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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24

Group positively stopped in 20 min
utes, with DR.. Shoop's Group Remedy.
One test alone will surely prove this
truth. No vomiting, no distress. A
safe and pleasing syrup-50c. Sold by
Kaufman Drug Co.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24

Send this advertisement together with name
ofpaper In which 1t appears, your address and
four cents to cover postage, and we viii send
YOU Complete Handy Atlas of the World" !,
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl st., New York |
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24

Heated conversation does not make
a home comfortable.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24
SCOTS
Emulsion

of Cod Liver Oil is the means
of life and enjoyment of life to
thousands: men, women and
children.
When appetite fails, it restores
It. When food is a burden, it
lifts the burden.
When you lose flesh, it brings
the plumpness of health.
When work is hard and duty
IS heavy, it makes life bright.
tits the thin edge of the wedge;
the thick end is food. But
what is the use of food when
you hate it and can't digest it?
Scott:s Emulsion of Cod Liver
Oil IS the food that makes you
forget your stomach.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24

Communication Road Tax 80. 0,IpayabIe from
October 18th to March 1st. 1909.
Parties owning property in more than one
township must 50 state to the Treasurer.
When writing for information concerning
taxes always give Township or School Dis
:rict and name in full. not initials,
Z. L. WINGARD
Treasurer Lexington County.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24
Trespass Notice.

We hereby notify all persons not to
hunt or fish on orr premises, especial
ly around mill pond on Sundays, as
we strictly forbid any such unlawful
acts or practice.
Mrs. Margaret Huckabaa,
4w81p D. H. Huckabaa.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24
TAX NOTICE

On February 1st 1909. an additional per
cent. will be added to those who have not
paid, making per cent. for Feb. will be
added on March lst. making { per cent PEN
by March lst. 1909.
Tax cooks will Cloce March Is. 1909.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1909-02-24
South Carolina.

We still have plenty of the famous Pittsburg Perfect
Wire Fence for all purposes. Y4 will find our prices
exactly right
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
THIS Wife FORCED TO
PICK COTTON IN FIELDS
MRS. DOVlE WALTERS MAKES
UNUSUAL ALLEGATIONS IN A
SUIT FOR DIVORCE.

In the district court yesterday
was filed divorce suit that for
the number of allegations of gross
neglect and other indignities suffered
by the wife, holds the record in
this court. The action is brought by
Mrs. Dovie Walters against her
husband. W. X. Walters.
The plaintiff states that the de.
fendant is now believed TO be in
California. That they were married
In November. 1903, and that after
wards she was compelled to return
TO the home of her parents for sus.
tenance and protection. That the de-
fendant was guilty Of the grossest
neglect and that she was required to
do menial labor for her own sup
port, such as picking cotton. work
ing in laundry, "A telephone of.
flee, canvassing. etc. That the rus
band would take her money and
spend IL TO no benefit but himself.
That he was an associate OF spend
thrifts and that while they were trav-
cling he made It a practice to stop
at hotels and beat his board bill,
bringing shame and humiliation upon
her. These are Just few OF the
indignities named
The plaintiff asks 10 recover pos.
session of their five year old child,
Dallas Walters, claiming the father.
on one OF his visits carried him
away TO California.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

matters.
Henry B. Johnson, the well known
Chickasha banker, is in the city to-
day looking after some business af-
fairs. Mr.. Johnson is president of
the First National bank.
F. Il. Riddle, one of the leading at
torneys of Chickasha, is in the city
this week transacting business.
Mrs. VIM. Rennie. accompanied by
Misses Jessie and Nora Rennie of
Tishomingo. were here and spent the
evening with friends yesterday.
Miss Annie Pearson. OF Marietta,
was here this morning visiting with
friends and shopping.
A. B. Gaines. A. II. Holland and
Dean London. came up from Gaines.
vile last night and will see the ball
game between Ardmore and Gaines
Vile this Afternoon Dean London
will pitch in tomorrows game.
Miss Myrtle Jones, who has been
pupil in the public schools during
the past term has returned to her
home at Hollis. She stayed at the
home of her uncle. Commissioner
Jones, while in the city,
Mrs. Ed Sandln has gone 20 Elk
CITY, where she will visit relatives
for a short time.
Misses Margaret and Mynan Bloys
have gone to Honey Grove. Texas
where they will visit friends and rela-
tives during the next month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
ARDMORE BOY PRESIDENT
OF Big OKLAHOMA BANK
RAPID RISE OF Jim" WALLACE
FROM BANKERS CLERK TO
HEAD OF INSTITUTION.

From bankers clerk at salary
of s25 a month to the presidency
OF large financial institution with
in seven years is the enyiable rec.
ord of James l.. Wallace. a popular
Ardmore young man. Mr. Wallace
having yesterday accepted the pres
idency of the Capitol Hin State bank
of Oklahoma City.
About seven years ago Mr.. Wal
lace. then scarcely out of his teens.
came TO Ardmore and secured po-
Trust company AT salary of s25
month. His attention to business
and his hustling qualities brought
him to the attention of other bank
ers and when the Bankers National
was opened he was offered lu.
crative position and accepted. After
year or two in this position he
was made assistant cashier of the
same institution. A few weeks ago
he was offered the presidency o, me
Capitol Hill bank
With the presidency of the Cap
itol Hill bank, Mr.. Wallace is per.
haps the youngest bank president
in the state. The institution Is one
of the strongest in Oklahoma. being
backed by a company with several
million dollars Tho location, 90 ha
bank, being in the district 10 be oc-
Cupied by the Nelson Morris packing
plant just secured by Oklahoma City,
gives It the opportunity of becom.
ing one OF the leading financial
houses in Oklahoma City.
Since Mr.. Wallace has been a
resident of Ardmore he has been
identified with it's growth to a large
extent having given of his time and
energy TO all public enterprises. He
will leave for Oklahoma City Sun.
day and will take charge of the
Capitol Hill bank Monday morning.
II is expected that Mrs. S. f.
Wallace. his mother will accompany
him 10 his new home, or perhaps
will follow a little later. Mr.. Wal
lace has large circle OF friends
whose best wishes for his welfare
and success go with him in his
broader and larger field OF labor and
opportunity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
Sunday School Has Outlnu.

The East Side Presbyterian Sun.
day school enjoyed a delightful out
ing at Lorena park on the evening
OF June 10th, in honor of the clos.
ing OF the Red and Blua Button
contest. About 100 were present,
Substantial refreshments were serv.
ed. and all went home feeling they
had had good time. There was
a large attendance at Sabbath school
last SABBATH morning, itbeing the
first day the school has he'd it's
session in the morning. The work
Is moving on nicely.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
ASKS ARDMOREITE TO
KEEP RECORD STRAIGHT
POINTERS SUIT AGAINST c. 7.
VERNON AND NINETEEN oTH.
ERS" AND WHY WITHDRAWN.

In yesterday evenings Ardmore.
ite was an article concerning the
dismissal of suit against &. T. Ner.
non. brought by the Pointer Pub
fishing company. and to which ex.
ccption has been taken by the man
agement of the Pointer, claiming the
record was not right.
The Ardmoreite takes pleasure in
giving the correct and complete rec
ord of the case as II stands I'm
the first place. these gentlemen sub
scribed TO the capital stock OF the
Pointer Publishing company. a few
OF them for $50 and the others for
500:
s. A. Apple. of the law firm Of
Apple & Franklin.
Jas. A. Bass. OF the law firm
of Cabell q Bass.
T. c. Bridgman. city commission
er of finance.
ID. II. Dawson, city commissioner
OF water and sewers.
W. II. Burnitt, city commissioner
of streets and alleys.
Jas A. Cotner, mayor.
|. r. Mason. Judge OF the county
court.
c. r. Vernon, clerk of the district
court
Jas. H. Mathers. county attorney.
Smith c. Matson. assistant coun-
ty attorney.
J. II. Jones, city commissioner OF
police.
S. s Tolson, county recorder.
W. A. Ledbettcr. corporation a.
torney.
j. c. Woodward. editor Democrat.
c. c. Galloway. editor Pointer.
John S. Cadell, business manager
Democrat
d. J. II. Hargraves. city physi-
clan.
John r. Whayne. state representa-.
| tive.
Joe F. Robson.
G. X. Langham. deputy game
warden.
These gentlemen were called on
for their money and on the refusal
of some OF them to pay. as nit
was brought against c. r. Vernon
and nineteen others, according to
the petition, TO get payment OF a
part OF the capital stock subscrip-
tion. The matter was turned over
| 10 the law firm OF Messrs. McNeal e.
Allen, Ia firm OF enterprising young
republicans, who discovered that
according TO the constitution each
of the parties must be given thirty
| days notice before any OF the stock
could be made assessable. when this
was learned the suit was dismissed.
and notices were sent out yester-
day 10 each OF the subscribers TO
the capital stock that a payment
would be expected.
or the above list the names OF
! Commissioner Jones and c. X. Lang
ham were withdrawn soon after the
company was started.
Mr.. c. T. Vernon, defendant in
the withdrawn suit stated this morn.
ink that about half OF the men
named above had not yet paid their
subscriptions. He also said that while
the suit was brought against him.
that nineteen others we're made CO
defendants
Ice cream served by the Catholic
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
JACKSON COMES FOR TEAM
FATHER OF BILL MONASCO AC-
COMPANIES HlM-HlS FIRST
TIME IN TROUBLE.

Lutte Jackson. the Cornish ranch.
man whose horses were stolen one
night this week was in the city yes
terday evening together with the
father of the boy who Is alleged to
have taken the horses. Mr.. Jackson
was delighted with the splendid piece
OF detective work done by Chief OF Po-
lice Buck Garrett. Mr.. Jackson had
missed his horses and had suspected
that Bill Monasco had taken them.
He sent a man to the Monasco home
to see II the boy was there and in
tended to get busy with the telephone
and notify Ardmore. Wpur1ka and
whether the suspect was at home or
not While Mr.. Jackson was waiting
for the return of the man he had
sent to the Monasco home the tele-
phone message came from Chief Gar
rett stating that his horses had been
captured.
In speaking OF the boys father Mr..
Jackson said he was one of the best
men In his community and he re-
gretted the theft very much on ac-
count OF the father The boy has
never been in trouble before and Mr..
Jackson said he thought the boy to
be too lazy to have energy enough
to attempt to steal anything.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
PERSONALS

Mrs. w. T. Roberts and her daugh.
ter. Miss Madge, left here yesterday
afternoon for Austin. Tex. where they
will Wis several weeks with friends.
Hesse Thompson of Sulphur spent
last night and today in the city.
Senator p. s. Maxwell has arrived in
the city from Marian. KY, and will
visit here with relative for some
weeks.
II. A. Woodward OF Bonham, Texas.
is here making a brief visit with his
brother, ]. C. Woodward, editor OF
the Morning Democrat. Mr.. Wood.
ward is a merchant of his
where he spent several weeks to re-
build his health.
=. F. Frensley who has been spend
ing some time here on business. will
leave tomorrow for his Texas home
in San Angelo, Tex.
Nj and Mrs. L. n. Murdock left
today for Sulphur where they will
spend several days at the health re-
sort.
DR.. ]. F. Young will leave tomor-
row for Grant. Okla. where he will
conduct a series of meetings.
Thomas p. Tobin was In the city
today from Shawnee representing
the News Dispatch of that city.
Mrs. r. A. Russell went to Hugo
yesterday afternoon TO VISIT with
friends and relatives for a short time
w, C. Campbell. of Oklahoma City
is here for a few days on business
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
Protraoted Meetinn.

The protracted meeting is still 70.
ing on at the church of Chris' corner
of u street and First avenue, S. w
C. II. Kennedy of Mckinney. Texas
is doing the preaching. Tho subject
for tonight is the Baptism OF the Holy
Spirit Elder Kennedy is a man of
wide reputation and experience. He
has had 76 public discussions with re-
ligious denominations and is able to
present the truth as II is written In
Gods word. Everybody is invited to
attend. Elder Kennedy especially IL
vites the preachers OF the town to
attend the meeting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
A Comparison.

II a. m. flies rush telegram with
our competitor for Chickasha. request
ing an immediate reply.
$50 p. m. No reply. Very nervous,
etc.
6:55 files second telegram with the
Postal.
7:05 p. m. receives his reply over
the Postal.
Recent experience of we'll known
Ardmore citizen.
POSTAL co
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

On ice, cucumbers, tomatoes,
sweet pepper, new cabbage. We de.
liver G. o. d. Phone 359. 1912
FOR SALE-At bargain. large iron
safe and a new No. 3 oliver type
writer ]. n. Morgan. lit
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

Ice cream served by the Catholic
ladies at the home Of Mrs. Gil tthe
Dick residence) this evening.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

On Ice, cucumbers. tomatoes. sweet
pepper, new cabbage. We deliver &.
o. ID. Phone 359 102
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
Attention, Elks.

Special meeting of Ardmore Lodge
B. p. o. Elks Saturday evening at s
o'clock for initiation. Esquire Mich.
OILS will entertain.
ARTHUR WALCOTT,
J. r. ADAMS, Exalted Ruler
Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

White perch, Haddock, truot, red
and cat fish, soft shell crabs. City
Fish Market. Phone 359. 10-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
Brigade Meeting Postponed.

The Brigade. which was TO have
met at the residence OF Mrs. X. w.
Randol tomorrow Saturday after
noon, has been postponed until
later date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

II you have lost anything an Ard
moreite Want Ad will find It for you.
Have you ever thought OF this?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

Just received a barrel OF fresh
shrimp. City Fish Market. Phone 359
10.2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

A man must apologize to a woman
before she will admit she was in the
wrong.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

Just received a barrel OF fresh
shrimp. City Fish Market. Phone 359
1912
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11
COMMITTED SUICIDE

BY flying against T. X. Kearney's
screen doors. Sc
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

See the direct action gas cook
stoves at
sc T. X. KEARNEY'S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

See the non-explosive gas cook
stoves at
SO T. X. KEARNEY'S.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1909-06-11

INSURE with WIN Sanford 4 Co
Evening star., 1909-03-10
FREDERICK A. DYSON DEAD.
Popular Colored Policeman Stricken
With Heart Disease.

Frederick A. Dyson, one of the best
known colored men in this city, died sud
denly about 2 o'clock this morning at his
home. 406 III street northwest, from an at
tack Of heart trouble. Dyson. who was a
crossing policeman, had performed duty
at the intersection of 9Th and G. streets
for several years and had earned the rep
utation Of being one of the most obliging
officers performing such duty.
Many years ago, it is stated, Dyson was
prominent in politics in this city, and in
wards where he lived it was necessary
for the bosses to consult him. Later he
was in the restaurant business, and elev-
en- years ago he was appointed to the
position he held up to the time of his
death. He was on duty last night until
II o'clock.
About o'clock this morning he was
taken Ill and went to the front porch to
get fresh air, but his condition was so
serious that he had to be assisted back to
his room. where he soon died Two sis
ters and daughter of the deceased are
teachers in the public schools. Arrange
ments have been made for the funeral
Friday morning from the home of his
sisters. 1O1 7th street southeast.
Evening star., 1909-03-10
This Grows Hair
Prove 1t Yourself

Partisan Sage is guaranteed by every druggist
who sells it TO give satisfaction or money back
There may be other restorers that make the
same Offer, but we have never heard of one
No, only do we make the Offer as prlnted
above. but say to every and woman that
Partisan Sage is the best hair dressing ever com
pounded. We claim that it will turn harsh un-
attractive hair into bright. Iustrous and Iuxu-
rant hair in a few days. We claim that IL will
grow hair long and plentiful We don't prove
IL by somebody a thousand miles away but we
Say prove II yourself and mean what We
eay-prove Ii At our expense. Get a bottle today
II 1t doesn't do all we claim for 1t your drug
gist will give you your money back. That's the
best proof. the real proof-that's the kind of
proof that's easy TO prove.
Partisan Sage is not sticky or greasy; il is the
most pleasant and invigorating hair tonic in the
world Women of refinement who desire beau
tiful hair should get bottle at once. so cents
large bottle at Henry Evans. 922-24 ST
tthe girl with the auburn hair out side of
every package. direct, charges prepaid, from
American makers, GirouA Mfg. Co., Buffalo, NY.
Evening star., 1909-03-10
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED.
Taking Steps to Restore Normal Con
ditions at Brinkley. Ark.

RRINkLEY. Ark. March 1o.-Twenty
nine persons dead and seventy-four in-
jured is Brinkleys list of casualties
from the tornado Of Monday night.
Outside of Brinkley. thirteen persons
were killed and forty-six were injured.
several of whom may die.
Gov. Donaghey, who arrived here yes
terday from Little Rock. has declared
martial law and placed the situation
In the hands of the sheriff. All of the
dead and injured have been properly
cared for and large forces of men are
at work clearing away wreckage. One
hundred convtcts from the state peni
tentiary have been ordered here to as
sist in the work. The citizens have ex-
pressed a determination to rebuild the
town. Work will begin at once
Meetings are being held in Little
Rock. Memphis. Helena and other cities
for the purpose Of raising money and
supplies for the destitute.
The storm apparently entered the
state from the southwest and swept
over eleven counties to the northeast.
Belated reports from small towns tell of
death and injury to many persons and
a large property loss.
Evening star., 1909-03-10
TAFT RECEIVES WooDMEN.
13O Delegates to Convention Here
Granted an Audience.

President Taft received the 80 dele
gates to the annual convention of Head
Camp of Jurisdiction l., Woodmen of the
World, which is in session at 80 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, at $50 q clock
this afternoon. The delegates then re-
turned to the hall and resumed their ses
sions The concluding session of the con-
Vention will be held this evening.
The first meeting today was held a 80
o clock, when the convention listened To
the reading of the resolutions committees
report, which dealt with matters relating
to the government of the order. The ere
Dental committee later reported that
Isaac Held of Richmond. Va: DIR. +. A
Mitchell of this city and w. d. Stools
of Wilmington. Del. were entitled to seats
in the convention. Various methods 10
advance the order were discussed until
noon. when the session adjourned.
The full uniformed degree team from
Portsmouth. Va. held a class Initiation
I'm Odd Fellows Hall. 9TH street north
west. last evening.
AT the close of the meeting the dele
gates who represent the order in differ
ent parts of Maryland. Virginia. Della
ware. District of Columbia and West Vir-
ginia We're guests at dinner given at
the Twentiety Century Cafe
Evening star., 1909-03-10
ANACOSTIA AND VICINITY.

Citizens of Anacostia are awaiting with
interest the opening of the new post Of
flee on Nichols avenue between L and
V streets. to be known station III
The building is regarded as superior 10
the old one on Good Hope road it being
about twice as large. more centrally To-
Gated and with excellent light and ventila
ton 1t is to be furnished throughout
with new fixtures. all of which have ar
rived and are being set in position.
Miss Audrey Powell of Paw Paw. Va.
spent inaugural week with Miss Ethel
Williamson of IS V street, Anacostia,
d. c.
Mr and Mrs. William Scantlebury. jr..
Of 1917 Minnesota avenue, have had as
their guest the past week Miss Hazel
Shaner of Lynchburg, Va.
At the meeting of the Mems Social
Club of Emmanuel Church next Wednes-
day the rector. Rev. w. G. Davenport.
will give an illustrated lecture on the
life of Christ.
Evening star., 1909-03-10
FRIENDS CARE FOR HIS BODY.
No Word Received From Relatives
of Hinton Rowan Helper.

Through interest taken by a number OF
his friends. the body of Hinton Rowan
Helper. originator of the scheme to build
an international railroad through the
three Americas, who. despondent because
of the failure of his plan. committed sui
eide Monday night. was today removed
from the rnorgue and taken to the Hines
undertaking establishment In 14th street.
attempts have been made to get into
Geographic communication with some Of
Helpers relatives In North Carolina, but
up 20 the present time no reply has
reached the city. If no word Is received
Sy Friday, the funeral will probably be
held by his friends at the undertaking es-
tablishment.
The owners of the new Forest Lake
cemetery have contributed lot wherein
the interment of the unfortunate man will
ne made. although 1t is expected that word
VIII be received from the brother in Sails
bury, y. c., by tomorrow.