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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
City Council Will Build Fine School
 RuiIding.


 Building.
 Samson, March 5.->( Especial. --The Holiness preachers are in Samson hold ing a meeting. They preach on the streets every afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and at the school house at night.
 The City Council has about completed plans for the erection of a $12,000 build ing, and a strong effort will be made to have the building ready by the open ing of the fall term.
 Last week was a record breaker for circulating charity petitions in Samson. Most of them were for people who were i'll or had lost their belongings by ire. Money was secured to purchase burial outfit and sending body of a young man to Crenshaw County
 The measles have been epidemic in this section for several months. but are gradually disappearing to make way for the humps.
 The farmers are hauling a large quantity of commercial fertilizers, but from the best information obtainable, the cotton acreage will not be increas- ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
Pike Circuit Court.
Several Murder Cases Are On the
 Docket.

Docket.
 Troy, March 3. - Special. )-The spring term of Circuit Court for Pike County convened yesterday, Judge Henry A. Pearce of Dothan, presiding, and Solicitor R. H. Parks representing the State.
 The civil docket will be taken up this week and Is light. but the criminal docket, which will be taken up next week, and a number of important cases are set for hearing. Among them are the cases of Dr. B. R. Scott charged with the murder of John Seals. Jake Dry, a negro, charged with the murder of Carrie Buchan. a negro woman at Cross Roads Beat; Edlo Coston, negro charged with the murder of Auburn Martin, another negro, last Christmas, in Troy; Bill Tillery, charged with man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06

New York. March 5.-Mrs. Dollie Duessler. twenty-two years old. who swallowed a packet of needles several months ago is at present under treat ment at Bellevue hospital, where the surgeon states she has still scores of needles in her body.
 At the Fordham hospital, where the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
INVESTIGATE DEATH.
Frank Fowler of HOustn County Sus,
 pected of Wife Murder.

Dothan. March 5.-(Special. )- Frank Fowler, a white man who lives about seven miles south of Dothan, was brought here this morning and placed in jail on a charge of exorcide.
 Last week he got up as usual and found his wife dead in bed by his side. It is said she was apparently well the night of her death, and foul play Is suspected by her neighbors and fami- ly.
 It is rumored there were bruised places on her body and the remains will be exhumed for further investi- gation.
 While Willie Green, young white boy, was feeding the press at The Houston Eagle office, his foot was caught in the press and was partially cut of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
Women Has Fully Fifty
 Needles in Her System.

woman was first treated, five oper- ations were performed and fifty need les extracted. Some of the needles are located as far apart as back, chest, and arms and it is feared that two of them which have travelled to the vicinity of the heart may puncture that organ charge of attempted suicide may Le made against the woman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
THE TEXAS WONDER.

Cures all Kidney, Bladder and Rheu- matic troubles: sold by all druggists, or two months treatment by mail for s1. Dr. B. W. Hall. 292e Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Send for Ala. testimonials.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
Social and Personal.

Col c. R. Bricken of Luverne is spending today here.
 Miss Kate Binswanger, of Richmond Va. who has been here for some time visiting relatives will leave today for a visit to Birmingham before returning home.
 Sam Kayser has returned home after spending a few days out of the city on business.
 Mir. Alfred Haas of Montgomery Is spending today here,
 Mir. Louis Dividson of Uniontown is in the city today.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Moore and little son Louis of Summerfield are spending today here with relatives.
 Mrs. E. A. Burton, who has been spending few days in Chattanooga will return to Selma tomorrow.
 Abe Eagle, who is secretary for one of the legislative committees spent to- day here.
 Hon. A. D. Pitts spent today in the city.
 Mrs. Miller of Linden spent today in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06

slaughter in the second degree, the kill ing of his mother while engaged in a difficulty with another man; Will Pear son, a negro, charged with manslaugh- ter in the first degree, killing arother negro at Brundidge.
 There are several cases of assault to murder and other crimes to be tried The grand jury has been sworn in and has begun work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
suIDhur Mellow Inc Fnd

London, March 5.-According to The Drapers Record, sulphur yellow, which already has a vogue in Paris, will be the popular shade this year, both for womens frocks and for household decorations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
MRS. HANNA WANTS DIVORCE.

Wife of Late Senator's Son Alleges
 Cruelty.
 Cleveland, O., March 5.-Suit for divorce was filed today in common pleas court by Elizabeth Gordon Han na, wife of Dan R. Hanna only son of the late Senator Hama.
 Hanna is accused of gross neglect of duty, abandonment and extreme cruel ty.
 Mrs. Hanna asks for divorce, ade- duate alimony and the custody of her daughter, Elizabeth, aged 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
DEATH OF MRS. BARRYMORE.

Wife of Evangelist Passes Away in
 Florence.
 Florence, March -(SpeciaD-Death. which has been expected for many months, came this morning to Mrs. Esther Gresham Larrimore. wife of the noted Christian evangelist, Rev. T. B. Larrimore.
 Mrs Larrimore was a native of Lau- derdale county and has always resided here. She was a devoted wife and mother, with a heart to sympathize with and hand to help all in trou-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
"A Card Party and birthday Diner.

thoroughly charming affair in every detail was the card party and dinner give on last evening by MT. Jerome Siegle in celebration of his twenty first birthday at the home of his mother on Dallas Street The double parlors and reception hall were tastefully decorated in palms and smi- lax Here during the first part of the evening euchre was played and the ladies prize was won by Miss Adelaide simon of Demopolis. The gentlemen's trophy, silver match case, fell to Mir. Walter Bloch. At the conclusion of the games. the guests repaired to the din- ing room, where an eight-course din- ner was served.
 In the center the large round table was a large vase of red carnations ant ferns while at intervals aroud the ta ble red candles burned beneath red shades. MT. Lee Adler was toastmas'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
A Rirfhdnx Party.

The home of Mir. and Mrs. Walden Dansby. on Dallas Street. presented a lively scene on yesterday afternoon when they entertained large number of little folks for their attractive little daughter, Jacqueline. the occasion be- ing the celebration of her third birth day It was an ideal afternoon for out door games in which the children in- dulged for some time, after which they were invited into the dining room where. at pretty appointed table. dainty refreshments were enjoyed. The host ess was the recipient of numerous &C., ceptable gifts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
PICKENS IS GUILTY
SELMA NEGRO IS GIVEN SEVEN
 TEEN YEARS.
Slayer of BiI Goodwin is Convicted After the Trial Jury Deliberated Twelve Hours over His
 Case,
Advertiser Bureau,


 Selma, March 5. After being out all night. the jury in the case of the State vs. Ellis Pick ens returned a verdict this morning at about 10 o'clock. The case was given to the jury yesterday evening at about 6 o'clock. but at II o'clock, when the Jurors failed to agree on a verdict they. were carried to the Hotel Albert and locked up for the night This morn ing a verdict of guilty was returned and the punishment was fixed at seven teen years in the penitentiary.
 Pickens some months ago killed an- other negro, Bill Goodwin. near Sum- merfield. nine miles from Selma. With this case disposed of, the criminal docket of the City Court of Selma was cleared up until the next term of the court. 2
 Baseball Players Reporting.
 Robert H. Puckett and Oscar Welch of Birmingham, who will during the coming season play with the Mobile club in the Cotton States League, spent last night in Selma. The two young men left this morning for Thomas vile and will tomorrow report in Mo- bile for duty.
 a Puckett Is wel1-known in this city, having played on an independent team here during the first part of last sea- son. He played on the Mobile team during the latter part of the season. and made good, and will probably do the same this season. He is a hard worker and an acurate thrower to bases.
 welch is one of Alabama's most promising young pitchers. He is con fident of making good In the Cotton States League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
Baseball Players Reporting.
An Aproaching Marriage.

The announcement of an approaching marriage to be celebrated at Nadawah March 24, has been made. On that day at the home of the father of the bride, Miss Macy Fuller of Nadawah will wed F. A. Fulton of Louisville, Ky.
 The bride is one of the most attrac- tive and gifted young women of Will cox County and who has a large num- ber of friends in this city. The groom to-be came to Selma some weeks ago and is a large stockholder in the Tichnor Slave Company, of which he is the manager. During his residence in Selma he has made many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
NEWS OF SAMSON .

ST. LOUIS LEADING HOTEL. When in St Louis stop at the Planters Hotel you'll meet your friends there. s-m-w
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-03-06
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FUNERAL FLOWERS We make speciality of beautiful and appropriate offerings for the dead
 Nothing better to be had anywhere.
 s. H. Stern & O., n Dexter Ave. Phone IOO1.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Took Coffins On voysue.

New York. Aug. lS.-Such an odd
accommodation as carrying coffins for
himself and wife made the European
trip of former Police Captain NJ. A
Mcnamara. on the liner Mol'ke. per.
fectly pleasant Mcnamara a.ltod Ia
be assured that neither ne nor his
wife would be buried at sea should
they die ON the voyage. They re-.
turned to st George Hotel, Brooklyn
Heights, yesterday
Mcnamara said that the agent of
the company had agreed to supply the
ship with cmbalming fluid and coffins.
but that he and his wife soon forgot
all about the coffins and had 30 enjoy.
able time that they had determined
that the wandering life was the only
life for them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
KILLING NEAR LINDSAY
NEWS OF A GENERAL FIGHT NEAR
LINDSAY RECEIVED YES
TeROAY.

A telephone message was received
by the U. s. marshals force of this
city yesterday afternoon from Deputy
Marshal Webb Of Pauls Valley to the
effect that killing had taken place
about seven miles southeast of Lind.
say. Wednesday. Aug. IA and that a
woman by the name of Lizzie Cox
had been killed From what can be
learned 1t seems as II a general fight
took place last Wednesday between
a number OF men and women and as a
result, Lizzie Cox was killed.
The details of the fight could not
be learned. The message requested
some of the officers here to swear
out a warrant for tn rest of F. c.
Cox, Aroline Cox. Mrs. F'mk Cox and
Mrs. Elizabeth Kindle charging them
with the murder of Lizzie Cox on last
Wednesday. One man has been ar.
rested and is I'm jail at Pauls Valley,
and another arrest was made OF one
of the parties connected with the
fight and is In Jail at Wanita, Ok. II
is expected that Deputy Webb will ar.
rive in the city today with some OF
the prisoners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
prohibs Hard at Work.

In an earnest straightforward talk at
Methodist church last night Rev. NJ
o. Cassidy of Ada, l. r.. attacked the
saloon interests Of the new state.
The church building was comfort.
ably filled with anu-saloon believers
and others who were on the fence. Mr.
Cassidy began his talk on the evils of
intemperance. its demoralizing effect
on the youths OF the country, and
wound up by making an appeal to the
voters OF the state to keep out whisky.
Mr. Cassidy's talk is one of mum.
ber which will be delivered In Ard.
more and surrounding country be.
tween now and September II, when an
opportunity will be given the voters
to state whether they want prohibi.
ton or not.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
SACRIFICED own LIFE
IN SAVING HIS FiANCE-O DIS
TRESSiNG DEATH OF PROM
INENT YOUNG MAN.

Austin, Aug lS-After rescuing his
fiancee from drowning In the Colo
RADIO river near the mouth Of Bull
creek. Alber; Cousins, a prominent
young Austin business man lost his
own life. He was one OF a camping
party made up of Mrs. J. B. Oatman
and children who were enjoying an
outing near the scene of the accident
Miss Hermione Oatman, who was ia
become the bride OF young Cousins In
September. was wading with Cousins
when she slipped of a rock and fell
into deep water. He plunged into the
river and succeeded in saving her, but
in doing so he so exhausted himself
that he was unable to resist the
strong current which caught him IN
its grip carrying him further and fur
ther from shore and he drowned be
fore help could reach him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
To Chicksshs for Trial,

As announced In the Ardmoreite sev.
eral days ago that Judge Dickerson
one Of the judges OF the Southern
District intended clearing the docket
of all cases possible before statehood
was established. and to do so had
called for a session of the grand Jury
for the purpose Of hearing as many
pleas OF guilty as possible and to have
the iails cleared of many misdcmcan
or cases.
In pursuance TO this call seventeen
prisoners were taken from the fcdcr.
al Jail here this morning by Deputy
J. VI. Riley and carried to Chickasha
for trial
The following Is the list OF prison.
ers taken from the local federal Jail:
j. Black. larceny; Charlie Osborne.
burglary and larceny. Charlie Pratt.
burglary and larceny. win schcus.
sler. introducing and selling: Fred
Hamilton larceny: Jim Mays. liquor,
Ed Williams. larceny; Tom Barber.
forgery; John Mannis, insane. Gilbert
Hodges, larceny; Henry Parker. as.
sault and maiming c. H. Porter. as.
sault to kill: w J. Woodrum. larceny;
j. II. Sims, burglary; Jerry Harris. II.
quor; Elmer Woods. uttering forged
instrument; Manuel Nino. larceny
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Off for S. S. Convention.

X. T. Dallas and |. X. Best left to
day for Shawnee as delegates to the
Fourteenth Annual State Sunday
School Convention of Oklahoma and
Indian Territory, which meets Aug, %
and %.
At this meeting the Oklahoma and
Indian Territory Sunday Schools will
amalgamate and be distinct organi
zation. The delegates from Ardm0re
to the convention go armed with in
structions TO make fight for tha
next session of the newly amalgamai
ed association for this city. ArdmorJ
offers inducements to conventions
and the delegates are going after the
convention
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Police Court News.

After producing evidence to Police
Judge Gait this morning that he was
on his way home when his gun was
taken on OF him by the police Satur-
day night the case against W. LRoz.
zell who has been acting as a United
States posseeman, was dismissed.
Rozzell It is said was stopped Satur-
day night just as he was coming out
OF the federal build. aud his gun
taken on him lie wab placed under
$50 bond for his appearance this morn
ing in police court. II is also said
that there is an unwritten law that
would give Rozzell the right to carry
n gun as II Is said that his life has
been threatened by certain characters
whom he and the dtputy marshals
have been after. Five disturbers OF the
peace were given "A hearing in police
court this morning. All paid fines.
The weed cutters were numerous,
or rather the property owners who
had neglected to c< their weeds were
numerous In police court as a recent
trip on the part OF the health officer.
Almost all pleaded guilty and prom
Used to never do 1t again.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Not Fault OF Workmen.

Lee Cathey. who has the contract
for the construction of the Robert
three-story brick building on North
Caddo street. the front wall of which
fell Friday afternoon. stated to an Ard
moreite representative today that the
fault was not that Of the workmen
but was caused by the walls of tn,
adjoining building In which the eye
beam was placed. crumbling.
The brick In the old wall said Mr.
Cathey crumbled and the eyebean
fell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
HEAlDTON.
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence.
Healdton, Aug. IA hot sultry
week with very little breeze until the
past two days.
Grass IL showing the effect of the
dry weather but cotton is standing 1t
very well
Dick Rodgers of Chagris was here
the first Of the week
An Anti-Horse-thief association was
organized here this week with a good
ly number.
Chas Durie OF Oklahoma City was
talking gin supplies and shaking hands
with his many friends this week.
Scott Sparks Of Graham passed
through yesterday.
Mr.. jenkins OF Oklahoma City Is
here looking after land to buy.
Joe Trentham OF Eolian was here
yesterday.
Mrs. J. w Orme returned home
from Missouri yesterday.
We learn that Brad Hays and Dan
Curb are holding a good meeting at
Eolian.
We hear of but little sickness.
A good many who moved to New
Mexico are returning very much dis.
satisfied.
Should the hot sunshine continue
with hot winds II will injure cotton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Election Board Meeting.

A meteing o. H.. lection board foI
Carter county mas been called to be
held this afternoon in the office oi
VI. l.. Alexander, clerk of the board
of county commissioners for the pur
pose of taking the necessary steps to
hold the election In this county on
Sept II.
The board is composed Of w. +
Warren, II. w. McGill and NJ. l.. Alex
ander.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Are the index to thrifty people. Is
your home old and worn out? II so,
consult w. A. Tackett, architect as to
the best way TO make a modern up to
date home Of It. II you are con-
templating building, ladies or gentle.
men are invited to call at my office
In Carter.Booker building. or phone
ITO red, and will call at your re 81.
dence,or place Of business.
am at your service. My prices are
reasonable. w. A. TACKETT,
30u Architect.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
BURNING MOUNTAIN
THIS FREAK HILL IN THE AR
BUCKLES TO BE AGAIN Ex-
PLoRED.

sulphur, l. T. Aug Isl asst Mon
day Col. J. r Conway and Frank Nal.
lory, bankers from Paris. Tex. and
number of other Paris people who are
spending the hot months at this cool
resort, went down into the Arbuckles
To explore the Burning Mountain.
They were Hospitality entertained by
the Indian families living in the reg
ion OF the mysterious. burning peak.
After ruinging their shoes and blister
ing their feet walking over the hot
sides OF the mountain they returned
to Sulphur far from satisfied with
their Investigations. They will go
back and resume their explorations
next week. taking with them Presi-
dent Boyd Of the University OF okla
homa and other noted scientists who
are spending their vacations in Sui
phur.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
HARRIMAN'S DENIAL
NEVER SAID He WANTED TO CON.
TRol ALL THE RAILROADS.
INTERVIEW A FAKE.
BY Associated Press

BY Associated Press
New York Aug -Tclcgraphing
to the Associated Press from San
Francisco. Edward H. Hartman de.
nies absolutely making a statement
credited to him in an interview al
Sparks, New, TO the effect that he de-.
sired TO own all or any part Of the
railroads OF the United States. or that
he said nything about his managing
railroads for the government lie says
that interview was a fake.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19

William G. Ratsell OF Shawnee, who
is here drinking the waters for his
health, and is improving rapidly. re-
grets exceedingly that Shawnee Is not
blessed with the fine flowing wells
that Sulphur has or even just one OF
them. Il would give FIVE hundred dol
lars to help Shawnee get well like
one OF these If It were possible" said
Mr.. Ratsell. II came here the first
OF the week 40 run down In health
that ! could not walk to the springs
and back to my hotel without several
times stopping to rest. I can now
walk all over your city, and feel
good. Feel like | did when I lived In
the mountains OF Pennsylvania. The
Platt Park and the surrounding coun-
try remind me OF the section OF Penn
sylvania ! am from. That was and Is
yet the greatest oil producing region
Of that great oil state. They have
great artesian flows To contend with
is forced up there by gases, and I be-
lieve II is here The oil Is found
there only a short distance below
the water. II IL my opinion that you
will not have to go far below your
fine artesian flows here to find both
oil and gas in great abundance. Back
in Pennsylvania the flow OF water in
some OF the wells was so strong they
could not case them on. find that
you have had the same trouble here.
I am reliably informed that the Cal.
ifornia OIL Company which sunk the
big gnsher on Rock Creek four miles
below your city was forced to aban-
don that well because the second great
flow OF artesian water could not be
cased on In Pennsylvania they sink
their wells on the mountain tops and
in the beds OF rivers, and they always
get oil II they succeed in casing on
the great water flows forced up by the
gases.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19

Husband-IIave you stlll the letters
wrote you before we were married ;
Wife-Yes. Why Husband - Bring
them here. want 70 burn them |
am just making my will, and | am
afraid that II any Of my relations see
those letters after am dead they will
think ! was OF uusound mind. Lustige
Rlatter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19

According to the figures given in
the statistical abstract for the latest
reported years the annual product OF
American waters, fresh and salt, has
value of about s5O,OOO,OO exclusive
OF the salmon, seal and other pro-
duets of Alaska This includes fish OF
all kinds, oysters and CLANS, frogs.
sponges terrapin, whalebone and alli-
gator hides.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19

In the Isthmus of Tehuantepec there
has been discovered a wonderful flow
er. 1t chief peculiarity is the habit
of changing its colors during the day
In the morning 1t Is white; when the
sun. is at its zenith it is red, and al
night IL changes its color to blue.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Easy, but Heavy.

Il suppose II was hard work to FOL
low my argument:" said ihc lawyer.
NO" answered the judge: Iii was
easy 10 follow IL, but II was difficult to
keep awake until the destination was
reached"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19

John Sprekelmeyer lcft here today
forStratford where he has some large
tin roofing and awning contracts. He
will be engaged in that new town un'
Ill the first OF the month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
DIsnnnointCt.

Tommy, you've - n new little
brother Aren't You g!NdT
"A hrotherf | thought II would b
a horse. Papa promised me one for
such a long time Co. Louisville Courier.
Journal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-19
Brought In Prisoner.

L. S. Deputy Marshal Hunter Coch'
ran of Marietta arrived in the city to-
day with Lee Martin who is wanted on
the charge OF assault to kill. Martin
will In all probability make bond
pending his preliminary hearing.