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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
mot a Hungry Family in chickasha
on Thanksgiving" is Slogan;
Mrs. Freeman Busiest Wo-
man in City
CHILD WELFARE WORK
CLAIMING ATTENTION
Report of Field Worker Shows Peo-
pie Benefitted; Many Clothed
and Fed; Ex-Service Men
Given Help

Mrs. Blanche Freeman probably is
the busiest woman in Chickash. In
addition to her duties as Red Cross
welfare worker and, executive sec
retary of the Home Service section
of the Grady county chapter Mrs
Freeman is field secretary of the
Chickasha United Charities
Friend of the poor and needy; the
former soldiers of Grady county;
and those in distress, Mrs Freeman
is the good Samaritan of Chckasha.
AS field secretary Of the Chick
asha United Charities. MIS- Freeman
has administered help to 203 indi-
viduals during the past year Some
of these were assisted to secure en-
ployment, while others were given
medical attention, clothing and fuel.
Two hundred and sixty garments
49 pairs OF shoes; bed-clothes and
linens were distributed under Mrs.
Freemans direction. The domestic
art class Of the Chickasha high
school is making a large number o.
garments which will be distributed
by the Charities secretary.
Planning "Feed"
Working in cooperation with the
Oklahoma College for Women Y. w.
G. A., the United Charitifs is plan
ming a Thanksgiving treat for every
poor family in Chiekasha. "Not a
hungry family in Chickasha on
Thanksgiving day is the slogan.
Child welfare is one Of the phases
of the work being carried out by
Mrs. Freeman When the city truant
officer reports cases of truancy as a
result of the child having no clothes
that child is comfortably clothed, is
given books and sent to school
Ninety percent Of the truancy from
school is the result OF children being
poorly clothed, Mrs Freeman be-
lieyes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
Belgian In Address Before League
Assembly States Economic sit
uation Most Important
Matter to World
SAYS RIGHT OF LEAGUE
TO REST UPON STRENGTH
Lithuania Would Fight Poland; Con-
ference Held with Constantine
Reports Say Kaiser Bill
Now Improved

BY United Press
Berlin, Nov. so- Wireless advices
from Moscow today announced that
the Russian government would be
compelled to carry war into the
Polish neutral zone owing to the at
tacks of Balakoyitch.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
Conference With Constantine.

BY United Press.
Lucerne, Nov. 2O.--Vice Admiral
Mark Kerr former British naval at
tache at Athens, held an unofficial
conference with Former King Con
stantine shortly after his arrival in
the Greek capital, it was learned
here today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20

By United Press
Doorn Holland, Nov 2O.-The for
mer German kaiser's condition has
improved to such an extent that the
former crown prince has returned
to Wieringen, it was learned here to-
day.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
OKLAHOMA MAY SEND
CITIZEN TO MEXICO.
By United Press.

Oklahoma City Nov 20.-Governor
Robertson announced today that he
is considering sending a representa-
tive to attend the inauguration of
President-elect Alvaro Obreeon in
Mexico City. Dec. 1.
Mr.. Robertson and his official
family will be unable to make the
rip, the governor having made pre-
parations to attend the governors
conference in Harrisburg. Pennsyl-
sania the first week in December.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
CALL FOR BANK REPORTS
BY United Press.

Washington. Nov. 20.-The comp
troller of the currency today issued
a call for statements showing the
condition of national banks at the
close of business on Monday, No
vember Is.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20

Jas. E. Brooks, local cotton man.
received a message this morning an
nouneing the sudden death Of his
father at his home in Canada. Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks will leave this ev-
ening for Montreal.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
Would Fight Poland.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Paris, Nov. 20. Representation of
Lithunia are in Moscow negotiating
with the Russian government for
offensive against Poland.
according to advices received today
from the soviet capital
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20

Ed Little, editor of the Blanchard
News, was a business visitor in the
city today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
DESPERATE ATTEMPTS LIFE
BY United Press.

Brokenbow, Neb., Nov 20. Dennis
Chester, the re-eaptured desperate,
tried second time during the night
10 commit suicide when he dived
head first to the cement floor. He'
was severely injured.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
Friend of Ex Soldiers.

Safeguarding the interests of ex
soldiers of the county is one of the
duties performed by Mrs Freeman
Her recent annual report approved
by the executive committee of the
local chapter contains the following:
Services rendered to 1424 individ
uals; government insurance in the
amount of $4,000 reinstated; filed
applications for vocational training
for AZ disabled men; 80 of these ap
plications were approved; made 21o
visits to investigate cases of sick
ness, relief, and child welfare.
Claims for lack compensation fo
returned soldiers in The amount
$12,95O.73 prepared and filed; in
Vulnerable arfidayits supporting
claims written.
Planned menues for young wives
who were unable to make lends
meet" with the allowances from the
federal board for vocational train
ing; family troubles in ex-soldier's
home adjusted; many delinquent
children given aid; letters and maya
zines sent to disabled Grady county
soldiers in government hospitals
weekly letters written to Grady
county boys taking vocational train.
ing under the federal board.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20
Devoted To Work.

Mrs. Fireman is devoted to her vel
fare work. She has been urged to
make the race for city clerk
Chickasha, but declined, saying 81
don't want to give up my work with
the soldier boys"
Mrs. Freeman declares that she
no political ambitions. although she
was very active in support of Gov
ernor Cox and the League of Ma.
tions during the recent campaign. As
vice-chairman of the Grady county
democratic central committee, Mrs.
Freeman assisted in the organizine
of many women's democratic clubs
in Grady county. The work of these
clubs sustained the couaiy's position
in the democratic column, B. B
Barefoot, chairman of the committee
declares.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20

You will find all this
local news every day In
The Daily Express.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1920-11-20

All the latest news by
wire every day from the
United Press Association.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-11-04
WANT MISSING LINK BUILT.
Direct Rail Route for Coast Count,
OF Great Importance.

What is considered a step forward
in the progress of Florida" was TAX
en-, at the meeting in Tallahassee last
week of the west coast route dele
gates and from all indications it is
certain the gap on the Seaboard Air
Line railway between Covington and
Perry, and the one on the Atlantic
Coast Line between Perry and Month
cello, will soon be bridged and the
opening of a direct route to the
northern, western and northwestern
states will soon be possibility.
The delegates, from all parts of
South Florida unanimously agreed
that speedy action must be taken if
this plan is to be carried to a finish.
The entire work of the association
was read and fully discussed.
1t is understood that the compile
ton of these roads would give direct
railway routes into south Florida
from the north and will materially
aid in increasing the flow of travel
to the southern southern part of the
state. ST. Petersburg and Tampa
would be benefited.
A committee consisting of perma-
nent chairman. w. G. Brorein; secre-
tary L. A. Whitney, of Fort Myers,
and three others, to be named by
them was selected to push the work
to a speedy finish. The resolution
committee consisting of f. w. Perry,
r. M. Shackleford, jr., and George B.
Perkins reported a resolution con-
ferring on the committee, and APP
proved the action of the attorney gen
eral with regard to the proposed for
fixture of the charter of the Tallahas-
see Southeastern Railway Company
for failure to complete it's line, and
expressed appreciation of the work
already accomplished by the officers
In the absence of Permanent Chair
man w. G. Brorein, Mayor Guy Nc
Cord of Tallahassee, presided. l.. A
Whitney, Fort Myers; Charles M
Hemphill, Clearwater; 7. Nj. Shackle'
ford, Tampa; F. M. Cooper, Punts
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-11-04
BUSY ON SHORT ROAD.
Petition Filed With Lee Commission
ers Will Have TO Bond.

County Commissioner w. NJ. Whit
ten received telegram today (Novem-
Der fourth from A. l.. White, of
Fort Myers, stating that a petition
for the creation of a special road
district on this side of the Caloosahat-
chez river had been filed with the
Lee county commissioners. This
means that the Fort Myers people are
proceeding with their part of the
agreement to construct the short
route road. When the district is
created it is likely bonding election
will be called, as there are no county
funds available for the construction
of this road. 1t is understood that
the people in the proposed new dis
trict favor construction of the road
and if bonding election is called there
is little doubt that it will carry.
County Commissioner Written has
received bids for the clearing and
grading of this end of the road. The
bid for grading is high he states, but
the bid for clearing is very low, the
lowest bidder offering to clear this
road, which is sc feet wide for less
per mile than is being paid in distric'
four for 40 foot right-of-way. Mr.
! Written will let the contract fol-
clearing his end of the road in few
days.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-11-04

|. ]. Patrick and Hon. Joshua
|Mizell visited Arcadia, yesterday.
Commercial Club meets Friday
might.
D.. ]. Meadows went to Fort Meade,
Monday, and returned, Tuesday.
If you want to buy a grove, home
Eor truck land, see CHAS. A. JONES.
43-1t
F. Perry King returned last week
|from a fortnight's visit to Waycross,
ATLANTA and other points in Georgia.
Miss Ellen iMatson of Inverness,
spent two days here last week visit
ling her grandfather, F. NJ. Dampier.
Floyd Chadwick and Cephas Keen
favored Arcadia with their presence
for a few hours, Friday.
Mrs. A. P. Jordan returned, Sunday
night, from Tampa, where she spent
ten days visiting relatives and friends
Judge Trabue and Colonel Chad
man spent a few hours in Arcadia,
this morning.
Mrs. Mortimer Stephens is suffer
ing from bruises and shock resulting
from falling down the stairs in hel
residence.
Put your money to work Start a
savings account with the Fidelity
Trust Co. We will pay you five pei
cent interest. adv
Hon. Joshua Mizell, local Repub
lcan leader, received a Telegram
Tuesday, from Tampa, saying that
Harding was badly beaten, which
made Josh feel mighty blue, especial
ly'as it was signed "Macfarlane.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-11-04

Gorda J. II. Drummond, Saint
Andrews Bay; f. H. Perry, and A. l..
White, Fort Myers; n A. Bitch,
Montbrook Railroad Commissioner
Royal C. Dunn, Madison; Railroad
Commissioner r. Hudson Burr, Tall
ahassee; Mrs. F. r. S. Phillips, Pan
ANA City; Rupert Smith, president
Arcadia Commercial club. Arcadia;
E. E. Saxton, Lakeland: \. S. Wells,
railroad commissioner-nominee; w,
w. Trammell, assistant attorney gen.
eral; and II. A. McRae, commissioner
of agriculture, were among those
present.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1920-11-04
TOWN TOPICS OF WEEK
The Important Happenings Of punta Gorda and
Vicinity Briefly Told

Mrs. A. ]. Kinsel visited Arcadia,
Saturday.
Mrs Mary L. Sandlin returned,
Tuesday night, from New York City,
where she spent three months visit
ing relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. j. Chadwick took
their son Clay to Tampa today, to,
have an expert examination made of
his tonsils. They will return tonight.
Mrs. Eugene Ivey will have on
display a line of Millinery at A. j.
Kinsels store Friday and Saturday,
October 29th and 30th. VIII appre-
lciata vour patronage. sit
Mrs. Marion T. Willis, with her
baby, went to Arcadia, Monday eve
ming. to spend the week with her
mother, Mrs. Alberta Horrell who
fell out of wagon last week and
broke her shoulder.
Harry Robbins, who is a valued
assistant in a big mercantile estab-
lishment in Fort Myers, came home
Monday afternoon, spent the night
with his parents, voted next morning
and went back on the noon train.
FOR SALE-The following signs
at soc each; Furnished Rooms for
Rent; Unfurnished Rooms for Rent;
House for Rent; Car for Hire; For
ISale.-THE HERALD, Punta Gorda,
Florida.
Captain w. H. Johnson returned
Friday, from trip to Tampa and
Boca Grande, and, on Saturday morn
ing went back to Boca Grande
whence he returned in time to vote
on Tuesday.
r. NJ. KING has a new stock OF
good dishes-and they are very
cheap: 25 cents for a cup anc
saucer; rs GEMS for dinner plates
You can get a set of six pieces fol
$3.50. AL
Miss Myrtle Jack observed election
day by running down to Boca Grand'
and visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John r. Jack. Her father brough
her back in his lauLch early yesterda!
morning and went back in the eve
ming.
In preparation for protractet
meeting, which is to begin in tn
Methodist Church Sunday morning
cottage prayer-meetings are beini
held in the homes of the members o
the church. One of these was hell
Friday night at the home Of Pnillil
Bowers in the Seward Apartments.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Rhode came in
Saturday, from their homestead a
, Bairdville, and have since heen tn
guests of relatives. They are likel
) to remain here through the winter
: during which time Mr.. Rhode will b
needed in the post Office to assist hi
brother, Postmaster Rhode.
A general and cordial greeting wa
given to Ex-Governor Cilchrist on hi
arrival here from Waycross, Georgi;
on Saturday. Monday, he Vislte
Arcadia on business; Tuesday, h
voted the Democratic ticket; yestel
day, he went to Saint Petersburg {
/ attend a meeting of the trustees {
the State Masonic Home and Orphan
age, from which city he will retur
to WaycToss.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

We extend our deepest sorrow
to Mr.. Shelby Jackson in the
loss of his faithful ole friend
"BIack Hawk" AS to BLACK
Hawks" history-He has been a
true family horse for these thirty
years, and has performed his
duties earnestly and successfully
BLACK Hawk" when young was
a fat, black steed, very alert and
on the job. Thus the name
BLACK Hawk" He graduated
! Hartwell Bairnsfather in the year
1911, johnny Bairnsfather in the
year 1915 received his High
School Diploma through BLACK
Hawks" faithfulness and Shelby
Jackson was on the royal read tt
knowledge looking forward t.
graduation next school session
but alas! his true ole horse ha'
flown to another world but it wa
: for the best as "Black Hawk
/ had turned grey from age and
change was necessary in his nam
thus in later years he becam
!. known as Grey Buck. +"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
Attention is directed to the big

Attention is directed to the big
ad of the M. M. Ullman and CO.
clothing store, Natchez, in which
announcement is made of their
Semi-Annual Clearance Sale'
which begins Monday, July 18th.
These sales are awaited by all
Concordians, as all goods in their
splendid establishment will be Dc,
reduced Is per cent, This will
include the famous Stein-Block,
Society Brand and Fashion Park
Clothes, Manhattan Shirts, Palm
Reach, Mohair, Gabardine, SILK,
Poplin. and Spanish Linen Suits
Ali in need of clothing al
greatly reduced prices, will &c
we'll to call at their store.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
Last Monday being generally

Last Monday being generally
celebrated for the Fourth, all
stores in Vidalia closed their
doors for half a day, much to
the credit of their owners.
The Sentinel believes in closing
the stores comparatively, on
especial events. to give the clerks
some chance to get out doors for
q few hours. What we would like
to see would be for all stores IN
VidaIia 10 agree to close at 2 o.
clock on Saturdays. This is beng
done with success in all small
town in the North. If all close
alike, no one can lose.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
Uroe Adequate Rates

In q resolution adopted by the Asso
citation of Life Insurance Presidents
the heads OF the country's large insur'
ance companies express their attitude
towurd the railroad situation as fol-
lows:
REHABILITATION Of the railroads ano
establishment by law of rates adequate
"a provide for the present and future
demands Of our growing commerce ano
20 stabilize the credit and securities OF
the roads"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
Mr.. E. G. Ford, prominent

Mr.. E. G. Ford, prominent
planter of Monterey, was in Vi
dalia Wednesday, and called at
the Sentinel office, and renewed
his subscription. Mr.. Ford
brought his wife and son, Spen-
Ger. in with him. and placed them
in a special ward at the Hospital,
under the care of Doctor Calhoun
a native of Monterey. They have
Typhoid fever, and we sincerely
trust that they will soon entirely
recover, and be able to return tc
their homes.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Mrs. F. L. Campbell is expected
to return home Friday from Nat
cl,itoches La. accompanied by her
daughter Miss Matte Campbell
who has undergone a severe
operation for appendicitis. Miss
Campbell has greatly improved
and will be able to be moved by
the end of the week.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

The minimum weight re-
ouirements for boys between II
and 18 years old entering the
NAVY has been reduced to lib
mounds. Also recruits may now
he sent to the Naval Training
Station at San Francisco from
New Orleans. The Training
Stations that a recruit may
choose to be sent to are: Gulf
Port, Miss, Hampton Roads, Va;
Newport, R. l., Great Lakes, III
and San Francisco, California
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
The p v. D. Club entertained

The B. V. D, Club entertained
most attractively in Judge Dale>s
office. on last Saturday evening.
This was an ideal place OF
entertainment and the hostesses
very resourcefull, which alto
gether, made the affair a success
games; dancing and singing were
the features sandwiches and iced
drinks were served at intervals
tn the guests.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Misses Rebecca Fauntleroy OF
Natehez and Evelyn Fleming OF
Froguore, had tea with Mrs
John Dale ST., Tuesday evening
These girls were joined by many
from Vidalia who attended the
Bud Scott dance in Ferriday that
evening.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Mrs Dick Wilds of Wildvillels
the guest of Mrs. Eliza Meter
Vile this week. Mrs. Wilds goes
over to Natchez every day 10
lend a helping hand to her nep-
bew Oliver Stewart who is i'll,
suffering from a serious accident
which occurred while swimming
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

There will be a baseball game
on the Vidalia diamond tomorrow
Sunday afternoon, at a o'clock.
between Vidalia and Jcnesville.
These two teams have been play
ing some fine ball this season, and
it is expected that a large crowd
will attend.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
Protection for Public.

The executive council OF the Nation
al Association of Credit Men In pub
lie statement on the credit situation OF
the country says:
THE council in its consideration OF
the transfer of the railways to private
control felt that II Is Of the highest Inn
portance that the railways be protect
ed from the dangers Of receivership
and the public assured against unin-
terrupted service"
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Wedding bells never cease to
ring out glad tidings. Mr.. Jack
Campbell and Miss Lois Burnley
were united in matrimony July
Srd. The ceremony was performed
by Supt. D. C. Striker at MS
home. We wish them joy, health,
and happiness.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Mr.and Mrs. John Dale Jr., and
interesting little family left FRI
day for Thibedaux where Mrs.
bale is spending several weeks
with her pareuts.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Charlton is raging now, and all
precautions are being taken to
prevent spreading. Mr.. A. Ferrel
has already been among the un-
lucky ones. He has lost his best
two working mules.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10
TRAFFIC INCREASE
TREBLED SINCE 1888
Greater Efficiency Enabled Rail-
roads to Meet Country's
Growing Demands.

The American railroads are more
than one-third of the railways OF the
world. The traffic hauled on the rail-
ways of the United States Is now three
times as great as II was twenty years
ago. In four months now the railroads
carry as much freight and as many
passengers as they did then In year
IL the three months alone of the mar
vest movement in 1919 the traffic equal
ed that of the whole year of 1898.
In 1898 freight ton miles carried by
the railroads of the country were more
than OO0,OO0OOo year. In 1910
they we're more than O,OOO,OO0OOO'
in 1913 more than 3OO,O00,00 100000 and
In 1918 more than 400, 000,0OO.OOO. Al
though the railway mileage Increased
only about 65 per cent since 1890. I'M
provements in tracks, terminals, equip
ment, ETC., have been so marked that
the volume Of goods carried (measureo
IN the number of freight tons carried
one mile) increased more than five
times from 1890 to 1917.
Increased Efficiency.
Taking account of both freight and
messenger service, the railroads In 1910
hauled 10000 traffic units (freight
tons carried one mile. plus passengers
carried one mile) for each railway en-
ployee. BY 1917, the last year OF pri-
vate operation Of the railroads prior to
the entry Of the United States Into the
war. that 10000 bad been increased
TO 100000.
The following table shows the In.
crease In efficiency Of American rail-
roads since 1900, which enabled the
rnilroads to keep pace with the growth
Of the country:
Ton miles increased. ."". 1907
J. Passenger miles increased. 1909
Trackage increased .....,.. 900
Cars and engine increased. 1870
Workers increased ......... $50
OUTPUT per worker increased COZ
Average train load increased 1900
These figures show that the trafh'
naule0 Dy the EhlIIOouS Va 1AS N"uA'
has Increased more than three time
az fast as the trackage, more thai
twice as fast as the equipment an
more than twice as fast as the numbe
Of workers. This has been made poi
u aible By far-sighted investment Of neN
2 capital to increase the efficiency OF tn
transportation facilities and thereo
g enable the railroads to Increase tn
= amount Of traffic handled and reduc
- the amount of labor required to hand
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Mr.. Sam Cerniglia's host OF
friends are rejoicing over his
continued improvement after so
serious an operation, at the Nat
chez Sanitorium last Friday.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1920-07-10

Mrs. Homer Smith and son and
Mrs. A. H. Gillespie left this
week for Mineral Wells, Texas
where Mrs. Gillespie goes IN
search of health.