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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28
EDUCATING PUBLIC AGAINST
PANICS.

The utter recklessness Of the cry Of
fire" in a crowded building was again
demonstrated in New Haven moving
picture theatre where a mass of hui
mainly, although seeing the sparks
fall from the curtain, was not par
ticularly excited until the fool-head
yelled the disturbing word. Had the
word not been spoken, the audience in
the theatre probably would have been
able to get out of the building without
loss of life and injury to scores Of
persons Presumably the theatre was
provided with the usual number Of ex-
its. which, under ordinary conditions
we're able to permit the passing out
Of the audience in a few minutes.
Those same exits would have served
in the extremity which developed sun
day night had it not been for the panic
The eatastrbphe was 50 unnecessary
that it causes one 10 believe that the
theatres themselves could do much 10
prevent panies by giving brief courses
Of instructions TO patrons at rather
frequent intervals. In the case 81
moving picture theatres il is Po-si,.c
for the managers to throw on the
screen some wsll-Worded warnings
against the danger Of becoming panic.
stricken and also b. indicate just What
to do in case there should Be a slight
outbreak Of Ere in Tie theatre. &C.
oomranying the warnings with eEpla
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28
Father Was a Fat Man.

Small boy--Lions have big ap-
peties. haven't they, daddy
Father-Yes. sonny.
Small boy-they'd be sure TO 90 for
the biggest piece Of meat, wouldn't
theyf
Father-Certainly
Small boy-I'm not a bit afraid OF
lions while you're with me daddy
London Passing Show.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

After all has been said, it ought to
be possible for the allies to send SCI
eret emissaries into all parts Of Ger
many to find out just what Is being
done to develop that army which Pre-
mier BRAND tells about and which is
being held up as bogeyman. Germany
il not closing her frontiers just as she
did during the war period when some
great happening was to be kept secret;
and, therefore, Germany cannot keep
the big secrets as she did then.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

Four federal prisoners, preferring
Russia to federal penitentiary, have
been permitted to sail for the place
of their choice. The next duty of the
United States il to make sure that
when they have changed their minds
they will not be permitted to change
their location back to the United
States. Once rid of them, well rid Of
them
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

Liberty bonds bought a year ago
have increased in market value to such
IN extent that the buyers realize what
a splendid investment they made. Lib
.srty bonds are still not so high on the
market but what they will make a
good investment because the selling
price is bound to increase as the bonds
approach the dates Of their maturity.
They still make good buy.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28
Falling OFF In Agriculture Employment

The census bureau records a drift
away from agricultural employment
amounting to per cent in 1920 and a
marked falling off in the numbers Of
people in personal and domestic service.
The first item is rather the more Sc
rious.-S Springfield Republican.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

Among the good things accomplished
BY the heavy snowfall il the reduction
of vermont's automobile accidents for
a period.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28
CURRENT COMMENT
A Long Lead Over the villain.

President MacCracken of Vassar says
that woman is so years ahead of man
It's a long lead, but the villain still
pursues her.-Boston Globe.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

The trouble with Christmas shop
ping in November is that few people
have made up their minds what they
want to give.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

'Deader than Chelsea" was proven =
msnomer again after the thriller
which was staged in the Massachusetts
Chelsea.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-11-28

The nations have not yet succeeded
in disarming suspicion wholly, the first
step toward disarmament.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

when your breath Is bad. appetite
poor. and you feel blue and dis.
couragcd. you need IIcrbIne. One or
two doses will set you right. II Is a
great aystcm purifier. Price 60c.
Sold by Wren Drug Co. 5-3Ot.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07
.SOC@,ETY.


! Chiekasha DclphIans for the bcautI
. ful hospitality extended them III r
Reno. After an Informal reception
moro u,an fifty ladies' were served
lost', hot luncheon In the churci
.parlors. During the lunch there
were several impromplu talks, wher
Mrs .Alger Melton and Mrs Gephar'
suggested. with the entire approval
OF both chapters. that the Chickasha
and III Reno Delphians meet an.
nually with each other.
>
Mise Bennett's Students In Reeltals
The first OF q series Of spring rc.
cipls by major piano students OF
Miss Bennett. head of the piano
department. at O. c. W. was given
on the evening OF May the second.
when Miss Maggie May Pruitt. Miss
Leta Mae Smith and Miss Annie
Noe were presented In one OF the
most interesting musical programs
OF the year. They were assisted
by Miss Florence knight. soprano.
and Miss Daphne Sanders. reader.
The young pianists. all of whom
are members OF the Junior class,
played with ability and ease, result
Ing from excellent training and sin.
cere study. The program opened
by Miss Prultt, who played In a
finished Manner "Allcmemde. Ga.
Vote. and Musette" by D'albcrt.
Her second number consisted OF
two Chopin Prcludes which were
equally well received. q Miss Noe
played very pleasingly two attractive
numbers. Consolation" by List. aud
"Impromntu". by Shuber.' The
most difficult number on the pro-
gram from the standpoint of inter
probation was Childhood Scenes"
by Schumann. charmingly played
by Miss Smith. As the closing mum
ber.. Miss Smith played in bril-
liant style "Fautairie Impromptu,"
by Chopin.
On Thursday evening Miss Ben
nett presented Miss Emma Zoe Will
Hanson and Miss Helen Hoffman.
assisted by Miss Claudia Hostick.
soprano. and Miss Margaret New
block. reader. In another very ar
tistic program. The program ran
as follows: "Andante in + Major
by Beethoven, played by Miss Helen
Through Primrose DeIlr1
and ''WIll o The Wisp' by Spross.
Fantasia in c Minor by Mozart,
sung by Miss Claudia Hostick.
played by Miss Williamson, Cutting
from Tish", read by Miss Newblock
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07
ladies' Guild Meets.

Mrs. ]. G. Ambrister. 5li South
Sixth street. was hostess TO the
Ladies' Gluld OF 81. Lukes church
Thursday afternoon. The afternoon
was spent in sewing on drapcs for
the church. Mrs. Tom Dwyer will be
hostess next week.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Nccly Smith
entertained informally at dinner on
Thursday evening having as their
guests Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Hum
phrey. Mr.. Tom Boyd and Henry
White.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Tho Altar society met Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Joe
RedIng with thirty members pres.
oat. The society decided to give a
five Hundred party Wednesday ev.
cning at st. Joseph's hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

bAPtlst W'uttoH oVe'etJ
The woman's Missionary society
OF the First Baptist church met
Thursday afternoon in the four dis.
trlcts with forty in attendance. An
interesting lesson which was con
tinuation OF the Old Testament was
given under the leadership OF Mes.
danes $. A. Cole. Il. Tignor. s. o.
Marrs. and J. II. Harper
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Mcsdamcs J. Lane. WIN ossley.
n. X. wooten aud oatlcy Anderson
entertained the Forty.two club and
their husbands with dinner party
Thursday evening at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Oatley Anderson. 3os
south Sixth street. srring flowers
decorated the table and rooms.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Tho ladies' social circle OF the
Presbyterian church met with Mrs.
NJ $. Bledsoc Thursday afternoon
with eighteen members present.
Six new members were added 10 tho
roll. After the business session n
delightful social hour was enjoyed
when the hostess. assisted By Mrs.
o. sharpe. served dainty refresh
ments.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

The Delphian society will meet
Monday afternoon at three o'clock
In the city hall.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07
PrssbytsrIsn Ladies' Tea

The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church gave very pretty tea last
Friday afternoon and evening At the
homo OF Mr. and Mrs. Y l.. slusher
2oss South twelfth street. for tho
benefit Of the building fund. Mira.
]. c. Smith and Mrs, p, y, John.
s,on poured tea during the ailer
noon. In the evening coffee and
sandwiches were served. with Mrs.
Macklcwanc and y. NJ. Johnston
presidins at the table. Those on
the program for the evening were
Misses Evelyn Mallory. Ella BELLE
Good. Frances Frey. Fern s,lne.
Mary Good. Mewrs. Calvin Good sad
Leonard Good.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Romance" by sehumann. played by
Miss Hoffman and the concluding
number was "MasxkowskI's valse."
played by Miss Williamson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07
SOCIETY NOTES

Mrs. Norman Sterling and little
son Norman. Jr.. OF Houston are
here visiting relatives at the homes
of Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Williams. and
Mr.. and Mrs r. NJ. Bailey Old
friends will remember Mrs Sterling
as Miss Mabel Hewett.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Miss Kathryn Bond entertained
the De Wore Music Club Saturday
morning IN the parIor OF the Early
hotel. After answering roll call with
some comment on GALL. .CurcI. the
program opened with Mrs. DE vorc
reading a very interesting paper on
Lima Cavalier. This was followed
with vocal solo by Miss Alice
Blake Mrs Bertram Harris con.
cludcd the program by giving a pa.
per on Geraldine Farrar. Plans
were made 10 federate the club aud
Miss Maurinc chalfant was taken
into the club as club accompanist.
Mrs. Homer bond assisted In en-.
tertaining.
On Wednesday afternoon the club
met with Misses MaurIne and Mar.
tina Chalfant ms hostcsses. After
roll call a short program was ren.
dered. The first member being a
paper on Mary Garden by Martha
Chalfant. followed by piano solo
by Miss Maurine Chalfant. Mrs.
Bertram Harris sang very delight
ful solo. .'f.t
Miss Lucille Baker OF Minco a
pupil OF Mrs. p. NJ. DE Wore and .
member OF the club won the gold
medal In the Grady county contest
and expects to go to Norman where
she will enter the state contest.
The club Is entertaining with an
old fashioned picnic this afternoon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07
Shower for Bride

Honoring Mrs. II. III. Hutchinson,
Miss Mildred Bullard entcrtined on
Monday evening at eight o'clock 10
her home. sol south Seventh street,
with pair" shower. The rooms
were decorated very charmingly In
predominating color scheme OF
! pink and white. Large vases OF
I roses adorned the mantle and din
Ing table and small cluster OF roses
was also suspended from the chan.
ldeliers. Pink candles In different
colored sticks burned In the dining
room and reception nall. Brides"
was played at six tables. Miss Lu.
cile Bolts winning the favor for
high score, and Miss Regis Davie,
the favor for low score. Following
the presentation of gifts to the
bride delightful ice course was
served. Those present were Misses
Beatrice and Fay Gladys Lughinbyhl'
Willie Fay Corbin, Lucille Bolts,
Marion Foster, Ruby Lee Rice, Mel
va Rice, Clara Belle Bedford. Euta
Clarkson, Ines Lester, Roma Du
bois, Fleta Calvert, Vivian Craw-
ford, Roma Yates, Flora Baker and
Reggie Davis. 81
-
IA, Delphians Visit El Reno
N The Chickasha Delphian chapter
enjoyed an unusual pleasure on
Monday last. They were invited to
spend the day in Ell Reno as the
guests of the Delphian chapter
there, and twenty ladies responded
to the invitation. Mrs. ii. A.. Coley
who will be pleasantly remembered
In Chickasha as former resident
entertained at a lovely luncheon In
honor OF the Chickasha ladies'. hav'
ing as additional guests members
of the local chapter. Mrs. Gephart'
president of the Ell Reno chapter,
and other officers Of the club re-
ceived with Mrs. Coley Both the
upper and lower. floors of Mrs,
\ Coley's pretty home were beauti
|. fully decorated with cut. flowers ana
with drawn shades and candle light.
\ The lovely luncheon in three courses
uwas served at one large table and
Hseveral smaller ones.
Il After luncheon the party was
|ltaken to visit the Country club ana
Hto TT. Reno, which is now one OF
the two remount stations in the
United States; and through the
Oklahoma Masonic home for chill
3dren and old men, at the old Oar
lington Indian Agency. Three OF the
older girls at the home returned TO
: the city with the party and enjoyed
the program, reception and luncn-
con which followed. At 4:3O at
the Presbyterian church the two
chapters were an appreciative au i
5dience which Miss Missioner, head
= Of the English Department Of the'I
Ell Reno high school, gave very
fine Shakespearian lecture. In
clever Introductory speech. MISS
Missioner gave vivid picture of the
Iold time stage upon which the
Eshakespearian plays were enacted.
Then choosing for her lecture the
shakespearian tragedy Macbeth,
Miss .Meisoner's york showed an III
terpretation and understanding OF
shakespearian characters which was /
exceptional and delighted her au- |
dience. Since both chapters winter
study had been drama, the lecture /
was especfahy appreciated. Then
very fine program followed IN
which Mrs. Garrison, vocalist, Miss
Mcdonald, pianist, and another little
Miss Mcdonald, vocalist, took part.
At the close of the program, Mrs.
". H. Gilkey ID pretty speech e
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Miss Frankie Wilson of Comanchc
is here as the weekend guest Of
Miss Roma Yates.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

work Of the sorosIn club. whom Mrs
n. X. wottcn. s2s south Twelfth
street. entertained with an Informal
buffet luncheon at twelve thirty
o'clock. The house was decorated
In profasIon Of yellow spring
flowers.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Tho womans Missionary socIcIy
OF tho christan church will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. l..
l.. Hcnsley. isit chIckasha avenue
with Mrs. A. u Cochran as leader
OF the lesson.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

Mrs. Harry Hammerly. 72S South
Seventh street. have as their guests
Mrs. Elliott Hooser. and Mrs. A. S.
Hammerlysof Memphis. ssi
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-05-07

f. Last Wednesday, April the twcn-
" seventh concluded this years
, 1921-12-29
The New Year

NPHEAlHH drifting of SHOWS
0E0ANN O m breathless the
H&&SYNkl wild New Year,
H&SVS0 While bitter north wind
blows,
Der the fields that lie stark and
drear.
Yet hope is slight in her eyes
As she looks from the heart of the
storm,
Earth sleeps in her shroud," she
cries,
But the life in her heart 10 warm.
death is but a dream Of the night
And the hymn of joy is begun,
For slowly seeking he light
The great globe'turns to the sun.
Behold, l will bring delight
In place of darkness and cold;
Safe under the meadows so white
Il hiding the buttereup gold.
"And summsr's splendor shall reign
In place Of the winters dearth,
Her color and music again
Shall gladden. the patient earth"
Hark to the New Years Voice
Through the murk of winter dreari
Oh, children of men, rejoieei
Al the tidinxs of hope and cheer.
, 1921-12-29

another. '"The barn was stored with
grain and machinery and the lnsur-
ance ran out last week"
Norman was crushed with a sense
of his culpability. He felt like flying
from home, town and all the peo-
pie he had yer known. He skulked
behind a hedge as a group OF girls
came along. They were discussing
the fire so excitedly that they paid no
attention to a lone member of their
group trailing on behind them. Nor
man noticed her, however. She was
Milly Daniels. He startled her by
stepping directly In her path.
Just linger for a moment, will you,
MillyT' he spoke under high agita-
ton, "or I'll walk with you a bit. I'm
in terrible trouble. and I'm going to
leave town for good" and Norman re-
cited the entire story of the evening.
There's only one way out, don't you
see 1t, Milly?" he said. 81 don't dare
to face Farmer Logan; I'm going away
to make something of myself, and the
day l have got the money to make 1t
square with Mr.. Logan I'm cominf
back And Milly. dear, you have been
my truest friend and have always
stood by me. VIII you try to think
Of me while I'm gone. will you-will
you wait for me? For 1 shall never
love anybody but you"
Five years went by. Not a word
had been heard from the truant son.
Joel Hardy had forbidden even the
mention Of his name In the home.
Mrs. Hardy, half heartbroken, repined
In silence. Milly Daniels became an
orphan, and when Mrs. Hardy needed
, 1921-12-29

1t was a few minutes after midnight.
five years TO a day since Norman
Hnrdy had gone forth into the world
to seek his fortune. Milly had pleaded
to sit up and watch the old year out
and the new year In. All three of
the family, though In different ways,
were thinking OF the boy who had run
away from home. The bells had just
finished a resonant chime when the
knob OF the outside door turned.
There stepped into the room a bronzed,
stalwart young man. at a sight OF
whom Joel Hardy gasped incredu-
lousy. his wife uttered a Joyous
scream. and Milly stood GREATNESS and
fiuttering.
81 waited TIL l was sure the nnaI
hour Of discipline and the strap was
past and gone" spoke Norman Hardy.
"Mother," a warm embrace. Father"
and a sturdy hand reached out.
"Mllly." and the young girl swayed
to and fro m would have fallen
had not Norman caught her.
II said ! wouldn't come back TIL 1
coulu pay Tor the damage / did to
good old Farmer Logan continued
Norman. i've kept my word. Ihear
you ARE struggling with a two-thou.
%sand-dollar mortgage. father; / can
pay II on and loan you as mucir more
II You need #. Milly, dear. am I well
Gomez / have come to keep my
promise true"
Joel Hardy left the room. He re.
turned with the strap that had been
80 familiar 10 his son, Taking out his
pocketknlfe, the old man proceeded to
cut the strap to pieces and flung them
into the blazing grnte.
you've cheated me out Of several
years, my son." he observed, but
forgive you. It's enough TO know that
you are back home safe and sound
this blessed New Years day II
, 1921-12-29

this time. I'm through with 1t. Half
the town has heard Of 1t, and the
boys taunt me and the girls twit me.
Not that l care for any of them ex-
cept Milly Daniels. and she's true
blue and stands by me, and l won't
have her humbled and shamed. I'm
going 10 spend this New Years eve
with the crowd, and I'll be home to
breakfast"
IF you don't report here by ten
o'clock I'll send the town marshal
after you" pronounced his father. with
fire in his eye.
Norman marched out OF the house,
hung around downtown until eight
o'clock, and then repaired to the
agreed-on rendezvous Of the crowd, an
old buggy shed attached to a great
barn owned by Farmer Logan. He
felt uneasy, stubborn and nettled. Re
Gently he had been dared by his com
panions TO smoke a cigarette. He
had met the dare and now. with two
Of them In his pocket. he III one. and.
In sheer rebellion against his fathers
system. was about to pun out his re-
sentiment when the signal cry Of his
comrades echoed forth. Carelessly
throwing the lighted cigarette into a
corner of the shed. he bounded out
and for over an hour forgot all save
the excitement of the moment. The
unruly coterle rolled Il giant SNOWFALL
and let II slide down the hill leading
to the tow common they got up into
the town hall tower and rang its bell.
In the midst OF setting loose a drove
Of cattle from "A live stock enclosure
they were attracted by the dash and
rush of the village fire cart, making
for a vivid. spreading glare.
"Why. It's Farmer Logan's place r.
shouted a chorus Of excited voices. and
Norman Hardy's heart stood still. He
recalled the cigarette and the Uttered
woodshed. He stood dumb and
scared. The flames completely en-
gulfed the great frame barn. Norman
skunk on alone by himself. oppressed
with ar appalling sense OF guilt. Ills
emotions were doubly intensified when
he heard some n say:
Logan thinks It was set ablaze.
Arson. ! pity the irebug II he's
caught. It's straight IA years In the
penitentiary."
ut viii ruin Logan, they say" spoke
, 1921-12-29
New Years
Ghost Party

HERE is a pleasant old SUI
perstition that Jollity In a
house during the first week
Of the New Year brings
pleasure and happiness to
that household durinp the
, 1921-12-29

bors. That's me-" and he looked it
N acted it put until Norman fancied
he had been placed in the world simply
TO become the butt and victim of rigid
rules.
When Norman's tenth birthday was
only eight hours distant, his father
gave the order. sternly spoken: You
will be In the house for the night at
seven O'clock" and Norman moped
in a martyrllke way, envying his boy
friends who had mapped out q joyous
New Years eve program Of skating,
hill sliding, and like boylsh pranks.
He wondered what was coming, but
his father simply viewed him specu-
latively n n him to bed at the
usual time. He was awakened to find
his father roughly pulling at his arm.
Get up, Norman, and come down
10 the Kitchen" said Joel Hardy /;
you needn't dress"
Norman arose, rubbed his eyes, and
followed his father downstairs. There
, 1921-12-29
Resolutions

Let's us girls form little clubs an
boycott tn mop top hair cut.