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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
LARGE WOOL SHIPMENT
FROM NEW MEXICO.

Roswell, New Mexico, Dec 49, n
Five hundred thousand pounds Of
wool were shipped from Roswell on
Thursday, to eastern markets.
The wool has been in storage at the
storage house since clipped There Is
yet IN storage 25O,0OO pounds
The wool was sold through G. q
salter and A. J Hill and while the
price received Is not public, u y un-
derslood it brought a gooe figure
The shipment included the 2 n.
Billings, @ G. Martin ION clips and
The shipment made seventeen cars.
Over 3,O00,0OO pounds of wool have
been Shipped fro mthe Pecos valley
this season
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

The Carnegie Library has reeeiv
a new consignment Of books and they
are now on the shelves ready for nse
The list includes 6 number Of late
volumes Of fiction and a collection
81 books for children. Followins Il
The list.
Rent Collection, 10 Cents for 5 Days.
Barclay. The Rosary. Following Of
the Star,
Bosher: Miss Gibbie Gault.
Deland The Iron Woman.
Farnol: Ihe Broad Highway.
Glasgow The Miller Of Old
Church.
Harrison Queed.
Johnston. The Long Roll.
Reed The Weaver Of Dreams.
Wister: Members of the Family.
Recent Additions TO the free Shelves.
Barclay, The Rosary.
Andoux: Marie-elaire.
Fox; Trail Of the Lonesome pine.
Locke. Simon the Jester
Lyall; Hope. the Hermit.
Wright: The Uncrowned King.
Runkle; The Helmet Of Navarro.
Books for Girls.
Warde: Betty Wales & Co, Betty
Wales, B. A., Betty Wales on the
Campus.
Wiggin Mother Carey's Chickens.
Richards; Captain January.
Burnett, The Secret Garden.
Books for Boys.
Carruth: Tracks END.
Mnnroe campmates.
Trowbridge The Lottery Ticket.
Burnett. The Secret Garden.
Richards: Captain January
Wiggin; Mother Carey's Chickens
Miscellaneous Books for Children.
Baldwin FAIRY stories ana fables
Fifty famous stories retold.
Bartlett: Animals at Home.
Beebe & Kingsley: First Year Ma.
tire Reader.
Dana Plants and their children.
Guerber: Story Of the Chosen Peo.
pie.
Horne & scobey: Stories Of Great
Artists.
Iohonot: Book Of cats and dogs.
Krouts The Girls in China.
Kelly; Short stories Of our shy
neighbors.
Pyle; Prose and verse for child.
rem.
Smythe: Reynard. the fox.
Wood: Children's first story book
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
He called ltlnol..

Michael Meehan was the proud DOS.
scssor OF a brand new silk high hat
At the wake Of his dearest enemy he
had guarded It carefully, and as con.
sequence was strolling home with tbe
tile unseathed. AS he passed the site
Of a building operation, a woman 40
quaintance nodded pleasantly. with
an ostentatious wave of the hat. which
exhibited It to excellent advantage.
Michael bowed. At the same moment
a brick sailed down from an upper
floor and bounced from his barred
skull. Upon coming to. he INQUIRED
anxiously for the hat A bystander re-.
stored 1t unharmed Mike felt the
aggsise lump On his head oceasioned
hy the irraet q Che brick, and then
regarded Lis nndamased tile. "B'gor.
~" he slgsad lp satisfaction. "its
lucky It is saw the loidy in toimel"-
Lippincott's Magazine
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
Deliver Material for
Drilling Oil Well

Casing for the Rock Creek oil and
GAS test well was delivered al Mime.
kah today The machinery is Still in
transit and on account Of the bad wea-
ther a delay has been experienced
g. p Jordan the driller has written
tbst he will have the machinery on
the ground just as soon as the wealth.
or win permit the shipment Of it, Ar
rangements are being made for the
initial stock holders meeting which
# to be held at the city hall Friday
night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
BEN HuR LODGE MEETS.

The Ben Hm lodge will meet to.
night at the A. 0. U, w, han in reg
ular session There are several can.
didaies for Initiation. After the reg
ular session the election Of officers
will be the business Of the evening.
All members Of the order are request.
ed to be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

The Chickasha Green house has
rented quarters In the Mcfarland
building for the holiday season and
will have on sale all kisds Of Christ.
mas green. ferns, palms, blooming
plants. holly wrearhs. nointsette and
cut flowers. Mrs. Johnson win be in
charge and orders can be left with
her at this place The display Of
blooming plants is large visit them
for christmas decorations. 12.1a-5t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

Through an error yesterday the Ex-
press announced in B. W. Lubmans
ad that It was nine days until Christ
mas when 1t should have said eight
Mr. Lubman wishes to state that he
has not changed the date OF Christmas
and that it viii come on the same
day this year as usual.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

Telegram BY United Press.

Telegram by United Press.
Minneapolis, Dec l9-The honey.
moon boat, Maniti which was report
ed lost on the lower Mississippi has
been located at Fort Pillow, Tenn.
Mr. and Mrs Stanton Mooney were
taking a trip to Cuba and had left
the boat to make a hunting tour
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
BUSINESS COLLEGE STUDENT
GET GOOD POSITIONS
WITH BANKS.

Mr. Clyde MeCauley. from Yinson.
Okla, who has just completed busi-
ness course at the Chiekasha Business
College, will begin work after the
holidays with the chickasha National
bank
Mr. Brit Percival from NARROW. al
50 a recent graduate was sent to Car
negie last week in response to a
phone call from the Citizens Bank
for a bookkeeper
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
Noted Author Dead
at Age Of Ninsiy-FouF

Telegram by United Press
New York, Dec. l9-John Bigelow,
lhe celebrated author journalist and
diplomat ate dtoday at Gramecy park.
He was born November g5, 1912.
Death was due 70 bladder trouble
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

After q light shower last night, a
steady rain set in this morning and
continued the greater part OF the day
Several times it changed to snow, the
temperature being near tbe freezing
point
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
cLun MEErINe PosrpoNEn

CLUB MEETING POSTPONED
Owing to the banquet for the foot
bal lteam and the debaters, the meet
ing Of the new club which was to be
held this evening at the high school
has been postponed till Tuesday even.
ing Of next week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
Prepare chrIstmas Music.

There will be a special choir prac-
tice at the Methodist church this
evening. The members Of the choir
are making special arrangements for
Christmas music Sunday. Chorister
Durbn has announced that two re-
hearsals viii be held this week One
tonight and the regular practice Fri
day evening
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

Attorney John MeCalla has return.
ed from Oklahoma city where he has
been on legal business the past few
days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

Christmas Doin's Saturday Evening.
A. p. Mckenzie announced this
morning that tile Methodist Sunday
school Christmas exercises will be
held Saturday evening at the church
instead Of Sunday as was previously
announced. The change is made on
account Of Christmas eve falling on
Sunday. Mr. Mckenzie as superin-
tendent of the school is making ar
rangements for a big annual treat and
the children will give their annual Of
fering to the poor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
Resigns as r. /. Surgeon.

Dr Walter Penquite has resigned
the work Of local physician for the
Rock Island railroad company. DR..
Penquite has been one OF the local
physicians for the company at this
point for a number Of years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
Short Stories
OF The Town


Girls Take Exams.
The regular examinations for the
month are IN progress at the Girls
college. The term win close Thurs.
day and most Of the young ladies' win
leave for their vacation, Thursday
night and Friday morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

IaHIV - FVttPOHtua
On account Of the rain the dance
that was announced for tonight al
the knights Of Pythias hall to be Civ
en- under the auspices Of the Royal
Neighbors lodge has been postponed.
No arrangements have been made rel
sarding the dance The Modern
Woodmen Of America have postpon-
ed their meeting tonight On account
Of the dance,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19
More chIldren cIothea.

Mrs, II. B. Johnson had charge Of
the office Of the United Charity so.
ciety this morning at the Mayors Of.
flee. AS the Christmas season ap-
proaches and the winter weather con
tinues the calls for clothing have in
creased Many Of the children Of the
city are being warmly clothed from
this department Of the elty's work
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1911-12-19

OF Chckasia, IN The State Of Oklahoma at The
close oi bldness, Dec. S, 1911,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
OFFICERS ELECTED
 FROM AUBURN BOYS

Auburn, September 23.-(SpecisD. Sen Tor class elections, important affairs at Auburn, occupied the Seniors for several hours Saturday. c. E. Sauls of Colum- bus, Ga, was elected president of the class without opposition.
 J. E. Pitts of Pittsview, Russell coun- ty, was elected vice president of the class R. M Lily of Quitman, Ga, was elected class treasurer; T. G. Burke of Montgomery is assistant treasurer. w. B. Nickerson of Tallapoosa county, was elected class historian. J. M, Lilies of AL bertville was elected orator. A. P. Ald- ridge of Greenwood, s. C.. was elected prophet and c. w. Crumley of Jefferson county was elected class poet.
 As editorial board of the Glomerata, the annual, were elected: C. E. Sauls Columbus, Ga. editor in chief J. E. Pitts, Pittsview, business manager; R.. H. Spencer, Marshall, Tex. assistant busi- i.ess manager; O. A. Miller, Jefferson county; advertising manager, R. NJ. Lilly Quitinan, Ga; assistant advertising man aser, c. w. Shelverton, Macon, Ga; art editor, Kirk Newell, Dadeville, athletic editor; II. w. Grady, Lafayette, liter afy editor: w. B. Nickerson, Talapoosa county, statistical editor: D. c. Rumph, Fort Valley, Ga, e. N. Thlbaut. Ma poleonville, La, g. R. Cruse, Hunts vile, associate editors.
 Elections to the Orange and Blue, the bi-weekly publication of the senior class, were: s. R. Cruse of Huntsville, editor in chief; c. C. Thach of Auubrn was elected assistant editor in chief C. w. Shelverton of Macon, Ga art editor: R. M. Lilly, Quitman, Ga. bus mess manager; T. C. Burke, Montgom- cry, assistant business manager. R. H. Spencer, Marshall, Tex. advertising managers D. & Boyd Auburn, assist ant advertising manager. C. w. Crum- ley. Jefferson county, alumni editor A. P. Aldrich, South Carolina exchange editor; E. A Major Birmingham, sport ing editor; Walker Anderson, Pensa cola, Fla, engineering editor; w. B Nickerson, Tallapoosa county, literary editor; F. l.. Jenkins. Georgia, agricul tural editor; Rip Major. Anderson, $ C., veterinary department editor
 The senior class, with 112 members Is the largest in the history of tn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
NEWS OF MARION

Marion, September 23.-(Special)- Congressman o. " Underwood will de- liver an address at the courthouse on Monday fin interest of the good roads movement in this county. Circuit court will be In session and a large au- dence will be in attendance.
 Two marriages have occurred during the week, that of Miss Mary Purifoy to J. D. Robbins Of Wilcox county, Rev. Paul V. Bomar officiating; and MMs Floy Scott to James Wade of Misl sisipni the Rev. ]. M. Battle perform Ing the ceremony.
 Circuit court has been in session this week, Judge E. NJ. Miller of Camden presiding. The civil docket was cleared with the usual promptness. although the grand jury was in session until Friday night. Next week Is criminal week and there are several murder cases on the docket to be heard
 E. OBren of the state tax commits sion was here this week looking after the assessments of the county He is quoted as saying the small property owner Is bearing Just per centt of the taxes and many large holders aEe not
 w. M. Eiland. Perry county farm demonstrator, was selected by the Unit - cd states department of agriculture for Inspection of the boil weevil in Mis- sissippi and has gone to the point as- signed him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Announcements

Rev. T. F. Swallow of the First Pres byterian church of Bessemer will preach at Fossil mines tomorrow afternoon at 3:3o o'clock.
 Rev. Clotfelter, who is holding the re- vival al Brighton. will hold the regular services at Il o'clock a. m. and 7:3O o'clock in the evening.
 As was announced, one of the most in terestng events in religious circles for the people of Bessemer is the coming of Dr. A. o. Browne, one of the most ia l. vorably known ministers of the Southern Presbyterian church, to hold a series of meetings here to begin the first Sabbath in October. This Is not the first visit to Bessemer by Dr. Browne.
 The president of the Ladies' Aid society of the Jonesboro Baptist church an nounces that there will be no meeting of the society Monday afternoon on account of the association which meets on Tues day. The meeting will be held the fol lowing Monday
 The Eastern Star lodge will give q box supper Friday night at Masonic hall Everyone is cordially invited There will be a prize offered for the first box sold valued at $2.5O Another prize will also be offered for the prettiest box
 Sam Muprhy. the negro who shot Tom Herrin, white man, last September md who vas recaptured yesterday. was taken to the county jail today for safe keeping
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
NEWS OF RAGLAND

Ragland September 23.-(SpeciaD.--N. O. Hamilton, a prominent citizen and a large land owner. who was injured by stepping from a Seaboard train on Wednesday, might just before it reached the station is able to be out, superintend- ing the construction of the big gInnel'y plant. MT. Hamilton seems none the worse from his experience in alighting from the train before coming to stop which he mistook to be passing the sta ton.
 The Coosa Water. Power company had a representative on the ground this week looking over the situation. This power is to come from the government lock, NS 4 on the coosa river. This power was offered free for five years to the indus triad institute It vii mean much for Ragland generally and more especially to the manufacturing plants that wish to utilize electrical power.
 The foundation for the new hotel is being dug and material Is arriving. The building is to be of concrete estimated to cost less than if made of, brick as tho cement is manufactured here. 5 It has been rumored that an effort is on foot for bringing a cotton mill here in the near future. Plans were about matured over year ago for moving one from Georgia here. when something in the transaction went wrong, The Methodist fWomens Aid society has recently placed gasoline lights in the Methodist church which adds much to it's comfort and convenience.
 An effort is on foot to place Ragland in the line of stations at the coming an- nual conference in November, thus giving full work for pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
t- Social and Personal

Norman Levinson from Gadsden is spending the Jewish holidays with his sister, Mrs. Hirsch. |.
 Mrs Bessie Gunnels and daughter are the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Mar tin and family in Jonesboro.
 Father ISitrick returned today from trip abroad.
 E. C. Shaw and family have moved from Exeter avenue and Sixteenth street to Dartmouth avenue and Six teenth street
 J. c. Mason and daughter Mrs. liar ris, have gone to Columbus Miss. Palmer Sullivan has returned to his home in Savannah. Ga. after a pleas ant visit to Charlie Nolan. Mrs. w. c. Spottsworth of Mobile who has been visiting Mrs. IT. C. Hatcher, has returned home after q very pleasant visit Mrs. J. c. Majors. who has been sick for some time, is able to be out
 MT. and Mrs. Duncan of Greenville Ky, are the guests of their daughter Mrs. T. F. Swallow. pr. and Mrs. P. E. Gwin of Dolomi te are the guests of Mrs. Gwins mother Mrs. Allen, today
 Mrs. E. F. Bouchelle and daughters are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perry for few days on their way to New York. ..s-a. '. W. NlAOn mas returned from buS- mess trip to New Orleans, Mobile and Biloxi.
 w. w Frasier of, Hueytown broke his finger today while hitching up a mule. It seems that the muleA became frightened and started to run, getting Mir. Frasiers finger caught in the bride.
 Mrs. Joe Carretti left today for Montgomery, where she will undergo treatment at the Pasteur institute IL will be. remembered Mrs. Carretti was bitten by a mad dog few days ago Mrs. Gray, who was operated on for appendicitis at the Robinson hospital was taken to her home in Jonesboro today.
 Mrs. Eugene Hunnicutt was carried to Princes infirmary today to undergo an operation.
 Bob Tucker has been promoted to the dispatcher's office of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad. Miss Emma Mims is improving at St Nincents hospital in Birmingham Mrs. J. F. Kent has returned to her home in Birmingham after spending
 the week end with relatives in this city. Mrs. Kent is delightfully."- re-
 membered by many friends as a former resident of Bessemer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
PARTIAL REPORT OF
 ETOWAH GRAND JURY
Gadsden May Supply Alabama City and Attalla With
 Water

Gadsden, September 3.-(SpeciaD The Etowah county grand jury today made a partial report of their work to Judge J. A. Bilbro of the city court. The jury in- vestigated the condition of the sewer emptying into Black creek near the Welt CT rolling mill and found 1t to be a public nuisance and asked that it be abated. The county board of health had taken a simi- lar action a few days ago.
 The jury also returned an indictment against Ed Smith, a negro who recently killed another of his race named Will Ro- den and shot and injured his wife. The negro is already under arrest. Five or six other indictments have been returned. If is understood. that Alabama City and Attala will both try to make arrange ments to secure a water supply from the new, water plant of this city. At | talla is said to be short In its supply and committee has been appointed by the council of that city to come to Gads- den and investigate the matter. 1a
 l o. C. Smith si,as been indicted by the | grand jury on a charge of assault with
 intent to murder Some time ago he is l alleged to have made an assault on i John Temple. d foreman at the plants I Of the Southern Iron and steelNcompany. Temple and the father of young Smith | had a difficulty that angered the boy.
 Asa result of the instructions of Judge Bilbro of the criminal division of the city court to the grand Jury to indict these who were keeping their places of business open on Sunday, 1t Is under
 stood that the soft, drink stands will -renain closed tomorrow. sis !g.t-'i't l Al a meeting of the Emma Sansom camp of the United Confederate Veterans
 held today 1t was decided to send a dele | gate to the meeting of the Blue and l Gray, to take place under the auspices of the Tri-state Fair association at Mem phis next week The selection of a dele gate was left for the commander of the crmp 10 make.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
PORTRAIT OF PELHAM
 GIVEN TO ARCHIVES

Montgomery, September. 23.-(Special.)- A handsome life size crayQn portrait of 'The Gallant Pelham the daring Ala bama soldier who was Killed at Kellyis Ford. Va,. in 1863, has been presented to the state department of archives and history by Judge John Pelham of tho court of appeals of Alabama. The DOT trait Is inc first likeness of the dlstfn guished Alabama and southern soldier on the walls of the department.
 Colonel Pelham was a lieutenant colonel In Stuart $ horse artillery. and was borQ in Calhoun. county in 1888. He was ona of the most dashing and popular soldiers Lnf the Confederate forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Burnham Arrested
.ptennber

Colorado Springs. Col, September 23.-Arthur J. Burnham. who has been under arrest since the discovery of the murder of his wife and two children and Mir. and Mrs. Henry Wayne and their baby. was released from jail to- day. but will be kept under, surveil- parison Of his finger prints with those found ob the ak with which the six were slain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
DIR. WISE WILL
 SPEAK AT ORPHEUM

pr. Stephen S. Wise of the Free Syna- gogue of New York, one of the most en,i- nent lecturers in the country. and who has numerous admirers In the Birming- ham district will deliver his famous nd- dress on "Civc Religion Thursday night. october 18th. ct the Orpheum. The lec- ture will be held under the auspices or the Young Mems Hebrew association, and the proceeds will go to the building fund of that institution. sres
 President Shapiro of the Young Mems Hebrew association will appoint com mittee within the next few days to pro vide for Dr. wise's entertainment during his stay lntthe city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Helton Convicted

Somerset, Ky, September 23.-Foun Helton was convicted today of the mur. der of Magistrate A. J. Beatty and Con stable w. F. Heath. He was sentenced to life Imprisonment. That Beatty ani Heath were killed in the courthouse al Burnside last July was brought out James was tried on the same charge a, HeIton. was found guilty last Saturday and was sentenced to be electrocuted il October. < < 7. .I .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
' THIRTY-EIGHT CON-
 TAGIOUS DISEASES

1 Montgomery, September 23.-tSpecial)-
 Thirty-eigh contagious diseases was the record for the month of August, accord
 ing to the city health department. Dur ing the month there were only 12 deaths from contagious diseases. | In all 10,510 premises were inspected by l-the sanitary department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
Conditions Quiet

Picking. September 23.-For4 4igners have not been attacked in the disturbed province of Szcchuen. The leaders of the agitation against the Chinese gov ernment policy of budding railroads with foreign capital evidently have instructed their followers not to molest foreigners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
General News

The bun galows at Woodward being built by Woodward Iron company will be ready for occupancy about October l. They will be occupied by the time keepers and the other officials of the company. The Woodwards have been doing good work. this year and they will have good amount of money to pay out on the pay days in. the fu- ture. -&,
 Today is pay day at the Bessemer rolling mill and Sloss mines, and q great deal of money will be turned into the hands of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-24
NOTICE
Alabama Great Southern Rallpoad
 Company

Notice is hereby given that the sn- niIai meeting of the stockholders of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad com, pany will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala. t4AN' Wednesday. October {. 1911.< at 10 o'clock a. m.. for election of directors and the transaction of such other, bus mess as may be brought before the meeting R. D. LANKFORD
 Secretary. September B. 1914.