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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
MATRIMONIAL MATTERS.

A marriage license was issued to
Mr. c. Mum. 35 years of age, Ana
darko, and Miss Allie Mann. 16 years
Of age, Amber, Okla, yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
May Declare Xmas Truce.

By United Press
London, Dec. 12-England is re-
garding Gen. Joffre as commander-in-
chief of the allied armies, and will
leave to France the decision of the
pope's proposed plan to declare a
Christmas truce. Russia's reported
rejection Of the idea will not affect
the prospects for the cessation of
fighting ON the western battle front.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
THos. F. RYAN INJURED.

New York, Dec. 12.-Thos. F. Ryan
financier. was thrown from his horse
while riding yesterday. Three ribs
were fractured. A statement from his
physicians stated that he was resting
easy today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
MEXICAN KILLS SWEETHEART
BY United Press.

By United Press.
New Orleans, Dec. 12.-Ignacia I'll
girna, a Mexican, killed his sweetheart
today and was himself fatally wound
ed in a pistol battle with three police
men In the desperate fusillade OF
scattering bullets one policeman was
seriously if not fatally wounded
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
CHRISTMAS TRUCE FAILED.
By United Press.

BY United FTess
Rome, Dec. 12.-"Owing to the OPP
position of a certain power" the vati-
can said today that its efforts to es-
tablish a Christmas season truce
among the combating armies had
failed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
WOULD sMueeLE PROVISIONS.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Amsterdam, Dec. 12.-Local newspa-
pers declare here that the Dutch have
seized is river boats carrying provis-
ions which, it is charged, the Germans
are trying to smuggle into Belgium.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
GERMANS EVACUATE WEST
BANK OF The USER CANAL

Lowicz have been repulsed with great
loss to the Germans. Armed motors
and motor transports are figuring
largely in the operations of both sides.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
Advances on Warsaw Checked.
BY United Press

Petrograd, Dec. 12.-Besides claim
ing that the movement to relieve Cra-
COW has failed, 1t is officially declar-
cd that the German advances on War
saw from three directions have all
been checked.
The defeat of the Austro-German at
tack south OF Cracow is stated to
have developed into an utter rout
Seven desperate attacks that were
launched by the Germans north Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
Gar is Satisfied.
By United Iress.

BY United Press.
Petrograd, Dec. L9.-The czar at
Tiflis has expressed complete satis-
faction with the development Of the
campaign in the Caucasus.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
Reported Unsuccessful.
By United Press.

By United Press.
Berlin, Dec 12.-The attack in the
Dardanelles by the allied fleet has
been reported unsuccessful. The Turk
ish fleet yesterday bombarded Batum.
killing 100 Russians.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
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COME TO DIE WITH YoU.D
By United Press.

- 2 HIIONI It 7 Nt5F5f
Nish, Dec. 12.-"Soldiers,
soldiers, your old king has
come to die with you for the
Fatherland. Let us drive out
the enemy" These words were
contained in the address deliv-
cred to the Servians just before
the great victory this week, by
their king, who appeared on the
firing line before the battle.
The Servians fought like de-
mons and were victorious.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
DENIES He
HADORDERS
As TO FIRE
Says Did Not Receive Orders from
Gutierrez Regarding Fire
Of Troops -Zapata-Villa
Troops Wait
By United Press.

Dg DHIttu fTtsS,
NacL, Dec. 12.-Gen. Maytoreno de-
MED today that he had received or
ders from Gutierrez regarding the di-
recting of the fire Of his troops and
the possibility Of the bullets falling on
American territory.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12
German Naval Base Destroyed.
By United Prese.

Copenhagen, Dec 12.-The great
barracks at Kiel, the most powerful of
the German naval bases, were de-
stroyed by fire. The cause is being
kept a secret.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-12-12

Tonight and Sunday, unsettled and
warmer; colder in extreme west pol-
tion Sunday
The record., 1914-10-29
Brizeudine-W -Wynne Wedding.

Jennie Loena, youngest daughter
of Mrs. Belle Brizendine, was mar.
ried to Mr.. Marcellus Wynne at
1880 O'Clock Monday morning at
the home of the bride. The officl-
ating clergyman was Rev. A. S.
Crowell, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, and the members of the
family and few friends wilnessed
the impress leremoni The
bride is one of the most beautiful
and popular girls of the younger
set, and the groom Is an honorable,
industrious young man who has
made a hest of friends since he
came here several years ago. The
bride and groom are spending a few
days in Nashville with relatives, and
will return here tomorrow, where
they will make their home. They
have the best wishes of wide circle
of friends.
The record., 1914-10-29
Congressman Thomas Offers $50 for
Best Moonlight SChCcI.

Hon. X. Y. Thomas, congress
man from the Third district, has
offered prize of $50 in gold for
the best moonlight school in his
district this winter. There is great
activity IN the moonlight school,
and in the reduction In illi,eracy in
Kentucky, this branch of education
al work is depended on more than
any other, as older men and per-
sons who cannot attend day school
are given opportunity to receive in
struction. Thousands of men and
boys in the State have been taught
to read and write in these schools,
and encouragement and support are
being universally extended. Mr..
Thomas has done well in his offer,
and his many friends will not forget
this foresight and liberality.
The record., 1914-10-29
New Overland Car Here.

Messrs. Irwin & Gilman, agents,
have received one of the new model
81 Overland cars, and it has at
tracted more attention than any car
price of $3.50 is in line for 1915, and
with complete equipment, electric
lights and starting systems, stream
line body, plenty of power, extra
fine finish, it is considered the best
proposition that has been seen by
our people. The car is being
demonstrated to many persons daily
and everyone is highly pleased with
its fine riding qualities.
The record., 1914-10-29
Examination November "A, To Select
Rural Carrier.

There will be an examination held
here November a to determine who
is best fitted to serve on rural route
No. ,, about fourteen miles in length
IN a noftheasterly direction from
town, going out the Siever's Ford
road, into the Bevier road and back
through Powderly, there being some
us families to be served on the
route. 1t is likely there will be con
siderable effort made to secure this
appointment, and a large number
of applicants will be examined.
The record., 1914-10-29

MIR. John Meyerhofer has been
in town several days. He is over
hauling the home on his farm near
Friendship, and will become Muh-
lenberg county farmer, having de-
cided to abandon the saw mill bust
ness, since his plant was destroyed
by fire at Bakersport a few months
ago. He will be a welcome addi
tion to our farming element, and
will prove progressive citizen IN
every way.
The record., 1914-10-29
Eyangelistic Services at Baptist
Church.

y series Of services was bc.uu at
the Baptist church last Sunday
night. The pastor, DR.. Tandy, is
being assisted by DIR. Il, y. Dawes,
of Georgetown, one of the best
known preachers in The state, and
he is delivering some mastery ad-
dresses. The music is under the
direction of Rev. +. W. Summers,
and is proving vital part of the
services. Attendance is increasing,
and much interest is already. arous-
ed. The services will continue un.
til November 6, and everyone is it,
vited to attend.
The record., 1914-10-29
Owensboro District Epworth League
Conference.

Greenvile will have the honor
aud pleasure of entertaining a host
of Epworth League delegates who
will attend the annual conference,
held here beginning Friday night,
and sessions lasting until Sunday
night, inclusive. A program of
merit has been arranged, with pro-
minent ministers and speakers hand
ling many important, live topics.
Everyone is invited to attend each
session.
The record., 1914-10-29
Card Of Thanks.

My grateful acknowledgement is
hereby expressed to the many per
sons who contributed so generously
to a fund which enables me 10 have
needed operation performed.
hope my health may be restored,
and that my usefulness will be such
that others may be helped.
Carrie l.. Richards n.
The record., 1914-10-29
Lest Yeu Forget. We Say II Let

us sell you that wallpaper, you will
want to tighten and brighten your
home for winter. Marvellous val.
ues. large, snappy stock right here
for your selection. When you see
how little the cost, you will buy.
The record., 1914-10-29

The ladies aid society of the
Presbyterian church will serve lunch
school fair day in the iron building
on north court square. Everything
will be home cooked, and daintly
served, while the prices will be
moderate.
The record., 1914-10-29

kilograms anu letters from Los
Angeles to the family here convey
the pleasing information that Mr..
Clair Dewitt is recovering speedily
from an operation for relief of ap
pendicitis. His sister, Miss Leila
Dewitt, is with him.
The record., 1914-10-29
Quality Counts.

! handle only the best. Trade
with US and be one of our satisfied
customers. If the meat pleases you
tell somebody else. lflt docs not
suit you tell FIgeley, successor to
]. f. Coombs, Main street Meat
Market. Tel. No. I26.
The record., 1914-10-29

The Central City school will te
here en- masse to the School Fair
tomorrow, thus adding hundreds of
enthusiastic participants to the al
ready greatest School Fair in the
United States.
The record., 1914-10-29

Greenville will be better dec
GRATED Friday than ever in its his
tory, and that is proper, for no
town in Kentucky has entertained
such a notable gathering as that at
tracted By our School Fair.
The record., 1914-10-29

Candidates of all political parties
are covering the State thoroughly
this last week of the campaign, and
there are few communities in which
the people have not had opportuni-
ty to hear argument and oratory.
The record., 1914-10-29
Flaming Mill and Supplies.

l have purchased the ]. +. Green
planning mill and stock of lumber,
and carry building materials, sash
and doors. ect.. Will also contract
buildings, complete.
James M. York.
The record., 1914-10-29

Speaking of war and its horrors,
there Is one person hereabouts who
has been butchering the English for
years, and there is no hope that any
declaration of peace will stop his
atrocities.
The record., 1914-10-29

Mr.. ]. b. Hudspeth is home for
short vacation, coming over from
Mt. Carmel, Ills, where he has
been for some months working in a
drug store.
The record., 1914-10-29

Greenville is enjoying a series of
revivals this fall that have brought
strong men to US, and the large at
tendance has best shown our ap.
probation of the messages deliver
ed.
The record., 1914-10-29

We had our first frost Monday
night, with the thermometer regist-
ering 50 Tuesday morning. Little
damage was done, from reports re-
ceived.
The record., 1914-10-29

The revival services at the Pres
byterian church closed last Sunday
night, and there were several addi-
tons to the church, together with
general interest aroused in spiritual
matters.
The record., 1914-10-29
PAY YOUR TAXES.

Following is list Of appointments, where or one
one Of my deputies may be found ready to receive the
taxes Of the people Of the county,. All taxes must be
collected by me by the first day Of December Persons
finding it more convenient may call at my office in
the court house at Greenve any day, where they may
obtain their recejptS.
The record., 1914-10-29

The pro- and anti, German SYM
pathizers here are more nearly
equal now; at the beginning about
90 per cent. were anti German.
The record., 1914-10-29

Several stores will be decorated
handsomely tomorrow, in honor of
the School FAIR. Everybody will
be made welcome by all our people.
The record., 1914-10-29

Mrs. I. J. Morgan, of Russell
vile, was a weekend guest of Mrs.
Jennie Z. Roark.
The record., 1914-10-29

Candidates smelt their first frost
just a week ahead of election, but
they will get more damaging one
next Tuesday.
The record., 1914-10-29

Notice the sale of property to
satisfy city taxes. Sale will be
made on Saturday, October 81, by
city marshal W. K. Dennis.
The record., 1914-10-29

The biggest day of the year comes
tomorrow, when Muhlenberg school
children, their teachers and parents
will be here by the thousands.
The record., 1914-10-29

Flags, bunting and decorative
material will be more abundant here
tomorrow than ever before in the
history of the town.
The record., 1914-10-29

Rev. G.. p. Dillon will arrive to-
day, to be present at the School
Fair and to attend the sessions of
the Epworth League conference.
The record., 1914-10-29

Mrs. Pat Parker and son, Morgan,
of Dawson Springs. spent a few
days here with relatives. last week.
The record., 1914-10-29

A fair day will be the one big
factor in the success of the School
FAIR.
The record., 1914-10-29

The prevailing colors now in
natures dress are russell and old
gold.
The record., 1914-10-29

Cover papers, typewriter papers,
legal blanks, ribbons for all ma
chimes at this office.
The record., 1914-10-29
Stable Room For Rent.

Stalls in good stable for rent by
day or moHth. Mrs. g. Bohan-
non. st.
The record., 1914-10-29

Mr.. ]. p. Morgan motored to
Madlsonvillc Monday, spending
day or two with friends.
The record., 1914-10-29

People with kodaks are making
extra preparations for picture tax
ing tomorrow.
The record., 1914-10-29

Good morning! Are you ready
for the School Fair?
The record., 1914-10-29

II il should Faia Friday The pre-
cipitss,on will be increased by tear
drops.
The record., 1914-10-29

AS winter approaches we have
stored our four cylinder gasoline
stove.
The record., 1914-10-29

Potato onions and onion sets for
sale by Cecil +. Roark.
The record., 1914-10-29

The gobble of the turkey is now
heard around town.
The record., 1914-10-29

tomorrow.

Saturday night is Halloween.
Police, police.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20

a time of actual national peril. when
the government is anXiously calling for
soldiers, adds enormously to the dead
ening spirit of indifference and of ig-
norant confidence, which is our main
source of peril. When this pleasant
and flattering sense of security is prop
agated in the mass. it becomes a pow
erful group of infection. Confidence is
q good thing. and it is the proper atti-
tude, bat it must be founded on action
and determination and preparedness,
not on ignorance and insensiblity.
Il have heard that at the beginning
of the war those persons who are re-
sponsiole for the arrangement of pro-
fessional football felt doubts and
sought advice of the war office. when,
not receiving precise instructions, they
resolved to continue their matches as
usual. They must now perceive that
this decision was a mistake and they
should remedy it as soon as possible
THE amateur Rugby footballers set
them a good example, for they not only
discontinued their play. but volun-
teered full complement Of fighters:
and thus acted as the true sportsmen
that they arc. AS for professional
football, the sightseeing crowds are not,
| hope. as much TO blame as they APP
pear to be. | take it that they are ig-
norantly misled by the small body of
men who cater for them; hut surely it
is impossible that these few managers
should be so unintelligent or unpatriot-
ic as t. be beyond the reach of an APP
peal to reason
THE whole nation is mourning for
those who are daily falling in its de-
Tense, and | would suggest that the
heroic death of Lord Roberts. who sac
rificed his life i'll his enthusiasm for
his country's welfare. is much an, oc-
casion of national grief, as well may
serve these football managers as a
motive for fixing the term for the ces-
sation of their public entertainments.
Our enemies calculated upon find
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20
ENGLISH GAME
IS D|SH0N0R
English Poet Laureate Pro
tests Against Professional
Football in This Season of
the Nations Peril. Duty
First.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Robert Bridges
poet-laureate of England sends the
following letter to the Daily Chronicle:
Il certainly voice the feeling of the
country in declaring that ii is high
time that professional football should
be discontinued. 1t is regarded with
general disfaVor and increasing indig-
nation. We feel it an intolerable hui
piliation that when the Canadians
are crossing the Atlantic by thousands
to fight for Britain, the Britons should
be idly congregating in thousands to
watch football being kicked about.
1T is not only that the football play
ers themselves could form a battalion
of whose strength our army might be
proud, but they are providing a perpet-
ual excitement which distracts the av-
erage Citizens of our greatn orthern
towns from considering and facing
their duty to their country and en-
courages them in dishonor when glory
is offered Nor is this all: The indul-
gence of their ordinary amusement at
Tuesday With them will be Miss
Mildred Stacy who has been visiting
-
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20
AIR COOLED CARS SELL
JUST THE SAME As EVER

As proof of the fact that business
conditions are improving the Frank
lin Automobile Co, of Syracuse, y.
Y. state that their sales. which have
been holding practically steady for
sometime have recently increased Is
per cent The increase is not con-
fined to any one section but comes
from all parts of the United States.
It's Different Here.
c. W. Shaffer. Franklin dealer in
Carthage, \. Y, finding the roads
blocked by heavy fall of snow so
that he could not use his demon
strating car, strapped on his snow
shoes and sold two cars in one after
noon. Shaffer doesn't believe in
quitting business just because the
roads are impossible
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20

mother, Mrs. Margaret Jones of 544
East Adams street
Mr.. and Mrs c. II. Akers will
leave Tuesday a week for San Diego
where Mr. Akers will represent Gov
ernor Hunt at the opening of the
exposition.
Mrs. c. O. Robinson arrived from
the holiday fortnight with her sis
ter. Mrs c. c. Hutchinson of North
First avenue
The many friends of Miss Rose
Bell Goldman are delighted with the
news that she is to return from
California shortly after the first of
the year. Miss Goldman has been
away for six months in Honolulu,
San Francisco and Los Angeles
where she is at present
Several popular members of the
| junior set returned yesterday from
Flagstaff where they are attending
the Normal school Among the
student contingent were Miss Erile
Cameron, Miss Bernice Shackelford,
Miss Kathryn Ormond and Miss
Irene Foley and many jolly events
are planned for Christmas week in
honor of their home coming.
| Miss Georgia Mintz. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Georgeg Mintz of 81
North Fourth Avenue will arrive
from Cumnock school today for the
holiday season.
Mrs. George Cooke of Arlington
passed the early part of the week
in town.
To the regret of her hosts of
friends. Mrs Jack Rice returned TO
San Francisco Friday after a three
weeks stay in town the guest of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. j ].
Sweeney of North Central avenue.
George Underhill of Mexico will
pass Christmas week with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Aller of La Belle Place.
Judge and Mrs. Joseph H. Kibbey
will leave shortly for El Centre
where they will pass the holidays
with the Walter Kibbeys.
Miss Kitty Craig will pass the hol-
iday season in town. arriving today
from Marlborough school. She will
be accompanied by Miss Frances
French who will be her guest for a
fortnight.
The junior set will regret to learn
that Scott Lamar Norviel will not
lpass his vacation at home but in
the big tree section in Santa Cruz
lcounty. Mr.. Norviel is a sopho-
more at Stanford,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fowler Gard
iner will entertain an house party
christmas week, their guests being
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Donnell Bailey
land Miss Katharine Bailey who will
motor from Silver City, arriving on
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20

ing the mass of sur people apathetic.
If any class is showing itself to be SO.
they are traitors and more dangerous
than are the Germans themselves. 1t
is high time that our footballers let
the world see what they are really
made of, and that they do not deserve
the eXecration that is falling upon
them"
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20

ship. The president, Mr.. Morton,
presided.
one of the delightful events of the
week was the benefit dance for Stan
ley Tuck al the Woman's club
Thursday The music, to which Mr..
Tuck contributed was splendid. John
Murray Anderson assisted by Miss
Thelma Francis, gave series of ex-
hibition dances that were wonder
fully artistic and added greatly to
the evenings enjoyment
An affairs that promises to be the
smartest event of the year in which
the most prominent society matrons
are interested is the benefit dance
for st. Luke's Home to be given Jan
uary s, at the Woman's club. Mrs.
w G. Hartranft is chairman of the
committee in charge and the vim
and the enthusiasm with which the
patronesses are working leave no
doubt as to its success. Cards will
be issued early in the week for the
event.
The Bachelors club will give its
second dance of the season late in
January.
Mr.. and Mrs j. f, Rowlands and
Joe Cassou were the dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs Foster II. Rockwell
of Beuna Vista Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Aller gave an
informal dinner Thursday evening,
their guests being Miss Florence
Aller. S. C. McCurdy and Lindley
Calhoun Morton.
The Supper club gave its second
affairs of the Winter Wednesday
evening at Murray Anderson's. The
organization is rapidly taking its
place as one of the most delightful
and exclusive CLUBS in Phoenix, the
wonderfully attractive exhibition
dances by Mr. Anderson and Miss
Thelma Francis contributing greatly
to the charm of each event.
The dance at the Rose Tree Tues
day evening attracted a large gath
ering In one of the parties were
Mr.. and Mrs. Celora Martin Stoddard,
Miss Selma Goldberg, Miss Henrietta
Olney, Eugene Goldman, Frank Lang,
Charles Pope.
Mrs A L. Doron and Mrs Eva
Butler were hostesses of the Priscilla
club Wednesday afternoon at the
Doron residence an North Fourth st.
The guests of honor were Mrs. Chas.
Woodcock, Mrs Ray c. .Harker, Mrs
Clifton and Miss Lulu Clifton. The
new members. recently elected. are
Mrs. K S. Townsend and Mrs. Jas.
Jones
The Daughters of the King, Mrs.
William j. Criswell, president will
give a luncheon Wednesday afternoon
al the Parish House of the Trinity
Pro- Cathedral The luncheon hours
will be from eleven o'clock until one
o'clock and will be followed by a sale
of cooked foods and fancy articles.
William Coleman Rogers was
dinner host Sunday at his country
place on North Seventh avenue. His
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. James
Westervelt, Miss Lily Westervelt and
Jack Westervelt
The Aaron Goldbergs of 701 North
Central avenue will move shortly
after Christmas to 1902 North Cen
trail avenue. taking up their residence
with the Joseph Mclczers this win
Ter
Mrs Horace Knowles of North
Central avenue will preside over
dinner of twelve covers Christmas
night She will entertain additional
guests later in the evening when an
informal dance will be enjoyed.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Macarthur
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peabody, Mr.
and Mrs 3. Z. Van Sweringerr and
Mr. and Mrs Royale Lescher recently
formed an auction club that holds
weekly meetings. The members were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Arizona republican., 1914-12-20
ACCOUNTED FOR

THAT second marine officer seems
TO he very explosive in his CONVERSE
ton
All, well, You know, he is a sub
marine"