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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
Executive Board Meeting

The meeting of the Executive Board
of the Mt. Olive Baptist Association
which convened with the Shileh Bap-
tist church, Mt. Vernon, was e success
in every way considering the blizzard
that had US in its grip and the sickness
of several of the brethren.
Rev, John Bruin, pastor and church
knows how to entertain visitors. Sew
eral of the pastors and the churches
failed to report and carry out the spi!-
it of the association and their vote re-
specting the missionaries and Rev. j.
N. Washington, who is attending the
Roger William University, Nashville,
Tenn, Brethren, our word is out and
God and DR.. A. M. Townsend, shave
their eyes on us.
The next meeting will be held at
Centralia, with End Baptist church, in
March if DIR. Fits, and his church will
accept and we hope they will.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
CHA NCERY

State OF Illinois Massac County, SIS.
In the Circuh Court, January Term,
A. D. 1917.
Grace Lassiter vs B. B. Lassiter in
Chancery.
Affidavit of non-resdence of the B.
B. Lassiter the above defendent hav-
ing been filed in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of said County,
notice is therefore hereby given to the
said nom resident defendant that the
complainant filed her bill of complaint
in said Court, on the Chancery side
thereof, on the Oath day of November
1916 and that therupon summons issu-
ed out of said Court, wherein said suit
ia now pending returnable on the Sc
cond Monday in the month of January
next as is by law required. Now, un-
less you, the said nonresident defend
ant above named B. B. Lassiter shall
personally be and appear before said
Circuit Court, on the first day of next
term thereof, TO be holden at Metropo-
lis m and for the said County on the
9Th day Of January next, and plead,
answer or demur to the said complain
ants bill of complaint, the same and
the matters and things therein charged
and stated will be taken as confessed,
and a decree entered against you ac-
cording to the prayer Of said BILL
ARTHUR H. FINLEY, Clerk.
Metropolis Illinois, Nov. oath 1916.
FRED r. YOUNG,
Co,Haiaiaart's Solicitor. |
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
CHANCERY.

State of Illinois. Massac. County. IS.
In the Circuit Court, January Term.
A. ID. 1917.
Blanche Clifford W. Bert Clifford
In Chancery. Bill for Divorce
Affidavit of non-residence of Bert
Clifford, the above defendant having
been filed in the Clerks office of the
Circuit Court of said County, notice is
therefore hereby given to the said non
resident defendant that the complain
ant filed her bill of complaint in said
Court on the Chancery side thereof, on
the 9Th day of December 1916 and that
thereupon Summon issued cut of said
Court, wherein said suit is now pend
ng returnable the Second Monday
in the month of January next as Is by
law required. Now, unless you, the
said nonresident defendant above
named Bert Clifford shall personally
appear before said Circuit Court, on
the first day of the next term thereof.
TO be holden At Metropolis in and for
said County. on the Eighth day of jan
uary. 1917 next, and plead, answer or
demur to the said complainant's bill
of complaint, the same and the matters
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed. and a de-
cree entered against you according to
the prayer of said bill.
CoLFAx MORRIS, Clerk.
Metropolis, Illinois, December 5th 1916
WALTER ROBERTS,
Complainant Solicitor
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
CiANCERY

State of Illinois, Massac County SIS.
In the Circuit Court, January Term,
A. ID. 1917.
Elizabeth Wymer vsC. II. Dunn and
Ella Dunn, in Chancery,
Aaidavit of non-residence of the c
Fl. Dunn impleaded with the above
defendants Ella Dunn having been
filed in. the Circuit Court of said County
notice is therefore hereby given to the
said NONRESIDENT defendant that the
complainant. filed her bill of complaint
in said Court. on the Chancery side
thereof. on the 24th day of November
1916 ard I at thereupon a Summons
issued out Of said Court. wherein said
suit is row pending returnableon the
Second Moaday.in the m nth of Jan
uary next, as is by law required. Now
unless yor. the on-residentdefendant
above named c. II. Dunn shall person
ally be and appear before said Circuit
Court. on the first term thereof, to be
holden at Metropolis in and for the
said County, on the 9Th day of January
pext, and plead. answer or denur to
the said complainants bill Of COM
plant, the same and the matters and
things therein charged will be taken
as confessed, and decree entered a.
gainst you acco-diig to the prayer Of
said bill.
ARTHUR II FINLEY, Clerk.
Metropolis Illinois, November 9th
1916
FRso Z. y9oys,
Con- 'apiaa1t'a s}ieito;
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22

Pressed glass wns invented by nn
tumble carpenter of Sandwich.
Mass.. but in the primitive state OF
affairs 1t prcnted him little More
than 200 years ago Bohemian ..Iass.
maker conceived the idea OF msking
cut glass. This idea was destined to
'evolutionize the entire glasy induD
try OF the world. The inventor began
by making the walls of .he article on
which he was working thicke. than
ne was wont SO that be might chi the
glass with a sharp kniie iato figurss
IS be chose.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
unrle ehsn.s Wisdom.

''It'c a lucky thing fob de human
race said Uncle Eben. dat de Ten
Commandments wasn't loaded down
wifi phraseology like do laws de legis-
lature passes"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-12-22
Watofcroof.

Mcther--."1n all the wild storm yurs
sister Maggie went out with her
throat all bare and exposed" Brother
--'Rain won't hurt her. she's ret Q
srhher neck----Iifa.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
Women's Guild

There will be meeting of the Wo-
mems Guild of the Episcopal church,
at the church. on Tuesday afternoon
at 200 o'clock, when it is desired that
all of the members be present Final
arrangements for the entertainment of
the visiting minister and delegates to
the convocation which meets on We'd
nesday, will be discussed. 1t is expect
cd that most of the delegates will
reach the city on the afternoon trains
Tuesday and their entertainment must
be arranged for at this Guild meeting
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
DEATH OF ROY c. OAkES.
Was Connected With Governor c. N.
Haskell in Oil Deals.

Roy c. Oakes was stricken last Fri
day with pneumonia and passed away
Saturday afternoon at his rooms in
the Kingkade hotel in Oklahoma City.
The illness was very severe from the
beginning and was complicated with
heart trouble, which resulted fatally
The Masons held a midnight service
Sunday night and today the remains
were shipped to Columbus, Tex, for
burial.
Deceased was 80 years of age. He
was born in Columbus, Texas, and
came to Indian Territory fifteen years
ago. He was engaged in the banking
business in sulphur at the time of
statehood. and Governor Haskell ap-
pointed him as secretary of the state
banking board. The greater number
of the state banks of Oklahoma have
his name attached to their charters.
Mr.. Oakes has recently been connect
ed with Governor Haskell in making
some oil deals, and was with him
recently on several trips TO Ardmore.
He was an efficient business man and
was prominent in Masonic circles in
this state. He is survived by two
children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
500 REWARD S100

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
REQUIRES constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease,
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprie-
tors have so much faith in the curative
powers of Halls Cattarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that 1t fails to cure. Send
for list of testimonials.
Address: f. ]. CHENEY & CO., To
ledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
GOOD SERMON BY
DR. WILLIAMS
At HIGH SCHOOL
THE BACCALAUREATE SERMON
AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
WAS MOST ENJOYABLE AFFAIR
GOOD PROGRAM.

The baccaaureate sermon at the
High school auditorium by DR.. VIII.
liams, the evangelist, yesterday after.
noon, was one of the most enjoyable
events that has taken place in the
city for some time
The thirty-three members of the
graduating class and their friends
completely filled the auditorium, and
Were rewarded by one of the finest
sermons ever delivered in this city.
The program as published in Sun.
days paper was carried out, and ev.
cry feature was enjoyable and inspir.
ing. The program for the week has
all been arranged, to finish Friday
night with an address by Judge Sum-
mers Hardy, a former resident and
student of this city. Thursday night
the musical contest by the glee clubs
Will be held at the auditorium. To-
night the contest between the two
literary societies of the High school
will take place. The winners in this
contest will be in possession of the
Mullen cup, donated by Mayor Val
Mullen and his brother, ]. S. Mullen
Superintendent Richards states that
he hopes the public will take adyan
tage of this week and attend every
entertainment Everything is free
and some very fine programs have
been arranged.
The exhibits in the downtown stores
Saturday attracted widespread atten-
ton and were the subjects of much
favorable comment. At Westheimer
& Daube's large display of work of
the pupils in the primary department
was shown. At Henry Baum's the
boys from the manual training depart
ment had fine exhibit of their
wares, and at Madden's the work of
the domestic arts department was ex-
hibited. superintendent Richards and
his able assistants are deep in the
work of their respective departments,
and this, the last week of the school
year, is with them the busiest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
Tucker.White Match Arranged.

Miss Elizabeth Tucker, manager of
her two brothers, received a wire
from Jack White of Chicago, announc-
ing that he would accept the terms
offered him for match with Lonnie
Tucker that will be held here on the
night of June first. In his telegram
he states that he is in good condition
and would be ready for the local boy
on that date.
The place of holding the match has
not been decided upon but will be an
nounced in a few days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
CLEANSE THE BLOOD
DANISH RHEUMATISM
Rheumatism Due to Bad Blood

Thousands have been made We'll REQ
ple in the noorest health, suffering
from Rheumatism. with whom pain was
constant. Who believed that their vi
tality was sappad beyond repair. II
was proven to them that the cause or
their trouble was the blood; that Uric
Acid. the most faithful ally of Rheuma-
tism, had gripped them The poison
in the blood had sapped Its strength
The weakened blood had allowed poll
son and impurities to accumulate, ana
ALI energy was gone. They felt poor
ly." were listless. pain was ever pres
ont with poor digestion and dyspepsia.
They tried 5. S. S.-nature's blood tonic.
They gave up drugs. This compound
Of natures remedies OF roots and herbs
aid what drugs failed to do. 1t liter
aIlv washed the blood free from poison.
and with the flow of pure blood came
hack health. strength, vigor and happi-
ness Get s :. :. from your druggist.
Insist upon $. :. :. II yours is long
standiug case, write for medical advice
10 swift Specific Co, Atlanta Ga, but
begin taking 5. 5. 5. at once.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
QUICK RELIEF FROM
CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

That Is the joyful cry of thousands since
DIR Edwards produced Olive Tablets, the
substitute for Calomel
Dr. Edwards, n practicing physician for
II wears and calOmel's old-time enemy,
discovered the formula for Olive Tablets
while treating patients for chronic consti-
patton and torpid livers.
DR. Edwards Olive Tablets do not con-
tain calomel, but n healing, soothing vese-
table laxative.
No gripping is the "keynote' Of these lit
tle suEar-Coatcd, ohve-colored tablets. Iney
cause the bowels and liver to act normally.
They never force them to unnatural action.
If you have n dark brown mouth now
and then-a bad breath-a dull, tired feel
inE-sick hcadaChc-torpid liver and are
constipatcd. you'll find quick, sure and only
pleasant results from one or two little DE-
Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one or two every night
Just to keep right. Try them. l0c and ESQ
per box. All druggists.
The Olive Tablet Company. Columbus, o.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
FRISCO EMPLOYEES
ASK WAGE INCREASE

Springfield, Mo-, May 2l.-Repre-
sentatives of five crafts of the Frisco
railroad shop employees, representing
5000 men, stated Friday that formal
requests had been made of the Frisco
officials for a per cent increase in
wages and a new contract embodying
the eight-day schedule, The demand
affects the carmen, boilermakers,
blacksmiths, sheet metal workers and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

material going to the Fox field, Some
is going to the Healdton field also.
The greatest activity seems to be
south OF us.
We hear that everything is very
quiet in the field just now.
Mr.. Kearney of Ardmore passed
through on his way to Writ
Mrs. Shelton Tyer, who has been
a visitor here, has returned home.
Candidates are getting plentiful.
We hear of very little sickness in
our vicinity.
Prospects are fair for big rain
at this writing.
All want to see sunshine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
DISMISS RECElVERSHlP SUIT
Supreme Court Affrms Action of the
Texas Federal court.

Washington, May 22.-The supreme
court has affirmed the action of the
federal district court of the northern
district of Texas in dismissing for
want of jurisdiction the suit of the
Bankers Trust company for receiver
for the Texas & Pacific railway and
the New Orleans Pacific railway and
for foreclosure of a second mortgage
on both roads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

ing after arriving at a Denison hos
pital
Following the storm, messenger
was sent to Denson, eight miles, to
seek aid for the injured. Automobiles
loaded with physicians and nurses
with others started for the scene, but
were turned back four miles out of
Denison by large trees that were
strewn over the road.
Relief Train Sent.
"a relief train was made up on the
NJ. o. & G., and with every physician
in Denison and 200 men to assist in
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
HEALDTON

Healdton, Okla, May 20.-The
week has been cool and cloudy.
The rain of the 18th was very ben
eficial and big help to the farmers.
Sunshine and warm nights. however,
are needed badly. The crop is al
most 80 days late.
What cotton that is up is not doing
well.
We see a good deal of oil well
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Jimmie Johnson and Colbert Pisa
chubbee, and Anison Thomas, minors
by Jimmie Thompson, VS.. +. r. Had
dock and James L. Whitehead. Suit
to quiet title and for rents on and
possession of part section II 4s1w.
Amount claimed as damages and
rents $500.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
Keen Your Skin Clear and Healthy

There is only one way to have a
clear, healthy complexion and that is
to keep the bowels active and regular,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills will make
your complexion healthy and clear,
move the bowels gently, stimulate the
liver, cleanse system and purify the
blood. A splendid spring medicine.
25c at your druggist.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Sallow complexion is due to tor
pid liver. HERBINE purifies and
strengthens the liver and bowels and
restores the rosy bloom of health to
the cheek. Price SOC. Sold by Bomar
Drug Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
TORNADO IN ALABAMA.
Two Whites and One Negro Killed
Near Birmingham This Morning.

Birmingham, Ala, May 22.-Two
whites and one negro are dead and
ten persons injured as a result of a
tornado at Sunnyside and Songo, ten
miles south of here this morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Ham Lewis Taken for Spy" says
another headline. We wouldn't won
der-they thought those pink whis-
kers were disguise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Gen. Pershing's belief that he
knows where Villa is, suggests that
it is about time once more for villa
TO play dead.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
DOES
DEADLY WORK
At KEMP CITY
TOWN SWEPT FROM TIE MAP
DESTRUCTION rs COMPLETE
NINE KILLED OUTRIGHT. MANY
INJURED. SOME WILL DIE,
Casualty List

NaSNafs' NAsN
Denisou. Texas. May 2l,-The lis
of dead and injured in tAe storm that
destroyed Kemp City Oklahoma, FOL
lows:
r. f. COX.
MRS. +. T. COX.
DIR. w. NJ. BRINSON.
MRS. w. NJ. BRlNSON.
CHANEN BATTLE, bank cashier.
Nj. \. THOMAS, postmaster.
ARTlLE PLEASANT.
MRS. J. w. HIVELY
DORIS MCCULLOUGH.
The injured:
j. +. Pleasant, wife and five chill
dren.
w. j. Norman, wife and three chill
dren.
J. T. Hocket, father of Mrs, Norman.
d. S. Norman, father of Mr.. W. j.
Norman.
Mrs. G. II. Ellis.
Mildred Cox, aged II years, father
and mother killed.
A. Barlow Graham.
w. II. Webb.
Harvey Cox
Miss Lucille Brinson.
Baby Brinson.
Miss Marie Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. c. F. Ingram.
Mrs. NJ. A. Thomas and daughter
Iona.
Mrs. Chapman Mountain.
j. w. Hively and five children.
Mr. Johnson.
Lizzie Mccullough.
Willie Mccullough.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Any time the rest of the world
wishes to form world union this
country will furnish advice and eX-
ample gratis.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

There is nothing the matter with
this years crop of June brides, al
though the government crop statistics
are still lacking.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Colonel Roosevelt always knows
the issue of the moment. Just now
it is Americanism, for which accept
no substitutes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Following the precedent of other
great ,ones, the leaders in the big
war might stop the slaughter and go
into the movies.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

G. A. Kenyon VS.. \. l.. Russell and
J. V Russell. Suit to foreclose mort
gage on part section II 4s3w. Amount
claimed $3.50, with interest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

TO avoid the submarine menace and
the blockading fleets, trans-oceanic
freight will be sent by airship in the
next war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
Suits Filed Saturday.

w. S. Crockett vs., James J. Aber'
nathy and Mrs. James J. Abernathy
Suit to quiet title to lot in block
2Si, Ardmore.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Let's get up an exhibition scrap
among the fellers that are mad be-
cause the president isn't going to so
to war.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE

House Passes Bill for Woman Suffrage
in Porto Rico.
Washington, May 22.-An amend
ment for woman suffrage in Porto
Rico passed the house committee of
the whole by vote of 60 to 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received up to
8 o'clock p. m.,, Tuesday, May %, for
the cutting and baling of the city's
hay. Same to be placed in the sheds
on the meadow.
G. H. BRUCE,
21-3 City Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
Storm Sweeps Northeastward.

The storm swept onward taking a
northeasterly course and destroying
trees, houses and barns in its wake.
Several houses on the Texas side of
Red River were blown down, while
others were damaged considerably,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Carsey Washington and George
Washington VS.. f. A. Pierce. Suit
to cancel deed on part section IL
3s1e.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Guy ldhlHS every DuSlneSS HouSe anu
scattering the timbers over several
thousand feet.
Some Ran from Houses.
Persons not having storm cellars
were either killed or injured when
they attempted to leave their homes
at the sound of the approaching storm
or remained in their homes until they
were blown down.
e. E. Cox, manager of the Lingo
Leeper lumber yard and wife with
their small daughter were blown about
| five hundred feet from their home and
the house entirely wrecked. While the
parents were killed instantly, the child
was only painfully wounded.
Bodies Stripped of Clothing.
Dr. William Brinson and his wife
were blown from their home across a
baseball field and were found within
twenty feet of each other, although
they had been seen sitting in the
house a short time before the storm
reading magazines and had not pre-
pared for bed, their clothing was
stripped from their bodies.
CLANCY Battle, cashier of the First
State bank resided with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis. When they heard the roar of
the storm, they suggested that all go
to a storm cellar, but Mr.. Battle did
not go and he was blown several hun
dred feet to the timber near the house
and no doubt instantly killed.
Large Timber Kills Man.
NJ. A. Thomas was struck with a
large timber in the forehead and killed
instantly when his house was razed
by the storm. Artile Pleasant, IA years
old, died while the relief party from
Denison was removing her to a train
shortly after midnight Mrs. j. w.
Hively died at o'clock Sunday morn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22
Ardmore, Monday, May %, 1916.

Everything's in bloom this spring.
Even the yellowlocks are showing up.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

but no one was seriously injured eX-
cept in the Mccullough home.
Crossing Red river the storm dipped
near the southwest side of Kemp City
and swept directly through the little
city taking every business house and
scattering the timbers over several
thousand feet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-05-22

Denison, Texas, May Elm the
space of very few minutes Saturday
night the town of Kemp City, Oklaho-
ma, was transformed from a prosper
Gus village of 1875 inhabitants into a
desolate waste, every one except three
of the fifty or more buildings in the
town being razed by the cyclone which
swept over this section, devastating
a district five miles in length and
three-quarters of mile wide.
Nine persons were killed and fifty
injured, the majority of them at Kemp
City, according to revised casualty
lists Sunday. Some of the injured
will die