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Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
1he sgliddlstoua Granstript
nur nHI1RcHrs IN MIDDLETOWN.

bethesda M. E. Church.-Rev. Isaac L.
wood, Pastor. Preaching every Sabbath at
ma a. M. and 7.30 p. m. Sabbath School
every Sabbeth at p. M, A. G. Cox, Superfn-
tendent. Prayer meeting, every Thursday
evenirg, 730 O'Clock. Junior EpWorth
Ieague and Epworth Cadets every
Friday night at Z O'Clock: Young ladies' Mis-
Women's Foreign Missionary Society, hrst
Friday night of each month. Women's Home
MissiOnary Society, first Thursday night. OF
eoch Tnorith Mite Society, first Saturday
nieht Of each month. Official Board meeting
tirst Friday afternoon of each month at 2-SO
O'Clock. ny
Moore Pastor. Services helo every Sappatin
morning at 1890 o'clock, and every, SaDpatn
evening ai73O. sabbath School will be held
every Sabbath morning at gl0 oclock'
n. C' Ellison, Superintendent Prayer meet
ino avery Wednesday evening. Young Peo-
neI,s Society Christian Endeavor meets every
Sunday evening at 6.45 o'clock. JUNIOR 30
cietv Christian Endeavor every sunday altei
noon at 8 O'Clock. c,,,.o, +ha ers+
Sahhath of each month at p. m.
ST. Anne's Protestant Episcopal Cnofcn.-
Rev. VIM. j. Wilkie, Rector. Holy Gomm1uumio, ~ n
IN IN the first sunday in the month at l9.%
a m I'm ali other Sundays at 30 a. m. Di-
vine services every Sunday at lO;50 a. ni., @ anu
.3O o. m. Morning Prayer and Ltany Sve,y
Wednesday and Friday at III q. ~. ~ EgeI1- Meii-
ng Pra yer on Friday at 3.S0 p m. On an 1oy Coy
Dsvs service at 10 a m, and 8.30 P; m. sun
day school at9. AS a. m. Adult Bible Class as
~ = m The Guild meets every Ihursday ~ /
Q n m the Ladies on the first and thlru z n
davs Of each month at 2 p. M, the BOYS, Oiuo
on Friday evenings at 7.30 ana the 0uiioi
Auxiliary on SATURDAYS at . D. H.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
CURRENT EVENTS.

Admiral Dewey is expected to start for
home in few days. as his work at Manila
is about done. having driven the Filipinos
from place to place, until now they are
about to say they are going to be good.
1t was great day when SIMPSONS feet
came home. but that day win be eclipsed
when Dewey's arrival is announced, which
will be about the first of July.
sixty-eight millions of silver dollars
were hauled through the streets OF Phila.
delphia few days ago. but created no stir
or excitement. We are living in an age Of
expansion and of territory. wealth and
ideas, and becoming used to large things
Surely we are growing nation, made 50
by reason of our wealth. We can pay
twenty millions of gold to Spain and think
but little Of il, our prosperity as a nation
becoming SO great.
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WILMINGTON NOMINATIONS

At the Democratic primaries last Stature
day in Wilmington to name a ticket for
the city election on June 23rd the following
nominations were made:
Mayor-Dr. John G. Fahey.
President Of Council-William s. Alex
ander.
City Solicitor-Robet G. Harman.
City Treasurer-Wm. L. Hamann.
Assessor and Collector for the Northern
District-Benjamin F. Rawnsly.
Assessor and Collector for the Southern
District Eugene Sayers.
At the Republican primaries held on
Wednesday the vote was short because OF
the mid-week period, the circus for which
the Court adjourned, and the rain storm
The ticket named was:
For Mayor-G George W. Bush.
For President of CouncI-William s
Lednum.
For City Solicitor-Henry C. Conrad.
For City Treasurer-William n. Curry.
For Assessor and Collector Of the North
efn District-Thomas 8. Lewis.
For Assessor and Collector of the South
ern District-William File.
The Union Republican primaries will b,
held to day.
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ODESSA NOTES .

Mr.. Dudley Van Dyke and Mr.. Idell, Of
Philadelphia, were the guests of Mr.. Van
Dykes grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. W. 8.
Van, Dyke, Saturday and Sunday.
Ex-senator Anthony Higgins and his
niece, Miss Hattie Higgins, of Wilmington,
have been the guests of Mrs. Daniel W.
Corbit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Davis, of Smyrna,
spent Saturday with Mr.. Davis mother,
Mrs. Martha Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Watkins and daugh-
ters, Helen and Janette, were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank B. Watkins.
Mr.. William Rose, of Wilmington, was
the guest of his father, Mr.. David G. Rose,
Sunday.
Miss May C, Enos returned Wednesday
from very pleasant trip to Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Warren and Miss
Eva Deakyne, of Clayton, spent Sunday
with friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. William s. Van Dyke en-
tertained their granddaughter, Miss Gladys
Burgess, of Ridley Park. over Sunday.
On Thursday morning Mr.. Albert Kun.
ple's horse becoming frightened broke its
halter and started for its home in Port
Penn on run. 1t ran up on the pavement
in front of Mr.. George Green's where it
broke loose from the buggy which was not
damaged.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonathan K. Williams en-
tertained the Ladies Aid at their home near
town Wednesday evening. Notwithstandr
ing the inclement weather there was good
attendance. Committees were appointed
and arrangements made for strawberry
festival to be held Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings, May oath and 25th. After
the business meeting adjourned bountiful
refreshments were served and a general
good time was enjoyed by all.
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KENT COUNTY.
Several horses have died from hydropho-
bia in the vicinity of Wyoming.

Several horses have died from hydropho
bia in the vicinity of Wyoming.
The new silk mill at Dover has begun
operations and few skilled hauds from
New Jersey will instruct the new laborers
Postmaster Andrew Caldwell, of FELTON,,
died Friday, May 18th, His third wife sur
wives him and six children, residents of
Philadelphia.
Startling & Beck have purchased the drug
store of Burton & Sypherd, at Dover. and
will take possession next week. These gem
tlemen have been in business in Elkton;
but formerly came from Smyrna.
Camden camp will begin July 10Th and
close August 9th. Rev. Alfred Smith, of
Dover, will have charge. There is to be an
Epworth Day, Temperance Day and
Education Day with distinguished minis
ters.
The pupils of Cheswold public schools
will present their principal, William T.
Boyce, with novelcommencement present
in the shape of an artificial arm, which ne
can get used to during the vacation period.
Mr.. Boyce lost his arm in an accident some
years ago.
Mrs. Rachel Hoffecker, aged 81 years,
died at the residence of her son, Congress-
man John II. Hoffecker, in Smyrna, Thurs
day morning of apoplexy. Mrs. Hofecker
was wonderful woman. Though advanc-
ed in years her vitality was surprising and
at the age of 81 years she retained full
control of her faculties. For many years
Mrs. Hoffecker has lived with her daughter,
Mrs. William M. Bell. She was visiting.
Congressman Hofecker when her death
occurred.
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pEEAwARE CRY.

/. 4
Bishop Coleman administered the rite o
confirmation to class Of four in Chris
Church Sunday evening.
Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Lewis are entertain
ing his mother. Mrs. Lewis, Of Butte
Montana.
The Epworth League celebrated its 10th
anniversary Sunday evening. The services
were interesting and attractive. Papers
were read by Mrs. H. S. Thompson. Miss
May Thompson, Miss Lucille Martindale
and Miss Lizzie Cleaver.
| The ladies of the congregation of the
Presbyterian Church met at the home of
Mrs. Ed. Clark's Tuesday ever ming.
The Woman's Home Mission met IN the
lecture room Wednesday evening after
prayer meeting.
A social dance was given on Friday even
ing at Mrs. George N. Brights'.
The W. c. T. U. cottage prayer meeting
met on Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Ogle
Mrs. Charles Hall swallowed a piece of
gristle few days ago, which lodged in her
throat and being unable to dislodge it she
sent for her physicion who advised her to
go to the hospital. She did SO. and is now
quite comfortable.
The report of Mr.. W. Bigger receiving
legacy recently was joke gotten up by
the reporter of city paper. The aunt Mrs.
Clayton died nine years ago leaving no
property.
Misses Gertrude and Julia Sadler spent
Sunday with Miss Agnes Vail.
Miss Anna May Pennington, of Chester
town, Nd, is visiting relatives in town.
Miss Alice Vail has returned from Allan.
tic City.
Rev. H. Phelps and wife, of Chesapeake
City, visited Rev. and Mrs. A. F. Lewis
this week.
Miss Marion Everett. of Wilmington,
visited in town this week:
Miss Denis. of Wilmington, was enter
tanned last week by Miss Nan Hemphill.
Mr.. Depew, of New York State. is the
guest Of his son at Mr.. George N. Brights'.
Mr.. Edgar Lawrence recently enjoyed
visit from his brother who lives in Will
mington.
Mrs. Samuel Vail visited in Philadelphia
This week.
Mrs. William A. Storrie and son, of
Salem, N. j., visited her father over Sun
lay.
Mr.. A. Pennington spent short time in
this week.
A number of the town boys rode to
on their wheels on Wednesday
o attend the circus.
The Fortnightly Club will meet at Miss
lizzie Pennington's on Thursday evening of
ext week. Id
Miss Hunter will leave for Ocean Grove '
4 about two weeks.
Miss May Thompson has recovered her
sual health and returned to Wilmington s
to a trip to Virginia in COM "
any with Miss Martindale. t
Mrs. H s. Thompson has been quite sick .
ut is much better.
The lecture on Tuesday evening by G
ishop Coleman was well attended con- {
dering the bad weather which prevented z
veral from going. E
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Mrs. Irene z. p. Lipplncott.

Mrs. Irene &. P. Lippincott wife of Mr..
Frank Lippincott, of this town, died at
their home on North Broad street. on
Thursday, from complication Of diseases.
She was born in Cambridge, Nd, on Nov
ember 9th, 1885, and her maiden name was
Furlong -her father being nephew of
General Ludlow, who is now in the Philip.
pines, and was raised in Boston; her mother
was niece of the famous Light Horse
Harry Lee. Her childhood was passed in
Philadelphia and Baltimore. in which latter
place she was married to DR.. Atkinson
DR.. Atkinson and wife moved to Middle
town in 1875 and on August 7th, 1880, be
died. Mrs. Atkinson remained a widow
until January, 1886, when she was married
to Frank Lippincott. who survives her
She had been consistent member of the
Episcopal Church for years, though not at
tending for several years past by reason oI
III health. Funeral services viii be held
this afternoon ut 8 o'clock under charge d
Rev. W. ]. Wilkie, and interment WIN b,
made In Forest cemetery.
Il
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PERSONALITIES
Little Lines About Men and Women
and What They Are Doing.

u
and What They Are Doing.
Mr.. Carlton Coyington, of Philadel
phia, accompanied by Mr.. Bowles, of Bos
ton, drove from the former city to Middle
town on Friday last to enjoy the FRESHNESS
and beauty of the country. They were thu
guests Of Mr.. Covington's sister, Mrs. ]. @
Aston, returning on Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Cochran, Of New
York, were guests the first of the week OF
Mr. Cochran's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. W.
Cochran on Green street.
Mr.. H. NJ. Schroeder, of Lancaster, is
spending some days in town.
Mrs. JohnW Roberts, of smyrna,is visit
ing her mother and family, Mrs. Manlove
Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Russell were
guests of Milford relatives the first of the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cochran and son
Fletcher, of New York City, spent several
days with Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Warren.
Capt. Samuel Pennington is at Atlantic
City for his health, not having been well
for some weeks.
Mrs. ]. G. Stats, of FarIee, Md, is
visiting Middletown relatives.
Mr.. John R. Gill, of Bassett, N. J., and
Mr.. Asher Gill, of the Arch Street House,
were in town this week.
Mr.. Joseph Vincent brought his bride
to town last week, having tired of keeping
bachelors hall.
Mrs. T. H. Gilpin and Mrs. Ella Coch-
ran are at Atlantic City.
Miss Carrie Benson, of Millington, Md,
IS the guest of Miss Bessie Mccoy.
Friends of Mr.. Lindenwald, N. j.,
formerly resident of Middletown, have
oeen informed that he is suffering from |
he breaking of his leg in two places.
Mrs. Henry Woodkeeper, of Taylors
Bridge, paid visit yesterday to her sister,
Hiss Fannie Stats.
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TRY Aliens Foof-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the shoes; AT
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot, and get tired easily. If you have
smarting feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
Foot-Ease It cooIs the feet and makes
walking easy. Cures swollen and sweating
feet, blisters and callous spots. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort. Try ii to-day. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stares for Csc. Trial
packages FREE. Address. Allen s. Ohm
!: Ell. LIE Roy, Ny.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
MIDDLETowN. DEL MAY 20, 1889.
NOTICE.

Because of illness many subscriptions
paid recently have not been changed on the
.abeis though properly credited in the
subscription books. Prompt notice should
be given of failure to receive paper, or il
own carrier does not leave paper where
desired.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Unclaimed Letters.

A list of unclaimed letters remaining in
the Middletown post Office which can be
had by saying they are advertised;
Mrs. Susan Demby, Martha Fossitt, Miss
Lizzie Horsey, Mrs. Artie Scott, Miss May
Wilson, Harry Pullman, Joseph Pinkstor,
Stanley B. Bather, Hulon Redding.
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DEGIsTER's ORDER.
REGIsTERis OFFICE,
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,

REGISTERS OFFICE, -
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DEL,
March 3lst, 1899.
Upon the application of David 81. Knots
and Robert p. Moore, Administrators of
William 81. Hickey, late of ST. Georges Hun
dred in said county, deceased, II is ordered
and directed by the Register that the Ad-
ministrators aforesaid give notice o.
granting of Letters Of Administra-
ton upon the estate of the deceased,
with tie date of granting thereof, by causing
advertisements to be pos ed within forty days
from the date of such Letters in six of the
most public places of the County of New
Castle, requiring all persons having demands
against the estate to present the same, or
abide by an act of Assembly in such case
made and provided; and also cause the same
to be inserted within the same period In the
Middletown TRANSCRIPT, newspaper pub
lished In Middletown, Del, and 10 be contin-
ued therein two months.
Given under the hand and
(l seal of Office of the Register
(sEAL Aforesaid at Wilmington, in
6@J New Castle County aforesaid,
the day and year above
CALVIN w cRQSGAN Ragisfer
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

Ex-Governor Roswell P. Flower, of New
York, died suddenly Friday night, aged "a
years. Mr.. Flower was always Democrat,
casting his first. vote for Buchanan. In
1881 he was elected to Congress from the
eleventh congressional district by 3,1O0
majority; be had for an opponent William
Waldorf Astor In 1891 Mr.. Flower was
elected Governor of New York By 47,937
plurality. Recently Mr.. Flower had been
identified with many large enterprises and
has been a well. known figure in Wall
street. He was leader in the recent rising
movement in stocks. Good authorities
estimate that Mr.. Flowers profits in the
last eighteen months in Wall street have
exceeded ten million dollars. He had be-
come in that time the acknowledged specu.
lstive leader in the financial markets of the
United States.
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san Francisco And return.

One fare for the round trip, National
Bap'ists' Anniversaries, May $50, 1899,
tickets on sale May II, 10, 16. and II, good
TO retarn until July 10Th. For full partic-
ulars call on or address John R. Pott, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, Chicago. Milwaukee
& St. Paul R'y, 1856 William ST., Williams
port, Pa, or 300 Chestnut St., Philadelphia,
pa
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CALVIN W. oRossAN, Register.

NoTIcE.-Notieeis is hereby given that Letters
of Administration were in due form Of law
granted unto the undersigned, on the Thirty
nrst day Of March, a. d, 1899, and that all
persons having claims against the estate Of
the deceased must present the same, duly
attested, to the said Administrators, on or
before the Thirty-first day OF March, 1900 or
abide the Act Of Assembly in such case made
DAVID f. KNOTTs
ROBERT p NO IRE
Addrs SIS, Administratozs
Houston, Kent Countys Delaware.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

Success comes to those who persevere. If
you take Hoods Sarsaparilla faithfully and
persistently, You win surely be benefited.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
!. Durability IS
Better Than Shogu. =

The svealM of the multi
ntflHonafres Is not equal to
good health. Riches 9vahout
health are a cnrse, and yet the
rich the middle classes and
the poor alike haVe. In Hood S
Sarsaparflla, a paEua6te as
sistant In getting and r,atn-
tanning perfect health. It
neOer disappofnts.
ScrofuIa Three years ago our son.
now eleven, had serious case of scrofnla
anderysipelas with dreadful sores, discharg-
ing and itching constantly. He could not
walk. Several physicians did not help for
sixteen months. Three months treatment
with Hoods Sarsaparilla made him per
fectly well. We are glad to tell others of it.n
MRS. DAVID LAIRD, Ottawa, Kansas.
Nausea :" Vomiting spells, dizziness
and prostration troubled me for years.
Had neuralgia, grew weak and could not
sleep. My age was against me, but Hoods
Sarsaparflla cured me thoroughly. NV
weight increased from 125 to 143 pounds. /
am the mother OF nine children. Never felt
SO well and strong since I was married as I
DO now" Mrs. NJ. A. WATERS, 1929 $50 St.,
Washington, D. C.
EczeH11a-"W "We had to tie the hands Of
our two year old son on account of eczema
on face and limbs. No medicine even
helped until we used Hoods SarsaparilIa.
which soon cured" MRS. A. VAN WICK. I2S
MOntgomery Street, Paterson. N. /
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

The Finest Japanese Reversi-
BILE Mating, cotton chain, you'll
pay 500 roll for no better; no
fancy prices here, 1880 roll,
35c yard.
Fine Seamless Warp Mating,
reversible patterns, extra heavy,
carpet designs, 35c yard.
Extra Heavy China Mating,
corded edge, 123c the yard.
Extra Heavy Ingram Carpet,
six different patterns, 25c yard.
Extra Heavy Rag Carpet, home
made rags, 25c the yard.
Heavy Hemp Carpets, beauti-
full patterns, 15c the yard.
Fine Heavy Reversible s.Agate"
Carpet, wears like iron, 29c the
yard.
Fine Wool Carpet, beautiful
new spring patterns, half wool,
40c yard.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

Hoods Pins cure liver ills; the nonirritatng and
only cathartic to take with Hoods SarsapariIa.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

From Outfitters for
Men and Boys
Head eve vt h i n G
tn ey year,
to Foot Clothing ready
made, Custom
Tailoring, Hats, Furnish
ings and Shoes. We are
just as particular about
styles as we are about
quality and price of every
article sold, we advertise
extensively, but consider
no advertising SO lasting
and beneficial as well
pleased customers. Ad-
vertising can only bring
customers, fair and just
treatment only will keep
them We want your
trade, whether you buy
little or much, we want
every mans and boys in.
f1uence that we can reach. |
When you are looking for
your new outfit come in
and see us, we will save
you money and guarantee |
satisfaction.
JAS. T. MULLIN & SON |
Clothing, Sixth and |
Hats, Market, |
Shoes, Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

Ths TaANscaIpT sl.oO bel year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-22
OAKLAND OUTINGS.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Oakland, 1. T., August 2Oth.-Drv
weather and hot winds are doing
untold damage to the cotton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Sacra have 0ona
to Tishomingo to spend the day with
friends.
j. 8. nillingham and L. E. Bailey
went to Ardmore this morning.
A well arranged plan was success
fully carried out here early this
morning. After Mr.. and Mrs. Sacra
had left their home for Tishomineo
Miss Clemie overton, daughter of
Mrs Sacra, in company with soma
friends and her sister, Miss frankie.
boarded a hack that was in readiness
for the occasion, drove out four
miles west of town where Will Shell
ton, of Ardmore, was in waiting with
preacher, who united the two in
the bonds of matrimony in short or
DER. The bride and groom went to
Ardmore and the witnesses of the
pleasant romance returned to Oak
land.
Mrs. L. j. Bailey is quite sick.
Mr.. Simpson has little boy on the
sick list.
Bob Jones and family started for
Sulphur Springs this morning.
Miss May Ruby and VIII Lewis
were married at Ardmore on the 18th.
Ihey are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
j. K. Donehoo. Will has lived i'm
Oakland many years, has many
friends, and we hope for him and his
fair bride a happy and prosperous
voyage.
Miss Emma Bailey, in company
with Lee Davis, left for Ardmore this
morning. Miss Emma will spend a
week or two with Mississippi friends
at Gainesville and Sherman, Tex
before returning.
Our gins are ready for business.
Prof. Evans is conducting a writing
school at the Oakland school build
ing.
The first term of the free school at
oakland begins first of September.
The school will be under the manage
ment of able teachers.
Rev. j. w. Holland began a pro-
tracted meeting at the Methodist
church last night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-22
Executive Ciemency.
Special to the Ardmoreite.

Special to the ArdmOreite.
Washington. D. c., Aug. 21.-The
president has just granted a pardon
to Virgil L. Burton, of Indian Terri
tory, VINO was convicted of horse
stealing in the territory and SEN
fenced to five years in prison. The
pardon was granted upon the recon-
mendation OF the attorney general,
who, after a thorough examination
of the case, decided that the man
was of unsound mind and should not
be confined within a penitentiary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-22
Enormous Filipino Slaughter.

A correspondent of the Philadel-
phia Record says he has kept an
accurate account of the reported
number of Filipinos killed and
wounded since the firing of the first
shot at the waterworks. He makes
1t out that 63. .984 have been killed
and 426. 120 wounded. There
are" saida philosopher, Three
sorts of lies, to-wit: Lies, blank
lies and statistics.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-22
TransvaaI Government Obdurate

Capetown, Aug 2l.-The report
that the Transvaal government had
handed its reply to the British agent
AT Pretoria to be forwarded to Sir
Alfred Miner, British high commits
sloner for South Africa and governor
of Cape Colony, is confirmed. 1t is
believed, however, that the PROPOSE
ton of Great Britain for a joint COM
mission to investigate the effects
which the Franchise reform legisla-
ton would have upon the Uitlandsrs
has not been accepted, but that the
franchise proposals have been ad-
vanced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-22
ARDMORE IND TER TUESDAY EVENING,

Miss Allie Shook of Gainesville
is here visiting her brother, j. l..
Shook.
Master Lee Hill is quite sick.
W. P. Thompson and family
went to Marietta today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-08-22
Wheeler Found ttawaiians Contented

Adjt. Gen. Corbin has received a
personal letter from Gen. Joseph
Wheeler, U. S. ", who is en- route
to the Philippines on the transport
Tartar, giving some data concerning
his trip as far as Honolulu, and also
concerning affairs in Hawaii. Gen.
Wheeler says: The people gener-
ally seem prosperous and contented.
l inquired of very many people about
the feeling of the royalists, and the
general feeling expressed is that
while they retain some feeling of re
gret at the loss of their sovereignty,
they also realize that the country is
benefited. and they seem satisfied
with the situation"