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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-07-09

"A KEAL, LIVE,
abridged from the S
Thrifty and prosperous characterizes conditions in
Jacksonville. The citizens not so "beasty pros
porous" Matthew Arnold accused all Americans
of being. but just ordinarily humanity and comfortably
prosperous. During the business depression and
financial stringency that have prevailed over the coun-
try the last few years Jacksonville has suffered less
than other cities. Not single industry or bust
house of the city closed its doors on account
of these general conditions
Steady Growth
Jacksonville is city of 10000 inhabitants the
county seat of Morgan county. 1t is especially a
resident city and noted for its schools and educa-
tional advantages There are, however several large
manufacturing concerns among which may be noted
the Caps Wooden Mills and factory the Illinois Steel
Bridge Works, the shops of the c., p & St. L.
Railway and three large cigar factories.
Jacksonville is particularly important as trad
ing center. The Chamber of Commerce. which is
made up of merchants of the city is active in pro-
noting trade and improving business conditions One
Saturday this spring, business passing through
Central Park, counted automobiles standing in
the public square, and many others not counted
in the principal streets leading from the square, which
shows how prosperous are business conditions in
the city.
One of the greatest improvements which have
been made recently in Jacksonville is the rebuilding
of the lighting system of the city. Jacksonville has
come to be of the best lighted cities in Central
Illinois, system of boulevard lights having just
been installed
New Public Buildings
large number of public buildings have been
erected in Jacksonville in the past seven or eight
years. the aggregate cost of which is approximately
$I,2oo,ooo Included in the list the Ayers Ma
tiona Bank Building, the building at the Caps
factory, Swift & Company's plant, large struc-
lures at the Illinois Steel Bridge Works, the I. O.
O. F. Temple, Harker Hall of the Illinois Womens
College, three churches, cigar factory and
a planning mill OF these, the prominent
structure is the Ayres bank building, stories
high and one of the most modern and best equipped
office buildings in the state.
City of Schools
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-07-09

Last week we noted that the big auto speedway
park had gone dry because the management be-
eved that accidents occur where liquor is sold. The
speedway park is in the village of Broadvew and not
in haywood, as stated. haywood has been dry
territory since 1913
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-07-09

rngheld News-Record)
when compared with other cities of educational adj
vantages, the title appears to be justly given
The public school system of the city of Jackson
vile includes four main ward schools, where instruc
ton up to and including the sixth grade is given
Two branch schools provide additional instruction for
the primary grades. A large modern high school
building and new, thoroughly up-to-date building
known the David Prince school house. respectfully
the high school and grammar school grades Of the
city The standard of instruction maintained in these
schools and the quality of the work done compares
favorably with schools of similar grade in any city
in the state.
City of Homes
Jacksonville contains many beautiful homes, and
in the past years nearly modern residences
have been erected in the city Nearly one-half of
these were built in the year 1911 Almost two en-
tire streets, among the finest residence streets
of the city, have been built up along both sides since
1907.
1t is almost impossible now to find a desirable
residence for rent in the city of Jacksonville Nearly
every modern house is spoken for before it is
Gated. All of which goes to show that social condi-
tions in Jacksonville must be ideal
City Advancing by Leaps and Bounds
There very few empty storerooms in Jack
sonville Any that is out OF repair is occu-
Pied usually with long time leases and high rent
A leading real estate dealer is authority for the
statement that rents resident property in the past
years have been raised the average of about
10 per cent Storerooms the public square rent at
an increase of about 20 per cent what the same
rooms rented for years ago. Property values
the square in this period have increased On the
average of so per These are astonishing figures
but given after careful consideration.
An indication of the general condition of pros
perity that has existed in Jacksonville in recent years
is in the fact that fully 90 per of the bust
ness houses the public square have either had their
interiors remodeed or have built new fronts in the
last few years In the of several of these build
ngs, this remodeling has cost thousands of dollars
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-07-09
Dry Jacksonville

A REAL, LIVE, PROSPEROUS CITY
abridged from the Springfield News-Record)
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-07-09

General Joffre, commander of the army of
Vosges, in France, has given orders that no alcoht
drinks of any kind may be sold, purchased or ira
ported in any section of the country occupied by
troops.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-07-09
A City of Schools

Jacksonville is of the leading educational
centers of the state Among the institutions of learn
ing may be named the Illinois College, Jacksonville
Academy, Illinois Women's College, State School for
the Deaf State School for the Blind Perean College
Jacksonville Business College, the Athaeneum the
Conservatory of Music and several clubs and societies
for educational purposes all of which have led Jack
sonville to be styled the "Athens of the West" and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
RECITAL BY MISS
DAVIS A SUCCESS

Last nights entertainment at the
Christian church for the purpose of
raising money to redecorate the in
terror of the church proved a success
financially, and more than success
artistically, as the reader of the eve
ing, Miss Frances Davis, held her ap-
preciative audience enthralled for
more than an hour and half
Miss Davis read from Veiller's
Within the Law" prefaced by mis-
cellaneous program of selections in
Norwegian dialect, as we'll as unusual
and amusing numbers from Kipling,
Eugene Field, Ben King and others.
Perhaps the selection which showed
the most dramatic ability in the read
er was Mercutios Queen NAB speech
from Romeo and Juliet" her inter-
probation Of this poetic bit being mas
terful and filled with romantic fancy,
drawing prolonged applause from the
audience.
The rendition Of within the Law
demands both melodramatic and comic
work. in both of which Miss Davis
was inimitable.
Miss Davis, who is teacher of ex-
preston at the Oklahoma College for
Women, was known as a reader of ex-
ceptional ability even while she was
a pupil in the public schools here.
During the years since she left here
She has improved her natural tai
ents by thorough training with some
OF the leading teachers of her art in
the country. The large audience
which greeted her last night and the
marked enthusiasm with which her
entire program was received, encore
after encore being called for, all to-
gether constituted a striking testi-
monial to the artistic accomplish
ments of the reader and high favor
which she has won among the "home
folks"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25

MEETING
IS OPENED
Manufacturing Magna.es Hold 10th
Annual Convention in New
York Notable Speakers
on Program

BY United Press.
New York, May 25.-The twentieth
annual convention of the National AS
sociation of Manufacturers opened to-
day at the Waldorf-Asforia hotel.
Prominent manufacturers from all
parts Of the United States were as
sembled to discuss the effects of the
years political and economic develop
ments, internal and international, on
their business. William Howard Taft
former president of the United States;
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio
and other speakers of national reputa-
tion will address the manufacturers.
The subject of Tafts address is an
nounced to be Clayton Act and Other
Things" It is expected that the
former President will avail himself OF
this opportunity to express to bust
ness men from all parts of the coun-
try his view on the present political
situation The Clayton act, which was
vigorously opposed by many of the
prominent organizations Of business
men, opens field for discussion of
great interest to manufacturers, the
business legislation passed by the last
congress. James A. Emery of the Na-
tional Council for Industrial defense,
will outline the work of the newly
created federal trade commission,
which is vested with plenary powers
over corporate business interests, and
there will be a general discussion Of
the effect of the activities OF this body
on the manufacturing industry,
The federal commission on Indus
trial Relations, which has been inves-
tigating the causes of industrial un-
rest, will also receive consideration
at the convention sessions. The atti-
ture which this commission has as
Isumed toward employers in general and
the trend taken by the commission at
various hearings will be discussed by
Walter Drew of the National Erectors'
association
It has been estimated by experts
that the members the National Asso-
citation OF Manufacturers supply about
one half of the worlds railroad track
age and equipment. three fourths Of
the worlds means of telephone COM
munication, and the mechanical equip
ment, paper and ink necessary to pro
duce one third of the newspapers and
magazines published on the globe.
They also excel in the production OF
other staple commodities, manufactur-
| ing more shoesrin one day than are
produced by the leading foreign com
petitors OF the Unied States ia 3
week. producing eighty per cent OF
the automobiles on earth, and gather
ing with machines made in their fac
tories half of the harvest of the world
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
ARGUE WITH
INK STAND
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Austin Tex. May 25.-iHostilities
we're narrowly averted in the state
senate here today when two belliger-
ent statesmen had near clash
On the course of the argument on
the Gibson insurance ball, the war of
words waxed so warm that Senator
Gibson seized an ink well and at
tempted to hurl it at Senator Latti-
mer Non-combatants inrerfered a
dozen or more rushing into the firing
line to check the offenseiye move
ment of Gibson.
Senator Nugent also delivered a
broadside in the course of the battle,
declaring that anybody who said a
loan from an insurance company had
influenced his vote was dirty liar. .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
new BAND
IS BOOMING

The first rehearsal of the newly or
ganized Chickasha Concert band was
held last night at the city hall with
encouraging prospects for the leader
and members of the organization.
Several new members were taken in,
increasing the membership to more
than %. At a meeting of the musi-
clans union tomorrow night, several
topics pertaining to the future of the
organization will be taken up.
Work was started last night on a
program for free concert to be given
by the band in the near future. The
date and details of the concert have
not as yet been completed and will
be announced later. The object of the
concert is to get the band before the
public and to further the interest
therein toward real musical organi
cation for Chickasha.
Mr.. Sager, director of the band
stated that he had about l2 applica
tions on file for membership in the
second division of the band, that is il
the beginners class, from which hs
hopes to develop some good talen
with which to recruit the band proper
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
TO TIGHTEN
BLOCKADE
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, May 25.-With some
OF her fighting ships freed by the en-
trance of Italy into the war, England
is reported to be planning TO be more
active against merchant vessels that
are carrying on large commerce
with countries contiguous to Ger
many.
The belief is expressed here that
persistence in this policy by Great
Britain will mean trouble and addi-
tional complications for this country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
FIERCE FIGHTING
EAST OF YPRES
Germans Concentrate Heavily :
Issue Of the Battle in Doubt
but French Claim All At
tacks are Repulsed
By United Press.

By United Press.
Petrograd, May 25.-The Russians
are on the offensive four hundred
miles from southeastern Poland to
southeastern Galicia and are dealing
smashing strokes at the Austro-Ger-
man armies, says the official state
ment issued today.
1t is stated that the Germans are
attacking in the Shawl and Kovno
regions. The Slavs are pressing for
ward southeast of Stryj though the
Austro-German forces are stubbornly
resisting their advance.
The war office claims today that
Germans must soon evacuate their po-
sitions ON the east bank of the San
river.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
ITALY STRIKES
AT AUSTRIA ON
SEA AND LAND

type, nine armored cruisers, thirteen
protected cruisers and the usual COM
plement of destroyers and torpedo
boats. 1t also has twenty-five sub
marines.
Italy's population (1913) is given as
S5,23S,000. Military or naval service
is compulsory and universal.
Balkan States Silent.
Ronmania, Greece and Bulgaria as
vet have made no move. The govern
ment of Bulgaria has reiterated that it
will continue to observe an attitude
OF neutrality so long as Bulgarian in
terests are not directly af-
fected, and it sees no reason
why they should be. The opposition
is urging that Bulgaria should seize
the opportunity to join with the allies.
Bulgaria may be drawn in through
an incident which has arisen between
her and Turkey over the seizure by
uThty Oi II Hulilbcr VI buibai idii laii-
way cars loaded with goods. Sofia
has lodged a protest against this ac-
tion; Roumania may be affected by a
change OF fortune in the battle in
middle Galicia. Russia here is deliv-
ering a strong counter offensive and
has regained some ground along the
San river north of Jaroslau.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25

FOR FALSE
PRETENSE
George Hunnicut Brought Back
from Arizona to Face Charge
Auto Deal Cause Of His
Troubles

Charged with obtaining property un-
der false pretense, George Hunnicut
was landed in the county Jail last
night, having been brought here from
Arizona by Deputy Bos Castleman
after his arrest was effected by the
Arizona officers at Flagstaff, upon in
formation furnished by Hodge Bailey,
sheriff of Grady county.
According to the story in connec-
tion with Hunnicuts arrest, he came
to Chickasha about two months ago.
presumably from Dallas, Tex. where
was claimed, he owned a large home
and an estate. He is alleged to have
posed as an owner of drug store and
other property at Ninnekah also. He
purchased REQ car from Henry Du-
Bose, local agent, and is reported to
have given Mr.. DuBose check for
$500 as part payment on the machine.
The check was on the Ninnekah bank.
1t was reported that Hunnicut gave
another check for $4O0 later on the
car, using the machine for about two
weeks, when it was discovered that
the checks failed to get the money.
Mr. DuBose got his car and Hunni-
cut left the city. He has been away
from here about month. By corre-
spondence, Hodge Bailey, sheriff, To-
Gated the man near Phoenix. Ariz.,
and notified the officers there to ar
rest him. A few days ago he received
telegram stating that the man was
in jail and dispatched Deputy Castle
man to Phoenix at once.
His preliminary hearing has not
been set. but it will probably be held
within the next few days. Sheriff
Bailey stated this morning that Hun
nicut wrote a letter while in Jail at
Phoenix, stating that he had plenty of
money to pay off all the debts he had
made here, but Deputy Castleman dis
played 80 cents this morning among
the effects taken from Hunnicut, stat
ing that that amount was the total
taken from his person when arrested
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
BY United Press.

Paris, May 25.-The Germans con-
centrated a large body Of troops near
Langemark and are attacking fierce
ly along the road east of Ypres. The
result of the battle is still doubtful
The war office here claims that the
English troops repulsed all German
attacks during the last twelve hours.
Thirty miles to the south the French
are battling with equal desperation
and working great havoc upon the
Germans, especially around Ablain, it
is claimed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
U. S. Consulate Menaced.
By United Press.

Washington, May 25.-The United
States consul at Venice notified the
state department today that one of the
Austro-German aeroplarcs that was
making a scouting raid on May %
flew directly over the consulate amid
a rain of shot and shells. The raiders
threw several bombs at the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
RepuIse Turk Attack.

BY United Press.
Athens, May 25.-Dispatches from
Mytilene today report that the allies
repulsed Turk attack and are devel-
uping new offensive in the Darda-
nelles. The fleet is again lombard
ing the forts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25

OF BOATS
ATTACKED
Water Craft, Quay and Military
Barracks Destroyed Cavalry
Forces Back Outpost
King Goes to Front
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Rome, May 25.--The Italian forces
have crossed the Austrian frontier
and are threatening the city Of Goritz,
the capital Of the province Of Goritz.
The war office confirmed the report
Of the italian Invasion Of Gorltz and
announced the capture of carvisnsno,
cormons and Terzo.
The invaders comprised body of
troops which were supporting the Itai-
Ian cavalrymen who earlier In the day
were reported to have driven back
the Austrian outposts.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
BY United Press.

tSy ohltcu IitSn.
Rome, May 25.--Italy delivered land
and sea blows upon the Austrians.
Italian cavalry crossing the border
and forcing strong outpost of the
enemy to retire, says an official state
ment issued here today.
The statement also said an Italian
destroyer made an attack upon an
Austrian motor boat flotilla at Porto
Buzo. In an Austrian harbor.
The flotilla Of motor boats was de-
stroyed, while the quay and military
barracks were wrecked, two OF the
enemy being killed. Forty-seven pris-
oners, including some Austrian off
GERS, were taken. the statement said.
The king has left for the front The
German ambassador was greatly NOV
ed as his old servant wept on his
shoulder when he was departing for
home. He said he would be back
soon.
The reported engagement near Ri
vola has not been confirmed The Of
ficial statement claims that the Ital-
ian fleet sank a German warship in
the battle yesterday at Ancona.
Later 1t was reported that the ship
was sunk by Austrian fire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
rex. posrMAsTERs CONVENE.

Waco, Tex, May 25.-The annual
convention of state postmasters met
here today Greetings from Postmas-
ter General Burleson, himself Tex
an. were expected.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
IMPORTANT (9) IF TRUE"
BY United Press.

Washington, May 25.-Offici,
ial circles here generally credit
the story coming from Bowling
Green, Mo-, that Secretary
Bryan will not be invited to
the wedding of Miss Gene
We've, the daughter of Speak
er Clark. It is believed that
the feeling arising between
Bryan and Clark at the time
of the Baltimore convention is
still strong
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
+ + + + + 4 4 + i. 1. + + + 4
lNDICT ROCKEFELLER?
BY United Press

Dy OUItBu ITb5S
Washington, May 25.-It is
reported that the revelations
made before the federal COM
mission on industrial relations
may lead to the filing of
charges against John d. Rock
efeller, jr., and other mine
owners, alleging responsibility
for the death of one or more
persons in the massacre at
Ludlow, Colo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25

london, May 25.--When the great
European war began, ltaly's army was
considerably below the normal peace
footing estimated at three hundred
thousand men. Almost half of these
troops were in Tripoli. Three classes
of men were called to the colors inn
medlately and others we're summoned
from time to time until now the active
or first line army numbers more than
one million men OF all arms.
The age limit OF active service In
Italy Is 32 Men between that age
and 40 from the territorial army. con-
sisting of eight classes. amount to
about 10000 second line troops.
There klso are about one million men
trained bat exempt from military SER
vice. who. in case of urgent necessity.
could be called to arms. Volunteer
corpe likewise could be formed, so that
Italy's war strength, including re-
sources of all kinds. is figured at about
four million men.
III eight months Italy has spent
400 million dollars in military prepara-
tiona. Profiting by the lessons of the
war to date. particular attention was
paid to artillery and its equipment in
this army. from machine guns to heavy
Siege pieces, is said to be unexcelled
In the worlds armies. It's heavy guns
@are reported to be superior to the now
famcus German and Austrian type,
and in military circles there have
been rumors that 1t has evolved field
piece OF about three inch caliber ex-
ceeding in range, accuracy, ease OF
/. handling and effectiveness Of projec-
\ tile, even the famous French "75.'
Italy has powerful fleet of mod
ern warships. The Duke Of the Alb
ruzzi, cousin of King Victor Emmaa
uel who is the chief naval officer OF
Italy, recently assumed command Of
five dreadnaughts. the most powerful
squadron ever assembled under the
Italian flag. In addition. Italy has
eight warships of the pre-dreadnaugh'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
BY United Press.

Berne, May 25.--Germany, Austria
and Italy have agreed not to violate
the neutrality of Switzerland but bor-
der patrols will lbe maintained.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
More Neutrality Declared.

By United Press.
Washington. May 25.-The presi-
dents neutrality proclamation toward
Austro-Hungary and Italy was issued
by the state department today. 1t is
practically the same as the others
previously issued.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
U. 5. RECORD
IS BROKEN


+ BY United Press.
+ Washington, May 25.-Sec7
+ retary of Commerce Redfield
+ told the cabinet at the meeting
+ today that the trade balance in
+ favor of the u. S. from Au-
+ gust to May 26 will exceed
+ nine hundred million dollars,
+ breaking all records. For
+ April alone the balance was
= nearly one hundred and twen-
= ty-three millions
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
WEATHER ELSEWHERE.

y ~ Y ' ~ = - = " v 49,
Western Union reports received at
s a. M:
Texas.
Generally cloudy; no rain. Tenn
perature IS.
Oklanoma.
Generally clear, warm; no rain. Re-
ported temperature rs,
Arkansas.
Generally cloudy, no rain. Temper
ature 6S
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25
WEATHER FORECAST.
For Oklahoma.

Tonight and Wednesday, generally
cloudy, cooler tonight. in west portion.
Local Temperature.
During the twenty-four hours ending
at 8 a. m.
Maximum ---------- 80
Minimum ----------- 50
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-05-25

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