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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Entortalna orandmothcr Friends.

Mrs Ed Estes entertained a number
OF her grandmother friends and a few
other guests Wednesday at delight
fu twelve o'clock dinner The table
was attractively decorated with ferns
and cut flowers, as were all the receiv'
ing rooms The dinner was a delicious
one, The grandmothers present were
Mesdames Mary Bateman, Sarah Long,
Susan Bradley, Sarah Cox Emmaline
Brooker Flora Schmidt, Liza Worth
ington, Mary Rippey, Betty Brown Of
Bowie, Ben Doggett and B f Doggett
OF Ardomre Others enjoying the day
were Mesdames Mary Black Mabel
Bennett Grace Pipkin, Ida Berry and
Roberta Estes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Celebrates Fourth Birthday.

Junior Witherspoon was at home to
a number Of his young friends Thurs.
day afternoon from three TO five oclocl,
the occasion being his fourth birthday.
The little folks frolleked on the lawn.
whore a. sliding board was the center
OF Interest Many OF the mothers of
the guests were present and assisted
Mrs Wtherspoon in entertaining them.
AT five o'clock ice cream cones were
served to the happy throng Of iuye-
niles. Junior was the delighter recip.
lent Of many number Of toys and
other nice gifts
The children present were Dan Cav
aness, Bobby Estes. Billy and Edith
Owsley Bobby Emerson, Rees and
Maude Dews Jane Emily and Edwin
Humphrey F. NJ Frey. Ruth Melton
r. r. Thweatt Dorothy and Imogene
Melton, Elizabeth Bailey II. J. Brown.
son and B. b Barefoot.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Pleasant Meeting Of U. 0. c.

Mrs. r. NJ Cavett aud Mrs. II L.
Grigsby were hosteses on Monday az.
ternoon at the regular monthly meet.
ing of the United Daughters Of the
Confederaey at the home Of Mrs. Cav.
cit Echoes from the reunion were Civ.
on in response to ron call and work
from the new year book was commenc.
ed Two excellent papers were read
by Mrs r, NJ Cayett and Mrs. j. q.
Mays, and Mrs w II Whddon was
the lesson leader
After short business session The
served refreshments to tho
Following guests Mesdame NJ. e. May.
w W. Bynum, G Mays, /. II. Har.
MESS, Lizzie Gotham, J. 7. Carhel, ], N.
zim w Il. Whddon, Frank Plato and
% G Reynolds Misses Molie MAY
Phillips and Edna Miller Of Robinson
Kansas and Judge Vance,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Q. 6. v. Faoulty pIenIos.

The members Of the o. c. w faculty
dropped all pretense of dignity at a
camp fire picnic which they held at
shanoeH Springs Thursday night First
building a bonfire. they broiled steaks
and made coffee aud hugely enjoyed
their rustic repast Marshmallows
were toasted after the supper The
evening was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

A complete silk manufacturint
plant showing the making of sill
cloth from the culture Of the sill
worm TO the completed fabric. vii
be in operation al the state Fair q
TEXAS. October 1928
The Austin SIR Plantation &
Manufacturing Co. has reserved 4
large space for the installation oN
this plant and representatives OF ths
company will be in charge to ez
plain the various steps in manufae
trre d. " X csgian viii be -
charge OF the exhibit
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Japanese fondness for moon-gazing
must not be Interpreted as pure feel
lng Of joy in the presence Of beauty;
it is mixed with melancholy sentiment,
says The New East The soul is
touched with strange and deep pathos
when looking at the moon with night
sky as a background and--silence. sShi-
rakawa had the idea when he said;
As l. in solitude, look attentively up
on the moon. [ seem 70 merge into one
ness with her" This attitude toward
nature quite differs from that which
one feels at sight of the first touch of
day a spot of high light upon the
ton ~ Mount Fuii
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Dance is Enjoyed

The gay crowd Of young people the
guests of Miss Frances Riddle and Miss
Bernadne Campheli alta dance at thc
Country club last Saturday night, in.
cluded q large number OF Oklahoma
City guests. and Miss Al5erta Smith
Of Savannah Gas and Miss Dorothy
Dayton of Quincy, ll we're the honor.
cd guests Orchestra music made the
dancing delightful ANA cream and cake
were served late IN the evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Rural Neiahbors Elect OFFICERS.

Rural Neighbors Elect Officers.
AZ meeting Of the Rural Neighbors
held last week at the home Of Mrs.
John Hayes the following officers we're
elected for the coming year; Mrs Dan.
iels presidents Mrs Thomas, vice pres.
identi Mrs. Ben Hayes, secretary. and
Mrs. John Hayes, treasurer. The ladies'
brought their fancy work to the meet.
ing and lovely refreshments were serv-
ed at the conclusion Of a pleasant all
ternoon TheneNt meeting will be held
wednesday, October g. at the home OF
Mrs Knowles
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Miss Dayton Returns Home.

"'ss layton Heturns Home
Miss Dorothy Dayton OF Quincy III.
who came to Chickasha to dance in the
Red Cross girls vaudeville in El Reno
and was the guest Of her schoolmate
Miss Frances Riddle, left for Chicago
wednesday night After the vaudeville
Misses Riddle and Dayton went to ok
lahoma City where they were feted
until Wednesday evening
Miss Dorothy is a charming young
lady and an exquisite dancer. Her gra.
eious manner and graceful work de.
lighted all who saw her and both She
and Miss Frances did beautiful ballet
work.
The two young ladies' witt return to
Oklahoma for their second wear soon.
Miss Frances win meet Miss Dayton in
Chicago October l. ana they win make
the trip together
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
c. j.. A. to 3. Of |.

The Grand International Auxiliary to
the Brotherhood Of Locomotive Eugi-
neers held a profitable and pleasant
meeting Thursday afternoon in the X,
Of z Hail Mrs Clarence Davis and
son Edwin of El Reno were visitors at
the meeting. The auxiliary decided to
make cash donation to the Red Cross.
and expects to give more from time to
time After the meeting the members
.en'oNeo ae.ie'ol refreshments at Rod
dye
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Attond style show

Mr. and Mrs, Sam Cox and Mr. and
Mrs, Arthur Jones attended the style
show in Oklahoma City this week. Mr..
and Mrs Jones, who are newcomers
In Chickasha are making their home
at Mrs Gossett's. Mr. Jones is dep
uty examiner ana his business will
probably keep him in this city several
months,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Get Acquainted Social.

Miss Anna Kate Gilbert y w. G. A.
secretary at the college invited an the
students TO am informal get-acquainted
party IN the gymnasium Tuesday even.
ing All the girls wore their middies
and the occasion was happily informal.
Games we're PLAYED and light refresh
ments served
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
SOCIETY NOTES
: 1, + = : + ! : : : !. : =

Dr. c. B Williams of the Southwest
ern Baptist Seminary at Ft Worth, ac-
companied by Mrs Williams and chill
dren spent Thursday night in Chicka-
sha en- route home from Chicago and
eastern points They were the guests
Of NJ B. Phillips and family and Mrs.
NJ e. May at 72l South 7th street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Miss Maud Cross of Thayer Kansas,
arrive in Chickasha Thursday evening
and viii be the guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
H. G. Burton the next two weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of directors OF the Chickasha
United Charities will be held Monday
afternoon at four O'Clock at the city
hall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Mrs G. b Campbell and son Milton
Miss Alberta Smith, Mrs. f. L. Slush-
er and Mr. T, J. Boyd were visitors at
the Caddo county fair Thursday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Miss Edna Miller of Robinson, Kan
sas arrived the first Of the week for a
months visit with her aunt Mrs B..
G. Reynolds
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Misses Bernadine and Effie Campbell
returned TO their home in Minco last
night after a visit with Miss Frances
Riddle.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

Mr. and Mrs. Carol G. Campbell re
turned last nigb fronaa wedding trip
tc VI Smith, Ark
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

The Presbyterian Guild win meet
rext Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. How
ard Miller.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
CLEAN UP
TRASH SAY
OFFICIALS
State Fire Marshal Inltrucis Sheriff
Give Special Attention TO Cotton
Gins and Store Houses

Word was received by Sheriff
Hodge Bailey this morning from
State Fire Marshal Hammond to IN
struct all gins and cotton concerns
to clean up all trash from around
their storage places and to take ev-
cry precaution against fire
The fire marshal said that state Of
ficers had received information lately
that led to believe that some sort of
an organized attack was going to
soon be made through the l. w VS.
and other organizations Of a similar
nature and in his talk with Sheriff
Bailey he advised that some sort Of
action be taken to meet any attempt
that might be made to create any
trouble.
Throughout the east side Of the
state these organizations have been
creating great disturbances. Sever
al attempts have been made to de-
stroy property and in some instances
they have set fire to gins and com
presses.
Some time ago the fire department
here received instructions from the
state fire marshal rs,ative to taking
care Of any uprising that might oc-
cur and since that time every pre-
caution possible has been taken 70
prevent the occurrence Of any great
destruction of property. Most all Of
the cotton concerns here have al
ready increased their force Of watch
men and have installed new appli-
ances for the prevention Of fires.
It was also suggested by the state
officer that some system Of signals
be worked out and an organization
be completed so that if any organic
ed should be made. # could by this
means be readily suppressed and th
criminals be taken into custody.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
OF
COAL HERE
Is SHORT

Chickasha is facing a coal shortage
unequalled in the history Of the city
it was learned through information
given out by the coal dealers this
morning. If the warm weather that
has been prevalent for the past six
weeks continues it is estimated that
there would be more than coal
enough to last a week.
If a cold wave should strike this
city the coal supply would not last
more than two days and there seems
little prospects Of eating any coal
here soon.
There is a shortage IN ruel where
coal is nsed in most every city in
the state and the mines are unable
TO supply the demand at present,
largely because Of the lack in trans
portation facilities, il was stated.
Everyone is being asked to con-
serve as much as possible on their
fuel supply until a delivery OF coal
is made here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
NO ERROR
in VERDICT
OF JUR Y

I'VE have investigated every ru-
NOR in connection with the death of
Helen Solomon and have been una.
BILE to find any clue upon which to
base a prosecution" was the state
ment given out by Assistant County
Attorney Stacey. He was asked
about the rumor of a young lady
who said she had seen the Solomon
girl on the viaduct late Sunday even
ing in company with a man who had
in his possession watch upon
which was engraved the initial wv" /"
When the young lady was ques-
toned she admitted that she saw the
Solomon child on the viaduct Sun.
day evening and asked the man
who she was with about the time
OF day to which inquiry he replied
that it was $40 O'Clock. But the
young lady also admitted when cross
questioned upon this matter, that
she did not think the watch was run
ming and in fact she thought 1t was
earlier in the evening than the time
designated by the watch.
When asked about the name Of the
young man she waS 18th she said
thst she did not know his name.
Under such circumstances the off
GERS felt that they could not give
much weight to her testimony. All
other rumors have been traced down
and found to be utterly without foun-
dation and the officers, both city and
county, are thoroughly satisfied that
there was no error in the verdict of
the coroner's jury
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
MAY NAME
RAILWAY
DICTATOR
Similar to Government Control Of Food
and Coal; Stop at Nothing TO Main
tain Transportation
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, Nov ia railway
dictator may be appointed by Presi
dent Wilson. This move would be
similar to the government control Of
food and fuel
The advisers of the president say
that he will stop at nothing in an eff
fort to maintain transportation Fl
nance, as> we'll as the United States
wage questions are to be directly
considered by the president. On to,
morrow he will meet the railway
owners to hear their plea for a rate
of increase. On the following day
he will meet the Railway Brother
hoods.
With the announcement of this con
ference, it was disclosed that Presi-
dent Wilson, while entertaining every
hope for complete agreement does
not intend to permit the countrys
transportation systems to be tied up
by strikes, even if it becomes neces-
sary for the government to operate
the roads.
In a memorandum issued this af-
ternoon Judge Chambers, head Of the
federal board Of mediation, said: "At
a conference in Cleveland on Thurs
day last between Judge Chambers
and Warren S. Stone, head Of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi
neers, w. S. Carter, president Broth
erhood of Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen; L. E. Sheppard, first
vice president Order of Railway Con
|ductors; and w. E. Lee, Brotherhood
of Railroad Trainmen, it is under
stood certain substantial agreements
were reached"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
CHURCH Is
OPPOSED TO
sun. SHOWS
Christian Church Passes Resolution COn-
denuiug Opening Theatres on Sabbath;
Take Up Other Business at Banquet

At the annual banquet last night,
rendered by the women OF the First
Christian church to the entire men
mep bership, resolution was intro
duced by one Of the lay members,
condemning in no uncertain terms
the proposed opening OF Sunday pic
ture shows. The resolution was unan-
mously adopted
In speaking this morning of the
resolution as passed Rev Byron Hes
ter said, 81 did not know that the
matter of the Sunday picture shows
vas going to come up at this meet
irg. The meeting is an annual affair
when business pertaining to the
church work is taken up. The open
ing of picture shows on Sunday
nights was brought up by layman
and there was free discussion Of the
subject The general trend of his
discussion was to the effect that the
thing was money making PROPOSE
tion and not for the spiritual welfare
Iof the soldiers If the latter were
the case, the shows would be thrown
open to the soldiers free Of charge.
The army Y. M c. A. is taking care
of the spiritual side Of the soldiers
lives and the Christian church is try
ing to help by giving to the soldiers
an open house on Saturday nights.
The argument at last nights meet
ing was that on the Lords day. the
men should go to church. Another
point that was touched upon in con-
nection with the Sunday picture
show proposition was the manner in
which it is being 'railroaded.
The banquet was held in the
church parlors and the usual routine
of business was discussed Among
the important topics was the propos-
ed addition of a Sunday school room
to the church. No definite plans
we're submitted, but the idea met
with favor and it is possible that the
addition viii be constructed later.
The pastor made some recommenda.
tions as to the future work and pol
icy of the church to double the
church board.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
Germans Battling Against FiaVe River
Line; Berlin Claims Gains; Will
Decide Fate Of Venice
ARTILLERY FIRING
DESCRIBED TREMENDOUS
AusIrians Slip Forward Over Alps Despite
Deadly Losses; Reports Indicate IlaI-
ians Fighting Bitterly
By United Press

By United Press
London, Nov. 16.-The Germans
are testing the strength of the Piave
river line at six different points to-
day in critical combat which will
decide the fate Of Venice.
Berlin claims gains at four differ
ent points. The artillery firing is
tremendous. The Austrians in the
Trentino region are slipping still fur
ther forward over the Alps despite
the deadly casualties being inflicted
upon them
The fighting m the region about
Asiago and between there and Mont
Cimone is bitter The Austro-Ger-
mans attacked in force and gained
some defenses only to be thrown back
by the force Of Italian counter at
tacks Berlin says that Monte Len
CARA has been captured, but Rome
reports officially that the position
has been held against Teuton efforts.
The crossing of the Piave near
Zenson may prove a more serious
menace to the Piave line than the at
tempts in the Asiago region. The in
vaders tried to advance from the
bridgehead they established but we're
driven back to the river bank by the
Italians Further Teuton attempts
to debouch may be expected and un-
less the Italian defense continues
strong the Piave position may be-
come so weakened it will have to be
given up.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
Hundreds Of Germans are
S11rre11dering Voluntarily;
Say Official Reports
ALLIANCE
OPPOSES SUNDAY SHOWS

Relative to the movie election
scheduled to take place next Satur-
day, the Ministerial Alliance Of
Chickasha met this morning for the
purpose Of laying plans to oppose
the opening of theaters in Chickasha
on Sunday nights. The alliance is
sued statement denouncing the
proposed opening of Sunday shows
and stating that on tomorrow they
would publish a letter giving their
reasons. Their statement follows:
"The Ministerial Alliance, compos-
ed of the ministers of Chickasha,
stands as one man in denouncing the
opening Of the picture the
aters on Sunday, and calls upon all
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
Campaign Nearing Close
Indicates Chickasha VIII
OUersubscrjbe Her Quota
BAKERS ARE
PATRIOTIC
Special to the Express.

Special to the Express
Norman, Okla, Nov iJ--All bak
ers who have replied to the request
OF Dr. stratton d. Brooks, federal
food administrator to provide
promptly those breads that Should
be substituted for wheat bread, state
that they have taken the necessa y
steps to provide the proper substiI
tutes. The bakers are patriotic and
are eager and willing to aid in con.
serving the wheat supply by using
those goods that cannot be shipped
to the soldiers in the trenches.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15

the righteous forces Of Chickasha,
despite the short time given them
by this arbitrary arrangement of
those who favor this project, to rally
their forces, to come out and regis
ter their protest, by voting against
this desecration of the Lords day.
The Alliance will publish letter
setting forth their reasons in tomor-
rows paper. A mass meeting Of
Chickasha citizens is called for Fri
day night at 1880 at the Christian
church"
(Signed)
Allen S. Albright, Vice Pres
VIM. Denham, Pres.
Byron Hester, Secretary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
MOVES BACK TO GRADY

Wiley King. who holds large inter.
ests near Tampico, Mexico. and who
has been visiting with relatives here
and at Verden returned yesterday
and will sell his holdings there 50
that he may move back to this coun-
try. He says the natives have been
causing a great deal of trouble about
his ranch there and only a few days
ago enc Of the men was killed while
v orking on the ranch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-11-15
Had Less Than $500 10 Raise TOdayCOm.
miiiess working in Final Push;
Continue Till Last Day
CHANGED CONDITIONS
INCREASE "Y" NEEDS
State Chairman Says $5O,OOO,OOO Would
Not Suffice; Urges Pressure; French
Prime Minister Sends Cable

That the sS5.OOo,O0O being raised
in the United States this week for
lie Army Y Nj. G. A. fund. Will not
be enough to meet the demands, was
the gist Of a message received today
from the French prime minister.
This together with the information
from other national advisers stated
that owing to the changed conditions
at the front, the quota Of the United
States viii not suffice and a strong
appeal was made for this country to
oyersubscribe the quota. 1t was al
so stated that even s50.0ooOa0 would
not meet the demand
This information was- received by
G. w Austin, head Of the army Y. M.
G. A. work in Chickasha from Alfred
O. Booth, state committee director
and Judge q b. Ames, chairman.
The message, dated from Oklahoma
City follows: Private advices from
the prime minister Of France and
other national advisers Indicate a
greater need than was anticipated.
Fifty million dollars would not meet
the need and we are urging all com
mittees to press the campaign un-
ceasingJ until midnight Of Novem-
Der 10th" This message indseates
that although Chickasha or any other
community meet their quota. the
work should continue and as great
an amount as possible should be
raised.
Up to last night the Chickasha
committees had raised $2515.05. This
morning. Mr.. Austin stated that he
felt sure Chickasha would oyersub-
scribe her quota as several OF the
committees had considerable terrific
ry to cover ut is gratifying to see
the manner in which Chickasha is
responding to the call Of the army
X. NJ. g. a." said Mr. Austin. 1T
shows that there are true patriots
here who are doing everything in
their power for the comfort of the
soldiers at the front. The commit
tees are work with the determination
to oyersubscribe Chickasha's quota
and are meeting with splendid re-
sponse."
Following is list Of the subscrib
ers to the army Y NJ g A. fund UP
to noon yesterday:
chas r. Hoover, S.; w H. GiIkey,
SIS; w. a. Hopkins. s2; s. E Prince.
$40: W. N. Elliott S.; Roy C. John
son, 81; Shelby Jaggers, 81; R. B.
Patterson, 81; L. A. Browder, IS: Joe
Bruner, soc; A. II. Dugan. 81: Homer
Naudain. SO Dud Rowland, s5; NJ A.
wylie. $40; F. W White, 25c; Thad
Turner So; Gaspar Louis, ST. E. L.
kennedy. 81; Hollster Hin, 50; Sam
shull. soc; J. w. Rose. 81; Arthur
W. Tucker 81; B. B. McBurnett. 81;
Mrs. E. o. Killey, 81; Henry Monett,
S.. VIM. w. Clark S5; Geo. GatHs.
So: p. r. scrimager. SIS; Farmers
tate bank, s25; J. H. Freeman and
soa. $3.50; o. Coffman. SIS: ]. c.
Neal. $3.50; E. C. Reynolds. 50; W.
IT, Brannan, 80; Drs. Livermore and
Downey. S5; Dawson & schuler, SIS,
y. IT. Chase, $40; Wnliamson-H..F.
Co. $50; Stephenson-Browne Lbr. Co.
-; Chickasha Milling Co. $50; n.
E Humphrey, Si5: W. G. Patten. S.:
L a. Bone. $40; B b. Barefoot, $40;
ff.ortl,.,,,a "a, poeo r,uro1