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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18

given out the details Of the roads ac-
ton said to be the first of its kind
to be taken by any large railroad in
the United States.
The ground between the tracks
and the fences on all the roads
length, wherever practicable for cult
vation, is thrown open to the public
for gardening" Mr.. Levy said. I'VE
estimate it will provide 100000 plots,
each twenty by fifty feet. They will
be allotted to all responsible persons
upon application to the nearest sta
tion agent. A fee Of 81 is necessary
to make such a transfer legal. No
other charge, of course, will be made.
The Frisco has lines in Missouri
Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ten
nessee, Louisiana, Mississippi and
Texas. The rightof-way gardens are
to be provided in each of these states
and the roads department OF deyel
opment already has commenced &
campaign to encourage such cultiya
tion as one of the necessary economi,
factors in the United States.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
PAGE TEN
CHURCH SOCIETIES.

Both Circles Of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety Of the First Christian church will
meet in joint session with Mrs. j. w.
Burns, at her home, 4O2 II street,
southwest, next Tuesday afternoon at
two o'clock. A bargain sale will be
conducted following short business
period. Mrs. Burns will be hostess
during the social part Of the program.
All members Of the society, Circle
Number Two, have united with the c,
w. B. NJ. of the church and Will de-
vote one meeting each month to a
missionary program. Circle Number
One is considering such a step also
Should both circles unite with the Q
w. B. NJ, the society would be the
largest missionary society in the state
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society
will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:3(
o'clock with Mrs. J. b. Sprekeymeyer
11O4 Third, southwest.
The Young Ladies' Missionary So
ciety of the Broadway Methods
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
THE NEM WHITE FABRICS

Never before have We had such array of beautiful
White Goods handsome materials for summer houses
and light and airy rrocks
Aside from introducing new lines, some very special
bargains are presented
uRG\NDIES- Imported White Swiss Organdcs, in
beautiful embroidered designs barred and striped
grounds. for classy summer hlOusos and trocks.
ORGANuIES. Shadow Swiss Oruaudics, one OF TINS
srasons newest sheer mat,rias-wdc range of pat
terms that will appeal TO the most critical drtssers
NEW SWlSSES-Rcal St Gall Dotted SWisses IN dots
from the smallest size 10 cushion dots "a material al.
ways IN demand for womcns and Childrcns wear.
WHITE SKIRTINGS- new White Skirtngs now
In stock include plain and fancy Gaherdnes, oNiords
and Novelty Wcaycs The widths range 36 to 40 inches.
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Presnell will be hostesses and Mrs
Warren Martin leader.
MARK JEFF DAVIS BIRTHPLACE.
Limestone obelisk 351 Feet High to
Be Erected Near FairView, Ky.

Limestone obeisk 351 Feet High to
Be Erected Near FairVew, Ky.
Fairvew, Ky, March l8.-The
birthplace Of jefferson Davis on a
farm near here is to be marked by a
great limestone obelisk, according to
plans which Confederate veterans are
now trying to bring to completion.
A tract of twenty-five acres near
Fairyiew, which originally formed a
part Of the farm upon which Jefier-
son Davis was born was acquired sew
era years ago and about 100000 was
raised to pay for converting the tract
into the jefferson Davis Park, and it
is upon a summit Of this park that it
is proposed to erect the monument.
The monument will be an obelisk
OF limestone and concrete 35l feet
high, the tallest with the exception
Of the Washington monument Of any
other shaft Of the kind in the world
The base win be forty-three feet
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square with a room eighteen feet
square in the interior for the storing
of relics. 1t is planned TO have the
shaft completed some time early in
the coming autumn and to dedicate
it on October %, 1917.
The site of the monument is only
about 100 miles, as the crew flies,
from the site of the impressive Mem
orial Hall erected near Hodgenville,
KY, over the cabin in which Abraham
Lincoln was born.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
Smartest Spring Hosiery
Fashions in Trimmings
New Cloves for Spring
A SHOWING OF
SPRING COAT SUITS

ln hcir olru jr1y classic Examples OF SiWr
and QadlItH
Handsomely tailored Coat Suits mannishly
STYLED in the highest grades of woolcn ma
tcrials in all the desired colors and shades.
Very latest style points Goats short and
medium, skirts full faring latest featured
belts and pockets. Truly handsome.
chic Coat suits, smart styles, plain and
heltcd models, in excellent grades of Gaher'
dine. Velour, Serge Poiret Twill and cha
mois Cloth Colors, chartrcuse, gold, sand,
mustard. gray rose, magenta navy and
black skirts well tailored plain and shirred
backs. plain and plated models, shirred and
slash pockets.
Latest spring model Coat Suits in high
grade woolcns. such as Gaberdine, Serge,
Gunniburl. Poplin, Velour and Wool Jcr'
scy. Colors, rose, tan, gray, beige, navy Co
pcuhagen. checks, fancy stripes and mix
lures. Most desirable.
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church will meet Tuesday afternoon at
the church at 2:3O o'clock.

church will meet Tuesday afternoon at
the church at 2;3O o'clock.
The Missionary Society of the Broad
way Methodist church will meet Tues
day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the
home Of Mrs. l.. H. Griffin, lO5 c
street, southwest.
The Guild will meet Tuesday after
noon at 2:3O o'clock at the Guild
rooms. Business of Importance will
be discussed, and all members are
urged to be present
The Presbyterian Missionary so
clety will meet Tuesday afternoon at
PAS o'clock at the home of Mrs. Geo
Ramsey with Mrs. Harts leader The
lesson will he continuation OF the
first chapter in the mission study
book.
The Missionary Society Of The
Broadway Baptist church will NEE
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs
w. c. Baker, 1912 Bixby southwest
when Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Gilber
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Attend The Spring Style Shou March 21st to 24 1917
NOVEL SPORT SKIRTS

SPORT SILKS-In block designs, also coin spots 10
be used for trimmings and combinations
EGYPTIAN STRIPES a wealth Of colors are shown
I'm these designs from the Far East for trimmings OF
combinations.
SILK JERSEY One of the most popular materials oI
th. season "Kayscrs" Plain and silk Jersey.
New Cros dc londrcs in plain colors
New Plain COlorod Chiffon Tattctas
New Cr,pr dc Chine IN plain colors
Sow YuSau in bright coiors for sport wear
NcV Gporeyttc Crgpcs In plain shades
Now Tub silks iu fancy stripes
New Chiffon Cloth iu plain colors.
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SILK DRESSES

You'll find here lovely Dresses for after
noon. matinee and street dresses. Light
shades as well as dark; the late combi.
nations and sport shades Crepe and
silk as well as the novel Tussah, so
muchly favored.
Most popular colors in Georgette
Crepe. Crepe de Chine, Taffeta Silks
and Novelties. and in combination eff
fects. Plenty of new sunset shades.
Brass gold, blues, plum. Many in plain
and novel silk combinations. Special
value.
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GARDENS ON RIGHT OF WAY.

Frisco Road TO Permit Cultivation
Along 5,254 Miles Of Track
Springfield, so, March 1S.-ln an
effort to aid the movement for culti-
waiting every available spot Of land
in the United States, officials Of the
st. Louis and San Francisco railroad
have announced that garden plots
along the 5,254 miles Of the roads
right Of way will be offered, practic
ally free, to any who will attend
them. Il. D. Levy, first vice presi
dent and general manager, has JUS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-18
Truly Marvellous Occasion, During lOhich 'Oe
1vin Sho,u the Most Charming and Be1Oitch-
ing display Of ,Uonen's Wearing Apparel
BEAUTIFUL SPRING BLOUsEs

Spring Blouses reflect the song birds
and the ripening fruit, the blue Of the
sea, the soft color of the sand and deeper
Oriental tones.
New modes in Georgette, Pussy VIII
low. Crepe de Chimes and exquisite COM
binations.
Handsome embroidered designs in
self or contrasting colors.
New shades of tea rose, lettuce green,
gold, maize, flesh, white or stripes.
They are uneuualed.
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A Showing of
SPRING DRESS AND SPORT COAT
All chosen with the utmost taste an
discretion.

Striking Spring Goats in rich grades Of
Velour, La Jerz, Poplin, Jersey Serge
and Caberdine colors, gold, beige, Amer
lean Beauty, chartreuse green, mustard,
rose, magenta, navy Copenhagen and
black. Sport and dress lengths, fancy
belted models and straight-line effects,
large collars, new cuffs, latest styled
pockets and belts-yery attractive.
DRESS AND SPORT SKIRTS
Very handsome line of Separate Skirts
in high grades of Silks and Woolens in
combinations of fancy plaids and
stripes; plain and plated models, latest
featured pockets suspended from sash,
some attached, others detachable; plain
and shirred at waistline, roomy cut, wide
and flaring-most desirable.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
DODGERS VOTE AGAINST HAVING
 MILITARY DRILL

Hot Springs, Ark, March 20-The Brooklyn Dodgers have placed ban on military training. Before they went to the ball orchard yesterday the players met in Manager Robin sons rooms and by unanimous vote decided that military preparedness was not compatible with physical preparation for the impending base ball campaign.
 They were also moved to take such action by Sergeant-Major Jesse Trontgola, of the Army hospital, who said the time the team will be in Hot Springs was all too short for the pur- pose. ../ 2.
 Although the Dodgers played through nine innings against the Bos- ton Red Sox yesterday, Robbie yes- terday put the boys through the strenuous practice session that con- ,sumed three hours. After an hours batting practice Chief Meyers and Otto Miller selected teams and a bat tie was waged through six innings. The "Millers.'' because of the excel lence of the pitching served by Sherry Smith and Wheezer Dell, won by score of 4 to l.
 Neither Casey Stenge1 nor Zach Wheat has yet signed a contract, but they were permitted to don uniforms and participate in the game. Wheat managed to make a scratch hit. but StengeIs batting eye was miles away and he couldn't get the ball beyond the infield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
.BOEHlING HOPES 10 HAVE SUCCESS
 AS CLEvELANDER

Joe Boehling, the Cleveland south paw, will pass the ,quarter-century mark today. Joseph halls from Ole Virginny, and was born in Richmond on March 20, 1892. He had had no previous professional experience when he was hired by Washington in 1912, although he had made something of a reputation as an amateur and semi pro twirler. Joe helped to keep the Washington bench warm for about a month in 1912, and pitched one game which he lost. and was then sent te Chattanooga
 After a brief experience in the Ten nessee city he was shipped off to Wor- cester. in the New England circuit, where he did so we'll that Griffith re- called him. Boehling was the sen sation of the league in 1913, winning seventeen games and losing seven, and he did fairly well the following year.
 In 1915 and 1916 his record was not so good. In the middle of last season Griffith swapped Boehling and Danny Moeller to Cleveland for Joe Leonard > and Elmer Smith. It is understood that Boehfing has an old contract call ing for $5, GOO a year which holds good this season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
TED LEWIS PUTS
 X OUT MOORE IN IST

New York. March 2o-BeforeI a comparatively small sized gathering of spectators last night. Ted Lewis, the English welterweight, put a crimp in the championship aspira- tions of Willie Moore, a Philadelphia boxer at the Palace S. C., in the Bronx, by knocking out the Philadel- phian before the conclusion of the first round of their scheduled 1O- round session. The knockout came as a quick and unexpected surprise to the enthusiasts, who witnessed the contest, for Moore came to New York with the reputation of being "fn- isher" of the first order and much was expected of him in the way of giving the clever: Englishman tus- le.
 The bout ended so abruptly, how ever, that it was impossible, for those who witnessed it to get a line on the ability of the Philadelphian, who failed to land single clean blow from the time he entered the ring.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
ELECT KINNEY AS CAPTAIN OF YALE
 BASKETBALL TEAM

New Haven, March 20.-OTson Kin ney. one of the hest basketball players that ever represented the Blue, was unanimously elected captain of the Yale team for next season at the an- nuaI banquet held at Hotel Taft last night. No other candidate was men, tioned for the honor.
 Kinney is a brother of the late Gil Kinney, who was coaching the team at the time of his death. Kinney proved the individual start of the sea- son. leading the Intercollegiate league scorers with 13O points. During the season Kinney scored 43 field goals which stands out as a record in inter collegiate basketball circles. One of the features of Yale's work during the past season was her clean play. During the past three years the Ellis have had less fouls called upon them than any other team in the east.
 Last nights banquet was featured by speeches by Coach Bernie Tom mers and Captain Taft who euaogized the players for the brilliant work on the court during the past season. Cap tain Taft declared that the team played satisfactorily all season and deserved whatever honors went with the championship. He praised Kin hey, the new captain, stating that he should prove a fine leader.
 Yale has a good nucleus for another championship next season. despite the fact that three stars-Ma1lon, Rhett and Olson-will be lost to the team lby grfaduation. This will leave Garfield. Kinney and Taft of the regulars and worthy substitutes. in Stradella,, Hor- ton and Van Slyck, star of the fresh man quintet, to fill in the gap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
CHARLIE WRITE TO REFEREE LEONARD
 AND WELSH BOUT

New York. March 2O-Charlie White yesterday was selected to off, ciate at the Welsh-Leonard contest in the Manhattan A. c. on March 28 White was agreed upon at a meeting attended by Billy Gibson for Leonard, Harry Pollok for Welsh and the clubs matchmaker.
 The selection of White meets with the approval of the Boxing Commis- sion, which ordered that a referee for the contest should be selected from among Charlie White, Bill Brown and Claude Tbbetts of Albany. Billy Roche, Welsh's official referee, was eliminated from consideration by tho board.
 The Manhattan A. c. sent the fol- lowing letter to the commission yes- terday:
 Complying with your order regard ing the selection of referee for the Freddie Welsh-Benny Leonard box ing contest at this club on March 28, we respectfully beg to advise that Charlie White has been agreed upon to ofhciate."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
TOMMY RYAN, FORMER CHAMPION, WAS NAMED
 YOUNGS IN REAL LIFE

This Is the birth anniversary of George Godfrey, famous old negro heavyweight, in 1853, and of Tommy Ryan, former welterweight champion, in 1870. It is also the anniversary of the death in 1885 of Joe Goss, once the heavyweight champion of Ameri- ca. Godfrey, known as "Old Choco- late,' was native of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and he whipped number of good men. Godfrey once challenged John l.. Sullivan, but on the night of the bout he thought bet-l ter of 1t and refused to go on He was knocked out by Jake Kilrain, Joe Choynsh and Peter Maher. Godfrey has been dead about fifteen years. Tommy Ryan, whose real name is Joseph Youngs, has been running a boxing club in Syracuse, and recently has been spoofng about pulling off comeback. Joe Goss was an Eng lishman who began his fight career in his native land, but later came to America and won the American heavyweight title by whipping another Britisher, Tom Allen, in 1886. Goss lost the title to Paddy Ryan in 1880, and Paddy soon lost it to John l.. Sullivan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
BROWNE ORDERED
 10 QUIT MADISON
 SQUARE PROPERTY

New York, March 20-Grant Hugh Browne was ordered to vacate Madi- son Square Garden by representatives of the New York Life Insurance Com pany yesterday.
 Browne was asked to remove his Few possessions, including the ring paraphernalia used In the Fulton Weinert bout a few weeks ago. The New York Life representative stated that Browne did not have a lease on the famous show house.
 Browne, on the other hand, in- formed his friends last night that he was still confident of securing lease after the purchase of the Garden by Paris Singer. who has already handed over $10O,000 as a first payment on the property.
 If Singer goes through with the deal, he will have to pay an additional I $300.0oO cash, while $2,000, coo will |&omatn on mortgage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
DAVE MEDAR SHADES
 HARRY WILLIAMS BY
 BIG MARGIN IN ELM CITY

New Haven, March 20-Dave Me dar, the New York lightweight, de- cisively outpointed Harry Williams of this city in the star bout of 12 rounds staged before the Royal A. c. last night. The shifty New Yorker was far too speedy and clever for Williams who exhibited flashes of his old-time form in only two of the rounds. Medar merely stood off and hit the local Ita1- ian when and where he chose, but took especial pains to see that he did no fighting at close quarters. G Medar used lightning left hand with good effect. piling up point after point from the clang of the bell in the opening round. Medar was en- titled to honors in eight of the rounds, two went to Williams, while two were about evenly distributed,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
HOWIE BAKER IS GOING TO NEW
 ORLEANS TEAM

Marlin, Tex, March 20-1'he inf1eld division of the Giants was reinforced yesterday by Haword Baker. the mys- terious third baseman. who quit baseball year ago to make mun1- tions and then made a surreptitious return when. John J. l1cGraw was not looking. Baker was a drafted man md might have had an excellent chance to make the New York team last year when third basemen were in demand. He passed up this chance, however, and later went to work in a muni<ion factory. He played baseball at first for recreation. but later be- came a member of the Bridgeport team of the Eastern league.
 The New York club was not aware of this until after tho season closed, but then put in claim for Baker, which the National Commission re- recently recognised. Baker claims he was not at fault, as he played under his own name and supposed the Bridgeport club had obtained his re-. lease from New York. Baker arrived yesterday morning and was in uni- form at both practice sessions work ing at third base with the different infeld combinations. It is understood that he will be released soon to the New Orleans club.
 Routine practice occupied the time of the Giants, The teams spent a rather sleepless night on the Pull mans soming up from South Texas Sunday night and McGraw did not press the work.
 Manager McGraw almost lost the services of Charlie Herzog when his captain and second baseman received wi1e from St. Petersburg, Fla, stating that Mrs Herzog had been injured in an automobile accident. Herzog wired for particulars, and in the meanwhile prepared for hur- rfed departure. but received more fa- vorAb1e word Sunday night, Today is tho opening of the spring style and automobile show if Marlin. and as an added attraction the Giants will play the Fort Worth tam of the Texas league.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
FULTON MAY GO
 ON WITH GUNBOAT SMITH THIS MON I'll

New York, March 20-Fred Full ton has agreed to meet any heaty- weight that John Weismantel of the Broadway Sporting Club may select. The latter chased hot foot after Gun boat Smith, and lawn all but expired when the Gunner bashfully, asked dor 6, 900 for his end of the fracas.
 Weis1nantel is anxious to stage the bout, but with the Gunner wanting 5000 and Fulton twice that amount. he is undecided The Gunner, exper- fenced and crafty, would be Ia good match for the elongated ex-plasterer. Fulton's stock in trade is his left hand jab. Hitting Gunboat Smith with a left jab, however, is~ . horse of another color. If the old Gunner would only ease off a little on that pay envelope we might see some fun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20

26 at the Park theatre. Hughes is a former California boxer, who has re- gently moved to this city. He has met the best talent on the Pacific coast.
 The main bout between Willie Jack son and Eddie Wallace looks like the greatest attraction staged here in years. Jackson rose suddenly from obscurity when he knocked out Johnny Dundee. Jackson is a hard hitter and is apt to 'prdduce a haynlaker amy time. Wallace has boxed the leading battlers of the country. He and Jack son ought to furnish 12 rounds of fast work.
 In the semi final of ten rounds Tommy Shea of New Haven will mix it with Johnny Best. The latter is a newcomer in this city. He is said to have fought many good bouts in Phil ade1phia. The preliminary will have Young Murphy of this city and Young McMahon of Stratford in the points Terry Lee has been secured to act as referee.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
FRANK BAKER IS STARTING ON HOME
 RUN JAUNT AGAIN

Macon. Ga.. March 20-J. Franklin Baker, Wally Pipp, N Roger Peckin- paugh and Slim Ray Caldwell were the heroes of the first nine inning game played between the rockies and the regulars of the Yankees, here, yes terday afternoon. The combined bat ting efforts of the first named three enablead the regulars to win by a score of runs to 6.
 As for Caldwell, he pitched the last six innings for the rockies, and while the tying and winning runs were scored off him. he nevertheless per- formed so we'll that he probably will have the honor of pitching the open ing game of the season. Ray held the regular to six hits, and with the right kind of support wouNd have had 8 clean slate for his days labor.
 Caldwell had perfect control over the ball and it was really a treat to see him pitch. He never seemed to exert himself to any great extent, all though he had more smoke than any time last season. He anixed his curves up freely, with the result that several of the regulars were swinging like a gate trying to land on the ball.
 Bush league playing in the last two innings robbed him of a victory over Baker. Pipp. Peck, Sc. In the eighth, with two out, Shocker singled and Gilhooley walked. Aragon probably thought he was playing football in stead of baseball, for he booted High 8 bounder over the foul line and Seeker scored.
 Baker played his important role in the fray in the opening inning. Bill Piercy began for the rockies anld got himself in an peck of trouble by pass ing Gilhooley and then Pipp, after High and Maisel flied out. AS Baker strolled up to the plate, swinging two war clubs over his shoulders, Nick CulIop shouted from the third base line, This is an ideal spot to pole one, Frank"
 Baker did. The ball, clearing the fence. never stopped travelling until it landed against one of the freight cars 9 feet or more outside of the park.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-20
EUROPEAN WAR VETERAN
 TO ENLIST IN C. A. C.

Frank G. Nelson, former sergeant major in the 213th Overseas battalion of the Canadian expeditionary force, has enlisted as private in the Eleventh company, Connecticut Coast Artillery corps of this city. Nelson served three years in the United States Coast Artillery, four years in the U. s. Marine Corps and two years with the Canadian troops in Europe. He is now living at Walnut Beach. In the trench fighting about Ypres he was on the firing line and was twice bayoneted by German soldiers during trench rushes.
 Recruiting for all Coast Artillery companies Is now going on. A branch recruiting office will be open in Lyon & Grumman's store, Fairfield avenue and Middle street, Saturday, from in the afternoon until o'clock at night.