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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-29

Arthur G. Hull went to FIT. Madison
this morning on business. He will be
joined there tomorrow evening by his
wife to depart for Chicago where
they will make their home. Recent
announcement was made of the mar
rage of the Airdome manager to the
Chicago young lady. Sept. Z.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-29

that the market can be resumed next
spring and made great success.
III conducted along the right lines
it will be good thing for the pro-
ducers and consumers and will not
injure the merchants"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-29
LAW AND EQUITY
ASSIGNMENTS
Judge Hamilton Set Many Gases To-
day In the District Court and
Will Plunge into Them
Next Week.
PETIT JURY POSTPONED
Ordered Not to Report Until October
10 at 2 p. m.-Grand Jury May
Not Report Until Next
Week.


occupied the attention of Judge w. S.
Hamilton and local attorneys in the
district court this morning. Many
cases were set in their order, the
first being that Of L. E. Williams vs..
L. b. Huey. Judge Hamilton also is
sued an order, commanding the petit
Jurors not to report for duty until
October 10 at 2 p. m. This order was
necessary because there will not be
any criminal cases ready for trial the
early part Of the week. The grand
jury has not yet made report. It is
possible one will be made Saturday or
Monday.
Equity assignments follow:
Commence Oct. 2, 2 p. m.
First Day.
Williams vs.. Tuey.
Ballinger VS.. Lee County.
McIlwain VS.. Hickey,
National Bank VS.. Keok,lk.
Second Day.
National Bank VS.. Lee County.
Fowler VS.. Brumigem estate.
Hennemann VS.. Keokuk, ct AL
Robinson VS.. Johnson.
Third Day.
Conklin VS.. Conklin.
Rees VS.. Keokuk.
Buss VS.. McIlwain.
Hornish VS.. Chute.
Fourth Day.
Rittenhouse VS.. Rittenhouse.
Langley VS.. Stahl, ct al.
Walker VS.. Walker.
MCGEE VS.. Erhardt Bros.
K
Fifth Day.
Griffey and Swan-Appeal.
Schltz VS.. Henneman
xxx Medicine Co. VS.. Barney.
Duncan-Schell Co. VS.. Craig.
Sixth Day.
Glassford VS.. Ballinger.
Wahrer VS.. Glassford.
Logan vs.. Bishop, ct al.
Hill vs. Benbow.
Seventh Day
State vs. Warwick, ct al.
The Law Assignments.
Law assignments to follow criminal
cases as follows:
First Day.
Milton VS.. Taber Lumber Co.
Am. Tel. Co. VS.. Miss. v. Co.
Hoffman VS.. Pfaffe, admr.
Huiskamp Bros. VS.. r. /. Ry.
Second Day.
Schafer VS.. Keppel
Grocer Co. VS.. Rice & Cereal Co.
Singleton vs.. Mcdonald.
Slater VS.. A. T. & S. F. R. R.
-...sE's
Third Day.
Wilson VS.. Reed.
DeJong VS.. Bowman-Boyer Co.
Williams VS.. Beck
Stern VS.. Du Pont Co. ny
Fourth Day.
Boggs vs. Duncan-Schell Co.
Fegers VS.. Fletcher.
Van Pappelendam, ct al. VS.. Keokuk
Allen vs.. Dupont Powder Co.
Fifth Day,
Reeves vs.. Wiesner.
Horner vs.. Hummer,
Dickson vs.. Pardall.
Lesser VS.. Sundeen.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-29

Don't think that piles can't be cured
Thousands Of obstinate cases have
been cured by Doan's Ointment. SO
cents at any drug store.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-29

Regulates the bowels, promotes
easy natural movements, cures consti-
pation-Doan's Regulets. Ask your
druggist for them. 25c box.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-09-29

One of the first to file an afndavit
as to the purity of ingredients con-
tanned In remedy were the dispens-
ers of the famous laxative tonic. DR..
Caldweil's Syrup Pepsin. Price . 80
cents Of 81 bottle OF any druggist.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
VALUE OF PRODUCTS
IN OLD MISSISSIPPI
State Jumps From Twentieth To
Fifteenth Position With 1916
Per Cent Increase.

Washington, y. O., May i5.--Ac.
c0fdlng IN statement just issued by
the department ~ agriculture, Mis-
slssippI ranks fifteenth among The
states In point Of value ~ her farm
land products. The total wealth pro.
duccd on farm lands in the nation
during 1910 was $500, 900, 900, 40 10.
crease over 1909 Of si0i, 100000 OF
this amount the Southern states
given below produced 1896, 60i, 900,
Mlssisslppi's contribution being sl5t.
s0l 900 OF this total, or little less
one sixth Mississippi jumped from
tic as twentieth state in 1909 with
Alabama, 10 the fifteenth state IN
1910
Georgia Jumped from tenth TO fourth
position, with an increase OF 265 per
cent 10 products. South Carolina
made the greatest Increase per cent Of
any OF the Southern states, showing
2s.a per cent, All OF the Southern
states showed increases except Louis
lana and Kentucky. The other South
ern states are oinclally shown In the
following table:
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
CkyantGH: FOREST RANGER.


them CHyanagf hiiiedy complained
"fro delivered ny prisoners over Into
ihe hands ~ their friends feei NE
70 fool what assurance hive ! ihat
thof Wlli evcr be- buniahedT
YOU have ffiglega word" fet0rted
TIE, with ifonie Infection men
One 'om aa much nv $40 apiece aud
rnnhgeato The head which ~ worth
0fy"
mo matter what happens now,
you'yo done your duty" added Ice
Virginia with intent 10 comfort him.
LIE, now That the stress u the bat.
Ne was over. fell ntrcmblc. II reckon
~ have 10 go 20 bed" she admitted
I'm nli IN. This night service IL
wearing"
She dld indeed resemble the wreck
" womnn M she lay out upon her
bed. her hands twitchlng, her eyes
closed. aud Ross was profoundly
alarmed. you need the DOCTOR" no
urged. "Let me bring him"
mo-" she said husklly, but with de
clslon; I'm only tired. III DO all
right soon Send the people away
Tell 'cin TO go 10 bed
For half mn hour Cavanngh remain
cd IN the room waiting TO see II the
Doctors services would be required
but nj the end Of that time, as she
had apparently fallen asleep, no rose
and tlptocd out into the hall.
Lee followed and they faced each
other IN such intimacy MS tho ship.
wrecked feel after the rescue.
When they were quite alone Lee
said "You must not go out into the
streets tonight"
"Therc's no danger. These hoodlums
would not dare to attack me-"
Nevertheless you shall not go!" she
declared "Walt moment" she com
mgndcd and rc-entcred her mothers
room.
AS he stood there Mt Lie Wether
ford's door aud his mind went back
over her brave deed, which had gone
far to atone for her vulgarity, his re
speGt for her decpened. Lee Virginia
opened the door and stepped out close
beside him.
"IIcr breathing Is quieter," she wills
pered II think she's going to sleep
It's been TERRIBLE night You must
be horribly tired. Will find you somt
place TO sleep. Please don't go TIL aft
er breakfast" she smiled wnnly. %
may need YOU"
He understood. "What did the doc
tor sayW
"IIe said mother was In a very low
state OF vitality and that she must b,
very careful, which was easy enough
| TO say. hut how can get her to res
and to diet7 You have seen how littl,
she cares for the doctors orders, III,
| told her not to touch alcohol"
| "She Is more like man than n WON
| an" he answered
She led the way into the small sit
ting room which lay at the front O
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

WE'LL, NOTICE THAT AND WE'RE LIFT
OUT"
the house and directly opposite the
door Of her own room. 1t was filed
with shabby parlor furniture, and in
one corner stood worn couch. 'I'm
sorry, but can offer nothing bet
fer" she said. EVERY bed IL taken.
but ! have plenty OF blankets"
There was something delightfully."-
suggestive in being thus waited upon
by young and handsome woman, ana
the ranger submitted to 1t with the
awkward grace OF ono unaccustomcd
TO feminine care.
They faced each other In silence.
each filled with the same delicious
sense Of weakness, Of danger. reluc.
tant TO say good night, longing for tho
closer touch which dawning love dc.
mandcd, and yet something in the giri
defended her, defeated him.
"You must call me IL can DO Of
any help" ho repeated, and his voice
was tremulous with feeling.
Il will do So" she answered.
still they did not part. Ills voice
was very tender as he said: Il don't
, Ike TO see You exposed to such expe
fences. 1t angers me to think that
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
G.. s. MERIWETHER.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
PAsCAGouLA MISSISSIPPI

ane large amount Of valuable ma
interesting NS Mississippi State news nnl,.
nsned oy The New Orleans Picar,,ne
every day makes It great fnvor, sis
WIN the people Of the State. ResIles
SWING an the political and general
: .. Inc world Tho Picayunc has
E,u most admirable Commercial ana
snanciai Report daily, covering. N
=. from seven to ten columns, every arti.
: S'e ana point that can he Of interest 10
= ~ I'VE American residing in the SoatS
Inc Daily Picayane (scven issues "
week Is sent 20 subscribers for SSoo
10, lot three months: The Twice-a- Val Vel,
sayune Ussucd Mondays and Thur.
saysf Y mailed for s1.O0 a year. '''
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For FIoater Representative.

THE DEMocRAT-STAR Ia authorized To
announce F. M. johnson OF Moss PbInt.
Miss, as q candidate for floater repre-.
sentative for Jackson and Harrison
counties In the next legislature at the
primaries in August, 1911, subject to the
Will OF the democratic voters OF these
two counties.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

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The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For Tax Assessor.

THE DEMOoRAT-STAR IL authorized to
announce J. II. Murphy rs a candidate
for the office OF tax assessor for jackson
county Al the primaries in August, 19lI.
subject to the will OF the democratic
voters Of said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For Member Board Supervisors.
]. j, MARTHALER

THE DEMoCRAT-STAR IL authorized to
announce j. j. Marthaler Of Pecan. Miss.
as q candidate for the Office OF member
Of the board Of supervisors for district
No. 3, Jackson county. 1t the primaries
In August, 1911, subject to the will Of the
democratic voters of said supervisors
district.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For District Attorney.


THE DEM0CEAT-STAR IL authorized to
announce Ebb J. Ford AZ q candidate
for reelection to the Office OF district
attorney for the Second district at the
primaries ~ August, 1911, subject TO the
VIII OF the democratic voters Of said dis.
trict.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

The DEM0CRAT-STAR Is authorized to
announce T. A. Roberts OF Hurley as q
candidate for the office OF tax assessor
for Jackson county at the primaries in
August, 1911, subject to the will OF the
democratic voters OF said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
"One.half decrease.

Constipation causes headache, nau-
sea, dizziness, languor, heart pa!pita.
ton. Drastic physics grippe, slcken,
weaken the bowels and don't cure.
Doan's Regulets act gently aud cure
constipation. Is cents Ask your
druggist,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
Fl. d. CJJDARAc

THE DEMOCRAT STAR is authorized 10
announce H. d. Cudabao OF Ocean
Springs, Miss, as candidate for the
office Of fioater representative for Jack
son and Harrison counties In the next
legislature at the primaries In August,
III subject to the will Of the democratic
voters OF these two counties.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For Superintendent Of Education

THE DEMoCRAT-STAR Is authorized to
announce Guy D. Dean as candidate
for reelection to the Office OF superin.
tendent of education for Jackson county
at the primaries in August, 1911, subject
to the Will Of the democratic voters Of
said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For Sheriff and Tax Collector.
FRED L,,LINDINGER.

THE DBMoCRAT-STAR is authorised To
announce Fred l.. Lindinger as candi-
Date for the office of sheriff and tax col
iector OF jackson county ct the pri-
maries In August, 1911, subject to the will
OF the democratic voters OF said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

TnE DEmocHAT-sYAR IL authorized IL
announce y ". shannon ne candlda,s
for the ONCE ~ circuit clerk for ,faeksnn
county at the primaries In August. ioii
subject 70 the Will Of The democrats
voters Of said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
LII. ROBERTS.

The DEMoCRAT-STAR. Is authorized 10
announce T.. L. Roberts OF Vanclesve,
Miss, as candidate for the Office Of
member OF the board Of supervisors fg
district No. 5, jackson county, at thb
primaries In August, 1911, subject to the
will of the democratic voters Of said
supervisors district
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
FOR Attorney General.


THE DgmocnAT-SrAR announces lie
candidacy of Ross Collins Of Meridian.
lauderdaie county, Mississippi, for AZ.
torney General Of Mississippi 10 the
democratic primaries TO be held In Aug.
ust, 1911, and urges its friends 10 give
him their support and votes.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
w. w. WoODMAN.

THE DEMoCRAT-STARi s authorized to
announce w. w. Woodman as a candi.
date for the Office Of tax assessor for
jackson county at the primaries in
August, 1911, subject TO the will of the
democratic voters OF said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

THE DEMocRAr-srAR Ia authorized IN
announce W. q. Parker as a candidate
for the Office OF circuit clerk for Jackson
county at the primaries In August Igll.
subject TO the will OF the democratic
voters OF said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
r. A. ROBERTS.

The DEMooRAT-STAR is authorized to
announce X. A. Roberts of Orange Grove
IS candidate for reelection to the Office
OF member of the board of supervisors
for district No. 8, jackson county, at the
primaries Ia August, 1911, sui ject to the
will OF the democratic voters Of said SUI
pervisor's district
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For County Treasurer.
r. w. CONAN,

The DEMooRAT-STAR is authorized to
announce II. w. Cowan ~ . candidate
for the Office OF treasurer OF jackson
county at the primaries in August, 1911,
subject TO the will Of the democrats
voters OF said sounty.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For chancery Clerk.

THE DEMoCRAT-STAR IL authorized to
announce /. P. Delmas as Candidate for
re- election to the office Of chancery clerk
Tor jackson county at the primaries in
August, 1911, subject to the will of the
democratic voters Of said county,
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
FRED TAYI,OR.

THE DEM0CRAT-STAR IL authorized To
announce Fred Taylor as candidate for
the office OF chancery clerk for jackson
county at the primaries In August. I9ii.
subject 70 the will Of the democratic
voters Of said county. -''S
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
ROBIN D. MCLEOD.

The DEMooRAT-STAR is authorized to
announce Robin D. Mcleod as candi.
date for re- reelection to the office OF sheriff
and tax collector for jackson county at
the primaries in August, 1911, su bject to
county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For County Attorney.

TIE DEMocRAT-STAR is authorized to
announce 7. G.. Hibbler ~ candidate
for reelection TO the office OF county At
torney for Jackson county at the pri-
maries In August, 1911, subject to the
county. va
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
For Member Legislature.
DANIEL W. McLEOD.

THE DEMoCBAT-STAR Is authorized to
announce Daniel W. Mcleod az a caDdi-
date for member OF the legislature from
jackson county at the primaries In Aug
ast, 1911, subject to the will OF the demo-
cratic voters OF said county.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
Whitaker Is Convicted.

New Orleans, La, May 20, Former
Chief of Police Whitaker OF this city
was found guilty by jury here yes
terday afternoon. He was tried on O
charge OF criminal abuse Of twelve
year-old girl. Other similar charges
are pending against him. The maxi
mum penalty 10 the case in which he
was convicted is ten years 10 the
penitentiary, Whitaker endeavored
TO prove an abb and failed. Three
OF his alibl witness are to be prose.
cuted for alleged perjury.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26
After Grippe
or any Sickness
Vinol Creates Strength
HERE Is PROOF


"After long attack of Grippe,
Mrs. Vaught seemed unable to re.
cover her strength, She was very
weak and had no appetite. vi
MOL rapidly improved her condi-
ton and restored her to health.
sincerely recommend its use during
convalescence or any run down
condition.
JUDGE c. N. VAUcHr,
Huntsville, Ala.
Miss Adelaide Gamm, Of Water
town, Wis, writes, "After a severe
attack of the Grippe, my system
was in very weakened, nervous,
rundown condition. l took VI
MOL with the best of results,
and it made me feel better and
stronger than have been for years."
We have never sold in our store
a more valuable health restorer for
weak and ran down persons than
VINOL, and we ask such people in
this vicinity to try VINOL with
the understanding that their money
will be returned if it does not do
all we claim for il.
McVEA YOUNG, Druggist,
Pascagoula, Miss.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

Auto means TO 60 alone, therefore
feline that prowls in the dark is an
autocat.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

Send your orders to the DEMoonAT'
STAR Office II you need anything IN the
line OF stationery. Good work at rea-
sonable prices.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1911-05-26

EXTREMES meet when the kitten
plays with its tail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-07

Gaming Devices Barred.
Garvin. Okla, April 5.-Offieers and
councilmen of all incorporated towns
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-07

Lewis. "a years and his daughter
Louisa, AGED years. They were
buried in the ruins of their farm a
mile north of this city.
The injured are Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Moberly, neighbors of the
Lewis family. In this city the cleo
trict light system was put out OF com
mission, plate windows blown out and
general havoc done.
Wire communication, when re-estab-
lished. may reveal other casualties.
The bodies of Timothy Lewis and
his 7-year-old daughter were recover
ed from the ruins of their home this
forenoon. Lewis skull was crushed
by falling chimney and the littley
girls neck was broken. Mrs. Lewis
dragged herself from the ruins and
fled through the rain in her night
clothes to a neighbors mile away
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-07
PILES CURED IN 6 TO ID DAYS
PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to
cure any case OF Itching, Blind. Bleed
Ing or Protruding Piles in TO IA days
or money refunded. SOC.
Old Eeud-One Dead.

Little Rock, Ark, April 5.-As a
result of pistol fight In an office
here today Ed Lindsay, deputy con
stable, is dead. and VIII Scott, po-
lice officer of Argenta is wounded
The fight followed feud of years
standing and more trouble is eXpec-
ed. Extra officers have been sworn
in. The feud began several years
ago when John Lindsay, father of
the dead man, was killed in Argenta
at which time Edward Blackman was
lynched Two OF the Lindsay broth
ers were recently released from Jail
following the killing of Policeman
Brown in Argenta. Argenta is across
the Arkansas river from here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-07
CHARITIES ASSN,
MEETS MONDAY
MEETING is OF SPECIAL INTER
EST 70 BUSINESS AND PROFESS
SIGNAL MEN.

Next Monday night the United
Charities association recently organ
lied in the city by Miss Barnard
will hold a meeting NJ the district
court room for the purpose of per
fecting the organization and 10 Sc
cure new members. BY the payment
of two dollars person may become
a member, and every man in the
city is urged TO join. The commercial
club is especially invited to be pres.
ent at the next meeting. as ques.
tions of Vita interest to the organ.
ization will be discussed.
one OF the principal features OF
the organization is the fact that II
will do away with a large per cent
OF begging on the street or among
offices and stores. When one becomes
member he or she Is given q
placard stating that they are mem
bers OF the United Charities associa
ton, and If the applicant seems wor
thy in the opinion of the members
he will issue a card to the matror
VINO VIII attend to the wants o
the needy one.
II is urgently hoped that every
seat in the court room will be fillet
Monday night and that many new
names will be added to the list.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-07
THE PLANTERS AND
MERCHANTS BANK
MANAGEMENT TOO lAx-INDl-
VlDUAL DEPOSITS $213,321.e1
PROTECTED BY GUARANTY.

Bank Commissioner j. D. Lankford
took charge of the Planters and Mer-
cnants bank or this city Thursday
morning and commenced the liquida-
ton of the institution. The bank
was open for business all day, receiv-
ing no deposits, but paying depositors
as fast as their pass books could be
balanced or statements obtained of
their accounts.
The confidence of the depositors in
the guaranty law was shown by the
fact that at no time was there a rush
of people to get their money. There
were enough people all the time to
keep the clerks busy, but nothing like
a crowd, either within or outside the
bank.
NJ. r. Garnett, assistant bank COM
missioner, was in active charge of
the bank, with other assistants from
the bank commissioners office at the
teller's window. Mr.. Garnett estimat.
ed that it would probably take a week
to pay all of the depositors, but ex-
pressed the belief that all of those
who were anxious for their money can
be accommodated within a day or two.
The bank guaranty fund was called
into play to supplement the small
amount of actual cash on hand in the
bank, but no estimate was made as
to the amount of money that would
be required from that source.
The last statement of the bank.
made on March Z, showed individual
deposits subject to check s213,321. 81;
demand certificates OF deposit, 49,
5O9,43; time certificates, $49,72O.54.
The total assets of the bank at that
time were s323,47491, including loans
and discounts, s252,10702; due from
banks, $3611.92, and cash on hand,
$12,14S.67. The capital of the bank
was $4,000 and that statement show
ed the undivided profits to be $1OO.4S.
An interesting feature in connec-
tion with the payment of depositors
was the fact that folders advertising
a 100000 national bank here, which
recently absorbed the largest state
bank in Oklahoma, were handed to the
people who came out of the bank as
soon as they reached the sidewalk.
1t is understood that an investiga-
ton of the banks affairs by the state
banking board has been going on for
some time past.
Efforts We're made recently to the
effect that merger OF the Planters
and Merchants with another local
state bank, but without success.
Commissioner Lankford assigned as
his reason for taking charge that
there had been bad management on
the part of the officers of the bank
Oklahoman.