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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
HOUSE PASSED AN
APPROPRIATION BILL

WAsHINJGTON. u. c.. january 10
The House to-day passed the army APP
Precipitation bin. and began the consid-
GRAFTON OF the fortihcatons bill
Several amendments were made 70 the
army bill. The Qualifications bill was
taken up. but no progress was made.
the time OF the House being consumed
hy The statements OF Representative
Smith. OF Iowa. in charge Of the budget:
AIR. Fitzgerald. Of New York. who rep
rosents tho minority in tho Appropria-
tons Committee. and M. Gaines. %
Tennessee. In a speech on HIS docking"
BILL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
VIRGINIAN ROBBED.
George Eastman on Way Home
from Denver Lost His Roll.

ST. LOUIS. MO. January lO-George
Eastman, OF BashaIn. Va. reported 10 the
police at Union station to-day that no
had been robbed OF $50 just as the train
upon which he had come TO St Louis
was leaving Kansas CITY. Tho none,
was stolen from lbs overcoat by a pick
pocket Eastman says ne saw two men
jostle him just as he entered the car. but
thought nothing OF the incident. The men
had boarded the train when he did. When
he saw one Of tho men jump from the
train his suspicion was aroused and he
looked foZ his money in vain. Eastman
has been in the mining business at Den
yer. and was en- route TO his home go
Virginia. lie thinks the pickpocket saw
him take the roll from his pocket TO buy
his ticket
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
ALL STANDARD OIL
DIRECTORS REELECTED

NEW YORK January 10-It was an
nounccd to-day that al the old directors
Of the Standard oil company. Of New
Jersey, We're reelected at meeting OF
that corporation. held in Jersey CITY Il
few DAYS ago. a @. Bedford was added
10 the board. Ia IS also stated that there
VIII he no change IN the officers OF the
company when the board meets 70 or
game.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Seven Days in the Week

80 lost time on Sundays or holidays,
but instead interest runs on automau-
cally when money is deposited in this
bank.
Wen take the best OF care OF it after
you start to save. But you must make
the start. and the sooner you start the
sooner you can put your money at work
wAere it Will work FOR you.
Don't postpone your visit: come to-
morrow.
Three per cent. Compound Interest on.
dollar Will start you.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
THE WEATHER

Forecast: Nirsinia-Partiy cloudy and
warmer Friday. Saturday fresh south t.
southwest winds.
North CarOlua-Fa.r. warmer Friday.
saturday fair variable winds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
WILLIAM ALDEN SMITH
SUCCEEDS SENATOR RLGER

LANSING NICH-. January l0-Cou-
gross nan William Alden Smith. ~ Grand
Rapids was tonight nominated 90 sue
coed United States Senator r. A AIEer.
AS there are only half dozen Democrats
ia the state LEGISLATURE. to-uight's uomi-
nation 10y tine Republican caucus is eo4iN-
aleIt to an election
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
At tie Afternoon Session.

When tire committee resumed at @ 20
o'clock. Ar. Egglc-tpn agAir took the
stand. and proceeded 90 make further
comparisons between books under the
two systems. The Wheeler Primer. which
sells Tor tnirty cents I'm Virginia. was
compared with au Indiana primer. at
ten cents though IL should bee said that
The Virginia book has mo-e PAGES than tho
one used in Indiana in other respects
there does not appear any greet difference
between them
what do you think are the relative
values of che cloth and board binding for
primary books" asked tine chairman
u should say chat the cloth binding
would last longer than the board. bur
oo Tor think There ie five cents differ
once. ] do not think chat tle patron
should have the option. however. OF buy
iug either"
-What is the use ~ an elaborate spell
ne blank. such as Thomas's blank. at %
cost ~ eight ccuts2
'Wel. good spelling blank such as
beatc s.. Thom-s.s or Joausou'e. can no
made and sold al five cents at "a very
nice profit"
''It 81 we'll however so have uniformftv
among the blanks. blt'I can SEQ no re,-
SON Pop having To- Very elaborate blank"
"IIo }ou know -4y Stat. tllt haas .
similar method ~ adoption as virginia. o."
do nnt know or amy tnat has
system which ls Identical In rcarit,
We have county adoption"
Mf -Kgic-tou here produced a Vircirf.
edition OF vs. litc.s Arlthmete. which VA.
purchased Dog hlm in Atlanta for fsrfy
cents. and the same book sells ia WISE
einia GOO hfty cents. 70 ia stamped '.y.I-.
G1i2 Ld4tion' o. ITS cover. aud - sud
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Conditions Yesterday.

Iiisnest temperature yesterday......... 4
10" 81 tempe a ure yes erday....s....... 3
NJ an zen. crature yesterday ......... 3
Normal temperature yesterday. 3
Departure from normal temperature. o
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

Az, there's the rub.'--Hanniet.
These shirts will stand the
rub and the tub.
T hey're built with tub sense.
hey come from the laundry
refreshed and reinviqOrated.
BUllt TO stand by man in his
strenuous hours
Plaited-$t to So.
Plain bosom, fancy-Sf. 20
So. so.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

~AzAs ( S-7zHZzzdS-
cases It was the business OF the State
Board 20 select. SchooIbooks are not made
for five months schools: they are made
70 suit The graded schools. running from
nine TO ton months How, then. can
books boz chosen specifically for the FIVE
months SCHOOL,"
"A statement has been made by uen-
oefS ~ the board thar there is n decided
4'u'rence between the educational needs
oi J-e counties and cities. What are
roHr views rs TO this7'
tt't argument is close kin TO the
on" just mentioned. 1t is that the cities
have different ideals and systems from
.'e rii". schools. that they have longer
''-S. tlN4 tat they should not. there
.rt. ES forced To use tho same text
books -s tile rural schools. Now the
constitution provides that the state Board
ll's eiii ntiate. n IL sees m to do So
'e state Board has the power 10 select
'- --Ht lt desires Il can select books
~ ~ ,oi'ltionS. II these conditions are
diI 'ent- There is az much difference he
tween some ot our city schools as between
some OF our city and county schools. some
OUR counties have better teachers and
'''-et schools than some Of our cities
ana i There is to Doe "a cleavage II sboill5
'l1ta 'n me school itself and not ON
t' '''l"eial basis Of country and CITY.
OF the same counties YOU can
ana 'e"oning as good and as bad as may
'e round anywhere in the State. ana the
same tiing is true OF the cities %
Honorable Profession.
Nhnt is YOU opinion Of the eduratior,I
advantages OF a periodical crilsa,l. l,,, 80,
book asents2" '''7
THAT aTsument is that the s.lac,,,,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

consuming interest. and 10 So expected
taat Mr.. Kennedy viii Doe on Che stand
FOR many hours.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

$3.50 and SO. Hats-the man.
uiacturers' surPlus--S1.6B.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11

The best collars in the world
at Zoe.
Cuffs, 15c
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Il She Can Sleen.

There is this difference: After a wo-
man has been married few years she
does most OF her dreaming at night
Atchlson Globe.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-01-11
Miniature Almanac.

j January II. 1907.
HIGH TIDE.
Morning .........1.5s
Evening ........2.2 l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Home Mission Society.

The Home Mission Society Of the
Broadway Methodist church gave a
social afternoon Tuesday. compliment
tary to the new members of their
congregation, at the parsonage. 1t was
a getting acquainted affair, and a
most enjoyable one.
Mrs. Byron Drew was leader for the
literary programme and read a MOST
interesting paper on Preparation
for which a word OF praise is given
her on every turn.
Mrs. Wilmington also had an inter.
esting reading, telling what the Home
Mission Society is doing throughout
the country. its needy reforms. both
at home and abroad and statistics OF
the great good being done through
this organization.
At the close Of the literary part, q
social hour was spent, during which
time refreshments, punch and dain
ties were served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21

family. relatives and a few intimate
friends, sufficient enough. however
to give the bride and groom a merry
send Of on their matrimonial path
way the groom is one of the most
eligible young men. and is one uf the
foremost business men Of the town
a druggist Of rare ability and claims
host of friends.
Truly beautiful was the bride in
simple pearl organdy. with an arm
bouquet Of brides roses She is a
decided brunette and possesses all the
charms Of a southland girl. 4 happy.
cheerful disposition that has given
her warm spot in the hearts Of
Ardmore people, among the Old ps
well as the young.
At the conclusion Of the ceremony
the bride and bridegroom led the way
80 the dining room where a we'd
ding breakfast was dainty served
and the party tarriod a while offer
llE tblEldl NldllNh dlu l'bhluE NN'l
the many magnificent gifts Of silver.
cut glass and art bits that had found
their way from friends both in and
out Of their town. some coming from
the groom's relatives in Texas. While
the guests were chatting the bride
slipped away and donncd an exquisite
travelling suit OF brown taffeta with
hat. gloves and shoes en- suite. They
took the noon train for honeymoon
trip in Dallas and other Texas points.
amid the usual shower Of rice. They
will return TO Davis, where they will
make their home
9. The Keller family is a large one
and every member was present except
one son and son-in-law
Misses Daisy Nichols and Rather.
inc Suggs were guests on the occa-
sion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21

tality. Among the endearing memo.
rials to Miss Muses. patriotic zeal
and indefatigable energy is the beau
ufm Confederate monument in the
City Park at Dallas. She IS the
founder Of the Texas Division, United
Daughters of the Confederacy, and or
ganized the Dallas Chapter, one Of the
original six chapters chartered in the
South She was twice presidentgen-
cral Of the L. ID c.. and by her tact.
skill and parliamentary ability won
golden opinions from press and peo-
pie. Mrs. Muses. most recent and
valuable service to the cause so dear
to the Southern hearts was her sue
ccssful effort to- memorabilia the last
democratic convention and secure a
plank whereby an appropriation was
made for the Womans Confederate
home at Austin
Mrs. Muse has often visited Ard
more and is looked to as a young
mother Of Southern Confcdcracy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Birthday Party.

Miss llurena Cruce entertained a
number of her little friends last Fri
day, it being her twelfth birthday
The occasion was quite enjoyable and
the entertainment a most unique one
It was a doll wedding and the house
was decorated accordingly The
arches. the wedding bells, the bride
and bridegroom the former Miss 10
rena had in charge. and the latter
Miss Daisy Maud Webb cared for
There was the officiating clergyman
the ring bearer the flower girl, and
all the necessary members that com
pose bridal party. Miss Lorena
was the recipient Of number OF lit
tie remembrances.
Delicious refreshments were served
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Epworth League.

A delightful evening was spent
Tuesday on the lawn at the Methodist
parsonage, given by the members OF
the Epworth League TO their friends.
The lawn was en- fete with Japanese
lanterns and brilliant torches and dot
ted with serving tables daintily laid
in white linen and centered with vas
es Of summer flowers. Misses Mamie
Nisbett, Stella Butcher, ltea Wolver-
ton, Blake Jones and Lizzie Dove nal
these in charge and served you with
delicious cream and cake Convenient
ly placed nthe porch was a huge
punch bowl. filled with the most re-
freshing beverage. dipped ty Miss
Ruth Sims.
In another coy nook in the lawn
Miss Kimbal had in charge a booth
from which she sold home made can
dies. This was aside from the league
and It's proceeds went 20 the young
Womans Home Mission Society.
The legue realized quite a neat
sum which will be added TO their
treasury.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Society Happenings of the Past Week

blue and red. being carried out and
as each guest arrived souvenir of
blue and red ribbon was given them
All kinds uf games were INDUCED i'm
and delicious Refreshments were
served. Miss Lena Bradford is prcsi.
dent Of this club, Mis- Annie sue
Thomas, treasurer and Suzanne Sur.
geon, secretary.
The guests were: Ml3gr and Ma.
rie Son. Lena and Loi. Bradford.
Maybell Warren. \. c. Warren, John.
Hattie, Philips and Walter Nelson.
Roy BledsOe. Mack Adkins. Jim Ed.
mond, Ray and Annie Sre Thomas.
Fred Focht stephen Sturgeon. Mr..
and Mrs Bradford, Dr j. r. Son.
Mr. aud Mrs. B. Il. Thomas. Dr. and
Mrs \. +. Focht and T.. ID. Sturgeon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Euiott.Cos.

A wedding of interest to many
Ardmore people is that of Mr.. Chas
Cox and Miss Ada Elliott, which wa
quietly solemnized in Oklahoma Ci'y
last Sunday in the presence OF only
a few close friends of the contracunt
parties.
The groom is well known here hav
ing resided here most OF his hl'
with his parents and until recently
employed at the Democrat Office.
The bride has host of friends II
this city and is a sister OF MaloI
Elliott, one of the city's brightes
boys.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cox will reside II
Chandler, Oklahoma, where Mr.. Coz
now holds splendid position. The!
left Immediately for that place.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21

Letters? They're comiug iu stacks
in piles, in heaps. from all over Tia,
country
So tar Indiana is ahead in tine mum
ber Of men who think Miss Frey is
just too sweet for anything and
would like chance To tell her 80
to her face
There's % man in Colorado who
wants Miss Frey TO kindly accept a
gold mine, just to please him. one
down In Texas has a bee ranch that
he thinks would suit her If she'd only
come down there aud live ON 10 a
while
\ man in san Diego. cal. offers to
settle thousand dollars year
pocket money ON anyone Miss Frey
will name If she'll just stop being
Miss Frey ana be- Mrs we'll. what's
the use of telling the poor man 5
name right out in public
4 widowcr ON North Dakota
ranch thinks the North Dakota eli
mate would do great dead toward
preserving Miss Frcy's beauty lie
has six children and does not keep
any held in the house, but what Of
that? True love never stops at such
trines-so the man from North pa
kota thinks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Hargorve Heights.

Hargrove Heights bids fair to be-
come the favorite residence section
OF Ardmore. It has the location, the
altitude and all the natural adyan-
tages. A splendid college building -
heated on its highest point, and cost.
ly residences are dotted here and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. +. Bledsoe have erect
ed there "A magnificent home, strictly
modern and OF the latest architecture
Hargroye Heights is free from all
the winged pests aud the dust
plague, and when the two new build
ing ON the College campus and the
spacious sidewalks are completed Il
will be one OF the show places OF the
Southwest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21


members OF the junior Benevolent So
ri"iy last Thursday al Z he home ot
'l"i} last Thursday az the home oc
10 was lawn icte and the little
ones enjoyed th" different games for
SOME iime then all assembled in tho
parIoia where little musical program
was rendered by the Juniors. At its
conclusion the children were all seat.
'd ON the lawn ana each child was
gwen dainty pink box fringcd in
Ellt and tied with green bows at each
corner The society r1lors, green ami
pl"N Each box contained lunch
wv" sandwiches. pickles, cake ana
waters.
Ih'n bottle OF every child's ideal
uIlhh was pas7ed-soda pop, its pop
uIaflty among the children being as
'hu'h 10 the noise u makes as to its
iast'-cornucopias made of green and
U'u WIN Whk' illled with the most
delicious candles was also passed All
'hlS was the clever work OF Mrs.
Thompson, whose reputation for en-
''rtalhlhs the utue folks Is unsuf-
passed
NJ ihe tlnlsh OF the lunches Mrs.
'aihey gave an interesting talk on
her recent visit to the Buckner's Or
phan nome at Dallas where she had
taken little hoy only four years Old
"hom the Benevolent society had
been Keeping the past three months
ohe can s'arcely imagine the souu
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Miss Daisy Nichols HOnored.

when hunors are to be distributed
Ardmore usually comes in for her
share. As much so among the ladies'
as among the gentlemen. This time
we are very glad. indeed, to announce
that our popular friend Miss Daisy
Nichols was given the highest hOnors
that one can receive In this organi-
zation, at the recent Baptist Terri
torial convention held at sulphur.
She was unanimously chosen inter-
national representative Of b. Y. =.
L. Of Oklahoma 10 represent this
great 46 star at any and all conyen-
tional meetings for the next two years,
and will be ent abroad next year 20
the international meeting, with all eS-
penses paid. This Is the first lady
who has ever been elected TO MI
this Office and certainly no mistake
has been made as Miss Nichols has
long been influential in union work,
and her life is devoted to It's cause.
4 higher tribute could not have been
paid her and the B. Y. =, L. OF Ard
more should certainly congratulate IL
self on having her numbered on It's
membership list. She organized this
union and has been its leader for
many years.
The International meet was held IN
Spokane. Washington, this year. The
returns of the meeting have not yet
| been received, 50 the next meeting
place Is unknown, but will be some
| place In Europe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
HararOve Heights Success Club.

The Success Club. composed of a
charming beyy of little maids, out on
Hargroye Heights, some who are not
yet in their teens. gave delightful
little affair Thursday evening and in
yited only the club members, their
little boy friends, and their papas
and mammas on the lawn at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. b. X. Thomas
The grounds were en- fete with Jap
anese lanterns, under which was a
long table laid in choice linen and
centered with tall vases, filled with
red summer flowers. The club colors,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
With Mrs. Bledsoe.

Mrs. J. +. BledsOe was the charm
ing hostess to a very informal Bon
Voyage affair Friday. complimentary
to Mrs Frank +. Tull. who left Sat.
urday for Albuquerque, where She
will make her home.
The Bledsoes have recently moved
into their new home, which is an
ideal one and one whose doors will
be ajar to many social functions.
The guests were, Mcsdamcs Philip
stephens, George Corm Smith. Van
Eaten, b. r. Thomas, \. 4. Focht.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
A Confederate Wedding"

One Of the most notable events in
the social history of Dallas was the
marriage OF Mrs. Katie Cabell Curria
and Mr. J. c. Muse, which toob place
Wednesday evening, July 10th, at the
w. l.. Cabell. General X. NJ Gano.
the venerable chaplain of Camp Sterl-
ing Price, ohiciated. General Cabell
giving the bride away.
The house was radiantly embower-
ed in flowers and palms, a large por-
ton of which were the gifts of ad
miring friends.
The Confederate colors, white and
red. predomnated in the decorations,
and formed an attractive floral back
ground for a profusion Of Bride roses
and white carnations. Four hundred
names were inscribed in the guest
book and the company formed a
brilliant and representative gathering,
largely cosmopolitan in character.
Members OF Camp Sterling Price
were much in evidence. The gray
| uniforms Of the Confederate veterns
mingling with the conventional black
of many of the men responsible for
the growth, advancement and ex.
pansion OF that city.
The sons of the Confederate Vet
Grams, Camp W. l. Cabell, of which
| Judge Muse is "A member, and Camp
John II. Reagan, were well represent.
| ed, and with them there was a bright
bouquet of pretty girls, who added
| inefIable grace and charm to every
scene. Practically every member OF
the Dallas Chapter L. ID. c. and the
Pierian Club was present Both OF
these organizations claim Mrs. Cur
rie as their president. 1t is seldom
that the conditions surrounding q
marriage are so auspicious, From
every point of view the union woulC
seem to be an ideal one. Mrs. Mus,
is a gracious. attractive woman
whose wit, poise and intellectual
charm bespeaks the culture and re
flnement of Southern ancestry, edu
cation and environments. Judg,
Muse is a courtly and accomplishe,
gentleman. a brilliant and successful
lawyer, who has a host of friends Il
felicitate him on his good fortune
e. The Cabell home In Dallas has beel
the Liberty Hall' of the lod Con
= federacy. While ever open to wild
circle OF friends whose value wa
never gagged by sectional or politi
) cal opinion, 1t was more especial
! to the eterans-General Cabell'
old companions in arms-that kindl
est welcome and generous entertain
I ment We're always dispensed by tn
r. gallant old General and his daughter
p Rarely does so close and admirabl
$ tie bind father and daughter. Eve
D tender, su.icitous for his health an
T. interest, proud Of his record as
s soldier ana commander as well as
e civilian, Miss Muse has been an idea
i example of filial devotion. On hi
r part the old soldier has enshrine
e her in his heart of hearts, and che
I ishes with pride all the noble wor
e she has accomplished for its immo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Keller-Cravens.

Among the interesting marriages
of the week is that OF Mr.. j. Ross
Cravens to Miss Malissa Keller,
daughter of Rev. and Mrs. j. L. kel-
Ter, uf Davis, which took place at the
Keller home In Davis on Tuesday
forenonn While the ceremony was
quite en- familie and the arrange
ments very simple, owing to the mid
season, the wedding was one of the
interesting social events Of that city
last week The bride was schooled
in Ardmore, where her father was
pastor OF the First Baptist church
for a number of years. She Is a
graduate of Hargrove College of 'Od
and was a favoite among the past
seasons debutants. DR.. j. 5. Fergu
son, a Baptist divine, performed the
ceremony and Miss Katherine Suggs
of Ardmore, a class mate and BOSOM
friend of the bride. conducted the
music, playing the Mendelssohn'
for the couple. who entered the
bridal room unattended and followed
the clergyman to the improyised altar
where they accepted the marriage
VOWS and received the blessings o
the Almighty in the presence of tn,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
Retailers and wholesalers.

The Retailers and Wholesalers had
a fine game OF ball Tuesday afte:'
noon and society folks were much
IN evidence in the grand stand, and
the fair "rooterines" are worth the
price into the park Their enthusiasm
is immense, and the teams should
congratulate themselves on having
the good will OF so fair a bunch.
The score stood to in favor OF
the Retailers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-07-21
A Runaway Marriage.

Married at the Hotel Wilmington
last evening Miss stephens of Gain
esville to Herbert Zacharias, promi'
nent young business man of the same
city.
The marriage was a Gretna Green
affair and the ceremony was per
formed by Deputy Clerk n. II. Nc
Coy of this city.
The young couple will remain in
Ardmore for several days at the Whit
tingtOn.