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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-29

Now, THE is not a condition that
existed an ages long forgotten or in
so distant day as 10 be beyond
the rec llec'ion Of the older inhabi-
tanjs II was condition of less
than a score OF years ago. \ coldi-
tion that continued after the estab-
lishmeut of the commission that
had for its object the allotment OF
lands in seyerllty and TO dissolve
the tribal relations OF the five civil
ized tribes. In fact, by carefully
l-oking up the records YOU will find
that less than q dozen years ago
these conditions existed all over
the old territory and where then
were any educational advantages they
were OF a private nature or were
OF such a desultory character as TO
be- practically worthless To the great
/ mass of growing youth who We're
entitled by every right. both human
and divine. O. the advantage of an
/ education.
/ Continued immigration into the
cou.try. the advent of people from
I Older states. the advancement OF
. commerce, the pr mulyatipl Of social
ideas that came from long establish.
cd custom, in the east and south
and middle west. soon created de.
mand that better facilities be offered
for the education of the young. and
as a consequence, here and there
arose a sentiment that became pre-.
dom.natag for the establishment OF
a public school syetem.
Ardmorc. like her sister cities. soon
became imbued with the idea. and
her progressive citiz"us determined
10 break away from existing preiu
dicos and form the nucleus of what
was 10 eventually become the pres
cut magnificent system that is to-
day she pride Of its people, the
great attraction and inducement for
tile scttlcment Of progressive and
Christian citizenship
Before the advent OF statehood
while the Indian Territory was still
' under the jurisdiction of the United
States government and whi.c under
tho laws Of Arkansas, which had
been extended for judicial and mu
niyipal purposes over the section
embraced in the old Indian Territory
authority MAS given the different
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-29

a degree hardly expected In so short
a time, yet when We compare this
advancement with those OF other fea-
lures of human existence. II Is In
no sense wonder. but simply
shows that school systems have kept
poce with all other progressive
ideals. In fact have been the leader
Ia the struggle OF humanity upward
for better and higher ideals. for OBJ
tanning all OF the best practical re-
suits that are coincident with hu-
man advancement.
What is known a. the old lldian
Territory portion og g.. great new
state OF Oklahoma Nds for many
=, ars placed under conditions tha.
made It impossible 10 formulate and
inaugurate systematic school sys-
tenn that would include advantages
FOR all alike.
Under the old tribal governments
such educational advantages as eN.
listed were mostly confined TO those
Aho were possessed of sufficient
means TO attend the private institu'
tious that had been established In
the territory and at othcr convenient
places outside.
Under the auspices Of the govern
mont certain attempts had been made
10 educate the members of the five
/ civilized tribes and system semi
political in its nature had been
established that furnished occupa
/ ton for several federal Office hold
crs with no apparent results that
were be. eficial 20 the general pub
lie.
The white man was left to dig fo'
/ himsclr auI bctHcen the hardship
OF obtaining aa existence and The
unsettled conditions of society, ;her,
was .but l.t.e ppormity pro
yidcd for the ,du anon of his chill
dren.
To be- cure. 90 a t,N points an AZ
tempt was made TO establish som.
SORT OF regularity i'm the conduct OF
local schools, but these schools Wer,
largely dependent on the liberal
ity of the inhabitants and were as
tablshed under no law that mad,
it obligai ry to contribute state.
and sufficient revenue TO maintain
the schools mp TO standard o
what a public school should be.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-29

that will make them compare Ia
vorably with any school structures in
the country.
Paraphernalia for demonstration In
the different branches taught. have
been supplied with lavish liberality
and there is nothing lacking to make
the system of education in the public
schools of Ardmore as complete as
can be found in any city in the
land.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-29

fully conducted under an ~iflclen-
corps OF teachers and doing its work
in the elevation OF the colored race
TO a plane where 1t will be self slls-
tanning and self-respecting.
All of the buildings are of moderI
style of architecture, equipped Win
the very latest of modern improve
ments IN the way Of convenience and
sanitary conditions and everything
has been done in this connection
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-29

The education OF the schools has
undergone e. the past thirty years
such decided changes, as To methods
and system, that the. attendant on
the little log school house" Of former
days would hardly recognize In the
system OF today the slightest simi-
larity.
The result OF this evolution in the
school affairs II the country has
been an elevation OF the standard TO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-05-29
The Greater Features of the City Schools
Through the Year Just Ending SAzgA

In a system Of schools the flr-t oi
the year must see the plans plainl;
sketched. the course thoroughly in-
spected and everything and everyone
involved prompt and ready at her
post So o. was last september when
the city public schools started oui
Cor the best year yet
First. there must be large and
better faculty Even teachers who rc.
peat themselves from time in @
school center must show growth.
There s. no better test OF a school
system than how long IL keep, ts
good teachers and how each year
brings additional strength 20 these
same toilers Ardmore schools start
cd with seven more teacher, than
H. had known before. 40 matter what
the census reports. Ardmore public
schools show growth q the most
decided nature For never once have
We not kept these same new teachers
busy in crowded rooms. bat tho.'
has been need for more.
After strengthening the faculty
then the course must bo looked af' CO..
New pastures must be- found for even
the same herds So French. Senior
American history. and scientific ns
riculture we're added 20 the course
Though Ardmore High School soem-
ingly has three years for its course.
1t does the work Of four. Ana Wh"t
IL best and the only worthy proof
o: this. Is that our graduates rank
Glass A" in state university and
elsewhere they enter and no other
schools In the state do moro for
their pupils. One year Is a great
economy in the life Of child. aud II
by extra energy and snap ard com
potency the Ardmore schools can
save that, there is something accom-
plished Of untold value This Seeps
children in the city whose parents
move away Three graduates 4 this
years class are boarding in taa city,
completing senior year because Il
Is the best money saver to the
family that can be found in the edu
cational world
This year II was planned TO max
the physical child the basis of all
growth as the law Of nature and
common sense ever demands We
should. Cleaner. lighter. more dust.
less rooms The feather duster dis.
placed by the absorbent rag. More
and better air. and proper tempera-
tures. All this generated by more
considerate teachers who were led
by competent director of physical
training. The Ardmore school board
has ever listened TO the righteous
demands OF the people as To their
schools The call for more care OF the
physical child by paying an extra
price for a trainer in physical devel
opment. Is the best money we have
ever spent Calisthonics. outdooi
sports. and deep broathing-the bes
enemy tuberculosis has ever found
all have become the pupils nature
with the result that Ardmore cal
challenge the state or any center I,
produce better developed an'
more healthful student body.
The pupils have been dutiful ant
energetic and have captured plaudit
from the state. Next year looms il
sight and with the past for a foun
datiOn and the worst needed thin
in this city new high school build
i1g-in sight, inasmuch ae the bond
voted a year ago have been declare
valid, surely there should bee bette
things yet in store. aud there Wi
be
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
SCHOOLS CLOSED BY
 SCARLET FEVER

Berryville, Nov. 1.-The public school opened in this city again Mon- day morning, after an intermission of nearly three weeks on account of scarlet fever, which broke out here immediately after the fair.
 The attendanc in the lower grades is very poor, but little over one-half of what it was before the fever broke out
 The families are closely quarantin- ed, and it is not thought that fur ther spread of the disease is possi- ble. However, large number or the children are out this week, fearing that some one might be taken while at school and spread the disease throughout the entire city. But six families have been affect cd SO far, and but one death result ing from the fever.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
NOTHING TO IT
 BUT ARKANSAS U,
John Nicely of Fayetteville Says
 Raz0rbacks Will Win From Louisiana On Thanks. : giving Day.

Little Rock, Nov. 11.-John F. Nee- ley, secretary of the Board of Trus- tees of the University of Arkansas, was in Little Rock Thursday at- tending to matters pertaining to the University, and stated there will be only one side to the football game with Louisiana this year, and Ar. kansas will be that side. Secretary Medley says Bezdek has taken a bunch of recruits and whipped team out of the almost equal to that of last season MT. Medley comments that no Arkansan need come to Lit tie Rock with the least expectation of being ehast,nsd by the work oi the team, for the result will make him proud instead Medley had a great deal of praise for Kusssll May and Tunnah, the Little Rock freshi men who are playing with the team Both of those players will get in the game against Louisiana here Thanks giving day.
 The railroads entering Little Rock are now arranging for special trains for the game.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
OSCAR CBITIr,HYn,n,,
 IS INDICTED

It is announced from Hot Springs that three indictments have been re- turned against Oscar Chitwood in connection with the the fatal street duel in Hot Springs few months ago when Sheriff Jake Houpt was killed. Oscar and George Chitwood came in- to Hot Springs and after a visit to the sheriff's office the battle follow ed in the streets. with Sheriff Jake Houpt and his brother, Sid on one side and the two Chitwood brothers on the other. Jake Houpt and Geo. Chitwood were killed as a result or the fight, and after his capture Oscar Chitwood has been confined in the penitentiary at Little Rock for safe keeping and to allow his injured arm to recover. The indictments against him charge him with murder. with accessory before the fact and With assault with intent to kill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
HOT FLASHES
 ALMOST GONE
Woman in Aurora Gets Relief frsM Troubles by Taking Cardsi,
 The Womaa's Tesjc

Aurora, lnd.-"I was sasforing from the shange and had these hot flashes and severe backache all the tine. At tines l could hardly straishte4 up.
 "l read about Cardui and rot a bottle hom our druggist and it helped ne at once. Now the hot flashes have almost gone and feel much better.
 ''l have recommended Cardui 10 sey- sral lady frief fds."
 You need pt be afraid to take Cardui, whenever you feel that you need tonic. Its use will not interfere with that of any other medicine you may be taking. Its action is very gentle and without any bad after-effects. Being purely vegetable and notwithstanding, Cardui can safely be taken by young and old, and can do nothing but good.
 Cardui acts on woman's constitution, building up womanly strength, tening Up womanly nerves, regulating womanly organs. Half century of success, with thousands of cures, similar to the one described above, amply prove its real, scientific medicinal merit.
 You are urged to take Cardrii, the wo- mans tonic. It will help you.
 NOTE--The cardui Home TtAet!,ent for Wo- praught (25c), or Velve Coc). for tae liver. and cardui .Antiseptic (5oc). These remedies nay be Rether. as complete treatment for wonen's Ills. xite to-: Ladies. Advisory Dept, ClattaaecEa Medicine Co.,, Chattanooga. Tens, for eecial h. ae Nsuen." seat in piain wrapper. sa ssaueN
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
IF BULLION WAS
 A LEGISLATOR?

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 11.-"H was in the legislature" commented Bruce 1T. Bullion, secretary to Gov ernor Donaghey when considering 8 petition for pardon asked for a boy who had served seven months on a county farm for the theft of small article, and had number more of months to serve, T would introduce a bill to abolih the county contract ing system in Arkansas. l would do away with the traffic in human la bor. In petitions, signed by respon- sible citizens of the state which come here asking for pardons for men on convict farms are true. the farms are all places of gross cruelty and they should not be tolerated dn civiliz- ed q 4atry.'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
PAVING DISTRICT NO. 2s
fWalnut and Olive Stl

The tax books for the collection oi special assessment upon the real property in Paving District No. 26 in the city of Pine Bluff has been p1ac- ed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying in the district are required to pay their assessment to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment Is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assess ment and for legal penalties and cost.
 Given under my hand this 7th day of October, 1910.
 A. G. RUSSELL, City Collector. Ntfice, City Hall, g a. m. to 12 m.
 10 ' i'm.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
BEAR HUNTERS
 READY FOR TRIP
Judge Kirby and Other State Officials Will Initiate Roosevelt in
 Phillips County.

Little Rock. Nov. 11.-Twelve mighty bear hunters will leave Little Rock Monday morning for the cane brakes of Phillips county.
 Associate Justice W. F. Kirby. who recruited the party. has complied with tho special act which requires all hunters outside of Phillips coun- ty. hunting there, to be registered as the guests of resident hunters who hold permits. The certification of this registry. together with the per- mits for the hunt have been receiv- cd. The members of the party are now waiting for the big day to arr rive. and in the meantime are listen ing to all sorts of tales relative to the langers of the cAnebrakes
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
DAVIS ASSISTS
 'O PROS1CUTION

RnsseNville. Nov. 1.-The Pope ro,,r+v Circuit Court convene: here. v,+b Jndge Basham of Clarksvrlle pre- s,dinp There are 164 cases on the criminal docket, and almost as many = tho law docket. The only one of ,,,,,ch magnitude is the case of the c4a+e of Arkansas against Ed Lang ,ord for killing Sam Walker at coot+.yille laet winter. The defeAd- .r. !. being prosecuted by Jeff Davis
 n |. Meade, in addition ts the -..,,,.r prosecuting attorae5. and As :. s.e..AsA oy ]. T. BslHesk aAe -. 1nea c omA
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
Will Promote Beauty.

Women desiring beauty get wond- 'erful help from Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It banishes pimples, skin eruptions, sores and boils. It makes the skin soft and velvety. It glor- flies the face. Cures sore eyes. cold sores, cracked lips, chapped hands. Best for burns, scalds, fever sores, cuts, bruises and piles. 25c. at All Druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
FOR CITY TREASURER.

The Graphic Is authorized to an nounce Veo B. Alexander as a can didate for a second and endorsement term for the office of city treasurer. subject to the action of the Democra- tic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
Shall Women .Votel

If they did, millions would vote Dr. Kings New Life Pills tho true remedy for women. For banishing ,dull. Jagged feelings. backache or headache, constipation. dispelling /. colds. imparting appetite and ton ing up the system. they're un- enualed. Easy. safe. sure. atc. ct All Druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
For Alderman

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Rudolph Wolff as a candi- date for alderman from the Fourth ward, his candidacy being subject ts the action of the Democratic party at the primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic is authorized t6 arl- nounce Emil Hercher as a candidate for alderman from the First ward, his candidacy being subject to the will of the Democratic party at the primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

If you haven't the time to exercise egularly. Doan's Regulets will pre-. vent constipation. They induce , mild. easy. healthful action of the towels without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 25 cents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
For Police Judge.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce J. R. Stewart as candidate for reelection to the office of police Judge his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic has been authorized to announce Dr. A. c. Jordan as a candidate for Mayor, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party at the ensuing city primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce PAT c. CEESNUTT as a can from the First Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fer Mayor.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Major W. J. Parkes as a can- didate for mayor, subject to the ac ton of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic is authorized to at1- nounce Mir. George B. Moore as a oo ndidate for alderman from the Sec ond war,.A. subject to the action of the Democratic patty;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic is authorized to an- hounee B. A. Howell as a candidate
 o Alderman from the Third ward of the city of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of the Democratic primar-
 es.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic has been authorized to announce E. A. Sheppard, as a candt- date for reelection from the Second ward, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party .at the primary election:
 The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce Alderman Gabe Meyer for re- election, his candidacy being subject to the action of the Democratic party didate for reelection as Alderman at the city election. He is a can- didate from the Second Ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. M. M. Bruce as candi- date for Alderman from the Third ward.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12

The Graphic is authorized to an- ounce Ben B. Veil as a candidate or alderman from the Third ward ais candidacy being subject to the etion of the Democratic party at the nanicipal primary election.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-11-12
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-02-25

VIE LFgT0 y.TlT -.
i Mrs. J. A. Haig, who has been SUIT
fering from q severe attack of Ia
grippe, is reported to. be much i'm
proved. ..s.> 49,.
* William Falger of the firm of Burke,
Middaugh: G. Cuthbert, was visitor
at Warwick Monday attending to legal
business. = -,s1.t -,', 49, -
Captain Oliver of the local Salvation
Army was a visitor in Grand Forks
over Sunday and delivered an address
at that city. sN'' : ,,s ST. ~ NJ
Paul Tuski, we'll known among local
shop employees, has resigned his posi-
ton at the round house and left for
Barnesville. = EE55& g.&t$ A.
Z. &C: Smith, former proprietor of
the Great Northern cafe in this city
and now located at Grand Forks in
the railway restaurant business, was a
visitor in Devils Lake last Saturday.
Mr.. Smith has taken hold of the Grand
Forks depot restaurant, which was a
frost for a; long time, and made it a
splendid success from the very start.
Now is the time to have your buggy
placed in repair and new rubber tires
put on, Also to have yoru plows re-
paired. We have recently added some
new plow repairing machinery and
are prepared to do your work prompt
ly in a first class manner. Do not
wait until the spring rush is on but
bring them In now and have them
ready for use as soon as the; frost
goes ont of the ground. N. 4. Mandy
John Robinson, j business man Of
Brockett was Saturday visitor in
Eeyils Lake. Mr.. Robinson is en-
gagged In the grain buying business
40 that little berg and reports that
everything points toward another pros
year along the Edmore branch. Time
was when the Edmore branch was not
looked upon with favor by many local
land men. Today the holdings 81 local
peoplei a that vicinity are increasing
rapidly and show i handsome profit
each year. .S ~ M
Word was received IN this city by
the parents o. Miss Anna GleraH to
the erect that the Tower City school.
house was DESTROYED by IRE last Thurs
day morning The IRE took place
early IN the morning before the chill
dlren arrived, . fortunate feature In
view Of the panic which might have
occurred han HE ffllre broken out dur
Ing the session off school taS tha'
present time It cannot be learner 55astl
what are the plans Tor the oontinu-
Eanee OF school, # ii praetss
ally certain that temp ttegs
VIM BE arranged Tor the balance of the
year.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-02-25

Fl Armour has moved here from
Duluth, having accepted a position
with the Devils Lake improvement
Co. .,, s s.4t-s.s,. ~, .-..,.
u 8. G.. Jones is agent for the Donald
son Steamship lines; Call on him for
information about your contemplated
trip. r - =. I ( =, (: = r
j. Z, Tucker spent a portion of the
past week in Minneapolis visiting: with
an uncle and attending to business
matters. II. Ia .,zs :: 4.
Manager Elmer Engebretson of the
Devils Lake Drug company left Friday
for Rochester, New York. where he
take a months vacation. During his
absence, the management of the store
will be under the direction of G. H.
Hamilton. y 52s' = s.s-ss.- = -:,y5 = ::
81 Paul Hanson, living in South Mime
Waukan township, was in the city Sat
urday attending the Farmers Institute.
During his visit to the, Cit Mr.. Han
son made this Office q pleasant call
and advanced his subscription to- the
Inter-O Ocean another year. &C., !. 81 s1s
u Miss Dawn VanLiew returned last
Thursday from Minneapolis where she
attended "a school for nurses at the
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-02-25
!. SMITH
Interior Decorator.

Harry sRoehm, who for some time
past has BEEN emplo yed; at the sevilla,
left Friday for Mime polis where he
goes TO accept d position with one Of
the leading hotels of that city. ssss
southWick was quite seriously in
jured Thursday Of ;lats week. He was
ssdrinyipg The eli very wagon for
F'ox's meat VIII en- the horse
ran away throwing him olently to
the ground and fraeturing his skull
He was immed lately taken osttIae Mar
ey hospital ana every thing possibla
done to relieve his injuries: Reports
from DR.. MEG who attended him
during the past week state that the
injured man Will soon lbe convalegeen
and viii escape ON pesnan enti "a.
Jury from the accid lent southWick
III well known tto many friends III the
City and news of HIS erecovery
will he Welcome them