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The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Try Grain-O, Try Grain-Oi

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee. The
children may drink it without injury as
we'll as the adult. All who try it like 1t.
GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha and Java, but it is made of pure
grains, and the most delicate stomach re-
ceives it without distress. a the price of
coffee. 15c and 25c per package. Sold by
nil procprS
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Struck II BIZ.

Henry A. Salzer. manager Of the John
A Salzcr Seed Co, La Crosse. Wis,
also president Of the Idaho Gold Coin
Mining and Milling Company, is in luck.
They have recently struck wonderful
deposit of gold on their properties. AS a
result the stock of the Gold Coin Go. has
doubled in value Many Of the patrons
of the John A. Salzer Seed Co. are own
or, OF Gold Coin stock. The mines are
located in the Seven Devil district, Idaho.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
huRDEROUS MICROBES
Breeding and Feeding in
Human IntestineS.
A New Powerful Germ Destroyer Discov'
ered-Hov Microbes Are Killed
While You Sleep.

Millions Of microbes. bacteria, ptomaines,
disease germs of every kind live and breed
and feed In the stomach and bowels.
For their propa CATION II is only necessary
For the liver and intestines to become lazy
aud operate irregulsrly.
Modern science has been at work TO find
o means OF killing microbes. and the most
successful germ destroyer OF all Is Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic. They slaughter
bacteria wherever they find them, are anti
septic. stop sour stomach, make the liver
lively, the blood pure. the bowels regular,
everything as 1t should be.
Go buy and try Cascarets to-day. It's
what they'll do, not what we say they II do,
that proves their merit. All druggists, 1Oc,
2Jc. 80. or mailed for price. Send for book
let and free sample Address The Sterling
Renledy Co, Chicago; Montreal, Can; OF
New York.
This Is the CASCARET tablet
GA Every tablet Of the only genuine
HeS a. Al Casraret bears the magic letters
RakSAA "CCC." Look Mt the tablet before
$S3 ~ you buy and beware Of frauds
Ns limitations and substitutes.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
New Danger to Boilers.

A singular and unexpected source OF
danger was lately discovered on a
French boiler The top of this was
covered with sand and Il tiny steam JET
escaping around Il rivet set some OF
the particles in motion. creating a novel
sand blast that was rapidly cutting a
hole through the shell of the boiler
when the leak was fortunately detect
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Find Frozen Butterflies.

1t is a common experience among
mountain climbers to find butterhies
lying frozen ON the snow, and so brittle
that they break unless they are very
carefully handled. Such frozen butter
flies on being taken to a warmer CHI
mate recover themselves and fly away.
Six species of butterflies have been
found within few hundred miles OF
the north pole.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Ohio and Indiana Game Law.

From November 9th to December lst in
elusive excursion tickets for parties OF
three or more travelling together on one
ticket at one fare for the round trip will be
sold to points in Western Ohio and Indiana
on the Nickel Plate Road. The immense
quantities of small game along the line OF
the Nickel Plate Road affords great enjoy
ment to the sportsman.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

angle \ roller bearing is provided for
travelling the nozzle through horizon
tai arc which reduces the friction
caused by back pressure to mini
mum. The total weight of the battery
complete is $50 pounds and owing to
its construction and free waterway, a
solid stream is thrown ranging from
200 to 800 feet, according to the pres
sure. The nozzle with its tremendous
pressure can, as before stated, be easi-
ly handled by one man, who guides it
with small lever.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Her OpiniOn.

A young woman was heard discussing
the merits of Hamlet with young man
who was equally fatuous as critic.
so Joer' said she, ''it is perfectly love
Iy, but so sad, l think it was an awful
shame to drown Ophelia and kill Ham
let. They ought to have been mar
ried"
The young man heaved sigh, and
looked earnestly at his companion.
81 amt great on tragedy" said he,
"but that's how should fix it."
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
a Perfect Woman.

A woman of perfect figure should
weigh 1873 pounds and be . feet inches
fall. She should measure feet j
inches from the tip of one middle finger
to the tip of the other when the arms
are extended. The length of the hand
ought TO be just one-tenth of this and
one-seventh should be the length OF
the foot.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Offers one fare for the round trip to Phila-
delphia, Pa. Nov. 14th and 18th, account
the National Export Eposition. Tickets
available going only on date of sale and
returning within ten days from date of is
sue. Your choice of Peerless Trio Of
Daily Express Trains.
Secure sleeping car reservations early.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Ten POiaouiug.

Victims of tea poisoning are becoming
alarmingly prevalent. Women demand
ehe life and variety Of Health. and in
ktead of doing if naturally by building up
their system they resort to tea. Ihey
should take Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
1t tones up the nerves. regulates the
bowels and cures dyspepsia.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
wb.t Do ths Cbf,dren print7

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have
you tried the new food drink called
GRAIN-O? 1t Is delicious and nourish-
ing, and takes the place of coffee. The
more Gra;n-O you give the children the
more health you distribute through their
systems. Grain-O is made Of pure grains.
the choice grades Of coffee, but costs
about Y as much. All grocers sell it. 15e
and 25c
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
TactIess

81 do wish l was the two-headed
man." said the young man who is al
ways making social blunders.
"You would only make twice as
many blunders," said his friend.
Not |. | would keep one head busy
all the time apologizing. ."-lndianapo'
lis Journal.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Professional Sarcaam.

Young Doctor-Congratula me, old
man. I'm just preparing to visit my
first patient.
Young Lawyer-Good. I'll go with
Chicago News
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
,,,;ou. Footing for Coal Brokers.

The floor of the rotunda at the Lon
don Coal Exchange, where the merch-
ants gather, is unique. 1t is composed
of inlaid woods, arranged in the form
of a mariners compass, within bor-
der of Greek fret. Upward OF 4,ooo
pieces of wood are employed. Almost
every English variety is included IN
this scheme Of decOra ton.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO. g,

LUCAS COUNTY.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY Co.,
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm viii pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence this 9Th day OF December, A. ID. 1885,
A. w. GLEASON,
spAL Notary Public.
1921
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly upon the blood and mucou~ sur
faces OF the system. Send for testimonials free
+. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
81 Sold by Druggists. rs cents.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Thanksgiving Day Rates

Via the Nickel Plate Road are available
Nov 2gth and 30th, good returning until
Dec. 1st inclusive, at one and One-third
fare for the round trip within radius OF
I50 miles. A Peerless trio of Daily Ex-
press Trains.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Feeling the Effect.

Sandy Pikes-We'se bin hangin'
round dis water tank fer four hours.
an der amt no freight hove in sight
yit.
Billy Coalgate-Now we knows how
bad dis "freight-car famine" is.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

This is bad nickel and you know
It," clustered the man in uniform.
II am shocked"' gasped the lady.
"No wonder she's shocked" remark
ed the wit ON the platform, when he's
a conductor"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Odd Kentucky Officers.

"The oldest character among the
Kentucky colonels of the civil war,
said the Captain, was Col. Wolford
of the First Kentucky Cavalry. Prob
ably no name was more familiar to the
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
The Nickel Plate Road

Offers one and One-third fare for the round
trip Nov. 29th and Both, good returning un-
til Dec. LIST inclusive, account Thanksgiv-
ing Day. Tickets available within ra-
dius of $50 miles. Inquire Agents.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
n sample bottle free. Sold in 70 and 50
cent bottles. Go st once; delays are dan
GerOus.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Eagle Linen Letter Paper and En-
velopes are the proper thing. Tell
your printer to use this brand ON your
next order.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

but l thought all women had these
things and did not complain.
81 had doctored for some time. but
no medicine seemed to help me. and my
physician thought it best for me to go
to the hospital for local treatment. /
had read and heard so much of your
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
HIS Hmm tIfy.

Barker humbly says lie is but an
instrument in the hand- of destiny"
Il know he talks that way, but all the
same he thinks destiny has its hands
full when it is using him. ."-Indianap'
oils Journal.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Rus.,a and England I'm Asia.

Russias Asiatic possessions are
three times the size Of England's, but
hold only 100000 inhabitants, as
compared with England's 287,0O0,0O0
Suhiopta
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

A brave man knows no malice; but
forgets. in peace, the injuries OF war,
and gives his direst foe friends en-
brace.-Cowper.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Up.to-Date Remnnn t..

Up To- Date hemnuntss
Clerk-Here is lot of broken candy.
T'hat shall do with It?
Confectioner-Heap it up artistically
and label il "Rag-time Candy"
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

never used so quick a cure as Piso's
Cure for Censumption.-J. B. Palmer,
Box Hi, Seattle. Wash, Nov. %. 1895.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

1t isn't necessary for girl to be
pretty if she has a prepossessing bank
account.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Niae Policies.

Insurance Clerk-Here is a woman
that wishes her pet eat insured.
Managerial right, but tell her she'll
have to take out policy on each OF
the cats lives.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Vienna Police.

A policeman in Vienna must be able
to swim. to row boat and 10 unoer-
stand telegraphy.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Every woman is Il born coquette, but
the clever ones manage to conceal 1t
at the proper time.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
rverythiur Is Dewey.
at hapDened then?

Stubb-Yes, l yelled myself hoarse
for Dewey.
Penn-What happened then?
Stubb-Why, a street vender tried Il
sell me a package Of Dewey cough
drons
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Br0mo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure.
25c. f. W. Groves signature is on each box.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16
Die Before Seventeen.
The Nickel Plate Road

One-fourth of the earth's population
dies before reaching the age of II.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Mrs. wInsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething sottens the gums. reduces indamm atton.
allays pain, cures wind collie. Is CENTS bottle.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Some people try so hard TO look good
that other people become suspicious.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Lanes Family Medicine
Moves the bowels each day. In order
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache. Price 25 and SOC.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

<<Y GAVE little thought to my health writes MRS VIM "
- BELL 23o N. Walnut ST., Canton. o., to Mrs Pink.
- ham, until found myself unable to attend to my
household duties. -
had had my days of not feeling well and my monthly
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

healthy have gained in weight o5 pounds to IAo
pounds and everyone asks what makes stout.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1899-11-16

Jones-My publishers want me to
write some fairy tales for the Chill
dren's Department.
Mrs. Jones-How did they find out
that YOU were talented in that way?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
Warning Order.

warning Order.
In the United States Court il the Indian
Territory. Southern District: Ardmore.
W. w. Trask, Plaintiff,
NO 3I4e
Continental Asphalt Co. Defendant
The defendant. Continental asphalt Co. is
warned To appear in this court in thirty
days and answer the complaint of the plain
tff. W. w. Trask.
Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge. of
said court and the seal thereof. this LIST
day ei May. 1899
c. NJ. Campbell. Clerk.
Cruce. Cruce & Cruce, Attorneys.
J. c. Graham, appointed attorney for nom
resident.
First published May ]. 1899.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
ARDMORE DENTAL PARLoRs.
DIR. W. II. ENLoE. Pron,r.

DIX. W. IT. ENLUEi ITUp'I.
Having completed my profession in 1895.
with seven years experience in the general
practice OF dentistry, l am permanently To-
Gated here, and solicit the patronage of the
citizens of Ardmore and vicinity. Give me
a chance at your work in order that may
convince you. All work guaranteed.
Office hours a. m to p. m. Office. John
son Cruce Cruce Bldg, Opp. P. o.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
Do You Want Your
House Moved?
The undersigned take pleasure in
stating that
DYER & WHEELER

Have done work for US in the way
OF moving and repairing houses,
and the same has been done in
tirSt-class manner. In several in
stances they have moved houses
for more than three and a half
miles, and the property was in no
worse condition than when moved
only a short distance.
We can confidently recommend
them to the people of Ardmore and
neighboring towns who have work
in their line to be done.
BYRON DREW,
w. A. DAVIS.
LEE CRUCE,
w. b. JOHNSON,
l4dm j. y. MOORE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

Bivens & Williams have sold
two cars of buggies since February
Is. This is an enviable record in
buggy selling and one not enjoyed
by any other dealers in this coun-
try. Their high grade goods, ex-
tremely low prices, reasonable
terms, and their reputation for
selling goods that are exactly
what they recommend them to be,
have made this firm a favorite one
with the buying public. 13-d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
santa Ee EXCURSION Rates,

Rockport. Arkansas Pass and
Portland: Round trip tickets until
further notice from Ardmore, l. T.,
S17O5. Good for 80 days to return.
General Assembly Presbyterian
Church in the United States, Rich
mond, Va, May IS TO %, 1899. One
fare for round trip. Sell May 1926.
Retucn June 9th or earlier.
St. Louis, Mo-, June goth to 23rd:
Annual Reunion and Grand Lodge
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.
Rate, $40. .25 for round trip. Sell June
18th and 10Th.
New Orleans, La: Louisiana In
dustrial Exposition and Peace Jubi-
lee; one fare for round trip. Sell
May 9th, 18th and oath; return ten
days from date of sale.
Detroit Mich, July 5th to 10th-An-
nual Convention United Society of
Christian Endeavor. One fare plus
50 for round trip. Sell July I'd and
3d;return July 18th. By depositing
ticket with agent terminal lines on
or before July 18th and payment fee
so cents return limit may be extend
ed to leave Detroit to and including
Aug. 18th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

Nothing has eyar been produced to
equal or to compare with Tabler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment as a curative
and healing application for Piles,
Fissures, blind and bleeding, exter-
nal or internal, and Itching and
bleeding of the Rectum. The relief
is immediate and cure infallible.
Price, so cts. in bottle, tubes rs cts.
City Drug Store, W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

Noble Bros, are making a run
on screen doors and screen wire.
They bought at bargain and give
their customers the advantage of a
very low price. Compare their
prices with others. 1e-tfd&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
ATEXAS WONDER.
uALL's GREAT DISCOVERY,

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad-
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and all
Irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women.
Regulates bladder trouble in chill
dren. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81.
One small bottle. is two month q
treatment and will cure any cause
above mentioned.
E. W. HALL,
Sole manufacturer, P. o. Box 21s,
Waco, Texas.
For sale by W. B. Frame, druggist,
Ardmore, T.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
21d&wtf

In constipation Herbine affords a
natural, healthful remedy, acting
promptly. A few small doses will
usually be found to SO regulate the
excretory functions that they are
able to operate without any aid what
ever. Price so cents. City Drug
Store, W. B. Frame
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

Sour stomach, fullness after eat
ing, fatulence are all caused by i'm
perfect digestion. Prickly Ash Bit
ters corrects the disorder at once
drives out badly digested food and
tones the stomach. liver and bowels.
For sale by w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

J. B. Spragins & Co. have spe-
cial inducements to offer you in
the purchase of handsome buggy
or carriage. They carry the stock
and are the meu to sell at close
prices and OH liberal terms.
Old &rrtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
READ THIS.
Temple, Texas. April 26, 4

Temple, Texas, April %, 1899.
/ have used Halls Great Discovery
for bladder and kidney trouble and
would not take $1,000 for the benefit
received from using one bottle.
feel that 1 am permanently cured.
W. r. TYLER, d. D. 8.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23
w. A. WATTS.
Warning Order.

In the United States District court in the
Indian Territory. Southern District:
Fannie Walker, Plaintiff,
vs..
Samuel Walker. Defend'nt)
The defendant. Samue! Walker. is warned
TO appear in this court in thirty days and
answer the complaint ofthe plaincin, Fannie
Walker.
Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend. Judge of
said court this End day of MAY. 1899
G. NJ. CAMPBELL, Clerk.
Ledbetter & Bledsoe. Attorneys.
Thos. Norman. attorney for non-re sident.
First published May 3. 1893.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

The Methodist ministers of At
lanta today passed resolutions call
ing for the appointment of com
nittee to urge upon the forthcom-
ing annual conferences the move
ment for an extra general confer
ence which shall reconsider the
publishing house matter. The
preamble states that there is great
dissatisfaction with the way in
which this matter has been dis-
posed of. or hushed up. as one
of the ministers present said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

Cord or stove wood taken on
subscription at the ARDMoREITE
sffice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-05-23

Moon Bros. celebrated buggies
have won an enviable reputation
for durability and are especially
adapted to this country If you
need buggy. surrey or phaeton
be sure to see Noble Bros. whose
reasonable prices have sold for
them more buggies and put them
far in the lead as quick buggy
sellers. 15-d&w-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-02
NEW OFFICERS TAKE CHARGE
Two Wichita Boys StenOgraphers for
New Santa Fee STUNT

Everything was in a stir at the union
depot this morning. D. D. Bailey, the
new division superintendent of the Santa
Fe and the rest of the newly appointed
officials take charge Of their new duties
today and have spent most Of the day
in getting things in shape for business.
Several office changes in the second story
of the depot are being effected.
Supt Baileytand his clerks will occupy
the two east rooms formerly occupied by
Trainmaster Austin and his stenographer,
Chas. Killam. Mr.. Austin moves into the
room adjoining Supt. Bailey's on the left
and Charlie Killam viii have a place in
the clerks room with the rest of the
clerks. Supt. Bailey will have four clerks
viz: G. W. Puett, .EmporIa, chief clerk;
H. U. Nudge, Jr., Topeka and W. e. Nor
ris. Wichita, assistants: and c. r. Car
rithers of Wichita stenographer. Mr.. Nor
riswill arrive tonight from Wichita to
enter upon his duties. Chas Perry, fore
man of the bridge and building depart
ment will occupy the northwest room and
Master Mechanic A, Sherwood the south
west room. 1t Is not known yet just
what room will be occupied by Road
master Richard Meade.
All the supplies for the new officials
nave not yet arrived but 1t Is believed
that everything will be in good running
order by tomorrow.-Wellingto Mail.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-08-02
YOUNG GIRL LEO ASTRAY
John w. Ritter Arrested on Charge OF
Abducting Gertrude RaIney

Gertrude Rainey, a bright and viva
cious girl of only 10 years. who made her
home with Mr.. and Mrs. Hunter Will
Jams Of sO2 North Market street until a
few weeks ago. seems to have been the
victim of some mans vicious intrigue
and has been led astray. She disappeared
from her mothers home at Great Bend
a few days ago and has not been seen
since. Her mother says she eloped with
a man who appeared there with
a Bible under his arm and wearing n
pair OF glasses. The mother saws this
man was none other than John Ritter. a
cigar salesman Of this city, who dis
guised himself in order to get the girl
away. She says he took her to a small
town and bought her n new outfit Of
clothing, putting her in long dresses.
nrd then came as far as Newton In 4
spring wagon which had one Of Smyth's
hn:bvellaS over il. At Newton. she SAYS.
they registered as a Mr.. Stewart and
daughter OF Chicago. and pretended to be
on their way from Colorado. Mrs.
Rsiney says they occupied the same room
and left early next morning. She says
that the man told at the livery barn
that he was from Wichita. as he cOuldn't
disguise Smyth's umbrella. From there
the two were lost, until Mrs Rainey
came he e yesterday and found Ritter sit
ting in front Of his firms place OF bust
ness on North Main street. She says he
dropped his newspaper in bewilderment
when he saw her. but she did not make
her business known Immediately, which
gave him chance to get up his nerve.