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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31


II 10 our interest to build up great
houses in distant cities? make The
broad assertion that while som
things on the surface may seem
cheaper than the prices of our home
merchant, after We have scrimped our
selves TO get The cash and paid
freight and other charges, and pal-
for things We do not need, because
hey seem cheap, We are actually
out OF pocket: sc are simply sulled
by the cormorants. II We Keep DE-
pressing and destroying our home
merchants, We will find after a lie
time that our farms are in an $50
lated region and have not increased
in value as they would If We had
made a market at our veIy doc.
know too well the selfishness OF
human nature To imagine foT nc
ment YOU would Join in crusade
against catalogue houses. il j: did
not appeal 10 your cupidity. When
you can make and save more money
by dealing with your own merchants
than the catalogue man you vii yuy
at home /, is fine thing To cut
YOUR neighboy's throat if il outs
money into your pocket. but ahtn il
comes 10 cutting YOUR own throat
he inducement is not so tempting
Mary chats my vifel came to M
about Christmas time and sad
Tom, ! wish you would put a monec
order for s. in this letter and NAL
it for me. want a new hat. So
took few dozen eggs and wha- but
ter We had to town and sold them
a, a cut rate % the country mer-
chant to 2et The IS. II is true my
wife made the butter. and thus I'D
way was paying for the hat 5It
She had not laid single egg. and
the oyerWorked hens and roosters
were victims OF a tlasfant confidence
game. And when the hat came ir
was a caution TO snakes The rib
bons and flowers were not in haI-
mony with my wife's complexion.
though she vas mad enough when
She saw It TO turn almost any color.
IL I. haI in. H
it would have been rejected a. once
but the catalogue house had he
$500, and there was no help for f..
The whole family agreed that II was
money thrown away. Even the dog
barked his dissent when he saw the
thing and was frightened into a noisy
protest. OF course, this is only on
instance, but there are many others
even more distressing in their re-
suits.
! know farmers who are always in
debt to their local merchants while
their cash has gone TO the railroad
Tor freight bills and to the catalogue
houses for articles which do not rank
a. either luXuries or necessaries, but
simply as leg.pullers to gull the un-
sophisticated. How would YOU appre-
ciate selling your stock and prod
ucts on credit and the purchaser
using his money to buy similar arti-
cles in distant market for cash?
Unless we can stand together and
refuse to build up and develop this
cormorant which pgeys upon MS we
do not deseIye yo have thriving
towns for markets or the advantages
which always come from being sur
rounded by business community
We have il in our power to help our
selves or TO help the oner feiio~.
So far the other fellow seems to
have the advantage while we emu
late the roll OF chumps with brilliant
success.
noticed an article in the Mail
Bag on the second, by Mr d. Nor
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-03-31
II NNYour Head Aches
rou sh hould Take the Sure Remedy
Hicks'CAPUDINE

There's . cause for every headache -
capudine reaches that cause quickly
shether it be heat, cold, gripp, o.
stomach troubles-and cures, even thougl
it be sick or nervous headache.
Capudine is the surest remedy TO,
Colds and Gripp. Feverishness, Aches
and Nervousness disappear and normal
conditions are restored.
Scapudine is liquid-easy and pleasant
70 take-acts immediately.
IOs, 25e and S6s at drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
HOLDS LODGE OF SORROW
ElkS ExtOI Life of Past Exalted Ruler
Louis E Shuman Last
Night

In accordance with its beautiful
custom, which has made the Bene-
VIOLENT Order of Elks conspicuous
among the fraternal organizations Of
America, Alexandria Lodge of Elks
met in their home on Prince street
last night and held a Lodge Of Sor-
row. in memory of Past Exalted
Ruler Louis E. Shuman, who died
Yesterday morning. A large num-
Der Of Elks were present and the SOL
emn service prescribed by the ritual
was impressively rendered.
A beautiful address eXtOlling the
life of Mr.. Shuman was made by the
Past Exalted Ruler Charles c. Car
lin with whom Mr. Shuman was close
" associated in the order. He told
of the splendid work accomplished by
Mr.. Shuman, Of his devotion to the
lodge and of his high character as
citizen. Appropriate tributes were
also paid to the deceased by Charles
B. Marshall, Thomas Chauncey and
Robert s. Barrett.
Announcement was made that Mr.
Shuman's funeral will be held on Sat
urday morning at $3.50 A. NJ, from
st. Mary's Church. The lodge of
Elks will meet in their lodge room
at Q o'clock and proceed in a body
to the residence Of the deceased. The
following past exalted rulers Of the
lodge will act as honorary pallbearerS:
Edward ]. Quinn. George +. Bradley.
Jacob Brill, " II. P. Kelly, Harry
Fleischmann. c. c. Carlin, Louis C..
Barley, D. Z. Robey, Howard W.
Smith. and Harry B. Quinn.
The services at the grave will be
conducted by the officers of Alexan-
dria Lodge of Elks and the interment
will be made in the Catholic ceme-
terry.
A called meeting Of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Co, of which Mr.. Shu-
man was a member was held last
night at the truck house on Prince
street. Resolutions Of regret we're
passed and committee appointed to
represent the company at the funeral.
James ". Bales, president Of the
Collingswood Club, of which Mr.. Shu-
man was also a member, has appoint
ed ahe following to draft suitable
resolutions of regret which will be
presented to the club at its regular
meeting, October 6th: Thomas A.
Fisher, Robert S. Barrett and Frank
VI. Hill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Light Infantry Benefit.

At the Opera House, on Monday
and Tuesday evenings next, October
seventh and eighth, motion pictures
will be shown for the benefit OF the
building fund Of the Alexandria Light
infantry. The pictures are claimed
to be entirely new and are exhibited
here for the first time. The Tragedy
of the Desert and the Darling Of the
C. s. A., are the titles Of the pictures,
to be shown on Monday night; on
Tuesday the Money King. All who
see these pictures are assured OF an
ENJOYABLE evening. Tickets on sale at
Warfield's, Taylor's and Gibson drug
stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
War on Dogs.

As was stated yesterday, the police
are cndeavoring to minimize the dog
nuisance. They have been supplied
with list of persons who have taken
out licenses for CANNES, and are now
engaged in making house-to-houSe i'll
vestirationS. Wherever dogs are
found upon which no licenses have
been obtained, parties harboring the
same will be cited to appear before
the Police Court. A few persons
mostly cogorcd have recently been
fined So each for infractionS OF the
DOG law. A number Of ownerIess DOGS
have recently been put to death ny
drowning. People conducting bust
ness on the river front are loud III
their complaints against this proceed
ure, as the bIoated bodies are carried
biz the tide from dock 10 dock. 1t Is
suggested that the defunc5 animals
should be disposed of in some other
manner.
The Health Officer has ordered the
dogs to be shot and buried in future
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
IuIHn, AL |NFEL|C|T|Es
Two Benedicts Before Police Court
to Answer Charges Made
by Weaker Vessels

There were but two cases on the
docket of the Police Court this morn
/ ing, both those of young men who had
been cited to appear at the instance OF
their wives, who alleged cruel treat
ment an dassault The first woman
advanced to the desk and deposed that
she was the victim of assault. and that
it was not the first time she had re-
ceived ill-trcatment at the hands OF
her husband On the last occasion, she
said. she fled from the house in her
night gown and took refuge in the
house of her sister. Justice Cation
asked the accused if he desired 10
make an answer to the allegations.
He said he had no defense to urge.
He was fined $40. The wife left the
court announcing that she would not
| live with her husband any longer.
The next delinquent was then
brought before the bar. The wife in
this case charged assault and unwound
tale of woe. The husband was
quick in his rcjoinder and brought
counter charges. Justice Cation told
them to 90 home and bring about an
amicable settlement of their family
| Jars. The husband, however. announ-
ced that it was his purpose to sci! out
and bring his housekeeping experience
to close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Death of d. VI. Kite.

David Marshal Kite. j., only son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ. Kite, died
last night at 10 o'clock at the home
Of his parents, on South Pitt street.
after an illness Of three weeks. De-
ceased was IS years of age and
had been a resident Of this city for
two years, coming here from Orange
county, in October, 1910.
Funeral service will be held TO-
morrow at eleven o'clock from Christ
church. Intermcnt private.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nuaI meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Washington Safe Deposit Com
pany. Incorporated, will be held at
The office of the Company. No. 123, 5.
ROYAL street, in the City of AleXan-
dria, State Of Virginia, on the Fifth
day of November, 1912, at II O'Clock,
NJ, for the purpose Of clecting a
Board of Directors for the ensuing
year, and for the transaction OF such
other business as may properly come
before the said meeting.
GEO. c. HENNING, Secy.
Oct. d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Meeting of Common Council.

President Brumback has called i
meeting of the Common Council for
7:3O o'clock tonight At this meeting
the ordinances passed by the Board of
Aldermen last Monday providing fof
the paving of Cameron street, between
Washington and st. ASaph, with as
nhalt blocks will be acted upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
Charter Granted.

The Workman's Loan and Beneficial
Association. of Washington, d. C., m
,orporated. Alexandria, Va, with a
capital stock Of from $1,000 to Sl5,-
900. has been granted charter by
the State Corporation Commission
Officers of the association are: ;. A.
ShuIman. PRESIDENT; Abraham Cara
vice presidents; Nathan Stein, Stcre-
tary, all of Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
FOOT niLI. SUPPLIES.

As usual ;his Fall nuas Us with a
complete line Foot Ball Suits. Shoes
Head Guards, Nose Guards. Rubber
Mouth pieces. shin Guards. Foot Balls,
etc. Sec our $l.0v Rugby Foot Bait
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
interesting News Notes About peo-
pie of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

Mrs. Arthur Dawson returned Tues
day from Clarendon where she spent
the past month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Mr.. Peter Schoeni has returned to
MS home in this city after spending
ten days in Clark county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Mrs. T. Harvey Henshaw has re-
turned from two weeks trip to
Woodlawn, near Mount Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Miss Ehrenfcld of PunXsutawney,
Pa, is visiting Mrs. ". H. Melchoir.
3lS south Lee street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Mrs. A. Moore, il. of Berryville, has
been visiting friends in this city and
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

So many points of excellence appeal
we have had an expert demonstrated
with us to tell our patrons about
with the Klosfit Petticoats, you SHOULD
fort Of the ose-ftting elastic gore at
usual drawstring. The soft, clinging
demand absolute smoothness Of line
provide for this as no others can. Eve
that perfect fit is assured. Exclusively
follows:
Chiffon Taffeta PetticOats =. 81. :.
Jersey-TOp Petticoats -. -. 49,.
Jersey-Top and Cotton Pet;iccats. .
Third Floor--Eieventh Street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Mr.. W. c. Brooks, Of Sharon Pa.
agent of the Vulcan Truck Company,
who is on visit 70 Washington, came
to this city today, where he met sew
eral Of our citizens. Mr.. Brooks IS To-
Gated in Sharon where Mr. John fahn-
line. former Alcxandrian now re-
sides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Mrs. Psi. Pullman is indispCscd at
her home in upper King street. she
is suffering from slight stroke OF
paralysis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Miss Anna Bartels returned yes
terday from Washington where she
has been visiting relatives for few
days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03
WOODWARD & LOTHROP
10th llth f. and Streets.
WASHINGTON, DC.
Our Business Hours irons A. NJ, to P. NJ
DemOnStra alton OF
%lOsfit PettiCOafS

to us in the KIosft Petticoats that
from the factory spend some time
them. If you are not acquainted
know of their perfect fit, the COM
the waist, and the absence of the
modes of the prevailing fashions
over the hips;the Kiosefit Pettocoats
" size, waist and length measure, so
here in Washington, and priced as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-10-03

Oct. ! t d.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

Chaplin were Willimantic visitors on Monday.
 Paul Welch of Jackson street is in Providence for a fortnight's visit with relatives.
 Rabbi Max Lavine and family have gone to Chestnut Hill for weeks stay win friends.
 Special Agent James Carroll of the New Haven system was in town for a brief stay Monday.
 Mrs. A. NJ. Grant and daughter, Miss Janice of Mt. Hope spent Monday with relatives in Hartford.
 Miss Merl Fisk, who has been visit ing friends on South street, returned Monday to New Haven.
 Miss Katherine Breen of South Manchester is visiting Miss Nellie Connaughton of Main street.
 Harry Way of Bridgeport is spend ing his vacation with his mother, Mrs. Sarah L. Way of Church street.
 MT and Mrs. William E. Tinker and Mir and Mrs. Albert H. Lillie have re- turned from a visit to New York.
 A. P. Benner left Monday for Fox croft, Me, to attend the annual re- union of the Sixth Maine Volunteers of which he was a member.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

A largely attended borough meeting was held in the town hall at o'clock Monday evening, Warden Mccarthy presiding. A report was heard from Chairman A. M Brown of the commit tee on site. in which he told of his transactions with David Hale Tanning of Worcester. It was later unanimous ly voted to purchase the property known as the old Catholic church property for the price at which 1t was offered to the borough S4,O00, the money to bt given by MT. Tanning, the park to be known forever as the Davd Hale Tanning park The following committee was unanimously elected 10 purchase and erect suitable mouu- ment on the site. The board of trus- tees, G. A. Haskell. E. II. Hlscox, Daniel F. Finn, 10 act in conjunction with Rev F. M Hayes and F. D. Bal lou. A report by c. A. Haskell treas urer, showed that there is S5,193.2l now in the bank
 MT. Tanning will be consulted by the committee regarding his views and preferences in the matter. When the monument is erected he will place a suitable curb on both North and East Main streets at his own expense.
 The meeting was most harmonious, there being not dissenting voice in all the business transacted.
 The deeds will be passed and work be begun at once to remove the old church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Thieving Woodehuek Carsht-Fiteh- Vills Team Defeated. 19-7-Mill Runs to Mako Up for Holiday.

A seven pound woodchucs vas caught in one of the local sardsnn where he had stripped about 35 poles of bean plants. Every gardener ls complaining of the animals
 At the recent ball game between tho Yantic and Fltchvilc teams the Tan- tics won. @ Co ..
 Mr. and Mrs Charles Carpenter and children have returned t0 GilDertriiIs after spending % few days hero with Mr. Carpenters mother
 Mir and Mrs. Richard Munch and children Nelson. Alice Helen, Henr and Richard of Dayyille. were recent guests of Mir and Mrs John Weller.
 George sharp of Brooklyn. W ls was visiting friends here Saturday
 Mir. and Mrs. Noe Soucie have re- turned to Arctic. R. l.. after spending some time with their son Louis Sou cie
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Hubert hav' moved from stafford Springs Co th brick house on Highland street
 Made Up for Lost Time.
 The mill was operated Saturday f7 made up for stopping thc Fourth of July.
 Louis Rogue Jr, spent Sunday st Ocean Beach.
 Miss Ellen OHcarn 0f Franklin haH been spending several days here win her aunts. the Misses Mciale.
 Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Murray snl children of Salem were guests Sunday of Mrs. Murrays parents. Mr. and Mrs William Robinson.
 Mir and Mrs William Robinson a1d sons, Percy and Claude. spent slnda with relatives in Bozrah.
 Carl Chiyers is passing the summer with relatives in Guilford
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

There is mere Gatarh in this section of the country than all ether diseases years was supposed to. be ineurable. For a great many years doctors pro neuneed it 9 local disease and pre- seribed local remedies, and by con stantly failing to cure with lecaI treat ment, pronounced it incurable, Science has proven eatarrh to be a censtitu- tioRal disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls Ca taFrh Cure, manufactured by F, J, Che Rey & Co, Toledo, Ohie, is the only constitutional cure en the market It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops ts a teaspoenful. It acts di- rectly on the blood and mucous sur faces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure, Send for circulars and testimo- niais.
 Address E. J. CHENEY C6. Te- ledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists 75e
 Take Halls Family Pills for cepstl- nation
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

Monday morning marked the be- ginning of the tenth week of the Wind ham SIX company strike and every thing tends to indicate it's being the most important week during the strike to date. At noon John Golden, presi- dent of the United Textile Workers of America, arrived Mir Reagan, of the same body is here and will assist President Golden in directing the strikers in the line ."of action being mapped out
 The strikers have been on the watch to see what the officials of the com pany have done to get strike breakers to take the places Qf the strikers. A commi1cee from tbe local union visited Greeneville, Norwich and New London Sat orday and rendered their report to the strikers Monday morning. It was tound by the committee that Superin ,tendent Lyyaan A. Nichols of the Windham Silk company and Joseph Ferris, 1ofmerly employed by the com p2ny but who is no longer affiliated with the union, had been to all three places in quest of help. The report rendered showed that one of the strikers was in the home of a Syrian family when Supt Nichols and Mir. Ferris called at the house. Syrians pesidlng in GreeneWille, Norwich and New London said that they had been guaranteed SIS per week for the first three months and afterwards an aver aga of from S15 to SIS per week if they would come here to break the strike and the union. When the men approached said that they might be injured by the strikers they were guaranteed if any trouble arose the mill officials would take them to the mill, lodge and feed them and also furnish police protection
 Willimantic weaVers who visited these places induced many people not to come here but others said that they
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
THE OLD CHURCH
Has Had Owners of Three Denomina
 tions Since It's Erection in 1914.


 The stone church which is to be re- moved from the Soldiers monument site by St. Marys church is one of Griswolds oldest landmarks. Ii was erected in 1874 for Episcopal uses. This organization. known as St. George S. became extinct at the end of four years The building was then occupied by several other denominations until April. 1925. when it was bought by the Congregationalists It was afterwards remOdeled and dedicated Sept. g. 1928, and continued to be used by them for 3s years. It was then sold to St Marys parish and used by them for a place of worship until the building Of their new church in 1906.
 Shortly after it's purchase by the Catholic church the stone was covered with wood and clapboarded and two rooms were annexed in the rear
 When the building is razed old and valuable papers will be found which were put under the cornerstone by the original architects only two years short of a century ago
 Heavy Banana Blossom.
 F. S Leonard has banana tree which has had fully developed blos- som which broke from the main stalk on account Of It's weight.
 Beautiful Ramblers.
 Mrs r. M. Crumb takes the prize for rambler roses. She has red, pink
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
HELD IN s5Oo BONDS.
Stabber Who Figured in Gang Row
 Near Sterling Saturday Night.

Kostek Sowaker, arrested for assault with dangerous weapon upon Vicen- ti Granowaek at Sterling, was held in bonds of $500 for appearance next Monday, when his case came up before a preliminary hearing before Justice Frank w. Hazard at Sterling Monday The defendant pleaded not guilty. SoWaker was represented by Attorney William F. Woodward, Attorney Sabin s. Russell representing the state The case grows out of gang row that oc- cured on the highway near Sterling about 10.30 Saturday evening.
 Granowock was stabbed in the neck an1 whIls Sowaker the prisoner. is charged with doing the cutting. the de- fense is of the opinion that the man may have been cut ty one of his friends who was mixed up in the fight. Other members who took part in the light received cuts or We're hit with clubs.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09

narrow quarters in which they were confined. the extreme heat probably affecting them.
 Sixty representatives of the town of killingly were drawn for jury service Monday by the jury commissioners for Windham county at a meeting of that body in the rooms of the superior court at Putnam.
 Leading republicans who have been asked about the matter say that it has not been decided as yet when there will be a flag raising in Danlelson. Campaign banners or flags have been raised here regularly during national campaigns and it is probable that this year will be no exception.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
Fred c. TiIden Reeiuns.

Fred c. Tilden, who for the past twenty years has been connected with the lumber yard at the corner of Church and Valley streets, has re- signed At the time George K. Mason died MT. Tilden was made secretary of the company He was an efficient salesman and travelled quite a little in the interests of the company which bought out MT. Nason's business. He was financially interested in the firm but has disposed of his interests. He has other plans for the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
sun-Worn Curtains.

In cases where a pair of curtains must do for another season and they are too sun-worn in the middle to serve. cut away the sun-worn portions and sew across, then where sewn use a cord or ribbon, and, If neither of these are at hand. make couple Of straps of old linen, and use them to tie the curtains back at the place they are spliced. Old linen hows, well starched, are neat.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-09
FreckIed Girls

It is an absolute fact. that one 50 cent lar of WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM will either remove your freckles or ca -se them to fade and that two jars will even in the most severe cases completely cure them. l am willing to personally guarantee this and to return your money without argument If your complexion is not fully restored to its natural beauty. WILSON'S FRECKLE CREAM is fine, fragrant and absolutely harmless. Will not make hair grow but will posi- tively remove TAN, PIMPLES and FRECKLES. Come in today and tryit. The jars are large and results absolute ly certain. Sent by mail if desired. Price 50c. Mammoth jars S1.00. WILL SONS FAIR SKIN SOAP 25c.
 For sale by
 N. N. LERoU.