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MUS STIRRED IN.

The Jefferson Fenelbles were mus tered in Saturday and the following are the positions they hold:
 Captain, E. K. Braley.
 1st Lieutenant, Clyde Smith End Lieutenant, Walter Hudson. 1st Sergeant, Lynn Brinkley. End Sergeant, Tom Moss.
 3rd Sergeant, F. 3. Wiring. 4th Sergeant, o. B. Anderson. 5th Sergeant N. P. Johnson. Quartermaster Sergeant, Duval Johnson.
 1st Corporal, 0. H. Adams. 2nd Corporal, Rob Bell.
 3rd Corporal, Geo Vallient. 4th Corporal, Chas, Hearn. 9th Corporal, ". P. Sherlock. Mr. Sherlock is of a Ft. Smith company but preferred the Jefferson Fencibles and joined them.
 9th Corporal, Sig Hect.
 Wagoner, Phillip Bloom.
 They will raise the Reglmental flag Friday.
 They do not know where they will go but it is thought they will go to Washington.
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The Convention.

The Democratic County ConYen- tion was a revolt against ring rule and bossism, It was a protest against snap conventions and un fair methods. It was declaration for free ballot and fair count. 1t was an uprising of the people against the politicians. This was apparent from the country town ships whose delegates voted almost unanimously for the casting out of city delegates who had been elected by a dark lantern or snap convention, and who voted in favor of seating the delegates elee- ted by a popular expression of the people. These contests were set tied in the true Democratic way by recognizing that cardinal principle of Democracy which contemplates majority rule. The proceedings oJ Saturdays convention can be well taken as yoieing public sentiment at this time.
 Considering the issues involved, the convention was fairly har- monious body, but the delegates were fixed in their determination and unfalteringly registered tteir views. Those who got in the way of the band wagon were run over, but are none the less for wear, and altogether some very good, whole some lessons were inculcated, one of the most important of which was that when designing politicians at tempt to thwart the will of the people, the aforesaid politicians can expect to be run over by the car of juggernaut.
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MT. ". B. Alexander.

In the county convention last Saturday Messrs w. B. Alexander and J, W. Adams were in nomi- nation for temporary chairman. Mr. Adams friends contended that the townships or wards that had sent contesting delegations should not be allowed to vote in the tenn porary organization. When this contention was overruled by the chairman of the central committee. Mr. Alexander arose and entered his protest against the ruling, on the ground that it was contrary to all Democratic usage. Had Mr. Alex ander remained silent, under the ruling of the chair, his election was practically assured. As the result of his protest, the ruling was so far modified as to result in Mr. Alex ander's defeat.
 Such examples of disinterested magnanimity aud integrity are not to be met with every day, and MT. Alexander is entitled to the thanks of all good citizens-albeit he only did hi, duty.
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MR. GEORGE s. VALIANT
Writes of the Conveniences and Good Work being Accom- plished by the Y. M. c. A.
 at Camp Dodge.
'. NJ. c. A. TENT, CAMP DODGE,
 LITTLE ROCK, May I5, 1898.

LII IILE bOChg May ltls 1o00s
 DEAR MR. ADAMs:-Anxious pa rents are interested in the comforts and conveniences of the volunteers at Camp Dodge. Two regiments of men are a great many to care for and it takes time for the officers to reach the minor details of camp life. The feeding of the men is still not as well regulated as it possibly will be. The large pleccs of bread thrown at each other by the men at meal time would indicate that there was at least an abundance of bread.
 l think the State is very con- siderate The latest innovation in the way ofcomforts is bath house. The building would hardly rank with the bath houses of Pompeii in point of excellence. It is large enough, however, to accommodate a dozen men. It is provided only with showers and there is no warm water. Rough boards make the building and there is no floor. Two rafters near the ground to stand on and one higher up to sit on consti- ute the inside furnishings of the bath house. We overlook the want of architectural beauty and find the bath house quite sufficient to en- able us to clean up. The greatest luxury the boys have is the Young Mems Christian Association tent established by the Little Rock As sociati0n. On a slight elevation a hundred yards from camp is pitched the tent. 1t is about 20 by 50 feet and is high and cool. There are four writing tables ill the tent, accommodating 24 at a time. The Association furnishes free to any of the boys of either regiment all the stationery they want. The boys did as little writingas possible when they had to take 8 tablet on their knee squatted on the ground, and doubtless the I. NJ. C. 4. tent is to be accredited with most of the letters the boys have written home There are other accommodations at the tent. 4 large number of daily papers and periodicals are kept on hand. The boys have a good deal of spare time through the day and hunger for some pleasant occupa- tion. The '. NJ. c. A. tent fills the want and between drills it is always crowded. R. P. Neblett, a member of the Little Rock Association, is in charge and all of us are made to feel our welcome.
 While the Little Rock Association is providing these accommodation they really should be the burden of the Associations of the State
 The Association will hold religious meetings every Sunday afternoon. Surely there is no better field for Christian work than in an army of volunteers.
 think that the boys at Camp Dodge are very well taken care of, and as q whole are c0ntented.
 Very truly yours,
 GEO. s. VALIANT.
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RING rule has been repudlated.
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DARK LANTERN and snap conyen- tions have been repudiated by the Democrats of the county in solemn convention. Although with the color of @reguiatity' the Democrats of the county in convention as- sembled have safd that Democracy means the will of the majority, and that secret and elandestlne con- claves, held for the purpose of thwarting the will of the people, shall not be tolerated in a Demo- cratic convention composed of the fair minded and honest Democrats of the county.
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NOSE ARRANT
Captured In St. Louis and Brought
 Back to This City

Chief Harrigan, of St. Louis, cap tured Nose Arrant, a negro who jumped his bond in this city about two years ago. He telegraphed Chief Stewart and the telegram was turned over to bis bondsmen, Messrs. N. T. Wbite and Toney Grace. Mr. Grace went to St. Louis and returned, Friday night with his man. He was landed in jaii to await the trial It will be re- membered that Arrant and Clayton, his pal, were both arrested. Clay ton was sent to the pen, served two years and was few months ago pardoned by the Governor. Clayton is at present working in this city as porter.
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Mir. A. ". Mills was in Little Rock yesterday and made the Fencibles d visit. He says no one knows how anxious they are to see some one from Pine Bluff. He also said all of the boys were yaccinated Friday. The Fenclbles expect to leave Little Rock about Wednesday. It is thought they will go to Washing ton D. ..
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75o PASSENGERS,

The excursion which went to Texar kama, Sunday over the Cotton Belt carried about 75O passengers. Everything passed off all right, no delays and no accidents.
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TIE name of Mr. T. M. Phillips as central committeeman from Plum Bayou township, was omitted Sunday in the GRApHIo's list pub lished in the proceedings of the Democratic County convention.
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DEMOCRACY means the rule of the majority, and majority of the Democrats of Jefferson county have spoken in unmistakable terms.
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TO TAMPA OR cHIcAMAUQA.
Today's (Monday) Gazette extra

Today's (Monday) Gazette extra says:
 According to dispatch just re- ceived by Capt, P. B. Tripp, the mastering officer sentohere by the war department, the first regimen t will be sent either to Chicamauga or Tampa, Fla. If the latter it means that the First will form part of the army of invasion in Cuba and the boys would then see early and ac- tive service. Three companies of the First have already been mus tered in and tomorrow the work of prosecuting the swearing in of the remaining companies of the regi- ment will be resumed. Inside of four or five days the First will be ready to respond to the orders of the United States.
 The Jefferson Fencibles are a part of the First Regiment.
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IT was the people against the politicians, and the people won.

SOME very exciting news may b. expected from the waters about Porto Rico early this week.
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IF Sampson will Dewey the Cape Verde fleet at Martinique be can soon expect to wear the title of Admiral.
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THosE who would thwart the will of the people and are candidates be fore said people, had better Hook a leetle oatn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Accident Proves Fatal.

McCraig, the railroad bridge
man who was so severely in
jured at Wynnewood last
Wednesday was taken from
the train here Friday evening,
his condition being such that
even with the most tender care
he could not possibly survive
the trip if taken further. Men
with rough hands but tender
hearts carried the sufferer to
the Wilmington hotel, where
he was tenderly nursed. but his
lifeblood slowly ebbed away
and death claimed another vic
tory about Z o'clock last even
ing. McCraig. we understand,
belonged at Gainesville and
will probably be taken there for
interment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
A Pretty Sight,

Among the attractions on
Main street yesterday was Il
handsome lew wagonette from
the shop of d. E. Allen, built
to the special order of President
Johnson of the school and
bearing the name of "Hargrove
College" :"
The rig was filed with merry
school girls looking neat and
natty in their suits of blue, the
college uniform.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

As forecasted in Fridays
ARDMoREITE, the dance given
Jy Brower's orchestra at its
hall Friday evening was quite
an enjoyable affair. There
were in attendance thirty cou-
pies, and as a goodnatured.
happy company it could not
have been excelled. The or
chestra rendered most excellent
music, which went far toward
making the occasion the decid-
ed success which it proved to
be. The hall is large and well
ventilated, having a full south
exposure, which renders it a
place of comfort to the partici-
pants. Friday nights affair
was the first of a series of
weekly dances which the or
chestra has arranged for, and
it Is already assured that those
in the future will be quite as
satisfactory to the participants
as the first.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
BEAUTIFUL sUBuRB AND A on
INSTITUTION POR ARDmORk

A glance at the beautifulHar-
grove Heights to the norh Of
the city shows everything b be
on the move. The basement
story OF the central division of
the college is nearing compile
tion, and just so soon as bnck
can be gotten on the ground
this magnificent structure will
begin to tower into the air. A.
Nj. Burch is rapidly rushing to
completion one of the neaTest'
residences in the city. We are
informed by the committee,
Messrs. Frensley and Robson,
that from one to three of these
splendid blocks are beng taken
almost daily, and within the
next few weeks all Of the forty
four blocks will be sold, which
OF course means a regular build
ing boom during the spring and
summer. The ARDMoRKrTE pre-
diets that the day is not far dis
tant when Hargroye college
with its adjacent grounds dot
ted with the neat cottages and
residences will be the pride Qf
Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Read Duston's ad.
The Whist Club.

Mrs. VIM. Pfeiffer entertain
ed the Whist Club last Thurs
day afternoon. The game last
ed until 4:30 o'clock, after
which refreshments were serv-
ed. The prize. a pair of very
pretty sterling silver manicure
scissors, was awarded Miss
Trask. Those present were
Mesdames Dennee, Chas. An
derson, Furman and Ramsey,
and Misses Pulliam, Edna and
Bird Duston. Trask and Ed
wards of Gainesville.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
ROD And Gus Clue.

The stock of all members
who are in arrears will be for
feited to the club on April Is,
unless the secretary and treas
urer are satisfied previous to
that time. This notice is i'm
perative and absolutely the last
call. j. B. SPRAGNs, Pres.
Ed ROBERTS, Sec. and Treas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Anorher strong legal firm has
been added to Ardmore's al
ready prominent bar. The coli
solidation consists of A. Eddlr-
man. Merrill w. Johnson and
Mutt Crawford. OF Mr.. Ed
dleman it is unnecessary to
speak, his ability as one of the
most active members of Ard
more bar being we'll known to
all. Mr.. Crawford is yet a
young attorney and only re-
Gently passed a remarkably
bright examination before tho
board and was admitted to the
bar. Of Mr.. Johnson but lit
tie need be said. he is we'll
known to the majority of our
people and is a valuable ad-
junct to Ardmore's legal frater-
nifty. Mr.. johnson has had ex-
cellent success in Mckinney,
Texas. and later. in Paris.
Taken together this firm will
rank second to none in Ard
more. Their Office is located
in the Herbert & Lewis build
ing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

A suit for breach Of p1
for $1,000 was fled Sa
with the United States eli
Miss Mary Christopher a
Thomas Addington. Bot
ties live at Ravia. In her
plant plaintiff says theJ
engaged to be married la
vember, and that defendar
since that time shown no
sition 70 fulfill the contrac
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
For Adultery.

John Gallagher was brought
in by deputy Garrett last even
ing on a charge of adultery, he
was taken before the commits
sioner who placed him under
$500 to answer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
From PauIs Valley.

Among the crowd who came
down last night from Pauls
Valley were Captain j. s. Ham
mer, Attorney w. B. johnson,
A. G. Cruce, j. W. Ownby. Drs.
Booth and Bogie, z. Adding
ton, w. Fl. Rogers and ID. E.
Booker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

The ARDMoREITE extends sim
cere thanks to the Electric
Light company for a few min
utes extra run, to enable us to
get up this mornings edition.
Call gentlemen and get your
cigars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

A very interesting meeting of
the Commandery of Knight
Templars was held last night i'll
the Masonic ball.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Commissioners Court.

w. S. Wright the Gainesville
liquor drummer arrested a week
ago for introducing and selling
liquor in our town had a hear
ing before Commissioner Brad
ford yesterday and was held to
await the action of the grand
jury in the sum of $500.
Dave Russell charged with
assault to kill, was held in like
amount.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Last week Johnson the carpet
man, put down five beautiful
carpets for Mrs. j. T. Fleming
among them is a velvet brussels
a Roxhury and an Exminister.
The coloring of the wall paper
and the carpets blend beautifully
He als0 made four new carpets
for Mrs. h. h. Barrett. johnson
will work for Mrs. Captain
Hammer Monday. House clean
ing and carpet making comes
cheaper when done in early
spring. See johnson the car
pet man. 20-1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

A slight cough 10 n slight thing,
but it may become serious; do not
hesitate to buy a bottle of DIR. Sim
mons Cough Syrup. 1t viii cure
you. Satisfaction guaranteed. Fifty
cents and fifty doses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Seriously Injured.

On Friday morning the
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee. hviH
South Ardmore. was
from his horse in the
south Of town and Il
found by c. NJ. Shola
chanced to be out huntil
lad was suffering intei
cry and was carried hd
is believed that his leg
ken. No physician hd
called in, his parents I'D
Christian Science belief
surgical attention unnece
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Mrs. M. E. Spurgeon has re-
turned from market, where she
has bought a full line of novel
ties in millinery, and asks her
patrons and friends to reserve
their orders until they see her
patterns.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

The oil mill people shipped
six car loads of very fine beef
cattle from their yards here yes
terday to the Chicago market.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

An old gentleman named
Brooks died in the south part
of town Saturday morning in
a penniless condition. The
generous hearted people of our
city left nothing undone to give
deceased Il decent burial and
cheer the hearts of those left to
mourn,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Marshal Hammer Sued.

The Territorial Review of
Purcell says that j. s. Hammer
and the United States Fidelity
and Guarantee company were
sued last Wednesday for the
sum Of s10.0O0-$5,OOO each by
a. s. Cry and George Horn.
The daL4ages are alleged to
have resulted from iberating
live quail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

For Rent-A neatly furnish
ed large room, with southeast
front. suitable for two gentle
men. Apply Y. A Niblack, at
DustOn's. I7d6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Duston offers special induce
ments in all departments-read
his ad today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Read the ad. of the Ardmore
Poultry Co. in this issue. This
is a new venture and one in
which you will no doubt become
interested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Jail Record.

Admitted--Holmes Anderson,
assault to kill.
Dave Russell, same charge
Released - Dave Russell,
bond.
Andy Brown, bond.
Marion Adams, bond.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Store BureIarized.
Special to ARDMoREITE.

Pauls Valley. March 19.-The
jewellery shop of j. w. Norman
was burglarized last night. and
eight watches that were in for
repairs. were taken, together
with a few minor articles.
There is no clue to the robbers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Do You Read?
100 volumes Cloth Bound Books,
Standard Authors, choice, 10 cents,
At Posi- OFFICE Book STORE.
YOU SHOULD GO TO SCHOOL

Our stock Of school books
and school supplies is complete.
If you think we never went to
school just call at the City drug
store and be convinced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
PAULS VALLEY COURT.
The Watkins Trial Is On--LIst of ~.
rOrs--rhe Grand Jury Presents
Its Final Report, Etc.
Special to the Ardmoreite.


jury in the Watkins case was
finally selected after a venire of
sixty-fve names had been ex-
hausted. The personnel of the
jury is as follows: Mart Walsh,
]. w. Barnett. Dick Pruitt, p.
N. Kerr, W. G. Lee, A. II. Con-
stant, w. D. Rogers. N. w.
Fisher. j. G. Reeves, J. III.
Knox, N. ID. Daffeld and ]. NJ.
Smith.
The case was taken up
promptly at o'clock this morn
ing, and several witnesses were
examined on the part of the
government. At II o'clock
noon court adjourned until
Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
The court refused to let Wat
kins go on his old bond, aud
he will rest in the bastile until
the jury finds its verdict.
The grand jury made its final
report, showing 121 indictments
returned. The full text of the
report follows:
Final Report of Grand Jury
for the March Term. A. ID.
1893, of the United States
Court at Pauls Valley:
ITO the Hon. John R. Thorn
as. Judge-We. the grand jury
duly selected, summoned, en-
paneled. sworn and charged to
inquire within and for the body
of the Southern district of the
Indian Territory. beg leave to
submit the following, our final
report:
Indictments found and pre-
sented: Larceny %, murder 6,
forgery 1, uttering forged in
strument l, introducing intoxi-
eating liquor 5, disposlng of in
toxicating liquor 2. introducing
and selling Intoxicating liquor
30, disposing of mortgaged
property l, carnal knowledge l,
gaming house 1, gaming l. Sab
bath breaking l, false pretense
Z. weapon 13. conspiracy 2. en-
bezzlement l, disturbing the
peace 4. disturbing religious
worship 1, assault 1, assault to
kill 2. aggravated assault 2, re-
moving mortgaged property l..
Total 121. Recapitulation: Eel
onies IS, misdemeanors 36. To-
tai 121.
I'VE have investigated near
| ly as many other cases upon
which no indictments were
found. In fourteen commits
sioner's cases no true bills were
found.
1--WE find the sanitary condi-
ton of the United States jail at
Pauls Valley very poor, and
recommend that it be cleaned
up at once, and that the officer
IN charge be required to keep
it washed out and kept as clean
as possible.
AT this time, in justice to
our body. we feel that it is our
duty to correct the report which
reached the courts ears that
some of our body has tried to
shield a guilty party. The re-
port was unwarranted. There
has been no ground for a report
that any of our body had acted
dishonesty or tried to shield a
guilty party.
BE it resolved, that we thank
the judge of this honorable
court. Hon. John r. Thomas,
for his frmness and courtesy,
and all other officers of the
court for their valuable assist
ance.
BE it further resolved, that
we extend our thanks and ap-
probation for the valuable and
faithful services rendered to us
during our session by the eff.
cient assistant United States
attorney, j. E. Humphrey,
| Eco
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
Carrying Gun.

Yesterday afternoon while
Deputy George Stewart was
coming along Main street his
attention was attracted by the
makeup of a hip pocket which
was following a tough looking
individual along the thorough
fare. The officer at once forme>
the acquaintance of the stranger
who gave his card as Joe Ell
mon. He was relieved of a bad
looking gun and furnished ho-
tel accommodations in the bas-
tile.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

All parties desiring pastur-
age for horses and cattle call at
Harper's livery stable, 13d1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Beggs' German Salve is a cure for
piles, no matter how bad the case
may be. ~ relieves at once scalds,
old sores, burns, eczema, tumors,
etc. Sold by w B. Frame and T.
N. Coleman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

The City drug store has the
largest and best assorted line of
wall paper in the city. A hand
some 10-cent lot. See it. lift
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Our stock of artists supplies
is new, neat and complete.
CITY DRUG STORE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20
LOTS FOR SALE.

Several very desirable residence
lots near Hargroye College. on high
rolling land, lots IS Z 100 or $50 Z
$50. A bargain to any one desir-
ing to secure them. Apply at this
office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

We regret to announce the
serious illness of A. Nichols,
who is suffering with pneu-
monia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Skipworth's ice cream par
lors have been newly fitted up
and are now open for the sea-
son. All kinds of cream and
cold drinks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-03-20

Read Duston's shoe ad in to-
days paper.