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The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
Young Man Shoots at
Policeman HI. Brooks
Bali Craze Him mand Assaiinnt Is
Held for Grand Jury-suspect-
cd Chum Gets Jail Sentence.


Policeman Harry Brooks had a
close shave Thursday night when
he was grazed by two pistol shots,
fred by G. e. Fulton. young man
whom he was arresting at the B. &
o. passenger depot in Glen Elk.
In Magistrate Gordon's court Fri
day morning Fulton waived exam,
nation on the charge of attempting
to shoot the policeman and was held
for the action of the next grand
jury. His bond was fixed at $1,000
and In default he was committed 10
jail.
John NJ. Smith, suspected of be.
ing a companion of Fulton's. was
arrested after the shooting occurred
in Glen Elk, for nnlawfully carrying
a revolver. and vas fined $50 and
sentenced to six months in the
county Jail by Magistrate Gordon
the next morning. He pleaded
guilty to the charge. 1T was re-
ported to the police that Smith pull
ed revolver In Glen Elk saloon
and made threats to go after the po-
liceman for arresting Fulton. Three
policemen and a constable went on
a hunt for Smith. arrested him on
the Glen Elk bridge and placed him
in Jail. He had a revolver in his
pocket when arrested.
Policeman Brooks said that Full
ton was drunk and disorderly at
the passenger station before he was
arrested and the officer told him
to hush mp and behave himself.
Fulton Quoted down for a while
nut pretty soon began to get bols-
ferrous again. The policeman start
ed after him and Fulton yelled at
him not to come near him or H..
would hurt him. or words 10 tina;
effect.
The policeman closed in ON the
young man and the latter pulled
n revolver from pocket and
thrust 1t into Brooks face. Then
Brooks grabbed Fulton by the wrists
and at that moment the revolver
was discharged. the bullet grazing
Brooks neck just above his collar
In the scuffie that ensued another
shot was fired and 1t grazed the
policeman's hand. Brooks raped
Fulton over the head with his mace,
telling him to the ground. and then
climbed on top of him. grabbing his
throat with his hands and planting
his knee in the young mans stom-
ach. The policeman put a pair of
bracelets on Fulton and then took
him to the lookup. Fulton also t
him to the lookup.
Fulton also told the same story.
Fulton said his home was in Fair
mont and Smith said he came from
Arizona.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
COLLISION OCCURS.
[By Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON. D. c., Oct. 49,
Fireman Broadly, of Spencer. N. c.;
Mrs. ]. p. Thomas. of Danville. Va.
and D. Allen Bryant, of Richmond,
Va. passengers, were killed, and
thirty-seven were injured, one fatal
". in collision at Rudd, n. c., last
night between a Southern Railway
passenger train and freight stand
ing on siding there.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
New and Liberal HOMESTEAD Regula.
Western Canada
New Districts Now Opened Fpr

New Districts Now Opened For
Settlement.
Il Some OF the choicest lands In the
grain growing belts OF Saskatchewan
and Alberta have recently been
opened for settlement under the Re-
vlsed Homestead Regulations of,
Canada. Thousands OF Homesteads:
OF 100 acres each are now AVAILABLE
The new regulations make it pos
sible for entry to be made by proxy,
the opportunity that many In the
Cnited States have been waiting for.
Any Hember of family may make
entry for any other member OF the
family. who may be entitled to make
entry for himself or herself. Entry
may now be made before the Agent
or Sub-Agent of the district by
proxy Ton certain conditions) by
the father. mother, son. daughter.
brother or sister OF an Intending
homesteader.
ANY even numbered section OF Do
minion lands in Manitoba or the
Northwest Provinces, excepting 3
and 20. not reserved, may be home
steaded by any person the sole head
of family, or male over Is years
Of age. in the extent OF one-quarfer
section, Of 100 acres, moro or less.
The fee in each case will be $40.
Churches, school and market con-
yenient. Healthy climate, splendid
crops and good laws. Grain grow
ing and CATTLE raising principal
industries.
For further particulars as to
rates. routes. best time to go and
where To locate. apply to Superin-
da, or H. M. williams. AS Gordon
Building, Toledo, Ohio, or Canadian
Gov. Agent. Bird floor House Build
Ing. Pittsburg. Pa.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
JAMESIB, MARLIN.
TAKEN BY DEATH.
Prominent Business Man Of Two
Counties Victim of Typhoid.
Funeral Saturday Forenoon.

After two months illness with
typhoid fever. James B. Martin. a
prominent business man of Harrison
and Marion counties, and leading
resident of Bridgeport. died at his
home Thursday evening at 7:o5
o'clock.
The last several weeks Mr.. Mar
tin suffered from severe attack OF
this dreaded disease. About two
weeks ago he was operated on foe
perforated intestines. After the OPP
grafton the patient improved rapid
" for a time, but Wednesday peril
onitis developed resulting fatally.
James B. Martin was so years old
and was the son OF Elias Martin. de,
ceased. and Henrietta Martin. He
entered his fathers store at Booths
vile when young man and by his
close attention to the business, enter
prise and industry soon became
recognized as an able merchant and
business man. He was quite sue
cessful as a merchant and he en-
larged his field of activity in time
by becoming interested In other
business enterprises in this aud
Marion counties.
The last 90 years Mr.. Martin re-
sided at Bridgeport, during which
time he was successfully engaged In
the mercantile business and accum-
ulated a large estate. Prior to GO
ing to Bridgeport he conducted a
general store at wilsonburg several
years in partnership with brother
Mr.. Martin married Miss Flora
Moore, of Bridgeport. March 2e,
1882. and to this union three daugh-
tiers were born, who with his wife
Survive. The daughters are Misses
Nellie ", Lena and Edith, who re-
side at home. Miss Nellie is suffer.
ing at present with an attack Of the
same fever that caused her fathers
death. Mr.. Martin is also survived
! by his aged mother. three brothers
and three sisters. The latter arc
Henry w. and William H. Martin,
of Fairmont. and Robert L. Martin,
of clarksburg; Mrs. L. D. Gall, u
Philippi. and Misses Halle and Anna
Martin. Of Fairmont.
! A large number of people through
out Harrison and Marion counties
are grieyed over Mr.. Martins death.
He enjoyed wide acquaintance and
was popular and highly esteemed BY
every one who knew him. Through
his business dealings and connec.
tions ne met many people in both
counties and all admired him for his
integrity and sterling qualities as a
citizen anad good Christian man.
When a young man he Joined the
Boothsville Baptist church and when
he moved to Bridgeport about 90
years ago he transferred his men,
bership to the Baptist church trere.
and was a liberal supporter OF the
faith. At the time of his death he
was a deacon of that church. He
was a citizen highly respected, who
viii be greatly missed by Bridgeport
and this entire community.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
MILITARY PARADE
IBy Associated Press. j

NEW YORK, Oct. 1s-Military
and civil bodies to the number OF
twenty thousand marched today in
parade which was one of the chief
features of the dedication of monu-
ment of honor to Major General
Franz siegei at Riverside Drive and
106th street. Addresses were made
by Governor Hughes and Herman
Ridder.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
RETURN TO WEST VIRGINIA.

Mrs. Stephen b. Elkins and Miss
Katherine, who have been travelling
In Europe. sailed this week for New
York. They will go to Elkins be-
fore returning to Washington for the
winter.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
LITTLE BOY DIES.

Lawrence Howard. two-year-old
son of Mrs. Phoebe Howard. of
Northview, died Friday night at 8
O'Clock of pneumonia. The boys
father. who was a well known car
penter, died about six months ago.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24
LEAVES HOSPITAL.

Prof. Frank White. of Adamston
who has been a patient at the Kess.
Ter hospital for several weeks suffer.
Ing with typhoid fever. has SO far
recovered as TO be able to leave the
institution.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24

A QUESTION OF TIME
Is never disputed when watches
and clocks from Probst's are the de.
ading factors. We carry a very ex-
tensiye line of these essentials, and
can supply you with the smallest or
largest timepiece in the trade. Ali
are fully guaranteed. and we further
insure any purchaser that we always
suste the very lowest prices.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1907-10-24

Attorney H. T. Houston will move
his law Office Monday from the Con
building on Main street to Hoffman
hall on Court street, where he will
have elegant quarters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
JUDGE J. c. THOMPSON.
Will Be the Third Ardmore Man to
Publicly Announce For the
Office Of District
Judge.

The Office of district judge is at.
tracing the best legal talent in Ard
more. Two strong men from this place
have already made their announce
ment for this Office publicly and an
other will do so in a few days. 'rhc
third man to announce will be J. G..
Thompson. Mr.. Thompson has liv, 1
in Ardmore since the town was .
mere village. He was admitted to the
bar here in 1899 and began the prac.
tice of law in 1890. He is now mem
Der of the law firm of Potter, Bow
man & Potter. No ore can doubt the
Democracy of J. c. Thompson. He
has been an active member of the To-
cal club since it was organized an !
in the dark DAYS of Democracy in this
country he served as president of tn >
club. Judge Thompson posse. ses Il
store.house of legal knowledge tfat
few lawyers possess and the people
have all confidence - rs sI3t 3terity
and honesty.
The judicial districts nave not been
defied yet by the con sd:ut' )nal con
vention. It is believed, however that
will be includedpngland,ir ,irfiilu. .dbe
Love, Carter and Murray counties Will
be included in this district. If this di'
vision Is made Ardmore will have
three candidates and Sulphur one.
Judge +. f. White of the latter place
having made his announcement some
time ago. The probabilities are that
the Ardmore candidates will submit
to local primary to determine which
candidate shall remain in the race.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
A MUCH NEEDED NECESSITY
Reminder Houses and Place the
Names Of the Streets at Their
Intersectons-To Be Consid-
cred by the Council.

The proposition of numbering the
houses in the city has grown to be
one of greatest Importance. Also
it is becoming necessary that the
names of the streets again be put at
each street corner. These two things
will have to be done to facilitate the
sewerage system and the delivery of
mail.
There has been some talk of ex.
tending the territory covered by the
free mail delivery. This will be i'm
possible unless the names of the
streets and avenues are put
up and the houses remembered.
Many of the houses are rightly num-
bered, but hundreds of them are not,
The matter has been given the at
tention of the council but no agree
ment reached as to whether they
would be remembered. At their next
meeting it Is probable the council will
take some action and let contract
for numbering the houses and plac-
ing the names of streets at all street
corners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
lkard for Police Judge.

The Ardmoreite announcement col
mAn eveals the fact today that Mr..
lka has announced for the office OF
police Judge of the city of Ardmore.
Mr.. Ikard has lived in Ardmore for
eight years. He has made many warm
friends in that length of time who
will give him their loyal support at
the polls.
Mr.. Okard is not without exper-
ielce, He served as mayor OF Henri
eta, Texas and was for number
of years a member of the city coun'
ell in that city. He is and has al
ways been, law and order man. lie
Is thoroughly enthused over the
growth and prospects of Ardmore,
and Is loyal citizen and loyal dem
ocrat of the Texas kind His an
,nouncement is made subject to the
action of the democratic primary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
.*4..*************+.*****4
PERSONAL MENTION


X. f. Turner is business visitor
in Marietta today.
l.. l.. Tyer has gone to Mineral
Wells to spend several weeks.
Charley Carter is spending the
day among Marietta people.
j. J. Dabbs of sulphur. was here
today shaking hands with friends.
+. n. Byers and wife of Byers.
were in Ardmore today shopping.
Frank Crotzer left today for Text
co, n. F.. where he will spend some
time.
Mrs. C. \. Sammons' sister. Mrs.
]. II. Hoys, of Plano, Texas, is WIS.,
iting her this week
Ben Colbert, former marshal of the
Southern district, was in the city to-
day from Tishomingo.
Lee Mccoy was called to Jacksbor-
ro, Texas, yesterday by message
telling of the serious illness OF his
brother, who lives at that place.
Mr. and Mrs. S II. Wooten return.
ed to Ardmore last night from Dallas.
Texas. Mr.. Wooten was taken in
while in Dallas and is at present con.
fined at the home of A. V. Doak at
1873 ID street, S. W.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
C. D. CARTER AT TIsHoMlNco.
The Brilliant Young Congressional
Candidate Astonishes Natives.

SdUuludlC ASNOnlSneS NdttNcS.
BY Associated Press.
Tishomingo, Feb. 2G.-Hon. C. n.
Carter from Ardmore candidate for
congress was at Tishomingo the othi
er day, where he mixed and mingled
with his many friends.
He, with a number of other candi.
dates, went from Tishomingo to
Egypt n small place about twenty
miles from here ON the Blue river.
where they entertained the Farmers
Union and other voters of that
place.
The first speech was made by DR.
W. Il. Skllern. also candidate for
congress from Milburn. other speech.
'es followed by c. u. Carter. Judge
Bingham. Young. Wolfe, Chisholm,
Morris and others.
II was a treat othosc who heard
the oratory and brilliancy ot these
men
On the night of the 23rd Hon. c.
~ NhlNtl duulfNNtu lUt ltOllt Ol
iTishomingo in the court house. lie
delivered most excellent speech Of
over an hour to an appreciative au-
ldicnce. MIR. Carter is one of the most
sensible and impressive speaker
that has addressed the Tishomingo
people
If the voters OF the attn congress.
sional district could only hear him.
There would be no man able 10
stand before him all the days ot
his life" He is welcome here at any
time.
Tishomingo is on a political boom.
Many of the republicans have ex-
pressed their determination to go in.
to the democratic primary, vote e..
support the ticket.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
A PUBLIC ROAD DUEL.
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON SEVEN
MILES SOUTH OF CITY.
Parties Related BY Marriage-Result
Of an Old Dspute-Note Plays
An Important Part in the d.
Case.

With four bullet wounds In ihis
Zeb Edge, Frank Bcnford died this
morning at 4 o'clock at his home sew
en- miles south of Ardmore.
The shooting occurred Monday AT
ternoon at o'clock ON the public
road some few miles south of this
city.
The facts which lead up to the af-
fair, as stated by associates of the
two men. are as follows:
About a year ago Benford was ar
rested on charge of horse steal.
ing. Edge was the principal witness
against him. The two men were re
lated by marriage and lived in about
a mile and a half of each other.
The latter part of last week Edge
received note. said to have been
written by Benford, in which Ben
f1,d insultod Edge and 1t is said.
threatened him. Monday afternoon,
Edge started to Ardmore with the
intention, It is said of turning over
the note to the federal authorities.
When he had gotten about a mile
and half from his home he met
Benford on the road They both stop
ped and Edge asked Benford if he
had written the no:C. II is said that
}enford replied that he had and fur.
ther intimatod that he would carry
out his threats. II Is also said that
he turned half way around ns If to
reach for a gun. Edge drcw his pistol
and fired four shots, all of which
took effect The first shot struck
| the man i'm the right breast and it
| Ia said to be the one which caused
his death. The other three shots lOdg-
ed in his right side and were fired
after Benford had fallen. The pistol
used was a 4l-calibre Colts.
Ecnrord was taken to his home
" hicn was near, and an effort made
to save him. lie fingered until 4
lo'clccl; this morning, when he died.
1t is said that he made statement
before dying to the effect that he
was the cause of the shooting.
Edge came to Ardmore last night
to surrender himself Finding no
one at the marshars office he re-
turned home with the statement that
he would again return this morning.
However, he has not teachnd the
city, but is expected here this after
noon or tonight.
Both men were farmers, but were
engaged in cutting wood during this
season. They are related by mar
riage. 1t Is said that they had some
words some two years ago. which,
however, had no bearing on this af.
fair.
A number of friends of both men
lwere7 in Ardmore today making ar
fragments for the funeral of Ben
ford.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
ARRESTED FOR INTRODUCING
Hackman and Passenger Caught at
Depot With Grip Containing
Booze-Both Made Bond
For Appearance.

Al Parker and owen Bibbs we're ar
rested last night as the north bound
passenger train pulled out On a charge
Of introducing whisky. The WHISKY
was found in the possession of Bibb5
and was in suit case Bibbs is en-
ployed as n hack driver and 1t is
said had started to the hack with the
whisky. Parker was arrested on the
assertion of bystanders that Bibbs had
received the grips from him. They
were placed in Jail and this morning
made bond in the sum of $500 for ap-
pearanco before the commissioner.
Both men are well known here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
Bill Light Receives Fine Gift.

William Light, member of the
local police force, has just received
a belated Christmas present in the
shape of new 45.calibre Colts re-
volver. 1t is a highly nickel plated
smoke affair with an ivory handle
on which is carved an eagle, Mr..
Light being a member of the Order
of Eagles. The present came form
Thomas Harris of Ardmore, who is
an old friend and admirer of the well
known officer.-Oklahoman
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
= To the ladies' Of Ardmore.

We will open up our Millinery De
partmcnt next week with a handsome
and complete line of medium priced
and high grade millinery We are not
taking any chances In the selection
of our stock of pattern hats and trim
mings but have taken from one of
our large stores a lady who has been
with us for several years, and who
will reach Ardmore, her future home,
the middle of this week. Our knowl-
edge of this lady's ability and exper-
fence prompts us to extend q cordial
invitation to all TO visit our millinery
section and see what we have, before
placing orders for spring hats. We
state frankly that we have trimmer
second to none in the state.
BURTONPEEL.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
SIX new DOCTORS.
Granted the Right to Practice Phys
les in the Territory, from
Dallas, Texas.

Six applicants of the nine who pre-
y practice medicine in the territory
passed the required examination held
in this city two weeks ago. The ap-
pllcants were members of the junior
and senior classes of the Southwest
ern University Medical college To-
Gated at Dallas, Texas, and the medi-
cal department of Baylor Universi-
ty. located in the same city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
Insurance Policy Paid.

ID. w. Butcher, clerk of the local
camp of Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea, this morning turned over to Mrs.
n. c. Floyd of this city, a check in
the sum of $4,000 the amount of the
policy carried by the late Mr.. Floyd
i'm that lodge.
This is the first member of that
order to die in this city who was a
member of the local camp.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26

Later-Zeb Edge, the slayer of Ben
ford. arrived in the city this afternoon
and surrender himself to federal au.
'thorities. Edge was placed in jail.
The preliminary hearing has been set
to be held tomorrow morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26

Don't forget to hear Mrs. Hardy
and Miss Maitland Thursday night
at the NJ. f. church, Children 25c,
adults soc. Tickets on sale at Homer
Boyd's. cost
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26

New State maps showing the new
counties, with 2 synopsis of statehood
bill and many facts and figures, for
sale at
25tr BOYD'S BOOK STORE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26

Mail orders for typewriter paper
and carbon or typewriter ribbons CIV
en- prompt attention. Sent on approval!
25tf BOYD'S BOOK STORE.
Ardmore, |. r..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
Regulate Patent Medicines.
Ardmoreite Special.

Ottawa, Ont, Feb. 26.-The gov
ernment introduced in the house to-
day measure having for its object
a stringent regulation and inspection
of patent medicines manufactured or
Offered for sale in the domain.
In accordance with one of Ne pro-
visions of the bill, the medicine mAl-
ers will be compelled to file their
formulae with the inland revenue
department and to submit samples
for analysis before placing the medi-
cine on sale. Remedies containing CO.
'caine. opium and other dangerous
poisons will be absolutely prohibited
A fine of $500 for each offense, with
the alternative of Imprisonment, is
the penalty provided for a violation
of the terms of tff1S statute,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26
Universal Food Choppers.

The kind that chop anything, at
Stevens. Kennerly & Spragins Co.
22-6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26

Don't forget to near Mrs. Hardy
and Miss Maitland Thursday night
at the NJ. E. church, Children Csc,
adults soc. Tickets on sale at Homer
Boyd's. 26-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-02-26

The dark horses often run best in
elections because their stains are not
seen so well.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-05-08
May Proclaim
a Quarantine

SALEM. Ore, May 7.-Governor
Chamberlain today heard an extend
ed argument on the question of pro.
claiming a quarantine against WASH
lngton sheep. Washington interests
were represented by State Veterin-
arian S. w. Nelson of Tacoma and
H. R. Brision of Walla Walla. 1t
was admitted that in five interior
counties of Washington scab exists
among the sheep. but it was denied
the disease exists in southeastern
Washington counties, and it was
urged if the quarantine is ordered
it will not operate against the focks
of the southeastern counties of
Washington. The Oregon commits
sionegs insisted the flocks of those
counties are infected but do not ex-
tend TO some other counties, and in
order to make Oregon inspection and
dipping effective Washington sheep
must be subjected to quarantine reg
ulations A decision is expected at
the end of the week.