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The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29
THE COOPERATIVE STORE.

The West Coast Trade gives few
sound pointers on the cooperative
mercantile and credit business in the
current issue. 1t says:
While those farmers of Eastern Wash
ington who are investing in co-opera-
tive stores as rebuke to the mer-
chants of that section who are moving
for the settlement of accounts every
ninety days, may imagine they are
pursuing a wise course, they stand good
to buy very dear experien ce, and to
pay for it in advance very largely.
A little common sense reasoning ought
to prove convincing that they have no
cause for complaint at the termination
of policy of squaring up their years
purchases ''after harvest" with an
even break that when after harvest
arrives they will desire the local mer-
chant to carry them awhile longer in
order that they may speculate on their
crop. A little more cogitation should
suggest that in engaging in merchan-
dising with the avowed intention of
collecting only when patrons get ready
to care for their accounts is very
hazardous undertaking. The cooper
ative store, under the most favorable
conditions. has proven doubtful ven-
ture in this Dountry. The record of
embarrassments in this state will show
that the mortality rate is about so per
cent greater. as compared with the
number of blishments. than where
business is conducted under the direct
management of the individual mer-
chant or owners of the business. and
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29
DooLEY ON CAR SHORTAGE.

"Thin Hill goes into th' box FIR th )
railroads with Illiott behind tn bat.
'Tis strong batthery, Hinnissy.
Some iv Hills curves are tn wondher iv
tn age. "Tis not a car shortage at
all, says Jim. otis track shortage.
There'll always be thrubbIe till I
double track th' trackless wilderness
To keep pace with tn dayvilopmint iv
tn oounthry an SUCCESSFULLY cope
with its rapidly Expanding commerce,
tn railroads must have two billyions
year f'r tin years. Give me two
billyions a year FIR tin years, an if |
don't lay tracks you'll see me make
tracks. But how am l to raise two
billyions year with President Roos-
evilt an all tn rest iv tn country
campin' on me innocint neck? Here
is the state iv Minnesota howlin an
kickin' an injoinin' me firm raisin
palthry sixty million dollars worth iv
wather to slake tn thirst iv tn CIR
rate Northernl An still ye wondher
at tn increase iv crime, especially
an th' coal famine in tn gr-reat
northwest. an why wimmen and chill
der stheal coal all along tn line firm
st. Paul to Seattle, an don't care who
knows it'll
"Tis a bitther an vindictive wor-
ruld. How nanny thanks do Illiott
an me get t'r pullin' an haulin' tn
coal f'r them to stheall Yit how
nanny curses are heaped on our de-
finceless heads whin we stheal car
load iv coal Ourselves f'r tn expriss
purpose iv keepin tn system in orper-
alton, SO that they can keep on sthealin
coal? 'Tis an endless chain iv rob-
berry, so it is. 'Tis demoralizin'
'Tis criminal in th' extrame. 'Tis
worse than tn Butte polls foorce. 1t
stharts min on tn highway an, rail.
way to Jail. An all because tn coun.
thry won't give me two bilyions q
year FIR tin years. Don't tell me iy
th sufferin people iv North Dakota.
I've done all could FIR thin,
handicapped as I've been. If they
don't like their lot, let thin pull their
freight-'tis more than can do with
tn snow drifts quarther iv mile
high. If they find it too cold in North
Dakota. they can go where 'tisswarmer
than North Dakota. Such, Hinnissy
is Jim's sintimints, as | understand
him.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29

two smaller towns that are in posses
sion of the larger one, and the irriga.
tion possibilities in the "yalley of
many waters" are unsurpassed. With
the connecting link between these
three towns, together with character
and fertility of soil suitable for small
and diversified farming, there ia bound
to be something doing" in that local
ity. Add to this bright and enchant-
ing prospect, the great government
project at Hermiston and it will be
seen that Umatilla county has much
to offer the homeseeker coming from
eastern states.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29
Rising From the Grave.

A prominent manufacturer, w. A.
Fertwell, of Lucama, N. O., relates a
most remarkable experience. He
says: "After taking less than three
bottles of Electric BitteIs, feel like
one rising from the grave. My trouble
is Bright's disease, in the Diabetes
stage. l fully believe Electric Bitters
will cure me permanently, for it has
already stopped the liver and bladder
complications which have troubled me
for years." Guaranteed at VIM. Nc
Brides druggist, Price only SOC.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29

Land values in the Milton Free
water district are commencing to
boom because of the building of the
electric railway line. Cars will soon
be running to and from Walla Walla,
placing Freewater and Milton virtual
ly as the suburbs of the garden city.
The same facilities for home making
are embraced in the resources of the
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29
Carrie Nation

certainly smashed hole in the bar
rooms Of Kansas, but Ballard's Hore-
hound Syrup has smashed all records
as cure for coughs, Bronchitis, In
fiuenza and all Pulmonary diseases.
I. G. H, Horton, Kansas, writes
81 have never found medicine that
would cure cough so quickly as
Ballard's Horehound Syrup. l have
used it for years.
Sold by w. Mcbride.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29

How about that speedway? Don't
let this enterprise go by the board for
want of a little pushing. There is
some good horse flesh in this vicinity
that needs developing.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29

The salve that acts like poultice is
Pine Salve Carbolized. No other salve
so good for cuts, burns, boils and
chapped skin. Ask about it. Price
25cts. Pioneer Drug Store.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-03-29

March winds are doing their quota
of good-the roads are drying up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Whist With Miss Mullen.

Miss Mullen contributed TO the
galety of the week by giving on Tues
day afternoon very pretty whist
party complimentary to the members
OF the Girls Whist Club and few
invited guests. Six tables were set
for cards IN the parlor and library,
which were abloom with roses and
carnations.
After a spirited game the tables
were laid with white linen and de-
licious cream course was served. The
prize for high score among the guests
an ivory stick fan. was captured by
Mrs. Russell williams That for high
score in the club, a Christy picture,
fell TO Mrs, Hal Buchanan. and a
china bonbon dish was given Mrs. p.
h. Conlee, for consolation. Mrs Ken.
nett Hudson punched the progres.
sions. ~r-
The guests were Mesdames s. A.
Apple, c. I. Anderson, r, G. Bradford,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Mcrrie Wives.

The Merrie Wives, an entertaining
coterie Of young matOns. were de.
llghtfully entertained Wednesday by
Mrs Vert Franklin Mrs Franklin
has with her her sister, Mrs. Barron
Of Chicago. who was also a guest OF
honor.
The hostess had her home a per
feet harbInger OF spring. The room
being flowery and fragrant with roses
yellow and white, the club colors, pre-
dominating
The regular weekly contest was the
event Of the afternoon. Adyertise-
ments had been pinned promiscousl,
about and you were given a program
mum bered. After each you were to
write what the corresponding number
advertised on the front side Il the
program read:
1t pays to advertise,
To the wise belongs the prize"
In this contest Mrs. Frank Bonner
proved tho wise and Mrs. Sturgeon
unwise, however both carried on two
dainty waste paper baskets in the
club colors.
The hostess served a dainty lunch
con.
The guests wore Mesdames II. W.
Dick. Frank Bonner, VIII Prater, Err
ret Dunlap. Barron OF Chicago and
Franklin.
Mrs. VIII Prater will entertain the
club next Wednesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28

Mrs. Thurmond was leader for tho
afternoon and conducted the devotion.
al execise She gave a most inter.
esting outline Of Africa as mission
field. this country being the subject
for the meeting.
Mcsdames Spragins, Suggs and
Brady were on the program and gave
Interesting sketches OF Africa.
Miss Daisy Nichols talk on the
heathenism Of Africa and its urgent
need Of missionaries was the best
number on the program and added
new interest in the work along that
line.
The quarterly collection was taken
which was good and each quarter OF
the amount sent to the Home and
Foreign mission board increases.
At the conclusion OF the literary pro-
gram Mrs. Love served dainty refresh.
mcnts.
The hostess hospitality Is noted and
this meeting with her was most en-.
,oyable one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28

The program was much longer and
We we're unable to get all the mum.
bers.
Mrs Height is one OF Dallas favor.
ite yocalists. and is in charge Of a
studio n her home town. He voice
always pleases and is Que OF rare cul.
ture.
Miss Potter possesses marked tai.
eni and she is always enjoyed.
Mrs Guillots voice ranks as one Of
the best among Ardmores vocalists,
and everyone knows the Lowenstein
boys reputation as musicians. they are
among the best in the Southwest
The guest list included: Mr.. and
Mrs. George Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
A Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Dick.
Judge and Mrs. c. NJ. Campbell. Mr..
and Mrs c. l.. Burn. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sidney Suggs. Mr. and Mrs r. G..
Bradford. Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Wall.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy p. Cobb. Mr.. and
Mrs. c. l. Anderson. Mrs. X. J. VII.
liams and A. Lowenstein; Misses o..
Neal. Potter. Lowenstein Mr.. and
Mrs. s. 7. Bledsoe, Messrs. Tom 30.
gle. St. Clair Baty and George, Mr..
and Mrs. T. II. Sturgeon.
At the conclusion OF the program
with Miss o'Neal at the piano all
Joined in singing Swanee River and
Old Kentucky Home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Orio Club.


Mrs. McCann was hostess TO the
Orio Club Friday.
Roll Call-Quotations.
Westminster Abbey and some OF
the great men who are buried there
Leader-Mrs. McCann.
AIS well that ends well.
ACT VI.
Selections.
Table Talk-Strange plants OF South
America and Africa.
Pronouncing test.
Dicussion-Give history Of some ct
your conquests in life-critic. Mrs.
Baird.
The club will meet with Mrs. Won
Weiss next Friday and elect officers
for the ensuing year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28

Hide your little hammer and uy
TO speak wei! OF others, no matter
how small 20, may really know your
self to be when stranger drops in.
Jelly him Tell him this Is tne si cat.
est town on oarth-and It is. Don't
discourage him by speaking I'll OF
your neighbors. There's no end OF
fun minding your own business II
makes olher people like you. Nobody
gets stuck on a knocker.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Wedding Party Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Alexander
gave a dinner on Tuesday evening In
honor OF their daughter. Miss Bessie.
the bride-elect. The dining room was
most attractive In red, with American
beauty roses, at each end OF the long
table, while In the center on a hand.
some piece OF Cluny lace reposed the
brides cake. Covers were laid for
twenty. An elegant six course dinner
was served amid much merry conver-
sation with toasts and good wishes
for the prospective bride and groom.
Then came the cutting of the brides
cake which was TO decide the fate OF
those who participated. The ring was
the most desirable piece. OF course, in
dicating the next married. This was
one by Mr.. Roy Alexander, the
brother of the bride. Miss Hall OF
Hargrove college drew the darnlng
needle, which is supposed to mean
that she will spend her days in lone
spinsterhood, but who believes in
signs anyway?
After the Dime the wedding was re-
hearsed.
Those present wer:: Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. L. Alexander, Miss Bessie Alex
ander and DR.. McLain Rogers Of
Geary, Oklahoma, Rev. T. ]. Warlick
OF Shreveport. La. and Miss Alvearn
Watson OF Lake Village, Ark. Miss
Leslie Woods and Mr.. o. V. Dillon Of
Geary, Ok, Mr.. and Mrs. p. P. Kear-
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. T X Kearney, Dr.
and Mrs. Wood. Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.,
Cruce, Mr. Roy Alexander, and Misses
Pearl Zachary Of North Carolina, Lii
lian Hall, Annie Bell Cookard Sadie
Baker of Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
THE OLD SILVER DOLLAR.

How dear to our hearts are the old
sive dollar,
Whe. some kind subscriber pre-.
sents II to view
The liberty head without necktie or
collar,
And all the strange things that to us
seem so new;
The widespreading eagle, the arrows
below II,
The stars and the words with the
queer things they tell.
The coin OF our fathers; we're glad
that we know II,
For some time or other twill come
In right well.
San Francisco Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
MadiIi Ball.

A number of our society set receiv-
ed invitations. to a swell ball in Madill
last Friday night and those who at
tended report a most delightful time.
The Madill folks never fall short when
1t comes to entertaining they are right
there.
Misses McNees and Inez Stewart
were in attendance and number of
others whose names we ,aiied 10 get.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
TEN LITTLE LODGE MEN.

Ten little Lodge men went out to dine,
A cocktail killed "Macabee," then
there we're nine
Nine little Lodge men. drinking in
their fate,
Down went an odd Fellow" then
there were eight.
Eight little Lodge men thought they
were in heaven.
a small bottle fixed Forester"
then there were seven.
Seven little Lodge men playing funny
tricks,
Another cock Red Man" then
there were six.
Six little Lodge men trying to booze
and thrive,
The nxet round fixed Workman, .
then there were five.
Five little Lodge men-the others on
the floor,
A Malta Knight" gave up the ghost,
then there were four.
Four little Lodge men on a lonely
spree,
A Mason" got his habits on, then
there were three.
Three little Lodge men sitting round
the brew.
Awaya rolled a "Pythian." then
were two.
Two little Lodge men, pretty nearly
done,
A "Shriner" couldn't stand the pace.
then there was one.
One little Lodge man drinking all
alone,
He was an FIX and took the
whole bunch home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
MRS. 7. n. STURGEON, PHONE ga.

X. J. Williams. W G. Dean. W A. Ed.
wards, VIM. Pficffer. p b. Conlee. J.
A. Edwards, Moran Scott. Arthur wal.
colt. JESSIE Leatherwcod. J. kehn.
J. ~ Dods5n. j. A. Mcknight Hal
Buchanan. Kennett Hudson. Sylvester
Mullen. Misses Jennie Butt. Olive.
Vera Olive. Jennie Williams. Lena
Gardenhire. Aline Bennett. May Low.
den. Nellie Hail. Julia Blake. and
Miss Gaines Of Kansas City. the
guest Of Mrs. Hudson.
When charming. smiling Oklahoma
cour,esies her debut
With her star upon the flag. she'll
show the states a thing or two.
Her bales OF snow.white cotton and
bundles OF br-om corn great.
VIII make her a welcome lassie when
she becomes state"
Mrs. Field Sherman.
Oklahoma Day in the Twentieth
Century Club was one OF great pleas.
ure. The prophesies and early remin.
iscenses were thoroughly enjoyed by
all and the program was carried out
as follows:
Roll Call ......Oklahoma Prophesies
Haunts and Passing Of Our Great
Game ........... .. Mrs. Dunn
Describe "l0l" Ranch. Mrs. Springer
The "S9'ers". ..........M Mrs. Carrico
Oklahoma Poem. Mrs. l.. z. Johnson
The Sooners and Laters. Mrs. Holman
Song .......... ....... Oklahoma
The author. Mrs. wester, Of the
song. Oklahoma" gave us n short
talk and in her pleasing manner recit.
ed the same for the club. We ad.
journed TO meet next Friday with
Mrs. Frank Merrill. 2l9 East Fifth
street.-Oklahoma Times journal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28

Rogers. followed by the rest Of the
guests.
After wishing happiness to the bride
and groom the guests were asked by
Miss Lavinia Woods to leave their
names in a brides book, beautifully
bound in white leather, and illustrated
In pen sketches.
Passing to the dining room the
guests were served with cakes and
ices moulded in the shape Of hearts.
The colors in this room were red and
white. On the able was an embroider-
ed lunch cloth, with handsome i'm.
ported lace centerplece, American
beauties filled the center Of the table,
while red satin ribbons were laid to
the corners ending in large bows and
lunches OF white carnations.
The entire bridal party was elegant.
ly groomed. The brides gown was a
very becoming princess effect in ra-
dium silk, trimmed with real lace. Her
veil was caught gack with Lilies OF the
Valley and she carried a shower bo-
quet Of lilies and brides roses.
Mrs. Kearney was beautifully gown
ed in pink wolfe with baby Irish lace,
Miss Woods wore white net over liber-
~ satin. Miss Watsol's very effec-
tive gown vas silk null with thread
lace trimmings and satin bands. Miss
Baker wore lovely gown OF net over
silk Miss Zachary's charming gown
was Of silk null with insertions OF ex.
| quisite valencinnes. Miss Hall wore
a beautiful combination OF organdy
over taffeta Miss Cook, who played
the wedding march, was also beauti-
fully gowned in white Paris muslin.
All the bridesmaids carried white
carnations. the matron and maid OF
honor, pink roses.
The large number of beautiful pres
ents would indicate that DR.. Rogers
Is as popular in his home town as
Miss Alexander has been in hers.
DR.. and Mrs. Rogers departed amid
showers Of rice and good wishes for
Chicago. After two months there they
will visit jamestown and other places
OF interest in the East before return.
ing to their home in Geary, Oklahoma.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Scottish Bite Reunion.

One OF the largest and by far the
swellest stag affairs OF the new state
was that at South McAlester the past
week, with Hon. J. ID. Richardson,
grand commander. wheh the Scottish
Rite Mason dedicated their new tenn
pie, said to be the most elaborte and
expensive building dedicated exclu-
sively TO masonry in the world. The
cost is estimated In the neighborhood
OF 100000. The pipe organ is valued
at $4,000 and the robes and scenery
s35, 900
Certainly the Indian Territory has
something to be proud OF.
There were six hundred visitors In
attendance and class Of 1877 candi-
dates who took from the fourth to the
thirty-second degree.
on Thursday night a royal banquet
was given in which Hon. Harper Sam
uel Cunningham presided as toast
master.
Judge John r. Thomas OF Muskogee
was one OF the prominent members
OF this class and his toast response
was considered one OF the best num-
bers on the entire program.
Those who represented Ardmore at
this body were: Messrs. Adolphus
Thurmond, l.. II. Love, S. A. Apple,
W.R. Bleakmore, DR.. Henry and Perry
d, Maxwell
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Ferndale Review.

The Ferndale Review club held their
regular meeting with Mrs. Pittman
Wednesday. Quotations from Edgar
Allen Poe were given in response to
roll call.
The third volume OF American his
tory Of Romance was completed.
The club will meet next Wednesday
with Mrs. W. II. Bumpas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Home From the Convention.

Hon. w. A. Ledbetter and Hon. ]. c.
Graham have returned from Guthrie,
where they performed the last duties
connected with the constitutional con
vention, that of signing their sigma
ture to this immortal document the
best in the union and from the lips OF
every true eit'zen o. this great rev
state goes out prayer of thanks to
CONTINUED from page nine)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
The Sick.

Mrs. T, b. Johnson who mas been
seriously sick is reported better.
Mrs. Clements is reported much
better today to the delight OF her
many friends.
Mrs. Laughlin, mother of Mrs. T. Y.
Morgan is quite sick and her son Sam
G. Laughlin OF Chickasha is here with
her.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Fighinu Affair,

Four society ladies have sent out ar
tistic little cards across the Top IN
penwork is a fish caught to a hook
and rod, and below reads:
Lets go fishing with
Mrs. J. b. Wall,
Mrs. W. II. Buronitt,
Mrs. ]. G. Abernethy
and
Mrs. w. II. Bleakmore.
Elks' Hall
3to6 May
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
BAPTIST Missionary Society.

Mrs. l.. II. Love was hostess to the
Ladies' Missionary Society OF the
Broadway Baptist church Wednesday
The day was an ideal one and a
goodly number was present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Elks

The Elks had an initiating meeting
last Monday night and we heard II
rumored that If any doubted 1t they
could cpll on Mr.. w, Floyd Jones Of
Alex, |, T., Mr.. George Swartz OF Pur'
cell, Don Russell and Cowen Jacobs OF
this town and they would convince you
OF the facts that there was really
something doing in the Antlered herd.
After their Introduction into the
mysteries OF the order a real social
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Guild Of St philips Church.

The Woman's Guild OF 81 Philip
church held its regular meeting with
Mrs. J. A. Mcknight last Tuesday.
The ladies are making preparations
for a bazaar In the near future.
The meeting will be with Mrs. Mil
ner rext Tuesday at her home, lis
9Th Avenue, n. w. The mmbers are
urged to be present.
Clara Hoffman Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Reception Postponed.

On account OF the illness of some
OF the members OF the reception which
was TO have been given last Thurs
day afternoon, complimentary to Mrs,
Arthur w. Dunham as a farewell az.
fair, has been postponed until next
Thursday, May 2.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
The New Curriculum.

with the gif: Of nearly half mil.
lion dollars for the establishment Of
n well equipped school Of domestic
science. Columbia university finds it.
self enabled to make one more long
stride toward the goal set for it by
its grinding spirits.-New York Trib-
une.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-04-28
Christian Aid Society.

There will be no meetings OF the
Christian Aid Society until May 14th,
on account Of thee being so much
sickness among the members.
Mrs. S. A. Douglass, Pres.
Mrs. Edgar Sandlin, Sec.