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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
ROCKYRIDGE.

An epidemic of measles ia rag
ing in this community.
Field Baker and his bereaved
family have the deep sympathy OF
many friends in this locality.
The grip has made its appear
ance again and found Judgement
in many homes in this section.
Our new road commissioner says
heis going to have better'overseers
and better roads for our district,
which are badly needed.
Our local Farmers Union No,
76l at Smiths College meets ON
Saturday night, January Is. The
union has Is male and 8 female
members. Many others will join
at an early day.
John Hall and Miss Lester Har4
perwere happily married Wednes.
day of last week, Rev. George w.
Florence officiating. This isa pop
ular young couple, and they have
the best wishes of hostof friends.
Virgil Dickerson and Miss Sara
Bedwell were united in marriage
Sunday morning, Rev. j. I. Sparks
officiating. DR.. Sparks was not
able to be out, SO he tied the nup-
tial knot while sitting up in bed.
We wish the happy couple all Joy
and happiness through life.
j. l.. Wright, president of tho
Benton County Farmers Union,
and his son, f. L. Wright, went to
Holladay last Friday to attend the
county meeting. A large gather
ing was disappointed by the speak
er not being present, but every
thing is for the best. Don't get
disheartened, brethren.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
SUGAR TREE.

Miss Martha Terry is visiting in
Frog Alley this week.
Joe Spence was called to Flat
woods on business last week.
Miss Bessie Britt was the guest
of Miss Ella Spence Sunday.
Miss Bessie Thomas visited at
Brevard's landing last week.
Miss Maidie Coble visited at
Brevard's Landing last Friday.
W. 0. Spence and G.. A. Bruce
we're at Decaturville last week.
Miss Martha Spence of Nichol-
town is visiting the family of A. P.
Spence this week.
j. J. Wesson killed the cham
pion hog of this community last
week. It weighed 472 pounds.
Miss Wilmer Agnew of Camden,
who has been visiting here since
the holidays, returned home last
Sunday.
L. P. Bates has sold his black
smith shop to W. R. Spencer. Mr..
Bates will go to Hickman County
to make his future home.
The young people enjoyed a
pound supper and social at the
hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs
0. E. Cain last Thursday evening.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
ORDERS SOLICITED.

| ana prepared to ell all orders
for rough and dressed lumber, in
cluding flooring, ceiling, siding,
ETC., on short notice. Give me a
trial order. Prices reasonable.
j. W. JORDAN,
Zach, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
TIE MAKERS WANTED.

Want fifty tie makers at once;
good pay, and steady employment.
Apply to L. N. Bridges, Camden,
Tenn, or Gus Bridges, at Point
Mason on Tennessee River.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

Last Saturday was the regular
Meeting of Camden lodge No.
179 F. and A. III. Owing to the
press of work the session was pro-
longed into the night, with a good
attendance. The membership of
Camden lodge is growing all the
time and the spirit of fraternalism
is at high glow.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
LANE foR SALE

1f you have any farm lands i'm
proved or unimproved, come in
and list it with us. We can sell it
for you. We have two or three
hundred prospective buyers.
A. s. JUSTICE.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

For Sale Combination heater
and cook stove; just the thing for
small family or for light house
keeping. Apply at this Office
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

the Bargains come early, as l may
close out the entire stock to some
one soon who may want to contin-
ue the business. However, I will
continue to sell at greatly reduced
prices until everything in my store
is closed out.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
LY AND GET FIRST CHOICE.

some one, and then you will lose
the Bargains I have here for you.
Come early and be convinced of
what [ say.
With best wishes to one and all,
/ am as ever
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

ing satisfactory business that I
am going to close out, as I have
had a very good trade, and L as
sure my friends and customers it is
appreciated very much. lam clos
ing out because of dissatisfaction.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

AS you will remember, over a
year ago, when we advertised to
close out the entire stock of Bate
man & Finley, I expressed desire
to close out my entire interest in
the business, but after reducing
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

continue to sell from day to day
until the entire stock is closed out
or until nay license expire, which
will be March l, next.
Don't forget to come early, as I
may close out the entire stock to
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

The Woodmen goat of Camden
lodge isin fine trim, and there was
q large attendance at the confer
ring of the protective degree on
one applicant Tuesday evening.
Two candidates will be initiated
at the next regular meeting of the
lodge. There will be call meet
ing next Tuesday evening to in
stall the new officers and otherim-
portant business.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

If you don't believe what [ say
come and see for yourself, and it
will surely pay you to come early
and get first choice. But don't
think it will all be over IN day,
as we have large stock and will
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

own price if you are reasonable
that is, we have a large stock and
if is any inducement will sell at
wholesale prices. =
We are selling calico, thread and
domestic for less than we can buy
them in the. market, and new, too.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

you of the fact that / mean every
word | say, that / am going to close
out, and will sell everything in my
store at Rock Bottom Prices.
My desire is to close out this
stock just as soon as possible. If
you want to get the full benefit of
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

the stock down and failing to sci
my interest then I bought Mr.
Finley out and decided to run the
business on for awhile, but not fol
any given length of time.
1t is not on account of not hav
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
LODE NOTES.

A ClarksvIe special Saturday
says: After -dayssession of
the board of tustees of the Odd
Fellows Hon the board adjourn
ed without reahing any decision
as to the instSation of a water
plant to furnisAthe supply of wa
ter to the home, There was quite
q difference in ids received for
executing the wGk, and the pres
ident was instruted to have all
specifications draw and advertise
for bids. During \he session the
application ofsixteS children and
one widow was aded favorably
upon"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

A big event in PyAian circles
in West Tennessee wiAbe the con-
vention of the Memphis district
lodges at Memphis MoAday even
ing, January 20. GrandChancel-
lor M. FL. Hollingsworth Of Jacks
boro writes that he will he there
without fail, and that most of the
other grand officers will accompa-
my him. A banquent will be given
in their honor the night of the
convention.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

/ have nice large stock of up
to-date Dry Goods, Notions, Hats,
Caps, Shoes, Clothing, Overooats,
Ladies' Cloaks, and a general line
of first-class merchandise.
l will not have space to give the
prices on every article, but assure
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17

for only 40c
We are selling Wright's Health
Underwear at Its; generally sells
at $50
Hats, Capitol brand, LIS; other
brands in proportion.
Clothing and dress goods at your
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-01-17
REDUCED ON EVERYTHING.

A large line of best lOc storm
Hannel and outing at only 85c
Cotton flannel, from q to 8ac;
worth 10c
The largest line of men, ladies,
and children's underwear in town.
Best l 90 suits at 85c; best SOC suit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
RAILROAD ASSESSMENTS"

Ardmore, Okla, May Q, 1905.
Ardmoreite;
saw an article in your last issds
headed Railroad Assessments
wherein is stated that under the
Frantz administration the railroads
of Oklahoma were assessed at s., 400
per mile, and under the present ad-
ministration $4,000 per mile 1t is
my opinion that the one was as much
too heavy as the other toe light, and
that both should be condemned by all
fair-minded people. The article goes
further and makes IL appear that Gov.
Haskell is elatod over this last as
sessment because certain courtesies
were not extended him during his can
vass by the railroads. II makes him
show a spirit of revenge, and an in
clinatiOn to oppross corporations. To
my mind this feeling on the part OF
the political head Of a new state Is
rcprehensiblc and really think some
mistake has been made In quoting
him. The policy Of government should
be not TO opprcss capital, not even 10
threaten it, I'm new uudeYe'Oucd
state like ours. We need many more
railroads, factories and people who
have money TO invest, TO settle among
as. VIII We get them when our gov
crnor shows such a spirit OF rctalla.
tion as is suggested by your articlc2
our legislature should make such
laws that will encourage corporate
capital TO come into our state We
could have much better left the pas
senger rate at cents per mile than
have cut II 20 cents Ardnore has
lost the service or Will, of two daily
. trains and accommodations can not Dc
so good in the future. We could
stand this, but We caa not stand for
1t to go out 10 the world that Okla.
homa is an oppressor Of capital The
cry went up twelve years ago TO turn
Texas loose Texas was nO- "uIn,
ed loose" and Is set bach twenty-five
. years. Shall the same be said OF OK.
/ lahoma? There nas been some bad
/ legislation passed, rut ;rost bills pre-,
sented that was o rr'ful thanks ~ tae
watchfulness OF some Of our best busi
ness men who sent In petitions
against them. has left us in fairly good
shape. Right here | would suggest
that the people all over the state pc
titlon our legislature TO pass a law
making a state legislator or senator
ineligible TO any state Office for two
years after his term expires in the leg
islature, but eligible 10 succeed him
self in that body. Yours truly,
CITIZEN.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
(By Glenn Guernsey

New York. May Eff the senti-
ment OF the New York City members
of the state legislature counts for
anything-and the metropolitan so
Ions admittedly hav' un-iderabio
influence in the deliberations Of the
august body ar Albany Governor
Hughes is not likely to be success
ful in his attempt to secure the
passage of an anti-race track gamb-
ling bill There is visible TO the
nude eye no abatement in the feeling
OF opposition 10 the governors pet
measure. The senators and assembly
men will go up to Albany on Mon
day, for the special session called
by the governor I'm "A decidedly sulky
mood, The scenes enacted in the
assembly chamber on the final day
Of the regular session, when the
name Of Hughes was greeted with
hoois and ieers will likely be re-
peatcd
Meanwhile, the race tracks out on
Long Island continue 10 attract the
usual large crowds and the book
makers are doing fluurisling bust
ness While 1t is probable that q
majority Of the voters of the upstate
counties anu clIltS ldNpI measure e.
TO abolish gambling at the tracks,
such sentiment is by no means uni
versal i'm New York. Most New York
ers in all walks of life, whether or
not they are deyotees of the sport
OF liings, look upon race track
gambling as a harmless pastime and
its abolition as an infringement OF
personal liberty.
To the casual onlooker whose in
terest in the matter is purely AGA
demic, the viewpoint of the man IN
the street has much in its favor
Why one class of men should be
deprived of the privilege OF wager
ing their money on the ability o
certain horse 10 get under the
wire first, while others may legally
bet on whether specified stocl
is going up or down, is "A dstinc
tion beyond my limited comprehen
sion. That, of course, is merely al
opinion, with which many wiser mel
will differ. II Is difference o
opinion, as Mark Twain assures us
that is responsible for horse races
There exists considerable doub
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
Canvasback Drama.

Race tracks are not the only amuse-
mouts TO me abolished, If the reform
ers have their way \ bunch of an
tiquat,d ladies gathered In an up-
town hotel this week and passed
resolutions denounCing moving pic
turc shows as ~ menace 20 the youth
of our city and demanding their
extinction.
presume they ''mcant Well"
From the vegetarian who demands
abstinence from meat diet TO the
militant anarchist who would "rc.
form all kings and presidents with
bombs, professional retOrmcrs always
mean we'll But just why and
wherefore the canvasback drama and
accompanying canned music should
be lcgislatcd out of existence is
another Of the things that fail
to understand
The moving picture business like
all others, has its abuses, but its
virtues far surpass tis faults, It
is estimated that 400 900 people at
tend the hundreds of New York
"nickleodeons' and world in mCTon''
theaters every day, on the whole
they see little that could possibly
be positively harmful TO morals and
great deal that is highly instruc-
tive.
That the motion picture shows have
come to stay the refOrmers NAV az
well consider a settled fact. Some
OF the best vaudeville theaters IN
New York have recently abandoned
the vaudeville field and are now
showing only moving pictures. Many
Of these houses give elaborate pro
grams, including representations oi
dramas by great actors, accompanied
by spoken or Photographed word,
and elaborate musical and mechanica
/ effects.
The patron OF the picture show
sees. for a nickel or a dime, a show
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
GREAT LAKE OF OIL
NEW STRIKE LOCATES VAST
LAKE BENEATH THE GLENN
POOL REGION.

Tulsa, Okla, May 9.-Flve miles
south and west Of Glenn pool, on the
Korndorfer lease, the Prairie Oh and
Gas company today drilled in at a
depth of 2,340 feet, a we'll Of high
grade oil, ofsetting another big we'll
at the same depth producing the
same grade Of OIL This strike os re-
markahlo In that both these wells are
AT least 500 feet deeper than wells
in the Glenn pool and reveal en-
tirely new sad with every indication
that this entire country is under
laid with lake Of high grade oil
lat depth until now never dis.
covered. II is possible that many II
not all wells in the Creek oil fields
will in time be drilled to the new
sand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
Chronic Constipation Cured

One who suffers from chronic con-
stipation is in danger of many serious
ailments. Foleys Orino Laxative
cures chronic constipation as it aids
digestion and stimulates the liver and
bowels, restoring the natural action
of these organs. Commence taking
II today and you will feel better at
once. Foley's Orino Laxative does
not nauseate or grippe and Is pleasant
20 take. Refuse substitutes. For sale
by ali druggists. d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
Bad Attack Of Dysentery Cured.

AN honored citizen of this town
was suffering from severe attack Of
dysentery. He told friend II he could
obtain bottle OF Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrnoea Remedy, he
felt confident of being cured, he hav-
ing used this remedy in the west He
was told that | kept It In stock and
lost no time in obtaining II, and was
promptly cured" says NJ. j. Leach.
druggist, of Wolcott, Vt. For sale by
f. j. Ramsey and Holman Drug Co.
d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
FIFTY Dollars Reward.

Strayed or stolen, small bunch
COWS and hoifers, branded flying v on
left shoulder 3 on shoulder, O on
side X on thigh, one b bar b ICON
nected). VIII pay the above reward
for recovery OF cattle and conviction
OF thief. Notify me at Springer Okla.
ROBT. f. SclNALLH.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10

Madill, Okla, May 9.-Hugh and
Dalton Scott have been arrested and
placed under arrest for perjury in the
BIZ Moore murder case here this
week, Both were placed under bonds
IN the sum of $4,000 each They will
be- tried at the October term OF dis
triCt court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
INTERESTING NEWS, VIEWS
And GOSSIP FROM new YORK

in my mind whether the gambling
instinct can be eradicatcd by legis
lation. ! once knew a man who, de-
priyed of all other methods of wooing
the tickle goddess, Chance, made
wagers with himself on whether he
should keep his money or throw II
in the stove. Incidentally, the stove
won
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
Whooping Cough.

in February our uaugnter had the
whooping cough. Mr.. Lane, OF Hart.
land, recommended Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and said It gave his
customers the best Of satisfaction. We
found It as he said. and can recon-
mend II 10 anyone having children
troubled with whooping cough" says
Mrs. A. Goss, OF Durand, Mich For
sale by +. j. Ramsey and Hoffman
Drug Co. d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10

that is in many respects far supc-
rior TO the average vaudeville per
Torrance in its startling and enter
tanning qualities. The nickelodeon
has become firmly intrcuched in
popular fancy as the playhouse Of
the poor. An attempt to put it out
of existence would be unfortunate.
II II were not SO futile
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
A Livinu Skeleton

is the final condition OF any child that
has WOrms-if It lives. Think of nHv.
ing something in your stomach that
eats all you take as nourishment. Nine
tenths of the babies have worms, may
be yours has. BE certain that IL has
not by giving It Whites Cream ycrml.
fuge-it eXpels all worms and Is a
tonic for the baby. Price 25 cents.
Sold by +. j. Ramsey. wBly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10
A Smile

is a pretty hard thing to accomplish
when you're blue, bilious and out OF
sorts There is a sure cure for all
kinds OF stomach and liver complaints
constipation and dyspepsia, Bal
lard's Herbine is mild, yet absolutely
effective in all cases. Price soc per
bottle Sold by +. j. Ramsey. wkly
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10

One-half the world may not know
how the other half lives, nut the
feminine half makes a strenuous eff
fort 10 find out.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-10

John raere r"ltlvators ard JC1n
Deere go De- lis" at Biyers, Cc-hq
4 Frensley's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
Don't Experiment.
You viii Make No Mistake if You
Follow This Rock Island Citi-
zen's Advice

Never neglect your kidneys.
If you have pain in the back, uri-
nary disorders, dizziness and nervous.
ness, it's time to act and no time to
experiment. These are all symptoms
of kidney trouble, and you should
seek a remedy which is known to cure
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills is the remedy
to use. No need to experiment. 1t
has cured many stubborn cases in
Rock Island. Follow the advice CT a
Rock Island citizen and be cured your.
self.
Mrs. Isaac Shiffer, of 1417 Fifth ave
nue., Rock Island, H., says MY hus
band was troubled for two years with
kidney complaint before he found any
thing to help him. The worst synp
tons he endured were severe pains in
the region of his kidneys and across
his back, and frequent action of the
| kidneys which he could not control
He was unable to stoop or lift any
thing and he tried many remedies
without obtaining relief He read OF
Doans Kidney Pills in the paper and
he decided to try them, procured q
] box at the Harper House pharmacy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

ton for extension of mains to Rock
Island Tool company'S new factory
Referred to waterworks committee to
report.
Alderman Blochlinger from the sew
'er committee reported granting var
ious parties right to make sewer con-
INJECTIONS. Report adopted.
Alderman Holzhammer from street
and alley committee reported recon-
mending that bill of George Evans for
certain grading be allowed at 1929.
Adopted by unanimous vote.
Alderman McNealy offered resolution
that city attorney notify certain prop
erty owners 10 remove fence from
alley Adopted
Alderman McNealy offered resolu-
ton that plumbing inspector place
catch basin at Twenty-fifth street and
Fifth avenue Adopted.
Alderman Trefz offered resolution
as follows:
Whereas, In the recent fire in our
city the fire departments OF the cities
of Davenport and Moline were asked
to assist our city in fighting the fire,
and.
Whereas, Our call for help met with
immediate and enthusiastic response
| from the departments of said cities
and,
Whereas. the noble and courageous
and efficient work of said departments
enabled us to save much valuable
property and many homes of our PEG
| pie, and
| Whereas. We are not insensible to
the great and generous assistance of
fered us by them:
| Therefore. Be it resolved by the city
council of the city of Rock Island that
1--we are deeply grateful to the cities
Irrespective fire departments for their
timely and unselfish response to on,
call for assistance, risking their OWE
lives in the work of saving the prop
erty of others; that We consider our
selves deeply in their debt and stand
ready to meet their call for aid in
time of fire.
| Resolved. That the city clerk be
and is hereby instructed to send
copies Of the resolutions to the city
clerks of the cities of Davenport and
Moline.
Adopted by unanimous vote
| Alderman Carse moved Rock Islam
Fuel company be ordered to protec
certain wood piles from fire. Adopted
Alderman Utke moved bill of c. F
IDegen be allowed at $3.50. Adopte.
lby unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Alderman
lTrefz. M. T.. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20
never GET
OUT OF DEBT

Nine-tenths of the people earn just
about enough to live on-no matter
how much the weekly pay envelope
contains. More than half the people
are always in debt-sickness and doc
tors bill put them behind, and then it
is almost impossible to get caught up.
How to save doctors bills thus be-
comes an important consideration, and
| it is worth knowing that colds, coughs
and throat and lung troubles are pre-
vented and cured by Father Johns
Medicine, which is not patent medi-
lcine, but the prescription of an emf
nent specialist for the late Rev. Faith
er John O'Brien, by whom it was rec
commended and from whom it derived
Its name. so years in use. No opium
morphine or poisonous drugs in any
form.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-20

and after using them a short time the
pains and other symptoms left him.
have used Doan's Kidney Pills my
self and find them to be exactly as
represented. My husband and 1 agree
that Doan's Kidney Pills are the surest
and safest remedy for kidney trouble"
For sale by all dealers. Price Soc
Foster-Milburn company, Buffalo, N. Y.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan' sand
take no other.