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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

We're more than thirty pupils who en-
tered this contest, The following
are the names OF the successful con
testants: First prize, Ethel Bigham.
Plainview school: second prize, Oita
Spence, Mount Washington School;
third prize, Ethel Hard, Ardmore.
This contest has proven of great
educational value, since it has called
the attention of teachers, patrons
and pupils to the fact that clean
oral cavity is not only necessary 10
good health, but may be had with a
little care 1t was indeed splendid
exhibition of well kept teeth and
the judges We're unanimous in the
opinion that this contest is pro-
gressiye step along educational lines
Oratorical and Expression Contests.
The Judges for the oratorical con
test were State Inspector of schools.
f. +. Proifitt, Mr.. F. II. Rogers of
Tahlequah. and Hon. II. n. Brown
of Ardmore. The judges for the ex-
preston contest weAc Miss rrma
Matthews of Oklahoma City. Miss
Lola Harris of Durant and Mrs. W.
w. Talaferro of Ardmore. Through
the courtesy of the board of deacons,
of the Broadway Baptist church, and
the board of stewards OF the Broad
way Methodist church. these contests
were held in these two churches.
The following were awarded the med
ais in the oratorical contest: First
division first, second. third and
fourth gradeS), Clarence Smith, Ard
more, first; Joe Fisher, Berwyn. sec
ond; Balm Coz, Durwood, third. Sec.
ond division fifth, sixth and seventh
grades, ChaS. Trail Springer, first
John Thompson, Ardmore, second:
Carl Jones, Wheeler, third. High
School division, Thaddeus Baker, Ard
more first; King Dolarhide, Ilar-
grove, second: Lee Akers. Woodrord,
third.
The following are the names
those who were awarded medals IN
the expression contest: First diyi-
sion first, second, third and fourth
Sradesi, Flora May Taylor, Ardmorc
first; Eva Martin, Iargroye College
second; Grace Frazier, Planview,
third Second division fifth. sixth.
seevnth and eighth grades,, Thelma
Ramsey Ardmore, first; Ezella John
son, FIargrove College, second; Net
tie Benton. Springer, third High
School division, Genevieve Nivouche.
Ardmore, first; Matte Veal Wood
ford, second.
Winners in Athletic Contests.
The following is a list of the win.
ners in the various events of the
athletic contests:
First division (first and second
grades -50-yard dash: Arle Sulli-
van, first; Cicero Smith, second
Douglass Dillard, third.
1o0-yard dash: Cha5. Rice first:
Fred Williams, second; Sam Sands,
third.
Broad jump: Chas Rice, first.
Douglass billiard, second; Eugene
lkard, third
Second division (third and fourth
grades -50-yald dash: Will Pickens,
first; Will Vaughn, second; Chas.
Womack, third.
lOO-yard dash: Will Pickens, first;
Will Vaughn, second; Chas. Womack,
third
22oyard run: Will Pickens. first:
Will Vaughn, second Coleman Gri!-
fin, third
Broad jump: S. Graham. first: G..
Griffin, second Will Vaughn, third.
High jump: c. Griffin, first: $.
Graham, second; r. Colbert. third.
Third division (ffth and sixth
grades -5O-yard dash: Leroy Simp
son, first; Jesse Brown. second; Leo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

South, third
loo-yard dash JesSe Brown, first,
Leroy Simpson. second; Leo South.
third.
22O.yard run Jesse Brown. first,
Leo South, second; VIM. Spreke-
meyer, third.
High jump: a. Gardner, first;
Jewel Love, second Felix Rutledsc,
third.
Broad Jump: Jesse Brown, first,
A. Gardner second; NJ. Mahuran,
third.
Fourth division (seventh and eighth
grades - l00-yard dash: Cassius
Byrne. first; Chas. Trail, second;
Jesse Martin, third
22o-vard run: Chas. Trail, first;
Wright lee, second: Jesse Martin
third
Hish lump: NJ. Woodland, first;
Alex Parker, second; Cassius Byrne,
third
pn..,
Ray Logsins, second; Wright Lee
third
ui., 49,.
dash: G. Nelson, first; p, Nelson.
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

In a country police court recently
a man was charged with shooting 4
number of pigeons, the property Of
a farmer. In giving his evidence, the
farmer was so careful that he even
seemed nervous, and the solicitor
for the defense endeavored to fright
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

hotels on just such a hot Sunday as
can be pictured readily nov. He
narrated conversation between
three travelling men precipitated 10y
the complaint OF one that the hot
weather made the sale OF his good 5
impossible.
The other two listened while ne
walled.
Finally No. said: Quit your
kicking. haven't made a sale since
last February"
What do you SELF" asked No |.
Snow plows.'
No came to bat. 1T will be a
year in August since | got an 5r-
der" he said.
What is your line" asked No. |
and No. in chorus.
Suspension bridges. Chicago Et.
ening Post
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hear the voices through the floor
and wall,
| hear their footsteps passing over
head,
brush against them in the common
hall,
But never knew me child downstairs
was dead
CSHch strangers are my aeighbors)-
till | saw
As | passed ny white ribbons on the
door.
Maud Going in Success Magazine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

George Ade was persuaded, back
in 1906 said a Chicago editor, TO
address class OF sweet girl gradu-
ats in white. He amused the girls,
if he did not edfy them. He told
them, for one thing, to take no stock
in rusty bachelors like himself H
said that bachelors were all wrong
in their ideas about women He in
bachelor to whom his lii;
tie niece once said: Il know some
thing | won tell Never mind, dear.
said the CruSty bachelor. You'll
get over that habit as you grow
older. Exchange
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

TO CURE = COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinsns
Tablets. Druggists refund money II
1t fails TO cure. E. W. GROVES Sig
nature 10 on each box. .5c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

An Irish physician. while enjoying
a holiday in the country, says the
Belfast Times, took the opportunity
along with friend to go fishing.
During operations the physician ;
sinker came off and was lost. Here
was a dlcmma-no sinker, no more
fishing that day. Happy thought
he had a bottle in his pocket The
bottle was filled with water. care
fully corked, and sent down on lis
mission. After few minutes inter-
val the doctor had a bite and pulled
on his line, at racing speed. finding
a fine pair of fish, one on each hook.
Ha doctor, twins this time eX-
claimed his companion. Yes" quoth
the physician, "and brought up on
the bottle, too
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en- him. "Now," he remarked. ARE
you prepared to swear on oath that
this man shot your pigeons ''-
didn't say he did shoot them, was
the carefully worded reply. Il said
L suspected him O. doing it, "Ah,
now we're coming to it, What made
you suspect that man. We'll first
ly, caught MIN on my land wi
gun. Secondly, | heerd a gun go of
and saw some pigeons in his pocket
and don't hardly think them BIRDS
flew there and committed suicide
Kansas City Star.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

Joe McHugh once came into a
newspaper office after a round of the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

You'd hardly believe 1t OF look
at them" said Upton Sinclair at
holiday banquet in Washington. "Jut
our American millionaires are the
greatest swearers-off on earth "l3
that so?" said a vegetarian suffra-
gist. What do they swear off p
Taxes" said Mr.. Slnclair.-Eh-
change.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

A recently married couple ana
friend were travelling by train when
they were suddenly plunged into the
darkness of a tunnel, says the New
York Sun. There was no Light and
when they abruptly returneN to the
daylight, the bride and bridegroom
We're caught in the midst of fur
tive kiss. The friend was dreadfully
embarrassed. and to cover his coz
fusion, he said the first thing that
came into his head. "That-ah-thac
tunnel cost two million dollars" The
bridegroom nodded his head wisely.
"It was worth it, he said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

Major S. Harris, one Of the Aus
trians who fought in the South AT
rican war, visited British Columbia
and finally settled down in Vancou-
yer. Now he tells Of a man in his
province who went over to see Lon
don for the first time last year, and
was being shown through Westm!n-
ster Abbey. lie got into conversa-
tion with tourist agent who was
showing party about, and at inter
walls the man who was talking asked
the British Columbian questions
about Vancouver Il suppose that in
your country you have no place like
the abbey?" he suggested NO, re-
piled the other. Then what. way
ask, do you do with your illustrious
dead?" First" replied the British
Columbian, Eve appoint a commission
to see whether the man is really
dead, and then if the commission de-
cides in the affirmative, we send him
to the legislature. Exchange.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

General Carter who went to Texas
in command OF the regulars sent
South for the maneuvers along the
Mexican border, tells this story o
an old Irish soldier: The march had
been a long and tiresome one, and
as the biyouac was being made for
the night the captain noticed that
Pat was looking very much fatigued.
Thinking that a small drop of whisky
might do him good the captain call
ed Pat aside and said Pat. will
you have wee sip of whisky"
Pat made no answer, but folded
his arms in a reverential manner
and gazed upward. The captain re-
peated the question several times,
but no answer from Pat. who stood
motionless, gazing devoutly into the
sky Finally the captain. taking him
by the shoulder. and giving him 4
vigorous shake. said: Pat, why don't
YOU answer? I said, Pat, will you
have drink of whisky After look
ing around in considerable astonish-
ment, Pat replied: And is it yez,
I thought it was an angel
sp'akin to me Exchange.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16

Iuln ) IdUIcIo.
Sure. that is what he needs" Sold
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-04-16
Dental Contest.

At four O'Clock Saturday afternoon
the dental contest was held. Drs.
Wood. Woodard and Adams were
the judges in this contest. There
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16

They still Served the Old sIunger After
He Quit Baseball.

tu1Y &EtU StE4r1 tst~ VIC RtN00oE E>lt4E
He Quit Baseball.
one OF the Oldest and most eccentric
characters baseball has ever produced
was old petf Browning. the famous
slugger. who played with Louisville
around the eighties and later joined
the Cleveland club In 1890 during the
Brotherhood war.
Pete was a little or in his roof gar
den ana had only one idea in his head
day Or night. Anything that concern
ed bis precious batting average was
meat and drink to him. 1t made no
difference how many fly balls he drop
ped or let get BY him as long as ne
landed two or three safe ones during
game.
Bats were a mania with Browning.
and whenever he could pick up q club
which suited him it was added to his
enormous collection So many were
gathered at various points on some Of
his trips that he sometimes was forced
to pay excess baggage on the prizes.
According to Van Haitren. it was
Browning who introduced the habit Of
rubbing down a bat with tobacco juice,
which custom is followed to this day
by many Of the players. The idea is
to roughen the surface Of the stick
and prevent SO many fouls slipping or
one side or the other.
Browning, who was great user Of
the weed, used to polish down his
sticks in this way without any appar-
ent reason until he commenced to be-
lieve that it made difference with his
hitting, and after that no wagon tongue
Of his ever escaped coating of the OBJ
noxious fluid.
Other players took it up in the hope
of emuiating Browning. and now it Is
common custom throughout the coun-
try
When Pete retired from the game
all the bats. relics Of former days,
were still in his possession. In order
to keep them always in his sight Pete
had them turned down to a uniform
size and used them as posts for the
baluster In his house.
To the day of his death they remain
ed the most valued Of his possessions.
New York World.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
story Of . ssvioIin.n

on one occasion all who were pres
emit in the court of justice at Berlin
had the great pleasure Of listening to
q free performance BY Professor Joa
chin, the famous violinist. It appear
ed from the evidence. that dealer In
musical instruments was charged with
cheating a customer by representing
that violin which he offered for sale
at $125 was an instrument that could
be played. The great professor was
called in as an expert witness. and
taking up the impugned instrument.
he proceeded TO play upon it. Under
his magic fingers It really sounded like
q violin. but in a few moments, much
to the regret OF his listeners. the macs
tro laid the instrument down with an
evident air Of contempt But he had
secured the accused's acquittal.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
Tricky Lions.

Some Of the most dangerous tricks Of
animals are those of Stimulating kind
ness. Charles Montague in Tales Of
q Nomad'' says that hyenas often fol-
low lions and finish carcass the mo.
ment the lions have left 1t. Sometimes,
however, the hyenas are too eager and
steal bits Of meat while the Ions are
still at their meal
81 have been told that the lion rus
himself of the nuisance in the follow
ing way: He throws Il piece Ct I eat
aside. When 1.-THE Hon il looking The
other way the hyena lodges IN j I'd
rushes of with the meat Presently
the lion throws another piece of meat
this time a little nearer. The hyena
takes that also. At last the lion throws
piece very near indeed. The hyena,
having become reckless. makes Il Gash
at this also. but the lion whee.s ro94d
and lays him low with Il pat Of his
paw and growl Of annoyance.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
A BIBLE VERSE.
Il Surprised the Boy Who Boosted Of
His Wonderful Memory.

Il Surprised the Boy Who Boosted Of
His Wonderful Memory.
A boy who had won prize Tor
learning Scripture verses and was
greatly elated thereby was asked by
a minister if it took him a long time
to commit them
"Oh. no. said the boy boastfully; 4
can learn any verse in the Bible In ilve
minutes
aCan you. indeed? And will sou
learn one for me?'s
Eyes, SIR
s'Then in five minutes from now !
would ike very much to hear you re-
peat this verse;, said the minister.
handing him the book and poin .nsy out
the ninth verse of the eighth chapter
of Esther:
.sThen were the kings scrihes call
ed at that ime in the third month
that is. the month Swan -on the three
and twentieth day thereof and IT was
written. according to al that l-osde al
commanded unto the jews, and TO he
lieutenants and the deputies and rll-
ers of the provinces. which ire FROM
India unto Ethiopia. a hundred. Wen
ty and seven provinces. Unto eyesy
province according to the wfit sle
thereof. and unto every people AFTER
their language. ana to the Jews accord
ing to their writing and according to
their language.
The boy entered ON his task With
confideE e. bit ut the end Of an hour
could not repeat IT without u mistake
and had to tea.ssslly &C knowledge I'm
self defeated. st. Louis Globe DEMO
crat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
EMBELLISHMENTS GAMES.

Quaint Hindu View Of the Beating and
Kicking Of Balls.
Some amusing descriptions Of East
Indian life are given in Mrs. Penny's
book. 1.-THE Rajah." Here is a Hindu
servants opinion of the English de
votion to ball games, given to -four
ranis princesses- whom he was try
ing to enlighten:
'9rhe English, he said, ''all play ball.
Some beat balls with iron shod sticks,
standing in the fields and striking with
sufficient force to break mans skull;
some beat the ball with a long bit Of
wood in front Of three sticks that rep
resent their gods, some with corded
spoons over net wall, some with
long handled hammers as they sit on
horses; some kick the ball with their
feet. The balls are of all sizes from q
small orange to mans head"
by whose orders do they kick and
beat balls?" he was asked.
BY order of their pujaris." the syce
replied, "and he must know, because
he serves the writing sahib."
why should such an order be CIV
emf" asked the second rani
"They are a fierce and Warlike PEG
pie, those English, who must be al
ways lighting and beating some one.
1t is BY this means only that they are
prevented from killing each other"
"But the Missile Sahib--would she,
too, beat and fight? 2"
"She is strong. Who knows? At
Bombay and Calcutta the English la
dies beat balls over the wall Of net.
They do 1t that they may bear chill
dren fierce and strong like their IA
theirs. When the babies are but a few
months old they give them balls to
beat with their little hands and to
creep after as soon as they can move
by themselves"
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cor il FULL VOTE.
Even Though they Had 10 CO to JAN %
Secure Ii.

secure ii.
Tbat they hnfl sofnt GATHER ;,dvanead
ideas ~ q, the mems 81 ~s,e.. t,sg out
che vota.. Is New .I5nnlansl !, century
400 = shown ~ N estga..fI from lsr.
Ranks. History IL Marfhas Vineyard Y
rha voting which ocf.,,,red Il 1907.
was IN The a,,ast;on of tbe removal Of
tbo county sent
Evtraors1ina,v means were taken to
OF M 4 full vosf. rs T.donrtown. rhe
SAILING az sb;ns WINS felaved for wee,,s
g that their crews might vote. and on
az dov ~ tho town meetin~ 4; Vas
sonnd t,,at ia contest between lie
two facti,,ns was Fl 10 close.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
shoMad Him the Point.

A large crowd which collected on
Broadway attracted the attention OF
two commercial travellers just back in
New York. Joining It. they discovered
that safe was being raised to The
fifteenth floor of building and that
the crowd was careful to stand ont-
side the roped fence. That's good
advertisement for my business. re-
marked one Of the drummers. who is
interested in the sale of airships. His
companion admitted he didn't see the
point. ..Well, look at the sign. Dan
ger below!' Then look up in the air
Danger below. safe above Moral,
take an airshipy' New York Tribune.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
"A Queer Monument.

A monument erected in the Stra-
sglieno cemetery has very curious
history. It is that of an old woman Of
Genoa, who made living by selling
strings of nuts In the streets. By
ifrugality and industry she succeeded
in amassing a small fortune in this
way and then commissioned well
known sculptor Of Genoa, Luigi Oren.
go, to make a life sized portrait Of her
in marble just as she appeared at her
pitch In the streets. This statue she
ordered to be placed in the famous
Straglieno cemetery. probably the lar
gest in the world. Wide World Maya.
zine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
v A Mvsterx Exclaimed.

An English doctor was asked to ex-
plain how women can wear such flimsy
clothes in cold weather without appar
emit harm and without much discom
fort when a man would suffer terribly
so exposed He says this resisting
power is due TO an additional layer
Of fat in the body. acquired In the
days OF cave dwelling. when the wo-
men had to stay in the cold huts while
the men kept warm by hunting and
outdoor activities Healthy Home.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
cronweII's Spurs.

It is generally acknowledged that
the most brilliant light cavalry officer
Great Britain has ever produced was
Oliver Cromwell. It is therefore pc
culiary unfortunate. but it Is never
theless a fact. that on the statue OF
the Protector which stands outside
Westminster hall the spurs are repre-
scented as attached to the boots upside
down. Further. the left spur is on the
right foot. and the right is on the left.
while It is insisted by the best experts
that the spurs are not of the period
'aThe Bargain Book.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16

The Royal band was playing for the
king. Louis XIV, the "Miserere Of Lul-
Iy.s The king was on his knees and 90
was the whole court His majesty
kept the awkward attitude until tho
end Of the hymn. After rising, the
king turned to the Count de Gram
mont and asked how he found the mu-
sic. Every sweet to the ear. sire. but
very hard on the knees"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16

"How would you like to go to a boz
hemian supper? Lot of literary people
and all that. you know"
'sNo; the bohemians are too free and
easy for me. Last time went they
ran out of cheese and spread the sand
witches with library paste. Louisville
Courier-JournaI.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16

II don't know why it is that when
ever ! pass place where dog Il
kept the animal rushes out and barks
at me as if had no right to be on
earth. Others can pass the same place
and never be molested."
well. can account for It only on
the theory that it's mighty hard to
fool dog. Chicago Record Herald
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16

| The editions Of books printed 200 o.
800 years ago are almost entirely free
from Typographical errors. which may
pc attributed to the fact that early
publishers We're generally eminent
SCHOLARS and themselves gave much
attention tc the revision Of their proofs
After reading the proofs they frequent
4 " turned them over to other scholars
with the request to revise and correct,
and as the printers time was then
deemed q matter Of small consequence
II perfection was attained which y
seldom equaled b. modesn printers-
! Exchange
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Blamed a Good worker.

II blamed my heart for severe
distress in my left side for two
years." writes W. Evans, Danville,
Va, shut I know now it was in
digestion, as DR.. Kings New Life
Pills completely cured me-" Best
for stomach, liver and kidney
troubles, constipation, headache or
debility. 25c. at Eli T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16

A man can't always regtI...ie himself
according to history. Their. was Sam
son. who lost his life because be had
bis hair cut. and Absalom because he
didn't.-Sinait Set Magazine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
Az old orc.

II found a gold ring today
"a new one
Mold and much worn"
.Any name on the inside Of it?''
'sNo: nothing but the letters B. CT
Gracious. You don't suppose It's
rs old as that. do you2' Exchange
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
Practical Advice.

speaking of etiquette. did you send
the dollar for those advertised instruc-
lions on What to do at tableY /"
eyes,
"And what did you get?''
"a slip with one word printed on it.
'Eat. - Boston Transcript
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-02-16
Her Victim.

Nell You are simply making fool
Of young Mr.. Saphedde- Belle oh
well. I'm probably only saving some
other girl the trouble. - Philadelphia
Record.