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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27
GUN CLUB ENJOYS
DAY Of SPORT
SOME GOOD SCORES MADE AT
REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING
AT TRAPS FRIDAY.

Friday afternoon at the traps OF
the Ardmore Gun Club the members
INDUCED in the regular weekly shoot
and some good scores we're made.
The Webb medal was awarded to
;. Thompson, after hot contest with
d new member who appeared on the
scene and demonstrated that hs was
some shooter in spite OF the fact that
il has been several years since he
has handled a gun. Anderson. the
new man, made a record OF 81 out OF
100 shots and in the shoot for the
Webb trophy, % targets, he broke
-, tieing with Thompson. In the
shoot OF 10 targets, Thompson won
with one miss.
The club is going TO organize a
squad Of ten men and invite some I
the clubs from other cities TO visit
Ardmore and indulge in a friendly
contest in the near future. The bovs
are picking up right along and ii is
believed that a squad can be picked
from the members that will keep con-
tending clubs hustling to beat them
Next Friday two field captains will
be chosen and sides will be selected
from among the members who will go
out after a general average of so or
better. In this way a line can be
obtained upon the promising shooters
and squad picked when necessary
to represent Ardmore this fall il
tournaments that will be held here
md in surrounding towns.
This will be the first shoot at |
which record will be kept OF d |
squad Of ten and their performance |
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27
SUIT AGAINST
OLD BOARD
EX-COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE
MADE DEFENDANTS IN SUITS
OF SEVERAL THOUSAND.

Yesterday morning the count at.
tOrncy filed with the cl.rE 1f the
dlstrict court two suits against each
Of the members Of the old board Of
county commissioners AMI their
bondsm'n for the recovery Of monies
alleged 10 have been misspnnt hy
them during their term If office
The allegation is the same In each
case and covers such items Of eNpen-
dlturcs as motel bills, Ivory travel,
etc.
The defendants 10 these suits are
Robert f. Sciyally q. X. Darden.
Jennie 7 Spoakc ct al, widow Of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27
For Sale.

NV nome, rooms. cor. b street and
Fourth avenue, northwest. All con-
veniences. C ty and well water. fine
lawn and shade trees, splendid neigh
borhood. two blocks from high school.
three blocks from churches. A bar
gain-investigate D. T. Nisbett.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27
Notice TO Ford Owners.

All owners OF Ford cars and run
abouts are requested to assemble in
front OF the Kearney Store at .
O'Clock Monday afternoon sharp, to
take stand before the camera. Come
without fail.
p. p. KEARNEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27
SUNDAY SPECIALS
CALIFORNIA ICE CREAM
CHERRY HERBET
VANILLA ICE CREAM.
CITY DRUG STORE.
Eastern Star.

Eastern Star.
Regular meeting of Ardmore chap
Ter No. 10 Eastern Star Monday night
at 40. limitations. All members
are urged to he present
POCAIlONTAS COLEMAN W. NJ.
MARY RUMPH, Secretary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27

the antipathy exists" Nature seems
10 nave foreseen the awful possibili
ties with two red heads in the family,
Boston Globe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27
kRuEGER's SHOE SALE COM
mEkCES SATURDAY,.

Fresh shipment of Norris exquisite
candies on ice at Bomar Drug com
pany's.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-07-27

will in a manner determine future
events.
Next Friday the club trophy will
be shot for, the successful contes stant
to wear it for one month. The Webb
medal will be the regular weekly fea-
ture.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
HIS BROTHER WAS ATT HOME
Little Virginia Darkey Explained
That His Relative Lived in 7
the County jail.

A certain Virginia lawyer was in
the habit of driving in from his coun-
try place each morning to his office,
conveniently placed, after the fashion
of the country. in the court house
yard Just back of the court house
stood the county jail, and the barred
windows of the cells looked down
upon the row of hitching posts used
by the members of the bar, the judge,
the sheriff, the clerk, the members of
the grand jury, and other citizens Of
weight and standing. AS our lawyer
drove up his eye lighted on the small
negro, known as Hamfat, because of
his shining countenance. Instead OF
hurrying up to take the horse as was
his custom, however, Hamfat was en-
gagged In conversation with somebody
behind one of the barred windows.
Hi, there, you young rascal" call
ed the lawyer come here"
Hamfat came.
"Who was that you we're talking to
in the iall?" came the question stern
ly.
"Yas, sub, dat my brother, subj"
What is your brother doing in
jail?'
HE live dar, sub. Dat he home"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

bully good fun" Go to work on 1t
right now.
The word dame" answers the first.
Curtail woman and leave a bar
rier.
Curtail slight depression and leave
a lair.
Curtail a pair and leave a bever-
age.
Curtail confagration and leave a
tree.
Curtail a trademark and leave
husks.
Curtail four-footed animal and
leave serpent.
Curtall one vehicle and leave an
other.
Curtail an organization of men and
leave a limb.
Curtail an orchestra and leave
prohibition.
Curtail building and leave an OBJ
struction.
Curtail flssure and leave part of
ones face.
Curtail vegetable and leave an in
sect.
Curtail thick shrub and leave a
public vehicle.
Curtail a system and leave fish.
Curtail garment and leave head
covering
Curtail a ringing sound and leave q
tribe.
Curtail circular vessel and leave
part of ship.
Curtail a sound and leave weight.
Curtail breeze and leave victory.
Curtail an organ of the body and
leave to listen.
Curtail to color and leave bodily
suffering
Curtail camp and leave num-
Der.
Curtail a club and leave a bever-
age.
Curtailments: Dame, dam; dent,
: den; team, tea; fire, fir; brand, bran;
boar, boa; cart, car; army, arm;
band, ban; barn, bar; chink, chin;
beet, bee; bush, bus; code, cod; cape,
cap; clang, clan; bowl, bow; tone,
ton; wind, win; heart, hear; paint
pain; tent, ten; team, tea.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

keeper. She blushed and paled. ana
looked wistful and then trembled, as
he handed her the money. Her eyes
glowed alphabetically with his own
when he told of his unknown bene.
factor.
Il shall not forget the most helpful
| assistant l ever had, when l get on
my feet again." said Wilfred brightly.
II am very sorry to see you out of
employment"
"Oh, / shall soon find new posi-
tion," declared Amy. "a relative left
us a small amount of money short
while ago, and l could almost wait
till you need a stenographer again, Mr..
Ashton, which | know will be soon.
It is all you-youl" she cried, in a
burst of fervent emotion, "who gave
me work and encouragement when we
were down at the lowest ebb. shall
never forget It."
ut seems to me that am receiving
nothing but blessings in my own dark
est hour" replied Wilfred knowingly.
There is another thing" said Amy.
j You remember Mr.. Judson, the old
inventor who was hurt at your plant?
You pensioned him off, you know.
Ever since then he has been trying
to invent new counting machine.
that is, have encouraged him. He
4 was here yesterday. and he is sure,
oh, SO very sure, that he is near to
perfecting his invention.
Two evenings later a messenger
brought Wilfred note, asking him
to call at the home Of Miss Bonney
When he arrived he found old Abe
Judson there.
1--WE made it," cried the inventor
enthusiastically. 1.-THE double ratchet
did 1t. The dream of years! And al
for you, who were SO kind to me. ant
this dear girl, who financed me! ny
| invention is perfected-a counting ma
, chine that will drive Wardells out o
the field"
| It was true. One hour later aftei
| an inspection of the invention, vii
fred knew that Judson had at last VOL
/ fame and fortune.
/ Only one thing would the invento
agree to-that Wilfred was to becom
: his partner. In three months capita
, was found, in six the old plant wa
running again. At the end of tn
: year Wilfred and Amy were man an
: | wife.
] Il am making money SO fast" h
a said to his happy helpmate one ever
ing, that will be able to pay u
+ the two thousand dollars so gene
e ously given me when l failed"
+ Amy reached within her poke
r She drew out scrap of paper. /
Amusement Wilfred regarded the
o. U.
Don't you understand" she erie
in delight. and tore the document t
scraps-"paid!"
{ "You-you furnished that money!
exclaimed the dumfounded Wilfred.
yes. my all for you, the braves
. truest friend ever knew" reptile
! Amy raptly, "apd now the deares
\ best husband Ia all the worldlY
Copyright, 1918. by w. q Chapmanl
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
Live Primitive Life.

Pitcairn islanders are all Seventh
Day Adventists. having beef con-
verted to that faith by missionaries
many years ago. The population con-
sists Of $50 persons. They live the
simple life, and are not troubled with
high cost of living, changing styles
or great wealth. Nobody is rich and
nobody Is poor. though none of the
islanders has any measure of wealth
as it is reckoned In this country. The
food consists of sweet potatoes, lit
tie wheat, pumpkins and tropical
fruits. The use of medicine is dis
couraged and the usual cause Of
tell Miss Smith who George Washing
death is old age. Smoking and drink
ing are habits unknown. All rise at
five o'clock, and, after religious sery-
ices. work until two in the afternoon
on public work, building roads, and
in producing articles and food to be
held in common. The rest of the day
the inhabitants have to themselves to
work or play. as pleases them. After
the evening religious services most OF
the colonists retire at shutdown.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
An April Party.

My name is April; and 1
Otter laugh, as often cry;
And cannot tell what makes me;
Only as the fit o'ertakes me!
must dimple, smile and frown,
Laughing though the tears roll down.
But tits nature, cir, not art;
And I'm happy at my heart.
We are all happy lat our hearts"
these days.. and none more so than
the little mother who planned this
party for the children of the neigh
borhood, her own boy and girl being
the host and hostess. The usual In
vitations were sent out, save that In
one corner were the words "Soap-Bub-
bic Party" The decorations were UNI
brellas suspended from the ceiling
Under each was small table holding
two pipes ornamented with bows OF
rainbow colors, bowl and bottle
containing soap-bubble water. This
mixture was soapsuds with the addi-
ton of tablespoon Of glycerin In
every pint of water, which gives luster
and stability to the fairy bubbles.
Prizes were offered for the largest
bubble, for the one remaining longest
in the air, for the one with the most
vivid coloring and for the one soaring
the highest.
A pretty game was arranged by
stretching board ribbon across tho
room like tennis net, providing fans
| to blow the bubbles. The contest was
to see which side could blow the great
est number of bubbles and get them
ever the ribbon. Two persons played
at time, or four, as in tennis.
The table was gay with circle OF
candles in the seven prismatic colors
around a large crescent-shaped cake
The flowers were hyaeinths in delicate
pink, lavender, white, yellow and pur
pie. One stalk in a tiny pot at the
plates made beautiful table.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
So the Phonoeraph Happened.

l was singing to the mouthpiece of
a telephone. when the vibrations Of
my voice caused fine steel point to
pierce one of my fingers held just be-
hind it. That set me to thinking. II
could record the motions of the point
and sent it over the same surface aft
erward saw no reason why the thing
would not talk. determined to make
a machine that would work accurately,
and gave my assistants the necessary
instructions, telling them what I had
discovered. That's the whole story.
The monograph is the result OF the
prfeking of finger.-Thomas A. Edi-
son.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
PAID Them IN FULL
Savings of Manufacturers Ste
nographer Saved Employer
From Ruin and Disgrace.
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

After five years of hard work Will
fred Ashton walked down the steps of
the neat little factory he had DOM
mated, a ruined man. The morning
was bright and beautiful, the air like
new wine, all nature seemed disport-
ing in the brilliant sunlight. But his
heart was like lead. The plant was
in the hands of a receiver, and he
was bankrupt.
Wardells had done this-Wardells,
the upstairs, the business pirates. The
elder of that firm had been taken in
off the street penniless by Ashton,
had been given work, had learned the
secrets of the business, and had gone
out to exploit them on his own ac-
count. The rival house manufactured
a counting machine. In some way
Wardell had secured the sole right to
manufacture a machine the sale of
which was Ashtons chief source of
revenue. Trade fell off. Wardells
spread and flourished like green
banyou tree. Ashton G Co. went down
hill. fast.
And now-ruin! Reckoning up anx'
iously, Wilfred had found that the
plant and his other resources would
pay off about seventy-five per cent. Of
the debts. This it was that crushed
him. Son of business man of clean
straight record, proud of his honor
able business reputation, what hat
been swept away was as nothing tC
him IL he could but have paid one hun
dred cents on the dollar. He reached
the Office of his lawyer, detected ant
hopeless.
I'VE have an offer for the assets il
bulk" explained the attorney. ut will
square the secured Indebtedness en-
tirely. 1t will also take care of all thu
ether liabilities, except about TIVE
thousand"
IF / could only reach that" ez
claimed Wilfred. at is those credit
ors, small, struggling firms, that nee
their money. Is there no way l ca
reach this deficit?"
"A way has been opened" al
nounced the lawyer, "a remarkabl
one. There is the list of the unst
cured creditors" and he pushed owe
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

Did you ever hear Of Trouble
Shower" Well, II not, try one on
the next bride-elect you wish to honor.
On the invitation notes pin down one
corner with needle and the other op-
posite with pin, lettering the follow
ing nursery rhyme prohecy across the
top
Needles and pins When a maid
marwies her trouble beginsi"
The idea to be carried out is this:
The hostess provides IA dainty work
basket or bag, as she may prefer,
and the guests supply the contents to
fit it out completely. If the favorite
color of the bride is known 1t is
pretty compliment to carry out that
color scheme throughout. The shower
heard about had all IN yellow. The
basket was gilded one, lined with
yellow satin, and the needlebook of
yellow satin, the scissor case of pig
skin. There was tape measure,
thimble, emery, ribbon threaders, pin
cushion, spools of thread and silk, but
tons, safety pins, common pins and
cdSes VI neeulebs 10 mdhe more luhi
these articles were done up separately
in white paper tied with yellow ribbon
and hidden all over the big living
room.
The little bride-to.be had time
gathering all her possessions into heI
basket. The hostess knew just how
many parcels there were and they all
had to be found before leafs" could
be served.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

a written page, "and here is two thou
sand, handed to me by a brother at
torney, representing a mysterious eli
ent who does not wish to be known"
you amaze me-" cried Wilfred, his
face shining, his eyes filling with
grateful tears, who could have done
me this kind act?"
He thought of two brothers of his
dead mother. Family differences had
estranged them, but surely this
gracious help in the time of need had
come from them. Wilfred signed the
10. q. extended to him by the lawyer.
His heart seemed singing within him.
"a mere matter of FORM" remarked
the attorney-"the money will never
be asked for"
But it will be given" insisted Will
fred. BLESS the giver! All the OBJ
stacles before me are as tribes now
one hundred cents on the dollar! My
name without the shadow Of stain,
and life all before mel"
He was treading air as he left the
lawyers office. He would yet build
a grand edifice on the ruins of the
old! He took from his pocket a card
filled with memoranda.
There was an Office boy recently in
his employ to recommend, some trif-
ling personal bills to adjust, and
Miss Bonney.
His face frightened when he was
home again, with thoughts of the true,
loyal persons who had been not only
his employees, but his friends. Miss
Bonney! His heart gladdened as he
recalled the occasion, three years be-
fore, when he had given this poor,
friendless girl, position in his office.
Her gratitude, urging the most de.
voted service, had made him respect
and value her. She had been Ibis
right hand man." More than once
gazing at her sweet quiet face, he
had thought of home with such q
precious being as its mistress. but
waited, waited, until his ship had
come in for certain"
Four days previous, when it was
known that the business was on the
rocks, Amy Bonney had gone home
i'll. Wilfred remembered now that
she had not sent for her salary. He
consulted his little store of money.
Wilfred found her in a neat, modest
voltage. her aged mother its house
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
a Five and Ter Cent Shower.

This jolly affair was given for girl
who gratefully and firmly declined all
parties known as Showers" as she
said she considered them too great
tax upon long-suffering friends. In
view of this, one of the girls who was
a leader in the crowd 'phoned about
thirty of the Crowd" both boys and
girls, and told them her scheme of
limiting the gifts to the give and
Ten," and all were instructed to send
their offerings to her (the hostess
house, on the day before the party.
Then on the day set for the event, af-
ter all had arrived, the parcels, each
securely wrapped, we're brought in
two great clothes baskets. Then all
were seated in circle, step ladder
and table brought in, and the pack
ages were auctioned of to the highest
bidder by the funny man In the bunch
when ali the articles were bid In they
were bestowed upon the bride--and
bridegroom-elect and the rest Of the
extending was spent in watching them
open their goods" = % "a
MADAME MERRl.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

Conveniently Placed.

A considerable number of Ameri-
cans and some Europeans connected
with the diplomatic service are aware
that there are streets in Washington
named for the letters of the alphabet.
People who live in the capital fire.
quently write I street, Eye street"
T street, Tea street." and P street,
pea street," but it was left for a
car conductor imported from London
to ring another change on those
abused street names. A woman pas
senger-a stranger in the city-had
asked this conductor to put her off at
Lutheran church-which happens to
be on l. street.
"H'eye street." called the conductor
on reaching l street.
Kay" he shouted at the next cor
ner, and then, at the next:
"H'ell-all out for the church"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
MADAME MERRl


Convenient for the feminine trav-
eler who uses only special brand OF
tea is spoon with a cover that is
perforated similarly to a tea ball. This
spoon works on the principle of pair
of scissors, being governed by a
spring near the root of the handle,
which sends the base of the contriv-
ance in one direction and the lid in
the other. BY soaking this spoon-of
solid or plated silver-in the cupful OF
hot water which railway porters are
always able to provide. the traveller
who is bit "fussy" about the quality
of the cheering beverage may have
it precisely to her liking.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04
Quilted SILK Mufflers.

A pretty notion for feminine wear is
quilted silk muller cut somewhat on
the lines of the man muller. These
are made of pink or pale blue, bro
cade lined with quilted white silk, or
they may be ordered to match the
opera cloak. They are perfectly fiat,
and are bordered their entire length
with marabou matching the brocade'
Ready made they cost $3.50 each.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

Subbubs-One gets into an awful
crowd at the train mornings.
The Girl-Aren't you afraid of pick
pockets?
Subbubs-No; I'm always pretty
sure my wife's been through my
clothes during the night"
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

A delightful example of newness in
skirt models is presented in this de-
sign. The garment is a one-piece one
with closing at the left side of the
front and is especially desirable for
hordered goods. The slender. grace
full lines are very becoming. The skirt
may be developed for separate wear
or as part of complete costume.
The pattern (6153) is cut in sizes
22 to 30 inches waist measure. Me-
dunn size will require liz yards OF
As inch bordered goods or sB yards
of % inch material.
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
to Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly, and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

Developed In light weight serge this
coat will Do Just the thing for spring
wear. 1t can be made with either
the straight or circular fronts. 1t Is
made in the box plated style. Either
of two styles Of collar can be used.
The pattern (614S) is cut in sizes
2 to 10 years. Medium size requires
8 yards of So inch material with rs
yards of braid
To procure this pattern send 10 cents
TO Pattern Department" of this paper.
Write name and address plainly. and be
sure to give size and number of pattern.
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

BILL see a Chicago judge advo-
Gates municipally-controlled theaters..
JILL should think it was enough
for the municipalities to have their
'circuses." wouldn't your
Delaware City press. (Delaware City, Del.) 1913-19??, 1913-04-04

Many Of the young readers of our
department love puzzles and contests
Of all kinds. wonder how they
would like to wrack their brains over
the following which / am assured lis
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-25
ANOTHER REVOLUTION
Faces Mexico from tho Incensed PEG.
pie of Sonora State.

Ilermesllo, Sonora. Mex, Feb. "a
lnfamed by the killing Of Madero and
Suarez, whose cause they lad es-
poused, members of the Sonora State
Congress assembled here. Sunday. for ?
special session. Monday to decide
whether they shall formally declare
the state in rebellion against Gen. Vic
toriano Huerta, tho Provisional Presi-
dent 81 Mexico. Intense excitement
prevailed
Many of The congressman attended a
secret session, sunday night, after which
it seemed apparent that sonora would moi
be declared a rebel state without OPP
position. but it was said by some that
the state would surely refuse to fall
into line behind Huerta and Diaz il
Huerta had appointed as provisional
Governor Manuel Masearenas, Jr, a
former follower of Salazar. who is
cordially hated by Sonorans. Antonio
Kojas, a rebel leader, has appeared with
body Of northern insurrectos, avow Cd
~ with the intention OF aiding those
VINO want Sonora to seceue from the
Mexican Republic Rojas, it is under
stood advocated the establishment Of a
new republic comprising Sonora and
chihuahua.