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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
LUMINOUS HATS NEW
STYLE ON OARKEhEO
STREETS OF LONDON

r. ONDON, Jan. |. - Luminous
hats for men and women have
90 been introduced in London for
wear in the darkened streets at
night.
1t is hoped In this way to reduce
street accident. OF which there were
34,s7s in the first nine months OF
last year. OF these, ST were fatal.
Some streets are kept In total
darkness at night to escape the Yep
pelin menace while others are dim
ly lighted. The hats are treated
with a chemical mixture to make
them shine in the darkness.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01

from A. z. Comes, adjoining tn,
Bradley township site, for which h,
paid $34,S00; 240 acres from f. L
Pear.ons, near the same place, fol
$1,000, and 200 acres from L. L. Land
all in the Washita valley.
The Beeler place is being stocked
with fine horses, cattle and sheep.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
Singing Convention Held.

HOBART. Okla, Jan. l.-(Special)
The annual singing convention of the
Swanson County Singing association
was held at Consolidated s school dis
trict Sunday. The meeting wae an all
day affair and at noon 4 basket dinner
was served. Members Of the Hobart
Community Singing league and scores
Of citizens from Hobart attended.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
farm PURCHASED
BY OIL OPERATOR
George Todd, Oklahoma City,
Buys Grady County Land,

CHICKASHA, Okla- Jan. i.-(Spe.
eiai.) .)-During the last sixty days
George A. Todd, an Oklahoma City oil
man, has bought more than 1000 acre,
Of land in Grady county and !, pre-.
pairing TO farm on large scale near
Bradley
Mr.. Todd has purchased the Beelcr
ranch Of l.4W acres, southwest Of
RSAdlui Q 6acl soulAinins 70 asro
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
1T ASYLUM
KILLS46 WOMEN
Night Blaze Traps Inmates in
Canadian Home.

? MONTREAL, Jan. l. - Forty-sis
Womsa were burned to death in a fire
t1at dastroyed ST. Ferdinand De Hall
iax ssylum st St. Ferdinand De Hall
iax. Aegantic county, Quebec, late Sat
urdAy night, according to = report re-
eeaved here.
Patients Of the asylum, of whom
thesS were i00, were all women
s.. Ferdinand De Halifax Is In ar
almost inaccessible section Of the
previAce and communications are poor
Nsager reports obtained from avail
able sources give no intimation of the
cause Of the fire, which started while
ths inmates were asleep and apparently
spsead rapidly.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
To Repeal Auto Licenses.

CHICKASHA, Okla, Jan. l.-(Spe-
cial)--Chickasha city council will
soon pass a law repeating the bill re-
quiring payment Of dollar automobile
license fee, and ordering a refund OF
all money paid on thi, account since
July |, 1915. A fight is being made
also on the charge Of rs cents for ex-
animation fee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
High School Alumni Meet.

HOBART, Okla, Jan. l,-(Special)
The second annual banquet of the
Hobart High School Alumni associa-
ton was held here Thursday night
About fifty of the 400 members still
remain in Hobart Toasts were given
by each graduating class from 1905 to
1910, with the exception of 1906, Off
GERS OF the association were elected
and the date OF the 1917 banquet Sc,
for Dec. u. 1917. Linn Boles is presi-
dent, Miss Ruth Bretch vice presiden,
and Miss Marie McKenna secretary
and treasurer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
SEVENTEEN CITY
CASES UP FOR TRIAL

Seventeen prisoners In the city Jail
charged with violation of state law,
we're due to appear for trial before Jus
ice Of the Peace j. r. Martin sitting
in the municipal court room this morn
ing
Arrangements have been made
through the county attorneys office
whereby a justice Of the peace will at
tend the sessions Of the city court for
the purpose of handling cases without
the jurisdiction of Fudge Splitter.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
Cement Road Work TODAY.

CHICKASHA, Okla, Jan. l.-(Spe-
cial )-Chickasha will donate over 200
automobiles for service today when the
city will turn out to build the road to
Cement
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
Music Being Popularissd.

CHICKASHA, Okla, Jan. l,-(Spe-
cial)-That the state OF Oklahoma 10
doing great work In popularizing
music BY giving free instruction in tho
Oklahoma College for Women with an
exceptionally able faculty, Is the opin.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01

Oeats.
Briehts disease proved fatal yester-
day TO Caswell Bennett. ~ years old.
state health inspector and nephew Of for
mar Governor Leo Cruce. Hs died In q
local sanitaruim. lie had been III six
weeks. The body will he sent TO Ardmore
today for burial.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
DhtisA Ambulance Driver Returns.

KINCFISHER, Okla, Jan, l,-(Spe-
eial.)-Robert Linkenkofer of King
fisher has arrived home from the battle
front In France, where he has been
driving on ambulance for the English
army. He has been in the service about
two years and tells OF thrilling and
grewsome sights he witnessed during
that time.
He will remain at home henceforth
and says he never so thoroughly appre-
eiated "old glory" as at the present
time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
Talk IS
STARTED BY MUD
kingflsher Citizens Tire Of
Wading Across Streets,

KINGFISHER. Okla, Jan. l.-(Spe-
ciaD-Kingfisher is about the only town
OF It's sire in the state OF Oklahoma
which has no paved streets, but the con-
d,ion Of the main thoroughfare during
the past week or so has tended to make
a number OF taxpayers who heretofore
have been "ferninst' the proposition,
look more favorably on the idea Of paw
ing.
There Is some sentiment toward hsv-
ing the matter submitted to the voters
again in the spring with the hope that
property owners will see the advantages
Of paved streets. The city already has
good sidewalks and crossings.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01

Colds Cause Headache and Grip
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE re-
moves cause. There is only one "Bromo
Quinine." E. W. GROVES signature
on box. 2Sc.-Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteles'
chill Tonic Is equally valuable a. .
General Tonic because Il contains the
we'll known tonic properties Of QUI.
NINE and IRON. Nc.--Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01

Sell that cow now through Time,
want ad IS WORDS three times IS cents.
Phone PIX S. q.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
Hobart Women Stage Minstrel

HOBART. Okla, Jan. l.-(Special)
TO raise money to defray the ex-
penses OF entertaining the district fed
GRAFTON Of women's clubs. which meets
here in May, the Yamparika and Music
clubs staged 4 home talent minstrel
Friday and Saturday nights. Thirty
five of Hobart's most prominent women
donned burnt cork and pulled all tho
old-time minstrel stunts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01
ORPHAN LADS TO
An INSTITUTION
Youthful Alleged Burglars Sent
10 Cornish Home.

HOBART, Okla, Jan. l.-(Speeial.) }
Final disposition of the cases Of
Elvie and Stanley Campbell, 10 and g.
year-old boys. sons Of Mrs Lula
Campbell. . widow, was made Friday
by Judge Carpenter In the Juvenile
court. when he ordered both boys and
Harlin Campbell. S years old, broth
'er, sent to the orphans home at Cor
nish
Two weeks ago the two Older broth
ers were arrested after being accused Of
committing several burglaries, and
since that time have been reporting to
the juvenile court daily, On account
of their tender age tho judge would
not send them TO the state training
school for boys at Pauls Valley. and
an effort was made to secure them
homes with farmers.
Mrs. Campbell went before the judge
and made affidavit that she was not in
position to feed, cothe and educate
her sons Since their arrest the boys
have escaped from the watchful eye OF
the Judge and are said to have stolen
several articles.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-01

DR. J, r. Dean. Dentist sN Lee Bldg
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
Russian Princess
Comes To u. s.
After Her Escape

NEW YORK. Nov. 26. Miss
Tatiana Nicolaevena Romanoff, sec
ond daughter of Nicholas Romanoff,
deposed emperor of Russia, has es-
capped from Siberia. through a ficti-
tiOus marriage to a son Of former
Chamberlain of the emperor and
now is on her way to the United
States chaperoned by an English
woman. according to information
made public here tonight by persons
called with the Russian civilian re-
lief.
The former grand dutchess, who
is 20 years old, made her escape
from TObOlsk, the present home of
the exiled emperor, TO Hardin in
Manchuria and thence to Japan,
where passage was taken on a
steamship for the Pacific coast.
The New York officers OF the Rus
sian civilian relief. including Daniel
F'rOhman. Ivan Narodny and DR..
Thomas Darlington, have been in
formed the young woman will ar
rive in New York in December 10
play a prominent part in the work
Of the recently formed organization.
The news bureau of the Russian
post office department announced
tonight that Miss ROmanOff intends
20 remain one year in this country
and while in New York her guard
ian and companion will be Mrs.
Margaret Barry.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
INDIANA and MICHIGAN NEWS
TWO WOMEN KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

VINCENNES. Ind, Nov 2s. -
Mrs. James Wade Emison and her
sister-in-law. Mrs. John W. Emison.
both OF this city, were killed and
their husbands were injured today
when their automobil was struck
by b. & o. passenger train at the
First 81. crossing.
James Wade Emison, a lawyer,
prominent in republican politics in
this district, suffered four broken
ribs. besides other injuries and his
condition is serious.
His brother, John w, who was
driving the auto. was injured only
slightly. He, according to a flag
man. was looking at a wrecked au-
tomobile that was struck at the
crossing yesterday, and did not see
the warning against the approach
Of the train.
The automobile was an enclosed
one, and was astride the track when
struck. Mrs. James Wade Emison's
head was pushed through the wind
shield. She died an hour after the
accident. Mrs. John w. Emison
was hurled 100 feet, suffering many
broken bones. She lived 10 minutes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
SERIOUS COAL SHORTAGE
I'M GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

News Times Special Service
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Nov. 20.
With many Grand Rapids homes
practically without fuel, delivery Of
coal ON government consignment is
being held mp awaiting the prepare
ton of comparative statistics re-
garding the amount OF coal on
hand al this time last year and
the amount now on hand.
state Coal Administrator Prud-
den has notified City Purchasing
Agent Emerson that no more pre-
mium coal will DE shipped 90 Grand
Rapids until local dealers prepare
the information ne asked for several
weeks ago lie points out that il is
necessary to- ascertain whether the
famine is real or exaggerated and
whether there has not been actually
more coal delivered % Grand Rap
ids this fall than there was up TO
this time last fall. II IL is discov-
cred that there has been a short
age the government may be able
20 give aid. 10 is stated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
At THE ORPHEUNI.

The ltaest styles in fashionable
gowns. created by AlphOnse Berg.
upon living models is the feature Of
Hugo Jansen's Fashion Shop" Of
fered as the headline attraction on
the new oil that opened at the Or
pheum Sunday.
The scene is laid in a Partisan
shop which is visited by a certain
Hiram Corncrib while in search Of
the latest style in wearing apparel
for his daughter, Neuralgia, who
furnishes the greater part Of the
comedy.
Tom Davis and Cos one-act skit,
"Checkmated." introduces some
thing new in the line of organized
labor and strikes. Mr.. Davis plays
the role of a faithful business man
husband whose wife has Joined a
newly organized labor organization
known Of as the Housewives Pro-
tective association" is the source
of a goodly amount Of comedy. Upon
returning home from work, about
three-quarters Of an hour later than
usual he finds his wife ready 20
leave TO attend a union meeting and
no supper. He is also informed that
in order to receive his meals he must
come home at the hours designated
in the newly adopted union rules, a
copy OF which is presented 10 him
by his wife for his signature. He
refuses TO sign, so his wife declares
a strike and leaves her home to con-
suit the union officials. Not 10 be
outdone. the husband telephones 70
a strike-breaking company for as
sistance. He is soon supplied with
"A Young Darling" as he calls her,
but instead of allowing her to cook
the meal he orders a regular spread
from a nearby restaurant and pro-
ceeds 10 enjoy himself with his new
housekeeper. The meal is barely
finished when the wife returns, only
to find her husband perched COM
fortably before the fire smoking a
cigar and enjoying himself thor
oughiy. Upon discovering the strike
breaker. she attempts 10 give orders
and is soon taken in hand by an
officer who has been kept in wait
ing Seeing that she has lost her
fight the wife. by means OF much
pleading. is taken back and restored
20 her position OF a nOn-uniOn wife.
The Archie Nicholson Trio OF mu-
steal comedians. Jack Dresdner. who
imparts a number OF 'Funniosities''
TO the audience and Wilfried Du
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
GERMAN AMERICAN is
STRONG FOR AMERICA
News Times Special Service


GRAND RAPIDS. Mich. Nov. 26.
Joseph G. Bahlhorn of Detroit, a
German by birth. but very anti
German now" ne says, electrified
a great gathering Of delegates Of
organized labor Saturday night at
District Council hall. Division av.
and Cakes st, :. He was the prin-
cipaI speaker at "get-tOgether"
dinner meeting.
While Bahlhorn had many things
10 say about the labor situation in
the United states today. he came
out strongly for organized labor TO
stand by the president and the gov
eminent in the fight against Ger
man autocracy in the fight against
German autOcraCy. He noted that
labor is a big factor in the world
conflict. that II will continue to be
even after the war, and believed
that harmony is the keyword and
should be maintained.
More money i'm the pay envel-
ope." the real text of the address,
can be had by giving OF the best
work. Balhorn said. And organized
Ia Dor can make its mark by working
hand I'm hand for betterment in
working conditions for itself and
for employers. by just such efforts.
Daniel Kelly. city commissioner,
spoke along practically the same
lines. and labor leaders OF the city
also were on the program The
meeting was the hrst Of "a series and
was attended by many women. An
orchestra furnished music and
Claude q. Taylor. former president
OF The state Federation Of Labor
presided.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
SOUTH BEND NOW HAS
LADY COUNTY AGENT

LAFAYETTE. Ind, Nov. 26.-
Two new women county agents have
been placed in the state, St. Joseph
county and Vanderburg county be-
ing the lucky ones. The state now
has four home demonstration agents
at work. the complete roster being:
st. Joseph county, South Bend, Miss
Inez Richardson of Danville normal;
Vanderburg county, Evansville, Miss
Eva Epperson of Cadiz, Ky; Allen
county, Fort Wayne. Miss Mabel
Erwin. and Park county. Rockville,
Miss Marion Mcmillan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26

AT THE CASTLE.

Jane Grey is the Castles star on
Monday and Tuesday in a gripping
drama OF the northland entitled
Her Fighting Chance" Written by
James Oliver Curwood. this picture
will be found a real treat which
few lovers Of the silent drama will
care 10 miss. That interesting body,
the Royal Northwest Mounted po-
lice. are again brought into play
and are an important factor in sOlv-
ing a mysterious murder. Miss Grey
plays the wife of the suspected man
and the manner in which she takes
the only chance 10 save him. and
makes a brave fight while matching
her wits against those Of the enemy,
furnishes many exciting moments
and leads up 20 a smashing climax.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
WARNS AGAINST
GERMAN PEACE
Michigan University President
Says We Must First Break
Huns Military Power.
News-TImes 80 - !:


GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Nov. IS.
Prof W. II. Hobbs OF the Uni
versity Of Michigan. president OF the
Michigan branch OF the National
Security league. gave warning
against a peace with Germany I'M
I'll the military power Of that coun-
Try is broken. in an address before
100 members OF the Kent County
Bar association Saturday night at
the Hotel Pantlind.
During the meeting the Kent
county branch OF the National Sc
curity league, which is organized
for the purpose Of conducting pa
triotic propaganda, was formed and
officers elected. all Of those in at
tendance becoming members.
Sen. smith Emphasizes Warning.
"A German Peace and What 1t
Would Mean" was the topic Of Prof.
Hobbs address. lie declared that
all indications are that within the
next few months Germany will
make an attractive peace offer. In
Prof. Hobbs opinion Germany will
offer 70 restore Belgium and Servia
and agree 20 the independence Of
Alsace-Lorraine. But the speaker
asserted that peace upon such terms
would only mean another attempt
within n short time 20 make those
territories German provinces.
Sen. William Alden Smith spoke
along the same lines and stated
that the Washington viewpoint was
that the Germans will soon begin
peace offers such as Prof. Hobbs
stated in his talk sen. Smith fur
Their emphasized the warning
against such a peace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
BRITISH COMMANDER
SUCCUMBS TO CHOLERA

LONDON. Friday Nov. 23.-Gen.
Frederick Stanley Maude, the COM
mander of the British forces in
Mesopotamia who died Nov. is aft
er a brief illness. succumbed TO
cholera, according 10 the Saturday
Review
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHAUTAUOUA.

The second number OF the X. Of
G. Chautauqua will take place at
Elks' temple Monday evening. Nov.
26th. at S p. m. Mr.. Herbert /.
Cady. the impersonator, being the
entertained. As previously an
nounced the entertainment will be
followed by a dance Season ticket.
S1.OO; single admission. soc.
Adv d. J. M'NAMARA. G. X.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26

PEKING. Chang Chen-fang. a
cousin of the late Yuan Shih-kai and
a millionaire, was sentenced
by the supreme court of China to
a life term in prison for participa-
ton in the effort of Chang Hsun to
restore the Manchu boy emperor to
the throne. Chang Chen-fang held
many offices under Yuan Shih-kai.
He was acting military governor of
Chilli and Honan provinces. In
addition TO his life sentence he was
also fined $500 for smoking opium
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
Oppose POTATO LAW
- - -

!. vs. limos >ncclaI ~erF1ce
TRAVERSE CITY. Mich. Nov.
2s.-Concerted opposition 20 the
new government potato grading law
among farmers OF this region Is
gradually being overcome by the
work OF County Farm Agent NJ. +.
buckles through community meet
ings In the various farm districts
for the purpose OF explaining the
laws operation. In is the Concensus
OF opinion among growers that IL is
not the law. but the methods OF
mlddlemen that are causing the
troubles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26

SHEFFIELD. England.-At the
Museums Association Conference II
was suggested that every town
should arrange for a voice record
from every soldier who returned
home. Of his experiences in lighting
The delegate proposing - add
ed that there should be recOrS $
from prisoners OF war. telling how
they had been treated By their cap
tors. and museums should contain
everything that would lead poster
ity 10 see. feel and understand the
terrible ordeal through which civil
lization is passing a the present
time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
SIX GERMAN AER0PLANES
BROUGHT DOWN AT FRONT

LONDON, Saturday, Nov. "a
Six German airplanes were brought
down in air battles on the British
battle front in France on Friday
and nine British machines are
missing, according to the official
communication on aerial operations
issued tonight by the war Office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
CUBAN ARTILLERYNIEIN
En IN TIP ATNTNC

AN ATLANTIC PORT. Nov. 20
battalion of Cuban artillerymen
who Will receive instruction in coast
defense gunnery at United States
forts arrived here today on a Cuban
cruiser
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
NORWEGIAN STEAMER
Is REPORTED SUNK

LONDON, Nov. ga dispatch to
the Central News from Christiania
says the Norwegian foreign office an
nounces that the Norwegian steamer
Krosfond. 1907 tons, has been sunk
by the Germans and that the second
officer and IA members Of the crew
were lost.
The Norwegian ship Victoria also
has been lost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, Nov -
The former officials of the Danish
government in the Virgin Islands.
who We're dropped from tne pay
rolls when the American flag was
raised, have been granted compen-
sation by the Crown in the sub
stantial from of life pensions for
those who had served more than 10
years and were otherwise classified
as regular employees, and an annu-
ity of half salary to cover a period
corresponding to the number of
years in which they have served if
less than 10 years.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
ELECTRICITY FOR ALL
SIGNS is FORBIDDEN
Nevs-Times special Service;

view Ne 4 .i.N'N t'IfN'-tAA &c
LANSING. Mich, Nov. 26.-
Power companies have been forbid
den 20 use coal for electricity which
Is 20 be used for advertising pur-
poses only.
The prohibitory order was issued
bv state Fuel Administrator Prud-
den
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-26
MADGE KENNEDY IN
"NEARIN NARRTIyDf'

The comedy picture shown at
the Lasalle today and featuring
clever Madge Kennedy is entitled
Nearly Married" and is a first
class attraction. The dainty little
star was seen in BABY Mine" a
few weeks ago and won friends
from those who had never seen her
on the stage. This lively come dy
drama, concerning a young married
couple who quarrel. get a divorce
and then want 10 marry again. is
delightful amusement. Ii is clean
fun, of the better sort and the kind
that meets with the approval Of
those who think. The cast is ex-
cellent, the scenes, especially a rain
storm, are wonderfully photograph
ed, and all together it is the sort Of
a picture that is worth any reason
able effort 10 see
Nearly Married will be repeated
az the Lasalle tomorrow.