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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Fable Of MIsunderstoOd Pianist.

A fable by Strickland w. Gillian:
"Once upon a time there was Young
Lady who was downright Abusive OF
the Pianoforte. When she began to
Swat It. the Family first, and then
the Neighbors, Beat it to some Place
where the Hearing was less Acute.
One day when the Young Lady was
Maltreating the Ivories, a Great Critic
who had noticed the Signals wandered
into the Danger Zone and heard the
Noise. He paused and Gasped and
people Watching from a Distance ex-
pected to see him Fall Dead. Instead
he Rushed to the place whence the
Noise Emanated and hired the Young
Lady for a Concert Tour beginning
Mr.. Bingaling Presents. Moral
Haec fabula dopes it that music is
sometimes far better than 1t sounds
Kansas City Star.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Coal Economies,

To make coal last longer, dissolve
a email handful of washing soda in a
pail of warm water.
Sprinkle this over the coal, using
a watering can.
Coal dust mixed with clay makes
excellent fireballs.
Chalk mixed with coal gives out an
intense heat. Lay some pieces at the
back OF your stove. They soon glow
red and keep hot for long time. For
a few pennies at a builders enough
chalk could be purchased to last two
or three months.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
SCREAMED ALOUD
In Agony With Arufui Kidney Aiinsnt,

Mrs Clara Brasch. 200 N 10th ST., Leying-
ton, Mo. says My whole system was hled
with uric acid poison. l had terrible, sharp,
shooting pains In my head and sometimes
was 90 diEzy, l staggered ard nearly fell
The poisoning affected my whole body and
my hands. arms, limbs and ankles were swol-
len and sore The pains got so bad
screamed and thought would die was
nervous iand languid and at times ! had
binding spells Remedies and physicians
heard Of Doans Kidney Pills and had some
procured for me. After had taken them a
few days the soreness and pain began TO
ease up ana | felt n little stronger. In al
most no time, I was up and around In good
health. Doan's Kidney Pills purified my
whole system and there 10 no doubt that they
saved my life. since pds eursd. hare had Nc
further trouble"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Goldfish Wrlaqle.

Pick up a cup of Goldfish, place in
saucepan with enough cold water to
cover. let come to boiling point; drain
and cover with cold water again; turn
of as before. Thicker a pint OF milk
as for cream toast, seasoning well with
pepper. salt and butter; now add the
fish and half can of peas and let all
boil up. Have ready some nicely
Drowned French fried potatoes and
turn the cream. hsh. etc. over them.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
How He Did IL.

A famous clergyman tells of lay
preachers conference. in which a vet.
eran described his method of sermon
preparation.
Il take my text" he said, "and di-
vide my sermon into three parts. In
the first part | tell 'em what I'm going
to tell EN-. In the second part-well,
! tell 'em. In the third part tell 'em
what I've told en-"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Modern Politics.

Some of your constituents are dis
agreeing with you.' said the trusted
lieutenant We'll, keep tab on them, .
replied Senator Sorghum; when
enough disagree with me to constitute
a reliable majority, I'm going to turn
around and agree with them"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Was Neither, Nay.her Nor Nee.her

Was Neither, Nayther Nor Neether.
A group OF Scottish lawyers were
gathered round brew OF toddy one
evening. The conversation turned upon
a question OF pronunciation.
Now, always say neither" one OF
the lawyers said in discussing the pro
nunciation OF the word neither"
Il say 'naytber," remarked another
lawyer.
Turning to a third, he asked: what
do you say, Sandy?" Sandy. whose
head was little muddled by too many
helpings Of toddy, woke up from q
gentle dose.
"Me?" he said, "oh. say whusky
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23

Il Is but a further step TO dropsy or
Bright's disease.
BE warned by bacltache, by sediment
in the kidney secretions, by painful ,scunt
or too frequent passages. Cure the weak ,
ened kidneys. Use poan's Kidney Pills
"a medicine made just for weak kid
neys, that has been proved good in years
of use. in thousands of cases-the rem
edy that Is recommended by grateful
users from coast TO coast.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23

I e m a lie weakness,
pain and irreguiarl-
ties. The pains in
my sides were in
creased by walking
or standing on my
feet and / had such
awful bearing down
feelings, as de-
pressed in spirits
and became thin and
pale with dull, heavy
ewes. / had Six doc.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Flies Cost us s35o,ooo, 600.

Flies cost the United States $3.50.
100000 annually.
The progeny of single pair Of flies
assuming that they all live, If pressed
together at the end of the summer,
would occupy space OF 100000 Gu
bic feet.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Have to Pull 'em.

81 see we are soon to talk in gen
eral by wireless"
But you can't work in politics by
IT,"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Part Of II.

Wife-DesFest. | want a silk dust
coat.
Husband-Well, darling, ! am out
for the dust
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23

DR.. Pierce's Pellets small, sugar-coated
easy to take as candy, regulate and invig.
crate stomach, liver and bowels. Do not
gripe. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
charmInn hostess-

did she make you feel at homer"
mo. but she made me wish was"
Brooklyn Life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23

When a fool has nothing to say he's
never satisfied until he says o..
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23

Putnam Fadeless Dyes do not stain
the kettle. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
MRS. Williams
LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.

Elkhart, Ind. -" suffered for forrs
teen years from organic inflammation.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1914-04-23
Ir,oortan, 40 Mothere

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy fol
infants and children, and see that II
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02

Miss ELLA Campbell OF Minco is the
guest Of Mrs. Ben Johnson, having
come over to attend the Elks dance
last evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
Auction Bridge Party.

One of the bright events on the
weeks social calendar was that of the
auction bridge party at which Mrs. Ed
Sheegog was hostess on yesterday
afternoon. The occasion served es-
pecially to compliment Mrs. +. Y. Nc
Arthur and Mrs. G. L. Macarthur Of
Lindsay, and Mrs. John D Long Of
Oklahoma City The house decora-
tions were prettily suggestive of the
spring season, a dainty color scheme
Of pink and white being effectively
employed with sweet peas as the
favored blossoms. Thirteen card ta-
bIes were arranged for auction and
the guests enjoyed merry series Of
games.
Mrs. Fred Frey who made high,
score, received as her reward dainty
hand painted plate.
A Parisan ivory cream jar was
awarded to Mrs, L. G. Hutson.
The guests CT honor were each pre-
sented with pretty hat pins Of a late
mode After the cards the guests
were served an ice course
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
sorosis Luncheon.

Sorosis Luncheon.
The final meeting Of the season of
Sorosis club was celebrated in most
fitting and delightful manner on We'd
nesday when the president of the
club, Mrs. r. &, Davenport, entertained
the members at a luncheon. The table
decorations were OF an elaborate ma.
ture, charming centerpiece being
formed OF pink carnations and smilax
Pink shaded candles tied with bows OF
tulle in the same color shed pretty
glow over the table. A six course
menu was served, Mrs. Wootten act
ed as toastmistress and several toasts
We're responded to. After luncheon q
brief business meeting brought the
afternoon to a close. Beside club
members, three guests, Mrs. Yoemar
of Lawton, Mrs Simpson and Miss
Sparger were present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02

The c. w. p. NJ OF The Christian
church Will meet on Monday after
noon with Mrs. II. w. Ritz at her
home. 1927 Colorado.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
Mrs. Finch Entertalns


One of the most elaborate of the
spring social functions occurred on
Friday afternoon when Mrs. c. o.
Finch entertained number of her
friends at a forly,twc party, The house
was especially noteworthy in its deco.
rations Of violets and sweet peas,
dainty May baskets filled with these
blossoms being suspended from the
ceilings The punch table was tied
with huge bows of purple and green
uulle Its attractiveness was enhanced
by large basket Of violets and sweet
peas suspended directly over it. The
guests enjoyed forty-two for an hour,
after which two course luncheon was
served Those included in the guest
list were Mesdames Gilkey Whatley,
IMarrs, b. p. Smith, Wootten, Stacey,
siddons. Thrailkill. Price, Ray, Riddle,
Slusher. Emerson, Schultz, Ryndak,
Hammerly, Sash, Mcneil, Johns and
Misses Dustin White, Sparks and Am
merly Of Hampstead, Texas. Small
May baskets were given each guest as
souvenir Of this most successful and
delightful gathering
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
Yeomen Entertain Visitors.

-
Washita Homestead had the pleas
ure Of entertaining on Tuesday April
Is, a visiting drill team from Okla
homa City This is the crack team
OF the entire Yeomen organization,
and won first prize at the national
conclave last summer A public ex-
hibition was given at the corner Of
Chickasha and Fourth streets which
gave much satisfaction to a large
crowd of spectators. Afterward the
team was escorted to X OF p. hall,
where more drills were given for the
benefit cf about one hundred and fifty
Yeonlen and visiting members of other
iraternal organizations. Rev q Lyle
Smith of the Christian church deliv.
cred an address OF welcome, followed
by short talk by State Manager c.
l.. Morean in his usual felicitous man
ner. Misses Amy and Ida Chesnut rem
dered some fine piano duets. Capt.
Frye and others of the visiting team
made pleasing remarks, and after a
season Of dancing, refreshments were
served in the dining room. Following
this came a mock game of ball by the
two mines composing the teams and
the later hours passed pleasantly away
until after the witchingf hour of mid
night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
chautauqua Banquet.

The club year in Chautauqua Circle
is usually brought to close with a
picnic in the country, blu; this year
owing to the rains the annual event
was in the nature of banquet and
took place at the home Of Mrs. j. A,
Julien. The husbands Of the club
members were present and a most de-
lightful time was spent, The year
books were finished UP at this last
meeting, and arrangements we're also
made for attending the fifth district
meeting at Lindsay which will con
vene next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02

Mrs. Ethel CatesLeeds was hostess
on last Saturday afternoon. An es-
pecially interesting subject for study
was, Music OF America, and was
ably conducted by Miss Edna Powell.
The different characteristics Of Amer
lean music and composers were
brought out with ways and means
given BY which the music OF this
country might be made stlll better.
The following good numbers were
given. .
TIumoresque, &c. r. kroeger)
Mrs. r. l.. Bailey
Indian PHantoms, d. r. Kroeger).
Mrs. ] G. Terrell
Clair de Lune ----------2 2MacDowell
Poem, (MacDowell Mrs. K. Callaway
The Eagle. (MacDowelD
Miss Dorothy Stone
At this meeting Mrs. T. b. Losey
was elected partliamentarian of the
club The year books were also dls
tributed by the executive committee
and were thought to be the most artis-
tic the club has yet had. Mrs. 7 1
Bailey will represent the MacDowel
club on the Thursday evening program
at the Fifth District meeting at Lind
say next week At the conclusion q
the afternoon Mrs. Leeds served al
ice and waters The club will holt
its next and last meeting with Mrs. I
/ r. Trawick on Saturday afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02

Mrs. Margaret Quigley, librarian Oh
the Weatherford Normal school, is the
guest Of her daughter. Miss Dorothea
Qugley. one OF the college students
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
Anniversary Dance.

Although of less portentious ma
ture than on former occasions, the
Elks anniversary dance last evening
was thoroughly enjoyed by the forty
or more couples who were in attend
ance. Very few out of town guests
were present, this probably being due
to the fact of the Annual Assembly
falling rather late in the season, and
having had its full quota of visitors.
The grand march was followed by sew
eral delightful hours dancing the old
fayorites as well as the new dances,
A full orchestra furnished splendid
music throughout the evening. AT a
late hour an ice course was enjoyed.
Elaborate decorations have always
characterized the May dances, but this
year was an exception, not even sim
pie decorations having been employed.
Among the guests last evening we're
Mr. and Mrs. Trostell Of Enid and
Miss Ella Campbell Of Minco.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
SICK HEADACHE.

Mrs. A. L. Luckie, East Rochester,
\. Y. was a victim of sick headache
and dependency. caused by badly
weakened and debilitated condition OF
her stomach, when she began taking
Chamberlain's Tablets. She says. q
found them pleasant 10 take, also mild
and effective In few weeks time
was restored to my former good
health For sale by all Dealers
Adv d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
Rural Neiehbors Club.

The month of April brought two in.
teresting meetings Of the Rural Neigh
bors club, the first of which occurred
April 10 with Mrs. r. II. Hines. An
other pleasant meeting was enjoyed
on April 80, at the home of Mrs. w
s. Buchanan The Rural Neighbors
will have another gathering with Mrs
Singleton on May 8.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02

The Lee-Jackson chapter of the
United Daughters Of the Confederacy
will hold their regular business meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs.
d. e. Emerson at her office, in the
new National Bank building.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02


An event Of interest for the coming
week is that Of the graduating recital
OF Miss Mildred Shaughnessy and Mrs.
A. b. Morgan which joint affair will be
given in the college auditorium on
next Tuesday evening. The following
program viii be rendered and a gen
cral Invitation is extended to the pub
lic:
Dialect Group
(al Descended from Christophe
Columb ------- Brooke
Obj Katie and Me Me--------c Cooke
(c) Namln' OBJ dc Twins childs
Mrs Morgan.
Sunset ----------- Dudley Buck
Miss shanghnessy.
Johanna Shoye's Caster Donncll
Mrs. Morgan,
(O Lullaby ------------- Brahms
(b) seraphic ode - Brahms
(c) Monotone -- Cornelius
Miss Shaughnessy
Wooing Bernice, from "The Sign
Of the Cross s1.-------- Barrett
Mrs. Morgan
Robert, toi que. Jaime, from Robert
le Diable ------------M Meyerbeel
Miss Shaughnessy
Richards practicing ---G Gardincl
Mrs. Morgan.
Irish Folk Song -,------Fo FootS
Violin oiigato by Miss Geneyieye
Shaughnessey
Miss Shaughnessy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02

Messrs. Smythe Of MARROW and WI
liams of Purcell are the guests of Mr.
Horace Witherspoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02


April 20 was the fifty-seventh birth
day Of Mr.. L. B. Black and his nieces,
Miss Cornela Coryell and Mrs. Hem
enwas PLANNED pleasant surprise for
him by inviting in for the afternoon
and evening The coryell family, the
Hemenway family. the two little Cat
terall girls and Mr.. and Mrs. Camp
bell. The guest Of honor received a
number OF useful presents At 6
c'clcok refreshments were served and
the evening was enioyably spent with
instrumental music and singing sacred
songs The party was also in the ma.
ture Of farewell courtesy to Mr.. and
Mrs. Campbell. who are leaving for
San Jose Cal, their future home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-02
Birthday Party.

Mrs b. w Lubman entertained
most pleasantly on Thursday after
noon, the occasion being the tenth
birthday Of her daughter, Sadie. The
hours we're happily spent in games
and other amusements Those who
enjoyed the occasion were Misses
Elsie Brown. Rose Balk. Ida White,
Josephine Rogers Dorothy Rogers,
Bertha and Jessie Balk, Eli White,
Irene Dickerson, Phoebe Heffner. Isa-
bel Erich. Mildred Conn, Rosa Conn,
Florence Roberts May Rutherford,
Oklahoma McMaster, and Edith White.
During the afternoon Mrs. Lubman
served a two course luncheon, being
assisted by Mrs. Sam Brown and Mrs.
Mollie McMaster. Each guest was pre-
sented with bamboo basket as a
dainty souvenir OF the afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-04-15

by mail" and Mr.. Harper took out the
enclosure Of the envelope.
Diagnosis 81" 1t read Ab! it was
the written report of the expert, and
Doomed" fell from the readers
bloodless lips as he persued the fatal
lines and fell back utterly crushed.
With distended. horror-haunted eyes
his blurred senses took in the words
This patient cannot live beyond a
year and only change OF scene anu abb
solute rest will carry him half Of that
time. l advise that he be kept in ig-
rorance of his fate, as the knowledge
might hasten his demise"
There followed an epitome of the
various ailments that afflicted the pa
tient. In his agitated, oyerwrought
state Mr.. Harper felt every one of the
distressing symptoms enumerated.
These false, wretched doctorsl" he
stormed. ITO think that they would
thus deceive me, lie to me! They shall
never enter my doors again And am
doomed, fated to pass away within a
yearl And life SO bright to mel" and
the tears came into the hopeless eyes
OF the wretched man.
From that moment Richard Harper
became changed being. He spoke Of
his discovery to nobody, not even to
his daughter, but methodically as he
could he proceeded TO put his house In
order
Poor Fay grieyed over the dull, re-
signed look that had come Into her
fathers face. His confidential man,
Ross Dalrymple. noted with regret his
lack Of interest in the business and
mistakes of judgment that we're cost
ing the house dear.
We are going on an extended pleas
ure trip. Fay" her father told her one
morning. so make your preparations
for long stay from home"
Il wish you to take entire charge OF
the business during my absence Mr..
Dalrympe," he said to his confidential
man that same day There Is no doubt
that we are doing less than year ago
II you can remedy this | will show my
appreciation In practical way when
/ return
"lf return gioomily added the
doomed man with groan to himself
That evening, in his own room, he
took a little calendar from his pocket
and crossed out date. One more
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-04-15
ENGLAND'S GARDEN or EDEN
One Of the Seven Picturesque Cot
taees on the Estate Is Called
Paradise"

At WiIlesden, not far from the great
network of railways running TO the
north, there is to be found bit OF
old England with some peculiarities OF
its own. 1t is known locally as The
Garden OF Eden.' and consists OF
seven ancient and picturesque cot
tages, one of which. called Paradise,
has raised high above its surrounding
hedge a lozenge-shaped board with the
inscription, I'VE live in 'contentment
here"
Travellers speeding northward past
the bewildering junction at Willesden.
however, miss the Garden of Eden,
for it lies away from the roar and ex-
citement OF railway traffic in nook
OF old Willesden that has probably
survived from the days when the
name OF the place was written Wei
lesdone" in the Norman Survey"
Recently the Garden has changed
hands, and its new proprietor. + Well
stead, has introduced some quaint
signs and decorations. which give the
place distinct individuality.
"The cottages" Mr.. Wellstead said,
came my way quite accidentally.
They were in dilapidated condition,
and no one would look at them. There
are seven of them. and a house like a
small mansion which. | believe, was
a manor house in days gone by
made gcme alterations. which l think
improved the appearance of the place,
by bringing the picturesaueness OF
the cottages into better relief against
their surroundings, Then | erected a
small triumphal arch at the entrance
to the property and put up outside
the cottages quotations from my fav-
orite authors Shakespeare. Milton,
Pope and others-mottoes such as
We are neighborly' and We live In
contentment here, also figures Of fly
ing cupids. Yes; admit some peo-
pie may make Joke about the cupids,
considering that ! am bachelor; but
can't help that London Chronicle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-04-15
sss:ssssss:ssnHs::ss:sH
EXPERT DIAGNOSIS
s$s--
BY AUGUSTUS GOODRICH sHER

~
BY AUGUSTUS SoooRIcH sHER.
WIN.
Then you pronounce me perfectly
well man." spoke Richard Harper,
hopefully.
Sound as nut. sir" replied Doe
tor Thorpe. with emphasis.
You have seen your colleague since
be examined mese
Il received his report today. Your
various aches and pains are mere sur
face troubles. He states that you have
not the slightest trace OF eny organic
disease, and are good for forty years
yet"
Mr.. Harper, wealthy merchant, who
had worried himself into nervous pros.
tration over few twIngesi OF dyspep
sla, looked immensely relieved and
gratifled When Doctor Thorpe named
the amount Of his bill, he wrote a
check for double the amount When
the physician was gone he actually in
dulged in Joyous jig step
He sat in his comfortable arm
Shdif, dtludty DllAHIQA over lHb lOng
term OF life granted him by an emf
nent practitioner who charged fifty
dollars for looking at mans tongue
He INDUCED In great dreams OF bust
ness, Of pleasure. Mr.. Harper was a
widower. but his heart was wrapped
up in Fay, his only child, young and
beautiful He felt remorseful over all
the invalid whims and fancies Of his
recent Illness lis dullness and bad
temper He would take her on long
pleasure trip. come back refreshed
and build up his business tenfold for
the inattention OF the past few
months
Hello What's this?" exclaimed Mr.
Harper as he started TO leave the
room. He picked up an unsealed en-
yelope II was addressed to Doctor
Thorpe and 1t bore the professional
card Of the expert he had consulted
Why. the doctor must have dropped
this, reflected Mr. Harper. Why. /
wonder II it can be the opinion he just
told me about? I'll take glance at II
and then return II to Doctor Thorpe