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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-08
ing McMullen for the second out.
Pettigrew scored.
v Garrity Badly Cut.

v Garrity Badly Cut
In the fourth, Pettigrew poled
long one to right field fence, moo.
he foul line. Umpire Williams ran
out to the first base line, and from
he manner in which he waved his
mask the stands took it to mean the
signal for foul. Pettigrew saw none
of this and kept on going. Encho
begged to Crawford who threw to
Garrity at third, catching the Chicks
manager sliding. The jumps then
decided that it was fair hit, so he
called Pettigrew ont.
When Pettigrew went into the bag
he caught Garrity's left leg Just
above the ankle with his spikes, cut
ting a severe cash. A physician was
called and after an examination Gar
ity was hustled away to a hospital
his leg bleeding profusely The af
.air was purely accidental and was
recognized as such. 1t is probable
that Garrity will be out of the game
for weeks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-08
K. p. PLANS NEW HOME

Ardmore, Okla.-The Knights OF
Pythias here are planning on build
ing lcrge exclusive home in this
city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-08

The misery and depression caused
by a bilious and constipated condi-
ton of the system can be quickly re-
moved by using Herbine. 1t purifies,
strengthens and invigorates. Price,
Coo. Sold by Wren Drug Co,-Adv.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-08

Summary: Two base hits, Reudy,
Clarke, Pettigrew. Sacrifice hits,
Kennedy, Crittenden, Crawford.
Stolen bases, Reudy. Double play,
Clarke to McMullen to Kitterman.
Struck out, by Smith 4, by Kraft 4.
Hit by pitcher, by Smith (Fruth)
Left on bases, Drumright 2, Chicks-
sha 4. Passed ball, Kennedy. Time
of game, 1870. Umpire, Williams.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-06-08
THE RIO eRANDE VALLEY

Is wonderful country. climate
md soil can't be beaten 3c5 growing
days in The year. For literature and
Information ask A. N. Woodbridge.
Telephone 1853 15-tf
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
My Christmas Eaeation

One Saturday nigNs4 we took the boat train from Danielson to New London. From there we took boat to New York. After we got on to the boat we walked about We had a stateroom and when woke up the next morning it was 6 o'clock, which was too late to see the Statue of Liberty. I saw the Brooklyn bridge, which was very big. We arrived in New York at o'clock There our friends awaited our arrival. We stayed with them several days. They took us
 to many nice places, one of which was the HiDpodronei one of the largest the atres in New York. Everything was won derful in there.
 I SOn Christmas. day we went to Passaic.
 N. J., to see some of my relatives We
 had a beautiful time there. In the even
 ing we went back to my cousins in New York. -.-.--- On New Years eve we went to another
 theatre After that we went to China
 town. There we walked around Later we went back to Broadway into a very
 large restaurant. After the lunch we went home to my cousins. When we reached home 1t was 3 o'clock in the morning. We stayed in New York state two l weeks. Then we went home by train l After leaving New London I met my
 chum coming home from New York also l We talked about our vacation. We sal ] together most of the time. By the time l we finished we were home.
 l My vacation was beautiful I. hope that
 l can go to New York again some time i This is true story of my Christmas vacation. 1 FRANCES DEMBo, Age 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
Nancy. the Bountiful.

Nancy Nancy" came the shrill voice where are you?
 Right he~" what is it Mumsy?" an swered the child
 'I want you 10 go to Mrs. Fays and bring little Jack some cakes said the mother.
 Certainly" answered the child, whose name was Nancy. Listen, Mumsy, what do you think I've got for little Ma
 I'm sure l don't know" answered the mother.
 Here 1t is, this dear little May bas- ket." continued Nancy. The basket was of beautiful colors. 70, Nancy, dear, you've always got something to give. First one thing and then another" ex- claimed her mother.
 This ribbon is for Mary" said Nan cy, and I'm going to give this neck tie to Billy" The Maybasket was to be hung that very night. She put the basket in tie | doorway rang the bell, then ran and hid. She was found. They invited hel to come inside. She stayed and played with little May and the hours flew by 1 in no time. When the clock struck nine, Nancy was on her way home. When it strucl ten, she was fast asleep in dreamland. JULIA ALJBOZEK, Age 12. Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
A pre.dfui Aesldent.

We were sitting on rnoss-covered stone fishing in n4the pond. Our fish lines were on but crude poles and our hooks were bent pins. Our bait was worms, and a few hellgramites. Some, boys were pulling up stones in the pond. see- ing of they could make the frogs swim. Just at that moment I felt bite en my line and girl cried out; "A mud turtle" She picked up stout stick and leaned over to pull the turtle out. of the mud Then a splash was heard. 4 ripple in the water aroused our excite ment. We all stared at the water when the top of a hair ribbon stuck up
 "Why, where is Mary" said. boy.
 She's probably fallen into the water: We stopped down and put our hands ir the water to pull her out Every on. cried, q feel her dress, and we pufleS and pulled till we got the drenched sir out of the water. She still had, the mud turtle in her hand. In an hour ;sht
 was all right again. but she never wen | near the pond again. Every time gt | fishing In the pond I always think oi | that dreadful accident. 2. | ROSE PAGAN, Age IS. | Willirnantic.
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Norwich.
Blind Noreeu.

There was an Irish gentleman who lived in the northern part of Ireland near a large lake. This good man had but one daughter, who was blind from birth. The people called her Pretty Blind Noreen.
 This little girl had beautiful voice. She could sing all the songs of her native land. Noreen always asked her father to take her down to the edge of the big lake. So he did.
 Noreen began to sing so sweet. So a big salmon heard this and came to the surface of the water and listened to her sweet voice. When she finished her charming song, she heard sweet voice say:
 Are you blind? I am very sorry for you Just let me tell you how you can see. Get a skin off the salmon and rub it on your eyes, and then you will be able to see"
 Then the salmon went away.
 When Noreen's father came to take her home she told him what the salmon said The next day her father went down to the lake and caught big salmon and he came home with it. Then Noreen rub bed the salmon's skin on her eyes Then Noreen could see.
 Noreen was very glad that she could see Then she went to the lake herself.
 A. WARAKOMSKI. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
My TriD to New Y0Pk.

woke up early one morning and mother had my suitcase all packed to go to New York with father. was anxious all day until night came We went on the o'clock train from Danielson At midnight we were in New London and there we got on the boat Father went in the waiting room and got our tickets, and a coiored man showed us our state room. We went to bed and when we woke up we were enter ing Hell Gate, which is a marrow passage in the channel, connecting Long Island sound with New York harbor Then we went under Brooklyn, Manflat- tan and Williamsburg bridges and stop ped at Pier 40. From there we got on the Hudson day boat and went up the Hudson river. There were steep banks all the way with beautiful coiors. As we went on we saw camoufaged war boats painted black and white. These made very interesting picture, and there were quite few of them. We Ia ter took the street ferry to Erie depot in Jersey City. From there we caught
 the train for Hornell which is a railroad center. @
 We rode all day and papa's sister me,
 us We were there three days They l took us to Albany, N. r., where fath-
 CTS mother and father were. Lottie i,
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Willimantic.
A Picnic.

Once there were two little girls named Eva and Emma, who had a picnic plan ned for the next morning under a fir tree.
 The next day was pleasant so they got ready, took their lunches and went un- der the fir tree.
 They left their lunches there and went off for some flowers in the woods
 When they came back they saw that their lunches were gone, so they began to cry
 All of sudden they saw a little boy coming toward them. He said, What are you crying for?''
 We are crying because we were go- Ing to have q picnic and somebody came and got our lunches.
 Don't cry. your mother is hiding back of that tree watching you"
 So they went to their mother and raid. Mother, have you got our lunches?"
 Yes. my dears, if I hadn't come your lunches would have been gone"
 Who would have taken them, mo- ther?'
 "A dog was trying to get the string off just as l came near the tree"
 Tt was good thing you came, moth er." they exclaimed" whereupon she said
 Now, children. eat your lunches ans | then come home"
 LEoNA HARPIN. ; ] Griswold.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
Hanging a May Basket.

Dear Uncle Jed: am going to tell you about us school children hanging a May basket for our teacher. There were nine of ua who went. Their names were Betty Benson, G. Irene Maine, Helen Johnson Philip Benson, Edward Alto, Arthur Laitinen William Heino and my father and l.
 My father had to go with us to show us the way. All of the children brought something, and the May basket would not hold it all. We had to have a mar ket basket to put the things in.
 Betty Benson and her brother Philip brought cake, and Helen Johnson brought some candy and oranges and Arthur Laitinen brought some bananas We popped a lot of popcorn and put that in. We made and trimmed the basket which was very pretty.
 We started about S o'clock. When we | got there we hung the May basket on the door and then we ran and hid. I We went way up in the pasture and tnt teacher had hard time to find us, ru when he did find us he took us in thu
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
wrpE-AwAKE POETRY.

PUPS AND < BOY. Some folks likes to go an see Circus shows-but as fer me on some pups. then find a boy, An m git my fun share of Joy! raps theirSelves, when they're alone, Makes a circus all their own; Then just add a boy-an' gee They're a whole menagerie Toy hen kind O make p'tend He's their only livin' friend; Then. first thi/y you know, hen -jist Give their tails little twist Holier, Gosh. but they'll git sore, Then come hack to git some more. I've seen pups put up a bluff Like they'd never had enough. Boy. he'li chase 'em all about rili their tongues is hzngin' out: ketch 'em where their necks is sl--k. rhcn-kerfiop ,-theyre on their SNck Oh. they'll snari an fume an fuss III you'd swear you heard 'em cuss; Then thcy'n sneak away an quit Like they'd got tn worst of 1t But them pups ain't never done; They just wait to ketch his grin, Then hop up an start agin,
 William Herschell in Indianapolil News
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
An Eysninr Meeting.

Dear Uncle Jed: I'm writing to you about the, parents -teachers' meeting we had at school one Thursday night this month. will tell you what we did. First we all said The Chiidren's Hour together, and had couple of songs to sing. One was motion song about the flag Some of us sang the Italian national song. Next the first grade children had a reading lesson All of us had an ar1tn- metic drill There was also chart race between the girls and the boys which the girls won. One of the children told a history story, and we had spelling match. Next we said some of our pieces Then our supervisor said some things about the teachers work. After that wt had something to eat and then we went home about il o'clock. When mornint came I was almost late to school. Ina noon we ate what was left of the cak' and sandwiches.
 PETER GHILARDI, Age il.
 Gales Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
A visit to Coney Island.


 Esther. Beatrice, Mir. and Mrs Katz, my mother and I, seated in Mir. Katz's automobile started for Coney Island on the New York shore.
 We lived in Brooklyn and the trip from Brooklyn to Coney Island Is 2s miles. ~z
 It was September 10, at 6 o'clock, when we started and we got there at q, after slow trip.
 As we approached we saw Coney Is land bridge and Coney Top, high, mar velous building. My cousin left the au- tomobile in Coney park. We all went to see the sights of the place First we went on the merry-go- round, going around for ten minutes for five cents. Then on the whip till l thought my head would be knocked on, also for five cents. We next went into Love Valley. ] took my mother and we seated our selves in nice cushioned seats. did not know what was going to happen. All | of a sudden we started to move and found myself in beautifully lighted gal 1 lery. As I was looking around the lights went out. When we came out all the buildings were lit and we entered show which showed all the sights oi | Coney Island When this was over | was o'clock and we started for home | reaching home at ten.
 1 JOSEPH GITLIN, Age II. | New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
LETTERS WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AwAKEs.
A May Basket Party.

It was a stormy May morning when one glance out of the window was enough to spoil what we had planned to do in the evening. We had been planning for a week or moro to hang a May basket to our former school teacher. This date May fsthl. being her birthday we couldn't we'll postpone it. but in the aft ernoon it cleared away and the grass dried and we were able to carry on our planE
 Inc hour appointed for assembling was at eight o'clock Eighteen responded to the invitation. An older member of the party was given the basket to hang (being a weil-hlied market basket) Whle the rest of the party were hiding in various places- There must have been a suspicion of our coming for as he rnpped he was caught on the spot and then began the chase. In less tNin d haif an hour all but one was found After searching for a while. he was found by the means of a flash light, in he top or a tan pine tree.
 We were invited in for a social hour Hit or Miss. Revealing a Mystery and The Cook Who Doesn't Like Peas were Inc games we played and while lunch wna being spread. we sang. The luncF ronsisted Of small cakes. cookies, cof fee and candy The favors were min iaturc May baskets. color scheme beinf red and white. Altogether the eveninl ras flied with surprises and ds'ight
 LOUISE KoVAROV1Cs, Age IS.
 Ashford.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
Griswold
Why the Stars shoaA.

Freddy had played all day long, and at evening he watched the stars He had counted nearly one hundred of the brightest ones when his eyeIids closed and he fell asleep. 14t
 At once his body became very light and he felt himself lifted in the air. Up. up, he went, until he found himself among the stars. There was a very bright one, which Freddy knew as the Dog star Then he asked the Dog star What is everyone whispering about?'
 Well" growled the Dog star, its like this: we haven't sent a shooting star for half hour" Nt
 Suddenly there was a loud hissing noise, and bright star started down. ward, becoming brighter and Brighter as it reached the air Freddy thought it very pretty but all at once he turned toward the Dog star to ask a question and he lost his balance and began to fall Then, out of the darkness, he heard his mothers voice.
 Freddy she said, you should have been in bed instead of sitting here tt watch the stars, an1 going to sleep" Ans saying this, Freddy rubbed his eyes an{ went quietly to bed and found he wal only dreaming.
 FLORENCE B. McGovERN.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
DanielSor
My Visit to wilIimantic.

Dear Uncle Jed: Now I am going to tell you about my trip to Willimantic. Last Tuesday my grandma and I had our elans all made to visit my great-great- aunt, Mrs. Taylor. We'll, when we got up that morning it rained. It seems so it always. rains nowadays. I thought sure I would have to stay home, but grandma was game. as the boys say, so we wore something the rain could not hurt, and we started quite early, too, for the trains have all changed time. Aunt Clara did not know we were coming, but she was very glad to see us and we had a very pleasant day. Auntie talked to me about school quite little and tried to catch me on my tables. but I answered her cor rectly every time and. showed her how well could write and spell She said she thought 1 was we'll advanced for my years and hoped would keep on and some day be a teacher, and I surely hope to do so
 In the afternoon it stopped raining and
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys' and Girls Department.

sons are not the same as we In this part of the globe. have to contend with.
 There is no doubt in my mind but that should I have lived in another part of the globe, I would be used to it but as this part of the globe happens to have to have four seasons, I am fond of all. for each has it's good sports but the best of all is spring. k
 Spring is the most glorious season which adorns natures robe of gladness and on the whole every one rejoices in it's glory. It is the awakening of each little thing and blossoms, also the birds are once again numerous to sing; to us sweetly. ,e In my heart there is always hearty welcome for the season spring. RUTH GOLUB, AGE Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
Norwich.
The Chase by 8 Bull.

It was a hot day in July and I was wishing every minute that could have some ice cream Just then my mother called to me and said : Come with me and get some snring water" So I got the pail and sta d off. Just then I saw something that looked like bundle. l ran to see what it was, but it was only a piece of paper rolled up. When turned around I saw something queer coming towards me I turned and looked again and there was a bull. I started to run as fast as I could. I called to my mother, but she was not in sight. Oh, thought to myself. what shall I do? In the distance I saw barbed wire fence not so very high. I said to myself if could get on the other side l would. be safe So I ran as fast as my legs would take me. I made leap and jumped ovel the fence My dress was torn but I die not care as long as I was safe from that horrid old bull.
 ALMIRA LEE, Age II. New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27

her daily tasks in merry mood and with dancing eyes. Just as she was going to clean herself in popped her mo- ther Dorothy was surprised and she thought her mother was sick or some thing was wrong. But nothing was wrong and she only told Dorothy to go down town and pay the gas bill. This she was willing to do. She went and when she got back sher. mother told her to go into the parlor and water the plant. When she went in the room was fulfvcf children Just then she woke up in her little dark room. Alas! It was only a dream e
 RUTH EASTMAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
LErrERs or AckNowLEDGMENT.

Ruth Fargo. of Yantic-I received the book you sent me and 1 thank you very much. have read 1t half through and Ind it very interesting.
 Ssei Barber. of Moosup-I thank you sery much for the prize book which you Icnt me.
 Christine M. Barry. of Norwich Thank you very much for Treasure Isl and. know I shall enjoy reading it. ] Eas quite pleased to think l won the lrst prize.
 Lillian Anderson. of Brooklyn-I re- sived your most welcome book. have rad part of 1t and found 1t very inter. sting. thank you very much and an koing to try again.
 Caroline c. Lawton, of wiIlimantic- Thank you very much for the nice bool you sent me entitled Polly New Fa ioned Girl. This is the fourth one I've received and l like each one better.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27

Dear Uncle Jed One day my father was cutting down tree at-the sawmill with several other men with him.
 When the tree fell they saw a hole and they cut it open and found three lit tie red squirrels
 My father didn't want to leave them there, So he brought them home in his pail. s
 I fed them on milk and then on bread and now they are big enough to eat nuts.
 Just a day ago a little boy came over to my house and I let him take one of them. It began to crawl on his knee and he got scared and pushed him away on the floor, and this morning he died, so there is only two left
 4a CRYSTLE CURTIS, Age ii.
 Willinantic
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fathers other sister. She is older than he is. but is only four feet, two Inches. She is also deaf and dumb. When she was a baby she had scAriet fever which left her that way. The first day was sick, but the rest of the days I had a very nice time. picked wild flowers and took pictures Father ask- ed me if I wanted to go with him to drive the COWS <srne. made thefn run all the way. When we went home we went on sleeping car, and got home in two days. had a very nice time, but was glad to get home
 BERNICE BURDICK, Age F. Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES,

n
 Because May 90 comes on Sunday this year Monday will be observed as Memorial day Members of the Wide Awake Circle have as the result of the recent war been given the chance to Setter understand the meaning and inn portance Of Memorial day. Hitherto the shservanee has been for those who par licipated in wars before the Circle mem bers were born. Memorial day will still continue 10 be observed for those who this country might be what it is today. but there are in addition those who have within your memory gone forth to battle tor the rights of their nation and the principles for which 1t stood. Many of ;hese yo.- personally know They are iot SO much older than some of you Ire. Most Of them returned but there are some who sacrificed their lives and today lie buried in France or some other loreiEn country.
 1t is the deeds and memories of these patriots young men and old men, that if s desired to keep alive by the decor ation of the graves of the soldier dead sy haes and flowers and by the holding of exercises
 We can never pay them the debt we owe for the great service they have ren. dercd. Their great and glorious ac rompiishments can never be forgotten ant wc cannot permit a Memorial day to gC by without showing our respect for tn, brave who carried our flag to victory Neither should we overlook the oppor tunity of giving what help we can to tn, gathsring Of flowers for the Memoria day decorations
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
Gettinr Our yictroIa.

Dear Uncle Jed am going to tell you how our school raised money to get a Victrola. There was an entertainment in Grange hall in Lebanon, with speak ing singing and dancing. There were the children of our school to sing. and the women of olden times and four men sang other songs. The women of olden times were people dressed like women in times when they wore old straw hats or bonnets and other odd things.
 In this way we earned twenty-six dol lars. Then all the children of our schoo brought money to help get our victrola.
 RUTH FARGO, Age 12.
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house and we stayed quite while Tae teacher divided up the things that he got from us in the May basket. i When we were in the woods coming home we heard something in the brush and we saw that it was skunk. l wish that you could have been with us to go
 We had happy time,
 L. IRENE MAINE, Age 10.
 North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-05-27
CUT THIS our-1r IS WORTH MONEY

mail it to Foley & Co.,, 23s5 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, H.. writing your name
 and address clearly. You will receive in rsturn a trial package containinE z Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs. colds and creup; Foley Kidney Pills
 for pain in sides and back, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a whole some and thoroughly cleansing cathar- tic. for constipation, biliousness, head ache, and sluggish bowels. Lee G Os-