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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01
THE LURE or DISTANT LANDS

From the most ancient tinieN' ~
ar recorded history indicates humf
ity has been SO constituted thatf
tance lends enchantment to the va
In sacred lore we read OF Abra
and his family hiking out from urFe
chaldees to become boomers IN
tant land and from that time on
tory records a continuous moves 4
hy people to more promising req 5.
The first settlement Of Americal a
the later conquest OF the west Is 9 n
ed illustration Of the working qoi
the wanderlust.
On the whole It must be corfea
that the effect Of the moyemea las
been in the highest degree gooRut
since the occupancy Of practieFaii
OF the desirable lands, the tilnlas
come when the thoughtful maHlay
we'll pause 10 consider before b helds
to the ailurements Of other reg
For example the real estat4ost'
ers Of Florida. southern Texas the
far western states. scattering E ad'
vertisements broadcast and ling
pictures Of easy fortunes anfleal
conditions for living. weave IIl3'ag-
n spell around the unsuspee3 and
presto. they're off in a bunc nest
Of the New Eldorado Ev#ieak
Canada, with its frigld wintdr pic-
tured as another land Of pron Not
intrequently II happens thaf vic-
tim OF these enchaptments. hav
ing been disllIusioned BY acsFxper.
ience returns "a this country dder
and a wiser man.
Commenting upon this #t TIE
Muskogee Phoenix says:
aThe semi-arid regions far
west are al this time attraf thou
sands Of emigrants who coo far
better in a country Ike NIhcu-
sands Of Others are turni III at
tention to. the southern 81 where
although the soil is fertN ny of
the inducements OF this n are
lacking. Even 70 canad4 the
restless throng ii search ferres-
trial paradise in some c14where
land is cheap. There is Of or
ganized systematic effort w the
homeseekers the attracVif this
section"
IN spite Of the adver4 ditions
presented BY Oklahoma son q
an occasional drouth, a com
parison OF advantages Aidvant'
ges Of the various sec OF the
country. viii demonstf& BAT the
genuine attractive featun)klaho.
ma place her in a posiH HHond TO
none as field Of oppoIH for the
man who realizes that IN any
land is the reglit Of uINnf toll,
directed BY INTELLIGENCE maa
who takes the trouble asslgate
viii discover that dronditions I
are not peculiar to Oh but on
the other hend, the ANTS OF /
nearly every section ocountry |
have had to battle agA same
difficulty. especially tAson. Il
Is our conviction thaq an who
pins his faith to okl4oucking
the game perslstently Ne right
manner. will reap rewA his toll
equal to what he coula ably ex-
pect in any land, and Anaiority
o. cases his ultimate lds will
49,. Il. A.+t.o- s-
far exceed th0se nc 'tfitf il
any Of those much radisiac
realms.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

Mrs. Upton Sinclair's ideas Of mar
riage are neither new nor entertaining.
We see no reason why the gentlemen
OF the press should annoy the public
with her nonsense.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

Oil development and good roads arc
two propositions Of vast Importance 70
chickasha and Grady county We
have live boosters at work on both OF
them and every citizen should lend
his assistance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

oklahomacity Times; A newspa-
per is towns best asset and it should
be literally supported No paper can
rise above the towns advertising rel
sources.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

Another alarming to the
effect that the steel RI s0Dbied
up the worlds supp4 um and
that means that we oate poor
folks who haven't all b in our
winter supply Of this llty are
ia a Sam Hin OF a fix he octo-
pus anyway.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

Every day or two less has
the pleasure to chroa act that
some good family i back to
the best town in Okla r an un.
satisfactory soiourd le other
burg. II is simply table
there is something aickasha
that is irresistible.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

1t takes cooperation in a family cir
Gle to make a home a success and an
increased supply Of this spirit is need
ed in the up-building Of a city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

The rerson who Possesses an even
Temperament with the ability TO take
a conservative view Of al questions
is certainly blessed in this age OF ex-
lsmists
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

A love letter written BY a confirm
ed bachelor is choice literary pro-
duction and should be preserved in tho
state archives.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

We have observed that the strength
Of butter ca, only be determined by
its age.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

~ rronous reflection chaace reputation any
maroon firm or corporation miament which appear
columns will be gladly eded upon its being
the attention 0 the management
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

Did you ever notice how a girl re-
joices when her rival leaves town for
the winter?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01
EXPRESS PAcKAoETTEs.


The easiest road to follow is the
down hin path
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

Afiectation viii blight an otherwise
charming personality
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

One year, delivered by carrier $3.50
Six months. delivered by carrier 2-4o
Three months. delivered by carrier l.zo
One month. delivered by carrier 40
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-09-01

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-10

70HEY took chairs near her, and Miss Carlton be-
gan: "My mother, then Mrs Carlton, and yours
Mrs. Courtenay, were great friends. Well, you
and were born on the day: twins to speak.
We were brought up together neighbors and
friends that IS till four years old That
You see we each had locket like these; and it
mine you snatched away from Indeed, you had it
when you were Kidnapped the same day; and that is
the DIR. Hopbottom has SO mlraculously restored
lust now You see there to have been queer
fate all through it. we couldn't be separated in spite
of everything.
"Wel your disappearance was terrible thing. Your
mother became ILL., and she really died a consequence
of the shock and the horror of it. Your father spent
the day you were lost nothing heard by which
anyone could you. You simply disappeared off the
face of the earth Your father died few years after
ward brokendoWn old man, intrustlng the search to
nv father and mother. Until my father died the
search was never abandoned Then my mother married
Mr.. Brewster, and the thing given up as an in
soluble mystery. But year ago determined to try
time someone might be willing to give information.
"But Miss Carlton Fenton interrupted. at
was fine of you do that but what really, did 1t
matter whether found or not, at this late day:
don't quite see"
"Ah!" she said smiling al haven't told you the main
point Will you into the dining room with me for
a momento' She and led the way.
Fenton and Richmond exchanged glance of surprise,
and followed her. wondering what was to come next.
Miss Carlton went to the safe and began to turn the
combination. In moment she threw open the door
and looked in
"Why, how funny!" she exclaimed, she drew out
the leather bag. ooh, suppose Gordon intending
to take it to the safe deposit vaults. He probably
Copyright. 1911. by
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and he watched the weather reports carefully the
official scorer did the box The cloudy days kept
coming, however, and more games were lost. Occasion
ally there would be flash of sunlight and Sozo Sam
would go in and win; but, without his working regu-
larly it looked like hopeless task for the Poison Oaks.
The bad weather lasted little than month,
and then the clouds began to break The Poison Oaks
manager happy a schoolboy. He felt sure
that the pennant in sight again. and enthusiastic
did he grow that he raised the salaries of several Of his
good players.
TN the midst of this sudden happiness the manager
met Sozo Sam on the main street of Bobbletown
beautiful afternoon. They both on the way to
the game and the whole atmosphere breathed happi
ness.
"Say, Cap" said Sam in his mysterious manner, IL
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feats for the Poison Oaks toward the end of the
There had been long spell Of cloudy weather, and,
Sozo Sam had worked regularly, the pitching staff
shot to pieces. Some of the twirers had acquired
glass arms, and at times they became wild they
couldn't have hit the ground with their hats Every
thing going bad
In the meantime the Nette Rashes had made great
squirt and the baseball reporters said "were setting
the league afre" They had recovered from the memo
rable series at Bobbetown and were more dan
gerous factor in the The Poison Oaks manager
almost the point of despair. He stuck to his
promise pitch Sozo Sam except sunsiny days,
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that no one had tempered with the bats gloves.
To avoid the crush of people round the park the
Poison Oaks manager got his squad of players together
early twelve o'clock. The first man he spied was
Sozo Sam.
"The day is just right for you, Sam, said the
GER "and this ought to be the day of your greatest
Triumph
Eyes" replied Sozo Sam, Il don't cloud in the
sky and we ought to cop this one as easy as falling OFT
log
Promptly at two o'clock the Nettle Rashes trotted
into the park followed by great throng of rooers
effort by this support and it cannot be said that they
were lacking in confidence. At the same time Bender
Mckay and others occasionally cast lowering glances
feet it could be seen that they striving fathom
the mystery that erlsfrouded that wonderful arm.
Both teams put up brilliant practice and with the
changing of the bell the game was finally on Sozo Sam
was announced as the pitcher for the Poison Oaks and
Continued page II
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zing he finally consented to the arrangement
77HAT afternoon Sozo Sam went out and pitched the
Poison Oaks to victory. The telegraph reports
showed that the Nettle Rashes also had won another
game at their home town of Catfish Shoals, and
the baseball public awoke the startling fact that the
clubs separated in the for the pennant by
less than five points.
The crucial test was coming. The Poison Oaks mana
ger though naturally nervous felt somewhat
the fact that the shining brightly every day.
and that the schedule arranged that the Poison
Oaks had games to play at Catfish Shoals. He
remembered quite well that the grandstand there
faced to the west and that Sozo Sam would not be
fonted by that mysterious difficulty for the rest of the
season.
The race finally narrowed down to where game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-09-10

that deciding be PLAYED at Bobbleown,
the home of the Poison Oaks. The whole country
excited over the game, and people came from points
forty miles away the great battle for the suprem
acy of the Willow Swamp League
So anxious the Nettle Rashes to be in shape
that they special train the night before
the big game, that the players might have good
Prominent among them were Zeke Bender, Shorty
Mckay, Bull Harrington the coegian and Sammy the
recruit. They held council that night and mapped
all kinds of plans for attack and defense Theoretic
ally they worked everything in detail until there
numerous places where the game could be won by
a single hit
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she herself could not longer resist the power that had
for long been drawing them together He glanced at
her. and She answered without word. 1t made him
tremble: but he dared not quite believe. 1t seemed
audacious risk his happiness upon subtle sign;
aloud that she was his, that it would be grotesquey i'm
possible for her be any others &c. trepid nervous,
his courage growing momentary, he watched her beau
him. His instinct told him to be bold, while his
warned him with conventional doubts, cautioned him
to make sure warned him of the improbabity of his
success
1t was Belle Carlton who first broke the silence. Il
haven't told you of strange thing, she said softly
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years old, they should become mine Well am twenty
today-and 50 are you. 1t is our birthday" She
looked at him with laughter in her eyes
"But do you mean to say" Fenton cried, shat you
offered thousand dollars reward for that you
might not come into possession OF these Jewels"
She nodded gravey. "Why not?"
1t was all he could do prevent himself running to
her and taking her in his He knew now, though
he had always felt intuvely what sort OF woman she
was how fine and how loyal To discover also what old
bond connected them thrilled him. 1t gave him claim
her affection right to her. 1t explained and usti-
fed the romantic attraction she had had for him. made
reasonable and sound what might otherwise be dis
trusted picturesque love at first sight. But did
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BY GELETT BURGESS

she feel that also? He must find out.
Richmond's presence embarrassed
him. He gave the reporter an APP
pealing glance.
Richmond was no fool. He rose
Immediately. "If you don't mind my
having this story, Miss Carlton he
said: cts really news, you know, and
mighty romantic"
q don't mind, she replied.
"Then, if you'll excuse me, I'll go
into your library and begin it. can
get any details | want later and
with a wink to Feuton he left the
room.
FENToN could not realize that the
! wealth represented by the jewels
was now his. He dared not estimate
their value; he knew only that he was
now rich, that his future was assured.
Even this, however, did not excite
him. There was something far more
important, far more precious, far more
romantic, agitating him. His mind as
well as his eyes were too full of Belle
Carlton. She seemed melting-as
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know you want win this pennant don't ycu?"
q" certainly do, replied the manager little puzzled.
"What you getting at now?'
well there is only way you do it." answered
Sozo Sam "and that is to make another promise
"What's that?" exclaimed the manager. "Another
promse Amt you satisfied
"Oh, yes quickly replied SAM "but you want to
win this pennant you must promise to put me in
game diamond where the stands face Westward
"You certainly have gone dippy!" snapped the mana
ger who thought this going little too far. what
kind of a crazy idea is that?"
"That's not a crazy idea said Sam, with ring to
his voice. al mean what | say. | sup
pose that you noticed that the only
games l have lost played at
Catfish Shoals; and, if you will
Der, the stands there face to the
west. On the other hand, all of my vic
tories have been grounds where
the grandstand faces the east"
"Thats So" admitted the manager;
"but what's that got to do with it,"
Nothing" replied Sam a little dog
gedly Except that l want the
shine in my face when l am pitching"
$50 that the ladies you smile
v. and show your teeth, guess, laughed
49, the manager
~ "That may have little something to
do with it., admitted Sam, with mys-
x" ferrous smile; "but, anyway, want you
to make me that promise
"Well, what will you do if | don't?"
"I'll quit the club that's ALL" the
- abrupt answer.
That shock to the
oft of caSctfI M
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wanted to economic room there.
But how extraordinarily careless!'
She rose and handed the bag of jewels
to Fenton.
For the fourth time within twelve
hours he received this astonishing
collection of precious stones. Each
time had been sensational; each time
had been unlocked for; each time had
been more dramatic than the last.
This time capped the climax. Amazed
and dazed, he found no words to ex
press his wonder. He stood, holding
the bag, looking at Miss Carlton
stupidity.
@They are yours" said Belle CARL
lon.
He could only repeat, "Mine?"
"Yes." she replied. Il told you that
your father spent almost his last cent
on the attempt to trace you; but
these jewels were your mothers, and
she wished them kept in case you
should be found. But, despairing of
that, she directed in her will that, if
you should not be found by the time
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started, nuInDleQ Leke ben-
der. "How are we going to
get that one hit if Sozo Sam
pitches?'
All of their plans finally led
to that one battling point.
They went to sleep with the
question still unsettled.
As the town of Bobbletown
Z = awoke to prepare for the
great game the green grass
was flooded in brilliant sun
shine. 1t was the day of all
days for Sozo Sam. The dia-
mond was in perfect shape,
and early investigation showed
, 1911-04-20
Water of the Paulson Well

The water of the Paulson well
is becoming famous. During the
past week Mr.. Bush has had or
ders for this water from Denver,
Cheyenne, Springfield, Nebraska
and Encampment, all of whom
we're for use in the stomach and
kidney troubles and each order
was promptly filed. Mr.. Bush is
also making arrangements to send
some of the water to the Union
Pacific officials at Omaha for the
purpose of having it analysed.
After the analysis we will know
what the water contains that has
made it SO beneficial in it's use
here wherever there has been any
disturbance of the stomach. 1t is
surprising the number OF people
here in Saratoga that have been
benefited by its use.
, 1911-04-20
Ranch House Burned

The ranch house of Perry Ault,
a Pass creek rapchman, burned to
the ground yesterday morning at
about 9 o'clock. They were raking
the yard and burning the rubbish
in font of the house. A strong
gust of wind carried the flames
under the porch, setting fire to the
dry boards. The door was
open and a window above, which
carried the draft up thru the house
and before anything could be done
the house was a mass of flames
They lost the house and its entire
contents. No insurance. Much
sympathy is felt for the Aults il
in their misfortune.
, 1911-04-20
R. 7. Wood and Family Return

r. Il. Wood and family, who
nave been at Casper for the past
10 months, came in Monday CD
their way to the ranch. Mr.,
Wood was unable, while here re-
Gently, to make any satisfactory
arrangement to rent his place and
he concluded it would be the part
of wisdom to abandon his freight
ing contract at Casper, where he
was engaged in freighting stores
for the Government from Casper
to the Pathfinder dam, and return
to his farm. Be was accompanied
by his wife and Clark Nuhn, his
wife's son, and brot with him his
entire freighting outfit, having
driven across country. He says
they experienced a great deal of
discomfort from a storm that over
took them last Tuesday, the day
after they started out. Snow to
the depth Of a foot fell in the vi
cinity of Pathfinder.
, 1911-04-20

Saratoga, Wyoming. Apr.

odrhtoSht WyouiiuS, apr. /, iOii
Regular meeting Of the Town Council
Meeting called to order by Mayor &
c. Hickok, at $50 p. IN. Councilmen
Holck and Christensen present.
The minutes of last meeting read and
approved. The following bills were pre-
sented and allowed:
c. s.. Taylor, salary as marshal 5000
Platt Human, salary 5000
E. L. Gould, sal. d assessor 60.40
Fred Clark, treasurer & exp. 1879
Saratoga L. q. d P. co... 124,75
Saratoga Sun, printing, 1880
Printing Co. assessment roll 1885
Geo Crane labor $50
The city clerk was instructed to post
the election notices, for the town cleo.
ton May 9, 1911.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
Approved, e. l.. Gould,
G. G. Hickok, Clerk.
Mayor.
, 1911-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Lon. Reynolds came
down from the ranch of Chas Mckay
on Brush creek Friday evening and
left Saturday morning for Denver
where Mr.. Reynolds goes to have his
eyes treated. Mr.. REYNOLDS has had
weak eyes for many years, but they
have begun to give him serious
trouble and he hopes to have them
cured before it is too late.
, 1911-04-20
Election Proclamation.

Notice is hereby given, that there
will be a municipal election held in
the Town of Saratoga, Wyoming, on
Tuesday, the 9th day of May, A. D.
1911, for the purpose Of electing a
mayor, for a term of one year and
two councilmen for the term of two
years each. Notice is further given
that said election will be held in the
Town hall of the Town of Saratoga,
Wyoming. Signed,
Attest, G. G. Hickok,
E. L. Gould, Mayor.
, 1911-04-20
One first class organ for sale cheap
At the Dyer Store
Stockholders Meeting

Notice is hereby given that there
will be a meeting of the stockholders
of the Walcott Copper Mining Comp
any on Monday, May LIST, 1911, at
the offices of the company at the
hour OF 1880 p. m, for the purpose Of
electing a board of trustees for the
ensueing year and the transaction of
any other business that may proper
ly come before the meeting.
Dated at Saratoga, Wyoming, April
18th, 1911. w. G, Summons,
4-29-4-27. President.
, 1911-04-20
Special Meeting
Saratoga, Wyoming, April ID, 1910

Saratoga, Wyoming, April ID, 1910
Special meeting of the town council
called to order by Mayor G. @. Hickok.
Councilman, Holck, Huntington and
Christensen present.
Evan Veith accompanied by road
supervisor Milligan appeared before the
town council, with the proposition to
build a new foot bridge on the north
side of the bridge, The county to fur
nish the material, and the town to pay
for the labor. On motion of the town
council the proposition was excepted.
There being no further business the
the meeting adjourned.
G. G. Hickok r. l.. Gould
Mayor Clerk
, 1911-04-20

Friday evening April 81 at the
Opera House. Program OF eleocu-
tion and music followed by a basket
supper. Ladies' to bring boxes Of
lunch for two and the admission for
Gentlemen Soc.
, 1911-04-20
Dining Room Opened

The Palace Hotel has reopened the
DINING room. 1t will be run first
class in every particular and at low
rates. Regular meals Csc and short
order will be served at all hours.
The public is cordially invited and
your trade solicited. G. H. Mitwalsky
4-20-5-11 Proprietor
, 1911-04-20
Notice

The Board of Equalization will
meet as a Grievance board on April
oath, in the town hall, to hear all
complaints on the valuations set by
the board of Equalization.
E.. l.. Gould,
Town clerk
, 1911-04-20

When given as soon as the croupy cough
,nnears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy VIII
ward off an attack of Group and prevent az
danger and cause of anxiety. Ihoussn1s
of mothers nave used it successfully. soid
by all dealers.
, 1911-04-20
Odd Fellows. Attention.

Anniversary services will be held in
the Presbyterian church at IL O'Clock
Sunday morning April 80 1911
Assemble at the lodge hall at 1870
to go in a body. G.. Fred Clark.
4-13-20 Secretary
, 1911-04-20
Presbyterian Church Services

Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at ii a. m.
Y. P. S. G. E., Z p. m.
Evening services at 8 p. m.
You are most cordially invited to
these services.
Oscar Bostrom, Pastor,
, 1911-04-20

Constipation q the aus Of many ailn
and disorders that make life nj
Take Chamberlain's Stomach aa.'
Tablets, keep your bowels reenlur
will avoid these diseases. For "a.
dealers.
, 1911-04-20
W~anted-Seed Oats

Wanted-3 tons Of good seed oats
fit for broadcast sowing. Call on or
address. Rudolf Clausen.
4-2O-tf