The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-01
The MadilI Reception.

due DelnB III readiness, ana the only re-
gret was that the stay should be 50
short.
The Madill Reception.
Arriving at Madill the party was WEI.
coined by Mayor A. p. Marsh and es-
corted to the Marshall county fair
grounds, where real spread was await
ing and jolly party ready TO serve 4.
A number Of addresses were made or
this occasion by Mayor Roberts Of Ard
more, Mayor Luman Of Tishomingo, and
others. Before departure the band gave
second concert in the business center
and occasion was taken to call on the
business men who had not been able to
be at the park
During the afternoon stops were
made and concerts given at Aylesworth
and Mead. the latter being the old horne
Of Tom Frensley. where a deal OF
speeohmaking was indulged in before
a large number Of townspeople ami
farmers.
The tourists arrived in Durant Just
at supper time and were all in fine
feather when the band concert was
given at the principal business corner
at o'clock, the whole city turning on;
to enjoy the music. The growth and
beauty OF the city was a source Of
much qualification TO the visitors
The feature Of the second morning
was the call by the party at the homo
OF Douglass II. Johnston. governor Of
the Chickasaw nation. who. with Mrs
Johnston, gave a warm welcome TO al
members of the party many Of them
enjoying the coolness OF the rooms Of
the delightful home.
A genuine surprise was awaiting the
party when Il reached the city OF Wapa-
nucka. a great big dinner on the porch
Of the Allen hotel having been provided
by citizens committee headed by Abe
Wolverton, a former Ardmoreite and
son OF W. s. Wolverton. Later con
cert was given In the business district
and fraternal greetings exchanged with
the business men.
Miiburn and Bromide gave the visit,
ors n hearty welcome and early in the
evening the whole party drove into Tish-
omingo where a picnic lunch was watt
ing at the fair grounds. II was here
that another surprise was sprung on
the visitors.
Hearty Greeting at Tishomingo.
Announcement was made that re.
ception to the visitors would be held on
the spacious grounds surrounding the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. c. Teter and
when the visitors arrived they found
not only the good people OF Tishomingo
awaiting them but more than a hun
dred others who had driven In from the
other towns TO be present. Mayor Ned"
Luman extended a most hearty greet.
ing, response being made by the Rev.
c. c. weith. ]. W. Kruger. II. G..
Spaulding and others The band played
at It's best on this occasion, and added
greatly TO It's enjoyment.
The first stop Of the morning was at
Reagan. from which point the party
proceeded 20 Mil Creek. where a concert
was given and n goodly number o.
people was congregated. From this
point fast run was made through West
Sulphur 10 wynnewood. where a stop
was made for dinner. Two OF the cars
went on to Pauls Valley, but the others
proceeded to Davis after concert and
AM exchange OF greetings with the
friendly people OF wynnewood. Tho
Davis concert brought out a good au.
dience and the party was then on TO
the last stop. sulphur, under the gu'd.
ance OF reception committee OF eight
auto loads who hadged the visitors, thus
giving them access 10 all the attractions
of the resort.
The Sulphur Entertainment.
Arriving at Sulphur nearly every
member Of the party availed themselves
OF the swimming pools after the hct
days run. and at sac was ready for the
reception given at the pavilion. where
concert was given and several addresses
made, Pav' Liebmann. president Of the
Chamber OF Commerce. presenting May.
or Stevenson. who voiced the strong