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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
A STOLEN SMILE 'ER TWO.
A Vacation Just Ahead.

A Vacation Just Ahead.
In small town In Tennessee an old
negro was the only member Of his race
to vote the Democratic ticket at the To-
cal election The victorious Demo
Gratis felt that such devotion should
be rewarded. So the incoming admin
istration created a ssreet-cleaning de-
partment, to be composed Of two men
IA foreman and cleaner The first
position. very naturally, went to a
white man The other place was con-
ferred upon the venerable darky.
Proud Of his new responsibilities
and quite sure in his own mind that
the job. being political job, would
prove a sineeure. With plenty Of pay
and little to do, the street cleaning
staff reported bright and early for
duty But the Caucasian head of the
department entertained different
views.
All day long he kept the old man
busy. Almost before one heap of rub
bish had been shoveled into the cart
his yigilant eye would spy another
Finally, late in the afternoon. the old
darkey Strengthened his wearied form
from his task and ran a blistered hand
across his dripping brow Boss" he
inquired. "ain't you got nothin to do
'ceptin to think up things fur me to
do?"
Nope. said the white man; that's
my job just to boss YOU round and
keep you moving"
rs dat so?" said the negro. And
then as he bent to his task again:
in dat case you'll be pleased to learn
dat you amt goin' to be workin' to-
morrow" " Saturday Evening Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
The football Special.

The football Special.
We saw the special on the track,
The engine belching clouds Of black,
And said as youngsters sailed mid
glee.
"Our hearts, our hopes are all with
thee"
Naturally, a modest man Is more or
less embarrassed when his wife blows.
81 simp says that a fisherman's
tales are always true except when
they are fiction.
Another thing to remember, milady,
is this: mere man doesn't think any
less of gift because it is useful
While the federal probers are at it,
they might investigate tho conspiracy
among the hens to raise the price of
their product.
II was Judge Hook who declared the
S-hour law invalid. Hook--seems like
we have heard that name before.
When was it7
Bill Melton and d, NJ. Cavaness will
both be formally expelled from the
Pure Heart & Can't Lie club at the
next regular meeting.
Bill Beavers is willing to bet odds
that Mr.. Hughes won't be the thir-
teenth voter at his box the next time
he is a candidate
1t won't be healthy for the Fire
Fiend to start anything in Chickasha
now. Chief Gattis and his men will
go after him with their Busy Ber-
tina"
1t is possible, OF course, that it was
merely because his voice was worn
out by campaigning that Mr. Hughes
waited so long before sending word
to Woodrow
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
Ions.a but Foes on % say:

TONS" but goes on 70 say:
III their alliance can endure this
new reverse and this very illuminat-
ing demonstration that the way to ul-
innate victory must be long and cost
ly. the German success at Constanza,
the disaster 10 Roumania, will have
no real consequences. But Germany
win use her utmost effort to make
this last success the basis for settle
ment which shall not be unfavorable
to her or too costly to her foes. She
has her excuse for proposing 'victori-
GUS peace again She will use il"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
WHAT THE WAR rs COSTING IN
MEN

Eighteen and half million casual
ties, OF which deaths make up nearly
one-quarter. is the toll already levied
on the fighting men OF all the belliger.
ent nations by twenty-six months Of
war. says the Literary Digest This
gives a monthly average OF more than
7ll.O00 asualtes-killed. wounded,
prisoners. and missing or more than
1855. 900 a week These appalling fig
ures are published by Mr.. Frank H.
Simonds. perhaps the best known au.
thority in the United States on the va
rious phases OF the European war.
and are the result of his examination
and analysis OF all the available sta
tistics from both belligerent and neu-
trail sources. II the war remains a
contest OF attrition. concludes Mr.. ST.
monds, il win continue to devour hui
man ife at this rate FOR another two
years, but victory at the last must be
with the Entente Allies because their
total available man.power is two and
q half times as great as that Of the
Central Powers.
Point is given to these figures and
this prediction by the fact that while
on the western front the Allies push
forward on the somme and the French
under General Niyelle recover with a
sweep the offensive at We 1un. on the
eastern front the Bulgars, Teutons
and Turks. under General Mackensen
capture Constance, Roumania's Black
sea port. take the vitally important
bridgehead at cernavoda, and drive
forward victoriously through the Dob
rudja. The strength Of the double Of
fensive against Falken-
hayn driving from Transylvania and
Mackensen from Bulgaria-refutes the
claim OF the Allies that Germany has
already exhausted her reserves of
man-power, remarks the New York
Tribune. which foresees "a new period
or depression among the Allied ma
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25

enjoy the exercise OF their newly-won
right and they are attending to their
duties at the polls intelligently enough
to prove that they are worthy OF the
ballot.
Oklahoma has once denied The plea
OF the women and may do so again.
but the present indications are that
eyes" win be the reply Of the men to
their prayers next time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
SCRIPTURE.
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Thessalonians 5:1e-2s.
Rejoice evermore.
Pray without eeasing.
In every thing give thanks: for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus con-
corning you.
Queneh not the Spirit.
Despise not prophesyings.
Prove all things; hold fast that
which is good.
Abstain from all appearance Of evil.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25

And the very God OF peace saRetify
you wholly; and pray God your
whole spirit and soul and body be pre-
served blameless unto the coming OF
our Lord Jesus Christ
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
SUFFERER FROM INDIGESTION

Before taking Cnamberlain's Tab
let's my husband suffered for several
years from indigestion, causing him
to have pains in the stomach and dis
tress after eating. Chamberlain's Tab
let's relieved him of these spells right
away" writes Mrs. Thomas Casey, Ge-
ueva, N. Y. Obtainable everywhere.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25

While our reporter failed to inter
view him. our idea is that Judge Linn
would have told just as big tales about
the hunting and fishing trip as any OF
the rest of them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
In a BAD WAY.

When expense and profit run neck
and neck then the owner is not rum
ming his business; the business is run
ning him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-11-25
EurnlshInu Needed pYea.

This country's demand for crude
dyes is being met in part by greatly
Increased imports Of cutch from
Burma.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Representative,

To the Voters of Bn Hill County:
l hereby offer myself to you, a
candidate to succeed myself as Rep
resentative of Ben Hill county.
will appreciate your indosement of
me for second term. My acquain-
tence and experience in this office
makes me better qualified to serve my
county and state. l will look after
the interest of both county and state
to the best of my ability. I will sup
rcrt or introduce for passage SUCH
Legislation as will benefit the people.
| wish 10 thank those who have Teen
loyal to me in their support and will
appreciate the support of all voters
Of the county in the approaching E1ec-
ton for which I will endeavor to give
my best services as a public official.
The committee has called the nomina-
ton for March 29th., 1916.
Respectfully yours,
WESLY R. WALKER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Tax Receiver.
A Plain Talk to Voters:

L am candidate for the office of
Tax Receiver and I am very desirous
OF securing your votes and your &C
tive support.
If you vote for me it is my wish
that you do do so with the assurance
that | have no masters other than the
people and the laws of the people;
that will have absolutely no personal
favorites after election; that I will
strive to the utmost to honestly and
fearlessly perform the duties of the
office; that my only guide in the per-
torrance of those duties will be the
law as it is enacted by those in pow
er; that the law will apply to all per-
sons alike, rich or poor; that all men
will look alike to me while I am in
office; that the body polite is the mas
ter and that l am its humble servant.
obeying its will as expressed by the
law relating to the office to which I
aspire.
If under these conditions YOU can
consistently favor me with your sup
port, then will be profoundly CRATE
full
I can offer you no greater reward
personally than my own gratitude
for officially 1 can do no more for
you than for your neighbor, or FIR
airy other law abiding citizen.
If in the exercise of your right of
franchise you feel it your duts to sup
port sore ether candida c be sure
there will be no hard feeling on my
part Gt~r cwn conscience is your
guide. as rir:e is my guide whvc 90
to the POLLS. 1t will not affect my
friendship CT good will toward you in
the least.
But I do want and earnestly solicit
you' vote and your active support,
and ] am taking this public method
OF speaking straight to you over my
own signature.
! have served in the office of the
several Tax Receivers of Ben Hill
county and have assisted the Board of
Equalizers for the past two years. My
ability to fill the office is we'll known
to you if you have been a taxpayer
in Ben Hill county. I ask you to
consider my candidacy for Tax Re-
ceiver solely on my own record in the
office.
3 taw p E. D. PAUI.K
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For clerk Of Superior court.

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of clerk of the ST.
perior court of Ben Hill county, sub
ject to the primary to be called. II
elected promise the faithful dis
charge. of all the duties of this office,
to the very best of my ability, and it
will be the height of my ambition if
elected to this honorable office to
serve the people at all times.
Soliciting the support of all the vot-
ers of this county, l am
Yours to serve,
evils w. D. BRANCH
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Sheriff.
TO THE CITIZENS
OF BEN HILL COUNTY.

At the solicitation of great many
of my friends and neighbors, here
by announce myself a candidate for
Sheriff of Ben Hill county, subject to
any Primary that may be called by
the county executive committee. If
elected, I promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of this high
office and the certain enforcement of
the laws of the State as far as it will
" in the power of the office Of the
st3hieriff.
shall appreciate the vote of all
good citizens.
E. H. DORMINY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
70 the Voters of Ben Hill county:

To the Voters of Ben Hill county:
/ hereby announce my candidacy to
succeed myself as Clerk of the Supe-
rior court of Ben Hill county, subject
to the primary, date to be fixed later.
If elected, l promise to faithfully per-
form the duties of the office in the
same manner as have heretofore per-
formed them.
Assuring you of my sincere appre-
cation of all past favors shown me by
the voters, 1 respectfully ask your sup
port in the corning primary.
3-t-a-wo D. w. M. WHITLEY.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For County Commissioner.

A the solicitation OF number of
'shy friends, I hereby announce my
se8 a candidate for county commits
sioner of Ben Hill county, subject to
the primary called BY the county exc
cutive committee. If elected I shall
be the servant Of the people, and will
strive to have all legalized graded road
iii our county Systematically worked.
And do everything can for the coun-
tvs best interest in all business mat
tiers I viii appreciate the support of
all voters of the county.
Yours to serve,
3-t-aw 6. L. TAYLOR.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10

1 am candidate for the Lower
House of the General Assembly o.
Georgia TO succeed the present incum-
bent, the Hon Wesley R. Walker.
My candidacy is not promised upon
any false conception of my own per-
sonal worth, neither has my ear been
glued to the political ground in the
self born hope that might hear the
distant rumbling of the splendid pole
tarlet yelling to tuneful call of a SUI
perioi citizenry to have me lend them
presence in the actions, councils anG
deliberations of the States law-making
body.
There has been no such call.
NY candidacy came into being just
rty-eight hours ago, when some of
penlocracys strongest county leaders
came to me and urged that I submit
my name to the people as represent
tatiye I yielded to these solicitations,
not because they dove-ta1ed into my
owl. personal ambitions-for twenty
five years l have been as shy of the
political limelight as a boy is of his
first sweetheart-but because I 1one
have been convinced that the e1ecto,
rate of Ben Hill fairly deserves full
Ter, broader, and more direct repre-
sentation that that afforded by the
present and longtime holder of this
signal position of trust and honor.
1t is no small thing to ask the suf-
frage of great and prosperous peo-
pie, but if l am elected TO this high
post / pledge my most sacred word
to represent you, the solid voters, and
not myself and small circle CT in-
mediate intimates.
The good people of Ben Hill county
81. Id know by his time that pre-
cl'c;icn promls AMI post election
ic'1' ment are ia removed from
- il other as til tw3 poles, therefore,
i al make rI"> eA"tp this: Abb
s. lutte Fidelity, t., the causc and m
."''s of the Coi-m,'o r-Jplc in ev-
e. /. after that .:,;:."s before the Leg
is' n and, il al. sent to the zen
eral Assembly, it is my purpose
to set about strenuously the enact
ment of law affording fairer and
more comprehensive protection to the
people in the matter of fire insurance
Seeking political preferment has not
been my life's job and there is not
enough political pap in the public
trough to lure me into the arena mere
| ly for the sake of the office, but ther1
| does go with the office an immense
opportunity to perform vast amount
worthwhile legislation. And if I am
elected to the Legislature every ounce
of my energy will be bent in this di-
rection, the whole founded upon a
steadfast integrity to the cause l rep
resent, with this absolute promise to
every citizen of Ben Hill: r hat no
llodestone born of interests which con-
flict with those of my constituents
will swerve me one iota from the du-
ty l owe
Upon this platform l ask the sup
port of every progressive and aggres-
sive citizen of Ben Hill county.
Mich 6-10-17-20-22.
+! q ltsalg,,a J. H. HARRIS,
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
Board Of connmiss;ensr.

We are authorized to present the
names of R. ". Handley, NJ. w. Gar
butt and Marion Dickson as candi-
dates for the Board of County Com
missioners. These gentlemen have
faithfully served the county in this ca
pacity one term and the citizens de-
sire to show their appreciation for
the faithful discharge of the duties of
the office by electing them for the
second term.
NUMEROUS VOTERS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
POLITICAL ANNOUNCE.
MENTS.
For Ordinary.

0 the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
Having been elected to fill the un-
expired term of the Hon. C. M Wise.
as ordinary, have tried to attend to
the duties hereof to the best interest
OF all parties concerned, 1 hereby ask
the good people of our county for sup
port and influence in any primary to
be called. l will, if elected attend to
the office to the best of my ability in
the future as have in the past few
months.
FOR your vote and influence I thank
you Yours to serve,
o-t-a-w L J. R. horton.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
Owing to my physical condition and
disabilities of life, hereby announce
myself candidate for the office of
Tax Receiver subject t. the Primary
to be called later and ask you to con-
slider my application. Should you fav-
or me with the office I promise to
faithfully perform the duties thereof in
business like manner.
M&F c. L. WILLIAMSON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
To the Voters of Ben Hill County:

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of sheriff of Ben
Hill County, subject to the primary
to be held on the 10Th of March.
In Announcing myself candidate
for this important office I fully re-
alize that the office belongs to the
people and that the Sheriff is only
servant of the people. In the event
of my election you will always find
me attentive ad courteous to the pub
lie. do not believe in being a
self-constituted harsh ruler merely be-
cause the people have intrusted me
with the office. If elected, l will
endeavor to make fair and impartial
Sheriff, being just in my treatment Of
every one, and keeping in mind at all
times the duties of the office placed
upon me by law
Your vote and influence will be
highly appreciated, and I assure yor
will, if elected, so conduct the af.
fairs of the office that you will never
have cause to regret giving me your
support.
Sincerely yours,
st a W R. L. DUCKWORTH
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
TO THE VOTERS OF BEN HILL
COUNTY:

I hereby announce myself can
idate for the office of Sheriff of Ben
Hill county subject to the white pri-
mary to be called later.
I have been deputy Sheriff for the
psat 5 years and with the experience
I have had in this office I feel fully
qualified to serve the best interests
of the voters. sSse~
If elected I promise to faithfully
discharge my duties to the best of my
ability without fear or favor to any
man. Yours to serve,
C. F. DIXON
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Tax Receiver.
E. D. PAUI.K
8 taw p

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of county tax re-
ceiver. If elected I promise the faith
full performance of all duties required
of me and shall administer the affairs
of this great office without prejudice
to any tax payer I shall appreciate
the votes of the people of Ben Hill
county at the primary that may be
called by the county executive commit
tee. Truly yours,
3-t-aw-p w. H. F. LEE.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Tax Collector.

I hereby announce myself, candi-
date for reelection to the office of
Tax Collector of Ben Hill county, sub
ject to any white primary that may
be called. If elected, 1 will perform
the duties of the office in the future
as in the past to the best Of my ability,
Thanking the voters for past favors, l
will appreciate their vote at the COM
ing primary.
evils FRED M. GRAHAM.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10

To the White Voters of Ben Hill
County:
Having served Ben Hill county
since its organization as superinten-
dent of Public Instruction to the best
of my ability and for the best interest
OF the children of the county, I again
ask the voters for their support,
pledging my renewed best efforts to
the continued improvement of the
school system of the county.
Respectfully.
st w R. ]. PRENTISS
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
To the Voters of Ben Hill County

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of County Commits
sioner, subject to the Nomination
Election called for March 10Th, 1916
and I respectfully ask the support and
influence of every voter in the county,
promising faithfully to discharge the
duties of the office if elected.
: Yours very truly,
+ w. B. WHITE
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10

10 the Voters of Ben Hill county.
Thanking you for your past favors
and support in electing me to the Of
lice of county treasurer, I again feel
the necessity of asking you for your
support for Ordinary at the coming
democratic nomination on March 20.
l wish to state that 1 served in the
capacity of Ordinary in Berrien coun-
ty for the term of four years and
with that experience l feel amply
qualified to serve you in the same
position here, as there was never an
appeal from judgment of mine
rendered in the Ordinary's court dur
ing my administration.
l will be glad, to meet all my friends
and those interested in that office and
discuss with you any subject pertain
ing to said office.
Thanking you for your past
support and asking you once more
for your vote and influence in the
coming primary, I am yours to serve
with the best of my ability,
3-t-a-w F. M. SMITH.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10

We hereby announce Mr.. r. L. Stone
as candidate for the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners, subject to the vot-
ers at the coming primary. We know
him to be capable, upright citizen
and that he will make the county a
faithful servant. CITIZENS
IF
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
FRED M. GRAHAM.

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Tax Collector of
Ben Hill county, subject to the pri-
mary of March 10Th, 1916. Soliciting
the support of all the voters of the
county, I am,
Your very truly.
3tawp JAMES FLETCHER
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
Fer COsna4y Superintendent Of Edu.
emkiNa

Fer Cosrnby Superintendent Of Edu-
cation.
To the Citizens of Ben Hill County:
l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of County Super
intendent of Education County
School Commissioner of Ben Hill
county, subject to the approaching
primary. If elected 1 promise the dis
charge of all duties of this Office
I have taught IA years in public
schools and S years of that time in
Ben Hill county
I will appreciate your vote and in
fluence.
7. H. BULLARD
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Coroner.

I am candidate for Coroner of
Ben Hill county and would appreciate
the support Of the voters of the coun-
ty at the primary March oath.
If. G. G.. REEVES.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For Coroner.

I am candidate for Coroner for
Ben Hill County and will appreciate
the support of all voters
Yours to serve,
q @ y w. w. MARTIN
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10

COWS FOR SALE-Some cows and
yearlings for sale. Apply to A. v.
Marlborough, Arp. St p
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
To the White Voters of Ben Hi

J. H. BULLARD
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1916-03-10
For County Commissioners.

NUMEROUS VOTERS.
The Brinkley argus., 1916-03-31
Beautifying Brinkley

The splendid work being done around the Union Depot by the Rock Island people is attracting the attention of Brinkley people.
 Trainmaster George Firmin of Little Rock and Roadmaster w. R. Coln have had a force of workmen busy laying off and building flower beds, grass plots and walks, planting flowers, etc, in the triangular plats around the Union Station.
 The work is the beginning of a line work intending to improve and beautify the city and even greater things are coming soon so it is reported.