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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
FIFTY YEARS OF Welded LIFE
CELEBRATED BY GRADY COUNTY COUPLE

ty Mo, in 1888, and Martha Ann vii
liams was born in Green county Mo,
in lS4S. They attended the same dis
trict school. In 1856 the Williams
family moved to Grayson county, Tex.
as, and the following year found the
Looney family there also. When the
war between the states broke out, Guy
Looney joined the saith Texas, known
as Alexander's regiment. AT the close
of the war his company was disbanded
at Hampstead, Texas. He returned
home and on Sept. II, 1866, he and
Martha Ann Williams were married
In 1885 they moved to Oklahoma. Sew
en- children We're born to them, all of
whom are still living. They are:
Mrs. Lola Weatherly, Mrs. Ida Hoov-
er. Mrs. Mildred Paul, and Mrs. Leota
Holder, all residing in Ninnekah, and
Mr.. John Looney of Lucille, Mr.. Will
liam Looney Of Alex, and Mrs. Lean
Hart of Chickasha. There are 2i
grandchildren and great grandchil-
dren. All were present excepting two
grandchildren and one greatgrand-
child Jack Paul of Tulsa had the
farthest to come Of any Of the family.
Max Lents, a greatgrandson Of Mr..
and Mrs. Looney, received first prize
in the Better Babies" contest in this
county last year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
Horse Stalls and Automobile and Mer.
chant Tents Already Filled With
Magnificent Displays
GREAT RIVALRY IN
TOWNSHIP EXHIBITS
Between Twelve and Sixteen are Expected
Here by Noon Tomorrow and Chick
asha May Be Winner

Great rivalry is promised between
the townships in their exhibits at thu
Grady county fair which begins to
morrow and lasts through Saturday
This has been a day of busy prepare
tion at Shanoan Springs and Secreta
ry Ersland has been kept on the jums
arranging for exhibits and answering
inquiries from all parts of the county
Earlier than is usually the case
there were number .of fine speci
mems of mules and horses on the
grounds early this morning but the
major portion of these exhibits will
arrive this afternoon and early tomor-
row morning All the stalls have al
ready been spoken for for horses and
the exhibit is expected to be one OF
the finest ever seen here.
"The exhibits are as whole better
than those of last year, said Secre-
tary Ersland this afternoon, with the
exception of the fruits. The township
exhibits win be splendid and although
only three have yet been entered we
expect between twelve and sixteen by
tomorrow noon.
'The Tuttle and Minco exhibits are
already here and they are fine. ! was
at Anadarko yesterday and must say
that the exhibits whichsvill come from
that town are hard to beat but we be-
lieve that 'Chickasha has the winner
this year. You remember that for
three years before last year Anadarko
took first prize
"Our special tent for automobiles is
about full and the showing is worth
coming long way to see. The mer-
chants tent is already filled and late
applicants are being accommodated in
other tents. Never has greater inter
est been manifested in first class dis
plays and the exhibits are coming in
hourly BY tomorrow noon we expect
everything to be in place and with
good weather anticipate record-break-
ing crowds"
Up to date about twenty babies
have been entered in the better baby
show No superintendent has as yet
been selectd for the better baby show
as Mrs. Merchant, who was appointed
superintendent, will be unable to
serve. However this will be arrang-
ed before tomorrow noon. The Tuttle
and Minco exhibits are notable for
their displays of grain and farm pro-
lucts and for the artistry which marks
The arrangement.
"Come to the fair on tomorrow,
Friday and Saturday" says Secretary
5rsland, "and you will not be disap-
pointed"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

Special to the Express.
Ninnekah, okla, Sept lS.-Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Looney celebrated their gol
den wedding Monday, Sept. II. Chill
dren, friends and neighbors gathered
at the old home early in the morning
to help them observe the day. Many
beautiful gifts were showered on the
old couple. At noon the guests, 1lO
in number, were conducted into the
dining room where a sumptpous feast
was spread Those present besides
the children and grandchildren were
Messrs. and Mesdames d. d. Dawson,
r. A. Thompson. c. M. Lents, o. T.
Lents, Thad Cabler, Jim Lents. II. H.,
Russell, Grandma Lewis and Mrs. Ida
Landrum.
During the afternoon while the
young folks were enjoying games and
the older ones were each trying to get
some on to listen to what they had to
say, the bride and groom" were
Search was made and it was
discovered that car was missing al
so. In about half an hour the happy
couple drove up and when asked
where they had been they said, "Wo
rode in an OK cart fifty years ago to-
day but we thought we would take
our wedding trip today in an auto"
Guy Looney was born in Polk coun-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
GOOD ROAD
MOVE VERY
IMPORTANT
What Must Be Done Before County Markets
May Be Connected for Convenience
Of Traffic

Elmer Il. Colby, the president Of
the local branch OF the Southwestern
| Ozark Trail association, in explaining
the necessity for immediate action
and the conditions leading up to the
call for Saturdays meeting. said
"At the meeting held Friday night
the Southwestern Ozark Trail associa-
tion decided to take up the matter
generally for the improvement Of the
roads In the county. The discussion
disclosed the fact that it was the opin-
ion OF those present that little IL any
thing could be accomplished with the
present appropriation, the law requir-
ing permanent structures in the way
of bridges and culverts on all. classes
of roads, and that the state road con-
struction fund should be expended for
permanent construction upon the state
road system. The latter fund in Gra-
dy county amounts to approximately
$4,000 and the state road system has
mileage of 25O miles. The only
available fund for which is the $l0,-
900 fund, The maximum road and
bridge levy will raise approximately
s3O. 900. Fifty per cent of this must be
appropriated for repairs and mainte-
nance Of old wooden structures al
ready existing, the life Of which mu..
be extended to the maximum az there
is only $4,000 Of the $4,000 road and
bridge levy available for new con-
struction. which, under the law, must
be permanent
eThe condition that confronts us is
that neither Of these funds is suffi-
cient to more than begin permanent
construction upon a very small sec
ton of the roads in the county. 1t Is
obvious that the only way to secure
these improvements is to vote bond
issue adequate for the needs OF the
main roads at this time or wait twenty
or twenty-five years to begin to secure
the benefits from the expenditures OF
the available funds under existing con
ditions. The amount of the bond is
sue will be determined by the mileage
of the system that it is deemed nee
essary and best to provide for at this
time.
"The location Of these roads and the
necessary mileage and approximate
cost Of grading and bridging are mat
ters that we desire to discuss at the
meeting Saturday. This meeting is
called at the court house at 1880 p. m.
and it is hoped that large and rep
resentative number Of citizens viii be
present to discuss this matter"
aThe effect Of the campaign which
is now being carried on throughout
the county will be to arouse an inter
est sufficient to determine the matter
for the action Of the county commits
sioners in calling an election to vote
on the question Of the proposed bond
issue.
III this call is made It is necessary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
WILL FURNISH BOND

NJ. d. Hubbard, who was arrested
at Lawton on the charge Of unlawful
possession Of intoxicating liquors at
Rush Springs. is in the sheriff's office
today awaiting the arrival Of bond
which the sheriff at Lawton phoned
was being arranged Tor him there this
morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
viLLisTAs "coRNERE0"
By United Press.

El Paso. Tex, Sept. f3.-- The Cara
rama forces have thrown a circla
around the place where villa and his
followers are supposed to be hiding,
with American troops forming ses-
ment, according to reports reaching
here today.
A clash is expected shortly. Twd
American cavalry odtposts are guards
ing the point which is easiest OF
egress.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
FAIRBANKS is READY TO
RESUME HIS CAMPAIGN
By United Press.

By United Press.
Oklahoma City, Sept. 13.-Charles
w. Fairbanks. Republican candidate
for vice president, is feeling good
enough to resume his campaign in the
southwest. During his speech last
night he was forced to stop fifteen
minutes as a result of an attack OF
indigestion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

that It be done thirty days prior to
The proposed election which leaves the
time short if the matter is to be de-
termined in time to make the call CO.
incident with the November general
election. which will leave only three
weeks after the genral meeting on
Saturday, in which to make the calls
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

Combined Defensive Planned.
By United Press.
Berlin, Sept. 1S.-The combined
grand offensive Of the allies may be
met with combined grand defensive
Of the Central Powers who will swing
their attack at the proper time.
A great war council Is being held at
the kaisers headquarters on the east-
ern front for the purpose Of unifyins
the movements OF the armies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

Mrs. ]. W. Crosby Of the Electric
Beauty shop returned yesterday from
Battle Creek, Mich, where she was
called by the death Of her cousin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
WATSON HEARING ENDED
By United Press.

By United Press.
Waco. Tex, Sept. 13.-The hearing
of the Watson habeas corpus case was
completed today and a decision is ex.
pected before night.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
WANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
CITED FOR CONTEMPT
Rn limited Press.

By United Press.
Houston, Tex, Sept. ia special
bar association committee recommend
ed today that District Attorney Crook
er be cited for contempt Of court for
slugging Charles Scheibler a witness
in a murder case, with a revolver in
the court house.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

By United Press.

BY United Press
Berlin, Sept. 1s.-The French pena-
trated the village Of Bouchavesnes be.
tween combles and Peronne last night
but were repulsed near thiamont. il
was announced here today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
WILSON COINS NEW
CAMPAIGN PHRASE
Rv united PCS.

By United Press.
New London, Conn. Sept. lS.
-"That's music" was new
campaign phrase used today
by President Wilson when
"lifelong Republican" said to
him. "I'm for you this time,
Mister President"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

John Coyle Of Rush Springs
spending the day in Chickasha.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
CITY COUNCIL

The city council will hold its regu.
lar session tomorrow evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13
For Oklahoma
NEW GREEK CABINET
is BEING FORMED
By United Press.

BY United Press.
London, Sept liking Con-
stantine has accepted the res
ignation of Premier Seamis
and the formation of a new
pro-ally cabinet is under way.
according to advices from Ath-
ens today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-09-13

lcontinuea on Page Three)
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03
COUNTRY IS GROWING
IN MINERAL PRODUCE

Secretary Franklin K. Lane has re-
ceived from the Geological Survey its
mid-year review of mineral produc-
ton. This official statement covers
the first six months of 1916 and in
cludes reports from the Federal spec
ialists on the principal products of the
mining industry, as we'll as from the
Western office of the Georgia Sur
vey. These summary reports are be-
ing made public authoritative and
impartial records of business condi-
tions.
The mid-year review was so well
received last July" said Secretary
Lane, that / believe it met a public
need, and it will therefore be con-
tinued as one of the services rendered
to the public by the Interior Depart
ment. The business of the whole coun-
try has become so interdependent that
facts regarding our mines and mills
and furnaces are of real concern to
every citizen interested in any indus
trial undertaking. That the mining
Industry is making many new records
in the extent and success of its bust
ness must be taken as an index of
the nations general prosperity. Best
Of all, 1916 is registering another ad-
vance in the growing independence of
many materials that civilization has
made necessary. Our country is COM
ing into its own"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03
INTERESTING DOCUMENT
ON RECORD IN SELMA

ATLANTA, Ga, July 3.-On rec
ord in the probate court in Selma, Ala,
is an interesting document, the plans
and specifications for the Confederate
naval foundry which played such d
big part in the war between the states
The paper was filed by c. J. McRae,
who drew the plans for the "Confed-
crate State government" according to
the records.
The foundry was situated at tn ;
foot of Sylvan street, in Selma, where
the Louisville & Nashville depot now
stands, and covered a large plot OF
ground. In the foundry was cast much
Of the armor plate used on the naval
vessels of the Confederate Navy and
many of the guns used by both the
army and navy during the four years
OF strife. Admiral c. M. Wright, of
the Confederate Navy, now a resident
Of Jacksonville, Fla, was in Atlanta
recently and delivered an address Oh
the Confederate Navy. He spoke I'M
der the auspices of the Georgia Con-
federate Museum and Memorial As
ISOLATION of Atlanta, which is estab-
llshing museum of Confederate and
Colonial relics. A collection of cur
los valued at $4,000 was given to the
museum by an Atlanta man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03
NO REPEAL OF STAMP TAX
JUST NOW BY CONGRESS

There will doubtless be no repeal
o. the war stamps tax, as had been
contemplated by administration
leaders
The unlocked for developments in
the Mexican situation promising a
need for heavy expenditures during
the next year or two are responsible
for the change in plans, it was stated
at Secretary McAdoos office. 1t was
declared, however, that the tax act,
which expires by limitation December
81, will not be re-enacted
The administration leaders had
planned to take the stamp tax off
deeds, notes, stock certificates, wines,
tobacco, theatres, bankers and brok-
ers and cosmetics and perfumery, by
repeal Of portion of the emergency
revenue bill. So much revenue would
have to be sacrificed that the treas
ury can not afford to carry out the
plan, it is stated now.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03
) \ I \ 4 \ \ y = \ y + y y =
PLENTY OF TROOPS IN =
y STATE FOR PROTECTION ,

= ATLANTA, July 3.-Adj. Gen. '
= J. Van Holt Nash has made a ?
= statement to allay any fears that =
: may be aroused as the result of =
: the removal of the National =
= Guard from the state. =
: He calls attention to the fact =
= that eight of the best companies
= still remain in Georgia, including =
y those at Lindale, Elberton, Hart =
: we'll and Winder and the four 4
= companies of coast artillery re- I
y serve corps in Savannah. !
He said that with four compan- :
' les in north Georgia and four in I
: south Georgia it would be an :
= easy matter to get out such =
= troops as are needed for any mer- :
= gency.
= y \ 4 + \ \ ; = y = y y
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03
RAILROADS EARN MORE
THAN 4 BILLION DOLLARS

The fiscal year just closed with the
railroads of the United States goes TO
show they have made record earn
iogs the past year, both gross and net.
The net earnings have gone above the
billion dollar mark, while the gross
will exceed three billions.
An Interstate Commerce Commission
report shows that during the 10 months
ending with April, operating revenues
of the roads amounted to $2,797,S17,-
9e2, indicating total of approximately
$3,360,0O0,000 by the end of the fiscal
year, and operating expenses were ST.
Sz7,S16,SS0, indicating a total of about
$2,2Os, 100000 for the year.
Net revenue from railway operations
during the ten months was $970,OO1 ,O92
but deductions for tax accruals and
uncollectable revenues brought the
record operating income to $S4S,542,-
1876.
Operating income per mile of road
was $3,7O3 for the ten months com
pared with $4,000 in the same period
last year.
In the eastern district the operating
income per mile was $685., compared
with $4,019 last years period; in the
Southern district, s2,S17, compared
with $1,s76 last year; and in the West
I'm district, $2;7sS, compared with ST.
$50.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03
|TLY WORKS WITH
FAM LABOR

H0laE, Italy, July 3.-In order to
solve problems of farm labor and
farm production, Italy has introduced
a set of communistic measures that
are stated to be more comprehensive
than any of those yet devised by the
various countries of Europe now at
war.
By decree of the Minister of Agr.-
culture, the entire farming system of
the country has been reorganized on a
mutual basis by which land owners
are forced to aid their tenants, by
which projects of departments are
required to oversee the relations Of
both owner and tenant, by which the
government itself is compelled to buy
ard loan machinery, and, finally, by
which tenants must help each other
and loan both machinery and labor.
The decree provides for the exemp-
ton from military service of the farm
er, if he be the only male left to till
the soil. 1t also encourages the EN-.
ployment of women labor on the farm,
giving them proper pay and permit
ting them to make contracts of the
character customarily made in peace
times with men laborers.
Laborers are granted a seventy-five
percent reduction in railway fares,
just as if on military service, so that
they may be shifted cheaply from one
district to another according demands
and the rotation of crops. Special
courts to settle disputes between lab-
orers or farmers have been provided
AO1 OcNSu Acll 411lllS ulStIICIs
When a tenant is forced to employ
extra help, the land owner is required
to pay one half of the wages of sucn
help. Special commissions are also
being established in each department
to regulate the distribution of labor,
of machinery and of horses, mules
and oxen, no matter who the owner,
so that the most pressing crops and
harvests may be attended to in time
These commissions are also empow-
cred to transfer such labor, machin-
cry and animals from one province to
another.
1t is hoped these measures will keep
up the formal production of the land
which has recently suffered severely
b. the calling of farmers under arms.
-HiS lAt6SllJ year the wheat crop Oh
Italy is but 94.1 per cent of last year,
though per cent more than the aver
age of the fve-year period of 1905
1913, when the yearly wheat import of
Italy was valued at over $15,OOO,O 900.
From August last to the end of March
of this year, Italy imoprted more than
twice as much wheat as for the pre-
ceding year
Brown bread has been the rule on
all the tables of Italy for the past
4 months. The price of wheat is more
than twice that in the United States,
being So per quintal, or SO more per
quintal than before the war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-07-03

museum by an Atlanta man.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
Season Jtas brilliant finale
BY MILDRED MARSHALL KOONCE.

days OF before the which
conclusively frotes Capital
Friday which, with the
function the pan-Amens the beginning
brilliant official
of the But the intervening society
the
the until the which uhers
follow forty days of fasting and pentence carried in the spirit
the actual letter. before the of
early spring.
The gayees Shove Tuesday undoubtedly
Lenten period which the Capital has experienced
The
prestige this winter and the hiatus the affairs of
far than did the
the
and quite discouraged all evidence of
The Capital has up gay revery the
banee OF the completed but the social for
lack
will be in the brilliant finale Aside
being the
Wilson with the Secretary of the
day will Gypsy
scher Monday and Tuesday benefit
the City Washington. This
the debuans members
and interest OF the most fashionable contingent Capital
On Tuesday the
their annual Mardi G ball. popular the Southern
official and residential Always
from exceedingly interesting folk the ball this
and insured unwonted bce by the
actively interested n program.
The week will find vacancies in the world
dent and Mrs Marshall left yesterday
days. during which they will Chicago and
The
abandoned Southern planning through America
pecg TO leave Washington March
the Willard marked by brilliant entertaining departed
and with Mrs Stephen Osborne will sail March
Yokohama Japan where they
daughter New Orleans
ngton society folk will their include
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-05
Formal Hop at Fort Myer.

scores motored to Fort Myer for the
mop in the Administration building, which
proved TO be one of the most delightful
dances given this season at the post.
The walls Of the long room were yelled
with cesar and Southern smilax starred
with lilies and pink roses. palms and
clusters of white roses filled the corners
and artistically draped flags and bunt-
ing impaired an air of military pomp
which was carried out by the uniforms
or the officers stationed at the post.
The Fifth Cavalry Band furnished
the music for the occasion and a buff
fet supper was served at midnight. The
guests, who were presented by Capt.
Charles Haight, were received by Col
Wilbur Wilder, Mrs. Hugh L. Scott, Mrs.
Manus McCloskey. Mrs. Edward A.
Sturges and Miss Cornelia Wilder
Among the guests were Col and Mrs.
Augustus Macomb, Capt and Mrs. John
Hodges, Congressman and Mrs. Ragsdale,
Major and Mrs. Charles w. Fenton, Dr.
and Mrs. Llewellyn Williamson, Colonel
Rayoaud, military attache OF the Argen-
tine embassy and his daughters. the
Misses Raybaud: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hagner. Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Holtz-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Britton Brown, Miss
Esther Denny Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kite,
Marcus Jordan. Miss May Adams. Miss
Edythe Howard, Mrs Archibald Oracle
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Pope Miss
Thompson, William Z. Fowler. Miss
Esther Whiting and Carlisle Whiting
Miss Laura Smith, Miss Hannah Taylor,
Miss Ellie Jejeune, the Misses Chase,
Miss Emily Chase. Capt. and Mrs. Abra-
ham Lott. Mr.. and Mrs. John Childress,
Col. and Mrs. f. L. Munaon. the Misses
Delano, Eveleth Whiting. Larkin w
Glazebrook, jr.. Howard Robnett, John
Chapman, Ralph Coffin. Herbert Heng-
stler, Mr.. Washburn. Ralph Hill, Angelo
Cont, Clay Bailey, Lieut.. Bernard Miller
Lieut.. Snowden Skinner. Gouveneur Hoes,
and Richard Daniels.