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NOTES
OF Interest From The Gas
Fields
utica EIerald)


Tank No. was placed in position at
the Charles Deeds oil well near Union
Station last week, and pumping was
commenced Friday.
The Columbus Natural Gas Co. drill.
ed in another well on the Harry Hoar
farm southwest of Utica last Thurs.
day, getting half million volume
The Philip Sharpe well just west of
Mt. Vernon in which flow of gas
was found at 213 feet and second
flow at 235 feet, has been cased off. At
last reports it continued to blow gas
enough for several fires. A similar
gas pocket was struck at about so feet
on Hoy Gardner's farm near Chester.
vile.
ID. s. Foster of near Thornville had
his 205-acre farm leased to one of the
gas companies few years ago at a
small price, but after making two an
nual payments the company surrender
ed It. Now he has leased it again,
and this time he gets $5 per acre with
5000 for each we'll over five. 1t lies
a short distance southeast of the big
wells recently drilled near Shell
Beach.
Arrangements have been made for
the reorganization of the Dividend Oil
and Gas Co., and a melting of stock
holders was held at Lancaster yester-
day to ratify them. A new company
is to be organized under the name of
the Cleveland Oil and Gas Co., with
authorization of 100000 capital. One
share of stock is to be gwen in ex-
change for each share of Dividend,
and it is proposed to sell enough addi-
tional stock to furnish funds for the
wiping out of the $4,000 debt of the
Dividend company and drilling several
additional wells. One director is to be
elected from Lancaster, one from Co
lumbus, one from Cleveland, one from
Mt. Vernon, ETC., in order that each
vicinity in which there are stockhold-
ers, may have a representative on the
board. The present wells of the com
pany are producing about thirty bar
rels OF. oil per day, and it is hoped
that new wells can be secured which
will make the output sufficient to pay
dividends on the new capitalization.
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was appointed to consist of the follow
ing members: Frank Ward, NJ T.
Gaines, G. G. Brown, the president
and the secretary. This committee is
to investigate and purchase certain
tract of land near Mt. Vernon, where
the county fairs can be held. The
land will be purchased and will be the
property of the society to be used for
the above purpose. BY taking this
action, the uncertainty and the unnec-
essary work heretofore experienced
by those in charge of the fair, will be
done away with.
At the meeting of the society Thurs
day afternoon the following report
was submitted by Secretary Howard
G. Gates:
Having acted as your secretary for
a year, and the term of my Office being
about to expire, before | read my re-
port to you, | desire to take advan-
tage of this occasion to say few
things, and what / may say must be
taken as coming from me alone, and
not by direction of you, your board of
directors, or anyone else, but some
things that | have gathered in my
short experience as your secretary.
In the first place I desire to thank
the board of directors for the untiring
assistance they have given me in the
performance of my duties.
| desire to thank each and all-the
superintendent and assstants-for
their untiring and noble efforts in the
various departments which they repre-
sented, and to which, in large meas
ure, the success of our meeting just
held was due. They deserve the COM
mendation of this society.
I further desire to thank each and
every member of this society and each
and every individual in Knox county
for whatever part they may have TAX
en- in making our last fair a credit to
any in the state of Ohio, and certain
ly one of the best ever held in Knox
county.
The circumstances under which
your board labored, in some instances,
1T occurs to me, ought to be made
known to this society as a whole, and
in fact to the public in general, but
not having permission, or taken ad'
vice upon this matter, shall say moth
ing further at present.
To the board of directors have
said a number of times before the
fair, that, if the fair was success, il
was their success, If failure it,was
their failure, realizing and having in
mind all the time that an agricultural
society in Knox county is not one
man affair, but an organization of the
people and for the people, hence it IL
the peoples fair, and when the
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A large number from this communi-
ty attended the street fair at Loudon-
vile last Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. Guinter and daughter of near
Mczena are helping c. V. Banbury and
family move to their new home here.
Mrs. Robert Mowery, who is very
ill with typhoid fever, one-half mile
north of town, is no better at this
writing.
Rev. Fleming of Mt. Vernon preach
ed here in the M. p. pulpit last Sun
day and was a visitor at the home of
Addison McLurg.
Mrs. Philip Severns is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Philip Baker, at Lou
donville at this writing.
Operator E. G. Shneider has re-
turned to his work here after a pleas
ant weeks vacation.
M. e. Oswalt of Mansfield was a
business caller in Greer last Monday.
Grandma Beamen of near Bigelow
visited at the home of her son, VIM.
Shuts, last Sunday.
Chas. Greer and wife are moving
into the H. Tisserand property this
week.
John Greer and family have moved
their goods from Orrville to their home
here and will be residents of Greer
soon.
Mr.. Amos Clark, who was kicked by
a horse recently, is improving slowly.
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Bound Over To Grand Jury
On The Charge
The Weaver viii Is Filed In
Probate
Other Items OF Interest From
Temple Of Justice

Chief of Police l.. j. Dermody re-
turned from Columbus Thursday even
ing, bringing with him Leander T. Will
cox, who is wanted in Mt. Vernon on
a charge of incest. The affidavit for
Wilcoxs arrest was made by his sew
enteen-year-old daughter, Viola M.
Wilcox. The allegation is made that
the crime was committed in Mt. Ver-
non, but shortly afterwards the fam
lily moved to Perrysville, o., and later
to Columbus. Wilcox was arrested in
Columbus sometime ago on the charge
of incest and was locked up in the
county Jail. AS the date for his hear
ing approached it was discovered that
the crime was committed in Mt. YER
non and consequently the man must
necessarily be tried in Knox county
Consequently an affidavit was made
before Mayor Charles A. Mitchell and
Wilcox was brought to the city Thurs
day evening and locked up in the
Jail to await hearing. Wilcox is
a blacksmith by trade and conducted
shop in Mt. Vernon for several
months.
Wilcox was arraigned before Mayor
Mitchell Friday morning at 8 o'clock
for preliminary hearing. The man
waived examination and was bound
over to the grand jury. His bond was
same he was sent back to the county
Jail.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

Miss Gertrude Neldon who recently
went to Washington to teach in pre-
paratory school, has been rendered a
fine position as teacher in the Louis
lana State School for the Deaf at Ba-
ton Rouge. She will leave for her
new location the last of this week.
Danville Leader.
Miss Name Kelley went to Colum-
bus Saturday to visit with relatives,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
WEDDING IN ARMY CIRCLES

Washington, d. c., Oct. 1.-The first
army wedding of October took place
today, when Miss Katherine OLIVIA
Leech, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Frederick Leech, became the bride
of Lieutenant Thurston Hughes of the
United States Coast Artillery. The
ceremony was performed at noon at
the brides home in Massachusetts
avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
OFFICERS
Elected For The Knox Co.
Agricultural Society
Committee Appointed To
Purchase New Land
On Which To Hold Fairs In
The Future
Secretary Gates Makes An
Interesting Report
Regarding The Past And
Future Of The Fair

Before the close of the meeting of
the Knox County Agricultural society,
which was held on the G. A. r. hall
on Thursday, officers were elected as
follows:
President-Charles B. Jackson.
Vice PRESIDENT. F. Beatty.
Treasurer-Grant Simpson.
ecretary-Howard G. Gates.
After the officers for the society
were elected, committee on grounds
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
Stanley-G Gardner
Weddino

Mr. Samuel N. Stanley and Miss
Alice May Gardner, both of Mt. Yer
non, were united in marriage at s
o'clock Thursday evening at the home
of the officiating minister, Rev. j. T..
Black, pastor of the Mulberry street
NJ. P. church. The couple were attend
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Rene Mondron.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley will make their
home in Mt. Vernon.
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Death
Of Former President OF C.,
A. & c. Railway

New York, Sept, 9O-Nicholas Mon
sarrat, of Columbus, Ohio, president
of the Kanawha and Michigan rail
way, died suddenly in this city, today
The deceased was formerly presi-
dent of the Cleveland, Akron and Co
lumbus railroad.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
The Weaver Will

The last will and testament of Eliza
beth Weaver, and which document
was executed in Chicago, ILL.,, has been
filed for probate in Knox county. BY
the terms of the will she gives her en-
tire estate, both personal and real,
the latter consisting of property in
Mt. Vernon, to her daugter, Nellie
Weaver. The latter is named as exec
utrix of the will which was signed
June 26, 1901, in the presence of Lulu
Wise and Elwyne H. Johnson, both of
Chicago.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
Transcript Filed

In the case of Albert I. Wolfe VS..
]. E. Lanatz ct al, transcript has
been filed in the court of common pleas
of Knox county from the court of
Squire Blubaugh of Union towship
where the plaintiff obtained a judg-
ment for $50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
Allison Gives Bond

Arthur Allison, who was bound ov-
er to the grand jury several weeks
ago on a charge of burglary, was re-
leased from the county Jail Thursday
afternoon, after giving bond in the
sum of $500.
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CLOSES Up
THE WORK

Columbus, o., Oct. 1. = The state
tax commission is closing up its
work on the valuation of telephone
property for the present year, and
expects to be able to make public its
determinations early next week. In
this work the matter of equity has
largely figured, and 1t is likely that
because ether forms of property viii
not be listed at their full actual val
ues until 1911, the tentative values
on telephone property given out some
time ago will be largely reduced, and
the big boost to be given to this
class of property postponed 20 next
year.
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A daughter was born Thursday af-
ternoon to Mr.. and Mrs. William Est
abrook of near Gambler.
o.
A daughter was born Thursday ev-
ening to Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Cook of
West High street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
First and Final

First and Final
A first and final account has been
filed in probate by S. e. Matheney, ad-
ministrator of Susannah MatheDey,
showing the following: Received $24S.-
3S, paid out the same amount.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been aled
for settlement and will be heard Oh
Tuesday, October IL, 1910, at a. M;
First partial account of Maude Ell
liott, guardian of A. Paul Elliott.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
tor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, October IL, 1910, at a. M;
Affidavit in lieu of first and final ac-
count of Frank M. Cochran, guardian
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
Application for Guardian

Application has been made in pro
bate court for the appointment of g
guardian for Emma Bunnell, an al
legged imbecile. The application will
be heard by the court ON October 8
at 10 a. m.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following accoun. has been filed
tor settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, October IL, 1910, at a. m;
First partial account of VIM. Colwill
and F. NJ. Allen, executors of William
Colwill.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, October II, 1910, at 8 a. M;
Second and final account of Druzilla
Pipes, guardian of Russell Pipes ct al.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
tor settlement and will be heard Oh
Tuesday, October IL, 1910, at a. m:
First and final account of Alva r.
CAN'T, executor of Geo. t. Rinehart.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, October II, 1910, at a. M.
Second and final account of Robert
Neiderhouser, administrators of LOWE
sapp, who was guardian of Walter j.
Sapp ct al.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday October IL, 1910, at a. m:
First and final account of James E.
Ewers, administrator of Walter Ew-
ers.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04
Deeds Filed

Deeds Filed
The Home Building & Loan Com
pany to John Sutton, lot 9 and part
lot 10, Russell & Hurd's addition to
city, $3.50.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard oD
Tuesday, October IL, 1910, at 8 a. M:
First and final account of Frank e.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

Marriage License
Samuel N. Stanley, glass worker,
and Alice May Gardner, both of Mt.
Vernon. The Rev. j. T. Black.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, October II, 1910, at a. m:
First and final account of A. j.
Workman, administrator of Olive P.
Johnston.
PATRICK A. BERRY,
Probate Judge.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-10-04

NOTICE OF HEARING ACCOUNT
Following account has been filed
for settlement and will be heard on
Tuesday, October II, 1910, at 9 a. m:
First and final account)~of Edgar
Beckley, administrator of Chas. E.
Hall.
PATRICK A. BERRY.
Probate Judge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
REALTY VALUES
ON THE RISE
WASHINGTON STREET PROPER.
TY LOOKING UP IN THE PAST
FEW DAYS.

With practical assurance that the
new postoffice building will Ibe To-
Gated on North Washington street
real estate men have taken a keen
interest in vacant lots and property
offered for sale in that locality.
Yesterday there We're several local
real estate men getting options on
everything in sight and it is ru-
mored that several big deals in real
estate will be consummated in the
next few days.
There has been no pubic an
nouncement that the new postoffice
building will be located on the pres
ent site of the Chickasaw lumber
yard, but those close to the throne
are getting busy in Washington
street real estate, believing it to
be the intention of the authorities
at Washington to locate the post
office there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
ANOTHER PROPOSED
RAILROAD TALKED
RAILWAY PROMOTER SUBMITS
PROPOSITION TO COMMERCIAL
CLUB LAST NIGHT.

1t seems that railroad promoters
have their eyes on Ardmore, for sew
eral days there have been rumors
that the Rock Island would build
west from Ardmore connecting with
their main line at Waurika, other
rumors have been heard but the very
latest was developed at a called meet
ing at the commercial club rooms last
night.
A prominent man of Chicago was
present and placed his proposition be-
fore the members present. He said
that arrangements had been made
and the company had assurance from
foreign capital to build road from
Salsaw southwest across the state
of Oklahoma connecting with the
Orient at some point in Texas and
desired to get an expression from the
people of this city as to whether they
wanted the road to be built from Ard
more to connect with their proposed
line at Duncan. The proposed line
beginning at Sallisaw will be run to
Stigler, Quinton, McAlester Ada,
Pauls Valley, Elmore, Duncan, Law
ton. Frederick, and to a point on the
Orient probably at Chlicothe, Texas.
The line that will interest the citi-
zens of this city is the branch from
here connecting with the main line
at Duncan and he wanted to know
what the citizens would do in the
way of furnishing a bonus and right
of way as well as facilities for sta
tion, shops or terminals. The gentle
man made no demands or set any
figures and the meeting voted to give
him an answer as soon as he could
submit in writing just how much the
company would expect, this he prom
iseed to have ready in a few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
WILL CONDUCT
COUNTY AFFAIRS
SOME OF THE ASSISTANTS WHO
HAVE BEEN APPOINTED BY
NEW OFFICERS.

Several of the newly elected coun-
ty officers have announces who
would be their assistants during
their tenure of office, and some
others are as dumb as oysters when
approached on the subject.
The first one interrogated yester-
day afternoon was John Latta, the
newly elected register OF deeds.
Sure said he, Il will tel you
who is going to conduct the bust
ness in my office. First it will be
your Uncle John who will be on
the job every hour of every working
day in the year. AS my assistants
| have selected Miss Marie Smith
and Miss Dixie Towery, and | firm
ly believe that / have selected
two capable clerks and two who will
do the work of the office to the sat
isfaction of myself and every voter
of Carter county.
Fred Haynie, clerk of the district
court, has announced that he will
retain l.. d. Parker as his deputy,
with Miss Pearl Moore as assistant.
Lee Tyer will be in the office
of the county clerk under b. w.
Duke and John Yell and John Sui
liyan will be in the office of County
Treasurer d. NJ. Rumph.
In the office of county attorney,
Clyde Jones will be retained as
s,enographer, with Assistant County
Attorney Bleakmore on the job.
The county judge elect and the
sheriff have not announced their
appointments as yet, but will do so
in a few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
CARTER COUNTY
READING CIRCLE
HOLDING INTERESTING SESSION
AT DISTRICT COURT ROOM
TODAY.

The Carter County Reading Circle
is in session at the district court
room today. The Circle convened
yesterday at two o'clock and up to
this time have rendered the fol
lowing excellent program. There is a
large and enthusiastic class present
and much interest is being manifest
ed.
Song, Columbia" led by w. T.
Armstrong.
Invocation-Robt. Michael.
Monroe's History of Education
Study, Fenalon Silsbee, chairman.
First, Primitive People-Geo Coff-
man.
Discussion.
Second, Oriental Education-Mrs.
Lima Robinson.
Discussion.
Third, The Liberal Education
Geo. Sneed.
Discussion.
Putnams Psychology Study.
Psychology Empiracal-Miss Mae
Ingram.
Discussion led by q. L. Bennett.
The Nervous System-J. W. Nor
gan, Berwyn.
Discussion led by L. NJ. Thurston.
Attention and Interest-Miss Ella
Davis.
Discussion led Iby Miss Ida Mills.
Reports from Hewitt, Wheeler and
Poolville Reading Circles.
Evening session, o'clock p. m.
Chorus, by Association.
Lecture by Prof. Graham, U. S.
agricultural agent.
Quartette-Geo. Coffman, G. C.
Adams, G. L. Bennett, w. T. Arm
strong.
General discussion of Boys Con-
test Corn Clubs.
Song, Oklahoma"
Dismissal.
Song, Battle Hymn of the Repuh-
lic"-Association.
Invocation-Geo. Coffman.
Quartette-G. c. Adams. Geo. Coff-
man, G. L. Bennett, w. T. Arm
strong.
Methods of Teaching the Three
RS"
First, Reading, primary-Mrs. J. T.
Sneed,
Reading, Intermediary-Miss Dora
Smith.
Reading, Grammar grades-Robt.
Michael.
Second, Arithmetic, Primary - L.
NJ Thurston.
Arithmetic, Intermediate-G. A.
Sneed
Arithmetic. Grammar grades-Fen-
alon Silsbee.
General discussion led by Wann
Langston.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
New Suits Fled.

Suit was filed in the district court
yesterday by DIR. w. T. Bogie against
the Modern Woodmen of America to
secure payment of policy held by
Tom w. Bogie at the time of his
death amounting to three thousand
dollars. Petitioner states that he has
filed satisfactory proof of the death
OF said Tom Bogie, but that settle
ment has not been made and prays
the court to render judgment against
the defendants in the above amount
John w. Robinson of Haileyville
filed suit against the Chicago, Rock
Island and Pacific railway for ST.
1880 for injuries sustained when
he was thrown from a seat as the re-
suit of a collision that occurred in
the local yards on the night of De-
cember 18th.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
PERSONALS

J. F. McCants of Newport was a
business visitor today
j. Y. Deane of Baum was in the
city today on business.
Col. Isaac Roberts of Orr was in
the city today on business.
W. J. Williams of Durant was in
the city today on business.
Miss Grace Patton of Orr was
shopping in the city today.
Dr. Dow Taylor of Wooiford was
in the city today on business
Attorney II. H. Brown went to
Hewitt today on legal business.
Ray McNutt of Overlook was a
business visitor TO the city today,
Attorney c. A. Fooshee OF Coal
gate was transacting business here
today.
Bert Luke of Detroit Mich, is in
the city lhe guest of his brother, +.
b. Luke.
b. A. Mathers of Arlington, Tex
is in the city the guest of his
son, County Attorney Mathers.
J. II. Hughey, Sam AM Howard
Black and d. G. Culweli of Marietta
were in the city today on business
Mrs. J. o. Gillian of Berwyn is
i'll and her chances of re-
covery is thought to be doubtful
Col. and Mrs. Sidney Suggs and
Mrs. W. C. Taliaferro went to Ber-
wyn today to visit relatives and
friends.
Z. W. Roberts and wife who have
been visiting the family of Walter
Colbert for a few days returned to
their home in Oklahoma City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1910-12-30
MUST KEEP THE
SIDEWALKS CLEAN
CITY COMMISSIONERS AT MEET
ING YESTERDAY DECIDE TO
ENFORCE ORDINANCE.

There has been some complaint
commissioners relative to the accu-
mutation of dirt on sidewalks that
have been reduced to the grade, and
upon which mud will accumulate
whenever a rain falls.
The city commissioners have pass
ed an ordinance covering this par
ticular thing and in the future the
property owners who residi e on
streets where these conditions exist
will be compelled to keep the side
walks clear or pay the penalty for
not doing so.
The city commissioners yesterday
afternoon met to transact business
deferred from the regular meeting
of Tuesday night, and it was the
sense of the board that the above
be strictly enforced in the future
Several citizens of the city were
present to protest against the pre-
vailing conditions but We're assured
by the commissioners that the mat
ter would be remediei at once.
The street department has decid
cd to reduce the size of their force
and gave instructions to lay off two
men. Just who they will be was not
determined