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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04

Every day will be special day at
the Oklahoma State Fair and Exposi-
ton. Oklahoma City, September "a to
October 5. Beginning with Tuesday,
the opening day, when Colonel Roose-
velt will make an address, the mana
gers have made up program that is
well nigh perfect. German societies
of Oklahoma will assemble on the
grounds September 26 and Friday,
September 27, will be Press and Edu-
cational Day. Travelling men have
been assigned the next day, Saturday,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04
Sail for Home,

Letters received in this city yes
terday conveyed the information that
Mrs. Henry Baum and children and
Mr.. Sam Daube and family who
have been spending the summer In
Europe, expected to sail from Am
sterdam for New York, yesterday
morning. After few days spent
in New York City upon landing the
party will continue on their home
ward journey, arriving In Ardmore
at an early date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04

There will be a larger number OF
swine exhibitors than ever before ana
preparations are being made to care
for $50 hogs and pigs.
1t is believed that every pen pre-
pared for goats and sheep will be
occupied by something like 400 head.
In the poultry department. Supt
John w. Niceley says there will be
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04

cary Mahan that he is more than graft
fed with the outlook and that every
mail brings him additional entries
from Oklahoma and the surrounding
states.
Indications point to at least 600
horses, many of which have already
been entered and assigned stalls.
The cattle show will consist of at
least $50 head, some Of which are
already entered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04

Daily monoplane flights, the
Workman and Allen United Shows,
with something over twenty attrac
tions; seven of the best known fea-
ture acts obtainable, the great Horse
Show for FIVE nights, harness and run
ming races daily, the big Hippodrome
performance every night and hundreds
Of other big events are some OF tho
things to be seen ct the Oklahoma
State Fair and Exposition, okiah oma
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04
CONCERNING YOUR EYES.
ey M. Morgan, Doctor of Optometrical
Science

science.
AS the hot summer months pass
away and the mild autumn comes on,
you will send your children to school
and as the evenings ebgin to lengthen
and see how the campaign is pro-
crossing. You remember that when
you read last winter that now and
then your eyes would have feeling
of WEAKNESS and the letters would
seem to run together, You will have
that same feeling again, only it will
worry you more and your vision will
be poorer. That is caused by one of
two things defective vision or age.
Glasses alone will correct it. Your
child may seem backward in school,
and now and then remain in at re-
cess or after school to get lesson.
1t is more than likely that the child
has defective vision which is easily
corrected with glasses. Have it's eyes
examined. Be sure as to the trouble.
l will examine all school children's
eyes free, l will tell you if the trouble
is with the eyes. My prices are the
most reasonable, consistent with eX-
pert service and honest dealing. !
guarantee all of my work You can
consult me, or send your children in
perfect confidence.
Yours for perfect vision.
DR.. VI. MORGAN,
Office with Tarver e. Dorrah.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04

City, September "a to October 5, 1912.
Here are just few Of the big free
amusement features: Nine. Labella
and Dare Devil Hurley; Provost and
Brown, novelty act; DeBalestrier' s
Acrobatic Bears; Bartelli and Murphy,
acrobats; Casey and Mulligan. min.
icry; Seven American Whirlwinds,
shown in the illustration; the Grea,
Patterson Troupe and hundreds q
other big features.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04
GREATEST LIVE STOCK SHOW
AT BIG OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR

Entries already received by Secre-
tary l. s. Mahan indicate that the
great horse and cattle show for Okla.
homa at the sixth annual Oklahoma
State Fair and Exposition, Oklahoma
City. September "a to October 5, 1912,
will be as large as last year and pos
sibly larger. Word comes from Secre-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04

One of the outstanding features OF
the Oklahoma State Fair and Expo
sition, Oklahoma City, September "a
to October 5, will be the gigantic pa
rade of pure bred live stock. Ind-
cations are that horses and cattle
worth half million dollars will pass
in front Of the immense grand stand
this year and the parade is said by
those who have witnessed the process
sion in other years to be worth more
to the average man, woman or child
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04
MANY Driven from Home.

Every year, in many parts of the
country, thousands are driven from
their homes by coughs and lung dis
eases. Friends and business are left
behind for other climates, but this
is costly and not always sure. A bet
ter way-the way of multitudes-is
to use DR.. Kings New Discovery and
cure yourself at home. Stay right
there, with your friends, and take
this safe medicine. Throat and lung
troubles find quick relief and health
returns. It's help in coughs, colds,
grip, Group, whooping-c cough and sore
lungs make it positive blessing. SOC
and $10O. Trial bottle free. Guaran-
teed by Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-09-04
GIGANTIC CATTLE AND HORSE PARADE

than any known modern pageant. The
average Oklahoman would rather see
this great display of Oklahoma's live
stock than the Inauguration of pres
ident or the coronation of a king
Here is a list of prizes offered this
year in the live stock department:
Cattle, $6,61200; Heavy Horses, $4,,
946.0O; Light Horses, $4,000; Horse
Show, 100000; Sheep, $1,261.0O;
Swine, $4,000; Poultry, $2,23S.6o,
making a total of $21 ,4S350.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

the paper pellet IN the palm Of one
hand, until he passed out with his
tray, and the door clicked behind him,
Not once did he glance toward me, OF
acknowledge my presence. Fearful
lest I might be spied upon. my heart
beating wildly In anticipation, lay
down in the bunk with face to the
wall, and unrolled the pellet. It con-
tained but a few words, hastily scrib-
bled, in a lady's delicate handwriting.
Don't despair; II they are away un-
I'll after dark / will arrange. Can do
nothing before" There was no sigma
ture. but | needed none to know whose
fingers had held the pencil. Mg lips
pressed the paper ere ! tore 1t into
fragments, and scattered them outside
the bars.
The hours Of that afternoon dragged
themselves along with exasperating
slowness, as / listened for hoofbeats'
imagining every sound the approach
Of returning horsemen. With no
longer any doubt OF her intention, my
apprehension riveted itself on the pos
sibility Of the British getting back
before darkness gave opportunity for
putting her plans into execution. AS
to what they might be ! cared moth
ing, being ready to assume any risk
which would lead to escape. As the
gray Of twilight approached, my ears
strained to the slightest sound, distin
guished the changing Of sentinels. But
| waited vainly for any visitor; dark
ness closed me in, but no one came
with food.
pressed my face against the bars
striving to look into the night, my
only reward the glimpse Of few dis
tant stars. Suddenly, as l stood there
voices sounded at a distance, the
words indistinguishable, and then foot
steps crushed along the graveled foot
path, as though a number Of men were
running toward the back Of the house
They were below my range of vision
but moment later heard the sounds
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19
A BIBLE COETE. LICE
EeTABLlsHEp UPON a NEW THE.
DRY AT cELlNA cHAUTAuouA.
Only Practical Men Engaged to Talk
and Dlscuss 5gbIeeis--cya,ci ci-e
Opens July 29ih.

The Colina Bible Conference Is es-
.ablshcd upon a new theory, instead
employing a nu hor Of hshy pgld
rnoclalists the conference will use
only practical men who are engaged
sctively in the work.
superintendent who hayo met Ger.
tain difficulties and overcome them
iii tell how they have overcome the
alficultles, or why they have failed to
do so.
The greatest difficulty in most Bible
.Conferences for church workers seems
to have been that the speakers spoke
from too high a platform. They spoke
from theory rather than from actual
experience. For example, II Is very
easy for a paid superintendent who
aas unlimited finds at his command
70 tell how TO do it, but when II comes
to accomplishing results without a
body OF trained workers and largely
without funds the problem is wholly
iifferent one.
The Celina Bible Conference aims
% equip teachers with better knowl-
edge OF Bible Lands, and a better
knowledge Of the Book. II aims to
give inspiration to teachers as we'll as
70 give them information. Best Of all,
il aims to draw out the workers by
getting them to formulate their own
llhiculties and problems, and to dis
,uss the ways and means Of meeting
hem.
In a word, the Conference aims to
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19
Red Mark Sale in our Ready-to-Wear Department

good selection of styles, values to $2.25
RED MARK SALE PRICE .......... .$1'OO
An assortment of womens and Misses dresses IN
white and voile, the values of which were $1,000
RED MAR KSALE PRICE ............ 5000
A lot ladies' and Misses dresses that were for
merly $500
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... $3.50
Our better grade Of children's dresses, in values
that were $500
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... $3.50
We can supply most any color and size in girls
percale and gingham dresses that are excellent
value at $150 and $3.50
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... $1oO
Natural linen dresses in junior sizes Gage 10 TO
I'D also lawns pque -
RED MARK SALE PRICE .......... $3.50
Womens, Misses and Junior Spring and Summer
Coats, in serge, mixed cloths, pongee, and mercer
lied reps. RED MARK SALE Just Hair Pr'ce
Women's and Misses rubberized slipons, (JusT
the thing for auto use tan and grey colors any size
RED MARK SALE PRICE .........S2s6
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

OF scattered shots, and saw the sharp
fash OF firing. ! was atill clinging to
the bars, trying TO determine what II
all meant. when the door was opened.
The light Of a lantern in his hand
revealed a green and white uniform,
and the deeply scanned face OF a man
OF fifty.
Quick now, yer damned rebel" he
said hoarsely. "Be up an lam me one,
and here's the rope"
"Whati"
Didn't yer hear7 or wasn't yer told
the gamer Sufferin' Moses, it's got
TO be played swift, or yen lie here
an rot. That's what that bald-headed
skate is out thar leadin' 'em of for.
I'm ter come in wild yer supper; ye
slug me first sight, bind me up wild
the rope. and skip. 'Tis a dirty Job,
but the friends Of ye pay well for It,
so come on now"
l comprehended the plan in a fash
She had discovered a sentry money
would buy; to lead the others away
long enough to effect my escape, Peter
had taken to the woods with gun.
Whether he escaped or was captured,
the delay would be short. With the
knowledge came action. / bore the
unresisting Ranger to the floor, hurl-
ing down the tray Of food he bore in
a mass of broken crockery, and bound
him hand and foot, leaving the fellow
lying across the open doorway. He
was without arms, except his heavy
gun, which l left beside him. An In
slant paused to ask a question, hold
ing aloft the lantern so as to see his
face.
Nov, man, speak quick; you were
given some word for me? Some in
structions how was to get away?"
Sure; but ye drew those cords
tight! You are to go upstairs, out
the front door, and turn to the right;
there's a horse in the thicket beyond
the summer house. Damnation, loosen
that ankle rope. will YET"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

there was q hosltancy sufficiently no
tlceable, 50 as to cause the girl to ask
anxioualy:
"He has not been injuredf"
who. the COLONEL" with a short
laugh. "No fear Of that while pursu-
ing those fellows; they ride too fast
and are scattered by now all the way
from here to the Atlantic. Probably a
squad Of the same gang out there
lighting Seldom. Trouble with the
colonel is he takes the affair too seri-
ously; imagines he 10 actually on the
trail, and proposes to remain out all
night. became tired OF such foolish
ness and rode back"
"You mean you left7 Deserted"
"oh, hardly that" lazily. "You see
was sent out with a detachment to
ride down the Lewiston road / mere
ly left my sergeant in command and
turned my horses head this way. /
can be back by morning, and l wanted
to see you"
"To see me, Captain Grant, You
disobeyed my fathers orders to ride
back and see me? hardly appreciate
the honor"
"Oh, | suppose not" his tone grown
suddenly bitter. "But / am here just
the same, and propose carrying out
my intention. What do you think
am made of-wood? You treat me as
though | possessed no feelings to be
hurt. See here, Claire, don't draw
away from me like that, What has
got into you lately? You have led me
a merry chase all winter in Philadel-
phia, but now you have even dared
to flaunt me to my face, and in the
presence of your father. Do you sup
pose l am the kind to stand for thatY
What is the matter, girl? Who has
come between us? Is It that rascally
rebel? No; you stay where you are
and answer me. That is what came
back alone for. to find out"
[Oontinued next week.1
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

gave II a twitch. but felt little COM
passion for the fellow, and ran up the
steps, leaving the lantern below. !
knew the way even IN the dark, and
experienced little trouble in feeling my
passage. l met with no interference,
and heard no sound. the house seem
ingly deserted. Only as ! opened the
front door could hear distant, irreg-
ular firing to the northwest. Assured
that no guard remained, l flung my
self recklessly over the porch rail onto
the smooth turf Of the lawn. The dim
outlines Of the latticed summer house
could be discerned not thirty feet dis
tant, and / started toward 1t unhesi-
tatingly. had made half the distance
when a horse neighed suddenly to my
right, and, startled at the sound. fell
fiat, creeping cautiously forward into
the shadow OF low bush. had risen
to my knees, believing the animal
must be the one left there for my use,
when / heard the growl Of a voice, a
mans voice, from out the summer
house.
An instant l could not locate the
sound nor distinguish it clearly; then
a sentence cut the air so distinctly
that recognized the speaker. Grant!
What was he doing here? Had we
delayed too long? Had Fagin's pur'
suers returned? If so, why was he
there in the summer house, and with
whom was he conversing7 ! crouched
back listening, afraid to move.
81 saw the gleam Of your white
skirt as l rounded the house." he ex'
claimed. "By Cad, I thought the
horse was going to bolt with me. Fine
bit Of luck this, finding you out here
alone. What's going on out yonderT
There was an attack on the horse
guard, and Mr.. Seldom is in pursuit
But how does 1t happen you have re-
turned alone? Has anything occurred
to my father?"
l judged from the sound that he
seated himself before answering, and
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

discuss and meet the Personal prob
lens OF lis members.
This conference will be attended by
goodly number Of preachers OF all
denominations, but Is intended primar'
lly for church workers Of all kinds
The location Of the town Of Cellna
IN Lake Mercer. the largest body Of
water wholly within any OF the Cen
lral States. and being accessible so
saslly by traction from Springfield
Wapakoneta, Lima, etc, and by rail-
road from all directions, maKes II very
Easy to attend the conference OF work
ars. A large and enthusiastic meet
ing Is assured and the institution will
be made a permanent one, and possi-
bly, the time Increased materially.
The conference opens July 20 and
continues one week.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

There is no mystery In the savings you can
effect on suits, skirts and dresses during this SALE
Every price tag tells is silent and effective
story
Thirteen suits the values SIS. for this
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... $6.75
Eighteen suits, the value of which were $4,000
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... $9.95
Wool skirts, all sizes, desirable styles, values
S.. RED MARK SALE PRICE 80. $3'45
Seventeen of our. choicest wool skirts best all
wool fabrics and new models, assorted cloths, were
$1,000 RED MARK SALE PRICE $3.50
Silk dresses that we're $12.50 and $1,000 an as
sortment of ten to select from
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... $s75
Choice models of high grade silk dresse values
that were $4,000
.......RED MARK SALE PRICE ......... .$1375
Women's and Misses dresses in white lingerie
vole, etc. values up to $3.50
RED MARK SALE PRICE .$s.75
One lot chdren's white dresses broken sizes,
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

The Teachers Institute is open to
all and extends from August to Au-
gust 9, and some Of the best known
educators in the country will be on the
program at the Institute
The Kafiir Boy Choir present one OF
the wlerdest programs ever offered TO
an American audience, at the same
time they most delightfully."- entertain.
This very unique concert and enter
talnment comes on evening Of July 26'
Lou Beauchamp comes July 2s'
morning and afternoon, and there Is
not a more unique combination OF fun
and philosophy and true religion on
the platform to-day that Lou presents
Smiles and laughter and tears all IN a
breath.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19
Ny Lady of Doubt
toon,inuod from page onol

NN'NNtANNe 1911" fA-HN TH
the regular steps Of a sentinel pacing
back and forth, and out Of the window
caught the silhouette Of a cooked
hat and brown gun barrel. Seldom was
evidently guarding me with the ut
most care.
BY the light judged the time some
what beyond noon, when the door
opened suddenly, and Peter appeared
bearing trap. He was as mysteri-
ously silent and professional as upon
his first visit, not even favoring me
with a glance, his mind apparently
intent upon his duties. moving about
noiselssly, wiping the table, and plac-
ing his load Of dishes thereon with
great care that all should be arranged
in perfect order. The door remained
ajar during these preparations, a
Queens Ranger standing there mo-
tionless, leaning on his gun, and eye
ing us steadily. At last Peter drew
, up a chair, busted 1t, and with wave
of the hand invited me to be seated.
/ ate as slowly as possible, while he
stood over me, anticipating my every
want. He might have been a wax fig
ure, so mechanically did he operate,
and the sentinel never for an instant
relaxed his scrutiny.
l had picked up almost the last
crumb, toying with 1t is desperation,
when a voice spoke apparently from
Ill. Don aTars
turned his head to answer, and at the
instant a paper pellet was crushed into
my hand. Instinctively my fingers
closed over it, and as the guard turned
back again, grufiiy ordering us to
hurry up, Peter was at the opposite
side Of the table gathering up the
dishes, his bald head shining brilliant
ly, his eyes as dull as those Of a fish.
leaned back watching him, clutching
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19
Red Mark Sale Of Underwear

Excellent qualities in garments Of propert cut
and dependability marked way below real worth Tor
this event.
One lot ladies' low neck sleeveless vests maze OIL
long sea-island cotton.
RED MARK SALE PRICE ....,....... &c
One lot of ladies knit drawers, all Sizes knee
length, values to 65c
RED MARK SALE PRICE .............34c
Ladies fine embroidered hose, regular SOC kind
RED MARK SALE PRICE ............25e
Ladies muslin drawers made of good quality
beached muslin both lace and embroidery trlmm-
ed-full size, regular SOC quality,
RED MARK SALE PRICE ............39 .39c
Lace and embroidery trimmed petticoats were 20
and S5c RED MARK SALE PRICE -. .59c
Corset covers, value to 75c
RED MARK SALE PRICE $40 and 4sc
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19
Red Mark Sale Cotton Fabrics

New designs in sturdy fabrics, priced for the
Red Mark Sale in a manner to please the most fru-
gal economist
Fine French and Scotch and Domestic ginghams
80 inches wide, our regular 25 cent values
RED MARK SALE PRICE .........16 1-2c
One lot fine cotton batiste, in fifteen different
designs, regular 15c value
RED MARK SALE PRICE ............1 10c
White Goods, very big assortment, suitable for
waists little boys waists for skirts, etc. value 25c
RED MARK SALE PRICE .........12 12c
One lot fancy cotton voe, silk stripes, values to
35c RED MARK SALE PRICE ..19c
lot of India linon, regular 15c quality
RED MARK SALE PRICE ..,.........11c
A lot of coored cotton goods different shades and
weights, value to 35c
RED MARK SALE PRICE ........... .1se
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

Dr. John Wesley Hill, Of New York,
win make an address at the Celina
Chautauqua on the subject OF lnterna'
tional Peace. DR.. Hill is one OF the
most eloquent men on the American
platform and will be heard with much
Interest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19
Red Mark Sale Prices

ked Mark Sale Ff1ceS
biggest event. ever held here
prices ought to be convincing proof
We note offering bankrupt stocks
Leathe purses, strap popln lined value $1OO
MARK SALE PRICE .......................64o $40
Steel purses, handles, regular $125 values
MARK SALE PRICE ...............'..,..4sc .4sc
regular 10c value
MARK SALE PRICE ................4 for 25c
Siko handkerchiefs regular Is cents
RED MARK SALE PRICE .,......................sc
solid pebbled grain long handles regular
$1.5O- RED MARK SALE PRICE ...........-i...Ssc
Williams powder any odor
RED MARK SALE PRICE ......,........2 cans 25c
Ladies' and mems handkerchefs regular SC
RED MARK SALE PRICE ..................3 for 1Oe
Red white pink taea ribbon No So and so regular
Is quality RED MARK SALE PRICE ..,........IOe
Ribbons above but the narrower width No
% and 4O regular 12c and Is cent
RED MARK SALE PRICE ...............,......sc
lot pins all including rhensones values to slOO
RED MARK SALE PRICE .....,. ...............24c
Dress shields, No and g. value Is cents
RED MARK SALE PRICE ........,....,......... ....so
scar yards long jacquard silks regular
rs cents NA
RED MARK SALE PRICE .,...,.,,,.4sc mn
Couch covers. frnged around regular s125 NeEr, D
MARK SALE PRICE 1850 M-~R
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

We ought kept going cutting off dress lengths
while dress goods prices decslvely.
blue and brown, value on
today's market so
RED MARK PRICE .......1...............4Se
White serge yard WIDE excellent value regular so
cent quality RED MARK SALE PRICE .SSe
Fancy all crepe and regular
value s1.6O RED MARK SALE PRICE ..............7ee
Fancy black goods AZ inches wide, $3.50 values
RED MARK SALE PRICE E......................$1@S4
red blue and hne Tor
ren's dresses, regularly S5 cents
RED MARK PRICE .....................24o .24o
As inches wide regular $1S5
RED MARK PRICE .......................sse ..sse
Green striped suiing As inches wide regular $1OO
RED MARK SALE PRICE .....................79c
Fancy striped sutngs assortment Of plain and fancy
figured goods, regular so cents
SALE PRICE ........................2sc
Remnants of marked oNEHALF PRICE
One lot of shades and designs val
o RED MARK SALE PRICE ..'''.'''...SSe
Silks $1OO all shades and designs
RED MARK SALE PRICE .....................6sc 6sc
SINNERS Coicel black Tafeta silks that
1925 $3.50
MARK SALE PRICE .....................$146 |
Yard wide black regular $1OO
:, RED MARK SALE PRICE ......................s4 s4o
y lot o. plain cotton silk also Jacquard silks
Is 70 sS s.n cent, %.sx SALE PRICE .......... %.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1912-07-19

tOontinued next week.l