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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21

Tom Lawson. the Roosevelt boom
sr. dropped In at the white house
few days ago 1t is TO be hoped that
-iis tip t, the president will prove
more reliable than his tips to the
public.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
THE MARKETS
FURNISHED DAILY THPOUGH
1T. RUTHERFORD COTTON
EXCHANGE.
Spot Market.

Liverpool firm; mid. G.63; sales
5000. export 5000
New Orleans steady; mid. IL Is
sales 2l5O. T. O. b. 1850.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
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"The mantle OF Moses has fallen
IN Hoke smith, says an admirlng
v;eorgla ntcmporary You don't say
%! IL must have given him an awful
olt,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
rHe MAINTENANCE OF EARTH
ROADS.

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tmnp soryic, from thcm. prospor
t,,. coues to the country to a great |
eytcn, through the prosperity Of the |
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IN. ,mport,pc, Of giving the earth
r,,d eycrv pnssihlc car. and at
,ention I'm lie location. drainage. con
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
This is Morth Remembering.

Whenever you have cough OF
cold, just remember that Foley 5
Honey and Tar will cure it. Do not
risk your health by taking any hut
the genuine. II is in a yellow package
Sold by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed 10
cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to
IA days or money refunded. soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
OACD-

The sheriff In a certain Georgia
county has stock OF whiskey on
his hands by right OF levy, but the
court has enjoined him from selling
It. This must seem Just like getting
money from home 20 the sheriff.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21

u The reform microbe undoubtedly
eads to much good. but also TO
ONE very strange experiments
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21

GOV. Hughes attitude someho" re-
minds one OF the mastery silence o'
,lton u. Parker In 1904.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21


Those who studied John II. Walsh
tbrough his ordeal of trial ON
, charges that threatened prison and
= disgrace found him more of an culg
ma in the lmelight than out OF it
-, lie seemed incapable of thinking that
defeat was possible. and even after
: the jury went out TO decide his
fate. be turned mcouccrucdly to
business matters. to calmly dictate
. letters aud decide railroad questions.
When Dc was ON the witness stand
: he showed dnidcncc. from an oh.
yious sense that he was unaccus-
, toned TO that sort OF thing. And yet
: he was arrogantly defiant: when the
trial was nearly over he said he
} had enjoyed Il ALL that ne would
. be sorry when it was ended Then
he added that "of course he would
be acquitted and evidently hcliev-
ed IL. When he smiled his face light.
ed up like a boys. but In repose
: there was a weary look in his deep,
set eyes and about his deeply lined
features, When his attorneys began
/, TO worry that a quick verdict was
: not returned he told them they
were mistaken and still assumed with.
, out uneasiness that the verdict
would be favorable 70 him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21

. The Oklahoman says; Senator
Clarence Douglas OF Muskogcc has
drawn first blood at Washington, u.
C.. being q guest AZ a dinner party
! given 10y Vice President and Mrs.
{ Fairbanks. The Phoenix iutimates
he wore dress suit. but what he
really should have worn was prob
ably fur oycrcoat and oycrshoes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
Chicago Grain.

Open High Low Close Yes
Wheat
May ...102 1O3is 1919 1929 l02%
July 90. 977s 9SA 979s 9S9sa 9Sis
Corn
May 90. CO.'S Goa 6o9s G0ihb coz
July -. 59% 59h 59h 599sa 59ls
Oats
May ... 5i9s 5iM 5iis 5i9sa 5iil
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New Orleans Futures.

Open High Low Close Vest
Mar lib HIS l1.61 l1.62-63 l1.76
May --1l.76 li.79 1850 ll.G2.G3 11.76
July ..11.79 11.S1 11.63 il.65-6o llS2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-01-21
Liverpool futur es.
New York Futures.

open High Low Close Vest
Mar ..1lGO l1.G0 ll.33 l1.33-3i ll.5S
May ..11.6O ll6i i1.I2 HATS ll.Gi
July ..l1l2 1l4i1l2i 1926 l1.i5
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Joseph Handy Esq brother of Hon.
L. Irving Handy, and wellknown in
Delaware, las been nominated Judge
of the Police Court by the Democrats
of Richmond County, N. Y. Mr..
Handy like his distinguished brother
is a lawyer and a Democratic politi-
clan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin SeversOu and
Mr.. John Severson entertained at their
home Christmas day. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Fl. Mccall, of Wilmington, G. Clifton
Severson, wife and children, of near
Townsend; J. II. David, wife and
children, of Taylors Bridge.
Elbert G. G earhart, wife and SOD, Of
Baltimore; John H. and Watson 5.
Gearhart, of Brooklyn, N. Y, and Ar
thur L. Gearhart, of Thoroughfare
Neck, spent Christmas day with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander FAIRIES
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell Lloyd and son
David, have been spending few days
with his mother, Mrs. S. A. Lloyd at
Bound Brook, n. J.
Mr.. Edward Beck, of the Herald,
Washington, d. c., is visiting his
mother, Mrs. Ella Beck.
The Tuesday Club was delightfully."-
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. W. b
Megear and Miss Hettie Megear at the
home of the former last evening.
Miss Dora Wilds is visiting Mrs. c.
E. Speakman at Belmont Hall.
Miss Hannah and Sara Robinson,
of Smyrna, are visiting relatives II
Philadelphia and New Jersey.
Miss Fannie Wilds is visiting he
aunt, Mrs. Roland Cox at Plainfield
Nj.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Millions of bottles of Foley's Honey
and Tar have been sold without any
person ever having experienced any
other than beneficial results from its
use for coughs, colds and lung trou-
bles. This is because the genuine Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar in the yellow
package contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs. Guard your health by
refusing any but the genuine. Sold
by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Start The New Year Rlsht-lu The KItehsa

The price of "The Philadelphia
Press, Daily, one year is $500; The
White House Cook Book, S2:OO; total
value $500. The Press will supply
both for SO. so.
This splendid Cook books bound In
cnameled cloth, is beautifully illus
taated, containg nearly 900 pages, Is
convenient to handle, made OF paper
OF excellent quality, and is, from be-
ginning to end, durable and handsome
Please understand, The Daily Press
one year and the Cook Book, Gooc
Value at So. 90, both for $3.50, and the
latter figures cover every expense
including delivery of book to you
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
HANDSOME NEW CLUBHOUSE OPENED
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

chairman. After a season of social
greetings and the partaking OF the re-
past served by the Committee, the
members and friends dispersed pleased
with the hearty entertainment afforded
and complimentary in their expressions
Of approval over the beautiful building
and finely appointed quarters OF the
club women of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Here's Good Advice.

0. S. Woolever, one of the best
KKnOwn merchants of LIE Raysville, n;
l., says: eff you are ever troHbled
With piles, apply Bucklen's Arnics
oaive. 1t cured me of them for good
~ years ago." Cures every sore
wound, burn or abrasion. 25c. at Ben
Ion n. Weldon'e drug store.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Is 7 Head Of Horses
a Good Cows So
One with calf by her side. the others will soon
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.

? Champion Farm Wagons Orchard Wagon
Spray Wagon Ir, Whe Wagon, Fruit Wagon,
carries 2A tons, good as new; Single Platform
Spring Wagon, Horse Cart, Dearborn. in gOOd
order; sunabOut, in good order; Two Horse
Roller, One-hOrse Roller. Side delivery Rake,
good as new: Cutaway Harrow, Lime Drill, Deer
ing Mower Thomas Horse Rake, Buckeye Sulkey
CultivatOr, Spring Tooth CultiyatOr. Hay Loader,
Grain Fan good as new; TOnOtO Wagon Body,
no de 50 baskets Set of Wagon Springs capacity
1900 lbs, Road Scoop, Cyclone Grub Fuller, Fee
Grinder Seed SOwer, vinyard size; Phosphate
Distributor, 2 Wagon Jacks, Carriage Pole, Corn
Shelter; good as new; Set Fairbanks Platform
Wire Fence Weaving Machine, Sulkey Gang
Pow good as new: Orchard Gang PlOw; 2 No.
So Syracuse Pl0wS No; IL y IveE PlowS. So.
tooth Hsrrows,2 2 Drag Harrows, Syracuse Vim
yard Hoe Hand CultivatOrs. 2 spike tooth Cul-
| tivatOrs Black Hawk Corn Planter with check
rover in good order. BickfOri Huffman Grain
| Drill. nearly new Osborne Corn Binder, in good
/ order: Peach Ladders, 2 sets Hay Racks Ex-
tension Ladders, Feed Box, Hlg BOX; fIult
Pickers pair long handle Pruning Shears, As
paragus Buncher, lot of cold frames, three horse
/ Trees, 6 Double Trees, Wire Stretchers. Bran
Bile Scythes 8 Bill Hooks Picks 2 POsthOle
Diggers Cant Hook: Pin NAL. 2 Potato Diggers,
| Potato Fork. double Blocks single Block ,
/ Garden CultivatOrs. Riveting Machine, Hog
| Hook Hand Rakes 2 Grubbing Hoes. Half
Bushel Measure, one dozen pair Pruning Shears,
| lot of Log Chains Cow CHAINS, Hedge Knives,
/ Corn Knives. Shovels Spades, Forks. Hoes of all
kinds, many other articles to numerous to men-
ton.
BLACKSMITH TOOLS
| Lot of Blacksmith Tools. consisting of Forge
Anvil. Drill. Vice, Combined Vice and Anvil
| Pipe Vice. Pair Pips Cutters and Thread Cutting
| Dies four sizes, set bolt thread cutting Dies
Planes, Saws Hammers, Draw Knives, Levels
| Squares, Chisels Brace, Mortar, Trowels, Thumb
screws, TOngs Pinchers Bolts. Screws, &c.
p. HARNESS -Four sets Wagon Harness, set
Plow Harness, 2 sets Dearborn Harness. set Car
Harness. dauble set OF Carriage Harness, double
set of Traceless Harness, 10 Work Brides Il
Collars leather head HalteTs, 3 sets PlOw Lines
| HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE consisting OF Cool
Stove. Table, Chairs and numerous other article
TERMS OF SALE
On all sums of 5000 or less the cash will b.
| reouired over that amount credit of ntnt
| months will be given by purchaser giving negOti
| able note with approved endOrser
This will be large sale and in order to gt
through, must begin promptly att O'Clock. there
fore come early.
MRS. JOS. E. CARTER
COLLINS & HUTCHINSON, Auctioneers,
H. D. BOYER, Clerks
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

There were many pretty Christmas
trees in town this year but probably
the most elaborate was that of little
Miss June Massey daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter T. Massey. Their hand
some Christmas tree was lighted with
electric lights in a very unique manner.
The work was done by Mr.. Mont
gomery, Mrs. Massey's brother-in-law,
an electrician. The tree was the ad-
miration of many Christmas callers al
the Massey home.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Male Help w anted.

GENERAL AGENT in Smyrna for Trust
Company doing Home Building business
Men of good address and first-class creden-
tials, experience in Industrial Insurance or
similar business desirable. Position worth
$500 year to good man. State age. for
mer experience and references. Address
RI. w. F. ROBERTS, Manager Agency
Department NATIONAL TRUST, REAL
ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION CO.,
1925 Market Street, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Watch Night Services were held at
Asbury NJ. E. Church last night when
quite a number assembled to watch out
the old year and welcome the new.
In the absence of DR.. Watt who was
sick, the services were in charge OF
Presiding Elder Koons. Rev. William
FAIRIES responded to the "Year 1907
and Rev. John P. Burdette responded
to the Year 1908" A conservation
service was held while the old year
was being tolled out.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
FOR RENT.

% story brick house on Delaware Street
tenanted by David Lyman. One 2-story
frame house on South Main Street tenanted
bv BENJAMIN Riggs. Possession March 1st.
Also "a acre truck farm on MonrOvia Av-
enue. Good opportunity for a man who
understands grape culture. Possession
March 1. For particulars apply tc
MRS. NJ. E. VOSHELL.
Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Election Notice.

The Annual Meeting of the Policyhold-
ers of the Kent County Mutual Insurance
Company will be held at the Office, of the
the 18th day of January, 1908, between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. Ma nd o'clock P.
NJ, at which time an election will be held
for three directors to serve for three years.
VIM. DENNEY, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Steamer G. F. Brady with the ad-
rent of January is running on a sched-
ule of two trips week instead of three.
Patrons of the line will please note the
change. Steamer Brady leaves Smyrna
Mondays and Thursdays; returning
leaves Philadelphia, Tuesdays and Fri
days. Consult timetable in another
column.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
FOR SALE.

Lot of Plymouth Rock BOOSTERS, thor
oughbred stock.
Apply to
JOHN A. SUNNI,
Near Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Wallachiau centre pieces, pillow tops
and pin.cushions at Palmatary's
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
Smyrna Library.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Smyrna Library
Association will be held in the Library
Room at 3 o'clock p. M, on Thursday,
January 2nd, 1908.
J. c. STOCKLY, President.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

The first electric sign to be used by
any of our merchants is that of Turn er
& Shober the new clothiers who occupy
the Catt's property opposite the
National Bank. The sign is attractive
and credit to the enterprise of the
new clothing merchants who are
building up good trade.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

The newest winter millinery at j. F.
Palmatary's.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Everything in fruit and vegetables
- cummings, Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
WANTED.

Operators for my Glove Mandatory.
Light work, good wages and steady employ
ment.
Apply to
w. T. DOUGHTEN,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

HEADQUARTERS for celery, Cummings
odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Do not wait for winter, but buy
our coal now and from Smyrna Transy
l. Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Highest prices paid for poultry at
Cummings Odd Fellows Hall.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01
,0, DeI.,
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

-, Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Now Is the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer by the use OF
GOOD, CLEAN COAL, bought from Smyr-
ma Trans. & Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Rnv YOUR coal from Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Gold Seal Rubber Boots and Shoes
.rethe best. Try pair and be con-
viuced.-W. G. Roe.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

AS rule the CHEAPEST is NOT the
BEST. Especially so is it with COAL.
Buy the BEST. Smyrna Transporta-
ton & Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Headquarters lor ceIery' O"nnAnSS
odd Fellows Hall.
The newest winter millinery at j. F.
Palmatary's.
Wallachiau centre pieces, pillow tops
and pin. cushions at Palmatary's
Everything in fruit and vegetables
.t Cummings, Odd Fellows Hall.
10 not wait for winter, but buy
our coal now and from Smyrna Transy
l. Mfg Co.
Highest prices paid for poultry at
Gupning's Odd Fellows Hall.
Gold Seal Rubber Boots and Shoes
srethe best. Try pair and be con-
viuced.-W. G. Roe.
Our Grocery Department. is complete
with all the seasonsble goOds.-W. q.
Roe.
The Mite Society of Asbury M. E.
Church will meet next Saturday even
ING at :. 80 o'clock at the usual place.
The largest line of Lap Robes and
Horse Blankets in town at the lowest
prices. w. G.. Roe.
AS rule the CHEAPEST is NOT the
BEST. Especially so is it with COAL.
Buy the BEST. Smyrna Transporta-
ton & Mfg. Co.
Now is the winter of our discomfort
made glorious summer by the use OF
GOOD, CLEAN COAL, bought from Smyr-
ma Trans. & Mfg. Co.
The first electric sign to be used by
apy of our merchants is that of Turn el
&Shober the new clothiers who occupy
the Catt's property opposite the
National Bank. The sign is attractive
and a credit to the enterprise of th'
new clothing merchants who arr
building up a good trade.
Steamer G. F. Brady with the ad
rent of January is running on sched
Il ule of two trips week instead of three
Patrons of the line will please note tn
change. Steamer Brady leaves Smyrn
Mondays and Thursdays; returning
leaves Philadelphia, Tuesdays and FIR
days. Consult timetable in anOthe
column.
There were many pretty Christina
trees in town this year but probabl
the most elaborate was that of littl
Miss June Massey daughter of Mr.. an
Mrs. Walter T. Massey. Their hanC
some Christmas tree was lighted wit
electric lights in a very unique name
The work was done by Mr.. Mon
gOmery, Mrs. Massey's brother-in- La
an electrician. The tree was the a.
miration of many Christmas callers
the Massey home.
Watch Night Services were held
Asbury NJ. E. Church last night VIII
quite a number assembled to watch O
the old year and welcome the ne
In the absence of DIR. Watt who W
sick, the services were in charge
Presiding Elder Koons. Rev. Willie
FAIRIES responded to the "Year 1870
and Rev. John P. Burdette respond
to the ''Year 1908" A consecrati
service was held while the old yt
was being tolled out
HANDSOME NEW CLUBHOUSE OPENE
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE
chairman. After a season OF soc
greetings and the partaking OF the
past served by the Committee,
members and friends dispersed plea
with the hearty entertainment atfor'
and complimentary in their expressi'
Of approval over the beautiful bulldl
and finely appointed quarters OF
club women of Smyrna.
Start The New Year Rlght-ln The Kite
The price of "The Philadelp
Press" Daily, one year is $3.Oe, :.
White House Cook Book, $2:OO; Z
value $500. The Press will sup
both for SO. so.
This splendid Cook books boun'
cnameled cloth, is beautifully IL
taated, containg nearly 900 pages
convenient to handle, made OF pa
OF excellent quality, and is, from
ginning to end. durable and handsC
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

The undersigned having deri cd to discon-
tinue farming will sell all OF her II 'ck and farm
ing implements on
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

COLLINS & HUTCHINSON, Auctioneers.
GLEN SCOUT, Clerks.
H. d. BOYER,
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

The Mite Society of Asbury M. E.
Church will meet next Saturday even
inc at 7.8O o'clock at the usual place.
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

Our Grocery DEPARTMENT. is complete
With all the seasonable goods. G.
ROa
Smyrna times., 1908-01-01

The largest line of Lap Robes and
Horse Blankets in town at the lowest
prices. W. G. Roe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
GENERAL MICKLE'S
 SPECIAL ORDER

New Orleans, June 6.-Adjutant Gen eral William E. Mickle of the United Con- federate Veterans, at the direction of Gen. w. l.. Cabell, lieutenant general commanding, today issued the following special order.
 'The lieutenant general commando ag realizes that he can in no sense express the irreparable loss our beloved cause has suffered in the death of our great leader, Gen. Stephen D. Lee; but it is rroper that the convention to meet jn Birmingham should adopt resolutions that may feebly express our love and admira- tion, and the great loss the cause has sustained by his death. It is therefore, ordered that the first act of the me- morial services to be held at noon on tune 10 shall be the consideration nf this matter.
 "Gen. w. A. Montgomery of Miss;s- sppi. who was intimatel, associated with the late commander-in-c chief, and warn personal friend. is charged with the du1y of preparing these resolutions and pre- renting them to the convention in a suit able address,"
 In another special order General Cabell directs that Maj. Gen. K M. Van Zandt, commanding the Texas division of the United Confederate Veterans shall as- sume command of the Trans Mississippi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-07
Many Records Broken
 M The Olympic Try-OutS
COACH COUNSELMAN LEAVES FOR CHICAGO
TOWARDS ATHLETIC DIRECTOR WILL STUDY FINE POINTS OF FOOTBALL UNDER STAGG OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY.

J. s. Counselman, who for the past two years has been teaching mathematics iE the Birmingham High school and coaching the football team at Howard college, will leave the city next week for Chicago university, where he will pursue postgraduate work in mathematics and astronomy during both terms of the Summer school there
 Through the influence of Dr. J. w. Stagg of this city MT. Counseman has arranged with Coach A. A. Stagg of Chi cago university for instruction in the fine points of football while there this summer
 Coach stagg, formerly of Yale univer- sity, has been at the head of athletics at Chicago university for several years and besides being author of the first treatise On American football, he has for a num- Der of years been a prominent member of its rules committed
 Under Coach Staggs direction MT. Counselman will map out both the sys- tenn of offense and defense, which he in- tends teaching Howard this fall
 Mir Counselman will also participate ih the western championship tennis tour nament to be held at the Kenwood Coun. try club, near Chicago, during the lat ter part of August He will devote from one to two hours per day in training for this annual event.