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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
RAISE DRAFT FROM 81.
TO S1,10o;, IN JAIL

Tulsa, Okla, May Charged with
raising draft made by the IIous-
ton national exchange bank for one
dollar to the sum Of S1.l00 and at
tempting 10 pass the instrument in
this city on a local motor sales com
pany r. L. Lowe and Carl Wade
are held in the county Jail for ar
raignnent before Justice II. ]. Gray.
Friday morning the men went to
the motor sales company and agreed
to purchase an automobile. In the
afternoon they returned and offered
a draft drawn on the Houston bank
for SiOc, and later explaining that
this was not the draft they intended
to use, proffered another draft for
sl,l0O. This action aroused the sus-
picion Of the salesman, and the po.
lice were notified. The men We're
arrested and taken to the city jail
where the S400 draft, raised from
one calling for four dollars, was
found on Lowe.
While transferring the men from
the city to the county Jail yester.
day afternoon. Lowe inside the court
house feigned illness and sank to
the floor seizing John Burnett, dep
uty sheriff in charge of the men
about the waist. The officer, think
ing ii an attempt TO get the Off
GERS weapon, struck Lowe in the
face, knocking him to the floor,
Thereafter both defendants gave up
their idea of breaking from the Off
Ger and went quietly TO jail
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
LOUISIANA SUGAR
MAKING NO PROFIT

Washington, May Increased
costs and production were controlling
factors by the Department Of Justice
that Louisiana sugar producers would
not be prosecuted if they sold their
1919 crop at II and is cents a pound
the house judiciary committee was
told by Henry Mooney. United States
district attorney at New orleans.
Last years crop was only Ar per
cent Of that in 1918, he said, adding
that in the latter year the sugar equal
ization board had fixed nine cents as
fair price for the large crop. Chair
man Hustled remarked that the agree.
ment apparently permitted the same
net profit on the short crop rs on
normal yield. Very few people in
Louisiana made a profit" said Moon
ey, ''and they made little. The weather
and weeds ran away with the profit"
Only one grower voluntarily suggest.
ed the II and IS price Mr.. Mooney
said, adding that others suggested
higher prices.
81 insisted on the low figures and
got it," declared the Witness adding
that when he was comforting with the
producers, sugar was selling at 20 to
% l.2 cents on the New Orleans ex-
change.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
ARDMORE GAVE $4,000
To THE IN TER-CHURCH
FINAN CIAL CAMPA| GNS
Especial TO The Ardmoreite)


Oklahoma City, Okla, May Ire
ports from Ardmore today swelled the
subscription in the Interchurch
World Movement finance campaign
in this state to s2S2,025, according
to announcement by Rev, Perry +.
Pierce, state director
Total reports from trans. Mississippi
states so far are as follows;
Missouri, $1,351, ,444; Minnesota, ST.
117,4O7; Kansas, S1I46,O61 Iowa,
$05l, 400; Nebraska S6S6,456; Colorado
$419S11; oklahoma $2S2,925; Wyom-
ing, $71,44S; Arkansas, $5G,60O; New
Mexico, $1,000.
The additional $4,000 reported to
day from Ardmore was from the fol
lowing sources:
Non-church members, $1,000. Chris
tian churches $1,000 Presbyterian
churches. $4,000
l.. r. Pierce announced the cam
paign will he continued through next
week so that the teams, which have
been busy seeing persons affiliated
with denominations this week may
call upon the non-churcn members.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
AMERICAN LEGION MEN
USED AS STRIKE BREAKERS

New York, May 1.-The American
Legion has used its members as
strike-breakers and it is not inimical
to>organized labor, Henry w. Buxton,
chairman of the New York county
committee of the legion said today
in commenting on the central fedora
tion unions adoption Of resolution
asking its members to resign from
the legion.
The action Of the labor body, he
said, was probably due to the ac.
tivities of legion. members as individ-
nails and the action Of certain posts
outside New York City in keeping
transportation lines open during the
railroad strike
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Full of pep" at II Years

w. II. Bailey, who owns a nice
farm at Lone Grove. was in Ardmore
this week and added his name 10 our
fast growing list Of weekly readers.
Mr.. Bailey is among our real pro-
grcssive farmers and raises splendid
crops of cotton, corn and oats and
also has several head Of fine stock
animals, including Duroc Jersey hogs.
In addition to managing a big farm
and much livestock, Mr.. Bailey also
runs little grocery store three miles
north Of Lone Grove and enjoys
good patronage. He is II years old
but has the pep" Of the distinctly
western reared farmer, and appears
many years younger.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
CIVIC LEA CUE WILL II
BUILD CEMETERY HOUSI

O. S. Bailey, who owns large.
tract of land near the city cemetery,
has given to Ardmore Civic League
a lot OF sufficient size for home
and a garden plot. This lot Is lo-'
Gated across the street and east
of the entrance and the cemetery
house will be moved to this site. Il
Mr.. Bailey is Of the opinion thaX
a large house should be built her(
especially one with wide porches, 4
that those who are required 10 bI
at the cemetery during the raj
storms can be protected under ID
shelter.
Mrs Maggie Foster, president %
the league, Is arranging to take outI
a charter providing for five trustcesi
so that the property can be decided,
to the trustees and their successors|
and forever held for the benefit or|
the public.
A rather large sum of money is bei
ing gathered by the league for the
purpose of building an iron fence
across the north side Of the cemetery
grounds and for the purpose of now
ing the house now located near the
entrance, to the Bailey plot. These
improvements will add material TO-
the beauty of the cemetery.
The road leading 10 the cemetery
will be kept in good condition and
each year Arbor Day will be observ-
ed by beautifying it with trees ana
shrubbery. and thus the Civic League
is doing a wonderful service to tins
CITY
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Father of Eleven Children

]. c. Little, who moved from
Mannsville -four years ago. is now
a resident of Ringling and this week
added his name to the list Of Weekly
AIdmoreite readers. Alr. Little is
20 years Of age but still an active
man. He is the father Of eleven chill,
dren, seven boys and four girls, all
of whom are living and most Of
them married and living in nearby
communities. When Mr.. Little first
went to Ringing he bought home
and several lots, showing that he
had faith in the future Of the town.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
ATTEMPTED H|GHJAC CK|N c
LANDS TWO SUSPECTS IN
THE CARTER COUNTY JAIL

An. attempted holdup, about 10
o'clock last night, was frustrated by
the quick action of the driver of
Buick car and the equally prompt ac-
ton of the police officers and as u
result two young men, registered at
the county Jail as W. A. Pelton and
r. A. owen, alleged TO be the ones
wanted for the offense, are behind
bars with a charge Of attempted high
way robbery against them.
Last night John Zellener and Prof.
essor Murphey together with some
other people We're driving west on
McLish avenue. When near the top
of the grade they saw "A Ford car
standing to one side. AS they ap.
preached, driving slowly two young
men came upon them, one from in
front. and one from the rear, and
pointing pistols told them TO halt. In.
stead of stopping the car as de.
manded. the machine was thrown in
high and scotted away from the spot.
After driving short distance the
autosist went to a telephone and no.
tilted the police station of the oc.
currence
Officers Crosby and Chancellor i'm
mediately started west TO meet the
cur as described to them over the
phone. They found it at one Of the
West main street filing stations
where two young men were attempting
10 repair a blow out.
They were placed under arrest
and as soon as Mr.. Zellner and par.
~ arrived they were identified as the
ones who attempted the holdup.
Officers Crosby stated that the two
men denied the charge. but that the
parties in the Buick identified them
so they are being held for further
investigation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
AGED OIL FIELD WORKER
FOUND DEAD IN HOUSE

Pawhuska, Okla, May 1.-The body
of man said to have been Tom
Hendrickson, who has been working
in the oil fields here, was found in
camp house on the Johnson ranch
near here early today information
received by the authorities here.
Henderickson is said to have been
Russian and no clue as to his
relatives is obtainable. He was about
65 years Old
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
THE MINT PROVIDED;
WHO'LL FURNISH THE
SWEET -FOUR R0SES2"

Ardmore has a woman citizen who
has always taken great pride in
her garden and among the patches
that las always received especial care
and cultivation has been a bed of
mint. This lady has called the Ard
moreite for the purpose Of placing
her mint bed on the market, with
the remark that owing to changed
political conditions she has no use
for it, Those who are fortunate
enough to be in position to use
mint to an advantage may make ap-
llication for same with the assur.
ancc that the funds received therefor
will go toward the expense Of Billie
sunday on his Oklahoma trip to con-
vert the benighted of this state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Cotton and Corn Farmer

\. +. Serratt who moved from Ard
more about years ago and settled
il Ringing at the time the NJ. y.
o. & p. railway ran into town. is one
of the Weekly Ardmorete's new read
ers this week Mr.. Serratt is engag-
cd in the farming industry and rails
es the bumper crops of Oklahoma.
cotton and corn.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Pioneer Farmer Reads Weekly
ArdmOrPitc

+. d. Garrison. another pioneer
man Of Ringing, paid for a years
good reading to the Weekly Ardmore-
ite this week. Mr.. Garrison says
that prospects were never brighter
than now for the future Of the west.
crn part Of Carter county and that
Ringing especially is looking good.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Ringing a Growing Town

J. Y. ST. John, contractor and
builder Of Ringing is "a new reader
to the Weekly Ardmoreite and states
that he wants the news Of the county
end has decided the Weekly Ard.
moreite will fill the bill Mr.. st.
John went to Ringing when the
town was in its infancy and has al.
ways had more work than he could
d., as Ringing has constantly been
building and at the present time the
demand for both business and dwell.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Raises Poland Chinas

A. L. Camp who gets his mail
ON Route !. Alma, farms his own
tract cf land in Carter county, where
he has resided for the past l6 years.
Last year he raised a splendid crop
Of cotton and corn and divides his
farming activities in feeding and rails
Ing fine Poland China hogs.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Rains Insure Good Crops

The weather man has been kind
to Carter county farmers during the
past few days Just when the rush
fcleaning up and early planting is
about completed the bountiful rains
come in a very acceptable time and
make farm prospects very encourag-
ing. indeed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Philadclphia-Un States Senator
Boise Penrose of Pennsylvania, de-
clared Senator T.. G. Knox was the
best equipped all around nterna.
tional statesman to be the presi.
dental candidate of the republican
party.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS FELT
AT ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

St. Louis, Mo, May 1.-The seismic
observatory at ST. Louis university
reported that earthquake shocks were
recorded shortly after o'clock this
morning. The tremors occurred about
200 miles southwest Of here. it was in.
hicated and continued from 90l until
p:17 1t was said. An especially severe
tremor lasting for thirty seconds, was
recorded at GIG.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
BIG WIGS CARD INDEXED
BY AMERICAN FEDERATION

Washington, May 1.-The American
Federation of Labor maintains card
index system" on congress and has
representatives ever.present in the
galleries to keep its record up to
the minute, Representative Blanton,
democrat, Texas, said today in the
house.
Fear Of the federation has made
members Of congress weaken" he
added.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

IWV
=. II. Jones, who for the past 12
years has resided in Carter county.
is owner Of one OF the best farming
tracts in this part of the state and
last year raised bumper crops of cot
ton and corn, for which he got top
market prices. This year Mr.. Jones
says that he expects the same good
results, as prospects ere very bright
for Oklahoma crops Of all kinds. Mr..
Jones is a regular reader Of the
Weekly Ardmoreitc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Neutrality-suspicious. republicans. aft.
fr wranging four hours, abandoned
plans for passing soldier relief legls.
Iation next Monday and adjourned
their party conference without fix.
Ing a date for action.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
Plant Your Crop

1t is now time to prepare for cot.
ton planting as well as for the for
nge crop and time to begin spraying
the orchards to combat fungus dis
eases that prey upon our fruit crops.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Aqua Prieta, Sonora. General p.
Elias Gales announced Chihuahua
City, one of the largest cities of north
ern Mexico was definitely in the
hands of the revolutionary forces.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Tu!sa.-Mrs. Ruby Ridgeway Nc.
CURE, wife of former Representative
Bird Mcclure of Oklahoma. filed a
petition asking for a division of
their property and permanent ali.
mony.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02
WITH CARTER COUNTY FARMERS
Gets Top Market Prices

ing houses is greater than at any
time in the history Of the town.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Pawpaw, Mich.-The jury consid.
tring the case of Mrs. Sarah Tabor.
pf Lawton, Mich, charged with man.
slaughter in connection with the
mysterious disappearance Of her
laughter, disagreed and was dis.
charged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Use Ardmoreite WANT ADS and
get results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-02

Train No. 2 Arrives------11:0o a. IN.
Train No. a Arrives 6:15 D. N. 3
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
ARE YOU A TARGET
FOR INFLUENZA
It Hits Listless, Rundown Peopl,
First-Their Blood Is Thin
Germs Everywhere in Epidemic
Be Prepared-Strengthen and Build
Up Your Blood With Pepto-
Manpan
Mangan

If it is true that you are net feeling
your best-if you have that always.
tired" feeling and no interest or en-.
thusiasm-then you should be care
full of the influenza.
1t is thin-blooded, anemic people
that disease strikes first. The fact
that you have had very few serious
| illnesses has nohing to do with it.
Everyone gets rundown occasional
ly, and when they do, the blood is in
no condition to fight off disease
germs, because it has not enough
red corpuscles. 1t is the red cor
puscles of the blood that fight disease
and save you from sickness.
You simply can't afford to take
chances when influenza is striking
down thousands everywhere. Forti-
fly your blood-build it up with the
pleasant tonic, Pepto- Mangan.
And should you just be recovering
from influenza, you need Pepto-M Man
gan because your blood has exhausted
it's strength. Pepto-Mangan will
help build you up.
toMangan is widely end heart
lily endorsed by physicians. 1t is eff
fective and easy to take. Comes in
either liquid or tablet form. No
difference in medicinal properties.
Sold at any drug store. But be
sure you get the genuine Pcpto-Man-
gan-"Gude's." Ask for it by the
name and be sure the full name is
on the package
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
In Memory.

One by one the grains of sand in
the hour glass of time fell on the
shores of eternity, bringing us near.
er the crystal tide which divides fife
present from the beyond, where all
is mystery. One by one, the great
sickle of the Grim Reaper cuts and
binds tho sheaves in the harvest
fields of the great Husbandman. One
| by one, our friends and loved ones
leave us in sadness and in sorrow
on this side while they go to solve
the mysteries beyond. One by one
does the Master summon his labor
cro to come and give an account of
THEMSELVES, but His work goes stead
lily onward.
On Monday morning, Feb. 2, 1920,
the angels came and waited the spirit
of Bessie RagsdGle to that cline
whence no one returns.
We are glad to acknowledge the
wisdom and goodness Of God, who
has recently tried us in taking from
us one so dear. How she is missed
| in her home by her husband and
children who loved her so dearly,
but we would not call her from the
sunlit heights to walk again in the
milgled sunshine and chadow of
ic E,,f e1, ID I.
mission is fulfilled, and she is safe,
safe at home in her Fathers house.
Into the very presence of God she
has gone, for it is written, "The pure
in heart shall see God" All of her
life she was pure and true and good,
and when she knew the tide of life
was ebbing, she said with simple
trust, "The way is clear" Who can
say how much good was accomplished
in the thirty-eight years she was
loaned to earth.
We look around and see men and
women burdened with years ofinfrmity
unable to labor in their Masters vine
yard, and while willing to abide longer
here, are looking towards the sunset
and longing to depart and be with
Christ. He permits them to abide still
on earth and has taken away one in
the prime of life and one SO true to the
interest of husband, children and her
home and community. But an om-
nipotent hand rules the universe and
we bow in humble submission to him
who doeth all things well.
OLA.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
The Commercial, Union City, Tenn.
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1920.
RIVES.

RIvES.
No Presidential bee reported in
this neck of the woods.
]. w. Robinson is visiting relatives
in Newbern.
Our intention in the news of last
week, of course, was to make pork
sausage.
: Mesdames T. A. Cummings, Hol-
land Bittick, w. ]. Caldwell and Miss
Jessie Callicott were recent visitors
in the county seat.
Rev. ]. L. Boyd gave way Sab
bath morning for Rev. Clark, lately
appointed presiding elder of the M.
E. Church. Rev. Clark, we are in
formed, made a favorable impress
sion with his audience.
Parent Teachers Association meets
this afternoon at p. m. Business
of Importance is to be transacted.
The Home Phone" stockholders
report progress and early installa-
tion of switchboard.
o. E. S. convenes in regular ses-
sion Wednesday afternoon next. Ow-
ing to sickness among members, the
social program is postponed.
Ensign M. w. Palmer, of Norfolk.
Va, and Mrs. r. E. HELEN, of Ridge
ly, are visitors in the Palmer home.
A few couples CT the younger set
enjoyed a rock party Saturday even
ing in the hospitable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. M. Fisher.
Union City friends were down
the first of the week to visit Miss
Missile Harris, who continues i'll with
neuritis.
Mrs. Vectal Robinson, detained for
several weeks at the bedside of her
mother now regaining health, is
back on central. There is minimum
of complaint in service when Mrs.
Robinson is in charge.
B. j. Wade for ten days has been
visiting southern winter resorts.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
Matinee Music Club.

The Matinee Music Club met Wed
nesday, Feb. A, with Miss Louise
Adams. Mrs. Conn led, the subject
being, Art of the Pianist"
The following program was rem
dered:-
valse Rubato BROWN, Mrs. Gun.
ningham.
To Wild Rose (McDowelD, Mrs
Lee.
Jolly Blacksmith (PauD, Mrs
Long and Miss Olive.
Barcarolle (Astenius), Miss Bon.
Nor
Till 1 Wake (Woodforde-Finden) /,
Miss Mars I'll.
Moonlight on the Hudson (Wil-
SOM, Misses Bolts and Clcmmons.
Minuet in G (Beethovcn), Miss
Barney.
Garden of Dreams (MrManus
with violin obligato, Miss Mayes and
Miss Allen.
Delightful refreshments were
served.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
City Taxes.

Penalty will go on City Tax
es not paid by March lst. 1920.
The Board has, thru force of
circumstances, been compelled
to collect all taxes by March |.
1920, and hence. the usual 80
days to April |, 1920. will not
be allowed this year.
F. E. QUINN.
Recorder.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all the relatives and
friends who gave US their help and
sympathy during the illness and
death of our. loved one.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06
Preaching.
OLA.

! will preach at Mount Zion Sunday
morning at II O'Clock and at Salem at
3 p. m. / want you to come. II you
can't ride, walk. G. w. EVANS.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06

Don't neglect signals of dictress in
tho kidneys. Backache, nervous dis
orders, pale complexion, dark rings
about the eyes, mean kidney trouble.
Begin promptly taking Prickly Ash
Bitters.; it is a kidney remedy of
the first class. Price $1.25 per bottle
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06

Kidney disorders cause much dis
tress of mind and body. Such all
ments should not be neglected be-
cause they lead to diseases that are
dangerous. Prickly Ash Bitters is a
splendid tonic for men. 1t strength
ems the kidneys and purifes the
stomach and bowels. Price $1.25
per bottle.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-02-06

Mrs. Charlie Priest and Mrs. Icie
May spent Sunday with Mr.. Joe Green.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-02-15
DANISH MOTOR TRAFFIC
ON STREETS OF DUBLIN
Government Order Requires Owners to
Obtain Permits From Police

DUBLIN, Feb. 13.-Motor traffic has
been almost completely banIshcd from
the streets Of Dublin and numerous
ether Irish cities and towns, as result
OF the governments order requiring
owners and drivers OF all kinds Of
automobiles to obtain permits from
the police TO operate their cars.
The automobile owners were willing
TO apply for permits, and had no df-
ficulty in obtaining them, but the
drivers, some OF whom anticipated
failure to convince tho police OF their
freedom from Sim Fcin sympathies.
refused TO do SO. a few owners, whose
chauffeurs refused TO apply for per-
mits. dismissed them, and the men
made Il Trades Union matter Of IL
They have invited sympathetic strikes
by all transport workers.
The situation amounts to a whole
sale strike of the motor drivers. Since
the order became effective there have
been no cars on the streets except
those driven by their owners. Most
Dublin traders had adopted motor
traction for the delivery of their goods
10 customers. Failure 20 get drivers
has intcrfercd with trade. The news
papers in the evening reach or their
readers much later than usual for the
same reason.
~ deputation from the Motoris,s'
Union went TO London. but they tailed
TO move the government from it's de-
cision.
The government regards ,,e orde- = c