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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

When Bilkins was away from home
on long business trip. he got letter
from his wife that still puzzles him
1t ended thus:-
Baby Is well and lots brighter thar
she used to be. Hoping you are the
same. remain. your loving wife,
Everybodys.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22
When Fate Mocks.

TOO bad about joe"
What's the matter?"
"He sprained his arm and they are
afraid he can never pitch again. so his
folks are going to make doctor or
something OF the sort out of him."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

It is announced that 80 members of
the senior class at the Yale law
school failed TO pass and will not
receive their degrees on June 49, The
class numbered 1913.
The National Peace Congress pass
ed resolution expressing gratifica-
ton at the movement instituted by
President Taft for an Anglo-American
arbitration treaty which will include
questions of national honor and vital
interests which have heretofore been
excluded from arbitration treaties.
The Bartlett Oxheart cherry tree
at Roseland, planted during the revo-
lutionary war by Josiah Bartlett. one
OF the signers of the Declaration of
independence, was snapped OF by a
windstorm. The tree, more than is
feet in circumference, was one of the
most noted landmarks In that sec
ton OF the country.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22
Hoods
SarsapariIIa

Eradicates scrofula and all
other humors, cures all their
effects, makes the blood rich
and abundant, strengthens all
the vital organs. Take it.
Get it today in usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called Sarsatabe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22
A MARVELLOUS RECOVERY.
How . Chronic Invalid RegaIned
Perfect Health.

Mrs. Ray Trusner. 80 West Third
St.. New Albany. Ind. says: Kidney
disease had rendered me a chronic in
valid. / lay In bed unable to move
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces inhamma.
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22
Honduras pact Before Senate.

The treaty between the United
States and Honduras, which provides
for the refunding of the foreign debt
of Honduras through the aid of Wall
street bankers, was reported to the
senate in executive session. A mo-
tion was made by Senator William
Alden Smith of Michigan to have the
treaty made public and the debate
on 1t in open session. This motion
will be considered at some future ex-
ecutive session. There was no criti-
cism. Senator Smith is opposed to
the ratification of the treaty.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

When John w. Tracey's motor boat
was capsized at Lansing by the pro-
pellers hitting a rock he lost $40 in
bills as he was goin down; but he
bobbed up. swan around collecting
the currency on the top of the water
and escaped drowning.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

The Herb laxative. Garfield Tea. over
comes constipation, giving freedom from
sick-headache and bilious attacks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

Friendship is one soul in two bod.
ies.-Diogenes.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

God pays, but not every Saturday
Alphonse Karr.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

Take Garfield Tea to regulate the liver
and overcome constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22

No one is satisfied with his fortune,
or dissatisfied with his intellect
Deshoulieres
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1911-06-22
Facts for Weak Women

Nine-tenths % all the sickness of women is due to
ease Of the oreano distinctly feminine. Such sckn
every day nv
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
The Cardinals Coach.

A cardinal must not walk in the
streets OF Rome or in the populous
districts beyond the walls. He goes
in a closed carriage drawn by ambling
and well-groomed black horses Be
fore the loss OF the temporal power
the carriages were scarlet, drawn by
four or six horses, surmounted by a
gilt railing resembling a crown. Val
cts and coachmen wore gorgeous liv-
cries and three other carriages con
veyed the secretaries and chaplains
OF his eminence These equipages
were laid down in 1870, and some OF
them may be seen taking farmers and
their families to the Roman mar
ket. Vegetables are packed on the
roof and where the Wallets stood be-
hind,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
elrI student wins competItIon.

Miss Louise Stanwood, a special
student in Radcliffe college. has won
in the play competition Of the Far
ward Dramatic club. Miss Stsnwood's
play. THE Progress OF Mrs. Alexan-
der. has been accepted by the club
and win be presented in December.
The competition was open to both
Harvard and Radcliffe students. The
Emmanuel Society Of Radcliffe gave
three representations OF "Cyrano de
Bergerac" last month for the bene-
fit OF the scholarship fund Each year
this society raises the money for one
tuition and something toward per-
manent scholarship fund. There is
still lacking $4,000 to make up the
permanent fund.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
A BROKEN LIFE-PREsERyER
Hamer Davenport Tells About His Ex-
perience In Learning TO Skate
on Rollers.

When Mr.. Homer Davenport was a
boy roller skating reached silverton.
In his book. The Country Boy" he
tells Of bis plan to learn without get
ting hurt, as he thought falling about
the skating rink was no joke He bor-
rowed a pair Of oYeralls OF the stout
est man IN the village, and long Pill
low from his mothers bed, and be-
lieved the game as good as won when
he entered the door OF the rink.
lowered the pillow into the seat OF
the overalls after had put them on,
and then got boy to hold the pillow
up against my back while I put my
vest over 1t, and / dived out into the
thick OF the skaters To my astonish-
ment, | didn't fall | leaned back and
tried to fall once to see how It would
be. and / really couldn't I'd been
skating fifteen minutes when / did
fall. but fell forward and slammed my
hands on the floor
An elderly lady who had had some
troubles of her own that afternoon,
skated up to me and told me she
thought perhaps we went at 1t too
fast. SO we were leaning against the
wall talking over the scientific points
Of 1t. when gave the audience rafe
treat
While leaning there talking, all at
once my feet, that were close togeth-
er, started, and rolled out toward the
middle Of the room don't think
bert d finger, but fell exactly like a
tree. and 10 and behold! the pillow
burst 1t must have been five min
utes before they got through laughing
all over the house In that time the
feathers we're SO thick they followed
IN a boiling streak after every skater
The manager declared a recess Of
ten minutes while they swept out the
hall. and at THIS point came another
big laugh. as three men had been
sweeping twenty minutes and they
hadn't got over three feathers out into
the street.
Some fellow suggested sprinkling
so they did; but most of them were
in the air, and wouldn't come down tc
be sprinkled. so they had to close the
( rink for the afternoon.
The manager OF the rink tried tc
collect damages from my father, and
think there was compromise made
Youths Companion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Mothers sIrthday.

Sitting alone as the shadows grow
IN the twilights tender haze,
AS II borne on the breeze by the
echoes Of the night
Come dreams OF childhood days.
Not distant yet nor dim with age.
Nor meIlowed By old Times hand /;
IIalf child, half woman. | linger yet,
On maturlfy's BRINK ! stand.
ilnt childish joys ! think Of now
And mixed with fleeting tears.
And there's one dear face see in all
Through the mist Of passing years.
Tis a beautiful face with a smile FOR
all
And look OF love for me,
And earnestly pray to our God
above
No tear on those cheeks 10 see.
For on have those lips kissed away
my tears,
And words OF wisdom they speak
And ! feel as IL ! had said a prayer,
When tendeFly mine they meet
Those eyes, 50 sad, when stray
from right.
Are as light to show my way.
And guide me safe from paths Of sin
To Gods eternal day.
A face so sweet and gentle kind.
Twas touched by the hand Of God,
And endowed with the light Of love
and grace.
Through wearIsome way you've
trod.
Yes. thine Is the face, Mother; thine
Is the smile:
And 70 thy Heavenly Father
pray
For years Of Joy and many returns
OF this. thy natal day
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Orchestra Spends a
Pleasant Evening.

One OF the most pleasant evenings
spent by the ChIckasha Orchestra
this season was on Friday March 3l.
at the home OF Mrs Edna T Watkins.
the occasion being the birthday am
nlyersary OF Mr.. ole C. Thoroman, the
director OF this popular musical or
sanitation
The entertainment was a decided
surprise to tho honoree One OF the
yonng men of the orchestra called
and asked him to come down town
M the early evening 10 see party
on business. while the hostess. who
had been let into the secret, assisted
by her little daughter Marjorie. bust.
ed herself in completing arrange
ments and bringing things out Of hid
ing. The members OF the Orchestra
aud their wives arrived in the mean
time and were waiting when the es.
pccial guest OF the evening returned.
Az he and his friend entered the par
lor II was 70 the strains OF Hot time
tonight" and the surprise was com
nIete ia was evidenced BY the express
sion on his face.
Music BY the Orchestra was the
feature OF the evening. and although
the guest OF honor on this occasion,
the popular leader was not allowed 70
shirk duty. but graclously gave one
or two OF his violin solos which, are
always appreciated. A four course
luncheon was served late in the even
ine. After the rendition Of Aud
Lany Syne" by the entire company, Il
was unanimously voted that ole G
Thoroman have 4 birthday every few
weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

Juniors Entertain Seniors.
The reception rendered 10 the 1911
Seniors of the Chickasha High school
by the Juniors, last night at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. B. P. Smith. was
brilliant success and win long be re-
membered by the Seniors as one of
the happiest events Of their closing
school days Mr. and Mrs. Smith met
the guests at the door and ushered
them into the reception room where
the entire Junior class formed the
receiving line. The Juniors are Miss
es Fay Smith. Rosa Chastain. Hattie
Holland, Bessie Tidwell, Mary Peery,
Mayns Neal, Moszetta Larson, and
Kathleen Dawson and Messrs. Shar-
man Owsley, Tom Campbell, Fayette
Copeland and Tom Harper. The
room was handsomely decorated IN
the Senior colors, white and gold,
and in the drawing room the Junior
colors. black and gold, were used.
Cut flowers also added to the attract
.iveness Of the rooms. The entertain
ment of the evening included an In
dian romance contest. musical selec-
tions by the High School glee club
Miss Millidge and Miss Rosa Chas-
tain, A stringed orchestra also fur
nished music throughout the evening,
Late in the evening a lovely two
corrse luncheon was served by
Misses Corine Wootten, Vera Rosen
quest and Dorothy Stone. Punch
was served by Misses Edwi1a iKard
and Sadie Levy. Americaa Beauty
roses were the exquisite favors ana
were pinned on the guests by Miss
Puckett The Senior guests were
Misses Geneva Glasscock, Juanits
Denny. Frances Wendt, Edith Gowdy
Eva higgins, Leila Copeland and May
me Payne and Messrs. Andy Hamil
ton, sigurd Schow, Dean Stacy anC
Chester Westphal. The guest list al
SO included the members of the higl
school faculty as follows. Supt. and
Mrs. Ramey, Prof, and Mrs. Cowen
Mr. and Mrs McManus, Misses Mill
edge. Francisco. Puckett. Walker
Mitchell, Kreamer Klocklow and
Nelson and Messrs. Wolf and Eckes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
A Weeks

Pursuit of Pleasure by
Society editor Phone 4S

Week Of Prayer
The ladies' OF the Christian church
will observe the Easter week Of pray
er beginning Sunday afternoon at -four
o'clock at the church.
Topic Thanksgiving for Redemp-
ton" Mrs c. s. Foster. lesson lead
er.
Monday at home Of Mrs. e. e. Du-
gan. Topic: Thanks for redemp-
ton from all that heather women en-
dure." Mrs. X. NJ Cavellt. lesson
leader.
Tuesday at home Of Mrs. c. S. Fos-
ter. Topic Conservation Of time and
talents" Mrs. P. C. Stacey. lesson
leader.
Wednesday, at home Of Mrs. A. +.
Book Topic, "Consecration Of means
Mrs. Dave Goode. lesson leader.
Thursday, at the church Topic
Consideration Of means Mrs. Mary
Bond. lesson leader.
Friday, at home Of Mrs. B. p Smith
Topic: Triumphant victory that ov-
lercometh." Mrs. H. L. Grigsby. les
son leader.
Saturday, at home OF Mrs. II. w.
Ritz. Topic: triumphant. Mrs. ].
F. Gardner. lesson leader.
We invite everyone who is inter
ested in missionary work to attend
these meetings
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Motor Bridge Club.

Members and guests Of the Motor
Bridge club spent Wednesday after
noon very pleasantly by playing brige
as the home Of Mrs. F. L. SFusher.
The high score was made by Mrs. r.
n Riddle and second score by Mrs.
Leonard, both ladies receiving pret-
ty pairs Of brack silk hose A
dainty luncheon followed the last
game, The players were Mesdames
Ford Witherspoon. Reford Bond, Ed
F. Johns, Harwell, Sheperd, Leon
ard, Riddle. II 3. Johnson Ludlow
schwartz and Sparks and Miss Lillian
Hendricks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Delightful Reception

DeH9Huul HcCeptOH
at Spinning Home.
Masses of cut flowers and a great
profusion Of smilax decorated the
parIors OF Mrs. p. G. spining's beauti-
full home Thursday afternoon at the
reception given for Mrs. Wilson u.
Connell Of Ft. Worth. Mrs. George
L. Spinning OF Pasadena, Cal, and Mrs
Robert J. Grand Lienard. Pink roses
and smilax were used in the receiving
rooms, white roses in the punch room
and beautiful yellow ionqiuls com
bined with the smilax made the dim
ing room especially attractive. Mrs.
Ludlow met the guests at the door
and they were then received by the
hostess in line with Mrs. George T..
Spinning, Mrs connell. Mrs. Grand
Lienard, Mrs Fisher and Mrs. Nye
oil Hlawatha. Kansas. They were
then shown into the punch room by
Mrs. Leonard, the beverage being
served by Mrs H. b. Johnson and
Mrs. T. b. Coulter In the dining
room, which was in charge Of Mrs
J. G. Good. Mrs. Reford Bond and Mrs
F. f. Riddle poured tea. the dainty
refreshments being served by Mrs.
II. u. Hendrix. Others OF the house
party we're Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Ben
Johnson, Mrs. Gannaway and Mrs
B. b. Bridges. Numerous guests call
ed between the hours Of three and
six and the afternoon was delightful
IN every particular.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

An enjoyable meeting OF the Hope
fuls was held last Saturday afternoon
with Miss Elizabeth Butler The
young ladies' occupied themselves
with needle work during the fore part
Of the afternoon and then an anus.
ing contest in threading needles was
introduced. Miss Loucile Dugan, who
was successful in this was presented
with a pretty thimble. A lovely two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess, a color design Of yellow and
white being carried out in the cream
and cake. A fragrant jonQiul was
the favor given each guest.
Members and guests present were
Misses Loucile Dugan, Mabel Darneli,
Mary Darlington. Amy Brown, Ethel
Spencer. Lee Irvine Bird. Anne White
and Mary Agnes O'Neill
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Mrs. Frex Feted.

Mrs. Fred Frey and little daughter
Frances returned home yesterday
afternoon from Lawton. where Mrs.
Frey was the honoree at several de-
lightful parties this week
A Lawton exchange contains the
following account Of one party Civ
en- by Mrs Frey's hostess. Mrs. Keys.
Mrs. George Keys charmiugly en-
tertained more than 50 Of her friends
at her beautiful new home on Avenue
A, Wednesday afternoon. in honor of
Miss Jane Anderson Of Keytesville,
Mo-. and Mrs Fred Frey of Chicka-
sha. Five hundred and forty-two
were the games Of the afternoon, Mrs
Rol Robertson winning the first prize
and Mrs Frey and Miss Anderson the
guest prizes. After the games a lun-
cheon in three courses was served.
Mrs. Keys will give a dance tonight
in honor of her guests and Mrs. Wolf
and Mrs. Records will entertain for
them Friday afternoon"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Home Mission study Circle.

The Home Mission Study circle will
meet with Mrs. J. G. Terrell. Sth and
Missouri, Thursday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Program as follows: Prayer
Mrs. NJ 4. Butter song by circle, ex-
tracts from the bulletin: music, Sc
lected, Mrs. Terrell; lesson. second
chapter Of From Darkness to Light;
leader, Mrs. Kiley vocal solo. Miss
Juanita Staley.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
chatauqua Study Club.

Next Wednesday will be Oklaho-
ma Day in the chautauqua Study
club. aud Mrs A. l.. Herr viii be
hostess. Mrs. @. II. Thrailkill will
read paper on Historical Spots in
oklahoma and Mrs. Harper will have
one on oklahoma Institutions Of
learning" The leader. Mrs Ritz
will prepare a question box and there
will also be music on the program.
The club held an enjoyable and
profitable meeting last week at the
home OF Mrs Ritz
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
sorosIs study cIub.

Mrs. ]. G. Terrell viii be hostess
to soronis study club next Wednes-
day afternoon. and the lesson subject
will be the Modern school Of Music
Ron call viii be answered with titles
oi fayorite musical compositions and
Mrs. d. r. Smith who viii be lesson
lender has prepared an interesting
musical program in addition to the
study or the music OF different coun-
tries. Musical selections win be rem
dered BY Madames Terrell Stone
Johns. Galloway and Roche and Miss
"a Fay Smith, Dorothy Stone and Mar
guerIte German.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

Constipation brings many ailments
iii its train and is the primary calise
OF much sickness. Keep your bowels
regular madam, and you will escape
many Of the ailments to which wo.
men are subject Constipation is
very simple thing, but like many sim
Die things, it may lead TO serious con-
sequences. Nature often needs IT.
tie assistance and when Chamber
lainaSTablets are given at the first
indication. much distress and suffer
Ing may be avoided. Sold by az deal
ess. dw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
New Century Club.

'f~| ~~Nh~fy NiAIs
Lesson on ben Hur."
!. In what period did the charac-
ter ben Hprr live?
?. Who was Messiah?
3. How long was Tirza and her
mother confined in prison?
4. How we're they cared FOR?
3. Describe their cell and how ii
was located?
9. Describe the incident leading to
their release.
Z. Who was responsible for their
being brought before the Nazarene2 2
s. What became OF Amara during
the Imprisonment OF Tirza and her
mother and the absence Of Ben Hur?
3. Who was Iris?
10. BY and to whom was 1t said
Heaven that hath SO fair a form can
not have denied thee a soul"
~. Tell OF the life OF Esther.
10. To what did Messiah have ref
erence when he said go and to make
your lives great remember Mars
reigns and Eros has found his eyes %
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

NdrOoWcli MUSIC NiuDs
The Mcdowell Music club was
the name chosen for the new mus
lcal organization which held its in
itial meeting last Saturday at the
home of Mrs Jim Terrell Club Of
ficers were elected as follows
Mrs J. &. Terrell, president; Mrs.
c L. Stone. vice president; Mrs. Ed
Burton. recording secretary; Mrs. Ed
+ Johns. corresponding secretary
Miss Edna Powell. treasurer: Mrs. d.
RI. Roche, critic: Mrs. Galloway. Mrs.
Lester Majors and Mrs r. r. Ira
wick. executive committee. and Mrs.
u. r. smith. Miss Henrietta Pyle and
Mrs. J. G. Terrell. constitutional com
mittee The executive committee
are now at work on the year book for
next fall. when regular musical stu
dy course win he taken up. The club
membership viii be limited to TWEEN
ty.five. other members besides those
named last week being Mrs, Levy.
Misses Wantlapl. Minidge and Sig
mon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

Misses Margaret and Lillian Yor-
enston will entertain the cupids next
Wednesday evening at the home Of
the latter.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
New Century Club.

Ben Hur will be studied by the la
dies Of the New Century Club at the
meeting next Wednesday afternoon
at the home OF Mrs. Eugene Hamil-
ton Roll call will be responded to
with the names of the characters In
the story Mrs. r. j. Galbraith will
be lesson leader.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

The annual Confederate Veterans
Love feast will be held next Wednes-
day. April 12, in the X. Of p hall.
The Daughters Of the Confederacy
viii serve the dinner.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Degree Of Honor Party.

About twenty members Of the De
gree Of Honor and friends of Miss
Wanda Goetting surprised her on
Thursday OF last week, taking their
luncheon and spending the afternoon
at her home. The occasion was de.
liehtful one for ALL Mrs, Jenkins OF
Enid was an out OF town guest
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08
Ne. Rutherford surprlsed.


An enjoyable surprise party was
given Thursday afternoon by the la
dies Of the Maccabees, at the home
of Mrs George Rutherford. 800 South
3rd St Music and conversation made
the hours pass pleasantly and late
in the afternoon a delicious luncheon
which the ladies carried with them
was served Mrs. Rutherford was
presented with a beautiful china salad
bowl The ladies in the surprise par.
ty were: Mesdames Dora Gordon,
ed Estes. w. D. McMaster, Hub West,
Jim Pipkin, Homer Richards, L. r.
Russell, Charlie Hubbard. Harry
Block and W. b. Lubmsn. Misses
Bette Estes, Agnes Goden, Sadie
Lubman, Edith Pipkin and Alice Rus
sell.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

The Home Missionary Society Of
the Methodist church will give a tea
Friday afternoon from $3.50 to 8
O'Clock at the home Of Mrs. w. Fl.
GHkey 1902 South Sth st. A silver
offering Will be taken.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

DR.. Bonnell entertained the mem
bers of the Court Of Honor very
pleasantly last night at dance In
the X. ofsP hall. About 20 couples
we're present Music was furnished
by Miss Kate Remington.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-04-08

Not distant yet, nor dim with age.
Nor meIIowed By old Times hand /;
Half child, half woman. I linger yet,
On maturiiy's BRINK / stand