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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
COUNTY FARMER
FINED BY COURT
ON FED. CHARGE
kulpelsmlsr Draws $50 Assessment
ffom Judge Williams: Other
Cases handled In Grind of
Federal Tribunal.

II, knlprlemler wealthy Grad,
county farmer. yesterday in fedora
court now IN session here. pleades
guilty to a charge ~ violating The
national prohibition act and wal
fined sise.eo By Judge Williams. The
fine WAS raid.
Action in fifteen other eases on
the criminal assignment was taken
yesterday.
Two prohibition act eases against
Tom Jones we're continued until TO
day. Illli Martin aud klddo Spark
man. co.ietendania In oac u tho
fascs. arr at large.
rIeadlnEs ~ guilty we're entered
BY J. G. Foster. defendant In two
esaes Wherein violation Of the prohl.
hition act Is charged. Sentencing IN
both cases has hacn deferred. II. II.
Hudson also pleaded guilty 10 violai.
Ink the prohibition act and will be-
sentenced later.
Other court proceedings yesterday
follow.
l.. W Peterson and Lee Rains.
charged with larceny Of Interstate
shipment. Remurrer to evidence
ustained M to Rains. and patcrson's
fate placed In the hands of the jury.
Roy MeIsoy pleaded guilty to VIC.
lation prohibition act: TO be sen.
fenced at Muskogee IN January.
Charges against Kit Guest and
lack Bailey were dismissed on mo.
lion Of the county attorney.
Passing Of sentence on Ted
Spruse and ]. r. Spruse who pleaded
guilty to charges Of violating the
prohibition act. was deferred until
the next term OF federal court here
In November.
ht ffthtit y fatHNtfs - H. HHuUufl
and Clayton Roper liquor cases were
continued after the defendants en-.
tered pleadlngs of not guilty.
William Long and Jack Long. vio.
latlon prohibition law; case dis.
missed as to Jack Long; VIM. Long
entered plea not guilty.
W. Z. HIggenbottom and T. NJ
Raby, alleged prohibition act vlo.
lators, pleaded guilty; to be SEN
fenced January at Muskogee.
J. ?. Tatum pleaded guilty to VIC.
lation prohibition act. Sentence to
be imposed during the November
term here.
j. w. Hines and ]. b. Ellis, local
men, pleaded guilty to violation pro.
hibition act. Sentence deferred until
November
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
NATIONAL
BANK ANNOUNCES
OFFICER CHANGE

Il. B. Johnson, Neil T.. Johnson,
Monfort Johnson and Phil c. Kidd
have sold their interests in the
+ rst National Bank Of Chickasha,
to other parties, according to an
nouncement from the bank today.
Mr.. Kidd will return to Norman
to resume the position Of his former
office in the bank there. Neil John
son will remain with the bank here
a few days looking after his fathers
and other interests.
J. h. Mcneil, assistant cashier,
who has been in the position Of
paying and receiving teller for q
number of years in the bank here,
will take the position formerly held
by Neil Johnson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
GRANGE MEETING
PLANS FINISHED
STATE OFFICERS

With several hundred delegates
expected to attend from every Sec
tion Of the state, the annual meet
ing of the state Grange will meet
in Chickasha on December 13 for a
three days session. The program
for the, meeting has been announc-
ed by Grange officials and includes,
aside from the business sessions,
receptions, entertainments and ini-
tiatory work.
The meeting will open in the Elks
club rooms, where all business ses-
sions will be held on Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock The first session
will be devoted to organization and
the appointment of various commit
tees. In the afternoon, the reports
Of the state officers will be given.
In the afternoon from 3 to 5, on
Tuesday, December 13, the Chick
asha Business and Professional
Womens club members will enter
tain the visiting ladies of the
Grange members with a reception
in the parlors of the Elks club.
On Tuesday evening a program
will be given at the Oklahoma Col
lege for Women in general meet
ing for all delegates, their ladies and
the general public. At this meeting,
George H. Evans, president of the
Chamber of Commerce will address
the visiting delegates.
On Wednesday morning at the
Elks club, the reports Of the commit
tees will be heard and discussion
of the reports entered into. In the
evening, the Grange will confer the
Sixth degree on a number of can.
didates, the meeting to be held in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
GlOUer Bound OUer
To District Court

In justice court here this morning,
Guy Glover, of Rush Springs, charg-
ed with grand larcency, was bound
over to await the action of the dis
trict court
Theft Of cattle stolen from George
Rogers, a farmer living west Of
Rush Springs, is charged in the in
formation. Glover is said to be a cat
tleman of Rush Springs. He made
bond for appearance.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
F0CH PAYS VISIT
To SAN ANTONIO.

San Antonio, Dec. 7.-Marshal
Foch, war hero Of France, spent the
busy hours here this morning. Dur
ing the first hour, he was the guest
Of citizens at big reception and
the second hour he visited General
Hines.
The French marshal was greeted
by Governor Pat Neff at the historic
Alimo. Following the official greet
ing by the Texas governor, he left
for Houston where he has a recep-
tion scheduled.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
REVISION STATE
BANKING LAW IS
PLAN ADVOCATED
State Bankers Presented With Reso-
luton for Special Session Of
Legislature; Take Matter
Up With SoIons.

Oklahoma City, Dec. IA special
session of the state legislature to
revise and strengthen the state
banking laws, was suggested in a
resolution introduced at the state
bankers convention here today.
The resolution recommended that
q legislative committee of the asso-
citation frame amendments to the
state banking laws and to then sub
NIT them to members of the legls-
lature.
The plans adopted by the state
bankers, were that in the event the
amendments were favored by a ma
jority of the law makers to then
ask the governor to summon the
legislature in special session to con
slider them.
Indications at noon were that the
bankers would adopt the resolu-
ton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
HEAVY BLAST IS
SIGNAL FOR BIC
FIGHT ON yEGGS
Robbers Blow OFF Vault Door, but
Awaken Villagers; Another Crew
Tunnels Way Into Bank and
Gets Small Haul.

Parsons. Kan, Dec THE Dem
mis- State bank. of Dennis. Kan, was
practically wrecked early this morn
Ing when bandits blew open the
outer door Of the main vault In a
robbery attempt.
Apparently the charge of explo-
sive was heavier than they antici-
pated. The noise of The blast
awakened the residents of the town.
Many arose and engaged in run
ming battle with the robbers as they
fled in an auto.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
NAME WOMAN SOLICITOR.

Calgary, Alberta, Dec. For the
first time in the history of the pro-
vince of Albert woman solicitor
has been appointed by the provincial
government. Miss Gretna Playter,
formerly associated with a local
legal firm, was named,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
SHOOTING DEER FROM
PORCIiES OF VILLAGES

(By United Press)
Saranac Lake, N. Y, Dec. T.
Shooting deer from ones front
porch is not the least of the joys
of living in the Adirondacks.
Two big bucks recently wandered
into the woods hamlet of Black
Brook, evidently figuring they were
safter there than in woods filled
with hunters.
1t was faulty strategy, however,
as enough artillery was unloaded on
them to have repelled an army
corp. Every porch and many win
dows within range blazed with rifle
fire, even women taking hand in
flattening the bucks,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
DONALDSON FUNERAL
TO BE HELD TODAY

Mrs. Julia Donaldson, age 64, died
last night at her home, 619 Choc-
taw avenue. Funeral services will be
held this afternoon at 3 O'Clock in
the Anderson chapel. REV. Clifford
b. James will officiate. Mrs. Don
aldson is survived by three sisters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
Grandfield Bank Robbed.

IBy ThFeI FTfS.J
Grandfield, Okla, Dec. 7.-Yegg-
men tunnelled their way into the
State bank here last night and Sc
cured about $40 in cash in addition
to an unknown quantity of war saw
ings stamps.
After Iooting the bank of this
amount, they crawed back through
their tunnel and made their escape
in an automobile
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
FIRE FIGHTERS RECEIVE
TWO CALLS YESTERDAY

The fire department yesterday af-
ternoon was called to a rubbish fire
under the rear stairway leading to
the Ismert rooms, 422h Chickasna
avenue. No loss resulted.
This was the second alarm turned
in yesterday afternoon. The first
was a call to the corner of Eighth
street and Dakota avenue where q
grass fire was threatening to spread.
The fire was checked without loss.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
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TROLLEY CRASH FATAL. 4


= Dayton. Ohio. npc. Tive 4
y Dayton and Cincinnati Traction =
= compasY'a ears crashed headon
= near here Ia tho taK to-day. =
= hillins one man ana lhiurlag a .
= number II oihurs. =
y = = = = 4 y 4 = = =
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
CONGRESS SPLIT
ON TARIFF PLAN
CHIEF OUTLINES
Hsrdlne's Policy ntlnps AbOui Die
favor Even Among ols Guard Of
Committee: Treasury Dept.
Opposes norus ulll.

Washington. Dec. :. Congress
split today on the tariff policy ~
laid down In the annual message of
Prealcdnt Harding to congress.
with few exceptions. even among
the old guard Of the finance commit.
tee. the presidents proposal to con.
fer large powers In the tariff rate
making on tho tariff commission
through The executive. has not met
with approval.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07

= Berlin. pee. 4 finy men aFv 4
= rspoued 10 be- trapped IL the
= huFninE ruins ~ = dynamite
= factory near Naafhartea. The
= plant hlcw ~ yesterday, kllllus 4
= 100 workers, 4
y . a 4 = = . q . . a
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07

the auditorium Of the Oklahoma Col
lege for Women.
The annual session is scheduled
to close on Thursday, December Is,
with the election and installation of
officers and the winding up of all
business left over from the previous
days,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
PAR[EY To TURN
THOUGHT To FAR
EASTERN TOPICS
While Waiting on Japan. Arms Con.
ference Considers New Angle Of
Meet; Harding Talks 10
Farmer Delegation.

Washington. bee I. Tho world
arma conference. waiting ou word of
Toklo'a official acceptance uf tho
qnaduple entente AMI the nnyal
ratio plan devised By the big
three" was absorbed today with far
eastern topics
The FAR eastern committee. q
meeting of which was called Tor 10
day, expected 70 discuss lease hold
lngs. particularly In the light of
iapan's refusal TO yield Porth Ar.
alnr.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
The shark displays great strength
when harpoonede.
JENNINGS YELLs
At PURSE THEFT

Kansas City, Dec. Al Jennings,
reformed Oklahoma outlaw, threat
ened to start a crusade against the
modern ethics of the robbers pro
fession here today
He reported to police today that
a wallet he had left in his room at
{. hotel, and which contained SIS in
real money had been stolen.
"This fellow was just an ordi-
nary sneak thief" said Jennings.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07

#tsf NHitfta fHEH#
Washington. Dec. THE treas.
rry department is stilI opposed to
the passage Of the soldiers bonus
hiil. Secretary Mellon Informed con.
gress In his annual report. submit
ted today.
Conditions have not changed. he
said, since the president went be.
fore the senate and induced that
body 10 send the bill back to the n.
nance committee.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
REVIVE WORK N
FIELD As FLOCK
TESTS PROMISED
waldo No. ] .Meksnna Drilled In At
Cement ls oeed Producer:
fleflaa People start No. I
Win Nine More Coming.
coRToN DRILLING ON
THIRD HOLE IN EAST
Casing Set on Offset TO Bls Wagner
Producer; inslnelbie Sets pipe;
General Activity h nest
Seen fer Monihs.

For TO flint time in msny months
the drilling activities In tho Cement
field are beginning 10 take on the
proportions of real development
campaign. with the operations tend.
ing toward the southeastern eston.
sion Of the field. ops ratora attribute
the ncw activity to the lncrcases
price Of oil and the brighter condl.
iions generally in the industry.
One Of the most important events
Of the week was the drilling IN Of
the Waldo No. 3 on the McKcnna
farm In the northwest of TIE south.
east Of the southeast Of section II.
80. This we'll. at the usual depth of
around 1850. promises to be better
than the average well. when the
well was drilled into the sand, oil
rose IN the hole promptly. After
days steady balling. oil had gained
200 feet on The baller After stand.
ing over night. oil had risen 22o0
feet In the hole. Tte well win be
put ON the pump this week. making
the third producer for the McKenna
farm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07

King James | had a tongue too
large for his mouth.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
Farmers Hear Harding.

aAs +HH4'A AfstHH
Washington. Dee. THE wisdom
Of nations settling their difference,
by discussion without resort 10 war
Il being demonstrated ut The arms
conference.
This was the statement made 10.
day by President Harding 10 dele.
CATION OF farmers In short talk
delivered at the White House.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07

Beer was Queen Elizabeths morn
Ing drink,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07
Ten Wells Promised.

Florida interests have started j
well In tho southwest OF the north.
west OF section 1853. on the wag.
ner farm. their No. having been
srucded this week There are re-
ports that these people have taken
the so acre lease on which the first
we'll has heen Eta - with the
proinl5e of drilli.s 10 wells on the
property. Whether contracts have
been let for the entire ten wells,
could not be learned.
This lease is off.setting the Cor
ton Wagner lease on which was
drilled In the best well In the field
some time ago This well has been
doing around 1870 barrels day, ae-
cording to reports from the owners.
Gorton Drilling Two.
The Gorton company is drilling
two wells at this time The first Is
now cementeG on the sand In the
southwest of the southeast of the
southwest of section 1859, the
we'll being an offset to the com
pany's champion we'll In the north
west of the northwest of the north
east of section 1859, Gorton Is
drilling on school land lease and
has Just eliminated fishing job
II is understood that the school land
well will be drilled to the sand and
cemented before the other well is
drilled In.
InvncibIe Sets Casing.
The Invincible company Is plug
ging away at the development of
extensive acreage holdings. This
company has just set casing at the
regulation depth on a well on the
Thorn farm in the northeast of the
southeast Of the southwest of Sec
tion 11-5-9. It will be drilled in
some time next week, according to
1nIOF1ld tlOH.
This entire activity is centered in
the southeastern part of the field,
which seems to be getting more at
tention than any other Cement sec
ton at this time. Other parts of
the field are also more or less "com-
lining to life,' the Magnolia continu-
ing it's activities without Interrupt
tion. 1t is rer-rted that the smaller
companies are beginning to figure
on more wells in various sections
of the field and brighter days ahead
are being predicted for all the Ce-
ment operations.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-12-07

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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Tri-City Younger
Set Entertained
at Dancing Party

A very delightful holiday dancing
party was that at which Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard l.. williams of Dayen-
port entertained last>evening at the
Outing club for their daughter, Miss
Persis. There were some two nun
dred tri-city young people who en-
jcyed the evening dancing toy music
played by Miedke's orchestra. Hon
ored guests at the affair were Miss
Helen Kersting and her brother,
Frank kersting of Clinton, house
guests at the Williams home.
The affair was a pink rose party,
Russell roses being used in gold
baskets and vases throughout the
club house. The guests were re-
ceived in the south parlor by Mr..
and Mrs. Williams, Miss Persis,
Miss kersting and Mr.. Kersting.
The hostess wore a dress of black
Spanish lace over black satin, and
trimmed with jet, while her flow
ers were a corsage of purple cycla-
men. Miss Williams wore a dress
OF irredescent beads over rose
chiffon and sweetheart roses as a
corsaGe. Miss Kersting was in a
dress of American beauty velvet
and her corsage was of purple
sWeetpeaS and lilies of the valley.
"A buffet supper was served at II
O'Clock, and on the serving table
the rose color scheme was carried
out. in all the details.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23

I rvs NOTES "fdOXIEL LAND lGf


Judging by most of the new
screen luminaries here is the cor.
rect way to become a leading WON.
an or star. Get a well-known art.
list to call you the most beautiful
I blond, brunette, or red-head in the
world or get him to say you have
the most beautiful eyes, hands, ear
lobes, elbows or finger prints in
the world, that he has previously
/ told some one else the same thing
does not matter. and you are sure
to Re made. 1t ADDS prestige TO
have a well known director call
you "a find.
This recipe is the one followed
by Madge Bethany and it has
brought her success. Of course. il
Is understood, Miss Bellamy has
nothing to do with the judgments
passed upon her by the artist and
producer who in this case were
none other than the great Penryhn
StanIaws and Thomas H. Ince. The
artist pronounced her the most
beautiful girl in America and MIR.
lnce took his cue and called her
"a find. :
~ a. 10 luis pretty little girl
hnds herself well on the road to
stardom. She stepped rapidly from
the musty study of her college pro-
lessor father to a leading role in
some Of the biggest productions Of
the year. Her ascent was via
Broadway. where she paused to
play while in the spoken drama.
she has played in blind Hearts.
The Cup of Life" and her next
will be Hail the Woman.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Eichnpr.FOIey Fnraremcnt

Announcement has been made OF
the coming marriage of Miss Cath
crime Elizabeth Foley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Foley Of 1901
Warren street to Irwin Eichner OF
Davenport. The ceremony will
take place on Dec. 81, at 8 O'clock
mass at ST. Mary's church. Rev.
Father r. J. Rhenihen will read the
service and celebrate the mass. The
bridesmaid will be Miss Philomenia
Foley, sister of the bride. After the
ceremony a wedding breakfast
will be served at the Hotel Black
hawk. The young couple will re-
side at 21S Thornwood avenue.
Both the young people are well
known in Davenport, Miss Foley
being connected with the operating
staff of the Iowa Telephone COM
pany and Mr.. Eicher a member of
the office force of the Tri-City Rail-
way company.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
U. Z. 5. Children's Partr

some two hundred children en-.
!oyed the Christmas party given
last evening by Rock Island chan
yer NO. 269, o. E. s., at the Ma
some temple. There were somo
nve hundred people, including the
eTo"n folks, at the annual affair
ever. IMAM
- large Christmas tree occpDie5
me center of the room and the chiI-
dren gave the program, which in
Guided exercises. readings ana
songs after which Mr.. and NJ
santa Claus appeared in thai
slelgh, drawn by eight tinv EsLil
mos. The Eskimos wore costnn1as
Oh white, covered with snow Afto1
circl'ng the tree, Santa distributes
giIts TO each child and Mrs. Santa
Claus popcorn balls. Ice @eam
cones were also served. and thara
were refreshments for the DID,
people. The affair was arranped
by the social circle. GU
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
Donald Metandless to Wed.

Announcement of the engagement
OF Donald Sieson McCandless, eld-
est son of Dr. and Mrs. c. r. Mccain
dless, of Davenport, to Miss Her
nance Teshner, daughter of Nj.
and Mrs. c. l.. Teshnor of Eugene,
Ore, will be\of interest to tri-city
friends of the >hridegroom-elect. No
date has been set for the wedding.
Both young people graduated
from the University of Wisconsin
in June, 1920. and their engage
ment is the elimination of a uni
versity romance. Mr.. McCandIess
is at Harvard, and graduates from
the commerce school in June. Miss
Teshner is a member of the high
school faculty at Eugene
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23

The Council girls enjoyed a
Christmas program list evening.
Miss Mile Beck led the singing
of Holy Night, and Mrs. Emmett
Burr read the Christmas story. She
also read The Weayers,- Of The
Cloth of Cold" by Mary E. Buel;
and Van Dykes christmas Living
and Christmas Giving" There
will be~no meeting next Thursday
Sunday afternoon vespers will
be omitted this week and next
also, and there will be no gymnas-.
lum classes tonight. The aesthetic
dancing class will meet, however.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-12-23
What They're Doing.

Rush Hughes, 19-year-old son nj
rupert Hughes, has a part in his
lather,s newest photoplay for Gold.
@yn, The Wall Flower" Rush was
out at the studios during his school
vacation when the picture was be-
ing made. and he begged for a mart
After he had gone through tbe
I usual screen test he was cast as a
college student.
William Fox has Just closed q
deal with William Patterson White
writer of western stories whereby
FOX obtains three of Patterson,s
novels for use by either Tom My
Or Buck Jones. They are Buster !"
Heart OF the Range" and Lynch
Lawyers" Patterson is an author
whose stories have attracted con-
siderable attention.
virginia Valli will he leadin,
woman for Dustin Farnum in HE
new picture being made under the
temporary title. Cursed at the
FoA hollywood studio. 1t is from,
novel by George Allen England
Rita Joliyet. we'll known French
actress who played with Otis skin
ner IN "kiSmet" in this country
some years ago. has the title role
IN Theodore" the great Italian
made photoplay that Goodwin is
soon to release.
ana needless to say. she has
brought with her new wardrobe |
"hlch VIII help delight the eve in |
ief next Louis B. Mayer produc- !
as was announced two weeks
go Fred Ni5lo is to direct Miss
,teWarts next two Productions
WORK viii be started shortly on the
rst,' which will probably be sarrhe
soman He Married" from Herbert
ephine Quirk.
richard Barthelmess will prob