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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
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sous niror charge. February an =
registered letter cane through the
posto5ce here addressed 70 David
Colbert, IN care q the AL A mes
senger vas seat from the postoAce
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the corridor q the prisoner with the
carrier. and called for David Colbert
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letter. asking the guard 70 receipt for
ST. No further attention vas paid 70
the matter until The party who had
sent the letter reported the irregular
ity Of Postmaster Noble Invesdga-
ton proved that David Colbert had
been released on bond = few days be
fore Ed Colbert received his letter.
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admitted 70 bail and vas apprehended
only this week Al Poteau. The Of
fense Is punishable BY q sentence Of
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
DARKNESS AND DAYLIGHT"
Or Lights and Shadows Of New York
Life.

Or Lights and Shadows Of New York
Life.
This interesting book contains 252
superb engravings, every one Of them
made from photographs taken from
life. Every face is a portrait, every
scene a stern reality. This thrilling
story Of personal experiences, touch
ing home scenes, and tales OF tender
pathos, with which the volume is
packed, have been drawn from the
bright, also from the shady, sides Of
real life. 1t is a story Of Rescue Work
undertaken '1n His name" in Dark.
est New York. The book contains
74O pages Of genuine pleasure and is
for sale in Ardmore by Mrs. S. NJ.
Dickson, who alone has the agency
for the work. 1s.3t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
Ell FlNO

The summer season brings with il
the desire for a cool, refreshing and
healthy beverage 10 cool and strength
en- that weary feeling too often oc-
casioned by extreme heat and hard
labor. These attributes are found
only in my famous drink called FL
Fino. II is strictly a nonintoxicant
and a healthy family beverage from
which no bad results arise. When
looking for something in this line
please call for El Fino, and If as rep
resented, tell your friend. FL Fino
is kept by cold drink dealers in Ard
more and surrounding country.
Wholesale house second door north Of
Ardmore Bottling Works. on Caddo
street o. BATES, Manager for l. T.
25-6t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
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rizht q rsy q the Katy three niles
rcrzh q Csrey yester1ay -1C--l1E
TIE wo-zn Eas strulk b. sozs pas-
se-Esr train in TIE EiEht s1e wzs
zho1t a. years q azs. dsrE cozpleI-
io1ed. With sandy hair Etr=aksi vitA
gray sbozt SIX inches lozz sic ha1
a heavy grU~th q bard A fzr a.
can bs learned she vas trzveiing
so1th. she sore a Erzy sz1-boans-
black Ezfeen tea JACKET black skirt-
black hose. and black laced shoes
pretty Esu son
There uss nothing or the ooty ihs;
Eo1ld si5 in ifeutiHcauon
The remains we're buried b. the
secti0n crew a. Gamer yesterday even
ing
Al thsloczI ofscss q TIE city nothing
more could Be learned about the dad
woman than what Is contained II the
sbove dispatch There vas nothing
On her psrsou by which she could be
BE- identified. although the o4cers
here investigated the matter thor.
o1Ehly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
Terms Of United States Court

Terms " ONiE1 oAt6s NSN~
Al ChickaSha-Begins Monday,
ssytsrnbsr 20, 1907. and Monday,
YebruAry Is. 1903. and continues In
session two weeks.
At Ryan-Bsgins Monday. October
10, 1907. and Monday. March 2. 1909.
and continues IA session ten days.
Al Purcsll-Bsgins Thursday, Oc-
tobsr %. 1907. and Tbursday, March
II, 1903. and continues IN session ten
days.
AZ Pauls vallsy-Begins Monday.
November 2. 1907. and Monday.
March %, 1909. and continues IN ses-
sion four weeks.
Al Ada - Begins Monday, Decem-
Der /. 1902. and Monday. April %.
1903, and continues IN session one
week
At T1EhOmingo-Begins Monday.
December 8. 1902. and Monday. April
q. 1909, and continues In session one
week
Al ArdmOre-Begins Monday. De
csmber Is. 1902. and Monday. May 4.
Ito7. and continues in session eight
weeks or longer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

DR. Rinds, celebrated specialist OF
Europe, declares that most people who
are supposed to be drowned are bur.
led aliye. that water does not extln.
guish the vital spark, that
heat property applied with
artificial respiration will bring people
to life who have been under the water
two hours. The doctor demonstrat.
ed the theory by bringing girl TO
life who was supposed TO be dead
and whose body was prepared for
burial.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

A delightful evening was spent at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.
Cruee' the occasion being in honor
OF their visiting guest, Miss Bessie
Leech' OF Paducah, KY About fifteen
couples were present who enjoyed
themselves with song and music. Re
freshments were served by the hos.
tess and all report very nice time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
Cot All He Wants.

We've got pork In the smoke-house
and hogs In the woods; corn and cot.
ton in the field and 1asses in the keg:
chickens in the coop and milk and
butter in the chufn; taters in the
ground, simmons on the tree and
'possum in the hollow log. What
have we TO kick over, or what do we
care about the beef trust or the strike
in the states. anyhow? Darn the beef
trust II cuts no ice with the Wapa-
nucka country Wapanucka
Press.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
It's Our Long Lost Jessel

When we shave. we shave" re-
marked Jesse Hin this morning. And
his friends believe 1t. When the boss
OF okeemah came In the other day
The hair on his head and face was
about the same length, and 1t is yet.
Tor that matter, but there is mighty
httle either place. He has been
shaved.-Muskogee Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
WANT COLUMN.

Advsrtiss=s1ts under this head win
- received ~ the rste Of Eve 90
cents Per line. No advertisement re
csiys5 fu- less than fifteen cents (1S)
csctk SPECIAL monthly rates furnish
Cd o1 applicztion- The notice may
contain any matter Of Lost,
-Fouad.- For Rezt.- For Sale,
-stolsn.- -strsyed.- or any purpose,
without display hnea
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
KIRBY g. COBB.
Real Estate, Rentals
and Insuranc
Noble B'ld'g. ArdmoreI
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Six room modern house.
water and out buildings, clos
and very desirable. Part d.
balance on easy payments.
Nice home in east part of
more, for sale at extremely
figures,
Five room house in south
Ardmore, large barn, plent'
water, lot 100x2l6, this is al
giant piece of property and
reasonable.
One lot 100x140 in the
slightly place in Ardmore to t
a home. this is a snap if taks
oncec
If you have anything to 81
rent GIVE US A CHANCE. /
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

This morning William Hinkle, so
years old, from some cause or other
fell out with William Barnes, three
miles east Of Ardmore and shot at
him three times with a small S2-cali-
Der pistol.
Deputy Henson went out and arrest.
ed Hinkle and placed him in Jail
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

The excavation for the foundation
OF W. b. Frames new brick building
on West Main street a deficiency of
ten inches arises whether the error
Is in the government maps OF the
city, or bas been encroached upon
by other buildings has not yet been de.
cided. h-'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

The members Of the South and
West Texas Press Association have
assured tho officers Of the law that
they viii support any effort made 20
down tho pistol totcr.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

True. President Roosevelt may care
little for the Southern republicans
now, but he may feel quite differently
about II when the next national con
yention Of his party meets.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
Cotton Market

The cotton market was a little
quiet today and the receipts rather
light. 1t being the first day OF the
week. The price Of the staple is look
ing up some. however, but cotton
bringing cents per pound Seed cot.
ton brought 2.7O.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

J. Pierpont Morgan is back home.
and hanging to his belt are two pri-
Vhte audiences with King Edward.
one with King William. dinner from
Salisbury, dinner from Balfour. in.
Yitation from the Sultan and confer.
enoe with the King OF Belglans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

John Thrasher disturbed religious
worship somewhere out near Healdton.
That ever watchful deputy, Collins,
got onto 1t and Thrasher now Ian
guisheth in Jail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
POLITICS HIS RUIN.
An Ohio Police Judge Comes to a
Miserable End.

Miserable End.
Springfield, Mo, Aug 24.-Clarence
A. Plank, police Judge OF Springfield.
Ohio, committed suicide at hotel
here today by taking poison. He ar
rived here yesterday from Memphis.
He left three letters, one TO the
Springfield (ohio) Sun. another TO a
brother at Kansas City, and third
to his wife. One letter said he was
short $4,000 and that the money had
gone to politicians and to women, as
had been charged. He denounced
Springfield politics as rotten TO the
core" ra
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

When the canal Is complete across
the isthmus and a volcano begins
orupting along the side OF the canal
IL has been suggested that the latter
may be turned into the volcano. This
hghting OF natures fires with the
ocean is a scheme worthy OF a great
mind.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

Britain is making an experiment in
the shipment OF American mules TO
India. One vessel IL now loading at
New Orleans. Should the venture
prove satisfactory. others wiz follow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

Spain feels huffy toward Uncle Sam
because he win not give up some OF
the captured gunboatg. It's too soon
for Spain 20 get on her ear yet, unless
she wants to repeat the buzz-saw act
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

John Proctor, Tom Wyont and Los
tomorrow morning to be goneshrdlu
Baum leave for Fort Worth and Dal-
las tomorrow morning to be gone un.
I'll Sunday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

John A. Aiken. charged with as
sault 70 Kill Bill McClurd was on trial
at the courthouse this afternoon
Aiken shot AlcClurd in the arm near
Alhambra and was arrested at Mil
Creek.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
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to1sy from Wyatt
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day.
Jack Kemp sad bride are erpected
home to1zy from Mckinney. Te1ss.
where they Eers married yesterday
A reception and ball Ein Be given ir
their honor A. the Grand Avenue hotel
tonight
Mr. East is here today from bis
ranch.
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Greek
Dixie.
Jim Rider q Ardr1ore Is here for
fsw days visiting Tom Moore
- e. Martin has returned from the
Cheyenne country. He reports good
crops in that section
Andrew vinson. our blacksmith.
vent 20 Comanche yesterday return
Ing to-day.
The cotton crop will make about
ons-haf what vas expected three
weeks ago.
Duncan.
The Royal Arch MasOns exalted two
teams Friday 4 banquet was given
al the Swan hotel 70 the visiting
brethren from Chickasha Rush
Springs and Comanche.
DgrNccc.
Mr. Scott u Fort Worth is here
visiting hls cousin. Mrs ?. K. West
The 7-months0ld child of Mrs. r.
r. Jones died here Saturday night
and was buried Sunday.
Mrs. Florence Cornell is quite sick.
Tom Terry ls also reported quite
sick
John McKllip has returned from
COalgate. where be has been at work
for the past three Or four weeks.
Mesdames H. D. Argo and T. "
Scott vent 10 ArdmOre today.
Earl.
Mr Johnson. Of the Chickasaw
townsite commission is here 20 ap-
praise the Earl property.
THE home Of Julia Leard. near the
Norton crossing on Washita, was de-
stroyed BY fire last night about 1890
O'Clock 40 one was at the home.
nor had been for several days. and
the origin Of the fire is not known.
Springer.
Rev Moon and wife are here from
Berwyn. Mrs. Moon IS here under
going treatment.
T. r. DeGamos mill began Sat.
urday and he viii soon be ready to
begin ginning cotton.
Mrs. r. A. Johnson Is on the sick
list.
Thsckerville.
Dr. Woodland OF Marietta was here
yesterday.
Cotton picking IS the order Of the
day.
Saturday night while Jonh Iangston
and family we're away from home at
church, some one entered their house.
Mr.. Ward who lives near, heard the
burglar al the Iangston place and
went over there and called 20 the
burglar 20 come out, which he did.
firing three shots at Mr.. Ward. who
took refuge behind a wood.pile
Ad EARL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

Deupty Hutchins arrested Tom
Tinker for disturbing the peace at
He was arrested on a
grand jury warrant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

Daylight burgiaries have become 30
numerous IT, Dallas that policemen
are not allowed 10 attend baseball
cares any longer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

British labor commissioners have
reported that American labor is the
best paid and the cheapest In the
world
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

W. 3. Alexander, former manager
1f the Banks hotel. is in the city to-
lay from the Oklahoma country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

ANY erroneous reflections upon the
character or reputation of any per
son which may be printed In the Ard
moreite. or any article based On re-
ports that are false will be gladly cor.
rectsd n brought 20 the attention Of
the publisher.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

Perhaps, n General Miles will be
GOOD. he may be permitted 10 fetch
up the rear Of that q. A. X. parade.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
Foley's Honey and Tar
fo- Ghildren.ssfe,sure. No opiafes

Bring In q load OF stove wood and
get the Weekly Ardmoreite in ex.
change.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

The officers at Fort Riley say that
since the spanish-Ameican war ne
gro soldiers have better understand
Ing OF their social status and are now
more easily handled than the white
soldiers. Better send few Of them
down in Southern Texas and see II
they can convey the peace germ TO
their brothersin.color
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

II you are in need OF a stenographer,
phone this Office. 22-4t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25
Ardmore to Simon.

Ardmore TO Simon.
Leave Ardmore ........6;30
Arrive Brock ..........s.s0,
" Cheek .... .....1O:0O ,
" Simon .. ....12:3O l
Leave daily except Sunday.
Star Route malls close prou
on leaving time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

An United statss malls closs q
minutes prior 20 train tine.
DAVID REDPTELD. P. VI.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1902-08-25

Aromore, MONDAY. August IS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24

The Seaboard Air Line Railroad is to
build handsome modern depot at Mon
roe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24

L. j. Best, prominent lawyer and
banker of Dunn, is sojourning at Flu
quay Springs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24

Mr.. b. A. Stone, of Greensboro, is in
the city.
Capt. S. A. Ashe spent yesterday in
Durham.
Mr.. S. H Isler, Jr, is registered at the
Marlborough.
Sheriff John Knox Hughes, of Orange
is in the city.
Mr.. G. f .Timberlake, of Youngsville
is in the city.
Hon. S. NJ. Gattis. of Hillsboro, was
here yesterday.
Mr.. w. C. Petty, of Carthage, was in
Raleigh yesterday
Mr.. W. B. Mcrrimon arrived in Raj
eigh yesterday morning.
Mr.. A.. d. McLennan. of Charlotte, is
registered at the Marlborough.
Sheriff S. A. Salmon, of Harnett coun-
ty, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. d. L. Gill. of Wake Forest, is
registered at the Yarborough House.
Hon. c. NJ. Cooke. of Louisburg, ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon.
Mr. H. b. Warner. Commissioner of La
hor and Printing. returned to the city
yesterday afternoon.
Major Fl. l.. Grant returned yester-
day afternoon from Goldsboro. He stop
ped over at Smithfield.
Dr. John Williams. of Reidsville, ar
rived in the city yesterday morning to
attend patient at Rex Hospital.
Mr. Samuel B. McPheeters, a practicing
lawyer of st. Louis. who has been here
OF a visit to his parents Mr.. and Mrs. A.
VI. McPheeters, left for his home yester-
day afternoon.
Mr.. a. Moring, who has been spending
several months visiting relatives in
western North Carolina, returned yester-
day and is at the home of his son. Mr..
u Mnrino ON Rl0nnt street
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24

Harriet Lane, a faithful old coiored
servant. died at her home Monday even
ing at six O'Clock The funeral will held
this afternoon at four o'clock. She was
81 years old She served the family OF
Mr.. Rich when he was pastor of the
Good Shenherd church in 1875 and has
served the different rectors since.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24
Up to Date Gin at Fuquay.

DR.. j. A. Sections new cotton gin is
now in operation at Fuquay Springs.
Equipped with a 20-horse power High
Point engine. Il 70-saw Lummus separa-
tor which does excellent work, having
driveway into the building by which
seed cotton may be unloaded at the edge
of the hopper and patent upward pres
sure press from which the cotton will
be pushed through doorway right upon
the ears on which it is shipped. the gin
is thoroughly up-to date in every particu-
lar. In connection with it grist mill,
not yet quite completed, is to be run.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24

A pet dog is now nigh unto death, ow-
ing to the fact that he was sat upon by
Mr.. Marshall Delaney Haywood. Mr..
Haywood was out calling and the chair
he selected was occupied by the dog.
Mr. Haywood is somewhat nearsighted
and mistook the dog for cushion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-09-24

IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

l.. j. Best, prominent lawyer and
banker of Dunn, is sojourning at Flu
quay Springs.
Attorney General r. d. Gilmer left
yesterday for Waynesville on legal bust
ness. He will be gone for a very few
days. Mrs. Gilmer accompanied her hus-
band.
*a*
DR.. j. T. Hernden, of Elon College, and
W. G. Clements, County Superintendent
of Education are conducting a protract-
ed meeting at Wake Chapel. near Fuquay
Springs.
*s*
Chairman Bart NJ. Calling. OF the Coun-
ty Election Board, is anxious for all the
registrars to get their books from him
Immediately. The registration begins
October End.
Superintendent Allen will make fine
showing at the County Home farm this
year. The yield of cotton will reach
about fifty bales and the corn crop will
amount to about 400 bushels.
SIS
-AoONS HiAIy SOlOl cu p6Oli1t WcII u VIII
son yesterday to attend the Colored Bap-
list State Sunday School Convention. j.
III. Young. superintendent of the colored
First Baptist Sunday school, was among
the number
Mr.. R. N. Phillips, of the Morning
Post; Mr.. E. E. Britton, of the News
and Observer: Mr.. ]. d. Boushall and
Mr. P. A. Mitchell were at Smithfeld
yesterday to hear the Craig Pritchard
joint debate.
The tax hooks for the townships have
heen completed and will be sent out by
Sheriff Page the first of October. These
looks will he great convenience as set
Elements can be made by tax payers with
out coming to Raleigh.
-
Col. j. BRYAN Grimes, Secretary CT
State. and Treasurer B. K. Lacy leave
for Harnett county today. They Will
make four speeches in the county to-
gether. On Saturday Col. Grimes will
speak in Fayetteville and Treasurer Lacy
at Hope Mills.
A pet dog is now nigh unto death, ow-
ing to the fact that he was sat upon by
Mr.. Marshall Delaney Haywood. Mr..
Haywood was out calling and the chair
he selected was occupied by the dog.
Mr. Haywood is somewhat nearsighted
and mistook the dog for a cushion.
*.*
Harriet Lane, a faithful old coiored
servant. died at her home Monday even
ing at six o'clock. The funeral will held
this afternoon at four o'clock. She was
St. years old She served the family OF
Mr.. Rich when he was pastor of the
Good Shenherd church in 1875 and has
served the different rectors since.
s..
Master Jesse Primrose reioices in the
possession of monkey of the spider
variety. 1t is a fine specimen OF a dark
brown color with black cap over head.
He is capable of performing number
of interesting tricks, much to the de-
light of it's owner and friends The mon
key is a present from Mr. William s.
Primrose, of New York, who made the
purchase from a German sea captain.
***
The title to the site for the Masonic
Temple has been examined and found all
right This week the transfer will be
made The price is 5000. 1t is decided
to isue 100000 of four per cent second
mortgage bonds. Raleigh takes $4,000
of these, the Grand Lodge $4,000. This
will leave 100000 to be placed. 1t is
highly important that those subscribing
in Raleigh come forward at once and pay
their subscription. Those who have not
subscribed should do so at once.