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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

Tho annual meeting Of the Calendar
club win be held at Riverton, May II al
4 D. m. All members requested to be al
Prsbie street station at p. IN. No post
ponement on account Of weather.
Soammon Manufacturing company hal
been organized at Portland for the pur.
poss OF manufacturing and dealing In
toothploks, with $40. coo capital stock, Of
which $500 Is paid In. The officers are
President, Charles u. Scammon Of Port
land; treasurer. Herbert D. Phillips,
Portland.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
In the U. S. District court BY Harry
Rosenthal, Wat,rvilie; Angevine L. New
ell, Portland.
Rev. A. H. Bearney OF Westbrook VIII
speak at the GOSPEL Mission chapel, COR
ner OF Pearl and Lancaster streets, this
evening. His subject will be some
Plain Evidences OF Approaching Uonver-
sion. ALI should hear him.
The city treasurer paid oil the street
department yesterday for the usual time
The pay rolls amount d to 81, 2sS 40.
Myron T. Moore transferred parcel
OF land In Portland and the deed WAS re-
corded yesterday to Josephine ii. Howe
OF this city.
Forest City Lodge, No. l6, Ancient Or
der Ct Uri.ed Workmen, meets tonight.
Rev. George W. Kelley will Rad an or
iginal story entitled, "A Disagresable
Na'gebor." hsfore.tte Y. p. S. q. f., THU
evening at $50 o'oloak, at st. Lawrenos
ohspel. The public are invited.
RAT the sociabls this evening at 81.
Stephens vesiry, Mr.. Marshall Davis
will Civ, bis l.ntsrn slide exhibit.
The Knights OF Columbus have re.
turned from their trip to Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
FROM SECRETARY LONG.
The Mayor Has Received n Latter From
Him which IL Very Encouraging.

Mayor Robinson has received q letter
from John ID. Long, Secretary OF the
Navy, who was written to ana requested
to have the North Atlantic squadron
sent to Portland for Old Home Week.
Secretary Long writes tnst at the pressn )
time the squadron is In somewhat
demora,ized condition but IL will be re-
organized BY August and II the thing
IL possible to accomplish 1t will be ordered
here for Old Home Week. Secretary
Long also writes that he will be glad to
come to Portland II such thing is pos
sibie and speak at the general meeting
which Is to be held here. He says that
he dearly loves the Old State Of Maine
and hopes to be present ut this Old Home
Week exercises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
Ladies' and Misses Suits.

One lot of Suits made of Black
and Blue Venetian Cloth; Blue. Brown
and Pearl Broad cloth; Black and
Blue fine Cheviots; High Grade Home
spuns and Pebble Cheyiot.
Most of these suits are silk lined
throughout, some have applique trim
ming on jacket and skirt; others have
applique on jacket only. Principally
Elton style, but some tight fitting and
REFER effect These garments are worth
from $25 to $50. Our sale price
Not moro than two of kind in this
lot.
One lot of Suits made of fine quail
ty Pebble Cheviots in black and blue,
gray venetian cloth and black chevict;
some silk lined throughout, others have
silk lined coats and percaline lined
skirts, some plain tailor made, others nice
ly trimmed. These goods have just ar
rived from New York and made by one
of the best manufacturers there. A
large assortment to choose from. Sold
elsewhere at $1,000 and S22. SO. Our
price for this sale $500.
One lot oil Suits made of Home
spun, Venetian, Broadcloth and Cheviots
in black, grey. blue, tan and brown.
Mostly Elton effect with high fiaring col
lars; also some double breasted REFER
style. We would like you to compare
these suits to those you have seen at
SIS. 90 and $3.50. Our price while they
last, only $3.50.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
SUBSTANTIAL NEWSPAPER BACK
ING.

Originality in advertising, both In win
dow displays and the newspapers. lis q
strong winning feature with Frank ID.
Low g Co., olothiers in Monument
square. Perhaps one OF the most pointed
and forcibls arguments they ever made
Is told in the display In their lower
window. which Is literally backed up BY
the daily papers Of Portland. A glance
gives the story, and second look shows
the advantage Of trading With this wide
awake firm to secure genuine money
saving bargains.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
MANUAL TRAINING EXHIBITION

1t is hoped that all friends OF the Maine
School for the Deaf will attend>ths sx-
hitition of manual training today from
to o In the AFTERNOON. and from to
10 the evening. The pupils and thsir
teacher, Miss Draper. have diligently
laborsd through the winter and they
have many interesting things to shaw,
which will fully demonstrate the value
Of this branch OF their instruction. They
have made tables, desks, book oasef,
tabour les. Iancy boxes. picture frames
and the like, and the workmanship is
most creditabls to..the young caninst nak
ers. A visit from their friends adds CON-
fiderably to their interest in the WORK.
hence the desire on the part Of the teach
ers and officers Of the school that there
shall be good attendance at the sxhi
billion today.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
THE HUsTLrNa CLoAKMAN

has Just returned nom New York with
o full line Of ladies' and mifsss' 3soketi
and dress skirts. r. II. Lewssn s. Co.,
Will have fals Of them commenoine
this morning ct 30. to be continued
through saturday evening till 10 o'clock.
The grade of gods Mr.. Lswssn has
purchased this time oonsisss principally
Of the medium and better kind. Still
there are prices to suit everyone. Ladisi
are requested to attend this sale durinf
the forenoons II possible 90 the frm'i
store IL hardly large enough to take care
Of all buyers coming In afternoons. Eci
particulars read adv on the last page
of this Issue,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
STATE STREET CHURCH.

The May meeting Of the State street
auxiliary will be one Of special interest.
Mrs. J. W. ID. Carter OF the Second Par
ish, who was delegate to the Ecumenieal
conference, win give an account Of the
Interesting meetings recently held In
New York. AL the ladies OF our own
and sister churches are cordially invit.
ed to be present. The meeting will be
held in the church parlor. Friday after
noon at 8 O'clock.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
STATE LEAGUE MEETING.

This afternoon at O'Clock the men
representing the large and important
interests Of the Loan and Building Asso-
Citations Of this State will convene ct tes
Falmouth Hotel for the purpose of crgau-
izing, psrfsoting and chanting officers OF
the State League. following in the wake
OF the other large financial interests OF
the State and promoting In gsnsrf1 tbs
good work that thsss Associations have
already done.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
LAST PRIVATE LECTURE
To Ladies' by Prof. Damon
at Congress Hall.

Those who have not been fortunate
enough to hear and see Prof. Damon
must not miss the last Of the free lee
lures to ladies' Thursday at $50 Over
$50 poor sufferers have been cured at
these public clinics and now after Thur
day the good work win 60 en- at the U.
8. hotel. No free treatment win be CIV
en- after the close Of the public clinics at
the hall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
Ladies' and Misses Jackets.

ldultS diiu uiloS6S Jd0hCiNi
One lot of Ladies' Jackets, made OF
black cheviot and broadcloth, applique
trimmed. Elton style; also tan kersey in
same style; also fine grade of Kersey in
Refer and Elton style, plain tailor made.
This lot consists of garments no more
than two of kind, every one worth
$500. Your choice at $1,000.
One lot of Jackets, made of black
choviot, trimmed with applique, blue
Kersey, trimmed with satin and lace,
both Eton style, some are also made of
black clay diagonal, Refer style, nicely
tailored; also tan Kersey and Venetian
strictly tailor-made, worth $1,000 and
$500. Our price while they are here
only $3.50.
One lot of Jackets, made in Eton
and Refer style of Covert, Cheviot and
Venetian cloth, worth $3.50 Only
$500.
Ladies' Dress Skirts.
One lot of Skirts, made of black
Ladies' cloth and serge, strictly tailor
made, new and up to date, well lined and
finished, worth s39S. Only $3.50.
One IOI OF CheviOt Skiris. made
of good quality, black and blue, some
plain, others have applique lining, worth
$500. our price, $3.50.
One lot of BrOadclOth and
CheayiOt skirts, not many Of kind,
regular $3.50 Skirts. Our Sale price,
81 so.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
CONCERT AND SALE IN ST. LUKE'S
PARISH HOUSE TONIGHT.

The musical entertainment to be given
this evening at O'Clock In Sc. Luke 6
Parish House, has an attractive pro-
gramms. TheEs will be siagiaR Of some
charming Scotch songs by Miss FAssstt
and Miss Fletcher. and the Rev. Mr.. Cal
vert will read from Scotch authors. A
sals Of fancy articles and home made can
dy will also take piacs during the svs-
ning. Admission % CENTS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FANCY
GROCERIES.

Ours is representative stock.
such a one as you'd naturally
expectto find in a store catering
to family trade. And there is this
advantage in being on our list'
You get the goods at first hand.
We don't have to run all over
town, picking up an article here
and there. taking what dealers
have ID work off on US. The
choicest of Foreign and Domestic
Fancy Groceries are here for your
selection.
Try us once aud We have made
a customer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
BRUSH AND THIMBLE CLUB.

The annual meeting Of the Brush and
Thimhie- club was held with Miss Mary
Watson on Monday.
Officers for the ensuing year were elect
cd as follows: President. Miss Carrie h.
Maxwell; vies-presid mt. Mrs. Mary L.
Rogers; secretary, Miss Mary Watson
treasurer, Miss Florence NJ. Best; dele
gate Mrs. A. A. Kendall; committee on
programme, Mrs. Charles Dunn and Miss
Mary Watson.
The hostsss served dainty luncheon.
The club Is t, have . Held day at Hope
island, June II. 1t Is to DO genuine
field day, shorn Of all formality and anx-
iety OF mind.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10
MYSTIC LODGE, I. 0. g. T.

Mystic Lodge, j. o. G. T., Will OILS
brate Its S5th anniversary this evening at
Mystic hall which tbs public are In
vitsd to attend. ArcanA. Maple and En-
clasp lodges are especially Invited TO b
present. A elaok wire performance will
take place during the evening
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-10

We showing a regular stock OF over Five
Hundred Suits in all grades full line OF coors and
sizes,
Cheviot Suits in Blue and Black at $1,000 and
$3.50. Either fly front tight fitting styles.
Double Breasted Etons made from Cheviots and
Mixtures, at $500
Ats1s.75 a full assortment CT strictly tailor made
Suits double breasted tight fitting, equal to any custom
made Suit as to fit and finish
At $500 Pebble Chevots in Blue and Black.
tight fitting, double breasted and satin faced.
Any of the above styles can be ordered to be
made in special measure without extra charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

pet bag rule, he devoted much
time and labor in getting his state
restored to the union also during
these years he taught school and
studied medicine, and subsequently
in 1868 studied law, aud was ad-
mitted to the bar in 1870 and at
once entered into the active prac-
tice and especially in the criminal
practice that the war and chaotic
conditions had brought about and
which opened up an inviting field
to the criminal lawyer and from
our own knowledge and from in
fomation, it will not be saying too
much, when we say that Col. Mul-
len we'll merits the high reputation
that he has as an all-round and
successful lawyer. He is one of
the most industrious aud pains
taking lawyers of the southwest,
always courteous to the court.
respectful and obliging to brother
lawyers and especially is this true
to young lawyers. having always
extended helping hand to them
whenever occasion was presented,
not only is this true with young
lawyers but with all with whom be
comes in contact.
By his persevering, painstaking
and upright course and habits he
has secured the confidence of the
public and the courts and depart
ments where he practices his pro
fession.
He is among the few lawyers
that has license to practice in the
higher courts, including the higl
, courts in several states, the su
, preme court of the United States
, the court of claims at Washington
and the different heads of the ex
ecutiue department, and also be
fore the various committees O
congress where he now has pend
ing important matters.
: His long experience. observa
: ton and general information &C
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

extensive interest pertaining to
Indian matters in general than any
lawyer in the Indian country and
his management of this branch of
difficult and intricate business has
been crowned with success and he
is we'll capacitated in every respect
to meet the exigencies and chaotic
conditions that will continue to
arise from time to time until the
Indian citizenship business and the
tribal governments shall pass into
history.
We further learned from Col.
Mullen that it was his opinion that
when the Tribal Governments are
abolished the lands allotted to the
rightful owners and the Territorial
or state Government established
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

quired by research and travel
coupled with his push and legal
ability, enables him to make a sue
cess where others less determined
and with less push fail.
These qualifications and other
good traits of character capaci-
tate him to transact and to sue
cessfully manage the most intricate
and difficult public business and
to solve difficult legal PROPOSE
tions.
He is the local attorney for the
Choctaw and Chickasaw freedmen,
including about $500 persons, also
one of the leading lawyers for the
four thousand court-made citizens
whose cases are to be again tested
in the courts. He has the mos
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
West Main Street.

that there will ne a great influx
from the states into this country;
that capital will flow in seeking in
vestment, giving an impetus to
great and gigantic enterprises and
trades of the country, bringing
wealth and general prosperity to
the great mass of people, and that
owing to the fertile lands which
surrounds Ardmore, with the push
and character of business men IN
it, and the push of the press. is
destined to make Ardmore in the
future, what she now is. the lar
gest and best town in the Indian
Territory.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Crowned with imminent Success and
Still Surrounded with nyriads
of Clients.

In this issue of the e'ARDMoREITE
will be found the law card of Col
Joseph P. Mullen, who is now
located in, and is one among the
eminent lawyers not only in Ard
more but in the Indian Territory.
and we might say. south vest, and
owing to his reputation as a law
yer and his long and extensive
general practice in the courts of
the country, we deem it not amiss
to give q short statement in the
columns of the ARDMoREITE of and
concerning his history. Our pre-
resentative called upon him at his
Office and on inquiry learned that
he was born and raised in the
state of Mississippi. where he
resided until 1885, when he moved
TO Arkansas, and located at Van
Buren, and subsequently moved to
Fort Smith where he continued to
reside until 1897, when he located
in Ardmore, where he is now
residing.
In 1861 when the war broke out
he was attending an academic
school but he left school and took
sides with the south and with
other members of his family he
became a soldier on the southern
side. After the war when Miss
issippi was being reconstructed
and was under military and car.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Ardmore Benevolent Society.

ArdmOre Benevolent Society.
This society has not been idle
during the year, though there have
been fewer calls, owing to the un-
usual prosperity. There is abso-
lutely no excuse for anyone who is
ically able to work, as the call
for laborers has been steady and
good wages offered continually.
There is now in the treasury
$87.12. OF this, $25.00 was re-
ceived in donations at the union
meeting. Thanksgiving, and $l3 90
from the school children of the
public schools, besides a large
amount of provisions, turkeys,
chickens. ducks. fruits. jellies,
books, wearing apparel, etc.. which
were judiciouslv distributed among
those who were deemed deserving,
through its president, Mrs. j. w.
Golledge and other faithful mem
bers of the society.
We have paid out during the
year, So so for nursing the sick /;
81 80 for railroad fares; $500 for
dry goods; $35 45 for groceries;
$23. .65 for wood, and a few other
little articles. Then clothing to
the amount of not less than $50. 0C
has been distributed.
The attendance at the meetings
has been as good as it ever was
and peoI have been always reaGy
when called on to pay their dues
The people have stood nobly by
ne in this work, for which we are
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

the order aud has a membership
of about one hundred.
Probably the most inter sting
branch OF the order is ArdmOre
Lodge No. 20, Degree of Rrbekah,
which has lively membership of
about $50 The most striking
features of this order is Its soci.-
bility ami desire to do good, its
members seeming ever ready to as
sist each other, to allay suffering
and help the needy.
Among the Oddfellows here are
several Patriarch Militant mem
bers whose membership is with
Canton Wagner, No. l, at Wag-
oner, |. T. There is no Canton
in Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Woodmen of the World.

The Woodmen of the World
have probably the largest roll of
membership of any secret order in
the city. and it is growing rapidly.
Ardmore Camp No. SO. rarely
has a meeting without having an
Initiation. A splendid degree
team infuses a lively interest in
the work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Don't forget to use a little Prickly
Ash Bitters whenever the stomach
or bowels are disordered. Itquickly
corrects such troubles aud makes
you feel bright and cheerful.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Knights of PVthiaS.

This society is composed of an
active membership and is growing
rapidly. They have and own q
handsome hall in the German
block, which of itself is a paving
investment being occupied by
other orders continue usly. The
Lodge here is known as Myrtle
Lodge No. Z, K. of P.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Ardrnore Secret and
Benevolent Societies.


ship. While this may be termed
a young order it is rapidly forging
its way in popular favor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Chickasaw Lumber Co. will give
you bottom prices on all kinds of
lumber and shingles.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

the veterans enjoy their frequent
meetings most cordially.
All these orders and societies
extend friendly invitation to Wis
iting members when in Ardmore,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Modern WOOdmen.

Chickasaw Camp No. 1905, Mod
ern Woodmen of America, is a
society here with a growing mem
bership. 1t is noticeable that many
members of Ardmore Camp No. 33
are also members of the Modern
Woodmen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
United Commercial Travellers.

Ardmore Council No. Isl, .. c..
T.. is composed of one of the most
active. liveliest memberships
in the city. Their regular
meetings are always we'll
attended and the council is in a
decidedly healthy condition.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Corn chops, all kinds at l. B.
Robertson's feed mill aud wood
yard. Phone 116, North Caddo
street. 1O-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

No town is complete without It's
secret societies, and Ardmore Ger
tainly has her quota.
For the uneulightened ones who
may desire such information, we
will append list of those we
know to exist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Get Barrier Ideal Heater and
make your home comfortable dur
ing the winter months.
17tf J. NJ. GOLLEDGE & Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Barrier Heaters help d woman to
economic, tighten her labors and
make her happier. No smoke, no
-odor. Saves its cost every year.
See them at j. NJ. Golledge &
Co.'S. 1I-tf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Bivens & Williams are sole
agents for the White Elephant bug
gy. Buy this buggy, it will give
you the best service. 16d&wt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Order of American PIowmen.

Ardmore Council No. 15, Order
of American Piowmen. is secret
society with a fourishing member.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Chickasaw Lumber Co. always
have a nice line of front doors.
Specialist.

DIR. J. Hurley cures cancers
without the use of instruments.
positively insures permanent cure.
Examination free. Will give
$1,000 for any case he has .treated
that is not well. Can be found at
Ramsey's drug store, Ardmore,
|. T. l9w1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Chickasaw Lumber Co. is head
quarters for lime and cement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

Donaldson builds houses, mills
elevators, gins. bridges and all
kinds of structural work. Plans
furnished at 2L per cent. 16-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Bankers Union.

Ardmore Lodge No. 1873, Bank
ers Union of the World, is
another new order here, having
been organized during the past
year. Its members represent
some of the leading men of the
city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

thankful, and we hope all may
have a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
MRS j. A MADDEN, Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Ladies of the Maccabees.

Belle of Prairie Hive No. l, La
dies of the Maccabees, was organ
lied several years ago and has a
very..interesting membership. Its
social features keep the mem
bership intact and additions are
made with striking regularity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

PROMINENTLY LEGAL MATTERS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
Crescent Industrial Union.

Crescent Industrial Union No.
21, is an order which meets semi
monthly and has. an interesting
membership.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19

IL addition to the secret orders
above named, the United Confed-
crate Veterans have an. interesting
camp. viz: John FL. Morgan Camp
No 107, U. G. V.
Sam Davis Camp No. 159, U.
S. G. ". is also in a fiourishing
condition, while the ladies are no
less prominent in the Chickasaw
Chapter No. 299, United Dangh-
ters of the Confederacy. ALI of
the above have a strong roll of
members.
Chickasaw Post No. Is, Grand
Army Republic, also has an inter
esting membership roll. and the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-12-19
The Odd Fellows.

The Independent Order of Odd
Fellows is in a fourishing condi-
ton in Ardmore and the various
branches of the order have each
a very large membership. Ar1-
more Lodge, No. 9, is one among
the oldest OddfelIow lodges in the
Territory. Several of the eight
lodges ahead of it having ceased
to exist.
Indian ola Encampment No 10,
[. O. D. F., is the next branch OF