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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-29

ring activities. It has always been the contention of Parker that he would today be a wealthy man, had he not encountered bad luck with his hands.
 Dr. William H. Ryan.
 Dr. William H. Ryan, who has ac- cepted the appoinsn1ent as Police Com missioner, is responding to his second call to public office, having the Board of Education. For the past Il years. he has been one of the most prominent dentisss of the city. and conducts his professional office at 1e9 Wall street.
 Dr. Ryan is Bridgeport boy, born 'hers in 1888. He attended the pub lie and high schools, and later se- cured his P D. S. degree at the Bal graduating with the class of 1s1o.
 He started practice here in 1910, and Immediately became interested cepted the Democratic nomination for membership on the Board of Ed ucation and was elected. serving for three years, from 1912 until 1915, World War. and served as a Firso Lieutenant in the regular army.
 Moves E. filling.
 Moves E.. filling, who has been Of fered the important appointment to the Sinking Fund Commission, is well known business man, and chair man of the Board of Directors of the City National Bank. He has attained considerable prominence because of his business enterprise and executive ability, and is connected with many of the largess manufactories of the city
 MT. Al1ing was the founder and first operator of the famous chain of filling Rubber Goods stores, and was one of the organizers of the AN1ng n for some time in an execu i've posi- ton. He is prominent socially, and is a member of both the Seaside and Algonquin Clubs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-29

lone of the leading Jersey newspa- Epers. rom New Jersey he ferried lover to New York and was on. the Istaff of the old New York Star, which twas bought by Frank Munsey and ErechristeEed ''The Continent While lin the big city Howell was also on Et6ae staff of the old Morning Journal. It was while in Newark Howell got this baptism into some of the ancient ssports, sue has cock fighting and dog lighting. While in the New Jersey fSnetropo1is he became interested in
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-29

ed to public office. For some time he has been a member Of the Demo cratic executive committee and dur ing the past year has served as execu- tive treasurer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-29

James c. Spargo, noted real estate operator. who bears the reputation of port than any other realtor- He was particularly active in the early devel- opment of the East Side,
 MT. Spargo is a member of the real offices at S3 Fairfield avenue. He is also president of the Bridgeport Boiler company and treasurer of the McCafrey Boiler Works,
 He was born and raised in the old Fifth Ward. that is now known as the Ninth District. Previously. he has served on the Board Of Appraisal of Benefits and Damages, and the Board of Relief.
 ANDREW PARKER.
 Born S4 years ago in Odessa, Vt, Andy Parker, former Connecticut welterweight champion, now proprie- tor of two health and physical oul- tural schools. is regarded as being highly qualified to serve on the new Boxing Commission, owing to his
 It was the force of circumstances that brought Parker into the boxing game. In his younger days he cher ished ambitions to become a member of the medical fraternity and after studying for his entrance to Yale Medical School, he decided to do his bit toward supporting a large family. and turned to the boxing game as renNnerative profession.
 During his ring career which lasted from 1909 to 1915 Parker engaged in 76 battles, winning "A of them. He won the state we1ter title in 1911 when he defeated Jeff Doherty in memorable battle. In 53 of his ring engag gements he knocked out his op- ponents,
 While a sehooKboy in New Haven he became a physical instructor in the New Haven Y. NJ. c. A. suhse- ouently becoming boxing instructor at Yale and associated with Frank Erne, former lightweight champion, in boxing academy conducted by the latter.
 Parker has been a resident of Bridgeport since 1915. and was well EEsssnR as. n1a a4 4lsa hest GxhtaZa xg
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-29

which has been a faithful meaI-ticket dispenser for Dick through all these Eears While on the Herald he be- karne known as a sport writer of the Rrst rank Dick" was always known ko sebe on the square among sports haen and on that trait he firmly estab- ffshed his reputation. Until a few years ago he ofhciated as referee at many boxing. wrestling and fencing matches conducted in the Nutmeg do-
 nain.
 | The selection of Dick Howell as Atnxing solon> is surs to meet with th'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
LOCAL OIL NAN CONDEMS ACTION
OF INDIVIDUALS IN TRYING GET
LEASES WITHIN DRILLING BLOCK

Calling attention to tho fact thai
efforts have been made by certain In
dlylduals here 20 lease small pieces
OF acreage In territory whore propos
ed drilling blocks are being gotten
up and condemnlng such action M
efforts against the progress OF the
community. y, A. Lugcnbyhl, local
oil man addressed the following let.
ter to J. W. Conner. secretary OF the
Chickasha Chamber OF Commerce:
"ono OF my farmer friends has
called my attention TO the fact
that a non-progresslye and thought.
less citizen was trying TO buy part OF
the acreage which ~ IN the proposed
block that the Chamber OF Commerce
and the cntorprIslng citizens OF
chlckasha are trying to block for the
development Of oil.
Now II this party should succeed
In buying part Of this oil lease II
would doubtless cause the drilling
contract TO fall through. and perhaps
this vicinity would never again have
chance OF getting a test well. From
my own experience with the oil bust.
ness ! have seen this happen qnlto
often. and can clto you many cases
where something like this has inter.
ferred with the drilling OF test wells
u am glad to say here that you
VIII always find the big companies
cooperating with you. and n they
should hear OF one Of their scouts
trying TO buy acreage where Il
would Interfere with test well
going down, you can be assured
that this man would not have the
chance Of pulling such stuff the sec.
ond time. This nearly always hap.
pens by some one that Is only look (
ing at his own interests from a sci. |
fish standpoint. and you viii invarl. /
ably find that these parties never
contribute to your commercial clubs
and never spend a dollar for any
public enterprise.
u believe that you will see here in
Grady County within the next six
months, twenty-five test wells going
down, If the farmers will only see
that their acreage is not cut up IN
such a way that II cannot be blocked.
and you can almost be assured that
II Grady county gets these test
wells, that some contractor will un.
load his tools over some pool which
Will be worth millions to the people
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28

take HAYES HEALING HONEY. a
cough medicine which stops the cough by
healing the infiamed and irritated tissues.
A box Of GROVES 0-PEN-TRATE
SALVE for Chest Colds, Head Colds and
Group is enclosed with every bottle OF
HAYES HEALING HONEY. The salye
should be rubbed on the chest and throat
of children suffering from Cold or Group.
The healing effect Of Hayes Healing Honey In
side the throat combined with the healing effect of
Groves 0-Pen-Trate Salve through the pores OF
the skin soon stops a cough
Both remedies arc packed in one carton and tho
cost Of the combined treatment is 35c. n
- Just ask your druggist for HAYES
HEALING HONEY.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
RESOLUTIONS IN MEMORY
OF MRS. c. e. coRBETT
Contributed.

Whereas, This society owes debt
Of gratitude for her inspiration and
loyalty and her untiring zeal, and
Whereas. This society earnestly de-
slres to pay a fitting tribute to her
memory in the remembrance of her
gifts, her activities, her kindness OF
spirit and Christian character.
BE II therefore resolved, that we
deeply sympathize with the family
of our deceased member that we
share with them in the, hope OF a
blessed reunion in taht better world
whore there are no partIngs and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
TEACHERS EXAM JULY 25-27

July 25-26-27 are the dates set for
the next county teachers examlna-
tion, II was learned this morning In
a communication from II. II. Wilson,
state superintendent, received by
County Superintendent Allen. A
large number of teachers In this
county probably will take the examl.
nations here, Mr.. Allen announced.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Makes Ease for Driver

A new automobile steering gear, in
which cams replace the usual seq
ments, sectors and worms, has been
invented by an Englishman, who
claims IT will prevent shocks of
rough roads and twisting strains to
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28

oi Grady county. and especially the
farmers who own their royalties, VIII
bc the biggest winner.
you can't expect the man who IA
going TO spend anywhere from
twenty five thousand TO one hundred
thousand dollars on Wild eat we'll
TO buy HIS acreage. In the first place
Il would not be right for thom to do
SO and you can be assured that they
are going to- think every fcsnonal.
bic and progressive citizen Of this
county should give the commercial
club their fullest support and try to
help In every WHY possible TO bring
about and encourage getting blocks
OF acreage for drilling purposes.
in regard TO the statement above
TO the effect that man, drilling opef.
atlons are never consumated because
OF some selfish individual securing a
piece of acreage In the midst Of n
proposed block, I can refer you 10
Messrs, Missmorc and Stclcrt. who
are NJ this time in Chickasha on.
deavoring TO block acreage for a well
Ia this locality. The high standing
oi these men is above question. AMI
know that a short time ago they
were attempting TO block acroSge In /
a town not far from Chlckasha. and
Individual citizens of thnt town
went into the territory and leased n
few small pieces. absolutely destroy.
ing their block. They left this site
and went into another town IN n
reasonable distance from Chckasha.
and undertook the blocking OF IN
other tract. The same thing was re.
peated: individuals of that commun
ny for their own selfish interests.
leased small tracts for their own
benefit, and spoiled this second pro. |
position. Since these gentlemen have
zone to chickasha they have re.
'eived several letters from responsi.
lle people In these towns. urging .
hem to return and take up this prop. .
'sition. but they have replied that .
he oil business does not move back /.
ward and that they had definitely
'assed up this proposition because
VI the opposition as outlined.
Now the leases that these indi-
'iduals secured for their own use are I
lot worth n dime, and the farmers, n
IS well as the community, have lost O
N opportunity to have the territory I
ested. II may be years. and ii may y
'e never before this particular ter
tory is drilled. This same thing
an happen to the efforts that the
~lbcs o. commerce is putting +
c.sh to Sc Q the blocking of this 3
ract by some irresponsible, selfish n
Individual going to the farmer and r
easing small tract Public opinion
hould be directed against such indi.
iduals and their efforts should be
randed as an effort to destroy the r.
n
81 cannot speak too harshly of the d
ction sof any individual living in a "
who will do something
nat will destroy such advantages
nd benefits that will come to the
ntire community. In this particular "
lstance the farmer is TO be CON N
ratulated who refused to lease his il
nd, for he has in mind the broader cl
'nefits that will come tq him by the re
lccessful blocking of the entire
,reage. ~
There is danger of the same thing
Chickasha; someone might secure
lease that would spoil the entire I'll
forts. Sincerely trust that the at bi
ntion Of every business man, farm BIZ
rand individual citizen of this COM pl
4 4
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
fiabituaI Constipation Cured
In IA to II Days

'LAx-F0S WITH PEPSlN" is a specially.
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative :Habilual
Constipation. Il relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for II to 2i days
TO induce regular action. II Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 6Oc
per bottle
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Portable Welding Plnnt

A portable arc welding plant. to be
carried on motor truck, portions OF
II helping TO complete the trucks
power equipment, has been invented
by an Englishman.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Protects Side Curtain Fabric

There has been invented a thimble
for the ends of upright rods used to
support automobile side curtains to
protect the fabric from puncture and
relieve the stitching from strains.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Che steering columns.

indicates supply OF Ga5o'ine
A newly invented gauge to indicate
the amount of gasoline in an automo-
bile tank of dial on the instrument
board of car Is operated by the
pressure Of the fuel on cylinder
screwed into the bottom drain pipe.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Gives overheatIna Alarm

When an automobile engine over
heats sufficiently for the water In
the radiator to boil the steam blows
an alarm whistle which has been In.
vented to be inserted In a radiator
cap.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Keep Water From Running osard

A new rubber mat for automobile
running boards not only prevents a
persons foot from slipping but also
drains off the accumulated mud and
water.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
2O1 Lower Prices

The Goodrich price reduction
which took efed May 2nd was
without reservation. 1t included
Silvertowns together with Good.
rich Fabric tires and Goodrich Red
and Gray inner tubes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
Colds Cause Drip and influenza

LAXATIVE BRoMo oUlNINE Tablets remove
the cause There Is only one 'Bromo Quinine
Z w. GROVES signature on box. 30c
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
ing anything OF this nature from in
torfering in this proposition.
Very truly yours.
"F NJ. Lugenbyhl."
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Compiled by the Southern Motor
Manufacturing Association. Ltd
Face Mask For Auto Drivers
A complete face mask. to be but
toned to the cap and equipped with
an adjustable eye shield against
glaring headlights has been patented
to protect automobile drivers in cold
weather.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28
To Cure q Cold In One Day

TsLe LAXATIVE y, BR9Mo opININE tTsbletsl 4
Cold. Z. W. GROVES signsture on each box. 50c
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-06-28

bliss forbids a tear. and that. In our
sorrow for the loss Of a beloved
member. we find consolation In the
belief that all is we'll with her
Presbyterian Guild Of First Pres.
bytcrian church.
Mrs Wendell r. Fo1ter.
Mrs. John Miller.
Mrs. O. S. Mlnnett,
The New Model S Wood5tock
Typewriter
Sold on terms TO suit your con-
venienccs. Your old machine
taken as part payment.
Chickasha Typewriter
Emporium
122 N. 3rd. Phone Is.
MIN
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-15
4 SEMI.WEEKLY.

With this issue We taRe the plunge
into the seini.weekiy field ~ country
Journalism. Some Of our friendly crit.
les are frank In saying that We are a
couple of hnir.brained fools Maybe so.
OF course. We reserve the right TO argue
,ids point.
What We are trying 10 do il 10 give
Hereford the best possible newspaper
service commensurate with good busi
ness sense. We cannot hope 10 make
any under present condition. We believe
We will not lose any. II We can work
little harder. give little better serv.
Ice 10 our community. and at the same
time. not add Ia the financial burden of
our customers. we feel that We are do.
Ing n community service.
We are depending upon the good will
and support II the finest people on
earth TO help make The Brand repre-.
sentative semi.weekly. -iIereford Brand
All we have Ia say II thiss II the
Hereford Brand proves 10 BE- M good n
semiwcckly az II has weekly. IL viii
be- u long time before the Texas Pan.
handle viii have "A better semi.weekly
paper. Success To the owners.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-15
PECULIlRITIES or
CHINESE FARMER.

Whenever the Chin,rr farmer Tath.
I crs his crop he II very particular tn
pick NJ all the straw. and leaves. and
these are saved and used around the
rotts of next years plants. Other things
he uses for fertilizers are: The sweep.
ings from the streets, the hair from
the barber shops. the refuse, paper. etc.
from firecrackcrs after they have been
exploded. lime and plaster from demol.
ishcd buildings. SCOT. old bones. rice.
straw ashes. mud from the rivers. canals
and his water tank. the refuse from
fish and animals. tea leaves and the
refuse after extracting the grease from
tallcw and cabbage seeds. He seldom
fcrtiliz.s ut random. hut usually puts
IN u handful Of dccaycd fiber when he
sets out his young plants ar digs a
little ditch around the older ones and
burics some bean cake or refuse from
the table. He also uses liquid fertilizers
Ia great extent.
He irrigsAtcs extensively during tho
dry months. and sometimes he has To
bring the water many miles. II he can't
bring the water To- his plants In bitches.
he carries IL In pals suspended from
his carrying pole or set on either side
~ his monstrOus wheelbarrow. The
Chinaman. YOU know. invented the
wheclharrow. ana no farmer there In
prosperous without one. lie hardly ever
uses windmill or pump, but halls the
water out by hand Sometimes. when he
IL a carpenter ms well ms farmer. he
mnkcs a trough. over which II belt
fitted with paddles. He attaches the belt
ot a crude windlnss. puts one end OF
tn" trough In the water. turns the
crank and paddles the water up the
trough into his ditch. His irrigating sys.
TENS are very primitive. lie often raises
his vegetables In squares instead of long
rows. and waters each square scpa.
ptcly.
There are few pastures and meadows
In China. and little chance for the farm.
er to keep stock. Most ~ his blowing
and cultivating IN done by hand. DC. 1
casionally he has an old. mothcaten 7
water buffalo hitched 10 crude wood. /
en- pillow, but not often. A few mules are |
used hut horses are a rarity. lie raises
hogs, however, and takes them into the .
family circle to sleep with himself and
his wife. lie evidently believes that a
pig In the parlor IL worth two In the
pasture. so he takes them In and makes
them comfortable. II Is the duty Of the
grandmother In the family 10 take the
family pix out for exercise and general.
~ 10 administer To his wants. When she
takes him out for exercise she fastens
n cord around his neck and leads MIN
around like n prize poodle.-Ex.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-15
lie WENT ABOUT DOING GOOD"

In the days long gone. respective 70
the questions relative to the Man IL
Galilee. II was answered that "iie went
about doing goodr' In this modern day.
the test of the followers Of that Great
Leader will evidently BE- found In deter.
mining whether or not they present Ills
characteristics by going about doing
good. In Amarillo. among those who
hold and profess an allegiance TO the
Christ, are officers and members Of the
salvation Army. These good people 10
not spare themselves. but humble hn.
man pride and descend To the levels Of
human necessity.
BE IL n broken girl. mother Of an
Legitimate child. she 10 the Salvation
Army IL one Of the human beings for
whom the Christ ~ God made the ~.
preme sacrifice. II II IL want. squallor.
fifth. hunger. suffering OF any kind or
character. from any cause whatsoever.
these kindly people extend hand Of
succor and help. There II no task too
lowly none too exalted TO b. included
within the scope 81 the efforts Of the
salvation Army. These people are more
than mere charity" organization.
they are tina, and more. for while ut.
tending 10 the bodIb needs Of the un.
fortunate. they unobtrusively whisper
words N hope migration. leading the
broken and bruised souls of those they
III, up physically. TO the solid ground
of future desire and aspiration.
Nights are never too dark. roads
never too muddy. districts never too
vile. individuals never too low and de.
graded 10 Prevent the Salvation
Army workers from finding the sufferer
In need Of their services. Amarillo IN
10 he congratulated on account Of the
presence Of her local salvation Army
corps. She needs their kindly help and
without Il there would he n missing cog
In the proper operation ~ her social
machinery. All other forces working
lrgitinatoy for the general good. have
their duties. None Of them ever have
filled and in all probability never WIN
hli this gap. save and except the Sal.
walton Army.
In view Of these facts. coupled with
The duty society owes 90 even It's humhi.
est members. the salvation Army should
have adequate support at the hands
~ Amarillo. The legitimate demands of
the salvation Army are few. The wages
drawn by It's officIary are rldlculousiy
low and very fully earned.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-15
Hl-JACkING.

tndei' the caption How 10 Stop III.
lacking" the Lubbock Avalanche points
out the fact that this kind II bus.
mess Will stop when II becomes unprof.
liable. Right you are. No man has
any business carrying pocket full
Of money. There are good banks In
every city. The money In needed By
the hanks for the development ~ the
country and To keep the flow 81 bust.
ness NJ the highest tide. To carry
money In your pocket IN TO retard this
flow. The hi.jackcr will not run the
risk Of getting killed or sent To- the pen
for few pennies. but Is reasonably
sure Of getting "A good haul every time
he pulls the job. Don't carry 10, Of
monoy.-Randal County News.
Hi'Jacking has been the cause o, con.
siderable worry during the last few
months. and more than one good man
has been roughly handled. But 10 stop
hiJacking Ii a different thing Really II
II a disease--that In the hi.jacker IL
a victim u the bolshevki germ. He IL
not normal man and the only way 10
stop hi.Jacking II 10 cure the hi.jacker
Occasionally the courts may cure
man. but many times these social per.
verts need different treatment. The
world had been made for number of
years In wild chase for riches. The
man who has been unlucky-the one
who has not reached his goai-feols that
the opposition has been too great. that
he has not been given fair chance.
And when he begins "a feel that the
world Is against him. other people had
best Keep their spare change nj home
What that man needs In announcement.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1921-05-15
The Silver Tree,

! wish that I could nee one night
That tree In Carlo. near the Nile.
ON which nj dusk the agrets light
And sleep awhile.
Al earliest dawn they ny away
Into the descrt-who knows where
And the great. dark.lcaved tree all day
Stands blossom.bare.
Put when dusk folds the Citadel
within Mokatthm Hills. Il brings
To that cxpcctnnt tree the thrill
az homing wings.
Down the long reaches ~ the Nile
The silver girds come winglng home.
Past Bouiac and Gezircbs Isle.
Past mosque and dome.
~ suddenly the tree IL dressed
IL ~ white radiance of hInom.
n bird - bird drops down 10 rest
9th folded plume.
Tho lovely moon upon her why
Looks down and watches with delight
The silver tree. VA hare by day,
Blossom all night.
-Francis ksppel In Athcnaeum. Lon.
don.