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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received until
s o'clock p. m. July Sth, 1920 at the
office of the City Clerk of Chickasha,
Oklahoma, for cleaning and painting
the standpipe of the Water works
system of said city.
Paint to be furnished by the city,
contractor to furnish all necessary
labor and equipment.
Work to be done in accordance
with plans and specifications on file
in the office of the said city clerk
Bond in the sum of $500 required.
The city reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
BY order of the City Council.
S. C. Durbin, Mayor.
Attest-E. G. Reynolds,
6.29.9t City Clerk.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
WELFARE WORK FUND

Berlin.-(By mail AS the result
of a bequest from an American. the
city of Berlin in the year 2071 will
have vast fund at its disposal to
be used for welfare work among its
people-and it animals The donor
is Adolf Melzer of Evansville, Indi-
ana, who has transferred 100000
marks to the city in memory of his
brother Charles Melzer. 1t is stipu-
lated that the 100000 marks shall
for mthe basis of the Charles Mel
ger fund" shall be loaned and re-
loaned until 2O71 when the principal
and accrued interest can be used for
welfare purposes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
The Last Resort.

In a certain Yorkshire town a land
lord does not receive a very hearty
welcome on Monday mornings, and
tenant none of the houses there
recently handed the landlord half-a-
crown towards the rent.
rs this all you've got for me, and
you so much in arrears?" scowled the
landlord.
GO on now and be satisfied re-
piled the tenant. You wouldn't have
had that, only my old man has been
and sold the back door."-Blighty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
Father was Safe.

Two men got into a fight in front
of the bank today" said q man at
the family tea-table, 'and | tell you
it looked pretty bad for one of them.
The bigger one seized huge stick
going to knock the others brains
out, and | jumped in between them. "
The family had listened with rapt
attention, and as he paused in his
narrative the young heir, whose re-
spoct for his fathers bravery is imr
measurable, produly remarked:
"IIe couldn't knock any brains out
of you, could he, father?'-Bostou
Post.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
A STOLEN SMILE FER TWO

Behind the Scenes in clnemaIand.

Footpad-"Han over your money"
Victim -"Certinly, my good man.
Now, l don't want to be personal, but
my new film, The Bad Man o.
Crimson Creek I'll give you fifty
Wounds week for an exclusive con
tract. Can tempt you"-Punch
tLondon).
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
County Weiaher
CHAMBERLAlN'S COLlC AND Dl'
ARRHOEA REMEDY

This remedy is certain to be need
ed in many homes before the summer
is over. Buy it now and be prepar-
ed II is recognized as a most rcli-
able remedy for, bowel complaints
and may be obtained at any drug
store.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
EXPRESS PAckAoETTEe

These are the gifts ! ask:
Strength for the daily task,
Courage to face the road.
Good cheer to help me bear the trav-
eller's load,
And for the hours of rest that come
between,
An inward Joy in all things heard
and seen.
III, Van Dyke.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

why Senator Gore thinks he should be reelect
He let it leak his speech Minco that he introduced
the bill for the restoration of wocent postage and apparently ne
credit for this accomplishment 1t
true that the bill passed by practically unanimous
why Mr. Gore should not receive the
pauds of grateful republic for his notable achievement
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Every every blade of growing the yards or
The be Cheap water
property residents plenfuy dur
ing that Mayor Durbm will do well to
proposed ordinance abolsing rates for water
users is a good policy pay bonus for civic beauty .
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Whites Cream Vermifuge is GER
tain destruction to intestinal worms.
1t is harmless to children or adults
Price 35c Sold by Wren Drug Co.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

1t is possible delegates at Frisco prolonged the ballot
ing merely enjoy Of the California climate 1t seems to
lave from the to stay long as their money
lasted.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Now we know that Bill Sundays
efforts at Oklahoma City were sue
cessful. The "law" is threatening to
pinch the baseball betters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
COUNTY TREASURER.

L. A. Sanders announces that
be is a candidate for County Treas
urer, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Mrs Edna r. Watkins announces
that she is a candidate for court
clerk. subject to the democratic pri-
mary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

demonstration half hour followed Mr. BryanS dry
pce they proceeded vote down his motion at the
That's what might be called re-
fined cruelty.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

1t is a fact that some of the Dem
ocrats tried to make life quite un-
pleasant for Col. Bill Dwyer, Bill
Richards and other G. o. p. clans
men who were watching the progress
of the Frisco game on the score
board in front of the Daily Express
office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

H. F. Allen announces that he Is
candidate for county superlnten
dent. subject to the action Of the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

The platform adopted national convention leaves
doubt party stands the League OF Nations issue
Now Harding will inform public precisely
where the G. Q. F. is sitting the big argument can begin
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

MART LOUTHAN announces that
be is a candidate for Representative,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Chicago is going to curb speedeis
by putting their cars in Jail for tn T.
ty days or moro. Some system to
this and it ought to do the business.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
Court CLERK.

e. G. (Curly) Reynolds announces
that he is a candidate for Court
Clerk, subject to the action OF the
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

At that however it was a good
natured democratic crowd, without
regard to partisansm.
Two republicans are contesting for
nomination for the office of county
Judge in Grady. Now laugh, darn
you.
ST Simp says he notices that he
always has to wait for meal when
it isn't ready on time.
Our idea is that Billy Bryan had
a right to feel that they were rub
bing it in when they ran the steam
roller over him from the front back
wards and then sidewise.
Meantime, as we understand the
matter, the main issue before the
house now is for the Chicks to win
the second series. Here's hoping,
Mr.. Hollowell.
Comes now kid" Hill, veteran Of
many Civil war battles. and moves
that the nominee at the democratic
convention be elected by acclama-
tion next November.
We second the motion Unani
mously carried.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
County Superintendent.

Meta Chestnut Sager announce
that she is candidate for County
Superintendent, subject to the action
OF democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Thos. b. Losey announces that he
is candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the Republican primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
County Attorney
County Judge.

J. E. Shelton announces that he Is
a candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the action OF the democratic
primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

]. w. Murrell announces that he
is candidate for representative,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Ira NJ. johnson announces that he
is candidate for county commiss-
ioner. northern district, subject to
the democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

NJ. II. EVANS announces that he
is candidate for County Commits
missioner Southern District, subject
to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

d. C. Hybarger announces that he
is a candidate for county commits
sioner, central district. subject to the
Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06
County Commissioner.

N. M. Driskill announces that he is
candidate for county commission
er, central district, subject to the.
democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

w. M. PURSLEY announces thai
he is candidate for county com
missioner, Southern District, subject
to the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

Jack Hale announces that he is a
candidate for county commissioner
Central districD subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

At that however 1t was a good
regard to partisansm.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

w. A. Bryant announces that he
Is candidate for county commits
sioner (northern district. subject
to the action of the democratic pri
mary
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

GEO. w. PETTY announces that
he is candidate for County Com.
missioner. central district, subject to
the action OF Democratic voters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

. = - = - y = = = . .
q ANNOUNCEMENTS =
. = = = = = . = . = =
County Clerk
W. T. (BILLY) CLOUD Announces
that he Is a candidate for county
clerk. subject to the democratic
primary.
NJ. |. Stokes announces that he is
a candidate for county clerk, sub
ject to the action of the democratic
primary.
snerlff
J. H. (BUD) GIBBS Announces
that he Is candidate for Sheriff,
subject TO the democratic primary.
Matt Sankey announces that he is
a candidate for sheriff, subject TO the
action OF Democratic voters.
County Attorney
BEN GOFF Announces that he ia
a candidate for county attorney, sub
ject to the democratic primary.
VIM. Stacey announces that he is
a candidate for county attorney, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
County Judge.
Thos j. ONell announces that he
ls candidate for county Judge, sub
lect to the action OF Democratic vot
ers.
J. r. Shelton announces that he Is
a candidate for county Judge, sub
ject to the action OF the democratic
primary.
Thos. b. Losey announces that he
is candidate for county judge, sub
ject to the Republican primary.
County Commissioner.
N. M. Driskill announces that he is
candidate for county commission
er, central district, subject to the.
democratic primary.
T. M. McElroy announces that he
4 candidate for County Commits
sloner (Northern DISTRICT, subject
to the action OF the democratic pri-
mary.
Jack Hale announces that he is a
candidate for county commissioner
Central districD subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic primary.
W. A. Bryant announces that he
is candidate for county commits
sioner (northern district, subject
to the action of the democratic pri
mary
GEO. w. PETTY announces that
he is a candidate for County Com.
missioner, central district, subject to
the action OF Democratic voters.
Jacob Lorensen announces that he
is a candidate for commissioner,
central district, subject to the ac-
tion OF the democratic primary.
w. M. PURSLEY announces thai
he is a candidate for county com
missioner, Southern District, subjec
to the Democratic primary.
d. c. Hybarger announces that he
is candidate for county commits
sioner. central district, subject to the
Democratic primary.
Ira NJ. johnson announces that he
is candidate for county commiss
ioner. northern district, subject t
the democratic primary.
M. IL. EVANS announces that h,
is candidate for County Commis
missioner, Southern District, subjec
to the Democratic primary.
j. ID. Griffin announces that he is
southern district, subject to the Dem
ocratir primary.
HnIrrA GlaHk
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-07-06

We second the motion Unani
mously carried.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-24
You DO More Work,

You arc more ambitious and you get more
enjoyment out of everything when your
blood is in good condition. Impurities in
the blood have very depressing effect on
the system, causing weakness, laZiness.
nervousness and sickness.
GROVES TASTELESS Chilli TONIC
restores Energy and Vitality by Purifying
and Enrichng the Blood. When you feel
its atrenG,hnninn. inviaorating effect, see
how it brings color to the cheeks and how
it improves the appetite. you will then
appreciate its true tonic value.
GROVES TASTELESS Chill TONIC
is not a patent medicine. 1t Is simply
IRON and QUINlNE suspended in Syrup.
So pleasant even children like 1t. The
blood needs @uinne to Purifyit and IRON
TO Enrich it. These reliable tonic prop
critics never fail to drive out impurities in
the blood.
The Strength Creating Power Of GROVES
ThSTELESS Chill TONIC 'has made il
the favorite tonic in thousands Of homes
More than thirty-five years ago. folk.
would ride long distance to get GROVES
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when ,
member Of their family b ad Malaria o
needed bodybuilding. snength-gvinl
tonic. . The formula is just tho same to
day, and you can get IL from any dru
stcre. 60c per bottle.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-24

Asleep in Jesus" The large church
was crowded with loved ones and
trends. She was laid to rest in the
Davis plot Of the cemetery The
great and many floral designs were an
expression Of love and esteem which
the community held for her.
Mrs. Davis is the mother Of nine
children. She is survived by her hus-
band, John ID. Davis, Ware Shoals, Jo-
seph Il. davis, Ware Shoals; James
T.. Davis, Spartanburg; Willie B. Davis,
Ware Shoals; Edgar w. Davis, Ninety
Six; John A. Davis, Ware Shoals
Jesse p. Davis, Greenwood, and Mary
Elizabeth Davis, Ware Shoals.
One Who Loved Her.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-24
CHEROKEE YOUTH
HELD FOR MURDER
Roy Henderson Captured. Coroner's
Jury Blames Him for Death of Lads.
DenieS to Officers He ID id the Killing.

Roy Henderson Captured. Coroner's |
Jury Blames Him for Death of Lads.
Denies to Officers He Did the killing.
Gaffney, S. c., Nov. 21.-Frank and
Floyd Kirby, aged six and eight years
respectively, whose mutilated bodies
werc found in Bluo Branch creek, six
miles from here Saturday afternoon,
came to their deaths at the hand Of
Roy Henderson was the verdict Of the
coroner's jury at the inquest completed
here today.
Henderson, sixteen year old youth,
who is alleged to have done the kill
ing, was captured last night at II
o'clock by the county sheriff and dep
uties at Butler in this county and was
lodged in the Cherokee county jail
The youth had gone to the home Of
lodging, was preparing to retire when
the officers made the arrest.
According to tn story given by Of
ficers, Henderson Is alleged to have en-
ticcd Frank and Floyd Kirby away
from home Saturday afternoon to go
hunting. When near the creek, it is al
legged, he shot the smaller boy, blow
ing off the right hand top of the head
then caught the older boy and beat
him over the head with his gun until
he was dead, after which he took the
bodies and threw them into a deep hole
of water.
1t was learned from officers tonight
that Henderson denied the killing af-
ter his arrest. He is quoted as say
mig that he left Frank and Floyd Kir-
by at a certain point after they went
out hunting with him. After parting
With the boys, he told officers, he was
fired upon by negro When asked
how his gun, which was found in two
pieces near the scene of the killing
was broken, he is said to have claimed
that when the negro fired at him he
fell breaking the gun as he went tc
the ground.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-24
FINAL SETTLEMENT

Take notice that on the 3rd day of
December 1920, ! will render final
account OF my acts and dongs as ex-
ecutOr Of the estate of A. j. Gilmore,
deceased in the oflic Of the Judge of
Probate Of Laurens county, at L
o'clock, a. m. and on the same day
will apply for final discharge from
my trust as executor
Any person indebted to said estate
Is notified and required to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date,
duly proven or be forever barred.
w. B Johnson, Executor.
Nov. 3rd, 1920. Almo
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-24
Death OF Mrs. j. Is. Davis.

Ware Shoals, S. c., Nov. 1S.-The
community was saddened Monday
by the passing Of Mrs. Mary Ida ,Dav-
is. Her home going was a sudden
shock to the family and the friends.
From all appearances she was we'll
She was about her work when sudden
ly she sank upon the floor. Her hus-
band rushed to her, took her in his
arms called her, sought for signs OF
life, but her spirit had gone to Him
who gave it, There was no struggle,
no pain. Her heart had ceased to
beat.
She was the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. BILLY" Gaines and Mrs. Patsy
Gaines Of Ware Shoals, S. c. She be-
came the wife OF John b. Davis in
the year 1876. They lived happily to-
gcthcr for forty-four years, making
their home in Harmony community OF
Laurcns iOunty. She was a most faith
ful, consistent and devoted member OF
Poplar Springs Baptist Church for
about forty-two years. She loved her
church and its institutions. Her home
was always open to 'her pastors and
the visiting ministers.
But it is her homc-lfc that shows
the snow-whiteness Of her pure char
actcr. She was known as Aunt Ida"
to whom the children went for flowers.
And she never turned them ava.
empty handed. but with her own little
hands pluckcd the flowers and with a
smile gave them to the children. She
treated all with Kindness and courtesy
TO her husband she was true soul,
true wife and hclpmatc. She filled his
home with queently atmosphere. She
bore and loved and trained his children
as q saintcd mother. Her beautiful life
is stamped indellibly on the family
She always felt her first duty to hel
husband and to her children, and nc
mother had purcr ideals for then
than she. There are many sparkling
facets Of the purity OF her rich life
The most prominent ones are: tha
peaceful and kindly element which re
suits from prayer; that purifying clc
mont born out Of heart OF love; tha
element which prompted sacrifica
spirit, and that virtue Of never speak
ing unkindly to any one. She lovc'
GODS word and found in it strength
comfort and inspiration. She was OF
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-24

Proper attention will be given those
who wish to pay their taxes through
~" mail by check, money order, etc.
Persons sending in lists Of names to
hc taken Off are requested to send
them early and give the township Of
eaca1, as the Treasurer is very busy
during tho month OF December.
ROSS ID. YOUNG,
County Treasurer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09

delegates and giving each half vote.
tn" committee, however, bolted the
suggestion over with quick vote and
stood tight on the principle.
at its night session the committee
continued seating the Henry Lincoln
johnson district delegates from Geor-
gia. Those from the Third and Fourth
districts were, seated on the first
votes.
The ;ontesting delegates from the
Sixth Georgia district were seated by
unanimous vote. The committee decid-
ed there was no evidences that legal
condition had been held by the Henry
Lincoln johnson regular faction"
The committee adjourned leaving the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09

publcanism that he actually did a
dozen steps of jig and pranced up
and down the aisle. Negro witnesses
supported the calims Of the contest
ing delegation ,testifying to their in
ability to take part in the Tolbert fac
tion convention, declaring they had
been threatened with death if they at
tempted to attend them. Stacks of
a,idavits presented in support of the
bert delegates, they declared had been
cooked up" since the convention and
there were broad insinuations of how
the signatures might have been OBJ
tanned.
The committee decided, however,
that so far as the evidence before it
went. Tolbert had the evidence of reg
ularity in the South Carolina conven-
tion proceedings, and seated Tolberts
delegates.
Renewed pleas for a special decision
came with the calling of the Georgia
case. National Committeeman Jack
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09
NOTICE

The qualified voters : residing in
Plowden Mill School District No. 12
of Clarendon County, South Carolina,
will hereby take notice that an cleo
tion will be held at the Enterprise
school house on Friday June 18th,
1920, for the purpose Of voting on the
question Of whether said district shall
levy and collect annually further
special tax of ten (10) mills for gem
eral school purposes. Tax receipts
and registration certificates required
as in general elections. Polls open
from 8 a. m. to p. m. BY order Of
j. M. MONTGOMERY,
M. G. SMITH,
e. M. McELVEEN,
Trustees in and for Plowden Mill
School District. 2t-c
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09

contests in the Seventh. Ninth and
Tenth Georgia districts to be decided
tomorrow. In the contests decided the
johnson faction, listed as favorable to
Governor Lowden, got the four dele
gates at1large and the delegates from
five districts. "
The Picket faction, reported favor
able to Gen. Wood, was seated in the
Sixth. ag,..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09
TO URGE DELIVERY
OF MACHINES

Cotton farmers who have planned to
poison the boil weevil with calcium ar
senate are getting nervous over the
failure Of manufacturers to deliver
dusting machinery as promptly as had
been expected. The cart duster type,
which will take care of hundred
acres of cotton to the machine, is
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09

son, of Georgia, who is retiring from
the committee and would withdraw
from the State. Made special plea
for harmony among the factions there
ard preclude contests at the next ma
tional convention by seating all the
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1920-06-09
NOTICE

l will apply to the Probate .Cour
for Clarendon county, S. G. on Mon
day, June FL, 1920 at eleven o'clock
in the forenoon for final discharge
as Executor of the last Will and
Testament of Mariah Hilton, deceased
May 10, 1920.
2O-bt-c Fred Lesesne.