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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02
EXCUSE HASTE ANDA BAD PEN

EXCUSE HASTE AND BAD PEN
Blunt Advocate: Mike O'Brien has
lately become possessor of a hog that
has kept him busy. Most any hour Of
the evening Mike has been seer follow
ing the porker across the back lots at
full tilt. The general opinion was that
he was tracking him for the speed
course, but Mike says that he was just
merely trying to pursuade the brute to
come home and stay. The animal has
ruined the horse barn, buggy shed and
chicken coop with his numerous OUT
breaks, but with q wagon load of Cord
Stewards cor the animal is now being
domesticated.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02

The estimate of a billion bushels for
the wheat crop of North America this
year seems to be based upon careful
computations. Incidentally the white
bread area is spreading everywhere.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02

The news that Denver has Won the
Western leagde pennant for the third
successive season is received with
yawns throughout the circuit. And
tho Denver yawn is one of the most
plainly audible of the bunch.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02
NO ESCAPE

Chicago Tribune: MI. Rockefeller
who is supposed to furnish most of
the gasoline For the motor cars, is
said TO be about to engage in the the
manufacture Of automobiles himself.
Let him now organize the undertake
ers into q gigantic trust. and he
will catch the public going and com.
ing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02
ADVERTISEMENT

We want farm loans. Our rates are
lower than you can get elsewhere. Drop
in and sec Vi before you make your
olan.-Pierre Banking 8 Trust Co. tt
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02

The residence of G. w. Ping, 4 miles
north of Miller, was destroyed by fire
on Friday last,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1913-10-02

The first tea party ever given
aboard an airship vas held Septem-
Der 81 when the Zeppelin passenger
airship Sachren was in flight near
Berlin.
Fremont Tribune: One of the most
advantageous places for some folks
to visit seems to be in elevators and
car doors.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

ing his investigation he stated that
in his opinion the commissioners
have a right to submit the charter
amendments at a special election and
he will so advise the commissioners
when they ant convened this after
noon He also believes that the
election can be called within ten days.
The state constitution requires that
"a charter shall be published for three
weeks prior to it's submission to a
vote of the people, but Judge Hef'
ner does not hold that the law re-
Quires amendments to charter to
be published the same length of time.
Mayor Dawson is inclined to agree
with the city attorney on the special
election proposition and the proba-
bilities are that the amendments will
be submitted at special election.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
zsEl& &NEFEH

Miss Dorothy Tongue of Dallas,
Texas, is the guest of Maude Hyden
at d street and 2nd avenue, north
west.
J. f. McCants of Newport was in
the city today on business.
E. A. Butt and ID. A. Cochran are
IN Ardmore today from Wynnewood
]. A. Scott is an Ardmore visitor
from Sulphur.
j. NJ. McMichael is here on bus
iGess from Hope, Ark.
j. C. Hampton came in yesterday
afternoon from Remington
r. II. Hill returned to Mannsvile
this morning.
Ed Sheegog is in Ardmore from
Chickasha.
r. p. Todd returned this morning
to his home at Ada.
ID. G. Lacy was in from the Fox
oil fields yesterday.
L. NJ. Thurston returned yesterday
afternoon from a short visit to Baum
Max Westheimer has returned
from New York and other eastern
cities where he has been a business
visitor for the past three weeks.
c. R. Stevens and bride arrived
in Ardmore, (their future home) from
Texas yesterday afternoon.
DR.. NJ. Morgan is in Lexington this
week.
F. X. West will go to Baum to-
night.
Hon. Clint Graham of Marietta was
a business visitor today.
E. b. Luke returned from an ex-
tended visit TO San Antonio and other
Texas points today.
w. j. Dickson OF Carrolton, Mo-, has
been spending several days in this
county.
E. NJ. Rodgers returned to his home
in South Bend, Ind, this morning.
following business visit in this
county of several days.
Geo. F. Blethen is in the city to-
day from Durant.
Judge S. II. Russell returned yes
terday from Pauls Valley, where be
had been holding court in place Of
Judge Mcmillan, the regular judge in
that district
James West of Lone Grove is an
Ardmore visitor this afternoon.
County Attorney Logsdon of Love
county is in the city from Marietta
this afternoon on legal business.
C. F. Waldo and G. A. Coleman,
two leading Carter county farmers,
were in Ardmore this morning from
their homes southeast of town.
Floyd Lay came in from Hewitt
this afternoon.
B. w. Duke and Fred Haynie tried
their luck in the duck line this morn
ing. Plenty of sport but no ducks.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
TO THE PEOPLE OF THE
FORUM.
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Favors Postmaster Primary.

Relative to the postoffice at Ard
more, it is common talk upon the
street that Mr.. C. j.. Byrne Is to be
cur postmaster and that he is the
choice of our congressman, Mr.. G,
d. Carter, however, the rank and file
are not prepared to accept the ru-
NOR as true.
AS a matter of fairness to the peo-
pie and to our congressman, Mr..
Carter, as well as to all applicants
foI the position, would suggest that
a. our democratic primary to be held
on the 18th day of March, 1913, that
each voter be given privilege of ex-
pressing his choice for this import
ant position. with my extended ac-
quaintance with Charley Carter, I am
not ready to accept as true the talk
uron the streets, that he opposes a
primary ,and in that way permitting
tie people to select their own pub
l'c servants.
Let us hear from others on this sub.
jIct.
d. n. FERGUSON.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
YES
Vegetol for rheumatism.
UIyque Opens to the Public.

Utyque Opens to the Public.
At two o'clock this afternoon the
Unique Confectionery on Washington
street near the post office was thrown
open to the public, and the many
visitors who thronged the place all
the afternoon were really surprised
at the magnificent place Manager
Ezzell has provided for the public.
Music was furnished by an orches-
ira, and souvenir box of candy
was presented to every lady visitor.
The confectionery will be open to
visitors until II o'clock tonight and
box of candy will be presented to
every lady guest. Manager Ezzell
is to be congratulated upon his nice
place. 1t deserves and will no doubt
receive the generous patronage Of
the public.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
RACE STABLES MAY BE BUILT
Owner Of String Of Horses Asks
About LEASING Park.

One of the largest race horse own.
ers in the United States is knocking
at Arimore's door to build stables
leIe and maintain a race course.
The gentleman has taken the matter
up with Morris Sass, former menler
Of the city council. The gentleman
desires to secure the lower end of
Wilmington park and if the city will
lease it to him for a sufficient time
to justify the improvements he will
build stables and will keep the track
in the best repair. The question was
placed before Captain Wilmington,
amember Of the city park board. The
captain said he was under the i'm
preston that the city could not lease
its park property On account of a
state law being against it. Comm.s.
siorer Burnitt took it up with the
city commissioners last night and
proposed that the matter be investi-
gated and if such a law did exist that
a resolution be passed through the
legislature comforting this right upon
Ardmore for this specific purpose
However, the charter is very clear en-
the powers that the commissioners
have in selling, renting and leasing
wha treal estate it owns and when
the city attorney investigates the
question the probabilities are that he
will decide the park. can be leased
for such purpose.
The race horse owner who desires
10 come here is one of the largest
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

Branded and properly marked. May
Re known by the smile that won't
come off" When last seen was in
several automobiles in the country
west of us" When last heard from
was in st. Louis, Chicago, New York,
Washington, and other cities. Same
description applies to an interurban
boom, also lost, strayed or stolen.
Liberal bonus guaranteed to anyone
returning either of the above men
toned booms 10 Ardmore, Carter
county, Oklahoma, U. S. A.
This evening the Pullman for use of
those of Ardmore who will attend
the Wilson Inauguration will be set
out in the railway yards in this city,
The inaugural train will leave this
city at seven o'clock tomorrow morn
ing over the Frisco.
Farmers from all parts of the coun-
t. are complaining of n shortage of
work horses. 1t is said that the Wis
able supply is very far short of the
demand
Secretary West of the Ardmore
and Carter county commercial club
and A. G. Graham of the government
agricultural demonstration service
ftate that the farmers all over this
county are taking great interest in
the matter of increasing their an
nral acreage of peanuts and pota-
toes. These gentlemen also say that
great interest is being manifested
in the fruit sections of this county
in the basket factory enterprise in
this city. @f gRsl&NEEN
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
PROVENCE SCHOOL
AND THE PATRONS
DR.. MARTIN OF HARGROVE COL
LEGE MADE ADDRESS-SONGS
AND DRILLS.

Provence, Okla, Feb 25.-Last
night was a great night for the peo-
pie of Provence. The teachers, pu-
pills and parents all joined to make
the occasion one to be remembered.
A splendid program was prepared and
rendered by the students. The as
sembly hall of the school building
was full to overflowing of interested
parents and spectators. Prof. F. j.
Reynolds and his wife showed them
selves masters of the situation. Too
much cannot be said in praise Of
the faithful teachers in drilling
their pupils for this occasion.
Prof. Reynolds secured DR.. Martin,
president of Hargrove college to de-
liver an address to the farmers on
scientific agriculture. Dr. Martin full
filled every expectation in his easy,
but ever interesting presentation OF
the scientific side of farm life and
work. He thoroughly convinced hia
audience that he knew his subject
and knew it well. 1t was the best
agricultural address ever delivered
at Provence. 1t was full of wit, wis
com and practical common sense. No
farmer could listen to this address
without being greatly benefited.
Prof. Reynolds also secured the
services of Miss Ina Mae Martin,
the talented daughter of DR.. Martin,
to give some Of her excellent readings
Miss Martin captured her audience
as soon as she appeared on the stage.
She was encored time and again and
at the close was invited to read some
mere selections at the opening of
school this morning. DR.. Martin was
also invited to deliver his address on
The Mission Of American Govern
ment. Several patrons came out to
hear this address.
The following program was render
cd by the school:
Songs and yells and recitations by
the pupils.
Play-Visions-by three girls and
four boys.
Song and drills-By Primary pupils.
Play-Quaker Danes.
Noted Chopper drill
Drill-Martha Washington's Tea
Party.
Play-Yankee Doodle's Trip to
Dixie.
Song-DiXie-By the school.
While the program was long there
was not tiresome moment in it.
All went away feeling that they
would be glad to spend another such
evening at any time that the teachers
and pupils would give another such
program. Every number on the pro-
gram showed careful selection and
training for the occasion 1t is to be
hoped that Prof. and Mrs. Reynolds
will remain indefinitely in Provence
to train the young in the rudiments
OF an education and train for such
public exercises as the one just past.
Let all interested in training and cul-
trre join hands in helping these
teachers in the great work in which
they are engaged. Let every parent
see to it that their children are in
school every day to get the training
that must be gotten now or forever
lest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
SPECIAL ELECTION
NOW IN DOUBT
FORMER CITY ATTORNEY J. B.
MOORE HOLDS THAT COMMiS-
SIoNERS MUST OBEY CHARTER.

Whether the city commissioners
will submit the charter amendments
to the voters at a special or at a
general election will be decided this
afternoon at $3.50. At the regular
meeting Tuesday night j. B. Moore
appeared before the commissioners
and advised them that in his opin'
ion they did not have authority to
submit them at special election
and the question was referred to the
city attorney and his report will be
made at the meeting this afternoon.
MAYOR Dawson read section OF
the state constitution which seemed
tc give the commissioners authority
to cal the election at any time for
such a purpose Still Mr.. Moore
was not satisfied and the question
will be briefed. Mr.. Moore is not
fighting the amendments, he stated
that every action of the city at
some time would be tested in the
courts and he took pride IN nav
ing the commissioners track the la"
so the ordinances and the charter
would stand the test of judicial de-
cisiN>s. City Attorney Hefner was
inclined to the belief that the amend
ments could be submitted at a spe-
c;al election and said there were
three attorneys on the committee
that drafted the amendments ana
they agreed that the amendments
could be submitted at a special cleo
ton. Captain w. n Wilmington at
tended the session of commissioners
to learn what they intended to 90
with the amendments. If the COM
missioners' were not inclined to SUD-
nit them to a vote of the people his
committee would initiate the proposed
amendment. The commissioners did
not express their opinions on the Wis
dom of the amendments, but they
showed no disposition whatever to
try to stand in the way of their
submission to the people.
The report of the city auditor for
the last six months of the year 1872
was received and ordered published
in compliance with the provisions Of
the city charter.
The final report of L. G. Shelton
as Judge of the municipal court was
received and filed.
The bond Of NJ M. Griffith as city
tax collector was received and ap-
proved.
City Engineer Bradford made a re-
port on the cost of pumping water
at the Caddo station. The report
shows the cost to be fraction over
&c per thousand gallons. Mr.. Brad
ford stated that the water from Caddo
creek could be pumped into the city
standpipe for &c per thousand gal
Ions.
The salary rolls of the different
departments were allowed and or
dered paid.
A recess was taken until $3.50
Wednesday afternoon.
Judge Hefners' Opinion.
City Attorney r. A. Hefner, who
was .'equested last night by the board
of city commissioners to report to
them at $3.50 this afternoon what his
opinion is with reference to calling
n special election to submit the
charter amendments, looked into the
law early this morning. After max.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
Ninety Mexicans Executed.

El Paso, Texas, Feb. 25.-Ninety
federal volunteer soldiers were exc
cuted late yesterday at Sauz, below
Jaurez.
They compose part of the garrison
which revolted, angered at the kill
ing of ex-President Madero, their
former leader.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
The quickest and best barber ser
wee at Tom Roberts shop.

There are only 425 factory in
spectors in the whole country to care
for 26S,i manufacturing and indus
trial establishments, spread over an
area of 3,O24,5O7 square miles, and
engaging an average of 6,615,0i6
wage earners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

owners in the United States. He has
interests in the oil fields and in rail
roads that enter Ardmore and would
like to make this his headquarters.
In his proposition he states that he
would not allow his track or stables
to be in the way of any county fair
o. race meets which Ardmore might
desire to hold.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
Oldest Convict BootIeuoer.

Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 25.-J. b.
Washington, aged 81, the Oldest con-
vict ever admitted to the federal
penitentiary here, began, today serv-
ing sentence Of one year and a day
nn a charge of violating the federal
liquor laws in Texas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
Murray Arrives in WASHINGTON.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Representa-
tive elect w. II. Murray of Oklahoma
has arrived in Washington to attend
the inauguration and familiarize him
self with his congressional duties ii
the new congress.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
Death of Oil Man.

Palm Beach, Fla, Feb. 26.-James
A. Moffett, president of the Stand
ard Oil Company of New Jersey, died
here today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

The Carter county agricultural eX
hibit will not be taken to Wash
!ngton City on the inaugural train.
J. +. Wilson is having some va!l-
able improvements made on his res
idence property, corner b street ana
First avenue, southwest.
The rainfall last night, while b.
10 means heavy one, was most
beneficial and has aided materially
in putting the ground in 81 shape
for the plow.
Practically all of the largest mer-
chants in this city have returned
from the markets, after laying iE
large and expensive spring and sum
mer stocks of goods.
1t looks like spring is here, The
small boy and the top have put il
an appearance, marbles and humble
peg are expected within the week,
mosquitoes will begin to hum shortlJ
and the festive candidate has already
commenced to buzz.
In the district court this after
noon Lille NJ. Burks was granted
an absolute divorce from her hus
band, Joseph NJ. Burks.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Parker are
rejoicing over the arrival at their
home, street, northwest, of fine
e.ght-pound girl. The little stranger
came to them last night
Floyd Lay, aged II of Hewitt and
Miss Vera Bates,aged Is of Simon
We're granted a marriage license this
morning by the clerk of the county
court.
Robert l.. Mcclure who has been
seriously i'll for some time was able
to return to his official duties at
the court house this afternoon.
The faith cure" seems to be grow
ling in popularity among some OF ,
Ardmore's society members, both |
men and women.
The Ardmoreite is in receipt of a
ommunication addressed to the |
"E-d-i -a-t-o-r." The gist of the in.
fol nation conveyed in the letter is
tnat some one came back (evidently |
not Jefries) and that Christ has no
prospective one as for color"
The continued threatening condition
Of the weather, it is hoped will re-
suit in a good rain before many days. |
Farmers say that so far there is
plenty of moisture in the ground to
guarantee successful early plant. |
ing of all crops.
Real estate dealers report a good |
healthy increase in their business
over the business of the same time
last year. A nurber of those deal
crs state that they are in receipt,
daily Df letters from farmers of 9TH
er states who are being attracted to
this section.
Quite number of Texas farmers
are in this city today. They are
here for the purpose of investing
in Carter county farm lands and un-
.ess the prices quoted them proves
too high it is thought that they will
locate here as, it is stated, they all
seem to be pleased with our soil and
the climatic conditions of this sec
ton.
II. l.. Carmichael of Hewitt was
in the city Thursday making perpa- i
rations to put On a sale of merchan-
disc in his town. He has recently
purchased the W. B. Hudgins store
and employed his brother, X. w. Car
michael of Ardmore, to manage the
business for him. The sale is in
augurated to dispose of the old stock
of goods.
A. a meeting Tuesday afternoon OF
the directors of the Commercial Club
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

]. F. Wilson is having some va!:-
able improvements made on his res
idence property, corner b street ana
First avenue, southwest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26
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New Orleans, Ia, Feb. 90
The weather forecast for Ok
lahoma is unsettled with rain
or snow tonight. Thursday
colder, with freezing temper
ture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

The Carter county agricultural eX,
hibit will not be taken to Wash
:ngton City on the inaugural train.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

The rainfall last night. while b.
10 means 4 heavy one was most
beneficial and has aided materially
in putting the ground in g0d d shape
for the plow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

Practically all of the largest mer-
chants in this city have returned
from the markets, after laying III
large and expensive spring and sum
mer stocks of goods.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

Lost, strayed or stolen. One large
full grown, healthy railroad to the
west of u.s." boom. Shod all around,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

Quite a number of Texas farmers
are in this city today. They are
here for the purpose of investing
in Carter county farm lands and un-
,ess the prices quoted them proves
too high it is thought that they Will
locate here as, it is stated, they all
seem to be pleased with our soil and
the climatic conditions of this sec
ton
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1913-02-26

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II. L. Carmichael of Hewitt was
in the city Thursday making perpa-
rations to put On a sale of merchan-
disc in his town. He has recently
purchased the w. B. Hudgins store
and employed his brother, II. w. Car
michael of Ardmore, to manage the
business for him. The sale is in
augurated to dispose of the old stock
of goods.
A. a meeting Tuesday afternoon OF
the directors of the Commercial Club
it was decided not to send the coun e
ty agricultural exhibit to Washington
on the inaugural special. The club
did not desire to have it go unless
Secretary West, who made the col =
lection of the exhibit, could go with
it, and the club did not feel finan-
cially able to defray the expenses
of the secretary on the trip. Mr.. Gill
lam, manager OF the inaugural tram,
had advertised extensively that the
exhibit would go, and he expressed
at the action of the
club
]. ". Morgan was instructed Tues
day by the Commercial Club to ex-
tend an invitation to the Head Camp
of the Woodmen of the World to hold
their meeting in Ardmore in March
1915. The camp will meet this year
in Hobart and the next session will
probably be held in Ardmore. The
camp here is the largest in the state
and Mr.. Morgan will make an effort
to have the delegates assemble here
for their next annual meeting.
Lost, strayed or stolen. One large
full grown, healthy railroad to the
west of u.s." boom. Shod all around,