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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Stolen Car Recovered.

A Chevrolet automobile was stolen
from John Lynch in the Fourth
ward. at about $50 O'Clock Sunday
morning. The sheriff's department
and the police sent messages to
many points. To-day the stolen car
was located at Sherman, Texas, ard
the man believed to have stolen it
was arrested there. Walter Stroud,
policeman, left for Sherman this
afternoon to bring back the man and
the car.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Strike Paralyzes Montevideo.

Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. H.
Monday.-Commerce and industry
here are virtually paralyzed today
as the result of a general strike
growing out OF the tramway strike
which has been in progress for sew
eral days and has developed clashes
between workers, soldiers and po-
lice. All business houses are closed,
only a few cafes remaining open,
and no newspapers are being print
ed. The street railway service is at
A complete standstill.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
HUNS IN BITTER
QUARREL REGARDING
AMERICA IN WAR

Washington, Aug. l3.-Violent
controversies are raging in Ger
many as the result of the second
Marne battle, between the liberals
and pan-Germanists, over the
questions of who is responsible
for Americas entrance into the
war. A dispatch from Switzer-
land today says both sides are re-
fusing to accept responsibility for
American Intervention.
The liberals are accusing the
pan-Germanists OF having pro-
voked the unrestricted sub-ma-
rine warfare. The latter protest
and affirm that no matter what
the cause, Americas entrance in
to the war was certain.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
NOT GUILTY OF STEALING
PIG; CARRYING PISTOL

Dennis Bergman, a negro was
charged in Justice Franklin Bour-
lands court with the theft of pig.
The complaining witness admitted
that he had agreed to sell the pig to
Bergman and that the latter came
and got it while he was away from
home and he thought he had stolen
it. The case was dismissed, but in
another case, for carrying a pistol,
Bcrryman was fined SIS and costs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
BRITISH WAR CRAFT LOST

London, Aug. ia British tor
pedo boat destroyer was sunk by an
enemy submarine in the Mediter-
ranean on August 6. Seven OF the
destroyer's complement were lost.
The admiralty made this announce
ment today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Three Cases In Police Court.

There were three cases in the
police court this morning. One de-
fendant accused of drunkenness was
discharged. one accused OF disturb
ing the peace paid fine of 81 50 and
the case against another defendant
charged with disturbing the peace
was continued until 5 o'clock this
afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

Dickenscn, 81, and Viola Williams,
10, Ardmore; David Strasmick, "a,
and Flora Louise Newman, 70, Ard
more; Walter Lauthrage, 20, and
Annie Ratliff, Is. Lone Grove; Yer
ME Cypert, %, Newport, and Arena
Neighbors, IS, Lone Grove.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Shipping Cattle

Rudd Ballew shipped carload OF
cattle to the Oklahoma City mar
ket Yesterday. While the price IS
low, he said it does not pay to longer
hold cattle, with grass and water so
scarce.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
COUNTY TREASURER CALLS
FOR COUNTY WARRANTS

The following county warrants
are hereby called in for payment in
the General Fund of Carter Coun-
tv. Oklahoma, Series OF 1917 and
1918. Warrants numbered from 29Ol
to 3l50, inclusive.
Interest will cease thirty days
from this date.
s. M. PARKER.
County Treasurer.
Ardmore, Okla, Aug. Is, 1918.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Gonpers to London Labor Meet

London, Aug. l2.-An inter-al-
lied labor and socialist conference
will be held in London September
Il, Is and Is. 1t will be held at the
request of Samuel Gompers, presi.
dent OF the American Federation OF
Labor, who is coming to London
some time in the near future.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Summer Diarrhoeas

can be controlled more quickly with
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDI-
CINE and it is absolutely harmless.
Just as effective for Adults as for
Children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
One Of Many.

Boston Transcript: Mrs. A.
Your husband told my husband that
his word was law at home.
Mrs. B.-Yes, its one OF those
laws that are never enforced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

receding at the time and observers
believed the vessel to be in a dan
gerous position. One report was
that the steamer was evading Ger
man submarine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
STEAMER ASHORE.

An Atlantic Port Aug ia
Brazilian freight steamer ran ashore
here on the New England coast dur
ing a heavy fog today. The tide was
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
by The Associated Press.l

With the British Army in France Aug 13.-t11 80 a m)
Allied forces holding their lines gained in the second
battle Somme improved their positions, beat off few
feeble increased the number of their pr
oners last night and this morning
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
PRODUCE

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug. l5.-But-
ter and Eggs, unchanged.
Poultry, hens Is. roosters IS IL
springs 26, broilers 2S.
Potatoes, firm, 225G2.50
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
ATTENTION ELKS

Regular meeting tonight. Initia-
ton and smoker. Be on hand.
S. S. TOLSON, Secy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

Paris Aug. 13-The allied forces in Picardy made a
heavy this morning along the entire front from Chau
southwark determined effort to break the resistance
of the enemy.
The allied artillery has full control of the convergng
Noyon the southern end of the ne
notably running toward Ham the north The difficulty
carrying rerograde movement is thus IN
creased
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

Paris Aug 13.-Reports received today stated that the
flames and that several villages behind
the burning The fires have been caused
by allied bombardments, but it believed the Germans ap
piled these preliminary step to fur
ther retirement eastward
There local engagements in the Flanders sector
nothing significance has occurred there during the last
day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
CONTROL OF ENTIRE LASSICNY RIDGE
FRENCH AFTER BITTER FIGHT TAKE
Continued From Page ~

by stormng capturing deenses nfcg casualties
and taking prisoners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
(Bv Reuters Limited.)

On the French in France Aug IL (Monday, mid
nghA momentary point of stablzaton was reached Mon
day and the French at grips with the Germans on e
ground which they entrenched and held from the autumn
1916 until May 1917 The German trenches are still oeeP
enough to afford the enemy the best opportunity ne mas ha
of cngng to ground which he be evcted since he
left the valley of the Avre
the French to bring their guns before
the attack can The enemy also is busy putting
trenches into battle condition Consequently
there has pause the struggle throughout today
The Germans, however, showing signs of determna
ton where they long possible at least u
til had time withdraw their material from the
threatened sectors.
Today the French were in touch with continuous enemy
progress opposed not by the usual fire. but
by regular barrage The line of resistance then ap
pareny reached Nevertheless the French continued
various points the line and both basons OF
Hutes ronat Roye and at the Massif of Lassigny-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been is
sued to: ]. d. Taylor, l9 and Fran
kie Sanders, Il, Graham; w. f.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

Read IT in The Ardmoreite first.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

London, Aug 13.-The French launched an attack this
morning on the southern part the Pcardy battle 'front.' and
according reports shortly after making progress
in the valley of the The Germans evacuang their
trenches bend the west of Bay and the French
are occupying them.
To the northwest the French almost entirely on the
crest Lassgny ridge where heavy fighting in progress
Only corner of the ridge do the Germans appear
be This corner is one OF the
highest humps the hills rising few feet above the positions
now in possession the French The French attacking
this hump strongly prospect of the action
ending in their favor
When French their the top here the enemy
communications with will under observed fire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

With the American Army in France. Sunday Aug IL
BY The Associated German apans dropped bombs
American positions in the Woeve last night without in
ficting damage.
The enemy has balloons carrying propaganda
for American and French troops.
Bombardng squadron kept ready for instant service
ardromes that they take the air at the instant call
received from signal planes in villages or
at road terminals
This system employed at Lassgny the other day. An
observing plane reported the encumbered with troops and
supply Apanes the number of 2 flew to the spot
bombs dropped This attack caused large
fire. destroying motor ores and blocks the streets of Lassgny
tying up the movement of the enemy for hours
All roads well railway functions where impor-
of communication meet under continual attack
these bombing planes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

With the French Army in France, Aug 13.-(By The
Associated Press)Durng the battle of the last few days
bombing arpanes have virtually replaced the heavy artillery
which allies not able bring up fast enough to keep
pace with their advance These airpanes Immediately at
tackled groups of infantry, and supply trains when
they received signals from accommodating places.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

London Aug 13.Cerman troops evacuating trenches
bed of the Disc just west of Bay according to
news received here early this afternoon.
has been forced by French in the val
ley of the Disc -,
The enemy reported destroying villages in his The
ruins reported to be burning Fires have been
observed by allied airmen at various points.
So far German divisions have been Identified IN the
fighting The indications that the enemy reserves are
gradually being exhausted and he drawing troops out of the
line to extend his anks This opera
tion however, which only be carried out to limited de-
gree
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-08-13

Baly is village situated the east bank of the Disc
about mile and quarters of Rbecourt 1t is
the southern end of Ouscamp forest wooded section whch
great strategic value in that of the battle field
The French working Roye the west and the
south this important German holding point almost in the
center of Pcardy front, hold high ground
in this region.
The wooded area Loges, south of Roye, was
captured French last night but German counter at
tack drove them back. .
The village of LEconvlon has been captured by the
ground has been gained by them north of
the ST. Claude 0Econvon is about three and onea
miles Lassgny and virtually the crest of the
ridge overlooking the Ose.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Robert ]. Grant, executive manag-
er of the National Food Administra-
ton for Colorado, has gone to Wash
ington to attend the conference OF
state administrators scheduled for
January Sth an 9Th. Plans have
been completed for a district con-
ference of state and county food ad-
ministrators from Colorado and
eight adjacent states during stock
show week in Denver. January 1a
to &c.
Acceptances have been received
from state administrators OF eight
of the nine states and there viii be
many county administrators present.
The date is fixed for January 22nd
and 23rd, but may be changed to
suit the convenience of Herbert c.
Hoover, National Food Administra-
tor. who has promised to attend the
conference.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
BIG RED CROSS DONATION SALE
70 be held at Kiowa February 8. 1918.
at ~ O'CLOCK. Lunch will be
served In the masonic hail
at reasonable price.

1t is expected that every one who
nears OF this sale will donate some
tning, such as a COW, yeariing cali.
morse, a ton or two OF coal, -four,
salt, sugar. coffee, honey, new over
Ais, furniture, or fancy work, or n
town lot; anything in fact that Is
salable. 1t is requested that persons
donating bring something desirable
to sell.
This sale will be for the Elbert
County Chapter of the American Red
Cross which comprises Elizabeth and
f<iowa and vicinities. But we will
oe glad to sell anything for the 9TH
er Branches, who will bring articles
and label them for any branch they
like. and the proceeds will go to thar
branch, as the money eventually goes
ior the same cause.
Jack McKimmie and Bill Workman
are soliciting agents at Elizabeth.
Leave donations at the Commercial
hotel with Mr.. McKimmie. DR..
Rogers and Mrs. w. d. Reilly are So
liciting agents at Kiowa. and all do
nations are to be left at Wilson'S
drug store.
their donations in on the sth and
those at Kiowa by 10 O'Clock the 9th
Don't only give but come prepared tc
buy, and buy as high as possible. Not
what the article is really worth but
what you feel like paying as your pa.
triotic duty. This is something new
for this part of the county, but there
have been sales similar to this held ir
other counties and states with greai
success. Let us make this Something
to talk about.
One thire of the proceeds will &c
to the great war drive which Will be
gin about February 18th; one thirt
to the Civilian Relief fund, and ons
third to the general Red Cross funt
Of the Elbert- County Chapter.
Watch for next weeks ad.
BY the Finance Committee.
FRED L. ALBIN, Chairman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

We are very much pleased with
the result OF our dance Saturday
night. considering the unfavorable
weather. An unusually merry crowd
was out and people from Greeley,
Denver, Colorado Springs. Elizabeth
and Kiowa were present. We es-
pecially noticed our County Chair
man. Mrs. Roy Davidson. and our
County Secretary, Mrs. Fred Albin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
At The Stock Show

Go around and look over the tractors and
compare them all with the Heider. 1t will
be there for we have seen to that, we ship
ped one out last Tuesday Mr.. Rice, Mr..
Ahl and Mr.. Duncan will be there to tell
you all about it.
Don't take chances on deliveries or cheap
inferior machines. Get the machine that
is doing the business in your own country
every day.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Grant Bentley sold his ranch
known as the Kruse place, to a Mr.
Hewitt of Denver who will take pos
session about February 1st. Mr..
Bentley will hold public sale soon,
and is yet undecided as to what he
will do. The Hewitt family consists
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hewitt and three
children.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Jacob Scherrer died at his home in
Denver. January 9 tn. at the age of
so years. Mr.. Scherrer will be re-
membered by the old timers here as
about the first cattle buyer for ship
ment to the Eastern markets. He
bought here in the early Seventys
and Eighties. He leaves nine chill
dren, his wife having been killed in
an auto accident four years ago in
California.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
To Whom it May Concern

am perfectly auio and wiiiiug 10 at
leuo to my own atfaIIs anu wish tnat
o.ners do. lne sauie. II IL need Of as
sistance VIII caii Tor help.
MRS. M. SchIessor
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Despite the inclement weather
Sunday, Wallace whiting and family
took. their dinner at Clarks. Earnest
Coldren was the auto man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

E. Litherland and Herman Beck
man went to Denver Monday to at
tend the State Grange this week
Mrs, Litherland was to accompany
them, but Florence. their daughter,
took the measles.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Tuesday being meatless day, may
we eat jackrabbit If our neighbors
give us one?
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

This has been hog killing week
for our neighborhood. Greshams and
Squires both butchered fine speci-
mems.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Our gauze instructor did not come
the 18th as was expected, but will
be here in the near future. Mrs.
Joseph Is ready for her whenever she
arrives.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
PERSIMMONS.

Mrs. Squires, sons Roy and Earl,
and Mrs. Joe Brazelton and Jas Muir
ray, wife, daughter and Mrs. Clark
autoed to Kiowa to obtain licenses
for their Flivvers and Maxwell.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

How many saw the article per
tanning to the Red Cross work done
by the Cheer Up Club In Mondays
Denver News? And is 1t true that
these same girls wish to use the $40
presented by Mr.. McPhee of the
Mountain Division as a personal gift
to start another phonograph fund. for
purchasing bandage material?
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Pleasant surprises are always well
come and the supper committee of
the Red Cross dance especially well
coined the surprise in the form of an
unexpected cake from Mrs. Harvey
Cornforth which. when raffled OF. t.
brought $1,000. Six other very nice
cakes sold by. Commissioner Albin
brought 1880 by being redonated
and resold. Mr.. Albin puts forth his
best efforts for Red Cross
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

We have fine stopping place for
autos. near Clarks gate. Any woman
with an eye to business would do
well to start a quick lunch counter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Charles Guthals spent several
days in the country last week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Brace
last Saturday daughter. Mother
and daughter are doing we'll
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

The Adams children have been
having the German measles.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mr.. Richardson's car has been out
Of commission, so while waiting for
the batteries to be recharged, he
drives the mules.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
RED CROSS NOTES.

The National Guard is going to
give a dance February End and the
Red Cross Ladies have been invited
to serve the supper.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Drury called a
SQuires and Clarks last Friday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Meadowlarks are seen again. Is
1t forerunner of an early spring or
a belated fall?
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Maroon has quite number of
knitted garments on hand to be sent
to the Division Supply Department
in Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Miss McCarty visited the Cameron
school on Tuesday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas Oaks write they
are in GIendora and enjoying them
selves.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

NOTICE-Anyone caught selling,
buying for or giving our boys tobac-
co win be prosecuted to the full ex-
tent of the law.
Mrs. Mary Kunzs.
p. H. Mulligan.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mr. Cornforth was the only man
on the job assisting the ladies serve
supper Saturday night.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
Correspondence
BY Our Regular Correspondents
PROSPERITY RIDGE.

John Anderson has rented the
Berastrom ranch of 500 acres and
will move on in March.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

came the proud parents OF a lovely
girl baby. All parties doing nicely.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

DR.. Rogers has been making Of
fetal visits to Ebert lately.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Has anyone seen a black fur muff :?
II belonges to Mae Squires, having
been lost, or exchanged, by mistake.
Please notify us.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

The snow last week will do lots of
good as the ground was not frozen
and the winter wheat was doing we'll,
especially where it was not pastured
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

w. C. Sutton of Missouri is visit
ing his brothers. He reports Mr.
and Mrs. Kenneth and Leo Dittemore
we'll
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Not very large crowd attended
the VIM. Tanin sale last Thursday
but bidding was good and things
brought good prices. He vacated the
ranch that evening, freeziny his ears
going to Elizabeth
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

DR.. Witter was called to attend
fering from a complication Of diseases
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
ROCK BUTTE.

Lewis Rinnert went to Denver last
Monday with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Mayberry and came out with Myrn
Wight Tuesday.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mrs. Frank Mcnamara went TO
quaintance of little Miss Mcnamara
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Messrs. Chas. Litherland and Geo.
Gresham are attending State Grange
this week.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Mr.. Olkjer has again resumed work
on Mr.. Murray's house. which is pro-
crossing nicely.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
CAMERON NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. Broer Guthals and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hoppmann Wis
tied at Charles Guthals Sunday
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

John Guthsls is here from Kansas OF
a visit to his parents Mr.. and-Mrs. Chas
Guthals
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18

Their quality has been recognized
for years throughout the world.
II you were fully satisfied with
raising ordinary products. we
might deal in ordinary nipple !.
ments. Quality in what we had
to sell would not attract you. But
knowing that you appreciate the
worth OF quality, we are here to
serve you with quality goods.
You will lind the quality OF our
stock and the quality of our ser
vice both profitable to you and
remember you con see before you
buy.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-01-18
PERSONAL AND LOCAL

John Guthsls is here from Kansas on
a visit to his parents Mr., and Mrs. Chas
Guthals
Miss Mary Weidner OF Elizabeth
spent Saturday evening at Mrs. Browns
home taking IN the dance
Mrs. Evelyn Barnes came up from
Elizabeth Saturday night to visit her
frienns
Mrs. Mary Schiesser retured home
from the Brace ranch Wednesday
Mrs. Elmore Jewell and son Volt have
moved out from Denver to the Lamb
ranch which Mr. Jewell has rented.
F.ASeick returned home from Den
yer Wednesday evening.
Miss Ross sister of Mrs. Marquis at
teuded the Red Cross dance here Satur-
day evening
Tom Musick returned from Denver
Saturday evening after several days
visit
DE. Steckel has purchased the VIII.
Greaser Homestead near Fondis
The nterdenominational Bible
Glass will meet each week in the
Presbyterian church on Wednesday
night at p. m. Subject for jan
uary 23rd, "The Three Judgments "
Read Matt. 25th chapter; also Rev.
goth chapter All are cordially in
vited.
James George, when coming down
town Wednesday afternoon. stepped
on the icy railroad track, slipped
and fell severely bruising the back
of his head. He was carried into
the drug store in a semi-conscious
condition. His injury is not consid
cred serious.
Born to Rev. and Mrs. Light, jan
uary 18th, son.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Dietrich,
January 18th. son.
DR.. Denny went to Denver Tues
day, returning Wednesday.
Ed orin and Roy Brown shipped
cattle to Denver Monday.
Harry Evans is rapidly sinking at
Los Angeles. and Tommy Roberts
left Saturday to be there with Mrs
Evans.
Mr.. and Mrs. e, NJ. Stills returned
hsme from Denver where they have
been for medical attention for some
time They are befter IN, I NOT we'll