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St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1920-06-04
Here are a few remInders for Satarday

Golden Gate Coffee, 10, yau..... Doc
Royal Club Coffee, No, 55c, 3 lbs. 81. 80
Edwards Dependable Coffee, H.. 55c
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
THANKSGIVIN'

sIt's allus intereStin' t watch house ful O. company on Thanksgiv- in Day. 'tNo matter how big a house is, ther's never but one easy chair in it, so tn folks sit around in suited, uncomfortable attitudes, wait in fer tn dinin'-room door latch t rattle. They talk about butcherin', dressmakin', some comin' weddin' or divorce, tn crops, but mostly tn weather Tn longer they wait, tn quieter they git, an finally tn con versation dies away completely an changin' O legs or tn occasional click O. a huntin' ease watch.
 After dinner is over ever buddy seems t be meditatIn an excuse t get away. That's tn trouble with goin' out t a Thanksgivin' dinner. You've got t hang around an be pleasant afterwards. Tn converse ton is forced an grunty, an takes tn most unexpected turns. It ebbs away an, revives ani zigzags. Ever buddy's waitin' fer somebuddy t start tn gitaway.
 Well, it's four o'clock already, says Uncle Henry. like he wuz in dignant at tn flight O time.
 You don't mean it? says Cousin in tn litchin' an' bid Aunt Ellie goojhv an get started fer home That's tn long-wanted cue, an tn, euests arise with all tn effort of a tronne O trained elephants By five o'clock ther all gone, leavin' ! nothin' behind 'cept some cigar ashes an prob'ly an odd gi9Se.
 ger towns an cities has degenerated | int a day t fill up an sleep thro' 3 | matinee. or struggle thro' an after
 .non with relatives
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
MISS FARLEY
 HOSTESS FOR :. SURPRISE PARTY

A birthday surprise party was held in honor of Miss Mary Gillane at the home of Miss Madelyn Farley of 16O Lewis street, on Saturday evening. Music, singing and games were en- joyed by the guests. Miss Mildred Callan and Miss Janet Rozene favor ed with piano and violin solos and at late hour a delicious supper was served.
 Among those present were Miss Madeline Craddock, Miss Mildred Warner, Miss Mary Mcguire, Miss Florence Craddock, Miss Mildred Callan, Miss Catherine Lee, Miss Emma Fuccelo, Miss Marion Burke. Miss Emma Hawkins, Miss Mary Gillane, Miss Margaret Blewett, Miss Agnes Gil1ane, Miss Nettie Fucce1c, Miss Janet Rozene, Miss Farley and Frank Ryan, Thomas Edgeworth, William F'innegan, Clarence Taylor, John Mcguire, James Kiely, Francis Whelan, Joseph Hurley, Vincent Murphy, George Hawman, Robert Jessel, Thomas Gillane, Reinhold Gerard, Clifford Zimmerman, William Pitt, William Costello, William Shan ley, Mrs. Thomas Gillane and Mrs. George Farley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
MISS LIGHT
 TO WE'D DANBURY MAN
Popular School Nurse Has Been Feted With Nu-
 merous Showers

One of the popular winter brides to be married tomorrow morning in the Sacred Heart church will be Miss Anna Light of Black Rock avenue, who will wed John Mccarthy of Danbury, at o'clock Rev. Father R. F. Moore will perform the cere- mony.
 !. sOnly the immediate families, close relatives and a very few intimate friends will attend the ceremony. At the wedding breakfast which will be served at the brides home, will be only the families of the couple
 The bride will be attired in a dark blue travelling suit wearing an os- trich feather hat and a corsage of orchids and white roses. Miss Ger aldine Mccarthy. sister of the groom, will be maid of honor and will wear brown tailored suit with hat to match and a corsage of ping roses. William Light will act as best man.
 After a honeymoon trip of two weeks to various points of interest, the couple will reside in Danbury, where the groom is connected in bus mess. Miss Light has been a pop ular nurse in the local public schools for four years and has been feted with numerous showers since the an- nouncement of her betrothal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
LARGE PARTY PLANNED BY
 LOCAL SOCIETIES

Members of the Holy Name and Children of Mary societies of St. Au- gustine'se parish, will hold a whist and dance on Wednesday evening, at the school hall at o'clock.
 A jolly evening is assured all who attend. Prizes will be offered for the highest score in whist and refresh ments will be served. A jazz orches- tra is to furnish music for dancing. The general committee in charge in cludes: James Falvey, chairman, as sisted by David Lynch, Joseph Cough lin, M. J. Reilly, Gilbert Fayette, James Mccullough, John Kennedy, James Rooney, pr. T. Mccarthy, Robert Dunigan, Bernard Coyne- Henry Stone, Leroy Rice, Harry Cot ter, Robert Foley, Francis Foley. Herbert Hayes, Thomas Pond, Har- vey Pond, Leo Redgate, Dr. R. Lev erty, Thomas Dewitt, Jesse Hamilton, Leroy Rice. Harold You'd, Gordon Monohan, Misses Irene and Margaret Carroll, Anna Lee, May Kelly, Kath- crime Lennon, Veronica and Eliza beth Coughlin. Lucy McElroy Elizabeth Gavan, Helen Coyne, Esther and Alice McKenna, Jane Mailon, Agatha Sullivan, Loretta Lynch, Teresa Ryan Alma Rice, Catherine McDonough, Marguerite Byrne, Agnes Carey, Anna Kane, Vera Johnson, Margaret Mur- ren, Claire Rourke, Elizabeth Os- borne and Muriel Schread.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
PANIEVE RETURNS

Paris, Nov. 22-Paul Painleve, former Premier of France, has re- turned to Paris from his mission to China, having completed a full round trip of the world. On the outward journey he went by way of America but returned through Suez.
 He told the correspondents that China had undertaken to set aside 100000 francs yearly to support an institute for higher education for Chinese in Paris. A section depend ent on the University of Paris is to be created in one of the Chinese uni versailles and sum of 50O,O0O francs has been voted for this purpose on condition that France promise a like sum.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
GREAT DEMAND FOR
 ORATORIO TICKETS

Percy Grainger's appearance in this city tomorrow evening at the High school auditorium with the Oratorio society is being keenly an ticipated by music lovers. One of the finest programs ever heard in this city has been arranged by the di- rector, Dr. Arthur Mees.
 r The chorus is composed of 115 so-
 pranos 75 altos. 38 tenors, and 47
 bases whose voices will show evil dence of careful training and perfect blending.
 \, Officers of the Bridgeport Oratorio society include: Lucien T. Warner,
 president; Jonathan Godfrey, first
 vice president; Charles Davis, second
 vicep resident; Mrs. Frederick Gran miss, secretary; Leonard M. Allen, treasurer, andS pr. Arthur Mees. musical director. The object of this organization which includes the best available local talent, is to promote the interests of music in this city and vicinity, and to study the g higher forms of choral composition. Chairman Kenyon said the Senate committee investigating campaign ex- penditures will meet before Congress | reconvenes to wind up it's work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
TO CELEBRATE
 25TH ANNIVERSARY

Court Park City. No. 99, Foresters of America, will celebrate their 25th anniversary tonight at Canton hall, Broad street, with an entertainment and g, luncheon to which theysshave mailed cards of admission to mem- bers and friends. 4J
 Perry's song and jazz orchestra will introdf1c seffle@of tl1eir ffovel features during the evening, in addi- ton to other attractions the commit tee have arranged for.
 All past chief rangers of the court are to be present and with Secretary William Gallbronner, an original or- ganizer, will act as reception com mittee. ~ '.r
 The committee in charge consists of John Keenan, J. Oertle, F. Dover, John Smith, A. DeLanos. J. Redden and James Whelan. .'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

aR. AND MRS HERBERT SHEER MAN of Laurel avenue and son motor for Boston; where they will visit relatives for over Thanksgiving. MIR. .tAND MRS. ALLEN BEARDS- LEY of Maple street, Stratford, Mrs. John F.. Beardsley, and Miss Anne Griffin also of Stratford have return ed from motor trip to New York city.
 RfCHARD BUECHLER( a student at the University of Pennsylvania, spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Max Buechler. of Clin- ton avenue.
 AMONG THOSE NOTED at the Yale-Harvard game in New Haven on Saturday were: Miss Catherine Russell. Miss Mae Mccarthy, Miss May O'Leary, Miss Marion Colgan, William Pickett, Harry Ford, Robert Hammond, James Shannon, Frank HalIen, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Hanke, Miss Edith Goldman, MT. and Mrs. Walter Wheeler, Miss Elsie Wheeler, MT. and Mrs Herbert Sher- man, and MT. and Mrs. Fred w. Tracy.
 MISS CATHERINE RUSSELL of Noble avenue will leave on Wednes-
  her cousin, Miss Rose Dunne for over Thanksgiving.
 MISS EDITH GOLDMAN of Beech wood avenue, student at Columbia University, came up for the Yale Harvard game on Saturday and spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Goldman is taking a course in Jour nalism.
 THE FIRST District Republican club women will conduct home made food sale tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mrs: C. S. Williams of 56 West avenue De licious articles for Thanksgiving will be sold A cordial invitation is ex- tended the public. Assisting Mrs Williams will be Mrs. J. Hines, Mrs M Meyers, Mrs. F. Garlick, Mrs. c. Wilis. Mrs. J. Turpin. Mrs. F. Wilder Mrs. Theodore Steiber, Mrs. w. B1sn- op, Mrs. E. Crowley, Mrs. s. D. Sul- .livan. Miss Grace Beers and M iss Charlotte Plumb.
 MISS KATHERINE HOGAN Mis- irGinia Hall and Mrs. R. McPadden with a party of friends motored tt New Haven on Saturday to witnes: the Yale-Harvard game, after whici they attended a house party given b! Mrs. w. E. Mansfield of New Ha ven.
 MlSS tlLlJAINoN oI LII Stratfeld hotel, was entertained at tea on Friday afternoon, given b. Mrs. George Windsor of Mapiewoo' iapenue. Miss Bartram recently an nounced her engagement to G. Sher man Windsor.
 MIR. AND MRS. SAMUEL c. SHAY of Bedding Ridge, entertained house party over the week end. The all attended the Yale-Harvard gam in New Haven on Saturday. L
 MRS. c. ROLAND of Harral ave nue entertained recently at a rnis cellaneous shower in honor of he sister, Mrs. 1T. A. Smith, who wa married last week. Games were play ed and supper served with covers lal for thirty guests.
 MIR. AND MRS. JONATHAN GOD FREY of 'The Oaks,' Brooklaw park entertained as the week-en house guests, Miss Agnes Sullivan c Ardmore. Pa, and r. E. Hoffman c New York City.
 THE BRIDGEPORT BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL WOMENS CLUI has extended an invitation to all tn teachers in this city to attend a mas meeting at o'clock tonight in thei club rooms, when Miss Carolyn MeI chant of the New Haven Board C
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

Education will speak on the School Questions" :5Y -, -e
 INVITATIONS HAVE BEEN RE- CEIVED by many in this city to at tend the wedding of Miss Emile P. Kennedy, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albert Kennedy of Philadelphia, Pa. and Julian Bishop of this city, which at St. James church in Philadelphia. The wedding is to be an elaborate af- fair and over 100 invitations have been issued. Both young people are socially prominent
 "SCROGGINS. DIVORCE CASE" will be presented this evening by, the recreation committee of the Bridge play will be followed by moving pie lures.
 MRS. FRED. W. TRACY of 1850 Fairfield avenue will be hostess for the Missionary meeting at the Univer- salist church tomorrow afternoon when the study of "Japa - will be taken up. Letters will be read from Miss Hazel Kirk and Miss Minnie J. Ayres, two missionaries who are working in the B1ackmere Home in Japan by Mrs. William Sailer and Mrs. Merton Hammond. An illustrat- ed lecture with pictures of Japan will be an added attraction.
 ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL will be open on Thanksgiving Day for the general visiting and donations of the public, who are cordially invited to inspect the buildings and grounds. All donations will be gratefully re- ceived and will be called for by tele-
 phoning the hospital, Barnum 5000. MIR. AND MRS. JARVIS WILL LIAMS of Brooklawn avenue enter tained a house party over the past week end.
 | HUGH TAYLOR has returned to | his position in New York city after visiting his parents on North avenue 1 over the week end.
 MISS OLGA KLEIN of Fairfield l entertained, several of her little I school mates. at a birthday party al l her home on Friday afternoon l Games of all kinds were played an6
 dainty refreshments served. Pink ! and blue was the color scheme used | MORRIS LUSTIG of 527 Stat,
 street, celebrated his 56th .birthda, | anniversary at his home, yesterday | Guests from Boston and New Yerl
 were present and a jolly time wa spent.
 i MISS SUSAN JENNINGS of Brook l lawn avenue, entertained the mem bers of the Busy Bees at her home a luncheon today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

Nathan L. Miller, governor-eIect of New York, arrived in New York , city. He says he expects to have Volstead Prohibition Act incorporated l in state laws at next session of Leg iSlature.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MISS OLGA KLEIN of Fairfield entertained several of her little school mates. at a birthday party at her home on Friday afternoon. Games of all kinds were played and dainty refreshments served Pink and blue was the color scheme used.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

HUGH TAYLOR has returned to his position in New York city after visiting his parents on North avenue over the week end.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MISS SUSAN JENNINGS of Brook lawn avenue, entertained the mem- bers of the Busy Bees at her home at luncheon today
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MORRIS LUSTIG of 527 State street, celebrated his 56th birthday anniversary at his home, yesterday. Guests from Boston and New York were present and a jolly time was spent.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

LEY of Maple street, Stratford, Mrs. John F.. Beardsley, and Miss Anne Griffin also of Stratford have return ed from motor trip to New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MISS EDITH GOLDMAN of Beech wood avenue, a student at Columbia came up for the 4ale- Harvard game on Saturday and spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Goldman is taking a course in Jour nalism.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MISS CATHERINE RUSSELL of Noble avenue will leave on Wednes- day for Hartford, where she will visit her cousin, Miss Rose Dunne for over
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
On The Tip Of
 The Tongue

-aR. AND MRS. HERBERT SHEER MAN of Laurel avenue and son Phillip will leave on Wednesday by motor for Boston, where they will visit. relatives for over Thanksgiving.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

RICHARD BUECHLER( a student at the University of Pennsylvania, spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Max Buechler, of Clin- ton avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MIR. AND MRS. JARVIS. WILL LIAMS of Brooklawn avenue enter tained a house party over the past week end.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MIR. AND MRS. JONATHAN GOD- FREY of "The Oaks" Brooklawn park entertained as the weekend house guests, Miss Agnes Sullivan of Ardmore. Pa, and F. B. Hoffman of New York City.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

THE BRIDGEPORT BUSINESS &s PROFESSIONAL WOMENS CLUB has extended an invitation to all the teachers in this city to attend a mass meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in their club rooms, when Miss Carolyn Mer- chant of the New Haven Board of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22

MISS KATHERINE HOGAN, Miss irGinia Hall and Mrs. R. McPadden, with a party of friends. motored to New Haven on Saturday to witness the Yale-Harvard game, after which they attended a house party given by Mrs. w. E. Mansfield of New Ha- ven
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-11-22
No. 3-FlOOr Lamp

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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
Home DemOnStrdtOr
of County Resigns
job After 5 Years

After holding the office for five
consecutive years. Mrs. Nettie r.
Coryell has resigned as county homo
demonstration agent She has been
succeeded by Miss Caroline Jones,
a graduate of the Oklahoma A. and
NJ. college. Miss Jones has assumed
charge of the office.
Mrs. Coryell submitted her resigna-
tion in January but could not be
relieved from the duties of the office
until recently.
During the five years Mrs. Cor
yell has been home demonstration
agent for Grady county, she has de-
veted her time toward the organiza-
ton of farm women's clubs, and to
promote domestic science among the
women living in the rural districts
Of the county Grady county forged
ahead in this work since Mrs. Cor
yell entered upon her duties here
five years ago.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
OUT FOR
COUNTY ATTY

In announcing his candidacy for
county attorney VIM. Stacey today
issued the following statement:
Il was appointed county attorney
on September 1st, 1919. have en-.
deavored to discharge my full duty
without fear or favor and if elected
for another term will do the same.
believe that all laws on the statute
books were put there by the peo-
pie to be enforced. In the discharge
Of my duties l disregard an diplo-
macy. All men look alike to me.
They are SO before the law and it is
the duty Of county attorney TO en-
force the law. | will not hesitate
to prosecute any offender where the
evidence presented to me warrant.
it. regardless of his social standing
or religious pretensions. and on the
Continued on Page g.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
WASH|TA RIVER
ON RAMPAGE IS
WORD Received
River Out Of Banks at Points in
Grady County; Hits Highest Mark
In Nearly Two Years Old Toll
Bridge Threatened.

IL was reported this afternoon tA5t
following the three-inch rain last
night. the Washita river continued
to rise. A large amount of land
southeast of the city. it WIS reported,
is inundaEed.
Reports received in Chickasha this
morning were that the Washita river
is overflowing at several points in
Grady county and continues to rise.
The Chickasha Gas and Electric
companys guage at the dam this
morning registered four feet and
712 inches over the dam, f. d.
Shaffer, mi nager Of the company,
said. This is the highest the guage
has registered the past year and a
hlf, Mr. Shaffer said
The help.est overflow loss in
Grady county is said to be near the
bridge over the river on tle Chicka-
sha-Pocasset road ana in the yicini-
ty of Verden Overflow in this vici-
nifty is said to be heavy. although
traffic over adjoining roads was not
entirely paralized
Old Toll Bridge Threatened
ID. c. Hybarger, Of T3bler town
ship, reported the river flowing bank
full east and south of the city. The
old toll bridge. which has been in
service nearly a quarter of a century.
is being threatened with washout.
Mr. Hybarger said Before the rise
in the river, the bridge was in bad
condition, he stated
Reports reaching the Chiekasha
Gas and Electric company's office
were that ait some places between
Mountain View and Anadarko the riy
er was a mile wide, hundreds 0
acres of land being inundated. Th
electric company was forced to dis
continue operation of their water
power plant yesterday
The rise started at midnight Tues
day and continued to rise until 6
o'clock this morning.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
Famous Indian rs
Judge of Play In
Western Association

Fans who saw the Chicks win the
final game of the series from Drum
right yesterday also saw a big In
dian, built on the general proper
tions of stone house, in the capac-
ity Of jumps, handle THE game with
a muster hand. giving decisions with
a snap, vim and certainty that spoke
volumes And seeing the fans ap-
proved.
That big Indian is none other than
Pete Houser, famous from coast to
coast as an athlete, graduate of Car
Isle, side kick of Jim Thorpe, and
for three years picked as all-Ameri-
can full-back. In his day, Houser
was a terror to various and sundry
football teams over this broad land
and luckless indeed was the player
vino found himself called upon to
stop one of the Indians Tushes.
After his playing career ended,
Houser was employed as football
coatch, serving in that capacity with
number of the big schools, among
which was the famous Yellow Jack
cts OF Georgia Tech.
Houser will bo here through Sun
days game.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
CONTINUE TRIAL
OVER EXTRACTS
Of WHOLE SAL En-

Herring ON the petition field by
William Stacey, county attorney,
asking that the extract seized in the
Observation-Disclosures Wholesale
house here several weeks ago when
the sheriff's force searched the house
has been continued until the regu-
lar term Of county court in July
The hearing was booked to start
yesterday before Thos J, ONeill.
county Judge. The hearing was con
tinued when attorneys for the de.
fense demanded a jury
The prosecution seeks to confis-
cate 9,7GG bottle of various sizes
containing extracts of lemon and
vanilla. Prosecutor Stacey alleges
that the extracts are compounds con
tanning more than one-half of one
per cent alcohol measured by vol
ume and is capable of being used as
beverage.
Barefoot and Carmichael, local law
firm, is representing the wholesale
company in the litigation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
DANIELS ROMPS
ON NAVY PLANS
F0RMER R CHIEFS
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington. May 15.-Secretary Of
the Navy Daniels Nssailed the naval
program of the Roosevelt and Taft
administrations today before the in
vest!gating committee, declaring
that they allowed the United States
to lose its place as a naval power Of
the second rank, permitting Germany
to pass us
The greatest strides in the history
of the navy were taken under the
administration of President Wilson.
Daniels declared He suited that the
lack of great preparations in the
navy department were THE fault Of
preceding secretaries and presidents
of the United States.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
KNOX PROPOSAL
To PASS SENATE
FOR WILSON AXE

BY United Press.
Washington, May 1.-THE senate
is expected to adopt the Knox peace
resolution today
Republican leaders stated that they
wanted to get the measure to the
White House as soon as possible and
get it vetoed by President Wilson Sc
they can write in the party platform
ct the Chicago convention that "Wil-
son kept us out Of peace by his at
titude, it was learned today
The voting on the Knox peace res
olution begins in the senate this af
ternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
MASTER MIND Of
THEFTS GIVES UP

BY United Press.
New York, May 15.-The five
months search for 'Nicky" Arnstry
the alleged master mind of the whole
sale bond thefts from the Wall street
brokers ended today when he sur
rendered to the district attorney
here.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
Consider Rebel Note.
By United Press.

By United Preass
Washington, May ia cabinet
meeting will probably be called soon
to decide whether the United States
shall reply to the communication
from the Mexican revolutionary gov
ernment
The note in question stated that
the revolutionary government was
disposed to promote cordial rela.
tions," it was learned today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-05-15
AGREE POSTPONE
SPA CONF FERENCE
By United Press.

By United Press.
Hythree, England, May 15-Lloyd
George and Premier Millerand, have
agreed to postpone the Spa confer.
ence until June o. it was reported
here today.
It is also reported that they have
agreed on fixed sum to cover the
German reparations.