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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02
IMPROVEMENTS ON
WEST MAIN STREET

improvements on West Main street
, from Washington have also shown a
marked advancement since the great
| disaster that wrecked so many build.
ings last September. One noticeable
! feature is that wherever a building
has been remodeled a modern front
has been built in the stores. This
is the rule, and not the exception.
There are a few of the old style
fronts left, but not many, and they
will be eliminated as soon as the
tenants demand and the necessity
arises.
Homer Hinkle has made the most
extensive improvement on his prop
erty recorded to date. He purchased
the Doak building, formerly occupied
took steps to extend the building back
to the alley facing the north front of
the court house. This addition, which
is almost completed, is two stories in
height and will make a valuable ad-
dition to the incoming tenants,-the
Bass Furniture company of Oklahoma
City, which has secured long-term
lease on the property. The show win
dows of this building will be the lar
gest in the city.
The Reed building has been remod-
eled by the Woolworth company,
which has ten-year lease for its
five and ten-cent store, and the mod
ern entrance and show windows add
greatly to the attractiveness of the
building.
Jones Brothers, who own the build
ing across from the Reed building,
have also made some extensive al
terations and have modern fronts in
all three stores there. They have also
made modern fronts in the stores oc-
cupied by Hyden e Adams, and Pugh
& Foster. This particular block has
undergone quite a change in appear
ance. The building formerly occupied
by the Royal theatre is now one of
the first-Class restaurants of the city,
while the lesser damage done by the
explosion has all been repaired.
Mark kirkpatrick, who recently
purchased the Scott building, will re-
model the front the coming summer,
and extend it back to the alley facing
the court house, and it is reported /
that radical alterations will be made |
also in the buildings occupied by the
Majestic and Theatorium theatres. a,
The Van Denberg property, recent
ly purchased by B. a. Simpson, will
some improvement, as well |
as some of the adjoining property.
Charles Won Weise, who recently /
purchased the Robson opera house |
property, it is reported, will erect Il |
modern office structure, and the new |
hotel is practically assured for the
opposite corner of C street. This Will ,
have a tendency to attract business
to West Main street in the future.
This section of the city escaped the
severe shock of the recent explosion,
and not so many buildings were dam
aged, but everywhere improvement
has taken place, it has been done
along modern lines, which adds great
Iy to the attractiveness of the build
ngs.
With the exception of few Of the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

er; seven rooms and bath; thorough.
ly modern home, nicely finished in.
side and out.
T. f street southwest, Arthur Kyle.
owner, six rooms and bath; modern
home; built by f. NJ. Foster.
~ + street southwest, c. Won Nord-
helm, owner; siXroom modern resi-
dence; built by h. A. Diggs; bunga-
low style.
81 F. street southwest, r. A. Diggs.
owner; thoroughly modern brick
home, one of the prettiest in the city.
3l7 II street northwest, five rooms
and bath; w. ID. Taliaferro owner
and builder.
S51 II street northwest, five rooms
and bath; w. d. Taliaferro, owner and
builder.
36l N street northwest, five rooms
and bath; bungalow; owned and
built by w. ID. Taliaferro.
Corner Twelfth and Il street, north
west, owner unknown; small bunga-
low; modern
1904 Stanley boulevard, b. A. Simp-
son, owner; eight rooms and bath;
modern home; Ridpath contractor.
116 Stanley, j. II. Poulter & Sons.
six rooms, hall and bath; thoroughly
modern occupied by s. ]. Cullinan.
Corner of X and Ringing railroad.
three-room house, owned by Mr..
Flynn.
S22 Second avenue northwest, Jim
May, owner; seven rooms and bath:
modern bungalow; built by May
Brothers.
603 Second avenue northwest, eight
rooms and bath; two-story home;
owned by L. NJ. Thurston; AL z. Har-
ris contractor.
Frank Hyden is finishing an elegant
seven-room house between ID and f.
strictly modern bungalow;
J. r. Branum, contractor.
owner; fifteen-room residence, being
constructed by Frank Peabody.
Four-room modern bungalow at 1910
West Main street.
John Mulkey is just completing
three four-room-and-bath bungalows
on n street, near Main; J. r. Branum
contractor.
934 McLish, Louis Boyd, owner;
six room modern home.
COS McLish, II. d. McCullom, own
er? five rooms and bath, California
erected by Frank Nc
Phail.
Fourroom-andbath bungalow at the
corner OF West Broadway and J.
Office building, strictly modern:
erected at Ardmore Refinery by II. 7.
Hunt; 2Sx34 feet; has asbestos shin
gle roof and is strictly up-to-date.
II. r. Hunt has the contract for
a home for w. n. Morgan
IT., soon in the southwest part Of
own.
223 North Washington street, Buck
Jarrett, owner, twelve rooms and
path; two stories. Built by w. S.
'raley.
G02 McLish, Lee Tyer, owner, six
'oom bungalow; strictly modern in
very respect; plumbing of the best;
california bungalow; w. S. Fraley,
contractor.
Is Fourth avenue northwest, P. T.
Iartin; five rooms and bath; mod
IN bungalow: built by C. E. Fraley.
S12 Stanley, five rooms and bath;
modern cottage.
2O6 Moore street southeast, two
DOM cottage.
700 c street southeast; Joe NJ.
Iondon; FIVE rooms and bath; mod.
m bungalow.
7z3 C street southeast, remodeled.
tx rooms.
412 First street southeast, Albert
nd Amelia Lattimer. colored; five
ooms and hall.
African Methodist church. E street
frame building.
426 f street southeast, Arthur
'elms; three-room bungalow, built
y Hurley.
SO2 Carter street, c. z. Ringer
ONE; nine rooms, two-story modern
Dttage, erected by Louis Lem. This
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-02

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(This Section)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
ACCUSED OF KILLING WOMEN
Prominent Young Men Accused of Kill
Ing Two Young Women Of the
Underworld at Pea Ridge.

Lexington, Tenn.-John Bass and
Arthur Page, prominent young men of
Lexington, were bound over to the
grand jury on $4,000 bonds following
the testimony offered In their trial
upon the charge Of killing Callie Heav-
ner and Beckie Boatright, women of
the underworld, at Pea Ridge.
That the killing of the women was
one OF the most atrocious acts ever
heard Of in this section is certain. That
the state will be able to prove that
Bass and Page did it is very doubtful.
Defendants, while not going on the
stand in the preliminary hearing,
claim to have the strongest alibis that
could be gotten up, and this they will
rely upon in the criminal court.
They have eight witnesses, they say,
who will swear that they were not at
the house of these women at the time
Of the killing. Yet the circumstances
In this case point strongly toward the
defendants being nearby when the
women we're slain.
It is stated that there are several
other prominent parties who are more
or less involved in the matter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
FIRE INSURANCE
AGENTS CONVENE
TENNESSEE FIRE UNDERWRlT-
Frs ASSOCIATION HOLD AN
NuAL MEETING.
FIRE MARSHAL LAW WANTED
Association Appoints Legislative Com
mIttee to Go Before Legislature
In Effort to Secure Fire Mar
shal's Law For State.

Nashville, Tenn.-The meeting of
the Tennessee Underwriters Associa-
tion that convened In Nashville, came
to a close Thursday afternoon after
one of the best and most interesting
meetings ever held by the association.
The features of the meeting were
the addresses by George d. Markham
of st. Louis, member of the national
association. and William F. Dunbar,
insurance commissioner of Tennessee.
Officers were elected and standing
committees appointed: The new Off
GERS were elected, as follows: Henry
G. Mcmillan of Knoxville, president;
G. G. Fletcher of Chattanooga, first
vice president; J. B. Mckee of Nash
Vile, second vice president; e. s.
Summers Of Dyersburg, third vice
president; H. B. Cowan OF Fayette-
vile, fourth vice president; George
Wofford of Johnson City, fifth vice
president; H. B. Caldwell Of Clarks-
vile, sixth vice president; Oscar A.
Smith of Memphis, secretary-treasur-
er; L. Y. Mason of Memphis, member
of the national legislative committee.
In the report of the resolutions COM
mittee, which was unanimously adopt
ed, 1t was decided that the association
would favor legislation looking to the
enactment of fire marshals' law,
valued policy law, an antirebate law
and an agency qualification law, and
these matters were referred to the
legislative committee for considera-
ton.
Mr. Markham declared in his speech
two things were running the insurance
business; one was the multiple agency
and the other the foreign reinsurance
business. He said that oyer $45,0O0,O0O
in insurance premiums had gone out
Of the United States last year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
BOYS KILLED BY LIVE WIRE
Met Death While Attempting to Re-
move Wire From Highway to
Allow Horse to Pass.

Knoxville, Tenn.--Jack and William
Morgan, aged Is and IL years, respect
lively, sons of Jack Morgan, Middle.
brook pike, met instant death by cleo
trocution, when they came In contact
with live wire near the end of the
interurban line on the Middlebrook
pike, four miles from the city. The
boys came from the family residence
on Middlebrook pike to the end OF the
car line to meet one of their sisters,
Miss Ruby, who was expected on an
outgoing car.
Leaving their home in a wagon
drawn by one horse, the boys drove to
the car line. It is stated that live
wire was touched by the horse, caus-
ing the animal to jump. One of the
boys alighted and attempted to re-
move the wire.
When the little fellow placed his
hands on the wire he sank down and
expired instantly, and the other broth
er, not realizing what had happened,
ran to the assistance of the stricken
lad. When he attempted to remove
the wire from the form of his brother
he received the fatal voltage also, and
the two fell side by side. Some men
soon arrived at the end of the car line
and noticed the bodies of the victims
lying upon the ground, and an investi-
cation revealed that they were still in
contact with the heavily charged wire.
One of the men secured a piece of
timber and raised the wire, while the
other man removed the bodies.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Crusade Against Drug Violations.

Memphis, Tenn.--A crusade against
the illegal sale of narcotic drugs has
been launched In Memphis by revenue
agents under the direction of Hubert
f. Fisher, United States district attor-
ney.
Mr.. Fisher has issued warrants for
the arrest of A. L. Saunders, negro
doctor, and Harry Raburns, a white
man, Of Charlestons S. c. They are
charged with conspiracy.
Special agents working on the dope
law violations in Memphis under the
leadership of George Draper of Nash
Vile, charge that the negro doctor
Saunders. and Raburns are ringlead
ers of a Memphis gang which has been
carrying on an extensive narcotic
drug sale for several months.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
MEXICAN sQUABBLE.
NEAR SETTLEMENT
PROTOCOL SIGNED BY COMMITS
sIoNERs CONCERNING WITH.
DRAWAL OF TROOPS.
cARRANZA TO PASS ON PLAN
Each Country to Patrol Own Side of
Border, But United States Re
serves Right to Cross Line
When Necessary.

Atlantic City, N. IA protocol
providing for the withdrawal Of the
American troops from Mexico and for
the patrol of the border was signed
by the members Of the Mexican-Amer-
lean joint commission. The commits
sioners then took an adjournment Of
two weeks.
The protocol provides for the with
drawal Of American troops command
ed by Gen. Pershing within 40 days
of the date Of Its final approval un-
less by that time the conditions in
Northern Mexico have become such
that the American border Is endanger-
ed by the bandits.
The control Of the border has been
left to the RESPECTIVE armies OF the
two governments, each to patrol its
own side. The question of coopera-
ton on the border Is left to the COM
manding officers Of the two armies
on the border.
Although not Incorporated in the
written agreement, the American
commissioners told the Mexicans
that this government would reserve
the right to pursue across the Dor
der into Mexico and bandit forces
that crossed the international line in
to the United States.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Rotarlans Treated By School.

Memphis, Tenn.-One hundred mem.
beers of the Memphis Rotary Club en-
ployed luncheon, literary and must
cal program, and tour of the big
Central High School plant-all in one
hour-as the guests of the domestic
science class in the high school.
The entertainment for them began
with luncheon at 1915 O'Clock in
the main dining room in the basement
of the school. The tables for the
guests were arranged in the shape of
wheel, the clubs emblem, and at
each plate was a hand-painted place
card done by the pupils. The high
school orchestra played during the
serving of the luncheon, which had
been prepared by members Of the class
in cooking. While the guests were
eating, they had the opportunity Of
seeing how the lunch room is oper-
ated daily for the pupils.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Waa Alleoed npopen User.

jackson, Tenn-Testimony was Of
fered in chancery court tending to
show that Joe Day, widower, of Mrs.
Matte e. Day. who left an estate of
$250,o00, was partially under the in
fiuence of liquor or morphine for a
number of years prior to the death of
his wife. Counsel for complainant is
attempting to show that Day was not
mentally capable Of offering protest
at the time the will of his wife was
probated.
By the provision Of this will the
Southern hotel and other property
valued at $250,o00, was left to R. L.
Burgess, brother of Mrs. Day, and a
number Of nieces and nephews. The
action in chancery at present is the
first step in the case.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
HAD ALL QUALITIES NEEDED
One Small Thing That Screen Star
Lacked Was Not at All Neces-
sary for Success.

II cam" said the bashful young man
to the director of the film company,
swim, dive. run an auto, fly an air
plane, fence, box, shoot. ride horse,
run motor boat, play golf, fight, make
love- fall Off cliffs, rescue heroines.
play football, die naturally and kiss
girl"
But" interrupted the famous direc.
tor, "can you act?"
"Alasl' muttered the would-be
screen hero, II never thought of that"
Engaged" growled the director, and
another screen star was born.--Life.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
On Way to carranza.

The adjournment was taken to al
low Alberto PAM Of the Mexican
commission to go to Mexico to place
before Carranza copy of the pro-
posals for an international border
agreement made by the Americans.
PAM has left New York to start for
Mexico. Secretary Lane and the
other two American representatives
left for their homes. Luis Cabrera
and Ignacio Bonillas, the other Next
can representatives, will remain in
the United States.
They insisted that they must be CIV
en- an opportunity to refer to their
government a full account Of the pro-
posals for border control made by the
American commissioners after Sec
rotary of the Interior Lane, chairman
of the commission, had obtained the
approval Of President Wilson to the
plan.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
state Teachers Meet.

Nashville, Tenn.-The annual meet
ing of the State Teachers Association
will be held in Nashville Nov. 80 and
Nov. 81.
The opening session will be held in
the city high school Thanksgiving eve
ming and Governor Rye will deliver the
welcome address. This will be the AID
annual meeting of the association,
which includes in its membership hun
dreds Of teachers in city, county and
state schools.
L. E. Quinn Of Covington is presi.
dent and P. l.. Harmed of Clarksville,
secretary,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Renders Decision According to Bible.

Jackson, Tenn.-Finding that there
is no law or legal authority ON the
case, Judge A. w. Stovall went back
to the Bible for decision in the con-
test over the possession of Mary Saw
yers, 12-year-old girl, who has been
making her home for many years with
Miss Nan Mayberry. ALFRED Wimpie
and wife had come into court asking
possession of the child. Judge Stovall
announced that he would leave it to
the child. She then go up and fol-
lowed Miss Mayberry out OF the room.
Judve Stovall relied upon the decision
Of Solomon as found in Kings, third
chapter.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
RED, ROUGH, PIMPLY SKIN
Quickly Cleared by cutIcura Soap and
Ointment. Trial Free.

You may rely on these fragrant,
super-creamy emollients to care for
your skin, scalp, hair and hands. Moth.
ing better to clear the skin Of pimples,
blotches, redness and roughness, the
scalp Of dandruff and itching and the
hands Of chapping and soreness.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
OF Course He Wouldn't Ask.

Oliver had been taught that it was
naughty to ask anyone for pennies.
His mother noticed he had came home
several times with penny, so one
day she asked: "Ollver, where did you
get your penny"
Oliver Immediately replied: From
. the sweeper man" (meaning the street
sweeper).
did you ask the sweeper man for a
penny?"
'No, mamma, I just go up to the
sweeper man and say,T am looking
for penny today and he gives me
one"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
officer Kills Tennessean.

Cookeville, Tenn.-Deputy Revenue
Collector w. H. Tyler shot and killed
Nathan Dale. After destroying still
in Jackson county, the posse with two
prisoners was motoring to Cookeville.
1t is said that Dale appeared in the
public road and refused when directed
to get out of the automobiles way,
that he seized rock and made dem
onstration when Tyler grabbed his
horses reins, the officer then fired.
No arrest has been made.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Bodily Housekeeping
(BY v. NJ. PIERCE, NJ. d.

The subject of drinking water with
meals has been misunderstood.
In recent years investigation by
means Of X-rays, the observations Of
scientists such as Cannon, Grutzner,
Pavlov, Fowler, Hawk, prove that an
abundance of water taken during d.
gestion Is necessary in good bodily
housekeeping.
II your kidneys are sick, or you suf-
fer with lumbago or rheumatism at
times. pain In the back or back Of the
neck, take little Anuric before meals.
This can be found at any good drug
store. Therefore my advice to young
or old Is. always drink plenty of pure
water. And for long life, occasionally
take tablets Of Anuric three or four
times day.
Anuric acts much more quickly
than llthla. You will find 1t dissolves
sric acid as water does sugar
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
kREGER GIVEN 8 TO 10 YEARS.
Ministr Convicted of Violating Age of
Consent Law at GreeneviIle.

Greeneville, Tenn.-A verdict of
guilty was returned by the jury in the
case of Rev. S. s. Kreger, who was
charged with violating the age of con-
sent, and the defendant given a SEN
tence Of from three to ten years in the
penitentiary.
Rev. Kreger was formerly superin-
tendent of orphanage of the NJ. e.
church, South, here, and the charges
and trial caused sensation through
out East Tennessee.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
The Secret Out.

The widower and the ex-widower
Glanced to meet in downtown wet
goods emporium.
you seem to be remarkably happy
since you married the second time,"
remarked the widower. whats the
explanation"
MY wife is firm believer in fairy
stories. Seer reJoined the ex-wid-
over.
And as the seeing was good, the 9th.
er looked through the bottom Of his
glass and saw clearly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Satisfied With Results

I have been selling DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root for six and one-half years
and my customers are always satisfied
with the results obtained from the use
of the medicine and speak favorably re-
garding it. l have used it for pain in
the back" and bottle or two put me in
good shape and made me feel fine again.
1 believe DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root will
cure any cases for which it is recommend
ed if they are not of too long standing.
Very truly yours,
FRANK JENKINS, Druggist.
Pilgrim, Texas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01

Former Queen LII Recovering.
San Francisco. Elk Queen Lliouka-
lani, recently i'll. is much improved.
according to passengers arriving from
Honolulu. She takes daily drives and
receives guests.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01

1f3,so9, 2s5 u s. Census Estimate.
Washington. Population of Con-
tinental United States on Jan. /, 1917,
will be 102.828,309 and with its out
lying possessions, 113,3os,2s5, the
census bureau estimates.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
wlf. l..ues Warrants for Yarbrouah.

Pulaski, Tenn.-Clifford Yarbrough,
who figured in sensational episode at
Evansville, Ind. some months ago in
attempting to adopt mulatto girl,
was arrested at Columbus, Miss, on
chree warrants sworn out by his wife,
hrs. Sarah T. Yarbrough. Yarbrcnggh
waived reduisition and asked to meet
the Giles county officer. Deputy Sher-
iff Glenn Nelson, at Birmingham.
which request was refused. Yarbrough
made bond for his appearance before
Squire p. J, Anderson on Dea II.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Gins 15,4e5 Bales.

Newborn, Tenn.-A statement has
been issued by the government, an
nouncing the number Of bales ginned
In Dyer county up to Nov. l, as To-
495, against 1910 during the same PEI
Rod last year. The price Of cotton on
the local market for the last few days
has reached $S.25 for seed cotton.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
DRUGGISTS HIGHLY RECOMMEND
DIR. KILMERS SWAMP ROOT
Customers Speak FavorabIy

We have been handling DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root for fourteen years and dur
ing all that time we never had dis
satisfied user of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root; all Of our customers speak very
favorably regarding it. We know Of
cases of Gall Stones, Gravel, Catarrh or
Inflammation of Bladder and Rheuma-
tism where it produced the most benef-
cial results. We believe it is good
medicine for the diseases for which it 10
intended.
Very truly yours,
McCUNE DRUG CO.,
By N E. Mcclure,
Bridgeport, Texas.
Novemher 18th 1QI5
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
Loses Eye; Captures Heron.

Lake Ronkonjoma, N. Y.-Though
his right eye was pecked out in the
battle, Fred Hoffman, 10, captured
alive heron, carried 1t home and put
1t in case. He is proud of his catch
and doesn't regret the loss of q mere
eye.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1916-12-01
LlmoiIou Church, Quebec, Burns.

Quebec, Canada.-Fire destroyed
the Limoilou Roman Catholic church
here, with property loss estimated at
$180,000. Fifteen years ago the edi-
flee Of this parish, which is under
the guidance Of the Capucine Fathers,
was burned.