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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

Oklahoma City. o. T.. Nov.
26.-The story which was sent
out last night giving the de-
tails of the burning to death
of sixteen people in the Semin
ole nation by a prairie fire is a
fake Of the worst kind. The
story was the regular weekly
one sent out by one Of the
members of a gang Of journal
istic fakirs who inflict upon the
newspapers of the country blood
curdling accounts Of alleged
happenings. which never occur.
In all Of these fake stories an
outlaw band figures. This
band. which does not exist. is
the one which started the prai-
RE fire yesterday which was
said to have caused the crema-
ton of sixteen people. Reput-
able citizens Of the territory
regret these stories as il keeps
capital from coming here to in-
vest and puts a quietus upon
immigration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27
A Notable Conversion.


At the afternoon meeting of
the Crittenton evagelists at the
Baptist Church yesterday. a
scene never to be forgotten oc-
Cured. After the sermon Mr..
Crittenton, while the song, "Oh,
Happy Day, That Fixed My
Chice," was being sung, Mr..
Perry asked: (which is your
happy dayi" and from the
audience came several replies
and one man shouted, Might
before last!" The speaker was
the well known auctioneer, Joe
Yarbrough. He then burst out
with a testimony such as has
seldom been heard.
He told how he had been the
wickedest man on Gods earth.
How he had committed every
sin in the calendar and with a
heart Of stone had drunk and
gambled and caroused until he
was in the very depths Of hell.
He went on Wednesday to Mr..
Crittenton's meeting to scoff
and because not having any
money or any stakes, he had
nothing else TO do. There
"Watchman, What of the
Night" moved him and the
power Of God came over him
and he fell upon his knees and
cried for mercy and salvation
from the fiendish drink that
was overcoming him.
Yesterday he prayed for the
first time in his life and openly
confessed his salvation. He
begged all the people to forgive
him, as he believed God had
done, and the audience was
moved to tears by the pleading
of the wrecked, yet saved soul.
The conversion of Mr.. Var
brough is "A great event, as he
is we'll known here and in Waco.
Houston Post.
Mr.. Yarbroug is a brother to
G.. Nj. Yarbrough Of this city,
and is well known here, he
having lived here for several
months last year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

when IL comes 20 printing briefs
the ARDMoRETTE IL the leader. Best
OF work on short notice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27
A Great Scheme.

Two tramps in a neighboring
town hit upon a novel plan to
get some whisky. They went
into a saloon with a gallon jug
and had il filed with liquor and
offered a dollar in payment.
OF course the bartender refused
the money and emptied the
liquor back into the barrel and
the tramps took the Jug and
departed. Later they were
seen TO break the jug over a
stone and squeeze out over a
pint Of liquor from sponges
which had been placed inside
Ex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

Considerable damage was
done Wednesday night by the
strong wind east of the railroad
track. Several Of the large
trees in front Of the Bruce hotel
were blown down, seventeen
stalls in the Carter wagon yard.
also a long string Of fence in
tie rear Of the Love building
Nere laid fat.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27
HoIEI GRAND AVENUE

The only hrt class
saO0 q day house
IN town
A. L. MOOREPm
wYNNEwOOD.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27
TAYLOR INDIGNANT.
The Governor Of Tennessee Refutea the
Charge OF Dem0erstIe Fraud In
HIs state-TayIor-n Cane.

New York, Nov. 26.-Gover-
nor-elect Robert L. Taylor of
Tennessee, in a communication
to a local paper, characterizes
as outrageous the charge that
Tennessee was held In the
democratic column at the late
election by fraud. This charge
originated with Josiah Patter-
son and has been echoed by the
republican press all over The
country. Governor Taylor, in
his reply says:
I'm 1888, in my second race
for governor, my total vote was,
in round numbers, 156, 900. The
republican vote was $4,000 in
round numbers. In the recent
election my total vote was, in
round numbers, 157, 900. The
republican vote was, in round
numbers, $4,000. ISgained 1000
votes over 1888. The republicans
gained 10000 votes over the
vote of 1888. Therefore, if there
was any fraud on the face of the
returns it is republican fraud.
"The democratic party had
no money. 1t had scarcely
enough to pay the expens. of
the committee in the campaig
How much the republican
party spent in the campaign
the Lord and Hanna only know.
That it was here, attempting to
debauch the ballot box, in the
hands of the republicans, every
body who took an interest in
the election knows. / would
not hold an Office obtained by
fraud, and the charges which
have been given such wide cir
culation by the press of the
country and which have been
emphasized by some of the New
York papers recently are un-
just, untrue and "a slander upon
the good name of my state and
my people.
Tennessee has been a demo-
cratic state ever since the war.
Ii could not 60 republican ex-
cept by faud, and | am happy
to announce that the recent
election has proved that Ten
nessee is not for sale. court
an investigation. Let it be i'm
partial; let it be thorough. Our
republican brethren may find a
mote in the democratic eye, but
before the investigation ends
we will pull a beam out of
| theirs -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

At FL Reno an addition to the
st. John sensation has been
found.
A postal card of which the
following is a copy was received
by ]. B. May, of FL Reno, who
is a we'll known Odd Fellow:
Grand Forks, N. D., Nov. IL, 's6.
Publishers Oklahoma Odd Fellow,
Ell Reno, Oklahoma.
On December is, I will commence
the publication of"The Three Link 4"
to be devoted to the interests of Odd
Fellowship in North Dakota. WIN
you kindly put me on your Ex. list
in advance. Yours in F. L. &T.,
HARRY ST. JOHN.
The postal card is bona fide,
bearing the post mark of Grand
Forks, N. D.. and FL Renoites
assert that the writing and es-
pecially the signature is similar
to st. John's.-Oklahoman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27
stands a the Head.

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading drug
gist of Shreveport, La. says: DIR.
Kings New Discovery is the only
thing that cures my cough. and il
is the best seller / have" j. F..
Campbell. merchant of Stafford.
Ariz., writes: DIR. Kings New
Discovery is all that is claimed for
il; il never fails. and is a sure
cure for consumption. coughs and
colds. / cannot say enough for
its merits. " DIR. Kings New Dis
eovery for consumption, coughs
and colds and is not an expert
ment. II has been tried for a
quarter Of a century. and today
stands at the head. IL never dis
appoints. Free trial bottle at
Frame. Green & Co.'S drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

rent
Is In
|Iain
ted.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

w. G. Cores father and
brother arrived Monday from
Kansas and Missouri. They
left yesterday with the wound
ed man for the old home in
southwest Observation-Disclosures
Monitor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

b. A. Sands will open his
literary school at the Gwinn
residence, Caddo S treet, Mon
day 30. 1896. 27-2t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27

Positively no bills or accounts
will be recognized or paid by
the ARDMoREITE Publishing Co.
unless from an order signed by
the business manager.
ID. T. NIsBETT.
Business Manager.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1896-11-27
CHICAGO HORSE MARKET
Reported by r. ,. Berry a Co.. Uaioa
Stock Ysrds. For week EadIaa
Tuesday. Novenber ~. 'se.

Receipts have been fair dur
ing the past week with a liberal
demand and prices we'll main
tanned.
The leading demand has been
for smooth 1850 to 400 pound
chunks and heavy drafters Of
good quality. these being sought
for by exporters and domestic
dealers.
Smooth 900 to HOO pound
chunks are in demand for
southern trade. Choice drivers
have sold well and common
stock ready sale at market val
ues.
We quote:
Expressers and heavy drafters - SO 20 gis<
iioo TO 400 pound chunks ... .. 50 TO a
$50 20 100 pound chunks Eto q
Conchera and faaf road horses as 20 ~.
Ordinary drivers. s1s and upwards.
These prices are for sound
horses, five to eight years old,
well broken, and in good flesh.
Plain. blemished and green
stock sells at a discount.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Obituary.

Maude StOops was born Sept ,, 1877,
and died April s, 1896; aged Is years.
: months and days. She united with
the United Brethren church years ago,
living a faithful Christian life until
called from labor to reward. She was
model girl in every respect. She was
kind hearted and good to all. She never
shirked duty, in church or home and her
only thought was that she did not
do enough for her church, home and
friends. Indeed the church has lost a
good and devOut member, the cOmmu-
nifty an Obliging and kind friend and
the home an atfectlOnate and loving
daughter and sister. Among the last
words she spoke she told her father and
sister not to worry and mourn for her
for she was trusting in Jesus and it was
we'll with her soul. The funeral took
place from the L. B. church Friday at
, o'clock, conducted by O. +. Lands
assisted by Rev. l.. 5 Smith and the
lilVi ihCuI was luduc III Odh I'LL Ctlll'
etery.
Surely good life has gore out from
among us, but its hallowed influence
will be held in precious memory 10y all
who knew Maude. Nay,
She is not dead.
She is not lost:
She has but gone To Him
Whom She has loved.
Whom she has served
Her God, the All supreme.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

"Wednesday afternoon while the gentle
spring zephyrs were playing with un-
kempt locks of the burly tramp and
kissing the dainty brows OF the sweet
girls who perambulate our streets with
the latest style dresses, they were also
playing pranks with the locks of our
two great hOrsemen, Lamson and VOL
ford. This is the kind of day that the
poets have written about, and wherein
many young man feeling ingigorated
by balmy breeZes has SO far forgotten
himself as to pop the question, and
when he awoke to the realization of his
foolish act has hired a kicking machine
to attend to his case.
But as we started out to say, this is
the day that John Wolford and Frank
Lamson were to risk their regulations
as owners of thoroughbreds, on the race
course. A great crowd was In attend
ance and good speed was looked for.
All of Plymouth sports were there of
course, and also representation of the
sporting fraternity from South Bend,
TT. Wayne, Toledo, Warsaw, Nalparai-
so and Rochester. Messrs. Losey,
OKeefe and Martindale, were chosen
as judges and DIR. Reynolds as starter
After twenty minutes jogging, the
horses were called to score up and at
the 3d trial they were given the word to
60. Lamson was on the pole and had a
shade the best of it, but in turning into
the back stretch his horse, Lizzie 5,
broke, and Wolford's horse, Fred, went
to the front, holding it to the end of the
heat, finishing about fifty feet ahead
Time 300 minutes.
Second heat: They got good start
at the second trial. Wolford led down
the back stretch but Lizzie =. got down
to business and was rapidly going to
the front but broke on the lower turn
and lost so much that she was unable
to recover all she lost and John went
under the wire again victor. Time 3:O4
Third heat. The horses were started
without going TO the stables. They got
away at the first trial with Lamson
ahead but Lizzie 5. broke as usual on
the turn and WolforG was 100 yards
ahead before Frank could get his horse
on his feet. Wolford kept increasing
his lead until the finish when he was
200 yards in front. Time 3:0lls.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
The Allen Trial.

The jury in the Allen trial returned
verdict Wednesday of mot guilty"
This has been hOtly contested case
and in some respects little mystify-
ing. AS near as we can learn of the
matter, the evidence against the pris-
oner was weak. Mr.. Burgener recog-
nized the prisoner by his voice and tho
other witnesses were all reliable men.
But the points made by the defense
were hard to get around. These wit
nesses swore that young Allen was in
Clinton county at the time, the rob-
berry was committed, and although
the News man thought the young fell
low would get five years in Michigan
City, the jury decided differently. 1t
would be severe blow to legal justice
To sentence man on general prin-
ciples. While there is no doubt that
the record young Allen has established
is very unsavory, yet we believe, accord
ing to the evidence bearing directly on
the case, the jury did its duty consci.
entiOusly.
1t is to be deplored that men who
commit such depredations cannot be
sent where they rightly belong, away
from the haunts of honest men.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

and Claude Fish went to Twin Lakes
and reproduced as nearly as possible
the minstrel given here. Arriving
little late they found the grocery store
of John Nichols swarming with people
anxlously awaiting the arrival of "the
troopers.
hen the curtain was pulled aside
the boys looked out OF house crowded
10 the doors The large audience show
eel their appreciation of every act by
vociferous applause. After the audi
ence had dispersed many were heard to
remark that it was the best show they
had ever seen and had the people of
that vicinity known what to expect a
still larger crowd would have been pres
ent The company is known as the
"llarrs Brothers, Funmakers," and
they hold forth in Lapaz next Thurs
day night.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
The Convention.

The democrats held their convention
Thursday night in the hall occupied by
the peoples party. Although there was
no love feast it was noticeable that when
a staunch old democrat entered, the
floor fairly trembled. We hear it COM
mented upon frequently on the streets
today that the gentlemen selected for
the different wards are excellent timber
and that the republicans will have to
hustle to secure timber in their ranks
that will win against the gentlemen
chosen last night.
After the convention tonight il
will be time enough for the different
candidates in the city to be spoken of
1t looks as thougi our city will be rep
resented by good men, let them be from
the rank of either party.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
A Responsible Company.

Some three years ago w. +. Wilkin
son bought watch case manufactured
by the Keystone watch case company,
and short time age the plate gave
evidence of wearing off around the
edges. Mr.. Wilkinson announced the
fact to Geo. III. Baylor, who Is the agent
in this city. Mr.. Baylor sent the case
back to the company. stating the fact,
and the company immediately forward
ed a new case. They informed Mr..
Wilkinson that they guaranteed their
watch cases to be just as represented
and were anxious to have everything
satisfactory. The case received is a
beauty and gives evidence that the
Keystone watch company is reliable
and fuliills Its agreements.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
That Fire Ordinance.

Considerable adverse comments have
been made regarding the action of the
mayor aud those of the committee con
nected with the fire ordinance, and the
construction of the new addition by the
Mcdonald Printing Co.
In the first place Mr.. Mcdonald knew
that according to the law of this city he
was compelled to appear before the
council and secure the permission to
erect the structure. Mr.. Mcdonald
when called upon by the mayor and the
committee said he did not realize that
he was violating the city ordinance.
Such an assertion is unreasonable. \
man who has occupied tie position
Editor Mcdonald has for so many
years surely has more comprehensive
view of our ordinances. The truth of
the matter is that he knew he was vlo-
lating the ordinance to large extent,
and therefore ignored the council
wholly, by not asking permission.
Either the mayor and those connect
ed with our city affairs have committed
serious blunder Iii serving warrant
on Mr.. Mcdonald or they have wlllfully
neglected their duty as guardians of
the city. The case against the Demo.
crat has been dismissed and the work
allowed to proceed. If it is not legal
and right why has 1t been permitted to
long? 1t places the city officials in nc
envlable light.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18

The learned Prof. Starr, who took
such delight IN advertising the INDIE
PENDENT in Plymouth a few weeks
ago, runs up against a snag once In a
while, and especially is this true, when
he strikes a town where he cannot hire
the press to be submissive to his dicta-
tions. The INDEPENDENT received a
few sarcastic raps for exposing his way
Of receiving such excellent newspaper
notices. We will also give the follow
ing which he no doubt was not COM
PEELED to pay for. 1t is taken from the
Rochester Republican, and is as fol
lows:
"Prof. starr and his assistants came
to Rochester last Saturday, to spend a
week exposing spirituallsm but he only
succeeded In exposing the fact that he
does not employ honest methods to Sc
cure the patronage of the people. lie
commenced his lecture last Sunday
evening by declaring himself to be the
spIrlturalist of the apostolic order, and
then proceeded to denOunce the spirit
udllStS vi lHt uluctcculu Ccutuly, tHe
various christian denominations and all
persons who did not believe the earth
and our solar system was created in six
literal days. This array of intellectual
(?) deficiencies, notwithstanding the
fact that himself and wife possesses un.
usual psychic possibilities, convinced
his hearers that all the wheels in his
head were not running in the same di-
rection. Because of his failure to at
tract an audience, last evening. to pay
the hall rent he did not 60 on with the
show, and departed today for fairel
fields The philosophy which the self
styled professor presumes to deprecate
is not learned in day and does not
therefore come within the comprehen
sion of one who is In the least afflicted
with III born imbicility."
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
An Attempted Hold Up.

Tuesday night two "Willies," COM
plete representation of the levee district
OF our excellent city of Chicago. ap-
peared upon our streets and commenc-
ed TO ply their avocation. They first
entered kruyerS saloon, and intimated
that they wanted whiskey or trouble,
The latter being presented, they
disappeared rapidly behind the main
entrance. Upon reaching the sidewalk
they discovered supposed victim in
Mllt Solce. They insisted on getting a
quarter but instead of the sheckel, one
of the tOughs bit the dust, he arose
from his humble position to once more
bow himself to mother earth.
Finding this locality exceedingly un-
healthy they strolled across the bridge
and one OF them came in contract with
Messrs. Fred and John Kuhn. They
then saw Leopold Lauer coming down
the street and was convinced that he
had dead "cinch." But he failed to
secure any money, and began to de-
mOnstrate malicious air. Messrs. Kuhn
saw the movement of the tough and
went TO Mr.. Lauer's assistance.
but before they reached him the bum
started across the street at lively gait.
Jno. Kuhn went after him with but one
hn tn =
ter crossing the street there were two
of the toughs, but by this time all those
who were in that locality rallied for the
work of corralling the two men.
The fellow that Fred Kuhn was after
started up the grade to the railroad
track. When Mr.. Kuhn caught him
the rascal showed fight, and did bit Mr.
Kuhn severely on the right wrist, for
which, me secured several exceed ingly
forcIble reminders that he had not
tackled an infant.
When Mr.. Kuhn brought the fellow
down where the other bum was in
charge of the other citizens, he had a
firm grasp on the coat collar of the
tramp. Suddenly the fellow made a
lightning charge, and our popular
butcher found himself holding a coat
without man in it, But Fred was in
dead earnest, and his dutch was up and
he soon had the slippery fellow in tow
again. They were confined in the jail
lae night, and this morning brought
before Squire Reeves, who fined them
so and costs.
Now let us make suggestion to our
city officials. These fellows have got
what the boys call, in not the choicest
English "puddin'." They will wax
fat, and the joyful songs of content
ment will spring forth from their dirty
lips like the gurgling of many waters.
They will chew the good "chuck" fur
nished them by Sheriff Smith, and their
hearts will run over with contentment.
Now hire man if necessary and put
these fellows to work on the lncomplet-
ed sewer. This is goodthing, and will
repay them for the devilment they have
tried to perform.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
Democratic City Convention

The convention was called to order
in the Shakes hall at ) O'Clock by Adam
Ninnedge
Samuel Parker was chosen chairman
and Adam Wise, secretary.
The chairman stated that the object
of the convention was to nominate one
councilman and two committeeman
from each ward. 1t was suggested
that the representatives of each ward
separate into different parts of the
room and make their choice. After ten
minutes delay the chairmen of all the
wards reported.
First ward, Dan Harris for council
man. Chas. Mclaughlin and Chas.
Drummond for committeeman.
Second ward, John A. Palmer for
councilman. Frank ID. Lamson and j.
W. Houghton for committeeman.
Third ward, John y. Wilson for
councilman. Andy Moter and Adam
Wise for committeeman.
The nominations were made unanl-
nous in full convention.
The rooster was adopted as the de-
vice to be placed at the head of the
democratic ticket, and the convention
adjourned.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
A Pleasant Gathering.

The county executive w. {. II. l..
committee met in session with the local
union OF our city Monday afternoon
There were present, IL of the Argos
union and Mrs. Louisa Parks, of Bour.
bon. Our women had provided lunch
which was served before the time fol-
business, making the social hour very
pleasing feature and heartily enjoyed by
all present.
The object of the meeting was to ar.
range program aud secure a speaker
for our coming county convention, to
be held at Bourbon (by request) in the
latter part of May. Announcements
later. PRESS SUP'T w. &. II. u.
Semi-weekly independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1895-1897, 1896-04-18
\ Petition.

A petition is being circulated among
the subscribers of the Plymouth Tele-
phone exchange requesting their sigma
lures, praying for the exchange to be
kept open from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m, on
Sunday. 1t is our desire to give our
patrons all the service they desire, and
would respectfully ask only those who
are actually in need of this service to
will be more satisfactory to give the
operators this little rest they receive
between the hours mentioned. Our de-
sire is to work for the convenience of
our subscribers. Resp't Yours,
&. A. REEVES