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Miss Lee Witts Piano That perseverance wins was again demonstrated last ed the fine $400 Clarendon piano; given by the' Press to the yoVmg lady receiving the most votes in the Popularity Miss Lee's victory was decisive, she being 125,000 votes ahead of competitor. Miss Pearl Fargo was second in the standing of the contestants, Miss Ulah Norrid third, and Miss BeulahShackelforJotirth- Miss Fargo-received a valuable gold watch, Miss Norrid was awarded the handsome water set, and Miss Shackelford received the gold bracelet Miss Lee has to show for abput three weeks work a splendid musical instrument that would grace any homeland the satisfaction of having been the winner in a spirited contest. The only profit accruing to the Press from the contest is a greatly increased subscription list, and as the profit to the newspaper man in a subscription is small, real gainers in the piano cohr test are the Press advertisers who now reach many readers than heretofore. The contest was conducted in a manner strictly honorable and fair to all the contestants, while, for awhile, the contest was spirited, it left no "sore spots" anywhere, and Miss' Lee has received the congratulations of the other contestants, together with those of her of other friends. OFFICIAL RETURNS We, the undersigned judges of the Muldrow Press Popular Voting Contest hereby certify that the following is a correct and complete report of all votes, found in the Press ballot Miss Flossie ..1 14 ,180 Miss UJah Miss Beulah Miss Imogerie.Bethell..;.

23,720 J. M. B. Gresham, E.V. Powell Try to Defeat Propositions Supporters of the proposition to build a water and light system in Muldrow were surprised last Friday to leanv that the opposing element in the town were preparing to carry the fight into the courts in an effort to defeat the proposed improvements.

Attorney Jackson of Sallisaw has been retained as counsel by those who would defeat the two propositions Jackson was in Muldrow Friday looking for some "dope" upon which to base a contest in the courts. He has left instructions-for his clients to furnish him copies of all papers which have figured in the case thusJEar, including the Declaration of Independence signed by the original, thirteen Colonies, and Lincoln's Address at Gettysburg. Industrious use a typewriter by a good operator will see these papers prepared in about ten days. This expense, tpgether with the silver offering which must be put up by Jackson 's: clients as attorney's fees, will bring the cost of the fight up to figure, even raatteg gets as far as the Deeds, mortgages and all other legal papers drawn up so they will stand the test of the law. Win.

Notary Public in office. W. Weaver one of those the-home of TMfr and Mrs, tLeach, of the Blackjack neighborhood, on last Wednesday to assist In celebrating Mr, Leach's 70th birthday, About thirty-five of the host and hostess present and partook of splendid dinner served by Leach, Mr, Weaver says everyone present had a great time and that they hope to be ablfe A to assist Mr, Teach in the obserirance of about fifty more birth anniversaries, Will Offer Bargains Walton, Mabray Co, are next in line with a satef and they are offering spleJridid bargains in their "Closing Grit Sale" which begins tomorrow cand continues for thirty days. Low prices are made on everything carried in the store, even including groceries, and no doubt theyrwill do a big business during tSfe next month. pdd 7 W.

Vanzandt was in Sallisaw Tuesday attercdingjilhe dedication of the Odd new halK He reports a royal good time and and some good deferee work put on by a team selected from the various lodges in ihe county. Basket Ball Supper Friday night, Nov. 24th, (the members of the High School Basket Ball Team will give a pie supper in Bruton You are cordially invited to fUgnd turf enjoy a-good social tfmtb This Is Real Hard tuck J. T. a trayehjig of was in Muldrow Wednesday and brings a hard luck story almost unbelieveable but which is' substantiated by others who have been in thtft section of the- country.

Mr. Ault says that because of the scarcity of feed in that' are killing entire litters of immediately after their birth. They have npJeedJo carry them through the winter, grnw the pigs to the age at which they would-become of marketable value. A- W. Brownfield who was up to Miami about two weeks ago, says that it was an impossibility to buy a lbad of corn in the town, or in the country surrounding.

The settlers in northeast Oklahoma are experiencing the greatest hardships they have been forced to suffer since the early pioneer days. Living In Beautiful Spot Insure your" property against loss by and tornados in good, old line companies. See Wm. Blackard. R.L; Fargo writes to have his copy of the Press sent to Guca- monga, Mr.

Fargo and family and R. Nicholas and family are living in "the same house at Cucamonga, The town of Cucamonga is a veritable garden spot. One may gather oranges from a tree in his front yard while the peaks of the mountains rising from the end of the covered withsnow. The town lies on the edge of the greatest vineyard in the world, and has the greatest ''winery. in the wine industry in Southern California thatprovisionis-made in the-loeal- bption laws permitting the manufacture of wine, even in dry territory, y.

School Sbtes. The boys no whave their punching bag in place and are punching it quite freely. basket ball goals have been receivetfcdnd put up. They'are qnite an improvement over Hie old ones: The basket ball game Sallisaw and Muldiov has been postponed indefinitely. Miss Lower has been chosen manager and Miss'Anrie Bniton, captain.

The Medicin of. DesMoines, -weekrWife49 -eopie papers from some of the foreign countries. These papers are a curosity to us, you should examine them when in our library. We quote from some of thfem: Kingston, Jamaica. "Wanted at once for "alley schools an assist? ant teacher, 2 ppunds, 10 shillings per month." Manilla Times.

"Mamma, is that lady the snake charmer? Why, she is as homely as a-mud fence." "Yes, dear, but snakes are not like men! It takes something more than mere personal" beauty to. charm a snake." From Java: "PermoShoenan pengampoenan jang di bikin if )ieh toewan H. A. Jacobs di Pedang, dare hoekoemannjs toboen pen- diare soeda di tolok." From Ceylon: "'Wanted for the Buddhist English School, an ex--: perienced teacher; Applicant must hold, third grade certificate." From Sicily: "The lava stream from Mt. Etna is traveling at a.

remarkable It has already covered 7 miles, destroying vineyards and cottages." From Africa: "You are to be hanged," said the Judge, "and I' hope it will prove a warning to you." From Indian 'How; many I shall impose er, 'Don't you think you should give reduced rates to an old i OW ver! Perhaps the largest and most successful sale ever pulled off in County JUST CLOSED. 1 OF DOLLARS worth of chandisc, we still MANY THOUSANDS LEFT We arc still very much overstocked oh Men's and Boy's Trousers and Ladies', Misses' ar)d Childrep's Cloaks; also Ladies' Suits and Skjrts and will make special prices to the trade to niovelhem All lines that have been solcl out will be replenished in a small pvay; vQ'ill therefore? be able to sdpply your every want in a few days. Don't forget the rjtace wl)ilelo town We arc still very much overstocked oh Men's and Boy's Trousers and Ladies', Misses' ar)d Childrep's Cloaks; also Ladies' Suits and Skjrts and will make special prices to the trade to niovelhem All lines that have been solcl out will be replenished in a small pvay; vQ'ill therefore? be able to sdpply your every want in a few days. Don't forget the rjtace wl)ilelo town We arc still very much overstocked oh Men's and Boy's Trousers and Ladies', Misses' ar)d Childrep's Cloaks; also Ladies' Suits and Skjrts and will make special prices to the trade to niovelhem All lines that have been solcl out will be replenished in a small pvay; vQ'ill therefore? be able to sdpply your every want in a few days. Don't forget the rjtace wl)ilelo town "Live and let live" is ourWotto, and "One price to.

ill" is our.