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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

Mrs. Mary f. Boger, wife of f..
Boger Ardmore's oldest jeweler.
passed away at 1890 this afternoon
at the family home, 1929 McLish
Avenue. Mrs. Boyer had been i'll
for several months, she had been to
Hot Springs for the baths, she was
placed under specialists in Dallas,
and all that could be done to re-
lleve her proved of no avail
Funeral services will be held at
O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at the
residence DR.. c. c. Weith, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church, will
have charge Of the ceremonies. In
terment will be had in Rose Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Boyer was born near Smith
port, Pa, July q, 1917, and was
in her 9th year.
The family has resided in Ardmore
for many years, they have a largo
circle of friends who will be grieyed
to learn Of her death and Mr.. Boyer
will have the sincere sympathies Of
all those who know him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
TRAIN WIRELESS
PROVES ITS WORTH
MESSAGE SENT WHILE TRAIN is
RUNNING FULL SPEED-SUM.
MONS AMBULANCE.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. 23-Wireless
recently installed by the Lackawanna
railroad on its trains and used TO
transmit orders from managing Off
cials tC the crew and news bulletins
from newspaper offices to passan-
gers while en- route has proved its
rea! worth as an adjunct in The
operation of trains. Yesterday it
was used to summon an ambulance
TO remove passenger who mad been
seized with a fit. 1t was at first
supposed that the man was dead, and
the message was sent while the train
was running at full speed, but BY
the time the express reached this city
the man had been revived and the
hospital conveyance was not needed
Another passenger aboard the train
who left New York at 1910 p. IN.
was met at the station by a Scran-
ton friend who had been summoned
by wireless and telephone relay. The
message was sent from Cresco to the
Lackawanna's wireless station here
and relayed by telephone to the
home of the passengers friend, The
reply, "I'll be there" was sent as
he train passed through Tobyhanna
The distance from Cresco to Toby
hanna is thirteen miles.
Another remarkable performance
If the wireless aboard the train
vas the continuance of a conversa-
ion without interruption with the
Scranton station as the express sped
through Nayaug Tunnel
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
SANTA CLAUS
WILL Be DELAYED
SOME CLASSY STALLlNG WILL
HAVE TO BE INDUCED IN IN
THE COUNTRY THIS YEAR.

From present indications there will
be some fancy stalling INDUCED in to
keep the inquisitive kids in the cOun-
try from asking too many questions
about the delayed Santa Claus this
year The roads have been in such
horrible condition that the parents
have been unable to come to town and
make their Christmas purchases,
therefor it will be necessary to have
a tale ready something to the effect
that Santa will be around in few
days, that he and his reindeer team
are stuck up in the mud between Lone
Grove and the Bayou, and as soon as
the roads get little better he will
make his visit. Something like that
will get by for few days and by that
time the roads will be in better con-
dition for travel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
WILL NOT RESIGN
HIS OFFICE
NOTWITHSTANDING RUMOR, ]. S.
CLARKSoN SAYS HE WILL BE
FOUND ON THE JOB.

For some time past there has been
a persistent rumor that j. S. Clark O..
son, county assessor, would resign
his office the first of the year and
ask the board Of county commission
ers to appoint his successor. This
rumor he stated yesterday was with
out foundation, that he had been
elected by the people for a period of
two years, and, where if left to his
own personal desires, he would say
like Bobby Burns, 9TH Deils ava
wi the excise man." and not only
that, but would consign the job to
where Bobby said the excise man
should be at the time of his writing,
and retire, but inasmuch as his
term would not expire for another
year and he had managed to survive
Dne session of it he thought he
would see the thing through and
gladly introduce his successor intoi
office at the expiration of his term.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
SECRETARIES McADOO AND
HOUSTON PLANNING TO IN.
STALL NEW SYSTEM.
NAME RESERVE CITIES
McAdoo Announces That Reserve
Districts Will First be Mapped Out
and Reserve Cities Selected Later
--Five Seem Certain Of Selection.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 24.-Sec.
retary McAdoo and Secretary Hous
ton today began working out inc
details of the nations new finan-
cial system.
The first step necessary is the
selection of the cities where fed
eral reserve banks shall be located
Secretary McAdoo said today that
the reserve districts will probably
first be mapped and the reserve
cities selected later.
Cities which are expected to be
included in the list are New York.
Chicago, St. Louis, San Francisco
and New Orleans, but several 9TH
ers are applicants.
The usual flood of applications
for membership in the new reserve
system arrived today and one of
the important details to be worked
out early is the PRONUNCIATION OF
rules for their acceptance. 1t has
not been determined yet whether
there will be eight or twelve reserve
cities. the bill as PASSED allowing
either number.
The president signed the bill last
evening in the presence of the
cabinet members, the congressional
committees on banking and currency
and many democratic leaders in con-
gress. The senate adopted the con-
ference by a vote of 49 to %.
Immediately after the disposal of
the currency bill congress recessed
for two weeks, for the first time
since it convened last April. Party
leaders enter upon the holidays in
state of joy because congress has
completed two big pieces of legisla
tion, the tariff and currency bills.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
GLYNN CRlTIcisEs WHITMAN.
District Attorneys Request for APP.
pontment is Refused.

Albany, n. Y, Dec. 23.-A request
by District Attorney Whitman of New
York, that he be appointed a specia
deputy attorney general, that he might
make a statewide graft Investigation
will not be granted by Governor
Glynn.
The governor in a statement which
criticized Mr.. Whitman sharply and
questioned his motives in seeking the
appointment, made this declaration
tonight.
In addition to taking the ground
that there is no warrant in law for
such action. and that it would be a
severe reflection on the district at
torneys of other counties, the COVER
nor said that in his opinion Mr.. Whit
mans appeal was inspired by polite
al motives.
The governor declared that Mr.
Whitman had promised to turn over
arv evidence of wrong doing that he
=. I outside of his jurisdiction, but
l. IS come from him. Mr.. Glynn
ado if Mr.. Whitman will sur
render % idence of this kind which
he has, al. ,. 'utions will be carried
on by the district attorneys,
Or he will reno from office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
NEGRO NOW DENIES
REDLAND MURDERS
SAYS WAS INTOXICATED IN CHI
CAGo WHEN HE MADE THE
STATEMENT.

Salisaw, Okla, Dec. 23.-Terry
Biggs, negro, who confessed he killed
r. l.. Wheelook, a wealthy white mer-
chant, at Redland, this county, in May,
1909, and his widow, Mrs. Ella Wheel
ock, in September of the same year,
was held to the grand jury without
bond. He is only charged with the
murder of the woman. Blggs took the
stand and swore that when he con
fessed to the police at Chicago, where
he was arrested, he was intoXicate ed
and not responsible for what he said.
He denied he had killed the woman.
Sheriff John e. Johnson testified
the negro confessed to him he poison
ed Wheelock with whisky to continue
with the woman and later
gave her poison while she was ill.
A wcman. who attended Mrs. Wheel
ock during her illness, died a month
ago A physician who attended the
woman was strong witness for the
state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
ACT OF CHARITY
COST HIS LIFE
DENVER PHlLANTHROPIST DIES
FROM EXPOSURE WHILE HELP.
ING POOR.

Denver, Colo, Dec. 2l-Wnbur
Harris, the S-year-old son of a poor
mother, will have a Christmas, but
w. II. Heap, a philanthropist is
dead because he ignored his physi-
clans orders to stay in bed, and
walked through the snow delivering
presents to the Harris family.
Heap heard that Mrs. Harris had
in desperation told her little son
that there was no Santa Claus, and
although suffering from tuberculosis.
he rose from his bed, purchased a
plentiful supply of toys and took
them to the Harris home, but died
before he reached his own home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
REUNION OF LEDRETTER FAMILY
Banquet Will Be Spread at Home Of
w. A., in Oklahoma City.

Col. T. A. Ledbetter, Horace, Guy
and Hugh A. Ledbetter and Mrs.
John Teer of this city will leave
Friday for Oklahoma City, where
they will partake of a dinner at
the home of another brother, w. A.
Ledbetter of that city. At Oklahoma
City they will be joined by another
brother, Seth, who will be one of
the party. The dinner is given by
Miss Helen Ledbetter, daughter of
w. A. Ledbetter, ana all are looking
eagerly forward to the event. Mrs.
Joseph, another daughter, will be
absent, as she is at present in Aus
tralia. Col. Ledbetter, though well
past the three score and ten mile
stone of life, is still hale and
hearty aud enjoys nothing so much
as to be surrounded by his children
during the glad holiday season.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
WITH THE SOLDIERS
Confede'rates at the Home GraciousIy
and Generously Remembered.

The finest Christmas tree in the
history of the Confederate Home will
be given at that institution tonight.
Daughters of the Confederacy from
their chapters, in different portions
of the state, have sent gifts for the
old soldiers and every man and wo-
man in the home will receive a re-
membrance tonight from the tree.
Judge and Mrs. Gait have made all
the arrangements for the tree, and
delightful time with the old boys Of
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
TORREON AGAIN
IN REBEL HANDS
HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE REPORTED
IN FIGHTING THERE - REBEL
GENERAL WOUNDED.

Jaurez, Dec. 24.-The rebels have
recaptured Torreon, after heavy
fighting, according to the reports OF
couriers from Jiminez, which is half
way between Torreon and Chihuahua.
received here late today.
Reports said that twelve thousand
men were engaged in the fighting
and that the loss of life was heavy
General Herrera, the rebel command
er, is said to have been wounded.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
AT NINE O'CLOCK TO-DAY WHOLE
OF CHICAGO WAS IN TOTAL
DARKNESS.
MUCH SMOKE AND FOG
No AR Currents to Drive Away the
Heavy Smoke and Fog Caused
Darkness for Todays Christmas
Shoppers in Many Cities.

Louisville, KY Dec. 2i.-The pail
Of darkness, ranging from midnight
black to heavy twilight, is reported
over many cities of the central west
valley today.
The phenomena was caused by heavy
smoke and fog, with an utter alb
sence of air currents to move it.
At nine o'clock today, Chicago was
in total darkness.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
In a Bad Wreck.

Mrs. w NJ. Anderson is in re
ceipt of a telegram from her hus-
band, who is en- route to his old
home at Fayetteville, Tenn, advising
her that his train was in a bad
wreck near Memphis. The sleeper
in which DR.. Anderson was riding
was overturned, but he escaped un-
hurt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
:: ;: ;: :: :: :: :: ;: :: ;: :: :: ). ;: ;: {.
FROM US TO YOU.

:: The hopes and aspirations of
!: the people are our hopes and
!: aspirations. We eXult in your
: prosperity, we never look for
!: faults in those we try to serve,
!: shortcomings are forgotten and
!: the virtues remembered, and
!: this shall be the rule we will
: fellow in the year to come.
:: To those of our readers
:: whose homes have been sad
!: dened during the year We send
:: a note of coincidence, to those
{: who have been prosperous and
:: happy, we mingle our joys with
:: yours.
!: For the strong friendships
!: made during the year we are
I: grateful, we appreciate every
!: penny Of patronage you have :
|: given us this year. Our hope is :
!: that we have been deserving :
:: of your loyalty.
:: We express appreciation for :
!: every kind word said for us {:
!: this year and for every busi- {:
): ness favor that has been ex- {:
): tended to us. {:
!: We congratulate the people {:
!: of this section uron the bust |:
!: ness prosperity for the year. |:
): The granaries are full of crops 8
:: already harvested, bank ac- :;
;: counts have grown faster than !;
!: ever before, post office re- ::
: ceipts have climbed during the !:
: year, express receipts have al ::
most doubled, the railways ::
have had a substantial increase !:
in freight receipts. real estate I:
is moving well, big Gil field ::
is being uncovered, new towns !:
are springing up in the county ::
and We rejoice with southern 3:
Oklahoma in its measure of q:
prosperity. AS in the pas we 3:
shall continue to be as fcrmi- ::
dable a factor in the growth Of ::
this section of the state as cur ::
intelligence and facilities will ::
permit. 3:
We wish you one and all ::
Merry Christmas" ::
THE ARDMOREITE. ::
:: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :;
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
WILSON THROUGH CARoLlNAs

Spartansburg, S. c., Dec. 24.-Large
crowds greeted President Wilson to-
day on his trip through the Caro-
linas to the winter capital at Pass
Christian, Mississippi You are the
greatest American, living or dead"
shouted an aged individual. Thank
you, smiled the president.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

All members Of the Ardmcre Gun
Club who intend to participate in to-
morrow's shoot, at Lorena Park, are
requested to meet at the store Of Rit-
ter & Son, at 1870 p. NJ, and board
the car from that place Quite a num-
Der have signifed Their intention OF
going. and few visitors from out
cf town will probably be present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
NO THOUGHT OF
MAN.MADE LAWS
DOCTOR GREGORY TESTIFIED TO-
DAY FOR DEFENSE IN HANS
SCHMIDT TRIAL.

New York, Dec. 24.-"Possessed
with the idea of making a sacrifice,
Hans Schmidt did not think of man
made laws when he killed Anna Au-
mueller" declared DR.. M. s. Gregory
testifying at the trial of the accused
priest today Gregory is the fourth
alienist who has testified for the de-
fense.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
Midnight Mass at Catholic Church.

High mass will be sung in the Cath
olic church tonight beginning at mid
night. A special program of music
has been prepared for the occasion.
The second and third masses will
be low masses, and will be read at
10 and 1890 \. NJ, respectively, fcl-
lowed by benediction of the blessed
sacrament.
Everybody is welcome to attend our
services.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
LOOKING AFTER POOR.
Baptist Pastor Spends Holiday Sea
son Looking After the Needy.

Rev. f. VI. Masters, pastor of the
Broadway Baptist church. spent yes
terday and today in going over the
city to seek out the homes that
need help He is working toward
the end Of organized charity in the
city and lending his help in that
direction. The church will hold its
Christmas tree this evening and
many needy families will be remem-
bered with the substantial things Of
life.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

the GG's is expected. The home has
slaughtered some porkers and some
big fine turkeys, and there will be
plenty of coed things to cat at the
home during the holiday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
CUTTER DISTRIBUTING FOOD.
Three Tons Of Food Distributed to
Brazos Flood Sufferers in Texas.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 24.-The
revenue cutter Window is said to
have distributed three tons of food
in the Bra2os river section and is
continuing the work, according to
report at cutter headquarters to-
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
FUND
SPENT TODAY
A BUNCH OF HAPPY kIDDlES Is
THE RESULT OF THE LIBERAL
DONATIONS.

There was bunch of happy kids
at the Pennington building on Main
street this afternoon when the big
Christmas tree that had beer pre-
pared by Mrs. Curtis ana ncr able
assistants was divested of its many
presents and distributed among chill
dren who otherwise would have y9en
forgotten this Christmas, and tie
happy laughter of the kids as they
leceived their Gol', toys, candies and
,rults, was compensation enough fc.
those who hy their Contributions
made the tree possible
The total fund raised as shown by
the books this morning was as fol-
lows:
Previously reported ........$1G6.06
Cd9u ''-''.'' ''''''''''''' Z'UV
VI. German ................ 200
Cash ................... so
Mrs. II. Sutherland ...... $50
W. A. Wimbish ...........-.. 1000
lOtaI ...,..,..........., S2.Ob
Every dollar of which has gone to
L
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
Church Of Christ.

Those of the Sunday School of the
Church of Christ will meet at the
church Thursday, at 7:3O p. m. 22-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24
NO PAPER CHRISTMAS DAY

!: In order that the employees
!: of the Ardmoreite may enjoy
:: the holiday, AMI in adherence
:: tothe usual custom of the man.
!: agement, the Admoreite will
!: not be published Christmas
!: day. This notice IS given that
!: advertisers may govern them
!: selves in accordance with this
:: policy.
:: ;: :: {: :: :: ;: :: :. :: :: :: :: :: :: :
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

Find opportunities in the want ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

Oldl ...........,.... .Sl62.UO
Every dollar of which has gone to
help along a most worthy cause.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

A bargain every day in want ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-12-24

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The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-05-30
FLATWOOD

A. C. Baird sold a milk cow to Dave
Baker for $4,000
VIM. Gafney sold 5 hogs to Jack
Wilson for $35. 90
Mr.. wager bought two hogs from
Dan Jones for $500
E. G. Hammack bought hogs from
John Boian for $14.OO
Steve Sutton and wife visited at
Nose Lawson Sunday.
J E. Hammonds sold three mules to
Mr.. CALYPSO for 1852. so
E ]. Hammock sold mule to j. E.
Hammonds for $155.0O.
A. C. Baird bought a tobacco bed
from Vim. Gafney for $3.50
Rev. A. C. Baird sold two mules to
]. E. Hammonds for $25O.OO
J. C. Crecillis bought load of corn
from George Elan for So. 90 barrel.
w. H. Fur bought load of corn
from VIM. Gafney for $500 a barrel.
Mrs. Smith is very sick and her and
sons believing in this holiness doctrine
refuse to have doctor called.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-05-30
BUCKEYE.

Mr.. A. C. Miles was in Nicholasville
Saturday.
Mr.. Forest Stapp was in Lexington
last week.
Mr.. Nal Carter had very valuable
horse to die last week.
Miss Cordelia Ray who has been ill, we
are glad to say is convalescent.
Master Jasper Raw of Madison is the
guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Andrew
Bogie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Simpson of
California are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Baker and
daughter of Madison were the weekend
guests of Miss Stella Ray.
Miss Mamie Dickerson has returned
to her home in Richmond, after visit
to her sister Mrs George Ray.
Mr.. John Watts attended the
commencement exercises of Asbury
College at Wilmore last week.
Mrs. Julia Walker and daughter Miss
Emma of Lancaster were the week -enG
guests of Mrs. Prentis Walker.
Rev. H. M. Dernoss and R. l.. Priest
of Louisville were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. o. Hill from Saturday until
Monday.
There will be strawberry and ice
cream supper at the Methodist church
here Saturday afternoon and night,
May 31st.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Sanders and sor
Burnett and Miss Orline Anderson
motored from Crab Orchard Sunday and
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C.
Miles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie White and
grandson of Valley View and Mr.. Joe
Simpson and grandson of Oklahoma
were guests of Mrs. Hiram Ray Satur-
day night and Sunday.
The Sunday School District Convention
which met at Antioch Sunday afternoon
was perfect success. The addresses
which were delivered by Rev. Warren
of Lexington, H. M. Demoss, and R. L.
Priest of Louisville were very interest
ing, also the County secretary, Mrs.
Matte Duncan gave aninstructive talk,
which was enjoyed by all present.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-05-30

The members desiring to reenlist in
the WORK Of the club as well as any one
else desiring to take membership will
give their names to Miss Joan Mount
The membership dues for the coming
year will be one dollar and all members
are requested to bring this sum to the
opening session in October which will
be held in the club room of the new
school.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-05-30

GOVERNMENT HIGHWAY IN CONNECTICUT.
preparations should be expended in
highway improvements; second. it es-
tablished the policy of Obligating the
government to pay to local cOmmuni-
ties compensation for the use of high
ways in conducting the rural free de-
livery service-a service that is con-
Quoted at a great loss TO the govern
the communities served; third. it was
the beginning of a system Of COM
pensation which had not been careful
~ considered. but which when once
adopted would certainly grow to i'm
mense proportions.
Believing that the government should
not enter upon any policy of par
ticipation in highway construction with
out first giving careful attention TO
every phase of the subject. the SEN
ate rejected this provision and inserted
substitute, directing the appointment
of joint committee of the two houses
for the study of the entire question
and the drafting of such legislation as
may meet the approval of the COM
mittee
In legislating upon the subject of
national participation in road improve
ment four different problems must be
solved:
First.-To devise a plan that shall
insure an equitable distribution of the
funds of the different sections of the
United States.
Second.-TO determine whether the
money should be expended in the con-
struction of main arteries for inter-
state commerce or to be expended upon
local branch lines that will serve mere
~ as feeders for railroads.
Third.-TO devise a plan Of coop
Grafton with the different states that
will be acceptable to them and insure
the cooperation of all with the federal
government.
Fourth.-To throw round the nation
al funds such safeguards as will in
sure their proper expenditure and
guard against waste Senator Bourne
in Saturday Evening Post.