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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01
dad" RITTER, FIDDLE BUILDER
Ardmore Man Has Founded a Little
Industry That May Grow.

Ardmore has an infant industry
that few people know about. They
know so little about it from the fact
that very few are interested in yio-
Inns. and those usually are looking
for one of the made in Germany
brand that the music houses have to
offer, instead of a home product that
is superior in every respect to any
thing in the line that can be i'm
ported.
Dad" Ritter, who with his tools
can make almost anything, from a
Mergenthaler typesetting machine to
hgh-grade shotgun, is the man
who is responsible for this latest in
dustrv. He has made four violins
within the past year that are now
in the hands of first-class musicians.
who pronounce them very fine instru-
ments. He has sold all he has been
able to make at handsome fgures,
and is already at work upon others.
He has copied the models of famous
old masters closely, and has succeed
ed in getting fine results in every
instance.
Mr.. Ritter states that he is going
to devote more of his time to violin
making in the future, and already
has commissions from several music-
ians to furnish them with instru-
ments.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01

fort more than a child's life. on
both sides the feeling is widespread
and vehement. Each side has some
facts to support it, Neither side has
all facts.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01

pecting rabies. Examination was
made of the heads of seventeen cats,
only one of which disclosed rabies.
One mule and one COW also were
found to have been diseased.
There is no disease about which
there are more popular fallacies than
rabies. There is no danger from a
dog bite unless the dog had the
rabies at the time. Development or
the disease in the dog later cannot
possibly affect the person. Mad dogs
do not froth at the mouth, long es-
tablished tradition to the contrary.
Dogs suffering from rabies do seem
afflicted with a desire to eat indigest-
ible articles and at one stage OF the
game find difficulty in chewing. This
causes an excessive flow of saliva
and gave rise to the "frothing" ira
dition.
Period OF Incubation.
1t is sufficient to watch dog that
has bitten person or another ami
nal for ten days. If no symptom of
rabies appears during this time there
is no danger of conveying the dis
ease and the Pasteur treatment is
unnecessary.
Wolf bites are the most dangerous
on account of the savage character OF
the wound and the virulence of the
virus. Cat bites come next, then dog
bites. The relative danger of bites
of other animals is as follows: Foxes,
iackals, horses, asses, cattle, sheep
pigs.
When communities unite in dog
muzzling ordinances, rabies will dis
appear. Meanwhile owners of thick
furred animals should have them
clipped during hot weather-not SO
much because the dogs are likely to
have rabies, as because they are
almost certain to become irritable
and much more likely to bite.
Finally, a good motto is safety
first" If bitten by a dog communi
cate without delay with the depart
ment of public health and take the
treatment prescribed. Probably it
will not be absolutely necessary, but
il is better to be on the safe side
and not make a mistake, for it would
be one of the kind of mistakes no
one ever makes twice.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01
Sample Each Free by Mail

With 32-p. Skin Book on request Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticura. Dept. IL, Bss-
ton." Sold throughout the world.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01

lOGI more lndn tIllu iIS' va
both sides the feeling is widespread
and vehement. Each side has some
facts to support it. Neither side has
all facts.
Rabies a Real Disease.
Rabies do exist-some eminent au-
thorities to the contrary.
1t is real and terrible-but very
rare disease.
In a very large proportion of cases
it can be cured by the proper treat
ment,-taken in time.
1t can be eradicated in any state
or large community which cares to
devote the necessary time and trou-
Bile.
1t is not a hot weather disease.
Statistics carefully collected in this
and other states and in nearly every
civilized country prove this.
1t is true that many of the accounts
of individual cases of rabies have
been either exaggerated or incorrect.
Nevertheless, there have been many
and an increasing number of cases
in Oklahoma and other states. People
who do not know, sometimes accuse
the newspapers of sensationalism
and inaccuracy in their accounts OF
mad dog scares." An official Uni
ted States government report, made
after careful examination, says: Kerr
and Stimson (physicians of long
standing) in their investigation of
the prevalence of rabies used num-
Der of press clippings, and in no in
stance did a press report lack Of
fetal confirmation, which is quite
contrary to the general opinion on
this subject"
Prevails in Cold Weather.
Rabies is commonly supposed to
prevail only during the hot months,
but it may be just as bad in cold
weather In fact, exposure to cold
seems to increase its virulence. More
cases occur from April to Septem-
ber than from October to March in
this climate simply because dogs
run about more freely during these
months.
The records of the Oklahoma de-
partment of public health for the
ten months ending May 1 show that
August and February were about
equal in the indications of rabies
found. In August examination was
made of the heads of ten dogs. Seven
were positive-indication of rabies
three negative. In February eleven
heads were examined, seven of which
were positive and four negative. In
March eleven heads were examined,
six of which were positive and five
negative. During the ten months
seventy-eight heads were examined
of which 81 were positive and A
negative. 1t must be remembered
that examinations are rarely made
unless there is good reason for sus
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01

In the whole field or medicine there
is not a healing remedy that will re-
pair damage to the flesh more quickly
than BALLARD'S SNOW LINlMENT.
In cuts, wounds, sprains, burns, scalds
nd rheumatism. It's healing and pene-
trating power is extraordinary. Price
25c SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold by
Ringer Drug Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-01
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CBy State Health Department.

(By State Health Department.
With the advent of real hot wealth
er every owner and every neighbor
of a dog begins to be worried over
hydrophobia, or rabies. If the owner
of dog, this worry is concealed
under maledictions of those inhu-
man ones who want a poor beast
muzzled during hot weather. If
proud parent, this worthy is expressed
in even more vehement diatrbes
about people who value a dogs COM
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
1. o. o. +.

Missouri Valley lodge No. 40,
i. O. O. Fl. met in regular session
January 10. After the regular
business of the lodge Brother F.
|C. Bean. u. D. G., master of Lit
tie Sioux, installed the officers OF
the lodge as follows:
H. J. n Peterson, N. e.: w. A.
Riley, U. G.; G. w. Burbank, Sec
Rotary; w. J. Anderson. treasurer;
IA. j. Noxon, W.; b. C. Starlin,
Con-: J. Thomson, r., s. N. G.;
George Earl Cox, r. S. Y. c.;
George Moss, l.. s., v. g.; Louis
Price, r. $. s.; M. Messer, l.. S.
s.: William Nordeen, l. ;; w. N.
Burbank, pianist; C. r. Berlct-
SON, O. c.; w. a. Riley, prop.
man; Wilson Doty, chaplain.
After the installation the COM
mittee on refreshments served
an oyster supper to about thirty
five, which was greatly enjoyed
by all. The lodge starts out on
the new year with membership
of EOS and prospects for several
more during the term.
G. w. BURBANK,
Secretary.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
solatioa's Piero;nu Pain.

To kill the nerve pains of
sciatica you can always depend
on sloan's Liniment. 1t pene-
trates to the seat of the pain and
brings ease as soon as it is APP
piled. A great comfort, too, with
Sloan's is that no rubbing is re-
CURED. Sloan's Liniment is in
valuable for stopping muscular
or nerve pain of any kind. Try
it at once if you suffer with
rheumatism, Lumbago, Sore
Throat, Pain in Chest, Sprains,
Bruises, etc. 1t is excellent for
Neuralgia and Headache. 25c at
all Druggists. j27I
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
haoArALtTt tlkooAD
Mary Ann nsssles

Mary Ann Bessirc was born IN
Switzerland November Z, 1890,
and died January 20, 1915, aged
85s years, 2 months and 10 days.
She came to America when 3
years old with her parents and
settled in Wayne county Ohio.
She was united in marriage to
Eugene Bessire December 80,
1910, and shortly after this, event
they moved to Allen county, Ohio.
10 this union eight children were
born, six of whom are now liy-'
ing to mourn her death DIS fol-
lows: A. i. Bessire Of Twin
Falls, Idaho, A. Il. Bessire of
Lima, o., Albert Bessire Of Grand
Junction, Colo. Charles Bessire
OF. Sebastapol, Cal. C. E. Bcssire
of Laurel, Ncb., and A. E. Bessire
of Missouri Valley, la. She also
leaves thirty-three grandchildren
and thirty-five great grandchil-
dren.
With her husband she came to
Harrison county and has lived
here ever since. Her husband
preceded her across the river of
death sixteen years ago, having:
died April 10, 1900 After that
time she made her home with her.
daughter. Mrs. Jasper M:..sss,.lls..
until her death about three ycars
ago. since which time s,f,s has
been living with her sons
In young woInanhood she uni
led with the Lutheran church ana
j remained in that faith until her
death. She was woman very
nanch attached to her children, of
gentle disposition and strong.
faith in God. The funeral will
be held at the Christian church at
$50 Saturday afternoon:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Franchise. rights are too im.s
portant to be lost, even Tempo
rarily, save for the gravest rea-5
sons. Therefore opinion favor.
able to absentee voting gains in,
volume and weight. Affairs in
times of peace force an ever-irl-
creasing number Of persons to be
away from their home towns on
election day. A mobile popula-
ton cannot in every case be held
to old standards. Hence the leg
islature of Massachusetts will
have submitted TO it at this ses-
sion a constitutional amendment
permitting absentee voting. Men
and women, under this plan, are
TO be allowed to mail their bali
lots or otherwise indicate their
civic choices. So much for times
of peace. If war comes, under
this system the soldier is still. an
active citizen, as indeed he was IN
colonial Massachusetts during the
Indian wars. Under the stress Of
combat abroad man may take,
a much truer and deeper view Of
domestic politics @. 8: Mopftors
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Tie following letter from SONG.
love orn damsel here in the VAL
ley who does not know whether
to take for her life companion u
Mick, .Dutchman. or . Cute
Kid with a shady reputation Is
reprinted from the Omaha World
Herald:
Can Not Tell.
Dear Miss Lane: I have been
reading your advice to others and
am now coming to you for some
for myself. / am girl 10 years
|Of age, and am real small for. my
age. I have brown hair and very
bright blue eyes. am a great
fayorite with three different boys
and think q great deal. Of them
all. / do ont know which one TO-
take for my life companion. The
one I love. most dearly Is an irish
man and a Catholic and I am
Protestant. The next one. is
Dutchman and q real nice boy
and is awful bashful. cannos
always understand what he says,
which disgusts me very much.
Tho last and best of all is q cute
kid. My parents say he is not
respectable, but I do not really
think so, and I have known him
quite a while. Now please advise
me how to get a fellow TO go home
before midnight, as they some
stay until 2 and 3 O'Clock. Thank
ing you in advance am v. NJ. HI,
Missouri Valley.
TO use slang phrase I will.
have to say about your letter II
don't get YOU" When you speak
|of your three callers you say Of
the Irish lad that he is the one
you love most dearly, then later
on YOU say "the cute kid" is the
best. Of all. certainly cannot!
understand how anyone can be-
better than the one you love most.
Clearly would consider tho
'Dutchman out Of the running on.
tirely, as YOU say he disgusts you,s
and disgust is not good feeling
to have for one who is chosen A.
your life companion. l believe i
would cut out the cute kid with
the shady reputation the Dutch
man who disgusts you and take
the Irish lad. The way to have
caller leave before midnight is
to tell him that you do not enter-
tain company after a certain
hour. When that time comes bid
him good night and make him
understand that you mean it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
4 O. & n. W. Taxes.

The Northwestern will pay
over 81, 0OO, 900 in taxes into the,
treasures of the various coNn-
ties through which the road runs
this year. The money will be paid
in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota,
Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan,
Minnesota, North Dakota and
wyoming. The total paid in Me-
braska alone last year was $685.
3O7 .O9. and about the same will:
he paid this year. Among the
first of the taxes paid were those
at Madison a few days ago, when
Al check was received for over
$4,000. the amount due on tracks
and terminals in Madison county
Last year the railroad paid si3,-s
I672.8l to Madison county. The
amount paid to South Dakota last
year was 1896, 1896. And the
railroad men declare that amount.
about the figure hands
ed over this year.
Figuring from Official. reports
that the Northwestern paid ST.!
81 u 1904 Gin taxes for its entire
system last year and estimating
that this years taxes will be about
the same, the enormous cost OF.
operating a railroad is. shown;
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

.ss4.
Another great city, or another
greater city. composed of mum :
Der OF great cities, is sooner or
later to take form across the bay
from San Francisco. It would
take form all the sooner II only
the proposed constituent cities
could agree on a name. Oakland
demands that the consolidated
city shall be called Oakland;
Berkeley insists that it be called
Berkeley. Here ensues a dead
lock. Perhaps it is not Judiclous
for an outsider to NEEDLE In q
matter of this kind, but why could
not basis Of compromise be
found in Oakley or Berkeland !?
G. S. Monitor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
PythIan Sisters Install.

At their regular meeting on
Wednesday evening the Pythian
Sisters installed the following or
ficers:
Mrs. Stella Green, NJ. f. g.;
Mrs. Della Mahoney, E. S.; Mrs.
Marion Mclaughlin, r. j.; Mrs.
Ella Barrett Mgr; Miss Laura
Carpenter, NJ. of r. c.; Miss
Mable Heath, NJ. F.; Mrs. Whine
Foote. p. of p; Mrs. Jesse owen,
G. of o. T.; Mrs. Millte Hunt
singer, p. C.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
For children's Cough.

You cannot use anything bet
ter for your child's cough and
cold than DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. 1t is prepared from Pine Tar
mixed with healing and soothing
halsams. 1t does not contain any
thing harmful and is slightly lax
alive, just enough to expel tho
poisons from the system. DR..
Kings Discovery is antiseptic-
kills the cold germ-raises the
phlcgm-loosens the cough and
soothes the irritation. Don't put
off treatment. Coughs and Colds
often lead to serious lung trou-
bles. 1t is also good for adults
and the aged. Get bottle today.
All Druggists. j27
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Don't seo,d Fretsu, Children.

That nervousness, fretting and
restlessness is no doubt caused
by worms or constipation. In
stead Of whipping OF scolding
give your child a treatment of
Kickapoo Worm Killer. Nice
candy CONNECTIONS that kill the
worms and are laxative enough
to move the bowels and expel not
only the worms but accumulated
poisons. These poisons and
worms bring on fever, make chill
,dren nervous and irritable, re-
duce their vitality and make them
victims of sickness. Get box
Of Kickapoo Worm Killer today at
your Druggist. only Csc.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Chicago has discovered in
secluded resident, Ogalla:a Fire,
a Sioux chief, one of the band
that, under Sitting Bull, am
pushed and destroyed Clusters
command on the Little Big Horn
in the late seventies. Some of
the other Sioux chieftains con-
cerned in that unfortunate affair
were Rain-in-the-,Face and Spot
ted Tail. Sitting Bull sought and
found refuge in Canada, but the
tribe has been disintegrating
through all these years until it,
exists now, practically, only as
an unpleasant memory. Ogallala
had been reduced to mere de-
pendent on a back city street.
Painted, feathered and mounted
forty years ago he was one OF
the most spectacular figures on
the American plains.--C. s. Mon
itOr.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Oct Rid Of a RraokIns la Grippe
cough-It Weakens.

For the severe racking cough
that comes with la grippe Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound is won
derfully healing and soothing. r..
G. Collins ,ex-postmaster, Barn
egat, n. j., says: ''Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound soon stopped
the severe la grippe cough that
completely exhausted me. 1t
can't be beat.'' J-3O
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Tho Mothers club met on
Wednesday afternoon at the
country home of Mrs. Nettie At
toy. The afternoon was pleas
antly spent in crochcting, visiting
and enjoying a short program.
A delicious supper was served by
the hostess at the close of the
session. The next meeting will
be held in two weeks at the home
of Mrs. Archie Bird.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
citrolax
lolTRoLAx
CiTRoL.AX

Best thing for constipation,
sour stomach, laxy liver and slug
gish bowels. Stops a sick head
ache almost at once. Gives a
most thorough and satisfactory
flushing mo pain, no nausea.
Keeps your system cleaned.
sweet and wholesome. Ask for
Citrolax. 40
Sold everywhere.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

The pupils of the fifth grade
Mt the First ward school, who
have been studying Browning's
Pied Piper of Hamelin." and the
eighth grade students, who have
been working on reproduction en-
jeyed rare intellectual treat on
Wednesday afternoon when Mrs.
A. b. Sniff told them the story
OF the drama Of the same name.
The story was told in a clear,
consice manner and many va,u-
able points were gained by the
listners.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Damage Suit Dismissed.

Logan, Ia, Jan. 21A $4,000
damage suit entitled Barnstedt
versus Bruen was dismissed yes
terday afternoon without pre-
judice. The case may come up,
for hearing in the March term OF
the district court Of Harrison
county.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Floyd SHELTON was taken sud-
denly It'll today while eating din-
ner at the Midland cafe and had
to be taken to his home in Willow
Park in an automobile. DR..
'Konigmacher was in attendance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Charles Mckinney Buys Farm.

Logan, Ia, Jan. 2l.The n. H.
Read farm OF 1872 acres was pur-
chased by Charles II. Mckinney
here Yesterday. The farm was
purchased i'm two tracts, $3.50 to
$500 an acre. The land in ques-
ton is about one and half miles
north of Logan and is regarded as
an excellent piece of property.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Down on. His Back.

About two years ago | got
down on my back" writes Solo
mon Bequette, Flat River, Mo. II
got a soc box of Foley Kidney
Pills and they Strengthened mo
right up. I recommend them to
all who have kidney trouble. Z
Rheumatic aches and pains, sore-
ness and stiffness, sleep disturb-
ing bladder trouble. yield quickly
to Foley Kidney Pills. J-30
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

w. L. Richardson of California
was here today calling on home
folks. This is the first visit ne
has made to the Valley SINCE his
return from the hospital In
Omaha.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

David Deakins is still suf-
ferer with rheumatism. Hc is
able to get around little, but
has not been able to be on duty
at the shops for several weeks.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Mrs. Harry Withrow returned
from l.oveland this morning.
where she had been called by the
illness OF her sister, Mrs. G. S.
Stevens. She reports Mrs. Stew
ems condition very much i'm
proved.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

A. J. Hennessey of Sioux City
is here looking after the unuer-
taking business during his
fathers absence.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Mrs. William X. Wells, who has
been visiting the past few days az
the s. Nelson home, returned TO
her home in California Junction
this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

B. r. Upper & Son auctionccred
the Smith sale today and report
splendid success. Mr.. Topper
told one of the reporters today
that every sale they have made
so far has brought good results.
A last springs mule sold for
sl0t.75 recently at the Kaufl sale
near Logan.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Seriously Injured BY Fail.

William Jones, residing on
South Ninth street and employed
|by the Updike Elevator company,
while at work this morning fell
from a grain chute, striking on
his head and right shoulder. He
received laceration over the
right temple, a severe bruising OF
the right shoulder and also In
ternal injuries.
DR.. konigmacher was called
and Mr.. Jones taken to his home,
where he is resting as we'll as can
be expected under existing condi-
tons.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Looking For "Jaok the peep er.'

Woodbine, Ia. JAN 21.--Offi-
GERS and others are trying TO To-
cate ,s".JacS the PEPPER who has
been frightening the people in the
northwest part of town recently.
One OF the searchers pulled a
shot gun on the wrong man and
got in bad, but Jack is still at
large.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Cold Weather Aches and Pains.

Many aches and pains, sore
muscles, still joints and much
rheumatism attributed to cold
weather have their first cause in
failure of the kidneys to properly
eliminate the waste matter from
the system. Foley Kidney Pills
tone up weak and diseased kid
neys. giving prompt relief from
aches and pains. J-30
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Melvin Mckinnon OF Mime
sofa, who was formerly a resi-
dent here. is the guest OF his SIS
ter, Mrs George Richardson, III
the country He incidentally at
tended the Shamrock dance here
last evening.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27
Our Jltney onec-rhis and SO.

Don't miss this. Cut out this
slip. enclose with five cents to
Foley & Co., Chicago, H., writ
ing your name and address clear
ly. You will receive in return a
package of Foleny's Honey and
Tar Compannd for coughs, colds
and Group. Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Cathartic Tablets. J-3O
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Mrs. j. II. Martens of Persia
is a guest at the country home
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Martens.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

w. G. stodgel, who resides on
the lower bottoms, was taken
worse this morning and lis IN
a critical condition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-01-27

Gust Pappas returned today
from an Omaha hospital, where
he had been very i'll with pneu-
monia.