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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

have by self-denial, intelligence, thrift
and industry learned how to take care
Of themselves in the good old way.
Incidence in school days or later, an
uncontrolled appetite for the pleasures
and Injuries, false pride, extrasa-
gance. speculation, gambling with op-
portunity and uncertainty-these are
dangers that lead down hill to failure,
to loss of power. to incurable discon-
tent. OF course, all the discontented
have not brought the curse down upon
themselves by making these common
mistakes: hut many have, and It is
unfortunate that those who make the
ordinary mistakes as well as the in
corrigible sewers of wild oats can not
be effectively warned in ample time
against the sufferings and the dangers
that are brought down upon millions
and millions of the victims of this most
troublesome OF all the human ailments
Dallas News.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
A BOYS TRIBUTE TO HIS FATHER,

In the August American Magazine
boy makes splendid tribute to his
father, part of which follows:
Because my mother knew that from
the day he first met her until he died
or for all the days in fifty years, she
was the woman he loved. should like
the woman marry to know the same
thing Of me. all our lives long
Because he was gentle. Because
lie loved all flowers. in cool woods and
n sunny fields and by dusty roadsides-
and brought them home. gathered into
clumsy bouquets for Mother, If she
could not go herself to see them III
the places where they held up their
shy faces. Because he loved all chill
dren and let them climb over his shoul-
ders aud pull his hair
Because his eyes twinkled and his
face was jolly Because he smiled at
MS children even in days when he was
hiding black despair in his heart.
Because. although his work kept
him away from home for so many
weeks at time. he wrote jolly letters
every day to Mother and us. making
Jokes out of icy winds and beds COW
cred with snow that had drifted in
through farmhouse windows. and Of all
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
THE VICTIM OF DIscoNTENT.

We hear great deal these days
about the growing popular discon-
tent" and are regaled with warnings
as to the direful results to come of it.
There is no doubt that the discomfort
exists; and possibly 1t is more general
and more threatening than usual. Of
course the war has greatly enlarged
the realm of uncertainty and devel.
oped to high pitch the sensational
ism, excitement and suffering Of the
time There may be and doubtless are
various. other causes, adequate causes
for many of the complaints that are
made Inequality. injustice and op.
preston cause much of the popular
protest that is voiced on the stump,
on tha rostrum. In the pulpit and liz
the press. But if there were no ade-
quate causes for 1t, there would still
be grumbIings' and protests that come
OF imaginary wrongs and evile and of
the strange disposition OF humanity to
account for even its own Incidence,
worthlessness and failures by suspect
ing and accusing somebody else
The discomfort exists II has got
ten to be an incurable disease in many
casos. In many Instances there is ade-
quaie cause for it; and il is the duty
Of every good citizen to join in any
legitimate movement to do away WITH
the causes and relieve the patients,
always seeing to ii that the efforts to
relieve the victim do not render his
ailment worse and spread it to many
others. In this ms in many other NAL
aides, an ounce of prevention is worth
a pound OF cure In this, as in many
other troubles. the prospective patien-
is himself charged with a duty to take
care Of himself He can not mix with
the victims of smallpox and hope to
avoid the disease. If he associates
continually with the discontented,
there is little doubt that he will turn
up in due time with an incurable case
OF il. What boon TO the rising gen
GRAFTON If every discontented father
and mother would bear this fact in
mind and do something more to save
their children from the cursel
y In order to avoid this trouble il IS
necessary to begin in time. AS rule
the discontented are not those who
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

hardships.
Because he was deep-chested and
strong and because his strength came
from work in the fields in such dayn
as he could find no work in his own
profession. Because he thought no
work of his hands beneath him if ii
brought us food and shelter.
"Becuse he talked to farmers and
carpenters and to learned men and TO
diggers of bitches and to little girls
and boys and to presidents alike, and
all loved him.
Because he wore his overcoats for
ten years and his shoes for two years
and called his coat as good as new,
with little fixing OF the lining
Because he thought no sacrifice of
any importance ii by it we we're made
to love more truly whatever is good
and beautiful and true in life.
because he used to put his arm
around Mother and tease her until her
eyes twinkled and she said. Go away,
Boy
Because everybody missed him
when he vent away Somewhere Else
and will always remember him.
THAT is why should like to be
such as man as he was"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
THE LAW or THE ROAD.

Accidents in the streets and roads
would be far less numerous If driv-
ers OF all kinds of vehicles would OBJ
serve the few simple rules that are
provided for their guidance. 1t is as
tonishing how many drivers daily vio-
late the rule about keeping to the
right, One of the commonest dangers
is the bicyclist who scoots along on
the left. frequently turning sharply at
a corner. No doubt the vast majority
of drivers are perfectly familiar with
the rules of the road" but for the
benefit OF those who are forgetful Of
them. we print the following extracts
from the state statute:
Sec. IL. Rule /. Vehicles in meeting
each other shall keep TO the right Of
the center of the road
Rule 2. All vehicles oyertaking
others, shall. in passing. keep to the
left of the center Of the road. and shall
not pull over to the right until clear
of the vehicle passed.
Rue 8. All vehicles turning to the
right into another road shall turn the
corner as near the curb as practicable.
Rule s All vehicles crossing from
one side of the street to the other,
shall do so by turning to the left so
as to so in the same direction as the
traffic on each side OF the street
Rule g. All motor vehicles before
passing other vehicles from the rear
shall sound horn or other signal be-
fore passing. provided that said We
hiele shall be required when signaIieu
TO turn to one side and give half Of
the road
Rule Z. At intersecting roads or
streets. vehicles approaching from the
right shall have the right of way over
those approaching from the left Unit
ed States mail, fire apparatus, ambu-
lances. police patrols and vehicles Of
physicians when so designated, shall
have the right Of way in any street or
road and through any procession.
Rule 8. Punishment. Any person
violating any Of these rules shall, up
on conviction. be fined in any sum not
less than one dollar nor more than
fifty dollars.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
CONSTIPATION CAUSES MOST ILLS

Accumulated waste on your thirty
feet of bowels causes absorption Of
poisons, tends to produce feyers, up
sets digestion. You belch gas, feel
stuffy, irritable, almost cranky. 1t
isn't you-it's your condition Elim-
mate this poisonous waste by taking
one or two DR.. Kings New Life Pills
tonight Enjoy full, free bowel
movement in the morning you feel SO
grateful Get an original bottle, con
tanning 36 pills, from your druggist
today for 25c.-Ady. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

Chickasha Extension and Improve
ment Co. to Edgar Vogel. 1926; lots 81
32 block 10. University Heights.
F. r. Linton to Marshall-Hall-Wag
oner Grocery Co., $500 lot 6, S 471a
feet LOT Z, block 249, Chickasha
Same to same, $500; lot 5, w 80 n
lot 4, block 10. West Hill addition
Sherman Hostick to Frederick w.
Jones, $3.50; lots II, II, 1s. IA, block
II. Verden.
c. and c. Nations to Chas. S. Ander
son, $500; N " NE NE: NE NV NE
1906.
Fred R. Linton to Sadie G. Linton,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
Within the Law.

Rural Constable then, come
out O. that. Bathing's not allowed ere
after a. m.
The Face in the Water-Excuse me,
sergeant, I'm not bathing: I'm only
drowning Punch
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
Penitent.

''Do you regret, my good man. said
the judge, having killed the pedes-
trian with your golf ball?"
"Yes," said the confirmed player,
with tears in his eyes, II do. If he
hadn't got in the way, I'd have made
that hole in one less than bogie. -
Judge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
1 lot 5. block 1876. Chickasha..

81; lot 5, block 1856, Chickasha.
VIM. Arthur Scoby to Benjamin f.
Dougherty, $3.50; $ " SW NV; NV
sW NV; NE NV SWs section 1-4-5.
John H. Hartford to Hugh X Mey-
ers, 81; lots ~, block "a, Tuttle.
&. and G. Nations to Oliver w.
Wright, s97 so: SW SW NV; NV NV
SW: SW NE SW SW, section 22-4-5.
Same to Chas. E. Costello, S720; s
u SW IL; NV NV NV 33-4-5.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

Truth is the handmade of justice;
freedom is its shield, peace is its com
panion, safety walks in its step, vic
tory in its train 1t is the brightest
emanation from the Gospel; it is the
attribute of God Sidney Smith.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

The lady who thinks the atrocities
of war are just too horrible for any
thing will soon go away for the sum
mer and leave the cat with jar of
condensed milk and no can opened
Washington Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
FOR A sPRAINED ANKLE.

If you will get bottle of Chamber
lain's Liniment and observe the direc-
tions given Herewith faithfully, you
will recover in much less time than is
usually required Obtainable every
where. ADV d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

Constipation is the starting point
for many serious diseases. To be
healthy. keep the bowels active and
regular Herbine will remove all ac-
cumuIations in the bowels and put the
system in prime condition. Price soc.
Sold by Owl drug store.-Ady. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

The joke was on the street sprin-
kler man when he drove his big bar
rel down the street Saturday with the
spigot wide open while rain was pour
ing down.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
EXPRESS PAckAeETTEs.
Bill Collectors Come Aga

Bill Collectors Come Again.
Regardless of how hot the day,
When they troop in and coolly say,
You'll have to pay this little bill'
1t gives me quite dreadful chill.
81 Simp says he always notices that
the longer he lets his bills run the big
ger they get.
Still no hot winds to make the corn
curl up. There are lots of worse
places than Oklahoma
Even though we don't enjoy paying
bills. that's no valid reason for bawl-
ing out the collector.
If YOU don't want to be known as
having done a thing. don't do it. Muir
der will out and ditto all other dark
deeds.
The inevitable happened at iast--the
Russians fell back on prepared line
OF defenses." A mere strategic move,
OF course.
And there are really some people
who feel that they are philanthropists
when they give away something they
don't want
But ii is to be seriously questioned
whether those unfortunate folks who
are habitually unhappy would feel any
better if they could have what they
want.
Moreover. many a church member
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

sermon is finished can sit with wide
open eyes at show that lasts two
hours
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

Also, there are number of people
who derive considerable satisfaction
out Of getting new bug in their bon
nets every day or two. 1t is generally
perfectly harmless form of amuse-
ment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

The cops seldom haunt the outskirts
OF town but out there live some peo-
pie who say they are going to squeal
on few of the country club fellows
if they don't cut out their speeding
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
Po-Do-ToNE


the best stomach, liver and
kidney regulator, corrects con-
stipation, increases the appe-
tite, strengthens the circulation
md purifies the blood. 1t is Of
the utmost importance that you
take a good system cleanser to
ward off biliousness, malaria,
and fever. Ask your druggist
for PO-DO-TONE and accept
no substitute. Price s1.00. ABB
solutely guaranteed to give sat
isfaction or your money back.
7-22-1mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

Moreover. many a church member
who slumbers before thirty-minute
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
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REALESTATE TRANSFERS. .

; Compiled by the Grady County
; Abstract Company. Tye Build
. ing, North Fourth Street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

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; A STOLEN sMILE'R TWO.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02
JUST A THOUGHT

ERE THE DAY is GONE.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

Hny erroaeous reflection on
fhe character. standing or
reputation of any person, firm
or corporation AND any mis-
sfsfemenf which may appear
10 the columns of the Express
viii be GLADLY corrected upon
Hs being brought 10 the sffen-
fion of the management,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1915-08-02

SUBSCRIPTIONS RATES:
One year. Delivered by csrrier-------y4.60
Sir months, delivered by cdrrier------2.4O 40
Three months, deiivered by carrier -SI.20
Ono month. delivered by odrrier--------40c
Ono week. delivered by esrrier---------i0c
Ono year. by mail sH-------------------y4 800
Sir months, by mail 90
Three monfhs. by mail
Single coPy------ -----------------------
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
MISS NELSON is
WINNER OF CASE
Jury in County Court Finds She Is
Entitled to Recover Sl5;,,62
From the CITY.

Miss Hattie Nelson won her suit
against the city Of Rock Island f0>
$3.50 and interest, for stenographic
work which she did for the city, This
morning in county court the verdict Of,
the jury, which was reached Friday
evening at II o'clock after five hours
deliberation, was read, finding the
plaintiff entitled to $50 a month for
three months and interest amounting
to $3.50 which was the amount sued
for
Miss Nelson claimed that she had
been employed by the city to do steno-
graphic work in the office of J. F. Wit
ter, former city attorney and that dur
ing the three months period, she did
practically all of the work of preparing
ordinances and other work for the
board Of local improvements. She
claimed she had not been paid for the
same and brought suit to recover. The
city denied employing her. H. NJ
SchriYer appeared for the plaintiff and
]. X. Scott, city attorney. for the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Ills PILES WERE
QUICKLY CURED
Mr. Connolly Tells OF His Experience
With The New Pile Cure.

Thomas J. Connolly of 1921 Sixth
ave, Rock Island, writes the fol-
lowing in regards to his experience
with the United Rectal and Stomach
Specialists who have their Rock island
Office at 500 Robinson building:
Rock Island. H.. Oct. IS. 1915.
After reading the advertisement OF
The United Rectal and Stomach Spec
talists ] decided to go over and see
them. l had been afflicted with piles
for about 30 years did not believe
the statement that. these doctors could
coure Piles without pain or cutting as
had been fooled by the Injection
method. But as the examination was
/ free, so | went TO the Office and the
/ doctor said they could cure me. They
did not treat me that time but gave
me some ointment TO apply and told me
10 return Thursday. On Thursday re-
turned 10 the office, the doctor told me
TO lie on the table and he would treat
my Piles, Well" said, Amt this
going to hurt?'' He replied; Not at
all you Just lie still for about ten
minutes. l did lie on the table for
{ the ten minutes and the treatment was
over, | had no pain at all. On Sunday
went through the same process again,
/ and the two treatments cured me ~
. nay piles.
After the first treatment l felt bet
Ter all around than | have for years,
my bowels moved freely and naturally
after the treatments. without giving mo
TIE usual discomfort and pain
am delighted with the treatment.
nay Piles are cured. | have tested N.Y.
sen III every POSSIBLE way and ] cam
not fhd trace OF them. The treat
ieenl did not lay me up. in fact / selt
more Ike working after taking the
nFsf treatment than did before.
THOMAS J. CONNOLLY.
l92f Sixth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
POISONED
/ HIMSELF AT 40!

Death by slow poison Is killing many
. man, young In years, who has made
The fatal mistake OF falling TO under
stand the warnings OF kidney trouble.
When your kidneys begin TO lag In
throwing OF natural poisons that &C
cumnlate in your body. the nrst warn
ings come in little twingss. or stiffness
across your back and hips. Urination
may be too frequent you may feel
tired In the morning when you
should feel your best
The best known remedy for these
troubles is GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
\ OIL Capsules. This remedy has stood
! the test for more than 200 years since
4 WAS first produced in the ancient
Laboratories in Haarser. Holland Il
!. acts directly on the kidneys Ard blAd-
der and gives relief Al onc&. Or yoar
money will be rsfunte1 GOLD MED
al Haariem OIL Capsates are import
"a direct FROM Ho'laa6. SGD cAz bs
bad at any drug store Prices aSe, soe
re 3Lcs. Access &c sgasaSua1.~--:
AAvl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Special Assessment Notice


Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested that the city council
of the city of Rock Island. and coun-
ty of Rock Island, and state of Illinois,
having ordered that improvement OF
Eighth avenue from Twenty fourth to
Twenty-ninth street, by excavating.
grading, curhing. and paving with
asphalt, the ordinance for the same
being on file in the Office of the city
clerk.
And having applied 10 the county
court Of Rock Island county Illinois,
for the assessment of The costs of said
improvement, according to benefits,
and an assessment therefor having
been made and returned TO the said
court. the final hearing thereon will
be held on the first day of December
a. D. 1915. at a m, or as soon there
after as the business of the court will
permit
All persons desiring may file objec-
tons in said court before said day
and may appear at the hearing and
make their defense
Said assessment is payable in eight
instailments, with interest al the rate
OF 5 per cent per annum from the date
OF the first voucher issued on aceoun'
hs work done. until paid
Dated this 10th day Of November, A
r. 1915.
Signed WILLIAM NJ MITCHELL.
Officer Appointed to Make the Assess
/ ment
John K Scott. city attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
EXPERT DECLARES
TESTATOR INSANE
Dr. 7. T. Neil Of Watertown Hospital
staff Says j. 7. Smith Had
senile nementia.
OTHER MEDICAL MEN CALLED
Expected That win Contest viii Be
Concluded Tomorrow Had
Been Hard Fought.
OTHER MEDICAL MEN CALEB

Introduction of expert medical tes
timony on behalf of the contestants
in the John T, Smith will case was
started in circuit court this morning.
Indications are that the evidence in
! the case may be concluded by this at
+ ternoon and that the matter may be
given to the jury tomorrow.
lar, + f. Neil, physician at Water
4 town hospital, spent the entire morn
ing en- the stand He examined the
testator at the time he was admitted
. TO the hospital and had declared that
Mr. Smith was suffering with senile
deneuta.
He testified on the stand that he
thought this was the ailment which
was responsible for Mr. Smiths mental
condition. and when a hypothetical
question was put TO him. he declared
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
AUTOMOBILE TRUCK
HIT BY STREET CAR

The rear end Of a light auto truck
being driven by Frank Skinner, paint
ing contractor, $50 Seventeenth street,
was wrecked a | o'clock this after
noon when a Watch Tower street car
struck it at the corner of Eighth ave
nue. and Eleventh street Mr.. Skinner
was turning the corner in his machine
at the time No one was injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
ITCHING, BLISTERED
SkIN-ERUPTI0N ALL
HIS LIFE, NOW CURED

Nov. 10, l9l4:--GAll my life. until
about year ago, | was troubled with
biisters and sores over my entire body.
The itching and burning was terrible,
and | could hardly sleep. l used many
treatments that were unsuccessful and
did not give me any relief. / started
using Resinol Ointment and Resinol
Soap and they helped me wonderfully.
WAS RELIEVED At 0NCE,and after
about two dozen applications can say
that was free and cured of that awful
disease. My skin now is as clear as
anybody's. "-fSignedl Geo. Whitcher,
,Ir., Fl. F. d. No. "a, Caledonia, n. Y.
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap are
sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

of bail was taken to the county Jail
Mr. Brady caused the arrest of the lad
and said that some Of the junk stolen
in the past had been recovered in Dav-
export.
Marie Bannon, who was arrested in
one Of the local cafes Saturday night
was released today. She was charged
with having been intoxicated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
SETTLEMENT NEEDS
BASKET SUPPLIES

The workers AZ The West ED SEA-
sIsa1eEt viii this year - fn other eaaF
serve a Taank sgiying dinner AZ Ire
settlement building III addition 10 send
sas or . lsrge naalaef os Thanks
Esssng day baskets Provisions fer ne
eaaaer ana fsskefs are supplied largely
By tas ssFaeas nabiie schools. bat
a.ests. ba5tes and ssFd are srtlcles If
food Tssss are EeTsF contributed Ia rsis
aaaG1es. IRE saes1ezaeGa Aas asked
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
YOUTH RELEASED
IN POLICE COURT
Ike Solomon. Held for Hearing Under
$500 Bond, Liberated on charge OF
Larceny OF Junk.

Lack Of evidence to substantiate the
charge caused the dismissal in police
court today of Ike Solomon. aged 10
years, Of having stolen iron from the
junk Yards of Charles Brady.
Following his arrest last week po-
lice said he confessed to having COM
mittod larceny on two occasions. He
at that time was held under $500 bonds
10 await hearing today and in default
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22

A special convocatious of Rock Is
land chapter, No IS ROYAL Arch Mas
ons, will he held tomorrow evening,
Six candidates will be given the royal
arch degree. Dinner will be served al
the Colonial hotel at o'clock for the
officers, candidates and workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-22
Other Experts Called,

This afternoon Or A. f. Williams
and Or. G. L. Eyster Of this city and
DIR G. G. Atherton. assistant superin-
tendent Of the Watertown hospital,
testified along the same lines This
will conclude the evidence for the con-
testants. and after the rebuttai tes-
tinlony. which it is expected will be
brief. the argument OF counsel will be
given