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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23


A great forward movement is being
launched by the members of the Ep-
worth Methodist church, looking to-
wards wiping out all outstanding in
debtedness of the church The finance
committee, composed Of Messrs. A.
schuler, r. X. Wootten, c. Schlotter-
beck, John Snyder and ]. T. Aust, CO.
operating with the ladies of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society and the
Good Samaritans of the church, are
planning a great "get-together ban
quet and rally" at the Methodist
church, on Wednesday. April 4th, to
create a deeper and wider interest in
the general welfare Of the church. The
banquet will be given for all the adult
members Of the church and their many
friends. A special program will be ar
ranged, but those in charge say that
no collection OF subscription Of any
nature will be taken up at this meet
ing.
The primary purpose of the rally is
TO get all of the members together anC
lay before them the unique plan tina
has been decided upon to wipe out the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
GERMANY INTENT ON FASTENING ACTUAL HOSTILITIES
sMMwMMw MMMMMMMMMMMMMM M#MA
KAISER DETERMINED TO FORCE ACTUAL
DECLARATION OF WAR BY UNITED STATES

Heinrich Jorn. German tenor OF the
Metropolitan opera here. will not re-
spond to Kaiser Wilhelm's personal re-
quest that he return to Berlin and join
the royal opera there Instead he will
go before the United States court here
next week and ask his final American
citizenship papers, he said today.
1T is true" said Jorn. that l have
received a call from the Royal opera,
sent at the Kaisers personal request,
but l shall not respond to it. am an
American at heart and want to be-
come one in fact. have my first and
second papers and hope to get my H.
nal ones next week"
Jorn's wife and children are still in
Berlin.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
AT THE FARM BUREAU

zThe following were recent visitors at
the Farm Bureau: T. ]. Brown, Tut
tie. Ulysses Kilgore. verden, Chas
Bloss, Norge, r. T. Johnson Minco. G.
3. Allison. Rush Springs, L. P. Barnes
Layerty; Mr. Barnes is a booster for
our fair, and promises to have some
good exhibits this fall.
II. z. Weitze, Nora Springs, Iowa
Mr. Weitze was astonished at the great
variety of products which can be rails
ed in Grady county, saying that in
Iowa corn and hogs is their main pro-
ducts; land is too valuable for pasture
and most Of the farmers there feed
the cattle ensilage even in the summer
time.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
Sinking Of Tanker HealdlOn Causes Navy
and War Departments to Speed Up
for Inevitable Clash
KAISER ON VERGE OF
NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
Secretary Daniels Calls Into Active Service
Many Retired O6Cers and Advances
Cadet CraduatiOns
By United Press.


Washington, March 2S-Germany s
latest affront in the torpedoing with
out warning OF the American tanker
Healdton will be answered by the con-
tinued speeding up Of all preparations
for actual hostilities which are now re
garded as inevitable.
President Wilson and Secretary Lam
sing are convinced that Germany's
present course is merely Fastening the
time when the clash must come. They
are known to have held the firm con-
vlction even before the sinking of the
Healdton that the kaiser was deter
mined upon forcing declaration Of
war from this county.
The president met today with his
cabinet to consider developments III
the international situation and to dis
cuss the progress of all departments in
, preparing for hostilities.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
THE FACULTY sURLEsouE,
COLLEGE AUDITORIUM TONIGHT

The tip,s, for the annual revenge has
COME Tonight the students OF o. c.
W. are tc avenge all the wrongs Of the
year by Faculty Burlesque. Come
out and join in the laugh. All the Pc
culiarities Of the teachers viii be
brought to light Every teacher -
the faculty IS to be represented in the
burlesque, from the oldest to the
youngest. from the smartest to the
dumbest, from the ugliest to the pret.
test, and all the rest
Come out and enjoy an evening OF
fun. Come see the faculty as the stn,
dents see them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
KATY" IS STUBBORN
By United press.

BY United Press.
McAlester, Okla March 23.-Efforts
to iron out the trouble between the M,
X. & T. railroad and the order Of rail
way telegraphers again have failed
Overtures were made by the telegra-
piers union seeking recognition, but
w. A. Welt, chief operation officer,
again repudiated them. The present
trouble is an outgrowth Of a strike sew
eral years ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
MANY WILL HEAR TAFT

~ United Press.
Oklahoma City. March 20. Despite
the martial feeling apparent on all
sides, resulting from the strained in-
ternational relations between this
country and the imperial German gov
ernment, an enthusiastic crowd Of rep
resentative men from every part of the
state are expected to be on hand to
hear William Howard Taft's plea for
peace, to be delivered at the auditorium
next Friday. The occasion viii be the
first annual state convention Of the
League to Enforce Peace.
Governor Williams specially appoint
ed delegates, numbering one hundred,
are expected to attend in body. Lead
ers of political, educational and relig-
ious life in the state will hear the ex-
president. Stratton d. Brooks, head
Of the state university, has signified
his intention to attend Governor VIII
liams, Tom Wade, Democratic national
committeeman, and other leading poll
tieians are expected to be there.
u Many today were of the opinion that
Taft's address would not be confined
to the peace remarks. Recent state
ments by the famous lecturer denounc-
ing Germahy's submarinings were ex-
pected to crop out.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
NEWS HAS NEW HOME


By United Presr
Ada, Okla, March Keeping pace
with this fast growing city the Ada
Evening News today was moving into
it's new home, at 12O N. Broadway
The new home contains a modern
plant, and, according to Byron Nor
rell, editor. is equipped as well as
any printing plant in southern or east
ern Oklahoma"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
BLACK BOOTLECGER
GAINS FREEDOM

Gaines Smith. a local negro, who was
given thirty days and $50 and costs by
Judge Davenport on a whiskey charge
having served his sentence and paid q
part of the fine and costs, was releas
ed today on a stay bond furnished by
Emanuel Reed, the negro owner Of Q
hotel in Two street. Gaines has beer
trusty at the Jail Of late.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
Retired Officers Called.

BY United Press.
Washington, March 23.-The navy
department has recalled into active ser
vice a large number OF retired officers,
Secretary Daniels announced today.
"The utter inadequacy Of the num-
Der Of officers available resulted IN
this order which follows one for ad-
vancing the graduation of the two up
per classes at the Annapolis naval
academy
A conference etween navy officers
and ship builders will be held tomor-
row
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
NO REVOLUTION IN GERMANY
AND REPORTS CREDITED TO
NERVOUSNESS OF ALLIES
Bx United Press.

By United Press.
Berlin, March 23.-There is no revo-
luton in Germany The London and
New York rumors of trouble brewing
in Germany are merely the result Of
the entente's wish being father to the
thought
Germany is united, conflGent and
with no signs OF revolution. German
officials declare they are amused al
the circulation in entente channels ol
such reports. They attribute them e
the nervousness felt by Germany's enc
1aies over the Russian revolution.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
ALLEGED BRADLEY
BOOTLECCER CAUGHT

AS the direct result Of the court OF
inquiry which was recently held by
the county judge and. the county attor-
ney Jinks Dunn, residing near Brad
ley. was arrested by Deputy Wilson and
brought here charged with selling
whiskey. He gave bond for his ap-
pearance on April in the sum Of $500
and was RELEASED.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
All Between Is and so are Forced Into
Interior Of Germany 10 Work for
Kaiser's Government
---7
GERMANY BLOCKADES
PART OF ARCTIC OCEAN
Allies Recognize New Russian Government;
Condition Of Children Of Former
Gar Grows Worse
By United Press.

by UnIteu Prehb.
With the British Armies Afield.
March 28. Not only did the Germans
sweep that part Of France which they
are aow relinquishing clear or homes.
supplies and roads, but in many cases
they swept it clear Of its womanhood.
In some districts the women between
the ages Of fifteen and fifty were fore
ed back into the interior OF Germany.
The inhabitants left behind were giv-
en 70 understand that they were being
forced to work for Germany
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
BIG S. S. CONFERENCE

Rev. and Mrs Byron Hester, Mrs.
Susie Kicker and G. F. Newell have
returned from Enid, where they attend
ed a meeting Of the Interdenomination-
al Sunday School conference. They
report a splendid meeting with an at
tendance Of over 1000 out Of town del
egates.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
'CHICKASHA BOY ON
BOGUS CHECK CHARGE

J. A. Meyers, a Chickasha youth is
behind the bars of the county jast
charged with passing a bogus check
The check in question was for $3.50
and was cashed at T. L. Shelby meat
market. They boy viii appear before
Judge Moore tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23

BY United Press.

By UnIIed TFeah.
Petrograd, March 20 The ainbassa-
doris Of England, France and Italy. fol-
lowing the example of American Am
bassador Francis, are formally convey
ing to Foreign Minister Kilukoff the
recognition Of their nations OF the new
Russian Oyernment
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
Cars Children Worse.
By United Press.

Fetrograd, March zSThe condition
Of the children Of the former car has
taken a turn for the worse The eld-
est q he four daughters is reported
TO b, dci rious.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23

BY United Press.

BY United Press
christiana, March 2s.-The foreign
office today received official notifica-
tion that Germany had instituted a
blockade Of the Arctic ocean between
Norwax and spltzbergen.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
Kaiser IN, is Report.

BY United Press.
The Hague, March 23.-The kaiser
As on the yers~ Of nervous break
down, and has departed for Hamburg
to enter health resort according to
a private message received here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
Allies give Recognition.

BY United Press.
London, March 2s.-FulI recognition
has been accorded to the new Russian
government by the action Of all the en-
tente allies.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
/. Q. o. F. NOTICE

Encampment and Canton meeting to-
night at Odd Fellows hall. Business
Of Importance All Patriarchs are re-
quested to be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
Faulty Bombs Save ships.

by United Press.
New York, March 23.-Only the faul-
ty construction of bombs manufactur-
ed by Capt. Charles Won Kleist to be
placed on allied food ships saved hun
dreds of vessels from destruction, ac-
ccrding to the testimony given by De-
tective Barth at the trial of six alleg-
ed plotters here today.
Refuses Kaiser's Call.
BY United Press.
New York. March 23.-Karl Edward
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23
FRENCH WOMEN INCREAT
DEVASTATED DISTRICT
DRIVEN INTO GERMANY
WEATHER FORECAST
eWeather or No."


"Weather or No"
There are two institutions
every married man must main !
tain to be happy: his wife and I
silence.-Old Man Sage.
foF oklahoma.
Tonight, fair, colder, freezing !
temperature.
Saturday, fair rising temper .
ature. I
Local Temperature. I
Maximum, S2; minimum, 49, I
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23

The Latest News by
Wire Daily from the
U. P. Association.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-23

You will find all the
local news every day
inthe Daily Express.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Entertained

Saturday evening Thomas Boul-
ware very pleasantly entertained
his friends by giving a dance for
them at the home of his parents.
Mr. al! irS I. NJ BOulware Re
freshmentS in the form of ice cream
ani cake were served by the host.
The following were present Misses
Lucille Moss. Evelyn Jackson.
Helen DreScher, Jane Guilford,
Hattie Proctor, Winifred Vaughn,
and Sarah Paul Thompson; Earl
Clark. Francis Bull, Francis Proctor.
Brownie Lee. Bobs Cranston and
George Caplinser.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27

Bulletins are now being sent out
by Agricultural Agent LamSon TO
agents everywhere, calling the at
tention of farmers TO the fact that
the success of America in this war
depends upon the agricultural pro-
duction: also that there is no dang
er of over production. that there is
a great danger Of under production,
that supplies of food stuff on hand
are limited and that the demand
for all farm products will be great
and the prices high. The sugses-
ton is made that farmers begin
preparing their seed beds now,
plant seed that they know will grow
testing it befCrehands. and to
practice thorough. clean cultivat-
ion throughout the season to in
sure the determination of weeds.
Attention is also directed to the
fact that the Agricultural Depart
ment of the Burlington Road is
prepared to aid farmers along its
lines. can help them get good seed.
test il and treat for disease and
offers the benefit of its organization
and experience.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27

Miss Addine Ryan of Hannibal
returned home SIrurdly after a few
days visit with her sls-er Mrs Bert
Young
Mrs Ed Feany AMI son Thomas
were Monroe City visitors Saturday
Mrs. Frank Potterfeld spent FIJI
day night and SituriiY vita Mrs
Jim Barnes.
Mrs. Bert Young was Palmyra
visitor Saturday.
Flora Crane was a Monroe e City
visitor Thursday.
Mrs. Cliff LDvellce returned home
Tuesday after a few days visit with
her daughter Mrs. Albert Stanley
of Clearance
Mrs. jim Barnes was shopping in
Monroe Saturday
Miss Nary Crane rn.urnei hon e
Monday after atteniin4 the weld
ing of Mr.. Paul Pike,
jim Barnes AM vile spent Satur-
day with CHM Hammer and wife.
Lucy Kern the teacher spent the
week end with homefolks.
James White spent Sunily in
Monroe
Lawrence Gordon spent Sunday
with Mr.. aal Mrs, Ro5t Scott
NJ. r. BDwles and Roy Turpin
were Palmyra visitors M1ally
Flora Crane spent Sunday with
Mary Giest.
Harry Lake AMI vii e spent Sum
day with John Giest and family
Miss ilonicl Lee came Tuasdlv
for few diyS visit with her sister
Mrs. Ed Feeny
Misses Myrmell and GLADYS
Young spent Tuesday in Quincy
Henry DIrst was Monroe visi Z.
or. Tuesday
Clay Underhill spent Tuesday in
Palmyra,
NJ R Bow!es, the agent has mov-
ed his mother Mrs. Perry of Clar-
ance to Ely.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
AMERICAN STEAMER
SINKS U.B0AT.
SHOOTS OFF PERISC0PE At DISTANCE Or
LGOO YARDS. CONSCRIPTI0N BILL
SILL UNDER FIRE WITH CLARK
AND REED OPPOSING.

The American armed steamer
Mongolia. bound for London reports
the sinking of IA submarine IN the
war zone. Capt Rice reports that
the submarine was first sighted dl-
richly in front of his steamer, but
that it submerged ard made its
way around to the side of the ship
The periscope of the submarine had
just appeared when the eunners
fired making a clean hit This is
the first time the naval GunnerS
have had chance to impress on
the U.BOat commanders, their Ell
ficient craftsmanship The gun
from which the shot was fired was
named after Teddy Roosevelt.
The conScriptron bill is still un-
der fire in Congress with two of
Missouri'S men, Speaker Champ
Clark and Senator Reed, strongly
opposing il 1t is reported that
Champ made the statement that
that bill would never pass. How
ever there seems 10 be a strong
sentiment in favor of cOnScription
and il is highly probable that it
will be only a matter of few d ays
until it is passed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Roland Ogden

Miss Lemma Ogden of Hannibal
and Mr.. Thomas Roland of WitherS
Mill. formerly of HasSard were
united in marriage at the home OF
the brides mo.her Mrs. Anna Ogden
164l Broadway. Saturday evening
at 730. by Rev. Galloway of Calvary
Baptist Church. The bride is one
OF HlnnibaIS' most popular young
ladies and will make the gentleman
of her choice a model helpmate.
The groom is a steady. industrious
young man, and is a blacksmith en-
giael in business at Withers Mill.
The young couple will make their
home there. The Democrat joins
their many friends in extending
heartieSt CONGRATULATIONS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Mrs. Harrison Cary

Mrs, Harrison Cary died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. H. F.
DAVIS in St Louis. Thursday morn
ING at EO1 O'Clock. She had been iu
poor health for some time and her
death was expected. She leaves a
daughter, Mrs. H. F. Davis at whose
home she was staying, and a son,
Adolphus Cary of St. Augustine.
Florida.
lhe remains will be brought to
tins place TO day. The funeral viii
be held at the Christian church
conducted by the Rev R. l. Will
son and assisted by the Rev. j.
LapSley Anderson fhe body will be
placed IN its final rest, alongside
the body of the husband, Harrison
Gary, who was buried here in St
Judes Cemetery in 1863.
The deceased was about IS years
OF age. She had spent a large por-
ton OF her life i'll this city. She
was well liked by all who knew her
and was usually known as Mother
Cary"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
CommencementAt HunnewellSchool

-ASANNAhShb ftL ilul IlG " Gll OSHOOl
commencement Exercises were
held at nunnewell last Thursday
evening. Uei Lambkin delivered
the address to the class of six young
men and women. The graduates
are Misses jesse Duer. Lozetta
SpenSer, Mary Leabe and Sylvia
Metford; MessrS Stuart Hawker and
Hunter Green Mrs. Myrtle Threl-
keld. county superintendent of
schools of Marion county, presented
the diplomas.
Thursday afternoon a display of
some of the years work was made.
Mrs. Myrtle Threlkeld made an
address to the visitors.
The teachers for the next year
will be Prof Voelegesans, Supt.,
Miss May Bell, Miss Nura JamiSon
aud Miss ClariSsa Duer. Miss Kate
Haden AMI Mis-. Saille Pollard were
not applicants.
Some pupils who missed Ou: on
some OF their work are finishing the
year in Monroe schools They are:
Cassie 0'Daniel, Althea Vaughn
and Mary Ritter, in the Holy
Rosary School; Troy RaffenSbure.
in the Public School.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
WeStfall- W ard

Miss Hazel Ward and Mr.. Claude
Westfall of CarstairS, Alberta. Can
ada, were married at that place
Wednesday, April is Nj. Westfall
was form rlv resident Of this
place. and has many friends here
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Teachers Elected

Miss Senta Clark has been elect
Ell as teacher for the coming term
at Hickory Grove, Miss Virginia
evans has been elected teacher at
Naien school, Miss Matte Bess
Shearman has again been elected
teacher at Macon, Aurelia Ely was
elected to teach at the Rock Lick
school, Geo. Hicks has been elected
teacher at Stone schoo.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Home To Work On Farms

Jim UmStattd and Edgar Daver.
port, who have been attending the
State University at Columbia have
been excused and have returned To
this city to work on farms. The
University Faculty has been eycus.
ing all students from their studies
to eoto the farms and help increa, e
the food supply. They get full credit
for their work,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
city.

Resell Crislcr sold his house
ami 10 acres, the old Chowaine
farnio the west edge Of Florida to
DR.. Rset' the local physician. The
ChOsnS home was used as head
quah'rs ny General Grant, then a
yours lieutenant in the Union
army early in the Civil War. Grant
afteFaT S stated that he was worse
scarsias he first approached Flori-
da, Were a big Confederate force
was Supposed to be stationed. than
on sa other expedition he made
duriahis career. Madison Time
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Levi H. Dodd

LsdH Dodd, formerly a citizen
Of Nlzne, died at his home in
Macua Sunday. His death was
caussi BY paralysis. He Was II
year: d! He leaves to mourn his
loss asife and nine children. The
chiIdsl are c. {. D0dd. of near
this city: Mrs. Mary Mounce. Lewis
DOdi Francis DOdd, and Mrs.
Mae.a Foster of Hannibal: Mrs
Lucis Mitchell and Mrs. Lille Mel
son. aiGaTden City. Kansas; Sadie
DOdd d Macon; and James Dodd
Of Ce1.sr. Sir. DOid spent about
80 yess Of his lie in this neighbor-
hood. and Vas well known to the
majoliy Of the people. He will be
sally missed.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Sam Old Story

Henry We'll. Of Lancaster County
PI., shipped out another carload of
horses from this vicinity last Sun
day morning. This makes about
the fourth load of horses he has
shipped from this place in the last
SIX months. He has shipped them
all by EXPIRE. 5, the charges amount
ing to about $500 eaCl time
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
CntertainS Deuce OF Clubs

Mrs. Frank Proctor entertained
the Deuce of Clubs at her home
last Thursday afternoon Light re-
freshments were served. Three
visitors Mrs Nellie Ruffner and
Miss Sallie Nichols Of Palmyra aud
Mrs W. T. Raeland of Paris were
present,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27
Missionary Society Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society
of the First Baptist Church went
to the home of Mrs. Ben Moss, We'd
nesday morning, taking their dinners
and spent the day lacking quilts
Quite a number were present and
they finished three quilts. They
reported "A most enjoyable day
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-04-27

Ms ION Dawson, Mrs. S p. Gott.
MrsKC Hawkins, and Mrs. J. 5.
Consy attended the Open Session
of th' Missionary Meeting Of the
Firsl Baptist Ladies at Shelbina.
Theyssre sent as delegates from
the Nonen'S Missionary Society Of
the FrH Baptist Church of this
city.