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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
COOLEST IN FORTY YEARS.

Washington The coolest December
weather In 40 years was recorded In
the Ohio valley with minimum tenn
perature of 13 degrees below zero at
Cincinnati. In all parts Of the country
east of the Rocky mountains the tenn
perature was from 20 to 40 degrees
below the usual average at this time
Of the year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Evansville. Ind.-The ice foes in
the Ohio river here stopped running
and the river Is frozen solid from
bank to bank for the first time since
February, 1895.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
Gesticulation.

Some movie stars do most of their
acting with their hands.-Kansas City
Journal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE,
Pneumonia, follows on the heels OF q
neglected cough or cold. Delay NO
longer. Take Mansfield's Cough Bal.
sam. Price SOC and S1.00.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Duluth.-Edmonton, Alberta, was
the coolest point In the northwest, the
temperature reaching 40 degrees be-
low zero.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Washington.-virginia, North and
South Carolina and Northeast Geor.
gia were covered by one Of the heav-
lest December snowfalls in history.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
DENY EXECUTING WOMAN.
Another German Lie ls Refutad by
U. s. Authorities.

Washington. - Persistent repetition
Of story that woman spy had been
executed in the United States has
caused the state department to send
an official denial to American con.
suls and legations in the European
neutral countries. The story orig.
mated in Germany, and its widespread
use is regarded as another case of
propaganda. The name of the wo-
man was given as Anna Huitems.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Miss Lucy Denny. daughter OF
Bishop Denny. Is telegraph messen7
ger in Richmond, Va.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
$40, 100000 TO ITALY.

Mas Brought Credit To That Country
To $500, 900, 900.
Washington Another payment Of
SIS 600. 900 to Italy, the first for many
weeks. brought the total actually paid
To that government from the $500, 000,.
900 credit allowed up to $500, 000. 000
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

Washington.--A division Of regular
cavalry, the first the American army
has had since civil war days. 10 being
formed at FL Paso, Tsxas.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21
RAISE coal PRICES.
Increase OF Ten Cents In Middle Ten
neasee IL Announced.

Washington.-An increase of 10
cents a ton In coal prices In Middle
Tennessee was announced by the fuel
administration. This gives the CEN
trail field the same price as the eastern
district. The raise applies TO the coun-
ties OF Bledsoe. Grundy and White
The new prices are: Run Of mine,
$40; prepared sizes. s2.ss; slack.
ta.iS.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-12-21

II your druggist does not have DR.. Peery's
ssDead Shot" for Worms and Tapeworm.
eend 2s cents to ss2 Pearl street. New xork.
and you will get II by return mail. ADJ.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
ORDINANCE NO. 3OI.

AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE
AMOUNT OF LICENSE ON ALL
DEALERS IN IMITATION MALT
LIQUORS, AND DEALERS IN CI-
DER, PROVIDING FOR A PENAL.
TY FOR FAILURE TO PROCURE
SUCH LICENSE, AND DECLAR-
ING AN EMERGENCY.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD
OF CITY COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY or ARDMORE. OKLA
HOMA:
Section l. Any person, firm or cor
poration who deals in. offers for sale or
sells, any imitation malt LIQUOR or ci.
der, without first obtaining from the
city bookkeeper a license for such bus
mess shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof. shall be
punished by a fine OF not less than
ten dollars and not more than nineteen
dollars and in each conviction one dol
lar cost shall be added 10 the fine as
sessed
Section ?. Said license shall be in
the sum of two hundred dollars per
month, payable monthly in advance.
which shall be obtained as provided in
section one ~ hereof before anv per.
son, firm or corporation shall deal in
imitation malt liquor or cider
Section 3. Such license shall be non.
transferable. and the person applying
for such license shall file with the city
bookkeeper his statement in writing
under oath. that he is OF lawful age
and is nj good moral character and has
not been convicted Of anv violation OF
the prohibition laws Of the state OF
Oklahoma. or Of me citv Of Ardmore
nor in any state, county or municipal
/ court in the state Of Oklahoma. Of VIC
!ation Of such laws; provided that this
ordinance shall not apply TO any per
: son. firm or corporation dealing in any
/ imitation malt liquor or cider that bear.
the stamp Of the proper United state,
authority that such article or beverage
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
TAKE VAN LAX
FOR CONSTIPATION
Don't Poison Yourself Any More VITA
Calomel-Van Lax Is Better
1t Keeps Bowels Clean.

When you are troubled with liver
trouble such as constipation, clogged.
up bowels, indigestion, dyspepsia.
heartburn, played-out feeling. bad
breath, sick headache, get from your
druggist a soc bottle OF Van Lax ior
send to Van Vleet Drug Co., Memphis,
Tenn Take a dose as directed on
label. In a short time ii will give you
the incest and easiest cleaning ont
you ever experienced. Drop calomel
or salts. Van Lax is better II don't I
sicken YOU Young or old can take
Van Lax and at any hour OF the day.
Van Lax IS pleasant 10 take Every
body likes Il. Van Lay livens up your
liver. Try it-today. it Is the latest
and By far the best Tonic Liver Medi-
cine made. The best IS none too good
get the best-Yan Lax.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05

one-half in area OF the land liable to
assessment TO pay for such improve
ments. may within fifteen davs from the
date Of the last publication Of this reso-
luton file with the cltv clerk their
protest in writing against such i'm
provements, and said protests will be
heard on Tuesday, October ?, 1917. at
eight o'clock pm. in the session cham
bers Of the board Of commissioners of
the city of Ardmore. Oklahoma.
Passed by the board of commission
ers and approved by the mavor on this
4th dag of September. 1917.
W. r. ROBERTS Mayor.
Attest:
G. w. GROOM. City Clerk.
(Sean
published in Daily Ardmoreite Sept
3, 9. Z, S, 10 and II. 1910.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
DAILY ARDMoREITE
RESOLUTION.

RESOLUTION DECLARING \ Ne
CEsSITY TO GRADE. PAVE. CURB,
GUTTER. DRAIN AND OTHER
WISE IMPROVE SCOTT STREET
IN THE CITY OF ARDMORE. OK
LAHOAIA, FROM THE NORTH
LINE OF McLISH AVENUE. TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF WEST MAIN
STREET, INCLUDING ALLEY
CROSSINGS AND STREET IN
TERsECTIONS THEREON AND
ORDERING A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO BE PUBLISHED.
AND THE CITY ENGINEER TO
PREPARE COMPLETE AND AC-
CURATE PLANS. SPECIFlCA'
TIONS AND ESTIMATES FOR
SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD
or COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY
OF ARDMORE. OKLAHOMA:
l. That the board of commissioners
of the city OF Ardmore deem II neceS-
sary. and that a necessity exists to per
manently improve
Scott street. in the citv Of Ard
more. Oklahoma. from the north
line OF McIIsh avenue. TO the south
line Of West Main street. including
alley crossings and street intersec'
tions thereon. by
grading. draining, curbing. guttering
and paving same. including the install
lation Of all man-holes. catch basins. and
necessary drainage pipes and the pub
lie convenience requires such improve
ments.
.. That such improvements shall
consist Of
(a) All necessary man-holes. catch ba'
sins and drainage pipes.
(b) BY draining. grading. curbing. gut
tering and paving said street aforesaid
which shall consist Of and be construct
ed
Of a total width Of 2S feet from
| outer line 20 outer line Of curb Of
which twenty-three C23 feet shall
| be constructed with a wearing sur.
face of two inches OF Oklahoma
| asphalt. 70 be laid on five 80 inch
concrete base on either side Of
which shall be constructed a con.
crete gutter twentyfour l2A inches
I wide. and "a concrete curb six 90
inches ia thickness.
9. The city engineer is hereby or
dcred TO prepare, complete and accurate
specifications and estimates and bring
same at the next regular meeting OF
this board Of commissioners for ap
proval
a. The cost Of all said improvements
including the alley CROSSINGS and stree
/ intersections thereon. 20 be paid by
/ special assessment 10 be levied agains
the lots and tracts Of land subject &,
assessment therefor under the laws o
the state OF Oklahoma and the city
charter Of the city Of Ardmore. an,
bonds issued therefor In accordance
with law. 10 be taken by the contractor
al not less than par for such improve
ments, and the board Of commission
ers and mayor OF Ardmore reserve tn,
right TO sell said bonds TO the highes
bidder at not less than Dar for casl
and with the proceeds thereof pay 70
such Improvements.
5. That a copy Of this resolution b
published for six consecutive issues Il
the Daily Ardmoreite. a newspaper O
general circulation within the CITY O
Ardmore. and the owners OF more tina
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
N|CHAEL|S DUBS
KAISER PACIFIST
EMPEROR, UP TO LAST MOMENT
MADE HEROIC EFFORTS TO
PREVENT WAR, Is CLAIM.

Amsterdam. Sept 5.-ln an interview
with a representative Of the press the
German chancellor. DR.. Georg Michaelis.
has made a statement in regard to dls'
closures at the trial in Petrograd for
high treason. Of General SOukhomlinou
former minister OF war. Great promi-
nence has been given in the German
press recently TO testimony said to
have been taken at the Soukhomlinon
trial tending to show Russia's response
bnitv for the beginning Of the war.
Accounts OF the trial reaching TINS
country Holland have not contained
such testimony Chancellor Michaelis
said:
"The statements Of the former Rus
sian war minister and the former chief
OF the general staff, General Janusche-
vitchD are Of the greatest importance.
They are calculated completely to de-
stroy the legend Of Germany's guilt in
starting the war. and they viii force
European opinion il the reports are
allowed to be published abroad, to re-
wise its Judgment on Germany
American Reply to Pope.
"The moment which these disclosures
were made is the more favorable as
we have just had knowledge Of the
American reply to the pope's note urg
ing peace. In Secretary Lansing's an.
swer the German government is de
scribed as an irresponsible government
which secretly planned to dominate the
world. which chose its own time for the
war and cruelty and suddenly executed
its plan. which did lot heed legal bar
riers or truthfulness, which flooded a
great continent with blood, not only Of
soldiers but of innocent women and
children. the helpless and the poor
when adopting these accusations
from the entente factory Of calumnies.
the American government obviously
had no knowledge Of the course Of the
proceedings against General Soukhom-
linoff. Otherwise. its judgment certainly
would have been quite different
Excuses Germany.
1T certainly now is established ir-
refutably." Dr. Michaelis said further
that il was not Germany that chose
the time for the war, but the military
party surrounding the car, who was
under the influence OF France and Eng
land. u IS well known that the German
emperor. who before the war clearly
and on every occasion expressed his
own desire and that Of the German
people for peace. especially regarding
Russia. was surprised by the event:
which occurred during his pleasure triI
In Scandinavian waters. Up to the lasi
moment. in the exchange Of telegrami
with the emperor of Russia and th'
king Of England. he made the most ear
nest and fervent attempts in the in
terests Of peace.
Says Gar Was Betrayed.
"Thc importance Of the new disclos
ures Is that the car, who had to de
eide as to war OF peace. in fact, cam
TO the conviction. from the Germai
emperor's efforts. that Germany did no
desire war. The consequence Of thi
conviction was his positive order Z
cancel the Russian mobilization. but
couple Of criminals who belied the CA
disregarded the order and thwarted il
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05

is non-alcoholic and nonintoxicating.
Section 4. For the immediate preser-
vation Of the public peace. health. wei
fare and safety, an emergency is de
clared to exist by reason thereof. and
this ordinance shall be in force and take
effect Immediately from and after its
passage and approval.
Passed by the board of commission
ers and approved by the MAYOR on this
the 4th day Of September. 1917.
w. r. ROBERTS Mayor.
Attest:
G.. w. GROOM. City Clerk.
(SeaD.
First published Sept. 5, 1910
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE.

CThe Ardmorelte submits in this
column communications from the
public. Those who submit matter
for this department are requested
to sign their names and addresses,
which may or may not be printed.
No anonymous communication
will be given attention..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
NorIn scolIn Mnr. on I'm. w.

sydner. n. s. Sept 5-The authori.
ties are continuing vigorously their at
tempt 10 put AN end 10 the activities
Of the Industrial Workers OF the
World. Three members OF the society
here and % at Broken Hin have been
sentenced 10 six months Imprisonment
for belonging 20 an unlawful associa.
tion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
Rendy for Flrht In FINLAND.

Petrograd Sept THE governor
general OF Finland has returned to Hell.
singfors with Premier Kerensky's sane.
ton for opposition by armed esrce. II
necessary. against any act Of the Fin
nish local government which he deems
inimical 20 the soldiers OF Russia.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
Slenmer Roanoke 1. snn..

New York. Sept 5.-The British Roa-
noke. vessel of 3755 tons gross has
been sunk. lt was learned here No de-.
tails have been received
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
THE SPORTS SHE LIKED.

Tiger: He-Are you fond Of indoor
sports?
She-Yes II they know when 70 go
home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
THREE ARMY RECRUITS.

Three recruits have been received at
the army station as follows: William
j. Pruett and Scott Frederick. both OF
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05

In connection with the foregoing it
might be well 10 remember that the
British premier made almost frantic
efforts 10 get the German emperor to
consent 10 a conference Of delegates Of
the powers before he. the German EN-
peror, sent his armies into war, but
the kaiser refused all such overtures
and requests,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
DUTY CALLS

Walnut Springs. who enlisted in the
ouartermaster corps. and William w.
Wilson, of Wapanucka. who ioined the
infantry.
Teamsters and stockmen for the re-
mount stations at the national army
and national guard cantonments will be
received at the Ardmore station. ac-
cording to instructions lust received
by Sergeant. Brandt. Thirtv.three re-
mount auxiliary depots are TO be or
ganized. The place of training for the
recruits from this part Of the country
has not been announced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05

execution. The consequence OF the en-
peror's efforts. also was the cars order
10 General Januschevitch 10 give the
German ambassador. Count Won Pour
tales. assurances Of Russia's desire for
peace"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05

The term "blue.bellied Yankee" was a
slang epithet, formerly applied to New
England people, perhaps in reference
to the so-called "blue-laws' of Puritan
days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05

Read the want ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
N NJ N7 2 49, tNsHN
Ban ON "Choc.r

a resolution vas offered placing a
$500. monthly license on the sale Of
imitation malt liquor or cider with
in the city. The vote was unanimous
and Mayor Roberts. announcing the
result said. The resolution is adopt.
ed-well have no more 'Choc'"
The usual payroll and other monthly
bills were disposed and an adjourn.
meut taken until the next regular meet.
ing
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-09-05
ASK ABOUT OUR COUPON SYSTEM
BAKING POWDER.

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
SIGNAL CORPS.
Several More Fifth Company Privates Have Been Ordered to Report For Signal Drill.
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Fort Terry. N. Y. Aug. 26.-Head- quarters of the Fifth Company, U. s. C. A. C.-The signal corps which had previously contained six men has tion to the six signal men. Privates McClimon, Richardson, Grove. Hunt fngton, Zeigler an1 MacWilliams; Privates Huntley, Collins, Hull, Co., to report for signal drill.
 The names of Corporal K. Ricketts and Privates Bellef1eur, Kearney, Post and Davignon were submitted to the commanding officer for searchlight de- tail.
 Three minstrel shows, which will contain only the talent of the Fifth company are under way. Rehearsals have started, and, although the man. agement is not ready to announce the programme yet, it is certain that a good show will be given. The man. agement of the show consists of the follows: Private T. T. Collins, di- rector, assisted by Sergeant C. J. advertising manager and Private Mac Milan The soloists are T. J. Col lins. A. J. Turner. tenors. Charles Huntley, H. Benoit, Bradford Rick etts. R. Spencer, baritones. End men, Corporal J. s. Bowers, Sergeant R. Gregson, Sergeant G. A. Malcolm and Private William Donahue. Clog dane CTS. Private F. S.. Mercier. P. F. Zu- iOWShI- inc CHoiuS VIII pe plckeu from the entire company. The show will be held in the auditorium and the proceeds will go to the Company treasury
 The Fifth Company take guard mount Friday night with Sergeants Turner and Stone sergeants of the guard: Corporals Bowers, Gladue. Robinson, K. Tickets corporals of the guard The guard consists of six signal men, two buglars and ninety five privates. Captain William G. Tar box was officer of the day on We'd nesday.
 Dress parade was held Friday morning, on the way back to camp the soldiers were overtaken by a shower. Captain William G.. Tar
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
BROTHERS ARE BOTH
 IN u. S. SERVICE
Captain John P. Leavensworth and Assistant Surgeon w. s. Leavens- worth, Graduates of N. F. 4.

Captain John P. Leavenworth, U S. A, and Doctor William A. Leaven- worth, U- S. N, brothers, and form CT Norwich boys, are now in the reg ular service. Both are gradua tes of the N. F. A.
 Captain Leavenworth was commis- stoned 1912 as second lieutenant in the Coast Artillery corps. He has re- cefved commissions as first lieutenant 1916, and captain, 1917. He is now stationed at Fort Hunt, Va, com manding the First Company of the Po- tomoc, c. A. C., U. s. A, Fort Hunt, Va.
 Doctor Leavenworth graduated from the Medical department of Bowdoin college. class of 1916. He was sur geon of the Steamer Sixeola, United Fruit Co.,, until commissioned as as- sistant surgeon, L. s. N, in April 1917. He was commissioned assist ant surgeon, U. s. Navy Crank of lieutenant, junior grade) in June, 1917. He is now stationed at Paris Island, S. C., as camp surgeon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
SPIRITUAL RETREAT
 OF CATHOLIC CLERGY
Diocesan Priests Will Spend Two Weeks in Special Religious Exer- cises at keyser Island.

The coming two weeks will be spent by the Catholic priests of the diocese Of Hartford-which covers the state of Connecticut-in the annual spirit ual retreat at Manresa Institute, Key ser Island, off the South Norwaik shore. In the main, the junior clergy will make their retreat this week. the pastors going for the following week, except when parish duties require a change of weeks.
 The exercises, which, following the daily sacrifice of Holy Mass, consist of prayer, silent meditation on spirit ual topics, sermons. ct al, the week concluding with confession and holy communion, will be conducted this year by Rev. Timothy J. Barrett s. J.. spiritual director of the College of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Woodstock, Md. In these religious exercises and discipline every priest in the diocese, led by Bishop Milan. will participate.
 Referring to the annual retreat, when speaking at the 10.30 mass in St. Patrick's church Sunday, Rev. Myles P. Calvin stated that for the remainder of the year the priests are chiefly concerned with caring for the souls of others. in their work of seek ing to direct men in the way of sal vation. During the retreat, however the priest devotes his thought to his own spiritual status; and the better and more fervent his week of retreat the better will he be fitted to work in the parish during the year to come.
 For that reason Father Calvin be- sought the prayer of the parishioners for their priests. daily, during these two weeks to be especially devoted to the service of God. in retirement from the world and temporal interests
 The gospel for the day, the thir- teenth Sunday after Pentecost, was Luke xvii: 11-19. the parable of the healing of the ten lepers. Father Gal wins theme was the insratitude of men exceeding that Of even the nine lepers, since man forgets to give thanks and service to God, although he has been cleansed from the lep- rosy of sin in the very hearts blood of his Lord.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
WEDDING,
Piper-Wischnewski.

Saturday afternoon at o'clock Miss Bertha Wischnewski and Frank l.. Piper were married in the German Lutheran church by the rector, Rev. Peter F. Werth. The couple were at tended by Miss Elsie Sabrowski and Herman Wischnewski The bride wore Georgette crepe over white silk and carried lilies. The bridesmaid wore white lace and also carried lilies. The choir rendered several selections dur ing the ceremony.
 After the ceremony there was a celebration at the home of the bride at 149 Baltic street. Guests were present from New Jersey, New York and Bridgeport. The house was pret- tily decorated for the occasion. The tride received many handsome pres ents
 The groom was born in Stonebor- CuSh- Penn, and is the son of Ulysses and Esther Piper of Newcas- tie. He is an electrician on the U. s. Fulton. The bride is the daughter of John and Augusta Sabrowski Wis chnewski After a short trip they will reside at 149 Baltic street