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New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
When Horace Greeley
Walked to- Tosyr

4he Sfyne Mr. Greeley MADE his memorable
trip was the spring of the year, and the roads
were soggy with mud. AS the heavy coach on
which he rode was bowling along behind four
strainlng horses front axle broke in The
vicinity OF Carpenters Point The passen.
gers were given fhe choice Of walking to Mil
ford, distance Of about eight miles, or wait
ing I'll repairs could be made Mr.. GreeIev
cho.e TO walk.
With his pantaloons tucked into muddy hiph
boots and carrying carpet ba-, the tired and
travel-stained editor reached Milford and re-
paired to the Center Hotel now the Dimn,,ck
House, which was run by Samuel Dimmick
ne entered room that served as office and
par. Ie was heated by Franklin stove. Along
me wall opposite the bar a capacious woodbox
"ith as extended the length Of the room. AS
mime hosS was talking politics with farmer
"Ho was arlnking beer, when Mr.. Greeley
entered ire editor flung his carpet bag on top
oI the woodpox and swung himself up beside
- 10 await the opportunity of making his
wants KNOWN When the farmer left Mr.
Itseiey asked II he could wash his face and
LlaHas ano nave his boots cleaned. Mr.
greeley old not explain about tie breaking of
1le COACH axle. and Mr.. Dimmick, being n
10~~. .ASi ttl WIG iAtl0Fn and OWegO loe
had little concern FOR parsin,onious traverers
VINO arrived on foot. So he gave the stranger
q dispara@ing glance as he listIessly informed
nin' tnat he cou'd perform his abllations at tbo
taorse trough outside
thanking Mr.. Dimmick, Mr. Greelev ra.
paired TO the horse trough, which stood ~ +ss
intersection of two main streets. He was va
l'oVlng the mud from his boots when (,orn.,;,s
W. De Witt. who ran store close bv snied
ann Recogn zing tie editor from p,ct,,res -
nad seen of him. De Witt, who was head ~
the local Wing contingent, that numbered
aooat lAo voters, hurried over to grest him
-ar. areeey explained how he happenei !, ha
making MS toilet in public. Then Nr. De VII,
70 spirit Of triumph, led Mr.. Greeley bsc,,
= 'he par and with due fornaality introduced!
niHa 70 the astonished Mr. Dirnn,ick. The ~,
re man turned red with confusion aod a.,
qqeat with apology. He FASTENED Is make
y amends BY showering attentions on his dis-
~ eaisaed guest. lis escorted him to the best
soom in the house ard provided him with has
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
Pike County in the Days
OF The Stagecoach

Another source of revenue was the Milford
and Owego turnpike Before the Erie Rail-
Tcad was built 8 Milford company operated
stage coaches along this route. The old Mil
ford and Owego line made connections with
Newburgh by stage and from there to New
York by boat. The stage line was operated
from Milford, half dozen large coaches were
IN constant use and hundred horses were
kept for the relays. AS the old turnpike YVES
a main artery Of commerce and the Milford ho.
tells Of that day---all OF which are still doing
'ouslness-were noted for their excellence and
hospitality, travellers made point of stoppins
there and the income 70 the village from this
Sruns line was more than considerable The
1uture OF Milford at that time appeared ROSY
@"o opu'enS Many thrifty French and Swiss
S"ssfahss were attracted there and forward
.ooA'hs men OF high order OF citizenship
brought tEelr families from Connecticut and
"'i'ef sections and settled in or near Milford
70 ENJOY iIs advantages and share in its in
~Aoas1''e prosperity. But several decades later
'ae hFle ran It's tracks west eight miles due
"o'." OF Milford, thereby ending the activity
OK 'he Milford and Owego stage coaches and
aeaSlhg Milford cut of the line of travel.
"nere1ore P.ke County wildernesses remain
1,'uch as IN the days Of Lenni- -Lenape, and
Sne presentday Pike Countans are glad. as
Shey love TO fish and hunt and take life easy.
about 1860 city people began 10 find out
about the delights of Milford. The Crissman
.aouse' tae nrst hostelry built in Pike County.
asu large transient trade. The Sawkill and
D''hhcS houses had as visitors Che Stuyye-
SAINT Livingston, Remsen, Van Rensse'aer, set
~ seiies ana other distinguished families o.
orS, While Philadelphia was represented bv
'he balieys, Biddles Lippincotts Drexels and
o1Aers. Hotel Fauchere was conaucted bv
LOUIS Fauchere, formerly of DeInon;co,s a,,s
quicAiy became famous for its superior chi.
sine. The large ballroom Of .ha sawLi,I W.
as ,ne scene OF social gayetes, AT the Har-
0op ana other grand functions Wanne-
otn regiment Band of New York
~ai iisheo the music, and for fancy dress halls
= cos1uner was always on hand, The elect of
Tug soWh ana tEe vieitars enjoyed such dances
ss the Cuckoo Polka, Champagne Caller .rd
virginia Reel. Supper was served from
p. m. 10 8 a. m. A
"hen eontemp' ating writing this sketch
nopped IN my faithful Lizzie ard drova ), crav
towers 70 see II could get a good stevv !,
s"o from Giford Pinchot with which r. sd,rr
=. Waen had explained the purpose ~ rov
eaii ne said: Now, I'll tell you what I,d ID III
were yeu I'd just leave me out os II ana n,ap.
Elke County tie theme Tell then, abouy ~
-ah We nad here as kids. about tie woods an6
ssf sfeashs ana about the interesting things Hor-
ace Greeley and Tom Quick did here
Good stuff" said, Abut you are national
f1gure, and you've got 10 no in.s
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
The Rats'ernake That Greeley
Wore on His Feet

One sylvanian naturalist brought In seven,
teen big rattlers one day during the Siege n
gsoon'. One Of these rerties was so large that
John button, foreman of the shoe shop tanned
fhe skin and made it into pair Of slinnars
mat ne presented to Mr.. Greeley.
In spite Of the setbacks the colony exoer;.
enced 1t renewed its courage and optimisno and
resoiutely set out with success for ts coal
More land was made til able to naet demands
ana the planting Of crops in 1s45 was donbla
what it had been the previous year. prostah,a
markets lad been found for shoes and WAGON
and although reserve CAPITAL had been drapr,
upcn TO su-tain the need of the colonists 49,
ousiook vas SO encouraging that the eon,s
nua3Fs becane cheerful and confident.
Corn, wheat, rye, orchards and garden tsucL
Thfougn careful cultivation and plenty oe rain
aiio sunshine, it was thought would be nao,s
than ample for the conlmunity's needs. Dnr.
A'as tne green and fragrant month Of June tha
spirit o. tie colonists was Joyful, but when the
ostSah'ans On the morning Of July 4, 1896.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
Pike County in Summer
Is Much Up.fo.dafe

But II Pike County-naned for General
IKE. and which name Edmund Clarence Sted.
iaan designated as hard and inappropriate for
region ct such charm and beausy-stilI main.
aims much OF It's primitive nature it naust not
be assumed that it Is q backwoods settlement.
antutored, unletteyed and unsung. On the con-
1rary, syncopsted danes music, French cook-
ing, aappars, ioliypops, the best sellers" one
piece bathing suits, beautiful homes with land.
Scape gardening and other attributes Of sd.
2snced civilization are ali 10 bs found La NIL
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
How the Syluanian Society
psocticed ITS Theory

To join the Sy'vanian Society it was nsces.
sary TO own at least ene share Of stick, which
cost $25. Among the stockholders were many
eminent New Workers, but MIR. Greeley was
the largest shareholder. The capitalization Of
the compsny was $4,000 After the project
got under way the grist mill was improved
and an immense frame structure to contain the
living apartments Of the MEMBERS common
dining hall, social hall and workrooms was
built. Shortly thereafter a wagonmaker's
shop, blacksmith shop shoe shop and other
industries were started. In 1843-'44 the SyI-
vanians numbered 300 souls and all was pro.
crossing famously. No stated religious teach
ing was allowed, but any preacher could be
invited to hold service and the spiritual
needs Of the. colony were we'll looked after.
Social festivities were not overlooked. Dances,
concerts, games and parties of one sort CIR an.
ether were of weekly occurrence There were
also lectures on popular sub ects, and Mr..
Greeley, who spent as muth time as possible
with the colony, delivered frequent addresses.
oc'ally and Intellectually all ran smoothly,
but Labor problems agitated the Fourierists
torecastlng, probably what we are experience
ing to-day. board of directors was in con-
troll of the industries. It assigned groups OF
workers Tor various sorts Of labors. One group
would be set to ploughing, another to gather
!ng stones for fences, another to care for the
livestock, etc, SO that all activities could pro
gress satisfa1t torily. The women members
likewise had c2cl,ing, sewing, washing and
other duties allotted TO them, The principIe
OF equality was adhered to by changing the
laoor groups from one task to another from,
day to day, except in the case Of skilled me-
chanlcs or specialists.
Many well-to-do families of New YORK sool
advantage Of the society as a sort Of reforroa~
tory for lazy or wayward sons with whom they
could do nothing. They bought stock eagerly
and shipped their ns'er-do-wells TO the COLONY
These pr -digals did net know how to work anS
were not laying awake nights scherning how
to learn. They preferred to fl sh and meditate
Inc sacredness of labor on which the colonv
was fouEded became sprely rifted Then, tho.
the Ten1in ne branch Of the colony, from which
much was expected, turned out disappoint.
fnent. Most of the ladies', it seems, had been
Drought up with rather grand ideas, so when
they were assigned to peeline uotatnes n.y.
spending day at the waehtub rebellion br.ke
loose. 1t was thought that time ana diplomacy
would effect a care for these evils. but whsr,
Dfae n1st years crops were gathered and found
TO be scantly inadequate to The conrnun;ty,s
needs many seemed to take it as a rersaua1
aitronf' while general gloom and dissatisgac-
tlon threatened the stability OF the colony
ooine, having tired of Fourisrism. Deserted
some We're frightened away by rattlesnakes.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29

swell, then," he laughed, "leave me till the
last and make me the least. Pm not interest
ing, but Milford and Pike County are"
In these days, when the world is agitated
with soc.a ism and various cults to regulate
industry and national wealth, it is interesting
to recall Greeley's test of Fourierism, scien-
tific system for the common ownership Of
property and the equal division of labor.
In 1S42 Greeley, with others, organized what
was known as the Sylvan;an Society at God
leyville, a struggling community that existed
on the hills through which ran Shohola Greek
To-day tie village is called Greeley, but the
name Is all that is left to recall the great edi-
tors experiment. On the banks Of the She
ho-a Mahion Cooley owned 1900 acres of land
only forty of which were cleared, the remain
der being in Iprimeval forest. On the creek
Cooley operated saw and grist mill, while
frame houae and log cabin constituted the
rest of the plant. The Shohola was alive with
trout, the surrounding hills were full of large
and small game and infested with rattlesnakes
The soil was rough and rocky, and no wilder
or more unpromising spot could probably have
been found for an industrial community; still
the surface conditions and the lay Of the land
locked favorable. The Sylvan ans BOUGHT Cod
leys property for voluntary socialistic test.
Long before Mr.. Greeley inaugurated the
Sylvanian Society he had urged by lectures
and New York Tribune editorials the common
ownership Of property and the equal division
of labor. In the year l840, when he was CON
sidering Godleyville as the site for his venture.
he made trip there via the Milford and
owego turnpike stagecoach line. At that date
The Erie Railroad ran only as far as Middle
town, n Y, and travellers journeyiag further .
West were compelled to travel by stag
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
sf0g scoach

ford III the good old summer time, while the
Mills alone resound to the screech OF the pan
ther and the scream Of the eagle.
Early in the nineteenth century Pike County
was covered with dense forests, much Of the
timber Of which was the finest white pine.
LAUNDERING became profitable industry. Saw
mills converted the yield Of the forests into
pIanks. shingles and scantlings, which were
sold l9ca ly or RATED down the Delaware to
Philadelphia and other points. The ri antic
numbering activity made prosperity general
and mercantile businesses and farming -four
ished
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29

Horace Greeley tuoshes
up at the horse trough
after the breakdown of
me Middiefown-Mifford
sfzs scooch
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29
There Is wild Land
Sn Plenty in Pike

But while Pike County might be called Cha
untamed and untamable this appelat;or vo,,,d
apply only to its remote forest reaches eha4
rise rna5estically from the cultivated r;var-
washed lowlands Of the Delaware Valley and
1orm connecting link of the Blue R,dos
Mountains ~N'Nse
mao the early Southern mountainears wsrd.
eo Shelf way northward some of tbt ~, u,o,,IS
nave doubtless reared their cabins in The vnoun-
Falhs OF Pike, for while the SUBMITS NJ sha
.'i''ern nails are lower than those Of chs
Appaisehian system their streams and u.tnr-
1aAs' their abundance of game, their roskv
4@ufeieo crags and thicket~screened eavarns
eae'r aesolation and security would all bags
Favored the Southerners' mode Of nvin, sn,s
their n'oonshining activities. But while II i
aoS recorded that the mash of confrahend
liquor ever polluted the streams of p;ke +bs
pioneers who made clearings and set4,aa "
Shese woods were much like their soutbarn
orothess. Both were primitive men az yrir,;.
ave faith, both were handy with the l;nt,ocl
ooth were ready at all times to fight for tse;r
iioiitlcai bias, both were fierce or friendly as
occssion required, both were tipplers ana sn;n.
lers OF woadrous yarns Of their hand-to.cJau
re ssies' with Wild beasts, and in shesa an.
counters the story-telier always came out tbs
Vlctor by some marvellous feat of strategy.
New-York tribune., 1922-10-29

wv r. HEN Clifford Pinchot turned into
!" latter day David and slew his Go
Hath, alias the Republican Old
Guard of Pennsylvania, the quaint,
outrageous little village from which his fo o.
bears sprang and where he has his home came
IN for considerable prominence. For years
past Milford has enjoyed enviabie fame as an
Inspiring spot for artists and literary folk, as
stamping ground for hunters and fishermen
and as rallying place for nature lovers and
vacationists, but never before could it acclaim
one of its own citizens as @ candidate for the
Governorship.
Its picturesque history is notable chiefly FOR
fts anecdotes of interesting characters, it's
stories Of BEARS wildcats and panthers and it's
Indian tales and legends that are worthy the
pen Of Longfellow. And the wilds of Pike
County that were the hunting grounds OF the
Aenni-Lenape are but little changed sinca
1aelr day, except that occasional pioneers from,
time TO time became their successors. buiIt
tneir cabins in remote spots and trapped and
Sshed and hunted. And their descendants "a
this day live much the sans kind of lives
Which seems remarkable when IL in considered
Snas Pike County is less than one hundred
miles from the la:gest city la the world
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Overlooking the Defaware fvors NIL
ford Bluff; photograph of fifty years
ago. In the ovcE---yabeg Rockwell.
typical old Pike counsian

water, slippers and rocking chair That
night Mr. Greeley was serenaded by the Mil
ford drum corps, speeches were made in hig
honor and the c:t'zens of the town paid him
homage at an irnpromptu reception he'd on the
front porch He became frequent visitor
thereafter, and always expressed whimsical
appreciation of the cool and bubbling waters
Of the horse trough.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-31
WELCOME GOV. WILSON.

Our Bob came back TO today and this evening he is going
TO talk In Chasa long his home he found hosts OF
friends grasp his hand wish him luck in the election
From Chiekasha Wilson the capital nearly twelve
ago but he has always kept close touch with his home
and head of the educational system OF the he has
always kept wachfu eye Chckashas interests and il his
ambition governor graed is certain that this
muniy will have friend at long he remains in office
In the battle that is closing Bob Wilson has the
endaion and admiration of the people of Oklahoma by the kind
of campaign he has conducted He has answered charge
made by his opponents but he has filed charges From
the of the he announced that he would win his
merits at all and this basis he has fought the
finish Sandeous tales hatched up by cunning politicians in
him have disappeared when the light of truth turned
them In Bob Wilson, Chickasha offers the people of Oklahoma
of honor OF long experience matters of state and of
marked ability who viii hake them the kind OF governor they
want.
Bob Wilson doesn't pose the special friend of any particular
he does propose governor be the friend all
pie serving all impaay, earlessy with sngeness pur
pose, mindful only of the public good
AS captain OF the ship OF state in Oklahoma Wilson doesn't
to set sail unknown he offers red theories
panaea for public ills he promises only to lead along the
safe way which found by following the principles of democracy
embodied in form of government In these ouous
need the safe of leadership which Wilson give us
The principles of democracy expanding and progressively
applied will pull of all the hard places carry along
the path that leads upward
AS superintendent Wilson has only directed
catona system but has also had to deal with the big business
problems of state government In going the office of chief
executive he will merely be entering larger field for the
else of the sort of constructive ability which has him
successful in his present position Wilson knows his its
people its needs and all the conditions affecting webeng and
happiness of Oklahoma people Seldom specially we'll
fitted by training and experience available for the office Of
Oklahoma needs the kind that found Bob Will
Let's give him the job.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-31
CASE GOES TO THE JURY.

The evidence has all been presented the arguments are prac
cay completed and the goes the Jury
In the privacy of the election booth having given
thoughtful and careful consideration all the facts in the
the voter will record his verdict.
The process of selecting candidates for office BY the primary
method is quite similar to the proceedings trial and it
might well be For months the witnesses
the stand giving testimony for and against the candidates
This testimony has been placed before speakers
the if every person assuming testify or against the
candidates required to take solemn oath speak truth
the whole truth and nothing but the truh If the knew
that they would have to face trial for should they guilty
OF alsng the speeches and advertisements would much
enlghnng the voters the campaign liar would be less
likely to ply his trade.
1t is sometimes very difficult for juror decide in an ord
Diary court the trial of which has been conducted according
to the rules OF evidence with the Manv
times difficult for the voter make his decision from
all the of conflicting testimony that is presented to him
The voter who decides wisely consider credbv of the
witnesses and metcuou examine every scrap the testimony
Additional evidence that the last hour giving the op
posing sides chance to it. will be dsregardd All the
charges and counter charges be the light of
Solemn indeed is the duty devovng upon the voer-iurors
The tate OF Tree government this
upon the intelligence and honesty exercised the ballot
selseekg politician bent winning by means
fair always with Unfortunately many men who pose as
friends of the people, seeking office what they can get out
of it. The who is true to his country himself
will cast his vote freeman unnuenced by prejudice unde
ceved by e following only the voice of his own Judgment and
1t isn't of very great Importance you cast your
ballot for candidate who wins but vastly important that
nigenty and conscenousy The or woman who in
this spirit performs his duty the polls need worry over the
result
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-31

knowledge IL proud that he knows
no much:
Wisdom n humble that he knows no
more.
--cowper.
"Ilo serves his party best who
serves his country best Hayes.
There they 30 racing down the
track on the homc.strctoh. Who will
be the first TO 40 under the wlreY
The agony viii all be over TO.
morrow except for the also
rams.
Instead Of taking the usual cruise
up Salt Creek. II might make the
losers feel better TO go out aud take
plunge In the fresh water Of the
swimming pool.
In spite Of the closoneas Of the
primary. "Curley" Reynolds wasn't
n bit excited today. Ditto, Judge
Shelton and few others.
Another Mack Sennett beauty at
the bathing pool-"Bud" Smith has
made his debut. He created quite
sensation.
Why doesn't Mayor Coffman hand
down decision that Il Is permissi'
BILE for us TO work In our bathing
suits? II would save q LOT of time
for those who have TO dress two or
three times day.
81 Simp says he looks for II to
continue warm as long as the heat
wave lasts.
Wise Is the voter who can pick
tho best from a list or state candi.
dates as long as your arm.
As a rule II Is easier for man to
have his way about tnlns- ground
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-31

trlct OF the State OF Oklahoma.
In Bankruptoy-in the Matter OF the
American Trust Company. a Bank.
fupt.
Notice Il hereby given that In pur.
suance OF an order of tho Hon. X.
Mcmillan. referee In bankruptcy. 10
me directed. ! will. on Saturday. the
isth day OF August. 1899. at ten
o'clock In tho forenoon OF said day.
offer for sale and sell at public auc.
tion sale. In the City OF chickaaha.
at the south door OF the court house
OF the county OF Grady. In the state
OF Oklahoma. 10 the highest bidder
for cash In hand. subject 10 the con.
fIrmation Of said referee. all the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-31
PHOTOS or CONTESTANTS
ON EXHIBITION AT RiAlT(

Photos Of some Of the contestants.
In the big movie contest which starts
at the Rinlio Theatre today. were
placed on exhibition In the lobby OF
the theatre Saturday. and caused u
lot OF comment. Now the question
arises who ~ Chlckasha's most popu.
lar young lady. Many OF the eity's
fair daughters have entered the con.
test. and there viii be- much rivalry
among the young ladies' from now
until the end Of the contest. Remem.
ber this Is an open contest. and any
person entering the theatre tonight
may vote for whoever they please.
There will be a special prize each
week for the leader OF the contest
For this week a pair OF riding knick.
crs viii be given by the Model Clean.
ers.
on the screen tonight at the
III, atse, is Betty Compson In n pic.
turization OF Sir J. NJ. Barrie's book
and play "The Little Minister" A
stage classic for over twenty years.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1922-07-31
MAKE MART TREASURER.

Unless reports from many misleading Mart
Iouthan will be democratic nominee for state AS
his friends neghbors should do all help him
crafty his ambition
Mr. Louhan pioneer in Chckasha and from the be-
ginning been prominently identified with public life and the
progress of his and county lie served member OF the
first city council in Chckasha and the first sheriff OF Grady
COUNTY.
OF honor integrity and ability Mr.. Louthan is well
qualified for the office he asking the hands OF the democrats
Oklahoma he be depended upon deliver the goods
Grady county should give Mr.. Louhan handsome majority.
Vote for him and put in good word for him often oppo
tuny offers.