Howland LeavItt Is years old, heiress
to a million dollars. was married
without the knowledge and consent
of her parents to Josepr +. smollen,
her chauffeur
Miss Leayitts father purchased for
her a six-cylinder motor car last sum
mer and engaged smollen. who was
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
Wife Of Former
ChiCkaSha Doctor
Dies in Philippines

a letter received by Mrs. Ruth NJ.
slceson. corner Fourth street and
Kansas avenue, from Dr. Maurice
Buohsbaum. a former resident OF this
city. now located in the Philippine IS.
lands, reports the recent death Of his
vile
Df and Mrs. Buchsbaum were mar
ried about four years ago and lived
here two years. during which time
both made many friends. Dr. Buehs-
baFm then accepted a position as army
surgeon, and a month ago was trans
fered 10 the Philippines, where Mrs,
Buchsbaum died, leaving an infant
child
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14

formerly James J corbett's chauffeur,
to teach her to operate the machine.
Last Thursday Smollen and Miss Leay-
lit went to Jersey City and were mar
riec. according to the statement issued
By her family
The family states that the couple
nMe gone south, possibly to Atlantic
City on fhef honeymoon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
o. scHooLMArEs NET.

Rev NJ l. Butler had as his guest
last night Rev. r D. Headrick, pastor
Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church al HeadriclS, who was here at
tending the meeting OF the synodical
board OF his church The two minis
ters were sehoolmates thirty-three
years ago and had met but twice since
that time
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
NEM RrslpENcE EoR oRAY.

Architect Mackin Is drawing plans
for prstty 5-room cottage to be erect
ed by i. Gray corner Ninth street
and Georgia avenue, which viii thor.
orghly modern He IS also preparing
plans for cottage y 6 Steele wiii
build on the site OF his other home
which was burned several weeks ago
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14

Col. E. J. Hubbard received letter
today from his wife. who was called to-
Alaysville BY an auto accident IN
which her mother was seriously in
jured saying that the latter was still
in critical condition.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14

Noxi-cide disnfects ana kills the
germs. Mixes with water is cheap
and affective Use it now and pre-
vent disease. Pint 3sc. II is. guaran.
teed to give results. Owl Drug store
i2-20-90d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14
pANcINe.

The regular dance given by the
band VIII be held in the hall over the
Hrt Saturday night the 18th. Ladies
and gentlemen are invited to attend
1926
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-01-14

TRY AN EXPRESS WANT AID
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04
NEW ENGINE HOUSE
Being CONSIDERED
FOR THE CITY
If CONSTRUCTED PRESENT FIRE
HOUSE WOULD gE USED
FOR A BARN.
MORE IACILlIIES ARE NfEgtt

Building to Re Concrete and Modern
in Every Way AS Well AS Sanitary.
Would Front on Sixth Street-city
Owns Lot.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04

| al its equipments. 1t would be lept
absolutely clean and sannary, ana con
structed with a view to meet the
needs cf the city as now constituted
Nothing definite has yet been done
in regard to the matter but it is prob
able that action will be taken as soon
aspracticable as the city has need of
facilities of the kind since the fire,
and lie fire house as now constituted
would prove more satisfactory az a
barn than as a fire house.
With a concrete engine house and
its ota9r buildings the city would be
better equipped in this respect than
many places which are much larger.
The matter will probably be brought
before the council when it meets this
evening, but it Is not expected that
definite action will be, taken at that
time, but some action viii be taken
soon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04

/ There are innumerable ways In
which the secretary may be of great
! benefit to the school and the cause %
I religion, and the speaker pointed cue
many of them.
Teachers should BE Loyal.
Another important factor in contrib.
uting to the making of Model San.
day school is loyalty on the part OF the
teachers. They must not only be i'm
their places on Sunday morning pro.
pared to instruct, but they must keep
in touch with the members OF tho
classes, and look after the absenteeg,
and IL they are not present ascertain
why they are not, and visit their
homes if necessary in order to in.
sure their continued attendance
Great Work of the School.
Throughout the speakers address
the fact was prominent as to what
had been accomplished by bringing the
ounp into the school and assisting in
implanting the love of God in lreir
hearts. In many instances the homo
less and destitute, the wild and way
ward arec AIRED for, and with proFeE
many are now fling
important positions in the church and
business world who owe much or all
Of the fact that they were gathered
into the Sunday school, and given the
help and encouragement they most
needed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04

1t has been decided that r. 8. Hop
kins and John H. Dining. attorneys
Of the local bar, viii introduce Hon.
John Wesley Gaines and Lee Brock
when they come here to speak on FRI
day night. Mr.. Hopkins, a Republi-
can, will present Mr.. Gaines. a Demo
crat, while Mr.. Dining will introduce
Mr.. Brock, who Is the only Republican
besides Hooper TINT has been billed to
speak here during the campaign.
Both these men are brilliant orators.
and both are enthusiastic In the cup
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04

The question OF replacing the city
barn destroyed by fir eMonday morn
ing is receiving consideration in off,
cial circles, ana 1t is probable action
will be taken In regard to it in the
near future.
1t has been proposed that 1t would
be to the interest of the city to CON.
struct a modern concrete engine house
on the lot belonging to the city when
fronts on Sixth street, In which case
the fire house now used wSuld be util-
tied as a barn by the city.
The concrete engine nouse as con-
templatad would cost. 1t is thought.
about $500 and would be modern in
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04

lures will be provided in the way of
excellent addressed All who have at
tended twelve or more of the eight
teen lectures win be presented with
diplomas crediting them with the at
tendance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04
J. H. DINNING AND R. S. HOPKINS
TO INTRODUCE GAINES AND LEE BROCK
DEMOCRAT TO PRESENT REPUBLICAN, VICE vERsAsPEAk
ING COMES ON NIGHT BEFORE THE
HooPERENLoE CLUB AT COURT HOUSE

port Of the Hooper and Enloe ticket
Probably the most widely known Con
gresham Tennessee has ever had
was John Wesley Gaines. Maury
county IL TO be congratulated on the
fact that he will speak here during
the campaign for law and order.
Mr.. Brock did valuable service tn
the judicial campaign. and won many
Republican votes for the Independtne
Democratic ticket That his speech
viii have a good effect on the Republic
cans az well az Democrats Of the coun-
" In this campaign 10 admitted
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04
COURTMARTIALED
FOP ERUNKNESS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Lieut. Jno.
3. PurTis, of the PHILIPPINE scouts. has
been dismissed from the army rfter
trial by courtmartial for drunkenness,
abusing the municipal president Of
Calbayog. Sumar, and for failing to
report for duty. The sentence was
confirmed by President Taft
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04

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excellent addresses. All who have at.
tended twelve or more of the eight.
teen lectures win be presented with
diplomas crediting them with the at
/ tendance
Wednesday Afternoon Session.
At the session of the Training
School Wednesday afternoon, Rev. j.
H. Sharpe, of Knoxville, in continuing
the discussion of the Model Sunday
School, and by request, talked inciden-
tally of the secretary, and told Of the
work of w. A. Coleman, the secreta-
ny of the Bell Avenue school in Knox
vile. In recounting the virtues and
accom- lishments of Secretary Cole
man the Knoxville pastor paid a
glowing tribute to the worth of that
official to the school and church. Mr..
Coleman is consecrated to his work,
and has systematized it, and made the
office and the duties of the secretary
of practically as much Importance as
those of the superintendent. Secreta-
ry Coleman's system is well worthy
Of imitation, ana is complete. and not
in the least complicated
What a Secretary Should Be.
Rev Mr.. Sharpe enumerated sever
al Of the qualifications OF. successful
secretary, among which were love of
figures and records, devotion to his
luties, interest in his work and love
IF order and system. If with these
qualifications he brings obear llGas-
ry and energy there is scarcely linn
t to the good he may accomplish ia
he scope Of his office
1t is probable that but rev il any of
he speakers audience ever before re-
LIKED the important part the secreta-
y can and should play in the work
I the Sundayschool
He should be a bureau of informa- &
lon in regard to the condition Of the {
chool, and should need but little time {
} furnish valuable information as ITO r
ny one on the Sunday school roll C
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04
TAKEN UP In AUGUST

Red hcifer. weighs about 500 pounds
dehorned and ear marks. owner can
get same BY describing and paying for
feed bill and advertising. J. R. Mo
KEE, Spring Hill. R. R. 3. Telephone
Spring Hill 75-1h.
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04
THREW GARBAGE
IN STREET FINED

Tom Frierson, coIored, was fined
$500 THE morning by Recorder Erwin
on q charge OF throwing garbage into
the street He was arrested by ono
err Green.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-11-04
WINTER WEATHER
MADE GOOD HERE

The cold weather predicted by the
weather man arrived in this vicinity
and fingers here, and the mercury
showed 80 degrees at o'clock this
morning. Ice and frost were plenti-
full aud the temperature reminds OF
real winter. A rise in temperature
was announced for today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18
BERYL.
August IT.

A good rain fell here Sunday, though we were not needing it.
 Cotton is putting on good deal of forms now, and if we have a late frost there is chance for pretty good crop.
 The corn crop is assured. There'l Il be more corn made in this section than for many years.
 Some are pulling fodder between showers.
 w. E. Graddy is sick with slow fever.
 The boys who are in the corn club are going to surprise somebody this fall.
 Frank McHenry, our rural carrier, took lay-off last week and went to Heber Springs to rest few days.
 The Republicans are not canvasslng through here any. They know there is nothing here for them.
 w. N. Jones, our teacher, visited his family at Conway Saturday and Sunday. August IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18
GU Y.

Miss Mary Price died Thursday night at ' o'clock, after lingering illness, and was buried the following day at Copperas Springs graveyard
 Dr. A. J. Glover, who has typhoid fever, is better at this writing.
 Mrs. Lou Scissor is reported some better this week.
 Clyde McNeal left Wednesday for Oklahoma.
 Rev. Cotton had a very severe at tack of heart trouble Sunday night, and was unable to close the services. The meeting will continue a few days, probably the rest of the week.
 The Misses Nouff of Desire, who have been visiting their cousin, Mrs. A. L. Junyod, left Friday after four weeks visit.
 Mir. and Mrs. Pearl Lyons and Mrs. Matte Edwards of Republican attend ed the meeting at this place last Sat urday.
 Butcher Merriman of Barney was here Friday and Saturday selling books.
 Rev. R. L. Hendrickson, who is con-
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18
BALLARD SCHOOLHOUSE.

We are still having plenty of rain. Corn is better than it has ever been here before. The hay crop is good and they are still moving.
 The Vilonia school marms down in here all went home Friday and stay ed over Sunday and took in the Bap- tist meeting.
 The Jones boys, J. H., B. F. and G. ". Jones, o. G. Moore and Collie Snow have bought a brand new hay-baler and are baling hay for the public
 Born-To MT. and Mrs. w. E. Rob- erts, boy last week.
 We were very sorry to read the ac- count of J. H. Harrod's son getting drowned last week.
 D. M. Bryant, we are informed, will begin a 10-month's school in OK laho~a next month at $70 per month He will read the Log Cabin Democrat and keep posted.
 John Smith, wife and daughter, Mrs. Kennemar of near Guy, are wis iting relatives here and will meet theli sor. No:h, at Cabot Monday.
 w. c. Stocks was at the Guy flour ing mill with his wheat last week. Wheat was not as good at th' thrasher as it was at reaping time. l think several of the boys around here will hear Jeff Davis at Conwa! Monday.
 | Arthur Snow visited down in her. one night last week.
 l.. L. Fiddler is hauling lumbe from Davis mill.
 One month of school out here ant our teacher, Miss Pearl Waller, ha enrolled 45 pupils and Miss Clar Wheat at the Section has enrolled 40
 Miss Alma Frazier and Jesse Tuck CT surprised their friends by gettin married last Sunday. Esquire J. W Wright performed the ceremony. Lon live their peace and happiness. August IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18
ENOLA.

This section was visited with nice rain Sunday that has done untold good.
 Mrs. Eula Robertson left for her home in Texas last week. Miss Zella Mitchell left with her to make her home in the same state.
 Walter Henry has sold his property on North street to Baxter Setzler, who will come back to our little town soon.
 c. w. Dalton has bought the prop erty that belong to James Starr on North street. Enola property is ad- vancing every day. We have another lawyer here now in the person of Kerg Garrett, who will practice in all of the J. P. courts Look out, Boney, Kerg will mix things with you.
 B. Setzler, our R. F. D. man has made trip back to old South Caro- lima to see homefolks.
 Elder Matthews of White county is conducting a meeting at Barney. Bro. Matthews is a fine Gospel preacher and is doing some good work up there.
 If there is team in reach of Enola that can beat our boys playing ball, please report to James Anthony.
 August IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18
CENTERVILLE.

Crops are good in this section.
 c. Woolly of Quitman passed through here yesterday en route to Conway.
 Harry Snow and wife and Miss Sarah Snow returned home yesterday from a visit with relatives and friends at Heber Springs.
 John Thomas and family of Perry vile are visiting relatives and friends here this week.
 Everybody remember the picnic to be held at this place next Saturday Among the speakers who have been invited to be present are: Prof. T. M Norwood of Quitman, M. F. Dickin- son of Conway and MT. Morgan. Ev- erybody come and make the day an enjoyable one.
 Sam Snow and family are visiting relatives at this place this week.
 J.R. Williams carried load of wat ermelons to Enola last week.
 o. Q. Snow and s. J. Hankins car ried a load of sheep to Conway last week.
 August IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18

AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION, ETC. One vote for or against Proposed Amend inert No. II, to the Constitution oi the State of Arkansas
 One vote for or against Proposed Amend ment No. 10. to the Constitution of the State of Arkansas.
 One vote for or against Liquor License One vote for or against sale of '. ne. One vote for against Road Tax. Said election will be held at the following precincts in said County to-wt: Benedict Township, at Lavender School house.
 Benton Township. at Enders. Bristol Township. at Bristol. Cadron Township, at Courthouse. Conway. Cadron Township (Stone Precnct). at Cad- City of Conway-Frst Ward. Electric Light Plant: Second Ward, Courthouse Third Ward. Electric Theater.
 California Township at Guy. Clifton Township, at Wooster. Cypress Township. at Cypress Valley Church.
 Danley Township. at Mayfower. Eagle Township, at Rodens Mill. East Fork Township. at Spring Hill. Enola Township. at Enoa.
 Harve Township, at Holland. Hardin Township. at Greenbrier. Mountain Township, at Beckett School house.
 Mathews Township. at Ingram Springs. Mt Vernon Township, at Mt. Vernon Newton Township, at Naylor. Paarm Township. at Rocky Point. Pierce Creek Township. at Chadwick Union Township, at Kendall. Walker Township, at Batesvle Church. Wilson Township. at Bridge Creek School house.
 Witness my hand as such Sheriff, this lth VIM. NJ BRADY.
 Sheriff of Faulkner County, Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18
MOUNT VERNON.

A very much-needed rain fell here Sunday morning, and everything IS looking better.
 Mrs. Lucy Chandler is visiting friends at Quitman.
 Miss Grace Langford of Naylor i: visiting her sister, Mrs. T. c. Watson
 Mrs. George Williams has returned to her home near Miller, after an ex tended visit to relatives and friends here.
 Otis Kemper was in Little Rock or l business last week. Misses Zadie lobe and Lutie Req were guests of Miss Frantic Brown at Garland Springs Saturday and Sun day.
 Dr. and Mrs Fred Bearden and baby, Elizabeth, and Miss Ethel Grammer of Solgohachia visited their aunt, Mrs. E. E. Jones, few days last week.
 The infant of H. A. Swazie died Saturday. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved parents.
 Miss Elsie Addison and brother, Sam, have returned from a visit to relatives at Center Hill.
 II. J. Sanders made a few days visit to Miller and Quitman last week.
 Miss Florence Hamilton, who is teaching at Zebo, visited the family of Dr. T. c. Watson Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. w. s. Alexander, who has been quite sick for some time, is improving now. "s$
 Misses Frantic Brown and Pearl lobe are visiting here and attending the meeting.
 Rev. Harris, an evangelist, is con- ducting a tent meeting here now, which began Sunday night. The meet ing was to have been started here a week ago, but owing to such splen- did meeting in progress at El Paso, ne was undDle lO get HeIc uieli yCoeSi day. He had 50 conversions and 43 additions to the Baptist church at that place. He is being helped here by the pastor, Bro. Adams, and Bro. Elitf, who leads the choir. We are hoping for such great meeting here as they had at Fl Paso.
 MT. Kemper, father of Otis Kemp CT. and Prof Walter Kemper, died at his home near Hammonsville, last week. MT. Kemper was one of our best and oldest citizens. All extend sympathy to the bereaved.
 Theo Wyatt of Hammonsville will rebuild his store house and resume business soon.
 Mrs. Henry Keathley died last week, after a long illness. She was a good woman and will be greatly missed. Much sympathy is extended to her bereaved family and friends.
 August IT.
The log cabin Democrat., 1910-08-18

Secretary M. F. Dickinson left last night for Jonesboro and will not re- turn to Conway except to turn over hls office in the Farmers Union to his successor, J. B. Payne of Fort Smith. Prof. Dickinson declined to accept an- other term as state secretary, having taken position on the faculty of the new agricultural college at Jonesboro. He will also edit the official news paper of the union. During their residence here Prof. Dickinson and family have made a host of friends, all of whom sincerely regret their de- parture.