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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mrs. W. A. Gripon of Beaumont,
Texas, has arrived for visit with her
mother Mrs. A. V. BOurQue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mrs. James j. Flanagan arrived
home Sunday from a pleasant stay of
month at Excelsior Springs. She
was met at Kansas city by Mr. Elan
agap. who returned with her Mrs.
Earl X. Sinclair, who accompanied
Mrs. Flanagan, has gone to Paoli,
Kansas, to visit friends and attend
wedding before returning home.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Miss Jessie Rammage left Satur-
day night for Chaffee, Mo-, where she
will spend the summer and perlra ps
remain permanently with her father.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24
SOCIETY NEWS
VlRA 0WYENI, TELEPHONE 900.

The mou who admlrcs silent
women Iosrs his heart 10 a
chutterbuA and spends the rest
OF hts mortal lltr in teaching
her to hold her tunFur.--Ellu
Thornycroft Fowler.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

What persistent hard work and
close application to study for inn
proyemcnt can do in the way of win
ming out, is well illustrated in the
career Of Miss Jane Vernon. Miss
Vernon saturday night at the Metro
politan opera house in Minneapolis
closed a four months engagement
with the Maggie Pepper" company
with Miss Rose Stahl leading. follow
ing the last play of the season for the
company, Miss Vernon started for her
home in Broken Arrow and will
N~N~~-o-0~N~N-NO-0-0-O-NON
Mrs. George G. Baync and son,
Master Clarke, returned Sunday from
Macombe, H., where they have been
spending few weeks with Mr..
Baynes mother and will conclude
their visit in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles T.. Dent before return
ing to their home in Seattle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mr. NJ. G.. Thomas of Little Rock,
is expected to arrive in few days
to be the guest of his sister. Mrs. c.
s. Walker on South Detroit avenue.
and to accompany his younger sister,
Miss Mildred. who Is visiting in the
Walker nome. to her home in
Brownsville, Tenn Miss Martha
Thomas. of Brownsville. who Is also
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walker. ex-
poets to leave July /. for New York.
o study 1T Columbia university dur
ing the summer
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mrs. G. b. Lynch will entertain the
Art Circle Wednesday afternoon at
her home on South Cincinnati avenue.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mr.. ana Mrs w. c Farmer and
family who have been residing in
Kendall cor some time past. will move
back to their Old home at No. 7l6
South Elwood avenue, this week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mowry left
Sunday for trip to Chicago.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1913-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lynch expect
to be in their fine new two story
home on North Cheyenne avenue, by
July l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Friendship is love without his wings.
byron
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
LUCK AND LOVE.
First He Won the Father, and Then He
CAPTURED the Heiress

A dozen years ago. fresh from the
school OF Versailles. came young IN
der lieutenant OF artillery in his new
uniform. returning from Normandy.
where he had been TO see his brother.
On the train the young officer found
himself seated beside an old man. who.
like himself was going TO Paris.
They entered into conversation. An
amiable intimacy was established he
tween the two travellers. At the west
station the old gentleman. tnkinS leave
of the young officer. said, Il need
Eon-in-law like you"
Three months later the officer re-
turned to Normandy. He narrated
the incident OF the Journey 10 his
brother and questioned him about the
strange companion.
Il know this old fellow" responded
tho brother. DO you know that he
offered you a very pretty partner? His
daughter possesses an income OF 1OO.-
90 francs"
Where is she? I'll go after her"
said the officer.
The brother made a sorrowful Ees-
ture Alas! you are a little late"
"Eh. what! Is the young girl to he
married."
NO: her father was buried eight
days ago"
The lieutenant was silent for a mo-
ment But I knew her father. \ visit
OF confidence Is imposed upon me-
Dressed in his best uniform, lie call
ed upon the lady. He spoke In the
most tender terms OF the old gentle
man. Without doubt the prestige of
the uniform was not without effect on
the young provincial, and the story as
in the pleasant dramas. ended with
marriage. The lieutenant is now 4
prominent member OF the chamber OF
deputies -Cri de Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
RECITES SIDE OF
ANTI ANNExERS
II. M. McCaskrin Gives His Yer.
sion of South Rock Island
Meeting.

Rock Island. Dec 2e.-EditOr The
Argus. In justice 10 over 100 repre-
sentative men who attended the meet
ing al the South Rock Island town hall
70 organize 70 protect themselves
against being annexed" 20 the city OF
Rock Island YOU are hereby respect
fully requested 70 publish this report
concerning the meeting:
A committee, made up Of several
men who live in the territory sought
20 be annexed, had small typewriter
notices posted announcing that there
would be meeting a. the town hall
70 consider the question OF snnexatUl.
Many OF these notices were torn down
In spite of This over 100 men attended
the meeting. Ernest Hussey was elect
I'd chairman and Andrew Johnson was
elected secretary. After this, the chair
man read the notice calling the meet
inE. and several persons asked who
called the meeting. Frank Young gave
a brief account OF the committee and
why Il called the meeting TO oppose
annexation lie spoke OF the unfair
methods used 10 get signers on the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

rue women, though the men did not
much like seeing other men clasping
their wives. II was first danced Mt
Almack's in London by Lady Jersey
and two or three of her friends. and
society was riven from top to bottom
into the walters and anti-waltzers. In
spite of Lady Jerseys powerful intlu-
cnce. there seemed little chance of the
acceptance of the waltz. In 1916 the
allied sovereigns came TO London and
visited Almlcks. There they Joined In
the waltz and removed ii from the
realm OF discussion. The waltz needed
bat three sovereigns to make it re
spectacle
The polka excited almost as much
controversy as the waltz on fits first in
PRODUCTION into England. Lady Dor
othy Nevill recalls a scene ut n ball In
the late thirties when a Gcputation of
ladies begged the hostess. Mrs. Spencer
Stanhope. to allow the polka to be
danced by six ladies who understood
il. Permission being accorded. the six
stepped out with their partners, all of
them, curiOusly enough, dressed in
black. which caused people TO say 1t
was chimney sweeps dance. EX-
traordinary excitement was created b."
the innovation. Lady Jersey. the Ouch
ess of Bedford and a number of other
women clambering up on the chairs
and benches to gain a better view
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

The earliest tool that has been traced
in Egyptian history is the saw. 1t was
found first in the form Of n nOtched
bronze knife in the third dynasty. or
about 5000 years before the Christian
era. and was followed in the fourth
and fifth dynasties by larger toothed
Sc VS.. which were used by carpenters.
but there are no dated specimens until
the seventh century before the Chris
:ian era. when the AssyriEns used iron
saws The first knives on record were
made out of flint and were. in fact.
saws with minute teeth. They prob
ably were used for cutting up animals.
ms the teeth would break away even
on soft wood. Rasps. which are but
a form of saw. were first made of
sheets OF bronze punched and coiled
round. hut the Assyrians i'll the sew
enth century used the straight rasp
made of iron similar to the modern
type.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

original petition and objected TO being
taken into the city OF Rock Island TO
help pay "grafters."
After those remarks. the undersign,
ed was asked 10 tell what the law IS
cn the subject, 70 state some OF the
reasons why annexation" would injure
them. who was back OF II, and how 10
defeat IL The assemblage was deeply
interested in knowing these matters.
and after Il was made plain that paw
ing, sewer. sidewalk and water main
taxation would be a burden 70 them
under honest government. / told them
that they would be compelled 70 pay
from one-third 70 one-half more 10
public-improvement- In des-
ignating the way these ''grafters" work
IL, in some way incurred the ill-will
OF ". z Bailey and Robert Schmidt
To Bailey I recited his Twenty-ffth
street dirt deal and his dirty Special
grand jury work To help Bailey
cut Of his embarrassment. Schmidt. an
entire Granger 10 me. tried 10 work
himself into the meeting. but when !
told him ne could receive all the ben
efits BY moving into Rock Island. as Il
is. and cited the resolution OF the
Womsn's club censuring the commits
sioners and criticising them and es-
pecially censuring the commissioner of
public safety and the mayor. and
wherein 4 stated lit Is unsafe for the
citizens OF this city TO travel its public
streets and women and children no
longer have protection, even in their
own homes" Schmidt was silent.
made no apology TO him. These two
men were the opposition" There was
no one there who wanted TO fight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Bailey did call me a coward but l
do not believe he could convince any
one that his reflection is true, so let il
pass.
The unfair tactics OF annexation
were represented IN the actions and
words OF W. z. Bailey and Schmidt.
who furnished TWO good examples of
the for annexation men. When the
vote was taken on the question, that
1. be the action Of this meeting that
those present organize themselves to
stop the annexation OF South Rock
Island township or any part thereof,
and that all honorable means be used
TO help out OF annexation all parts of
said township now annexed or sought
10 be annexed 10 the city OF Rock Is
land Schmidt was the only one TO
vote against it.
The meeting then voted 20 have the
chairman appoint three men 10 confer
with the undersigned. as attorney. in
devising ways TO avoid annexation. To
this Schmidt also voted no" The
meeting then adjourned. Bailey and
Schmidt left the meeting in their own
company. Other citizens took the
street car. These men walked. If any
person who attended the meeting want
ed 10 fight he was careful 10 conceal
his desire. No one seemed 10 be very
angry except Bailey and Schmidt. All
other persons will be anxious 10 have
you publish this report of the meeting.
The committee appointed by the chair
from those present: Supervisor George
Fl. Richmond, town clerk; ?. J. Tom
and Andrew Johnson. Another meet
ing will be held soon
HARRY NJ. NcCASKRIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

stand how I was placed" said Miss
Branch. who for three years lived in q
room adjoining Coucii's office without
the secret ever having become known
until his death Knowing Mr.. Couch
as they did. they can appreciate the
influence he had over me better than
can strangers 20 him. Every one IN
Monticello felt his dominating person
ality. I have no regrets or apologies
for yielding 10 II. so long as the pub
lie knows the man TO whom I yielded.
His will. think. controlled me
from the time I first saw him, and ]
was very willing 70 submit TO il. There
was absolutely nothing he wished that
I would not have done for him. He
was everything 20 me and dominated
ne CON pletely.
Others knew ot his magnetic IA
ture. but 10 enc felt Il as I did.
wished 70 be with or near him al the
time and could never be content else
where. Whenever I went away, for a
visit o. needed change. l became r.
stantIy discontinued because apart
from him and could not stay away.
could zee his face every minute OF my
absence and was restless until again
with him. Those Who knew him best
esn understand that sort OF attach
ment"
Asked 20 tell something OF her life,
Mise Branch said.
What happened 20 NE before
came 90 Monticello Is years ago con
Germs nobody When 1 came here
selling books ! met Mel. He vas kind
10 me. He did no; act like 4 man who
wanted 10 take advantage OF q woman.
He was noble and loved hia az much
as lie loved ms.
To marry Mel ~oud have CON-
PEELED him 20 make d sacrifice. which
would have left 3 son and daughter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Wellesley. Mass. Dec 29.-Miss
Maude o. Minahan, who has been
voted the prettiest girl in Wellesley
college by IN students, does not be
lieve in slit skirts, suffragets, the
tango, the turkey trot or Chocolate
munching matinee girls"
Really. ! am not the prettiest girl
in Wellesley" said Miss MiHahan.
who is very modest. There are a
dozen girls more attractive than | am.
But ] I'm glad the girls like me. The
Wellesley girls are different from lots
of others. The girls in New York
seem to have gone crazy. We do not
tango or turkey trot. What's the
sense in waddling around in a turkey
trot when you can enjoy a waltz?
don't like the slit skirt because it is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
& ood

without a father and his legal wife
without a husband.
Love him? Yes. ! loved him VIC
lentiy and that grea- Iove FOR him
compelled me 10 live as / have. The
people may say things about tie way
We have lived. but should a woman
loving a man as I loved Mel leave him
because another woman was attached
20 him by law.
Since February, 1911. have spent
days ana nights alone in that little
room. I dared not 90 out because /
feared II might scandalize Mel u !
should be seen coming out OF that
building. Sometimes there were days
OF agony when Mel was away in some
other county on Law cases and I was
left alone.
Every evening I would bind the
wound on MeI's foot as q slave
would" she continued. referring 10 the
tubercular condition OF the foot which
for two months had so crippled
Couch that he could only get about on
clutches. During the day would hear
him talking with his clients IN the Of
flee. giving them advice and often
money, when they were hard up. He
seldom charged poor persons for his
services.
Now II. tell you why can no long
er talk above whisper. In all these
years that / have been with Mel,
there has never been an hour OF the
nigh, or day that We were not afraid
I would be discovered In the room ad-
Joining his once. We trained our
selves 10 TAX in whispers always. In
all this time / never have raised my
voice, The consequence Is that have
lost my voice entirely.
Il cid al this 10 save Mel and his
family from scandal and ! would do
& again 20 save them I always knew
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Figgerativs.

"A schoolboy OF eleven" said Pro-
fossor Thomas Il. Lounsbury. Naie's
authority on English. once gave an
ept illustra ton OF fgurative usage. He
gave IT in composition, writing:
"A figgerative saying is. TO keep
the wolf from the door" 1t does not
mean TO keep n real live wolf from the
door A good instance is when the
landlord comes for the rent. He knocks
ct the door and you keep awful quiet.
In the hope that be viii think there is
nobody IN and go away "-Washing-
ton Star
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

Monticello. y. Y. Dec. 29-Her only
10Y a photograph OF the late Melvin II.
Couch. Miss Adelaide NJ Branch -
trying 10 make plans Tor her future life
without the lawyer TO whom she was
for years a willing slave. She viii
leave soon for the west. but further
than that she has not divulged her
plans
I am glad the tovnspeopIe under
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
TALES OF TWO DANCES.
London Society at First Rebeisd
Against Waltz and Polka.

When the waltz first appeared in
London IL raised n social rumpus. The
dance came from Poland TO London
by way OF Portsmouth, where it's ad-
vGntages We're 1T once apparent 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Was It7

II gave Walter a beautiful necktie
Of my own make for a birthday pres
cot" said Mabel
WAS he pleased: 2"
'Oh. yes; he said its beauty shall be
Tor no other eyes than bis own. Wasn't
that lovely Of him E"-Lippincott's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29
Iha RaraQcn.

Have you any employee who
doesn't talk baseball. horse racing and
prlzeightlaG all the time. to the ex-
elusion OF business
Yes"
Where did you get him."
at isn't a him; It's a her."-Pitts-
burgh Post
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

If you are suffering from biiiousness,
constipation, indigestion. chronic head
acne, invest one cent III postal card.
send TO Chamberlain Medicine Co.
res Moines. Iowa, with your name
and address plainly on the back, and
they will forward you free sample
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Sold by all druggists
(AdY.J
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

ugly. 1t l. not a question Of morals
of the thing-its positively ugly. The
new draped skirts are graceful but
those other things are horrid."
Miss Minahan is native of New
York. She is one Of the most popu-
lar girls in her class and is OF the
medium complexion type.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-29

/ could never be more to Mel than I
was, because he was married"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21

FOR RENT-The second floor Of the
building now occupied by the Royal
Laundry, room 2oxsO; heat and power
furnished suitable for small manu-
featuring purposes, See Al r. Kuhn.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21
REAL ESTATE
TRADES AND LOANS

900 acres Of land, 6 miles from sny-
der one mile from Odetta, ON Frisco
railroad zoo acres in cultivation l50
acres bottom balance smooth grass
land fenced and cross fenced; living
water This is an ideal stock farm;
no loan. Price $40 per acre viii ex-
change for general merchandise.
so acres good upland, three miles
from city, IL acres III orchard, Alberta
peaches, pears and apples. and small
fruits; large SIX room house and out
buildings Improvements are worth
$4,000 This fine farm must sell in the
next ten days. Price $4,000.
160 acres Six miles north Of yerden
80 acres in cultivation; house, wsil
and windmill; good orchard has loan
81 S2i00 due il seven years. Price
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21
Real Estate
for Sale

63 acres 4 miles west Of Chickasha;
good Groom house, clstern, barn, 1900
bearing fruit trees; win sell for $5500
and win take $4,000 worth Of chicka-
sha property clear of debt.
5-room modern house, nearly new, at
724 Minnesota avenue. Price, for quick
sale, $1,000.
4room frame plastered house, Shed
and cistern, storm cave, lot l5Ox165;
On Southwest Hill Price $l4o0; win
trade for vacant lot forth $500; price
sl4oB.
4-room frame plastered house, near
" new lot 50xl65; close in. Price
sl5C0; 5000 win handle the place.
.50 acres Of land in ELLIS county
Okla loan Of 5000; will trade for live
stock or good chickasha property
Price s25OO,
Broom frame plastered house, near
" now; lot 50xl65; well located, on
South Hill. Price $780, s10O cash,
balance sl0 per month.
1s acres Of land, one mile west q
car barn. Price sl25O
write fIre ana tornado insurance
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21


Il you're Merchant you favor Home
Trade.
If ron favor Home Trade youTl aght
FOR It.
n you Fight For It Right you'll get It.
II you get it you'll be Helping Yourself.
n you help yourself youll hurt the
Man Order Trade.
II you hurt the Man Order Trade youn
be wise.
/ II you are wise You win Advertise.
II You WIN Advertise IN your Hons
Paper youn get Home Trade.
80 '1Fn about this last one-ira .
4 CIRcH-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21

$4,000; win exchange for good Chicka-
sha property.
1G0 acres ia miles southwest Of city;
two sets Of improvements; good orch
ard; l20 acres in cultivation; loan of
Sl7O0 at 8 per cent Price $4,000; viii
exchange for residence property on
South or West Hail
Modern five room house, wen loeat-
ed in the best residence part Of the
city; will exchange for large house
and pay cash difference.
Two houses close in on Kansas ave-
niue, 75xl65 feet; snap for $1,000;
terms given on part
We have good straight loan propo-
sition on city property or land. u
you want to make a loan let US figure
with you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21

Sherlff Of Grady, County,
Oklahoma.

By ]. A. THOMPSON, Deputy.
Barefoot & Carmichael
Attorneys for Plaintiff. 1-31-12d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21
Real Estate

Farm Loans Money wnen title is ap.
proved. NO WAITING.
For Sale6.room house, on car line
one block from paved street. will sell
way down This is q great bargain.
For Trade Corner lot, 2 houses
one Broom, the other 8 room, to ex.
change for small farm.
Whan you want to do business quick
on a farm loan see
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21
FOR SALE
OR TRADE

100 acres Of fine grass land in Colo
rado; Joins government reserve Of un-
limited range at 40 cents per head
per year. to trade FOR a good farm in
Oklahoma.
Three good residence houses in|
Chiokasha to trade for land. This isI
the best trade we have to offer for
the money as property in the best
residence district mas good rent in-
come ana they are in good repair.
Now, If you have some land to trade
and want some good income property
come and 1ock this over.
100 acres Of good, smooth land, near
Walters, oklai good improvements;
lays level; ITO acres in cultivationi no
waste land; four miles from Walters
and splendid road. Price $4,000; in,
Iouhrance s2500.
We have $500 and $4,000 to loan on
| city property. We give the best con
tracts on farm and city loans.
III acres ofland joining city limits
10 acres now Ia alfalfa, for sale at
bargain. Here IS a tract Of land yol
can double your money IN short tim.
Ia shape to be plated ana sold in lots
T Can give s0od terms.
160-acre clear farm and cash to trad,
for bottom land 100 to 800 acres.
!. Stacy & LOOMS
office In rear Of Farmess' State Bank
chlckasha. Okla,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21
A. B. THOMPSO
iii soUTH THIRD ST.
Phone a6, chicKasha, Okla

said judgments, together with interest
and costs ! will then sell the south
east quarter Of the northwest quarter
Of the northwest quarter, and the east
half Of the southwest quarter Of the
northwest quarter, and the west half
Of the southeast quarter Of the north
west quarter and the west half Of the
northeast quarter of the southwest
quarter, section thirty-five (S5), town
ship nine (9) north range five (5(
west, in Grady County Oklahomai
Witness my hand this 1lth day o.
February, 1918.
JOHN @ LEWIS,
Sheriff Of Grady County
State Of Oklahoma.
BY ]. A. THOMPSON,
Deputy Sheriff
Chas. M Fechheimer,
Attorney for Plaintiff 2-1l-Sat
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21
ron RENT

FOR RENT Basement under the
Daily Express office, very cheap. Cali
at this office 7-27-H
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-02-21

Gas In the stomach or bowels Is q
disagreeGJle symptom OF torpid liver.
To get rid Of it quickly take Herbine.
It is a marvellous liver stimulant and
bowel purifier. Price soc Sold by
Owl Drug Store and Public Drug Co
Adv. d&w