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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
The MERCHANTS $500 CASH PRIZE FUND

In launching this contest We do
of every one. 1t is fund created by
more, Indian Territory who propose
TO the organization, public or private,
ber of votes between this date and
stituiions iu ArdmCre. or the Indian
GRAND CASH P
Il is vcI worth any erort you may
You get one vote There shall be no
slider ana any merchant so selling or
be stricken from the list. You cannot
except at thu store where your pur
time OF your pm hasc. Statesmen
chase and number of votes YOU are en-
with his or her selling number and
The Merchants $500 Cash Prize Vot
pusit same In person In securely lock
suing the voting tickets, the key of
cashier Of the City National Bank Of
open all boxes, count all votes and
once each month. No merchant Of
or any Of the clerks or employees shall
contest. nor shall not be allowed TO
or organization On the contrary, sh
On Saturday morning before the
chants of the Mer dants' $500 Cash I
es TO the cashier at the City Nations
be counted.
Dry Goods and Shoes.
Madden, Sykes n Co.
Westhcimer q Daube.
J. 4. LeatherWood 4 Co
Sass a Crawford.
Ardmore Dry Goods Co
j u. Hawilton & Co. Shoes.
Cincinnati Racket Store.
Baltimore Racket Store
o. J.. Dennes.
Hardware.
Noble Bros.
B SpraEins 4 Co.
Weeks Bros.
Nol1Ld q Rollins, Queensware.
Drugs and Books.
-. B Wall * Co.
+. j. Ramsey
Bonner & Bonner.
r y. Coleman.
CulCr an Bros.
Furniture.
c. r. Jones & Bro.
Hall & Hills.
Grocers.
NJ. T. Felker.
W. c. Kendall.
J. A. Skipworth.
A. A. Pailey.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never fail to tell an of colored story
e. a gentleman to whom you have
been just introduced, for he may be
no cleaner minded than yourself
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never fail to eXpectorate in public
places or ladies with trailing skirts
will be shy of their philanthropic oc-
cupations.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
He Learned a Great Truth.

1t is said of John Wesley that he
once said to Mistress Wesley: why
do you tell that child the same thing
over and over again?" John Wes-
ley. because once telling is not
enough 1t is for this reason that
you are told again and again that
Chamberlain Cough Remedy cures
colds and grip; that it counteracts any
tendency of these diseases to result
in pneumonia, and that it is pleasant
and safe TO take. For sale by City
Drug store, F. j. Ramsey, Ardmore
Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
c. O. & G. EXCURSION RATES.

International Livestock convention
Chicago, Nov. 2S, 29 and 30. Rate
s2I40.
w. A. DASHIELL. Ticket Agt,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never fail to use a toothpick pub
Hcly after meal or you may be
thought to be neglectful of your teeth
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
olt Goes Rlcit 10 the spot. 2

When pain or Irri'G on exists on any
part of the body, the application Of
Billiards. Snow Llnlment will give
prompt relief. 1T goes right to the
spot" said an old man VINO was rub.
hing it in. TO cure his rheumatism
c. r. smith. proprietor Smith House
Tenaha Texas, writes: 81 have used
Ballards Snow Liniment in my fam
ily for several years. and have found
il to be a fine remedy, for all aches
and pains. and | recommend it toI
pains in the throat and chest 25c
soc and ST. at W. b. Frames
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
HORSES AND MULES WANTED

| will pay more for
the kind of stock |
want than any buyer
west of the Mississippi
river. | buy and sell
on my own RESPONSE
bility. | buy direct
from the farmers and
ship direct to the mar
ket. for this reason |
can pay the expense
of the middle man to
the farmer. | want
young. smooth, fat,
medium horses and
mules, and kindly ask
that ali parties want
ing to sell their horses
and mules would show
me their stock before
they sell. and if | don't
buv VIII make them
bring all they are
worth. Bring your
stock to T. w. White 6
new brick livery barn.
across the street from
the Leon wagon yard,
The farmers friend,
j. E. BOWLES.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never fail TO recite half dozen po-
ems when your hostess requests you
10 favor the company with one partic-
ular piece, for it may be your last
chance
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never dwell upon the mean, the
base or the sordid, for they are ro-
d,nts that will make a cheese Of your
.gtul
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never shun anybody who is likely
t. detect your ignorance or take your
mental measure.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

so with the sanction and good will
he Undersigned merchants of Ard.
o give the sum of 5000 In hard cash
that shall secure the greatest mum.
december p, 1908 We urge AN In.
.erritory 10 compete for This
1lzE or s5Oo.oo.
luJ forth. with each 25c purchase
Votes sold by any merchant or out.
di-uosluG of votes shall, upon proof
vote your tickets in box or place
haso is made. and then only at the
shall ,lago the amount of your pur-
titled go upon every ticket. together
private mark of the firm so issuing
ng Ticket After which you shall de.
ed boxes provided by the merchant is.
which shall be In the custody OF the
Ardmore, Indian Territory. who shall
make public record thereof at least
the Merchants $500 Cash Prize Fund
be entitled to any vote in thin
olS't a. votes for any institution
I'll remain perfectly neutral.
asst Sunday of each month the mer
'ize Fund shall take their voting box
] Bank that same may be opened and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26
READ THIS.

READ THIS.
Ardmore, /. T. Oct is, 1902
This is to certify that the Texas
Wonder, Halls Great Discovery, cured
two of my family OF kidney and blad-
der trouble, and can fully recon
mend it TO others suffering in same
manner Respectfully.
e. j. STILWE;L.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never fail to- be witty mt auotuo,s
expense in company or you won't
make enemies
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

No need of worrying over bad
stoves as long as Charter Oaks are
made DO your stove buying here.
williams, Corhn & Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

Never lail to look wise when you
tCel empty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-10-26

" a. Payne.
q r. nsiias
w. A. Gillian.
e.. Crosby.
b. f. Wymore
Sanders q Bowman.
McCh1,en e Webster.
J VI Lloyd.
w II. Utley.
W. NJ. Page.
COLI Storage Market
Miscellaneous.
J y. Johnson, Sa7tlery aLG HSr-
less
Fraley Bros. Lumher
l. T.. Allen. Carr,t O. man
Charles kerner, Butcher.
CEas HotChkiss, Jewelrf
f. B. Tarver, Jeweier.
w. A. Fii21, Timer.
J s ,.ia Tailor.
Farthiug G. Cooner, 1Grots
Coleman 4 Evans. Coliect.cLers
Z /. Sur'L liyeryman.
T,m .itLey. Iiverynan
Grown TG'iipg Works.
Miss EmrG Millner
NJ Jamo5 Milliner.
Mrs NJ. II. Spurgcon, Milllner
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
QlsefaR C6risf>
mas prsssnfs

(Here's a few of them
Mrs. Potts Irons, Dover
Irons, Bissell Sweepers,
Wringers, Nickleware, Carv-
ing Sets, Enamel Ware,
Pocket Knives and Shears.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
DEATH OF DR., STEWART MITCHELL

A death, the announcement Of
which carries sorrow to the hearts
of all those who knew him we'll,
was that of Rev. Stewart Mitchell,
D. d. which occurred at the Presby-
terian Mansc, at Mt. Carmel, at
half-past one O'Clock yesterday
afternoon. He had long been in
poor health, and his death is at
tributed to old age and general
debility.
Many of our townspeople will re-
call with pleasure the Doctors
pastorate in Bloomsbury, and will
remember his earnest and tireless
efforts for the upbuilding of the
Church. Just how long he was
here, we are unable to say. He
succeeded Rev. d. ]. Waller as
pastor of the Presbyterian church
and remained several years, He
left here about fifteen years ago.
DR.. Mitchell was native OF
Philadelphia, and was educated at
the Penna. University. He pre-
pared for the ministry at the Prince
ton Theological Seminary. He was
the master of eight languages, and
spoke each of them fluently.
A wife and one daughter sur
wives. The funeral will occur on
Saturday, and the remains taken tc
Muncy for burial.
At last evenings prayer meet,
ing, a committee, composed of DR.,
Hemingway, II. V. White, Chas.
Meyer, Mrs. l. K. Miller, and Miss
Powell was appointed to form suit
able resolutions and have them
sent to the family.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
TEE STUDENTS LECTURE COURSE
FOR 10000

The Committee in charg of The
Students Lecture Course of the
Normal School is now ready to an
nounce the course of tertainments
for the school year,
The course, as a whole, is con-
ceded by all, to be the very best
ever offered by the committee.
The numbers and the dates are
as follows:
Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson,
Subject; United States IS Great
World Power"
Tuesday, Jan. S,
Prof. Angelo Heilprin, Subject;
mount Pelee aud the Tragedy of
Martinique. -
Monday, Jan. II.
VIM. R George, Subject; "The
George Junior Republic"
Monday, Jan. I8.
Rev. l. L. Lansing, Subject
"The Revival of Generosity"
Monday, February I.
Concert-The Bostonia Sextette.
Monday, February IS.
The diagram opens Thursday
Dec. 81, at Bidleman's Book Store,
Course tickets $I.25.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
g. F. Hover, of Mt Pleasant Had Key Mol

There was scarcely room to
breathe in Townsend's S store Mon
day afternoon. 1t was the day set
apart for the determining of the
fortunate ones in the key contest
Half past one o'clock was to be the
time of starting, but their store was
completely congested with people
nearly an hour before that time.
When Harry Townsend lifted the
golden case from its position in the
window to the counter in the centre
of the store in order to give each
key holder an opportunity to try
his own keys, there was a rush for
the treasure box, each, desirous to
reach there and have the first chance
at the box. Not until the supply
of five persons had been exhausted
was there found a key that would
spring the lock, and that was in
the possession of d. +. Hover, of
Mt. Pleasant township. The look
of pleasure and satisfaction that
illuminated his countenance as the
lid was lifted and he was told to
reach in and help himself to ten Of
the shining dollars would be hard
to describe. Some idea Of his
elation can be gathered from the
| fact that he had fourteen keys, but
when he struck the one that unlock
ed the box he never stopped to try
the rest, but showed the lucre into
the recesses Of his overalls and ell
bowed his way out the side door.
The second key to open the lock
was produced by Marvin Young of
Bloomsbury, and he helped himself
to six of the remaining ten dollars.
There is an anu sing incident in
connection with Mr.. Young's good
fortune. His keys nine in number
were bought from Calvin Girton, OF
town for fifty cents. Just before
the affair started Mr.. Girton had
been in the store for some little
time. but grew impatient and offered
to sell out. Hurley Mordan pro-
posed to Young that they each put
in a quarter and buy him out.
They did and one of the keys un-
locked the box. This is an in
stance where it didn't pay to be in
a hurry.
Mrs. James Lawler, of Blooms
burg, held key No. 3, and she was
given the remaining four dollars.
The three clocks, all handsome
ones, were captured by Bessie
Jacoby of Bloomsbury Harry
Longenburger of CatawissA ano
Alonzo Ward of Bloomsbury.
1t was probably one of the bes
advertising schemes that has eve,
been hit upon. There were abou
5000 keys out, and 2,25o turned
, in,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
TIE CAUSE REMOVED.

Services in the Reformed Church
on Sunday were dispensed with
owing to an estoppage in the sewer,
which overhowed the basement to
the depth of several feet and eX-
tinguished the fires i'll the furnace.
1t also added to the discomfort OF
numerous Third street residents,
by filling up their cellars, and
superintendent Of streets. Neyhard
was appealed to. He immediately
set about to abate the nuisance, but
not until he had sunk three holes
into the frozen earth did he dis
cover the cause. The trouble was
all due to a silver fork, which had
become lodged cross ways in the
sewer pipe, and prevented the
refuse from passing through.
Superintendent Neyhard has
made inquiry as to the ownership
of the fork, but ito one appears to
claim it, and Just how 1t got into
the sewer is a mystery.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
MURDER AND SUICIDE
Joe Daukshaw Shoots Doney
Gsliphey, and Then Turns
Weapon Upon Himself.
Were Celebrating Christmas.

Centralia is stirred again. This
time it is shooting affair. 1t oc.
Cured Friday night. 1t was the
climax of a Christmas celebration,
and resulted in the death of Joe
Daukshaw, the perpetrator, while
the victim, Doney Gsliphey, is
fatally wounded.
From information we have gain
ed and which is apparently authentic
it appears that Daukshaw, and
Gslephey, were two of party in-
vited by George Moklogh to his
house, to spend a merry evening.
Intoxicants, as is usually the case,
played a prominent part in the
celebration. Robbed of their reason
by too free use of whiskey, the
quarrel was started, and partici-
pated in by the whole number. Sud
denly Daukshaw invited Gsliphey
out of the house, and without any
apparent provocation shot him
twice in the head. Gsliphey reeled
and fell to the ground, with the
blood streaming from the wounds,
Daukshaw, realizing the enormity
of his crime, he thinking his victim
dead, turned the smoking pistol on
himself and sent a bullet crashing
through his lett temple, killing
himself instantly.
Officers were hastily summoned
and were soon on the scene. Condy
Langdon, Ovey Kain, and Samuel
Cortright being the police squad
who responded aud arrested every
body in the house and took them
before Squire Ryan, who dismissed
the case, as it was plain that the
murderer had taken his own life;
The bullets were taken from the
mans head and examined and fit
the revolver which was found on
the spot and which fell from Dauk-
shaw's hand after he had shot him
self.
Daukshaw, who acted as inter
prefer in cases in which natives OF
his country were implicated at the
September term of Court, is claim
ed to have been au anarchist, and
to have had a very bad character.
Eight or nine years ago he shot
and killed his wife at Mt. Carmel
and it is said that three years ago,
before coming to Centralia, he kill
ed three people in New York. He
was looked upon as a desperate and
dangerous character. 1t is also said
that he had not been recognized for
some time by his children, who
live in Centralia, two sons and two
daughters. He was Polander by
birth. a man so years old, heavy
built and wore dropping moustache
and had limp in his walk.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
HIS ESCAPE FAILED.
Bruno Vicci Attempted to Dig
His Way Out of Jail, But
Was Caught.
THE NOISE BETRAYED HIM.

Had it not been for the noise
that reached the ears Of George
Lore, a prisoner in an adjoining
cell, who reported the matter to
the turnkey, Bruno Vicci, who is
doing time for an attempt to kill his
wife, and for shooting J. NJ. Fair
childs, would in all probability,
have dug his way out of the Col.
umbia County Jail Wednesday
morning.
The stunt was not a new one, it
was tried, before, aud not very
long ago, by a prisoner named
Farver, and in fact it was with the
same implement, used by Farver,
a leg from an old iron cot, that
Vicci sought to gain his freedom.
His plan was to get through the
wall into the next cell, which he
knew opened on the outside, and
then when a suitable opportunity
presented itself to make good his
escape.
Turnkey Black, acting on in
formation made to him by George
Lore, investigated and found that
Vicci had already made an opening
through the wall, sufficiently large
to crawl through, and was at work
on the outer wall.
He was Immediately removed to
a cell lined with sheet iron, on the
lower floor.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
CHRISTMAS DANUE.

The Christmas dance held at the
Exchange Hotel on Monday even
ing was a brilliant social affair,
there being about fifty couples
present. Excellent music was fur
nished by Oppenheim's orchestra
of Wilkes-barre. TO an old stageT
who has attended these dances for
many years past it seemed like
gC.ng away from home, as more
than half of those present were
strangers. Berwick was largely
represented, and there were guests
from Sunbury, Lewisburg, Wilkes
barre, Catawissa, New York, Phila'
delrhia, and various other points
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
WILL OCCUPY DBNTLER BUILDING

Charles NJ. Evans, who for two
years past has conducted the shoe noe
store in the Clark building, VIII
shortly move into the f. D. Dentler
building. The room will hrst be
improved and modernized, with
fine plate glass windows, new
shelving and other fixtures which
will advance in appearance the
whole interior of the room. Mr'
Evans has had thorough schooiine
in the business, and is quite familiar
with every phase of it. he mas mas
established a nice trade ana WIN
the increased space which his new
quarters will afford, and a larger
stock, there is every reason 10 Dc
lieve that he will win still greater
success.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31

High School students have start
ed movement to secure piano
for the building, Stock in the
instrument will be sold among
students, the alumni and friends of
the school, until the required
amount is secured. There is SII3
in the treasury now, and it is hoped
to add 500 more to the amount.
The work has been placed in
charge of the Franklin and Lincoln
Societies Of the school.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31

Postmaster Jas. c. Brown and
his efficient force including the
clerks and carriers are to be COM
pl.mented for the admirable and
highly satisfactory manner in
which they handled the heavy
holiday mails. The holiday sea-
son is very trying time at the
post office, but they acquitted
themselves in a manner that has
called forth many expressions OF
appreciation,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.

A. Worley Monroe died in Car
thage, Mo. on Dec. 24th of paraly-
sis aged 65 years 7 months and 27
days.
He formerly resided i'll Blooms
burg and was painter by trade and
leader of the band. He was down
town in the forenoon and while eat
ing his dinner at home he had a
stroke OF paralysis and died in ten
hours afterwards. HIS wife died
twelve years ago, He leaves a
family of four sons and one daugh-
ter, all grown, and two brothers,
Tohn 7. Monroe of Penn'a. c. C..
Monroe of Carthage, Mo.
,...1z ,1o,nhtar hoe haan horn
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31

A little daughter has been born
10 Rev. and Mrs. w. M. Tinker.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1903-12-31
Union Social and Watch Meeting.

An interesting program for the
New Years Eve, prepared by the
Young Peoples Societies of Blooms
burg. Services will be held in the
Methodist Church, on New Years
Eve. from nine to twelve o'clock.
During the first hour a social will
be held in the large and cheerful
rooms in the basement, for which
an amusing aud entertaining pro-
gram has been prepared by the
local committee. From ten to
eleven O'Clock the following pro-
gram has been prepared and will be
rendered in the main audience room
Of the church:
Selection. -. .... .... Orchestra
Selection ......... Male Quartette
Reading ............M Miss Gunton
Violin Solo. 80. Miss Webster
Vocal Solo. -. Mrs. Barton
Reading ...... Miss Richardson
Vocal Solo. 80. Miss Coombs
Selection n.......... Male Quartette
, Selection, on,,.......... Orchestra
Theh will come an hour for con-
secration and watching the in com
ing of the New Year. Though
arranged largely by the Young
Peoples Societies, these three ses-
sions are for all persons, old and
| young, who may enjoy and profit
by them. 1t is hoped that the
citizens will fill the large audience
room to show their appreciation o.
the efforts made by the committee
and the generosity of these who
appear on the program.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-18

and the streets along which the procession
passed. Five hundred little girls dressed
IN white and wearing tulle wells and floral
wreaths scattered fresh flowers in lie
path, and several thousand boys and young
men marched.
a special feature Of the service was the
blessing OF the new statue and the organiz-
Ing Of boys club in the parish. Father
Wynne, 5. j.. the promoter OF the work
delivered the address. After describing
the lie and d,ath OF the boy saint he said:
1t 10 a remarkable coincidence that we
should DO generating one who helped to
eonseerate the soil Of his adopted country
with isblood. when so many OF you who listei,
to me are in a, foreign land. / appeal to
you. too. TO do all in your power to contribute
whatever Is best in the country or RELIGION
you have known to this country OF your
adoption.
these clubs give you. from your very
youth up. principles which will not only
save you from the perils OF socn lism, but
will also inspire you with n spirit of Industry
and Of independence which. viii keep YOU
aloof from associations tending to anarchy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-05-18
COPS son IN POLICE TRAP.
Young Mclaughlin Gets Scalp Wound
in n Raid on Fast Side TOughs.

Capt Gallagher and the police Of the Fast
Twenty second street station set out early
yesterday morning to round up gang OF
young toughs who have been robbing
drunken men in the neighborhood OF First
avenue and Twenty sixth street. One Of their
prisoners is James Mclaughlin. son Of
Patrolman Mclaughlin, who ii attached
to Capt Gallagher's precinct Young
Mclaughlin is in Bellevue with bad scalp
wound.
A man came into the station about 10
o'clock on Saturday night and said he a been
held up and robbed of 81 and watch
The police got three suspects, John hanlon
Herman Nieman and John Seery.
Then Capt. Gallagher decided to look for
more prisoners and sent out Detective
Mckenna as decoy. McKenna staggered
into Twent y-fifth street and tunibled in a
heap Young Mclaughlin came by, looked
at the apparently helpless man and whisted.
Six other youths came up and Mckenna
started to rise. Some one hit him on the
head, while another grabbed him by the
throat.
The captain and five other policemen had
been waiting in nearby doorways, and when
Mex emma let out yell, they came running
up. McKenna struck Mclaughlin on the
head with the butt OF revolver and Knocked
him down. =,
The others fed when they heard the call
for help. They were chased through
Twenty-fifth street and Detective krausi
fred three shots at them, hut all got away
NJ cLaughlin wasn't able to leave the hos
pital Yesterday, but the three arrested earlier
were arraigned in the Yorllville police court
and held for examination.