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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
PERSONALS
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]. Nj. willis of Hugo was transact
ing business here today
Judge Thomas Champion is spend
ing few days at Sulphur.
Jack Atkins returned from Sulphur
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Ruth Frost of Sulphur Is in
the city the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. o.
T.. Dennes.
Miss Jessie van Wormer of Oklaho-
ma City is here the guest of her sister
Mrs. Homer Adams.
]. l.. Abernathy OF Purcell. presi-
don't of the Purcell Wholesale Grocery
company, is in the city today on bust
ness.
Mrs. II. A. CHATTER and son OF
Ringing are here for a few weeks
visit. They will also visit at Musko-
gee before returning home.
&c. w. Stuart received n wireless
from his daughter, Mrs Bradford, sta
ting that she was enjoying her ocean
trip from New York to Galveston,
and would be here on visit in a few
days
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
FIRST BALE ARRIVES TODAY;
FIFTEEN CENTS OFFERED

The first bale of cotton Of the sea-
son was offered here today. raised by
Dr. Payne six miles northeast of the
city The bale weighed 535 pounds,
and was ginned by O'Brien & COM
pany. The secretary Of the Chamber
Of Commerce was busy raising prem
ium money for the first three bales.
and for that reason the sale was de-
ferred until later this afternoon. He
had received. however. bid Of 10
cents fer the bale. The secretary
desired to raise as much as one
hundred dollars to be divided fifty.
thirty and twenty among the three
first bales brought here.
The season opens today fifteen
davs earlier than last season. when
Lee simmons brought the first bale
here September /.
Cotton buyers here estimate the
crop to be much in excess Of what il
was last year. which was the shortest
in several years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

gests sending some of our democrats
over to the socialists. Do you know
we've got several thousand democrats
the socialists wouldn't have"
Senator Russell continued. eve
must let the people know that through
the democratic administration and
democratic election machinery in Ok
lahoma they get square deal, and
that they may now do what they
want to do. Oklahoma has a problem
in the socialist that no other state
has had and Oklahoma can not find
the solution in any book of precedents.
1t must be worked out right here.
One half of the entire population OF
Oklahoma is homeless. The question
we've got to answer is asked in this
rambling tenant population who are IN
partnership with the landlords in lob
bing the soil and converting the pro-
ceeds to their own uses
Thomas II. Doyle, judge OF the
criminal court of appeals, said he
does not believe the rejection Of the
proposed amendments to the constitu-
ton in the recent election was a &c
buke to the democratic party. He
said the people approve The present
constitution and do not want 20 tinker
with it.
mo democrat should feel aggr!eved
over the defeat of the amendments"
he concluded.
Too Many Amendments Submitted.
Attorney General Freezing said the
party made a mistake in submitting
too many amendments at one election.
THE people rebelled and have voted
against all of them," he continued. 1T
was not a democratic issue in the
minds of many" Mr.. freezing pointed
! TO danger that lies in the proposed
socialist election laws and urged that
| a fight on socialists and socialist
measures be made vigorous and open
! That the democrats have made 4
mistake in not measuring swords with
the socialists is the belief of the
attorney general.
]. b. A. Robertson, who was close
contestant with Governor Williams
for the democratic nomination for
governor two years ago and whose
thousands of friends all over Okla
homa consider him a sort of heir ap-
parent to the governorsui2, made a
stirring talk. He urged thai mill
tant effort be made all along the line
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

this fall for democratic victory He
said when he looks at the results of
the recent election he "is astounded
and alarmed" It was patent that
Judge Robertson sees a hard fight
ahead for the democratic party in
Oklahoma.
The committeeman were present
in greater numbers than for many
years. Most members came in person,
and interest was deep.
The prospect is that the committee
will make plans at once for a vigor-
Gus campaign and that assistance of
the national committee will be asked
in way of speakers and funds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

EXPECT HARD
FIGHT AHEAD
AloER MELTON is REELECTED
CHAIRMAN STATE COMMITTEE
GOVERNOR DECLARES NON
WORKERS AS SOCIALISTS.

Oklahoma City, Aug. 15.-The new
democratic state central committee
met here today and organized. Alser
Melton of Chickasha was reelected
chairman. Roy o. Weems of Sails
saw was chosen secretary. D. b. Welty
Of Oklahoma City vice chairman and
f. X. Thurmond Of Sayre treasurer.
All were elected without opposition.
The committee organized with the
greatest possible outward show of
harmony Last night, however, there
was considerable caucusing among
some Of the members known to be
insurgent as to the present state ad-
ministration.
The committee voted to hold big
stale rally in Oklahoma during the
state fair at which men Of national
prominence will speak. resolutions
indorsed the Wilson administration,
congress. the state administration and
state legislature. The socialist fair
election bnT' was denounced in the
resolutions and by speakers. This
bill has been initiated to be voted on
al the election in November A cam
paign committee Of fifteen members
is to be selected and finance COM
mittee Of fifteen members is to be
selected and a finance committee cho-
sen by the executive committee. 1t
was urged that beginning with 1918
mem bers of the state committee be
chosen for fourEear terms. Alex
Stewart Of Hollis was chairman OF
the resolutions committee.
Two secret sessions were held to l
consider financing the campaign. The
report of the treasurer was approved
in these meetings.
Addresses were made by the nomi-
nees for. state Office and by Governor
Williams, J. B. A. Robertson, S. P.
Freezing, attorney general and j. II.
Johnston. second high man in the race
for corporation commissioner.
The governor referred to republi-
can interviews and handouts, CRITICS
ing his administration and said that
thcy can not point to anything that
has been crooked or not in the open.
To Enforce Registration Law.
"They say they did not get the pub
licity pamphlets" he continued. III
voters had received them all over the
state the republicans would not now
have the negro reserve corps to fall
back upon. However, we are going to
enforce this registration law. You
democrats who have negro voters in
your counties may bear in mind that
the registration law will be enforced
even if It takes the federalized militia
of Oklahoma to enforce it. The negro
who is not registered will not vote
In another part of the speech the
governor said democrats must go to
work. The democrat who does not
work ought to join the socialists he
concluded. Later Campbell Russell, re
ferring to this passage in the Cover
nor's speech, said "the governor sug-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
WHY ENDURE SUMMER coLos7

II isn't necessary to have stuffed
head. running nose. To cough your
head off as II were All you need do
TO use DR.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey.
The soothing and healing balmms
open the cloFged air passages and in
a short time you get relief and start
on the road to recovery. Your nose
tops running, you cough less and you
know you are getting better. Get n
bottle. use as directed. Keep what
left as a cough and cold insurance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
The Best Laxative.

To keep the bowels regular the best
laxative is outdoor exercise. Drink a
full glass of water half an hour be-
fore breakfast and eat an abundance
Of fruit and vegetables, also establish
a regular habit and be sure that your
bowels move once each day. When
a medicine is needed take Chamber
lain's Tablets. They are pleasant to
take and mild and gentle in effect.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Apply a cotton cloth wet with BAL
LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT to all
wounds, cuts, burns. sores or blisters.
and note its wonderful healing power.
It is prompt and very effective. Price
CSC, soc. and S100 per bottle. Sold
by Ringer Drug Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Mrs. J. b. Moore received word to-
day of the death of her uncle, Bob
Taylor. who was connected with the
commission at Muskogee. Deceased
was one of the oldest employees in
the Indian service, and was well
known in this city. Deceased was
nearly fifty years old at the time of
his death.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

superintendent Mills Of the local
Indian agents office continues to dis
burse the per capita payment among
the Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians in
this vicinity. He has disposed OF
about three-fourths of the claims and
has disbursed over two hundred thou
sand dollars.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
oa to abor MEETING.

J.. Ia. hdair, A. J. Labbait and X. X.
Roland left today for Tulsa to attend
the state council of carpenters and
the state federation of labor. They
20 as representatives Of Carpenters
local No. 1923.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

The foliage on trees in various parts
of the city is falling rapidly on ac-
count of the dry weather. 1t has
been suggested that the city dads give
permission to property owners to use
all the city water they desire in order
to preserve the shade trees, basing
payment for same on last months
reading.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Pneumatic air mattresses are great
comforts for the campers. They are
so made as to do away with the need
Of a pillow, are easily blown up and
are light to carry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Shortage OF paper for printing pur--
poses not only threatens the United
States and has led the government
Investigation. butt is felt acu,ely in
foreign countries. especially in Eng
land. Every effort is being made TO
avoid waste as the picture helps to
show. The lads are English boy
scouts at Manchester sorting out old
newspapers. magazines. posters, etc.
for dispatch TO the mills for remak-
-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
Cure for Cholera Morbus.

when our little boy, now seven
years old, was a baby he was cured
of cholera morbus by Chamberlain's
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy." writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons.
Fair Haven. n. Y. "Since then other
members of my family have used this
valuable medicine for collie and bowel
troubles with good satisfaction and !
gladly endorse it as a remedy of ex-
ceptional merit" 0biainable every
where.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
A Hacking Cough weaAens the

Don't suffer with a hacking cough
that has weakened your system-ge'
q bottle OF Dr.. Kings New Discovery.
in use over 80 years, and benehtins
all who use it. the. soothing pine bal
sam with tar heal the irritated air
pa ssages- sOothes the raw spots
io6sens the mucous and prevents
49, hoav with coughing. Or.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

The new postoffice building has
been turned over to the government
which has not yet formally accepted
1t. but wilt do so as soon as details
are perfected, The office will be oc-
cupied by Postmaster Byrne as soon
as the furniture is received from Jack
son. Tenn. where it was purchased.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Less than a month remains before
the opening of the first annual Carter
county fair The secretary is rushing
the work of erecting the buildings
rapidly and everything viii be in
readiness for the opening date Sep
tembeT A.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Colonel Graves Leepcr has return
ed from Fl Paso, Tex, where he vis-
tied his brother who is severely i'll
there. He stated that he saw Nelse
Coleman who was apparently on his
way to complete recovery. The sol
diers and mules on the border were
the source of much interest to Colonel
LeopeT.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Farmers from various sections Of
the county. who were in the city to-
day are beginning to complain bitterly
over the protracted dry weather.
Crops are materially damaged and in
some sections the question of water
for stock is getting to be a serious
one
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
TWO MORE SUBS COMING
London Hears That Two Big Submar-
ines Will Leave for America.

London. Aug. l6.-Two new German
submarines of large size will soon
leave Tor the United States. according
to a Hague dispatch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Governor Johnston is here today
from Emet visiting with his son,
Ludie Johnston, and wife, and is also
in conference with the tribal attorney,
Russell b. Brown.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

The democratic nominees for eoun-
" office had better become imbued
with the idea right now that the race
is not altogether over The republi-
cans are going to wage a very active
campaign, trying to grab of some of
the offices. and the red card kumrids
will have their forces in the field try
ing to garner votes. although the lat
ter are a negligible quantity.
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Yesterday was another sweltering
day, the mercury reaching a maximum
of 1O1 degrees. The water in the city
lake is getting to such temperature
that it will soon require refrigeration
before it is cool enough to battle in.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Joe Bynum and his son, Chas. By
mum, are here from Tishomingo. The
elder Mr.. Bynum has been taking
medical treatment here at the Hardy
hospital.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

l.. :. Dolman has returned from
Colorado. where he spent his vacation
and says that business in every line
is booming in that state. The state
is filed with tourists, many Of them
from Oklahoma. who made the trip
by motor. and that all hotels and
boarding houses are filled to capacity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

The fruit crop in this section was
practically failure this year What
few peaches that were offered for sale
here were of an inferior quality and
the apple crop is anything but prom
ising. although some will be grown in
this vicinity.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Word vas received here today from
Petoskey, Mich, stating that p. {.
Iings. a member of the Ardmore par
ty spending his vacation there, was
very much improved from a severe
illness contracted while there. His
friends were apprehensive for him
SUNDAY night. but he will soon be
fully recovered
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

S. A. Apple, chairman of the county
central committee, is expected TO re-
turn from his vacation in few days.
After his arrival some definite plans
will be formulated for waging an act
i've campaign throughout this county.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

The work of repairing the streets is
progressing tco slowly, and some OF
them are getting in deploraole con-
dition. Broadway, near the federal
building, is about the worst of the
whole. and should be repaired before
the opening of the new building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

Percy Babbington was run down and
slightly injured by a motor car driven
by Walter Draper yesterday after
noon. The accident occurred on East
Main street. Aside from a few minor
bruises no material injury was done,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED To BUY - Protectograph
check protector. Phone So l6-S
FOR RENT-Two furnished south
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-08-16

He spent his time at Manitou and
Colorado Springs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
PREACHED SERMON
TO THE GRADUATES
Rev. Henry Moss Addressed High
School Students at Lake Crystal
Sunday Night
From Tuesdays Daily.

Rev. Henry Moss of Trinity Luth-
eran church, conducted confirmation
services at his church last Sunday
forenoon and in the evening he
preached the baccalaureate sermon
to the graduating class of Lake Cry
tai high school at the Lake Crystal
Methodist church. At both churches
standing room was at premium.
To the confirmation class the pastor
spoke about "The Jewels of Christ
and to the graduating class he spoke
about Divine Power" The follow
ing are the members of the confirm
alton class: Ida Anderson, Leonard
Eikum, Theodore GRANDSON, Adolph
Field, Stephen Hougen, Eleanor
Lunde, Herold Martinson, Orville
Nicholson, Gerda Nostdahl, George
Olsen, Norman Olsen, Gina Simon
cen, Eleanor Strand, NARROW Sundt
Mildred Wyckoff Rev. Henry Moss
will conduct ascension day services
at his church Thursday evening OF
this week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
L1nefoWn

r~>r TUESDAYS Daily
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust BOehland enter
tanned a large number of friends at
dancing party Saturday evening in
honor of Frank Gucntzel.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Mueller motored
to Mankato last Wednesday.
A large number attended the picnic
given by the teacher and pupils of
Joint District No. Z. A nice lunch was
served.
Jacob Moeri and Albert Heinze are
wearing larger hats this season on
account of the twin boys which have
arrived in both families.
Mrs. G. Guentzel and Mrs. Herman
Guentzel attended the school picnic
Thursday.
Frank Homer has so far advanced
as to be able to now operate sugar
beet plow.
Mrs. Ernest Boehland took a flying
trip to the county seat one day last
week
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
From Tuesdr VS. DaIIv.
Glass Night at High School.

Glass night proved an exciting and
pleasurable event, and was held in
the high school auditorium last
evening, the students being out in
full force, and joining in the festiv-
tiles with right good will The senior
class marched in with due dignity and
were seated on the platform, after
which an excellent program was given
opening with piano duet by Misses
Olive Kelly and Lucille Malzahn The
class history was given by Miss Minnie
Knaub, and Miss Della Murphy sang
solo, after which the class prophecy
was read by Miss Margaret Geddes.
David Lewis, on behalf of the senior
class, presented the class spade to the
juniors, Edward Paden receiving the
spade for the juniors. Florian Klein
schmidt played a piano solo, and the
presentation of the senior mantle
was made by Miss Gladys Culp, Miss
Valborg Olson receiving it for the
juniors. The class will was read by
Edward Ziebarth, and after a song by
the high school quartet, the class
song was sung closing the program.
Those who appeared on the program
were generously applauded, and the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
From Tuesdays DaiIv.

At the annual athletic meet, held by
the grammar schools of this city yes
terday afternoon, first honors in the
B division, consisting of the fourth,
fifth and sixth grades, were won by
the West Mankato school, and first
honors in the A division, consisting of
the seventh and eighth grades, were
won by the normal school.
The West Mankato school wins the
B division cup, which has been held
by the Normal school during the past
two seasons.
The meet took place on the fair
grounds, opening Monday afternoon
at $3.50 O'Clock. The grade schools of
the city were dismissed early in order
that the pupils might attend the
event.
1t is estimated that there were 200
adults on the field, parents, teachers
and friend of the boys; also about
300 boys and girls as spectators from
the different schools, besides the
ninety boys that competed in the
meet. G
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
Friday, June 2, 1916.

Ray Thompson family Sunday after
noon. So
Hon. H. o. Thompson and Irving
Main and wife of Shelby called on the
S. H. Thurston family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Jay entertained
T. F. Mills and family and Liza VIII
son, Lois Clough and Lois Mills at
dinner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Osgood spent
Sunday afternoon with relatives in
Lake Crystal.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Stevens came in
on the noon train Monday, returning
from the south. where they spent the
winter. They are both in good health
and are full of information concerning
things in the Sunny Southland
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02

ways, and an heroic army led by of
ficers who had no superiors, these were
their enemies and all must be over
come. Every step of advance is
marked by blood, and every victory is
purchased at awful cost The army
of the Blue is pushed on with des-
perate valor slowly and painfully, UNI
til the army of the Grey is in it's
tolls, then nothing but surrender is
possible. Hardened resolve has taken
the place of untried enthusiasm, or
wild excitement. This last is the
real veteran stage, and the age is call
ing for veterans of that sort
For the veterans of the sixties,
whether they died on the field or
gave themselves to the risks of death,
and for all veterans of the same sort,
there are no lilies too white, no roses
too fragrant no flowers too magnifi-
cent. Of the best weave the wreaths
and honor the men of deeds and the
deeds of the men, who honored God
and man in the heroism of their
knightly deeds"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
Annboy
IN Tuesdays Daily

from Tuesdays Daily
DIR. J. E. Merrill is still wearing the
prize for the best shot at the regular
gun club practice.
Memorial services will be held
at the Pleasant View cemetery on
Tuesday and the old soldiers graves
will be decorated.
Many in this locality are pleased to
note that many of Mankato's best
citizens having organized to help
former Governor Eberhart in his can
didacy for United States senator.
Blue Earth comfy certainly ought to
stand by and support him. Also he
has accomplished a great deal of good
while public servant of this state.
Mrs. Harmon Scramlin is seriously
ill and has decided to sell her house
hold goods, rent her home and go to
st. Paul to live with her daughter
Many farmers are about dis
, couraged over the outlook for corn
this year, as the fields are so wet it
is impossible to work the ground for
planting.
The Amboy school closes this
week. The baccalaureate address was
given to the high school graduates at
the Methodist church which was
decorated for the occasion by the
Junior class. The graduation exercises
will be given at the opera house on
Friday evening and the graduating
class will be the largest of any that
has been graduated since the organ
ization of the high school.
Memorial exercises and sermon
were held at the Methodist church
on Sunday morning. Elder Ferris
/ preaching the sermon.
George Secrist is making good head
way with his brick block and there
are several new houses beirg built in
| Amboy.
The high school boys PLAYED three
| games of ball last week and expect
; to cross bats with the Winnebago
high on Memorial day Each has
one game to their credit and this
game will decide which is the better
team.
] Vernon Center and Blue Earth
both are contemplating home COM
: ing celebration but Amboy's old set
! tiers generally come back without
| a special invitation as it is consid-
cred one of the best business points
en- the Omaha branch.