Chickasha Daily Express. (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 193, Ed. 1 Friday, August 14, 1908 Page: 1 of 8
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-Happy Ever After
Spokane Wash. Aug. 14. "I'm a
live western wire. I'll niary the man
Who opens this letter If he looks good
to me and will tand for a leap-year
propoBai."
Elsie McFarling 18 years of age full
of life and fun added the foregoing
.words In a footnote replying to an ad-
vertisement of the Edison Electric
company of New York. J. D. Weaver
an electrician In the company's em
ploy hemmed between lofty walls of
brick and steel on lower Manhattan
read the letter and the footnote a half
dozen times. Acting on the impulse he
resigned his position and afterward he
sent a letter to the girl in the west
adding: "I'm coming out to have a
look. '
. Weaver was as good as his word
and he came to Spokane as fast as
steam could carry him. After a drive
of 20 miles south of Spokane he pre-
sented himself at the McFarling
home. His credentials were satisfac-
tory and Miss McFarling was not dis-
appointed In his appearance. A few
days afterward Weaver secured a li-
cense to wed Miss McFarling and jus-
tice George W. Stocker performed the
ceremony In the Spokane county court
house. Weaver his engaged in the
electrical business in Spokane and he
md his bride will make their home
here.
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And Urges Grady County Democrats to Main
tain Their Presii-e-The Contributions
are StiH Coming In
CATHOLIC TOTAL ABSTINENCE UN
ION TAKES STRONG GROUNDS
AGAINST DRINK EVIL
New Haven Conn. Aug. 14. Denun-
ciations of the lisi '.or traffic an appeal
for sanctiflcation of Sunday and the
exclusion from membership In Catho-
lic societies of those engaged la the
liquor traffic were the striking feat-
ures of the resolutions adopted by the
Catholic Total Abstinence ' Union to- Editor CMskatha Daily Express
dav. I Chickasha Oklahoma
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The resolutions declare that "not inl Dear Sir:
drunkenness and riotous living can Enclosed please find one dollar wtiicn i eetre w cciunouie xo ine
any man make effective profession of Grady county Bryan campaign fund. I am fllad to see the movement f
the Catholic faith. With indignation popular aubecriptlon of such amount as every member of the dtmo-
the union protests against tile taunts of cratic party can afford to give begun In Grady county
Us critics. It floes not seem ha it Mr Bryan has appealed to the great masses to defray the expenses
should Btoop to contest the claims for of this campaign. Mr. Bryan has always stood for the rights of the
ultra orthodoxy which have been so common people as against those who ire always asking special privl
blatanly made by those who have leges at the hands of the government There Is no one who Is familiar
tried to substitute the beer mug for with the political history o fthls country for the past twelve years but
the standard of The cross. The day knows that Mr Bryan's supporters and followers have been of the for-
mer class and that the latter class has always opposed him. The ap-
peal to the masses to help defray the expenses of this campaign is but
.an appeal to us to help our great leader fight the battle he has been
fighting for us.
In this movement I hope and expect Grady county to lead alt the
encyclical of our holy father Pius X counties of the state in the matter of one dollar contributions made to
on modernism." the fund. Grady county leads in everything she undertakes and ai tne
The resolutions also say: county giving the largest democratic majority In the last election I
Catholic periodicals that can not know that her democrats and lovers of good government and principles
live without liquor advertisements for which Mr. Bryan and the democratic party stand in this campaign
should die. ?M them not drag down I will maintain her prestige In this movement
the Catholic liame in their greed. We Very truly yours
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earnestly sue ires t that Cidhnlie nrnranl-1 5. W. MAY tj
zatlons which exclude saloon keepers
from membership and which forbid the
use of llauor at their meeting Rhm.irt The membership roll of the Cani-
COMMEND GROCERS WHO CLOSE
STORES AT SIX O'CLOCK-
FAVOR SHORTER HOURS
for apology for total abstainers is ov
er."
The union also declares its allegi
ance to the Catholic church and adds:
"With all our souls we welcome the
not tolerate the formation of clubs Palgn Dollar Club is open all the time.
TO DELAY
OPEfllG
Guthrie Ok la. Aug. H. Stale
School Superintendent Cameron in an
ollki.il circular which he will Issue
probably this week will recommend
that the opening of the public schools
in the state be delayed until Septem-
ber21 on account of the delay inci-
dent to receiving the new text books
recently adopted. His plan is that the
opening shall be uniform instead of
at the option of the various authorities
as under the present plan.
Superintendent Cameron will call a
meeting of the educators of the state
at an early date to discuss a course
cf study. Mr. Cameron fivois the Ill-
inois state course but desires to
make some changes before adopting it
for Oklahoma.
The new text books will be deliver-
ed to Important diHtribufirig points
September II. The exchange pike on
old books Is T0 per cent. Governor
HaHkell'g proclamation reining to the
adoption of the books by the Btate text
book commission wfll be issued next
week.
within their membership which de
spise the letter and spirit of those laws
which have teen made by their or-
ganization for the honor of the Cath
olic name."
WILL SPEND $200000
ON LUIN B0ILDI1
Norman Okla. Aug. 12. Two hun
died thousand dollars will be put into
the main building of the state univer
sity the erection of which will begin
In a month accoruTng to the statement
gents. They will probably settle all
gents. This wil lprobably settle all
question as to moving of the state "U."
"We will begin work upon the build'
Ing proposition as soon as Secy Rous-
All you have to do Is to aeacl your dol-
Hr or deiof.'u ft '.in any of the fol-
V-wing: am
Chickasha: Citizens National Dank
Ed. F. Johns; First National Bank
Ben F. Johnson; Oklahoma State
Bank II. L. Jarboe.
The following we'J reported today;
BY THE EXPRESS
TJ. Driggers H-00
Geo. Petty 1.00
II. L. Grlcsbv 1.00
REPORTED BY ED. JOHNS
C. A. Horn $100
J. P. Sharp 100
Webb Hendrix 1.00
A. B. Cochran 100
W. A. Cooper 1.00
GOMPERS APPEALS TOVORKERS
TO SUPPORT BRYAII
New York Aug. 14. In a circular
letter addressed to the labor organi
zations throughout the country last
ey of the board gets back from the night Samuel Gompers president of
East" said President Cruce today.
"The work will not be hurried as we
wish to take time to erect a structure
that will be a subject for stae pride."
Mr. Crusa docs no tuiuk that there
Is any doubt but that the building will
go up in Norman.
the American Federation of Labor
not only comes out openly and une-
quivocally for Bryan but also calls
upon the representatives of the labor
organizations to contribute to a cam
paign fund for the success of the dem-
ocratic ticket.
Gompers has all along that
while he was personally for Bryan
the members of the federation were
Earl Andrews one of the chauffeurs ul course ai uueriy co no as mey bw
fit.
AUTO MAN FINED
for the Wells Auto Co. was tried by
a jury In poKce court yesterday for
allowing o'.l to dilp from his machine
unon the asiihalt paving. He was fin
ed J" and costs.
SAFES
AND
But the appeal signed by Gompers
and by the members of the executive
clmmittee throws all of their conceal
ment to the winds. It calls upon or-
ganized labor to support the demo-
cratic ticket and to contribute funds
with which to pay speakers and for
literature to bring about the election
of the democratic ticket.
Contributions are to he sent to
Frank Morrison secretary of the fed
eration at their national headquar
ters 4423 G. Street N. W. Washington
D. C.
The circular in part reads:
"In the name of the executive coun
cil and in the name of all labor and
of all our common people we appeal
to you to contribute something to
fund which shall make It. possible to
wage a campaign of the most Intense
interest for the establishment of la
bor's rights.
"We urge you to contribute prompt
ly and generously as possible. Let
us oppose our " enemies and defeat
them whether these candidates are
for president congress governor ju-
diciary or state legislatures.
"Every union Is in a position to
make some financial contribution and
it Is hoped the contributions may be
as large as the feans of ill's I'nlon
will afford."
T'ae ippeal Is signed by Gompers
and l.y nil th." members !t. ex-en-
e committ " o' the Federation
of Labor. The name of John Mitchell
al' appears on lh list.
Whereas certain grocery firms of
this city have voluntarily entered into
an agreement to close their respective
places of business at 6 p. m. thereby
grouting to their employes shorter
work day which means to them more
time to devote ta their families to the
perusal of entertaining literature to
he pursuit of useful knowledge and
to the cultivation of their minds and
Whereas it is one of the establish
ed tenets of Organized Labor that
shortening the work day makes for a
higher standard of intelligence and
better citizenship be It s
Resolved That the Chickasha
Trades Council heartily endorse the
action of these business men and ex-
tend to them our ready co-operation
In this move for better conditions and
be it further
Resolved That we call the atten
tion of all union men to this matter
and request them to give these firms
their moral support along this line
and to remember them In .a substan
tial way when it comes to distribution
of patronnge and be it further
Resolved That these resolutions be
published in the Chickasha Journal
and Chickasha Express and a copy
spread upon the minutes of this body.
A. W. BENNETT
ED. T. BAIRD
L. A. BURROW Sec.
Committee.
Rock IslanlBoys Testily
to Their Esteem far (!:elr
r i rt
"The Chickasha shop boys are lucky
in getting good foremen and unluckj;
in always losing them" said John W.
Duff as he presented to J. B. Stewart
gifts testifying to the esteem in which
the latter is ffetiTBy the men who hava
worked under him.
Mr. Stewart who has been general
foreman in the Rock Island shops hera
has been promoted to the position of
master mechanic at Kansas City and
last night the shop boys .assembled ia
the hall over the post office to giva
him a good 'send-off."
In behalf of the men employed in
the shops Mr. Duff in a neat speech
presented to the retiring foreman a
handsome suit case and a fine meer-
schaum pipe and the recipient re-
sponded In suitable language express-
ing his gratitude and appreciation.
Chas. Offlighter Mr. Seibert and the
master mechanic also made good
speeches and much cordial feeling was
manifested by all.
Mrs. Prette furnished splendid mus-
ic for the occasion and refreshments
were served.
WEATHER FORECAST
Chickasha and vicinity
Tonight and Saturday generally
.cloudy weather; showers tonight
or Saturday.
ENJOYED COLORADO
TROUT FI5HIS6
C. M. Hofiingsworth returned yes
terday from a camping trip in Colo
rado. His family who were with him
also returned" but did not stop here
going to Texas to visit relatives."
When Mr. Hollingsworth reached
Colorado he didn't linger long around
the cities but hied himself straight
across the divide to the mountain
lakes and streams to indulge in his
youthful dream of trout fishing. He
found the trout and soon became ex-
pert with the pole and line so he
says.Mr. Hollingsworth was delighted
with his outing.
ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY
Ed. Hodgston and Jess Smith both
colored were arrested this morning
on charge of burglary. It Is alleged
that they broke Into a negro pool hall
a few nights ago and fook a quantity
of cigars and tobacco. Part of the
goods were found in their possession.
A CLOUD Oil
PROSPERITY
New York Aug. 14. When the in-
icrstac' pi'Ofverity conn.es begins it
meeting here today 10000 idle men
will form a parade march through the
streets halt .at the door of the build-
ing in which the convention organ-
ized by the Commercial travelers Pro-
tonne Sftdiition Is oeiig held and
ask that the i'tiemploy-.d be given a
share of the benetits which othc-tf are
enjoying.
It was originally Intended that the
procession should march to the place
where the prosperity banquet was be-
ing held and beg for places at the
groaning board. Tills plan was aban-
doned however when It was found
out that the feast wbs to be held at
Manhattan Beach several miles away
and that the 10000 unemployed men
had no enough money to pay their c ar
fare there and back.
VAULTS
We regard tbe solidity of safes and vaults
of great Importance and have therefore de-
voted much thought care and money In
making this portion of our bank abundantly
secure.
Realizing the accummnlation of deeds and
valuable papers in the community In re-
modeling our banking room we are build
ing a separate vault for the exclusive use of
our patrons.
The First National Bank
Capital aj Surplus
$1S9C20C0
United Slates Depository
MS .OF COLUMBUS
If ILL UAIL fl I iUiiiU
The Knights of Columbus will hold
DISSOLVE BONDS OF
!.!!SE.UTED CCOPLES
In the district court this week two
their annual picnic tomorrow on the j urmapplly wedded couples were per
banks of the Hasnita river ine par- mitted to dissolve their martial bonds
ty will leave the Catholic school ; by decree of Judge Bailey.
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ground at 10 a. m. and drive to me Jessie Evans was granted a divorce
grove near the dam. It will be a bask-jlrora Earl D. Evans and the style of
et picnic at which the refreshments the second case was Sue Temple vs
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will be furnished at the expense of
the council. All the friends of the
Knights of Columbus are hereby in-
vited to join he party and to spend
with them a pleasant afternoon along
the shady borders of the Washita.
CLERKS WILL MEET
A special meeting of the Clerks'
Union has been caled for next Tues-
day evening to make arrangements for
Labor Day.
Rea Temple. In both cases the plain
tiff's maiden name was restored.
HOBART MAN EXPECTS TO BUILD
ELEVATOR HERE
E. II. Llnzee an elevator man from
Hobart was in this city yesterday and
is thinking of putting up a corn eleva-
tor here. He was looking for a suit-
able location yesterdiy and expects
to return In a few days.
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Oklahoma State Bank
Chickasha Okla.
officers:
W. II. Gilkey President
R. K. Wootten Vice President
G. W. Barefoot Vice President
II. L. Jarboe Jr Cashier
M. C. Cannon Assistant Cashier
Geo. S. Mead Assistant Cashier
Ira E. Cask ill Assistant Cashier
DIRF.CTORS:
A. S. Gilkey C. Schlotterbeck
T. L. Wade
M. C. Cannon J. R. Abercrombie
II. I. Jarboe Jr.
R. K. Wootten G. W. Earefoot
W?. II. Gilkey C. Rutherford
Our depositors are protected by the
Depositors' Guaranty Fund of the State of Oklahoma
Which insures you Absolute Protection
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Evans, George H. Chickasha Daily Express. (Chickasha, Okla.), Vol. 9, No. 193, Ed. 1 Friday, August 14, 1908, newspaper, August 14, 1908; Chickasha, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc728822/m1/1/: accessed March 28, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.