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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

"a one order gets both the groceries
~ and the meats at this store. 1t Is
live grocery and market that was cstab
lishcd several years ago and has built up
trade that rs highly complimentary to
Its management They butcher their own
meats and are always In the market for fat
stock Their stock Of groceries is large
and Includes the best brands of everything
Getting both meats ana groceries AT the
same place saves u lot Of nervous cNhaus-
tiuu getting two or three places on the
phone each day. Up To- September - this
store was ON Main street. but things got
iuo "shaky" there aud they moved Il block
away. What Is the name and address uI
the urmt
Gillian & King, First Ave, s. w.,
Phone Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19
In this number we give you a pal
,f cleaners who have bapn Yer



{ Of cleaners who have been very
busy in the game for several years. They
have their work rightly diyided-One takes
care Of the clothes and the other looks after
the hats. There Is no better place in Okla
huma to get entire satisfaction. They are
out for "spOtess town" II they had
stcp-ladder long enough they could take
the spots of the sun and never mar its
lustre a particle. They will send for the
suit any time you say,-OT the hat. Your
head is the most observed OF any part OF
your person-fOr goodness sake have a
clean hat What are the names. and where
are they located: Sell you II new suit. made
to measure-if you want it.-cheap as
hand me downs
c. NJ. Ha. per-s. c. johnson. 11e w.
Main.
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97 Here We introduce a bank that
Jf has had but few years TO add
To its stature. but it has grown 10 be one
Of the leading hnantM institutions OF
southern oklahoma. It's capital stock Is
$lUu.UUU, to which Is being added rapid
ly accumulating surplus. The deposits are
more than u half million. and are making
stairsteps upward at each successive re
port. Has been "A national bank only -
few yearS-was formerly state bank. The
growth Of this bank has been sure and
steady, due largely to Its reputation for
strength. soidity and conservatism. and the
fact that lis personal interest in the wei
fare Of its depositors and its inclination
to extend to them at all times every proper
banking accommodation has made of them
friends as well as clients. What Is the
name of this bank!
State National Bank
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

n7 who is the matchmaker and Jew
T. clrr who can make your watch keep
the prouar tlmcF He has had many years
of cxucricnce. several Of them spent right
here in this city. lie has recently opened
uu new place and put in stock of jcw-
rlrv. watches. clocks silvcrware. etc. He
makes n speciality Of repair work. rc.sctting
diamonds and other precious stones. He
can save YOU money ON the ring or any
other present that you may feel under oh
'lvafipus 10 make. lie Is an cngrayer His
place Is VERY handy when you go after the
mail What Is his name and address
John W. Dorrah. next door to p. o.
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Here's hoping that you will never
A & z

- mere noplHS tuhl you VIII nc''l
fO get sick or meet with an accident
Of any sort, but If you should be so un-
fortunate where Is the best place In the
world to be taken to get perfect service
and proper nursing back to convalescence
and health? 1t is "A thoroughly upto-date
private hospital for surgical, genealogical
and medical cases A modern ambulance
will come on call and from that time on
you will receive every care and attention
that will coax you back to normal con
dltlon. Pathology bacterioogy radiogra-
ply. Wasserman and Sociological work.
Give the name and address.
Hardy Sanitarium, 212 First Ave-, S. w.
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q What is the name of that special
81 brand 81 npur that loyal home
t,,Bple like TO buy The Kind that hakcs
Hose twu.story biscuits. And what Is the
name Of the company that manufactures
&c. This -four Is 80 well known that We
u. r. not say much about IL Tor fear We re
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chIekasaw Lumber Co, 4O2 ". Main.
20

On There Is in this city one of the
% most complete sanitary establish
mentS for the treatment of all chronic dis
eases of men and women. The apparatus
used in this Institution are Of the latest
models In order that You may know some
thing Of this institution we are going
to give You a brief description Of some Of
their appliances They have electrical. dry
hot air. vupor and needle shower baths :;
also electric yihratory massage. II Is con
Quoted by people who have made q study
Of this work and are able to give you the
very best service What is the name and
address
Ardmore Bath House, op. Court House.
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A Who are the leaders in floral pro
I'd ductlons and in artistic floral deco
rationsi this city; Their big green houses
the newest and most modern In town
are the landmark in their section Of the
city. and an object Of interest TO all who
love the beautiful creations that the
good Lord has placed on earth to cheer and
bless his children This is the place where
the choice wedding flowers and funeral de
signs come from. They always have a
good supply Of cut flowers. ferns plants
etc ever ready to fill orders with origi.
nal designs for their patrons in this and
in adjoining towns This place represents
the largest investment of its character in
southern oklahoma the only plant that
employs thoroughly experienced and skill
ed labor. They are exclusive florists.
WoerZ Bros.
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-.
~ tractors and builders who will sell
you Il home or build one to order for you
and loan you the money to pay Tor 1t ht
; per cent per annum. to be paid back just
like rent They have not been here always
hut they have done lot Of boosting for
ArdmOre since they came. Several new
residences are good samples Of their ex-
cellent work They are not the guys who
put the "bunge" in bugalow-but they do
plead guilty TO putting the use in house
They are always ready for contracts that
are worth while. anywhere. What is the
name and address?
j. n. PouIter & Sons, 3as c ST., S. W.
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who is the handy ma

En Who is the handy man of the
OS town when it comes to cabinet
work and inside finish? He runs a plan
ing mill and Job shop, and when there
is anything to be done, you will find him
able to cope with any job large or small.
general job work. He is the man to see
about the storm doors or fly screens-or
the new store front-about anything that
you may want done about the premises.
He makes anything out of wood, repairs
and makes furniture to order Glass and
glazing. putty free. Has a shop right
down town. Give his name and address.
c. A. Wall, 224 w. Main.
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II What is the name and Location Of
" ArdWugr.S most popular bargain
~t'Tyt tur.i,s big stock Of dry goods,
millinery sh,s-. and everything ready to
wear for mon. women and children just
now they arc conducting q bona tide closing
out >uir. reducing stock To the point ncccs-
sury Co let foreign partners out OF the
firm This closing out sale comes just at
time when everybody needs the goods.
md DO is splendid opportunity To get
them nt reduced prices The values they
give any old time are very attractive they
are duuhly so now. The name of this store
begins with the alphabet.
Aurora Store, 10 {. Main.
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'Tis not painted wood nor p

MI us UOI UdITIVTI WVVT nut IUI-
10 ished stone, but hearts and fur
niture that make the home. Here is
furniture store that has been helping, the
people Of this city and county to "feath-
er their nests" almost since the city was
a village Ever think of it--your furniture
is something that you have to live with,
lust like you live with your wife; ii de-
serves to command your respect This
is the store that has the things of merit
the Hoosier kitchen cabinets, the Re
liable and Hot Spot gas stoves, and lot
Of other things that you will appreciate.
The first syllable OF his name describes
his prices. What is the name and adj
Dress zone PriCe-SpOt Cash.
w. c. Downing, 219 W. Main.
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reliable optical work Their address Is 4
lucky street number.
CIV. Hotchkiss, 7 w. Main.

An Who is the grocer whose name be-
~ gins and ends with the same let
ter? name that tells the kind Of goods
he keeps. with few fancy varieties on the
side There is only one other grocer in
the United states like him-and he holds
the point Of seniority on him. lie mas
haen in the business right here in this city
for Is years There is no one in the state
who gives better weights or better vail
He makes a hobby of quality throughout
the whole stock When you have bought
your supplies from him you will have e1-
changed vour dollars for their full value
lie fronts north. Give his name and ad-
dress.
porter staples-"The Red Headed Gro
cer''-hain and e.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

90 What is the name Of the lumber
% yard whore lit pays to trade p
There has bcen Il lumber yard on this
Identical spot so long that the memory
harks back to the nneties They carry
complete stock Of lumber building ma
tcrHls and builders hardware-everything
from raft To rafter-and then some
If YOU want to build Il mansion. or Il pig
pen submit your bill Of lumber to them
and the chances are that they will knock
the pcrsimmon." They have mighty
long pole 1t Is the yard where they
have the Monarch house paints stains and
varnishcs- the best made They have branch
wards at Durant Wilson, Ringling and
TiShOmngO
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en- Here is where the motion pic
CU lures are found in such perfec-
tion-where the Universal" and Cen
er;l" programs are shown. Every after
noon and evening an hour or more of
beautiful entertainment for only and
10 cents. Possibly you have not yet ac-
quired the habit of going to the picture
show If not, you should be ashamed OF
yourself, for it is one of the most en-
chanting of pastimes II is no longer
necessary for YOU to take a trip around
the world. The world with all its beau
tiful scenery, its people in action, are
brought right to your door. Each program
is both entertaining and educating Take
the children. What is the name OF this
theatre? The theatre that has its own
light and power house.
Theatorium.
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Cross Electric shoe shop, 12 N. Wash.
. n

On What Is the name and address Of
OZ the jeweler who has the lucky
wedding ringsy' He makes them to order
and puts "a special charm that is a guaran-
tee Of happiness and prosperity In every
one Of them. What more do you want for
your money ehf lie manufactures lot
Of other beautiful things, remodes and de
signs old jewery. sets diamonds and
makes a speciality of fine watch work and
engraving lie has been in the business In
this city for % years. Carries a good
stock Of jewelry and novelties in the jew
elry line. Two syllables OF equal length
in his name, each syllable ending with same
letter
p g. Tarver, 1o5 e Main
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Here is a man who will paint tn

En- Here is n man who Will paint the
0Z town red or any color you say. He
will do the job mp brown and treat you
white. His charges will not make you
blue. He is not green at the business
in fact he is growing gray in the work
He has been spreading it on pretty thick
around here for six years or more. He is
first-class paper-hanger. painter and
decorator. He is always ready to figure
with you on any job. any time. anywhere.
Has a store fun Of wall paper. paints and
glass. and will help you to make your Sc
lcctions so as to get the very best blend
ing of colors. What is his name and ad-
dress?
Theodore Torgerson, 22s w. Main.
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u oI the fashion. Here Is an mp to
date millinery and ladic, furnishing
store that has been source of
much satisfaction to the Mdirs of
this city aud county for many years
which argue, that they always have the
proper things iu their line. II Is going To
bee u very lively emporium during all the
holiday. lur on the side they have a big
goods of ever, description There IS no
better place iu oklahoma To- patruniso Santa
CInus What is the name and address
X. LowcusteIn q Co., lO-l2 t. MAN.
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Where Is the gift shop that az
tracts so many people in Ardmorr :

IN Where Is the gift shop that ai
IL tracts so many people In Ardmore
when YOU want a beautiful little mementg
for a birthday or anniversary Of any kind
something that has combination Of beau
Is and culture 10 recommend II, aside
from mere yalue-this is the shop 10 which
the ladies turn. as well many Of the
gentlemen who want 10 get something that
fh.y know will please the ladies. II is the
shop tina, is headquarters for china and
water color painting II is also headIuar.
ters for teaching the art. Much Of the
product of this shop is finding sale in sew
eral surrounding cities. Give the name and
address
MLss z Lherta MaroneH. lO4 ". Main.
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II was established good many years ago
and gives steady employment TO twenty or
more people The know how is every
thing In this busileSS-probsbly mor- 50
than in any other line. Careful. system
attic effort 10 secure perfect work aud
rrpy..ut los and tangles This laundry has
fWo. wagons iu the service all the time
and they ship ont 20 many surrounding
towns When you put your duds in theii
suds" they come out white and clean II
j. the largest laundry-the pioneer.
Excelsior Steam Laundry.
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THE WINNERS

First Mrs. VIM. f. Johnson
Second Mrs. Al. NJ. Rice
Third - Mrs. Joe. Williams
Winner Of first prize takes choice OF
the three prizes, second takes choice
OF remaining two; and third, takes re.
naming prize.
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~ Ii you have beauty come, I'll
{ take it; II you have none, come
III make it," This is the incentive that
is offered by a certain leading studio and
it is a drawing card, for the man or woman
has not yet been found who does not want
10 look his or her best in photograph
This studio has not been established more
than "a hundred years but it was here be-
fore. 1t is centrally located upstairs
fronting the rising sun. Does all kinds Of
photo work. except the poor kind lie
knows how to get the best out Of any sub
ject that appears before the camera. What
Is the name and address!
s. S. Cole Southside Studio, 7 s. Wash.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

NuIcanIH'nE and IIft Repairing IS
VI an art in the rubber industry
which is disgraced by inefiiciency. This
number will Introduce plant which has
gained a very large share Of the busi-
ness from the automobile owners and
garages of this county. 1t is large,
modern steam plant-uneXcelled in equip
ment-prepared to take care OF al
branches of the industry in manner that
will always give satisfaction. This shop
does repair work on tires and tubes that
will stand the test of time. They also
sell new tires-the Kelly Springfield kind
Made to make good What is the
name and address?
Fredrckson Tire Co., 226 w. Main.
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And now, where will be found this
SeleCt milllmerN cSta hliShmnmI2 Il

CT And now. where will be found this
VI select millinery establishment? II
is an exclusive millinery store that has
been in operation three years. and it is
one of the most progressive establish
ments in oklahoma. A good millner is
the product of birth rather than of ac-
quirement The proper blending of col
ors and poise of trimmings come from
that innate quality of mind which is
part of nature. This millinery store is
fortunate in its ownership in this re-
gard. 1t has had Il large trade this
fail, and there are still some excellent
bargains left for the late corners Special
prices rule to close out. What is the
name and address?
Fern Ryburn, 112 w. Main.
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D. & S. Luncheonette, ios W. Main,

"a Who is the merchant tailor in this
ZSf city who has been making the
clothes OF the good dressers for the last
seven years. lie is truly an artist be
hind the shears 4 large portion Of the
tailor shops of late years are mere agen
cics for eastern whole sale houses, but
this is a real merchant tailor who takes
your measure and makes up your suit right
ON the premises. lie covers up all those
little defects in your physical stature and
emphasizes the good points Of your indi
yiduality- something that the tailor away
OF in Chicago or New York can not do
lie Is right here to see that you get per
feet tit. Carries large line Of reliable
woolcns Always at your service What J.
his name and address: Right on the ground
floor
Fred W. Horn, 118 w. Main.
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Lathrop & Emerson, 1oe W. Main.
5 5 6 6

&C Here we introduce the store that
W is the most potent in its appeal
to the lovers Of the home. II is fur
niture store that has been in operation
for 10 years They carry a complete stock
Of furniture, carpets, rugs, etc. There is
no better place in the city for Christmas
shopping. They have everything in stock
that is designed to make homes comforta-
ble-even to the luxurious. They give
you choice OF the Sealy, the OstermOor.
or the ArdmOre mattresses. In kitchen
cabinets they offer you the Hub"
Globe Wernicke Elastic book cases.
Values in all departments equal to any
town west of the Mississippi. 1t is an
incorporated company with ample stock
and capital to meet all emergencies. What
is the name and location?
Chickasaw Furniture Co., 2oa-Io w.
Main
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q n

CN What Is the name of the store
w that sells Wooltex suits. coats and
skirts? This is an easy one for the women
for they know all about Wootex. They
know that ii is the best line of suit fab
rics that finds Il market on the American
continent. This big dry goods store has
been selling standard merchandise in this
city for many, many years Their name
for reliability and good values has gone
out to the remote corners of the county, and
their trade is drawn from all sections of
the country. People come for many miles
to trade at this big store They have
nothing to eat-but everything to wcar,-
for men. women and children No store
in southern Oklahoma can undersel them.
What is the namei
Westhelner q Dauhe
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

dia, Security and Fidelity & Deposit.
Have been in business here 6 years Office
right on the ground floor.
Fraley & Company.
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gins win lue glpnubet.
Aurora Store, 10 {. Main.

10 What IL the name of the laundry
I'D In this city over which the Ameri-
AN eagle has the best right to scream |!
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& Daube.

CO It is the clothes that make the
70 man. II you doubt this, just try
Der represents a house that has had a
hand in the making of a lot of men in
and about this city during the past 10
years. They carry a big stock of cloth
When YOU buy your suit Of them You
always have the satisfaction of knowing
that YOU have bought the best value You
could possibly have obtained for your
money. II is the store that has the Will
son Bros. shirts. hose and furnishing
goods. the Stetson and Thoroughbred
hats. Cooper's underwear and many 9TH
er superior things down the clothes line.
north.
Crishar's, w. Main.
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en- II you want to eat good bread,
uU life giving, nutritious bread, made
Of first quality flour and naked in the
most finished perfection, you should eat
the "Veri- best" bread that comes from
this bakery. You may think you are
eating good bread, but If you are eating
any other kind you are not eating the
best This bread is made clean, baked
clean and sold clean. II you will watch
where their bread goes you will discover
where the best families reside. Their pies,
cakes. and pastry Of all kinds are just as
good as the bread. They ship to all sur
rounding towns. What is the name and
location of this bakery?
Soiomon's Steam Bakery, 1903 w. Main.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

The following is one Of the letters
received By Paul Pry, in connection
with the contest:
D.camb.r u 1915
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VI the land of harmony in this num-
her II is a music store that has been
carrying the carols Of contentment and
cultivation into the families of Carter
county since 1895. The pianos he sold
% years ago. are giving perfect satisfac-
ton. He sells them on easy terms-pay
for them while you use them. You do not
have to wait until you reach the land
Of pretty soon" do il now is his mot
to-while the family is all at home and
needs its refining influence He has the
Bush Il Gerts knabe, Lyon & Healy and
other good makes-instTuments with the
tone that is supremely sweet and dura-
ble. What is the name and address?
{. 3. Luke, 2i6 W. Main.
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J. S. Cole sOuthside Studio, S. Wash
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UV NHEH NVUT TVVIH dVHVs tut sVIIit-
20 thing sweet when the state Of
temperature in your interior department
demands palliutive-when your inner
man calls for something TO drive away the
pangs Of hunger-Or when your nerves cry
for a good smoke, where Is the place that
will relieve the troubles SO nicely that il
is no wonder that it has become the most
popular confectionery and lunch parlOr in
the city H. has drawn the best trade Of the
city because it carries the very best goods
n each department,-and 1t is no use
saying that people do not know how To
appreciate quality, for they do. What is
the name and address, The place where
they have the largest and finest soda foun
tain in southern Oklahoma.
D. & 6 luncheonette. 1Oo w. Main.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-12-19

ca Here we introduce a firm which
Uef belongs to the society for the
prevention Of profanity. They mend ev-
erything except broken hearts-and give
good advice on them. They are frst-class
gun smiths. do lock and key work, nov
city repair work of every description.
When you have worn your patience
threadbare. and before you have violated
the ten commandments. take il to them
they'll fix il right, and only charge YOU
small fee. They run the only exclu-
sive sporting goods house i'm the city.
They have everything for the sportsman
and the athlete. They sell and repair BIZ
cycles. Have been in the business here
for IL years What is the name and ad-
Dress
c. w. Ritter & Son Fix It Shop. w.
Main.
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r. c. Raines saddIery Co., 2o4 W. Main

&c II is the clothes that make the
% man. Neat, well fitting clothes.
always free from spots, and freshly
pressed, give a man standing and cred
il in social and business circles. What
ever else you may lack, have your clothes
clean. Here is firm OF talOrs and
cleaners that began business in this city
last September They have the experience
and the equipment to do first class work
and they are doing IT, They run wag-
house any time you say the word They
viii also take your measure and make
you a new suit that will put YOU into
good society. What is the name and ad
dress of this firm? Two names Of equal
length.