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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

a Photography Is befomlnE a fine
S6 az these DAYS. Nobody wants
"a slye away poor picture aud no
body wants % receive one. uut
everybody does want = good photo
graph nno that gives pride both 10
tho recipient aud 10 Tho Quo who
gives. Here Nc mention a studio
that makes the Kind that gives salts
fnctlon all tho way around. Tho man
in charge has had years ~ ospcr'
lonco In critical and cultivated chan
neia. lie knoNn hos to bring ott
all the little osscnllal points " a
photograph. and he has the latest
modern equipment Also does Kodak
work. Last three letters ~ tho name
spciin CERTAIN number 81 pounds.
What h tho namcy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

0lif bread ls the staff 81 ilfe -
~ then The better tho staff the
better The life. dread made from
hlEh standard. flrnt quality -four and
liahod IN a correct manner u nutfi.
,lous and has lifo Eiving qualities of
importance. Il pays 70 he ril,.it on
the bread question. Tho hakpfy thii
numbcr calls 10 your attention puts
out product that canno, be cseelled.
Thoy also make y complete line of
bakery goods aud IN an excellent
place 10 buy your cookies. cakes.
nlon. etc Always demand The best
-"Tablo Queen bread. Just a
Whisper from the pos,offlcc. What
n the namef
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

- A prpmlnens undsnAtlns sslab'
90 llshmunt and funeral home has
such nurfnnflafs Accommodations for
taking care q tho deceased that =
brief mention n u here VII be of
interest During hls business career
IN chiokasha this funeral director
has shown every Kindness and con
sIdeFailnn 70 fhls patrons. hecoknh.
ing that sorrow i tho most sacred
ghlng. ho has never imposed a chars ?
that waa not IN keeping With The &C
tuai materials ard service rendered.
Tha, 10 why he is 10 we'll spoken
~ BY the people ~ this community.
Ambulance ffco IN the city At any
hour. day or night West ChlekashA
avenue. what il the namc'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

4 a 'Tis not painted wood nor pol.
IG ished stone, but hearts and
furniture that make the home. You
should realize that you have to live
with your furniture just the same as
you have to live with your husband.
This number introduces furniture
store on the north side that has
everything the heart could desire
in the way of home furnishings and
1t matters not how large or small
the article may be. Here you will
find the agency for the Pathe talk
ing machine, Quinn sectional book
cases, Jewel stoves and Gas ranges,
Perfection and Sealy mattresses.
Plenty Of comforts and soft wool
blankets. "The House Furnisher."
What is the name?
- Where do those people who
10 really appreciate fine work sit
for their photograph in this city?
To whom do they go when they wish
not merely good photograph but
that superior quality of work that is
turned out from the studio of a real
artist? This studio has been pro-
crossing under the same manage
ment for many years. 1t is supplied
with modern lenses and equipment.
Has everything that enters into the
making of luxurious looking photo
graphs. The name contains double
letter. What is the name?
"a Here we present before your
- mentality bakery. 1t is a
place where people go for those
delicious cakes, pies and bread 1t
pays to be right on the bread ques-
tion. Bread made from high stand
ard, first-Guality flour and baked in
a correct manner lu.s life giving
qualities of importance. This shop
puts out a product that cannot be
excelled. 1t is centrally located and
always has the very best in bread,
pies, cakes. They treat their custo-
mers in a way that makes them
hurry back for more. North side OF
Chfckasha avenue. What is the
name?
4E 1t was Benjamin Franklin who
10 said "A penny saved is pen
ny earned Ben would have appre-
ciated the saving possibilities Of a
store such as this number repre-
sents to use as an illustration. 1t Is
a high-clsss store that is regular
bee hive of industry. Catering to
every want of the trade in the groc-
cry line, Their trade territory covers
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

On Here we introduce book
GO store that has been operated
under the same management for
twenty-one years. II is store OF
merit that appeals to lovers of good
literature. II is a popular place to
buy everything in books, stationery,
school and office supplies. All the
latest books and magazines are Sc
cured as soon as they are off the
press Also headquarters for notions
and it will soon be headquarters for
Santa Claus. This is one of Chick
asha's interesting stores and you
are always welcome to come and
look 1t is four doors from Third
street. What is the name?
~ There is no denying that
< Chickasha has nice lot of
stores. And we refer here to one Of
the incest ones. 1t is a sire that
handles the better things in ladies'
ready-to-wear, furnishings and mil
linery. Here is where originality
born of long experience is put into
the merchandise coming from this
store. Every season they have on
display the most varied and clab-
crate showing OF ladies' wearing ap
parel and this season is no exeep-
tion. The two capital letters in the
name may be made into two trlan-
giles by the addition OF straight
mark to each letter What is the
name?
10 What is the name Of the gar
GG age and the automobile it rep
resents that has more than made
good? They have the car that is
being used by over half million
satisfied people. Also they have the
service for this car and can furnish
any part. This car is manufactured
in Detroit by company that was
organized by two brothers. 1t was
advertised for a whole year before
| it was placed on the market. When
it was offered for sale it made good
and has stood every test. This garage
also has the sale of the famous Ever
ready battery which is guaranteed
Internationally for 11a years. Main
tains day and night service. What
Ii tie name? a, 81
% What is the name of the oldest
6O and largest bank in Chickasha
and Grady county? This bank has
Eeen a bulwark in the financial his
tory Of the county since the early
days. 1t is bank that takes an
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

E9 II matters not how good n car
J0 you may own or how much
care you take IN preserving u. the
time win eventually come when You
will have 10 have some repair work
done on Il. This number refers 10
a supply house and garage where
they specialize In overhauling and
repairing automobiles. The man at
the helm has been "foollng" with
machinery for 20 years. The present
business was started three years
ago and Is getting bigger every day.
He has auto supplies OF all kinds
and sells 4. S. Tires. lie has the
agency for the Sunoco lubricating
oils for all uses. Made IN six diff
fcrent types. They have the No
Leek-o Piston rings. Also they have
brake Innings and sell them as cheap
" as anywhere In the country. What
Is the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

"A OF all the busy places In Chick
~ asha this one takes the lead
We are speaking now OF an up.to
date tailor shop. Such an amount
Of cleaning. pressing. dycing. reno
waiting and dear INCORPORATING OF
.ndics aud mems clothes as they do.
And 80 satisfactory Is the work done
that one need have no hcsitancy n
sending their most treasured posses
sions there. This shop has saved
the life OF many a favorite suit OF
rock. For a small sum ones entire
wardrobe may be kept In the best
condition. The name begins With the
thirteenth letter 0f the alphabet
Special feature of dycing all kinds
OF fabrics and have tho biggest
business In the county. Phone calls
and mail orders quickly answered
and deliveries made promptly. Quick
aeryicc is the watehword with these
people. What is the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

IN Are you thinking OF building
~ a home? II you don't own one
You should be. Here is lumber yard
than encourages home building
and by the way home building "
town building. The man who wants
to build and calls at this yard re-
celves every courtesy and assistance
possible. The name OF this yard
has stood for the best In lumber
and building supplies since 1SsS.
whether your bill be large or small
this firm is always glad 10 figure
with you. They have done their full
part toward building and boosting
the town. by the viaduct. What is
the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

Eo What II tho name Of the meat
OG market In this city that has
hcon serving the public for many a
day In n most satisfactory wayI
Everything well arranged. neat. clean
and inviting "a Il should be around
first class market This n the
shop out by Sixth street with tho
excellent quality meats. This mar
keg enjoys a fine trade because they
tollove IN giving good values aud Tho
very best service. They have Nhe
fresh meats and MI the goods ina,
90 with a flrEtciasa market And
remember they deliver the goods
promptly. What Is the namcg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

90 The practice of erecting monu-
OO ments in honor Of friends de-
parted Is almost as old as time itself
What is the name of the firm in this
city who has for a good many years
been making it their business to
meet every demand of the public in
the granite and marble line? They
carry nice selection Of materials
and can fill any order without delay
II you will call and take look at
their work you will become convinced
that 1t is not necessary to look fur
ther to secure just what you want
in the way of monuments. This is
the firm that is furnishing the Hamon
monument to be erected in the Ard
more cemetery. This monument is
made of the famous Rock Of Ages
granite from the Barry quarries in
Vermont. Located near the post
office. What is the name?
% What is the name of the
% bakery in this city that makes
good bread like mother used to
make" when she had good luck? You
might think you are eating good
bread-the very best-but you can
never be sure of it until you have
tried this bakers famous product.
This bread has host Of patrons who
will be satisfied with no other. It
is mixed right, baked right and sold
right. The man at the helm has had
years Of experience in the business.
Always demand the best Plenty of
cakes. pies and cookies. South 4th
street. Telephone 697 to be sure
What is the name?
~ Here we mention financial
~ institution with the big idea of
service and invites you to Use it free
ly. The size Of your business and
the amount of your balance has moth
ing to do with the service they offer.
No deposit is too small. This bank
makes a special effort to encourage
savings accounts by pointing out the
advisability Of starting now to pre-
pare for the proverbial rainy day.
They pay interest on time deposits
which allows your money to grow
while you are accommodating. Special
attention to the interests of the
farmer as well as the merchant and
business man. safety. service,
silence" What is the name2
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

60 Here is store that has made
w good in the hardware business.
There are plenty of places to buy
hardware but this is little different.
They carry line of modern mer-
chandise. They always try to have
the best, and in this their patrons
will tell you they have been success
full. They carry the heater you need
to warm your home this winter, and
the range to cook that Christmas din
ner. They are also making special
cost price on all stoves and ranges
for the next ten days to make room
for their holiday goods which must
be opened up by December the 9Th.
They also carry line of Yale hard
ware and Sherwin-W Williams Paint for
that new home you are going to
build. And Oh Boy! when the ducks
come in and the quail season opens
their line Of Duxbak hunting clothes,
Winchester guns and special loads
of ammunition will bring home the
bacon. What is the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

- This number introduces to
- j your attention a firm who
understands the art Of making your
titles clear. They search the records
and reveal their secrets, and set
them down in a neat, accurate and or
derly manner in the highest art Of
the profession. Prior to 1850 sixty
percent of all lands bought by early
settlers was lost to them through de-
fective titles. If you are not sure
that your title is clear you are play
ing a desperate game Of chance. Con-
suit this company Of abstractors and
be sure Office located on Third
street. What is the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

40 Aladdin rubbed bis lamp bu,
NJ the modern household touches
hution. Thanks "a electricity the
commonplace happenings 81 today
are moru marvellous than anything
tho hero Of the Arabian Nights ever
aid. Here n a concern that ~ a
shining light" 80 to speak IN the
electrical business In this city. They
10 general electrical business. IN.
cludlng house wiring and electrical
repair work. They also have the
labor saving devices and fixtures. II
father did the washing he would
have one OF those electrical washers
Remember this shop viii have a
hounilful array OF beautiful and use.
fpl holiday gifts. North side. Every
thing Electrical is their slogan.
What n the namcs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

q ''Satc and have THIS 10 th'
y slogan of q leading Financial "
stl.ution of this city. Thrin. ln in
larger sense. n 10 make the bchi
une of what wc have. and ono nn.'
be- In connection with n reliable
banking Institution. This bank points
with pride 10 the SECOND OF per
sanai service u has rendered TO ils
customers since Il was established.
This In evidence enough of their ap
probation of your business. u u ~
the hands Of experienced business
people who desire 10 cooperate ~
every movement for the upbuiidlnF
OF chlckasha and Grady county. The
bank with tho modern flsiurca-thc
guarantee fund bank. Four per cent
interest paid on time and savings nc
counts. What II the namcI
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

an Paint will make the old, home
" more modern and keep the
new home so. Painting is not an ex-
pense, 1t is an Investment in 'insur-
ance against decay, for good paint
preserves as it beautifies. And it
pays to buy paint from painter
Chickasha has paint and wall pa
per store that handles the best. De-
woes paints, auto paints, and en-
amels and varnishes for all purposes
including all colors. This dealer has
been spreading it around pretty
thick for good while now He has
a fine selection Of wall paper, paint
ers' supplies and glass, auto wind
shields, etc. The stock in this store
has been completely reorganized and
nothing but high grade lines will be
handled The picture framing depart
ment is one of the most complete in
the state. You will never feel blue
about the price at this store. What
Is the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

- What is the name of the gents
~ furnishing store that has been
helping put people in good society
for SO many years? This is the store
where you buy those excellent Stein
Block and Fashion Park clothes that
have that extra touch of class that
appeals to the particular dresser.
Here you will find everything in the
way of gents furnishings that the
heart could desire or the good dress
er could wish for to add the finishing
touch to his wardrobe To complete
the attire they have the Edwin Clapp
shoes. The price is always right
and so is the treatment at this store.
What is the name?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

n where was Moses when the
y llght fallcdy' Is a query that has
come laundering down through the
ages. But II Moses had only known
OF this reliable electric supply house
he would never have met with that
momcntous misfortune. When they
are ON the Job the light never fails
as long as there is any Juice or
the circuit They wire buildings and
take care OF all kinds OF electrical
installing and repairing. Have store
full of electrical fixtures and ap
pllances Of all kinds. The name Us q
merry one. what is the namcg
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

Ii is the store that has the exclusive
sale in this city of that excellent
line of remedies and sundries that
bears the Latin name which, in Eng
lish, means King of ALL" This name
on anything you buy is a guarantee
of quality. What is the name?
~ When your sweet tooth aches
fA where is the best place in the
city to get it cured? But the cure Is
not guaranteed to be permanent
there is sure to be a relapse. They
jell the highest grade of sweets and
the truth is they have something
put in every piece that causes re-
lapse You can't blame the poor
candy maker-he has to live. The
many varieties of delicious candies
they have is surprising. 1t is sure
"the land Of childhood dreams" Fine
fountain, plenty of seats, hearty
welcome. Located right on the cor
ner. What is the name?
40 Chickasha has we'll managed
A4O greenhouse. The grower Of
flowers must be an artist to be sue
cessful. These greenhouses were
started over Is years ago and the
business has been success ever
since. 1t is the best place to get
cut flowers, potted plants, bulbs, etc.
Your orders will be filled promptly
for interior decorations, wedding
flowers and funeral designs. "Say
1t with flowers" Flowers are the
medium OF the souls expression;
flowers bring hope and Comfort; they
embody love and sympathy and ap-
peal to all people of refinement. Life
without flowers would be empty, in
deed. Cut flowers always ready for
delivery in or out of the city. On
9Th street. What is the name?
40 Chickasha is fortunate in hav-
70 ing an optical works that is
modern in every detail. They fit
glasses scientifically and treat the
eye for eye strain and it's distressing
The head of this concern
has the advantage of knowledge
gained from the best technical
schools, and has been in the optical
business in this city for fifteen years.
They have all the modern instru-
ments known to the profession
opthalmoscope and retino cope,
opthalmometer, illuminiscope, reflec-
.oscope and so on down the line.
Modern lense surfacing machine,
making it the only complete lense
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1921-11-23

= What is the name of the firm
I that knows how in the cleaning,
dyeing and tailoring line in this
city? They clean everything in the
way Of garments, use the odorless
system and guarantee satisfaction.
Give special attention to ladies work
II they had stepladder long enough
they could take the spots off the
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shall have haned the sunlight and the heat ofthe earth
ybe the folks other older planets will be telling how
lightning how control hurricanes and floods how live sleep
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POLICE SEIAKE-UP OF FORTY YEARS AGO

mittee launched into . searching In
vestigation. Front page stories
were secured every day by the local
newspapers while the press associa-
lions carried long dispatches of the
spicy proceedings. Men Of affairs
contributed their time to the investi-
cation with the view of Kidding the
District Of tho confidence gang who
already had given Washington a bad
name throughout the country by the
holiness Of their transactions and
the large number Of visitors from
everywhere who had fallen victims
Of their cupidity.
One day soon after the inquiry
was launched the committee, while
in session, was amazed when one of
tho investigators for the citizens
called upon President Thompson to
inform him that q fence" in full
and successful operation had been
discovered In a shoemaker's shop on
Now York avenue. between Four
teenth and Fifteenth streets north
west. The investigators thereupon
vigorously renewed their efforts and
ran down all tho so-called monte
men,"
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Film flammed Twice.

This will be my ruination." tho
minister moaned. "and all because
I tried to help an intoxicated
stranger
The constables, who were members
Of the O'Leary-Skivington monte
gang. as were the players and bogus
Kentucky drover, agreed to loosen
up on the preacher to prevent an
expose Of his gambling on the green
and loss of prestige. provided the
man of the cloth would do as they
commanded.
THE good man promptly con-
sented. He was placed on path
and faced toward Alexandria,
about six miles away.
Now" said the leader of the
alleged posse, q big. gruff fellow.
when We give the signal to start.
make your very best speed to
Alexandria, and don't stop till
you get there.
Bang bang" reared double
barrelled shot gun In the hands of
the leader. The minister sprang
upward In . mighty bound and
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Going into the bureau?"
The stranger explained that he
desired to see the money-maling
process.
Sorry, but the department is
closed this ternoon-half-holida
Skivington them grbly informed
the minister that the occasion of
the holiday was to permit the en-
ployes to take part IN an important
patriotic ceremony at Arlington
the unwilling of a monument to
General Custer. the great cavalier.
1T is near time for the exercises
to begin" the monte man said,
land have a small boat down by
the rivers banh only short
distance away. / will be glad to
ferry you across the Potomac"
The preacher accepted the invita-
ton. On the other side a group
OF men were assembled. the central
figure being Kentucky drover,
who was seemingly intoxicated.
The men about him were gamblers
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before a citizens committee and
then pronounce sentence The sen.
tence was drastic one-all the
members Of the local detective corps
were legislated out Of office.
The trouble was brought upon the
District police department by the
bold depredations committed by
what was termed "a mob Of three
card monte men," who operated as
Washington guides and fleeced
citizens and strangers alike. The
mob" led by William OLeary,
known as king Of the monte men,"
and John skivington. 1icknamed
"skiv." become 30 daring that John
w. Thompson, president Of both the
National Metropolitan Bank and the
Metropolitan Street Car Company,
now part Of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company. called a
meeting Of influential citizens to deal
with the situation. An organization
known as "the Citizens Vigilance
COMMITTEES" was formed. After q
series Of executive sessions the DOM.