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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

value. The unoccupied lots were
sold by the commission and the gov
ernment issued the titles.
In 1898, the incorporated town held
their first election, Captain John l.
Gait was elected mayor. The alder
men were Alb Burch, c. T. NanDen
berg. DR.. W. T. Gardner, NJ. German
DR.. \. j. Wolverton. There were IOC
votes cast at this election. The city
dads raised a revenue of $4,000 from
occupation tax. This administration
did considerable work, among which
was to establish free schools and
good fire department.
In 1899, Ardmore was ushered in as
city Of the irst-class, W. 7. Gard
ner was elected mayor.
In 1900, j. c. Thompson was elected
to the mayors chair. lie served sly
months. r. W. Dick succeeded him
and served until April. 1909.
In 1909 a commission form OF gov
ernment was established, James \
Cotner was elected mayor. He vii
serve until May. 1911. when he VII
be succeeded by David II. Dawson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

would get s. for a pair of stogie
boots. now worth 81. This iron build
ing is still a land mark in the city
limits
The Frensley Bros, erected room
lSx24 and established a general store.
The arrival OF the railroad brought in
settlers thick and fast and the village
wore baby clothes until July 2sth.
lSSS when the government at Wash
ington christened her Ardmore. This
name came from the state OF Penn
svlvania where three towns located
near. namely, Overlook, Ardmore and
Eerwyn. It is supposed that these
names originated from capitalists
who had stock in the Santa railroad.
During the days OF 1888, the land
around Ardmore was claimed by
Richard McLish and Alya Roff. Set
tiers would have to lease from them
A compromise was made and Ron
secured the land east OF the railroad
and McLish west OF the railroad. Bus
mess lots were leased for s25 per
year and the lesses had free use OF
a resident lot In some cases the
people would buy a quit claim deed
at any price to save paying rent.
The Dawes commission was sent
here under orders from Washington
to appraise 2,270 acres. The settlers
secured one business and one resi-
dent lot at one-half of the appraised
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

Large tracts of land about Ard
more are 10 be purchased by a
colonization company, composed
mainly OF Chicago capitalists. The
tracts will be bought in Carter coun-
ty and the company will induce
northern farmers to settle there and
employ their own methods Of farm
ing.
The thriving city of Ardmore
will be in the center OF this influx
of new blood into oklahoma ana Is
rejoicing over the prospect OF IN
creased prosperity. The promoters
of the plan are capitalists who have
investigated the land they propose
to buy and have found 1t as rlch
and fertile as land in the older states
that is selling for 500 and Sl2'
an acre. The Oklahoma land can be
bought at prices ranging from $l5
to 500 an acre.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23
Developing Southern
Oklahoma and Ardn1Ore

This is true of other localities IN
Oklahoma, as we'll as in the vicinity
of Ardmore. Land that will be worth
SlCO an acre or ever more can be
bought in Oklahoma for very low
prices. In a few weeks vast areas
will be sod in the southern part OF
the state. Indian land that will sell
for comparatively low price, and
its increase in value VIII be sure.
Land investments in Oklahoma are
no longer problematical. A farm in
the new state does not cost much
now. but in a few years it will be
worth A great deal The repeal OF
the Objectionable section OF the
constitution to permit the resump'
ton of railroad building, If IT is
carried. will bring thousands OF new
settlers into the state. 1t will mean
the building of branch lines and
new roads and the opening OF OF
great sections that are now too far
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

The first shelter on the townsite oi
Ardmore is known as the log cabins OF
the 700 ranch, owned by Joe Chiptmah
and one of the big cattle men during
the days of 1881. These cabins are
still a land mark and are located IN
South Ardmore. The second log caDlh
was erected by G. b. Douglas, who Sc
cured a lease on 600 acres from Dan
Fitch, an intermarried citizen. The
lease was made in the name of Dot
Fitch. his daughter. Mr.. Douglas en-
gagged in stock farming. His cabin is
still a land mark on the townslte.
The third log cabin was erected by
Wiley Campbell who engaged in the
sheen business. His cabin is still a
land mark on the city limits.
The first commercial tent was erect
ed in 1855 Just ahead of the Santa Fe
railroad grade. This tent was load
ed with general merchandise and the
firm name doing business was Nun
zesheimer & Daube. An iron build
ing was erected and this firm placed
therein 100000 stock of goods. 1t
was the largest stock in the Indian
Territory and was freighted in wag'
ons from Texarkana, Texas. Captain
Jchn l.. Gait was the bookkeeper oil
the firm and he states the sales
amounted to $4,000 per week. They
sold goods for cash and on time lne
country for miles around was inhao'
tied by freedmen, commonly called
Chickasaw negroes, also Indians
This firm engaged Charlie Carter q
Chickasaw, now congressman Of the
fourth distritc as clerk and not know
ing the prices of any Of the goods he
would take all amounts OF money. lie
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

Mr.. Beard first found evidences OF
zinc in the Arbucklss in 1882 and he
Immediately began to dispose of his
allotment and invest the proceeds in
filings in mineral lands. He has dis
posed of everything that has turned
out to be without any minerals, and
now has SEQ acres of rich zinc land.
For the last eight years he has put
up practically all his time prospect
ing in the Arbuckle mountains, and
has suffered great hardships and pri-
vations rather than give up the work
and now he is reaping the returns
for his years of labor.
Mr.. Beard says that with the num-
Der of mills that have already been
contracted for smelter is almost
necessity. He is anxious that Ard
more become the location, which he
SAYS can easily be done If cheap gas
can be had. He has holdings OF his
own in the Wheeler fled and says
that if gas can be had in no other
way he will try to influence oil men
into drilling for gas, in order that
cheap fuel NAV he had for the smell
ter.
A smelter will probably be Install
ed at Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

mills on the property to work up the
ore. One mill has already been ship
ped from Joplin and the balance will
be installed as soon as possible. The
output of these mills range from
$50 to 200 tons of ore daily apiece,
He also reports that there are many
other individuals and corporations in
the field.
The Coffeyville Mining and Devel-
opment company already has one
mill in the field with another one
on the way. This company is still
prospecting and will put in further
equipment as fast as needed. They
have already sunk shaft to the
distance of eighty feet and find the
best of ore.
Chesley and company will put in
a mill at once and have shaft
down 100 feet in pay ore.
Hill and Silk are making prepa
rations to install mill and also
Wood & Womack.
O. L. Mcclure is having two mills
put on his land and has sunk a
shaft eighty feet in pay ore.
Hindman G. Son are preparing to
put up two mills on two leases, hav
ing sunk an eighty foot shaft.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23
Zinc Sn1elter
For Ardmore

W. F. Beard, owner OF zinc mines
located twenty miles northwest OF
Ardmore, says there is great activity
in the field and before long many
carloads OF ore viii be shipped out
every day. He has just leased to
the Arbuckle Mining and Smelling
COMPANY $40 acres. These people
have made a contract with the Table
quah Mining and Development COM
many TO install fifteen concentrating
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

law. He was state senator for two
terms.
Assessor and Collector Green Is III
business at present in Ardmore.
Treasurer Scanlon resides in Mari
eta.
Chief of Fire Department O'Mealy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

Captain John l.. Gait, the first may
or, is at present judge Of municipal
court and superintendent OF the Okla
homa Confederate Home. He resided
in the first lob cabin in 1SS and book
keeper for the first general store,
Munzesheimer & Daube.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

Alderman NJ. German is vice presi'
dent of the Guaranty State bank.
Alderman c. p. VanDenberg is a
successful lumber dealer at present.
Aldermen Birch, Wolverton and
Gardner have passed away to the ON
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

resides in San Antonio.
City Marshal Pulliam resides in
Ardmore.
Deputy Marshal McLamore is now
state enforcement officer.
Recorder Best resides at Pauls Val
ley.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

from the railroads to be properly de-
veloped.
The development of the mineral
resources of the state viii also 60
forward when the railroads have
been built. In no other locality will
this be greater than in the south
ern part, where the mineral wealth,
as well as the oil and gas fields, is
yet to be developed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23
From Log Cabins
To Wealthy City

The Pioneers Have Neuer QUIT Husthng r or
Ardraore and They Haze Become Wealthy
The First Officers Worked Faithfully and
With the Business Men Made Ardnore a
Great City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-23

err world as well as Street Commis-
sioner Harper.
City Attorney J. c. Graham is now
resident Of Marietta. He became
famous during the constitutional con-
yention as author of the Jim Crow
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
PITTsFIELD PERSONALS.

]. w. Manson, Esq, left Wednesday
on business trip to Boston and New
York.
Postmaster Charles B. Haskell left
this morning on business trip to Wash
ington, D. c., and points y other south
ern cities.
Miss Elise Haskell, assistant postmas-
ter, has gone to Brunswick for a short
visit with her brother, C. B. Haskell,
Jr., and to attend a house party at Bow
doin College.
Many friends in town of Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaiah Crowell of Brooks, formerly resi-
dents of this village, sent shower of
post cards Tuesday in honor of their 10th
wedding anniversary.
DR.. E. A. Porter and Moses T. Burns
were in Waterville Thursday of last
week to attend the annual meeting of
the grand lodge, Ancient Order of Unit
ed Workmen, as delegates from the local
lodge of the order. DR.. Porter was
elected grand overseer.
A quiet wedding occurred at the Uni
versalist parsonage, Forest street, Satur-
day forenoon at 10 o'clock, the contract
ing parties being Miss Viviena A. Childs
and Harry L. Kenney, both of Burnham.
Rev. F. S. Walker officiated, using the
single ring ceremony. The young couple
have many friends in this vicinity who
will extend congratulations. Pittsfield
Advertiser.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
FREE BOOK
For Every Living Thing on the Farm

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Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.
500 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
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LIST OF SPECIFICS.
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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
AT wAsHncToNs GRAVE.

MOUNT VERNON, Va, Feb. q. Upon
the marble sarcophagus containing the
body of George Washington in the Hill
side tomb on the estate where the great
American spent the final years Of his
life, two beautiful memorial wreaths
were placed, today, by patriotic admir-
ers to commemorate the 18th ami
versary of his birth.
The flag for which he fought so val
iantly was draped above the iron doors,
and flowers and svergreens formed the
only other decorations on the tomb.
These were placed there by the Mount
Vernon ladies' association of the Union,
to which the country is indebted for the
preservation of Washington's estate on
the Potomac and for the gathering
together therein of hundreds of priceless
relics.
Nine hundred Americans during the
day visited the tomb. Among these
were several hundred prominent masons
from all parts of the country.
Farther down the Potomac river at
Wakefield, Westmoreland county, Va,
near where Washington was born, citi-
zens of the vicinity appropriately cele-
brated the day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02

Romance in Eight Words.
"A fool and her money are soon mar
ried. New York Tribune.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02

Scientific Management, the new
science of business management, receives
its first adequate and authoritative pres
entation in the March American Maya
zine. The author of the article is the
originator of the new scientific theories,
Mr.. Frederick w. Taylor. Mr.. Taylor's
work, which is the result of thirty years
of experimentation, is regarded as "the
most important advance in industry since
the introduction of the factory system
and power machinery" The fiction is
contributed by Inez Haynes Gilmore,
Harris Merton Lyon, Parker H. Fillmore.
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Irving Bachel-
Ter, and Edna Ferber.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
A BUSINESS WOMAN
Who Was Cured by Following
a Neighbor's Advice Now
Recommends the Same
Treatment to Other
Women.

Most women are subject to special
forms of weakness and at one time OF
another need safe reliable tonic for
the blood.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are an ideal
full in functional disorders and to the
tact that ladies recommend them to one
another is due the enormous popularity
of this tonic remedy.
Mrs: Mary E. Fiscus, of Coal City,
Ind, is well known there as she was
formerly editor of the Coal CITY Re-
cord" and now conducts a printing
office.
'some time ago. she says, 81 was
suffering greatly from weakness. was
sick for three years and was up and
down for over year My stomach
was in bad condition and didn't digest
my food properly. was very nervous
and could not sleep well. When child
l had severe case of spinal fever and
had never felt cured of its effects and
think this made my sickness worse.
A neighbor told me to try DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills as they had helped
her. took her advice and l got relief
from the first few boxes of the pills.
took them steadily until 1 was cured.
They gave me strength and I have had
no more trouble with my spine. DR..
Williams Pink Pills are certainly a
great medicine for women's ills and
always recommend them"
A booklet, plain Talks to Women"
will be sent free to any woman suffer-
ing from weakness. It explains fully
why DIR. Williams Pink Pills are
suited to the needs of weak women of
all ages and gives many helpful sug-
gestions in regard to the care OF their
health.
Women will find in DR.. Williams
Pink Pills the tonic exactly suited to
their needs. Most of the ills from
which they suffer are due to bloodless-
Mesa condition which the pills readily
correct.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills contain no
harmful or habit-forming drugs, and
the sufferer who gives them trial will
avoid the danger SO common in taking
drugs which only deaden pain
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are for sale
by all druggists, or will be sent, post
paid, on receipt of price, so cents per
box; six boxes for 81. so, by the DR.. Will
iams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
Warming to Railroad Men.

Look out for severe and even dangerous kid
ney and bladder trouble resulting from years
of railroading. Geo. E. Bell, $50 Third St., Fort
Wayne, Ind, was many years a conductor on
the Nickel Plate. He says: Twenty years of
railroading left my kidneys in terrible condi-
ton. There was continual pain across my
back and hips and my kidneys gave me much
quent and most painful. l got a supply of
Foley Kidney Pills and the first bottle made a
wonderful improvement and four bottles cured
me completely. Since being cured I have
recommended Foley Kidney Pills to many Of
my railroad friends" Sold by all druggists
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02

thouoht = would be wise to resubmit.
But 'x ~he n the he'o question came up in the
Legislature, the next winter, Republican
ornosit;on to Il had become 80 pronounced
and general. that the chairman himself,
as member Of the State Senate, voted
against it. ~,
series of five votes taken in as many
Legislatures. They are given here as
illustrating the varying strength of the
resubmission movement as an issue.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02

A. ~ W infants and Children.
's s.'' lou Have Always Bought
STATURE of %NHz<zw

N saay ederI' r"'e'he for Kidney Ailments
ess Renejyy people have found in FoIev,s
NJ Ton kidnnagq oick relief and permanent
y ssancyinp ne. and bladder ailments and
sslhe Year. Urinary Irregularities due to
ta ays "Folev,s isaac N. Regain, Farmer,
n.y. .e cure n hidney Remedy effected a
S@ it, ny case and l want others
S0ld by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
aln .-Nv HAME BIRDs2

H5' MANY CAME BIRDS?
h se <.t#ol Town the number of
Ii rs .pW.d 10 be shot by any one
ac cry lne .ay during open sea-
..sl.y. -va discussion before the
.ni.,,s 5- H6 and game Thursday
roya Iona a.ssioner Bracket ex-
aas- that tae u=mbers of the fish and
ne eanniss felt that the present
5vas,z VIA. ,ur liberal although thev
iiz4l taa- "a INV thousands Of birds
re si.45 gy t7e weather in Maine
sTysar, specially in the spring. He
96mgh, -ra- market hunting was a
.a t- laton which ought to be
In ia-5 rH44ration.
n 4 5eo.t # Bangor opposed the
On 1s9a.t If n number of Bangor
rtsmea o. thought it might be all
BIT TO lr.a- the number Of grouse
Seh..d asy by % per cent. but
was ow 70 any decrease in the
a5er OF 4..,r game birds. especially
9llocA a.rk. which he said bred
Main Only ao Eo south and fall before
1onl lie mat a SPORTSMAN shot
{ entls auG-sof BIRDS now allowed
'Ia| Il bal a.ated woodcock for q
aS and aa saown of but one instance
\ 5-sis . q .sy Hunting rs - bv auto auto
@L8's Es r.sronsible for the death
4 goo, msa HIS. 'Ao 'l
S5F Ausrr of the committee asked
!ggest 10 prevent market A' h,'nt;no ~
ns brought forth the SUGGESTION which
ape.h Incorporated in . Hill to he in
Aqced shortly. prohibitino the ~ sale all ~ Of
s ~ game Or bir5s by ths came CON- n.
asslofers. n is to all he sent To hos.
Y lss anc State iastltutions INSTEAD ". NJ NJ
.s3 believed that a m ,St' nr,
~ string along a dozen nartr;da doe
!. 3ea -he @ardens had 'o a;nen 'a lin e
So that asy would las g. Ill th MN 40 20
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02
A Mothers Safeguard

MOtheFS SaI6Kuard
Foleys Honey and Tar for the children. Is
best and safest for all coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough and bronchitis. No opiates,
Sold by all druggists.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1911-03-02

A Cold, LaGrippe, then Pneumonia
Isl too often the fatal sequence. Folev's
Honey and Tar expels the cold, checks the la
grippe, and prevents pneumonia. 1t is prompt
and reliable cough medicine that contains no
narcotics. It is as safe for your children as
yourself. Sold by all druggists.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-05-27
DANES AND DAUGHTERS.

Marie Drsasler, the actress, was born
IN Canada Her real name - Koerber
Miss Esther e LApe. Instructor In
SWarthmore college. has been appoint.
ed instructor Of rhetoric and compost
t1on In Wellesley college.
Mrs- Champ Clark. wife Of the
speaker Of the house Of representa-
tiVes, Il fOnd Of walking and may b
seen almost any day, despite the wealth
e, taking her constitutional In that
way.
In the agricultural department Il q
woman, Mrs Mica Zesta Heidmann.
who makes models Of the various bugs
that prey upon grain, trees and farm
produce. IN order that students Of agri-
culture may receive practical demon
stratiOn in lighting them
Nine. Lawrence Fielder, represent
ing the French government. has been
sent to this country 20 study the school
system. the fight against tuberculosis
and Industrial training schools, among
other things She believes that the
task win require ten years to com
plete.
Dr.. Alice Hamilton has been ap-
pointed By the federal government to
make an investigation Of the lead in
dustries similar to the Investigation
made for the Illinois commission on
occupational diseases. Dr.. Hamilton
Is a member Of the staR Of the Memo
nal Institute For Infectious Diseases
IN Chicago.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-05-27
The Writers.

Alfred Austin. the poet. Is an ANA
teur gardener and an expert fisher
man.
William Dean HOwells. the author,
was a composition on Ohio newspapers
before the war.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox has a passion
for perfumes and tea gowns. Her ia
vcrite 6Ower Is the red carnation.
Marie CorpIii was adopted IN infancy
by Charles Mackay. the song writer.
her parents were of Scotch and Ital-
Ian blood.
Lloyd OsbOurne. the novelist. is an
expert boxer and can bold his own
With the best Of them with a pair Of
mitfs. He's the adopted son Of Robert
Louis Stevenson
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-05-27
Tales Of Cities.

In Columbus. o.. householderS must
dampen ashes before the cans are set
out
The oficial figures for the census Of
St Petersburg. taken Dec. IS. 1910.
show q population Of L907.706
The killed and injured by accidents
IN London streets number nearly TO-
900 q year. OF these 200 are killed on
the spot.
New York city. with mUre than three
times the population OF Philadelphia,
has no more homes owned by their
occupants than has the City Of Broth
erly Love
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1911-05-27
Town Topics.

Where win Cincinnati deposit tn
dead cats II the canal Is Abandoned
Dayton News.
New Workers are doing q lot Of talk
ing about IRE protection, but the mem
bership Of their churches does not
seem to be ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Leader.
Speaking OF common drinking cups.
Chicago might take q hint from Gin
einnati. which has placed q sanitary
policeman" at Fountain square.-Chi-
cago Journal
II appears that Philadelphia last year
spent about $5y0O0.OOO more than It re-
eeived II that doesn't wake the old
town up its case Is hoDeIess.-Des
Aolnes Tribune.