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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11
Dinner. Stories

The Missus lat 2 a. m.)-"Nice hour
to arrive home and a nice state 10
arrive in, l must say! Explain, you
brute"
Himself-"Ol friend asked me to
help him gather evidence of vi'latiors
of the phobition law. b'dear, an jus
(hic) couldn't refuse
The storm for some time was fast
gathering overhead. Mother-in-law-
confound all mothers-in-law-was at
the bottom of the quarrel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11

made an inspection of the county road system
few days ago. Usually business men find many
places where public operations could be improved,
but in this instance they found department of
the county government administered in thor
oughly efficient and business-like manner.
It showed results, members Of the club said,
that could not have been attained cheaper by a
private organization engaged in the same line of
work. The methods of administration that are
applied in this department to get maximum re-
suits at minimum expen diture of the peoples
money are admirable and commendable.
Usually comparison between the cost of a
public and private enterprise is all in favor Of
the latter. Overhead is lower, administration
methods are of higher standard, and results are
Of better quality. But not so in the county
highway department, business men said.
They pointed to the labor-saving machinery
that had been installed by the county commits
soners and the county highway superintendent
at various strategic points in the county to lift
gravel from the creek bottoms. Spreaders are
assigned to various districts to haul the material
quickly to the roads that need repairs and to dis
tribute it evenly and effectively.
Gravel in large quantities is stored at many
points, so that it is accessible when repairs must
be made quickly. Long hauls are obviated. No
time is lost when bad stretch develops, for the
material is at hand and all that is required is its
transportation and distribution.
Frequent inspections of the roads that are
under the supervision of the highway superin-
tendent enable him to discover the development
of bad spots and to assign men to the repair
work.
The old slipshod method of waiting until a
road is almost impossible before making repairs
has disappeared. Work no longer waits for mo-
aterial for it's transportation, but moves along
in well ordered manner All of which is appar
ent in the excellent highway system which
Wayne county possesses.
Much has been said lately about permanent
roads, but the highway superintendent expressed
good-sized truth when he remarked at the Ha-
gerstown meeting that all roads, irrespective of
the material that entered into their construction
demand inspection and repairs and that his de-
partment partly exists for this purpose Some
materials are more durable than others, but even
the best is no proof against the attacks of wear
and weather. An alert official, with an eff
repairs as soon as the first indications of dsin-
tegration appear.
Thousands of dollars of the publics money
have been invested in road improvements, but
lack of attention, under the old system, soon
permitted the highways to go to pieces under
the heavy traffic. Road construction and road
maintenance go hand in hand under the new
regime, and the results are to be found in an ex-
celent system of highways.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11

"Ah, me- sighed the young wife.
"The days of chivalry are gone!"
"Chivalry be blowed!" was the hus-
bands heated retort.
Yes" continued the now weeping
young wife, Sir Walter Raleigh laid
down his cloak on the ground for
Queen EliZabth to walk on, but you
you get angry simply because poor,
dear mother sat down on your hat"
The teachers last question was
meant to be a scientific poser.
What is it that pervades all space,
she said, which no wall or door OF
other substance can shut out?"
The smell Of onions, miss" prompt
ly answered the boy in the front seat
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11

riages. but it seems to US there is
enough OF the clement of excitement
in an ordinary church or justice-of.
the-peace marriage to satisfy us, and,
we might add, enough of the element
of danger.
We know several couples who were
married on the ground, but have been
up in the air ever since.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11

patra is either the name OF race
horse O. 2 town,
MARCEL STEINBRUGGE.
We note by the papers that Aubus-
tus Pitou's daughter and Mr.. Bates
have just been married in a seaplane
5000 feet above the ocean at Atlantic
City. There seems to be an increasing
number of these up-in-the-air mar
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11

and keep your powder dry" And
that is what we must do. We must
not ourselves spoil-nor allow others
to spoil-that fine sense of proportion
which may be the heritage OF us all,
when dire days come to us.
This uneven life-you can do much
to make it even!
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-11
Our County Road System

A number of surprises were in store for the
members of the Young Mems Business club who
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
The, Ladies of the Leaf

The Ladies Of the Leaf will meet
in regular fortnightly session tomor-
row afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at the
Chamber of Commerce rooms. The
members of the Delphian Society will
be special guests.
After the business session the pro-
gram on The Social Life of the
Community" will be given with Miss
Daisy Nichols leader. The program
follows:
Current Events, Mrs. Charles Won
Weise.
The Needs of Y. w. c. A., Miss
Daisy Nichols.
Day Nursery, Mrs. b. \. simpson.
The Needs of the Benevolent So
ciety. Mrs. Julia Kahn.
The Necessity of Cooperation with
Probation Officers, Mrs. Effie Wilkes
Captain Nobb of the Salvation Army
will speak on Rescue Work"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
THE DAILY ARDMOREITE

cial enjoyment. The program given
by Miss Peterson and Miss Pugh
was entertaining as well as instruo
tive. BY their illustrative talks tho
value of music and art in the schools
was we'll demonstrated. David Pres
nall and David Bachtel did some
clever work in blackboard sketching
illustrating cartooning and also rhythm
in art and music.
Tho program in detail was as fol-
lows:
"a Word of Greeting" Cecil Sislcs.
Song, Silent Night
Heading. The Visit of the Wise
Men," Elizabeth Vaughn.
Piano Duet. Misses Clemmic aud
Kathrine King.
"Parson Brown" Vida Lloyd.
Song, Joy of the World"
Misses Ella Peterson, Ozella Pugh
and David Presnall and J. T. Bachtel.
Entertain Sunday School Classes
Mrs. J. d. Hardwick and Miss Lula
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Delightful Birthday Party

Mrs. II. a. Meyer entertained with
a delightful birthday party in her
home, 921 McLish avenue, Wednes-
day afternoon honoring her little
daughter, Marjory, who celebrated her
sixth birthday anniversary.
During the hours games were played
An especially interesting feature was
u hunt for paper discs which were
used to purchase queer shaped parcels.
and when opened were found to con-
tain delicious candied animals.
At the close OF the games ice
cream and cake were served from the
dining table which represented snow
scene. Small dolls arrayed in winter
costume INDUCED in all childish joys
of the heavy snowfall. Coasting, snow
balling and snow men in the course
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
HOnoring Mrs. WOlverton

Mrs. +. Il. Wolverton entertained
Informally Saturday afternoon honor
ing Mrs. Frank Wolverton, a recent
bride.
The home was prettily decorated
with potted plants. A delicious salad
course was served.
Games were played and the. guests
who were limited 10 intimate friends
of the honoree embroidered dainty
tea towels.
Those entertained We're the Misses
Lillian Bishop, Elinor McPheters, Ella
+. Peterson, Lula Wheeler, Hattie
Wheeler Helen Durie, ltea Wolver'
ton, Julia Davis, Lucille Adams, Pau
line South, Claire Dyer, Clara Mans
field, Ruth sullivan, Jennie Smith
Muncy Reece. Agnes Grennell, Ozel'
10 Pugh, Bethine Wolverton and Mes
danes Ingram Henry and j. L.
Murphy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12

of construction furnished much amuse-
ment for the little guests.
Favors OF miniature snow men and
sleds filled with snow ball candies
were presented TO the following guests:
Florence simpson, Juanita Spiller,
Alice Jean Hancock, Marcella Staples,
Ruth Charlotte Holden, J. c. Holden,
Don Vernon Raines, Carol Raines,
James Goddard and Harold Meyer.
The honoree received many lovely
gifts.
The hostess was assisted by Mes
danes ]. w. Hancock, j, c. Holden
and Il. G. Rainos.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
birthday Dinner
BY RUTH NOLAN
-Telenhnne h2S-

MI. and Mrs. Ben Lindsey enter
tanned very delightfully."- with Z O'Clock
dinner in their home. Fourth avenue
and l streets, southwest, Thursday
honoring Mrs. G. d. Paine who cele-
brated her birthday anniversary.
The dining tables wero prettily
decorated with red candies in silver
holders white carnations, Gerns and
in the center of the table was a large
birthday cake decorated with small
red candles
The guests We're Mr.. and Mrs. G
d. Paine and Or. and Mrs. +. W
Golden Howes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12

Wheeler entertained very delightfuliy
in the home OF the former. go =
street northwest, Friday evening"
having as guests the members Of their
Sunday school classes Of the Broad
way Baptist intermediate department.
80 boys and girls were in attendance.
The home was prettily decorated
with evergreen. During the hours
games were played and Refreshments
were served.
The hostess was assisted by Mes
danes X. l.. Davidson, /. II. Love,
and Clara Morgan.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Birthday Club

The Birthday club met in an all
day party Thursday with Mrs. j. j.
SMnsel, Sr., 326 + street southwest.
The home was attractively decorated
with large white chrysanthemums,
ferns and potted plants.
At l o'clock Mrs. Stansel, Sr., as
sisted by Mesdames Morris Sass, La
mont Byers. Ed Sandl!n. J. j. STAN
sci, Jr., and Marry Tillinghast served
a delightful eight course luncheon,
after which a large birthday cake
was cut and served.
The remainder of the afternoon was
spent informally.
Among the many special guests were
Mesdames Henry Ford of Versailles,
H., and Elizabeth Boone Chastine,
a descendant of Daniel Boone.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Bridge Luncheon

One of the most delightful bridge
luncheons enjoyed in Ardmore society
circle for many weeks was that given
by Mrs. John Teer. Thursday at l
o'clock in her home, 7l6 \ street
northwest.
The many tables were decorated
with pots of red geranium with sprays
of holly.
Proceeding the games the guests
cut for the pots Of geranium.
Mrs. Joe Cook was awarded high
score favor. She received large box
OF holly.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
High School Mothers Club

The High School Mothers Club viii
meet at the high school Friday af-
ternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
The progr,rAl on the Appreciation
of Art and Music" will be given by
Misses Ozella Pugh and Ella Peter
son with illustrations by J. Y. Bach
tel and David Presnall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Pythian Sisters

The Pythian Sisters will meet at
the X. of +. hall Tuesday evening
at 1880 o'clock.
The annual election of officers will
be held. New Members will be ini-
tiated.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Tea and Market

The Ladies Of the St. Philips Guild
Society entertained with a tea and
market at the home of Mrs. h. W.
Golden-Howes, Friday afternoon.
Mrs. W. ID. Potter won the baby
doll and its pretty clothes.
The affair was very successful and
most enjoyable.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Second Ward Mothers Club

The Second Ward Mothers club
held its regular monthly meeting
Thursday afternoon at the school.
A splendid program was given by
the sixth grade students under the
direction Of Miss Dial.
A piano duet by the Misses Glenn
mie and Katherine King was of spe-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Deplian Society

The Delphian Society will meet with
the Ladies Of the Leaf tomorrow af-
ternoon at the Chamber OF Commerce
as their special guests.
The program scheduled for tomor-
row VIII be postponed until later
date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Social Happenings of the Week
By
II

interest and il is hoped that every
mother will be there.
The sixth grade will entertain. Their
program will be largely chorus work
which will be made of selections
from the terms work, and every
pupil will take part. This will be fol-
lowed by a demonstration Of the use
of the Victrola in teaching music APP
probation by Miss Peterson. Miss
Pugh will give an illustrated talk on
Art Appreciation. She will be assist
ted by two boys, David Presnoll and
j. Il. Bachtel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Charming Luncheon

Quite the most elaborate affair of
the week was the charmingly ap-
pointed luncheon at Hotel Ardmore
Wednesday at l o'clock which was
given in honor of Mesdames C. =.
VanDenburg Of this city and A. c.
Cruce of Oklahoma CITY by the men,
bers of Mrs. VanDenburg reception
held few weeks ago.
The two long tables at which the
guests were seated were connected
with short table at which sat Mrs.
NanDenburg, Mrs. j. c. Thompson
and Mrs. Cruce.
Lovely red carnations in silver bas-
kets and Boston ferns decorated the
tables.
Mrs. W. II. Bleakmore presented the
honorees with beautiful corsage bou-
quets Of pink rose buds and violets
after which Mrs. Zara Kinkade Of
fered invocation.
At the conclusion OF the luncheon
an enjoyable program Of toasts and
"reminiscences was given with Mrs.
W. d. Potter as toast mistress.
The first TO respond was Mrs. John
Whiteman, who in her usual charming
manner, paid beautiful tribute TO the
honorees.
Mrs. Cruce responded to Mrs. White
mans toast. Her talk dealt with the
early days and the growth Of the
city.
Mrs. VanDenburg then delighted the
ladies with an extemporaneous toast
which was followed by a duet, Then
You'll Remember Me-" by Mesdames
Arthur Kyle and IL. b. Harts.
Mrs. Joe F. Williams gave very
pretty and touching talk on our
Yesterdays" which was concluded with
the following toast:
Here's to the days OF eighty-nine,
When the streets were muddy and
full of swine.
When our hearts were light and our
heads were black,
When our thoughts We're all forward
snd We never looked back,
when there was but one church and
it was quite small,
When we needed no banks and had
none at all.
II we could but live that sweet Life
over,
Ny, wouldn't we feel that We were
in clover?
Following Mrs. Williams toast Mrs
e. l.. Anderson gave u toast "ou,
Todays," after which Mrs. Burnitts
concluded the program OF toasts with
our Tomorrows."
There's always song to the future
TO the years that stretch on ahead
There's always u toast to the thing
that's new
To life's book which have never been
read.
Put. here's to what lies behind u'
The heartaches, the failures, the tears
We are better able for just those
things
10 drink, when tomorrow appears.
so. here's to the world, the merry
old world,
To it's days both bright and blue
Here's to our tomorrow be II wha
II may,
Here's to our best, that's you"
Preceding the close of the pro
gram by Mrs. J. c. Thompson wh'
gave short talk on "All's Wei
That Ends Well" Mrs. c. NJ. Camp
laile sang "The Last Rose Of sum
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12

The b. Y. =. J.. OF the Broadwal
BAPTIST church will meet this eveainl
at the church at $3.50 o'clock. tn
following program will be given, VIZ
Carson Rogers, leader of the sub1ec'
Paul, Man Who Did one Thin
Well" W
Scripture reading ng---------------. :.
Miss Lila Frankn
introduction Carson Roger
Part Tho Conversion of Paui
Miss Mary c. III
Part u.--Paul Preparing for His
Work. Rivers CorfmA
Fart III.-Pauls Great Missionary !.
Work Miss Verna Wrigf
Part IV.-Paul's Las. Days.
Miss Velma Barre'
Part V.-The Gospel Paul Preached
-----Mr. Robert MvV'
Group Song-"Abide With Me. =
Lest you forget-Ardmoreite WA
Ads get results. Try them.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Meeting Of White Shrine

The White Shrine of Jerusalem
met in regular monthly session Friday
evening at 1880 O'Clock at the Ma
sonic hall.
Following the business session a
class of fifteen was initiated. Refresh
ments were served.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Camn Eire Girls

wawbansee Camp Fire Girls were
very active the past week selling
tickets for the Theo karle concert
nj Convention Hall. Thursday evcn-
ing. They now are selling Christmas
seals fer the Tuberculosis associa-
lion. The girls have already report
ed a number Of sales.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Christmas Bazaar

Circles and OF the Broadway
Baptist Missionary Society will hold
Christmas bazaar at the New Stale
Hardware store Wednesday,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Philharmonic Club

The meeting of the Philharmonic
Club scheduled for Wednesday, De-
cember 10, has been postponed in
definitely.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs. Arthur Woods will be hos
tess TO the members Of the Wednes-
day Bridge club this week at her
home, GIG Third avenue, southwest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
NIaccabees

The Ladies OF the Maccabees will
hold election of officers and initia-
noon at 2:30 o'clock at the r. Of =.
hall.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Birthday Club

Mrs. I. w. Folsom will entertain
the members of the Birthday club
in an all day party Thursday in
her home On North Washington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Third Ward Mothers Club

The Third Ward Mothers Club
will have its regular melting Thurs
day afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock. The
program promises TO be Of unusual
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Bridge Club

The Bridge Club will raeet With
Mrs. II. l.. Crockett Thursday after
noon in her home on G street
southwest.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Shepherds

Messrs. William Poulter, Scivally
and Downs
Chorus OF Jewish Peasants:
Organist William Ringer
Violinist Mrs. Gertrude kirllbright
Clarinet and Bells--------Mr. X. Bell
The cantata is divided into four
parts as follows:
Part 1-"Let There Be Light"
Part 1.-The Trembling King"
Part 3-"The Star Of Bethlehem"
Part 4-"The Holy Family"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12

]. SESSIONS, COrCOran anu
Charles Poulter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12
Special Christmas Program nj Broad
way Methodist Church

The choir of the Broadway Method
ist church will give special Christ
mas program, Sunday night, Decem'
Der ~, at o'clock.
Mrs. n. c. Wood, director will be
assisted by Mrs. Marvin Bell. The
cantata, ''The Light Of the Ages
Fearis, will be given in costume
The cast of characters is as follows:
Herod- Charles r, Haynes
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-12

Preceding the close of the pro-
gram by Mrs. J. c. Thompson who
gave short talk on "Alrs Well
That Ends Well" Mrs c. NJ. Camp
laile sang "The Last Rose of sum
ner."
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-05
NOT AT $4,000

The physical valuation of the plant has been set by
Engineer James Berkeley at SS2059 After finding the ply
steal valuation of the plant be this high Engineer Berk
eey figured that inasmuch the plant is not in
that is worth approximately so cents the dollar
$4,000.
Ell Centro has to the parting of the We
without gas. The city must have The question to de-
eide merely the best possible of solving the situation
In place of looking immediate results, that the
city without when build this time should build
the 20 years Whether decide to buy the present
gas plant rebuild such shape that will be practically
new or whether other decision is arrived at the sou
ton arrived at should be permanent not temporary eXped
lent the next few In this we can afford to
take time think carefully and act wisely
Engineer Berkeeys advice to the city council to pur
chase the plant $4,000 much less as possible
In line with Engineer Berees suggestion the next step
is for the city councils to attempt better price
from F. Holt before the matter put to the voters
The believes that Mr. Holt will make the city better
proposition. sez.
On the surface would that the easiest solution to
the difficulty would be the purchase of the present plant
providing the price right On this the voters alone can
decide the present plant be purchased right by all
means city should purchase the plant Sound business
dictates this.
Before making tentative decsion let's have de-
finite offer from Mr. Holt This does not believe
that the will approve price yet suggested as
basis for negotiations.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-05
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT
CLOSE UP OF WARREN G.. HARDING AND THE
MISTRESS OF THE WHITE HOUSE AFTER MARCH A.

kitchen and that now they have a
cook, but her husband still has his
clothes darned to make them wear
longer, he shaves himself with an old
fashioned razor. his shirt cuffs are
turned when they get frayed on one
side, and Mrs. Harding herself wears
a hat clear through the season and
sometimes longer for she was wearing
her last summer stray hat in October
this year.
The Hardings live in big green
house with large white front porch
OH Mount Vernon Avenue, a quiet
shady street here. 1t is good street
but not in the most exclusive section
of Marion, if town of thirty thous-
and could have an exclusive section.
Nothing Fancy
There is nothing fancy about the
Harding home, inside or out. 1t is far
less pretentious than those of most
Marion merchants or citizens of SINH
lar standing. The Hardings do not
dress for dinner" nor have tea in the
afternoon. Harding likes waffles for
breakfast and we'll done beefstake
for dinner. There is refinement at
liiSlr ldDle, Dul IlOS Slylc anu iIO
stranger would be embarrassed by
confusing array of forks and spoons.
They live like other Americans of
moderate means. Mrs. Harding looks
after her potted plants and the sena-
tor makes frequent rounds of inspec-
ton after breakfast or lunch to see
that there are no loose boards on the
back yard walk or to examine the
screen door hinges that have been
squeaking for several days.
One thing every visitor at Marion
discovers the first thing-the Hard
ings are just what they are, as Mrs.
Harding puts it.
Harding's closest friends have often
expressed regret that the campaign
photographs of the candidate showed a
rather stern visage. They probably
portray quite faithfully the features of
Harding as he appears in the = idst of
an earnest speech. But there is an
other Harding which shows far more
warmth sitting around the dinner
table while POLITICAL troubles are left
outside for the moment. Then the
genial, easy gong good humored Hard
ing holds sway. Pushing back his
chair a little from the table, he will
light one of his favorite long rough
stogies and lock reminiscent.
Warren, why don't you tell them
how you got fired from your first
newspaper job" Mrs. Harding will say
turning a twinkling eye on her guests.
And Warren, rather reluctantly be-
gins by saying, "Oh, they wouldn't be
interested in that"
Was Friend
Then he tells about his first job as
a reporter on the old Marion Mirror,
a zealously Democratic paper. Hard
ing, just eighteen, wrote up births,
marriages, deaths, met all trains, and
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