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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08
At THE THEATERS.

The Washburn Dramatic club will
present its annual play at the Grand
Friday. 1t will be well acted and we'll
worthy of q patronage. The college
club uses the proceeds for campus inn
provements. Don't overlook this coll
lege treat.
Today - Tomorrow.
The Manuscript Producing COM
pany, Harry Won Tilzer, managing di-
rector, will offer Today" the vital
and vivid drama of New York life by
George Broadhurst and Abraham
Schooner, at the Grand Wednesday
matinee and night, -ssr- So :
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

ton. They are surrounded by an ex-
cellent company. which includes
great chorus Of dancing girls and boys.
A dancing team Of thirty of Americas
best soft-shoe, buck and wing dancers
appear in one feature of the perform
ance. THE Ham Tree" is a notable
play not only because of its departure
from the beaten paths in musical pro-
ductions, but also from the standpoint
of scenery, costumes and equipment.
The large cast of principals includes
some well known musical comedy
favorites.
At the Hip
Clara Kimball Young in the great
for the last times at the Hip this eve-
ming. In this gripping play Miss Young
has found a vehicle which enables her
to give full vent to her unique gift
of emotional Characterization and at
the same time portray a story Of extra
ordinary interest. Commencing to-
morrow matinee Mr.. Thomas jefferson
in Rip Van Wrinkle will be the attrac-
ton for two days.
Novelty Review.
Pierce and Roslyn put on the stel-
lar act at the Novelty this week, al
though they have some hot competi-
ton. Their act il one Of the most
| attractive singing numbers that has
ever been at the theater. Pierce has
q rich and powerful voice, which
blended with the young woman's clear
soprano, scored big hit In grand OPP
era, ragtime and an excellent Indian
number.
Louis n Granat was : classical
] whistleks H uhi1t1eo oporatac $3.50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

ponies. dogs and monkeys, we'll
trained, and these actors especially
the little monkeys, were comical a.
well as intelligent. There was not .
poor act on the bill and 1t was one Of
the shows that obtained pleasant re-
marks az the spectators were leaving.
81 T..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-08

Today is said to present a vital
phase Of contemporary life and to de-
pict in all it's seriousness one of the
greatest problems of married life. The
four acts are laid in New York, and as
the story develops there is unfolded
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

energy. There was always a fear and
dread in my mind, had cold, nervous,
weak spells, hot flashes over my body.
I had place in my right side that was
SC sore that I could hardly bear the
weight Of my clothes. ] tried medicines
and doctors, but they did me little good,
and never expected to get out again.
J got Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier, and / GER
tainly would have been in grave or in an
asylum If your medicines had not saved
me. But now I can work all day, sleep
well at night, eat anything / want, have
no hot flashes or weak, nervous spells.
All pains, aches, fears and breads are
gone, my house, children and husband
are no longer neglected, as am alrn,.st
entirely free Of the bad symptoms had
before taking your remedies. and all is
pleasure and happiness in my home. -
hrs. JOSH Ham, R. F. ID. 1, Box p.
Shamrock, Missouri.
3fyou want special advice write
Lydia II Pinixham Medicine co.
tconiidentiaD Lyfih. Mass.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
COOPERATIVE MARKETING.

1t is certain that the melon grow
ers OF this section have all TO gain
and nothing to lose IN banding them.
selves together in an association for
cooperative marketing Probably In
no other line is there such wide mar
gin between the amount which the
producer receives and the price which
the consumer pays and this is due to
the lack Of an efficient system Of mar
keting A single illustration, given
by Successful Farming win suffice
to show how both the producer and
the ulti late consumer lose by existing
methods Here's the illustration:
IAN Oklahoma farmer sent car
load Of fine watermelons up to St
Paul. The car contained one thou
sand melons. for which the farmer got
cents apiece. The freight on that
car was SIS. or ~ cents melon.
The producer got cents, the rail-
road got 7h cents and the consumer
paid from so to 70 cents each for the
melons. 1t doesn't take any mental
arithmetic to see who got the biggest
slice Of that final melon price.
The middleman had reported to
the farmer that he reason he couldn't
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

pay more was because Of the enormous
reight charges. We suppose he tolo
the consumer the price was high bt
cause he had 70 pay so much ioi
melons, a9d the consumer said to him
sell. Id like to have melels every
day at my house but can't stand an.
such price as that guess III go int,
the neon rais.rg BUSINESS. They sure
O. get some prices for them
II is simply one OF the middlemen's
hold.up games that some day will PLAY
out Just as soca as farmers and con
sumers organize and get together the
middleman with such an appetite fol
melons will be doing something else.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES:


DO newspaper readers demand ~yel-
low Journalism DO they waAt all the
details Of the news about nasty things
dished up to them every day. Many
editors answer these questions in the
affirmative
Only by accurate inventory OF news
paper readers anu their tastes, would
it be possible to determine just what
percentage OF them relish reading
about dirty things Much. Of course,
depends upon the class OF aAople 10
whom the particular newspaper seeks
to appeal
Recent. we had an opportunity to
guage the tastes OF Express readers
when We expurgated certain news
dealing with the Gore case. Judging By
the number OF open expressions Of ap-
proval brought out by this policy. the
majority of the readers OF the Express
want a clean newspaper. 1t was sig
niflcant that the concentrations came
from no particular class, but were
freely voiced by saints and sinners
alike.
A query to editors: Isn't tt posi-.
bic that most Of us err by undertaking
the quality OF the tastes Of our read.
ers? Isn't il possible that we have
fallen into the habit OF printing lots
of stuff merely because other newspa.
pers do IL and not because the major
ity of our readers demand it2
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
II. COrlett is Held for the
Crime

CONTINUED rom rage one,)
and Downey in the store. but didn't
notice whether Downey was drinking.
His description Of the shooting was
practically the same as previous wit
Hesses.
Hugh Moss Tells Story.
Hugh Moss. the second witness on
fer the defense. stated that he knew
all parties concerned in the affair He
had had a conversation with Jim Can
Gs that day, and Candy had told him
that he had Downey's gun. At the
time of the shooting, he had seen
Henry Cornett backing off and Dow
ney trying to get to him. lie had
heard Henry Cornett ask Ed prev
iously if he was ready to 80 home and
Ed had said YES. as soon as | get
some groceries, When Henry drew
the gun. he had seen him throw
down" on Downey three times before
he shot, but Downey kept coming.
George Hensley, the last witness
fer the defense said he was a farmer
living about IL miles northwest Of
Verden and went to town the day of
the killing with load Of corn Dow
ney. on horseback. joined him on the
way and they rode together The wit
ness had quart bottle OF whisky and
two smaller bottles ard they drank
most OF it, Downey had a gun and
was about half drunk. Witness was
not as drunk as Downey. he thought,
and he got Dcwneys gun from him
about a mile from town. After they
reached town he gave the gun to Jim
Candy. Late in the afternoon when
they were getting ready to go home
Downey wanted his gun They went
to a hamburger stand TO eat and
Downey went out while witness
wasn't noticing him. Ten or fifteen
n lnutes later witness heard the shots
fired On the road TO town Downey
had talked about Honry Cornett say
ing the latter had beaten him out Of
s11. 900 and would kill him (Downeyl
but he would have to hurry to do it,"
Downey asked me what would be done
with him if he killed Cornett. said
the witness. Henry would kill me if
he could and I'm going to try to beat
him to it.. was a statement made By
Downey. according TO witness. On
cross examination Mr. Simpson sought
TO make the witness admit that his
testimony as to this conversation coa-
flicted with what he had told the
county attorney previous to the trial.
but the witness stuck to his testi-
mony.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
EXPRESS PAcKAoETTEs.

Another Smile spasm.
When your courage peters out
And you've almost lost the bout,
Ginger up. afresh begin
Don a smile and you will win.
A chickasha woman says she wat
generally considered smart till she
married
There are some fellows who can
always be depended upon to be steady
patrons at every murder trial
Huerta and the rebels had better
make up aad be good Gov colouiti
is just on the point Of intervening.
81 Gimp Gays Ne notices when he is
late at church, the service has nearly
always started before he gets there
Whatever else may be said of the
average gum chewer. as rule he
can't be accused Of being lacking in
enthusiasm.
Quite naturally, whole regiment OF
US who don't know what's good for
what ails us are thoroughly posted on
what's good for the other fellow.
And the woman who does her own
work has another advantage-she has
something else to talk about besides
"how hard II Is to keep good help.
Consider this also young man; II
is about the same in the case OF wife
as il is with an auto-the up-keep
soon exceeds the original cost.
The Packagetter has done a good
many mean things in his time. but
one crime he won't have to account
for. he never ribs friend 10 run fol
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

the X. D. P. Literary society for Mon
day evening. This time il is breach
OF promise case, Hazel owsley sues
Edward Gilkey.
Thursday was the last day Of a
rather strenuous period for the TON.
ahawk" staff. On that day the last
group picture for the annual was
made and the book win soon be ready
for the engrayers
1t is reported that Bernice Hawley
is going to quit school and assist her
father in business. Her leaving viii
be blow to the girls basket bali
team and win be much regretted bx
the people OF the high school
Miss Goodnight, has selected the
senior play and eegun work on the
parts The books have been sent for
and while the paris have not all been
assigned, it is well under way ana an
early start in this case nsures sue.
cess
On Tuesday the Domestic Science
girls served chill, coffee and dough
nuts at the neon hour in spite Of the
iact that tho coffee was a little weak
and the chill burned, the hungry n.
S. people enjoyed the lunch and re-
ported the doughnuts especially good.
See DR. Riddles advertisement OF
the sale OF his home in the For sale"
column. 2-27-3t
l. W. Jones deputy sheriff of Rush
Springs. is attending court in Chicka-
sha today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

health before using
your medicine. J had
falling, inhamma-
ton and congestion,
fem ale weakness,
pains in both sides,
backaches and bear
ing down pains, was
short of memory,
nervous, impatient,
passed sleepless
nigh is, and h ad
neither strength nor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
NoTIcE Io MUSICIANS.

Local 152, A. F. OF NJ. viii hold a
special meeting on Sunday. March j.
at 5 p. m, at their regular meeting
piace. Business CT importance will be
discussed and a fun attendance is re-
quested % G. Gullhur. president
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
CITY CAMPAIGN

There will be a meeting tonight at
room 51l, First National Bank build
ing. at 7.30, to consider plans for the
next election. Everybody invited
r. s Henderson. Progressive Chair
man
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

A child that has intestinal worms IS
Handicapped in its growth. A few
doses Of Whites Cream Vermifuge de-
stroys and expeis worms; the child
Immediately improves and thrives
wonderfully. Price 25c per bottle
Sold By owl Drug Store and Public
Drug store.-Adv. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

When asked what she was going TO
wear to party Chickasha woman
said, Il have but one dress It is
quite unnecessary to add that she wore
Z,
Moreover. il would seem that the
time is about ripe for re-organizine
the horseshoe pitchers league Ia
the absence Of Mart Louthan, Champ
Crib is expected TO take the initia-
tive.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.



Naoma Hadley returned Thursday
from her home in Lookeba, where she
has been on account of sickness.
The meeting CT the Kappa Delta Pi
Literary society was postponed one
week from Monday on account Of the
cold.
Oscar crofford is hack. having fully
recovered from an attacA Of threat
trouble. which caused his absence
from school last week
Monday morning Howard Roller and
James Stacey showed their patriotism
by braving the north wind and raising
the flag on the building.
Visitors in chapel wednesday were
Mis-. A. B. Cochran. Mrs. A. S. Gnkey
Mrs. Murry Copenhaver. Miss Olivia
Gnkey and Mrs Overton Burney.
Another trial Is On the program Of
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

E1y erroneous reflection on
fhe character, sfendIne or
reputation Of any person. firm
or corporation ogc any mis-
sf6feme5f winch may appear
10 fhe columns Of fhe Express
viii De Qiadfpi Corrected upon
ifs being bro1Qhf 10 fhe alien
zion Of fhe management.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

The open meeting Of the Leaman
Literary society, which was a conspic.
uous event Of the college year, taking
place on Tuesday evening, was sig
nal success. The most elaborate dec
orations ever used at society pro-
gram were in evidence. and a large
and appreciative audience enjoyed the
evening Each number was heartily
encored.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
REMARKABLE
CASE of Mrs. Ham
Declares Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Saved Her Life
and Sanity.

Shamrock, Mo- Il feel it my duty
10 tell the public the condition Of my
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28
COLLEGE NOTES.



Mrs. W. p Stewart Of Oklahoma
city was the guest Of her daughter,
Miss Lucille Stewart, this week.
President and Mrs Chas Evans Of
the Central State Normal school were
visitors at the college on Thursday
The dance to be given by the Music
club has been postponed for the pres
ent. but win probably take place some
time next week
An Instructive address on "The
Legal Status of Women was given
at chapel one day this week by Mr.,
Eugene Hamilton
Mr. Duff of Mangum. a member Of
the state beard OF education was a
visitor at chapel on Wednesday and
made brief talk
The College Circus" given last Sat
urday evening in the gymnasium was
conspicuous success. and a big audi
ence was present A good sum was
netted by the Athletic association,
from the sale of tickets.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

Another ifiAl i on the program d
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

CONTINUED from Page onel
and Downey in the store. but didn't
notice whether Downey was drinking.
His description OF the shooting was
the same as previous wit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

l. W. zones. deputy sheriff of Rush
Springs. is attending court in Chicka-
sha today
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-28

See Dr. Riddles advertisement OF
the sale Of his home in the For sale
column. 2-27-3t
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-10

The Wildwood high school baseball
team played their first game on Satur-
last with the Upper Township high
school and was met with sheer defeat,
the score being II to 7 in favor OF Tuck
ahoe. The Wildwood boys fought
hard for a victory, making five runs in
one inning. McMurray, the captain OF
the team made a three bag hit. Wood
the second baseman was hit in the
back by a pitched ball, but "a able to
finish the game. James Laird also
made a three bag hit. Lehr pitched
the whole game through without a re-
lief, while Tuckahoe had two pitchers
in the game. The game was umpired
by MI. Greaves. Stanley Roberts was
used as a pinch hitter. The Wildwood
high school girls we're among the root
ers.
Ladies, you know you need some
new sofa cushions and table scarfs to
brighten up your rooms and have them
up to date for the Easter business. Just
call and see the variety available at
the Wildwo Embroidery Shop. A
fresh lot just in in all the latest designs.
1872 east Wildwood n
The guests at the Clarion cottage, Mrs.
F. Swope, on Maple avenue are Mr..
and Mrs. Thos. Harbot, Mrs. Charles
Vetere and Mrs. J. Tibbins, Of Phila-
delphia.
An order has been made inthe Court
of Chancery Of this state requiring
Charles M. Colladay to appear and
answer why a divorce should not be
granted to his wife, Edna E. Colladay.
New display advertisements in The
Journal this week are the Coombs Lum-
Der company, Mech & Co., Wildwood
Department store, Marine National
Bank, Harbison's Bazaar, and Lin
wood Haines, Ltd.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-10
WILDWOOD

the island for the period Of one year.
John Wright reported that the
United Tribes of Redmen OF Camden
had decided to use both railroads fol
their excursion t o Wildwood this veal
and that the Asbury Park convention
had decided to make the date of the
wildwood excursion. New Jersey day
for Red Men. Moved by Blackwell
that Mr.. Wright be sent to Atlantic
City to attend the meeting of the
Grand Lodge on Friday, April 10, and
that his expenses be paid. Moved by
e. M. johnson that the proper com
mittee OF the Board of Trade see Com.
m~issioners in regards to having the
companies owning poles along Pacific
avenue paint the same before summer
season.
Gas irons guaranteed 81 .95. Koeneke
Bros.-adv.
While boiling pitch, on Thursday,
April 9th, the pot in which 1t was
being boiled upset and the pitch ran
under q pile oflumber setting fire to it,
at Oak avenue and the Board walk.
The alarm was sent In from Box Al
and the prompt arrival of the firemen
saved things from damage.
Leave your order for hydrangeas
with Tronnem, 22O e. Oak venue
Elwood Hires a leading merchant OF
Elmer aud a director of the Elmer
Bank, returned home Wednesday after
spending q few days at Willard Hall.
Mr.. Hires was accompanied by his wife
and is considerably crippled with rheu-
matisum, with which he was attacked
q few months ago.
Walter Shivers, Lincoln avenue,
seven years old, was taken to the Ger
man hospital in Philadelphia to be
treated for adenoids and enlarged tom
sils and while there s%carlatina devel-
oped and last week was taken to the
Municipal hospital, where he is getting
along nicely, but not allowed to see
his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herschel Taylor re-
turned on Wednesday after a few days
visiting with relatives at Barnegat.
Conductor and Mrs. G. A. j. John
son arrived in Wildwood on Tuesday
after spending the winter with their
daughter and son-in-Iaw at Orange, in
the upper part Of the state. They have
sold their Pine avenue cottage to VIM.
j. HARRISON, Jr., who will move therein
soon with his family, they having
bought it for q home. Mr.. Johnson
and wife, who have resided on the
island for 26 years will move to Pitman.
This house is located in the rear Of the
Journal Office.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-10
PrODOsaIs

VIII be received by the Board of Commits
before tie hour Of .. M, April 18th. 1oi4. for
the collection and removal of all wet and dry
garbage, paper, tin cans, shells. ashes, glass,
n all other refuse matter in the City OF
wildwood, from all hotels, dwelling houses.
oyster saloons, shops, stores and all other
buildings within the City of Wildwood, for q
June lsts 1914.
Between Junes15th and September 18th, all
wet garbage must be collected between the
hours OF 2 p. M, and 10 a. M, daily. the bal
ance of the year semi-weekly, and in water
tight wagons properly covered. Said gar
bage, offal and all other refuse matter shall
be removed by the contractor and disposed
OF in such a manner as wiIlnot interfere with,
or be preJudiclal to the health of any citizen.
All garbage must be removed outside of the
city limits. or incinerated.
All bids must be made for each month of
each year separate, and the total bid for the
entire time.
BY order OF the Board of commissioners.
JAMES e. WHITESELL, City Clerk.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-10

DIR. and Mrs. Thomas Powell were
Sunday visitors ofMrs. David Powell,
DIR. Powell is Mrs. d. Powell's son, o.
Germantown.
H. A. Spencer the open
ing tonight of the Casino bowling
alley for the season. Keep the balls
a rolling.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Bosch and
daughter, of Newfield returned to theiI
home after a stay with Mr.. Bosch't
mother. Charles Bosch was down
from Saturday until Sunday with his
mother, Mrs. Bosch.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Wild
wood Baptist church will hold a food
sale, April IS h. Place will be an
nounced later.-adv.
DR.. and Mrs. George Tullidge were
Sunday visitors at MI. and Mrs. Rake
straw's.
A food sale will be given by the
Ladies Aid of Hollywood M. e. church
on Saturday afternoon and evening,
April 18th. Opposite the church.
Mrs. S. TaImage Cueman, Of East
Orange. N. j., is visiting her mother
and brother, Mrs. e. J.. Kent, and
Frank A. Kent, of East Oak avenue.
All kinds OF builders hardware at
reasonable prices. j. II. Coombs Lum-
Der. Co.
Edmund Purdy and Wesley Samuel
Gadd, of Philadelphia, are spending
the Easter season at their cottage on
Oak avenue.
A postal will bring Tronnem to at
tend your lawn, 22O E. Oak venue
John McConley and family have re-
turned to their Holly Beach home al
149 west Andrew avenue, after spend
ing the winter in the city. Mr.. Nc
Conley spent two weeks in Florida re-
Gently.
Order your ice cream for Easter Of
Davis Ice Cream Co. Either phone
William Minks, OF Glassboro, who
has been employed in the pressroom OF
the Victor Talking Machine company
at Camden, has taken a position az
printer in the Journal Office.
Open for the season, Davis Ice Cream
Co. Both phones.-adv.
DR.. aud Mrs. w. b. Means, of Leb-
anon, Pa, are in their Maple avenue
cottage over Easter time.
Food sale, by st. Simeon's Guild,
Saturday afternoon. April 18th, In Mr..
Huppert's office, Pacific venue above
Oak. Home made bread, cakes and
pies for sale.-adv.
Elwood f. Weller was taken to q
Philadelphia hospital on Friday of last
week to be operated upon for append.
icitis.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1914-04-10
Notice to Limit Creditors

Estate of Sarah Nickel, deceased.
Pursuant to the order of Edward L. Rice,
Surrogate OF the County OF Cape May, made
on the twenty-fourth day of February, A. d.
1914, on the application OF the subscriber.
executor OF said deceased, notice is hereby
given to the creditors of said deceased to ex-
hibit to the subscriber under oath or afirma-
ton their claims and demands against the
estate of said deceased within nine months
from the twenty-fourth day OF February, AID.
1914, or they will be forever barred OF any 40.
ton against the subscriber.
Dated February "a, 1914.
SOMERS BARNETT,
Executor.