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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25
Natural Cas-
BY FRA ROBERTUS
u. B. - If You Be Busy
Enough You Won't Have
Time to Read Along and
Discover the cret of
These Mysterious Initials

I, Il.
N C
A friend o. mine told me the other
day that he wants an epitaph Of just
two letters and two full.points or peri
DDS placed upon his tombstone. "And
carve EN- deep said he And what
are those two letters?" | asked.
N c.
"U, b." replied my friend.
N C.
Kindly explain" | requested; put
me next, Bill"
N G.
And Bin proceeded to explain. "Sit
down. he invited. "JuSt shove those
things off that chair onto the floor
and help Yourself to the chair I'm too
alfred busy TO sort out those papers
just now---so fire en- onto the floor;
ana if the ianitor doesn't come in
when I'm looking the other way and
cart EN- off TO the waste heap I'll he
able to work 'em up some day. maybe
and see which is which and what is
what, and il there's really anything
important in any OF EN- anyhow"
N c.
Bill spoke in tired voice. The
wearineSs Of ages, it seemed to me-
was in his tone. He was sitting at his
desk. heaped high with papers OF all
aspects. Some were newspapers. Some
were magazines. There We're two
books from the public library. There
were letters. There were clippings.
There were notations on the margins
Of some Of the newspapers. There
were memoranda ON pads and loose
scraps OF paper.
Bill had dismissed his stenographor
for half an hour, so that he might
have Il private confab with his old
friend and make an honest confession
that might be good for his soul. And
he made it.
N G.
yes" continued Bill, If leave any
friends when pass hence. let EN- just
carve t.. b. on my tombstone, and
JET that stand for Old Bill--no name,
you understand, no dates. no nG;hin'
except Just L. r. That's ALL"
N G.
well, Bill what's the secret"
N C.
Just this" confessed Bill; I've been
too busy most of my life to attend to
business properly. I'm never through
There's always something left over Tor
tomorrow and the next day which
should be done today, but | simply
can't do 1t. I'm always too busy TO
get through the days work. I'm
N c.
Il reckon I'm dense, Bill" said |,
.but what's all this whining to do with
the mysterious epitaph T.. D.'?'
N c.
You must be dense" jeered Bill,
ti'cdIiko. "rhose epltaphic symbols
stand for Unfinished Business. Just
carve 'em deep on my tombstone and
lenlme rcQuiescat in peace
N G.
Which was where / leaned. back in
Biil's visitors chair ana laughed loud
- and longly. After which | preached
Eli a bit of sermon. why do you
bring books and magazines and news
papers here to your office TO read dur
ing business hours | asked him, II
you're so all-fired busy as that? Why
don't you inaugurate some system?
why don't you clean up. Bill, every
day--work your desl clean of its sur.
face accumulations and your brain
clear Of its L. h.. as you call It, and
be happy ever after
N c.
- Y,sIt -, 4tt,fr
IS. III | didn't know you so woll,' he
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25


German squadron beaten in the
North SEA Great military prepara-
tious by Germans in Alsace.
1916
British compulsory service bill in
house Of lords--Austrians take
ScutaIi invaders now marching
on Uurazzo as Serbs and Monte
ncgrins retreat; Italian :. :. Nero.
VA Is here armed.
1917
Honar Law government leader in
house of commons says president
WILSON, aims are ours but allies
can have peace only by fighting
cn-l.ussians wine out Bulgarian
force which crossed the Danube
Russians ON wide front in Riga
near Tultcha-Germans attacking
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25
Sunday, January rs, 1920.

The Enid News thinks a could make fortune by
ivenng pocket instrument whereby one may tell Whe'her
a bottle of liquor contains grain wood alcohol Yes; and
another fortune by nventng device for asceainng wheth
er a mans head contains brains or mdewed sawdust.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

himself ghastly Joke New Jersey is little ola peho-n
bunch commonwealth 1t is living in the eighteenth century
If is the most backwardooknp of all the foryeight states
The rest of the United States happily not going 70
stand for New jerseys opposition and insult 10 the coh
tion Edward l. Edwards Just about much chance to
be nominated for the presidency has the writer Oh te
few chosen remarks
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Because Canada has laid embargo on prnpaper The
Olahoman has out all special features and is apoogZng
its readers and advertisers reducedsize newspaper
The apology really should be directed to the promoters and
producers of special atwesthe newspaper syndicate fe
lows who will find necessary go into banking train
robbng unless the shortage lets so that they can
place their wares
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

One of the truly pathetic little stories Of the war and It's
aftermath from Portland Ore When General Pershhg
put his arm around in black and kissed her, after
she had said him that her only lies dead IN France he
pognancy of pathos reached climax.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Scott Ferris up in the northeastern part of Oklahoma
making hosts of friends this He that he
coming to Ardmore Ardmore will give the popular
senatorial candidate hearty welcome.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

"You Can Help Bring Down Flour Prces runs the catch
line of newspaper advertisement Sure You can eat corn
bread or hominy grtS
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

We still wondering what DR.. Leonard Wood said
when he received that Shawnee telegram from Jake amon
Very probably there chasm between what he said
and what he thought.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Still Another Man Will Be Willing to Serve Carter
County" headlines The Ardmoree recently. Nhat-oplv
one? Just watch EN- fall each other in about six wey
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Every building in Ardmore should be made to conform tC
the fire insurance regulations that nequabe rates
not be charged to of buildings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Some advertisers abbreyate the word "oVercoatS 10y
making read "OCoas big black type but none of them
abbreviates the price.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25
What Happened January "a
Copyright, 1919. New Era Features)

district gain mile and u half and
take 1900 prisoners.
1918
Russian delegates at Brest.Lito-
vsk decide 10 reject peace terms Of
fcred by Germany Austrians and
Germans abandon the Monte Tom
ba front la Italy Reping.
ton. British military critic. blames
Lloyd George for failure TO rein
force Marshal Haig
1919
Director General Hines asks
$7j0,0O0,0 0O0 to finance railroads
l.ithuanians take $500 holshcvists;
inflict severe defeat on Red amy
between koyno and Nilna--s100,.
100000 relief fund asked by viii
son passes the senate by 30 TO
is after extended fight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Admore has coored citizen 1O5 years old who doesn't
claim to have known George Washington.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25
F0fH WILL NOT GO TO
WARSAW ON MILITARY TRIP

Paris, Jan. 23.--Rcports that Mar,
shal Foch is going to Warsaw on
military mission We're officially de
MED by the government hero today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

sad American, OF
liberty postery the blood Of the Revo
luton particle the laws of the country and
10 olcrite their violation by Others
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

And Old Bill looked at me glarlns-
ly. III didnt know you so well,' he
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-01-25

Use Ardmoreite WANT ADS.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Navajo Rugs

 Genuine Navajo Rugs and Blankets MRS F. w. WHEELER 906 N. 2nd St. Phone 267e
 If
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
aint Supplies

aLnI OuPFIIGS
 STANDARD Painting and Decorat- ing Company. General painting and Phone 4404 after D. m- k MATHEWS PAINT CO., 2I9 S- CENTRAL AVE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES. BRUSHES, ETC PHONE 1859. PROMPT DELINE FRY
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Wanted-Miscellaneous
Ex- SERVICE MEN

When you want help give the first chance to sex-seryice men, A number of men who have served their country now are looking for positions here. Phone American Legion Headquarters
 493s, and we may De able to fill your needs. IT
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
WantedEHelp. Male

CARPENTERS " AN T E D For Tempe and Phoenix. Frank Cox, on the job, Jefferson and First streets. It
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05

FIRST CLASS AUTO MECHANIC WANTED. COME READY FOR WORK. 31 so. 3RD. ST. 1t
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
$50 REWARD

For tie arrest of the thief that took Ford roadster with trunk on rear, parked on First avenue License Mo- 214s engine No. 17S3152. Lambert and Langley. s220 N. Seventh Ave. Phone 3036 If
 LOST-At Goldwater's last Tues
 day, a diamond and pearl star brooch;
 values as keepsake; liberal reward of- fered for return and. no questions asked Mrs. O. B. Paschall, 846 North Fifth Ave Phone 26SS.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Floor Scrapers

FLOOR scraper. first-class work; old or new: day or contract W. E. Smith, 425 s. Center. Phone 14o5- 3I
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Razor Honing

SAFETY RAZORS - The Safety Razor Man is now located at 13s N. 1st Ave. Razor Honing a Speciality. If
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Wanted from Owner

To buy or 10 acre tract, improved. Jose in. north or northeast. None but owner need reply. State exact loca- ion, best price and terms Address Box 14v. Republican. m
 AM TIRED renting and want to buy little modern home, N. E. or N. w, between 7th Ave. and 11th street Have 5000 to pay down. Address fully, Box 2S3 Phoenix It
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Wanted-Miscellaneous

WANTED-Gentle saddle pony for school boy. Box 2V, Republican. |
Arizona republican., 1920-03-05
Fuel and Feed

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 Buy your fuel and feed at Five Points Wood & Coal -ard. 723 Grand Ave. Phone ITS. If
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29

DEMOCRATS NAME DELEGATES
Give Fair Sex Representation at
 National Convention.

Polk county Democrats have recog- nized the probability that the fair sex will be voters at the next presi-
 dential election and through their county central committee have chosen two as delegates to the national con- vention at San Francisco in June. The ladies thus honored are Mrs. C. l.. Lochridge and Mrs. Edwin B. Cox of Mena, Mrs. Lochridge being named as delegate and her daughter as alter nate. Chairman John Thompson was also named as delegates from Polk county and John H. Hamilton of Mena and Prosecuting Attorney A. D. Du- Laney of Ashdown as alternates. The central committee resolved to honor the memory of the late Col. c. H. Jett, Sr., by suitable resolutions and named as committee to prepare a memorial Col. Pole McPhetrige, Frank Thomp- son and w. N. Martin.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
FARM ARM LEADER
 SPEAKS IN NINA
Director Bradford Knapp, One of Ma tion's Most Prominent Agricultural Authorities Makes First Visit to
 Polk County.

Mena had as it's honored guest Fri day Dr. Bradford Knapp, dean and di- rector of the college of Agriculture, University of Arkansas. and one of prominent agricultural leaders of the nation. Dr. Knapp made his first visit to Polk county and brought to the local agricultural interests an impor- tant message.
 With pr. Knapp were Harry F. Kapp, district demonstration agent, Miss Connie Bonslagel, state home demonstration, agent, Miss Carrie Plunkett, and H. ]. Newsum, agricul- tural director for the Kansas City Southern railroad. The party came from DeQueen where on Thursday most interesting meeting was held
 iiiic distinguished visitor is a son Of pr. s. A. Knapp who is credited with doing more for the advancement of agriculture in the cotton states than any other man. For years the elder Knapp was with the United States department of agriculture and his work in the south in the behalf of the farmer will never be forgotten.
 Beginning with visit to the high school during the morning session Dr. Knapp is scheduled for three address, es during his stay in Mena. The main meeting for farmers was held at the court house during the afternoon.
 Friday night at Hotel Mena he spoke to a gathering of business and professional men, and presented message of utmost importance. The luncheon was limited to 80 plates.
 Misses Bonslagel and Plunkett spoke to a gathering of women at the Best theatre Friday morning,
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
CRIMINAL COURT
 LASTS BUT I DAY
Six Men Given Sentences to State Penal Institutions, but only Two From Polk-Minor Offenders
 Officers Go Home.

Further evidence that Polk county IS on it's good behavior is found ffi the unusually short session of the criminal branch of the Circuit court, which opened and closed Tuesday for the term. Of the six men convicted and given sentences in state penal institu- tions only two were residents of the county.
 The men convicted, their crimes and their sentences are as follows:
 Tim Smith, Grannis, selling liquor, 1 year in penitentiary.
 Clarence Bobbett and Belmont Han kle, Texas, grand larceny, year each in reform school.
 J. A. Sanders, Grannis, making liu- uor, year in penitentiary.
 Brady Boone, Nashville, robbery, 1 year in penitentiary.
 Lonnie Martin, Howard .ounty, grand larceny, 1 year in reform school.
 Sheriff J. A. Thornton took the six convicted men to Little Rock Wednes- day afternoon to begin serving their sentences.
 All the prisoners entered pleas of guilty save Tim Smith, who was de- clared guilty by jury after evidence had been submitted.
 The Bobbett and Hankle boys were accused of robbing Browns laundry and cleaning establishment at Hatton. Brady Boone, charged with robbery, is accused of stealing some of the pro- ceeds of the Brown theft from Bobbett and Hankle. Lonnie Martin is the youth charged with stealing the Ran dolph bicycle in Mena. Sanders is the aged Grannis man who admitted he made moonshine whiskey for himself and friends.
 Most of the cases on the docket were ordered continued until the next term of court
 Orders entered in other cases were as follows:
 EHinis Inioe, petit larceny, disnaist on payment of costs.
 James Hume, aggravated assault, plea of guilty and fine of $10.
 Will Donegan, drunk, plea of guilty and fine of $10.
 J. w. Fitzhugh, breach of peace, plea of guilty and fine of $10.
 Henry Smith, drunk, jury trial and verdict of not guilty. Mart Roberts, drunk, jury trial and verdict of not guilty.
 Judge J. S. Steel, Prosecuting Att torney A. D. Dulaney and Assistant George Steel returned Wednesday morning to their homes at Ashdown.
 Should new cases develop, Circuit Clerk w. L. Parker was empowered to call special session of court in June.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
POLK COUNTY BOYS
 IN NINA BASEBALL
Number of Those Who Saw Service With Uncle Sam's Fighters Will Be Favorites With the Fans
 Games Soon.

Polk county boys who played base ball while in Uncle Sans service are going to have a part in the making of Mena's team this season. Just how many will be determined by the show ing the local youngsters make
 Frank Reeves is setting n pace that practically insures him a niche in the locals hall of fame. D. D. Heath, one of the famous Heath valley boys, who saw service and base ball overseas, has promised to come in and try out with the Mena lads.
 Johnny Barnes of Vanderyoort is another one-time soldier and a favor ite with the fans that Is due to join in the practice this week. Tom Gilstrap of Acorn, who saw service in the Tex as league, is another Polk county lad slated for tryout.
 Burtch, HarrelI and Buckley are three more Mena boys that had part in army service and base ball.
 Manager Douglas is confident his charges will be able to get into real game by the end of the week and II i arrangements can be made the team may make a trip to DeQueen oi Lockesburg A. Cooksey Of Horatic came to Mena Wednesday morning and said the Sevier county lads were in shape and would try out Mena's new team. Cooksey will remain in Mena however and practice with the locals.
 Travis Jackson, fast infielder of Waldo, Ark, cannot come to Mena al present, but may later on. Little Jack Neighbors, is at Bismark. okla. and local fans are waiting for his final answer regarding coming to Mena this season.
 New uniforms have been ordered for the team and will be ready for the grand opening when warm weather comes next month.
 Those desiring to buy the house and lots on Mena street owned by the athletic association are requested to send in their bids by Saturday
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
Took Sugar With Prisoners.

Tn addition to taking three prison CTS from Polk county to federal court at Fort Smith Deputy U. s. Marshal Tisdale, also carried away 100 pounds of sugar which had been in possession of Sheriff J. A. Thornton. The prison CTS were Roy and Lester Mayes and Harvey Porter, who had been arrested when moonshiner's outfit was found close to Lester Mayes home near Big Fork. The sugar was also taken in the raid by deputy sheriffs. After the grand jury had refused to indict the three men and Judge Steel had direct ed the sugar be returned, Deputy Marshal Tisdale arrived on the scene arrested the men and seized the sacl, of sweetness. Sheriff Thornton de- livered the entire outfit to Train No. 4 Thursday night and turned them over to the federal official
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
POLK COUNTY ON
 GOOD BEHAVIOR
Grand Jury Ended Short Session and Returned but 17 Indictments Congratulates County
 Officers.

Polk county is on her good behav- for, judging from the short session of the grand jury at the April term of circuit court. The body ended it's work Wednesday of last week, after having examined "A witnesses and re- turned 17 indictments.
 Prosecuting Attorney DuLaney and his assistant, George Steel, returned home Wednesday afternoon and then returned Monday of this week to try criminal cases.
 Of the indictments returned the fol- lowing were made public Thursday morning:
 Belmont Hankle, burglary.
 Clarence Bobbett, burglary.
 Lonnie Martin, grand larceny.
 J. A. Sanders, manufacturing whis- key.
 Tim Smith, selling whiskey.
 George Martin, burglary and lar ceny.
 Martin is accused of the Wander voort bank robbery. Sanders and Smith are indicted for connection with the recent moonshine raid near Gran his.
 In it's report to the court the grand jury said:
 "We have examined the Courthouse and jail and find them both in good condition. Our Committee has ex- amined the County Farm and find the buildings in good condition and the inmates there we'll cared for. We find the books and records of the County Officers are being neatly and we'll kept. We note with pleasure the de- crease of crime in Polk county and attribute this in large degree to the efficiency of our officers, and we de- sire to congratulate the county upon the efficiency of it's officers"
 Judge Steel closed the civil docket Thursday, after having been occupied but little over two days in this sec- tion of the court.
 The case of c. c. Latch against O. B. Ashcraft and others was the first to go to a jury for settlement. Evi- dence occupied most of the courts time Tuesday and final arguments by attorneys were made Thursday morn ing.
 Other orders entered in cases were as follows:
 J. E. Williams, Admr., vs. K. c. S. railroad, transferred to U. s. court.
 Merle E. Branstetter vs. K. c. s. railroad, judgment by consent for $50.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
-~---~------------------f3--- -------------------- FOUND STOLEN WORM
crannis Man Indicted for Moonshinins
 Turns Detective.

After he had been indicted charged with moonshining, J. A. Sanders, an aged man living west of Grannis, turn ed detective and was successful in To- eating the copper worm still he had used in making illicit whiskey, but which had been stolen from him. San- ders brought the worm to Mena Tues day and turned it over to Sheriff J. A. Thornton. When posse of deputies raided the secret manufactory of pine top" near Sanders home some weeks ago, they found all of the still save the worm. Sanders admitted having made the liquor. but asserted the worm had been taken and hidden without his knowledge. After returning nome fol- lowing his indictment by the grand jury the aged man made search and finally located the worm. He said he burned field of old sage grass to find 1t without success, but later discov- cred it in place where one wouldn't hardly expect to find such property hidden.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
5O,OOO SOLDIERS
 QUIT CARRANzA
Half That Number Have Joined the Revolutionists in Sonora-Decisive Engagement xpected-Ameri-
 cans Flee Mazatlan.

Agua Prieta, Sonora, April 27.-- More than 50,000 soldiers in Mexico are in revolt against the Carranza gov ernment it was announced at military hedquarters here today. Nearly half this number, it was said, have Joined the revolutionary forces in Sonora.
 The first decisive CT ngagement of the revolution is expected at Mazatlan, sinaloa, possession of which will give the rebels the key to practically all the west coast of Mexico, it was said. Another rebel force working further south was expected soon to attack ManzaniIIo.
 General Angel Flores continues slowly toward Mazatlan, it was said, repairing railway bridges and other property destroyed by retreating Car ranzistas. He is proceeding slowly that he may have the railroad at his dis posal for full movement of troops and particularly artillery, which General Gales said is being sent him in large quantities.
 Sonora troops continue to fortify the mountain passes in the cast thru which Carranza forces are expected to attempt to break through from Chi huahua. Dynamite in large quantities has been sent to the mountain passes for mining the slopes.
 The revolutionary situation in Guer- rero is more menacing to Carranza than the situation in Sonora, according to General P. Elias Gales, commander in chief of the revolutionary armies in northwest MexiQb.
The Mena weekly star., 1920-04-29
GET TO TOP OF THE MARKET
Better Eggs and Poultry Will Put the
 South Where It Belongs.

Better eggs and better poultry will be the object of the Arkansas Egg and Poultry Dealers Association, which held it's annual convention at Fort smith Monday. The association hopes to be successful in preventing the pre- sent discrimination in northern and eastern markets against Arkansas pro ducts by putting out better grades Of eggs and poultry. To attain this end the association voted to cooperate with the Extension Department of the State University in getting pure bred poultry to take the place of scrubs. The dealers also decided to quit mar keting banty and guinea eggs as hen fruit and will also begin candling eggs on May 10. A state law governing the candling of eggs will also be sought from the lawmakers. F. D. Ells- worth of Mena, manager of the White Produce Company, who attended the associations convention, was named as a member of the advisory board. A number of university and state work CTS were present, among them being J. TLpllister Tull, formerly of Mena.