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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23

defend him. Lucius Smith will not
be his attorney, it is stated.
None of the criminal cases will be
tried until the civil cases on the
calendar are disposed of. This will
probably make it next week before
they come up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23
CHARGED WITH PLOTTING
Job-Lot Of Fellows Are On Trial In
San Francisco.
UNITED Press Dispatch.

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Sam Francisco, CAL, November 90
Today began the trial of forty two
men, Germans, Hindus and others, on
the charge of plotting on American
soil to foment revolution in India
The trial was opened before Judge
Van Fleet of the United States court
There were ninety EIGHT indictments
in all on this charge, but only forty
two, of the indicted ones have beer
actually brought to trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23
SCHWALEN FINED 500
Triumph Banker Before Judge Dean
Fairmont, Yesterday.

Triumph Banker berore Judge Ded''i
Fairmont, Yesterday.
Fairmont, November 2O.-F. s
SchwaIen, Triumph banker, today was
fined $10O by Judge Dean, following his
plea of guilty to an indictment charg-
ing opposition to the Liberty loan. He
wrote a check for the amount and was
released.
Mr.. Schwalen, who wore both Liber-
ty Loan and Red Cross buttons, told
the court he had not meant to be dis
loyal and County Attorney Allen rec
commended q fine instead of a jail
sentence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23

Rev. and Mrs. o. j. Arthur re-
turned Monday. from Minneapolis and
Litchfield where they have been visit
ing since last Thursday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23

Congressman +. F. Ellsworth
will deliver a patriotic address at
the Mankato armory, Wednesday
evening at eight o'clock. The
Choral society will sing. The
public Is invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23
court HELD THE TRUE
F.. bills ALL TO THE GOOD
Attempt to Clear the Fords
Et AL AT Faribo
OPINION BY CHILDRESS
Case In Which Ed Bosky, Form
erly of iMankato, Is
tn Interested
! IT 81 II H.
OPINION BY CHILDRESS

From Tuesdays Daily.
Congressman r. r. Ellsworth
will deliver patriotic address at
the Mankato armory, Wednesday
evening at eight o'clock. The
Choral society will sing. The
public is invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23
Tents Of Officers Equipped
With Electric Lights
YIN. HIGHLY PRAISED
Al HuettI Has Returned From
Wyoming; Given Honorable
Discharge

From Tuesdays Daily.
Congressman r. r. Ellsworth
will deliver a patriotic address at
the Mankato armory, Wednesday
evening at eight o'clock. The
Choral society will sing. The
public is invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23
Miss Marie Paulson Was
Caught In the Wreck
BOTH WERE INJURED
Physician Returning From Sick
Call Met Up With Bad
Accident

From Tuesdays Daily.
Congressman F. r. Ellsworth
will deliver patriotic address at
the Mankato armory, Wednesday
evening at eight o'clock. The
Choral society will sing. The
public is invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-11-23

WANTED-To hear from owner of
good farm for SAFE. State cash
price, full particulars. D. F. Bush,
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Mrs. l.. M. Barlow of Des Moines
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Atchison.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

speedily repair to the army God
grant you wisdof. fortitude and ey-
cry accomplishment of a victorious
general. The eyes of all America, nay
OF Europe, are or will be on the econ
omy of this army and the eonse-
quence attending it, | am your most
obedient and humble servt.,
Ethan Allen.
p. ST. have purchased four hogs.
heads OF rum and sent sergent with
a small party to deliver ii at head
quarters and Mr. Livingston and 9TH
ers under him will provide what fresh
beef you need; as to bread
and flower | am forwarding what
can. You may rely on my utmost at
tention TO this object as well as rails
ing auxilaries. | know the ground is
swampy and bad raising batteries,
but pray let no object of obstruction
be insurmountable. The glory of a
victory which will be attended with
such important consequences will
crown al our fatigues risques, and
labors; to fail of victory will be our
eternal disgrace. but to obtain it will
elevate us on the wings of fame.
Yours, etc,
Ethan Allen
Gen Montgomery was killed while
leading an attack on Quebec a few
months after receiving this letter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
Women Too Ambitious

Excessive ambition leads all sorts
of women to exert themselves beyond
their strength. The girl striving for
honors in school, the busy housewife,
the shop-girl. the society climber or
leader, all Overtax their natural
powers of endurance. Then come
nervous troubles, backachcs, head
aches, frequently organic troubles,
which reduce them almost to despair
Women suffering thus should first
recognize the. necessity of putting on
the brakes and slowing down. BE
sides this, to remedy the mischief
already done to their health, the best
reliance is upon that famous and
standard medicine for women's all
ments, Lydia Il. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
As Good For the Business Man as For
the Soldier In Training.

If physical culture is needed for
those who bear arms in defense of the
country why should It not be applied
also TO the soldiers Of the business and
professional world, the men in the COM
lnorcial trenches? If certain number
Of our citizens are compelled to go
through rigid course of physical train
Ing, why should not oil Others be called
upon TO follow suit?
The soft muscled clerk, the deyital-
tTed student, the overworked business
mvn---they need awakening Now, In
many instances they are but little
more than human ciphers, %. 30 or 10
per cent men. With n little properly
directed exercise they could be fitted
for the ranks Of the 100 per centers.
Six hours weekly, two hours for
three days each week, would put the
average fabby muscled, sedentary
worker In fine shape. 1t would square
his shoulders, stiffcn his backbone, put
some energy and enthusiasm into his
makeup. 1t would make a real man of
him.
Every man who is not in training
should begin now. If he cannot train
with other men let him follow n system
Of home training. Hard muscles.
strong, stable nerves. high grade Ell
durance-in short, physique as hard
as nails"-sbould be the ambition OF
every sensible man.-Physical Culture
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

Dissolution of Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore subsisting be.
tween Arthur II. Rickert and Seneca
w. Pelsue, heretofore carrying on
business of general machine and re-
pair shop at llS Pleasant Street in
the Village of Bennington in the
county of Bennington and state Of
Vermont under the firm name and
style OF Rickert at Pelsue has been
dissolved by mutual consent as and
from the LIST. day Of February, 1917, so
far as concerns the said Arthur r.
Rickert, who retires from said firm
All debts due to and owing by the
said late firm will be received and
paid Arthur r. Rickert.
Dated at Bennington in said county
of Bennington this 18th. day of July
49,;
(Signedl Arthur X. Rickert
Bennington, VT, July 81, 1917
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
ETHAN ALLEN LETTER FotND
Addressed to Gen Montgomery and
Probably Unpublished.


A Revolutionary War letter of Col,
Ethan Allen, Commander of the
Green Mountain Boys" has come in
TO the possession OF p. f. Madigan. Of
SCI Fifth Avenue, New York, who be-
lieves that il is unpublished. 1t is
dated Sept. 20, 1775, and is addressed
to Gen. Richard Montgomery, at St.
Johns. Canada. 1t reads as follows,
the spelling, cts, being Aliens:
Excellent Sir: | am now in the
parish of Saint Tuares four leagues
to the south; have two hundred and
fifty Canadians under arms; as !
march they gather fast; these are the
objects taking the vessels in Sorel and
General Carlton. These objects
pass by to assist the army besieging
Saint Johns; if the place be taken,
the country is ours; if we miscarry
in this, all our other achievements
will profit but little. | am fearful our
army will be sickly and that the siege
may be hard, therefore chuse to as
sist in conquering Saint John, which
of consequence, conquers the whole
You may rely on it that shall join
you in about three days with five hun
dred or more Canadian volunteers.
| could raise one or two thousand in
a weeks time. but win first visit the
army with a less number, and if nee
essary will go again recruiting those
that used to be enemies to our cause
Come cap in hand to me and | sware
by the Lord | can raise three times
the number of our army in Canada,
provided you continue the siege. All
depends on that. 1t is with the ad-
vice of the officers with men that
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

To taxpayers Of the Bennington
graded school district A rate bill has
been placed in my hands for collection
as follows: s1.05 cents on the dollar
on the grand list of 1917. ! hereby de-
mand payment for said taxes and mott
fy you that will attend at the Ben
nington County Savings bank from 8
o'clock a. m, until o'clock p. m
There will be discount OF per cent
on above tax IL paid within 30 days
C. II. Dewey, treasurer.
bennington, VT, July 10, 1917.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
ROOFING JOBS

The partnership Of Wood & San.
born having been dissolved am now
prepared to look after your needs in
Slate. Paper and Protex roofing,
Ridge roll and drip.
Either new work or repairs. II you
have a leaky roof give me call.
Frank NJ. Wood
Phone DIR. SOC IL Gage st.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
Exemption & Discharge from Draft

claim for exemption on a regis.
tration card is not considered but a
formal claim must be filed. | will
prepare claims for exemption and dis.
charge, especially for those having
wives or other dependents, prepar
ing affidayits and advising as to
other requisites. Wives and other
dependents may apply for discharge
of drafted men.
Edward j. Hall, III North St
Bennington, VT (upstairs) Adv
4StG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
A Peal Employee,

do you see that young fellow over
there?' said the manager of the fac
terry. He's made up his mind that
some day he is going to get my job
away from me-"
rs that SO? shouldn't think you'd
keep him around here then"
Great Scott, man. I'd be mighty
lucky if every fellow in this plant had
the same idea. Detroit Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

actually Joining the corps is already
at work in cannery near Baltimore.
In Maryland, which packs about half
OF the country's entire output of
canned tomatoes, the situation is es-
pecially severe.
There the food reserve corps is be-
ing Organized with the cooperation of
the women's division of the State
Council of Defense.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
a Mathemntioian.

Daddy" said Bobby, who was eat
ing an apple, what would be worse
than finding worm in this apple?"
81 do not know, son, unless 1t would
Le worse TO lind two worms"
NO." said Bobby. ut would be
worse to find half of n worm. Every.
bodys.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

TO RENT-Stores, Offices, tene-
ments, shops, stables, individual ga.
rage, individual storage lockers, fur
nished apartments and rooms all cen.
trally located. Geo. NJ. Hawks, 425
Main st. 72tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

If your hair is getting thin and you
are troubled with dandruff or itching
scalp, get four ounces of Partisan
sage from your druggist. This helps
to prevent badness and grayness and
keeps the scalp clean.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

Before going to bed | rub a little
Partisan sage into my scalp" says a
woman whose luxurious, soft and iluf.
fy hair is greatly admired. This
keeps the hair from falling out and
makes it easy to dress attractively
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

Everyone knows sage is good for
the hair but be sure to get Partisan
sage (GirouXs) for this brand will
not stain the hair and is delicately
pcrfumed w. L. Gokay can supply
you.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

FOR RENT-A large room with
two small connecting rooms on sec.
ond floor of the Richie building. Very
desirable for office purposes Apply
to Charles N. Powers, Savings Bank
Building. 22tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

The japanese, 1t is said, are produc-
ing more than 20,000O00 tons Of coal
a year from mines in Japan and south
Manchuria.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-Pupll Nurscs. ns,> and
female. wanted at the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses
For particulars. address DR.. Arthur v.
Goss, Supt.. Taunton State Hospital.
Taunton. Mass. E4t1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
HAIR HINTS

Helpful Advice for Care OF the
Hair Worthy the Attention OF
EVERYONE Who Would Avoid
Dandruff, Itching Scalp, Gray
Hair and Badness.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

FOR SALE-Eight room house on
Gage street All modern improve
ments including steam heat, electric
lights, etc. Also building lots For
terms and price inquire of II. j. Hur-
ley, North street. Tel. 466-R. 43t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-Postion as assistant
with light work in private family or
restaurant. Mrs. A. Thompson,
Apply 126 IL South and Hillside Sts
45t6+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

MISUNDERSTANDING and plain
sewing. Apply to Marjorie Lyons,
tel. 221-b 25t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-Tlelp in several de.
partments. Work for both exper.
fenced and inexperienced men. APP
ply at pnce. Ii. T. Cushman Mfg,
Co., North Bennington, Vt. 46tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-Man and boy for hoeing
and farm work at once. Apply G, c.
Davis, near Haynes Corners, tel 221.3.
26tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

FOUND-A kit OF tools. Owner
may have same by paying for this ad,
and proving same. S. j. Hall. ACTS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

LoST-A small, gold, round locket
Bears initials Il. NJ. u. Finder please
return to A. Becker, Morgan ST., and
receive reward 4gt2t
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
MlscELLANE OUs

FOUND-The lady who lost a
package from the baby carriage can
have the same by calling at the Ben.
nington Paper Box Factory and pay.
ing for this advertisement. 49tl
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

FOR RENT-Rooms suitable for
taking boarders-bathroom and run
ming water. Apply Lock Box 1884
East Arlington, Vt. Phone 1862. 25tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
LOST

LOST-Pocket book on North Ad.
ans car or between Hourans store
and 2OS Division street. Liberal re.
ward. Finder please return to Il. c..
Potter 203 Division st. 49t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

FOR SALE-Farm of nearly one
hundred acres situated on Main road
one and one half miles from Benning
ton village. Suitable for dairy or mar
ket gardening. The entire stock and
crops included. A variety of single
and double houses and building lots
Gen, ms. ACCT. H. N. Williams, $40
Elm ST., tel. 139-W. 45tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-Washings and ironings
to do at home. Individual washings
35 cents Mrs. Barlow Thomas, North
Bennington. 26t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

nlngton and Vicinity.
Call and see my new Spring and
Summer samples. ana you will surely
leave your order. Prices very reason.
able. Dry cleaning. pressing and al
terations a specially.
Nathan Levin,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-College girl home for
summer would like work during vaca
ton. Is reasonably qualified and will.
ing to work. Address L. X, Banner
office. 35t6|
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

LoST-palr of double lenz spec.
tacles, Finder will receive a reward
by returning to Jimmie Hughes OF
the Main street lunch cart:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-An experienced office
man would like to secure position
of trust. Can get bond. Was form
erly a teacher Address I, Banner
Office, Bennington, Vt. 47t6f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

WANTED-Women full time;
salary SIS, selling guaranteed hosi-
cry to wearer. 25c. an hour spare
time. Permanent. Experience I'M
necessary. Guaranteed Hosiery Mills,
Norristown, Pa. 44tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
WANTEp

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dressmak-
err. Call at once. NJ. Lurie Co., Ben
nington. 4Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

TO RENT-Tenement on Main
street. Inquire at Harte theatre
Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24

TO RENT-Camps at White Crow
Inn. so per month. Apply Box So,
Bennington, Vt. 36tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
FOR SALE

FOR SALE double tenements
on Washington Ave, No. 1903 and No
3OS IL and No. 80 and 80 IL with
heater and all modern improvements
with hardwood floors mostly. l double
tenement on Scott street. New barn
and carriage house on Pratt street
Also lot Office and large store
house with sheds attached on Frank
lin Lane. Apply, to James S. Silk,
tel. 506M. 45tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-07-24
TO RENT

TO RENT-Bungalo furnished or
unfinished. 3O4 Grove st. Mrs.
W. c. Holden 44t6
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
PLEADS GUILTY BUT
SAYS HE'S INNOCENT

q am an Innocent man. They are
sending me to the penitentiary for a
crimeswhich another committed" de-
clared Grover Cleveland after reaching
Sheriff Bailey's office upon receiving
a five year sentence for horse stealing.
Cleveland however. could not ex-
plain .hy he had used an assumed
name nor for what reason he had told
Sheriff Bailey conflicting stories OF
how he had reached the spot where he
was guarding the stolen horses.
Yes ! did wrong there" said the
convicted man.
Cleveland, who escaped from the
county jail in July and was in prison
when the prisoners all but gained their
liberty last week, concluded to plead
guilty and il was upon this that Judge
Linn gave him a five year term. He
asked to be sent as soon as possible
for every day counts you know he
said
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
SOL0NS WOULD MAKE
WAR ON FARM PESTS
}y United Press.

- SbitVu AASSs.
Oklahoma City, Jan 22-Crows
jack rabbits and prairie dogs have be-
come subjects of legislation. They're
getting too numerous to suit the far
mers, and in the way of offering en-
couragement to the amateur hunter
a bounty for their killing is proposed.
The committee on agriculture in the
house has recommended passage Of
Rep. Treadways bill allowing county
commissioners in their discretion to
offer bounty not to exceed five cents
for each crow. jack rabbit or prairie
log killed. The head Of crow or the
SCALP Of q jack rabbit or prairie dog
viii be evidence enough for the coun.
ty officer who win pay out the boun-
ties.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
TEACHERS EXAMS.

a county teachers examination will
be held in chickasha on Thursday.
Friday and Saturday OF this week,
probably at the city hall. On Satur.
day examinations will be given on
normal school instruction for the ben.
efit Of those who desire to teach In
the normaIs
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
Safety First

Prepared by City Clerk Reynolds.)
All drivers OF motor vehicles in the
public streets of the City Of Chickasha
are prohibited from doing the follow
ing things by the traffic ordinances:
Don't exceed the speed limit on
chiekasha avenue, and in the zone
rounded by first street on the east
Kansas avenue on the south, Fifth
street on the west and Choctaw ave-
uuo on the north. Within these limits
the speed is ten miles per hour, and
eight miles per hour when crossing
m intersecting street or avenue, and
six miles per hour when turning cor.
nes. In other districts the speed lin
i Is miles per hour.
Don't pass a street car to the right
While it has stopped to load or unload
passengers.
Don't pass another vehicle without
sounding warning horn or gong.
(Keep to the left while passing ve-
hicle).
Don't drive with the muffler open.
Don't fail to stop when signaled by
an officer
Don't stop in the street, except at
the curb thereof, unless signaIed to do
so by an officer
Don't fail to give aid to anyone who
is hurt in an accident.
Don't permit the engine to run while
the car is unattended.
Don't allow person under sixteen
years Of age to drive your ear or mo
torcycle.
Don't drive car or motorcycle
without city drivers license.
Don't drive a car or motorcycle with.
out displaying state license number
or license applied for card"
Don't drive motor vehicle after
nightfall without lights Automobiles
are required to have at least one white
light on front and enc colored light
on rear. ].
Don't drive an automobile without
the brakes afd horn in working order.
Don't fail to give 9ight-of-way to
fire apparatus.
Don't forget that the firemen are in
hurry and need plenty OF space in
turning corners. etc.
Don't park your car near fire or fire
apparatus While in action.
Don't drive across fire hose.
Don't drive a car with dazzling or
giaring headlights.
Don't use horns except for warning.
and don't damage other peoples cars. |
Don't fail to drive beyond the cen
ter Of an intersecting street before
turning to the left.
Don't forget that traffic on north |
and south streets have the right-of
way over east and west traffic.
Don't fail to keep on right hand side /
Of street.
Don't park your car closer than ten
feet to a fire plug.
Don't fail to slow up at street car
crossing on Minnesota avenue, Kansas
avenue and Sixth street.
Don't allow children to hold on to 1
your vehicle while on roller skates, BIZ
cycle or tricycle.. 1t is dangerous to
them.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22
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&
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS =
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(By High School Reporter)
The second semester Of school will
begin one week from Monday, January
29th.
The domestic Science girls served
luncheon to the High school students
Wednesday at noon.
March 18th and 10th are the dates
that have been set by the Annual
staff for the senior play.
Mr. Ramey spent Monday and Tues
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-22

Judge r p Davenport spentyester-
day in Oklahoma City where he had
his throat dressed again and suffered
the removal Of dead sutures He was
at his desk in the county court this
morning.