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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24
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/ New Vaudeville at the Palace Today
. \ new act in vaudeville opens at
the Palace today, and Manager Harry
LoWenstem announces it to be good
one, and one that will be sure TO please
patrons of this theatre.
Today also World Film Corporation
presents Holbrook Blynn in "Life's
Whirlpool"
Wednesday the first of the wonder
full Triangle pictures will be shown
at this theatre. The title is The Cow
ard in which Frank keenan,, is
starred. The story is in six parts. 1t
is a straight and simple tale, from the
pen of Thomas II. Ince, who is also
the producer. Mr. Keenan, has the lead
ing role and is admirably cast in a part
that is just to his liking.
On the screen as on the stage Frank
Keenan, is the ideal gambler OF Ameri-
can western romance He has the i'm.
pressive bearing, the repose, the sug-
gestion Of an indomita5le will that
seem to belong to such characters, and
lis gift for subtle expression is eX-
ceptonal
\ "Fayorite Fool" with the great
comedian Eddie Foy, is also on the
program for this day and it is the kind
of comedy that pleases everyone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

desire to learn more of the countries
mentioned.
The stereoDticon was donated to the
schools by the following firms of this
city: J. W. Kruger, State National
bank, Z. B. Luke, Homer Adams, J.
B. Spragins, Madden e Co, Dr. L. =.
Harlow, and Hamilton Shoe Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

II. II. Bomar of Paris. Tenn, is
here today visiting his brothers, w.
$. and l. c. Mr., Bomar had quite
an experience in reaching here, due
TO the food, especially in crossing the
Wpshita in a small hack. when the
passengers had to stand on the seats
and hold their baggage above the
water.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24
NOTICE.

| am doing electrical contracting
and employ union electricians. solicit
a share of your business. Phone 500.
2l-3 l.. \. DANIELS.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

The entire police department of the
city, together with the police com
missioner and the mascot. were lined
up against the wall Of the city jail
aad "shot' yesterday afternoon. Ran
Webb did the shooting and he says
he thinks he will get a good picture,
considering the subjects ne had to
work on.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

Bran is high and scarce. Alfalfa
meal Will answer the same purpose
and give better results. For sale at
your grocer's. 2i-l
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

County Commissioner James r.
Taliafcrro, who is at the Hardy sani-
torium, whcre he was operated on
for appendicitis, is getting along nicely
and says he win be able to attend
the regular meeting Of the board,
on the first Monday of next month.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

Want Ads-they pay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

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". l. Davis, one Of the oid-time
Rock Island men, is here from L,tl,
Rani, y, is now r-cE Island road
master.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

J. r. Dexter has moved his office to
the rear rooms of the Baird building,
on West Main street. The building
formerly occupied by him has been
purchased by b. A. Simpson, and will
be remodel at once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-01-24

A. H. Cornell, who was 50 severely
injured by the great explosion in Sep
tember, was on the streets Saturday
to the delight Of his many friends.
Mr.. Cornell says he is feeling fine
after his narrow escape from death.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-11
fish-faced, clam-footed, chicken
toothed bird.
la DID As Ia WAs ToLD

The class was seated ready for re-
citation, when a young student rush
ed in and dropped a great pile of
books on the floor. The nervous
professor jumped and then said an
grily:
Young man, go down to the pres
ident's Office and drop those books
just like that"
The youth departed, returning in
a few moments and calmly taking his
seat in class.
"Did you do as told you to-" de-
manded the nate professor.
Eyes, sir"
What did the president say?"
Nothing" cooIy returned the
student. HE wasn't there. La
dies Home Journal.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-11
CALLED HIS BLUFF

Caller-Have you a few moments
to spare, sir?
Capitalist-YOung man, my time
is worth 500 an hour, but III give
you ten minutes.
CaIler-Thanks, but if it's all the
same to you, sir, I believe I'd rather
take it in cash.-BOston Transcript.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-11

IL Il @G~I
Say, Rudolf, did you ever catch an
eel?
No, Bernard, but 1 tried to catch
one once, but I couldn't hold onto it
it were so sIpperish. Well, Isaac,
an eel is as slippery and as easy to
hold as a piece Of sandpaper COM
pared to holding a cook.
No, not holding her the way you
think. l mean, keeping her on the
job. First you have to go out and
hunt for a cook Hunting boa con-
strictors is as gentle a pastime as
feeding the bird in the cuckoo clock
compared with hunting cooks. You
walk into the employment agency
feeling like Danny in the lions den.
Den Chats supposed to be a joke)
they sic five or six 25O-pound females
on you and they all start growing,
''What'u you pay?" ANY washing?"
Thursdays and Sundays OFF,"
The only thing they don't ask is,
DO have to COOKE" That's under
stood Cyou'u find out later, they
don't try.
Finally after being cross-examined
for two hours you triumphantly
march home with the prize, the dan
gerous part of picking the one you
want being over. Now the hard part
comes in trying to keep her. In about
ten days she becomes uneasy and
you give her full control of the house
and move your sleeping quarters to
the cellar. But it's no use. She
quits.
There are cases known where
cooks have actually stayed for three
weeks, but that's hard stuff to be-
lieve, like RoOsevelt's nut-eating,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
eLEE CLUB DANCE
 FOR BASEBALL TEAM
Programme of Fourteen Numbers Rendered by WaIio Orchestra.

The Boys Glee club at the Aead- emy gave dance for. the benefit of the baseball team Friday evening in the gymnasium of the school which was attraetively decorated with ban ners and bunting. There were 14 numbers on the dance programme and music for the dancing was furnished by the Wa1jo orchestra
 The committee in charge comprosed Bruce Rogers. Lewis P. Bailey. Joseph Hull. Mathew Byrne and Harold Slat- tery.
 During the intermission refresh nlents consisting of ice cream, cake wafers and punch were served.
 The party was chaperoned by Prin- cipal and Mrs. Henry A. TirreIl. pr and Mrs. Frank s. Bunnell, MT. ano Mrs. Raymond V. Congdon
 The officers of the Glee club are: President, Joseph Hull. manager, liar old Slattery; director, J. c. Over Bagh; leader, Lewis P. Bailey; ac- companist, Gales Moves.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
BROADWAY soDALlTAs GIVES
 SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT
Minstrel Show and Sketch Provided | Pleasant Evening for Large Audi
 ence.


 Before an audience of several hum dred in the Y. M c. A. hall on Friday evening the SodaIitas of Broadway Congregational church, assisted by the young men of the church, presented a very attractive entertainment pro- gramme and were rewarded by unstint- ed applause truly merited. For anna teurs the minstrels did themselves credit. while the others who took part in the well balanced programme made a splendid showing.
 The programme follows:
 Part 1-An Old Time Minstrel: Opening chorus, medley of old favor Going to Find You, Dick Gregson; end song, Luana Lou, Joseph Hull; girls quartette, Dusky Lullaby, Abbie GaI- lup, Ida Adams, Lena Lautenbach and Villette Peck; end song, On the Hoko Mobo Isle, Avery Holmes; song, Dinah Doe, Miss Rider, with banjo accompa- niment by the Misses Fitch; end song, Ccalville Coon Cadets, Carleton Bow CTS; ballad, That's the Song of Songs for Me. Edward Johnson; closing chorus, Popular Medley. InterTnission. . Part 2-Reading, Mrs. Ruth Rogers; sketch. pr. Hyp, the Hyprotist, in Nor wich; characters: pr. Hyp, Dick Greg son; Sarah, Annie Caulkins; Any Man, MT. Gallup; introducing whistling solo, Vera Blair: duet, Shadowland, Eliza beth Wilson and Joseph Hull; Spanish dance. Florine Scofield; song, You'll Be There, chorus.
 Those in the chorus were the Misses Vera Blair, Marguerite Wulf, Ruth Blair. Helen Spalding, Grace Rogers, Elizabeth Sautter, Lillian Dyer, Annie Caulkins, Freida Weinphaf, Florine Scho1eld, Elizabeth Wilson, Ida Ad- ans, Villette Peck, Lena Lautenbach, Abbie Gallup, Mabel Spier and Mar garet Clifford. and MT. Clinton, Louis Smith, Chester Hussy, William Dyer | Arthur Adams, Richard Gregson, Jo- seph Hull, Carleton Bowers, Avery Holmes and Edward Johnson. The Quartette comprised Miss Lena l Lautenbach, Miss Abbie Gallup, Miss l Villette Peck and Miss Ida Adams. l Avery Gallup, interlocutor, appear l ed in Colonial costume, and the girls | quartette carried out the Colonial idea 1 in their costumes. Miss Edith Boyn. I ton presided at the piano. FTec Prothero, an old time minstrel man gave very valuable assistance in drill. ing those who took part in the minstre | show.
 Miss Masie Rider was in genera charge of the entertainment and wa assisted by the counsellors, Mrs. Johl E. Planning, Mrs. William Baker ant | Mrs. Herbert w. Gallup, Miss Elizabetl Wilson, president of the Sodalitas anS Miss Lena Lautenbach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS IN
 TEFAYER RutLpINe STORES
Tallu Company Shows Cloth in Vari-
 ous Stases of Manufacture.

Through the efforts of the Norwich Retail Merchants Association four in- inEtries exhibits have been secured '0r Merchants' WeeISsland they are lo- sated in the stores in the Thayer building.
 Tho Falle company has an excellent ,Hhibit in one of thel stores. The ex- pibit shows a bale fof Texas cotton, wo fifty pound laps, picker, carded toltor, carded slivet, slubber rowing, pccder, rowing, warpl yarn on bobbins, TrnD yarn on spools, filling yarn on robbins. indigo blue denim ready for he loom, awning warp showing piece r cloth all woven and various styles n awnings and denims Shuttles and icphiny will be also be on exhibit.
 Tre corner store is occupied by an lrhioi. shown by If. Sussman. Here ra seen eilk floss mattresses, pillows ma there are also a number of bed prinsa
 Iha American Thernaos Co. and the thelsca File Works have exhibits in 1e store at the other end of the
 uilding.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
socIETY ANNUAL.
iroadwny Church Organization EIsots ofirors and Hoars Interesting Lett tars and ArtIcIes.


 Tho annual meeting of the Wornans s foreign Missionary society of Broad vay Congregational church was held friday afternoon with good sized at- endance. Following the monthly and early reports of the secretary and the nnual report Of the treasurer, the oninating committee, through Miss sila M Norton, chairman, made it's ep0rt. which was accepted and the blowing elected for the ensuing year: wcnident, Miss Charlotte Gulliver; vice residents, Mrs. F. $. Worcester. Miss Iargarette Campbell; secretary, Mrs. Harvey M. Briggs; treasurer, Mrs. Herbert w. Gallup; programme com nhtec. Miss Ida Sutherland; social ommittee, Mrs. John KulSla.
 The chapter on Japan in the text ook was reviewed by Mrs Amos A. browning and letter from the Walker 0me at Auburndale, to which money lad recently been sent, was read by kiaa Jane McG. Aiken. An interesting atter from Mrs James Tracy of India md report of the years work by the Hbla Wonfen supported there was read v Miss Ella M. Norton. Articles or lur Chance in the Philippines, Scout ng in the Philippines and letters from fr Laubacik a worker there, were read v Mrs. Rufus Vaughn. Miss Heller padding and Mrs. B. P. Bishop.
 Tea was served at the close by Mrs ohn Cregaon Mrs. Henry Cockrell ana Gia@ Jane McG. Aiken.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
Apple Pie. Ice Cream.
 Fudge.

At the business meeting which fol- lowed the team captains reported their totals for the day and there was a burst of enthusiastic applause when it was announced that the total for the week amounted to S272 more than the $5000 mark set as the goal.
 Leonard Q. Smith, who was in gen. eral charge of the campaign work, pre- sided at the meeting.
 The ladies who were in charge of the supper were Mrs Will l.. Stearns, Mrs. Edwin Hill, Mrs Herbert B. Cary and Mrs. Otto B. Wulf Miss Olga Wuttkey and the Misses Hill assisted as waitresses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
Dictator

Stelzner; prelate, Nelson Parker: treasurer, Samuel Taylor; secretary, Frank B. Hazard; inner guard, Mi- chael A. Sadusly: outer guard, Paul Ethier; trustees, Henry H. Jarvis, A. E. Andrews.
 Dictator Moles appointed the follow ing officers; Sergeanr-at-arms, Sey- mour A. DeRusha: orator, J. c. Cas- well; house committee, Joseph A. George, George H. Hartman, A. E. Fowler; auditors for the ensuing Charles Ludwig, William A. Daven- port.
 Following the business session one of F. B. Hazards famous cIac chow ders was served by Q. Frasier.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
WEST SIDE GIRL
 STRUCK BY BICYCLE.
Was Knocked Down on Main Street
 and DisIocated Ankle.

A young girl by the nam of Beck man, residing on Thames square was knocked down by a bicycle in front of Utley and Jones drug store on Main street Friday evening. She was watching the parade and stepped out into the road when boy on bicycle struck her. The girl was picked up and taken into the drug store and at first 1t was thought that she broke her leg but on examination it was found that her ankle was disIocated. While the girl was receiving atten- tion the boy made a getaway and no one seems to know who he is.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
LopeE oscAR wHfsr.
Three Applications Received at 5usI ness Session Which Preceded Play.

A whist of 22 tables was given by Lodge Oscar, Order of Vasa, Friday evening in Foresters' hall The prizes were won by the following: Ladies First. Miss Ruth Ericson: second, Miss F. Shereshefslxy; consolation, Mrs. Limberg Gentlemen-First, G. Bedard: second, Louis S. Manchester: consola- ton, M. Mccarthy.
 Refreshments of ice cream, cake and waters were served at the conclusion of the whist The committee in charge comprised Charles Hansen, Richard Berkoff, Mrs. .Axel Johnson, Mrs George Benson and Miss Sigma Petter- son.
 The lodge held c. business session preceding the whist and three appiica. tions for membership were received.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
FIFTH co. WILL
 ATTEND COMRADES FUNERAL
Militia to Extend Resolutions of Sym. pathy to Relatives of Roscoe Bent. ley.

At the meeting of the Fifth com -Rany. held in the Armory. Friday ev- ening, it was voted to attend the fu- neral of Roscoe Bentley. who died on Thursday and who was a member of the Fifth company. in a body. Sec ond Lieutenant Herrick was appointed a committee on flowers and it was also voted to extend sympathy to the af- f1icted family.
 Sergeant Britton of New London, U. $. A., inspected the work of the ev- ening which was infantry drill
 The following members of the com pany were in New London Wednes- day and Thursday taking examina- tions for rated positions: Sergeant Napoleon Labrear for gun command CT; Sergeant Gilbert Rogers for plot. ter and Private Ernest BartoIucci fol pointer. On next Friday and Satur. day the company will have it's annua field day at the Preston rife riange The company will leave in the morn. ing and spend the day at the rance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
DEGREE OF PocAHoNrAs.

Sebeq1anash Council, Degree of Po- cahontas. held their regular meeting on Monday evening with a, large att tendance. Miss Anna Holmes, Poca- hontas, was in the chair Routine business was transacted Mrs. Levinee Clark Of New London, deputy of Se- bequonash council, was present Af- ter the session ice cream and cake was served and a social hour was en- loved by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
ANNUAL FINANCIAL CAMPAIGN
 A DECIDED SUCCESS
Total Amount for Week is $5,272- Team Workers Make Splendid Showing. s -

With a total of $5,272 as the result of five days work, the r. M. c. 4. has set a high water mark in their annual financial campaign which concluded on Friday night. The four teams started out on Monday morning with $5,000 as their goal, and when the last team had submitted its report on Friday night they had not only reached the goal but had gone beyond it to the amount of $272.
 ' The resnIts of Eridav,s zrnrls follnVr
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
REV. DANIEL MULLEN
ASSEMBLY
Final Arrangements Completed For
 Monthly Meeting in Moosup.

Final arrangements were completed in the council chamber at the Sun light building on Friday evening by the committee of five arranging for the monthly meeting of Rev. Daniel Mullen assembly, Fourth Degree sec tion. Knights of Columbus, at All Hallows, council chamber. Moosup. on next Sunday. Following the business meeting the members will adjourn to the Moosup house where they wifi dine.
 Informal talks will be in order at the feast. Fifty local members will leave here in automobiles at 1,36 o'clock and they will be joined by oth- CT members of the assembly from the surrounding towns at Moosup. It gives every promise of being an eventful gathering.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
MANCHESTER uNIrY.

Loyal H. H. Osgood Lodge, I. o. o. F.. M U., held regular business meeting, Friday evening, with a large attendance Noble Grand Fred Knowles presided. One candidate was initiated into the mysteries of Odd Fellowship and team was appointed to carry out a. campaign for 100 mem bers within 100 days. Several mem bers applied for degrees which will be conferred at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
C o. o. M.

At the regular meeting of L. o. O. Moose, No. $50, held in their home recently elected officers were installed by Past Dictator Joseph A. George.
 The officers are: Dictator George H. Moles; vice dictator, Herman
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
Examined Naturalization Candidates

Allan F. Church of the chief exam iner's office. Boston, naturalization ser- vice. was in town zon Friday to give petitioners for naturaliza ton papers a preliminary examination. Tgae exam nations were conducted in the office of Clerk George E. Parsons of the superior court. Examiner Church was in New London on Thursday, where he examined number of petitioners.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
oRnER oF PRorEcTIoN.

Norwich lodge. No. 24S. New Eng lend Order of Protection held a reg n-ar business meeting in Bucking- ham Memorial, Tuesday evening, Oliv- or Armstrong, presiding at the meet iuz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
oWLs.

Norwich nest, No. 1896, o. o. o. with President William Cook in the chair, met Tuesday evening and transacted a a large attendance of members.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
HEPTAso soPHs.

Norwich concIave, No. 424., I. O.. H., with Archo William Disco in the chair held a business meeting in Eagles hall. The regular routine bus mess was transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

Major General Sir John Maxwell of the British army, who was ordered to Dublin to take command of the troops engaged in suppressing the revolt in Ireland, is married to an American, formerly Miss Louisa. Bonynge, daugh- ter of Charles ". BonYnge, the Caii- fornia millionaire. He was formerly commander of the British forces in Egypt. Under the martial law that has been proclaimed ha Is clntiled with plenaFy powers of life and death, and t ls said he has orders tn nuk down
 the ravalt VI sas
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
WiIIAraInn Iurx nasea,

sien of the superior court in tbis city on Friday, May 1e, when jury cases
 will he aasi iened for trial for the fol-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
coLLEcrEp ovER s4oO.
ladies of St. PatrieRs Church Will Present PedestaIa For the New atatuss.

AN a meeting of the collectors in hargo of the collecting of the money M the fund which is to be used for ia purchase of the pedestals for the .atucs to be presented St. Patrick's Hurch bv the Holy Name society," on riday night in the assembly rooms | the church f. was reported that Vpr f.4Q0 has been raised for that urp0se. This IS more than enough
 r lho pedestals which are to be pre-
 Mlnd by the ladies of the parish. If1 W L Farrell was in charge oi Ll meaLlnE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
idrssses By Prominent Norwich
 Men.

NNu maaa meeting for men in the ter building on Sunday afternoon MA he led bE James Ls Case presi-
 of the " M C AZ and there will
 |IofI aodrreses by prominent NInn HAuklntnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

The revolver was invented in 1929 patented by him in aassg.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
The results of Fridays work follow
AIS $5272.OO

As on the four previous evenings, the team workers enjoyed supper at the association dining room at 6.30 o'clock. The menu was served under the direction of the ladies of Broad way Congregations church and was as follows:
 Tomato Bisque. Beef Loaf Sliced Ham. Creamed Potatoes. Asparagus. Rolls. Coffee.
 Apple Pie.
 Ice Cream.
 Fudge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
ECHOES FROM TIE LODGE ROOMS
NIOoseFInstaIIs Oicersvs Held Regular sessionEls
 Bowling Season ClOses.
} ! Elks

ELks
 At a social session of Norwich Lodge, B. P. O4 E., No. 4SO, the tie for the second place in the bowling tourney was rolled off and the team explained by Julian Futile won the play of. S Patrick Shea tof this city and Charles Fox ofsBall River have been matched to givesan exhibition match in bowling and sbilliards which will take place in the near future. Both are considered expert players and there is considerable interest over the outcome
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13

1Ih eliee|Ee Hlll. sl3lo7V trees are "a 3lalauG12 fF t74 Q s1QaGf GfE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-13
COATS at s5.5O

AND A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Because of the remarkably low prices of these coat carefares will be rebated to purchasers of then One rack filled with clever stylish coats worth Co &95o, offered during Merchants Week onl at S5.50. Rare values these.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-07
TWO MEN ROB
BANK Of $4,000
One Levels ReVOIVerS at Cash.
Ter While Other Goes
Through Vault.

CANONSBURG. Pa. April T.
More than a score of detectives
secured the hills in the vicinity Of
Houston, one mile west Of here,
Thursday night for trace of the two
men who Thursday robbed the First
National bank OF Houston of $15,-
600 and escaped in an automobile.
but according to county authorities
no trace of them has been found.
Joseph k McNutt, the cashier, who
was the only person in the bank at
the time of the robbery has given
the police n very complete descrip-
ton of the men and the authorities
in neighbOring towns have been ask
ed TO keep. a close lookout for the
robbers.
Shortly after noon two men en-
tered the bank and one laid a piece
Of paper about the size of check
on the counter in front of the
cashier. on the paper was written
make a move and you will be shot"
When McNutt looked up two revol-
vers were leveled at him. While one
OF the men guarded the cashier, the
other went to the vault and took
about SIS, 900 in bills. leaving $4,000
in gold and silver untouched. Both
then hurried out OF the building
and jumped into an automobile
which they had left standing in front
of the bank