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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
Leasing at Alex.

Alex, Okla, July 12- For
some time Alex and vicinity
have been looked upon fa-
vorably by oil men as being
one of the best prospective
oil fields in the state. Nu-
merous oil companies have
sent their men in this terri
tory to obtain leases and
to look the country over from
time to time.
Knowing that this terri
tory would be tested out by
foreign companies if the
home company did not do
something some of the en-
terprising citizens have got
ten busy and taken several
hundred acres of leases with
a view to developing the ter
ritory by home people.
On Wednesday Of this
week. through the influence
of Messrs. Cooper, Laws anc
Corzine, Mr.. ". A. Maupin,
of the Laschen Oil & Gas Co,
of st. Louis, f. J. Fahs, then
geologist, and their lawyer
Vim. McCan, visited AleS
and went over the field care
fully with a view to imme
diate devempmentif If the ter
ritory proves what they hope
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
TULSA MAN READY To
START ON JONES FARM
win Get Busy as Soon as Bonus is
Raised New IS, 900, 900 Gas
ser in Stephens County
Activity at Alex

1t will probably be the mid
die or latter part Of next
week before drilling is start
ed on the Funk farm by the
Cement Oil & Gas Co. 1t
was exI ected that the work
would begin Monday but the
machinery has not arrived.
Dennis O'Brien stated to-
day that the drilling outfit
was shipped from Cushing
yesterday and should reach
Cement not later than Mon
day. 1t will take a day to
Transport it to the field and
two or three days more will
be required to install it. The
derrick was completed last
week and the driller has been
anxiously awaiting the ar
rival Of machinery.
Pate Jons S, who recently
signed a contract with G. M.
Hoss, of Tulsa, who is con-
nected with the Henry Oil
Co., received a etter yester-
day stating that he was
ready to ship drilling ma
chinery here as soor as he
was notified that the $1,000
bonus is deposited in the
bank. Mr. Hoss agrees to
sink a test-well on Mr.. Jones
farm for a consideration con-
sisting of certain leases and
the bonus. Fred Frey who
is taking an active interest
in the proposition stated to-
day that he expects to raise
the bonl S next week.
A feature of the week:
development in the Stephen;
county field that is Of greal
interest to Chickasha is ths
bringing in Of another big
gasser by the company which
holds a franchise in Chicka
sha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
HEADS Are
CRACKED
IN A RIOT
Telegram BY United fress

Telegram by United tTess-
Belfast, July 12--Shores Of heads
were cracked with clubs, reyolvers
fired and much property damaged in
riots today. marking the celebration
Of the 223rd anniversary Of the battle
at Boyne. which resulted in the over
throw Of the last British Catholic mon
arch, James II.
The rioters fought two hours and
we're finally dispersed by the police.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
Vaughan to Build Home

Ben Vaughan, the big farmer
near Alex, who took his family
to Sulphur, Okla. some time
ago to spend six months or more
came home the first of the week
to attend to business matters.
He is tearing down his old hOuse
and will build a handsome home
on his farm before his family
returns.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
OPERATOR ILL.

Chas. Guy, linotype operator
for the Daily Express. was sud
denly taken i'll at noon today and
had to go home, As D result
the amount Of matter in Che pa
per Is curtailed and part Of il
had to be handset" BY the prin-
ters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
VIII Cost $4,000 and win Have
Capacity q Two Million Gal.
Ions Each Old Pumps
Included in Trade
RAISE EFFICIENCY OF
WATER DEPARTMENT.
Lower Insurance Rates Expected
Old Pumps Were Used Nine
Years and Condemned
0vercrOwded, Unsafe

AT the last regular meeting Of tha
city council the water committee was
authorized to enter into contract
with the Henry R. Worthington Pump
Co. for two new pumps to be installed
at the city pumping station. replacing
the old pumps which have long been /
over croytsd and were recently con.
demned by an expert.
Mayor Burton stated today that the
order for the pumps had been placed
and that they win be installed within
30 days. The old pumps are taken in
On the deal and the cash cost of the
new pumps will be $4,000, to be met
partly out Of funds already on hand
and partly out Of the levy next year
The capacity Of the new pumps viii
be 100000 gallons each per day a.
compared with with 1000 600 gallons
tn total capacity Of the two pumps
now in use. I'VE are new running
our pumps to the limit Of capacity. in
fact speeding them higher than Is
safe but we have to do It to supply
the demand for water said Mr.. Bur-
ton. 1--WE arc running l6 hours day
and pumping about 100000 gallons. AIr.
Ramer, the expert who recently exam.
ined the pumps, said be didn't think it
was possible to get over 700. 900 gal
Ions out Of them in "a hours. being in
such condition that they lose nearly
25 per cent Of efficiency through frIe-
ton"
The old pumps have been IN use for
nine years and their condition was
such that for several months the Okla
homa Insurance Inspection Bureau has
been insisting that something be done.
contending that they were unsafe and
likely to go down at a critical time. As
result of the installation Of the new
pumps some reductions in insurance
ratings is promised The new pumps
can also be operated at less expense.
c. T. ingalls,. manager Of the Okla
homa Inspection Bureau, in a letter
received by Mayor Burton today says:
Hon J. B. Burton, Mayor,
Chickasha, Oklahoma.
Dear Sir:
Your valued favor Of the sth. inst.
duly received and contents noted with
interest. wish to congratulate you
upon the good work you are doing IL
connection with the fire protection Of
= Chiekasha, and in the purchasing Of
q the two new pumps you have raised
J. the efficiency Of your water plant IN a
/. high degree and the wisdom Of this
action will no doubt be proven as soon
as the pumps have been installed and
p put in commission.
O I shall be interested to learn when
you have taken definite action regard
V ing the fire department and ordin
. ances, as we desire to make new
+ inspection OF chickasha and would
like to complete the work and have ]
! new book Of estimates issued BY the
y time you have Installed the improve
y ments recommended.
4 Respectfully yours,
c. r. INGALLS,. Managers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
VICTORY OF
The GREEKS
COMPLETE
Capture Of Seres is Final Blow to
the BuIgars indications Now
that End Of The Warts
in Sight

Telegram BY United Press.
Athens. July "details Of the
fighting about seres. received today,
confirm the reports that the Greeks
occupied Seres.
The defeat of the Bulgarians was
effected through the junction Of the
Greeks with the Seryians.
The occupation OF seres is the final
blow to the Bulgars.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
NEW SUITS IN pnrRIcr COURT

G, M. Fechheimer VS.. Z. B. and H. 3.
johnson, sS9t4o, for services render
ed Barefoot & Carmichael.
Nora May Elkins vs. Eden Love
guardian, ct al, petition Of E 4 Sc
E x NV Sc 25-7-s. Barefoot 4 Car.
michael
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12

The subject which will receive con-
sideration at the tent, corner Ninth
and Minnesota Sunday night is, The
Most Popular Doctrine Of the Uni
verse. Services at Sis O'clock All
welcome.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
Dippy Dickey ''DOpess
a Horrible Accident

about?" said the burly policeman,
elbowing his way through the
crowd.
"Oh It's nothing but Dippy Dick
said the fat man.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
Orphans Need Books.

NJ % Harris. manager of the Cor.
nish Orphan Home. states that many oE
the children need school books far
the summer sessl0a now lA progress
the home. "On account Of the uaees
tainty as to what books will hA use
next year said Air HARRIS. Wa aan
feel like buying books nov and snail
BE pleased To have Old books lloaase
Leave books at Dunlap oI ph0ne
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
death Of Little Girl.

Pearl Morgan, six-year-o.d IAN
ghter Of Mrs J G. Morgan, died
yesterday at her home six mites
southeast Of the city Funeral SER
vices were held at the esidence
and interment occurred al the Mn
nekah cemetery
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
Busy Bee Sewing Club.

Busy Bee Sewing Club.
The children Of the Busy Zee
Sewing Club met Al the home os
Mrs. Louis Noriaine and prpMt-
able eyening wac spent " fancy
HarK after wltitu refreshments
were served.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12

Recorded by the local (
weather bureau observer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-07-12
WEATHER FORECAST.
For Oklahoma:

Unsettled, showers t0Hi9ht
or SUNDAY.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Pretty Christmas Decorations.

One of the local dry goods stores
presents a pleasing appearance with
it's dress OF Christmas colors-red
and green. The first show case to
the. right as one enters the store is
made into an attractive handker-
chief booth. A rack trimmed with
handkerchiefs surrounds three sides
of the case. Beautiful poinsettias-
the Christmas flower-are an added
decoration with the rich red color
against back ground of kerchiefs.
The remainder of the show cases on
this side Of the store room are trim
med with racks covered with green
smilax and intertwined with poin-
settias. The opposite side of the
room shows beautiful centerpieces,
doilies, ETC., in white, with large
poinsettias pinned here and there
among them. This Christmas decor
alton Is only one of many which will
be in evidence soon. Our local merch-
ants take great pride in the festive
appearance Of their stores at the
holiday season every year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Tested Their Honesty.

Williams Enterprise: In order tt
test out wager on the honesty OF
postal employees, postal card tc
which two 81 bills had been attach.
ed, was sent to the G. N. Lowery
company of New York City by J.
H. Boiler of Charles City. Mr.. Boil
Ter wanted book this company pub
lished and took this unique way of
sending the money. He rolled it in
two tight rolls and tied one to each
end of the card then wrote a letter
to the company notifying them how
he had sent the money. In a few
days he received a letter from the
company notifying him that the
money had arrived attached to the
card. The money was easily seen as
it was not protected in any way.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
H. G. Smith for Representative.

Jewell Record: While the open
season for spring politics is not yet
hardly at hand, the Record has one
more political rumor of interest to
announce. Mention is being made
this week of Mr.. H. c. Smith, presi-
dent and large stakeholder in the
First National Bank of Jewell, as a
possible candidate for representa-
tive from Hamilton county on the
Progressive party ticket.
The Record does not know that
Mr.. Smith will be candidate. AS
the Record understands it, Mr.. Smith
himself has never given any thought
to being candidate for the office on
any ticket. Put local Bull Moosers
are seriously talking of Mr.. Smith in
connection with the honor and SER
iously plan to urge him to stand as
their candidate, and if he finally
consents to run, they are prepared
to urge his nomination on their
ticket.
If the developments of politics
should result in Mr.. Smiths being
nominated and elected, the Record
ventures a prediction that in Mr..
Smith, Hamilton county would have
representative fitted to sustain
every honor that has ever been won
in the general assembly by Hamil-
ton county members in years past.
Mr.. Smith is law school graduate.
but chose the banking business in
preference to the practice of his pro-
fession. He would give to the Office
knowledge Of law, the trained
business mind of the banker, and the
interest in agricultural conditions of
the owner Of one of Hamilton coun-
tvs fine farms. There are probably
few men in Hamilton county who
rank above Mr.. Smith as a scholar.
His best recreation all his life has
been in reading and study of current
publications and in his exceptional
ly we'll stocked library, and he is re-
garded as an unusually well inform
ed man. Mr.. Smith has rarely TAX
en- occasion to display his abilities
as a public speaker, but, locally, he
is known to be exceptionally capable
in this respect, a talent that Will
profit him considerably if he should
enter the race.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Do It Early.

On account Of the approaching
Christmas rush at the post Office the
daily bulletin is filled with sugges-
lions from the head officers at Wash
ington, aiming to expedite all mail
and avoid as much confusion as pos
sible.
To the merchants doing a mail Or
der business they suggest that in Or
der to avoid confusion in the lobby
of the Office that they get supply
OF c. o. D. tags and fill them out be-
fore coming to the post Office. To
those who intend to insure their par
cells it is suggested that they too, get
the tags in advance. They should
remember though that the parcel to
be insured must be presented at the
window.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Nav Have Wrestling Match.

Some of the Webster City wrest-
ling lovers are discussing the plan of
having a first class wrestling match
in the city at an early date. Bert
Munden of Randall, who has proved
himself to be of state championship
caliber, has signified a wish to meet
a former Webster City boy, Arthur
Macke. Munden has for several
years been one of the stumbling
blocks for state champions in his
class and every one who has had op-
portunity of witnessing him work
have nothing but words of praise
for him. Macke, while a trifle light
er than Munden, has proven himself
champion of several western states
in his class and before he left this
city was known as a conner in the
wrestling game. Since that time he
has put in considerable hard work
under efficient trainers and is one of
the best known wrestlers in the
west. Whether the match will be
made is not known at present, but
it is hoped by the fans that they may
have opportunity of seeing the two
men work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
COUNCIL HEAR MORE
RESOLUTIONS READ
Curb on Superior and Des Moines
Streets Possibility
Paving in Doubt.

The council met last evening and
heard proposed resolutions for curb
and parking curb on Superior street
from south line of Walnut street to
north line of Ohio street.
A resolution was also read on
!curbing and guttering on Des
Moines street, 1872 feet north of
Odell street to north line of Illinois
Central railroad right-of-way. These
resolutions were in addition to the
former resolutions which were read
last week. 1t is doubtful whether
the council will pass resolutions of
necessity for paving on streets run
ming north and south this year. The
new law which goes into effect the
first of January is interpreted by
counsel to the city to mean that
the assessments on the long way of
corner lots is to be equally distribute
ed among the lots in that block. AS
most of the proposed paving which
would be done would be lengthwise
of the lots, the council is giving
this work considerable consideration
before proceeding with the resolu-
lions.
After the usual grist of bills were
allowed the council adjourned until
eight o'clock this evening.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Going to Iowa Falls.

Williams Enterprise: w. H. Rick,
who sold his furniture and under
taking business to C. A. Kastler
about a year ago and who has since
been the efficient and popular CASH
Ter of the First National Bank, has
purchased big furniture and un-
dertaking establishment in Iowa
Falls. He will move to Iowa Falls
and take charge of his new business
the first of January.
Mr.. Rick and his estimable fam
lily have resided in Williams all their
lives and have host Of loyal friends
who will be sorry to learn of their
proposed change Of residence. They
will be greatly missed in both the
business and social circles of our
city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Death of Former Pastor.

Many of the older residents of the
city will recall Rev. George H. Ken
nedy, a pastor of the local NJ. E.
church about sixteen years ago. He
was resident of the town for about
two years and has many old friends
who will regret to learn of his re-
cent death from hemorrhage, in Du-
buque where he has lived for the
past several years. The following is
from the Dubuque-Telegraph Her.
aid:
Rev. George H. Kennedy died on
Friday morning at the home of his
sister, Mrs. c. H. Reynolds, go Lo-
Gust street. Rev. Kennedy was born
in this city on August 26th. 1865,
and entered the ministry Of the
Methodist Episcopal church twenty
three years ago, serving conti2uous-
ly until last October. His last past
crate was at Fayette, la. He leaves
to mourn his passing his wife Mrs.
Emma Kennedy, two children, Gail
and Harland, his mother, Mrs. Eliza
beth Kennedy. and four sisters. Mrs.
c. H. Reynolds. Mrs. A. A. Deckert,
Mrs. E. r. Champion and Miss Anna
Kennedy all of. this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Coleman-Ripley.

Announcements have been receiv-
ed by friends in the city, ANNOUNCE
ing the marriage in Pueblo, Col,
Nov. 27th Of Miss Blanche Edwen
Coleman, to MIR. Jasper Newton
Ripley of that place. Miss Coleman
is the daughter of Mrs. F. A. Srig-
ley of this city, and has visited here
number of times. Miss Coleman
will be remembered by those meet
ing her in this city as young
woman of strong personality, who
has held many responsible positions
with firms in Kansas City, where
she was with one firm for five years
also with firms in Ottumwa, Ia, and
in Pueblo, Colo, where the groom
is. proprietor of grocery store.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
FOR SALE-Full blooded Rhoade
Island red cockerels. Robert R.
Downs. Both phones. d-f-t-tf
He is Still There.

Old Sol poked his nose through
the clouds for a few minutes this af-
ternoon-1ong enough to let the peo-
pie of this part of the world know
that he is still there. He looked a
little ashamed of himself for his ac-
lions during the past week and with
drew from sight after a very short
interval. Possibly he will show his
face longer the next time he puts in
an appearance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
E. E. Empie Family Return.

E. E. Empie will succeed w. H.
Whiteford in the offices of the Han
son & Tyler auto company in this
city, having arrived to commence his
new duties today. Mr.. Whiteford
will attend to the Fort Dodge offices.
The Empie family will occupy the
house on west First street owned by
A. A. Cook, which was lately vacated
by the Roy G. Tyler family.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

The Frank Porter family, who
have been living on north Des
Moines street, are moving to Fort
Dodge. Mr.. Porter has been en-
ployed as driver on an r. G. Clark
ice wagon here and will work in
Fort Dodge with the Williams lum-
Der company. Mrs. Porter and two
children left on the morning train
and were accompanied by Mrs. Por-
ter's sister, Miss Christina Weseloh,
who will spend couple Of weeks
with them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
A Close Price.

A few evenings ago the Lehigh
council let a contract for the con-
struction of a sanitary sewer to be
3,677 feet long and in many places
over ten feet deep. 1t is expected
that there will be considerable dig
ging through solid rock and the
price paid is less than $1.1O per run
ming foot. That seems very cheap.
Benson & Reed of Fort Dodge are
the contractors.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Basket Ball Meeting.

The members of the high school
athletic association who are inter-
ested in basket ball met last evening
and elected Ray Berggren coach for
this year. No captain was elected,
but an election will be held at an
early date, as the candidates expect
to start practicing right away. The
high school has material this year
for one Of the finest basket ball
teams in the state and there is con-
siderable interest being taken by
the students.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

alton $4,000. 1t is the purpose of
Mr.. Martin later on to erect build
ing for his own use, as he wants an
office on the ground floor. 1t will
not be long, at the rate Webster City
is going at present, before Second
street will be built up solidly from
the johnson house to market square.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02

J. c. Colburn, who has been at
Sioux City the past few months, has
returned to this city and will engage
again in the piano tuning business.
It is the purpose OF Mr.. Colburn to
remain here permanently. He is ef-
ficient in his line and his friends and
acquaintances here will be glad to
know that he is again to make Web
stera City his home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1913-12-02
Wesley Whitman.

Wesley Whitman was born June
1, 1S43 at Doylestown, Pa. Early In
life Mr.. Whitman came west locat
ing in Wisconsin, later removing tC
Illinois. In the year 1874 he locat-
ed at Iowa Falls where he made his
home until the year of 1882 at
which time he removed to Webster
City where he made his permanent
residence until his demise. Mr..
Whitman has engaged in business in
this community for many years and
was always attentive to duty. For a
period of about three years he has
been afflicted with an incurable dis
ease from which he knew there was
no escape, and though burdened in
mind with this knowledge and suf-
fering greatly physically he was pa
tient, accomplishing and consider
ate of the comforts and pleasures of
others. He was believer in God
and all good, and was liberal to all
deserving causes with a generosity
which often resulted in his own
financial hurt. In the year 1868
Mr.. Whitman was united in wedlock
to Miss Mary Bond. Four children
were born to this union, the young
est, Latso Beebe, dying in infancy.
The three daughters, are Mrs. Anna
Mott, of this place; Mrs. Jennie
Reader, of Primghar; Mrs. Mary
Scott, of Springfield, S. D. Mrs.
Whitman departed this life, July -,
1885.
Mr.. Whitman was again united in
marriage, Jan. IS, 1887, to Mrs.
Sarah l.. Poland. One daughter
blessed this union, Hazel Blanch,
who cared for the home during the
fatal illness of her mother, who
died, Oct., II, 1910; this daughter
was again the comforter of her faith
err, caring for him and the
home faithfully with the spirit OF
true devotion. Five sisters and two
brothers are also left to mourn the
loss of Mr.. Whitman; Mrs. Jane !
Beebe, of Cherokee, Ia; Miss Caro- |
line Whitman, of Elmo, Wis; Mrs. ,
Anna McNett, of Plattsville, Wis;
Mrs. Amanda McNett, of Cuba City,
Wis; Mrs. Martha Hahn, of Phila-
delphia, Pa; John Whitman, OF st.
Joe, Mo. and Emanuel Whitman, OF
Plattsville, Wis.