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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-04

old, went to Lincoln to offer his serv'
ices.
you have been a leader in New
York democratic politics." the presi-
dent said. 'If you kept your end up
command of men in the field. Raise
your regiments and you shall be a
brigadier general in command"
Sickles raised the famous Excelsior
brigade in New York, taking command
of one of its regiments as colonel Lin
coin kept his word and in 1861 pro-
NOTED him to brigadier general. His
fighting spirit early won him his spurs.
On the peninsula and at Antietam he
himself as a soldier and
leader. At Charlottesville he led a
division. At Gettysburg he led the
Third corps, lost leg. and became a
national hero. At 81 years OF age he
had risen from a colonel to major gen.
eral of volunteers.
After the war his fighting spirit led
him into the regular army and he be-
came first brigadier and then major
general. He continued in active serv-
ce until 1869, when he was appointed
minister to Spain by President Grant.
Called yankee King Of Spain.v
AT the court of Spain. Sickles' vigor-
JUS personality made him a dominating
igure. Four years OF brilliant diplom-
lcy brought him the epithet of The
Yankee King OF Spain" Here he con-
racted his second marriage. with the
and distinguished Senorita
,reagh. This romance was followed
" estrangement. which was to last
more than a quarter OF a century.
In addition to this domestic trouble |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-04

came his interference in the marriage
plans of his daughter to a penniless
Spanish nobleman. Father and daugh.
ter separated in bitterness. the latter
to return to the United states to die
without reconciliation.
Returning alone to New York. Cen
eral Sickles again entered politics. He
served as sheriff OF New York. and at
CT was reelected to congress.
General Sickles' life drew to a close
with frequent romantic situations. He
faced bankruptcy proceedings in his
last years. though he had early in life
received a large share OF his fathers
100000 estate. His estranged wife
and son, however. came to his aid on
several occasions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-04

Steals s1s7.3s Gets Five Years.-A
good time; purchased with $1s7.3s
which, he embezaled from Rudolph
Brandt, cost William C. McCluskey
Ave years in the penitentiary at Fort
Madison. He was sentenced by Judge
Donegan. McCluskey, the trusted en-
ploye of Mr.. Brandt. who conducts
saloon at s24 West Second street, was
given nealy 5000 to take to the bank
He failed to return and an inquiry re-
vealed that the money had not reached
the teller. The police were notified
and within a few days had apprehend-
ed the embezsler. At the trial he
pleaded guilty and told story OF hav-
ing a good time on the money stolen.
He will be taken to Fl Madison by
the sheriff within a few days.
Police News-Dr. Stephens paid 81
and costs for speeding.
]. F. Balefski paid a fine OF So and
costs in police court charged with VI
olating the dry cleaning ordinance. At
the rear of his place. 1902 Washington
street, Balefski had a tank of gasoline
stored in a shed. The fine was remit
ted upon the Offenders promise to fix
things up to comply with the law.
-
Laundrfes to Close Eariier-Laudry-
men OF the city have unanimously
agreed upon earlier closing hours for
their places of business. The Offices
of the laundries will close on week
nights at $3.50 in the evening and on
Saturdays at $3.50 o'clock. The change
he Of hnurS
duty of many employees, and will work
to the general advantage of the laun-
dries, without causing any inconveni-
ence to the public.
The local managers Of all the ex-
press companies doing business in
Davenport, viz, the United States. !
Adams and Wells-Fargo, |
have signed an agreement to close |
their Offices promptly at o'clock ev-
cry evening. The agreement further |
specifies that there will be no pickups |
or calls between p. m. and 5 a. m. |
With this agreement in force the To-
cal Offices will be enabled to handle !
their business with greater efficiency |
and dispatch. 1t is made with view
Of lettering the service in general.
Building Permits. ]. Smith, $4,000 |
two-frame dwelling at 900 Gaines. Joe
McMillen. sS5 remodeling on barn,
North avenue, between Brady and Far
lam streets. F. T. Kuhn, $4,000 two
story frame dwelling, fremont and
Boise. F. T. Kuhn for julius Strasser,
z, 500 two-story frame dwelling, Myr-
lie between High and Pleasant.
Many File for Township Jobs-With
he closing of nomination papers for
county offices, the registering of nomi-
lations for township Offices are now in
rider. Sixteen of these registered /:
and took out papers in the
flee of County Auditor Ed Collins.
,omes now, the county registration
losed, the candidates for nomination {
or township Offices. sixteen more reg s
stering with the county auditor and
aking out papers. William w. Prizes I
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-04
Dissolution Notice.

The saloon business formerly con
Quoted under the name of C. Reagan
at 300 Twenty-first street, has been
transferred to Henry Fluegel, who is
now sole proprietor.-(Adv)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-04
DAY IN DAVENPORT

is candidate for nomination to the OF
flee of constable of Davenport town
ship on the republican ticket. as IL
also c. b. Swingle. August f. Kinkel
a democrat is trying for the nomina
ton Of justice OF the peace for Daven
port township. while Charles w. Bor
cheers seeks to be the selection OF the
democratic party to run for township
trustee of Davenport township.
| %
| Licensed to Wed-John Brandt and
Anna Kahl. both of Davenport, and
William H. Call and Emma Wylie,
both of Moline.
! Petition for Divorce Granted---Elfz.
abeth valerius has been granted de-
cree of divorce from Henry Valerius
by Judge Donegan, and awarded the
custody of the two minor children,
Charles and Evaline Valerius. Plain
tiff is also awarded in the way of ali
mony real estate on Brady street.
Saloon Keeper HoIdup victim-No
trace has as yet been found of the lone
bandit who stuck up George Scheller,
night, getting away with the days re-
ceipts, amounting to s93.16. The rob-
berry took place shortly after 8 o'clock
Mr.. Scheller, who conducts place at
101 South Howell street, had closed
the place and placed the money in a
little canvas sack. He resides just
over the saloon, and had stepped
around to the rear, when a man jump
ed out of the shadows, pointed a gun
at the victims head, and demanded
the cash. Mr.. Scheiler Immediately
called the police. Captain Quinn, De-
tectives Kinney and Bishop and OFF,
GERS Bryant and Whittock jumped in
to an automobile and made a hurry
run to the scene OF the holdup but
search of the surrounding territory
proved unavailing. The bandit is de-
scribed as about five feet nine inches
in height. He wore a cap and had
white handkerchief tied over his face.
Grange Debates on Women's Stuff
rage-Four men argued with four wo-
men in a debate on womaHs suffrage
at the meeting of the Jersey Ridge
Grange. At times the arguments be-
came so heated that the chairman was
obliged to restore order. The debaters
on one side were Mrs. Gilbert Town
send, Mrs. William Crawford, Mrs.
Hopp and Miss Mile Rusch, defend
ing the right of women to vote, while
George Barr, c. NJ. Lau, William
Crawford and Gilbert Townsend de-
clared woman's suffrage a terrible
The debate was supplement-
ed by piano solo by G. l.. Townsend, |
a recitation by Mrs. William Craw- |
ford and a story by William Craw- |
ford. Five applications for member. |
ship in the grange were acted upon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-04

Licensed to Wed-John Brandt and
Anna Kahl. both of Davenport, and
William H. Call and Emma Wylie,
both of Moline.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
At LAWTON
HAIL WORKS HAVOC
Loss OF GLASS ALONE is GREAT
REPORTS FROM OTHER SEC
TONS TELL OF DAMAGE.

Lawton. OKLA, Ap.n pa heavy
ra.ustcrm which amounted to al
mos, a cloudburst struck this sec
ton shortly before o'clock Thurs
day evening. As far as learned
with the exception OF tie Midland
hotel which was SCREENED, hut few
business houses escaped loss by
broken glass, Practically every res
idence house in the city was dam
aged. sixty five lights were broken
I'm the high school. over sixty win
lcws We're broken in the BenooW-
Horton building, including a valuable
plate glass. Probably a half score
valuable plate glass windows were
DESTROYED in Lawton \ conserva-
tive estimate on the loss Of glass
alone places it at $1,000 The Horn
aday greenhouse is almost a com
ple,e wreck.
All buildings with tar rooiines
suffered heavily ami many tile roois
were badly demolished,
The towns OF Chattanooga, Cache
and Indiahoma report heavy rain
and hailstorms and much damage.
At Temple there was no rain. \
cyclone dipped down near the earth
tus, south of the city, but arose
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
CLAIM NEGRO KILLED GIRL.
Seek to Fix Guilt for Murder OF
Mary Phagsn on ConIey

Atlanta, Ca, April 25.-Three af-
1idavits seeking to fix guilt for the
murder OF Mary Phagan upon James
Conley, negro factory sweeper, were
submitted in the superior court here
today. They were presented by at
torneys for Leo NJ. Frank under
death sentence for the murder in
connection with a motion for new
trial Of newly discovered evidence.
Hearings on the motion began yes
terlay and are expected to on.inue
several days
Two of the affidayits are signed
by Rev. c. b. Ragsdale, pastor of a
local church, and r, L. Barber. They
allege that the affiants while talk
ing together on a street here sew
eral days after the murder, heard
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
THAT GREAT CARTER COUNTY
MAP is HERE AND READY
FOR DELIVERY.

1t shows the ownership Of every
piece of land in the county, Gives
the owners name and the size Of
the tract on the map. /, shows the
county roads. You can travel to
any town or aryone's farm by re-
ferring to this map, aau will posi-
lively need no other information. 1t
shows what Indian tribe and gives
Indian number Of original allotment.
1t shows the schoolhouses and
churches in each district in this
county, portraymg them en- the map.
1t shows townships IN colors, ranges
and sections. 1t gives political ana
judicial districts. 1t shows al, rail-
ways, in the county, including the
new Ringing railroad, also the route
of the new interurban survey. Il
shows the running streams and
gives the names of all the creeks,
etc.
This map is of universal benefit
to the doctor, lawyer, merchant, oil
man, automobile man, and to each
individual who has any interest in
our great productive county Of Car
ter. One of our solicitors will call
on you; your order, if personally
solicited or phoned in, will be
promptly delivered.
Get busy and get copy of this
great map.
Put out under the supervision OF
The Ardmoreite Publishing COMPANY
Price $500 for Linen, $3.50 for
heavy vellum paper.
A. #. THREADGILL,
Manager of Map Circulation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
FAMOUS AVIATOR
WILL Be HERE

CLYDE A. Parks, representing the
Young Aviation company, made ar
rangements yesterday with Mr.. John
w. Hoffman, manager of the Ardmore
ball club to give the biplane flight
here, Friday, May l, in conjuncuon
with the baseball game between Ard
more and Durant. The aviator Will
ordinarily fly from twenty minutes up
weather conditions permitting, OF
course, and will attain an altitude OF
not less than 100 feet. He Will also
ny as close to the ground as it is
possible to do, and should the wealth
er interfere, all those purchasing tick
cts will be given rain checks for the
following day The aviation exhibit
ton. which is to take place here, Is
without doubt one of the most pop
ular arranged programs that any avia-
ter could attempt to carry out. He
will do stunts within the grounds
that hardly seem possible for anyone
to do, without wrecking the machine
The main points in aviation meets
is to see the way the machine gets
OFF the ground, and in fact inspect
the machine itself, as well as to see
how close they can fly to the ground
and can do just as good work as
though they We're high in the air.
Many people imagine that by stand
ing outside OF the grounds they can
see the flight just as well as if they
were within the ground. This is not
the case, because it gives a very poor
idea of the working of the machine.
Ralph +. McMillen has been very
successful in all his attempts OF avia7
ton and has practically met with very
few accidents, none of them serious.
While some OF his attempts have been
more daring than other ayiators, and
the fact that he recently made a
record-breaking fight at Petuluma,
California, to Santa Rosa, a distance
of II II miles in - minutes and 81
seconds goes 20 show that he must
be something of an aviator. In this
flight Just mentioned he got away APP
parently with as much ease as a bird,
which goes to show that a man can
run an aeroplane as easily as he can
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26

saHe
Thrift j |
!!;I ] n q
Definition
of THRIFT
Mise JLauagcmcnI
Prosperity
-- jpEbSieT s
Dictionary
Thrift was prac-
ticed by our fore
fathers to a much
greater extent than
it is by us.
We are learning,
however. Thrift is
now taught in some
schools and is being
generally adopted
over the country.
But the thing to
be commended is
that we are learn
ing how to buy our
provisions and sup
plies.
We have found
that a great deal
can b be saved by
wise and careful
buying. A fool can
make money, but 1t
takes a wise man to.
spend it--right.
You have been
buying your grocer
les on credit. You
don't pay cash, be
ca Il $ e you never
bought your $ Up
plies at a strictly
cash store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26

negro confess to another negro
that he killed Mary Phagan
Barber, in his affidavit, further
alleges that he recognized the ne
gro, who is said thus to have con
fessed, as James Conley, whom he
knew. The third afilayit is by An
ME NJ. Carter, negress, who al
leges Conley confessed to her that
he had committed the murder
Conley was the principal witness
against Frank at tie latter's trial
and has been convicted as an ac-
cessory after the fact.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
SCHOOL TO HAVE MUCH MONEY
Playground Has Been Leased to Oil
Company at Good Price.

Oklahoma City, okla, April %
There is school district in the
Gushing oil field that will probably
have more school money in the
near future than it will ever need
for the support Of the school.
This is the Pleasant Hill school
fifteen miles east of the town Of
Cushing. The school house stands
on a plot Of two acres that is in
the midst Of the proven oil field
in the newest excitement. The two
acres have just been leased to a
new company that will soon have a
well in. The well is already more
than half way to oil sand and other
developments adjacent make its sue
cess a certainty.
The charter for the Pleasant Hill
Oil company was fled here yester-
day by the incorporators, John r.
Hadley. A. L. Griffith, and c. B.
Mcbride. Mr.. Hadley said that this
IS the only oil well on school sites
in Oklahoma. There are several in
some of the older fields Of the east
and in Kansas, however.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
April 10, 1914.

Aplll ~, A'Ii'
Ardmoreite Publishing CO..
Ardmore, Oklahoma.
GENTLEMEN:
A short time ago one of your
statesmen took my order for one Of
your Carter county maps. This Will
acknowledge receipt Of the same.
Voluntarily, l wish to express my
opinion Of this wonderful map. When
I first heard of your intentions of
making this map regarded it in
an offhand way, for l did not think
that all of Carter county's resources
could be shown and portrayed so
accurately. but since seeing the
original article, | will state volun-
-arilv that this map will be worth
20 me. time and time over again,
the original cost. Il certainly fills
a long-felt want, as all information
needed Of Carter county lands, al
lotments. voting precincts, political
and judicial divisions, creeks and
railroads, have been shown in such
way that the simplest can To-
cate any information wanted.
Assuring you that ! am pleased
with my purchase, I am,
Yours very truly,
c. NJ. JOINER.
Owner Joiner City Townsite Co.
April 9. 1914.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26

owner Joiner City Townsite Co.
April .. 1914.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26

But the thing to
be commended is
that we are learn
ing how to buy our
provisions and sup
plies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
WHAT SOME OF ARDMORE'S
MOST PROMINENT BUSINESS
MEN THINK OF THE NEW
CARTER COUNTY MAP
Which is Just Out and Reaiy for
Delivery

April s. 1871
Ardmoreite Publishing Co.,
Ardmore, Oklahoma.
GENTLEMEN:
This will acknowledge receipt OF
one copy OF your Carter county MAJ
for which enclosed please find check
for $500 covering costs Of same.
A casual observation conyinces me
that this map is very beneficial in
ascertaining the names Of the pres
ent land owners of this county, also
the exact location Of new and pro-
jected railroads.
Yours truly,
j. r. DEXTER.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
Good Rainfall Throughout County.

OOOu EdINIaIT IHTIUYNOut O0uW-J'
Heavy rain began falling late Fri
Gay afternoon, and again at night
This morning the gauge al the local
observatory registered o75 inches.
Farmers throughout the county state
that the rain was very beneficial TO
wheat, oats and alfalfa and that
these crops were never in finer con-
dition than at the present.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
RED CROSS GETS READY.

Prepares to Respond to Call for War
Service.
Washington, April 25.-The war
relief board of the American Red
Cross prepared here today to re-
spond to any call the government
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1914-04-26
Ardmoreite Publishing co..
Ardmore, Oklahoma.
GENTLEMEN:

80 uiii0' 0''o "D''.'7
~ ulioI 'L, e, ON'''''''''
"'''> ! Lem i1->'
IhlS VIII acknowledge receipt Vi
one copy OF your carter county Map
which l am more thah pIeaSeu Will
After examining ms map care
fully l Will have to compliment the
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

The Snyder Signal starts this week
It's 2Sth Volume or its 2Sth year. u
has come up through number of
SUGGESTIONS and has weathered many
storms and withstood its share of
vicissltudes and stands out today.
greater and better than ever, ac-
knowledged by competent critics 20
be one Of the very best and most re-
liable county papers published in
West Texas. The Signal throughout
lts various periods OF succession has
seen Snyder. o. frontier village. grow
into q prosperous railroad town OF
several thousand population. Her ey-
cry interest Tor progress prosperity
human comfort and social, moral and
Intellectual Advancement has been
carefully planned and faithfully ear
ried out and today snyder % rccog-
nized as one OF the best OF western
towns
The signal has never iaIicr'd nor
Vayered in advocating material adj
yancement and moral upIitt. and in
lts efforts 10 Is grauned TO have ale
ways had the moral aud substantial
aid OF the better element oi The peo-
pie of scurry county
In startlng into its tUeuty-eighth
year. 10 feels encouraged to press on
10 still HIGHER aur greater achieve
mcnts and TO-. at all times. stand
squareIy uy the good men aud wom-
en- Of city and county .u their efforts
and labors TO build still grauder on
our foundations. so firmly laid
The signal will continue TO- do los
duty and hopes TO continue to merit
and receive the willing support of .'s
large and much appreciated ronsut-
ueupy
We thank tbe good people for
their past support and patronage. and
ve promise you. in the future, 10 give
YOU the best local newspaper that
our patronage will permit
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19
CHANGE IN PASTORS
Rev. J. W. Hunt VIII Probably go to
Abilcne.-Iiev. j. II. stephens
Of Hamlln to he In Snyder.

For some weeks a report has been
current that change was soon to
be made In pastors Of several MethO-
dist churches In the Northwest Texas
Conference The pastor Of the First
Methodist church In Abilene was
named for school position in one
OF the church schools and Rev. J. W,
Hunt. the pastor at Snyder was book
ed for appointment to the Abilene
church
II was not generally known here
who would succeed Bro. Hunt until
Wednesday Of this week, when a let
ter came to Bro. Hunt saying the
Bishop had appointed Rev j. r..
Stephens the pastor at Hamlin to the
Snyder station, effective June 25. Mr.
Stephens is said to be a good preach
er and fine man.
Bro Hunt has been here nearly
four years and has proved power
In the affairs Of the church and a
wide-awake, patriotic citizen.
From the time he first came he has
had on hand the building Of the new
church and has the satisfaction now,
Of knowing that his arduous labors
have resulted In bringing the mag
nlncent building we'll on to
completion. enough so that the con
gregatlon is worshiplng there.
Bro Hunt and his good wife will
30 from Snyder sustained by love and
confidence NJ the entire church and
the other people Of Snyder, as we'll.
We wish them well wherever they 20
and when the membership Of the
Methodist church go into the new
church. they will always think Of the
pastor who lahoured so unseliishly TO
bring Il about, and who has led the
church In going forward In numbers,
in spirituality and In faithful service.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19
TRAGEDY At POLAR.
Three Year Old hoy Killed by Seven
Year Old Sister at Polar
Monday Evening

A deplorable accident occurred on
Tuesday evening at Polar in which
a good family there are overwhelmed
in grief over the loss Of their baby
boy. It is said that the little seven
year old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. s. Davis was handling a 22-target
gun. supposed to be unloaded. when
It fired. The bullet struck her three
years old brother at the chin, passed
through and broke the neck
The accident happened about 1880
o'clock Monday evening and the
child died early Tuesday morning.
Mr. Davis is a brother Of Mr.. l., A.
Dunn, Polar merchant and came
to this country from Louisiana a
short time ago.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19

Hon. T F. Baker. Democratic can
didate for the Legislature will speak
in snyder al $3.50 p. m on the first
Monday In July II the weather is
favorable the speaking will be az the
State Bank corner.
Mr. Baker Is strong fluent
speaker and time and again he has
delighted. entertained and instructed
snyder audiences. He will interest
you again should you hear him on
this occasion. Pardon us Tor saying
here. editorially, that sourry county
and this entire district would BE-
proud Of our representative should T.
?. Baker be elected to the legislature
from this district
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1914-06-19
SHOOTING At POST


A report was received here Tues
day OF a shooting bee at Post City.
The sheriff there phoned Sheriff ].
d, Boles to meet freight train at
the station. that one man had shot at
another and had boarded a train that
left Post City about 1870 O'Clock.
Sheriff Boles and City Marshal
Wolfe met the train and arrested a
young man named Billie Harry. The
Cara County Sheriff was notified
to come for his man. He said later
that he had talked with the County
Attorney and said that he would
pass the matter up, and for the offi-
GERS here to let the boy 20. Uncle
Pack says he told the lad where he
was wanted to chop cotton and Mr..
Boles sent him on his way rejoicing.