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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
ARRIVAL OF TWO BATTERIES OF
ARTILLERY PUTS THE UNITED
STATES ON SOLID FOOTING.
BRAZILIAN ARRIVES
United States in Mexico. SeIno En-
tertained in New Orleans Today -
Goe to Washington Tonight.

Brownsville, Tex, Aug. iS.-The ar
rival of two batteries of artillery from
Fort Sill Oklahoma, today, puts the
United States army patrol on a more
solid footing than at any time since
the Mexican troubles began.
Preparations are going ahead for
a long stay on the border and no
step for the completion of the de-
fenses, including trenches, is being
overlooked.
The Carranza commander at Mata-
moros says his troops will try to
drive away the bandit gangs which
harass the American patrol by firing
from the Mexican side, but pleads in
ability to do much, on account of the
small garrison here and the absence
of department Commander Nafarrate
The social life along the border is
at a lull because of the frequency of
alarms, most of which prove false.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
CORNER STONE:
NEW FEDERAL
BUILDING
SUGGESTED THAT EVENT BE
MADE GALA DAY IN CITY -
MATTER WILL BE lNvESTI.
GATED BY POSTMASTER.

Before many weeks the foundation
of the new federal BUILDING will be
ready to receive the cornerstone, and
steps are being taken to make this
a gala day in this city.
For several years it has been the
dream of the citizens of this city to
see a magnificent postoffice building
erected, and now that their dream is
reality, it is but fitting that the
laying of the cornerstone should be
fittingly observed as an epoch-making
event
Postmaster Byrne stated yesterday
that he would take any necessary
steps suggested, and would make
inquiries as to what the requirements
of the contractors would he 1t has
been suggested that the different fra
ternities of the city participate in
this movement and place within the
cornerstone such mementCes of the
present as are usually included.
The matter will be investigated and
the public kept informed as to what
action will be taken, whal the proper
time comes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
DEATH OF MRS. WILKERSON
Aged Lady Died at Family Home Last
Night after Brief Illness

Mrs. Mary Wilkerson, aged 63 years,
wife of J. w. Wilkerson, died at the
family home, 413 West Main street
last evening at 1880. following an i'll
ness of three days from congestion.
Funeral services were held at the
home this afternoon at 4:30, followed
'nterment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
sides her husband and daughter,
Mrs. Minnie Bramlett of this city,
four other children were here to attend
the funeral as follows: Mrs Ida Ir-
by of Mannsville, Mrs. Stella Wright
Of Dallas, Claude Wilkerson of Chicka-
sha. and Carl Wilkerson of Oklahoma
City.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
EXHIBITION BY
COUNT|ESF0R
ST A 7 { FAIR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER HAVE
INTlMATED THAT THEY WILL
AUTHORIZE APPROPRIATION OF
500 FOR THIS PURPOSE.

On Saturday September IS, the boys
and girls clubs of the county will have
an exhibition of their wares at the
court house, at the same time county
agent Scott is making an effort to
have the farmers throughout the coun-
ty send in the best specimens of the
farm and garden to place on exhibition
with the boys and girls.
The county commissioners have in
timated that they would authorize the
appropriation of 500 for the purpose
of taking an exhibit from Carter coun-
ty to the state fair at Oklahoma City,
and the bulk of the exhibit will be
selected from what is shown here on
the above date.
The county exhibit for the interna-
tional dry-farming congress that con-
venes at Denver in September, is be-
ing gathered by Secretary West of
the chamber of commerce and CON
tains some fine specimens of fruits
and vegetables grown in this county
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
FINE RAIN
OVER THIS EN-
TIRE SECTION
INCH AND THREE-QUARTERS OF
RAIN REGISTERED HERE THIS
MORNING, WITH HEAVY RAIN
STILL FALLING - GREAT BEN
EFT TO COTTON.

A fine rain over this entire section.
which began falling late yesterday
afternoon, is worth many thousands
of dollars to the farmers.
Up to seven o'clock this morning,
one inch and three-quarters was reg.
istered at the local observatory, with
the rain still falling.
Experienced cotton men state that
it will increase the cotton crop a
great deal if it does not continue to
excess. 1t will cause more bolls to
put on, and will mature those already
on the stalks. The weather has not
been dry enough this season to cause
this rain to shed any of the fruitage.
Late CON will also be greatly bene-
fitted. the early varieties being prac-
tically made.
Farme's who visited the city today
are iubihnt over the prospects, and
are predicting the biggest cotton,
corn and crops in the history of
the couny.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
PAuLS VALLEY POSTMASTER
w. M. Erwin, Former Newspaper Man
Of Mckinney, Texas, Takes Charge

Pauls Valley, Texas, Aug. 27.-For
the first time in sixteen years Pauls
Valley has a democratic postmaster,
W. NJ. Erwin having taken charge on
Monday morning. Mr.. Erwin at one
time was part owner of the Mckinney
(Texas) Examiner and is well known
in that section of Texas. He was pres
ident of the Oklahoma democratic
press association for three years, and
also served a short term as state print
er under the Cruce administration
As editor and owner of the Pauls
Valley Enterprise, Mr. Erwin has made
a statewide reputation as a newspa-
per man. He will retain control of
the paper, but the detail work will be
handled by another man.
The new postmaster has announced
that for the present there will be no
changes in the working forces of four
teen men in the office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
CAN REP[ANT
GARDENS FOR
SECOND CROP
GARDEN TRUCK CAN BE RAISED
BETWEEN NOW AND LATE
FALL THAT WILL MEAN MANY
DOLLARS TO FARMERS.

Now is the time to begin planting
the second garden of the season. A.
ter the recent rain, al varieties of
garden vegetables can be planted. aid
thousands of dollars worth Of gar
den truck raised before the frost of
winter sets in.
In 1911 this section. during the
month of August, had 7.j9 inches OF
rain. After this period an immense
amount of feefstuff and garden truck
was raised in the county. There is
abundant feed in this corrty this
season, which obviates the necessity
of planting more. but garden stuff
is always staple, and a wonderful
second crop can be raised If the
people in the rural communities,
and, for that matter, in the towns,
will turn their attention 20 It.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
AUTOMOBILE
TRADE VISITS To
RURAL TOWNS
"BUSINEsS INTERESTS DEMANDS
THAT WE KEEP IN TOUCH WITH
OUR PEOPLE," SAYS MERCHANT
OF THIS CITY.

Business interests demand that
we keep in touch with our people,"
remarked one prominent business
man OF the city this morning, in
speaking of the movement to inaugu-
rate trade excursions throughout this
trade territory, making every town
and community, advertising the wares
of the merchants and the bargains
offered and combating the mail order
evil, which is making serious inroads
upon the business that rightly be-
longs to the Ardmore merchant.
With the organization Of a live Ad
club. and the Inauguration of special
trade bargain days, it is believed this,
in a great measure, can be overcome.
when the people are convinced that
we can sell them the same goods as
cheaply as they can purchase them
in Chicago or Kansas City, they will
buy here, and keep the money at
home. where they have chance of
beneiiting by it again." he continued.
"and this l believe can be accom-
plished by the. methods proposed.
am in favor of it, and will lend my
assistance to the movement"
The temporary officers of the Ad
club will announce a monday lunch
for the near future. at which time
merchants will be asked to join, and
make i a success.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Storm Has Subsidized.

Waco, Tex, Aug. 1S.-The following
wireless message was received by the
Waco high school station last night.
evidently sent out to all stations.
The sign, &c. U. G." is not listed and
is probably newly licensed. 1t was
strong. The message follows:
'D. A. R. (Anybody and Every
body: | relayed at fremont street
station at Gas. Wind nearly gone.
Water three feet deep in fremont
hotel. Government station working
tomorrow night. No big boats lost
as we know Of Docks ruined Warm
er here now. Rain about slapped. Will
talk later on. Call me at midnight.
&C. ". G."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
REGULAR MEET
CITY COUNCIL.
LAST NIGHT
ESOLUTlON PASSED AND ESTi-
MATE FURNISHED FOR PAVING
A STREET, N. w., FROM BROAD
WAY TO THIRD AVENUE.

At the regular meeting of the city
commissioners last night Commissions
er Hoard acted as mayor in the alb
sence of Mayor Mullen who is away
from the city on business. Bills
against the city were audited and pass
ed upon, and other minor matters dis
posed of.
A resolution was adopted showing
the necessity of paving A St, n. W.,
from the north line of Broadway to
the south line of Third avenue, the city
engineer submitted an estimate show
ing the cost of the same to be $5,-
3GO4O. The citizens along this street
petitioned the commission that this
street be paved.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18

CHURCH IN
I'M { RIGA
PLANS FOR BIENNIAL CONVEN-
TON OF GENERAL COUNCIL OF
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN
AMERICA.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. 1S.-An-
nouncement is made here Of plans for
the biennial convention OF the gem
eral council of the Lutheran church
in America, which will be held Sep
tember 9-15, with sessions in Rock
Island and Moline, H., and Daven-
port, Iowa. This body of Lutherans
is composed of thirteen district sy-
mods, with combined membership Of
half a million communicates.
The women's federation os the gem
eral council of the Lutheran church
in America will hold its convention
at the same places at the same time.
Both bodies will consider various
problems that confront the evangel-
ical church in America, and among
other things, it is announced, ar.
rangements will be considered for
holding a series Of notable services
in 1917 to commemorate the 4OOth
anniversary of the great reformation
which gave the world Professionalism.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Entertain the Brazilian.

New Orleans, La, Aug 1S.Repre-
sentatives of the United States gov.
ernment and state and city officials
today welcomed Jose NJ. Cardosa de
Oliyiera, the Brazilian minister to
Mexico, who until recently was tae
representative of the American gov
ernment in Mexico City, on his ar
rival here from Vera Cruz aboard The
gunboat Sacramento. A round Of en-
tertainment preceded his departure
for Washington, which is scheduled
for tonight, in a private Car placed at
his disposal by the state department.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Six Mexicans Killed.

Brownsville, Tex, Aug 1S-At Mer-
cedes it is estimated that half
dozen Mexicans were killed in the
fighting Monday night. MeXicans op-
posite Progresso are estimated at 200
to 800. They are known to be OBJ
serving considerable military forma-
ton in their camp life. Collector of
the Port Frank Rabb of Brownsville
today ordered destroyed every boat
that might serve for use as a ferry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Zeppelin Raid on London.

London, Aug. 1S.-The outskirts of
London were raided last night by
Zeppelins and ten persons were killed.
Some property damage was done, but
it is believed that it was not import
ant. One of the Zeppelns is believed
to have been hit by land guns. Thir-
ty-siX persons were injured in the
air raids beyond the city over the
eastern counties of England.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
PROPERTY MAY EXCEED
THAT Of NINETEEN HUNDRED
REFUGEES ARRIVING IN HOUSTON TODAY
FROM GALVESTON INDICATE THAT THE
PROPERTY LOSS IN MONDAYS STORM MAY
EXCEED THAT OF FIFTEEN YEARS AGO.


Millions Life
Eight at
Made Houston Half Way causeway
Galveston Yesterday
Animals, Big Elevators h, Along
Msine-Draw Bros 'oX
But the Rest of the Structure Remains S
Ferguson Tonight up ~
Work-Wieess Reports Sent La
Last Night, Meagre
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Bandits Rob Aged Couple.

Gainesville, Tex, Aug. 1.-Two
young white men, armed one of them
masked, entered the home of Joseph
Nichols, 70, and blind, residing a
few miles from Gainesville, last night
and compelled Mrs. Nichols to give
them the key to trunk in room
which they unlocked and took from
it $50. Then they knocked the old
lady down. They made their escape
with the loot.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
WILL DISCUSS LAND QUESTION
Prof. Arnold, Texas Educator, Will
Speak Here Friday Night.

Prof. NJ. l.. Arnold, of the depart
ment of history of the Southwestern
State Normal School of Texas, located
at San Marcos. will spend this week in
Ardmore visiting his uncle, S. j. Wor-
ley who lives on Third Ave, n. +.
Prof. Arnold, though a democrat in
politics is radical on the land ques-
tion, and he is billed to speak on that
subject at s p. m, Friday evening at
the socialist encampment Prof. Ar
mold will speak as an economist and
an educator and not as a politician.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
BERLIN TODAY ANNOUNCES THE
FALL OF STRONG RUSSIAN
FORTRESS.
HPPEL|NS KILL TEN
Zeppelin Attack on Outskirts of Lon
don Last Night Killed Ten Persons
But Property Damage Was Small -
One Zeppelin Believed HI.

London, Aug. 18.-The fall Of the
fortress of kovno into German hands
was announced in Berlin today.
The Russian armies apparently
have not been able to reoreanize after
their defeat at Warsaw, to check the
advance of the Teutons.
The advance is still pressed against
the strong ring of fortresses guarding
the Petrograd provinces.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Loss at Port Arthur.

Dallas, Tex Aug. 1S.-Seyeral lives
were lost at Port Arthur coast re-
sort south of here and TIE property
loss is estimated at five hundred
thousand dollars. Buildings along the
bay shore were virtually all demohsa-
ed, according to a message received
here today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18

On account of the heavy rain of last
night. work was suspended on the fed
eral building, with the exception of
the pump which is running to capacity
to draw water from the basement.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Cannot Leave Turkey

Rome, Aug. 1s.-Turkey, says a dis
patch from Bucharest, has recalled
permission for Italians to leave. A
large number, including seven hun
dred reservists, are waiting at sew
eral seaports. Rome press views be-
Iieve that the Italian government may
take some drastic action.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Shock to Great Britain.

London, Aug. 1S-The news of the
sinking of the troop transport Royal
Edward came as a shock to the Brit
ish public, who believed the subma-
rine menace in the Aegean sea had
been dealt with successfully. This is
the first occasion since the sinking
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18

San Antonio, Aug. .1S.-The follow
ing wireless telegram was received
at the Fort Sam Houston wireless
station from the army transport Bu-
ford in Galveston harbor at $50
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon,
Water in buildings about three
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18
Heavy Property Loss.

Dallas, Tex, Aug. 19.-Galveston
and the whole coast country lies
PROSTATE after the hurricane, with
millions of dollars property loss and
an unknown number of dead.
Each bulletin from the storm CEN
ters shows the growing gravity Of
the situation. It is believed in Hous-
ton, whence refugees arrived today,
that GaIveston's property loss has
been greater than in the storm Of
nineteen hundred.
Eight bodies of women were re-
ported to have been washed ashore
at Texas City today and are believed
to be from Galveston.
Thousands of dead animals were
seen by a representative of Houston
and Galveston papers, who made his
wy from Houston to the middle of
the causeway yesterday. This cores
pondent also says he could see the
water front at Galveston, which was
denuded of the big grain elevators.
The draw bridge of the causeway is
gone, but the rest of the structure re-
mains intact, so far as known.
The loss of life along the coast is
believed to be great.
Governor Ferguson will leave Aus
fin tonioht for Aoueton IN t,ke I'm tho
relief work.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18

sion. There is no drinking water.
Three hundred feet of the causeway
has been destroyed.
All officers, classified employees and
enlisted men and their families at Fl.
Crockett are safe.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 1s.-(By wire
less from the U. s. Transport Buford)
There is considerable suffering in the
city. The water, lighting gas and
street car systems are out of commits
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-08-18

The Weekly Ardmoreite reaches the
farmer.
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-06-16
NON-SMOKERS LEAGUES
STAND AGAINST THE WEED

San Francisco, June 16.-That
every man, woman and child has the
right to breathe fresh, pure ozone
and should not be compelled to in
hale the secondhand sitting fumes
Of the pipe, cigar and cigarette fiend,
was the keynote of the convention of
the Non-Smokers' Protective League
now holding it's convention at the
Civic Auditorium. The delegates
declare the "fends" violate the
guarantee given to all by the Dec
laration of independence and that
the contamination of the air by fumes
is entirely illegal. Their aim is to
secure the enactment of laws where
by no one will be required to inhale
tobacco fumes in hotel lobbies, street
cars, telephone booths or any other
private or public places. .
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-06-16

tions for the development Of such lands
and for the handling, preparing and
rendering re- anas commercially available the
other things incidental to such busi-
ness and to acquire by purchase or buy,
sell and deal in standing timber and
timber lands and to buy, cut. haul, drive
and sell timber and logs, and to saw and
otherwise work the same, and to buy
manufacture and sell lumber, bark, wood,
pulp and all the products made there
lease. mortgage and otherwise dispose
OF and deal in all kinds of property, real,
personal and mixed and all kinds of
rights, franchises, estates, liens in, up
erty; also to loan and borrow money
upon real estate, personal, or collateral
security; also to collect purchase. sell
and otherwise deal in chooses in action
also to buy or sell, issue. negotiate and
deal in it's own commercial paper, con-
tracts and mortgages, tax certificates
and negotiable securities of every kind
in stocks, bonds and other obligations
of corporations and to have and exer-
else all the rights, privileges and pow
ers which natural persons might have
porations and to do and perform any and
other lawful acts incidental and neces-
sary for the uses and purposes afore-
The principal office or place of trans
acting the business Of this corporation
shall be at the city Of Bemidji County
Of Beltrami, State of Minnesota
ARTICLE Nv.
The time for the commencement of
the existence of this corporation shall
be the 18th day of June A. D. 1915, and
the period Of it's duration shall be thirty
years.
ARTICLE ".
The names and places of residence of
the persons forming this corporation
are:
Name Residence
Augustus G. Johnson, Bemidji, Minne-
sofa.
Thos. S. Erwin, Bemidji, Minnesota
nesota.
ARTICLE vi.
The management Of this corporation
shall be vested in board Of directors
composed Of not less than three and
not more than seven members.
ARTICLE VII.
The names and addresses of the
Board Of Directors are as follows:
Augustus G. Johnson, Bemidji, ni Min
nesota.
Thos. S. Erwin, Bemidji, Minnesota.
Montreville J. Brown, Bemidji, Min
nesota.
The first officers of this corporation
shall be President-Treasurer, Augustus
G. Johnson; Vice-President, Thos. S.
| Erwin; Secretary, Montreville J. Brown.
All the above named officers and di-
rectors shall hold their respective Off
ces aforesaid until the next annual
| meeting Of the corporation to be held
The Bemidji daily pioneer., 1915-06-16

on the first Monday in July, 1915, at
which time and annually thereafter q
Board of Directors, all Of whom shall
be stockholders, shall be elected at such
annual meeting shall be held at the
general office and principal place Of
business Of this corporation on said
first Monday in July in each year. Upon
ing, after the election of the directors
or as soon thereafter as practical the
directors so elected shall meet and or
ganize by electing from their number
and secretary. Any office except that
of president and vice-president may be
held by. any one person me directors
and officers Of this corporation shall
successors have been duly elected and
qualified and entered upon the dis
charge Of their duties. The first meet
ing Of the stockholders shall be held
on the goth day Of June at 10 and IL
o'clock A. NJ, respectively.
ARTICLE VIII.
The amount of the capital stock of
this corporation shall be $4,000, which
shall be paid in in money or property,
or both, in such manner and at such
Of Directors may order. The said cap;
ital stock shall be divided into 500
shares of the par value Of $4,000 each.
ARTICLE TX.
The highest amount of Indebtedness
or liability to which this corporation
shall at any time be subject is the sum
Of $50,0O0.O0.
ARTICLE x.
This corporation shall have the power
and right and authority under these ar
ticles to enter into the common law
partnership with any person or persons
whomsoever for the purpose of carry
ing on any business or businesses pro-
vided for as hereinbefore set forth, un-
der such arrangements, circumstances
and conditions and with such person or
persons as the Board of Directors Of
this corporation may from time to time
Designate
IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have