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hospital panniers, and he was German.
The Beers, however, checked him from
doing so"
Compare this account with the massa-
ere at Carlow, in 1898, thus described
by Mrs. Leadbeater: "a row OF cabins
in which numbers OF the defeated in
surgents had taken refuge were set on
fire and the inmates burned to death.
No quarter was given, no mercy
shown Compare it likewise with the
massacre by the soldicry in May, 1898,
OF prisoners at Carnew and Dunlavin:
NO quarter" writes Mr. Gordon, was
given to persons taken prisoners as
rebels with or without arms. In one
instance, fity-iour were shot in the little
town OF Carnew i'll the space OF three
days Il have reason" writes the
same historian, Ito think that more than
ell in battle were slain in cold blood"
Compare the treatment by the Beers OF
heir prisoners and wounded with the
nassacres OF Irishmen in 1898 by the
English soldiery at Gibbet Rath, in the
Curragh OF Kildare, when no fewer
han 800 men, who had surrendered,
we're murdered in cold blood: with the
massacre at Corey, where the soldiery
ell upon 'the defencelcss and unolfen-
i've populace, OF whom they slew some
hundreds; with the massacre at New
,oss, OF which Major Vesey, one OF the
english combatants wrote, "Thc car
,agc was shocking, as no quarter was
iven;" and the massacre OF Kilbride
described in the burning words OF Dr.
stock, the Protestant bishop, and we are
creed to the conclusion that the Beers
,owever "unculturcd and uncivilized."
II resisting murderous attack made
pom them by power OF overwhelming
trength for the purpose OF robbery
rave shown a iorbearance and a charity
or their foes to which England in her
var upon the Irish people, for similar
purpose OF robbery, 100 years ago, was
| stranger.
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No. 9.417.
No. 9417.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMP

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMP-
TiON.
To A. II. Hall,
Whereas, In proceedings in the District
Court for Henncpin County, State of Min
ncsotn. to enforce payment of taxes on real
estate in said County remaining delinquent
on the first Monday of january. A. d. 1893,
judgment was rendered March 21St, 1893,
adiudging the amount of said taxes, with
penalties and costs. due upon Lot 437 in
Minnetonka Lake Park. which lot was bid
in to the State of Minnesota for the want
of bidders at the regular tax sale held pnr-
suant to said Judgment. and was sold by the
County Auditor of Hennepin County. as by
law provided. November LIST, A. d. 1899, for
the sum of tifty-two cents:
Now. You Arc Hereby Notified that the
amount required to redeem said lot from
said sale, exclusive of the costs to accrue
upon this notice, is the sum of tfty-two
cents, with interest at the rate of one per-
centum per month from the LIST Of Novem-
Der. A. D. 1890, to the date of such redemp-
ton: and that the time for redeemng said
lot will expire sixty days after the service
of this notice and after the filing of the
proof of such service in the office of the
County Auditor of Hennepin County:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereto
set my hand and official seal this 23rd day
of November. A. D. 1899.
auditors official seaD c. j. MINOR,
County Auditor Of Hennepin County.
By c. NJ. CHAEFFER,
Deputy Auditor.
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DULUTH NEWS.

James Fleming, formerly window
trimmer for the Palace Clothing com
any OF Minneapolis, has joined the
orce at the Big Duluth clothing house
md will do the window trimming.
Rev. Victor Bally, lately appointed to
he parish OF Two Harbors by Bishop
McGolrick, died last week OF pneumonia
1t St. Mary's hospital. His funeral took
place IRON the Cathedral Friday morn
ing OF last week at 10 o'clock. The i'll
icrment was i'll Calvary cemetery.
a card social will be given under the
auspices OF the ladies OF St. James Cath
Ole church, Dec. II, at Gillcy's hall. 1t
will be the first OF series to be given
this winter. These socials have always
been very enjoyable in the past, and
those this winter will, it is expected, be
no exception to the rule.
Div. No. 1, A. O. H., held an open
meeting last Wednesday evening in
Catholic Association hall. A full ac-
count OF it will appear in next week S
Irish Standard.
A card party was given in St. An
tllony de Padua hall last Tuesday even
ing 1t was we'll attended and pleasant
time was had by all
Fred L. Ryan is confined to ST.
Mary's hospital. He fractured his knee
in fall.
Mrs. 7. T. Lanigan and two sons
spent a few days last week in Brainerd,
visiting friends
Bishop McGorick made business
trip to Washington this week.
y new organization OF the Young
Mems Catholic club was formed last
evening at the club rooms at 212 West
Fourth street. The following officers
were elected: President, Frank J. Da-
cey; vice president, Ed Mannheim
secretary, Raymond O'Keeie; treasurer
Frank Conley; directors, Frank Whalen
Ed Miller, Ed Pcmber and Leo Ball
The rooms are already fitted with bill
lard and pool tables bowling alleys
and general club appointments and the
new club starts out under very favorable
auspices. One week from NEXT Monda,
evening there will be formal opening
OF the club rooms.
W. J. Murphy, who was for severa
years with the Merrill & Ring Lumber
company, now resident of Sault Ste
Marie, Mich, is visiting in West Du
luth.
Friday night OF last week, at St
Clements hall, the St. Clements ORA
matte club delighted large audisnc,
with a threcact drama. entitled IN,
Brothers Keeper" The play was wei
rendered Especial praise is due t,
Miss Ella Phillips, as the Keeper, sh
playing her part cxcellently. Miss Mar
Shesgren and Ed Lyons also did YER
well. F. Beyenka was a good brother
At the close Of the second act he mad
a hit with his Filipino Baby sons
and for an encore sang "Sweet Nor
rinne," which was warmly applaudeo
Maud Dardis, Al Lyons, John Wcide
and Joseph Miller also did crcditabl
work.
The Irish standard., 1899-12-09
No. 9465
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEAIP
FTJ0N


To J. w. Johnson, ESQ.,:
Whereas, In proceedings in the District
Court for Hennepin County, State of Min
nesota, to enforce payment Of taxes on real
estate In said County remaining delinquent
on the first Monday of January, A. d. 1896,
Judgment was rendered March 21st, 1885,
adjudging the amount of said taxes with
penalties and costs due upon Lot 4O1 in
Minnetonka Lake Park, which lot was bid
In to the State Of Minnesota for the want
of bidders at the regular tax sale held pur-
suant to said Judgment, and was sold by
the County Auditor of Hennepin County. as
by law provided. November LIST. A. D. 1890,
for the amount of thirty-three cents:
Now, You Are Hereby Notified that the
amount required to redeem said lot from
said sale, exclusive of the costs to accrue
upon this notice, is the sum of thirty three
cents. with interest at the rate of one per-
centum per month from the first day of
November. A. d. $780, to the date of such
redemption; and that the time for redeem
Ing said lot will expire sixty days after the
service of this notice and after the filing
Of the proof of such service in the office of
the County Auditor of Hennepin County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto
set my hand and official seal this 23rd day
of November. A. d. 1899
auditors official seaD c. 7. MINOR.
County Auditor Of Hennepin County,
By c. NJ. SCHAEFFER.
Deputy Auditor.
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)ohn Nd. Gleason, undertaken, 81 Sew
NTH street south. Telephone, .,or.
ts2e-L; residence. 4So-J. So.
HOW'S THIS,

we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
o. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, O.
We, the Undersigned, have known f, J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio
WALDING. KINNAN & MARVIN, Whole
sale Druggists Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Total vote ..... .9o7,a5a $4,000 1,o14.2 o3
Republican majty $50. 4,s01 37,6s9
'0ppositlon majority, 72.aG1.
w "a
1t was the largest total vote ever cast
in other than a presidential year, and
while the republican plurality is larger
than that given to Mckinley in 1896,
and much larger than Bushnell received
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No. OILS.
NOTICE OF ENrIRATIoN OF REDEAIP

TlON.
To o. B. Sturteram
Whereas, In proceedings in the District
Court for Hcnnopin County, State of Min
ncsota, to enforce payment Of taxes on real
estate in said County remaining delinquent
on the first Monday in January, A. ID. 1894,
Judgment was rendered March 21st, 1894.
adiudging the amount of said taxes with
penalties and costs due upon Lot 395 in
Minnctonka Lake Park which lot was bid
in to the State of Minnesota for the want
of bidders at the regular tax safe held pur-
suant to said jud@mrnt. and was sold by the
County Auditor Of IIcnnepin County. as by
law provided. November LIST, A. D. 1890, for
the sum of thirty-four cents:
Now, You Arc Hereby Notified that the
amount required to redeem said lot from
said sale, exclusive of the costs to accrue
upon this notice Is the said sum of thirty
four cents, with interest at the rate of one
pcrccntum per month from the first day of
November, A. D. 1890. to the date of such
redemption; and that the time for redeem
ing said lot will expire sixty days after the
service Of this notice and after the filing of
the proof of such service in the Office of the
County Auditor of Henncpin County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. have hereto
set my hand and official seal this 23rd day
of November. A. d. 1899.
auditors official seaD c. ]. MINOR,
County Auditor of Hennepin County.
BY G.. NJ. SCHAEFFER,
Deputy Auditor.
The Irish standard., 1899-12-09

A Merry Christmas end q Happy New Year.
Make the holidays merrier by cele-
brating them with your family or
friends. The Minneapolis & St. Louis
railroad contributes to the occasion by
making low excursion rates to points
within 200 miles. Almost hall fare!
Tickets on sale Dec. IS, Fl, IS, 90, 81
and Jan. I, good for return to Jan. 2.
1900.
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No. ola.
No. 9414
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEA1p-
TJON

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEA1p
TION.
To L. r. Mueller Esq:
- Whereas, In proceedings in the District
Court for Hennepn County, State of Min.
estate in caid County remaining delinquent
on the first Monday in January A. d. 1895
Judgment was rendered March 21st, A. D.
with penalties and costs due upon certain
lots in Minnetonka Lake Park, the numbers
of which lots are given in the Schedule be-
low; and,
bid in to the State of Minnesota for want
of bidders at the regular tax sale held pur
suant to said Judgment, was sold by the
law provided, November 1st A. d. 1890
for the amount set opposite to said lot mum
Der in the schedule below:
Lot. Amount sold for by State
Number. of Minnesota,
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Now. You Are Hereby Notified that the
from said sale. exclusive of the costs to
accrue upon this notice. is the said amount
for which each said lot was sold as afore-
said. with interest at the rate of one per-
centum per month from the first of No
vember. a. D. $780, to the date Of such re-
lemption: aud that the time for redeem
ing each of said lots will expire sixty days
the filing of the proof of such service in the
office of the County Auditor of uennepin
County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereto
set my hand and official seal this 23rd day
of November. A. d. 1899.
auditors official Srar G. ]. MINOR.
County Auditor of Hennepin County.
BY c. NJ SCHAEFFER,
Deputy Auditor.
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A Merry Christmas end q Happy New ye

Halls Family Pills are the best.
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Resolved, That copy of these pre-
ambles and resolutions be engrossed
and forwarded to President Kruger,
with the. assurance to him OF the I'm
selfish sympathy OF all true American
citizens, whose watchword is universal
liberty to all people and in every cline. "
The Irish standard., 1899-12-09


lion," p. 212.) Nor was this fendish
deed, thus placed on record by Pro-
testant rector who had no sympathy
with the movement OF 1898, an isolated
and horrible instance OF devils work.
On the contrary, Mr.. Edward Hay, who
visited the battlefield of Enniscorthy
Immediately subsequent to the engage
ment, and was a day afterwards COM
PEELED to traverse the Same ground OF
horror, writes with reference to his sec
ond visit: eve set off with all expcdi-
ton to avoid as much as possible the
horrld spectacle of the dead bodies oil
men and women strewn along the roads
and the adjacent fields, some bearing
marks OF the most savage and indecent
cruelty, some with their bowels ripped
open, and others with their brain:
dashed out, situations which they die
not at all exhibit the day before when
saw them lying dead on my way tc
Enniscortly." ((Hay's History OF tho
Rebellion III Wexford" p. 243)
after the Ladysmith engagement,
writes the war correspondent of til,
Daily Mail, "the Beers showed grea
kindness both to the wounded and I'm
wounded, and this has elected the high
est praise. They collected water for on
wounded, and gave them blankets, cap
tured mules for the hospital pannier
and rifles for splints.. Some asked 10
our soldiers embroidered belts as me
rnentoes Of their great victory. but o
Being told that many contained none,
the pay of the men in many cases, the
'fefrained from pressing the requests
Some Of the. wounded dropped thei
money, but the Beers would not take i
Only one man attempted to loo. til
The Irish standard., 1899-12-09
OHIO REPUDIATED M'KINLEY,
Anti-lmperialiSts Carried 1t bv 72.o61
Majority.

The official canvass of the vote in
Ohio bears out the earlier returns in
showing that the Administration ticket
fell into a deep minority, says the
Springfield Republican. The vote for
governor, compared with that OF 1897
and in the Presidential election OF 1896,
was as follows:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
A Wagon Yard Nuisance.

The people who reside on both
North Caddo and Court streets, are
making just complaint about
their premises being enyeloped in
cloud of obnoxious smoke aris-
ing from the burning of compost
in the neighboring wagon yards.
The proprietors of these yards per-
sist in burning this unwholesome
mixture despite the fact that there
are farms and track gardens in the
immediate vicinity of the town
that are in need Of a fertilizer, and
that there are plenty of teamsters
in the town, that would be glad
to get the hauling to do. People
going to and from church last
night were nauseated by the un-
wholesome smell, and if the prac-
tice is futher persisted in, the Of
ficlals will doubtless investigate
the matter, for it is a nuisance
pure and simple and cannot be
rated otherwise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Gentry's Dog and Pony Snow.

Gentry's dog and pony show,
larger and grander than ever and
twice its former size will exhibit
in Ardmore two days Friday and
Saturday Oct. 81, 2S. Matinee
Saturday only, free pony rides
will be given all school children
after each performance and grand
free street parade onehalf mile
long takes place at noon each day.
Crowd the streets Friday and wit
ness the grand parade a sight
never to be forgotten, over 100
dogs, ponies and monkeys taking
part, also little Pinto, the world S
smallest elephant. The perform
ance lasts two hours and is a con-
tinous round of pleasure, show
more pleasing than three ring
circus. Everything is new this
year and no one should fail to see
the grand free street parade, the
little ones will enjoy the treat and
older heads as well. 1t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Damage Suit Filed.

j. d. Day has brought suit here
in commissioners court against
Charles and Mrs. Craig. Plaintiff
alleges that he cultivated a crop
six and one-half miles south of
Ardmore and that before his cotton
was gathered defendants mali
ciously turned in upon his cotton
about 100 head of cattle, which
stock damaged him to the amount
of $75 and he asks Judgment for
that amount.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
The B. Y.P. U. Meeting.

A very interesting meeting of
the B. Y. P. U. was held yester-
day at the First Baptist church.
The pastor. DR.. Young, read the
ninth chapter of Proverbs and COM
mented at length on the portion
referring to the young man.
Sister Laughlin spoke touchingly
of Lost Opportunities" a subject
which was discussed generally.
The subject for next meeting,
Bible Verses Most Beneficial to
the Readers .
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
COURT AT RYAN.
The Closing Hours of the Court--CrIm-
fnals Receive Sentence.

The Closing Hours of the Court--Crim-
inals Receive Sentence.
Prior to adjournment of court at
Ryan the following business was
transacted:
y. B. Wolsey VS.. James Jack
son, trial and verdict for defend
ant, $500 damages.
Ira Seeds rs. G.. HI. Stone, jury
discharged.
Gainesville National Bank VS..
Fl. E. Sherwood ct al, trial and
verdict for 1899, plaintiff.
The following prisoners were
sentenced:
Jesse Heyden, larceny, one year
and one day.
J. E. Johnson, introducing, one
year and one day.
Tom Bloodsworth, larceny, five
years.
Court then adjourned.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
New Mackerel at Jake's. 10
rlore Wedding Bells.

Sam Weeks has gone to Van Al
styne, Texas, where tomorrow he
will be welded to Miss Lena Cop
lin of that place. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weeks will return to Ardmore on
Wednesday and this will be their
future home. The ARDMOREITE in
advance extends hearty congratu-
lations to the Young couple.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Court of Appeals Session.

Judge Townsend adjourned court
at Ryan Saturday and is here tax
ing a rest. He will attend the
court of appeals, which meets at
South McAlester Thursday; at
which time he will submit a num-
Der of decisions which he has pre-
pared in appealed cases. This ses-
sion is expected to last only two
days. From South McAlester Judge
Townsend will go to Pauls VALLEY
where he will convene district court
next Monday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

Jonas Baum returned Saturday
from his weekly tour throughout
the country and reports the cotton
crop as about one-half gathered.
He says there is more cotton in
the country than the people i'm
agine, while in some places it has
been\well gathered there are many
localities remaining untouched.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Be Careful.

We have received an inquiry
from Dixie, as to whether it is
lawful to net quails in the Terri
tory either for home consumption
or fosAhipmAt, to which we reply
as follows:
1t is unlawful to net quails in
the Territory at any season or for
any purpose. 1t is also unlawful
to kill them for purposes of specu-
lation. In addition to this, the
Ardmore Rod and Gun club has a
standing offer, Of $50 reward for
the name of any person found vio-
lating the law, with evidence to
convict. tt Ed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

At the close of the entertainment
and box supper at Durwood, which
was mentioned in former issue, a
cake was put up and awarded to
the favorite young lady of the place.
Bidding was lively for a time, and
the cake finally became the prop
erty of Miss Bette Dyke with a
vote of 234. Four Young ladies
competed for the prize, and the
sum Of $23 was raised il this way.
The funds will be used for educa-
tional purposes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

The most complete line of heat
ing stoves in town can now be
found at Noble Bros. Anything
you want in the stove line at lowest
possible prices. 6tt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
New Goldfish at Jake's.

Do you know that Noble Bros,
can fit you up with the cheapest
and nobbiests heating stoves in
town? Get their prices. 6tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

The railroad people are at work
on the culyerts and the new cross
ing on Gait street, and within two
days this crossing will be open
for travel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

The many friSfds of Miss MedOra
Seyfer will learn with pleasure the
marriage of that most estimable
young lady, niece of Mrs. w. A.
Ledbetter, to Mr., Walter McAles-
ter of Lincoln, Ill. Miss Seyfer
has many friends in Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

The conference Of the A. NJ. z.
church was brought to a close last
night. Nearly all the delegates re-
turned to their homes this morn
ing, very large portion left on the
train this forenoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

Don't forget the old stand when
leaving bus. call. Stay with the
line that has always stayed with
YOU. 7. B. Cathey. Phone 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

j. w. Dyer, who has been quite
sick for sometime, is again able to
attend to business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Old Papers for sale

At Is cents per hundred. Splen-
did for putting under carpets. Ap-
ply this office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Tax Collectors Notice.

The books of the tax collector
will be open Nov. l, at which time
all tax payers are respectfully ask
ed to call and pay their city tax.
23tf WILL ROBERTS,
City. Assessor and collector.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Maple Syrup at Jake's.
Benevolent Society

The members of the Benevolent
Society will meet Wednesday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. J
Ii. Madden.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

WANTED-A white woman as
cook. Reasonable wages. Apply
Walter Colbert. Carter Ave. 16-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

Try Noble Bros. for heating
stoves. They have an excellent
line; wood savers, but house warm
ers. Get their prices. 6tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

For SALE-My grocery business
on Caddo street, good stand, good
line of customers, also a splendid
phaeton. T. j. HARRIS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

Convenient, we'll furnished rooms
to rent. Apply to Mrs. f. d. Norris,
north side West Main street. o12-m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

LOST-A time book. Finder will
please return to the ARDNOREITE
office. 23tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
Democratic Executive Committee.

Owing to the prevalence of small
pox over on the line of the Mis-
souri,. Kansas and Texas railroad, !,
the meeting of the Territorial dem
ocratic executive committee has
been postponed. South McAiester
is the place designated for the hold
ing of this meeting and if local
conditions admit the same will be
held there sometime during the
month of December.
The date for the meeting of the
Territorial democratic convention
will then be determined by this
committee, and the general under
standing prevails that the conven-
ton will be held at Ardmore. A
statement which appears in the
Globe Democrat from an Ardmore
correspondent is misleading and in
correct, inasmuch as the meeting
of the executive committee has
never been changed from South
McAlester
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
sale,

\ A second hand sewing machine
very cheap. Inquire at this of
fee. st
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23

All kinds Heinz's goods
at JAKE'S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-10-23
New Holland Herring at Jake's

j. B. Spragins 6 Co. have the
finest line of cook and heating
stoves in the city. Call and get
one cheap. "a d&wtf.