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Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22

FOR SALE-New Moline Riding Cul-
tivators $4,000 each f. o. b. cars.
Owens Auto Co., Albany, Ga. 22-3t
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MONEY TO LOAN.

FARM AND CITY LOANS-5 1-2
per cent. Terms easy. Quick serv-
MAYNARD, H. B. Williams.-2-f
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22

Mrs. R. M. Cheek, of Leslie, is
spending a few days with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. R. E. Parker, at her home
on McGarrah street in Brooklyn
Heights.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Nine Buff Orpingtons
at $500; 8 roosters at $3.50. All
II for $500. Phone 867.-20-tf
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22

VEGETABLE EGGS for sale; 15c
doz. See B. l. Mize, 1902 McGar-
rah St. or Phone 403. 22-3t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22

FOR SALE-Hastings Red Seal
Beauty Tomato plants. Mrs. Ell
lington Guerry. Phone 898. 22-1t
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22

Little Miss Elizabeth Jennings, of
Plains, is the guest for few days of
Mrs. Henry T. Coleman, at her home
on Jackson street.
Americus times-recorder., 1920-04-22

FOR sALE-Two lots, just off of
Lee street, 75x100. Five hundred
and fifty each, quick sale. Phone
859.-20-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
LOCAL POST AMERICAN
LEGION PLAN ERECTION
OF COMMUNITY HOUSE

Members Of George r. Anderson
post, American Legion. are planning
to put over a big civic project, and if
they succeed Ardmore will have as
fine a memorial and community build
ing as could be desired.
It is the plan of the local Legion
post to erect a community house, in
conjunction with the memorial that is
now being looked after by a special
committee and to make 1t not only a
memorial to the dead, but of use to
the living as well and such encourage.
ment as the boys have received
prompts them to believe that at least
Sl50,O0O can be raised for such pur.
pose.
The memorial committee has an.
nounced that they will begin active
work early this fall, and the members
Of the Legion hope to interest them
in their pet project so that the two
forces can work together.
Several members Of the Legion state
that they have talked to business men
Of Ardmore who are willing to donate
literally toward a proposition of the
kind proposed, but do not look with
favor upon an arch or a monument.
monument.
1t is proposed to embrace in the
community house. besides q fine gym
nasium and club room, a cafe and also
sleeping quarters for eX-service men
who have no permanent home while
employed in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
Boys ard Girls From Farms VIII Be
Guests Of State Fair

Agricultural Clubs. as follows; One
for tne best record in the production
Of corn in 1920. given by the South
land Life Insurance Co., Dallas; one
for the best production Of grain sor-
ghum in 1920. given by ]. F. Strick.
land, President Texas Electric Rail.
ways, Dallas; one for the best pro.
duction Of peanuts in 1920, given by
the Tines Herald Printing Co., Dallas.
To Girls: Three lone Demonstra-
ton Scholarships 20 one OF the State
Colleges for Girls for members OF
Girls Clubs, as follows: One for
the first and second year work for
1920, given by L. II. Lewis Company
of Dallas; one for third year work
for 1920 given by Selrs.Roebuck G
Co.. OF Texas; one for fourth year
work for 1920. given by Titche-Goet-
finger Co. Of Dallas.
While at the Fair as guests Of the
management. the youngsters Of the
Educational Encampment will be Civ
en- a royal time. The entire period
will by no means be devoted to re-
search work. Amusement in plenty
will be furnished
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
OKLAHOMA VISITED BY
GENERAL RAIN LAST
EVENING AND NIGHT

oklahoma City, Okla. Aug. 10
Oklahoma received another general
rainfall during the 24.hour period erd-
ing at Z a. m. today, the weather
bureau here announced. The precipi-
tation was heaviest in the central and
south central portions, with good rains
In the northeast section, but light
and widely scattered IN the western
and northwestern parts.
The heaviest rainfall was reported
from Holdenville. where the precipi-
tation amounted to $50 inches. Ada
received 20 inches Of moisture.
The storm struck Oklahoma City
late Monday and was accompanied by
wind that b'ew mtny trees down in
the city and broke windows in several
buildings downtown. Rainfall amount
ed To- SO of an inch.
Following are towns reporting the
larger precipitatiors:
Shawcc. 1.56; Chandler, LIS: Ard
more, 1.O2; Pauls Valley, .9S; Vinita.
81; McAlester, CT; NARROW, 60; King
fisher. 60; Enid, .55; Saltwater, IS;
Muskogee, so.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
ARDMORE ALL SET AND
WAITING FOR ITS FIRST
BALE OF 1920 COTTON

This is the season of the year when
the FIRST bale" is being discussed.
and speculation is rife as TO who the
lucky individual will be to offer the
first Of the fieecy staple for sale on
the streets, obtain a big price for it
and a substantial bonus as well.
1t is customary every year to give
The person who brings the first bale
a handsome premium, a premium is
given fer the second and third bale
that is offered for sale also.
Last year the first bale vas brought
to Ardmore by Walter Evans and sold
tc Westheimer and Daube for 81
cents, the date Of its arrival was
September 3rd.
In view of the advance season 1t is
predicted that the first bale will beat
last years record by several days.
\ large acreage Of Acala cotton
was planted in this locality and some
specimens that have already been
brought to town indicate that some
of it viii be ready for picking within
4 very short time.
The bonus this year as in years
past will be raised by the secretary
Of the Chamber of Commerce who will
issue the three prizes in the usual
proportion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
RUNNING HORSE
RACES At FAIR
Six Contest Daily BY Speed Mcna"chs
OF Country.

OKLAHOMA CITY.-Who doesn't
thrill when a group of nervous run.
ming horses prance up to the barrier,
ready for the word to go?
There will be thrills of this char
acter on four Of the eight days at
the Oklahoma State Fair and EXPOSE
ton, September 25 to October 2, for
six running races are scheduled on
for afternoons. The best running
horses in the southwest, and many
from such states as Kentucky and
Tennessee, are scheduled TO partici-
pate for big purses.
The classic race of the week will
be, of course, the Oklahoma Derby,
which is scheduled for September SO.
This event always attracts the cream
Of the running talent, and perhaps 30
animals will be entered before en-
tries are closed. This ace is for the
biggest purse of the week.
Running are scheduled for
Monday, September 26, Tuesday, Sep
TENDER q, Thursday, September 80,
and Friday, October |.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
CITY'S WATER SUPPLY
Al D GRO v G
CROPS BEN Fitted BY
HEAVY RAIN YESTERDAY

This section OF the state was visited
by a heavy rainfall, early last night,
and reports from over the county
state that it was Of great benefit to
the cotton crop.
y report from Woodford early this
morning STAGED that a heavy rain
fell over that entire section and this
news was received with considerable
relief by the city administration, who
were beginning to worry over the
city wafer supply. The rainfall in
that section raised Hickory creek to
n considerable extent and viii greatly
increase the flow through the pipe.
line to the pumping station.
From some sections hail was report.
ed. but not OF sufficient force to
cause any damage to growing crops.
This last rain practically insures
one Of The largest crops ever grown
in Carter county and farmers are
only hoping that weather conditions
may be such that every boil Of the
staple can be gathered.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
CHARLES WILSON TRAFFIC
GER THE Rim GL|NG
INTERESTS BURIED TODAY

Chicago. Aug. l0.-Funeral services
for Charles c. Wilson, for fifteen years
traffic manager Of the Ringing Bros.
circus, who dropped dead at his home
here Saturday night, will be held at
his home this afternoon.
Mr.. Wilson was talking to John
Ringing in New York over the long
distance telephone when he expired Of
heart disease.
He was one Of the best known traf-
fic men in the country.
Mr.. Wilson, who was AS years Of
age, was the vice president Of the
five Ringing railroads, the St. Louis
& Hannibal; Oklahoma, New Mexico
and Pacific; Dayton, Toledo & Chicago;
Ringing, Eastland & Gulf, and White
Sulphur Springs & Yellowstone Park
railway.
Mr.. Wilson was well known in Ard
more railway and oil circles and was
deeply interested in the development Of
this section. He was in Ardmore about
three weeks ago, with John Ringing,
at which time he made a thorough in
spection Of the Ringing properties
here,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
MANAGER N GRAN MAY
Be INVOLVED IN THE
SOLUTION Of TRAGEDY

New York, Aug. 10.-Policc today
continued their investigation TO learn
how John c. G. Slavin, veteran mu-
steal comedy actor, was 50 seriously
injured that he may die. He was found
in the street yesterday morning suffer.
ing from q fractured skull. near the
residence of John j. McGraw, mana
ger Of the New York National League
baseball team. At an early hour to-
day. Slavin was still unconscious,
According 10 information given the
police 10y Winfield Leggett, retired
naval officer. he and Slavin had ac-
companied McGraw to his home from
the Lambs Club in a taxicab. Leggett
is said TO have told the police that he
and Slavin interviewed in a fight at
the club between McGraw and an un.
named actor. Lcggott said he was un-
able to account for Slavin's in injuries.
McGraw could not be located to give
his version Of the affair.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
FEDERAL REPORTS
SHOW IN CREASE IN
THE COAL PRODUCTION

Washington, Aug. l0.-A bright pic.
ture Of the national coal situation is
painted by the geological survey in
figures made public today covering
coal production and transportation for
the week Of July 81.
Despite q decrease in production of
1,523, 600 tons, as compared with the
previous week, due to the strikes Of
mine laborers in Illinois and Indiana,
the end OF July found bituminous
production since the beginning OF the
year to have reached 307. 90, 600 tons.
an increase Of A, 500, 600 tons over the
mount mined up to July 81 last year.
Anthracite production also compares
fovorably with 1919, having reached
50,570,0 600 tons on July 81, as compared
with 47,SO7, 600 tons at the end of
July, 1919.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
EXCISE BOARD REFUSES
|APPROP RATION FOR AN
ADDITIONAL STRUCTURE
FO R NJ GRO SCHOOLS

The excise board refused to allow
100000 to build another brick school
building for colored people In east
Ardmore. at their session Monday af-
ternoon, but did allow $4,000 for main
tenance and repairs Of the W build
lngs the colored people already have.
Ardmore has one large brick colored
high school fully equipped, also a
two-story frame building that the ex-
else board deemed adequate for i'm
mediate needs.
The funds for separate schools is
levied on the entire county and paid
out of the general fund, and the mem
bers OF the board say that the build
ings already in use are enough -
present.
1t is also alleged that several pups
are attending the city schools from
other districts, for this and various
other reasons the board refused TO al
low the amount asked for in the esti-
mate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
BRYAN COUNTY
MAN 48 CENTS TO
Be NOMINATED FOR
STATE LEGISLATURE

Oklahoma city. Aug. lO.-Certifi-
Gates of campaign expenses incurred
in the primary race, as filed today
with the state election board. varied
from 4S cents up to S2,52S.94
A. \. Small, Of Tulsa. unsuccessful
candidate for the republican senate
rial nomination, reported expenses Of
S2,52S.94. The maximum that may be
spent 10y a senatorial candidate is
S 1900.
Senator Thomas =. Gore reported ex.
penditures Of S1,614.16. ana donations
of SS25.
II cost Porter Newman Of Bryan
county as cents to win the nominal
ton for the state Legislature from his
county, according to his certificate of
expenses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
1000 BOYS AND GIRLS
TO VISIT STATE FAIR
Educational Encampment Also TO See
Distribution of Scholarships

One thousand boys and girls. COM
ing from all the counties in Texas
where the Boys and Girls Clubs are
active, will be guests of the State Of
Texas during the season of 1920 at
the Educational Encampment.
This season the work will be fur
thered a great deal more by the dis
tribution of State Fair scholarships.
These special prizes will be distrib-
uted during the State Fair season, as
follows:
To Boys: Three A. G. NJ. College
scholarships to members OF the Boys
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
PESKY
BED 3 u C S

(Pesky Devils Qu.etus) p, d. o. Is a
rev chemical that puts the everlasting TO
The Pesky bedbugs. reaches. fleas. ants
and cooties-impossible for the pesky
devils 10 exist where Z. ID. q. is used.
Recommendations Of Hotels. Hospitals.
Railroad Companies and other public in
situations are a guarantee 90 the public
tina the safest. quickest and most eco
nomical way Of Kidding the pesky insects
is by the use Of p. D.. Q. as this chemical
ki'ls the eggs as well as the live ones.
and will not injure the clothing.
4 S5c package makes a fun quart.
enough 10 kill a million bedbugs, reaches.
fcas or cooties-and also contains a pat
ent spout to get the egg nests In the
hard TO get-at-p places, and saves Juice,
Special Hospital size $3.50 makes five
garons-contains three spouts-supplied
BY druggists or sent prepaid upon receipt
of price. either size. by the owl Chemical
Co.. Terre Haute. lpd.-never peddlsd.
Sold by City Drug Store.-Adv.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
PROCEEDINGS or MEETING
or ENCISE BOARD

At a meeting Of the Excise Board
Of Carter county, begun and held in
the City Of Ardmore, on the 9Th day
Of August, 1920, come on to be con-
s.darcd the estimates Of income and
Expenditures of the Separate Schools
Of Carter county and it appearing
that estimates for Grant and Ard
moio, Separate Schools have been
omitted from publication heretofore
made. it is found by said Excise Board
that the following items and amounts
represent the estimated needs Of said
schools for the fiscal year beginning
July LIST, 1920, and ending June 80,
1920.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

George S. Craven Of Iowa Park,
Texas, is in the city for a few days
on business. Mr.. Cravens was formerly
connected with the Ardmore Street
Railway Company and lived here for
some time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

Marion. Senator Harding sent a
telegram Of greeting TO the Texas
republicans, Senator Harding said it
would herald a new era in America
in politics, if this campaign could see
a breaking up Of the democratic solid
south"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

New Observation-Disclosures OF the
committee Of As with q complete sew
crane from the new farmer-labor
party was effected at a meeting Of
the executive committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

San Pedro, Coahuila.--Francisco VIII
Ia marched into San Pedro Monday
night between the lines Of a cheering
populoce, accompanied by his band
Of followers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

C~layborn Troop received a message
from Columbia, Tenn, this morning
announcing the death Of his nephew,
Charles Rambo. Mr.. Troop will leave
tonight for Columbia to attend the fu-
neral.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

Paris. The entente governments
delivered to the German government
4 note protesting against interference
with entente trains en- route to upper
Silesia, says u Berlin dispatch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
Live News Summary

Memphis.-Arlos flaming gained q
decision over Abe Kabakoff in eight
rounds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
MAYOR FREEMAN REQUESTS
THE RESIGNATION OF
BOAED MEMBERS

Continued from p,.2c. ID
suit against the mayor ard commits
sioners to compel them t3, restore Ger
tain monies 90 the library fund al
lrged 10 have been Illegally transfer.
rcd, and COR that reason cousideraDl
friction IS said TO hare been eugln-
delrl between the board and the head
OF city government
a. c. Young. one 81. the city com
missioners when. hes attention was
called to The clause in the resolution
which would make commissioner d
member ct the citJ boards stated
that 50 far as he was concerned he
would not act as he already had
enough city affairs on his hands TO
attend to for So per month.
The outcome Of the matter is being
watched with S-onsidecable interest
by many friends OF the ladies OF the
library board, 4nd they are waiting
TO see whar the mayors next move
will be If they baIN and refuse to
hand in their designations.
Favors Recall
George Henley presidentsTof the Re
tail Merchants Association. was in
dignant when Informed Of the action
of the mayor and the board Of com.
missioners, J'and advoca ted immediate
action to recall the whole bunch
at the city hall. There was
considerable talk of al recall on the
streets last night and the movement
may be started within a few days.
When suggested that it. might be well
70 rthe two commercial bodies, the
Chamber of Commerce and the Retail
ers Association, to tsonfer with the
mayor relative to hiss action and the
action of the board, THr. Henley stated
that he was tired Of having talks
with the$mayor and commissioners on
various subjects that had arisen In
the past, end thought the time for
action had. arrived
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
CLARENCE HARRIS.
County Clerk.

/, Clarence Harris, county clerk and
clerk Of the Excise Board do hereby
certify that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy Of the pro
ceednss OF the Excise Board of Car
ter county, Oklahoma. as the same
affects the, Ardmore Separate School,
and Grant Separate Schools. done and
performed ut the meeting OF said
board held in Ardmore, ON the 9th
day Of July, 1917.
CLARENCE HARRIS,
Clerk.
published. in The Daily Ardmoreite
August 10, and II, 1920.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

" dads In The Daily Ardmoreite
get results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

Ardmoreite Want Ads bring results.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10
LATE 70 CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Modern south room, close
in, suitable for one or two gentle
men. Phone 1928. lO-1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

FOR RENT-Furnished room to one
or two gentlemen. 1l5 L st. n. w.
Phone 1914. lO-S
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

United states Commissioner Spaul-
-dlng who has. been spending his vaca-
ton with friends and relatives in Min
'@ues1ta, Iowa, and New York states
, returned last might.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

WANTED--At once, woman cook and
waitress, good salary. Apply Royal
Hotel, Madill, Okla. 1O-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

LOST-Envelope containing important
papers. invoice of garage stock en-
closed. Finder return to F. r. Hy-
den, Ardmore. 1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

LOST-Side curtain for Ford car, some
where between 1106 Srd avenue. N.
E. and Main street. Return to HOG
3rd avenue. northeast, for reward.
1913
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

WANTED TO RENT-By August 20,
modern furnished house. Call 1888.
1912
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-10

LET US SELL YOUR REAL ESTATE
1t is certain that when you have
used THE WINNIE.BRYANT COM
PANY'S Sale Service, you will liable
them o. X. Best organized selling
force in Ardmore. No matter what
you have, If it's for sale or trade,
list II with us. You will be losing
time If you don't. Office 10h A St.
n. w. Phone 944.
THE WlNNIE.BRYANT COMPANY.
Live Bunch" 1916
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-02
MA d | L L
w. J. BELL.
Representative for Marshall Co
Full Carrier Services.
American Legion Memorial Day
Sprvice
Full Carrier Services.


The Charles b. Burk Post 80, Amer
lean Legion Memorial Services at the
Methodist church Sunday morning
drew the largest audience since the
armistce was signed. Rev. Obi Nelson
OF Gunter. Texas, young and elo-
quent Baptist minister. who instead
of taking a chaplain commission which
was offered him. enlisted as n priv
ate and went into the trenches and
over with the boys, preached a most
eloquent sermon that reached the heart
of every hearer. Rev. A. p. Johnson
conducted the preliminary service. Rev
Epting offered fervent prayer and
the lesson was read by Rev. f. II.
Moseley the music for the occasion
was grand.
In the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Senator Luther Harrison cf Ada
addressed the post and audience on
the court house plaza. The people Of
Madll have never listened to a more
eloquent and touching address.
After the address in the afternoon
the legionaires repaired to Woodbury.
Forrest cemetery and decorated the
graves of their former comrades. Jo-
seph Laird, w. A. Sperry and Louis
e. Coffman.
Senator Harrison remained in Madill
and addressed the congregation at the
Methodist church Sunday evening. His
address was a classic and should be
printed and read by every citizen of
the commonwealth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-06-02
ECZEMA CAUSED YEARS
OF IN NTENSE A CON \

"I have suffered intense agony from
eczema ON my leg and other parts OF
my body for years. and received only
temporary relief from other prepara.
tions 1t is only month since |
started to use PETERSON'S ONT.
hENT and there is no sign Of eczema
or itching. You can refer to me'.'-Geo.
c. Talbot, 27 Penfield Street, Buffalo,
n. Y.
eve got hundred testimonials
says Peterson of Buffalo just as sin.
ccre and honest as this one. Years ago
when | first started to put out PET
ERSON'S OINTMENT | made up my
mind to give big box for 60 cents
and | am still doing it, as every drug
gist in the country knows.
II guarantee PETERSON'S ONT
MENT because | know that its mighty
healing power is marvellous. say to
every one who buys a box that it is
rigidly guaranteed for eczema. salt
rheum, old sores, blind, bleeding and
itching piles, ulcers, skin diseases,
chatting, burns, scalds and sunburn,
and if not satisfactory any druggist
will return your money" Mail orders
filled by Peterson Ointment Co, Inc
Buffalo n. Y. Ringer or Frame Drug
Co., will supply you.-Adv.