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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17

s. q. ~. Missionary society on Thurs
day afternoon at her home. The hos
tess after business serveda nice lunch
to the ladies'. Visitors Mesdames Nell
lie Estes, Walter Bennings end Burton
Some strangers in our town the past
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17
MoseRLY, MO.

Mr.. Ollie Quinn who has been very
sick ID able to be out again.
Mrs. Ada Crews Of Garrett Kansas
was guest Of Mrs. Boone and Mrs. A.
C. Black.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. WI
Taylor died Saturday ut the family
residence. Burial in Oakland.
Mrs. George Jones visited Higbee
Friday last.
Easter programs were rendered al
all the churches Sunday.
The Grand Lecturer Of the Court Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17

Mrs. H. G. Cleveland, Arnold, Pa,
writes, "For some time ! suffered
from stomach trouble. ! would have
sour stomach and feel bloated after
eating. Nothing benefited me until
/ got Chamberlain's Tablets. After
taking two bottles Of them I was
cured" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17
KEOKUK, IONA-
tYAst week,

uAst Week.l
Mr. J. b. Woods and daughter, Miss
Barbara returned recently from Louis.
iana, NO., where Mr.. Woods was called
to the bedside Of his brother Andrew
Woods who 10 some what improved.
=, Nj. and frs. VIM. Mills and children
and Mrs. Matte Mills expect to spend
next Sunday in Canton. No, o guests
OF NJ. and Mrs. Cole Lear.
Mrs., Elizabeth Graham nee Wilkin-
son has returned to her home in Kansas
City after . two weeks stay with her
father and sisters.
Mrs. Lucille Wsisman Allen Of Pal
nyra, No., 10 in our city for an indefi-
mite stay.
Rev. Cohran Of Sc. Joseph. No ID
still assisting Rev. J. H. Helm In re-
viyal service at Pilgrims Rest Baptist
church. Much interest is being mani
fested.
Don't forget to patronize the market
At the First African Baptist church
next Saturday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Mary South celebrated her Ath
birthday last Saturday evening. A
number of her children and grand chill
dren we're present to enjoy the memoir
able occasion; all joining in their tokens
of expression and gratitude.
Mr.. Chas. Buckner of near New Bos-
ton has been confined to his bed for
tie past three weeks. Friends anxious
~ hope for his convalescence soon.
Mrs. Mary Bland, Miss Bessie Stew
art and Mrs. Etha Coins each of whom
underwent operations at local hospital
are now reported on the road to recov-
cry.
Special Easter services next Sunday
at the different churches.
Relatives and friends have been APP
praised of the death of Mrs. Warren
Russ Of near Pennington, la. De-
ceased had many friends here who will
mourn her demise. She is survived by
her husband Warren Russ and one son,
Harvey Mckee of Carada and four
daughters. Mrs. Linnie Porter and Mrs.
Mary Carrot of st. Louis and Mrs.
Jennie Tonnes and Miss Lizzie Russ at
home. Burial took place last Wednes-
day at the Sharon cemetery near La
crew. La.
Another death that we chronicle
with unspeakable sadness is that of
Mrs. Kate Fry. Her sudden demise
while attending society meeting was
q severe blow to her many friends, as
she left home in the afternoon appear
ing as well as usual. The cause of her
sudden taking is attributed to an &C
cute attack of asthma. The funeral
which was held last Sunday afternoon
from the Union Baptist church Of
which church deceased was . charter
member was largely attended. De-
ceased had been resident of Keokuk
for more thay twenty years and was
held in the highest esteem by many Of
the white people. Aside from the
hssband, Mr.. VIM. Frye. four daugh-
tiers. Mrs F. S. Johnson. Mrs. Richard
Holt Mrs. Arthur Fox. Miss Evely
Fry, one son Lester Hattman, one step
son. Arthur Frye, all Of this city and
two step daughters. Mrs. Cordelia Cum
ningham and Mrs. Ben Gracen Of
Michigan.
Mrs. Cyrene Trent Of Burlington and
Mrs Claude Harris Of Des Moines At
tended the funeral of Mrs. Frye.
Mrs. E ]. Johnson and Mrs. NJ. E.
-Eubanks of Fl. Madison were enter
tsined at dinner Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Robertson, 1727
Main street. 'o&s -
Rev. and Mrs. Bowles Of Fl. Madi-
son were called here to attend the
funeral of the late Mrs Katie Frye.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17
MACON, MO-, NEWS.

Easter was observed at both
churches. An excellent program was
rendered by the little folks. The
churches were beautifully decorated
and eggs distributed to all. The total
collection for Sunday school was
thirty dollars and some cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17
A Cure for Sour stcEseh.

A Cure for Sour StcHsSeh.
Mrs. VIM. M. Thompson, Of Battle
Greek, Mich, states; II have been
troubled with indigestion, sour stom-
ach and bad breath. After taking two
bottles Of Chamberlain's Tablets an.
we'll These tablets are splendid
none better" For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17
HEALTH HINTS
"A 7 Booker. NJ. ID.

'.The laborer 10 worth his hire" that
10 IL he 10 . good laborer. We all are
anxious to save money and get the best
We can for our expenditure, but It ID Z
hotter plan to look into the worth Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17

the article than to
stand on the price.
Every day I zee .
man selling dia-
n,onds for . quar-
ter. ! do not know
much shout dis
mnnds, but I do
not see the jewell
~ stores selling
them &c cheap. If
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17
Finds Cure for Epilepsy
After Years of Suffering

my daughter was afflicted with
epileptic fits for three years. the attacks
coming every few weeks. We employed
several doctors but they did her no
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17

good. ABOUT .
year ago " .
h . ard of DR..
Niles Nervine.
and it certainly
has proved -
blessing to our
little girl. She II
m o W apparently
cured and Is en-
joying the best
of health. It Is
over q year since
she I has had a
fit. We cannot
speak too highly
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-04-17

Of DR.. Niles Nervine." III Fl
MRS. FRANK ANDERSON,
~ III 5 Comfrey. MINI.
Thousands Of children in the
United States who are suffering
from attacks Of epilepsy are a.
burden and sorrow to their parents,
who would give anything to restore
health to the sufferers.
Dr.. Miles Nervine
is one Of the best remedies known
for this affection. 1t has proven
beneficial in thousands Of cases
and those who have used it have
the greatest faith in it. II is not
scure-all," but reliable remedy
\ for nervous diseases. You need
not hesitate to give i ! trial.
sold by III Druoeisfs. II the first
bottle falls 20 bsnsft your money e
returned. 5i:s s 8sss n N Y = vi
4 MICS MEDICAL 60. Eilshart lnd.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

never could in the world I've always
had my ideal Of a man and he has
TO be very brilliant and clever and
keen and terribly successful an ex-
traordinary mai, ia fact. never could
be satisfied With anytiiing less. am
different leom nost girls IN that
with them II is anything TO get mar
ried! Haven't you noticed it?
= don't suppose you and Tom would
care to 90 into the card club we are
forming. The refreshments and prizes
are quite simple. but | know what
drain every little thing is on the
purse OF newyweds struggling to get
along ! thought you wouldn't, SO |
tilled in with some friends OF mine
they live iii that great house around
the corner with the big garage I've
Just met them recently-the Bippers.
OF Bipper & Co., you know. Oh, dear
me, OF course that doesn't mean any.
thing to you"
Mr. Bipper' said the pink-cheeked
bride sweetly, is my uncle, and /
am uildld fOu CdH nave tUGH1 IN your
club, because they are starting short
ly on years absence in Europe. They
want Tom and me to live in their
house while they are gone, so they
can keep their servants and chauffeurs
and have the place open That is why
we stopped settling here Did you
know Tom had gone into the firm with
my uncle?7
Really stammered' the caller
We'll, | must say it's nice for Tom
that he picked cut a wife with rich
relations-so much of the success in
this world is just lucki But what In
the world will you ever do with the
Bippers four automobiles?
Well said the little bride meekiy,
I'VE had six at home, counting my
brothers racing car, So"
Goodness, how late it isl" said the
caller, getting to her feet hastily. Il
must be running along"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
CAMPAIGN APPROACHING.

In a signed editorial in The Com
moner, w. j. Bryan writes as fol-
lows
No one who follows the proceedings
in congress can fail TO notice evidence
OF the fact that campaign is ap-
preaching The regular Republicans
and the Progressive Republicans are
sparring for advantage Instead of
considering the merits of the issues
presented, there is very evident ten
dency to seize upon anything that
promises to give them party advant-
age. -,
This IS quite natural. but it is aS<sz
more or less dangerous. The admin
istration is dealing with questions Of
grave Importance and the average cit
izen is much more Interested in secur-
ing needed Legislation than he is in
which party gets credit for IT, The
president, accepting the responsible
ties which fall upon those in power,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
HOW HE RECOGNIZED THEM
Youthful! Picture Gazer Was Not I'm.
pressed by Beauty Of the Faces
Of the Madonnas.

An art missionary was giving an ex-
hibition of pictures to a crowd of set
tlement children. One small boy
seemed especially interested in the
Madonnas and listened attentiyely to
her explanation of the meaning con-
veyed by each picture.
When half dozen Madonnas had
been shown he cried out excitedly:
Here's another of them like we've
had before!
Che earnest young woman turned
with surprise. Why did you really
recognize it2' she questioned.
"Yep-yer en- spot EN- every time.'
was the prompt response
Can you truly?' she queried,
touched and pleased.
"Surest thing you know!" the small
critic replied
The art missionary thought mo-
ment, then said softly to him. Yes,
you are right You can distinguish
them from other pictures. There is a
tenderness, beauty. sort Of brood
ing mother-love such as you never
see anywhere but in the face Of Mary
as she looks at the Child Jesus"
Nav, 'tain't thati- was the dis.
gusted rejoinder It's them rings
around their heads that gives 'em
away"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

is moving straight forward with the
reforms to which he is committed,
turning aside only where new exigen-
cies require attention. The effort
which has been made to interfere with
the plans which he has formed for
dealing with questions affecting other
nations is not likely to win public SUD
port, for the chief executive is the one
entrusted by the constitution with the
conduct Of diplomatic negotiations
The attempt to put small special in
terest against the larger consdera-
lions with which the president is deal
ing in the tolls questions finds no
considerable sympathy among the vot-
ers, and the partisan speeches made
by Republicans against the PRESIDENT
Mexican policy are awakening wide
spread criticism. When thirteen votes
were recorded against the vote Of con-
fidence passed by the senate. one of
the Republicans remarked that he
hoped il would not prove an unlucky
number. In the meantime the presi-
dent IS gladdened by a growing con
fidence in his methods as well as in
his purpose
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

To an outside observer Il looks like
the best thing done by the Methodist
general conference at Oklahoma City
SO far has been the adoption Of reso-
luton recommending the amalgama-
tion OF the two great branches OF the
church It is a movement In line with
church efficiency. sound business and
good religion. We see no valid rea-
son why the idea should not be extend
ed 20 include other churches. One ef-
ficient, well supported church in a
small community is far better than
three or four organizations which must
expend an their energies in the strng
gle 10 keep alive.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

CALLING ON TOMS WIFE
BY CHARLES PoEHLMAN.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

If she had been dressed up any
more than she was traffic would have
paused to allow the procession to go
by She knew it. to, and gave her
self little satisfied shake before she
rang the bell
rs Mrs. German at homer" she in
quired languidly Of the pink-cheeked
girl who opened the door. Then with
an air of great surprise at the an
swer she drew back the card she was
rendering the supposed maid and
smiled genially.
How stupid Of me-" she said, mot
to realize that you are Mrs German
and not the maid or course, you
can't keep maid in a tiny, five-room
hat! | am Clara Belfuss, and be-
ing such an old friend of 4 your hus-
bands | wanted to call right away,
and not wait for your at-home date.
knew you wouldn't mind.
Il think an at-home date is only
a form, anyhow, unless people are re-
ally in society don't you? Oh my,
don't apologize because you are not
settled yeti know it won't look SO
~bare and queer after you've bought a
few more things.
You're going to have Arabian lace
curtains, you say? Oh, my dear
forgive me for interfering, but perhaps
you don't know that Arabian lace is
entirely out! You must have tileti
Here in the city we have to be ter
ribly up to date! That's one reason
why always was so fond OF Tom
he Is such an up.to-date man. He al
ways wanted the very latest in every
thing-so you can imagine our sur
prise when we learned he was to
marry girl from a small town. /
suppose you We're such a contrast--a
delightful contrast. of course--to what
he always had been used to-
I've always felt that perhaps If
Tom hadn't so insisted on style it
would have been better for him. He
would make more progress in the busi-
ness world, mean. I've always taken
an interest in his career, because |
rather helped him on socially-intro-
duced him around, you know. and got
him started. He was so diffident and
awkward at first, poor boy. He was too
grateful to me, thought, especially
when he-dear me, how / ramble on!
Il expect Tom viii find it very hard
to settle down into a staid married
man now. OF course, on his salary
he can't entertain and do things. now
that he is married How fortunate
for him that he married girl used
to simple lifel That was what /
always advised him to do when--you
know, Tom came to me with all his
troubles. and a man certainly does
learn to depend on girl when he
gets the habit of doing that
Il used to say to him. Tom, what
on earth will you do when ! get mar
ried and haven't any time for you
But he was always so broken up at
the idea that | had to stop teasing
him. | don't believe In letting man
think there is chance that you may
care for him when you know you
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

FORGET IT.

II yon are weary and tired after a
day of business worries. don't take
your Crouch home with you Forget
IL,
Your trials and tribulations are no
greater no more exasperating than
your wife's. She has had scores Of
little things interrupt her work; the
baby has been fretful. James has mud
died and torn his clothes. or been in a
genuine fight with neighbor's boy.
aud she has had three meals to get,
Don't let your il-temper make her life
the harder Forget il
When you conclude your days work
at the office close your desk and lock
the troubles inside if you cannot rele.
gate them to the back of your brain
so they will not show upon your coun.
tenance or make YOU harsh and nm
kind.
You can smile during business
hours. no matter how You feel, you
can be pleasant and crack jokes on
a matter Of business Do you put bus
mess ahead OF your family?
1t takes a man to play a man't part
and to bear a mans burden in this
world is il playing the man TO make
your family bear part Of your bur
den IN this world; is it playing the
man to make your family bear part
OF your burden by finding fault, or
by scolding and excusing your actions
with the plea Of hard day at the
office? How does that tighten your
own burden, even though ii increases
your wife's?
Analyze your own feelings and your
own moods, at the office and at home.
profit by the analysis and your life
will be happier and longer and the di
yorce courts for less busy.
When you have a crouch. aclmowl-
edge the fact to yourself, figure out
just why you have it. laugh at the
trivial causes that induced it and
forget it-Denver Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
senaItIva Elsh.

Mrs. Jones, not having much conf
dence in the abilities Of her servant,
went to market herself. Approaching
the fishwife's stall. she asked the price
Of a large carp.
Sixty cents" was the reply
The lady examined the fish and ex-
claimed:
It's not fresh!"
4 tell you it isl" replied the fish
wife.
But it's quite fiabby"
20. go on insulting it," replied the
tishwife. bitterly. 1T can't answer
youls
And with that kindness of heart
which is natural to her. Mrs Jones
bought the fish to make up for the
injury to its feelings.-Judge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
CALL TO U. c. V.

To My Old Comrades. Greeting
The pride of nation is best known
by the care of their dead. In the
years gone by It has been the custom
of Joe Shelby Camp of United Con
federate Veterans to assemble at the
l. O. Q. f. cemetery for the purpose Of
building the little mounds above the
resting places OF fallen heroes. They
have gone to their reward but do not
forget them. Let us do what we can
70 keep the grass green above them.
] have the markers ready to marx
the graves OF those not yet marked
My comrades, these should be sacred
memories and not forgotten
On Saturday next. May 20, we sim
cerely request the members Of the
camp to meet with us al . o'clock
sharp with hoe and shovel
We also further extend a cordial
invitation to the daughters OF Lee
jackson chapter to meet with us in
this noble work Of caring for our gal
lent heroes who would have given
their all for the country dearest 70
them
This is a sacred trust left TO uoming
generations and we hope thar no be-
uayal will ever stain the loving prin-
ciples Of a generous and brave people.
Your humble servant,
GEO G. BUCHANAN.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

AT the annual meeting of the Amer
lean Bible society which was held in
New York the other day the board OF
managers presented their annual re-
port showing that during the past
YEAR, the total issue OF Bibles was
the largest on record During the
twelve months the society put out
s,25i.17G volumes. This marks an in-
crease Of nearly million and a quar-
ter Bibles over the preceding year
During the ninety-elght years of its
history the society has issued an aver
age Of more Than a million Bibles a
year. When the centennial OF the or
ganization is reached in 1916 the total
Issue will not be much less than l20,-
100000, The steady increase in the
output Of Bibles is one OF the most
encouraging signs Of the times to the
believers In the value OF Bible study.
Nebraska State Journal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
IndiaestionY Can't Eat2 No Appetite I
tite2

A treatment OF Electric Biters in
ereases your appetite; stops indiges-
ton you can eat everything. A real
spring tonic for liver, kidney ana
stomach troubles. Cleanses your
whole system and you feel fine. Eec.
trie BitIers did more for Mr.. T. u.
PEBBLES stomach troubles than any
medicine he ever tried Get bottle
today. soc and $500 at your drug.
gist.
Bucklen's Arnica salve for Eczema
ADV. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
EXPRESS PAckAeETres.

Now let us all chime in and sing.
And make the chorus ring;
Just turn 'er loose-tune up"begin; +;
"Oh let the sunshine in"
But very likely the fear microbe is
the most dangerous of Che whole tribe.
II il Just keeps ON. we'd better try
to lay up something for several rainy
days.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

We do not know Why white is an al
most unknown color among small
birds. Possibly 1t may be wise pro-
vision OF nature for protective pur-
poses A white bird among green
leaves would be very conspicuous OBJ
iect, and too easily seen by its enc
mics, such as hawks. falcons, etc.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

Naturally the mediators must med
itate a while before they settle the
whole thing And why should the
rebels worry as long as they are stead
lily pushing forward IN the direction
OF Mexico City?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

unquestionably this is one year
when II Is going to be pretty hard to
work up much interest in the Dry
Farming Congress However, we shall
probably be able to live through this
misfortune.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

have to make good: myself but my
duty to my neighbor is much more
nearly expressed by saying that have
to make him happy-if | may.-Rob-
ert Louis Stevenson
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
The Tale of a Dog.

Yes" said Brown. Il have won
dorful dog Only this morning, when I
came down to breakfast after a sleep
less night, and forgot TO give him his
usual tdbit, he went into the garden.
pulled up bunch Of flowers and laid
them at my feet"
And what were they" inquired his
friend.
'Forgt-me-nots." answered Brown,
as he hurriedly left the room.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

Even the most careful score-keeper
can't record anything new that has
been said in the tolls debate in the
senate. Meantime the nations talk
bin Is rapidly growing
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22

The mere fact that Huerta denies It
Is no sign that he won't resign. 1t is
rapidly approaching the point where
he won't have very much choice in re
gard to Il.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-22
SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES:

Mr.. Mellen intimates that it wasn't
very much fun to play the part of Of
flee boy to Morgan and try to be a
railroad president at the same time.