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The Parker post., 1914-07-18
QUEER LAND TENURES
CEREMONIES OF ANCIENT DATF
OBSERVED IN ENGLAND.
Appear Somewhat Ridiculous In This
Day and Age, but Are Regarded
With Considerable Serious
ness Acroee the Water.

Our British cousins still cling to
some curious customs with respect to
land tenures. Whenever, for instance,
certain estate at Chingford, in Els
sex, passes into new hands, the owner,
with his wife, man servant, and maid
servant, goes on horseback to the par
sonage and pays homage by blowing
three blasts on a horn. He carries a
hawk on his wrist, and his servant
leads q greyhound, both supposed to
be for the use Of the rector that day.
The new owner then receives a
chicken for the hawk, peck Of oats
for his horse, and loaf of bread for
his greyhound. After dinner the own
er blows three more blasts, and then
with his party withdraws from the
rectory.
Another curious proceeding Is known
as "The Castor Whip Tenure" On
Palm Sunday every year a servant
from the Broughton estate attends
service at Castor church with a new
cart whip, and. after cracking it three
the manor house.
AS the clergyman begins to deliver
his sermon the servant quits his
seat. A purse containing 80 pieces
of silver is fixed at the end of the
whiplash, and, kneeling on cushion,
he holds the purse suspended over the
head of the minister until the end OF
the sermon. Then purse and whip are
left at the manor house.
The Whisper Court" at Rockford,
in Essex, is strange Michaelmas OBJ
servance held under the auspices of
the steward of the manor. The busi-
ness of the court is transacted at mid
might in the open air. The absence
of a tenant is punishable by fine Of
double his rent for each hour he fails
to be in attendance; no artificial light
except a firebrand is permitted; the
proceedings are recorded by means of
one of the embers of the brand. The
roll of IA tenants is called and an
swered in a whisper, and then all
kneei and swear allegiance.
In explanation of this odd ceremony
it is said that many years ago the lord
of the manor, after an absence from
his estate, was returning home at
night. Passing over what is known as
Kings hill, he accidentally heard some
of his discontented tenantry plotting
his assassination, and, thus warned.
went home by an unexpected route.
He enacted that from that time forth
the tenants on his estate should as
semble every year exactly at the same
time to do him homage round post
which he caused to be erected on the
precise spot where the plotters met
illustrated Sunday Magazine.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

the Great Terrapin, they were not sure
that they could defeat the animals.
while they talked about what they
could do to win, two little animals, no
bigger than mice, came creeping up
the tree and sat down in front of the
eagle. They told the eagle that they
wanted to play on the side of the birds.
But said the eagle, you have four
feet; you belong with the animals!
Then the little creatures that the ami
mails had laughed at them for being
SO small and would not let them play
and the eagle took pity on the tiny
fellows and said that he would let
them play. But how about wings?
'They all studied about how to get
wings for the two little mouse-like
creatures, and then the hawk remem-
bered that they had a drum which
they used in the dance, and over the
head of this drum was stretched the
thin skin Of grounding. Why not
cut a piece of that skin and stretch it
On cane splints in the shape of wings
and fasten the wings to the forelegs
of the little fellows?
$50 the birds got one Of the little
mouse-like creatures fitted with the
wings cut from the head of the drum;
but then they found that they had used
all the grounding skin they had And
to make the other little fellow ready
to play, some of the strong birds pulled
with their beaks at the skin between
its forelegs and it's hind legs until it
was so stretched that the little fellow
could sail right across from one tree
to another.
'The one with the wings, the birds
called the bat, and the other was
called the flying squirrel. And when
the ball game began, both the bat and
the flying squirrel helped to win for
the birds. And among all the players
the bat was best because he could
dodge better than any of the rest.
$50, when you grow up to be ball
player, you will know that you are
good if you hear the people call you
bait"
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
PUT NEW PUPIL IN BOYS EYE
One of Wonders Of Modern Optical
Surgery Recently Performed
Many People Wear GIasses.

Every time you return from Europe
you are more impressed by the i'm
mense number of Americans who wear
eyeglasses. We are a nation Of spec
tacled people.
l asked DR.. McCluney Radcliffe, who
in the last few years has examined or
operated upon 1900 eyes at the Wills
hospital, what single affliction is re-
sponsible for most eyeglasses.
"Farsightedness," was his reply.
He told me also that the relative
number of persons who wear eye
glasses is increasing. AS a matter of
curiosity l subsequently counted the
spectacled men who were sitting in
one large clubroom having lunch.
There were 29 of them, while but Is
wore none.
All kinds Of surgical science is i'm
proving, but none more rapidly than
that pertaining to the human eye. Not
long ago Doctor Radcliffe put a new
pupil in the eye of a boy who had been
suffering from an old injury.
The longer time which children must
now spend in school is believed to be
one important reason for the very
great number of young persons who
wear eyeglasses. But oculists insist
that while more people wear glasses,
the average sight of all Americans is
now better than ever.
A similar thing is true of the human
tooth. While far greater sum is now
paid to dentists than formerly, the
average tooth is much better than that
of our forefathers. Both eyes and
teeth used to be grossly neglected.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

so poorly that my folks thought l was
going into consumption. One day I
found piece Of paper blowing around
the yard and picked it up and read it.
1t said Saved from the Grave and
told what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound has done for women. I
showed it to my husband and he said,
why don't you try it?' So I did, and
after had taken two bottles I felt
better and said to my husband, 4 don't
need any more,' and he said you had
better take it little longer anyway
So took it for three months and got
we'll and strong" Mrs. ALoNzo E.
BAKER, Tecumseh St., Adrian, Mich.
Not Well Enough to Work.
In these words is hidden the tragedy
of many woman, housekeeper or wage
Garner who supports herself and is often
helping to support family, on meagre
wages. Whether in house, Office, fac
/. tory, shop, store or kitchen, woman
should remember that there is one tried
and true remedy for the ills to which all
women are prone, and that is Lydia r.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. 1t
promotes that vigor which makes work
easy. The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
SUNLIGHT Intensified

syy BY R0m Sahd mrer0nd from 6H GoeFn n5s Beach Mn 1n
and Mineral Laden, Poisonous Dust, all
bring Eye Troubles in their wake-Granu.
lated Eyelids, Red, Itching, Burning, Tired
and Watery Eyes, Impaired Vision and
Eye Pain. Reliable Relief is found in
Murine Eye Remedy, Mild and Harmless
If you Wear Glasses, Try Murine. Doesn't
Smart. Feels Fine. Acts Quickly. Is an
Eye Tonic compounded by Oculists-not a
''Patent Medicine'-but used in successful
Physicians Practice for many years. Now
dedicated to the Public and sold at
SOC Per Bottle. Murine Eye Salye in
Aseptic Tubes, 25c and Soc. Sold by
Druggists. For Books, write to Murine
Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
PILLOW A LIFE PRESERVER
Keeps Persons Head Well Above
Water and Leaves Limbs Free
Designed by MaryIander.

Since the sinking of the Titanic
the patent office has been deluged with
applications on life preservers. One
of the latest of these is that shown
herewith and designed by Maryland
man An elongated pillow, filed with
buoyant, non-absorbent material, has
narrow transverse slot through
which the head is passed. There are
also devices by which the adjacent
portions of the bag may be fastened
around the chest, and the ends extend
back and front for additional support.
The advantage of this preserver is
that only the head is above water,
and as the average person weighs only
21a pounds in the water, the body
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
All Is Motion Throughout the Universe.
L. A. N. U.

If there are signs of blood impurities be-
gin using S. S. S. at once. You need it,
This wonderful blood purifier is all action,
It starts into motion billions of cells in the
liver, lungs and throughout the body.
your blood, gives your entire blood circula.
tion fine thorough bath. 1t just natur-
ally and in a twinkling irrigates every
atom in your body. 1t ruShes into every
tendon, mucous surface and every nerve to
thrill with freedom, with health, with new
found springiness.
And best of all, S. S. S. though a power
fnl. searching, overwhelming enemy to dis
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
RADIUM SULPHUR SPRINGS

NATURAL RADIOACTIVE MINERAL WATER
IT SPARKLES AND FOANIS LIKE CHAMPAGNE
BATTLE IN LIQUID SUNSHINE
1t cleans the blood and clears complexion. Hot
baths for rheumatism, scatica, nervousness.
paralysis, 1umbago, poor circulation, colds heart,
blood, dropsy and female troubles. Drink it tor
dyspepsia gas stomach, kidney and bladder
troubles It cures incipient Brights disease Spec
ia1 treatment baths given, supervised by regular
physician Advice free. Water delivered. Send
for booklet. Los Angeles, Cal. W. 9Th st. cars to
Melrose Ave.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
USEFUL LITTLE CAMP STOVE
SheetMetaI Box With Pipe at One
End Can Be Placed Almost Any,
where-Fs Easily Carried.

In these days Of camping the in
vention of a Nebraska man has espe-
cial interest. It is a cook stove for
campers, and is easily carried and cas-
lily set up. A long sheet-metal box
has series of openings at the top
and a smoke pipe at it's closed end.
The other end has a high door that
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

case is as pure as the dew on q peach
blossom, as powerful as the heroic works
of nature, as searching as the peremptory
demand of the most exact science
ASK for and insist upon getting s. s. s..
the worlds cure for all disorders of the
blood
For private, personal advice on stubborn
chronic rheumatism write at once to the
Swift Specific Co., 222 Swift Building, At
lanta, Ga. Their medical department Is
famous on all blood diseases, and is
equipped to make personal blood tests, ap-
proved by the highest medical authorities
Get a bottle Of S. S. S. TODAY.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
HAIRY FACE HUMILIATING

Avoid embarrassment when appear
ing in public with superfuous hair on
arms, neck, chest, bust or shoulders.
La Vivian Depilatory does away with
the painful electric needle, and is a
delightful remedy which acts quickly,
safely and surely. Full particulars
and liberal sample free. WEST COAST
TOILET SPECIALITY CO., 74O S.
Grand Ave-, Los Angeles, Cal.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Flexible Screen.

A flexible wire window screen that
a Wiscopcin man has invented is at
tached to the lower sash in sucn a
manner that it unrolls and fills the
window to whatever extent the sash
be raised
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Of Course Not,

Mrs. Church-Don't you think the
fashions adapt themselves to the
times?
Mrs. Gotham-Oh, my, yes! Why,
when we wore bustles we didn't have
these little flats.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Bath Tub for Babies.

A bath tub for babies that a Wash
ington man has invented is mounted
on a wheeled stand which also carries
drawers to contain toilet articles,
towel and clothes racks and an ex.
tension leaf at one end.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Snur for the Physician.

District Visitor-And how are you
today, Mrs. Jones?
The Patient-Not at all badly, thank
you, ma'am. The doctor is doing
his best. I've told him there will be
nobody to pay him unless get WeaI.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Equity in Tips.

Departing Guest-Out of this sum
give each of the walters 10 sous and
Henri five francs
Head Porter-But Henri has just
now entered our employment. he
has not yet served you.
Guest-And, therefore, he Is the
only one who hasn't annoyed me-
Heitrere Welt.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
HERE Is RELIEF FOR WOMEN

If you have pains in the back, Urinary
bladder or Kidney trouble, and want a
certain, pleasant herb cure for woman's
ills, try Mother Gray's AROMATIC
LEAF. 1t is safe and never-failing
regulator. At Druggists or by mail, so
cents. Sample package FREE. Address.
The Mother Gray Co., LIE Roy, N. Y. (Adv)
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

Although Belgium has reduced the
working day Of it's coal miners to nine
hours, the enforcement of the law has
not. apparently, affected the produc
ton
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
THREE MONTHS FREE

Subscription to the Indian River
Farmer For truckers, fruit growers
citrus, general farmers and folks who
want to know about Florida. Address
INDIAN RIVER FARMER, Depart
ment x, Vero, Florida.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

A gyroscope for stabilizing an aero
plane has been designed so 1t also
can be used for changing the direc
ton of the machine should the motor
stop in midair.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Didn't Know Him,

Bacon-You say he asked you to
loan him five dollars?
Egbert-Yes; and I hardly know
him.
That's the reason he asked you,
probably
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
COULD NOT
STAND ON FEET
Mrs. Baker So Weak-Could
Not Do Her Work-Found
Relief In Novel Way.
Adrian, Mich. =" l suffered terribly
with female weakness and backache and

got so weak that l
could hardly do my
work. W h en- I
washed my dishes I
had to sit down and
when I would sweep
the floor I would get
so weak that I would
have to get a drink
every few minutes,
and before I did my
dusting would have
to lie down. l got
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

Granulated glass is being tried as q
preservative for the surface Of wood In
England with much sucnaAs-
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Sizing Up a Host

Teacher-What is host, Tommief
Tommie-I dunno, ma'am.
Suppose your father gave a dinner
to a number of his friends what would
he be?"
He'd be the goat l reckon"
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
New Life Preserver.

below the pillow has very little effect
on it's buoyancy. The arms and legs
are left perfectly free.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
just Eye Comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

Putnam Fadeless Dyes make no
muss.-IAdv.]
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Pities Mans DeIusion.

Every time spinster looks at d
man who has just been led to the al
tar by widow she says to herself:
How easily you poor men are
fooled!
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Objectionable Euq.

What female name would an egg
object to being called?
Addle-laiI (AdeIaide).
The Parker post., 1914-07-18
Where to Stop

BOILER AND MACHINE WORKS
Founders, machinists, pattern makers,
steel tanks, boilers, engines, ranges, fur
naces. Pioneer Boiler & Machine Works,
S. w. Corn. Palmetto and Caroline Sts.
The Parker post., 1914-07-18

FACTORY SHOE REPAIR SHOP
Work done while you wait
313 West Sixth Street, L. A.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03

ments on land, consisting OF few
scattered houses, win be appraised and
sold with the land and the owners
thereof reimbursed where they are not
the successful bidders. The right to
waive technical defects in advertise
ments and bids. and to reject any and
all bids, is reserved. Detailed inform
alton, including descriptive lists show
ing the quantity and the appraisement
OF timber and land in each tract. will
be furnished without cost. Maps show
ing location and accessibility to rail-
roads Of each tract will be furnished at
q cost of so cents each. Application
for both descriptive lists and maps
should be made to the commissioner
to the Five Civilized Tribes, Musko-
kee, Oklahoma. Remittanees for maps
should be made payable to George N
Wise, Disbursing Agent, Muskogee,
Oklahoma. CATO SELLS,
Commissioner of Indians Affairs.
Tues
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03
ACUTE iNDiGEs EsTIoN.

Il was annoyed for over a year by
attacks of acute indigestion, followed
by constipation" writes Mrs. M. j.
Gallagher, Geneva. N. Y. q tried
everything that was recommended to
me for this complaint but nothing did
me much good until about four months
ago saw Chamberlain's Tablets adj
vertised and procured a bottle Of them
from our druggist. l soon realized
that ! had gotten the right thing for
they helped me at once Since taking
two bottles Of them can eat hearty
without any bad effects. IS Sold by all
dealers.-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03
First published Aug. 27, 1914.)
NOTICE OF SALE.


In the District Court OF Grady County.
State Of Oklahoma
H. H. Champlin. plaintiff. VS.. Idam NJ.
Turner and w. A. Williams, defend
ants.
BY virtue Of an order OF sale issued
out of the above court In the above
cause on the 10th day of August, 1911.
and now in my hands. which order
directed me to levy upon and sell.
without appraisement. according to
law, the real estate hereinafter de-
scribed for the purpose OF satisfying
certain judgments rendered in the
above cause.
Now therefore notice. is hereby
given that on Tuesday, the Goth day
of September. A. d. 1914, at two
o'clock p. m. of said day. at the front
dcor of the court house. in the city
o. Chickasha, county of Grady. Okla
homa, | will offer for sale and sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder,
for cash. subject to confirmation Of
the court, the following described real
estate, to-wit:
The north twenty-five (25l feet of
lot seven % and the south twenty-five
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03

Check Your first fall cough or cold
at once--don't wait--it may lead to
serious lung trouble, weaken your vi
tality and develop chronic hung all
ment Get bottle of DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey today it is pure and harm
less--us At freely for that fall cough
or cold. N baby or children are sick
give it to them. it will relieve quickly
and permanently, 1t sootnes the irrr-
tated throat, lungs and air passages.
Loosens phlegm. is antiseptic and for
titles the system against colds. II
prevents cold germs from getting hold.
Guaranteed Only Csc at your drug
gist.-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03

this description The addition of
these accessories make 1t possible
to wear this dress on the street. The
girdle of handsome brocaded ribbon
gives opportunity for an Individual
taste in the selection OF colors, and
is touch of light and splendor need
ed in design so noticeably simple.
Two-toned or changeable taffetas,
and the fashionable plain colors look
well made in this and similar styles.
The design IL SO simple that 1t hard
ly requires a pattern to follow It.
The home dressmaker can hardly fail
to be satisfied with pretty dress
which makes SO few demands upon
her ingenuity.
The allround usefulness of taffeta
| for afternoon and evening wear has
given it pre-eminence this season. Be
sides, it is inexpensive. In the &c.
inch width a good quality sells at
about dollar and half yard. The
allowance for O. dress Is not often
more than five yards, SO that one may
manage to provide material for it,
and also enough ribbon for the gir.
die, net for the guimpe and sleeves
and the few necessary findings for
making, without exceeding the pur-
chasing power of ten-dollar bill 1t
is in being able to make things at
home that chances lie for excellent
dressing on modest allowance Of
money. JULIA BoTTOMLEY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03

A LONG with the flowers, the sum-
"a mer girl Is glorifying the earth
with beauty. More marvellous than
all of them. and ever changing, she
blossoms out in all the lovely con-
ceits that have been invented for her.
And each girl, taking her cue from
the last word in styles, tells her own
story Of the mode. Wise young
heads plan to reveal a beauty OF neck
or arm, or to conceal little defect
The result Is that fashions are spiced
with much variety.
One of the numberless afternoon
gowns OF taffeta in which the design
is suited to the fabric and could hard
ly be carried out in any other, is
shown here. The very short sleeves
and ''v" shaped neck are pretty for
either the plump or moderately slen-
der girl. But the bodice gathered in
over the shoulder provides fulness
and should be dispensed with for
heavier figures.
The skirt is straight and moderate
ly full. Two shaped ruffies at the
waist line and about the hips make a
short tunic effect. This is adapted to
slender figure. A tunic cut to fit
smoothly about the hips and without
fulness is much better for any other.
Guimpes of lace, with round or high
neck, and undersleeves Of lace or net,
are made to be worn with gowns Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03
tFlrst published July Is. 1914.)
COVE EMINENT SALE OF INDIAN
M TIMER LANDS.

There will be offered at public auc.
ton at the places and times herein
named at not less than the appraised
value about 967, 900 acres Of timber
lands with standing timber thereon,
which includes about Sal, 1,347,000 feet
of pine, as estimated in 1911, and ap-
imately 41.275.000 feet OF hardwood,
located in the Choetaw nation, south
eastern Oklahoma. The sale of the
lands in Pittsburg county will be held
at McAlester November 8; in Latimer
county. at Wilburton, November 4 and
s; in LeFlore county, at Poteau, No
yember and 7, and in Pushmataha
and McCurtain counties at Hugo, No
vember 3, 10. Ill and ~, 1914 Bids
may be submitted in person or by
agent with power OF attorney or by
mail Land and timber will be sold
together. Land win be offered In
tracts not exceeding 16o acres. One
person can only purchase one quarter
section of Agricultural land. but is not
limited as to the number OF acres Of
n-agriculturalland Terms rs per cent
cash, balance in three annual INSTALL
ments Of % per cent each, with inter-
est at 8 per cent per annum, but pay
ments may be completed any time.
Immediate possession given after ap-
proval OF sale Residence on land not
required Removal OF portions OF tim
Der permitted as paid for Improve
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-09-03
RHEUMATISM PAINS STOPPED.

The first application Of Sloan's Lini-
ment goes right to the painful part
1t penetrates without rubbing 1t stops
the rheumatic pains around the joints
and gives relief and comfort Don't
suffer. Get bottle today, 1t is a
family medicine for all pains, hurts.
bruises, cuts, sore throat, neuralgia
and chest pains. Prevents infection.
Mr. Chas. II. Wentworth, California,
writes: ut did wonders for my rheu-
matism. pain is gone as soon as l ap-
ply It. ! recommended it to my friends
as the best liniment ever used"
Guaranteed 25c, at your druggist
Adv d&w