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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21

lery section of the Goth division and re-
Gently returned from overseas. While he
didn't see actual service he didn't lack
much OF it, for he had orders TO go TO
the front on the l2th and the armls.
ticc was signed the day before.
John l.. Deputy arrived saturday, hav'
ing just received his discharge from
Camp Pike. lie was nine months and
four days and was in the railroad trans
portation department.
Mrs. C. c. Luman and children are
here from Oklahoma city visiting the
families of C. IL. Willis and !. c. Page.
Mr.. Luman who Is visiting Mrs. Wills
brother was here the first of the week
and expects to return in few days. He
is travelling salesman for the sharp
les Separator Co.
w. NJ Butt was here Friday greeting
Davis friends. Mr.. Butt recently resigned
as superintendent of the Baptist Or
phans' Home at Oklahoma City after
having satisfactorily filled that posi-
ton eight years. He recently moved to
Ardmore.
DR.. and Mrs. Kerley of Oilton, were
here Thursday on their way home from
where they had been at the
bedside of Mrs. Kerlcys brother, Char
ley Hilton, who is quite i'll.
Or. T.. l.. Morton was in from Hen
nepin Thursday on business.
$. w. Frost was here from Sulphur
Wise Phillips returned Thursday from
Texas, where his wife Is in
The sanitarium.
Mat Wolf and his grandson, Mat. sad
er went to Oklahoma City Wednes'
lay.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
FAILURE To FULFILL
LEASE AGREEMENT
IN DAMAGE AC TON

An important suit wherein damages
for failure of specific performance Is
sought, was filed this morning in the
district court.
The style of the cause in action is
j. II. Smith and ID. i. Cantrell VS.
ID. |. Fulton and the amount of dam
ages asked is $4,000.
The plaintiffs allege in their peu-
ton that the defendant entered into
an agreement with them on June >,
1919. 10 execute a 5-year oil and gas
lease to 100 acres of land, all located
in section 10, south, west; that
the consideration was $50 per acre;
that the plaintiffs paid $1,000 down as
earnest money; that they have tender
ed the balance due amounting to 81
600 ana asked that the defendant sub
init to the county judge the provisions
of the lease for his approval; that the
defendant has refused to do this, there
by causing a breach of contract; that
on June ., 1919 the plaintiffs We're
offered $4,000 for their lease upon
this land; that by reason of the fail
ure and refusal of the defendant to
specifically perform his agreement and
execute and deliver the lease to them
they have been damaged in the sum
of $4,000 which amount, together
with the 81 900 earnest money they
seek to recover. Upon the amount for
which judgment is sought, the plain
tiffs also ask interest at the rate of
6 per cent from June >, 1919.
Advertise your WANTS in The Ard.
moreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
Postoffice Building In Davis.

on June 4th, Congressman j. Il,
Thompson introduced two bills in con.
tpress which are OF interest TO our city.
One provides for the purchase of q lot
and the construction thereon Of a post
office building, aud the other authorizes
the secretary Of war To donate TO the
city one German cannon or field piece.
In letter 10 postmaster Parker con
.ccrning the bills congressman Thompson
says: you can hc sure | shah do all
II can to secure the passage of both bills.
1--WE may not gel an We want. but If
wv don't asl; It Is certain we win not
get anything
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
DAVIS
News From the OH Well.
TEssA MAJOR. Correspondent

The tools recently bought by the Corn
huskers oil Co.. from near Norman have
been strung ana pumping Is expected
|fo begin today at the company's well
bn the Wolf farm three miles north Of
||Dayis. Rufus Settle OF Pnuls Valley.
bn experienced driller arrived Tuesday
hnd has been placed in charge of the
thrilling for the Cornhuskers.
The Thompson rig which drilled the
|well Is being brought In and shipped
no Wilson. We understand that Mr..
|rrhompson has n drilling contract in the
Hewitt field Barton Lee Of Pauls
iNalley, has been here this week and
represents a number of PaulS Valley
fncn who are said to be arranging TO
ril near the Cornhuskors well. They
cured their acreage from O. T. Nelson
% has extensive holdings In the field.
- understand that this contract has
been closed but Is practically agreed
pom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21

Advertise your WANTS in The Ard.
moreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21

road building crowd on the Ardmore'
Several matters OF importance came
the chariot of good roads across the
Arbuckle mountains.
Each member of the association eN'
Davis highway. June 24'25 and help roii
could be done In the matter OF furnish
ing tractors. transportation ana CON
tributing OF the sweat of his own brow
One of the pleasant features OF the
evening was the unanimous vote 10
retain John Il. Easley, now the man
ager of the Ardmoreite. as an active
member OF the Ardinore Automobile
Association.
with vote OF thanks for the elab'
crate entertainment given, the meeting
adjourned with a spirit OF good will
prevailing and determination 10 help
roll things along In the ascendency.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
Awarded Croix de Guerre.

] Roger @. Morton employed in the
Purcell postofficc. received from Wash
ington the Intelligence that he had been
awarded the CrolX dc Guerrc in ap.
preciation OF his service with the Ma
rines while in France. He also received
the distinguished service certificate and
citation.
Morton took part in some OF the hard
Jest fought battles of the war Rogers is
an old Davis boy and his host of friends
congratulate him on the signal honors
won by him in service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21

both of Enos.
The only ease filed in court clerk
w. c. Campbells office yesterday was
b. T.. Walker, VS.. Frank Johnson ana
G. T.. Lynn. suit for possession and
damages
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
Home Talent Play Thursday Night.

A home talent play entitled THE re
demption of Davis Brown" comedy
drama in three acts will be presented at
the auditorium tonight under the
auspices of tn Benevolent Society. This
is fine play and will be capably pre-
sented. The cast is made up of Mrs.
Oma Norman. Miss Gladys Hutchins.
Miss Anna Fay Kennedy, Miss Clifford
Walkup, Miss Erma Gillian, II. IT,
George, Jesse II. Dunn, Roy Leonard,
Arthur w. Kennedy and Frank Peter
man. which is assurance that it will be
a good one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21

J.K. Bennlng formerly OF the Pala'
cine oil Co, is now associated Win
the Merchants 4 Farmers Oil Co, ne"
filling station. corner North Washing
ton and Broadway opposite post Office,
He will gladly give you the best OF
service and will appreciate your busi'
ness,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21

and Northern Texas have been aecu'
mulated In this territory II was
nounoed today by Hale Holden,
gional director for the United s'a,us
railroad administration. Mr. ho''."
added 40 1000 cars will be available i"
this territory by July !.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-06-21
10, 900 CARS BY JULY l
TO HANDLE GRAIN CROP

Kansas City, Mo, June 2O.-Twenty
thousand grain ears for use in handling
the grain crops of Kansas. Oklahoma
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22
Sargent

Rev. Nourss and wife Of Sargent
wsat 10 Denver Tuesday. Mrs.
NouFss has bsen sick for several
weska She will receive medical
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

eat. TIE lesasss ~ Ds. Day "a.
loysd - we'll % The song ssr,is. =
NJ. TowasaaA. TIE trio h, ~
Towasaad. Miaa Burn. and ~,
spsssss. vss especially enjoyed a,
ter ssFviess . lunch was ssfyss =
The lsdiss Of Sargent and eomn..
NY. The good ssliovship sslo,.. !.
sli Will make this Q we'll r.msn....
evening.
~. =. 3. Day returned to hi, han.
In Dsavss aftss conducting q ,o,,
week ass<tas as Sargent.
A vssy enjoyable evening -.
spsat st the home Of Mrs. Hal.
Ssocksr whsa Miss Hsisis. Mr.. H.s
man sad the ssvsnth grade pus,,.
we're satsstainsd. twen,y.nv, h.,,.
prsssaI For d. Patrick's da, a.
color scheme Of green was e.,r..
out IN decorations and dainty ,,
frsshnsats Of cream and cake n.
music . nd sanss afforded u,,.
pleasure. Here 10 wishing ma,
more happy occssions for the s.cs
cisb.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22
Bowen

The severe wiAtss 10 the valley
sssmp TO have discourage . nunbss
Of ouS people here - several are
ssllias est aad ssskiss heoss siss-
where. Among those leaving shortly
are WIN Crooks. Who gee 70 Canada
aad NJ. Barnett. Who soss to Mis-
sou1l.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

Nsls Olson Il putting up . house
and other improvements on his land
east Of his home place where Elmer
Hoyt will live this year while work
ing the Olson land.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22
~ n1n1a l,s,aS1

Take Chaabssiain's Cough Rom
sdy. u hss stood the t~st Of time
and csn - dspeadcd upon.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

The banquet given In honor Of the
new converts Of the Sargent Com
munity church held In the gymnas-
ium Monday evening. March ~. was
we'll attended. about 3se bsins prss-
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

Tho Revival meetings at Sargent
closed sunday night AFTER . four
wccks campaign. Tho sermons By
Dr. =. y. Day were especially good
aud enjoyed BY all that could possI
bly, attend. There were one hundred
and ten additions taking their stand
With the sargsu, Community chnfch.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22
treatment while shefs,

Sargent has hsd no school saSs
week since Monday on account OF TIE
condition Of the roads,
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

courss luach vas served TO the fol.
lowing gwssss: NJ. aAd Mn. roua.
tain. MF. asd Mrs. Wells and family.
NJ. aad MrA !. g. Merriam. Mr.
and Mn. Pask Coz. Mrs. .. e. Cot.
Nr. aad Mra- Luther Mcconnell and
daughter Lois. Mr. Harley Cot and
dasshtsrs Mildrsd and Mabel. NJ.
Billy Blanksnahip aad daughter
Louise. Mr. aad Mn. J. b. white
nas. Mr. anA Mrs. win Ooa. Rev.
and Mrs. Maclsan. Maurice Tynsr
and Mis- Florence Rsnnsls Of Monte
Vista. Later IN the svsains The
young people OF he AsisAborhood
treated the "aewlyweds" to an old
fashioned charivari and we're Invited
In and served . Ans trsas.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

supt. q. X, Young went 10 psnvs
Wednesday 10 employ . mschsaic to
sAsssai.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

Mr.. Mcki.sic Of north Of Monte
Vista. left Wednesday for IAssls<o'
whore he will make his home.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

!. 3. MesiraAa has reesiv~d word
thst NJ father al kaosvilie. Iowa. 10
este VI. aad ~ may be called 10 bis
bsAstAs st say time.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

MP. sad Mrs.. Dwight Ooa's little
daughter V recovering from an ~.
tack Of bsoacAttis.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

Mrs. c. e. Wolfe has hssa confined
70 her bed for . few days With q
severe cold.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

We are pleased to see Park Got
able 70 ~ out after his serious III
asss. loektss Aas and about rsgsinet
bis usuai health.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

The young folks had O. surprise
Monday night on Billy Crooks and
wife at the James Thomas hone b.
fore their departure tor California
and Canada,
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22


The Prank Cots have moved tAis
week into towa and Will occupy the
old Aidsich home. having bought the
place. We win always consider then
Bowen people tho. Their soa Vance
sad bride have moved onto the farm
here.
Rev. 0ibba pesaehsd on Sunday.
hsvias returned froa Dsavsr on 0at-
urday. Mrs. 0ibbs b II . hospital
IN Dsavse vhsee sAs = iApseviAs.
We hoDe - ~ eeoa - aAts -
tein MP. olbbs here saA vs can have
regular Services aGsia.
on at Alanosa % Saturday foe -.
pendicitis. weat tAru the operation
ans and doing - we'll ~ can ~ sx-
peetsd.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Whitsman ~
turned last week from . I've weeks
WHIT with relatives and frisaAs in
different paMs OF Iowa. and at St.
Louis. No.. and say they are glad 10
be back 10 Colorado and sunshins.
AP. and AFs. Prank Coz were
hosts at . delightful reception on
Thursday evsaing at the ranch homo.
for their son Vance and bride. The
evening was spsn2 In nusic and
songs. after which Q delicious two
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

MrA Ote Wallace u slowly i'm
proving In . Denver hospital from .
recent operation. Her daughter
Pearl = with her.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

Mrs. Harley 0oR. Who went 70
Iowa short tine ago. o. account Of
tAs ulaess sf her mother. and an
accident to her brotAse vAe vas
blown up In an ice plaat and bis
syss severely injured. whites thsy are
both inpeovinG.
The Monte Vista journal., 1919-03-22

Warmer Days will soon be here and its not
too early to plan that spring sewing. All
staple goods are cheaper than during the
war periods.
Only few quotations can be published
each week in this advertising space. but in
every department the displays excel al
previous efforts Of ours. making shopping
easy and pleasant to every person who ap-
preciates good values.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
SALVATION ARMY
CITADEL CAMPAIGN
TO START AUG. 10

Tracy r. Bangs, who2has, been ap-
pointed chairman Of the general COM
mittee for the campaign to raise $685.
900 in Grand Forks and Nelson coun-
ties for the erection Of the Salvation
Army citadel, which will be located
on DeMers avenue, is preparing for
the campaign which. will be staged
August 10 to 18.
Other committees are d. v. Moore.
secretary, and P. 8. Peterson, treas
urer; c. H. McManus. N. Stanchfield.
r. r. MONTGOMERY, James A. Dinnie
and P. j. kavanaugh. Those appoint
ed to take charge Of the publicity
work are f. A. Brown. C. s. Dow, 3.
+. Brockhof, W. r. Abrahamsen and
E.. F. Miller.
The campaign here, which is a part
OF the national campaign to raise a
sum to promote Salvation Army ac-
tivities, will be conducted by the lo-
cal branch Of Elks lodge. The state
quota is $4,000, and in each dis
trict as well as in each state, the Elks
lodge will have charge Of the work.
A thoroughly modern building
with all modern equipment is planned,
Tor n new citadel to be erected In
Grand Forks. The building will have
two complete stories besides basement,
and will contain a large auditorium,
rest rooms and lodging quarters for
officers Of the Salvation Army and
guests. A young peoples department
will be stationed in the basement:
reading material and, stationery will
be furnished for the guests.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
One Phone System!
N0W in Use; Should
Use NeW, DIRECTORY

Grand Forks is now operating
under one telephone system
Final consolidation of the lines
Of the Tri-State Telephone COM
papy with those of the North.
western company was made late
Saturday night when Mayor III. N.
Wheeler pulled the string that
placed the phones on n circuit.
Use of the new telephone d.
r~ectorfes covering the. consolf-
dated lines began Sunday morn
ing. These should always be
used from now on as practically
all numbers Of the old T-State
phones as we'll as some of the
Northwestern instruments have
been changed.
The change in the system went
through without a hitch Satur-
day night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

bringing together competitors who
have come through the preliminary
and tennis center championships held
throughout the United States.
The development of young players
as the result of this activity has been
so remarkable that tennis followers
are firm in their conviction that this
Is the proper method to bring up the
future teams to represent the United
States in such matches as the Davis
cup contests. y the system of tourna-
ments conducted under Similar condi-
tions throughout the country, compe-
tition has been standardized and
broadened SO that the youngsters are
competing on even terms and it is
felt that among the present Junior
and boys are the players who will be
the future-greats on the court.
An %outgrowth of the junior events
has been the father and sol doubles
which was played last year for the
first time. This year much more gen.
eral interest is being shown than was
the case last season. An entry IS an
ticipated which will malA this a rep
resentattve tournament.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
COUNTRY MERCHANTS
INVITED TO ATTEND
COMING INSTITUTE

All merchants Of the territory ad-
jacent to Grand Forks will be invited
to attend the Retail Merchants' Insti-
tute to be conducted here October 6
to 10, under the auspices of the Mer-
chants Credit association. d
The chief speaker at the institute
will be Frank Stockdale and the pro-
gram will include addresses of special
value to clerks, managers, ETC., as
well as the owners of the stores.
Mr.. Stockdale is especially qualified
all merchants of this district will be
able to attend the meetings. The ad-
dresses r calculated to put them
in touch with the methods used by the
most progressive business men of the
country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
LOCAL TYPOS
Z LEAVE STATE
/ LABOR BODY
~ :.
Effort i1Est to Use Organization
For Political Ends Causes
-
. Withdrawal.

Members Of the Grand Forks Typo
graphical union. meeting Sunday aft
gernoon, passed resolutions withdraw
Ing from the North Dakota Fedora
-tion of Labor, and refusing to send
edelegates to the convention of the
proposed state labor. party to be held
at Fargo on Labor day.
s This action was taken as the result
aof the recent meeting of the North
Dakota Federation of Labor held at
Minot at which resolutions were
passed providing for the formation of
- North Dakota labor party, which,
It was understood, would act in con-
junction with the Nonpartisan league.
4 Uphold National Body.
In withdrawing from the state fed
GRAFTON members of the local union
point out that they are upholding the
position taken bv the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. which is opposed to
the use of union labor for political
ends.
The withdrawal from the state fed
Grafton does not in n way affect the
standing of the local union in the
American federation, but simply pre-
vents it from being used for political
Ande In North Dakota.
The local Typographical union with
drew from the state federation over
two years 6 q, and only resumed its
ahiliation some three months ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
Northern Game
At Mimic Postponed

The Great Northern nine did not
play at Mimic Sunday afternoon as at
the eleventh hour the game was post
poned until August 10, because Of the
poor condition of the diamond and
the threatened rain.
The local trainmen had expected to
leave for Mimic Sunday morning and
cross bats with the nine there in the
afternoon. A speedy game is expected
when the two teams meet mex Sun
day for the Mimic nine is in good son
dition and the local outfit is running
strong this season.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

Some of the revolutions Of which
We hear are the buzzings of the wheels
In the heads Of the rattle-brained.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
GREAT DEMAND FOR
EX-SERVICE MEN

The campaign for the re-employ-
ment Of ex%-service mon. under the
direction of Colonel Arthur. Woods,
assistant to the secretary OF war, il,
now bearing fruit. Employers are re-
spending to the information and adj
vice of the war department about the
coming shortage Of labor and about
the increased mental and physical
efficiency of ex-service men, and are
taking them on 40 fast as their re-
.spective industries warrant.
reau on Pearl street. New York, one
Of the many private organisations
which has Joined hands with govern
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

Should Henry Ford draw the con-
ventional n cent damages he can
spend it paying the tax on a soft drink.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
w11L1sToN DOCTOR HoNoRED.

Williston. N. D., Aug. 4.-Dr. r. H.
David of this city was asked to give
the main address at the Syrian.
American M. r. meeting in Mime
apolis on Characterization" day, Sun
day. August g.. AS the invitation came
too late to permit the doctor to. alter
plans already made. he was forced
to decline. 4
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

mental departments under Col
Woodst guidance to give employment
to ex-serytce men in need. OF Jobs. re-
ports that 1t has a steady demand for
Electricians. helpers, pipe : filters.
plumbers, machine tool makers. dye
makers chauffeurs and auto-truck
drivers. delivery men, bookkeepers,s
clerkssof sall kinds, and statesmen. q
Similar reports are also received
-frornsother unemployment centers and
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
Tourney For Young
Tennis Players Is
Gaining Popularity

Although the singles championship
Of the United States is the most i'm
portant of the eve championships
to be decided at Forest Hills the week
of August Is, it does not monopolize
the interest of the tennis public. The
finals of the junior and boys events
in singles and doubles will be played,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04

from the idinerent welfare societies
now doing unemployment work.
-ssThe building trade is also demand
and more men now ina. t tar
public work is we'll under way. the
city OF New York alone has, IN the
last few weeks. let out contracts Tor
$5o,oeo;ooo and the work on
these contracts Is already under way
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-04
EVENING EDITION.
- KILLED.

( Mexico city, July 1s.-lByIMain. ~; ~.
Eighteen persons are reporIeo - havs
been killed in Muna, Yucatan.s IN i. the e.
clash between government authorities
c cns Socialists. se~venty-slx prisoners
snnu. Sssn sent from MunaN to Vera
Cruz BY General Luis NJ. Hernanaes.
ch;ef Of military operations In Yu c
tan. -. ,tgH&T SsN G3 49,
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1919-10-03
PAY WAR RISK INSURANCE
Washington Families Get s12,209,7 $50
For Missing Heroes

Washington families are being paid
12,209,780 in war risk insurance
claims by Uncle Sam. He is making
restitution to those whose sons and
husbands died in the service of their
country during the greatest war of
all times.
There are 1897 insurance claims be-
ing paid in Washington thru the bu-
reau of war risk insurance to benefit
Charles named at the time application
for insurance was made by soldiers,
sailors and marines, now dead. The
average policy carried by these 1897
men was $S,74O.
Disabled soldiers as well as widows
and children and dependent parents of
those who have died are being made
comfortable by the government which
is paying $50 compensation claims to
residents of Washington.
In addition to the insurance and
compensation claims now being paid
in Washington there are COS of both.
these classes of claims under investi-
cation. These cases, however, are
rapidly being adjusted following an
investigation by bureau representa-
tives.