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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22
Van and 0srniramis.

Van Is . city of immemorial an- tiquity, which gave the name to the "vannic empire" of Assyria, and was supposed to have been founded by tho semi-mythical Queen Semiramis. Un- less cruelty nbeled by the legend shs was no better than she ought to have been, which is not surprising if she real ly was . daughter of the mermaid who ruled the neighboring lake. Van is to- day famous for the cuneiform inscrip- tions, indelibly printed on rocks, by which forgotten Van dwellers at oncs preserved their historical records and provided against future paper fam. ine."-London Chronicle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22

When you lose your temper you losa your judgment. Thers's no precissos in an angry decision.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22

The Alaska brot in large number of telegrams from Seward to be sent to the States from here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22

Protest Coal Prices WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 22.- Protests against coal prices fixed by
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22
1oo Much For 1osnmis.

Mother wants you to come right over and sec Tommie," said the little girl.
 What seems to be the matter with himT' asked the doctor.
 He can't swallow. His teacher gave him some big words to spell today. and we think some of lem got stuck in his throat."-Yonkers Statesman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22
Not True to Life,

How very few statues there are of real women"
 "Yes; it's hard to get them to look right"
 "How sor'
 "A woman remaining still and cay. Ing nothing doesn't seem true to life"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22
So He >poss.

"Old man Soags says his boy Bil stops at the best hotels in New York"
 He does. They're on the route of the laundry he drives . wagon for."- Browning's Magazine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22

Complete line of Bulk Chocolate Candy Kitchen.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22

Ice cream every day. specials on Sunday at Hunt's,Candy Kitchen. .ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-22

/ Bargains m souvenir spoons at Get
 o. Reinke's. 1T
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
URGENT CALL COMES
FOR NAVAL MUSICIANS

In addition to the previous call Of
the United States navy for instrument
talists of all classes, the office here
received another communication yes
terday offering an especially attrac-
tive inducement to all men who have
musical ability and viii devote their
talents to the military naval bands.
The ranks Of first and second class
musicians are open to all applicants
who can pass examinations given at
Oklahoma city and the salaries Of men
who can qualify for this service have
advanced rapidly Of late and now
stands good MARCIA higher than the
ordinary seaman pay A first clss
musician is started into the service
at S45 per month with AN excellent op-
portunity for Invaluable training as
wen as advancement The second rate
men start at sal which considerable
inducement in itself as compared with
the average recruit remuneration.
AT the Great Lakes Naval Training
Station John Philip Sousa, the worlds
greatest band leader, is giving his at
tention exclusively to the direction oi
rockies military-naval band which
affords keen competition for the aspir
ing young sailors Besides this, there
ifs an immediate opening for any re-
eruit with but little experience at in
strument playing. While the ordinary
recruit may be delayed in seeing ser
vice for some time musicians Of bott
first and second classes are forward
ed at once to Norfolk, Virginia or Chi
cago for drill
Several Chickasha recruits have en-
tered the musicians ranks and are
/ now in training under the advanced
wage scale
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19

Dallas, Texas-Athletics will have
a large part in the program Of the
State Fair Of Texas. Oct 1928 Foot
ball teams Of the first line viii meet
in gridiron contests that will give
lovers Of this strenuous came the
greatest program Of games ever
arranged IN Texas Arrang
are being made to furnish more seat
ing facilities and TO take care Of
larger crowds even than attended last
years games when all records foE
Texas were broken.
Dallas. Texas-Farm exhibits in
greater numbers and larger IN scope
Of Individual showing than ever before
has been known will be shown at the
state Fair Of Texas. Oct. 1928 Free
exhibit space and a commodious. hand.
some building will enable producers to
make 4 great showing of the bountiful
. crops which are. being raised In Texas
this season. Already more than fifty
counties have signed up for space and
letters are reaching the office Of Pr
ident r p J. Knight. daily asking (,
reservations. To assist IN taking care
OF the livestock show this year, hand
some new horse and sheep barns have
heen erected At q cost of approximate
ly s40.O00 The Dairy Building has
been given a new sntrancs and re-
modelled insids.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19

Today was a busy day in Chickasha
for the sells-Floto circus arrived and
pitched its tents on the showgrounds
where they are giving two two com
pIete performances today
Arriving at an early hour the mighty
attraction lost no time in unloading
and making ready for the exhibition
here today, and it was not long after
the first wagon reached the lot that
the 'White Topped City" had begun
TO arise as if by magic, and was soon
ready for its many inhabitants to move
in
The show grounds proved mecca
for thousands and there was contin-
uous throng along the thoroughfares
leading to the exhibition grounds.
The commissary or oookhouse easily
proved the most attractive place, and
many housewives we're on hand TO
watch and see the methods used in
the feeding Of such vast multitude
ana also the economic way used IN
thc preparation Of foods, etc.
After the huge tents had been erect
cd. preparations started on the lonl
gorgeous street parade which travers
ed the main thoroughfares about IL
o'clock
1t was one Of the best circus parades
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
BOARD WILL ACT ON
INCREASE SATURDAY

The county board Of equalization
will probably meet on Saturday to con
slider the order Of the state board in
creasiug the county valuation in the
sum OF Sl,102, SOB. This will bring the
county valuation up to about s25,oOO,-
O0O
The reports Of County Assessor
Bryan show that an increase Of over
s5OO,0OO over last year had already
been rolled up in the original assess
ment but the latest order will raise
this to over $i5O0,OOO above the val
iuation OF 1916
4 On the other hand, however. the rate
Of taxation for the county may be re
duced proportionately although the
state rate Of two mills will likely
stand
An effort is being made by state Off
cials to increase the revenue this year
1t is estimated here that the increase
in all counties in Oklahoma willreacf
total Of nearly s100,000000 on whcf
an additional 100000 taxes viii be
raised for the state
The nature Of the action Of the coun
4 ty board cannot be forecasted but i'm
mediate action is predicted There
are but two courses to pursue, either
obey the order Of the state board oi
ask for an injunction.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
Boy Scout Meeting Is
Postponed Til Friday
LIE SCHOOL FoR TAE BLIND

THE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
An additional building at the school
for the Blind was provided by the lee
legislature. In short time the school
viii be able to receive thirty or iorly
new pupils The management Of the
school would call the attention Of the
public to the fact that the School for
the Blind is a state institution and
that it was established for the educa-
ton Of not only those who are totally
blind, but for those who, while having
some vision are unable to attend the
public schools It is requested that
any one having a child so afflicted, OF
having knowledge of such a child
write to the school for information
Address O. w. Stewart. superintend
ent, School for the Blind. Muskogee
Oklahoma.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19

Dallas. Texas-The Farm Boys and
Girls Encampment TO be held during
the State Fair Of Texas, Oct 1928,
WI attract $50 youngsters from the
farms Of Texas to an exposition that
will have untold value for them along
educational and entertaining lines.
The boys encampment is to be held
Oct. 1920 inclusive, and the girls en-
campment will be held Oct. 22-27, in
elusive Comfortable quarters, whole
some meals and other necessities will
be furnished free to boys and girls
who win scholarships in competitive
contests in their own counties Spec
ial educational tours Of the Fair and
special amusement programs will be
arranged for these guests Of the
management. Competent instructors
viii be in charge Of the camps at all
times and every care viii be given to
the boys and girls who attend
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
COMING OF CIRCUS BRINGS
THRILLS TO BIG CROWDS

ever witnessed here and was much
better than the last time it was in
Chickasha. Wardrobe and costumes
are most beautiful handsome ponies
and horses, five bands, five caliopes,
gorgeously carved tableau wagons
bearing the different people, represent
ing many foreign nations, many cages
and dens Of wild and rare animals,
most of which were open, with nothing
but the slender steel bars to obstruct
your vision, herds Of elephants and
and camels, and an army Of clowns, all
astride burros, and many other novel
ties too numerous to mention.
The afternoon performance com
menced at 2:15 and the next two
hours were devoted to sensational and
/ thrilling acrobatic and aerial acts Of
merit and daring. Wire walking, rid
ers. animal acts, in fact the perform
ance is replete with many new and
novel feats and acts OF course there
\ were the antics and oapers of the army
Of clowns, and the performance con
cludes with a three ring bout between
Bob Fitzsimmons and his son Bob, Jr
There viii be another performance
this evening, the doors opening at
to allow ample time in which to in
spect the mammoth wild animal de
partment and side shows.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
STRONG
EVIDENCE
Is the Statement Of This chlokasha
Woman.

Baobache is often kidney ache;
a common warning OF serious kid
ney ills
"a Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Don't delay y-rse Doans Kidney
pills
Profit by Mrs Kimballs experience
Mrs IL S. Kimban lo9 Minnesota
Ave. Chickasha, says "On many oc
casions when have felt run down OF
have had a duh feeling OF languor
have used Doan's Kidney Pills anC
each time have found them relia
bic medicine. The relief they have
brought about has been lasting"
Price Coo at all dealers Don1
simply ask for a kidney remedy gel
Doan's Kidney Pills the same thai
Mrs Kimball hadl FosterMnburn
oC, Props, Buffalo, N Y-Ady.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
FAIR WILL ENTERTAIN 750 BOYS
AND GIRLS


rive nun1Iee boys itols laties q
leXas ana z2V farm glris q sA,s 9la.s
vii pc guests q tnF otate fah ol
lexas during the l"nl phnens ~ ~ pe
neiq IN &c conAectlon M'tn '..f alt ''lase ~,
fair ne eheahaf st ooya WI
De held oet' i2,A4 t '9s' ahu l5 lhS
eencampmenl iak VAL De he'u
Ocg. ~ q lheips3f
SSchoiarsniPs 49f 6 encanip l.s.I pinelie ~
will ne awalae'' g ,l'peeislFe .,, ..a,s PASS $
70 hleiilneNA " Nouh1s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
ARMY AND NAVY GET

ONE MAN EACH
Yesterday two men volunteered for
enlistment in Chickasha, one each for
the army and navy and were sent in
to headquarters.
J. S. Simons OF Duncan passed the
requirements at the naval branch and
was advanced to Oklahoma City for
final enlistment
Ray e. Busby from Tabler was the
army recruit who went to Fort Logan,
Colorado, for his uniform
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
Proposed ilibe will Take in Cement Oil
Wells, Fish HaIchefies, The Falls,
LawiOn Dam and Fort Sill

The Boy Scout meeting viii be post
poned till Friday at 1880 .. m. At this
meeting plans for the hike will be re-
vealed and instructions given. The
hike will be to Medicine Park along a
route that will enable the scouts TO
view the wells at cement, the fish
haseherios, the Falls. the Lawton dam
and Ft Sill
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19

Again we must rsmIno our friends
that we nosinvey will not accsot
want" rent ana sale" ads by
phone. Do not embarrass us by asking
as % do 50. DAILY EXPRESS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19
FnlFW lRks AT NJ FAIR.

Dallas. Texas Fireworks display
on a aale never before attempted in
Texas will be feature Of the State
Fair 81 Texas. Oct. 1928. Secretary
W. + Str7tton recently signed un a
tontlaet for the most elaborate display
Vi pyrotRchnics available.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19

Again we must remind our friends
that we positively will not accept
want" rent ana sale" ads by
phone. DO not embarrass as by asking
Us to do so. DAILY EXPRESS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-19

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The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
POWER MADE NEW CHIEF
ENGINEER FOR FL. &C

w. H. Power, ex-County engineer,
has accepted the position as chief en-
gineer for the Flastaff Lumber Com
pany and will start work for that
company the first of next month.
Aside from the fact that Billy has
put in a number of years in the Forest
Service, the Santa Fe Service and on
county road work, he has strong
working knowledge of local condi-
tions, which is invaluable in this Sec
ton of the country. He was original
map maker Of this section for the
government service and most of his
work is now seen on the government
maps including this part Of the coun-
try. Few people realize how much Of
that work he has done or what valu-
able service he has rendered in get
ting map data together during the
early years Of map making in Ari-
IONA.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
YOUNGER SET HAVE
GAY HOLIDAY VACATION

The younger set have been quite
busy making the most of the holiday
season allotted them before school
again calls them "to arms" Miss
Eunice Babbitt entertained with quite
an elaborate Xmas party on Tuesday
afternoon from two to five.
The Xmas tree as usual as the cap
tivating attraction for the afternoon
for it held gifts for each little maid.
A buffet luncheon concluded the
afternoon for Miss Eunice's guests
among whom we saw: Mary Powers,
Margaret and Lucille Koch, Babe Gar
rett, Eleanor Greenlaw, Bertha Kunsl-
man, Evelyn Rickel, Edwina Honn,
Elsie Harrington, Anne Amelia No
BILE, Dorothy Bader, Katherine Beck
with, Dorothy and Elizabeth Jaeger,
Mary Francis and Loretta Jake, Ma
rion, Edith and Cavie Gregg, Johnny
Mae Yop, Dorothy Hyde and Pauline
Brandt.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
Mr. and Mrs. Griffin entertained at
dinner on Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. P. j.
Moran and Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Jake.


Charles Thomas Benson passed
away Tuesday night at his home after
prolonged illness. He had been
afflicted with asthma for years and a
short time ago complications set in
which resulted in his death.
Mr.. Benson was a native Of Swed-
en-, born in 1870; he came to Iowa in
1880, then moved to Roosevelt in 1906.
He moved with his family to Flag
staff in 1906 where he made his home
until the time of his death. He leaves
wife and six children to mourn the
loss of husband and father and one
who had made a most manful strug-
gle through years of suffering and
adversely to care for the loved ones
about him.
His friends were many in Flagstaff,
made because Of his cheerful DISPOSE
ton, his industry despite his sore
affection; the bright, clear dawn of
hope was always foremost and the
Grim Reaper alone, could dim his sky
and end his tortured days on earth.
The funeral services will be held
at the home at 1890 today and the
remains laid forever at rest in the
Flagstaff cemetery.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
HAS "OPEN HOUSE,
ON NEW YEARS DAY

One of the holiday events that many
of the ladies of Flagstaff took advant-
age of on New Years day, was the
formal dedication Of the new home for
the Elite Hat Shop, on West Aspen
avenue, which was opened for the day
by Mrs. w. H. Power.
The elegant little building was taste
fully decorated for the occasion with
carnatios, smilax, holly and mistletoe.
While there was no exhibition Of mil
linery goods, there was delicious
punch and warm welcome extended
all those who came and there was a
stream of people coming and going
during the day.
In the evening the young people
were given full sway and utalized the
place as they saw fit, including a
Happy New Year dance. The Elite
Hat Shop promises to be one of the
most popular places in the city during
the next year, though formal open
ing when goods will be displayed has
not as yet been announced.
Mrs. Power announces that she will
continue the Elite Hat Shop on Milton
road for some time to come before
moving to the new home on Aspen
avenue and that due notice will be
given Of the event, which she believes
will be one Of the real millinery
events of the season.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
NORMAL SHOOL NOTES


Miss Hazel Noble acted as matron
in Morton Hall during vacation, in
the absence Of Mrs. Robinson.
Clarabelle Douglas of Bury Hall
was on the sick list during the greater
part of the Christmas vacation.
Mrs. c. o. Robinson, preceptress of
Morton Hall, spent the holidays in
Phoenix with her sister, Mrs. Hutch
inson.
During the vacation the several
dormitories on the campus were
fumigated as precautionary measure
against further disease.
Mary Duffy Of Bury Hall, who re-
Gently underwent surgical operation
for appendicitis at her home in No
gales, is back at school again, for
which fact her many friends are truly
thankful.
Bess Tidwell, one of the Christmas
graduates this term, has decided to
remain among US for a time, at least.
She has accepted a position in the
Emerson school for the balance of the
school year.
Coasting is a favorite recreation
among the students these days. OBJ
servatory Hill is fine and smooth, and
the fact that not store in town has
an eligible sled on hand proves the
sport to be popular one.
y Regular class recitations began
Wednesday, the third. Most of the
students were registered for this SEM
ester's work before Christmas, and
thus not even a registration day was
now necessary to delay the commenc-
ing of the schedule work.
Miss Barber, preceptress of Bury
Hall, spent the Christmas vacation in
Los Angeles. Evidently the season
was none too enjoyable, as it rained
every day, according to her report.
Miss Alexander was in charge Of the
dormitory while she was gone.
Most Of the campus students spent
Christmas and New Years Day with
the home folks, although there were
some who remained here who had a
very enjoyable vacation. Nearly all
of those who left, however, are now
back on the job, grinding away
again.
Frances Mulloy, another Christmas
graduate, returned Tuesday night
from Winslow where she spent the
holidays with her "friend(s)." She
has accepted a position in Ray, Ari-
IONA land left for that place Thurs
day to begin the tremendous task of
drilling ideas into the heads of "young
America" in that section.
"There are no friends like the
friends" While the few new students
who have allied themselves with this
institution this semester are welcome,
to be sure, they cannot entirely take
the place Of the seventeen popular
young people who have left US in the
middle of the season as full fledged
teachers. The May seniors are now
the "big guns" and the Christmas
seniors of next year are apprenticing
themselves in the training school de-
partment.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
MUSIC DEPT. ENTERTAINs

The January meeting of the Music
Department convened at the home Of
Mrs. j. M. Wilson on last Wednesday
afternoon.
After call to order by the chairman,
the roll call and minutes were given
and items Of business disposed Of.
This department will give music
ale on Washington's birthday. The
committee in charge with Miss Sweet
ing as chairman, promise treat.
The program for the afternoon was
under the direction Of Mrs. Frank C.
Curtis who presented an unusually
good one. The subject was the opera
"Cavaliria Rusticana" and in an in
teresting way, Mrs. Curtis gave a
few words concerning the life of the
composer-Mas.
The story of the opera was then
given and fantasia in song from it
was sung by Mrs. ]. M. Wilson. Mrs.
Curtis, then played several selections,
interpreting each Of them, after which
Mrs. Griffin gave the ever lovely In
termezzo from the opera.
These meetings have been unusually
instructive during this year and the
February meeting will have for con-
sideration, the opera Faust, with Mrs.
Porter as leader.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
FINE HOLIDAY WEATHER

The elements were kind indeed to
the holiday jewellers. What could be
more enjoyable than plenty Of snow
at this season!
The young people have been so APP
preciative that very much Of the time
has been given over to skiing-the
most popular of winter sports. A
weinie or marshmallow roast over a
blazing fire, warming them both out
wal dly and iuwardly would proclaim
them enthusiastically ready for an
other party on the following night.
The dancing parties, too, have held
the center Of the stage during the
holiday season.
The Elks have contributed thei,
quota Of affairs during the week and
each and all report an enjoyable time
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
GREENLAw-sToRK WEDDING

New Year Day certainly should be
an suspicious wedding day-so at
least thought former Flagstaff boy
Allen Greenlaw. At three o'clock
on last Monday afternoon in the pre-
sence of only the immediate relatives,
Miss Clara Stork of Wisconsin and
Mr.. Allen Greenlaw were united in
marriage by Mr.. Summers Of Will
liams. After the ceremony, which
was marked by briefness and simpli-
city, a most elaborate dinner was
served the guests which was happy
elimination of the felicitious affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenlaw left the same
evening for trip to the Grand Can
yon after which they viii lcontinue to
their future,home in Seligman. Guests
at the wedding at the Greenlaw home
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Lamport, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Greenlw Of Seligman, and
Mr.. Dolph Treat.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
A Real Removal Sale

Beginning next Monday, the Elite
Shop on Milton Road; actually below
cost, hats and millinery; best bar
gains ever offered to the ladies Of
Flagstaff; you can't beat the goods
or the price. want to clean up every
thing previous to moving to the new
home on Aspen avenue and am will
ing to make a sacrifice in prices to
do it. You will be convinced when
you see the goods and the prics.--Mrs
w. H. Power.
The Coconino sun., 1917-01-05
MANS CLUB WILL ELECT
OFFICERS THIS MONTH

With the coming of the New Year,
club activities claim our attention.
One very important meeting was
that held at the home Of the Presi-
dent on last Saturday.
The Advisory Board met to clear
the club Of all debts. In thriving
club of one hundred members this
would not on the face, appear to be
much of task but lack of interest is
manifest or the part of many mem
bers. With clean slate for the COM
ing year, reaction may set in and
something worthy of its hundred
members be done in the name Of the
Woman's Club.
A gift of fifteen dollars was sent
by the club to the Library Board with
best wishes for Happy New Year.
This was delightful surprise to
the Board and much appreciated.
The General meeting of this month,
scheduled for January 18th, will be
held at he home of Mrs. w. F. Crit
fin. This is the most important meet
ing of the club year for it is the day
for the election of officers.
Those who forgot to be present may
find themselves officers in good and
regular standing after this meeting
for these honors are easily bestowed
on absent members. Don't forget the
date, Saturday, January the thir-
teenth.