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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

Following the usual custom the lum-
Der Yards Of Chickasha will be closed
Saturday, July 4. We ask that the
buying public kindly arrange so that
We may have holiday Yard Man
ayers. 7-1-3t&1tw
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01
NOTICE TO PUBLIC.

All union barber shops will close
Friday at II o'clock, noon. and remain
closed the rest of the day Win open
Saturday all day BARRIERS, Local
Union, No. 23S Bert List. Secretary,
7-i-2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

For months ana months no.
tice has been running in the
Express requesting readers to
report social items to Phone
rs before Friday noon. The
instructions to the society ed
itor are to accept no items for
Saturdays paper after that
hour unless they concern hap
penings on Friday afternoon or
evening. In spite OF this re-
quest in numerous instances
reports on events occurring
early In the week are phoned
70 the reporter on Friday
afternoon. The rule adopted
is not an arbitrary one, but 10
made necessary by the mechan-
ical arrangements Of the news
paper plant. Our readers will
confer great favor by kindly
needing it,. Editor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01
NorlcE.

All parties holding stock in the Car
pathia Oil company win please meet
Ak nv office Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock. IF. NJ. Frey. 6-29.2t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

John c. Lewis, sheriff, is spending
the day in Oklahoma City on official
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

Rev. J, e. Martin spent a couple Of
days visiting in Chickasha this. week,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

FOR RENT Desirably located fur
nished cottage for the summer. Phone
500 7ll-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

Mrs. Q. r Nicholson and children
are in Chicago, where they will spend
several weeks with friends.
Miss Kate Burke is reported in at
her home today
Grover Goode has resigned his posi-
lion with the mechanical department
Of the Rock Island.
Mrs. Elmer Terrell and daughter.
Miss Elizabeth, who have been tho
guests Of Pr and Mrs. Smith Of Fort
Smith. Ark are expected to return
tomorrow to their home in chicka-
sha.
Mrs Emma McRae. accompanied by
her daughter Willie, left yesterday
for Era, Texas, where they viii spend
q few weeks with friends and reia.
tIves.
q A. Ford Of Ringling, Okla is a
business visitor in the city today
s E. Bryson Of Bailey, Okla, is
spendng the day in chickasha on bus
mess.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

John c. Lewis, sheriff, is spending
the day in Oklahoma City on official
business.
r. w Foreman returned last night
from Ri Reno, where he has been on
business.
rhe meeting Of the Social Circle of
the Presbyterian church win be post
poned until the frs. Thursday in Au-
gust.
Mr.. and Mrs James Montgomery
returned last night from two weeks
visit with friends and relatives in
Whitney Texas.
Mrs J F. Potter returned from Ok
lahoma City this morning. She at
tended a special meeting Of the auxil-
iary Of engineers.
Mrs. Roy McElreath and children
left yesterday for Sherman, Texas,
where they were called by the serious
illness Of Mr.. McEreath's mother.
Mr.. and Mrs clyde Kelley, who
lave spent Tho past two weeks in Al
bany. Mo, and Des Moines, Iowa, are
expected 10 return tomorrow to their
home in chickasha
Mrs j. g Bayne Of Chattanooga,
okla. is spending several days in the
| city visiting at the home Of .. &. Hart,
Minnesota avenue
II you feel blue" 'no account,
! lazy, you need a good cleaning out
| Herbine Is the RICH thing for that
purpose 1t stimulates the liver. tones
up the stomach and purifies the bow
els Price 50c Sold BY Owl drug
s,ore.-Adv d&w
Rev. w. f. Humphreys, who has
/ been pastor OF the Methodist church
in Anadarko, moved 10 Chickasha this
week and viii work now as district
| evangelist for the Methodist church
/ in tha Chirkasha district.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

T. W. Foreman returned last night
from El Reno, where he has been on
business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

Miss Kate Burke is reported in at
her home today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

The meeting Of the Social Circle Of
the Presbyterian church win be post
poned until the firss Thursday In Au-
gust
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

Grover Goode has resigned his posi-
lion with the mechanical department
Of the Rock Island.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

q N Ford OF Ringling, Okla, is
business visitor in the city today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

Miss Helen Burke Of El Reno is ex-
pected in the city tonight for a visit
OF several days with relatives here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

Mr., and Mrs. James Montgomery
returned last night from a two weeks
visit with friends and relatives in
Whitney Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-07-01

The new food Heinz's Spaghetti;
handy and satisfying for this warm
weather 1t
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
KAISER'S CONDITION
IS MUCH IMPROVED
BY KARL H. Won WIEGAND.

Omitted Press staff Correspondent
BERLIN, VIA THE HAGUE. Dec.
11.-Kaiser Wilhelm is suffering from
catarrh of the throat. ! am able to
make this statement upon the au-
thOrity of persons close to the court
who are in a position to know the ma
ture of his majesty's illness and his
present condition.
The kaiser's illness is due entirely
to exposure while visiting his armies
in the field He has remained at
the front almost constantly since the
war began and has visited the battle
fields under all conditions, whether
good or bad. Those close to the
court today declared that his repeated
visits and consequent exposure dur
ing inclement weather caused him TO
contract a cold, resulting in the pres
ent catarrhal infection of the throat.
An official statement as to the
Kalser's condition issued today states
that his majesty is considerably inn
proved. This is confirmed by my
informants. The official announce
ment declares that the catarrh has
subsided The Kaiser's temperature
is normal and he was able today 10
receive reports from the chief of the
general staff. The improvement IN
his maiesty's condition set In last
night and continued today.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
eden ODD FELLOWS
IN SOCIAL Session

Following its business session last
evening, Eden Lodge, /. o. o. r., held
one Of the best social sessions Il has
had for some time. Three hundred
members filled the lodge room. Arthur
p. Hudson was chairman OF the social
session and introduced Grand Master
John +. Magee, who asked for the
lodges assistance in making this the
orders greatest year in this state
\ He then introduced Henry r. lsaacs,
who in turn introduced Francis II.
Green. A. NJ, Lift d., who delivered a
helpful address ON "What Are You
Doing How Are You Getting Along "
Robert Scott, of Rochester, y. y.
then entertained with recitations and
card tricks, 90 the pleasure OF all Eden
Lodge Orchestra played before and be
tween the addresses
A luncheon closed the evening pro.
gram.
Before the close of the business ses
sion Mr.. Scott took q photograph of tn,
gathering
Eden Lodge Degree staff Association
will hold an important meeting neNi
! Wednesday evening, December l6.
Next Thursday, December IL. will ais
mark an important meeting for Eden
when several business transactions vii
be brought To the attention of the mem
bers that will mean the expenditure o
money.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL TOTS
TO REMEMBER POOR

Harrison Street M. E. Sunday School
will hold its Christmas entertainment
on December %. Instead of getting
gifts the scholars above the primary
grade, will bring offerings for the
poor Last year,about wagonload OF
articles of various kinds was received
in this way. The school is in a flour
ishing condition.
The annual election was held last
night. when the following officers
were chosen superintendent l. Ell
mer Perry; first assistant, W. J. r..
Hill; second assistant Hubert A.
Roop female superintendent, Mrs.
Anna Carey: secretary. Harry B. Hy-
gate: assistant secretary, Willard II.
Murphy; treasurer. A. T. Clayton; n
nancial secretary. E. b. Lloyd; librar-
ian. Il. Clifton sutton; first assistant
librarian. Edward Martin: second as
sisiant Librarian. Paul Howett; choris-
ter. w. c. FIighfield; pianist Mrs
Ethel Vincent; assistant pianist, Miss
Sarah Wells; ushers, Victor Bailey
Arthur G. Bradway; superintendent
intermediate department, w. d. Had
dock; superintendent junior depart
ment Mrs. NJ. Ella Dayett; superin.
tondent primary department, Mrs iiu-
bert A. Roop; superintendent begin
ners' department. Mrs. w. ID. Haddock
superintendent cradle roll. Mrs A. T
Clayton: superintendent home depart
ment. Mrs L. l.. Chamberlain.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
WORKING OUT Y. W. c. A.
new BUILDING plan

To discuss the plans of the pro-
posed building campaign which is to
be conducted here by the Young Wo-
mans Christian Association, NJ. c.
Williams, campaign director, met and
conferred with the Board of Direc-
tors of the Young Woman Christian
Association yesterday afternoon and
with the association advisory board
last night
Mr.. Williams sees a great need for
a new and adequate building for the
young women of the city. AS this first
visit of Mr.. Williams was merely pre-.
liminary to look over the field, no
definite plans are available for publi-
cation
The advisory board and the board
of directors will hold a joint meeting
early in January to form joint com
mittees and from that time OH it is
thought things will move steadily
toward the campaign.
Those present at the advisory board
meeting last night included J. Frank
Ball, William S. Prickett, Charles
Wollaston. Lewis w. Brosius, DR.
George Edward Reed. Richard Reese
DR.. B. R. Veasey and NJ. Harold Smith
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
EVENING COMPANY.

Mrs. Charles Whitelocke, OF No.
1905 Pine Street. entertained on We'd
nesday evening in honor OF number
of her friends. Music and dancing
were the features of the evening.
Guitar and mandolin selections were
played by Edward O'Donnell, Jr., ana
Joseph Haverbeck
A special feature of the evenings
enjoyment, which caused much
amusement. was the Irish Jig" by
Edward ODonnell, sr. Those pres
ent included Mrs Ray Whitelocke
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ODonnell Miss
Marguerite ODonnell. Miss Lydia
Grubh. Miss Grace Whitelocke. James
ODonnell. Edward O'Donnell. Jr.. JOS
eph Haverbeck, Paul Whitelocke and
/ William Levy.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
w" FOR FOURTEEN
HIGH School ATHLETES

Fourteen gridiron battlers who have
helped carry the Cherry and White
standard to victory on many a hard
fought field during the football sea-
son this year will receive their "W's'
at the Wilmington High School Mon
day morning The cherry hued ini-
tials will be handed the pigskin war
riors by Professor A. II. Berlin.
principal of the school. and the pre-
sentation will be marked by appropri-
ate exercises.
The following athletes are on the
honor list for letters: Robert Wier,
Jr.. manager; Andrew A. Aschenbach,
captain, William Blickle, James Nor
ford. Harvey Rettew, Joseph Har-
rington. Ralph Durstein, William Nc
Corkindale, Howard Young, Frank
Dunn. John Bernardo. Matthew Dono-
hoe. Henry Mlrston, Paul Gabriel
and Harry Loose.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
PLAGUE FIGHTERS
ARE RUSHING WORK

Although the veterinarians in the
employ Of the State Live Stock Sani-
tary Board and the United States
Government are rushing the work
of inspecting all farms in this county
and the fumigations in an efforts to
stamp out all danger of a further
outbreak of the hoof and mouth dis
ease. it was said that farmers were
getting impatient This has caused
much trouble to the State officials.
and today DR.. H. P. Ewes, a member
of the State Board, declared that
those who have been causing trouble
10 the State Board by getting i'm
patient, should wait awhile at least.
II was explained by the officials
that they are doing their utmost to
assist these farmers whose places
have not been inspected.
AT the present time the State Board
has the following physicians at work:
Drs. Eyes, Mahaffy Ruhl, Mcdowell,
Mcdaniel, Reed and Houchin, while
the Animal Industry Department of
Agriculture has six more veterinar-
at work here.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
MANY DINNERS BEFORE
ASSEMBLY DANCE TONIGHT.

The first dance of the series Of three
to be given by the Wilmington As
semblies will be given tonight at the
New Century Club and many out-of-
town guests are expected 10 be pres
ent Several dinners will precede the
dance. The Dance Orchestra Of Wash
ington. ID. c.. viii furnish music for
the dancing
Among those who will entertain at
dinner prior TO the dance will be Mrs
Frank l.. Connable Mrs. W. Poyntell
Johnson will entertain in honor Of her
sister Miss Marjorie Pyle.
Others who will entertain at dinner
tonight will be Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.
deArmond, Colonel and Mrs. Georg,
A. Elliott and Miss Katharine Wilson
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
MIR. HAY ATTENDS HEARINGS.

David A. Hay, of this city, yesterday
afternoon attended a hearing before a
board of United States army engineers
at the Custom House in Baltimore. Gov
ermment regulations as to the setting
Of FISH net stakes in the Chesapeake bay
so that they should not interfere with
navigation were the subject of the hear
ing. About two years ago the Secretary
OF War promulgated an order that fish
net stakes should not be allowed in GER
tain areas of the bay because they in
terfercd with the passage of boats. The
lines then established were largely eN-
perimental, and il was the idea that
notifications of the regulations should
be made as seemed advisable after an
experience with those established. II
was with this idea that the board was
appointed and the hearing set.
Mr. Hay also attended a meeting at
the Hotel Renncrt. Baltimore, of a spe-
cial committee of the National Assoca-
tion of Shellfsh Commissioners.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
CAPITAL NOURNS
loss Of Sc. Payne
" The united Press.

- ht lAAAAA ANANf
WASHINGTON. Dec. 11.-Tribute
rom all parties and among the most
sincere from former and most bitter
political foes was paid today to Repre-
sentative Serene e. Payne. of New
York. Father of the House, who died
suddenly last night alone in his hotel
room from heart failure.
Democrats. Republicans and Pro-
gressives today united in testimonials
Of esteem. Flags on the Capitol were
ordered to half mast. The House ar
ranged to adjourn early in respect u
the memory of their colleague who
had the distinction of being the Oldest
in point Of continuous service, in the
House. He had served since March
4, 1883. He was II years of age.
The House today took charge Ol
funeral arrangements. through its ser
geant-at-arms. Speaker Clark appoint
"a q committee to escort the body tC
Auburn. n. y. Vice President Mar
shall will appoint a committee to act
for the Senate. A day will be set aside
soon for a service of eulogy in th'
House.
Payne was one of the most plctur
esque as well as one of the stronges
figures in the House. AS origina
author Of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law
Payne attained national reputation
He also aided in framing the Dingle!
act.
A member of the "Old Guard" of tn
Republican Party, Payne was a lead
er in the councils of his party, havinl
served in high capacities at variou
national conventions.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
BELGIAN RELIEF PERFORMANCE
AT THE MAJESTIC TODAY,

The following is communicated with
respect TO the Belgian relief perform
ance at the Majestic today:
How would you like to be driven
before an army like chaff before the
wind? That is the predicament the
Belgians were in. In their agony they
cried out to a merciful world, "Fos
Gods sake send food"
Here is your opportunity 10 give
and help a cause that is worthy. The
benefit performance at the Majestic
Theatre today is for the purpose of
answering that call of the starving on
the other side Of the ocean. Your ad-
mission ticket will be all and you can
aid worthy charity and enjoy the
photoplay, The House Next Door,
better by knowing that you have
helped in a cause that is worth while.
Half the receipts today will send food
TO the destitute ones"
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
STABBED after HIS
BO|LS we're Pitched

Peter Sansone. of No. 9O7 West
Second street, was in an oyster bazaar
at Sixth and Tatnall streets playing
"mudler," a game of sunny Italy. with
his countrymen, Hippolita Scarano,
Genarao Avalone and Vincenzo
Capano. last Thursday evening. San
sonesh had a quartet of rose red boils
on the back of his neck and Hippolita
amused himself by caressing them,
gently punching first one and then
the other. The indoor sport afforded
keen pleasure TO Hippolita, but Peter
objected and as a result a young war
took place in the oyster house. When
noise of combat ceased Sansope was
. found to have q two-inch deep knife
wound in the abdomen and a cut near
/ the ear The din of battle brought the
police and as a result ScaranO, Ava
lone and Capano were arraigned in
City Court today charged with assault
and battery. p. L. Garrett represent
ed Avalone and Scarano while Will
liam H. Cooper, Jr.. appeared for
Capaho On his plea of guilty
Scarano was fined 500 and costs or
six months In the workhouse, while
Avalone and Capano were discharged
1t was developed by the testimony
of the defendant himself. Joseph Dc
Cola, Fraviano Tribietto, of No. 4l7
Tatnall street. Ralph Stokes and 9th
er witnesses that Avalone declared
himself in a state of armed neutrality
and enforced the decree by flourishina
a cheese knife with a 12-inch blade.
- inn rrHrN nII
Scarano chased him under a stairwa,
and plunged the blade of a knife int
his abdomen. lie also said Avalon
pursued him with the cheese knife. Hi
testimony was supported by that o
Anthony Sansone his brother, VIII
made the amazing statement that Ava
lone had the l2-inch weapon conceale
,up his sleeve.
Did you see him with the knife?
the witness was asked.
"Yes, and my heart was in m
mouth"
Peter ssnsone and other witnesse
;; were closely questioned as TO the par
played BY Capano in the fracas. tn
court was informed that he took OF
} his coat and shot off his mouth
DR.. p. A. NJ. Rovitti testified that h
treated Sansone. He declared the woun
which was two inches deep, was in th
abdomen, directly under the last rib o
I the left side. The physician asserte
Sansone now it out of danger
I'm dismissing Aval0ne the court sal
there was a reasonable doubt as TO hi
81 guilt and he gave the defendant th
benefit of it. In the case of Capano tn
I court remarked that there was no ev
dence against him. Scarano was hne
on his plea of guilty after evidence ha
; been taken.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
CHURCH TO AID POOR.

In accordance with their usual custom
whereby il seeks TO bring cheer and
help to number Of homes during the
Christmas season, Union NJ. +. Church
is appealing for donations of provisions,
clothing or any other Christmas treats
which may be distributed TO those in
need Anyone having anything to do
nate and who has no way of getting it
to the church should notify either the
Rev. w. f. Corkran of No. sos Wash
ington street or Mrs. Robert Delihia, OF
No. sll Madison street.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
BLOOD POISONING AFTER BRUIsE.

Mrs. Dora NJ. Cameron, wife of
George l.. Cameron. of No. SAP Kirk
wood street, is recovering from blood
poisoning. Ten days ago while Mrs.
Cameron was busting pictures in her
parlor she fell off stepladder and
struck her knee. causing a bruise.
Blood poisoning followed.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
MAIL FOREIGN GIFTs TODAY

Persons contemplating mailing
Christmas parcels or mail abroad
are urged. to do so before 3 o'clock
this AFTERNOON as the last mail steam
srs for Europe. before Christmas in
time for delivery Of Christmas mail
will leave New York tomorrow morn
ing at $50 o'clock. The next vessel
to leaves for Europe will sail on De-
cember 10. too late for mail matter
to be delivered abroad before Christ
mas.
In addition to the American Line
steamer ST. Paul, which leaves at thar
time. there will be a French liner
and Norwegian liner that will also
sail from New York tomorrow.
All letters addressed to points in
Germany must bear a scent postage
stamp for the fire; ounce and
cents for each additional ounce. The
usual rate to Germany is the domes-
tic rate of 2 cents per ounce, but II
was rails ed owing to the fact that
there is no direct line to Germany 81
this tine
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
SANTA Claus TO VISIT
LITTLE HAPPY WORKERS

Members of the Happy Workers
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
of West Presbyterian Church will hold
their Christmas meeting tomorrow af-
ternoon at three O'Clock, in West
Sunday school room.
A program of special interest hav-
ing been arranged for the afternoon,
all members OF the society are re-
quested TO be present promptly at the
hour stated. The features of the pro-
gram will be the personal visit Of
Santa Claus. and the presentation OF
clever playlet entitled "A Visit to
Grandma" The cast OF characters
for the playlet is as follows: "Grap>-
ma" Ruth Christy: Little Sister,
Mildred Stiles: big Sister Blanch.
Marguerite Clymer; Brother Ralph.
/ Leroy Corkran; the poor little
Jones children Myrtle Brown and
Helen Lafferty. Cousins and Grand
children twenty members Of the So
ciety.
Marguerite Clymer, as chairman
will have charge of the program. The
program will precede the playlet, anc
Is as follows. Professional, a
Christmas Hymn. choir Of twenty
girls: opening hymn, 20 Little Towr
of Bethlehem" devotional exercises
In charge of chairman; hymn, Christ
mas" reading Of minutes, by the sec
retary, Ruth Christy; talk. by chair
man, on the topic for the day, "Persii
and Syria" Offering exercise n
charge Of Mildred Denny; talk by th'
president. Miss Baird: playlet. -
Visit to Grandma" finale, Sant'
Claus visit
A Christmas tree will be anothe
feature IN the decorations of the room
| for tha rnqatfup
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
FUNERAL OF H. E. BUCKIUs.

The funeral Of Henry E. Buckius,
who died on Wednesday morning, at
No. 1909 Walnut street. will be held
from his late residence on Saturday
afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev
Frederic Doerr will oficiate In
terment will be made in Lombardy
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
nrHAnAMEY.KNIGHT.

Miss Fannie NJ. Duhadaway and
George P. Knight. both of Dover, we're
married by the Rev. George l.. Wolfe
at his home. No. 1913 Market street.
at noon yesterday. The couple left
for Philadelphia and later will GO
TO Washington on their wedding trip
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
HOME FROM WEDDING TRIP.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Porter Griffith
have returned to this city from their
wedding trip and are spending a short
time with Mrs. Griflith's parents, Dr.
end Mrs. Samuel Harlan Johns, No.
S3S Van Buren street. prior to going
to their new home at No. 7S5 South
F'ifty-seventh street, Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
AZ, THE AvENuE.

May IRWIN, the celebrated comedienne,
has at last joined the long list of dis
tinguished stars who have recorded their
art on the screen, and appears in the
Famous Players Film Compsny's film
version of her famous comedy, Mrs.
Black is Back" at the Avenue Theatre
today and tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1914-12-11
STANDARD BEARERS SOCIAL.

The Standard Bearers of Harrison
Street N. g. Church will be enter
tanned next Monday evening at the
home of Mrs. NJ. Ella Dayett, No S24
West Ninth street Mrs. Sarah Gar
rett will act as hostess.