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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

FOOT GAS
PRESSURE
GOrtOn Well al Cement Continues to Depth
Ofl12O Feet. and First Strata Of Oil
Sand Believed to Be Reached

Cement, Okla, May 17.-That the
Cement oil field is again taking on a
new life is without a doubt. With the
various wells drilling, it now looks as
if something would happen within a
short time for the bringing in Of good
we'll
The Gorton well is drilling at
depth of 1920 feet and the gas pressure
is estimated at one-half million feet
and continues stronger. With a slight
showing Of oil, it is thought this is the
first strata Of oil sand.
The Fortuna Oil & Gas Co. are drill
ling at depth Of 76O feet with heavy
gas pressure but no signs of oil has
been encountered.
The Prosperity Oil & Gas Co., well
on the Cutshall farm three miles west
Of Cement, is drilling at 10 feet in a
blue shale formation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Mmdens Far Capture Hearts
Of the Scores Who Witness
Senior Preparatory Program

who surpassed all their previous ef.
forts in their dainty little numbers,
Each was the recipient Of enthusiastic
applause and each was called on three
times to present their fairy dances.
Following are the members Of the
Senior Preparatory class:
Misses Elma Ahrens, Rebecca arm.
strong, Marguerite Bates, Ruth Castle,
Gladys Conquest Opal Dolan, Fannie
Eaton, Bess Flowers, Ruth Gcodholm,
Bess Harris, Harie Harris, Bernice
Hawley, Loretta Higdon, Esther Jones,
Leona Jones, Dorothy Kern. Gladys
Mason, Kellie May, Jessie Morton Lau-
ra Nichol, Lorene Raibourn, Charlotte
Robbins, Aledamae Sanderson, Willie
Shepherd, Berthe Sheriff, Frank Smith,
Norma Thompson, Naomi Trotter. Ma.
donna Wantland and Esther Yale.
Glass Day Exercises.
Introducing for the first time the
class day exercises the chapel was fill
ed yesterday afternoon when every
class in the preparatory school and the
college took part in the performance
Of special aud individual stunts, the
costume Of each performer being char
acteristic Judges were appointed to
award prizes, the first prize going to
the Sophomore college class and the
second falling to the Junior Prcpara-
tory.
After the exercises all classes form
ed in line and, the freshmen leading,
marched around the walks OF the cam.
pus to the southeast corner Of the col.
Iege where the college seniors planted
a college tree. The visitors then view
ed the fine arts and domestic arts OK.
hibits in the administration building
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
NAVY ENLISTMENTS PASS
100000 NOW SEEK FULL
AUTHORIZED STRENGTH

navy today passed the one hundred
thousand mark, it was announced by
the department Recruiting continues
and the department is eager to brit 8
the enlistments up to the full author
lied strength.
The administration censorship plans
will depend upon the voluntary censor
ship of the press during the next few
weeks. 1t is understood that the adj
ministration will abide by the decision
Of the house and senate conferees un-
less the newspapers violate their self
imposed restrictions.
A movement is on in congress to
suspend the operation Of the child la
Dor law during the war The theory
is that the selectiye military service
law will draw hundreds Of men from
factories and fields and that children
will be needed for necessary labors.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
PerilOus Chasm Between Provisional
Government and Belligerent Com
miliees Being Bridged Over
COMMITTEES NAME
FIVE RADICALS
Plans Under Way for Selection of a Flag
and National Emblem With Red
Flag Cast in Scrap Pile
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Petrograd, May IT, Russia appeared
today to have passed the political cri-
sis which threatened to disrupt the
new government resulting in disorder
and anarchy, and it is now believed
that the new democracy is on the way
to a stable basis.
The differences between the Council
of Soldiers and Worlmens deputies
and the provisional government are be-
ing ironed out and work for the forma-
tion of coalition cabinet which is ex-
peeted to command the support of all
factions, is in progress.
Appoint Radicals.
BY United Press.
Petrograd, May 1.-THE Soldiers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

T. il. Dwyer who attended the
meeting Of bankers at Kansas City
when representatives Of
clearing house associations Of the prin-
ciDal cities in the tenth district met to
devise means and to undertake a cam
paign for the flotation Of the gigantic
Liberty Loan, returned this morning.
The echoes Of the bankers state cont
vention at Muskogee last week which
landed Mr.. Dwyer in the high council
Of the American Bankers association,
continue to float in cbickasha. On
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

A letter from ]. b. Enterkine, for
many years a well known pharmacist
in Chickasha, now living in Boston,
states that his son, John has applied
for enlistment in U. S. service and will
take his final examination at the
Charleston navy yard on May 10. The
future flyer was grade pupil in the
public schools when the family lived
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

AT the annual convention OF the IN
terstate Cottonseed Crushers associa-
ton, composed Of all the cotton grow
ing states, r. E. Montgomery, assist
ant general manager of the Chickasha
Cotton Oil Co., was chosen as first vice
president and, if precedent is followed
he will be in line for the presidency
next year. There were several strong
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
American Ship Sunk.

By United Press
New York May 1.-THE ! American
steamship Kilonian was sunk by sub
marine in the Mediterranean sea, with
the loss of four members Of the crew,
theowners Of the vessel were advised
today. Eighteen Of the crew, in addI-
tion to the captain, We're Americans.
The British steamer Harpaague Is
reported to have been destroyed by
submarine off Marseilles,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Chckasha Cotton Seed
Man Gets High Place

candidates for the place but on the
last ballot Mr.. Montgomery was elect
ed unanimously.
The convention closed yesterday.
Those attending from Chickasha and
returning last night were Mr.. and Mrs.
r. X. Wootten, Mr. and Mrs Ed Bur
ton, c. L. Widney and Mr. Montgom.
cry. Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Fulkerson, Of
Anadarko, were also present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
WAR BRINGS
BLUE LAWS
Iowa Theatres, Drug Stores and ConleC-
IiOneries Close on Sunday and
Louisiana Racing Killed
By United Press.

BY United PresA
Des Moines, Ia, May 1.-THE en-
forcement of blue laws is scheduled for
the entire state next Sunday The
law will close theaters, drug stores and
confectionery stores and put a stop
to baseball. The law against Sunday
labor viii be enforced except as to
charity and necessity.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
American Steamship KiIOniaH is Sunk in
Mediterranean With Loss Of Four
Members Of Crew
GERMANY PLANS TO
TERRORIZE U.S.COAST
Spy Who Attempts Suicide Reveals Sub
marine Plot and Proposed Zeppelin
Attacks
v v v Y v X " x X x x X x n
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington May 1.-THE navy de-
partment today received a long cable
report from Admiral simms, command
ing the fleet Of American destroyers,
that was sent to British waters.
Secretary Daniels was asked wheth-
er the report told about any encoun-
ters With summarizes. Navy men think
the American Neet reduced the total
sinkings by sabmarnes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
DWYER'S FAME SPREADS
AS PATRIOTIC SPEAKER.

that occasion Mr.. Dwyer thrilled his
fellow Oklahoma bankers with one Of
the hottest. tenderest and most effec-
tive speeches which has ever been
heard on a convention floor in the
state. He responded to the toast, "Our
President and no democrat could
have done It with more grace or effect.
1T was the best five minute patriotic
speech that I ever heard in my life
said William H. Donahue Of the ckia.
homa National today, "and it brought
down the house,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
ASSISTANT POSTMASTER
A. E. M'KINZIE RESIGNS

subject to the confirmation Of the post
office department, Of w. A. Langston,
city carrier, the oldest man in the ser
vice among the clerks and carriers.
Mr. Mckenzie was appointed assist
ant postmaster by former Postmaster
J. W. Kayser- and, being placed under
civil service rule, retained his position
until his resignation,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
IRISH QUESTION
STILL LIVE One
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, May 17-The Irish Nation
alists formally voted today to reject
Premier Lloyd-George's plan for the
partition of Ulster and the settlement
Of the Irish home rule question.
The Nationalist leaders agreed to
ADOPT the suggestion for convention
of Irishment of all parties for the pur-
pose of devising a system Of govern.
ment for the igland.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

be given the May Festival program
and tomorrow class play.
The alumnae banquet takes place at
Amber tomorrow and six seniors will
graduate on Friday.
Rush Springs will hold their exer-
cises next week.
Tomorrow Mr.. Shepard will attend
Reorganization Of a school district
southeast Of Rush Springs and the
election of officers and will assist in
the location Of school At night he
viii visit the spirling district.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Pacific Raid Planned.

5y United f'ress.
San Francisco, May IT, Germany
planned not only to raid Pacific COM
merce from a submarine base but also
to terrorize the cost with zeppelins,
according to statement made by Lieu
tenant Frank Wolf. Of the German ar
my.
The alleged spy IS under arrest, hav-
ing been taken by federal authorities.
He attempted to poison himself follow
ing his confession.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

After serving for seven years as as
sistant postmaster at Chickasha, A. E.
Mckenzie today rendered his resigna-
tion to Postmaster G. w. Barefoot in
order to embark in business. The res
ignation will take effect June Is.
Postmaster Barefoot today announe-
ed the appointment as his successor,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Teutona Again Assault.

BY United Press.
Paris May 17.-For the second sue
cessive night the Germans violently as
saulted the French positions north Of
Moulin and Lafux. Three attacks were
also made northeast of Brayen-Laon-
naise but we're repulsed, according to
the official statement given out here
today. M
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
TAKE EXAMS.

Many eighth grade pupils Of county
schools who failed in the recent exam
nations, reported here today for re-
trial and are being accommodated in
the offices of the county superintend-
ent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

Oklahoma City, May 17.-Fire, be-
lieyed to have been Of incendiary orr.
gin, resulted in losses estimated at
$500. .000 to the laboratories of the Al
exander Drug company here early thfs
morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
CERMANYSF0R WAR TO THE BITTER END NOW -HOLL VEG
AMERICAN FLEET REDUCES SUBMARINE HORRORS
NOW APPROACHES
SANE STAGE AND A SOLID
FRONT ISNOW EXPECTED

and Workmen's delegates today nomi-
mated five radicals for the proposed
coalition cabinet Plans are also un-
der way for the selection of flag and
national anthem the country now be.
ing without any flag except that of
the red reyolutionist the need OF which
is past.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
s4@*44*@444*44444
WEATHER ELSEWHERE

, Western Union reports re- =
+ ceived at 8 a. m. today: =
T. North Texas. generally +
i clear, temperature 67. +
+ Central Texas, generally +
= clear, temperature so. r
+ East Texas, generally clear, +
= temperature 67. =
+ Gulf Coast, generally clear, +
+ temperature 20. :
= West Texas, generally clear, +
+ temperature 60. +
T. Arkansas, generally clear, !
+ temperature So. +
+ Louisiana, generally clear, +
+ temperature 81. !
: Oklahoma, generally cloudy !
+ temperature 81. +
%++%+ %#4%+ =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
s4+~+++++++%~+' :
Reaoh outskIrta Of euIIeeourt.

NCdNII WWE9TN'I . U I1WT'V~V1' v
By United Press.
London, May 17.-More progress in
the region about Bulleoourt was re-
ported to the war office today by Mar
shal Haig who stated that the Eng
lish had reached the edge of the vii
lage.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
BUSY MAN THESE DAYS

Superintendent Shepard is a busy
man these days. Last night he attend
ed the eighth grade recital at Verden
where eighteen graduates gave an in
teresting program. Tonight there will
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Many Men Believe u. S. Wmships
are Clearing Submarine Zones
100000 Fire in Okla. City
Laboratories is Suspicious

district was threatened by flames.
A stranger carrying suit case was
seen lettering at the rear Of the build
ing few minutes before the fire was
discovered. A policeman gave chase
but escaped. An Investigation is being
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
No Lratt There.

IFV LI"TN TIWTI
BY United Press.
Steger, Illsy May 17.-This town OF
three thousand population will proba-
bly, be the only place in America THAI
win be immune to selective army ser
vice.
seventy-fiye men in the town are eli
kible 10 service and Of these fifty-one
had enlisted several days ago. The
remaining twenty-four men will join
the army today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

From a bower of roses, pink and
white, and beautiful ferns with which
the stage was decorated, the Senior
class of the Preparatory school Of the
Oklahoma College for Women gave a
program on Tuesday night which was
replete with interest and novelties.
Following custom adopted last
year. the senior mantle Of green and
gold, the college colors. with cape full
length, worn with dignity by Miss Ber-
nice Hawley as the president OF the
Preparatory Seniors and bestowed upon
Miss Olive Robertson, president Of the
Preparatory Juniors who will become
seniors next year The command which
accompanied the solemn ceremony was
contained in the presentation of the
mantle by Miss Hawley presented
with all honors and privileges belong
ing to the Seniors and which the Jun.
ior chief was told to wear with dignity
and honor befltting her rank in the ses-
sion to come. Miss Robertson receiv-
ed the honor acceptably as marks all
her acts.
interesting Program.
A large audience witnessed the cere-
money. The program opened with
piano number by Misses Margaret
Bates and Gladys Lewis, followed by
an address Of welcome BY Miss Gladys
Mason to all friends Of the college
both in and out.
Miss Ehrens appeared in her best
in vocal solos and Miss Jesse Morton
was encored enthusiastically for her
violin solos. Those who had see Miss
Bess Flowers knew what to expect and
MI Flowers did it. Miss Ruth Castle
presented class poem written by Miss
English.
The class chronicles were a new fea.
ture in o. c. W. exercises presenting.
in biblical language. the class history
and referring to Dr. Austin as George L
The decorations were the work Of
members Of the class and were most
creditable. It will become a perma.
nent feature.
The Japanese Tea.
One Of the most delightful occasions
in yesterdays program was the Japan
ese tea given in Miss Davis. expression
department and which was one OF the
greatest successes Of tho feparatory
classes. On this occasion Miss shaley
and Miss Wheeler were Sponsors for
the Senior Preparatory graduates, diff
ferent pupils among which we're drawn
upon for the occasion. Eight Of these
were daintily attired in japanese cos
tunes. The room, which was filled
to its capacity throughout the after.
noon, was darkened and japanese Ian
terms were used as lights. The deco
rations were Of Japanese parasols and
palms.
The special feature Of the japanese
tea was the splendid performance Of
three little dancers, Dorothy Berg. Mil
dred Hutson and Louise Trammeli. pu-
pills Of Mrs. Lampe in esthetic dancing,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

By United Press.
Buenos Aires, May 1.-THE Argen-
tine government today announced that
the expectation of wheat would be for
hidden, The first embargo, which was
effective early in April, was called off
on the protest of England
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
RACING is KNOCKED OUT

By United Press.
New Orleans, May 17-Racing re-
ceived a death blow in Louisiana when
the state court today held the indiyid-
ual system of betting to be a violation
of the gambling laws Fourteen men
were convicted. -
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
WAR DEBT
SMELLS
By United Press.

81 United Press.
Washington, May 17.-Bour hundred
and forty-fiye million dollars in addi-
ton to the one billion eight hundred
million included in the revenue bill
will have to be raised, Chairman
Kitehin, of the ways and means com
mittee, reported to the house today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
50 SOLDIERS
POISONED IN
RESTAURANT
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Pittsburg. Pa, May FIFTY sol
diers Of the national guard we're poi
soned as a result Of eating bread lid
ding here in the restaurant Of which
Carl Miller is proprietor One officer
died from the effects OF poison.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Germans Discard Peace PrOgaHda Cloak
and Definite Aims are Declared by
Chancellor
GERMANS CONTINUE
VIOLENT ASSAULTS
For Second Night Pour Shot and Shell
Into French Lines Without Success
and British Make Progress

By United Press.
+ Copenhagen, May 17.-Germa-
+ ny is no longer playing pos
+ sum" by letting out hints !
+ through the censorship of an !
; alleged popular peace wave, in
+ an effort to let her enemies :
: know she is weakening.
; The speech Of Chancellor Won
: Hollweg shows that Germany
: is for war to the bitter finish !
: now, the Hollweg party being
in full control now, in the opin- I
: ion of all officials and neutrals !
: h5ge.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
Wheat Falls
Again

BY United Press.
Chicago, May 1.-THE wheat mar
ket continued to decline today. July
opened at 1921 and September wheat
went to S191.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17
President Will Permit Press to Pursue
SeIfImpOsed Censorship for Present
and will Heed Congress
CHILD LABOR LAW
MAY Be SUSPENDED
Children May Be Needed in Some States
Where Men are Drawn From
Factories and Fields

BY United Press.
Washington. May l7-The number
of men enlisted in the United States
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

You will find all the
local news every day
in the Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-05-17

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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-12-20
Notice of Trustees Sale.

On the 18th day of July 1914.
Bell Norman executed a Deed OF
Trust wherein she conveyed to me as
Trustee, in trust, to secure an lndebt-
edness therein mentioned to Will Davis,
certain land in Rankin County. State
of Mississippi, to-wit:
The NE1-4 of NW1-4 Section "a, l..
u, r. East, containing 40 acres more
or less; also / black mare mule named
Sudie, Is years old.
Said deed of trust was transferred by
the said Will DAVIS to w. c. Brown,
and transferred by w. c. Brown to A.
E. Brame, who is now the beneficiary
therein.
Said Deed of Trust IS OF record in
Deed Book N, on page 859, in the Office
of the Clerk of the Chancery
Court of said County. Default was
made in the payment of said indebted
ness and the same IS now past due and
unpaid.
After said default said payee re-
quested me, the said Trustee, to sell
said property In accordance with the
terms and conditions of said Deed OF
Trust.
Now, therefore, I, said Trustee, in
accordance with the terms and condi-
tions of said Deed Of Trust, will sell
said land at public auction, to the high
est bidder for cash, in front of the court
house door in the town of Brandon in
said County between eleven o'clock A.
M. and two O'Clock P. M. on Monday
the 7th day of January 1918.
The title is believed to be good, but
will convey only such title as is vest
ed in me as Trustee.
Andrew Buckhalter. Trustee.
Brandon, Mississippi, Dec. 5, 1917.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-12-20
Notice of Substituted Trustees
Sale.

On the 23rd day of December, 1918,
H. T. Ellis executed and delivered to
t. t. Cottrell, Trustee, deed of
trust conveying to said trustee certain
lands in Rankin County, Mississippi,
to secure an Indebtedness therein men
toned to ]. A. Robinson. Executor of
the Estate of S. w. Robinson, deceas-
ed; which said deed of trust is record
ed in Book No. 76, at page 379 in the
office of the Clerk of the Chancery
Court of said county.
Default was made in the payment of
said indebtedness so secured and said
T. T. CottreH being requested by said
beneficiaries to foreclose said deed of
trust refused so to do, whereupon, by
separate instrument duly signed, ac-
knowledged and recorded in office Of
clerk of said court the undersigned was
appointed trustee in said deed of trust
in the stead of said T. T. Cottrell and
requested by said beneficiaries to fore
close the same.
Therefore in pursuance of the au-
thority vested in me by the terms OF
said deed of trust and said request, |
will, on Monday, the 7th day of jan
uary, 1918, in front of the South
Door of the court house in the Town of
Brandon, said county and state, during
legal hours, offer for sale>and will sell
to the highest and best bidder for cash,
the following described land situated in
the county Of Rankin and state of Mis-
sissippi, to-wit: !.
The E1-2 of SW1-4 and the SW1-4 of
the SW1-4 of Section 20, TT, r. 4 East
containing 120 acres more or less. and
apply the proceeds of said sale, first.
/. to the cost of making said sale, second,
to the payment of said Indebtedness so
secured and the balance, if sany, to
mortgagors. j A. Lindsey,
Dec. 6. 1917. Substituted Trustee.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1917-12-20
Notice to Creditors.

On the 14th day of November 1917,
letters of Execntorship were issued by
the Chancery Court of Rankin County,
State of Mississippi, appointing the IN
dersigned as Executors of the estate of
w. G. Ellis. deceased. All persons
having claims against said estate are
required to have the same probated
and registered by tho Clerk of the said
Court in one year from this date. All
claims not probated and registered in
one year from this date will be forever
barred.
This November Is, 1917.
Sidney Z. McLaurin,
Albert L. Ellis.
Florence L. Ellis,
Executors.