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The Nome daily nugget., 1911-05-17

During the last illness of the late Col L. L. Sawyer he wrote a tribute to the memory of pr. Edward Giese Can non, who passed away shortly before the colonel was called to join the ranks of the countless millions the final rest ing place of all. And so brim full is it of all that is familiar of the colonel as we knew and loved him, we will publish the same as his last master piece, trusting some able pen will in the near future pay as good a comple- ment to his memory:
 A tribute to the memory of Dr. Ed ward Giese Cannon, the grand old man and Mormon high priest who died at Nome Alaska, in the eigthy seventh year of his age.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05

Hon. X. A. Norheet, the prosper
Gus Excelsior merchant, while in the
city yesterday, called and moved his
subscription over into mex year.
If, according to the old saying,
that the first three days of January
are samples of the first three months,
then January will be a rough one,
February a holy terror, and March
jolly nice--real March weather. Keep
an eye on the wood pile and coal bin.
Well, the blizzard got here all right.
We had supposed it was here Mon
day, but that was just a mere sample,
it struck us center Monday night, and
Tuesday morning the thermometer
stood at ten degrees below zero at 7
o'clock-if there was anybody up be.
FIRE that time they failed TO report.
1t has been mod.rating nicely since,
and now it is good old Miss ,uri
weather again.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
NO. 4 News.

Water Is getting scarce.
Coon Freadly of Henry county. IS
spending the holidays with relatives here.
Mr.. Ralas Barnett went to Kansas last
week to visit his daughter, Mrs. Glasco.
John Huffman, Lon Ducy and Charlie
Naylor and wife of Versailles, were the
guests OF Geo. Stultz and family Sun.
day.
Miss Ruth Barnett is quite sick at this
writing.
Mrs. Ida Arnold sold about $50 worth
of turkeys and geese recently.
Miss Blanch Lanham received the
prize given to the prettiest girl at the
box supper at No. 4 school. Byrl Beech
of Atlas, Oklahoma, received prize given
to the largest man. Queer they found
you out OH such short acquaintance, Mr..
Beech.
Miss Sadie Young of Calhoun, is visit.
ing relatives aud friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Freadly gave u
party Monday night.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
M. E. Church Items.

We are delighted to see so many
young ladies and young gentlemen in
Sunday School.
We appreciate more than tongue
tell the many kind words and al
SO the many tokens of love in the way
of good things to eat, coming from
church members and from friends
outside of the church. The kindly
feeling back of all these gifts is worth
all the world to US. Our last charge
always the best, and the people dear
er to us than any other.
We earnestly request a full attend
ance of the members and friends at
the church services mex Sunday.
w. &. BEwLEY, Pastor.
Mr.. Sherley F. Baldwin and Miss
Leila F. Jones were united in marriage
at the Methodist parsonage Dec. %,
Rev. W. Z. Bewley officiating.
Both parties were from Barnett.
We wish this nice young couple a
long and happy life.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
Obituary.

Died, at the home of her parents
in Slower, Mo-, Wednesday, Dec.
27th, 1910, Mrs. Iceland Johnson
Durham, aged IS years, II months
and 20 days.
Iceland Johnson was born at Buff
falo, Mo-, Jan. 4th, 1899. Moved
with her parents to Eldon, Mo-,
where she grew to womanhood, then
came to Slower. Mo-, with her par
ents in 1906. She united with the
Baptist church in August, 1910.
Was married to John Durham Nov.
24th, 1910, and moved to Clarks-
burg, Mo. where she lived just one
month, when they came to Slower on
a visit, where Mrs. Durham sickened
and died after a days illness, but re-
joicing in the true Christian faith.
The funeral services were conducted
by her pastor, Rev. A. R. Foster, OF
Versailles, and her remains laid to
rest in the Clarksburg cemetery
Thursday, Dec. 28th, 1910.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
Family Reunion.

A family reunion was held at the
home OF Judge ]. p. Daugherty and
wife, at Smithton, Mo-, Sunday, Dec.
18th, 1910. All the children were
present except n son living in St.
Louis and n living in Texas.
Twenty-six children and grand chill
dren were present, and a regular re-
union banquet was served.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
A Pleasant Dinner.

Mrs. H. F. Abel entertained her
Sunday School class, the Cleaners,
at 6 O'Clock dinner Monday evening
Dec. a6, 1910. They all voted the
dinner as ''simply great" and all
fully enjoyed themselves. After din
ner apples were passed and each one
was to draw a map of North and
South America. This was a puzzle
for some of them didn't know what
North and South America looked
like, and the apples proved to be a
puzzle too. Miss Rosina Curtis re-
ceived first prize and Carl Noyes the
BOBBY prize. Those present we're
Misses Gussie and Hortense Brooks,
Lille and Eunice Hunter. Beatrice
Kinloch, Rosina Curtis, and Mr..
Carl Noyes.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
DR.. Hubbard and family are now

DR.. Hubbard and family are now
at home in the Mathews residence,
Williamson avenue.
Capt. Legere and wife lett Monday
for Jefferson City, the Captain to at
tend to his legislative duties, and
Mrs. L. to look after the Captain.
John Holloway, of Warrensburg,
in sending his Masonic dues, also in
cluded enough extra to keep the Re-
PUBLICAN going for some time.
Thanks, Bro.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
About The COloped Folks.

Miss Declora James, a STUDENT OF Lin
through the holidays. Her brother,
vetile, who is a student Of Geo. r.
Smith. at Sedalia, visited homefolks.
Miss Jennie Smith. OF Denver, Colo,
is at home for an extended visit.
Will Chism Of Sedalia, is visiting his
mother these days.
Mr.. Thorn Taylor and Miss Flossie
Meadows. both OF this city, left We'd
nesday of last week and were married in
Nebraska upon their arrival in that state.
Mr.. Andy Huines, an old resident : {
this place, but now of Kansas, aud wi O
has not been here for more than thirty
years, spent a few DAYS here Christm rs
with relatives and shaking hands with
old acquaintances.
Miss Josephine Ross returned to her
studies at Macon, Mo last Tuesday.
Lester Douglas. a student of Geo, R.
Smith College, spent the holidays with
his mother.
Miss Irene Williams, who has be. III n
St, Louis for some time. returned home
Christmas and will 81 end the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hancock. of Sed ALA.
a"e visiting the ~la,ter's another this ind
! .st week
Mrs. Mvtle Williams came home from
Sedalia to spend the holidays with home,
folks.
Mr.. Grew, Of Sedalia. visited in our
city from Saturday to Monday.
Mrs. Jesse Thruston spent Christmas
with her mother at California.
A moving picture company gave an
exhibition at the M. T.. Church Monday
night to a good audience. The entei-
taiument was good and very much ap-
] preciated by those present.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
Notice of Annual Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Shareholders of
the Odd Fellows Building Association
of Versailles, Missouri, will be held
at its general Offices in the Odd Fell
low Building at Versailles, Mo-, on
Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 1911, at 2
O'Clock p. m. On said day and at
said meeting four directors are to be
elected to serve a term ot onc year.
By order Of the Board OF Directors
this Jan. 2, 1911,
J.. W. MILLS,
Secy.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
Basket Ball Game,

The Versailles High School B. B.
team had a game with Windsor High
School team Saturday night, Dec.
81, at the opera house. The game
was a fast and very exciting M and
resulted in a score of 35 to q in fav-
or of the home team.
The Versailles team will play at
Windsor Friday night and at Clinton
Saturday.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05

A card from DR.. Well informs US
that they reached Chicago safely Sat-
urday morning.
The old year was given a send IF,
and the new year welcomed BY the
blowing Of whistles and ringing Of
bells, and quite a number of watch
parties were gathered to bid the part
ing guest God speed and to welcome
his successor.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
Old Soldier Tortured.

For years ! suffered u~nspeakable tor.
ture from indigestion, constipation and
liver trouble" wrote A. K. Smith, a war
veteran at Erie, Pa, "but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills fixed me all right.
They're simply great" Trv them for
any stomach, liver or kidney trouble.
Only 25c at Kardell Drug Co.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
A Close Call.
M. WRAY WITTEN. Sup,

w. S. Beard, Of the handle factory,
had a close call for his life Monday.
While putting a belt on pulley his
clothing was caught and he was whirl-
ed around so suddenly he could not
tell how, bruising him up consider
ably, but luckily no serious injury.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
Teachers.

will hold my first local meeting
at Proctor, Mo-, Jan. IA, 1911. All
teachers in that locality are expected
to attend, and all patrons, directors
and clerks are cordially invited to be
present.
Respectfully,
M. WRAY WITTEN, Supt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05
To The Teachers OF Morgan
County.

I take this opportunity to thank
the teachers of the county for the
beautiful lap robe l received Xmas.
l feel that the effort l have put forth
to help you and the schools has not
been in vain.
Respectfully,
M. WRAy WITTEN, Supt.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05

MISSES Mary Beale, ST. Louis
Eunice Hunter, Marshall; Roma
Wray, Columbia; Messrs. Robert
Beale, Boonville; Jas. Hubbrrd, St.
Louis Estell and Beverly Devinna,
Columbia ; Jesse and Edwin Spurlock,
Columbia, were home from school
for the holidays.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05

]. w. McClelland made a business
trip to Windsor and Sedalia last week.
Arno Woods came home from Co.
lumbia to help celebrate Christmas.
The rabbit pie is o on, oh gentle
legislator. Say, don't be so fast
you don't have to run every time you
see a dog.
The predicted storm came in on
time giving US zero weather Monday.
and so much colder than we had been
used to it pinched a little.
A. A. Fuehring, of Slower, was
t~ransacting business in the city last
Friday, and went home minus sev.n
teeth, which he left with the dentist.
The long drouth was broken Tues
day night, Dec. 9th, and again
Wednesday night, the 28th, by good
showers, which relieved the threat
ened cistern famine.
DR.. VIM. Well left Thursday, Dec.
Goth, for Chicago, where he goes to
take a post graduate coutse in medi-
cine. The DR.. is determined to keep
step with his profession and a place
up at the head. He was accompan-
led by Mrs. Well.
The Morgan County school teach
ers remembered Superintendent Wit
ten Christmas by presenting him with
an elegant and comfortable lap robe,
putting him in shape to visit them,
weather or no weather.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. D. c.
Hardy, jr., Thursday, Dec. Goth,
1910, a fine baby girl. Mother and
baby getting along all right, and
Dave fast coming to himself, but he
did wish for a Democrat as an Offset
to that Republican Of Mel S%channep's.
Henry Keuck secured a position
in the Superintendent Office of the
Rock Island at Eldon, and left tor
that place Wednesday, Dec. 18th.
We regret losing Henry, he was Of
the bright, steady, capable Morgan
county boys, and will make good
anywhere. We wish him and family
happiness and prosperity in their new
home.
We were very ~agreeably surprised
by a visit from our old Ozark friend
Frank R. Pierce, for many years
agent for the Frisco at Ozark, now
representing the St. Louis National
Stock yards, who took a run down
from Windsor, Thursday, Dec. %,
Frank is a hustler. as he always was,
and keeps business coming for hi
firm. His home is at Springfield
Mo.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05

G NEWS. z


sSsSSSSSSsss
Old papers for sale at this Office
20 cents per 100.
Furniture of all kinds repaired
and satisfaction given.
KIDwELL 4 TALBOT.
Furniture Store.
NJ. Joachimi is confined to bed
with1his old disease rheumatism.
The old county court closed its
labors late Saturday evening, Dec.
3Ist, and the new court will convene
Monday, Feby. 9th. We hope for a
business administration.
Geo. Ide was laid up the forepart
of the week with a sore side, but
failing to get any one willing to face
the cold Tuesday, had to crawl out
and attend to business himself.1
1t looks to a maj up a tree as if
the man who labors seven days in
the week would increase his worldly
possessions ~one-seventh faster than
his neighbor who only works six
days in the week and rests on the
seventh. But does hef
Judge w. C.. Tagtmeyer, of the
western district has been seriously i'll
with pneumonia for the past two or
three weeks, At last accounts he
was improving. We hope he may be
entirely recovered by this time, and
ready for business when county court
meets again.
1910 died a glorious death, one of
the finest winter days that even the
oldest inhabitant can remember,
bright sunshine and a tang in the air
that made the LATEST hold his head
up and move on, a day that con-
vinced the most pessimistic that life
was worth living when they could
inhale unlimited quantities OF life
giving Missouri ozone.
Yves Thomas removed his belong
.ngs from the circuit clerks quarters
in the court house last Saturday after
noon, and when tbr ough it looked as
if a Kansas cyclone had struck it.
No, he didn't take up the floor, and
he left the vault door,, but they were
about all he did leave. 1t is a shame
that the county is not able to supply
its Offices with furniture, but so it
seems, and the unlucky officials will
have to furnish them, or 60 without.
The banquet given by the Wood
men Friday night, Dec. 23rd, was a
big thing, fully 300 people being fed
with all the good things that the
Woodmen wives are noted for in the
cooking line. The committee did
nobly, and deserve praise for their
efforts. Versailles Camp is in good
shape, three applications being re-
ceived for membership. one by trans
fer card and two to be initiated next
meeting night. No assessment for
January, and the treasure box still
full. Better join, if you can.
Jas. Mathews, of Sedalia. visited
friends here Christmas.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1911-01-05

KIDWELL a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
Real Estate Bargains

$4,000 in cash, balance terms, han
dies the best piece of business prop
erty IN the market. 109 feet in City
Hall block, paved oistrict, adjoins
county court house and Guaranty
State bank building. two blocks from
federal building. brick houses south
ard north, shoddy improvements now
create income that pays interest on
the investment. It's a good nest egg,
it's good for quick profit, its good
for a home for nearly any kind OF
business today. At this price it won't
stay on the market long. See
WEST & WEST,
Guaranty State Bank Building,
Phone 1879.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
Not Salts, Oil or
Pills But "CasCarets"
No ODDS how sick your Stomach; how
hard your head aches or how Bill
ous-Cascarets make you feel
Great.

CasCarets act as a bowel tonic, not
as an irritant. They are vegetable.
Their action is natural. Their effect
is the same as the effect of some
foods. They are gentle; no gripping.
They are pleasant; no dreading. They
are convenient; no waiting
one old way was castor oil. The
effect was to grease the bowels, and
for a single day. Oil never causes
The bowel muscles TO act. Other ways
We're pills, salts and cathartics, The
effect was the same as pepper in the
nosris. They flooded the bowels
with fluid. Those fluids were digestive
juices. And the waste today means
a lack tomorrow
We knew that the method was
wrong. That the aftereffects only
weakened the bowels. But we had no
gentle laxative in the cid days. So we
waited as long as we could, then took
a big dose of physic. The method
today is to take one Carcaret at 4
time-just as soon as you need It,.
Then the bowels are always clean
They cost only 10 cents per box at
any drug store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30

and left behind them magnificent
governing organism.
1T must be said that the ancestors
Of our soldiers who have followed the
various ex editions heart and soul
have played "a great role in the build
ing up of this glorious empire, which
has existed three hundred years. We,
as their trustee, are very afraid Of
abusing the diligence Of our ancestors
in founding the empire and the indus
try OF the old soldiers in serving the
country.
Military Power Urged.
We therefore, in order TO lead our
people, have assumed the generalissi-
moship OF the army and navy OF the
imperial empire according to the re
quirement of a constitutional govern.
ment In our minority this post will
be intrusted 10 the price regents. as
has already been announced 10 the
people.
But We must NOT forget that the
weakness or greatness or uselessness
Of soldiers depends on their national
spirit. It is impossible for one, who
fails 10 save his country, TO save his
family On the other hand one who
knows how to save his country must
know how to save his family.
AT present human aggression is
found in all directions. A nation can
not go without militarism. Our SOL
diers. as their foresathers. having re-
ceived fayors and education from the
throne and having been brought up in
good moral atmosphere, should know
this well and need no reminder. As
We dare not be idle and ignore the
will Of our ancestors and ancient sol
diers, our present soldiers should fol
low our example Let us mutually
strive for the safety of our empire so
as to make China a military power
and her constitutional government
great success. Then high and low will
enjoy peace and prosperity to the
wishes of our ancestors and ancient
soldiers"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
RESOLUTION NO, 1O7.

4 resolution declaring the necessity
of improving B Street, Southwest,
from the South line of 1st Avenue to
the North line of 4th Avenue in the
City of Ardmore, Oklahoma, by grad
ing. paving. curbing and draining the
same.
Be it resolved by the Board of Com
missioners of the City of Ardmore,
Oklahoma:
SECTION No. l. That it is nece s.
sary to improve b street, Southwest,
from the South line of 1st Avenue 10
the North line of 4th Avenue in the
City of Ardmore, Oklahoma, by grad
ing, curbing, draining and paving with
an oil top macadam pavement
SECTION No. 2. All the expense OF
said several Improvements including
the street and alley intersection and
crossings shall be paid by special as.
sessment to be assessed and levied
against the lots and tract of land bene-
flied thereby as provided by an act Of
the Legislature of the State OF Okla
homa, approved April 18th, 1908, en-
titled "An act to provide for the i'm
provement of streets and other public
places within Cities of the first class
by grading, paving. macadamizins,
curbing, guttering and draining the
same. and declaring an emergency"
SECTION No. 3. That the resolu-
tion shall be published in six consecu-
tive issues of the Daily Ardmoreite
the same being a daily newspaper Of
general circulation in the City of Ard
more, Okla.
SECTION No. 4. An emergency is
hereby declared to exist by reason
whereof it is necessary for the immedi
ate preservation of the public safety
that this act take effect Immediately
upon its passage and publication.
Passed and approved this 23rd day
of May, 1911.
D. II. DAWSON,
Attest: Mayor.
G. II. BRUCE, City Clerk.
(Seal)
(First published this oath day of May.
1917 24-7t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30

Is there anything in al this world
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When the digestion fails the whole
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
CHINA TO RAISE MILITARY STATUS
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS TO Be MADE

former times these branches OF gov
crnmental service were universally
looked down upon, and no imperial
prince was in any way connected with
them.
The appointment Of Prince Asai-tao
as head OF the army and Prince Tsai'
hsun as head Of the navy did much
TO elevate the TWO services IN the
eyes Of the people This was increased
by an edict announcing that the EN-
Deror himself had assumed the role
or commander in chief the duties o.
the office 10 be performed until ms
majority by the prince regent
Now comes an edict TO impress upon
the people the earne5inesS OF tAe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
Lots are now ready in the

Lots are now ready in the
BEAUTIFUL BOOKER SUBDIVI-
SION. In city limits, on car line,
every city convenience, east front
age. Ten dolls down and s. a month.
Choicest resident lots in Ardmore.
Will take you to see property any
hour. VII, make a speciality of show
ing the lots after o'clock of even
ings.
F. B. McELROY,
30tf Phone $40.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
The Truth

Every person in this city who is suf'
fering from Eczema, Pimples, Dand'
ruff or any form of skin or scalp dis
ease, can find relief and be permanent
" cured by Zemo, clean liquid for
external use. All druggists sell ZEMC
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
=or sale, Rent or Exchange.

For Sale, Rent or Exchange.
l have some OF the best improved
and unimproyed property in Ardmore
for sale.
Also some modern residences in
the most desirable part OF the city
for rent.
a splendid proposition, in Colorado
mining stock
List your property with me, and
&c, quick action.
GEO. II. WEBB,
Ardmore, Okla
Phone 80. p O. Box 125.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30

Remember the Honey Bee Flour
aud Chase & Sanborn's coffes. the
only coffee that always gives sat
lsfaction. Felker. the grocer. sole
agent for both. 12t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-05-30
ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM.
Westbound.

J. VI. Howell, a popular druggist OF
Greensburg, KY, says: We use
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in our
own household and know it is ex-
cellent" For sale by all dealers.