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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Stale Meeting for Students Conducted
byS. ". Field Committee ca National
Boards Y. W. c. A.
NOTABLE WORKERS TO
COME TO CHICKASHA
Oklahoma State Conference TO Be Held
Here Nov. 24-26 and Entertainment
for Visitors Planned

The Oklahoma State Conference OF
the Young Women's Christian Asso-0
ciaticr, is 70 be held this year al the
Oklahoma College for Women in
Chickasha November gath to Goth.
Many noted persons III this work are
expected to be present Among them
are. Miss Edith NJ Wells, of Tien-
Tsn. China. now home on furlough
Miss Leslie Blanchard. student secre-
tary Of the national board, New York
City: Miss Mabel X Stafford, execu-
tive; Miss Marguerite Stuart, student.
and Miss Abbie Graham town aud
country, secretary Of the Southwest
ern fled committee, all OF Dallas, Tex
Besides these ladies'. Professor
Frank Seay Of Dallas is to be here and
will give two lectures on christian
Fun danentals
Numerous social events are being
Planned Tor she visiting delegates
aluuih lAtll' bdcoh Dhi' ~ lag
weather permits, and a get AcQusint
cd ratty A pageant The Spirit cs
sis'erhnoG, is to be given by the III
W G a girls Of the college under the
direction Of Miss Frances Dinsmore
Davis
a large number Of delegates from
all over the state are expected. As
many as possible VIII be entertained n
the dormitory
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
IN DISTRICT COURT

Judge Cham Jones of Waurika ar
rived here this morning and at 1880
was on the beIch in the district court
to take up demurrers and motions.
Judge Jones heard several motions
during the week when he presided
during his term Of the district court
but his time was largely taken up at
that time with the hearing Of the New
ton case.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
FUTILE COUPLE MARRIED

Geo. D. Tanner, age 19, and Miss
Josie Hubbard, age II, both of Tuttle,
were married at the office of the coun-
ty judge this morning, Judge Daven-
port officiating. Parental consent was
given to both parties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Great German Commander Fires CernayOda
Before EvaCuaIing City to VictO-
riOus Allies
RUSSIAN FLEET COMES
TO AID OF LAND FORCES
With Cargo Worth $5GO,OOO DeuIchland
is Ready for PerilOus Return TO
FatherIand
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Rome, Noy. 11.-Marshal Macken'
sens retreat in the Dobruja from posi-
tions about Cernavoda continues, ac.
cording to wireless dispatches from
Bucharest.
A great fire is raging in the direc-
tion OF Cernavoda. leading to the be-
lief that the Teutons fired the city be-
fore evacuating.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Hughes Keeps Calm.

BY United Press.
New York, Nov 11.-Outwardly at
least Charles e. Hughes is not show
ing any signs of disappoiutmeN; C7o.
tho indications that he has lost the
biggest job in America.
Mrs. Hughes is factor in main.
tanning a smooth balance in the Hughes
camp. Neither Hughes nor his per.
sonal staff has conceded the election
of Wilson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Russian Fleet Aiding.

BY United Press.
Petrograd Nov. 1.-THE Russian
fleet has come to the aid of the Slav-
cnic armies in the Dobruja, lombard
ing the Roumanian seaport Of Con-
stanza, now in German hands, and do
ing great damage, it was announced
here today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
RejOicss over Result Of Election and Takes
First Complete Rest Since
Campaign Opened
REPUBLICANS STIRRED
UP OVER CALIFORNIA
Until Official Canvass Of That Vote is
Completed Hughes Leaders Will Not
Abandon Hopes Of Victory
BY United Press.

Williamstown, Mass. Nov. l1.--Glad
over the result of the election, Presi
dent Wilson today took his first com.
plete rest since the opening of the
campaign.
The president drove over the hills
and planned to see the football game
between Williams college and the Ag-
gies. He will return to Washington
Sunday night His friends are urging
him to take complete rest for cou.
pie OF weeks before taking up his Off
cial duties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11

lin view Of the deep interest
taken In the trade possibilities Of
the United States as against those
Of the European nations, this sto-
ry, dealing with the heretofore
neglected trade situation in the
Far East, seems especially time
ly.l
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
BOOKER ESTATE

Letters of administration were ap-
Piled for today by NJ F. Courtney in
the estate Of William L. Booker. de-
ceased, who died in Texas but left
property in Grady county.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
WILL HAVE HEARING

Bert and Mush Wilson, charged with
the killing of Bert Parker in shoot
ing scrape on Minnesota and Second
viii have their preliminary hearing
before Judge Moore on Monday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Victory for Peace.

BY United Prcss.
Amsterdam, Nov. 11--Wilson's re-
election is victory for peace, de.
clares the Cologne Gazette.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Deutschland to Sail.

BY United Press.
New London, Nov. with cargo
reported to be worth half million
slowed snugly aboard, the German sub
marine Deutschland is expected any
time to begin her return trip to Bre-
mon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
AMBASSADOR is ILL
By United Press.

81 United Press.
Oklahoma City, Nov. 11-Preston
McGoodwin. U. S. ambassador to Ven
ezuela, who is here on a visit is i'll
with bronchial pneumonia. McGood.
win was formerly managing editor Of
the Dairy Oklahoman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
Arabia a Kingdom.
BY United Fress.

bY UHILtU FTtHs.
Washington Nov. 1.-THE state de-
partment received cablegram from
eMcca purporting to officially an
nounce the establishment of the inde-
pendent kingdom OF Arabia.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
In New Hampshire.
By United Press.


Concord, n. H., Nov. 11.-Hughes
leads by 324 with five towns missing.
The Democrats claim that the correc-
tion of errors in the count will give
Wilson lead of 70.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
DemOnslrative Democrats, Anayed and
Masked in White, Storm Town
and Capture Automobile
WOMEN MAY FORM
PARADE TONIGHT
Third Bonfire Of Prolonged Wilson Dem.
OnsIratOn Consumes Several Good
Hats Contributed 10 the Cause

The proposed ladies' Democratic pa
rade did not materialize last night due
to the small number who responded
for service. The Chickasha band, who
had met at the city hall for practice
had volunteered to lead the parade IN
case it was formed. There is some
talk of having this turnout tonight but
no definite plans have been announced
Other feature evidences Of Demo
cratic JOY were evident down town,
however.
ku klux Clan.
And an innocent and unassuming
woman put the whole brigade TO flight
Attired in long flowing white robes,
with faces masked with handkerchiefs
Of the same color d half dozen enthu.
siastic Democrats headed by Rev l.
l. Cohen Jr., made their way 60 the
Sugg theater during the first perform
ance last night with intent to put on
the storm dance and to give an inlita.
tin Of what their party would do Il
Woodrow was done out OF the presi-
dency. Rushing to the stage, as they
thought, they got tangled ae in the
maze of wings and doors and suddenly
found themselves in the ladies' dress
ing room where a female member of
the vaudeville troupe, in scant attire
was arranging her toilet for the stage.
Jim Dillon vows that even the pas
tors mask turned deep scarlet hue
as he threw up his hands and excited
ly shouted: wait a minute, wait a
minute, amt there a side door,"
The frightened woman, believing the
command was addressed to her, be-
came even more alarmed and made a
hurried exit.
Instead Of giving the Indian dance
on the stage as had been arranged the
clatter Of hurrying feet through the
rear door into the alley resembled
more the rattling of a machine gun
than an Indian demonstration.
Reaching safety Deputy United
States Marshal Dillon in a high voice
in holding the attention of
the fleeing leader and shouted:
Boys, hadn't we better go back and
apologize to Lce2'" Apologize, No"
replied the pastor between breaths.
Wait till tomorrow"
Gaining the principal street and
freedom and being assured that they
We're not pursued by the enemy, the
Ku Klux gained heart.
Their spirits reviving they stormed
all the drug stores in town and held
them up for soft drinks. Then, cap
turing r. +. Thweatt they forced him
to take them on joy ride and did
not release the captive druggist until
he had expended several cents in gas
oline
Then came the third bon fire of the
campaign which was built
on the old spot on Fourth and Chicka-
sha but which proved to be more cost
" than the others, and as a result Of
feeding it well several of the partici.
pants in the frolic are sporting new
hats which were not won on election
bets.
Those who formed the Ku Klux clan
were Rev L. L. Cohen, Jr, NJ. f.
Courtney, Jim Dillon. Bob Richards,
B. NJ. Woody and Allen Swan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Walter L. Baker, 81, Rush Springs,
and Miss Lillian Lowery, 16, Rush
Springs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11

By United Press.

ST. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 11.--Hughes
leads by CAT with 81 precincts still
missing. The soldier vote is expected
Monday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
FILES BOND

I'd Parrish today filed s2.500 bond
in the county court as guardian Of Mrs.
Sailie Pardier.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11
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VERDEN DEMOCRATS
CELEBRATE TONIGHT

Verden Democrats have made
preparations to celebrate the
election Of Wilson tonight.
They invite all Chickasha TO
join with them. The Chicka.
sha band viii furnish music.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11

Mrs. w. e. Ross of Ell Reno was the
guest or relatives here yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11

Continued on Page Eighty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11

News By Wire Daily
from the United Press
Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-11

You will Find All the
Local News Every Day
in the Daily Express.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
WEST SIDE BEATS
FORT DODGE
West Side Eels Again Prove Thei'
Ability at Basketball by Win.
Ming From #. Dodge.
REFEREE HAILED FROM OMAHA
Friends Receive Telegram From Den
yer Tellin got the Death Of g.
Mr.. p. w. LawIer.

On Saturday evening the big game
between the West Side Eels and Fort
Dodge took place. his game was
promised to be hummer and West
Side would have to put up hard
fight for victory. A referee was secur-
ed from Omaha and he was exception
ally good. The Eels also expected a
hard fight being that the Fort Dodge
All Stars independents had been en-
forced by three men of Co. g., one
OF the fastest teams in the state. And
fight hard they did. The Eels utterly
overwhelmed Fort Dodge plunging in
to the game with all their might and
main. Fort Dodge was defeated with
the score Of IA to 8. The Eels certainly
are team to be proud OF and are
drawing fine crowds. They are now
figuring on date with Brandies at
Omaha in the near future.
A telegram was received Thursday
morning telling of the death of 2. w.
Lawler, of Denver, Colo, who was
killed in a train wreck at that place.
Pat Mccarthy and vito and ed Ma
Carthy left Thursday for Denver to at.
tend. the funeral.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Com
pany Elect Officers at Recent
Meeting-company Prospering

The officers and stockholders OF the
Farmers COOPERATIVE Elevator COM
pany held meeting on February 7th.
at which time officers for the ensuing
year were elected. The affairs of the
company were carefully gone over at
this meeting and it was found to be
in good condition. The elevator ha>
been in charge of Mr.. Chas. Menagh
since it was started a little over year
ago. and under his management it has
to such an extent that sub
'stantial dividend was declared. The
experience of Mr.. Menagh when he
was connected with the Denison mill
has stood him in good stead and by
following out good sound business prln-
ciples the new elevator has been max
ing a great success.
The officers elected at the recent
meeting of the company are as follows:
VIM. Lueck. President.
Asmus l.. Petersen, Vice President.
Paul Steensen, Treasurer.
f. F. Ranninger, Secretary.
Directors: John P. Woodruff. w. V.
Huffman, Max Hoist. F.. A. Harvey,
VIM. Albert, Bruce Bair, Geo. Powell.
Edward LANCER and Chas. Speck.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16


through the earlier part of the eve
ming and at midnight a box supper
was eaten with coffee served by the
young ladies'. After supper number of
toasts were given ana responded to
those giving them wers Theresa Rob
shd MI fl III ihsJ' 81 K ss
After. supper the Scheswig orcls-
ira again furnished the music for
dancing which was enjoyed until
O'clock. when all present departed for
their homes thanking the Puellae
Ladies for an evening we'll spent in
visiting and dancing.
The Puellae club were entertained
on Monday Feb. II at the school
house by teachers of the public
schools at Valentine party.
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
grim REAPER
AT MANILA
Three Deaths Occur, the First Being
Mrs. Ernest ,>ruse, Closely Fol-
lowed by Esther McCone.
MRS. WHITE DIES SUDDENLY
Former Resident Of Manila and Later
Of Plattsmouth, Dies Very Sud.
denly on Last Sunday.

Manila. Feb. Especial
Esther Lavenia McCone, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Robert McCone, was
born April 90, 1900, and died Feb. S,
1916, at the age of Is years, 3 months
and 13 days. She leaves to mourn her
loss mother. one sister, Mrs. II. G.
kastner. Of Redfield S. d.. four broth
ers, Robert. of Tulare, S. d.; Charles.
of Aston; Benton and Bert, of Manil-
la. Her father. brother, John, and
sister, Mabel preceded her to the
great beyond. She was a strong chris
to suffer u lingering death was very
patient and when the summons final.
ly came she was ready to meet the
Great Judge. The funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at
O'Clock at the home west of Manila.
Rev. r. o. Strong. of Redfield, S. d..
officiating. Interment was made in the
Nisllnabotny, cemetery. Their host
OF friends sympathiZe with the be-
reaved.
Mrs Ernest Kruse, who resided in
Manila from 1901 to 1908, died at the
home of her son-in-law John Ole, at
Hartwig, MIMI. on February LIST. She
was rs years old at the time of her
DEATH She had been a good. indus
trious woman during her long life and
was member of the German Luther
an church. The funeral services were
held last Saturday afternoon at the
home of her relative, Mrs. John Wis.
sen, of Hayes township, Rev. Henry
Wendt of the German Lutheran church
officiating. Interment followed in the
Hayes township cemetery. Friends
sympathize with the family in their
bereavement.
Mrs. N. =. White dropped dead Sun
day at her home in Plattsmouth, Neb.
The family formerly resided here. Her
husband and son, Harry, were not at
home at the time of her death. Mr..
White passed through Manila Mon.
day enroute from Grant Center. Her
son. Harry, who is firing on the Mil
waukee, Dakota division was soon
fouHei and did not sreaGh sAlsnills, sintil
Tuesday on his sad errand home. This
worthy family have host OF friends
here and their sympathy goes out to
them in their sad hour.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
WEDDING VOWS
AT SCHLESWIG
Miss Amanda Meta Reinkino Becomes
Bride of Mr.. Max o. LaFrantz
on Wednesday last.
PuELLA CLUB GIVES A DANCE
One Hundred and Fifty Young People
Enjoy Fine Time at Pastirnc
.theater Friday Evening.
] Schleswig, Feb. Especial

! Schleswig, Feb. 15-Special-
On Wednesday evening a number
of friends and relatives gathered at
the Emmanuel church to witness the
ceremony which united Amanda Meta
Reinking and Max ID. LaFrantz in
marriage.
Promptly at six o'clock to the
strains of the wedding march played
by Miss Lydia Schwenk the bridal
couple, attended by Ella Reinking and
Henry LEM, approached the altar
where Rev. Schwenk spoke the words
which pronounced them man and wife.
The bride wore a veil with a beau
tiful dress of white pussy willow tat
teta and carried shower bouquet of
white roses and sweet peas. The brides
maid was attired in light blue crepe
de chine and wore cOrsagc bouquet
of pink carnations. The groom wore
a black brOadcloth suit.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party with the immediate rela-
tives went to the home Of the brides
parentsS where an elegant wedding
supper was served.
The house and table were nicely dec
Grated in the wedding colors of pink
and blue.
The young couple left on Thursday
noon for a wedding trip to Chicago
and Davenport and other eastern
points. The bride wore a dark blue
travelling suit. They will go to house.
keeping three miles north of town on
the Reinking farm. Is
Neither Of these young people need
an introduction to the people of Craw-
ford county as both are we'll known
and respected by all. The bride is the
Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz
Reinking, OF Schleswig, and has made
her home in and near Schleswig all OF
her life and will be a fit companion for
her husband. Mr. La Frantz is the
youngest son of Mrs. Dora La Frantz,
of Denison. He grew to manhood near
Denison. but later came to Schleswig,
where he has been an Industrious far.
mer All join in wishing them a long
happy life.
The out of town guests at the we'd.
ding were Mrs. Dora La Frantz. of
Denison. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schroe.
der, of Denison, and Mr.. and Mrs. AL.
bert La Frantz. of Ute.
On Friday evening the young ladies
of the Puellae club gave a dance at
the Pastime theatre. About $50 were
present to enjoy the evening. The
invitations sent out requested each
lady to bring gentleman and accord
ing to leap year" customs they all
appeared with their escort.
The young ladies had decorated the
hall in Valentine colors of red and
white with red hearts strewn all
around the hall. Frappe was served
throughout the ewing by the younger
set of girls La Marie Reinking, Edna
Ehlers. Blanche krohnke. La We're
Schmidt, Helena La F'rantz, Manda
Detlefsen and Melinda MOhr.
1t was ladies choice for dancing
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
new FLAG WAVES
over new SCHOOL
Beautiful National Emblem Presented
School by VIM. Sandbsrs-Friday
Club Give Sash Curtains.
SCHOOL OPENED LAST MONDAY
Ambitions of School Patrons Finally
Realized and Al Take Just Pride
in tho New Building.
Kiron. Feb. Especial

Kiron, Feb. 15-Special-
Tile flag that SO proudly waves
from the top of the new school build
ing was presented to the school dis.
trict by William Sandberg. The ladies
of the Friday Club donated and put UP
the sash curtains and rods and were
most enthusiastic over the fact that at
last the new building of the Kiron pub
lie school is ready for occupancy.
Hats off to those ladies who possess
such a spirit of progressiveness and
Willingness to assist in the advance
ment of every good cause WHICH Is III
the interest of the welfare and UP build
ing of the town, instead Of letting the
MsisYaeym. etaoin shrdlu etaOin Shire
them to kick and whine because it
costs few dollars. ~
The schools opened last Monday
morning in the new school building
greatly appreciated by both the teach
ers and scholars who under disad.
vantages have labored in the old quar-
ters Later we shall have cut of the
new building to present to the readers
and writeup of the same. What XII
ron long has been in need of and con-
tested for has at last been realized
and the town rejoices over the same.
The school building is surely credit
to the town and will add in various
ways to better kiron. The disgrace
of the town not having {. school has
now been removed and KirOn can now
be placed in the ranks of other towns.
The school board has encountered
many difficulties which they have sur
mountde to the best of their ability
in spite of some who are knocking.
Mrs Nellie Warren and daughter.
Miss Marie, arrived on Saturday from
Albert City for short visit with
relatives and to attend the wedding
OF Mrs. Warren's sister.
Twelve cars of stock were shipped
out by the farmers form this section
Saturday night for the Chicago mar.
ket. Among those accompanying the
shipment were H. G. Schultz, Julius
Fredericksen and S. Il. Cronquist.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-02-16
FRANK LESHER'S
BROTHER DEAD
Jerry lesher, Long Time Resident
OF Sac County, and Brother OF
Frank Lesher, Passes Away
ILLNESS OF SHORT DURATION
Deceased Had Retired From Farm a
Number Of Years Ago-Leaves Wife .
and One Daughter.

Jerry Lesller, of Odebolt, brother
of b. f. Lesher, of Denison. died at
his home on February Sd, after few
days illness. Though not in the best
OF health for some time, he was able
to be- around and attend to business
up until a,c0uple of days before death
came The Chronicle OF Odebolt says
of Mr.. Lesher:
"He had attended church on Sunday
and Monday afternoon attended the
annual meeting of the Sac County Mu-
tual Telephone company. He was TAX
on sick that evening and rapidly grew
worse with a complication of diseases
and passed away at the time stated.
Funeral services were held from the
Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday at
ternoon, the pastor, Rev. NJ. P. ARA.
smith, having charge OF the service.
Mr.. Lesher had been member of the
Woman fraternity and that order at
tended in q body. Burial was made III
the local cemetery.
Jeremiah Lesher was born Aug. It,
1S45, in Cumberland county, Penn,
and grew to manhood there: At the
age of twenty-five he went to Wiscon-
sin, remaining there until the spring
of 1874. when he came to this state
settling on the farm south Of town
which was the family home for many
years. On March Is, 1885, he was unit
ed in marriage to Miss Carrie Gruver,
of Wall Lake, who has been his faith
full helpmate and who survives him.
One daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lesher, Nora, wife Of Louis Pres
tin. One brother and four sisters are
also left: Frank, Of Denison; Mrs.
David Kramer, of Fostoria. o.; Mrs.
Z. f. Lesher, of Haddam, kans.; Mrs.
Mary Level, of Odebolt. and Mrs.
Chas. Starr. of Carlesbadt. Canada. In
1904 Mr.. Lesher and family retired
from the farm and moved to town and
have since resided here. The decd
ent was member of the Methodist
church and faithful christian and
was esteemed as a man of integrity
and worth. Relatives from 9 distance
who were present at the fiinerai were
the brother, Frank, of Denison; Mrs.
Lesher's brother, J. r. Gruver, of
Paullina, and her br0ther-in.law and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. King, of
Primghar."