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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
"FAIR AND WARMER.

Fair and Warmer" the farce nv
Avery Hopwood which selwin & Com.
pany will present at the Sugg on Dec
%, needs no Introduction to local
theatre goers, beyond that which has
already been furnished them by the ar.
dent admirers who saw and were con.
vulsed by it at the Eltinge theatre in
New York, and who returned to their
nome towns with loud praise of it as
the seasons greatest treat. The wear
Of its run in New York established the
fame Of Fair and Warmer in all parts
OF the country. The demand for it had
begun even before the end of the firs,
capacity month. 1t is one Of those
rare farces with so universal an an
peal and so pronounced a trick of ma.
Sing laughs that every known kind Of
person rises to call it blessed.
Selwyn & Company viii present tho
amous farce here with a cast ideanv
uited to its proper Interpretation
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
Mareo PoIo.

Marco Polo, l254-1324, was n Yena
ian Traveller. lie was born of a 10.
BE family and at the time Of his birth
his father and uncle were absent on 4
commercial expedition to China. where
hey We're asked 70 return by Kublal
Khan. This they did in 1871, taking
Mssrco with them. They travelled by
Way Of Mosuh, Baglad. Khorassan. the
Pamir kashgar, Yuriman. Yarkand
Ahatan, LOB Nor, Tie Cobb desert.
Tangut and Shangtu. and reached the
khan's court in 1915. The Khan sent
Marco as ain envoy TO Yurman. Bur
ma, Cohen. China. and India, and for
three years he acted as governor OF
Yang Chow. The Polos finally left
China in the train Of a Mongol prin-
cess and returned by way of Sumatra.
India, and Persia to Venice, which they
reached in 1895. In 1898 Marco re- |
eeiyed the command of vessel in the
ileet fitted out against Genoa and was /
made prisoner after the Venetian de-
-eat at Curzola. While in captivity
le dictated an account Of his travels
q Rusticano Of Pisa. This work.
which suffers much from the nonotony
i its style, has been translated into
many languages.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
FAMOUS
COMEDY
AT SUCC

Fair and Warmer" that brilliant
and super-successful farce by Avery
Hopwood. which was made famous
over the whole country within a week
Of its New York opening, will be pre-
sented by selwyn & Company at the
sugg Theatre on Friday. Dec. 20.
During the year Of its run at the El.
tinge theatre in New York. 'Fair ana
Warmer" played 10 capacity houses.
Inevitably in such continuous large
attendance. there were many visitors
from out Of New York. And from
these grateful and delighted visitors.
Fair and Warmer" received the coun.
try.wide advertising which made its
local appearance the special treat Of
he season.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
DEVELOPMENT IN ROAD BUILD
ING

Agitation for building permanent
roads throughout oklahoma just al
present much the most prominent fea-
ture Of public activity Ia the state--is
rapidly chrystalIzing In bond elections
with the object Of building main lines
81 travel as The beginning OF county
unit systems designed to ultimately
connect with similar systems In ad.
joining counties. the final result OF
which would be an accurately design
ed system OF permanent state high
ways Of such character as to guarantee
case Of travel regardless Of the season
or weather conditions.
Okmuigee county Ii the first to act,
having recently voted an issue OF
100000 With which a system OF solid
concrete roads viii be built connecting
the principal cities and towns Of the
county and reaching the county bound.
aries IN every direction Washington
county, few days later. defeated
similar issue Of 100000 but the chief
reason assigned for the defeat Of the
proposal is not one OF opposition to
the roads but prevailing suspicion
that the fund would be the subject Of
graft. Grady and Muskogee counties
VIII each vote on slO00.000 issues. OK.
lahoma county viii likely consider a /
slV0o-O00 issue early next spring. Tul-
80, Greek and Carter counties are ag.
tatlng to similar end and throughout
the state good roads bonds are SER !
ioua subject for consideration.
The sentiment Is rapidly growing IN
favor Of constructing main lines og
road with regard for their connection
with lines IN adjoining counties to the
tnd that great main line state high.
ways may result and that these high.
ways shall be OF some hard surface ma
terial OF practically indestructibIe
nature so far as normal wear and
usage IL concerned
This growth OF sentiment for perma.
nent highways is very largely the out.
growth Of state highway law as adopt.
I'd by the last legislature and admin
istered by the state highway depart
ment- Under this system roads are
no longer considered strictly In a local
sense but as units In a state system
that will ultimately supply the actual
transportation needs OF the people to
an extent that will relieve the former
dependence upon railroads and
electric lines, substituting the automo.
bile and auto truck for both passenger
md package Freight transportation.
farow's Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

The term "Scotch-Irish1 implies not
the amalgamation Of distinct Scotch
and Irish families, but, like Anglo
Saxons aud Irdo-British. simply that
the people Of one country were trans
planted or immigrated from the coun-
try Of their birth to that OF another.
Religious or political rule was the main
factor. Thus colony Of North Scotch
went over into Ireland during the re
llgious troubles Of Great Britain from
the reiga Of Henry VIII and continu
ously to the time OF William III. There
were direct descendants Of Scotch par
ents on both sides who came to Amer.
lea from Ireland, who claimed stlll to
be Scotch; others married into Irish
and their children were the
Presbyterian Scotch-lrish that first
settled IN the haekwoods Of Virginia
In the seventeenth century.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
oNo DISTANCE INVESTMENTS

Probably there has never been a
me when there was SO much finan.
al advertising In tho big metropolitan
swspapers. The stock market pages
many Of them are fairly covered
ith alluring propositions. Papers
at circulate among working people
d persons OF small means often get
enormous quantity OF this advertis-
e perhaps quite as much as papers
at appeal particularly to the wealth.
classes.
u looks as though a great many peo.
q very slender resources we're be.
tempted into quite doubtful pro.
iitions. OF course. many Of these
7positions are no doubt all right. But
reat many OF them are only partly |
eloped prospects. No man living
tell whether they win be payers
not
lormefiy people OF small means
d generally to put money into saw.
banks, They were fearful Of
fks, and distrusted All forms Of pa.
securities, even the notes and
as Of the solidest corporations
- q lot Of these same people are al.
~ by chances to make a fortune.
woman who had made a pile OF
ey ir q very hazardous mining op.
ion advised all her friends 10 20 ,
such schemes. where would
| hadntg" she said. But most OF
a who took her advice win lose
Y pathetic little boards.
Manwhile there are always a lot of /
properties and mortgages and en-. /
iges near ones home town. in
-.-h people who are not satisfied
bank interest can invest They q
! not make anybody rich right 4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

Avedy Hopwoods reputation was
made by "Seven Days" and enhanced
by "Nobody's Widow" Fair and
Warmer" lifted it wholly beyond the
reach OF competition.
Selwyn & Company will present this
classic Of farces here with an excel.
lent cast of farceurs.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
He nldn,t Know

Or. Mary Walker, known the coun-
try oeer for her devotion to masculine
dress, which she maintains is far more
comfortable than skirts are. was once
taking a stroll along the road to Ware.
ham, Massachusetts town near Buz.
yards bay. where Grover Cleveland
and Joseph Jefferson then lived On
the road she met a native Yenkee and
inquired OF him:
Is this the way to Wareham?"
Well" said the Yankee, rubbing his
eyes. I'm darned if | know IT'S the
first time ever seen any on q lady
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

of. but the money would be there
when Il was wanted. It's a good safe
rule that venture that promises ex-
traordinary profits also involves extra.
ordinary risks Otherwise It would
quickly be snapped up by the insiders
before the general public got a chance
az Muskogee Times Democrat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
' ' 2 ' ? , 2 : = . a = = :
= a STOLEN SMILE 'ER TWO. =
: = = : = %#+% =


Reciprocity
a colored man who prided himself
on definitions was one day asked for a
definition Of reciprocity by a white
man. Wen, sab" said he, 'you see
that chicken house ova dar? Wen de
hens dey lays for de white folks. I lay
for de hens, and de white folks dey
lays for me; dat's resprocity."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
COOP FoR coYsTI?ATloN

ch. eerlain's Tablets are excellent
for constipation. They are pleasant
to take and mild and gentle in effect.
obiainable everywhere.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

The highest spos casi. prices win be
paid for some clean cotton rags deliv.
cred at once at the Daily Express of.
~ sm s-s1tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29
EXPRESS PAckAoErTEs

" y y y n = y = n a
All good readers on the run.
Bent TO have just scads Of fun,
Soon they'll sail into the fray.
Yep, they1l build II in a day.
Also, the campaign against Col Bob
White and his band is now entering its
last stage
Before they were married he told
her she was warm number but after.
wards he raised rumpus because she
had cold feet
81 Simp says he notices that the
sun always rises earlier when the days
begin to grow longer,
From the way the bankers talk one
might suppose that some OF them ac-
tually know how to work.
Capt. Hollingsworth has decreed
court martial proceedings for all
slackers. Better answer the call 10
the colors.
Christmas has gone but Jimmie Fla.
tau still fondly clings to his beautiful
goddesses, It Is merely one OF Jim.
mics failings.
Or course II Is possible that the peace
dove may be persuaded to light but 1t
Is evident that the bird is going to
take It's own time for II.
sun, we can't help having suspic-
ions that some Of the noble volunteers
VIII have urgent business elsewhere
when the road bee begins.
Oscar Simpson confidently claims
hat he can do more road work in day
han any other man in Chickasha
We're from Missouri, Oscar.
II viii be too bad II VIC get so busy
With road building that we forget to
iay our taxes before the first Of the
nonth
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

WANTED Clean cotton raxs At IN.
Daily Express office. Highest easA
prics paid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

Those fellows whose complaint has
been that they" never do anything
but talk now have chance to give a
correct imitation Of the better method
Of road building and it is up to them
to come across.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

Q. Il Nicholson claims that he has
been IN the express business 35 years.
In view Of the fact that he is still a
mere youth, we suppose he must have
started when he was a baby.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

We have some bargains in farms for Come
lisngs.
Investments in Oil leases yield big profits of
investors going make fortunes within the next
few month"; Are going let this opportunity slip by you
or going busy procure leases we
have lifted at low prices and get ground floor We
have oil leases for sale that ideally located the best
prospects for oil and gas
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

Subscribe ror tne Dany Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1916-12-29

We suggest investments Chickaha business or redence
property because rentals good increasing while
trades and sales being made every day. thai are proving
profitable all can pick some dandy bar0an
in city property from our lists
Investment in Grady county lands because the farms are
producing large quantities of that are selling at
the highest prices the history of country Land is being
leased tor oil and prospecting and being sold high prices
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

The B. L. C. club was entertained
at delightful luncheon on last
Monday afternoon by Mrs. Geo. James.
The club subscribed $500 to the
Booker T. Washington memorial fund.
Mr.. M. N. Goss, present council
man has shown himself to be a true
friend of the colored people, now it
is up to every one who has a vote, to
cast the same for Mr.. Goss as one of
the six councilmen on May 2.
Miss Eleanor Barksdale, $40 Aurora
avenue, has been confined to her
home for several days suffering with
severe cold. Miss N. Gillard of
South st. Paul is filling her position
in DR.. Turner's Office during her alb
Sence. -.e ...
The family of William Fox has an
unusual share of trouble just now,
their little daughter was struck and
hurt by an automobile last week, and
three small sons have recently been
taken to the Walker sanatorium for
treatment.
VOCAL AND PIANO LESSONS
GIVEN BY MRS. ADDIE CRAW.
FORD-MINOR, AT HER RESIDENCE,
800 HARRINGTON AVE. HOURS
ARRANGED TO SUIT PUPILS.
TERMS VERY REASONABLE. TEL.
DALE 1897.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Candidate for Councilman Of St. Paul.
Louis H. Peter, candidate for Coun-
Gilman, is seeking his election on his
record both in private and public
capacities.
He is the well known master
plumber whose place of business is
1854 Pleasant avenue, which he has
successfully conducted for more than
81 years.
For eight years he served the
people of Ramsey county as county
commissioner and was elected by an
increased majority at each successive
election.
He is entitled, largely, to the credit
OF having helped to secure Ramsey
county the splendid roads entering
the city.
He says: IF the people of st. Paul
elect me as one of their public SER
wants it shall be my aim to give the
same careful attention to my work as
councilman as I have given to my
private business, and l will use my
knowledge of public affairs fairly and
honestly for the best interests of the
city of st. Paul.
A vote for Louis H. Peter will be
properly placed.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
w. G.. HANDY
CANDIDATE FOR
MAYOR
SOllCitS Your Vote

Mr. and Mrs. E. w. Lindsay, 918
Woodbridge street, entertained at
dinner last Sunday Mr.. Isaac Dennie,
DIR. John R.. French and Mrs. Eulia
Hunter
A club Of twenty-five ladies, with
Mrs. Gladys James as director, have
agreed to devote one day each week
for sewing at Crispus Attacks Home
for the benefit of the inmates. Five
ladies will respond each week on the
day chosen.
Mr.. Lewis Grant of Sioux City,
Iowa, who arrived in St. Paul last
Sunday to attend the annual sermon
of the Knight Templars, of which he
is a member was the guest of his
daughter, Miss Geraldine Grant, dur
ing his stay here. ~
Youngs Cafe, now upstairs at 1873
E. Third street, will move downstairs
May 1.-The ground floor at 1876 e.
Third street. 1t is the intention of
the proprietor to make it a most up-to-
date place in every way. Watch for
further announcements.
The place to have your shoe repair
ing done in the best possible way and
at the lowest price, is at JARVIS, 1914
106 East Fifth street. He also has
complete stock of mems, women's and
boys shoes of the best grades for the
money to be found in the city.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

The daily lunch which used to be
served in the buffet at Than Travis,
cor. Third and Robert, is now served
up stairs in the cafe.
SAFE DEPOSIT AND STORAGE
vAULTS-We invite your inspection.
It costs little to place your valuable
papers, cash, securities and other vaIu.
abIes in absolute safety. Boxes in our
vaults can be had from 81 per year
up. Store your boxes, trunks, etc,
with US. NORTHWESTERN TRUST
CO., jackson between Fourth and Fifth
streets.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

The formal opening of Young's
Cafe, 1876 e. Third street, will occur
on Monday, May 8, for which invita-
lions have been issued.
Fine Flowers for Friends-Per.ons
desiring flowers, ferns, palms or pot.
ted plants will confer q favor by or
dering them through, George w. Bell,
1776 w. Minnehaha street. agent for
=. :. May Co, florists, who will fur
nish, on short notice and at lowest
prices, anything you wish In fine,
fresh flowers. Just phone, Midway
1867.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Candidate for Reelection as Council
man.
If reelected to said Office, + shall full
fill my duties with the following aims
and object in view:
That as servant of all the peo-
pie, I shall continue to do that which
is for the best interest of the Entire
Citizenship of the City of st. Paul."
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Little Reginald Sears, infant son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Sears, died Tues
day, April rs, aged months and ~
days. Funeral was held at the family
residence, 455 Carroll street, Wednes-
day afternoon, Rev. E. H. Mcdonald
officiating. Lyles funeral director, in
torment at Forest cemetery.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

The Crescent Cafe, SAP Broadway,
near Van Slyke street, is now under
new management and prepared to
give first-class service. Nice fur
nished rooms for rent. Phone Jack
son 1874
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Candidate for Reelection as Justice
of the Peace.
Judge F. E. Baker, who has grown
gray in the service of the people, as
Justice of the Peace at large, in St.
Paul, is again candidate for re-elec-
ton; and, if length of service and
experience count for anything his
candidacy deserves the careful con-
sideration of the voters on next Tues
day. He is to be voted for all over
the city. He is all right.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Candidate for Reelection as Constable
for st. Paul.
Emanuel Johnson, whose pleasing
countenance is shown above, has
served as constable for years with
credit to himself and the satisfaction
of the public generally. Believing
zone good term deserves another" he
comes before the voters for reelection
and solicits their support, promising
the same faithful and impartial SER
vice as he has hitherto furnished. He
is to be voted for all over the city.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
Candidate for Reelection as Council
man,
NV POIjCIES

MY POLICIES.
Economy, but not at the sacrifice of
efficiency, in city business.
| believe in city force account sys-
tenn of paving.
am against city force account in
construction Of new buildings under
present conditions.
believe in the Commissioner of
Finances plan of buying aid selling
$40 city bond certificates over me
counter. :.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Candidate for Reelection as Constable
at Large.
Mr.. Nagle has always performed his
duty with credit both to himself and to
his Office. That the public has appre-
ciated his valuable services is demon
strated by the fact that he has been
reelected more than once. That Mr..
Maggie will again be requested to sue.
coed himself by many who appreciate
his worth seems assured.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

FOR SALE-A fine New Home sew
ing machine as good as new, cost
$4,000 will sell for $4,000 cash. Apply
at THE APPEAL office. Phone N. W.
Cedar 5649. Tri-State 2776. (4-15)
The genial Augustus G. Banks who
has been visiting his mother at
Montgomery, Ala. for a number of
months returned to the city to again
reside. He has been quite busy since
his return greeting his many friends
and may again be found at the Cos
mOpOlitan Buffet, 40 East Third street
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. BENJAMIN have
moved to 756 Iglehart.

moved to 756 Iglehart.
If you wish to know what sort of
man Commissioner M. N. Goss is ask
Dwight T.. Reed, who was appointed
by him as foreman of an asphalt
crew in the employ of the city about
q year ago. He'll tell you that Goss
is all right, and that you will make no
mistake by voting for him as one Of
your choice for councilman next
Tuesday
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Thurston have
moved to 260 Rondo street.
Dettia Milligan, infant child of Mr..
and Mrs. c. D. Milligan, 1908 Rondo
street, died at the state home for de-
fective children on last Monday, aged
10 months. The funeral was held at
the residence Tuesday, April rs, Rev.
E. H. Mcdonald officiating. Lyles
funeral director, interment at Forest.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
JOHN G.. FLANAGAN
FOR
CITY COMPTROLLER
w I'll :?

Because Of his familiarity with the Charter the present
ernmen will not be necessary for him to devote six or
eight months Of the two years term of office to familiar
ize himself with the complex problems that confront the
chief accounting officer of the City of St. Paul in
trolling its finances He will be in position to effect an
efficient organization Immediately upon assuming office
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Fourth street, st. Paul, in behalf of
the candidate here named. for which
$1.00 per inch is to be paid.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

reth, 1907 Payne Avenue, st. Paul,
Mimi, for the candidate named below
for which $1.00 per inch is to be paid.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Prepared by J. @. Adams, "a E.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
A VOTE FOR
V. r.. IRWIN
MAYOR
Is a vote for St. Paul
A VOTE FOR

Mrs. R. B. Chapman, who returned
recently from the hospital in Roches-
ter, Minn., entered University hospi-
tai on Wednesday of this week to
continue her treatment under the
direction of Drs. Mayo.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Platform meeting in the interest of
good government will be held at St..
James A. M. E. church, Jay and Fuller
Sts., on Sunday evening, April 30. All
men and women who believe in good
government are invited,
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Prepared by and for Vlademar Han.
sen, 435 Roy street, St. Paul for which
$1.OO per inch is to be paid.


VLADEMAR HANSEN
Attorney at Law
Candidate for
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
at Large
A Court of Justice and not
an Auxiliary to Collection
Agencies.
PAID ADVERTISEMENT
Prepared by and issued for VIM. A.
Gerber, 1902 w. Como avenue, St.
Paul for which s1.0O per inch is to be
paid.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
HENRY MCCOLL
Candidate for Reelection as
COUNCILMAN
ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

Mr. McCon has the years Council
Commissioner
people
race creed color The citizen
at all by
he is entitled support.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Prepared by and issued for Oscar
E. Keller, III E. Third street, st.
Paul, Mimi, for which $1OO per inch
is to be paid
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1916-04-29

Fourth street, st. Paul, in behalf of
me candidate here named, for which
Sl.OO per inch is to be paid.