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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
Acreage East Of City
Is Being Blocked Up

There seems to be 4 quiet move
ment on foot to block up consider
able acreage close in east of this
city, and recently there have been
several tracts in that territory sold
for a cash bonus. The East Ardmore
Oil Co. is now building rig in sec.
tion !. 5s2e. about one and one-haIt
miles southeast of Ardmore. Other
parties seem to be securing acreage
farther east. near Provence, and
while there is no announcement OF
4 location having been made in that
territory as yet, the activity in lease
trading seems to indicate there may
be something doing there before the
winter i over.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04

to 2,240 feet, and is pumping 30 bar
rels.
The Best of All Oil Co., No. !, on
the Armstrong farm in the south
east quarter OF the southwest quar-
ter OF section "a ls9w, is dry and
abandoned at 1880 feet.
The Real Oil Co. announces ready
to begin work of building refinery
at Ardmore, soon. This company
purchased tract OF land on the
Santa Fe right of way year ago,
but war conditions put such restric-
tions on building operations that it
became necessary to delay the work
OF building the plant. Now thai the
restrictions have been removed, the
work is expected TO commence soon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
MARKET COMMISSION
SENDS OUT PRICES
FOR THE STOCKMEN

The State Market Commission is
sending out price quotations on
stock iood showing farmers and
stockmen how to make great saw
ings in the purchase OF such. Farm
ers and stockmen only are allowed
50 per cent reduction on shipments,
and those contemplating ordering
are requested to confer with the
county agent relative to freights
and shipments. Quotations are Civ
en-, f. o. b. Ardmore, as follows
Oats, No. 3, white, per bushel II
cents; corn No. 5. mixed, per bu.
Sl.55; corn No. 3, yellow, per bu.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
In The North End

The Hoy-Garber Oil Co, in sec
ion 2s5w. reached the top Of the
sand at 440 feet and finished a $50
ieet. The well will make about 25
barrels.
Westover ct al, in section /, 2s5w.
nave a 25-barrel well in the sand
rom 400 feet to 492 feet.
Rov NJ. Johnson in section 25,
ls5w. is drilling at 200 feet.
Dhe Milroy Oil Co. has made a
ocation in section II 2s4w offset
ting the Jamerson tract on the
puth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
PERSONALS

Miss Frances Wimbish, daugh-
ter OF Mrs. W. A. Wimbish, who
sustained an injury from military
drill at school several days ago, un-
dcrwent successful operation al
the Won Keller Hospital yesterday
and is resting nicely.
Fhe Rev. M. H. Godfrey, pastor
OF S. A. b. church, is attending the
Baptist convention at Enid.
Mrs. K. +. L. Mdrham, 70 Il
Street, southwest, went to Okla
homa City yesterday.
Mrs. Lon Hardy and Mrs. OFT
Nowland OF Berwyn were in Ard
more yesterday, doing their Christ
mas shopping.
Misses Winfred and Lucille Wal
den OF Durant, were the guest OF
their aunt, Mrs. !. ). Mullen yes
terday.
l.. G. Andrews OF Pauls Valley
was in Ardmore on business yes
terday.
Mrs. s. L. Wallace, POI Second
Avenue. northwest, went to Fort
Worth, Texas, yesterday to spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs.
w. II. Houston.
!. Il. Champion returned yester-
dav afternoon from Ranger, Texas,
where he has been for few days on
business.
lohn II. Carlock. chairman OF the
local exemption board, is in Fort
Worth, Texas, today.
Miss Emeline Miller has returned
to Norman after a short visit with
Miss Elise Potterf.
Miss Florence Gait, who attends
LenoN Hall at St. Louis, Mo-, IS
expected to return to Ardmore
within several days to spend Christ
mas holidays with her parents, Mr.,
and Mrs. John L. Gait, SO7 D Street
northwest.
Mrs. NJ. f. Atkins, SIS A Street,
northwest. has received a card from ;
Ter son. Claude B. Atkins, d Com
,any, 362nd Infantry, stating that :
re IS well and happy. The card was ,
lated Nov. y.
Mark Kirkpatrick returned today
rom a short business trip to Bart t
esville.
Mrs. p. r. Skidmore has returned I
rom two weeks visit with friends {
md relatives in Fort Worth, Texas.
/. c. Turman is in German, Texas
n business.
Mrs. Taft Talbot of Little Rock,
\rk.. is visiting Miss Maude Hyden, :
Is Second Avenue. northwest. =
Walter S. Gilbert has returned
rom business trip to Dallas and
'ort Worth, Texas.
Georfe NJ. Henley left last night
or New York.
Don A. Cochran is in Rangeo
'exas.
Miss NJ. F. Allen, Superintendent
+ Bloomfield Academy, returned
1dav from Fort Worth.
!. II. Kohn is in Oklahoma City
)dav on business.
W. A. Reed OF Gainesville, Texas,
in Ardmore today on business.
Mrs. w. r. Jarrett and son Ron. I
d. who have been the guests OF
Irs. P. T. Sipes, 2l7 street, south
est. returned today to their home in
klahoma City. /
T. V. Sparks and Pickens Watson
Oklahoma City are business Wis
ors in Ardmore today. l
A cablegram dated Nov. %. has
ZEN received by Mrs. Charles Sacra
ON her husband, Lieut.. Charles |
lcra, who is with the 9TH Division |
France. Lieut.. Sacra says that |
is all right and that everything
fine with them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04

you ask Mr.. Griffith you wish 10
know why he did not move the war
across the ocean. Thus annihlated
the officer let down the bars and the
party stepped into Merry Old Eng
land. Miss Dorothy says that she
spent the rest of her stay in bitter
regret that she had been allowed TO
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
LOOK AT THIS.

Don't fail to look over these
S2375 blue serge suits; regular $50
and $40 values. Shoes sos to So99.
Boys suits, choice for s., so. Come
and see them.
London, the Wes, Main Street
Clothicr. 2-ot
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
In The Duncan Field

Parker and associates No. J, on
a,e Kelly farm in the southeast cor
Ter OF the northwest quarter OF sec
ion % lslOw, is producing 25 bar
els from a sand at 2,400 feet. Total
lepth 2,4l6 feet.
Mcfarland and associates No. /
priddv. in the northeast corner of
he southeast quarter of section 4,
SLOW, has the sand from 2,o0 feet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
Senator Gore To Address Oil Men

f. Worth. Tex United States
Senator Thomas p. Gore OF Okla
boma has accepted the invitation OF
the Fort Worth chamber OF COM
merce to deliver an address at the
biq banquet for the oil men OF Texas
md the nation, which will be held
It the eMtropolitan hotel banquet
room, Dec. I.
The date OF the banque', origin
,llv set for Dec. 9 was changed at
meeting OF the directors OF the
chamber OF commerce, Saturday, in
accordance with the wishes OF many
IF the oil men, for whom the date
Sas more satisfactory,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04

FOR SALE-30-star machine AMI
complete string of tools and set OF
100 hydraulic jacks, ringes, and
wedges; 1000 feet OF 6 lain LIB.
casing 1000 feet 8 5-S-in. LIB. cas-
ing, 400 feet 8 l-4-in 24-lb. casing.
Address Box 600, Madill, Okla.
l5-6
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
Only One "Bromo Quinine"

To get the genuine, call for full
name LAXATIVE BROMO QUl-
NINE Tablets. Look for signature
OF f. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in
One Day. SOC.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
SPECIAL THIS WEEK.

Bow Suits, choice of blue sergc,
and corduroy, $50. London, the
West Main Street Clothier. 80
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04

Sl.52; corn No. 4, per bu. Sl.54;
barley No. 2, per bu. Sl.l0; barley
No. 3 per bu. Sl09; barley No. a.
per bu. Sl.0S; corn chop, per cwt.
2.9l l-2; barley chops, per cwt. S2,74
barley feed, per cwt. $3.50.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04
NOTICE CARPENTERS

All members of Local No. 1923 are
requested TO be present Thursday
night at Labor Hall. Important nusi-
ness. S-o'
d. n. FERGUSON. Sec.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-12-04

Get your tulip. hyacinth and mar
cissus bulbs now for spring bloom
ing.
500 WOERZ BROS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16

At the close of the work the install
led officer presented the retiring
president, Miss Jessie Glider, with a
beautiful piece of cut glass as a token
of love and esteem for her excellent
work during the past year. A short
patriotic program was given under
the direction of Mrs. Ollie Pennock,
which was enjoyed by all present.
Rev. Weyhrauch gave an excellent
address. A number Of comrades en-
tertained with "reminiscences of the
days of 81. In the present great
crisis when we are sending our young
soldiers forth to fight for our country's
honor, may we not forget the heroes
who made this great republic possible.
The evening closed by all present
joining in singing America. Benedic-
ton by Rev Weyhrauch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Glen Haven Couple
Pledge Vows.

Miss Marie Edwards, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Edwards, and Ell
lis Leroy Hampton, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. r. Hampton, both of Glen
Haven township were married at high
noon on Wednesday of last week,
Jan. End, at the home of the brides
parents in the presence of about 25
near relatives. Rev. NJ Doherty Of
Bloomington, officiated. The wedding
march was played by Miss Pauline
Hampton, sister of the groom, and the
ceremony was performed under a
beautiful decorated arch in the par
lOr at the brides home. They were at
tended by Miss Leila Hampton, sis
ter of the groom, and Mr.. Claude Ed
wards, brother of the bride. On their
return to Glen Haven after a short
honeymoon trip, they stopped off at
Cassville and made Mrs. E. Schleier
visit. Mr. Hampton is an industri-
Gus and successful young farmer. His
wife is a graduate OF the Bloomington
high school and has taught several
successful terms Of school. They are
very highly esteemed by all who know
them and have the best wishes of ev-
eryOne for their full measure of hap
piness.-Cassville Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Young POtOsi Couple
Married Last Tuesday.

Miss Kathryn Reuter- became the
bride of Mr.. Anthony Averkamp at St.
Andrews church, Tennyson, Tuesday
morning at o'clock, the nuptial mass
being celebrated by Rev Father
Scheffer. They we're attended by Leo
Reuter-, brother of the bride, and Lena
Averkamp, sister of the groom. The
bride was becomingly attired in a
white messeline dress and wore a
bridal veil and carried shower bou-
quet Of brides roses She is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs H. J. Reu-
ter, and is young lady of charming
personality and pleasing manners.
The bridegroom is the eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Averkamp and is
an Industrious young farmer. Fol
lowing the ceremony an elaborate
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Birthday Surprise for
Mrs, John DObsOn,

The relatives Of Mrs. John Dobson
gathered at the Dobson home in this
city on Wednesday evening last the
occasion being Mrs. Dobson's 6Oth
birthday. The affair came as a total
surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Dobson who
notwithstanding rallied and made
their guests thoroughly at home. An
oyster spread followed by visiting
made the hours speed pleasantly
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Burlie Dobson, Ellie Dobson and fam
lily, Clare Dobson and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Josh Leighty and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Bradbury.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
The Lancaster
NJ, +, Church

Sunday School at $50. A regular at
tendance will multiply the values of
the Sunday School.
Morning Worship at 1920. Sermon
subject: Playing the Game" or "The
Team Work of the Church"
Junior League at 200 p. m Miss
Elva Knox superintendent Send all
the juniors.
Epworth League at $50. Topic:
Young Christians Reaching Upward.
Myrl Burrows, leader.
Evening worship at 7:3O. Sermon
subject: "The Passing Of Mothers
Portrait" CA sermon for young
peOple.)
Note: The morning message be-
gins series of addresses the pastor
will give monthly on the general sub
ject of community interests.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
G. A. r. and w. r. C.
Hold Installation,

Saturday evening the w R. C. gave
a covered dish dinner. Although the
weather was unfavorable large num-
Der braved the elements and came
out to make the evening a pleasant
one. After the supper followed the
installation Of the Post and corps.
Hon. G. H. Baxter acted as muster
ing officer for the Post performing the
work with his usual ability. Henry
Hudson is the new commander sue
ceeding John T. Taylor. Mrs Helen
Taylor installed the officers of the
W. R. c., carrying through the work
in q pleasing and efficient manner
Mary H. Morse is the newly elected
president and all look forward to a
pleasant and profitable year under
her direction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16

Rafferty, acted as marshal Of the cere-
monies. After the installation the in
coming officers made short talks to
the lodge thanking the members for
the honors conferred upon them as
also did the outgoing master L. G.
Wheeler. L. D. Eastman was present
with the jewel of his office, past mas
ter. r w. Adams made the presen-
tation speech in which he praised the
work Of Mr.. Eastman as master and
brought to the minds of the members
that his term as master had been one
of the greatest in the history of the
lodge from the standpoint Of the num-
Der made masons during the years
1914 and 1915.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Parent Teachers Club
To Meet at High School.

An interesting program has been
arranged for the meeting Of the Par
ent-Teacher's club at the high school
Thursday evening. A number of note
worthy speakers, who are in the
county attending school board con-
ventions, will be present, and give
talks on subjects Of special interest
at this time. Among them probably
will be the newly appointed county
agricultural agent, George M. Briggs,
who will play an important role in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Freymiller- Bender


Lou J. Freymiller, son of Fred
Freymiller of Marion and Miss Eliza
beth Bender, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Bender, were married at the
home of the brides parents in Marion
township on Wednesday Of last week
The Rev FRANKIE performed the cere-
mony. The happy couple left for a
brief visit at Steuben following which
they will be at home on the froom' S
farm near Boscobel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16

partment president and Mrs. Mary
Myers of Kansas were honored guests.
The following officers were install
led: president, Ellen Tenant; senior
vice pres, Addie AUSTIN junior vice
pres, Florence eastman; treasurer,
Delphia Kaap; secretary, Nellie Okey
Mink; chaplain, Maggie Reynolds;
conductor, Florence Bradley; associ-
ate conductor, Lucia Wiedenbeck
guard, Loisa Dobson; assistant guard,
Mile Basford; patriotic instructor,
Mary Bracket; first marshal, Lena
Dyer; second marshal, Clara Ivey;
third marshal, Lydia Wenzel; fourth
marshal, Alice Walker; musician,
Alice Stratton.
At the close Of the installation most
interesting and patriotic talks were
given by Mrs. Tenant, Mrs. Mary
Myers, Mrs. Charlotte Ropes and Mr..
and Mrs. John Taylor.
Miss Mary Warren sang Joan of Arc.
The principal address of the evening
was given by the Rev. G. w. Campbell
Fraternity, charity and loyalty were
emphasized but patriotism was the
keynote of his talk.
The program closed with a most
beautiful flag drill given by sixteen
ladies'.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16

dinner was served at the home of the
brides parents. Only relatives and a
few near friends were present The
young couple left for a visit in Cher
Okee, IA friend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16

the production of food in this county
during the coming year, and who will
have some interesting observations to
make on that subject Another speak
er will be former Secretary Of State
Houser, Of the Cooperative Exten-
sion bureau, who is organizing boys
and girls clubs, to cooperate with the
county agent. Mr.. Houser wants all
school children over IA to be present
and hear what he has to say Other
speakers will include state rural
school inspector, A A. Thompson, as
s1stant state superintendent A. B.
Cook, and Miss Wedin, who has charge
of the Wisconsin Free Library Com
mission field work. 1t is also posi-
bic that President Royce of Platte
vile normal school will be present.
Thursday will be free day for the
speakers engaged in school board
convention work and requests from
the Parent-Teacher's club for their
services was met gladly. Musical
numbers will be interspersed through
out the program and a large crowd is
expected. Superintendent Bray will
preside over the meeting. A special
invitation is extended to rural school
pupils and patrons to be present
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Gen. Calls
Circle Meets

Circle Meets
Gen. Calls circle No, II, ladies of
the G. A. R., held their annual install
lation and banquet Tuesday evening,
Jan. 8. Geo. P. Goble acted as install
ling officer; Mrs. Florence Bradley
as conductress and Lovisa Dobson,
Delphia Kaap, Laura Wurster and
Leila Bidwell as marshals.
Sister Martha Showalter, past de-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
X x X - x <
CHURCH AND SOCIAL
X y :. X X X 4;
Installation and
SUDDEN for r. N. AS.

At o'clock supper will be served
Friday evening, Jan. Is, at the R. ~
a. hall by the winning side of the
Get Member Contest" Installation
will follow the supper. All members
are requested to be present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Presbyterian Church
Annual Business Meeting,

The annual business meeting an
nounced for last Sunday was postpon-
er until this Sunday. A large attend
ance is desired.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Ne1U White Goods.

We are ready with our new
White Goods for summer
dresses and waists, in fine
Voilles, Poplin, Gabardine,
Piques, India Linon, Persian
Lawns, Organdie. Prices
from 15c to 75c.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16

Tony Hoffman returned Thursday to
Prairie du CHEN where he is attend
ing Champion college.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
F. & A, NJ.
Installation,

Lancaster lodge, F. & A NJ, held
it's installation last Friday night. DR..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Blankets at Less than
present wholesale cost !!

We have just received 20
pairs Of Big Cotton Blankets
bought last Feb'y---for deliv-
cry last August. We have
marked them at less than
present wholesale cost =.
'Vb bisnR Rsayy IAN $500
''F Fisid TS Siaa S595;n $3.50
68x80 Wool Plaid C700
blankets .OI.UU
Buy what you need for next
year notO and save from 81
to So a pair.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-01-16
Clearance of Fine Furs
at rs per ct. reduction!

The first Of the year we
bought all the fine Black and
Brown Fox Muffs and Scarfs
Marshall Field had, at about
] regular price, and now Of
fer them and our entire stock
at prices from / to ! less than
actual value
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
MENINGITIS PATIENT
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
Douglas Wilson Received Second In
lection OF Serum Yesterday, With
Highly Encouraging Results.
no NEW CASES REPORTED
Richmoud and State Health Officers
Believe Situation Under Control.
Soda Fountains to BE Rigidly In.
spcctcd To-Day.


After a second injection Of anti
meningitis serum yesterday, slight
Improvement was noted in the condi-
ton OF Douglas Wilson. four years
old. OF so? South Laurel Street. with
no further cases reported either in
Richmond or NirGini health officers
believed the situation to be we'll under
control. but in view of existing condi-
tons reiterated their warnings to the
public
pr. Roy X. Flanagan, chief Health
Officer. and DR. Lucicn Lotion, m edi
cal inspector Of tho Richmond Health
Department. continued their investi-
CATION yesterday OF the Laurel street
patient but worc unable to trace tho
origin Of the disease. As a prccai-
ton. the house has been placed under
a rigid quarantine. and members OF
the family confined to their rooms.
The officers also took cultures from
the ,hroats OF members OF the ramily
and these Will he examined to-day to
determine ii there are carriers of tho
disease in tho house. No one viii he
allowed TO leave tho homo pending this
investigation, Or. Flanagan said last
night.
Another precautionary measure TO be
Department les tho rigid enforcement Of
its rules. recently PROMULGATED re.
quirinG the sterilization Of all glasses
used at soda fountains. Food inSpec-
tors Of tho. department will be assign
ed to this work al once. and "A thorough
canipa iSn conducted in every section
of the city. DR.. Flanagan said this
action vas being taken TO prevent any
other cases, which might be caused
from contact with carriers of the dis.
eases. Physicians assert that persons
may be carriers OF the malady and
yet not show any Of its Symphonic
LITTLE DANGER or SPREAD
FROM TWO RICHMOND CASES
1t is most fortunate that the Wilson
family removed to Richmond ouly
about week ago, and that they have
nagan last night. We have been
unable TO trace tho source OF infection
in these two cases. which occurred in
the same house, but We know that the
opportunity OF spreading the disease
mas been very small. None OF the
children have attended the public
schools eliminating all danger ~.
spreading the maiady in that way.
We believe that we have the situa-
ton under control unless other cases
oeNciop through new infection and
from other sources. The rigid enforce.
rncnt OF the soda fountain rules viii
also prevent. VIC believe. ruuch OF tho
danger. We have taken evcry prccau
tlon but the public should assis, in
every way in it's own protection ami
should not use common drinking Guns"
Dr. Ennion G.. Williams. State Health
commissioner, said last night thar no
further cases had been reported to him
from either Chesterfield or R,dfora
Counties. and there have been no ad.
ditional outbreaks in other sections of
Virginia. He has issued urgent warn
ings 10 the medical profession and tho
pubic and has urged the co-opcration
y. every one IN preventing an epidemic
or cerebro- spinal ,ncnincitis
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-14
Federal Ownership
to Reduce H. c. OIL.
II Organizations Want Corcrn-
mcnt to Take OOcr Meat In
dustry and Coal Mines.

Sponsored by twcnty-scven central
organizations labor unions. fratcrnai
and other bodies. the Richmond Com
mittcc on the High Cost of Living ycs-
tcrday Endorsed the establishment of
milk dcpots and coal and wood yards
under municipal control. The COM
mittcc. which numbers among the
bodies indorsins il the Junior order
United American Mechanics. Owls. In
dependent Order OF odd Fellows. Pa
iriotic Order Sons OF America, Work.
mems Circle. Sons and Daughters OF
Liberty. Brotherhood of Railway Car
men. and others, also announced itself
as favorinE government ownership of
the meat industry and OF the coal
mines. 1t also declared against 5-ccnt
street car fares. The meetin. was held
at Seventh and Main Streets.
Pursuant 10 the action relative to
government ownership OF the meat in
dustry and OF the coal mines, the com
mittcc, through its secretary, H. w.
Miller. 1913 South Laurel Street, ad-
dressed a telegram TO Senator Thomas
$. Martin and ConSrcssmcn Claude A.
Swanson and 4. j. Montague urging
that they support these measures in
Washington. Jesse c. Duke is chair
man OF the committee. Official repre-
scntativcs of the Central Trades and
Labor Council and labor unions and
twenty largo fraternal organizations.
the message stated, petition Congress
for government ownership of coal
mines ana the ncat-pa ckinG industry.