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Photographs will be returned if desired.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-10-24

extend a pipe TO the city hall of the
city of Ardmore and to furnish, dur
ing the life OF this franchise, the said
city of Ardmore all gas required for
heating and Illuminating purposes in
the various offices and apartments at
said city hall free of cost to said city.
ARTICLE XII
Section l Said grantees shall de-
liver to the clerk OF the city of Ard
more the certified check mentioned in
Article Y Of this Ordinance, together
with their written acceptance of the
franchise hereby granted to them, sub
ject to the terms and conditions i'm
posed by this Ordinance within TWEEN
ty (20) days from and after the pas
sage and approval of the same.
ARTICLE XIII.
Section l That said grantees, their
successors or assigns, shall begin work
in good faith in the erec-
tion and construction of said
gas plant and in the laying of said
main and pipes within eight months
after the passage and approval of this
ordinance and failure so to do by the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-10-24
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signs, shall neglect, fail or refuse to
replace such highway, public ground,
street or alley in the same condition
as they were before such breaking or
opening, within a reasonable time,
then said city may proceed to place
the same H. as good condition as they
were before said breaking or opening,
and charge the expense thereof to
said grantees, their successors or as
signs.
ARTICLE ".
Section !. That said grantees, their
successors and assigns, shall in every
case and at all times during the
course of construction, protect all eX-
cavations, trenches and dangerous
places in such manner as to prevent
accidents and all excavations and
fences shall he allowed to remain open
only for such length of time as may
be absolutely necessary In the prose
cution of such work.
ARTICLE V.
Section /. The said grantees, their
successors and assigns, during the eN-
istence of this franchise, hereby agree
and contract to furnish the city OF
Ardmore and the general public manu-
featured or natural gas of good aver
age and mtrchantable quality, the
same to be measured by a gas metre
and charged for by the 1000 cubic feet
ut not moro than the rate of Sl.5j for
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-10-24
CITY ORDINANCES.
Ordinance No. 100.

Ordinance No. 1870.
AN ORDINANCE, Granting unto Z.
c. Dings end w. 4. Ledbetter, their
successors and assigns, the right and
privilege of using the streets aud al
leys of the City of Ardmore, Indian
Territory, tor the purpose of laying
mains and pipes and maintaining the
same, and TO construct. maintain and
operate or acquire gas plant with
in said City. In order to furnish the
inhabitants thereof gas for fuel illu.
minating and mechanical purposes.
under the conditions as herein provid-
ed
BE 1T ORDAINED by the Mayor
and City Council of the City Of Ard
more, Indian Territory.
ARTICLE l.
Section J, That the word grantees
as used and employed in this ordn-
ance shall denote p. c. Dings and w.
A. Ledbet,er.
ARTICLE II.
Section / That said above named
grantees are hereby granted the right
and privilege and authority to lay
and maintain mains and pipes. incmd.
ing all necessary attachments and
der the surface of the highways in
the streets and alleys and public
grounds of the city of Ardmore. In.
dian Territory, for the purpose of CON
ductiug through the sgmp gas for fuel.
illuminatins, heating and mechanical
and manuiaDuring purposes. Au the
rights, privileges aul authority hereby
granted 10 and conferred upon said
frHHT. .rH a.. .1I
ors and assigns and all The obi cations
conditions and burdens imposed by
this Ordinance upon said grantees
shall rest upon and DE- assumed by
them for ana during tuy period OF
their ownership %, the franchise here.
by granted.
Section p That said grantees snail
have the uCwgr to operate, use, repair
and maintain and hereafter cStoul
gas mains and pipes under the sur
face of all highways, streets, public
grounds ana alleys Of said city, and
To make all necessary excavations and
trenches IN an. upon any and AN such
highways, str ots alleys and public
grounds of SAID city.
ARTICLE H.
Section ! When any highway, pub
lie ground, street or alley of said city
shall be broken or opened for the pur-
pose. of making excavations. such high
way street or alley shall be restored
to as good condition as before such
breaking or opening, with an possible
promptness by and at the sole COS.
and expense of said grantees. or their
successors and assigns, provided, that
all such work shall be done by said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-10-24

harmless from and against any an(
all claims, damages, actions, suits
judgments or liabilities of every kind
that the city may be subjected to OF
that may be incurred in consequence
of or growing out of the opening OF
said streets, alleys or public grounds
or the laying of said pipes or mains
in said streets or other places. or the
doing of the work incident TO sucn
construction or the manner of doing
the same, the opening of said streets
alleys or public grounds in conse-
quence of or growing out of the lay
ing Of sail pipes or mains in said
streets, alleys or public grounds
or the doing OF the work
incident to such construc-
ton or the manner of doing the same,
or in consequence of injury or damage
TO person or property in proximity to
said gas plant or by reason of an eX-
plosion of gas, or in consequent of or
growing out of the failure of said
grantees, .heir successors or assigns,
10 restore said streets or alleys or pub
lie grounds TO as good condition as
they were before being opened by the
agents, employees or contractor of said
said grantees their Successors or as
signs. IL being the intention of this
Ordinance tbat said grantees. their
successors or assigns. shall be and
become primarily liable in all such
cases ana to nrotect said CITY from
damages loss or i'm iuries I'm such in.
stances
ApTTCI II VII
Section I soid granteos berain nam
cj ,rd tb.ir e,ccos.ors .or ossipns
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-10-24

Said grantees, their successors or as
signs, shall repair or remove so far
as It lays within their power to do So
without unnecessary delay, the cause
or causes of such failure; but in case
said grantees, their successors or as
signs find it advantageous to furnish
under the provisions of this franchise
natural gas, instead of manufactured
gas, they shall have the right to do
so.
ARTICLE IX.
Section l. 1t is hereby further
agreed by and between the city of
Ardmore and the said grantees, their
SUCCESSORS or assigns, that at the eX-
piration of fifteen years from the date
of the passage and approval Of this
Ordinance and at the expiration of
any five years thereafter, the city of
Ardmore shall. have the right to pur-
chase all Of the assets, property
rights, franchises and contracts OF
whatsoever kind or nature, then own
ed by said grantees, their successors
or assigns, under the provisions OF
this Ordinance, at their fair market
value, to he ascertained by the ap-
praisement of three wholly disinter-
ested persons, who shall be appointed
as follows: One by the Mayor, by and
with the consent of the City Council
OF Ardmore one by the grantees, their
successors or assigns, and the other
shall be appointed by the two thus
chosen. Said appraisers, before enter
ing upon ttc discharge of their duties,
shall take and subscribe an oath be-
fore some competent authority, that
they will fairly and truly appraise said
assets, property rights, franchise and
contracts Of whatsoever kind and ma
ure then owned by the grantees, tneir
successors or assigns at their tair
market value
ARTICLE Y.
Section ! This franchise shall not
become effective until the grantees
shall deliver to the Mayor of the city
of Ardmorn. Indian Territory, a ceru-
fed check iu the sum of seven nun
dred and fifty $3.50 Dollars, to be
by him collected for the use of the
city of Arlmore in case the grantees,
thnir successors or assigns, SHAH tall
to begin the work i'm good faith, evil
dcuCod by an expenditure of seven
hun red and fifty dollars in actually
CONSTRUCTING the gas plant and laying
the mains as herein provided, or IN
case they shall fail to complete the
same as herein provided within the
time named in Article XIII of this Or
dinance.
ARTICLE XI.
Sec /. II is expressly agreed that
the grantees herein, their successors
or assigns, shall comet the pipe eV-
cry twenty-five (25) feet in the busi-
ness district and every fifty feet IN
the residence district Of said CITY,
when necessary in order TO accommo-
date the property owners or residents
of said city, from the main line or
lateral line or pipe line to the curb
line of each side of said streets, when
over directed to do so by the city coun'
ell and each consumer shall only De
required to connect from the curb OPP.
positp his residence or his place OF
Business. Al mains are to be placed
at a depth Of not less than three feet
Crom.thc surface. of the grade
section . The grantees, their sue
ccssors and assigns, hereby agree 10
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1905-10-24

expenditure aforesaid, shall operate as
a repeal Of this ordinance, and shall
have the same in operation throughout
the business district of said city with
in twenty months from the passage
of this ordinance. The period of time
for which this franchise shall be
granted shall be thirty years.
ARTICLE XIV.
Section l All Ordinances or parts
of Ordinances in conflict with this Or
dinance shall be and the same are
hereby repealed, and all ordinances
heretofore passed granting gas fran
chises to any other person or corpora
ton are hereby repealed.
Approved on the Goth day of Octo-
Der, 1905. R.W. DICK,
Mayor of Ardmore, |. T.
Attest: g II. BRUCE, City Clerk.
Published October "a 1905.
It is a pleasure to take DR.. Dade's
Little Liver Pills and enjoy their tonic
effect upon the liver. Sold by City
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-29

ALL DOG LICENSES MUST BE
PAID On OR BEFORE APRIL ]. Az
TER THAT DATE THE AMOUNT OF
THE TAX WILL III DOUBLED. ct
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-03-29
TALK OF THE TOWN.

changeable ribbons at Abbott's.
Wayne knit hose for ladies IL Fits.
See the specials id the wash goods
department at Vaughans.
Leave your order at McWhorters for
that custom suit and top coat
Come here for your spring hat. We've
hat for every man. Moore g Owens.
Educator rubbers 70 tit the sEdu-
Gator shoes IS they should at John
McLean's,
X. n. Prescott has accepted position
as local agent for the Columbian Insur-
ance company.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Demer yesterday, making
family Of seven children
Miss Madeline j. Williams is spend
ing few days Ill Montpelier, the guest
Lot Miss Katherine kelleher
Mrs. Donald smith and son Winnfrel,
returned this morning from New York,
where they hsve been visiting friends
FOR b week.
Mrs. Frank Mcconnell, who has been
staying at the home Of Mrs. Sanford
Dntton, returned to her home Id Wash.
Iington yesterday.
The !. @, +. viii hold j public whist
party in fheir hall Thursday night. Re
freshments win DC served and prizes
given.
Sugar social at Universalist church
this "wednesday evening, with hot
sugar, plain doughnuts and pickles will
be served from 5 until s o'clock. Adj
mission IS cents
Two boys report the finding 81 car
cas- Of h deer In the woods near Taftss
pond tins forenoon. From appearances
the desr had been shot several days and
the hide had been removed
The Y. p. a. Of the Presbyterian
church will have b lunch box social,
Thursday, March 80, in the basement
Of the church Come al and have d
good tfHe. Ladies, please bring boxes
containing luneh enough for two.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18
State Council Jr. o. u. A. n.
Annual SessiOn-Oficers Elected.

The 18th annual session OF the state
council OF Vermont, Junior Order United
American Mechanics, was held with the
local council Friday. A preliminary
meeting was held Thursday evening and
the degree work exempli6ed by Gen.
Sherman Council of Lyndonvile. This
work was excelently done and elected
many compliments from the visitors.
This was followed by addresses by ". L.
S. Gilcreast of Methuen, Mass, national
councillor, and some OF the state officers.
The evenings program closed with
banquet, at which 100 covers were laid.
All the nineteen councils in the state
were represented at the meetings and
about 100 delegates were present. The
opening session for state business was
held Friday morning, and National
| Councillor Gilcreast assisted the me mbers
in the use OF the new ritual. The secre-
| tary's report showed a total member
ship OF over 900 in the 10 state councils.
The workin the state is in very satisfac-
tory condition, the treasurer reporting
| an enCOuI d6luS pdldnCe III LUG IlcdSul y
George W. Young, the retiring state
councillor, presided at the afternoon
session. when these officers were elected !:
State Councillor, c. W. Coffran, Lyn-
donville.
Vice Councillor, W. E. Giddings,
Springfield.
Secretary, A. E. White, Montpelier.
Treasurer, c. E. King, Glover.
Commander, w. ]. Smith, Sheffield.
Warden, L. G. Peabody, Newport
Center.
Outside Sentinel, Eli Eastman, Wheel
ock.
Chaplain. A. M. Lang, Lyndon.
Trustee, J. E. Chesley, Sheffield.
Rev. A. F. Walch was elected Vermont's
representative on the committee OF enter
tainment at the next meeting of the
Grand Council, to be held in Boston in
1907.
The newly elected officers were installed
by National Deputy A. E. White o.
Montpelier, and it was decided that the
next meeting of the state council will bt
held in Glover.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18
ST. JOnNsBURY CENTER:

Mrs. Laura Franklin and Mrs. Byron
Wright were chosen as delegates to the
State Sunday School convention which
is to be held at St. Johnsbury this week.
Mrs. Rebecca Hartman has gone to
St. Johnsbury to stay for a short time.
Mrs. Mary Whitney, who has been
helping Rev. Mrs. Woodruff. has gone
away and Mrs. Cutting will take her
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Sargent are visit
ing friends and relatives in Boston.
Pomona Grange will meet at Green
Mountain hall, Wednesday evening. All
are requested to bring sandwiches and
doughnuts.
At Wide Awake hall Saturday evening.
Mrs. Fred Hill had charge OF the pro-
gram. Fruits OF all kinds were served.
The rabbit pie supper was well attend
ed Friday night and good time enjoyed
by all.
Rev. Mr.. Anderson is quite sick with
tonsilitis.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Hallett went to
Mclndoes Tuesday to attend the Grange.
On Wednesday evening be will go to
Waterford. Mr.. Hallett is kept busy
these days inspecting the oranges and
finds them all in proper condition.
Miss Helen L. Graves, who has been a
faithful state secretary of Christian En-
deavor for fourteen years has been OBJ
liged to give her work up. The society
feels that they have lost one OF their
faithful workers, although they realize
that her heart and hand will always be
ready to help in this important work.
Ed. Campbell, who has been working
at Springfield, Mass, has received fine
position through his employer to go to
Detroit, Mich. Mr.. Campbell is fine
young man and his many friends here
wish him success wherever he goes.
Rev. P. B. Fisk supplied the pulpit at
Barton Landing on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Wright, who went
some time ago to Portland, Oregon, will
remain there for some time. Mr.. Wright
has secured a position there.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18
Odd Fellows in District Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Odd Fellows
district which comprises branches OF that
fraternity in Caledonia county, Concord
and Bradford, was held here last Wed,
nesday evening, with an attendance Of
two hundred, all the lodges in the dis
trict being represented. The proceedings
were carried on under the direction of 7
E King of Groton, D. D G. M. A cordial
address of welcome was given by o. H.
Henderson, p, G. M. The work of the
initiatory degree was exempli6ed by I'm
ion Lodge of Lyndon, and there was an
exemplihcation of the secret work by
Grand Master 0. E Chllson of Burling-
ton. Other grand officers present were
D. A. Robbins of Newport, D. 6. NJ; H.
E. Parker of Bradford, grand secretary;
S. B. Waite Of Hyde Park, P. G. NJ; and
H, L. Parker OF Lyndonvile, P. G. NJ
Addresses were made by the past grand
masters, after which a banquet was
served by Olive Branch Rebekah Lodge
The meeting throughout was a very
enjoyable and successful occasion.
At meeting OF the Field Day Associa,
ton, called to order by President E
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18

iured when off Newfoundland
Burlington, Vt, girl sent away by
court: her mother dies of heart failure
Runaway Pawtucket, r. l., girls
found in Attleboro, Mass; one dis
guised as boy-Lewis and Clark ex-
position at Portland Or, closed; fair
was a success, as big fairs go
Exeter, n. H, police renew search in
that vicinity for Francis, escaped In
sane convict-Mayor Reade of Wo-
burn, Mass, vetoes street railway
grant-Historic arch to be erected in
Cambridge, Mass, near where Wash
ington took command of army
British trade shows great revival; win
ter outlook best for years-Physi-
ognomists say the British people are
gaining in good looks
MONDAY, OCT. 16.
Senator Fulford of Canada dies at
Newton, Mass, from injuries received
in automobile accident-Captain
Lanier of coal barge Hamilton held
at Providence pending investigation of
disappearance of deckhand after a
quarrel-M J. Sheridan establishes
new worlds record by throwing discus
1873 feet 3 inches-Open season fol
shooting bull moose begins in Maine
-AuguSta, Ga. gambling places
raided after running unmolested fol
years-Cow on track causes wrecl
and death of five trainmen at Seaton
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18
Sunday School Convention.

The 37th annual session OF the Yer.
mont Sunday School Association opened
at the South church last evening and the
church was we'll filled at the opening ses-
sion. Nearly $50 delegates were present
and more are expected today. President
c. F. North of Burlington presided and
after brief song service conducted by r.
o. Mortified OF Grafton. the scriptures
were read and prayer offered by Rev. F.
R. Morris OF Bennington. The delegates
were cordially welcomed to town by Rev.
A. F. Walch and the response was given
in a gracious manner by Rev. Fraser
Met eyer OF Randolph. The principal ad-
dress OF the evening was by Mrs. Mary
Foster Bryner OF Peoria, ILL.,, on " Point
ers" and was followed BY reception at
the Museum. Next weeks CALIFORNIAN
will contain full account OF the conven-
TONS proceedings.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18
EpWOrth League Course.

That bright and popular company of
genuine artists, "Lovett's Boston Stars"
will open this popular course at Music
Hall, Nov. l, and will present an enter
tainment of variety and merit that will
be pleasing to all who attend. Seven
teen years Of concert work has deserved
ly won for them the title of "Second to
none" and their tours throughout the
South, have been marked by great sue
cess and constant demand for return
dates. These four artists make combi-
nation Of artistic talent that is hard to
duplicate, each one star.
Don't miss hearing them at Music
Hall. You will regret it if you do. Re.
member the special seat sale Friday at 7
p. M, at Gordon and Bingham's, to all
holding exchangeable course tickets, which
exchange at that time tor the full set oil
tickets, without additional charge. Buy
your course tickets before Friday and
get good seat Friday night. Tickets
are going fast. Chart will be ready
promptly at 7.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18

IN Lead Packets Never Trial Packets
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18

Ills-Attempt to wreck express train
at Stamford, Conn, foiled by tower o.
orators discovery of obstruction on
track-George W. Davis, under ar.
rest at Nashua, N. H, admits robbinc
railroad stations; plumber recovered
Congressman Williamson gets 10
months for land frauds-Importation
of Maltese goats by government raises
protest, fearing fever-Czar and
mikado sign peace treaty and war Is
officially ended-Excitement over dis.
closure of Frances narrow escape
from war embitters ministers-n.
linois child hurled to top of locomotive
pilot and is carried four miles Ro.
man Catholic school for teachers
opened in New York-Nansen.
Arctic explorer, to be appointed Norwe-
gian minister at Washington
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-10-18

E. Sargent, the following officers were
elected by unanimous consent:
Presidential. H. Somers, Jr.
Treasurer-H. J. Beck.
Clerk-Peter Parks.
Vice presidents-Union No. 4. j. u.
Lynn; Caledonia No. 6, R. McGillivray;
Connecticut River No l. W. c. Smiley;
Temple No. 10, Fred E. Stevens; Cham
pion No. II, c. A. Benson; LamoilIe No.
&c, ". c. Bailey; Alpine No. %, W. l..
Bishop; Concordia No. 43, c. L. Stacy;
Unity No. &c, Seth Blodgett; Hardwick
No 6S Harry SheDherd