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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27
JAps ARE POLITE

Portland, Ore.--When it comes to
politeness you can't beat Jap. 81
have warrant for your arrest.
said Deputy Marshall Lawrence.
THANK you, honorable sir, bowing-
ly replied George Furakawa, alledg-
ed bootlegger.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27
NOTICE

Ellletts Barber saop has mo ed
to ia North 4th ST. 24-tf
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Hazel Don; teachers, bible class.
Mrs, Gatewood; seniors, Joe Schwa-
ba intermediate, Mrs Don; pri-
mary Mrs. Sawyers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. George Tibbets have
made several trips to Hinton, Okla,
recently where they looked at land
with a view of locating.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27
TO MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS:


wish to say thai beginning March |, 1920 Will
be away from my office extensive trip over the
eastern and northern states marketing mortgage pa
per and that during my absence my office Will be
closed plan to return about the 18th to 10Th OF
April all going we'll.
During this time folks having business with me
may see Mr. Calvin P Fuller, President OF our Com
pany who has his office next to Western Union o.
flee on North Third street. Chickasha, Okla tie VIII
do what he can in any matter. Where he can not act
and the business requires attention he will probably
know how to reach me by wire most any time
In as much as | wish to buy new automobile
upon my return home will sell my nearly new
Dodge auto now for 1000 1t has been driven 47OO
miles 1t will be equipped with tires if purchas-
er would desire that Half cash will handle it proper
persons should ask time, not too long.
Several hundred dollars cash on hand to lend on
short time with good cows security Must act
quickly.
Two good leather auto cushions for sale; $500
EACH
During my absence, as now my address will be,
Chickasha, Okla. | will have my mail forwarded to
reach me where may be able to get it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Mrs. Leila Freed spent Monday
with Miss Hattie Freed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Mrs. Jewell KEGS spent last Sun
day with her mother, Mrs. Rufe Tay'
lor.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Miss Garnet Gatewood VINO teaches
near Alex, visited her parents, the
latter part of last week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Elton Parrish owns the Little
Red Racer" now an dtakes great
pleasure in taking his friends out for
a drive
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

The Dutton Sunday school recent
ly appointed the following officers
an dteachers. Superintendent, f. II,
Winder; assistant superintendent
Mrs. Gatewood; secretary-treasurer
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Chickasha chance berth Association the
Let's take it. 1t will will good
neghorng who would otherwise The Dixie for the
will the helping
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Mr.. Killian, principal of the Pleas
nat Valley school, atteded the teach
er's meeting in Oklahoma City, last
week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-02-27

Mrs. Mumford of Chickasha, made
several visits to her sister, Mrs Bell
who has been quite sick for some
time.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
CLUBDOM
Library Department.

Members of the library depart-
ment of the Nineteenth eCentury
club had planned TO give their first
entertainment of the season on Friday
afternoon, Dec. 10, when the club
members will have the pleasure Of
being present. An unusually fine
program is being arranged for the
occasion by the chairman, Mrs VIII
liam Howard Barker, assisted by the
vice. chairmen, Mrs. Jesse Houck,
Miss Frederick Magnus and Mrs.
Thornton Buchanan.
DR.. j. l.. Brister, of the state de-
partment of education, will be the
principal speaker of the afternoon
and will be introduced by Mr.. ]. E.
Holmes. A delightful feature of the
program also will be vocal solos by
Mrs. Benjamin S. Parker and Mrs.
e. w. Taylor, Mrs, G. B. Mccoy
serving as accompanies.
The program will be followed by
reception, when the club members
and their guests will be cordially re-
ceived by the members of the library
department, including, besides the
chairman and vice. chairman, Mines
T. D. Ballard, Thomas Buford, JOS
eph Carey j. r. Crutcher, j. W.
Clapp,l j. w. Dickinson, Z. H. Dor
ion. George Fooshe, w. B. Gates
George Griffin, Robert Mann, Grant
Mathews, w. l.. Oates, ]. T. Sledge
3. F. Turner, J. H. Watson and C. j
Washington, and Misses Ida Moore
Emma Voegeli and Letitia Riley, ID
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

BILE, where Dresden decorative
scheme was most artistically car
ried out. In the center of the table
vas large French basket filled with
Ophelia roses and narcissus, the ham
die caught with a fluffy bow of blue
tulle, while above the blossoms were
poised exquisite silk gahZe butter
flies in the loveliest of colorings.
Around this centerpiece were smaller
baskets in three graduated sizes, all
carrying out the same lovely effect,
while a charming touch was aided
by tapers burning in crystal holders.
Tiny painted figures of pretty girls
holding bouquets of roses marked the
places, while pink and white rose
cups held the bonbons.
For the evening Mrs. Major was
handsomely gowned in yellow uncut
velvet with a corsage bouquet Of or
chids and pink roses, and Miss Rob-
erts wore a beautiful gown Of pink
satin brocade with crystal garniture
and a corsage bouquet of Sweet
heart roses and valley lilies.
Miss Roberts will be the honoree
at another delightful affair on We'd
nesday, Dec. %, when Miss Ruth Ed
wards will compliment her with a
thedansant, also honoring Miss ALI
inc Cameron, of Portland, Ore, who
will be Miss Edwards house guest
for the holidays, accompanying her
home from Briar Cliff Manor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
MEETINGS OF MEMPHIS
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

The regular monthly meeting of
the board of the Elizabeth club will
De held Tuesday morning at 10
O'Clock. Important business will be
discussed.
The regular meeting of st. Phil
omena guild will be held Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs.
w. N. Pollard, 1854 Overton Park
avenue.
The Braxton Bragg chapter u. D.
e, will meet Tuesday afternoon at
$50 o'clock with Mrs. Ray Doris,
IL South Claybrook street.
The regular monthly meeting of
the j. Harvey Mathes chapter, U.
ID. c., will be held Tuesday after
noon at 2 O'Clock with the president,
MRS. CharSs Bryan, 1910 Peabody
avenue. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to all Confederate veterans.
The Victory club will meet Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs
w. p. Champlin, 267 Lucerne place.
| Euchre and hearts will be PLAYED
| -
The auxiliary of the Second Pres
oyterian church will meet Tuesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock In the Sun
day school auditorium. A meeting
| of the officers will be held at |: 30
o'clock in the ladies parlor of the
church
The regular meeting of the Adam
! Dale chapter, d. A. r.. will be held
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. T. F. Crenshaw. 1888 Dorothy
place.
| The. Ladies' Hebrew Relief asso-
citation will hold it's regular meeting
on Tuesday in the vestry room of
the Poplar avenue temple
| -
| The regular monthly meeting of
the Leath Parent Teacher associa-
tion will be held Tuesday afternoon
ing. +
The Willing Hands circle of the
Kings Daughters will meet Tuesday
morning at 10 o'clock at the Mary
| Galloway home. This is an imporl
tant meeting and all members are
urged to be present. nv
st. Johns Missionary society will
hold its closing meeting of the year
on Tuesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
in the church parlors. The election
of officers for the new year will be
held The Study circle will meet at
2 o'clock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Current Topics Department.

The Current Topics department of
the Nineteenth Century club, of
which Mrs. Mary l.. Beecher is chair
man. will meet at 1880 o'clock on
Wednesday morning.
Miss Percy Patteson will be the
leader for the day. The Rev. G. +.
Blaisdell. of Calvary church. will De
the guest Of the class on that morn
ing and will talE on the subject Of
Moving Pictures"
The following program will be
given:
some Results of Juvenile Court
Work." Mrs, T. F. Kelley.
From Dobbin to the Limousine
Mrs. c. A. Weathers.
1.-The Speaking Voice and Articuta-
ton" Mrs. julius Goodman,
1.-THE Influence of thhe Moving Pic
lures" Rev. C. F. Blaisdell. =
All club members are cordially NJ
vited to attend.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
BULLET in BRAIN
KILLS; WOMAN HELD

Robt, Kese Pruitt, 19-year- old ne
gro, died at General hospital at i; 80
Monday morning, as the result of a
bullet wound in the head. Pruitt
was wounded while in the home of
Helen Homer, rear of 99l Thomas
street. Saturday night. The woman
was arrested andscharged with shoot
ing with intent to kill. Police Mon,
day said the charge would be changed
to murder.
The Homer woman declared the
youth was shot accidentally; tina he
was wounded when the gun was ac-
cidentally brushed off the KITCHEN
table and discharged when 1t struck
the floor. TT bullet lodged in
Prnitt's hraiy
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
University Alumni
Plans For Meeting

The date of the meeting Of the
Shelby County Alumni of the Uni
versky OF Tennessee has been
changed from Saturday to Friday
evening at s o'clock, to conform to
the program of the regional confer
ence on education, in order that GER
tain plans for extending the bene-
fits Of the state university may be
presented to the alumni. for its CO.
operation in carrying out.
A. Morgan, president of the univer
sitS; DR.. =. p. Claxton. United
states commissioner of education;
Dean Malcolm McDermott. and other
prominent educators. A conference
OF the various committees in charge
of arrangements has been called for
luncheon at the Chamber Of Com
myrCe uesday at ~. % pm.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Funk Morris.

A pretty wedding was quietly SOL
emnized at the McLemore Avenue
Christian church on Sunday morn
ing at 10:30 o'clock when Miss Marie
+. Funk became the bride of Mr..
James Wall Morris, both of Cren-
shaw Miss. the Rev. G.. W. Kemper,
pastor of the church, officiating.
The bride Wore becoming suit of
blue tricotine with hat to match and
corsage bouquet of Sweetheart
roses and valley lilies.
After spending a few days in the
city with relatives Nv and Mrs.
Morris will be at home In Crenshaw,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Hood Ware.

A wedding of wide interest was
very quietly solemnized at the par
sonage of the Second M. r. church
on Sunday afternoon at o'clock,
when Miss Alice Ethel Hood. of
Clarksdale, Miss. became the bride
of Maj. Richard N. Ware, of Blythe
officiating.
The bride is a member of one of
the best known Mississippi families
and Maj. Ware is a we'll known lum-
herman.
Maj. Ware entered the war as a
private, being steadily promoted on
his merits receiving his discharge as
major in the Thirtieth division.
Maj. and Mrs. Ware are at home
to their friends in .Blytheville.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Educational Department.

The educational department of the
Nineteenth Century club, of which
Mrs. E. E. Houk is chairman, will!
hold an interesting meeting on Tues
day afternoon at o'clock. Mrs
Jones, who is associated with her
sister, Mrs. Harriet McCollum, the
psychologist, will make a talk on
Applied Psychology"
On Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Miss Louise Hunter, who has also
been associated with Mrs. McCol :
lum, will talk along the same lines
All club members have been invited
to attend
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
NEGRO EDUCATOR HERE
TO VISIT GRADUATES

Prof. J.'H. Palmer, former registrar
of the Tuskegee institute, negro edu-
cational institution, is in Memphis
visiting graduates and eX-students
with a. view to ascertaining their
records. The institute makes a prac-
tice of keeping in touch with its
former students. and helping them on
occasion, 1t is said A mass meeting
Of the Tuskegee club was held Sun
day at the home Of Herring Moore,
$50 McDougal street, at which time
Prof. Palmer told Of the exceptionally
good work being done by graduates
in Memphis and vicinity.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Announcements
HOLIDAY DANCING PARTY
FOR PRETTY SCHOOL GIRLS

Among the most delightful of the
holiday affairs enjoyed by the mem
bers of the school and college sets
will be the dancing party for which
invitations have been issued by Mr..
and Mrs. William Howard Barker, in
honor of their lovely young daughter,
Miss Elise Sanford Barker and her
house guest, Miss Gertrude Cooper,
of Kansas City, who will arrive soon
to spend Christmas. The affair will
take place at Miss Riley's. studio on
Tuesday evening. Dec. %, and the
guest list will include $50.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
HOLdups Hit Negro
f.. With His OIUn Gun

Toting a pistol didn't help Monroe
Thomas, negro, 50A McLemore ave-
nue., when he was held up by two
blacks in the Mississippi boulevard
subway Sunday night. They took his
pistol and 1910 in cash, then struck
him overNthe head with his own gun
and made Off Thomas was slightly
hurt and had his wound dressed at
General hospital
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
DEATH NOTICES

Death notices will be inserted with
by burial director or authorized person.
GEORGIA. residence, 1912 Court
avenue, Monday morning, Dec. 6, 1920.
at 2:30 o'clock Carrie, aged 70 years,
wife of the late DR.. Robert J. George,
mother of Miss Laura, j. r.. and j. H.
George.
Remains will be forwarded from the
parlors of Spencer Co. GAG Madison
avenue this Monday evening, via the
S:55 o'clock Cotton Belt train to Sny-
der, Ark, for interment
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Mitchum -Riddell.

Announcement has been made by
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee r. Glass of the
engagement and approaching mar
riage of their sister, Miss Neva c..
Mitchum, to Mr.. Glen E, Riddell, the
wedding to take place on Dec. % in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glass on
Rayner street. ..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
MISS ROBERTS HoNoREE
AT BEAUTIFUL AFFAIR

Miss Louise Ann Roberts. a popu-
lar leader in the debutante set, was
the honoree at one of the most beauti-
full affairs of the season on Saturday
evening when Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.
Major entertained in special compli-
ment to her with dinner-dance at
the Country club. Covers were laid
for 80 on an elegantly appointed ia
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Debts He Can't Pay
Files Bankruptcy Plea

Carol W. Looney, of Mcconnell.
Obion county, Tenn, Monday filed
IA petition in bankruptcy with the
clerk Of the United States district
court. Debts of 5000 and liabilities
totaling $475 were named in the Pc
tition.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Teachers' Association.

The Memphis Teachers association
will hold its regular monthly meeting
on Tuesday afternoon at AID
o'clock in the county courtroom
Delegates to the national convention
of the American Federation OF
Teachers, to be held in st. Pau on
Dec. %, will be elected. and other
important matters will be discussed.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Junior Whatsoever Circle.

The Junior Whatsoever circle Of
the Kings Daughters will meet on
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. AS
this will be the last meeting before
January, all members have been
asked to attend, re
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Beethoven Club.

The regular business meeting of
the Beethoven club will be held on
Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock
at the Woman's building. The board
Of directors will meet at 10 O'Clock.
All members are urged to be pres
Ient -vt y
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Weddings
Fischer Pr lsdorfer.

Miss Vera Helen Fischer and Mr.
j. Edward Polsdorfer were quietly
married on Friday evening in Chi
cago, ILL.,, the Rev. Z. H. Curtis Off
ciating~. They will Nbe at home to
their friends in Memphis the latter
part of the month
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Memphis Review.

Memphis Review No will meet
on Tuesday afternoon at Q: 80 o'clock
at italian hall. The election of Of
ficers will be held.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

Lodge notices will be inserted without
charge If mailed or brought to The
News Scimitar office.
-
ANGERONA LODGE NO. 1853,
Wy j.. &, A. NJ, will hold a stated
w and annual meeting this Mon :
day. evening, Dec. 6. Will open for
examinations at o'clock. Business
meeting s pm.
CARL WARREN, w. NJ. ,
T. p. SPENCE. Secretary.
THE JONES SUCCESS CHAMBER.
Mosaic Templars of America. will be
organized and set up Tuesday night.
Dec. 7, 1920. at the Mosaic Hall, 9S
South Fourth street, at o'clock All
Worthy Hephro Mattresses. officers and
members are requested to be present.
State Grand Master Honorable Jacob
b. Woods, Jr, will be present. All
candidates will be on time.
PEGRMILLER JONES,
BESSIE BAILEY,
MALINDA WILLIAMS,
MAYOLA HASKINS,
LULA WHITLEY,
ANNA PHIPPS,
MAGGIE MUNDY.
SALLlE PEOPLES.
BESSIE DANIELS.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Hebrew Relief Association.

The Ladies' Hebrew Relief asso-
citation will hold its regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday in the vestry
rooms of the Poplar avenue temple.
All members are urged to be present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
BRIDGE PARTY PLANNED IN
HONOR OF MISS NELSON

Miss Zoe Cole will entertain at
bridge on Thursday afternoon in her
home on Peabody avenue in special
compliment to Miss Mildred Nelson,
of Kansas City, who is the charming
guest of Mrs. w. e, Gerber. -.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Ford N. Taylor Assoc ia ton.

The Ford N. Taylor Parent Teach
er association will meet on Tuesday
afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. A large
attendance is requested.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Chapter House Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of
the Memphis d. A. r. Chapter House
association, will be held Thursday at
80 o'clock, at the Hotel Gayoso.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Old Floors Refinished.

New floors, metal Memberships and
screens installed anywhere, Chears
Floor & Screen Co, Main 1888. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
MISSES WARWICK AND oRGILL
SHARE HONORS, AT BOX PARTY


On Monday evening Mr.. John o
Flautt, Jr., will entertain with a box
party at the Orpheum theater fol-
lowed by a supper at the Peabody
hotel complimentary to Misses Luz
cile Warwick and Adele Orgill, popu-
lar members of the social set.
A holiday motif will be effectively
carried out in holly and red berries
which will be arranged about the
prettily appointed table. The cen
terpiece will be of holly land poin-
settias surrounded by miniature
Christmas trees and Santa Claus
boxes of Christmas mints.
The guests places will be marked
by varicolored balloons floating from
the backs of the chairs ana bearing
their, names.
Miss Warwick will be gowned in a
handsome model of draped jade
green chiffon velvet and will carry
orchids. Her corsage bouquet will
be or Sweetheart roses and valley
lilies.
Miss 0rgill will be gown in cloth
with crystal = embroidery and dra-
peries of silver lace. with which she
will wear corsage bouquet of red
roses and valley lilies.
among those VINO VIII be included
in the guest list are: Misses Adele
Orgill, Lucille Warwick, Mildred
Johnson, Lucy billiard, Mary Budd
Stewart Margaret Oates, Mettie
Dunscomb, Ellen Craft, Louise Rich
ardson, Louise Dale, Frances Pope
Minor Banks, Louise Ann Roberts
Marie Cordes, Elizabeth Jordan, Eliz
abeth Hill, Irene Bond, Messrs. Harry
McWilliams, Ralph Hinkle, Napoleon
Hill, Sam Latta, Mann Hunter, Giles
Coors, John Falls. Jim Dockery, Will
liam Nickerson, Chappie Russell AL
corn Swift John Cannon, George
ton. John Flautt, Jr., Dr. Carroll
Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Warwick
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Darnell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis Woods, Mr.. and Mrs Jo-
seph Orgill, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Flautt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

Miss Kathleen Kennedy has re-
turned to her home in Knoxville, af-
ter a visit with Miss Elizabeth Jor-
dan, during which she was a par
ticipant in the social affairs for the
debutante set and was the honoree
at numerous delightful events.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

Mr.. Kennon Bohlen, of Birming-
ham, Ala, will arrive on Tuesday to
be present at the marriage of Miss
Jeanne Marie Sutton, to Mr.. John
Sharp Gillespy, Jr., which will take
place on Thursday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Bolton Smith have
reached home after many months
travel in France, England and Scot
land, followed by a visit in the East.
Their son, Mr.. Charlie Bolton Smith,
who accompanied them to Europe in
the interest of the Boy Scout work
in France, is now attending an East
ern college.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-12-06
Here and There

Miss Mildred Nelson, of Kansas
City, arrived on Monday to be the
guest of Mrs. w e. Gerber in her
home on Union avenue and will be
the recipient of many social atten-
fionS