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The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Capture Bandits and Recover Loot

The bandits who robbed the Bank of Rocky Comfort, Mo, early Satur- day morning of $3,200 are reported captured and the money recovered Justice of the Peace Swope arrived Saturday at Eureka Springs and stated he captured two men at Beaver, hold ing them up with a double-barreled shotgun as they approached the Beav- CT depot. walking on the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad track.
 Armd men concealed at the depot went to Swope's aid and took from the prisoners three guns, 800 car tridges and several compact packages of currency, which had been con- pressed after soaking The process of unrolling the bills without mutilating them was slow and difficult, but at last accounts more than S3,000 had been unrolled. The prisoners, who are held at Beaver for Rocky Comfort officers, refused to give their names. They are well dressed men and each is about 30 years of age.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Hiohwavmen Rob Preacher.

After being made to lock into the mouths of two big revolvers, which were thrust into his face by two highwaymen as he was nearing Ladd, Ark, early Monday evening, a negro preacher named Torryville, ''shelled out" $39 in silver, which he had just collected from members of his district conference. Torryville was returning heme when held up.
 He says il was so dark he could not tell whether the highwaymen were white or black.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Frisco EnaIneer Shot to Death

Rufe Ford, a Frisco engineer. was shot three times and almost instant iy killed "Wednesday night while walk ing on the Frisco tracks near Van Buren. The murderer was either a hold-up man or one who had a grudge against Ford
 No word was spoken by the murder CT. Ford was on his way to Fort Smith when suddenly a man arose from beside the track and fired two shots from Colts pistol Both bull lets took effect in Ford's back. Fatal ly wounded he staggered. then turned. facing his slayer. Another bullet was fired and it lodged in Ford's chest.
 Satisfied that his victim was fatal ly wounded, the murderer cooly walk ed to where Ford was writhing in agony. stood over him for moment. and then plunged into the underbrush going toward the river
 Before lapsing into uHconseiousness Ford made a statement in which he said that he did not know his mur- derer, and had never, to his knowl- edge, seen him before He said that the man who shot him was dressed roughly and wore long boots, which were laced up the front His clothing was such as is worn by farm hands and was mud-stained.
 The pursuit of the murderer was taken up at once. Posses are now searching the river banks and far in to the country.
 Ford lived in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, who is very i'll. and the news of her husbands tragic she is able to stand the shock.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Neuro ForGer at Laroe.

The police are trying to locate a negro who is believed to have passed two or three forged checks and to have attempted to pass them at other times. One was cashed Wednesday evening at the grocery of John Tuohey & Son. The checks are on the Bank of Commerce and bear the signature of H. Weideman, which is declared to be forgery. The police think all the checks have been made out for s12 The negro who has been attempt ing the forgery game is believed to be stranger in the city.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Vote For Electors.

Following are the total votes re- ceived by the Democratic and Repub- lican electors in Arkansas in the re cert presidential election:
 Democratic Hinemon, S7,015, Sloan, S6.916, Going, S6,S93; King. s6.- 927; Walker, s6.919; Rowe, S6,9z9; Brooks, sG.935. Nixon. S6,S35, War neck, S6.70S.
 Republiean-Fer 56.624; Me Pherson. 56.760; Mason, 56,356; Gib- son, 56.01O; Rogers. 56,722; Long ley. 56.677; Whipple. 56.154; Duke. 56,679; Wilson. 56,614
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Whiskey Seized.

A supposed blind tiger was routed from it's lair at Warren Sunday, when Sheriff Golvin and Marshal Coward Van Brothers, finding 10 quarts of whiskey and 1G6 bottles of beer The bottles were broken by the mayor in the court house yard, the procedure being witnessed by large crowd. A quantity of whiskey was taken there Sunday from Banks. where it had been taken from the home of Ike Ben nett, now in jail on the charge of killing a negro.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
NINETY-EIGHT FEET SHY.
Not Open to Everybody.

"A must peculiar effect was pro duce6 by an announcement in the ad- vertisements of county fair to be held in my state." says Congressman Champ Clark. Among other things. the announcement said that attractive features of this great fair gill be high. " amusing donkey races and pig races Then, to the amazement of the judicious. this note was added: Competition in these two contests will be open to citizens of the county only!' "-Lippincott's.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Plans for ss5.ooo Court House.

The county commissioners of Boone county who expected to select plans for the $35, 1000 court house last week postponed the selection for few days, as they were not fully satisfied wi,h any of the plans submitted, but hope to definitely decide within the next week or 10 days, after which they will advertise for bids on the con struction of the house
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Condemns Burned Building.

Superintendent of Public Works E. A. Kingsley Monday condemned as unsafe the brick building al the south west corner of Fifth and Main streets, recently gutted by fire. A resolution eondemning the building and ordering that it be taken down, the work of de- struction to commence within three days after the passage of the resolu- tion. has been drafted by City Attor- hey Brooks and will be presented at the next meeting of tie council.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Fran1er O'Neal Disappears.

Augustus O'Neal, a farmer of near Tomberlin. has disappeared and his whereabouts is not known by his fami- ly.
 About two weeks ago O'Neal became possessed with the hallucination that certain persons were making an effort to place him in an insane asylum and his every effort has been to frus. trate their supposed plans.
 O'Neal is about 50 years old, has a family and is very successful farmer.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Miles Halfacre Appeals.

Miles Halfacre, who stands convict ed of murder in the second degree penitentiary, has appealed from the judgment of the lower court to the Supreme Court. Halfacre was recent ly convicted in the Jackson County Circuit Court on the charge of kill ing Charley Hunter in Jackson coun- ty August 10, 1907. The transcript of the records of the case was filed in the Supreme Court Saturday.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Prof. Link Escapes From Jail.

Sheriff J. R Howell of Mount Ida and Deputy Sheriff Horn of Pulaski county, Georgia, are looking for Prof. o. D. Link, who escaped from cus- tody at Mount Ida Tuesday night. Tine sheriff thinks Link is hiding in the mountains around Caddo Gap.
 The officer came from Georgia for him Wednesday,
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Congressional Proclamation.

Governor Pindau Saturday issued a proclamation announcing the abstract of the vote in the recent congressional the following candidates for Congress all Democrats: R. B. Macon. W, o. Oldfeld, J. c. Floyd. Ben Cravens, Charles C. Reid, Joe T. Robinson and R. Minor Wallace.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Ipartistjc Pottery.

We wonder that some of our enter prising firms with the great resources at their command do not produce cheap artistic pottery, for it would pos. sibly create It's own market after . time. One cardinal faith among most shopkeepers appears to be that art with big A must be paid extra for Until we get rid of this foolish be- lief we shall not make much progress In popularizing art.-British Architect.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
c. 3. E. Evans a Suicide.

c. B. F Evans, prominent farmer. committed suicide at his home, two miles south of Waldron. by shooting himself in his left temple. It is said that he had quarreled with his Vie, and upon her leaving him he became Respondent, causing him to take his own life.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
To Restor. Citizenshin.

Governor Pindall Saturday granted | pardon to Ben Mckinney, convicted in a justice of the peace court in 1906 on the charge of petit larceny and fined $l0. The pardon was granted in order to restore to the defendant his citizenship. to enable him to testi- fy in a criminal case.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Claims He Was Held Up.

A farmer by the name of Burrow, vho lives near Benton, reported to the police late Saturday night that he had been held up and robbed of $23 by a negro man and woman near Second and Scott streets Saturady night He was unable 10 give a good description of the robbers.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Held On Forgery Charge.

A young white man. giving his name as F. G. Duffy and his home as New York city, was given a preliminary hearing before Justice RaglanG at Texarkana Saturday afternoon on a charge of forgery and was bound over 10 the next Bowie County Grand Jury iii the sum of $500. in default of which he was sent to jail,
 It is charged that Duffy secured a sum of money on a worthless check at the Mitchell cafe on West Broad street
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Car Crushed Like EggsheIl.

The impact caused by suddenly throwing the airbrakes on heavy and rapid moving freight train crush ed a weak car almost like an eggshell near the oil mill at Conway Sunday. No other cars were derailed, however, and the delay to traffic was brief.
The Monticellonian., 1908-12-03
Strange Disease Report Denied.

w. H. Wahlquist, editor of the Mammoth Spring Democrat. denies the report that a strange disease had at tackled children under three years of age at Mammoth Spring. Ho says health conditions were never better in Mammoth Spring than at present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
WARNING TO KICKERs,

ST. Peter sits by the heavenly
gate, his hands on the strings of a
Tyre, and he sings low song as he
patiently waits for the souls Of those
who expire. lie hears in the dis
tance the chorus Of song, that swells
from the foot of the throne, and he
smiles as the music Is waited along,
and warbles a lay of his own: There
is room in this region for millions
OF souls, who by sorrow and woe
are bereft, 'tis for those who have
suffered the melody rolls, but the
kicker must turn 10 the left. There
Is room here for people who when
they were young, persisted in sow
ing wild oats, yet, who doomed NJ
their cities with sinew and tongue
but the kickers must go with the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
FREIGHT WRECK ON SkNTAFE
NEAR cRUSHER THIS MORNING
DELAYED PASSENGER SER
VICE SEVERAL HOURS.

Through passenger service on the
main line Of the Santa Fe north
O here will be delayed for pc
riod of about twenty four hours on
ul the wreck of nine cars on extra
freight train 80. 7OG can be cleared
away ut or near Crushcr, about
fourteen miles north Of here at about
the entrance of the Washita can.
yon.
On account Of the fact that the
wreck occurred on sharp curve, all
Of the telegraph wires and poles
are down and for time colmuuica-
lion was cut off. Very iDtunlta!y
no one was injured i'm the wre"N. but
nine cars of merchandise were turn
ed completely over. The cause of the
wreck SIS unknown, but it is thought
that the accident was eau ed by
a defective rail and the sharp curve
around the mountains. So as 10
caus, as little delay as possible
In passenger service arrangements
have been made for a transfer OF
passengers at the point of the wreck
and all Of the passengers on train
No >, due to arrive here AT
1850 i'm the morning will reach here
some time this afternoon having
been transferred to the northbound
passenger due here about - O'Clock
and passengers for the north or
that train will be forwarded to train
/ known as NO. 6.
The cause of the wrecN Is un
known but it is thought that q
/ defective rail, a sharp curve and the
rapid rate of speed which the trair
was running made the accident pos
siblc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
CITY Lax Collections.

City tax assessor and collector,
Z. s Hayden is the busiest man in
town taking in money and giving out
receipts. The tax is being paid with
great eagerness by The small tax
payer, but the heavy property holder
is shy and the sum Of about $4,000
will have TO be turned in TO the
treasury of the city between now
and February 10, or else the penalty
will attach No extension of time will
be granted this year and everybody
will have 10 get busy and pay up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Lone Grove Entertainment.

The people of the Lone Grove
neighborhood are imbued with the
proper educational spirit, and are
makins big preparations for an en-
tertainmcut To be given at the Lone
Grove school house for the benefit
of the school Saturday night. The
entertainment will consist Of dram
attic readings, recitatious. and mu-
steal program. Miss Hudnell q
teacher of the dramatic art is coach.
ing the school child.en for the en-.
tcrtaiumcnt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

goats There is room for the people
who pointed with pride TO the beauty
and growth Of their town, who kept
singing It's praises aloud till they
died. but the kicker VIII please am.
BILE down. They'd say that the mu-
sic was all out Of tune, and the an
gelc robes hand-me-downs,' and
they'd send for a jeweler off TO the
moon, to sample the gold OF their
crowns. Now, while there is room
for millions OF souls who by sorrow
and woe are bereft, We want no COM
plant Of the music that rolls, so the
kicker must turn to the left Thus
sang a true poet in words that
should bum, like a hot iron deep
in The soul of the kicker who kicks
and who kicks, and who kicks, from
the equator clear up to the pole.
They intrude their foul presence up
on every live town. and chill every
boom-what a pity We've a live
lot OF pushers with hardly a clown,
and mighty few blckers In our city.
-Ex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
WORK ON CAR LINE.
Half Of the Poles Are in Place and
Grading Begun.

The work Of constructing the troll
ley line from the city to the lake
north of town is progressing rapidly.
Poles have been put down over hal
the distance and work of grading
the road bed and scattering ties vs.
we'll under way In all probability
by March /. the work of laying the
track will he commenced and russell
to an early completion, so as TO
have everything in readiness for the
and opening of the park on April
:. the day hcdulcd when the park
would be opened.
Part Of the work or grading has
commenced and in a few days just
as soon as another grading outfit
can arrive, the remainder of the
route will be completed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
PERSONALS

Mrs Walter Miller and Miss Lang.
ley of Madill were i'm the city this
morning Miss Langley made ar
raugcmcuts while here To enter Sci
yidgo business College for a stcno-
graphic course.
Eugene Wolverton of Manusdlc
was an Ardmotc visitor sunday.
T. j. Carson of Bcrwyn. secretary
of the Carter county democratic ccu.
trail committee passed through here
yesterday en- route to his home from
Mineral Wells, where ne had been
for the benefit Of his health lie says
that he is feeling much better.
COL Sidney Suggs left today for
Guthrie ON short business trip.
Los Baum has gone To- Madin to
accept a position in drug store i'm
that town for few months.
Mrs sam Daube has returned from
am extended visit 20 Bowie, Ten
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
a Niuht Alarm.

Worse than an alarm OF fire at
night is the metallic cough of Group
bringing dread 10 the household.
Careful mothers keep Foley's Honey
and Tar in the house and give it
at the first sign of danger. Foley's
Honey and Tar has saved many lit
tie lives and it is the only safe pre-
paration for children as It contains
no harmful drugs. For sale by all
druggists. d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Protest from the Women.

The womanhood OF ArdmOrc has
been shocked so frequently of late
by the number Of murders and other
crimes committed against respec-
table and Christian community, that
they appeal to the mayor and city
council to remove from our midst
the source of this evil-the dives
and places of i'll repute
Mrs. Mary " NibIack, supcrinten-
dent of county schools.
Mrs. J. \. Madden, president w c.
T. L.
Mrs ]. c. Thompson, president
High School Auxiliary.
Mrs. \. Eddleman, president Chris
tidn Aid society.
Mrs. Guy p. Cobb, president of the
Guild.
Mrs. T. \. Thurmond, president
Baptist Aid society.
Mrs. II. c. Potterf, president Pres.
byterian Aid society.
Mrs. \. l.. Cruce, president or the
Chautauqua.
Mrs G. II. Webb, president OF the
Orio club.
Mrs. j. y. Wall, president Of la.
dies of the Leaf
Mrs. J, 4, Madden, president BE
nevolent society.
Mrs. A. G. Wolverton, president Y
VI. c. A. Auxiliary.
Mrs. II. w. Randol, president Meth
odist II. VI. society.
Mrs. NJ. Ikard, president Mothers
Cub, Fourth ward
Mrs. S. \. Douglass, president Fern
dale Review club.
Mrs, J, II. Kahn, president Jewlsl
Ladies' Aid society
Mrs. Wolverton, president Mission
Aid society.
Mrs. T. II. Sturgeon, presiden
| Mothers Club, First ward.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Bert Barber, of Elton Wis. saws:
q have only taken four doses of
your Kidney and Bladder Pills and
they ave done more Tor me than
any other medicine has ever done
Mr. Barber refers to DcWitts Hlad-
der aud liver pills. They are sold by
w. b. Frame. d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
VISIBLE GRAIN SUPPLY.
Wheat Supply Shows Increase, Corr
Decrease.

The tclegraphic report received
this morning at the Rutherford and
CO.. exchange show that the visible
supply of wheat in America for the
crop year of l907-OS, will show an in
crease over last year of 1854 900
bushels, and that the visible corn
supply will fall short of last year
772, 900 bushers. The total visible sup
ply of wheat in this country for this
season Is 4G,71l,0O0 as against A.
$4,000 for last year. The supply OF
corn for this year is 6,5i2,OOO, against
$4,000 for last year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

There is but little interest in the
local cotton market today However
the prices prevailed about the same
as Saturday of last week. The re-
coipts today were 20 bales and the
grade ranging from strict ordinary
to good middling
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Don't forget to attend the Mystic
social for the bcnfit Of the Chris
tian church to be given at the resi-
donce Of Mr.. James in southwest Ard.
more tomorrow afternoon and even
ing. Git
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
No Case on Record.

There is no case on record OF a
cough or cold resulting in pneumO-
MIA or consumption after Foley's
Honey and Tar has been taken. 1t
stops the cough and breaks up the
cold quickly. Refuse any but the
genuine Foley's Honev and Tar in
a yellow package. For sale by all
druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Commissioners Court in Session.

The county commissioners conven-
ed in regular session today. The court
is composed of Robert Sciyally. Sprin-
ger; \. W. Spcake, Woodford and O.
*. Darden of Lone Grove.
The court was not opened until
m The afternoon and il was not
lea. ed rs 70 what business will be
transacted at this sitting Of the com
sioners However, It is understood
that the matter Of listing taxable
land in the county will be looked az
ter this week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Erult and Shade Trees.

In endless variety Everything to be
sold cheap, Elbcrta peaches and Ben
Davis apples, still the best. Phone 60
and they will be promptly delivered
26d.6wi ARDMORE NURSERY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
EIberta! Elberta!

Don't wait too long to plant those
Elberta peaches. Now Is the time,
We have them in the incest trees you
ever saw.
26d-6w4 ARDMORE NURSERY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

acts gently but promptly on the
bowels II stop sthe cough by sooth-
ing the throat and lung irritation.
Sold by W. b. Frame. d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
This is Worth Remembering,

Whenever you have cough or
cold, just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure it, Do not
risk your health by taking any but
the genuine. It is in a yellow package,
Sold by all druggists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Bo mysterious and attend the Mys-
tic social TO be given at the Arthur
James home tomorrow afternoon and
night for the benefit of the Chris
tian church. BIT
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Liverpool Futures.

Opon High Low C.ose Yes
MA 5Slia 800 5Sli- 5.S9ia 5.S5la
MI 519 5.S5 $40 5Sii1 5.S2is
ia 57l 517 $40 577 575'a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Aorn to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Rol-
lis; Sunday, a daughter. Mother and
daughter both doing well.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Should you attend the Mystic So
cial at the James residence you will
have a mysterious time tomorrow af-
ternoon and night. cit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT

Painting the Town company Of
fifty people, two car loads of seen
cry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

We can take care of a few more
orders for tin work
2-3 SPREKELMEYER co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Young LadN-

OuuB l-duA
DO you want 10 earn a scholar
ship in Sclvidge Business College?
Only few days OF pleasant work re.
qured. Apply Ardmoreite Phone j3S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT

Painting the Town" company Of
fifty people, two car loads of seen
cry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Burnitt's bill boardsand bulletins
will give you more publicity for the
money than any other medium. 2-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
PILES CURED IN 6 TO "a DAYS.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to
cure any case of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 70
II days or money refunded. soc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Folay's Orino Laxative i8 new
remedy and an Improvement ON the
laNltycs of former years, as 10 does
not gripe or uauseate and is pleas
ant TO take. 1t is guaranteed For
sale hv all druggists d&w
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
Sherman Steam Laundry.

I ship basket to Sherman, Tuesday
and return It Friday evening.
JOHNSON, The Halter.
West Main Street. 2-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
"a off all Underwear at
TREADWElL G. cos
BANKRUPT SALE.

Notice is hereby given that | will
offer for sale to the highest and best
bidder for cash lat Davis, Okla, on
Saturday, February s, 1908, at
o'clock p. m, the Wolfe Adler bank
rupt stock of dry goods, shoes,
clothing, etc, the said stock invoic,
ing $4,000.
$. II. DAVIS,
20 Trustee in Bankruptcy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
- off all Boys Underwear al
TREADWELL & cos

Rurnitt's signs are always good
signs. Opera house building. 2-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
tells. Druggists refund money II it
fails to cure. L. w. Groves sigma
ture Is on each box. 25c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-02-03

Mrs. VI. !. Lee Is i'll at her home
on Eighth avenue and b street, north
west.