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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
seventy-one Years in a Shoe Shop.

OSNVIhy-SiO ISdIS III q SIOS SiOPs
Charles H. Wilson of Troy, N. Y,
occupies the unique position of having
been in business in one building for Il
years; at least he will have completed
II years in the shoe business at 242-
244 River street August IL next. This
record, 1t is believed, can be equaled
by few If any shoe retailers in this
country. Mr.. Wilson has also been in
business for himself for more than so
years. Mr.. Wilson is today just as
much in active business as he was al
most three-quarters Of a century ago,
when as a thirteen-year-old lad he en-
tered the employ Of John Leonard
Williams Of Troy. To be exact, that
was August 10, 1910. MI. Williams
kept a shoe store at 242-244 River
street in a building which had been
erected in 1903, and so the building
now occupied by Mr., Wilson for his
retail shoe business is one Of the old
est buildings in Troy.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
The Quaker Scored.

An old Quaker went into a bOoksell-
er's shop, and an impertinent shopman,
wishing to have some sport at his ex-
pense, said to him:
You are from the country, are you
not2"
Yes" replied the Quaker.
Then here is just the thing for
you" responded the man, holding out
the book.
What is it?" asked the Quaker.
1T is an Essay on Rearing
Donkeys.'"
Friend" said the Quaker, thee had
better present that to thy mother"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Honors More Than Even,

Mrs. Patrick Campbell is not kindly
inclined to criticism of her work. At
a rehearsal Of a new play, one morn
ing, her manager, Charles Frohman,
stopped Mrs. Campbell and said: Mrs.
Campbell, 1t seems to me that those
lines should be delivered thus" repeat
ing the lines In question. Mrs. Camp
bell drew herself up and said: "Mr.
Frohman, am IN artist" That is all
right, Mrs. Campbell" replied the ur-
bane manager. II assure you | will
never reveal your secret"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
And Then He ESCAPED.

William" said Mrs. Peckem, stern
ly, did you ever stop to think that
some n might steal me when you
are away"
We'll" responded the poor husband,
with a far away look, II was a little
alarmed when a horse thief was prowl-
ing these parts last week"
Mrs. Peckem stiffened up haughtily.
"A horse thief, chr"
yes. l heard that he carried OF
two or three nags from this district"
And then Peckem made a Decline for
the door.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
ThInnest Man Mads.

The thinnest man in the world was
married recently by Municipal Judge
John R. Newcomer at the city hall.
81 had to look three times to see
him." said the judge,
The man is Arthur Atherton, twenty
four years old. Though FIVE feel high,
he weighs only thirty eight pounds.
He married Blanche Buckley, nineteen
years old, who weighs 1876 pounds
Chicago Daily News.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Supply.

New Minister-Now just n thing
more before l accept this charge. Have
you got a Supply"
DeacoH-Well, yes, though We Y
said anything to the last preacher
about 1t. I'll show you where 1t is,
and get you a key, but l tell you you'll
have to be just as careful about using
it as the rest Of usl-Puck.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
"Boy Scout" Movement Spreads.

The boy scouts" movement has
reached the Malay peninsula, and
Singapore is to have a fine organiza-
ton under the patronage of the gov
n and chief justice, 1t is a good
thing in many ways, aside from the
military training, and bids fair to
become one of the permanent and
most popular institutions of the PENN
sula, All through the British colonies
boy scout" organizations are being
formed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Importance Of Records.

Every farmer should keep some sort
of books. The books may be very
simple In form, but they should be
easily understood. The farmer might
also keep accounts with each crop
and the different kinds of stock. The
keeping of books will soon open the
eyes of many farmers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Study Political Questions.

Every farmer ought to carefully
study the political questions which af-
feet the prosperity of the country.
However, 1t is not necessary for him
to neglect his farm in order to do his
full share in securing good govern
ment
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Quarters and Halves.

George AIDE, at the recent Lambs
Gambol in New York, objected to the
extravaganza Of the modern wife.
1T is true that the married men Of
today" he ended, have better halves,
but bachelors have better quarters"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

we don't know what to do abouI
Piute Pete" said the Crimson Gulch
citizen. HE was a real good Teller.
but he would be careless about shoot
in up the populace."
Did you s~traighten out the mat
ter?"
ITO some extent; we elected him
sheriff, thereby maxim 1t look a little
more legal"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Spur Farm Lands

covering 673 square miles, now being
subdivided and sold in quarter SEQ
tions and upwards direct from the
owners-no selling commission to
load the price-$12 to $1S per acre,
one-hfth down, balance /, 2, 3. 4, 5 and
6 years. Wonderful cotton country
No boil weevll. Healthy climate,
schools, churches, railroad through
lands, Lands being rapidly occupied.
For free illustrated pamphlet, address
Chas. A. Jones, Manager for S. M.
Swenson & Sons, Spur. Dickens
County, Texas.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
The Man Who Sued the widow.

A st. Louis man is suing a widow
for 100000 for refusing to marry
him. He must be one of those iron
gray whiskered men who want to sit
on the front porch of a house that was
built with money earned by another
man.-Houston Post.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Make Agreements Binding.

Personal agreements without som
sort of written contract to back them
up are dangerous to say the least.
Put all agreements in black and white.
Never trust to memory
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
The Retort courtAoua.

Manager-You prima donnas want
so much for your services.
Prima Donna-And you managers
want our services for a song.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
important to h


KnicKer-Was Subbubs d%isappoint.
ed in his house?
Bocker-Yes; what he took to be
the henhouse turned out to be the
bungalow.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
TO DRIVE OUT

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTBLBSS
GHLL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing it is simply Quinlne and Iron in a taste
less form. The Qulnine drives out the malaria
and the iron builds up the. system Sold by all
dealers for 80 yeara Price 50 eents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma.
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie, Csc a bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

Aliens Foot Base, the Antisoptic powder for Tired,
aching, swollen, nervous feet. Gives rest and
comfort. Makes walking a delight. Sold everywhere,
26C. Don't accept any substitute. For FRHH
Nample, address Allen s. olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
Would Need Il.

Gracious, what is all that Grape
for?"
Il had a chance to get it at a bar
gain, and, you know, my husband goes
In for flying!"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
When the Crop Is Laid By

the h~omeseeking farmer will have the
time to personally investigate. He
cannot afford to pass the great, solid
opportunity offered to secure a home
In the fertile
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

Many a mar who has no music in
his soul can play on a woman's heart
strings.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

who is that man." asked the new
boarder, who is making such a fuss
because he has swallowed a fish
bone?"
That's the sword swallower at the
lime museum around the corner"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

For a trainwrecker no punishment
can be too severe
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

The difficulty of knowing what not
to say is knowing when not to say it.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

There isn't much hope for the fek
low who is too lazy to even go fishing.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27
impossible.

George acts like a fool"
mo. An actor could never come as
close to nature as that."-Variety Life
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

Those who believe in ~reincarnation
would probably object to being cal,ed
has-beens.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-07-27

The census would be much larger If
all the men who r leading double
lives could be found out.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18
New Oklahoma Charters.

Oklahoma City, Mar. 1S.-The fol-
lowing Oklahoma charters were issued
yesterday:
The Hydro Southwestern Telephone
company of Hydro, capital stock,
$4,000; directors, Jacob Greenson, D.
M. Dill and A. W. Oldham, al of Hydro
Wynnewood Gin company of Wynne
wood, capital stock $4,000; directors
John L. Case, A. L. Mitchell and Kath
line Case, all of Wynnewood.
Colonia Petroleum company of Bart
lesville, capital stock $4,000; direc
tors, Pearl Beferly, J. d. Talbot ano
A. M. Tate, all of Bartlesville.
Cunningham Drilling company o.
Tulsa, capital stock $4,000; directors
w. H. Cunningham, of Beaumont, Tex.
Seth Ely and W. E. Parker of Tulsa
Tulsa Tent and Awning company o.
Tulsa, capital stock, $4,000; directors
James Constantine, Olive Constantine
and William Crowder, al of Tulsa.
Amended articles of Harbour-Long
mire company of Oklahoma City, for
merly the Enders company, capita
stock 100000; directors, ]. F. Har
bour, w. NJ. Longmire and Mike Don
nelly, all of Oklahoma City.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18
Conditions in the financial district

Conditions in the financial district
have not been better in years. For
this reason the confidence in the mer-
camille and general business world in
the outlook for expanding business is
growing and the substantial banking
interests are not looking forward to
any disturbance of serious condi-
ton, in the event of the supreme court
decision against the trusts. In these
words, a financial expert summed up
conditions the other day. Businesses
of many sorts have undoubtedly ex-
perienced a gratifying activity This
statement, however, was made before
what some have termed "our recent
unpleasantness' with Mexico. 1t is
impossible at this time to tell whether
or not the seemingly unending revolu.
tion in Mexico and our governmental
eognizance of it will have an effect
on financial conditions. To be sure
the stock market has shown a nerv
GUS tendency since it became known
that President Taft has sent troops
to the border But it has moi
been felt that any substantial busi
ness interests would be affected ever
by strenuous Intervention in Mexican
affairs.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18
Congregational Church.

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, II a. m. Subject,
"Life's Limitations"
Junior Endeavor, p. m.
Senior Endeavor, 6;3O p, m.
Evening worship, 730 p. m, Sub
ject, THE Test of Fidelity
A cordial invitation is extended the
public to all these services.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

The Chieftain is authorized 10 an
nounce the name of Earle Walker for
reelection to the office of treasurer
of the school board, subject to the
democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

There is little likelihood that the
bloody record of Old Mexico will ever
improve very much until different
class or a new race control it. Revolu-
tion and bioodshed will continue as
long as the Mexican controls.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

Governor Cruce cannot be blamed
for hiding out for few days to escape
the army of applicants for appointive
Office. But he will eventually have to
come out and meet them
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

fact the mortgage was being sent from
the east so that ne could liquidate it.
The night before it reached Parsons,
thieves broke into Cessna's house and
stole his $500.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18
Lecture Postponed.

The lecture on walt Whitman to
have been given last evening at the
Presbyterian church was postponed
because of the disagreeable weather
until next Friday March "a.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

Gentlemen may cry peace, peace,
but there is no peace as long as the
federals and insurrectos are fighting
down in Mexico. But the real thing
win happen the first American shot
without fair trial
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

Dennis Flynn is now in control of
the Oklahoma City Times and the As
sociated Press franchise is in HIS
name. Just what frank Greer wants
to leave Guthrie for is not apparent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

J. w. Cessna OF Parsons had no faith
in banks. He felt sure that if he put
his money in tenn they would break
and he would lose it. So he decided to
keep his money under the carpet. He
had saved $500, and expected to pay
off mortgage on his little home In
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

| beg to announce that am can,
didate for the office of City Attorney
subject to the Democratic primary in
March. H. ]. Swarts.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

Wanted-A Mexican pronouncing
dictionary. Juarez is said to be pro-
nounced War is, and Old Teeumseh
Sherman said, War is hell
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of ]. Eugene Hall for the
office Of City Clerk, subject to the
action of the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

The man who wont clean up little
these days ought to be made to clean
up. A day or two on the lawn and in
the garden will do the work.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

A Kansas paper prints the story OF
how two hundred and fifty men went
out on a wolf hunt and no one was
killed nor even wounded.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18
PLANTING A TREE.

What does he plant, who plants tree
He plants a friend of sun and sky,
He plants the flag of breezes free;
The shaft of beauty towering high;
He plants a home to heaven anight,
For song and mother-croon of bird,
In hushed and happy twilight heard
In treble of a heavens harmony
These things he plants who plants a
tree.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

desire to announce that am can
didate for City Marshal, subject to
the action of the democratic primary.
H. c. CHATTERTON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

We are authorized to announce H.
M. Williams for the Office of Police
Judge, subject to the Democratic
primary, March 81
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
|nounce H. R. Clark candidate for City
Marshal, subject to the action Of the
democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

l am candidate for City Marshal,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary, March 21. LEE WEBB.
We are authorized to announce
Charles H. Goodpaster as candidate
for Chief of Police, subject to the ac-
|tion of the Democratic primary,
March 81.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
Democratic primary. BEN WILLIAMS.
We are authorized to announce the
name of Paul F. Mackey as candidate
for the office of City Attorney, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of A. ]. Green for the office
of City Clerk, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary.
l hereby announce myself oandi-
date of the Democratic nomination for
City Attorney of Vinita, Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary of March q, 1911.
WILLARD H, VOYLES.
The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name of Jno. w. Byrd to
succeed himself as Police Judge, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
| We are authorized to announce J. c.
Starr as candidate for Mayor, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri
mary on March 81.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of W. Houk, for the Office
of City Clerk, subject to the action OF
1.-THE democratic primary, March 81
hereby announce my candidacy foi
Treasurer of the City of Vinita, sub
Iiect to the action of the Democratic
Iprimary on March 81.
]. NJ. MAHONEY.
The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name of w. L. Busey fol
the Office of Street Commissioner
lsubject to the Democratic primary.
We are authorized to announce
lTfeo. w. Perry as candidate for Polio,
Judge, subject to the action of tht
Republican primary on March 81.
/ I hereby announce that am a can
didate for Chief of Police, subject tC
the action of the Republican primary
on March 21. CASH WILKINSON
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

l am a candidate for City Marshal,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary, March 21. LEE WEBB.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

We are authorized to announce
Charles H. Goodpaster as candidate
for Chief of Police, subject to the ac-
|tion of the Democratic primary,
March 81.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

What does he plant, who plants tree?
He plants cool shade and tender rain
And seed and bud of days to be,
And years that fade and flush again,
He plants the glory of the plain;
He plants the forests heritage;
The harvest of the coming age.
The joy that unborn eyes shall see
These things he plants who plants a
tree.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

LADIES' UMBRELLAS
One'third off on all Umbrellas. Exclusive agents
for the Hull Detachable Handle Umbrellas
LADIES' MUSLIN WEAR
Ladies' Muslin Underwear, Gowns, Princess Slips,
ETC., at real bargain prices.
Great values in Ladies' Tailored and Lingerie
Waists.
GREAT BARGAINS IN HAIR GOODS
Ladies' New Spring Coats and Suits just received.
All go at bargain prices You can't equal these suits
and coats at any other concern in the city for
third more
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

What does he plant who plants treej
He plants in sap and leaves and
wood,
In love of home and loyalty,
And far cast though of civil good
His blessings on the neighborhood,
Who in the hollow of his hand.
Holds all the growth of all our land
A nations growth from sea to sea.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for City Marshal, subject to the
Democratic primary. BEN WILLIAMS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

We are authorized to announce the
name of Paul F. Mackey as candidate
for the office of City Attorney, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

l hereby announce myself a oandi-
date of the Democratic nomination for
City Attorney of Vinita, Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Demo
cratic primary of March q, 1911.
WILLARD H. VOYLES.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of A. ]. Green for the Office
of City Clerk, subject to the action of
the Democratic primary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

I hereby announce that am a can
didate for Chief of Police, subject to
the action of the Republican primary
on March 81. CASH WILKINSON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1911-03-18

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name of Jno, w. Byrd to
succeed himself as Police Judge, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
Rock Island Argus., 1911-10-16
Wrestling Stars Coming

The itinerary Of the triumphal tour
of Champion Frank Gotch. the peer OF
all wrestlers both past and present
contains glad tidings for local wrest-
ling fans Not only the deyotees OF
the graphing game in particular, but
lovers OF sport in general are anxious
10 behold the foremost man in the
world Of sports today, the most won
derfUl athlete now living.
Champion Gotch from sentimental
reasons is favorins Iowa cities first of
all, because he IS native son Of that
state. He viii appear in Davenport at
the coliseum next Wednesday evening.
He is surrounded by a group Of lesser
stars. First and foremost pf these is
Yusiff Mahmout. the Bulgarion tiger.
he is the peer Of all foreign grappiers.
He possesses more courage. stamina
and knowledge Of the game than any
OF the other invaders. Secondary TO
Gotch and Mahmout are Carl Koch,
the German giant, and Walter Hertzog,
champion Of Switzerland. Although
new 10 America The reputation Of these
two splendid athletes mas preceded
-hem 10 this continent They represen
the best in the art Of wrestling as
known 10 those two countries. II viii
be a congress Of the wrestling game
American methods as revealed by
Gotch and TO a degree by Mahmout
viii be contrasted with the style Of the
Germans and the Swiss. IN addition to
Gotch and his splendid troupe there
viii be tinge Of local interest to the
wrestling carnival Dave Henschen,
the northwest Davenport Turner. who
would win fame and fortune If he could
be tempted to enter the wrestling fame
as a profession. will take part in bout.
That grand old man" OF the padded
square. John Eoss, 50 popular with the
tri-city fanciers Of wrestling, viii also
contribute no mean part 10 the pro-
Rock Island Argus., 1911-10-16

gram. Gotch guarantees to throw Voss
and Koch in 80 minutes. He may do
so but before he does these two ath-
letes will make him display the great
er portion Of his repertoire tricks. Yus-
in Mahmout will also seek 10 vanquish
two opponents in 20 minutes He Will
be forced TO face Jim Bronsfeld and
Andrew Steelhammer. Dave Hen
schen will not participate in a handi-
cap match. but will meet Walter Hert-
zog, champion of Switzerland Never
before has there been such a galaxy Of
wrestling talent presented 10 tri-city
people in one evening. Charles 7.
Kindt. the promoter Of the carnival,
will open the winter season Of sports
in Davenport with an attraction tha1
wilI be well nigh an impossibiIity for
even him to duplicate again this sea
son