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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

After seeing the wonderful re-
suits my husband Obtained from Tan
lac | began taking the medicine my
self, and now we both agree that 1t
Is the grandest medicine on earth"
said Mrs. Nancy Sharp, a prominent
and highly esteemed resident of Los
Angeles, Calf. living at sA Camulus
street, whose husband is proprietor
of the Merchants Express Co.
During the twelve years that I
suffered with indigestion and stomach
trouble / tried nearly every medicine
/ heard about, but nothing helped me
and ] lost faith in everything. So,
my wonderful restoration to health
has been one Of the greatest surprises
OF my life.
Il began 10 feel an improvement on
finishing my second bottle Of Tanlac.
and now after taking six bottles | am
like new woman. | have splendid
appetite, eat three hearty meals day,
enjoy them thoroughly and am never
troubled in the least with Indigestion
or any other dlsagreeable after ef-
fects.
Before taking Tanlac most every
thing | ate caused my stomach to
rebel and / would suffer for hours
afterwards. | was so dreadfully ner-
vous that many nights | never closed
my eyes in sleep, but now 1 am not
the least nervous, and ] sleep like q
child. Ny strength has been wonder
fully increased, and / have much more
energy.
Il just wish it was 80 everybody
troubled like | was knew about this
wonderful medicine"
Tanlac is sold in Ardmore by GRAY
lit Drug Co., in Healdton by Smith
Mcknight Drug Co., City Drug store,
in New Wilson by City Drug Store, in
Pooleville by l.. o. Majors. City Drug
Store, in Lone Grove by Heflin Drug
| Co.--Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Continued from Yesterday

When Calvin Perciyal Moore had
made the flying leap down the back
porch stairs OF his home and joined
the impatient Tom Jones, the boy
from down the street. Toms first
words were Bring some taters along.
did you, huh? Les see en-" Where
upon he scrutinized the taters in Cal
wins pocket with criticising eye and
ernted 81 and Pete's got some
bigger n them
That remark did not sound good
to Calvin and it, with the memory
Of the unnecessarily hard poke in the
ribs Tom had given him two days
before while they were playing
knights and battles, did not make
him feel any warmer toward the boy.
He secretly nursed longing to get
revenge.
The two boys plodded through the
snow in silence until they reached
Pete Porter's house, where that
young gentleman stood at the gate.
waiting their arrival. Greetings in
the form OF shouts and flying snow
balls were exchanged, and the party
of three continued the journey to the
cave. 1t was yet early in the morn
ing, nine thirty, perhaps, and the
bows were in no hurry.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
STORIES Of THE S STREETS

County Treasurer S. NJ. Parker,
says that he has been getting some
hot" checks in payment Of taxes and
has cancelled every tax receipt to
which they apply He further states
that owners will not be notified by
him of their delinquency, that they
had no reason for giving a bad check
delinquent and subject 10 a penalty
unless they find out the situation and
make amends before the date set for
beginning penalty
County Attorney Russell b. Brown,
VINO will be succeeded By James II.
Mathers next Monday announces that
he will resume the practice Of law
with his brother II. II. Brown, after
he quits office. 1t is reported that Mr.:
Mathers will retain John l.. Hodges
as assistant county engineer.
II. G. Ledbetter went to Dallas to.
day where he will undergo medical
treatment for an ailment Of the head
Mrs Roy Alexander and two chill
dren viii return from Clinton, Okla
homa Sunday where they have been
spending the holidays with relatives.
One eminent jurist Of this city was
sore at the gas company yesterday
morning when the supply suddenly
ceased. but it did no good and he had
/ 10 content himself with the rest of the
folks in their discomfort The Judge
has fixed schedule and every morn
ing after arising he imbibes freely
Of hot water, goes through a system
of exercises that work up fine APP
petite for breakfast and otherwise
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

deports himself as a strict dlscipl1t
physical culture should. He wt
through he routine yesterday mois
ing but lost out on the breakfaf
When ne arose the gas pressure wp
fine, he took the hot water. and tb
exercise ana acquired the appetid.
but when he thought II time for ~
breakfast bell to tingle there was n
gas and no chance for a cooked med
at home. He took his appetite ant
his wounded feelings TO a. local caft
where he was served what the dis
tracted caterer could produce, and
then told the tale on himself. You'll
not hear me praying for any lights
to so out in the future" remarks
the Judge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
EASTEHvSOY DEFlES
POLlA CHESS WIZARD

HARRISON, n. Samuel Res
zswski, the young Polish chess mar
vel who took the country by storm
recently, had better look to his lau-
rels Hugo Dyner, thirteen, Of this
city, who has been playing chess
ever since he was seven years old
and who during that time has lost
but one game, has issued a def to
Samuel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
AFFLICTED PRINTER VISITS
HERE TO SELL JEWELRN

-. y. Rose, deaf mute OF Deca-
ture, Ala, an OLD time printer is N
Ardmoro. and mode this offco n
pleasant call
Mr.. Rose hal the misfortune to
suffer a stroke of paralysis some
years since which left him physically
urarle 10 work at his trade OF a
printer and now he is selling the
famous Lachniie diamonds and other
jewelry TO support himself and his
aged mother.
Mr.. Rose is an expert lip reader
and can tell about everything said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
osD0]l,LA4R1DgEAS y! J : y
NIsIlsqsI ISllHlTo
Burnt-wood Work

have a burnt-wood outfit and
! put it to profitable use last win
ter and am doing the same this
winter by burning designs on such
articles as wooden calendar backs.
bookstands, necktie racks, and
what not, and selling them. | pur-
chased my burntwood set at
department. store and | buy pre-
pared designs, all marked out on
the wooden article, ready to be
burnt, at the same place.
Solicitation OF the neighborhood
uncovered a number OF orders for
these attractive burnt-wood pieces
and | have made a neat little sum
from my outfit. The work is quite
enjoyable.-D. F. {.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

T simply watching the lips of the
speaker, having made this study
at the school which he attended. 1t
may be interesting to know that lip
reading is now being taught the
deaf in most of the public institutions
in every state in the union.
Mr.. Rose comes highly recommend
ed from many business men of his
home town and will doubtless receive
help and encouragement from all who
desire TO reward q very honest effort
made by an afflicted person TO earn
a living as best they can.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
BOYHOOD STORIES
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
OF FAMOUS MEN

hoAAAao F'OOoA Wv w ASOh
"Jessie, it's your turn to be the
squirrel. Climb clear to the top of
the tree and then III shoot" were
the orders issued by Tom to his
cousin.
But Tom was a better marks
man than he thought and his ar
TOW hit Jessie, with the result
that she tumbled to the ground.
Tom was dlled with fright, for
he was sure he had killed the little
girl. He carried her limp body
to the house, crying, 81 am a muir
derer 1t wasn't an accident; I
killed herl" But il takes more
than a fall to kill healthy young
ster and Jessie soon recovered
Woodrow Wilson has a Presby-
terian conscience. That boyhood
adventure probably hurt his con-
science as only the conscience oi
a good man can be hurt.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
CITY COMMISSIONERS WILL
NOT MEET TONIGHT

On account OF New Years Eve.
the board of city commissioners will
not meet in regular session tonight.
Unless plans are altered the next
meeting OF the board will take place
Friday, January 2th, 1920.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Sam Weeks In Dallas

sam Weeks. manager OF the \ Ard
more Plumbing Company, went TO
Dallas today to purchase supplies for
the Ardmore house.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Oklahoma City Buys Catcher

Oklahoma City, Dec. 3l.-secretary
E. j. HUMPHREYS of the local Western
League club. announced last night the
purchase of Dixie" Parker. catcher.
from Petersburg, Va, league.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Society Events
BY RUTH NOLAN
Phone $50
WalcOtt-WOod

WalcOtt-WOOd
\ wedding of statewide interest is
That of Miss Helen Walcott of this
city and Mr.. Edward Duncan Wood
of Fulton, Mo-, which took place last
night at o'clock at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Walcott, in Walcott Addition
southwest OF the city. There were
no attendants. The Rev. F. w.
Golden-Howes, rector of st. Philips
Episcopal church, read the ceremony
in the presence of relatives and
limited number OF intimate friends.
Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Gold
en.Howes, vlolinist, accompanied by
Mrs. w. +. .Daiber. played "Trau-
merle" Schumann, while during the
ceremony they played softly Perfect
Love"
For the entrance OF the bride and
groom into the library where the
ceremony was read. they played the
wedding march from Lohengrin, Wag-
ner
The bride wore smart spring
suit OF navy blue tricotine with ac-
gcSScIltS III Cplct VI topPti' - cN""
tiful corsage bouquet OF Killarney
rose buds and narcissus, completed
her costume.
Mrs. Wood, a young woman OF
charming personality, has wide
circle OF friends in Ardmore ana
throughout the state. She is a grand
daughter of the late. Gen. d. M.
Haley Of McAlester Mrs. Wood
has been assistant art instructor or
Hardin College since her graduation
from that college in 1913.
Mr.. Wood is associated With his
father in the insurance business at
Fulton, Mo. He is a graduate OF the
Presbyterian Westminster College at
Fulton
Mr.. and Mrs Wood left on the mid
night train for Arkansas City, Kan
sas, where they will be the guest or
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Wheeler, whose
marriage was recently celebrated III
this city. Mrs. Wheeler was formerly
Miss Freddie Williams and was
schoplmate Of Mrs. Wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood will make
their home in Fulton, Mo. after q
brief honeymoon trip through kan
sas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
OLD MAN PUZZLE.

Find two consecutive numbers
OF which the half and the fifth OF
the first, added together. shall
equal the third and the fourth OF
the second, added togethe~.
(Answer to yesterdays: Mar. ram.
arnI)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

washington,-Two Of Is bills car
rying appropriations 10 run the gov
ernment during year beginning July
1. reached the house today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
OKLAHOMA CITY
LIVESTOCK MARKET
Special 10 the Ardmoreite)

Special 10 the Ardmoreite)
Oklahoma City. Okla, Dec. 31.-Re-
ceipts. Cattle, 400. Market steady.
Steers, 81 to ss.25; cows, 81 to s62S:
heifers, $3.50 to Sc; bulls, SO to 50,
calves, SO TO $3.50.
Receipts, hogs, 500. Market, looks
25 cents to 30 cents lower; same
north. Best heavies. $3.50 to 50.
medium. $3.50 to 1886; plain mixed.
$s.45 to sS.75; pigs. So TO $3.50.
There will be no market New
Years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
TRUANr OFFICER
ISSUES ORDERS

Rev. Geo. W. Lewis, truant officer,
announces that all children in the city
who are of school age must start 10
school Monday morning without fail.
Failure upon the part of the parents
to cooperate with him in this move
ment will mean arrest and fine.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

Ollmulgee--R. Belisle, cashier OF
the First National Bank of Morris
Okla. pleads not guilty when ar
raigned before United States commits
soner Lamb on charge Of embez-
zlng funds from the bank and is
released on $1,000 bond.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
OLD LADY RIDDLE

When does a man have TO keep
his wordl
(Answer to yesterdays why Is q
beggar mending his clothes like
rich an?'-Because he ID making up
his rents.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
WHO IS HE?

Russian Author
and social re-
former.
st er d y:
Robert Lansing.
W h o recently
W a $ Secretary
OF State.)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

Washington. - British Red Cross
cables American Red Cross, "No aid
needed to care for victims Of Cork
Ireland fire"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

Oklahoma City.--Appelate court OF
several divisions suggested In reso-
luton of Oklahoma Bar Association
to take place OF unified court plan"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

ROOM for rent at 3i5 West Broadway.
Phone iloi for further information,
3i.3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

FoUND--Abs,ract Of title No. i9s7-B.
owner call OF sneed Furniture Co.
31-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

Robert Evans Jr.. of Gainesvilie'
Texas, has returned home after spend
ing several days with Calvin A. par-
nall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Junior Philharmonic Club

The Junior Philharmonic Club VII
hold its next meeting, Saturday, Jana
ary 9, 1921, instead of this Satur
day as previously announced.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

M RS. NANCY SHARP. Of
IvA Los Angeles, who says she
received one Of the greatest sur
prises Of her life when Tanlac com
pletely restored her health after
She had almost lost hope Of ever
getting well. Declares she suf-
fered for twelve long years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

fNQR RE,Nr-Furnlshed house Keeping
apartment, in lovely new nome,
Phone ll40. Si-S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Watch Party

The Senior Endeavor Society of the
First Presbyterian church will give
watch party tins evening in the
church parlors.
All Endeavorers are urged to at
tend and bring their friends.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

NICE IVom TO rent, close In on Nc
Llsh. Phone 1881.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

Dorothy and Regina Levy went 10
Oklahoma City yesterday TO spend the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. deorss
Goldfarb and Mr.. and Mrs freu
Coogan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Week Of Prayer

A
1t is the custom Of the Baptis'
ladies of the South to observe the
first week in January as the week
Of PRAYER for the missionaries ana
their work on the foreign field.
The ladies' OF Broadway Bapus'
church will hold a mass meeting
sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Every
lady of the church is urged to De
present. =,
A program has been prepared IN
which Mesdames X. J.. Davidson, I. A
Thurmond, Gilbert Presneil' {. +
sullivan, Maynard and Miss DAISY
Nichols, will take part. Music VIII
be given by Miss Ella Peterson. Mrs
/ 2. Rlttle and Virginia Lynn.
A matter of much interest to the
ladies will be the address by Miss
Ely. Miss Ely has recently become
q member Of the Broadway Bapus'
church and will prepare herself tof
missionary work in the foreign fleiu
Miss Ely will enter the Southwestern,
Woman's Training School OF for'
Worth, Texas. January 3, 1921.
Meetings will be followed by serv-
ices which will be held in circles
throughout the week, In the MONIES
Of members.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31
Harry Keith Roberts

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Roberts, North
A street. announce the birth Of a
son, Tuesday. December Fl, whom
they have given the name, Harry
Keith.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

IOR RENT-Furnishet light house
keeping rooms. Phone 1876. Mrs. c.
y Smms. 3l-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-31

Holiday Notes
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Robertson oil
Lawton. arrived today TO spend the
week end with Mrs. Robertsons par
ants. Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Wickeh-
hser, III Fourth avenue horth-
west.
Miss .=diie Fern Bumpass OF
Gainesville. Texas is the guest OF MISS
Wauecia Gardner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
HOURS
9 to $50 Daily :
9 to 6 Saturday
Dainty "Blue Bird
Gowns, 1898

For a Woman's Gift: Crepe
Night Gowns in pink with
"Blue Bird" designs-Empire or
smoked styles. Formerly $3.50
and 1898, but repriced to $2.9S
each. Floor Two, East.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Gifts of
Art Needle Work

There is Significance 10 the
GIT i'll which the giver has had
some part in the making which
is especially typical of Christ
mas. Our collection Of Art
Needlework packages offers
many suggestions of wide va
riety which, for the most part.
require very little handwork to
convert them into delightful
holiday remembrnnces.
Floor Two. South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Handkerchiefs
OF Every Description

You can't so amiss in the
handkerchief gift. Our stocks
arc generous and the variety.
il would seem. almost unlimit-
ed. From the tiny squares,
edged with family yellowed
handmade laces, to the COL
ored handkerchief for street
wear, there are all the old pop
ular styles and many new ones.
All are fresh. dainty and new.
lncased in a holly box. they are
certain of a warm welcome.
Floor One. West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
GLOVES
For the Whole Family
At Christmas

From father to the baby,
Gloves make fine gifts to pull
out Of the Christmas stocking.
Stocks include Street Gloves,
in durable feathers. channels
and mocha; Dressy Gloves for
holiday functions. Sport Gloves,
knit and fieecc-or fur-lined--
and Mittens for the youngsters,
woolly and warm. One never
goes amiss on the gift OF
Gloves. whether 1t takes a
unitarian or frivolous turn.
Floor One, West.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
BOOKS
That Children
Like to Read

~ " ohuSIiuuu III lCtuft
Books"
Uncle Remns-illuEtrated
by A. 3. Frost and l.. w.
Kemble, at $500.
Westward Ho-illustrated
by Wyeth, $3.50.
Robinson Crusoe
trated by Wyeth. $500.
Observation-Disclosures by
Maria l.. Kirk, $3.50.
Three Muskcteers-illus-
trated by wland
Wheelwright, $500.
\ Little Lost Boy-by
Hudson and illustrated
by Dorothy P. Lathrop,
$500.
Some British BaIEaJS-by
Arthur Rockham, $500.
Prince and the Pauper-
illustrated by Franklin
Booth, $3.50.
Tyltyl-by Maurice Mae
terlinck, illustrated by
Herbert Paus, $500.
The Princess and the
GOblin--by George Mac
Donald, illustrated by
Jessie Wilcox Smith,
$500.
Basement, South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Excellent Values in
Silver Plate Ware

Furnish opportunity for Gifts for
Homes. For what's handsomer OF richer
in appearance OF quite useful as articles
such as the following suggest:
.-Quart Pitcher, in Sheffield plate silver,
Colonial design, $500. Others up to $3.50.
Covered Vegetable Dish, in Sheffield plate
silver, in platinum or FURNISHED pattern, with
lock handles. This can be used for two open
dishes, OF as covered dish. An extra good
value. $3.50.
baking Dish. in Sheffield plate silver,
SlI.00.
l0-Inch Flower Baskets, with fancy cut-out
border; will make beautiful MAS gifts, ard
only $500.
Neat Platters, all sizes from Sl1.00 TO
$3.50.
5-Piece Tea Set, in Sheffield plato silver
This is in Il very new shape. in plain Colonial
designs, at SS2.50 set.
4-Piece Tea Set, in Sheffield plate silver ut
$1,000.
Sugar and Cream Sets, at $1,000 to $3.50
set Basement, Central
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
Miller e. RhOads' Silks
For EUe7y "AHair

- An air of spendor, magnicence pervades Silk
Store for the Dances the dinners the opera
and the endless happy promise to make this one
OF the gayest of Social Seasons.
Rich sans that glow and gmmer in the brilliant lights
bathrooms my Silk Nets and Geogettes
fayke roes smmerng Glaze Taaeas beautiful Metal Bro
highly coorcd Printed Silks for lining Coats wondrousy
beautiful Evening Silks Silks particularly Brides
maids dresses and dancing frocks
Black Silks and Satins of dependable quality.
Silks for the matron as well as for the debutante.
an OF them most moderately priced on the lower basis
whet her 1t be plain colored Jap Silk
yard or gorgeous Metal Brocade at s14.0O yard
What would be more appreciated Christmas Gift than
six Dress or Waist length selected from this superb
of Silks? i -:
We 7oiA, nton Request, box free of charge any
7cast dress length intended for a Gift
The charm of Silk Gift will linger long Christmas
We mention few of the most popular Silks for Gifts:
himona Silks $l4S yard Natural Pongee Silks
Snfthig oiks S50 yard Glaze Tafetas, S1.98
WASH Satlns, Si5O yard Satin Messanes $15O yard
Lamp Shade Silks,
"hhte japanese Silks, SlOO Floor One South.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-12-05
4 Sale of
200 Beautiful Dresses
$244 IS


A real pre-war Offering that re-
ives the exceptional values it was
possible to give then. Profits hon
estly sacrificed in an endeavor to
stimulate business and convert stocks
into cash.
Tricotine, Velours, Poiret Twill,
Charmeuse, Georgette Crepe, Satin,
Satin and Lace Combinations,
Crepe Meteor, etc.-the seasons best
fabrics.
In the seasons most desirable
colors, such as:
Navy, Brown, Taupe, Gray. Plum
and Black. All Sizes in the Lot
These Dresses are such good values
That we cannot be too emphatic in
urging our patrons and friends TO
shop early. Floor Two West
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02
Auto Party an Visit From
Nebraska.

A party of sixteen people oc.
cupying four automobiles, and all
from the vicinity of St. Edwards
Nebr.. arrived in Askov Friday
and Saturday and are visiting at
Jeppe Sorensen and Carl s. Sor-
ensen homes as we'll as other
homes in the community. Near
~ all are relatives Of the Soren-
sens.
Following are the ones who
make up the party: Mr.. and Mrs.
Nlcls Petersen and two children
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Sorcnsen
and child, Mr.. and Mrs. Laurits
Thomson, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Jensen and child. Harold John.
son, Miss Sophie Andersen and
Sorcn and Jens Petersen. The
two latter came in a Ford car
owned by Harold Sorcnsen. their
cousin, who has been in Askoy
for several months and is work
ing on thc local section. The
ear will remain in Askov.
The party will return to Ne
Draska again the fore part Of
next week. They are interested
n Askov and are looking over
and in this community. Some
# them will most likely return
,crc later to locate.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1920-09-02
Lightning Strikes Barn.

The barn on the farm Of M. ].
Halla. Birch Creek township,
about 8 miles west Of Sturgeon
Lake village. was struck by light
ming right after dinner. Sunday
and burned to the ground. The
building was insured in the Pine
County Mutual Fire Insurance
Company and Tuesday Secretary
J. r. Petersen and f. A. F.. Laape
were up to adjust the loss, Mr..
Halla receiving $1,000. Besides
the burning Of the barn there
was also the loss of between IS
and 40 tons of hay stored in
same. This was not covered by
insurance and was a total loss to
Mr.. Halla.