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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11

Early in the participation of tho
United States In the world war, the
American Red Cross perceived the
value OF mobilizing the school children
of the country and the Junior Red
Cross was organized. Before the war
ended nine million children were en-
rolled ana helped in the war fund
ana membership campaigns, In chap
ter production Of relief supplies and
manufacturing furniture for the ref
ugees whose homes and household
goods were destroyed
Children everywhere in the United
States responded to the call to sery-
Ice sounded by President Wilson as
head of the American Red Cross.
This photograph is that of an en-
thusiatic young Japanese member OF
the Junior Red Cross Of Spokane,
Wash, starting out on the ambitious
undertaking Of collecting "a mile OF
pennies" for war relief A compre-
hensiye peace program is now being
worked out for the Junior Red Cross.
which is being held intact.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11
Also PGthe NeWS

Showing the Reds and White
SoX opening battle for the world
series baseball championship.
Closeup views Of Reuther and
Pat Moran, and scene Of that
awful fourth inning" driving
Cicottc from the box Many 9th
er interesting events.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11

To get rid OF worms in children
give them Whites Cream Vermifuge.
The little sufferer improves at once
and soon becomes healthy, active and
robust Price 95c. Sold by Wren
Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11
Riley Much Better.

Cleo Riley, young man injured sew.
eral weeks ago in an automobile ac-
cldent at the corner of Fourth street
and Choctaw avenue, is rapidly i'm.
proving and all indications point to
his complete recovery, according to
news from the Cottage hospital.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11
Centipede a Ely Killer
People /
Featuring

The centipcde is found pretty much
all over the world. The species com
mon in the United States Scutl-
gero foreceps, was reported over
twenty years ago as deyoting the
nights to killing house flies. Later
an observer detected one in the
act of capturing n butterfly much
larger than itself, The insect
remains concealed during The day un-
der doorSteps or window frames or
in any crcyice sufficiently large to
hide its numerous appendages.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Short Stories
of the TOUn
Observation-Disclosures
PythIan sIster % Meet

Fythlan sister to Meet
The Pythian Sisters will meet Mon
day at 2:30 p, m, in the X. p. hall,
1t was announced this morning All
members are urged by lodge officials
to be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11
FOR SALE

I good heater good range, We
cook with gas and heat house with
furnace, consequently do not need
these stoves. They are net junk,
Phone l2S3. 11-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-10-11

Express Want Ad. Drrns resuIta
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12

Airs g. Mcdonald of Coon H1piis
Iowa. Grand Regent of ihc Daughters
OF Isabella no thnf place was tho
gtcai 81 honor MONDAY evening CAS- au
Informal reception firen ai the >ueDos
lfotri hi the Daughters Uf lsHheiia uf
this cltF
Mrs Mcdonald made an interesting
taih in ihc work OF U- ,omI uhicl
che represents Mrs. Mcdonald spua.
also of "a former visit to Corpus Christi
made four years ago which sH. ,1-
lo,od $50 much that aho was delighted
ai having the opportunity to return
Father Walsh was nfo nt and mtde
Hu Informal taib
judge and Air j. Comlf ll
Mrs Emma MetrDf OF Lincoln Sob
were present and Mrs Moirllf NHo1
cntortunngl' of beer ntot m tnlop.
urd especially of her Visit OBJ Rome
The honor -urtt vHH rlrcn h.iuU-
lui bouquet of carnations
The otcHsion wis ten mnlmut
ono and w1a ven attended D., the
members.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12
POLICE cHlEFs 10 MEET
IN NEW ORLEANS APRIL ISIS

Ne" Orleans, La. March, ~ The
National Convention ~ the assuoiattor
~ police chlcfs WIFI Dee held lu NeN
orlrans Apru 70 and iS 'olcr super.
nieadent Mooney of fhis clty au-
uuuneDd Tonight Police sssistancs.
given government operatives to make
America safe from enemy sNies and
Hlutiels dullus ihe Wuf, Hna new math.
pis 90 dflrciInU Dfiwintle Wiu ha alt
vasspd superintendent Mooney sald.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12

ing ln NcW york.. who m achieving
funp Tor herself Boo her special lino ol
the applied crafts Her work is receive
ing tno most favorable comment END
fhc soNma on tho hiRh road go p lnal
caroor"
Miss McCumpholi is daughter o.
Mrs Affect McMCamphoii ol this cess
Whc haa ho0n Jos Sew York siar0 JUICE
of hst year whore she studied toytllo
designing
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12

Flowers aud plants, are wunted hy
the Red cross 20 bcautify The grounds
and prochcs of ncadQuaricrs Ferna
gcrnniuna. caunaa and aiuuine nre oa.
peciiily wanted and may De- lfu ai
fhe headquarters Thusday
The Rcd cross wril nmko drive
from March ~ Co 81 IN order TO- Collect
clothing and shoes Tor The destitute,
people OF Northern France Belgium
Iaiv llumanla. Montenegro Palestine
Aihania czecho slovahn Poland AZ.
mcna. siberia and Russia
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12
WOMAN GIVEN POSITION
ON HARVARD FACULTY

H'"nF'1bH| Waa1,l NHTlH n TOO
l'1i woman in hnld position on thr
Harvard Cnipnslts Faculty wln ht
Aufe liamili9n OF ch'cigo An.
nHune cmrui Was made t0nlsht 20 her
appointments D ythc board ~ oyclseort
- assistant professor 90 Industrial
n'rai'lnr in the Harvard Medicl
School
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12

Thr Young Mnmen'H NuvllIfr nf
tAs FlH Baptist Church WIN onfor-
uin Thursint evening at thr hono of
Mrs g. O. Coleman i1i7 Chansrrui
street vifh silver tI given a
benefit for tur building Wn1 or tho
0hGrch
$40 Interesting program nf wuairf|
plumbers lul readings hlH nrcn nr.
r'uae1 'or fhc occasion
irIouls 0i thD momhers Hnd or iAe
.fuf.h afa ntifad FEB lo ufrscut
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12
league Idea Is Long
Step Toward World Peace

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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12
Woman's Ausilisry

Tho Womlna AusllIaft or the ipls-
ropal Chfuch of thc Good Shephef3
VIII meet GO O'Clock this afternoon
so tho parrish house and hold lts rc9u.ar
months meeting
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-03-12
SOCIETY.
CLUBS, CHU RICHES

this should phoncd or sant to the editor not
than five o'clock afternoon for publication on e
following morning
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
FRANK ). KISC0
 FINE CITIZEN
Is Talented Musician As Well As Prosperous Coal
 Merchant.

Among the prominent Slovak resi- dents of Bridgeport is Frank J. Kisco, of TIA Arctic street. He is engaged in the coal business with headquar- ters at 536 Waterview avenue. Mr. Kisco is not only a good business man but he is a fine musician as we'll He is violinist of great abif- ity. For years he played in the or chestras at PoH's and the PlazT theatre. and also took part in many church concerts.
 About eight years ago he was ap- pointed a foreman in the street de- I.artment, in which position he earn ed the praise of his superiors. At one time he had 75 men working for him. In 1917 MT. Kisco left the employ of the city to go into the coal business, at which he has prospered. He is married and has seven chil- dren one of whom, Charles, is a teacher of piano. The elder MT Kisco is a prominent member of St. Johns church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
STEFAN BUDA
 IS WELL LIKED
Retired Business Man Is President of Catholic Fed
 eration of Societies

None stands higher among the Slovak residents of this city than Ste fan Buda of 335 Noble avenue. He has been living in Bridgeport for 35 years and is regarded as a fine type of citizen Mir. Buda came to this country in 1884. After serving a short time as an employe in differ ent stores he opened a grocery and meat market of his own in this city.
 He was in that business for 27 years and during that time enjoyed such prosperity that he retired few years ago. He purchased the old Perry homestead near Washington park. where he lives with his family. He has nine children MT. Buda is active in Slovak fraternal work and is president of the Catholic Federation. which comprises a powerful group of lodges in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

noted by the parishioners. St. Johns church alone has 24 death and sick benefit societies. They have a total capital on hand of $500,00o. A per- son may belong to more than one society by payment of nominal dues in each. When a member is i'll he receives s5 or s6 a week and there is death benefit of s1,000. If a person is a member of more than one society his family would receive pro- portionately more in benefits upon his death.
 Some of the societies are: St. Johns Nepomuck, Holy Trinity St. Michaers, Catholic Sokols, St. Mar tins. St. Eliza betf's, Immaculate Conception, St. Mary's, St. Anthony's, St. Joseph's, St. Stephens, National Sokol St. Margaret's and St. Ste- phenia's
 In the early days of their history in this city the Slovaks lived in col ony in East Bridgeport and the ma jority of them still live there. But as their ranks increased and the city spread out, the Slovaks moved to other sections There are many living in Hollister Heights now and some in the West End also.
 The early arrivals among the Slo-
  stantial citizens, who took life seri- ously and worked to make conditions better for their families. These men and many of those who came later embarked in business and became successful merchants in East Bridge port. Their children gained educa- ton at schools and colleges and in many instances became doctors or lawyers.
 In fact, education amounts almost, to a passion with the Slovaks. St. Johns parish has fine modern paro- chial school located on Pembroke, street. Twelve Sisters of the Order of Notre Dame comprise the teaching force. There are eight grades and the pupils graduate from the high many of them win scholastic honors At present there .are 745 pupils in St. Johns school. The English lan- guage is taught and pupils are re- quired to know the tongue of their adopted country as well as the Slo- yak language. Night -chool is main tained in the winter and spring for older persons. The classes are. crowded each year and it is said that over 300 have been aided in get. ting citizenship papers by means of this school.
 Much of the present day success of St. Johns parish is due to the efforts of Rev. Father Andrew E. Ko- mara, the pastor. He is an able and
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
Business Men of
 SlOvak Race Here
 Are All Prosperous

There are many progressive busi- ness men among the SIovak residents of Bridgeport They enjoy the con fidence of their fellow countrymen as well as of others with whom they come into contact. Among those prominent on this list is Stephen S Siksay, who conducts real estate, steamship ticket and job printing of fee at s3 Reilly stree- He has been very successful and is highly respect ed in the community He lives at TS5 Boston avenue.
 Another well known merchant is Charles Lomnitzer, who, for many years, has conducted a grocery and meat market at 1865 East Main street. Others who deserve mention are Joseph Stsmp1e, who has a drygoods store at Barnum and Bruce avenues; Mathew Mihaly. Michael Mihaly, Mathew Ocko, Andrew Zitney. An drew Repko, Stephen, John and Fran Galla, Paul Pjura of Hallett strev. who has been a resident of this city for 20 years. ( All the last mentioned reside in East Bridgeport.
 An East Bridgeport S1ovak resi- dent. who deserves mention, is City Sheriff Joseph Kalafus, He lives at 731 Arctic street and conducts the concern of J. Kalafus. & Son. conduct ing a printing and real estate busi- ness at 731 Arctic street Sheriff J. Kalafus is prominent as a member of the church of St. Cyril and Metho- dius.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

Bridgeport but they kept coming in ever increasing numbers until there was a large population in the lower section of the East Side.
 The church of St. Johns of Nepo- muck became too crowded and the diocesan authorities decided 1t would be necessary to have a new church. In 1908 there was a small edifice To- cated on a triangular plot of ground on Church street and used as a Po- fish church. It was decided to buy this property for the parish of St. Cy- ril end Methodius.
 Rev. Father Matthew Jankola was the first pastor of the parish. He was an earnest worker and soon had the parish we'll organized. After a few years he saw that the church was too small for the needs of the conGre- sation and plans were made for a new building,
 The old building was torn down in 1912 and the cornerstone of the new edifice was laid that same year. The structure was finished in 1913 and on July of that year the dedication ceremonies were held. The building is a fine example of religious archi- lecture. It is 135 feet in length. 72 feet wide and has a seating capacity of 1,200. The interior decorations are beautiful. There is marble altar and railings and the sanctuary floor s also of marble.
 After the death of Father Jankola, Father Panik was sent here to suc- ceed him He had been stationed in Torrington where his work had met with success and he proved ever more successful fin ,his city. He supervises the various activities of the church, which brings him into intim-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

their individual capacity. The socie- ties hold their meetings in the school hall
 The records of the parish indicate that there are more women than men in the congregation, the figures showing 1921 females to 1,272 males There are 731 boys under 16, 4Ss girls under 16 and 416 children under six years of age.
 Father Panik states that the church is free from debt -at present. The last mortgage has been paid and the mortgage will be burned July 4 at which time elaborate ceremonies will be held, to which Mayor Wilson and other city officials will be invited The value of the church is S165, 900 ana the total parish property, in cludiug rectcry. convent and school, is worth s2T5.000.
 The members -of the parish show co their patriotism in unmistakab ble terms during the war. The church had 27s mon in the national service and there were also few helping
 the Allies by fighting in the Czecho- Slovak army. Ground will be broken for the new | school within few weeks. This | will be handsome brick structure, | which will be modern in every way. ! Ii will contain 1G school rooms a | gymnasium, bowling alleys, recrea- ! ton rooms for girls, an auditorium | and other conveniences which a | modern school should have. The
 building will be erected on the site
 of the present structure. A new rec | tory and a new convent will also be | erected. The same type of brick will l be used in their construction and 1 they will be placed either side o1 ] the school.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

heel of Austrian oppression the Slo- walks were ground until they felt it was necessary to escape at any price. America was holding out arms to them as a land of promise and so they came to the domain of Uncle Sam.
 It was natural that the Slovaks should turn to the United States as a haven of refuge for their ideals are similar to American ideals of liberty and justice. They believe in the same principles upon which the De- cIaration of Independence IS based: that all men are created free and equal and have the right to life, lib- erty and the pursuit of happiness and that no government should destroy these ends.
 For attempting to live up to these ideals the Slovaks were oppressed for years by the Austrian-Eunsar1an gov ernment The Slovak schools, which they built themselves. were closed and their institutions robbed by the rul- ing government The Slovak Ian guage, which was the mother tongue of s,OOO,OO0 people, was not tolerated by the government, even as a modern auxiliary language. Slovak students were expelled from government schools because they were detected studying S1ovak grammar.
 It is a matter of history that the Slovaks lived in their home country for centuries before the arrival of the Hungarian-M tribe, which afterward became conquerors. The Slovaks claim they taught the Hungarians the principles of farming and other useful arts only to be later persecuted by those they had be- friended.
 It is only natural that the history of the Slovaks in Bridgeport should be closely connected with the church for they are staunch Roman Catholics who place their devotion to the1r faith above everything else.
 A few years after the little group of SIovaks arrived in this city they set about building a church, which was the foundation of the present thriving parish of St. John of Ne pomuck The first edifice was erect ed at Jane and Brooks streets, where the present handsome church now stands.
 As is the custom in young and struggling parishes, only the base ment was built and the congrega ton worshipped there until later years when funds were raised to complete the structure. In the early days of the parish. Poles and Lithuanians also attended St Johns church, but as the numbers of these other peoples in creased in Bridgeport they separated
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

ten years ago when they built church almost across the street from the present edifice- They have 1bo members at present
 Rev. l.. J. Karlovsky, the present pastor, came when the old church was opened and has remained in charge of the congregation ever since. He is young man of pleas ing personality who is popular with members of his church and well liked by outsiders, too. He is a native or Czecho- -Sloyakia,- but came to this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
MANY SL0VAK
 BOYS IN WAR
Local Young Men Displayed Great Patriotism and Won
 Promotion Rapidly.
MANY SLOVAK.

MANY SLOVAK.
 When this country was called into the great war none responded quick CT or with greater enthusiasm than the Slovaks of this city. The old folks bought Liberty bonds and help ed furnish the financial sinews of war. The young folks jumped for ward with eagerness to get into Uncle Sam's uniform and carry the fight to the Hun.
 Although some of the volunteers were not very proficient in English. this did not hinder them from get ting tntothe great game. They wanted to demonstrate their loyalty to the United States and to show the people of this country how grateful they were for the opportunity af-
 (COntinued On Page Fiye)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

that time he was employed for many years by the s. Loewith S Co.,. having entered the employ of that company shortly after his arrival in Bridgeport, 31 years ago.
 When the war broke out MT. Ko- chiss went into the service but was not accepted for active service. In stead he was stationed as a membe, Nc. where his knowledge of foreign languages proved very valuable. He is unmarried and lives at 173 Orchard street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

from the S1ovaks and built churches of their own.
 The Slovak population in this city increased so rapidly that it was ne- cessary to have. a separate church for those living in other sections of East Bridgeport Thereupon the late Bishop Tierney founded the church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Church street. Both churches are filed to capacity every Sunday and holy day.
 There are many activities connect ed with the churches which are pro-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
SLOVAKS FIRST CAME TO
 BRIDGEPORT 40 YEARS AGO
Early Settlers East Side Founded Colony Which Gathered Around Church and Rapidly
 Gained in Numbers.

In view of the recent uprising of the Slovaks in Austria Hungary and their triumph over their arch ene- mics which resulted in the realiza- ton of the dream of a Czecho-Slo- yak republic, it is interesting to trace the history of the Slovaks in Bridge port. These people first began com ing to this city 40 years ago and from a mere handful their numbers have increased as. the years rolled on until today they number 20,0OO.
 The Slovaks fled from Austria to escape from the prosecutions of the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
sLovAK LUTHERAN CHURCH

Union John Illus, Ladies Holy Trinity Union and the Holy Trinity choir. Night school and Americaniza ton work arc also conducted under the direction of Rev. MT. KarlOvsky. He is president of the New England dis trict of the Czecho-Slovak league and was elected a member of the central committee at the congress of the league recently held in Scranton. Pa. Karol Cablk of Fairfield, is sec retary of the league and Stephen Err hardt of 73 Beecher street, treasur- CT.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
STORY OF THE SLOVAKS LN BRIDGEPORT
ST. CYRIL AND METH0D!US
 IS PROSPEROUS PARISH
Has Over 5000 Members, Church Is Free From Debt
 And New School Is To Be Built

ate contact with the members of the i'arish, thereby increasing his popu- larity
 The parish Is so large that it can be readily understood Father Panik is kept busy. There are 3S sick and death benefit societies in the church. They are of the usual kind favored by the Slovaks, who may belong to as many of the societies as they choose and by paying small sums in dues may receive sick and death
 
 benefits. These organizations havo no official connection with the church but are conducted by members in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14

One of the most progressive as well as prosperous congregations in the city is tho Slovak church of st- Cyril and Methodius located on Church street. There are over B. 900 members in this church, which is presided over by Rev. Father Gaspar Panik n young and energetic pas tor.
 by the late Bishop Tierney. About that time the number of Slovaks in Bridgeport was constantly increasing. The first arrivals of that race had settled in the northern part of Eas-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
THE sI,OCUM DISASTER

Tomorrow will be the fifteenth am niversary of the burning of the ex- cursion steamer General -Slocum in the East river of New York, with the loss of life of ,031 persons. The sur vfvors organized to bring about the punishment of those responsible for the terrible disaster, and the aged Capt Van 6haick. commander of the veeseI, was sent to prison. Most of the victims were children. compris- lne . Sunday School excursion party. Ths General slocunass hulk was con-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK.

Feast days next week are as fol- lows: Sunday, Trinity Sunday; Mon day, St. Francis Regis; Tuesday, St. Marcian: Wednesday. St.. Mark and St. Marcelinus; Thursday, Corpus Christi; Friday. St.. silverrus; Sat3r. dAx. at AzesnjnA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
JOS. L. K0CHISS
 MAKING GOOD
Young Man Has Built Up Fine Business in East
 Bridgeport.

Joseph L. Kochiss is another Slo- yak resident of Bridgeport who has made a name for himself in the business world. He is at present engaged in the insurance business at HOS Pembroke street, where he has built up a large clientele. MT. Ko- chiss has been in business himself for the past six years. Previous to