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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

BOYS ASKED
TO ENLIST
Recruiting Officer Arrives Tomorrow 10
Pill Vacancies Existing in First
Regiment Which Leaves for
the Front on Wednesday


Chiekasha Will be cal7d upon Tues
day to furnish her quota Of young men
in the call for recruits to fill vacancies
in the First Regiment Oklahoma Ma
tional Guard pursuant 10 the call re-
Gently made by Governor r H. VIII.
liams, in order that the first regiment
Of the state may be equipped to full
war strength In the meantime all
young men desiring to enlist should
see A. L. Hollingsworth before Tues
day noon in order that transportation
may be arranged before the arrive Of
the recruiting officer tomorrow The
regiment IS under orders from Wash
ington to be ready 10 leave on We'd
nesday and all who intend to be witlg
them should present themselves be-.
fore that time
while we expect to have a compa.
ny here composed Of Chickasha boys.
and to be a part OF the second regi-
ment when formed. declared Mr.. Hol-
lingsworth today. 1--WE must first fill
the vacancies in the first regiment so
as to send It off at full war strength.
Those who 90 now may later be
transferred to the Chickasha company
when it is formed
"Chickasha should not be backward
in giving her fun quota of recruits
Already, several of our best young
men have volunteered and are now
with the regiment at Ft Sill where
they are being trained for the part
they are expected to play when they
get to the border. There are many
more young men who are eligible to
go and they should emulate the exam
pie set by our boys who have already
enlisted We cannot afford to be
backward now when they need the
young men so badly. There is grave
danger in the fact that the regiment
may be broken up and merged with
a regiment OF another state unless
something is done at once. Oklahoma
cannot afford to see this done
"This enlistment does not mean
that they win have to serve in the
regular army for three years. but that
as soon as the trouble Of any occursl
is over that they win be returned to
their homes by the government They
will be well taken care OF while away
from home and no father or mother
need be afraid to trust their sons TO
Uncle Sam for he has some Of the
best doctors and officers in the world
to look after their health and general
welfare.
"The only things that are most ex-
acted are prompmess, cheerfulness
and obedience. which are the qualities
we must desire in our boys. Having
spent two years OF a very strenuous
campaign in the Philippines. where
we we're tried out in every conceivable
manner. We can truthfully say that
no regret whatever-ss felt for the ex.
perience gained, and q fortune could
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
CHICKASHA
MISSED A
BIG MEET
With Slight Support Postmaster Barefoot
Could Have Landed First Convsn-
ton Of Oklahoma POslmasters
in February

With only a little support the first
semi-annual convention Of the Okla
homa postmasters association could
have been brought to ChIckasha, but
| was the only ono Of five postmasters
in Grady county under presidential
appointment who was present at the
organization Of the association at Ok
lahoma City last week. said Postmas-
ter q w Barefoot on his return to
Chickasha this morning.
For two days between fifty and sew
entyfive postmasters Of first. second
and third class offices we're in session.
AZ the temporary organization on
Friday Postmaster Barefoot was made
temporary chairman and presided at
tho meetings during the two DAYS nm
tn permanent organization was effect
cd late SATURDAY. eseaing At that
time Claude Weaver postmaster at
Oklahoma city, vas elected rfesldsnt
aud Postmaster fope of II Reno sec
realry and treasurer
Then began the contest for the Sc
lection of the place for the holding Of
the next meeting In Fehfaarf,r said
Mr. Barefoot Chickasha had many
friends in the meeting and but for the
fact Of the presence Of but single
representative from Grady county we
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
70 Buy Mexican States.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, July 10.-Congressman
Caldwell today introduced a resolution
asking for the appointment Of com
mission Of five members. including
one senator and one representative, to
negotiate with Mexico for the pur
chase Of Lower California and the
northern states Of Mexico. The Mexi-
can government is to be invited to
appoint similar commission.
An appropriation Of $4,000 is asked,
with the provision that the report Of
this commission be submitted at the
opening Of the next session of con.
gress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
BRITISH EXTENDING
POSITION TO NORTH
General Haig Pushes on Vicioiously ii
Iyronne Woods and Heavy Counter
Attacks by Germans are
RepuIsed
BY Henry wood,

Omitted Press Staff CorrespondentD
Paris, July 10- In the furious right
ing which took place south of the
somme last night tho French pressed
closer TO Peronne, the immediate OBJ
icctive Of their great offensive move
ment, capturing German trenches In
the Barieux region south Of Peronne
simultaneously the T'rerah attacked
IA the Champagne regiois taking the
German trenches at Butte and Lem.
emil and five yards Of front after three
attacks
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
Slips Into Baltimore HarbOr Bearing
Thousand Tons Of Chemicals and
DyesIufs for American Man
ufactureres
STATUS OF SHIP IS
TO Be DETERMINED
Deutschland First Of Several Giant Subma-
rine Merchantmen Which Will At
tempt 10 Run Gauntlet to
America
BY United Press.


Baltimore, Md, July lO.-Captain
Paul M. Koenig, commander of the
Deutschland, which eluded the Wig
liant naval forces OF the allies and
slipped into Baltimore bearing mes
sage to President Wilson on Sunday
night. declared in an interview this
morning that other giant merchant.
men will soon follow the Deutschland
IN the Derilous journey 70 America.
The first of these will be the Bremen.
Captain koenig stated in an inter-
view this morning that the trip across
the Atlantic was uneventful and that
when danger approached his vessel
was submerged He was not in po-.
sition to give full details on account
,the advantage which such informa-
tion would be to the allies.
Hhe Deutschland has displace-
mont of two thousand tons and her
speed is fourteen knots
He says beautiful crops are on view
all over Germany, Austria, Hungary,
Bulgaria, Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro,
gro, Albania and Poland.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
TAXES
ARE TO BE
REDUCED
Slight Reduction Made Possible by In
crease inValuaiiOn Of City Property
to approximately $7,OOO,OOO
According to Estimate

That slight reduction in the city
tax rate will be the outcome of the
deliberations of the city council. is
forecasted in the partial completion
Of the financial statement and esti-
mates for the coming year which are
nov being prepared by City Clerk
Reynolds.
In the absence of definite state
ment from the assessor the total valu-
alton for the coming fiscal year could
not be stated today but.it will proba-
bly, reach S7.00O,OOO as against s6,5O0,-
goo for the year just ended Only a
slight increase in the expenditures or
the municipal departments. and that
only in the street and grading depart
ment being anticipated, the city clerk
believes the tax rate will be reduced
from 10.6 mills to 10 mills on the dol
lar valuation.
The city clerk and Treasurer Clark
are working overtime on the reports
and hope to conclude their labors in
time TO submit the results to the city
council at It's regular meeting on
Thursday night
An increase Of between $500 and
S4Oo win be asked for the street and
grading department.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
Cotton Report Shows Increase
in Cotton Acreage Of Twelve Percent
But Shows Ravages ,Of Boil
Weevil Over Large Area
CONDITION GOOD;
LABOR PLENTIFUL
Cultivation Has Been Thorough But De-
creased Use OfFerIilizers in Eastern
States Has Made Against De-
yelOpment Of Plant
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
New Orleans, July lO.-A twelve pei
cent increase in cotton acreage and
damage to the plant in some sections
by excessive rains is shown in the
following report issued by the New
Orleans Picayune as OF July Il:
The concensus of opinion is to the
following effect:
!. There has been distinct in
crease in acreage about twelve per
cent, probably taking the belt as a
whole,
=. The condition Is good as a rule,
though many districts send serious
complaints
3. The supply of labor has been am
pie for the most part and cultivation
has consequently been thorough
= The boil weeyiI'sa arayagess actual
or prospective, are noted over wide
areas especially in Alabama
s. The decreased use of CONNER
cial fertilizers in the eastern states
must also be taken into the account
as correspondents say the shortage
has decisively told against the devel-
Of the plant
G. 1t viii, Of course. be borne in
mind that these reports were made up
before the recent storm brought tor
rental rains. Even then correspond
ents in many districts said that ex-
cessive moisture was interfering with
and fostering the weevil.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
FAILS TO GIVE BOND.

r. ID. Fletcher, better known as
Shorty, appeared before United
States Commissioner Hamilton this
on the charge Of introducing
liquor into Indian reservations, and
his case was continued until Wednes-
day In default Of $500 bond he was
placed in the county Jail
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
Carried Chemicals and Dyes.
BY G. d. Groat,

ny q. -. GrOat,
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.
Baltimore, Md July 10 big
German cargo submarine Deutschland
ended her journey from Germany this
morning when she was docked at a
specially prepared and guarded dock
belonging to a commercial shipping
concern, which ostensibly acted as
sponsor for the German vessel. The
Deutschland came with nearly thous-
and tons of chemicals and dye stuffs
for which Americans have been clam
oring for months. Bankers here are
now talking of establishing line Of
ocean going cargo submarines between
Germany and the United States
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

TF'7TT r-7FFFTT7 V7TTTV7T17 W
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, July 10---General Haig re-
ported today that the British forces
which captured the southern end or
the Trones woods north OF Harde-
court in Saturdays fighting, today ex-
tended their position northward.
Fighting has been going On In the
east woods, and after forty-eight hours
the German counter attack was re-
pulsed.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
Not seIllserent warship.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington. July lO.--The twenty
four hour rule applying to belligerent
warships or auxilisries will not enter
into the case Of the German subma.
rine liner Deutschland This is one
point in which officials are unani.
nous in their opinion regarding the
attitude of the United States. The
very nature Of the problems surround
ing the case make it necessary that
ample time be given to the study OF
its numerous and complicated phases
officials say
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
eHnnirr At orrlcs.

For the first time in week sheriff
Hodge Bailey was able to visit his Of.
flee this morning He is recovering
from badly swollen knee with which
be vac suddenly seized last Monday
night
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
viii Determine Status.
sy United Press.

Oy UHItCu FTtHB
Washington, July 1O.The Deutsch-
land is not warship nor even an
armed merchantmen. 1t has no ar
mament of any kind on board Gus
tom officials boarding the supersub-
marine at Baltimore made this report
to the treasury department The re.
port, while preliminary, is considered
to definitely establish the Deutsch-
lands status
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

Mrs. NJ. A. Stone, who has been the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs G. NJ. Stone the
past two months. left Saturday for
her home in Portland. Oregon. Mr..
and Mrs. Stone accompanied her as
far as Kansas City. returning this
morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

BY United Press
Berlin, July l0--The British have
penetrated the Troncs woods and the
French captured the village Of LanaI-
sonette- Borleux has been reconqu4r-
ed Il is officially admitted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

not repay it, Your boys viii come
home more manly men and trained in
the way oil cheerful obedience ln ov-
erything to be doue."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

Mrs. Hugh Cowan and baby daugh-
ter returned last night from Terrell
Texas. where they have been since
the death Of Mrs. Cowan's mother.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

}. w oldham district deputy OF the
Modern Woodmen. was in Chickasha
today on his way to Mangum.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10
OTHER GIANT SUBMARINES TO FOLLOW DEUTSCHLA AND

WEATHER FORECAST. =
For Oklahoma =
, Tonight and Tuesday, fair =
Local Temperature. =
During "a hours ending =
; q. m. today; =
: Maximum, 95; minimum. "a =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-07-10

tcoutinueo On Paee Thrsel
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
FOODSTUFF FOR SYRIA.

a cargo of foodstuffs and
clothing valued at 100000 will
be sent, probably this week, a
board a United States collier to
Beirut, Syria, for the relief Of
refugees, 1t was announced
Monday. The response of the
public throughout [Dhe country
TO President Wilson prOcla-
nation making Sunday Arme-
MAN Syrian relief day has
been very generous, 1t was said
Many Hickmanites contributed to
this fund to help these people
who have been reduced to starva-
tion-to eating grass, dogs and
even TO eating human flesh. Ma
tives of that country III lick
man can no longer hear from
their relatives and do not know
whether their loved ones are
still alive or not.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
PEOPLE YOU
~ KNOW y
n ABOUT 4

Mrs. R. T. Tyler has returned
home.
New evaporated fruits. Bon
rant Bros.
Mrs. J. NJ. Reid is visiting Mrs.
ii. {. Johnson, of Memphis.
Violin, Mandolin and guitar
strings for sale at DobsOn 5.
c. r. Bondurant spent a few
days this week III Louisville.
Board and room, by the week,
So at the Price Hotel. Recently
refitted.
SHOES: Solid leather shoes,
cheap for the whole family at
Dobson S.
Mrs. f. Ledbetter spent
few days last week with her par
ents at Ralston.
Mrs. c. III. Moore and chill
dren left Tuesday for Fulton 30
visit Mrs. Bette Williams.
Miss Marguerite Fuqua left
Tuesday for a few days visit to
Miss 10 Nash, of Stanton, Tenn
II. a. Walters, of Memphis,
piano tuner, is in town for a
few days looking after the
pianos.
The Price Hotel will take
two or three more regular board
ers, with room and meals at So
per week.
Underwear - A complete line
of ladies and childrens under
wear. the very best at 25c and
soc and $100 at Dobson s.
Mrs. p. b. Curtin and children
have returned home from a few
days visit to her mother, Mrs.
viii Scates, of Union City.
Arch Hertweck and Allen
Jones spent a few days this
week with the formers parents,
Otto Hertweck and wife, OF
Cairo.
Mrs. s. X. DaN idson aad
daughter, Miss Dottie, of Mem
phis, who spent the summer with
Mrs. Lynda HapliSer Jolly, Of
Fulton, Mo-, are visiting Mrs ~
q Caruthers ell rome home.
Al Ferguson, who killed Mar
shall Robinson of South Fulton,
and was sentenced to the penl-
Tertiary for not less than 10 nor
more than 20 years, has been
denied new trial in the Oblon
circuit court.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26

Homer Lynn, of Charleston,
Mo-. last week bought 80 head OF
one year old past mule colts OF
:. A. Choate, which were dellv-
cred this week in Missouri by
Mr.. Choate, the stock being
transferred across the river by
Barnes Bros. ferry.
COATS: This is where we are
strong in quality, style and pr1eei
for Ladies, Misses and Children
at DObson $
Miss Esther Bartlett left last
Thursday for a short visit to her
parents, George Bartlett and
wife.
Julian Choate, wife and chl-
dren and Miss Fife Bruer spent
Saturday in Mayfield-
Mrs. Allie b. Goalder and
children are spending few
days in Memphis this week.
Safety first. Bring us YOU
prescriptions.-Hickman Drug %
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
COMMISSIONERS S SALE.

Fulton Circuit Court, Ky.
G. q. Schlenker ct al, PLAINTIFF,
Against
j. p. Leggate, etc, Defendant
Equity.
BY virtue of a Judgment ana
Order of Sale of Fulton Circuit
!. Court, rendered at the Septem-
Der Term, thereof, 1916, IN the a
bove cause, for the sum oil
$26l.S1, together with interest on
the sum of 10000 from Novem-
Der 9th, 1913 TO Dee. %, 1919
and interest on the sum OF
$261 81 from Dee. %, 1915 until
paid and the costs herein,
shall proceed to offer for sale
at the Court House door IN
Hickman, Fulton County, n.y.
to the highest bidder at PUB
Lie AUCTION, on Monday the
18th day of November 1916, al
one clock II. NJ, or thereabou'
(being County Court day., up
ON a credit of six months the
following described property, TO
wit The south ninety three lee
of whatever is enclosed of Lo
No. 223, AZ the same Is shown OF
designated on the map or plat o.
West Hickman, Fulton County
kentucky.
Or sufficient thereof to pro
duee the sums of money 80 ORDER
ed to be made. For the purehas
price, the purchaser, with approx
ed security or securities, mus
execute Bond, bearing legal m
terest from the day OF sale unit
paid, and having the force an
effect of a Judgment. Bidder
will be prepared to eompl
promptly with these terms.
Guy L.. Freeman, Com.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
OLD RELIC.

Mrs. J. r. Cox, of near I1ek-
man, possesses a faded but gen
uine campaign pamphlet OF the
famous Polk and Clay fight Tor
the presidency in 1o44. 1t con
tains some 10 or II pages, most
of which can be read. 1t was
printed in New York City and
- entitled "The Young hickory
banner. At the front Is lie
picture of Polk and Dallas.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
BRIDGE WORKER KILLED.

Plunging from the top of a
high trestle of the Metropolis
i. idge work, Ralph Cooley, an
e.nploye of the Union Bridge
md Construction Company, went
TO his death at Metropolis Mon
Cay afternoon. Cooley 5 death
took place on the Kentucky side
aud was the second TO occur
curing the present bridge CON
tructiOn.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26

handkerchief To appreciate
the latest i'm Handkerchiefs You
must see them. A variety Of
over 800 kinds in silk, crepe de
chine and linen. Miss Swan
Naylor will gladly show them TO
you at Dobson s.
Miss Hettie Williams has re
turned home from a few weeks
STAY at Hot Springs and a visit
TO her brother, Arite Williams
of Clarlsdale, Miss
A movement to place the next
Thanksgiving Day ON November
% insead of November 30 mas
been launched by Kansas City
business men.
Offers of 40 cents "a p1unS
said 10 be the highest IL f'r;N
wears for sea island cotton. ma
been refused in Savannah, Ga.
FOR SALE: 9315 acres Of ricl
land in upper bottom. Can D
bought dirt cheap. particular
&C this office. TIP.
SKIRTS: All wool serge skirt
! in black and blue, worth up I
: $500. Special price s2.9s a
pobsonA -A .- -. =
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
SEVERE BRONCHIAL COLD
Yields To Delicious vinol

Philadelphia. Pa.-"Last fall 1 was
troubled with very severe bronchial
cold. headaches, baekache. and sick 70
NV stomach. / Was so bad | became
alarmed and tried several medicines.
also a doctor. but did not get any relief
A friend asked me TO try Ninol and 1t
brought the relief which I eraved, so
now / am enjoying perfect health -
JACK c. SINGLETON.
We guarantee Vinol for chronic
coughs, colds and bronchitis
Helm & Ellison, druggists.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26
COMMISSIONER S SALE.

Fulton Circuit Court, KY.
Mrs. Hattie May Tyler, Plaintiff,
Against
Albert Caps, Defendant. Equity.
By virtue of a Judgment and
Order of Sale of Fulton Circuit
Court, rendered at the Septem-
Der Term. thereof, 1916, in the
above cause. for the sum of
Thirteen Hundred Fifty Dollars
(S135O.OO) with interest at the
rate of 6 per cent, per annu1n
from the 18th day of May 1914,
until paid. and the costs herein,
/ shall proceed to offer for sale
at the Court House door IN Hick-
man. Fulton County, KY, to the
highest bidder, at PUBLIC AUG
TION, ON Monday the 18th day
of November 1916, at one o clock
lP. M or thereabout (beng
County Court day., upon a cred
it of six months the Following
described property, towit: Lo1s
Nos. 221. $50, Isl and the west
% ft of Lot No. 152, as the same
are shown and designated on the
map or chart of East Hlckinah'
Fulton County, Kentucky
Or sufficient thereof to pro-
duce the sums of money so OF
dered TO be made. For the pur,
chase price, the purchaser, WIN
approved security or secur,lies
must execute Bond, bearing iega
interest from the day OF sale un ,
til paid, and having the f Orc
and effect of a Judgment. bid
ders will be prepared to comply
promptly with these terms.
Guy L. Freeman Ooh'
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26

NEW MIDDYS: just received
some new middys in solid white
and eolored collars, long sleeves,
only S1.O0 at DObson 5.
Mrs. Dan Briggs attended the
silver anniversary of her par
ents. $. ID. Luten and wife, OF
Fulton. Wednesday of last week
Misses Mary Briggs and Mozelle
Brasfield also attended.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26

An examination for clerk i, and
carrier will be held at the Hich LICE
man postoffice Nov. H. Eae 81
applicant must submit photo OF
him or herself taken within the
past two years. Age limit 10 -
|45 years. Single ladies ais
eligible for the clerkship.
~. na.ts Ct 1oores.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26

Missas Mary Briggs and little
Misses Doris Dale Briggs and
Sarah Corum are visiting Mrs.
Charlie Heppner, of Union City.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1916-10-26

With other good makes. A broad sta
S,,;, or Overcoat is hand tailored. all '
terials. They are the most perfect taii
Milford chronicle., 1916-04-07
JUMP IN OUR CIRCULATION

The circulation of the Milford
Chronicle has shown one continuous
growth since the first Of the wear. last
week the number of copies Of the
chronicle delivered was greater than
any issue OF this paper ever published.
Ihls week that record breaker Is sur
passed and the five thousand mark
mas Deen over-topped. Today's issue
od the Chronicle will be not less than
5O5O copies, with possibly more than
tnat number being printed. The Chron-
leie mas added letters from Dagsboro,
1M1iillsooro, M Frankford, Millville. ocean
view Selbyville and other towns 10
the regular list of communications
curing the past two weeks. and this
Wlli open up a territory long wanted
Dy the readers Of the Chronicle This
move is being made at considerable
expense to the Chronicle. but the
Ieaaers will more than appreciate tho
Last week letters were pub
llshed in the Chronicle from thirty
seven communities and towns. Com
pare tnis number with any other
weekly in Delaware, or for that mat
Ler the entire country-then know
why the Chronicle holds its readers.