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The Green Forest tribune., 1900-12-22
BANK PROPOSITION AGAIN.
MT. Ee1is May yet Organize One
 for Green Forest.

for Green Forest. Since his return home from Missouri F. s. Hoag has revived the proposition recently made by Mir. Edward Bells to establish a bank for Green Forest and it looks very much like the matter will not be permitted to go by de- fault.
 Mr. Hoag met Mr. Bells in the Springs last week and they con- suited over the matter and de- cided that there was no reason why it should not be made a go. MT. Hoag had lead out in the matter when 1t was under con- sideration some weeks ago, and as he is a man who does not be- come discouraged at small dis appointments, he had never con ceded that the proposition should be dropped. His absence in Missouri, however, put him out of touch with our citizens and no further progress had been made toward the completion of the arrangements.
 MT. Hoag now comes to the front with an offer to build neat bank building adjoining the HoagMeGruder building on the east side, furnish it with vault and finish it up in good shape, and take simply the cost of the building in bank stock, which he estimates will not exceed $500. Then, rather than see the effort fail, he will take more stock. But he feels that the stock should be generally distributed among the business men and citizens, so as to inspire confidence in the concern from the start, as the first years business, at least, will depend largely upon that point.
 Mr. Hoag is making another pull for stock subscriptions and so far he is very much encour- aged. He attaches much im- portance to the establishing of a bank here in the earliest time possible.
 It is expected that definite action will be taken within very short time, and if it is decided to push the scheme to completion, no great amount of time will have elapsed until Green Forest will have bank.
 Should this effort be made suc- cessful, Green Forest people will certainly owe Mr. Hoag debt of gratitude, for it is his interest in the growth of Green Forest and not great speculation that he expects to make by his work upon this line.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-12-22

may improve the wagon road rom Green Forest to Smithville, and build an electric street car line if you feel so disposed. Now Santa Claus do not disappoint me, and next year maybe I can think of some more things to ask you for. So good-by.
 Cleo c. Smith. : IS Ozark avenue.
 Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I have three little sisters and little brother. Please send us all something nice for Christmas.
 Ollie Buell., age il. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I want a cap, a toy pistol and caps, sack full of candy and that's all.
 Jesse Buell., age IS.
 Green Forest, Ark. Dear Santa:-Please bring a doll, and a stove and a brace- let. 1 have a little sister and a little brother that can't write. My sisters name is Ruby. She wants doll, little set of dishes. Do not forget to bring the baby something. Bring us some can- dy and nuts. I am a little girl ' years old. Eva Sampel.
 Stockton, California. Dear Santa:-I want a ring. I lost my birthday ring and man. ma won't buy me new one. Bring me blue flannel tea-goWn trimmed in blue ribbon for my doll. I have been good for two months. Your loving child,
 Lucy Ray. 633, Hunter St.
 Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa :-I would like to have a target gun, No. p, if you have it. I wrote for it last Christmas but you did not have it. Gary sampel, age 10. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I want a doll and some candy for Christ mas presents. That is all 1 want this time.
 Ursula Russell, age 10. Green Forest, Dec. IA, 1900. Dear Santa Claus II. want a chain bracelet and a ring and a big doll. Thatis all.
 :. Malissa Russell, age 12.
 Green Forest Ark. Dear Santa :-Please bring me a toy train, and a horn, and a sack of candy.
 Alvin Goforth, age '.
 Coin, Ark, Dec. IF, 1900. Dear Santa Claus Please send me a horn, big pistol, two dozen boxes of caps, some candy, apples, peaches, pears and choc- olate and a new reader. l am a little boy six years old.
 Frank Agard.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-12-22

tell you what l want for Christi mas. I would like to have a trunk, some candy, doll buggy, a set of dishes. I am little girl 8 years old. I have little broth- CT 3 years old, be sure to re- member him. So good bye and be sure to come. Your friend,
 Routh Campbell. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 3, 1900. MT. Santa Claus, Dear Sir:-I will write you a few lines and ask for some presents. I will tell what would like to have; a pocket knife and new book and slate. If l get them l will be pleased. So no more.
 James Hayes, age '.
 P. S. I Iwould like package of chewing gum with McKinley's picture on it.
 Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 1, 1900. Dear Old MT. Santa Claus :- Please bring me a doll and a set of little dishes. Be sure and not forget to come. My stocking will be hanging up behind the stove. Please bring my brother Ross pair of shoes and some candy. He can't write yet for he is only six months old. His stocking is too little and l will hang one of mine up for him. Please stuff his stocking full offlice things. Well, Mr. Santa Claus, 1 will not ask for any more this time. Goodbye.
 Waunita Enix, age '. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 3, 1900. Mr. Santa Claus, dear sir:-I thought l would write you a let ter to let you know what I would like for Christmas. It is a big doll. I will close for this time.
 Willie Patton, age 12. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Mir. Santa, dear sir:-I will tell you what I desire most, a top. I will close.
 Jordon Green, age 10. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 2, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I thought 1 would write you a letter to let you know what I desired most, lit tie toy train. I will close for this time, asking you to excuse me for the mistakes I have made.
 Lum Green, age ', Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:- want 8 pair of shoes, story book, horn and sack of candy.
 Berry Russell, age 10. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 3, 1900.
 Dear Santa Claus:-Please bring me apretty doll, a new blue dress and story book and will give you your supper and put your deer in the barn and give them some corn, if you will bring me these things. Yours truly,
 Ethel Hayes. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 3, 1900. Dear Old Santa Claus:-I want a large doll for Christmas pres ent. RoXie May Porter. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus :-I do hope you will come to see me Xmas. Bring me some pencils, a box of colored crayons, rubber ball, knife, cap, pair of mittens, a lot of marbles and fire crackers.
 Roy Phillips. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I will write you few lines to let you know what I want for Xmas; a doll, doll high chair, a story book, a rubber ball, little set of dishes,a new dress and a doll bed, my doll pair of slippers and a little doll buggy, and l will spend a happy Xmas and a glad new year. Your little friend,
 Lucille Russell, age 8. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 3, 1900. Mr. Santa Claus; dear sir :-I thought I would write you a let ter to know what I desire. I Imost highly admire train. 1 would thank you very much if you would bring me one.
 ClaNtnn Ward. arn 1
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-12-22
TIERS TO SANTA

lie Folks Tell Good Old San-
 ta Their Wants.
 following is the second edi- \ of Santa Claus letters to THE |BUNE:
 bear Santa Claus:-I want a kping doll, a doll trunk, pair kloves and jumping rope. If ] can't give me all of these hgs, be sure to give me the eping doll. I have 8 little bther five years old. He wants (un that shoots sure enough, a |eelbarrow and train of cars. Madge Olive Foster, age '. bear D Santa Claus:-I would e to have a nice story book and he candy for a present. Amanda A. Porter, age 9. |een Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I thought bt would write a short letter. want some nice Christmas esents. I would like to have a |g, a new dress, some candy ], peanuts, and I want a doll, Bertha Stacy, age 12. Green Forest. Dear Santa:-I desire a toy |in. Perry Sims, age 10. banta Claus: II would like to Fe a doll.
 Annie Sims, age 12. ben Forest, Ark, Dec. 1, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I will write X a few lines today. l want a 4 doll trunk, a story book. I like a doll buggy, too.
 Lillian Russell, age 6. }. s. I have a little 3 year old sther named Raymond. He Fs he wants apples, candy, gar, hominy, beans and apples Christmas.
 Dear Santa Claus:-I am a |le boy, 12 years old. I want D to bring me fire crackers, a !, rubber ball, and a toy horse. is is from Thomas to Santa. Dear Santa Claus :-I am a Ie boy six years old going to hool, and ready for a new book. |ish you would bring me a bond Reader, a slate that will break, some candy, nuts, Ples, pair of mittens, marbles, F cap. Don't forget to send poor children something.
 Cecl FnllllpS. cen Forest, Ark, Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I am all boy 6 years old. l go to Rool and study my lessons. you think l deserve any pres- Is, you may bring me a jump E- jack, a knife, a toy pistol, he caps and some candy.
 Your friend, Lee Poynor. cen Forest, Ark, Dec. 3, 1900. Nr. Santa Claus :-I thought I uld write you little letter to if you would send me a little p. Good bye, MT. Santa.
 Ollie Ward, age 9. g1'l MT. Santa Claus:-I am hg to tell you what I want |y to bring me for Christmas. |ant a rubber ball, a knife with chain to it so l won't lose it, |ond reader, a rocking horse h saddle and bridle. 1 ht a gray horse, some peanuts, ! candy, if you please. l live the Phillips farm in the old He. It has a chimney to it; first house after you turn the her of the fence. 1 am nearly ears old and my name is
 Bon Phillips. Dear Santa Claus:-I am a e girl 10 years old. l want a tty doll with long hair and a of dishes. l won't ask for fthing else for this time.
 Sarah Mccullough. lear Santa Claus :-I am a e boy 5 years old. l want a
 pistol and a rubber ball.
The Green Forest tribune., 1900-12-22

Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 10, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I am a lit- tie girl years old. l will tell what I would like for Christmas; a ring, bed room set, a set of little dishes, candy, nuts and a glass basket. l think that is enough for any little girl. Good bye, Santa. Nellie Gray. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 8, 1900. Dear Old Santa a:- I am a little boy 6 years old. Please bring me wagon, a harp, candy and a kn.. e and I will love you. Good bye, Charley Hayes. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I would like to have some presents. I want a big doll ring, a bracelet, some candy and some nuts.
 Yours as ever,
 Fife Rudd, age 12. Green Forest, Ark. Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Our kind editor requested the little folks of Green Forest to write you a letter to let you know what we wanted for Christmas in our stockings. Now l will tell you I want a doll, a ring and many other things, and an albumn. Don't forget to visit the poor little children and bring them some presents, too.
 Fannie Nunnally. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I want some fire crackers, some candy and a french harp
 Roscoe Jordan. Green Forest, Ark. Dec. 9, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I want a doll, ru5RsSaau, a story book, f1a some 1sn3y tte doll absfu trunk, dal 5lt buggy, a toy stove, a bowl and pitcher and box when you open it Santa Claus will will jump out.
 Corinne Burney, age 9.
 Green Forest, Ark. Dear Santa Claus:-I want a bracelet with a gold stone charm and a ring. Well that is all I will ask for. Your little friend,
 Myrtle Teter, age 10.
 Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus :-I would like to have a large doll for Christmas. I am 9years old. Ethel Norris. Eureka Springs, Dec. 10, 1900. Dear Santa Please bring me doll, doll head, a doll buggy, a trunk, a fan and a hat for dolly and an umbrella and a Eugene Field book. Your child,
 Jack Whitehead. Green Forest, Ark, Dec. 4, 1900. Dear Santa Claus:-I want a good many things but most of all I want doll and story book, lots of candy and a tablet and pencil.
 Your friend,
 Ethel Hyson, age 10. Smithville, Ark, Dec. IA, 1900.
 Dear Santa Claus:-I am just 13 years old, and you have never missed me Christmas yet. You have always remembered me with good and useful presents, (not frivolous things). You may think am too.big to write to you and so I am, large of my age and you will think l have big ideas when you read this; and so I have, a boy whose head meas ured 21 inches before he was 2 years old ought to have some- thing big in it. So dear Santa Claus, as you stand in close touch of all the world and can buy so many valuable presents, you must be able to get your fin gers in the rich mems. pockets. l live four miles south east of Green Forest, on top of moun- tain, in an imaginary town of my own, I print paper and have 4 subscribers. So if you please, you may bring me 8 lot of nice paper to use on the typewriter, and bottle of typewriter ink, and a white shirt, and a pair of shoes, No. 1-2, pretty blue lowered, silk neck tie, and an ac-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22
ARDMoRE, SUNDAY, APRIL p.
COMMITTEE AT WORK AGAIN.
One Case IS Concluded and the Other
Is Taken Under Consideration.


At the conclusion of arguments
Friday in the case of Eddleman VS..
Fleming the committee went into
executive session to make up their
report on the case, which will be
submitted to the city council at its
next regular meeting. The report
will not be made public until it has
been submitted to the council for
action.
At 9:30 yesterday morning the
case of Noble VS.. Burch from the
First ward was taken up by the
committee and the introduction of
testimony began Immediately.
1t seems that most if not all of
the votes challenged from this
ward were cast by gentlemen of
standing and respectability who
had no intention of voting illegally,
but who did so. if at all, under the
honest belief that they were enti-
tied to a vote. The confusion
which has existed as to what con-
stitutes electoral qualifications in
incorporated towns of the Terrific
ry is responsible for most of the
votes which are challenged in this
contest.
After the noon recess the com
mittee resumed the hearing and 6
great many witnesses were exam.
ined. When the testimony was
concluded it was almost ) O'Clock
and owing to the lateness of the
hour both sides agreed to submit
the case without argument and the
committee then cleared the room
and proceeded to draw up its re
port, which will be submitted with
the other one to the council wher
it meets.
Thus end two of the most interest
ADMINISTRATIONS ever held in Ard
more or the Territory and our peo
pie will watch with interest fol
news of the committees finding;
and the action OF the counci
thereon. The best of feeling ha:
prevailed throughout the proceed
ings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

On last Friday afternoon after
having spent a profitable hour
on the French Revolution, with its
mighty influences on the human
family, the University Association
club. which had met with Mes
danes Ed and Sam Noble, sud-
denly found their books taken
from them, their philosophy
thrown to the winds and them
selves prisoners in the hands OF
their gentle hostesses. The whole
laughing assembly were Jostled
into a spacious bower OF pot and
cnt flowers, whose delicious IRA
GRANGE was heightened by a sus-
picious odor of dainty sandwiches,
salads. olives, creams. cakes and
strawberries. The proverbial hum
ger of the student was not want
ing aud the toothsome viands that
suddenly Overspread the rich I'm
ems received a high tribute OF APP
probation from each. As the
feast went on sweet strains of mu-
sic were waited in from the artistic
touch of Mrs. Mccoy accompany
ing the fiute-like notes of Mrs
Charley Campbell in song.
The afternoon entertainment was
complimentary to Mrs. John Me-
Neish the president of the o. A.
club who, to the deep regret of her
class and a large circle of friends.
will soon leave Ardmore TO make
her home in Geneva, Wis.
Mrs. McNeish organized the first
literary club of Ardmore, in 1892,
and has had over sixty ladies In
her class during the period. She
will be greatly missed in literary
and social circles and it is earn
es:ly hoped that her mantle may
fall upon the shoulders of some OF
the gifted young women who have
enjoyed her teaching so long.
Mrs. Hosea Townsend was unan-
imously elected to succeed Mrs.
McNeish.
A kodac picture of president and
class by Mrs. J. c. Thompson and
the presentation of the afternoon 4
souvenirs of pink roses lOoped
with white ribbon completed the
program of delightful afternoon
of the U. A. G.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22
Leaves From the Forest.

Ardmore camp Woodmen of the
World is busily engaged drilling a
team for the work of unveiling to
the memory of Prof. j. T. Joh-
nson, which will be done on the
9th of next month.
The monument to be placed over
the grave has arrived and is a
handsome shaft of gray granite.
Mrs. j. T. johnson has received
a check from the sovereign banker
for ST, 900, the face value of the
certificate which Prof. johnson
held in the Woodmen of the World
at the time of his death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

The ladies of the Carter Avenue
Methodist church take this means
of thanking those who in any way
contributed to the success OF their
supper Friday night. Especially
do we thank Mr.. F. A. Pettitt for
his labor in our behalf and the
ARDMoREITE and Citizen for adj
vertising.
We know Carter Avenue church
is doing much good, as the pres
ence of SO many happy little faces
at Sabbath school and the interest
taken in church work will verify.
We now have sufficient funds to
pay the debt on the church organ
and make some needed improve
ments on the parsonage and
church. The supper netted about
$50. LADIES OF THE CHURCH.
THE handsomest line of rugs in
the city are at Young's furniture
store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

The electrical storm Thuu.
night injured one of the dyu,u.
in the light plant here, reuS.,;
it practically useless until reus,.
Mr.. Luck says the damage !
amount to about $500. A uec,
house in the southeast usr
town was struck by lightning
same night and his clock WA
molished.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

Scandals in connection with
Puerto Rican franchises are to be
guarded against by amendments
which the house committee on In
sular Affairs proposes to make to
the joint resolution permitting
army officers TO discharge civil
functions in the island uutil Aug
ust !.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22
To NV Friends.

1 take this method of exprssi
my appreciation to all who 50 I
ingly responded to the last ID
love and sympathy and vi
hands were ever ready to peri;
the slightest desire of my wife
your friend Hattye 50 iltl
stricken. AS long as / keep
memory green, so also shall
gratitude to you endure. Hun
your friend, J. j. CHASDLEI
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

W. H. Shipman, Beardslsy, Mimi,
under oath, says he suffered from
dyspepsiR for twenty-five years.
Doctors and dieting gave but little
rellef. Finally he used Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure and now eats what be
likes and as much as he wants, and
he feels like a new man. 1t digests
what you eat. City Drug Store, w.
B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

Otto Korb, Grand Chaneslor,
P, Boonville, Ind, says, Dew
Witch Hazel Salve soothes the \
delicate skin and heals the .
stubborn ulcer with certain and q
results" Cures piles and skin
eases. Don't buy an imitss
City Drug Store, W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

WANTED-At Once-Flfty'
toners TO whom | will sell
ceries cheaper than any one
Apply to J. s. McCbaren,
door north of City Livery hsrH
1851
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

Even the most vigorous anoln'
people have at times 8 wearines
lassitude. To dispel this feeling
Herbine; it will impsrt yigof
vitality. Price so cents. Clty
Store, W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

Senator Jones of Arkansas saws
Quay will not be seated. Quay's
friends are growing more alarmed
as the day for final action on the
case approaches.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

A certain editor has hit upon a
plan to keep subscriptions paid up,
which takes the cake. Every time
a delinquent subscriber is mention
ed in his paper his name is invert-
ed. For example: ,,foqu fou9s
and his wife are spending a few
days in Chicago" Every other
subscriber understands what this
means. and there is a grand rush
to get right side up" again.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22
PURCELL REPUBLICANS
In Caucus Observation-Disclosures of
Ardmore Chosen Chairman.


republican convention for the
Chickasaw nation is being held
here today.
Chairman 4. ID. Hawk of Pur-
cell of the central committee called
the convention to order.
Judge S. B. Bradford of Ard
more was chosen temporary chair
man over John Coyle of Rush
Springs.
In accepting the Craftsmanship
Judge Bradford delivered an able
speech which was repeatedly en-
dorsed by applause.
E. NJ. Payne of Chickasha was
unanimously elected temporary
secretary and DR.. Hatcher of Ard
more assistant secretary.
Joe Leatherman of Purcell was
appointed by the chair as sergeant
alarms.
The following appointments were
made by the temporary chairman;
Committee on Credentials-C.
6. Kean, F. NJ. Myers, A. d.
Reynolds, S. 81. Wooten, Jesse
Holland, Jack Walters and Cor
nelius Hardy.
Committee on Resolutions-A.
L. Rennie. John Coyle, II. S.
Bachus, R. F. Scoffern, l.. w.
Howe and R. Herr.
Committee on Permanent Organ
ization-H. Hudson, II. Jones, L.
6. Winn, Alex Hotchkiss and j.
3. Davis.
1t was anticipated that Opposi-
ton to Captain Hammers candi-
dacy for National Committeeman
would develop, but it did not ma
terialize. The entire contingent
backed home men to a man and
Captain Hammer is the choice OF
the Chickasaw convention beyond
a doubt for National Committee.
man.
Among the strong candidates fol
a place on the executive committee
the name of United States Commits
sioner Winn of Center is the mos
prominently mentioned. He ha:
announced his candidacy and has ;
, strong backing for the place.
Mr.. Vim is a member of th'
committee on permanent organiza
ton and several other candidate
are in the field.
The convention will make Judg,
Cyrus Kean of Wynnewood rer
: manent chairman and E. A. Nor
ris of Ryan permanent secretary.
LATER-9n. m.-TEe Chickasav
Republican Convention adjourned
at , O'Clock this afternoon.
Chas. NJ. Campbell of Ardmor
and William q Blanchard of Pur
cell were elected delegate and al
ternate respectively, to the Phila
delphia convention.
The central committee member
ship was increased from nineteel
; to twenty-five memuers.
Lawn settees and chairs to mattel
at A. c. Young's. They are beau
tiful and the price is right.
H. Clark, Chauncey, Ca, says De
: Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured hir
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22

Yesterday in the commissionI
court here NJ. l.. Newman fled
against j. NJ. Robertson andA.
Robertson for $78.24. The a
is based on a note originally D
for 5000 on which all but
above amount has been paid.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22
StoIen-S7s.OO Reward

1 will pay s25 for the csPI0H
conviction of the person Wno
my horse branded NIB CONES
on the right side. also one Osi..'
saddle, hair on pockets torn On,
1 will pay $40 for the delivery =
saddle and horse to me.
w. F. BEARD.
1s.st Simon, Ind-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-04-22
Home Made Coffins.

Cheap as any; cheaper
some. are made by T. c. Bridg
at Browns undertaken shop.
his prices. Ia