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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmoreite is authorized to
announce Tom Carter as a candidate
for city commissioner from the First
Ward, subject tos. the action of the
Democratic voters at the primary cleo
tion March 20, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce Dan Blackburn for the Office
Of chief of police, subject to the ae-
tion of the democratic primary March
20, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmorete is authorized to an
nounce the name OF w. X. Roberts for
the office of Mayor of Ardmore, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the primary election March
20, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

.7-5t Guardian.
Dated this the 10th day of January,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce Jake Williams as a candidate
fer chief of police of the city of Ard
more, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary, March 20, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce ]. NJ. Hoard as a candidate for
mayor of the city of Ardmore, subject
to the action Of the democratic pri-
mary. March 20, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmoreite is authorized 70
announce Dow Braziel as a candidate
for chief Of police of the city of Ard
more, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, March 20, 1917.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

The Ardmoreite is authorized to an
nounce Will Gardner as candidate
for the office of commissioner from
he Fourth ward, subject to the action
of the democratic primary March 20.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
OIL STOCKS

oil are made by
starting with a small investment.
1000 shares $1,000. Address Z, care
Ardmoreite 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-We pay the highest prices
for rags, newspapers, magazines,
rubber, brass, copper, and all kinds
Of junk. Call 1160 We will come
and get It. Also we want second
hand automobiles. The Missouri,
Oklahoma & Texas Iron & Metal
Co., 110 North Caddo street 25-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

FOR Bankrupt stock OF mer-
chandise VIII sell to the highest
bidder, January %, at 1000 a. M, at
Ringing, Okla, two doors east of
First National Bank, stock of shoes
invoicing S32455 and dry goods in.
voicing S72.61. T. G. Gibson, trustee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

PRODUCTION AND ACREAGE 49, In
market for settled production Also
acreage near drilling wells. India.
Homa Oil & Gas Company, AT Col.
cord Building, Oklahoma City, Okla.
12.12t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

!. w. CLOER-Took charge of the
Leon Hotel the first day Of the year
and will conduct the business as ho
did before; he will extend courteous
treatment as he always has and will
expect his old patrons back to see
him. He will appreciate your trade
and support. 21.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
statesmen

money, big line, all
cessities-Groceries paints, oils,
stock food sell at wholesale.
Goods and house nationally known.
Ask your banker. Enormous sums
paid for crops insure vast trade.
Quit road, stay in home territory
build homes and bank accounts as
hundreds do. Regular trade, quick
ly easily covered No collections
or losses. No capital required
simple but effective selling plan
earns for you 800 to $3.50 monthly
easily. Write today. John Sexton
G. Co., Wholesale Grocers, 236 w.
Lake street, Chicago.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
OIL LANDS AND LEASES

CARBONIFEROUS STRATA - Anti.
cline, approved by geologists. Well
ruined. Long complied by geologi-
cal bureau. Large acreage Liberal
terms for development J. T. Hall,
Mckinney, Tex.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

WANTED-To do your building, loan
you money on long time and low in.
terest, free plans and specifications.
w. d. Taliaferro, Contractor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
ROOMING HOUSES

THE PHILLIPS ROOMS, now changed
hands and known as Bob's Rooms,
old Bob, the Restaurant Man. Call
and see me, 13 1,3 East Main. Bob
Biggs. 27-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

NOTICE TO FORD oWNERS-Get a
shield to protect your crank case
against stumps. rocks, high centers,
etc. Phone 7S3, ask for o. L. Nokes.
2l.lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

MONEY TO BUILD OR BUY A HOME
DO my own inspection. Hal NJ
Cannon, upstairs over Dilworth's.
17-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished room with
bath; close in; gentleman preferred.
Phone 1880, lo-tt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

FARM LOANS-Plenty OF money with
best of terms and rates Also oil
and gas leases. Prices reasonable.
W. B. Frame 4 Son. elm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

WANTED-To buy secondhand cul.
tivator must be in good condition,
viii trade two stands Of bees for
chickens. See j. NJ. Hoard. Phone
800. 1G,6t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
AGENTS WANTED

COLORED PEOPLES PROGRESS
New race history, just off press,
price $3.50; sold by agents. The
publishers, Austin Jennings Co.,
Washington, d. c., will mail you
free outfit.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

FOR RENT-A beautiful bungalow,
$4,000. ]. II. Poulter & Sons
Eddleman Bldg. 11-u
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

THE GEORGIA STATE SAVINGS
ASSN Offers the best contract on
city loans, Guillot & Hall, 9 North
Washington. slim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
ARDMOREITE CLASSIFIED ADS

WANT AID RATES BY THE WEEK
20 cents per line, per week, no change
of copy
WANT AID RATES BY THE MONTH
80 cents per line per month. Change
of copy allowed once a month with
out additional charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

CITY LOANS-Ilome money, cheap.
The Peoples Bldg & Loan Assn G. p
Selvide, Secy. Phone red $40.
Room 3, Guaranty Bank Bldg. lin
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

WE HAVE THE BEST Bargains on
inside resident property in the city.
Will double in value in next twelve
months. Rent will pay purchase
price in five years. One-third cash,
balance time. Have customer for
or more lots with small improve
ments, suitable for chickens, 500
cash and $35 per month. Ardmore
Real Estate Exchange, 1882 East
Main. 21.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

FARM AND CITY LOANS-Plenty of
ready money to lend on either farm
or city property at fow rates, Loans
closed without delay. Get my terms
before making loan. r. c. KcKid-
dy, 124h w. Main st. 10-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
MINIMUM
CHARGE is
3 LINES
FINANCIAL

100000 to loan city property. For
quick action apply now. Low rates
o. NJ. Redfeld. Phone SO. lin
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

ARCO FEED-A scientifically mixed
feed containing meal and hulls only.
Produces more butter. Convenient
to feed. Ardmore Oil & Mig. Co.
lin
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

GER ONIMO BAKER-Keg. Jersey bull
owned by VIII Cardwell, will stand
W. Main St VIII call for cows
Phone 1889. i-1m
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

MONEY TO LOAN ON FARMS
make my own inspections and close
my own loans. Real estate bought
and sold. W. A. Wolverton, 13 ~
Washington street. slim
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
MISCELLANEOUS

ROOM AND BOARD, also table board
at 20 + St., S. Il. Phone 1869. % 8
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

FORD ROADSTER, 1916 model, run
$500 miles, good top; 500 extra
equipment, absolutely perfect run
ming order; fitted to carry drill bits.
Reasonable price. Demonstrate
and teach to run. 115 b St., S. w.
1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
LIVESTOCK

BEST BULL in Ardmore, season $100
Frank Floyd, 1904 C St, S. e.
elm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

WANTED-Household help without
incumbrance. Apply ]. T. McKib-
ben, 80 South Mill st. 22-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

tuat Amount 10 one
arged to Any
Person.
MISCELLANEOUS |
~|~~@~N-0-NO0~~~~~~~~-~>> ~>>~~0-~~~~~~~-~~~~~~
ROOM AND BOARD, also table board
at 20 + ST., S. Il. Phone 1869. 22-3
TO TRADE-A piano on
auto. Phone 1901. 21S
RAGS! RAGS! RAGS!-Bring your
clean rags to The Ardmoreite office
and receive best market price.
WANTED TO BUY-Your old second
hand furniture. Phone 100. NJ. F.
Kinney, 35 Caddo ST. 19-1m
RAGS! RAGS! RAGS! Bring your
clean rags to The Ardmoreite office
and receive best market price
TO BUY-All kinds of sec
ondhand furniture. Phone 1881, Ex-
change Trading Store, 112 Caddo St
3-1m.
QUILTING COTTON-lO cents
pound; carded ready for quilts. Ard
more Oil & Mig. Co., 500 S. Wash
ington St. lin
AFTER-Five years absence, Shrop-
shire, the shoe maker, is back in
BUSINESS at the same old stand at
the rear Of Frames Drug store, No.
B street, northwest. Your patron
age solicited. 7.1m
WE ARE CLEANING and pressing 2
piece suits for 80 cents. Ardmore
Cleaning & Dye Works. Phone 93S
p. A. Cooley, Manager. 25-1m
RAGS! RAGS. RAGS!-Bring your
clean rags to The Ardmoreite office
and receive best market price.
STENOGRAPHER-And No
tary Public, Miss Ira Warden, lobby
New Wilmington hotel Office
phone 1889. 15-1m
GIVE US A TRIAL - Satisfaction
guaranteed Ardmore Cleaning and
Dye Works. Phone 93S. p. A. Cooley,
Manager. 25-1m
WANTED to let you know that j. V.
London has a new stock of store fix
lures on the road and he has put on
a final sale to make room for them.
Everything at a big reduction. 1872
WHEN YOU WANT-High class work
go to Shropshire, the shoe repairer
at No s b street, n. w, rear of
Frames Drug Co. Hand-sewed
soles same price as machine work.
Work done while you wait. Your
patronage will be appreciated. 7-1m
WANTED TO BUY-All kinds of old
junk. c. 2. Hall, North Caddo
street. lin
II WILL BE HERE-Only one more
week making the feather mattres
ses. Phone l164. 21.9
WANTED TO RENT-A 5, 6 or Z
room modern house, furnished. De
sirable location. Phone 222 or see
W. S. Smith. 2l-6r
WE CARRY a complete line of soda
fountains, all sizes, new and second
hand. Can ship without delay
Terms to suit w. T. Haywood
Sales Co., 224 N. Robinson ST., Ok
Oklahoma City. Gin
ARDMoRE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
will furnish you with all kinds o
help. Office or domestic housekeep
ers, mechanics of all kinds, farm
and ranch help. Write us what yol
will pay We will do the rest. 1O
1.2 East Main. Phone 1900 lat
MEET US at the Sanitary barbe
shop, where workmanship, servic
and price are getting the business
Phone 93S. Dick Cheek, 81 Cadd
street 14-1n
WANTED-To buy a secondhand Gu
tivator, must be in good condition
viii trade two stands Of bees 70
! chickens. See J. NJ. Hoard. Phon
800. 1G.6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

Ardmoreite ads bring results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22
AVERAGE
s WORDS
TO THE LINE
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Young man nurse at the
Confederate Home. 21-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

WANTED TO TRADE-A piano on
auto. Phone 1901. 213
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-01-22

FOR SALE-Some nice Jersey spring
ers. See them at the old Mansfield
Wagon Yard. Hoard & Hartnitt.
Phone 500. 1S-5t
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
Three ACCIDENTS near
ONE site: One INJURED

Three accidents within an hour IN
the neighborhood OF Thirteenth and
Washington streets early last even
ing caused considerable excitement
there, and incidentally attracted a
large crowd.
Mrs. Rhoda A. Walters, Of the Wal
ters Hospital, No sos West street,
was the only one injured she being
bruised when an automobile she was
driving was caught in a pocket be-
tween a trolley car and a large truck.
This accident happened at Twelfth
and Washington streets at $50
o'clock. Mrs. Walters was taken 10
her nome by Harry J. Stidham. who
was passing in his automobile at the
time.
Previous to this accident two troll
ley cars collided at Thirteenth and
Washington streets, tearing the run
ming board of one car. but no one
was injured
8 Before the excitement of these two
accidents had subsidized, car No. 125
broke down on Washington street be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth. STALL
ing all cars on that line until repairs
could be made
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
Gets Year FOR tale
OF NAVAL DISASTER

PAssA1C. n. J.. July 19.-The man
who started rumors Of disaster to
American warships. which grew into
wild reports that New York Naval
Hospital was overcrowded with
wounded men. is believed to have
been found in the person Of Charles
E. Knapp.
District Attorney Lynch has obtain
ed a confession from Knapp. which is
said to contain vivid picture OF the
imaginary blowing up of an Ameri-
can dreadnought. The prisoner, who
was sentenced to a year in Jail on a
charge of disorderly conduct prob
ably will be the subject of Federal
Grand Jury investigation.
Knapp's purpose in spreading the
story. it 1 8 said. was to profit finan-
cially from sympathy he aroused by
claiming to be ono Of the survivors
of the battle
When arrested. Knapp was wearing
the uniform of chief gunner's mate
and had five re-enlistment stripes on
his sleeve. Lieutenant W. J. Moses.
In charge OF navy recruiting in New
ark found that Knapp was dishonor-
ably discharged from the United
States ship Hancock in 1909 and
previously had been q naval prisoner
on charges Of desertion and drunken
ness.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19

George ". Boyd. passenger trahic manager Of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad Is, beyond question OF tho
ableet railroad men In the United states When.
eral days ago. public announcement was made that he
was critically III. and believed 10 be dying, IN Cape
May. feeling OF swept through the transpora
ton world Since then his thousands OF friends and
admirers have found encouragement and pleasure IN
.ne statement OF his physicians that responded
to treatment and doubtless will be restored health
and official activity He OF the best Of the Penn
sylvania's many great transportation experts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
STOP CHASING SUBMARINES AND CONVOY
SHIPPING.

ID ERsHlNG's army landed in France without the loss
Of a man.
Carried right through the submarine zone without
scratch
Canada has sent 100000 across the zone in
tested by the sea snakes without the loss Of life
But merchant ships torpedoed almost hourly.
What IS the answer TO the riddle2
Simply this-conyoy-p protection OF transports by de-
stroyers mine sweepors and scouting arplanes
Transporting an army is military and naval enter
prise The British admiralty and our own navy
see that and concentrate the main problem pro-
tecting tie chips.
But from all the available information, the British
admiralty has never yet that the delivery of freight
10 British ports-the protection Of merchant shipping
is not only naval problem but tho supreme problem
OF the war.
In the words OF a distinguished naval officer in one
OF tho entente missions visiting Washington Tho Brit
ish can't see shipping; all they is the big
battle"
The British admiralty the only military machine
which has gone through tho without big shake
up and the abolition OF the foolish seniority system
OF promoting odicersis today trying to wage often
siye war tho elusive submarine
II is scattering its thousands OF patrol boats
tho ocean hunting Notwithstanding for needles
I'm haystack 1000 miles wide-while The merchant
shipping on which tho life Of the entente depends is
forced 10 run through the and take chances
II Is time that a radical change in tactics be adopted
and the British navy patrol forces 10 the real
task-the conveying Of merchant ships.
Pershings arrival shows what the convoy and pro-
teoted lane will do
The nnvies must become tho traffic cons Of the
ocean.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
THAT aMAR SESSION.

II ROM Dover comes tho information that the State
y House is being cleaned up That is taken to be an
indication that Governor Townsend preparing to call
war session Of the Legislature.
If that construction Of janitorial activity be correct
the public hope that the Senators the Represen-
tatves will not go to Dover imbued with the thought
that It is their patriotic duty settle down there for
the remainder of the Summer, wasting their own time
and the publcs money transaotng business that has
no connection with the and for which there is no
public demand or desire.
There ere certain legislative members who are IN
ordinaely >oyN OF the spotlight It is TO be hoped
they will not be in control when comes to the mat
fer OF the scope OF business and The final adjournment
OF the special session
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
The Outlook for Cereal Crops in
The United States
skepca Reports which Been Made by tn
Department o Agriculture.
Manufacturers Record

pective yield Of 67s,ooo,oo0 bushels,
is 100000 bushels short of the crop
of 1901, or sixteen years ago.
It is 57,000,OO0 bushels short OF the
crop of 1906, or eleven years ago.
It is 100000 bushels short Of the
crop of 1912.
It is s5,OOO,OoO bushels short Of the
crop Of 1913.
10 is S47.OOooOO bushels short OF
the yield OF 1915.
Let us look at the matter from the
basis of per CAPITA production of the
two chief cereals. wheat and corn,
merely to get a fair idea as to the
Weld per capita IN two years, 1896
and 1902, as compared with 1917. one
fifteen years back and the other q
years ago.
In 1896 the total production Of
wheat and corn was 2,710,000, 00O
bushels, or SS.5 bushels per capita.
In 1902 the aggregated production
OF the two was 3,193000,0 900 bushels
or 40.3 bushels per capita.
In 1917 the estimated yield as pei
July 1 forecast Is 3,S10000,000 bushels
equal TO 1854 bushels per capita, OF
SO bushels per capita less than the
average Of twenty-one years ago
when we had no war and no sbnor.
NAL conditions to face.
VIII the nation heed the meaning
OF these facts before II is too late
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
GOLDEN SCEPTRE Gives
attractive PLAYLET

A pleasing entertainment was given
by the Golden sceptre. No. 8, in their
lodge room Tuesday night before a
large crowd. Tho affair opened with
everyone singing tho Star Spangled
Banner" and closed with singing MY
Country IT'S OF Thee" There were
also recits lions by Misses Helen
CURE, Alma Hare, EfIle Maguigan;
piano solos by Miss Delfno. An at
tractive playlet entitled The Country
Cousins" was glvon.
The cast was as follows; Miss
Twist, Miss Ehle Maguigan; Miss
Clara Dean, Miss Cora Carr; Miss
Jean Carlton, Miss Lily Sewal; Miss
Kate Carlton, Miss Viola Klnsler
maid. Miss Mary Burns; Count DIES
tango. Harry Chestnut: Mr.. Twist
Harold Burns
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
sCANT SYMPATHY FOR sUFFRAGTsTs.

TSHosE sixteen militant sufraglsts who have been
sent TO prison for sixty days by the Washington
thortes receive acant sympathy IN tho public mind
Thoy deliberately invited arrest and conviction. When
given the alternative OF paying small fines being
sent TO tho workhouse for sixty days they deliberately
chose tho latter penalty.
No doubt they labor under the impression that when
they have been discharged they will DO hailed
tyrs by tho American public IN that they unQueston
ably Will discover their mistake The people have
both respect and sympathy for handful OF wanton
dlsturbers who have persisted IN annoying President
Wilson during crisis in the affairs OF our country
which should constrain all patriotic Americans TO spare
him annoyance and permit him 70 devote his closest
possible attention TO the stupendous tank he has IN
hand.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
oUARRELs WITH EyERYBODY.

- HARTMAN DENMAN, Of the Shipping Board, Is now
~ in hot water with Secretary Daniels the price
10 be paid for steel FOR the construction OF the
chant feet
loss progress than any Of the administrations war
plans except the food control hi and interesting
collateral inquiry arises to Mr. Denman's temRera-
mental qualities He quarreled with Baker. OF his
original colleagues on the board: he quarreled with
Cocktails, who chosen to carry out the shipbuid
ing programmed now no Is Quarreling with Daniels.
II IL fair presumption, when quarrels thus
in succession with others with whom no has business
relations, that the OF the difouliy is IN him.
II 40. the obvious ramedy Is 20 dump Denman.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
THE PLEA OF THE

THE PLEA OF THE
GROWN PRINCE
Father. think OF me;
II you've thought of abdicating,
II reforms you're contemplating,
Halt the rash decree:
All the while you're hesitating,
Father, think of me
Father, think OF me;
II this land goes democratic,
Right divine goes where7 The atticl
Where will Frederick be?
Ny request Is most emphatic;
Father, think of mel
Father. think OF me;
You have lived in regal clover;
You have put that king stuff over,
Proud of pedigree;
Would you make an exiled rover,
Father, out of me?
Father. think OF me;
Are you not, sir, apprehensive
OF the righteous wrath intensive
OF the Deity?
Be not thoughtlessly offensive;
Spare your family tree;
Think OF Gott--and Mel
A. II. FOLWELL.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-07-19
MAJOR LAWSON.

XNyE felicste Captain Joseph C. Lawson. OF the
w Quartermaster Corps First Delaware Infantry,
upon his promotion by Governor Townsend to the rank
OF major IN that corps
Major Lawson has manifested for years keen inter
est in the welfare OF the Organized Militia. During the
spanish-Amerlcan war no served an enlisted man.
On June g. 1907. he became second lieutenant Of
Company G. His promotion 10 first leutenancy came
June z 1908, and to captanoy January 6, 1909.
His many friends quite naturally delighted that he
has a maiorship