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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
LOCAL OFFICE WESTERN UNION STANDS
OUT AS ONE OF ARDMORE'S PROGRESSIVE
PLANTS; W. 7. SALISBURY IS MANAGER

relayed direct to destination, and if il
is a long one a direct circuit is bull,
up and the message then transmitted
direct to destination.
Chicago Controls West Traffic
This made-up circuit is accomplish
ed by the office at Chicago which
controls all the Western Union traffic
in the west. From that point orders
are sent out to various offices direct
ing each one TO plug certain wires on
a made-up circuit. and then the sending
office is notified TO proceed with its
transmission. Such nade-up circuit.
although II be from Ardmore to New
York City IS accomplished in or Z
minutes,
It requires about one volt Of cur
rent TO send a message one mile. or 100
volts to send a message to Oklahoma
City. Generally however. about 15O
volts are used to transmit to Oklaho-
ma City. ,or any distance of 100 miles.
In the plant here, two 800 volt dy-
namos are installed on the trunk
circuits. and one l60 volt motor gene
rator for power on local circuits. clock
and call circuits. A storage battery
plant is also installed as an emergen-
cy. This would tide the company over
for IS hours in the event Of a break
down OF the local electric light com,
pany's feed wires
The Clock System
The clock system is another fea-
ture Of the Western Union which is
popularly received by various cities
In Ardmore there are approximately rs
Of these in business houses. They are
regulated hourly by the company's
main clock. 1t is controlled by electri>
city
Explaining the distribution of bust
ness going cut Of this city. Mr. Sails
bury stated that about 10 per cent
OF it went 10 Oklahoma points. 60 per
cent to eastern, middlewestern and
southern points and about 25 per cent
10 the west.
The personnel Of the local company
comprises W. T. Salisbury, manager;
Mrs. NJ. Z. Evans, bookkeeper Miss
Hazel Herriott, receiving clerk Miss
Hazel wyatt, delivery clerk Frank
Reeves. night clerk; y. +. Benton. o. !
L. Dean and Ed Stafford, operators,
and six messenger boys.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
ANDERSON POST TO OFFICIATE
AT GRAVE DEAD HERO

The members Of the George r. And
erson Post of the American Legion
will meet with the members of the
auxiliary of the post at 200 o'clock
Sunday afternoon at the Convention
Hall, and from there will proceed in
motor cars to Springer, where they
will attend the funeral of Reuben
Reeves deceased hero whose body was
recently returned from France.
Adjutant Ben Hunter has issued an
urgent appeal to the members of the
organization to attend. Those who
have automobiles are requested to
bring them. Transportation for other
will be provided.
The members OF the post will wear
the regulation uniform without blous-
es. Members who do not have uni
forms are requested % attend in ci-
william clothes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
AT The Theatres
AdelpliOs

Adelphos
sunday and Monday: Bryant Wash
burn in Mrs. Temples Telegram. "
Also, Ruth Roland in "Avenging Ar.
row."
Tuesday and Wednesday: Thomas
H. lnce presents Behind the Door"
with Hobart Bosworth, also Fox Com
edy.
Thursday and Friday: Jack London's s
story, THE Sea Wolf" ako Selznick
Weekly.
Princess
Sunday: Common Sense." all star
cast.
Tuesday; flushed Hour" with
Blanche Sweet
Wednesday, THE White Lie" with
Blanche Sweet.
Thursday: THE Man Tanner"
Gladys Walton.
Friday; "Just Pals" Buck Jones.
Saturday: THE Hollow of her
Hands" Alice Brady.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
MORAL TO THIS
STORY ADVISES YOU
PULL DOWN BLINDS

Chicago, June l1.-Six men
playing cards in a well.hghted
room in full view OF the street, at
the home Of Jacob NJ. Loeb, form
er head Of the shipping board,
contributed s., $50 to youthful ban
dit last night. but saved cash,
checks and jewelry totaling s2O,-
600.
Mr.. Loeb concealed four 81 900
bills AID $4,000 in checks. The
players mistook the robber for a
neighborhood joker and at first
refused to surrender their money.
The man escaped.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
LEGIONNAIRES AND
AUXILIARY MEMBERS
TO ATTEND FUNERAL
OF REUBEN REEVES

Members of the George r. Anderson
Post of the American Legion. and of
the women's auxiliary of the legion.
will assemble at Convention Hall al 2
O'Clock this afternoon to attend the
funeral services of Reuben Reeves.
soldier, who died overseas while in the
services of his country. The funeral
viii be held at Springer at o'clock.
Commander King of the legion espe-
cially requests that all members who
have cars be present in order that
these who do not have cars may be
provided for,
Legionnaires and auxiliary members
VIII unite in the ceremonies. Vocal
selections will be given and the Rev.
Jesse Thomson, post chaplain, will as.
sist the Springer minister in the sery-
ices
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
FREE LECTURE
MILLIONS NOW LIVING NEVER
DIE" CONVENTION HALL, sun
DAY EVENING, s p. M.-adv. 80

Belmont Park.-Goaler. a 10 to l
shot established worlds record in
winning the Baysi4e handicap. He ran
the mile and q furlong in lac flat,
fifth Of a second under the time set
by Man o War at Aqueduct last year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
BACK FROM PLEASANT
WEEK IN THE WOODS

Asa Holman and Albert Halter re-
turned Friday evening from a plea
sant outing spent in the country
near Ada. The gentlemen report hav-
ing spent fine time in the woods
and along the banks of the fish-filled
streams.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12

The Olympic with a registry Of 46,.
4Ss tonss is the largest Of British-bult
ships, which means that she is larg.
er than any American-built vessel.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-12
| 90
G AL L OE
SALE OF
$3.50 to
$3.50 Wash
BLOUSES

Here's a value for you!
Real $3.50, S2.95 and
$3.50 wash blouses
featured for Monday
only at one dollar.
Organdies and Voiles-
many in white trimmed
with checked Gingham
collar and cuffs. Some
in colors with white
pique collar and cuffs.
Buster and novelty col
lars. Canary, Kelly,
Lavender, Blue, Rose
and other d esired
shades. Sizes "a to "A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
THREE MURDER
CASES PRObED
Several ManSIaughter Cases
as Well for the Grand Jury
to Act Upon Today.

NEW BRUNSWICK, March A.
One of the most important grand
jury sessions ever held in Middlesex
county is being conducted here to-
day with more than fifty cases be.
fore that body for consideration.
Three murder cases, several man
slaughter cases and assault and bat
terry cases are the main ones being
considered by the grand jury.
The three murder cases before the
jury include the killing of Frank
Shultz at South River by his wife:
the fatal stabbing of Joseph Richard
by a negro. still at large. in Perth
Amboy: and the shooting of Henry
Kouhoupp at New Market by an
Italian family.
1t is possible that a John Doe
indictment will be handed in by the
grand jury today in the Welsh and
Salamanca murder case. which oc-
CURED on the Lincoln highway be-
tween Kingston and Rocky Hill
about n month ago following the
holdup of a whiskey truck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
.KEYPORT ROAD
BY JULY 1ST
State Highway Work on Bor-
ough Streets Will be Com
pIeted by That Time.

tBy Evening News Correspondent
kEYPORT. March 4:-Engineer
Meeker, of the State Highway Com
mission, has stated positively that
the work of rebuilding Front street
from Beers to Broad as well as con-
tinuing the new roadway from the
point west of the bridge over the
Matawan creek at West Keyport viii
be completed by the first of July.
With the passing of the ordinance
governing the widening of Front
street at the recent borough council
session work will start at once. In
all instances the property owners
are in accord with the improvement
and in practically every instance
willing to donate the necessary five
feet.
other suggested improvements
are that both sides of Front street
be repaved with cement from fence
line to curb. that all curbing be OF
uniform width and of the same ma
terial from Beers street to Broad.
and that all distractions be re-
moved. These suggested improve
ments are now being considered al
though no definite action has been
taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
SEWAREN HISTORY CLUB
At HOME OF MRS. LOVE
TBy Evening News correspondent.l

B Evening News Correspondent.1
sEWAREN, March 4.-one OF
the largest meetings of the Sewaren
History Club of the year was held
wednesday afternoon at h home OF
Ms .John III. Love. The speaker 81
The afternoon was Rev. DR.. Ramsey
of Staten Island. DR.. Ramsey am
through the National Security
eague, His subject was The Mis-
sion of Our Nation" DR.. Ramsey
spoke of the problems facing the
greatest Democracy in the world. He
pointed out the strong points in It's
organization. also : the vulnerable
spots. His talk was most interesting
ana highly appreciated by an atten-
tive audience. Mrs. John Blair. Jr.,
sang 81 Hear You Calling Me- in a
most delightful | manner. Mrs.
Charles Wiswall rendered a piano
solo most pleasingly. Mrs. John q.
Walker read an article. "John Keats
After a Century"
A letter of appreciation was read
from Mrs. II. b. Coombe. thanking
the club for their bon voyage" let
ter and beautiful flowers.
The club voted to endorse Assem-
bIv Bill No. 253. known as the
school Fraternity BILL n TO
write to the Middlesex assemblymen
urging their support. \ letter was
also received in regard to the Fed
Dorrnitory for the Women's
The matter was laid upon
the table until the next meeting.
Mrs. Love will sell the recipe for
her delicious nut bread for a small
sum. The proceeds of the sale to
on toward the dormitorys fund. The
next meeting will be held at n
home of Mrs. C. B. Craske on
March 16.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Mrs OryiIle ROycP

TBy Evening News Correspondent
SOUTH AMBOY, March Airs.
Violet Lila Boyce, tweuty-three
year old. wife of Oryille Boyce, died
at 4 O'Clock this morning at the
South Amboy Hospital after a brief
illness. Mrs. Boyce. who was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Furman. besides her husband and
parents is survived by a brother.
Lawrence Furman. and a sister.
Miss Eleanor Furman. of South Am
boy. She was a member of the
South Amboy Woman's Club. Christ
Episcopal church and during the
war took an active part in Red Cross
work. She was a graduate of the
Mary Baldwin Seminary at Stanton.
Va. Arrangements for the funeral
are being completed by the family
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
MISSING GIRL is FOUND;
POLICE GET ANOTHER CASE

Fifteen-year-oi1 Madeline Scott Of
254 Smith street WIG has been miss
iEg from her home since Tuesday,
February -, vas picked up by Off
Gers John Murray and Michael
Muska in Hopelawn yesterday aft
ernoon. Her case was disposed of
before Recorder Pickersgill last
night. when her uncle. Jarvis Luke
agreed to give the girl a home. The
6irl appeared satisfied and accept
ed the offer.
The girl was taken into custody by
the officers at the home of a Mrs
Lille in Hopelawn, where. it IS sa.
she has been staying since leaving
her home. These people are said
70 be related to Jarvis Luke through
marriage. When the girl was ar
raigned before Recorder ~Pickersgili
last night. she told the court tina.
she would rather go to a reform
school or any other institution than
to go back to her home, claiming
that her parents constantly beat her.
Officer Murray backed the girl up
in regard to the beating part of the
story. as he saw a mark on her back
the result of a beating just before
she left home. The mother of the
girl did a great deal of talking IL
regard to the statement of her
daughter. and also about her broth
er giving the girl a home. Inasmuch
as it meant the sending of the girl
to an institution if the offer of Jar
Wis Luke vas rejected, the recorder
thought this the best settlement.
Woman Reported Missing
Lieutenant John Morris received
a report at 4:30 O'Clock yesterday
afternoon stating that Mary Click
man. ffty-fve years old, of 319
State street, has been missing from
her home since February 2S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
ARREST TWO FOR
ROBBERY AT MATAWAN
fBy Evening News Correspondent

[By Evening News Correspondent
MATAWAN, Mach 4.-Frank Ga
melli of this place. was committed
to Freehold yesterday following a
hearing before Judge Smith at Key
port on the charge of entering box
cars at the Maiawan station OF the
New York ami Long Branch Rail-
rad and taking cases containing va
rious canned f0odstuffs. Gamelli Is
tbirty-two years old and macried.
William Clayton. also of Matawan.
who is now on; on suspended SEN
tence. was arraigned before Judge
Smith on the charge of stealing coal
from railroad cars
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Sentence f. Pnsfnnned

NEW BRUNSWICK, March a
Sentence in the case of John Nc
Quire, one of the Perth Amboy
men charged with the holdup of
David Lerner, a Long Branch liquor
dealer near Morgan some time ago
was deferred for one week by Judge
Daily this morning, when Senator
Thomas Brown representing the
defendant told the court that the
boys father had appeared in his
Office and stated that his son had
been sent away TO an aunt's home in
Maine for his health, and would be
back in a Weck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
PInn LeMish Concress

The Ferth AmDOy central Com
gress Committee of the American
Jewish Congress has received a call
for the preliminary conference TO be
held on March 20 in the Hotel Aston,
Forty-ffth street and Broadway,
New York City. for the organization
of the American Jewish Congress on
a permanent basis. Representatives
from the local committee will at
tend the conference it was said to-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Man and Woman Fined

NEW BRUNSWICK, March A.
William Lahey. charged with assault
and battery, and his wife. Victoria
Lahey charged with atrociops as
sault and battery. both of whom live
at Sand Hills. Raritan township,
were fined SIS and $50 respectively
this morning by Judge Peter r.
DAILY. The complainant in the case
was Mary Archi. The assaults are
said to have resulted from a family
argument concerning some cows and
rhickens. In the fight which re-
suited sticks. stones and milk bot
ties were used. the Archi woman.
alleged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04

on probation for one week. The
man had a wife in Europe and sheI
came to this country while he was
living in Perth Amboy with the
Vrubec woman. She located the
couple, went to the house. destroyed
part of the furniture and then dis
appeared. The man and Vrubec
woman then moved to Dunellen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Funeral for Mrs. Rose Gels

[By Evening News Correspondent
WOODBRIDGE. March 4.-Fun-
eral services for Mrs. Rose Gels
widow of the late John Gels, will
De held orr morning from the
home of her son, Hugo Gels. of
Cciey street. followed by a solemn
mass of requiem at st. James church
at 10 o'clock. Interment will be In
ST. James cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
METUCHEH A. C. PLANS
FOR BASEBALL SEASON

METuCHEN, March 1.-The
members of the Metuchen Athletic
Club will lose no time in starting
its baseball activities this year. a
meeting called for Monday night in
the Washington Hose house is open
to the baseball enthusiasts and
President Denecke desires that all
members be present and assist in
~perfecting the plans that will mate
rialize in the organization of a team
that will surpass even the nine of
last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Sentence Former Local Man

[By Evening News stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK. March a.
John Zalibska, of Dunellen. former
ly of Perth Amboy. was this norm
ing sentenced to from two to three
years in state prison charged with
lewdness and adultery. Maria Vru-
bee, with whom the man had been
living for several years. was placed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
FRECKLES
Need Attention in March or Face May
stay Covered

Now is the time to TAX special care Of
the complexion II you wish to look we'll
the rest OF the year. The March winds
have a strong endency to bring out
freckles that may stay all Summer un-
less removed. Now is the time to use
Othine-double strength.
This preparation for the removal Of
freckles is usually so successful that II is
sold by druggists under guarantee TO re-
fund the money IL It fails. Get an ounce
OF Othine-double strength. and even a
few applications should show a wonder
full Improvement. some of the smaller
freckles even vanishing entirely.-Adv.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22
RETIREMENT AGENCIES
HELPED ONE POOR BOY

the Child Welfare association with a
request and funds by Mrs. Pine TO
give him good dinner at the Steel
Works "Y" cafeteria.
The next step was a trip to hos
pitdl where one surgeon had agreed
to proform one of the requested opera :
tions, and another surgeon the other'
After four or five days it is eN,.
pected the boy will go home sound
and well. fit to take his place with
other children of his age, and equip
ped as nature intended for an even
break in life's race.
Thus seven agencies have contri-
'buted to the boys welfare. and the
only expense attached to this compli-
Gated transaction will be the hospital
fee. and that is provided for by a
special Child Welfare association
fund.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22

Cooperation of betterment agencies
was substantially eXemplified yester-
day in the case of a 1O-ycar-old poS
whose home is near Avondale.
The 10y belongs to family OF ten,
and the financial condition of the
household is far from the best,
The boy in question has been ad-
vanced. perhaps too rapidly, to the
third grade in the school. but not be-
ing able to make good there had pee"
dropped back to the second grade,
and finally to the first.
Thru her work or examining schooi
children, County Health Nurse Mrs.
pine decided this particular boy was
afflicted with diseased tonslls ana
otherwise needed surgical attention.
Yesterday neighoor faIli'e'
brought the boy to Avondale' from
there sam Taylor brought MN "
Pueblo and turned him over to MIS-;
Pine Mrs. Pine took him 10 Neu
Cross headquarters and had HIM out
fitted with good suit of clothes.
Then the boy went into the hands OF
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22
SAL 7 LAKE TEACHER
TALKS IN PUEBLO

Professor Howard +. Drigss OF
Utah University. Salt Lake, professor
OF Education and English ana author
OF the Lldc Language Series, spoke 70
the high school teachers OF Centennial
and Central yesterday afternoon In
ths Centennial Auditorium. The theme
OF the lecture was Team work in
English Teaching.
Thc purpose OF tho we'll known Titan
professors visit to tho city was pri-
msrily the installation OF the Lac
Language Series in the grade schools
OF District No. /. and several lectures
here to tho teachers OF the schools
is consjdsred an opportunity to near
an authority ON the subject OF Eng
Iish teaching The chief idea shown
by Professor briggs yesterday was
the failure of students in other sub
jects due to falling down in the study
OF English. in the failure TO get the
facts or express them.
Today at $3.50 O'Clock a dcmonstra-
,ion Is to he given by the professor N
Centennial library In English teaching
in the third, sixth and eighth grades.
The public is invited.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22
EVANS PAVING COST
WILL Be S92,034.40

The lowest bid received for tho iEvans
avenue paving district was that OF the
Strange Maguire Paving company at
sst,5Sti1 and the lowest bid for the
work 10 be paid for by the traction
company was Sl7tso. the bid OF d. A.
Dshlcgren. The contract was not let
by the city or tracuon company but
the city commissioner will meet Tues
dsy to let the contract
There was only one other hid FOR the
city paving, that or tnc New Mexico
Construction company FOR s'5.O3I 20.
Tho contract TO be lot calls for the
construction OF 400 feet OF comhina-
tjon curhing and gutter. 2,Ss0 feet OF
gutter alone, 1850 cubic yards OF exca-
walton and si.joo square yards of War
rcntitc Bitulithic paving.
Only one other bid was received for
tho paving Of tho traction company's
part. and that was ror sse.s50 by the
Driscoll Trucking company.
The paving viii cost So. .0si.i0 at tho
lowest bids which Is s5.s50.15 under the
city engineers estimate.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22
OFFICERS STAR WAS NOT RECEIPT
FOR MONEY OWED TO ANOTHER

tective Walton In the nearby offing,
and presented tho matter to that ofti-
cial. He told the officer that the other
fellow was bedecked with star or
some sort and was threatening to ar
rest and Jail him If he did not quit ask,
ing him for the amount of a bill owed
since last winter for goods.
Walton looked the man over and
found his star was the special deputy
sheriff sort used by railway watch
men. He then advised the disputants
to cease their wrangllng or he would
have to arrest both, adding that the
matter under process of quarrel was
one for the civil courts.
Exit eNerNhndN.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22

take It. You may publish these facts
as testimonial" Mrs. LOUISE
SToLL, 500 w. York St., Phila., Pa.
tits not natural for women to suffer as
did Mrs, Stoll, and in nine cases out of
ten it is caused by some displacement
or arrangement Of the system which
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound overcomes, because it acts as a
natural restorative.
Every woman who is subject to
cramps. headaches, nervous spells.
backache or those dreadful bearing
down pains should profit by Mrs. Stoll 5
experience and give Lydia E. Pinkham $
Vegetable Compound trial, and If there
is any complication write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
about her health.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22

Radses OF office are not receipts for
bills due and payable.
This was discovered by a man on
a prominent street corner yesterday
who had just been dunned for piil
he owed another. and according to the
statement of the alleged dunner, the
dunnec threatened to run him into the
city calaboose If he didn't quit pcsu-
eating. him for tac amount owed.
Words waxcd warm in character ana
tone and the two. men got so close
together that each could have scented a
moonshine nest II either had been SO
as-ocia.inR. hut all mt once the man
who claimed to have some cash COM
ing from the other, sighted City De-
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22

The 1880 gown. with it's off-the-
shoulder decollette and bouffant skirts,
Is appearing. 1t suggests an ideal frock
for dancing debutante. Patou has re-
placed stiff silk with orchid Paulette
chiffon and added very modern trim
ming loops of orchid faille ribbon
which fall below the hem line. A
rhinestone buckle lends an exquisite
touch. The waist is of course. made
smart by the corset which has again
fully come into its own with the
gown makers here.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22
CALIFORNIA 4 Eject
CH.iS. ERB CAPITALS

San Francisco, Cal. Nov. 90
Charles Erb. quarterback Of the Uni
vcrsity OF California's champion foot
ball team last night was elected cap
tain for the 1922 season at meeting
OF the players held following "A banquet
hero to celebrate the victory over
Stanford. Ills home IL in Los
Angeles
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22

lung speils the llrst
two days, and was
unfit to do my work.
| read in your little
book about Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
took the medicine
with satisfactory
results. l am a mid
wife and recommend
the Vegetable Com
pound to my friends
and nv daughters
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22

Many of the smart coats or today.
especially those in the pile fabric, are
inky in color. Black evening gowns
are very popular, also. For street
wear, however, black isn't enjoying
mer.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-11-22
ST. PAIR|CKS BAZAAR
STARTS TONIGHT

The Altar society of St. Patrick
church is giving bazaar tonight ana
tomorrow. at st. Patricks hsll..A sale
Of fancy articles will be held, large
numbers OF pieces or beautiful work
having been donated. During the eve
ming Thanksgiving surprise will be
offered and there w;;; be amusemcnts
for young and old, including a must
cal program. card playing and guess
ing contests. The money taken in at
the bazaar will be used by the Altar
stociety in the purchase OF flowers to
be used to decorate the altar OF the
church for the special Christmas scrv-
ices.