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Evening star., 1909-02-28
Lecture at Gonzaga.

Lecture at GonZaSa.
Rev. Joseph M. Woods. professor of
church history in Woodstock College, will
lecture in Gonzaga Hall this evening.
Father Woods will discuss "Why Cath
olic Can Obey the Pope and Be the Most
Loyal of Citizens" The lecture will be
given under the auspices of the Aloysius
Club, and will be free.
Bishop Keane Here.
Rt. Rey. John ]. Keane. bishop of Dus
buque. is a guest of Rev. DIR. Russell at
st. Patricks rectory
Banquet at Emmanuel Church.
A number of the members of Emmanuel
Baptist Church held a banquet in the
new Sunday school house. 10Th and Co
lumbia road northwest, Friday evening.
Admiral Franklin c. Prindle acted as
POSTMASTER of the occasion, and Rev. J.
B. Clayton. who is supplying the pulpit
of the First Baptist Church; Percy S.
Foster and James Sharp of Emmanuel
Church and Rev. Samuel II. Greene. pas
tor of Calvary Baptist Church. delivered
addresses. The invocation was asked by
Rev. George e. Whitehouse, pastor OF
Emmanuel Church.
Bishop Smith to Preach.
Bishop ]. w. Smith will speak upon
Prayer of a Dying Sinner to a Dying
Savior in Galbraith A. NJ. E. Church.
9Th street northwest, today at II o'clock
Sermon at Israel C. M. =. Church.
Bishop Elias Cottrell of Holly Springs.
Miss, presiding bishop of the fourth
Episcopal diocese Of the Colored Metho-
dist Church, will preach to the congre-
cation of Israel c. M. E. Church, 1st
and streets southwest, today at IL
clock
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penitent: raise the fallen; strengthen the
weak; give more grace to the faithful.
And may all be done after Thy will and
to Thy glory through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen"
Evening star., 1909-02-28

of a parish room. and in which since then
successful classes in. cooking and sewing,
for girls, and for carpentering, for boys.
we're conducted. with a club for the boys
of the streets and alleys. heretofore un-
thought of.
Upbuilding Character.
The effort of the mission among these
bows and girls has been directed more to-
ward the upbuilding Of strong moral
character than the mere proselyting. the
work with the girls especially being to
give them the advantages which through
the necessity which early takes them
away from school are otherwise denied
them in lessons in cooking and sewing.
with the practical aid to the better life
which they get in conversation and in
talks from their capable teacher. They
60 from the school better fitted either for
their own homes or, as many Of them do.
into homes where they can and do earn
their honest living.
While the work has been developed
along industrial lines, it has always been
distinctly congregation working for the
upbuilding of the moral good OF the
neighborhood through its services and the
influence of the lives of its members.
The work continued to be successful.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Lecture on Jerusalem Temple.

A recent event of interest at Ciurley
Presbyterian Church was the lecture by
w. III. H Smith under the auspices of
Mrs. Finney's Sunday school class.
which consists of about fifty girls. The
lecture was on the temple at Jerusalem,
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Dim local Gbmrcbe@
Twentieth Anniversary of Gur1ey Presbyterian
Church to Be Celebrated Next Week. Bishop
Hardng's Engagements. Lenten News.

Mr. Smith using papier mache model
or the temple In explaining various de-
tails AT the close Of the lecture re-
freShmen,s and a. social hour were en-
joyed by the members present.
Unique Postal Card Reminders.
William 4. Dayton. jr., president of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the First
Baptist Church, 18th and o streets north
west, recently sent out very novel and
unique postal cards to each member of
the society as reminder of the monthly
business meeting. AS a result the at
tendance was large and the meeting in
tereSting.
A few weeks previous the society ac-
cepted with much regret the resignation
of Miss Clayton as recording secretary.
who has served them long and faithfully.
A nominating committee appointed re-
ported the name of Mr.. Roberts, formerly
of Johnstown,- Pa He was unanimously
elected to the office.
The society is pledged to take three
shares in the memorial building fund in
Boston, in addition to previous contri-
buttons.
After adjournment hymns were sung
and then refreshments were served by the
hostess.
Rev. Walter Elliott at st. Joseph's.
Rev. Walter Elliott, the Paulist mis-
sionary, will inaugurate series Of Lenten
sermons in st. Joseoh's Church today at
the 1870 mass. His subject will be 1.-The
Holy Season and Its Spirit
Bible Class of Shiloh Church.
The efforts of the mems Bible class
members of Shiloh Baptist to interest
other colored men of the city in the study
Of the Holy Scriptures are meeting with
success; the membership is rapidly in
creasing and those who attend are taking
unusual interest in the lessons and dis
cussions. The officers Of the class are:
]. Hiram Ball, president; Arthur E.
Brown, vice president; E. A. Fielder, sec
retary: H. V. Robertson, treasurer; Rev.
j. Milton Waldron is the teacher.
Martha Washington Musical.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Anacos-
tia Baptist Church gave Martha Wash
ington musical and literary entertain
ment Monday night at its church. The
church was tastefully decorated with flags,
bunting and potted plants. The program
was appropriate to the occasion and was
intersperSed with old plantation melodies.
After the singing of America" by the au-
dience Frank L. Bardens, the pastor, made
short address. Those dressed in COLO
NAL fashion entertained the audience with
solos. quartets, recitations and instru-
mental selections. The bright colors of
the dresses, together with the powdered
hair. lent pleasing contrast to the other
decorations. One notable feature was
Howard Griffith dressed as an old COL
ored butler, who met the guests at the
door, and escorted them to their seats.
His rendering of solo, "Old Black Joe" !"
was applauded. Refreshments were served
later.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Twentieth Anniversary of Gurley
Church.

The twentieth anniversary of Gurley
Memorial Presbyterian Church will be
celebrated during the week beginning
next Sunday. AT the II o'clock service
Rev. j. Russell Verbrycke, the pastor.
will preach a sermon appropriate to the
occasion, which will be followed by the
celebration OF the Lords supper The
evening service will be in charge of the
Sunday school and the Christian En-
deavor Society. Monday evening an en-
tertainment and social will be given by
the ladies of the congregation. Some in
teresting "reminiscences of the early days
of the church will be given by the older
members, who were among the pioneers
In what was at that time the new part
of the city. This church was one of the
several organized from the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. and was
named in honor of DR.. Gurley. former
pastor of that church. Many of the
charter members of Gurley Church are
still active workers there, among them
Messrs. DR.. C. II. Merwin Dr. E. M.
Finch. Mr.. Stallings and many others.
The first pastor was Rev. William f.
Miller, who was succeeded by Rev. ].
Russell Verbrycke. the present pastor,
who has been there covering period OF
about fifteen years. During his pastorate
the church membership has greatly In.
creased The hourishing and harmonious
condition In the organizations of the
church are adding much to its usefulness
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Union Service.

union service was held at the North
minister Presbyterian Church last Sun
day evening. the congregation of Gurley
Memorial Church uni, ling with them in
listening TO an illustrated sermon on
The Martyr Graves Of Scotland" by
Rev. DR.. w. III. Clagett of the Texas
Presbyterian University. After a hymn
by the congregation the service was
opened with prayer by Rev. j. Russell
Ferbrycke. pastor of Gurley Church
Rev. DR.. George P. Wilson, pastor of
Nor minister Church, presided over the
meeting. He later presented Commits
sioner Macfarland. who made few
brief remarks, introducing the lecturer
and afterward making the closing pray
er. The service was concluded with
benediction by DR.. Verbrycke.
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Annual Social.

The annual social of Hopeful " Y. p.
c. T. IT,, was held Tuesday evening at
Marvin NJ. E. Church. Despite the incle-
ment weather a large number were pres
ent to enjoy the program. After an in
teresting entertainment Refreshments
were served, concluding the evenings en-
joyment.
Hopeful w looks forward to a most
successful year, the recent temperance
meetings held by Mrs. Armour of Georgia
in South Washington having put new
zeal into the members and have resulted
Evening star., 1909-02-28
Bishop Keane Here.

Rt. Rey. John ]. Keane, bishop of DUG
buque. is a guest of Rev. DIR. Russell at
st. Patrick's rectory
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
81 MARY GWYN WHITEMAN
TELEPHONE oNE-FoUR- TWO

Lillian whose chicf concern is Whcth.
er her white shoe, are spotless and
her gloves quite clean
Another man believes that the ideal
wife Is one who does not harass the
life and soul ont of a man." Hcckling
or henpecking at home is, beyond per
adventure the continual dropping that
wears away stone, but IL is only fair
that the man should ask himself a
few searching questions before he
blamcs his better half Has he been
kind or cross after the days wurri.
some business Has he been thought.
ful or negligent about the minor items
that in lifcs appraisal make mp the
major portion OF the inventory? The
man who finds fault with his wife will
sometimes find that "on his own head,
in his own hands, the sin and the say.
ing lies. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
THAT'S THE RATIO EXPERTS Ex.
PECT IN AMERlcA-RATE CON.
STANTLY INCREASES.
OKLA FIRST IN MARRIAGES
There Are More Marriages and Also
More Separations in the Western
States-Delaware Has the Fewest
Domestic Rows.

New York, Nov 2>.-ln two vol.
umes on Marriage aud Divorce the
United states government has compil.
ed complete data on the subject. The
periou covered ia the report is the
twenty years from 1887 to 1906, and
the previous twenty years between
lst1 and 1856 are fully covered tor
the purpose Of comparisons
Starting with marriage tor that is
the necessary preliminary To divorce,
IL is found that the marriage rate
iluctuatcs according to commercial
prosperity. Financial pauics always
pun down the rate of increase. The
percentage OF marriages is greater
in the south than iu the north. The
western states. Ia the last few years,
have made a rapid jump upward in
the marriage rate and are passing the
southern states. The percentage OF
marriages TO every 10000 OF popula-
ton has been decreasing somewhat
in the North Atlantic and North Cen.
tral states, while it is increasing rap
idly elsewhere IN the union
The highest marriage rate is in the
old indian Territory part OF Okla
homa, followed closely by Arkansas
and Texas The lowest rate is in
, alifornia, Connecticut and Delaware
New York is well down toward the
bottom Of the list. close with New
Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
and Massachusetts.
In the United States as a whole
,here are ninety.three marriages for
every 10000 of total population, and
3j7 marriages for every 10000 OF the
population OF marriageable age, or
above 10 years old. The only cJun-
tries that rival this high rate are
Western Australia, Hungary, and
I SaNony, which present about the same
average figures The fcwest marri.
ages occur in ireland, with Sweden
. l'NAH ll'Atlllh = AN' - l'no A4lll 'l'
half that of the United States.
The number OF divorces granted in
/ this country in 1867 was 1897. Forty
years later in 1906, the number was
72,O62 Taking the census years OF
1870 and 1900 as basis for popula
tiou, this was percentage increase
of from 2S to % per 100000 of popu
lation. The rate of increase was
nearly three times, and the evil has
been growing in even greater proper
tion In the last half dozen years.
The movement, though occasionally
checked or retarded by commercial
crises, periods OF business depression
or other causes, has been almost
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
AS to the Ideal Wife.

4 Philadelphia clergyman collected
and read from the pulpit last sun
day a number of letters from hus.
bands-prcsumably model husbands
bearing ON the subject Of the model
wfo
one man wrote that the ideal wife
should not spend S25 a week when
the income was but $50. lie probably
meant that, in any event, $25 was too
much. and only an eXtrayagant house.
keeper would lavish any such sum
upon the home. It was man of this
sort who, when he got off the Old
and trite remark about the bread that
mother used to make, was tartly told,
We'll, you don't make the dough
that father used to make The hard
est domestic experience for any wo-
man is to have her husband ascribe
TO her lack of thrift the failure to
lay by money against rainy day,
wnen the real reason Is that his own
earning capacity is inadequate to sup
ply the elemental requisites. Woman
as rule, are the savers rather than
the spenders, when the penny is laid
by on its way To the dollar mark the
saving is generally due to her econ
omy,
Another man holds that it is the
part OF the ideal wife TO keep herself
neat and tidy. II is; but too many
men throw the whole burden of the
household drudgery upon woman'S
shoulders, without once rejecting
that a maid-ofall- can not keeI
her coiffure, her complexion and hel
attire as immaculate as the lady ol
leisure, who may loiter as long as she
likes before the mirror and the toilet
table In her boudior. 1t is a source
OF unhappiness in many home that
the man makes disparaging compar.
sons between his careworn and pre-
occupied wife and some airy fairy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29

Cross and OBriou boo musical com.
cdy viii open three nights engage
mcut at the Robson opera house to.
ui-ht These two funny fellows are
said to cause more fun ana amusc.
meut than the ordinary attraction,
ana have been pleasing the theatre.
goers wherever they have appcard
The company numbers 10 people
with beauty chorus of pretty girls,
also special scenery and electrical of
tccts. Miss Mdblc Darragh in her
latest success, The Doh Dance is
with the Cross and O1Bren company
and this one act alone is worth the
price OF admission.
Seats are now on sale at Posts
drug store The prices are - 30
and 30.
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without exception upward In only
four years. 1870, I..t 1920 and 1907.
was the divorce ra ,u. Tine country
as a whole lower ..l tt was In the
preceding year. , upward move.
ment although S.. ua u Intensity
In different sectiol ... been gcn,r.
al throughout the country.
Divorce is far m... frequent u tine
far western states .u BOO h. east
Washington has .u. lead. with
Montana close rUd Colorado
is third. Delawa,. m. OBJ. n.Wcst
i'm proportion, Wi. \.N York and
New Jersey next ..#....
II is not easy .. account for the
wide variations m . divorce rate.
In different state. Sew York with
only sixty divorce every One hun.
drcd thousand ma .I persons. ANA
Washington with -- u similar pro.
portion The result ... affected by
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
Kills Her Foe Of 20 Years.

"The most mericless enemy | hai
for 20 years" declares Mrs. James
Duncan of Haynesville, Me, 'das Dys'
pepsia. | suffered intensely after eat
ing or drinking and could scarcely
sleep. After many remedies had failed
and several doctors gave me up. |
tried Electric Bitters, which cured me
completely. Now ! can eat anything.
] am 20 years old and am overjoyed
to get my health and strength back
again" For Indigestion. Loss OF Ap-
Petite. Kidney Trouble. Lame Back,
Female Complaints. it's unequaled. On
ly soc at Ardmore Pharmacy.
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BusX Bees.

The Busy Bees spent a most pleas
ant afternoon with Mrs. Oiin Nolyer.
ton on Saturday
Mrs. Wolyerton had prepared an
unusually elaborate and delightful
luncheon which was enjoyed by
Misses Jennie Williams, Ryan, Leslie
Woods, Lena Gardonhire, Grace VIII
llms. Founders of Mount Pleasant,
Texas, Vera olive, Nallic sutherland,
Mary Hobson; Mesdames Lon Frame
and rom Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
CATHOLIC Bazaar.

The Catholic ladies have made
great preparations sor their bazaar
next Thursday and are anxious to
haze a large patronage from Ardmore
housewives.
Many articles have been donated
and amusement provided. The ladies'
will serve a lunch throughout the
day
The sale begins at ten o'clock
Thursday morning.
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SPEAKING OF HATS-AND

Il
SPEAKING or HATS-AND
HATPlNS.
The hats are now so very large
! really think We might
Just put a motor on behind
And fly, like Wilbur Wright.
Nina Irving, In New York Times
On, Minna, Minna, surely you
Are putting up a bluff;
Metninks the mats for women are
Already high enough
birmingham Age-HeralG.
Speaking Of hats, We would suggest
one called the "Suflragette"-
\ dainty thing for talking through
On Things we'd iain forget
Boston Traveller.
We may sit on their plea Tor votes
That's going it too strong
But We cant sit ON ladies' hats;
Their hatpins are too long
Judd Lewis, in Houston Post.
We anew old Judd would come in
here
With something we'll in join;
You see he rarely springs gag
That doesn't have point.
-Grantland Rice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
At Mrs. Marable's.

The Broadway Baptist Missionary
and Aid Society viii meet on Tues
day with Mrs, J. \. Marable on North
Washington street, with MesdameS
Marable and Buchanan AS hostesses.
Everyone is asked to bring contri-
button to the White Elephant booth
at the bazaar, over which they will
preside,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
Methodist Home Mission.

The Methods, Home Mission So.
ciety meets at the church tomorrow
afternoon and makes final arrange
meuts for their bazaar on December
. and 10.
Their annual dinner will be given
ON the tenth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
No Case on Record.

There is no case ON record of 20
cough or cold resulting in pneumonia
ur consumption after Fo.eys Honey
and Tar has boon taken as it VIII
stop your cough ana break up your
cold quickly Refuse any lUt the gen
u,uo Fulcy's Honey and Tar In ycl
low package. Contains u1 opiatca and
is safe and sure. sold by an drug
uISfs
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29

read The Tanning Of the Shrew' the
coming revival at the Robson opera
house on Monday, December o, will
be a welcome announcement Mr..
Charles B Haniord. one OF the most
accomplished OF Shakespearean art-
lists will be seen as pctuchio and
Miss Marie Drofnah as Katherine.
Seat sale opens Saturday at Posts
drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
Go Auto DrIvInu.

will drive auto for city drives
any evening after and any hour
on Sundays. Engagements must be
made by .. n. Phone 50
elm w. s. FRALEv
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IL
Presbyterian Aid Society.

The Presbyterian Aid Society
meets with Mrs. c. p. VanDenberg to.
morrow afternoon and makes final
arrangements for their Christmas
bazaar, which will be held December
7th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29

latter part of the 10th century, down
to the present day, the comedy has
ranked as the best example OF the
Lards lighter plays. The
action begins at the rising Of the cur
tain and continues unintcrruptedly
to the close OF the final act. iutroduc.
ing Wholesome ana pleasing comedy
TO which the most cXacting critic
could not object TO tuose who have
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29
SCOtt'S Emulsion

is the originals been the
standard for thirty-fve years.
There are thousands Of So
called Gust as good" Emul-
sions, but they are not-they
are simply limitations which
are never as good as the
original. They are like thin
milk-SCOTTS is thick like
heavy cream.
If you want it thin, do it
yourself with water but
don't buy it thin.
FOR SALE nv A'r DRUGGISTS
Send iOc.. name ot per.r ani This a. f,r our
beautiful savings Bank aHI thHi. Sketch. Book.
Bach bank contains - G'.l l..s Penny
SCOTT & BOVINE, AOg Pearl St. New York
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Mr- Charlec q. Hanford.

Since the first performance of
"Tho tanning OF the
Shrew" which occurred during the
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t.
First Ward Mothers Club.

The Mothers club OF the First
ward school will meet Wednesday,
December /. at $3.50. All mothers
are cordially invited to attend.
Program for afternoon:
Quotations-C Current events.
Juvenile Literature-Mrs. Bob po-
land
Reading-Miss Lorena Cruce,
Violin Solo-MissOzella Pugh.
Accompanist-'Mis Mary Byrd.
tt
Here and There.
The Third ward Mothers Club post
poned their art program until the
first Friday in December. Miss Lou
Scret is leader
The Busy Bees meet Saturday week
with Miss Leslie Woods.
The Orio Club meets Friday after
noon with Mrs. G. IL. Webb and in
addition to the regular program IN
the year book will study the lesson
that had been skipped.
Mrs. l. a. Gibson spent Thanks
giving with her daughter, Mrs. Hal
NJ Cannon.
The Christian Aid Society meets
at the church tomorrow afternoon
and elects officers. Every member
Is urged TO attend
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-11-29

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strcnrthens the lungs and ey.
pels colds Get the genuine in yel-
low package. Sold by all druggists
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Here and There.

Mrs. l. a. Gibson spent Thanks
giving with her daughter, Mrs. Hal
NJ Cannon.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-11-21

81 haven't seen her since then" said Hepburn
after pause
They say she's beginning to take notice again.
said Sayre in rather cynical tone. she had some
fellow in tow last summer. I've forgotten MS name
Can't blame her though
Hepburn had a sudden fierce desire to take MS
sleek informant by the throat and denounce him as
a liar. Instead he made some excuse and took him
self off where he could think without interruption
In his first abhorrent revolt he would not entertain
the thought as even possibility. 1t was unbeliev
able The man lied.
The more ne considered the circumstances, how
oror the more clear it became that this thing
NOT merely possible but altogether natural She
an young and he had gone completely out of her
,ssa He had treated her badly while he was with
IA now. was it to be expected that she could
, ontant to go through life with his memory?
r. as entirely too rational not to that he had
nected more than his right; and while he
,,,,ed her from all blame, ne found 1t incredibly
bsd 70 face the truth and his course of action
- +ba nremses called for questioning consideration
should he present himself and try to win back the
love he had lost? He recognized that it would be an
unfair proceeding She could not refuse him if he
returned to her. however she might feel toward him.
He saw that the decision must be his that her part
in the outcome foreordained; and with a SEN
stiveness which sprang from his deepened consdera
ton for her, he shrank from forcing himself upon
her.