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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
ARBUCKLE SMILES
WHEN HEARING IS
STOPPED FOR DAY
MISS RAPPE'S DEATH WAS DIS.
CuSSED AS AN "UNFORTUNATE
ACCIDENT" WITNESS SAYS;
GIRL GIVEN ICE.

San Francisco, Sept. 24.-The police
court examination Of Fatty" Ar
buckle on a murder charge was adj
journed at noon today until Mon
day morning at 1890.
The film comedian was cheerful
when he came into court. He greet
ed newspaper men with an audible
good morning" His wife and his
mother sat beside him.
Alfred Semnacher resumed the wit
ness stand and testified Miss Vrginis
Rape was in good health until she
was found in distress IN Arbucke's
suite. He denied he had seen Miss
Rappe with her hair down standing
in a doorway in the Arbuckle suite
saying:
Look here Rosie"
Semnacher said the night Miss
Rappe died he met Arbuckle, Fred
Fischbach and Lowell Sherman, who
attended the party in Arbuckle's suite,
and n newspaper man in a theatre
in Los Angeles, where Miss Rappe's
death was discussed as an "unfortun-
ate accident" which they We're unable
TO understand.
The morning after the drinking
party at the St. Francis. Semnacher
said he met Arbuckle in his apart
ment with Sherman. Ffschbach and
the comedians chauffeur, Harry Nc
Cullough..
Did Mr.. Arbuckle say anything
about what he had done TO Miss
IIppe?" asked the attorney.
Witness told of an incident describ-
ed by Arbuckle. At this there was
general laugh. Semnacher said. The
incident that Semnacher said Ar
buckle described was that Arbuckle
administered ice to Miss Rape.
Did anyone express any remon-
strance?" asked Assistant District At
torney Golden.
No" replied the witness.
Semnacher said he had forgotten all
about the incident and did not re-
member TO mention it in his coro-
ner's inquest or grand jury testimony
in san Francisco, telling 1t for the
first time to the district attorney in
Los Angeles this week.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
Is
Threatened by Man
Who Has Nine Kids

Muskogee. Okla Sept, -. -- The
letters threatening the safety of Miss
Alice Robertson. Muskogec congress.
woman. We're today turned over to tlr
United States postal authorities. IL was
announced. Friends OF Miss Robert.
son believe the letters are the work
of fanatics.
Another letter turned over to the
postal authorities was said TO have
been written by man in New York
city, the father Of nine children. II
was announced. This letter Is said
20 have been extremely abusive and
was prompted By Miss Robcrtson's
stand against the so.called maternity
bill now pending In congress, accord
ing to friends of Miss Robertson.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
GRACE HALTED
BECAUSE ROADS IN
DANGEROUS SHAPE
FLYING SQUADRON RETURNS
FROM OKLAHOMA CITY AFTER
MEETING COOPERATION IN
ALL TOWNS ALONG
COURSE.

Hopes for road race from Ard
more 10 Oklahoma City during this
week went a-glimmering when re-
port from the advance squadron re.
turned and reported the roads to be
in such terrible conditions the race
would be dangerous.
However. the project will be kept
In mind and when the roads have
Had enough treatment to permit high
speed cars travelling over them the
plan will be gone over again. Closest
cooperation was had from the Okla.
homa City Automobile Dealers Asso.
citation In doing the preliminary work.
Tom Cooper, president of the local
auto dealers association and James
Barron Of the Chamber Of Commerce
made the advance trip and returned to
Ardmore Friday evening.
The object OF putting on road
race from Ardmore to Oklahoma
City" said Mr. Cooper on his TO.
turn. "is TO stimulate the automobile
business, improve the roads between
the two cities. and make the race an
annual event"
THE roads are in such shape that
q race at this time would be TOO
dangerous, After the rains como and
soften the roads they can be dragged
and put In proper shape FOR road
race.
Much interest was expressed IN
the towns between hero and Okla
homa city ana once this race Is 80
tablished 1t viii be- one Of the features
Of the automobile interests in the
Southwest.
Ample notice will Doe given Of the
event and the roads fixed So that
much better time can be- made without
grave danger 10 the drivers Of the
cars"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
HUNDREDS ATTEND
JUNIOR Hi OPENING

Sveral hundred patrons and other
friends attended the formal opening
OF the Junior High school Friday eve.
ming from 5;SO to g,30 o'clock.
Thorough inspection OF tAc magnifl.
cent building with It's modern equip.
ment was made
A special program OF music under
the direction OF Miss Ella j. Peterson
supervisor Of music and Sol NJ. Low.
enstein. director High School orchestra
WIS given through the hours Punch
was served.
Guests were received by Superin-
tendent Richards, members OF the
Beard OF Education, and members OF
the ocvlty.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
mo HELP WANTED"

The truth of the "No Help Wanted sign just the oppo
Site You that sign only when help is badly needed is
disappointment to those who seeking help but to those
who bring help it offers chance II has any help
give there sign that stop him. If you start
single wheel il you single order il you open
channel for the outflow of goods you the Help" that
is wanted. Or you start yourself going and keep
going you the Help the world needs Much depends
whether you asking offering help. Help Wanted"
is what the world just when puts the No Help
Wanted" sign out--Henry Ford n
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
TWO TULSANS KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
ON COUNTRY ROAD

Tulsa. Okla. Sept. 40. +. Bishop,
30 years old. manager OF the country
club. was killed about midnight and
Miss Josephine Reynolds is in a hos.
pital with a fractured skull, as the
result OF an automobile wreck,
The two were returning TO the city
from social event at the country
club when the automobile struck IA
tree within the city limits. Bishop
was instantly killed. The body was
found pinned beneath the wreckage
Of the car. His skull was crushed
Miss Reynolds was taken to u hos
pitai where 1t was stated this morn
ing that her conditions was serious.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
FALSE BOASTS OF Wal 1%GAIT TIL LEAD TO MURDER
CHICAGO GIRL WOOED
AND WON BY MAN
WITH GUN IN CEMETERY

Chicago, Sept. "a 4-Asserting
she was wooed with a gun at the
brink Of freshly made grave in
cemetery, Silvia Christ, IL.
year-old wife Of Thomas Christ
has asked an anullment of the
marriage wb.ch tool; place last
July. She w.nt iiiiug with
Chris, and he forced Ter into
the cemetery. where he said
If YOU don't marry me. heie
is your gra't.''
They were married an to1i
;,;cr. she says.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
Red River Cases Will
Be Heard in MuSkOsee

Muskogec, Okla. Sept 2i-Suits
filed Ia the United states court Of
the western district OF Oklahoma IN
connection with the Cfmarron and
Arkansas river bed oil leases. will be
heard In this city next January, Judge
Robert l.. Williams decided today.
similar suits are pending In tho
federal court Of the western district.
Judge Williams ordered that supple.
mental bills bringing In all the leases
involved In the litigation must be
filed In the eastern district prcpara
tory to the January hearing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
FERGUS IS NAMED VICE
PRESIDENT or FEDERATION

u. y. Ferguson has returned from
Shawnee where hc was elected vice
president OF the state Federation OF
Labor. lie says the convention was
very harmonious. that labor Is sober
and is thinking and that there are
very few radicals In the organization.
lie says labor Is thinking and work.
ing to pull the country out Of the
kinks. MIR. Ferguson had opportunity
to see the knights Of the ku klux
Khan which made a demonstration IN
Shawnee while he was there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
ENGAGEMENT RING Is
GIRLS PROPERTY, EVEN
If BETR0THAL BREAKS

Chicago, Sept 24.-When a girl
receives an engagement ring il is
hers 'for keeps" regardless OF
the fate of the betrothal, Judge
Newcomer ruled in the case of
Louis Shaeffer and Miss Celia
Londonberg. Miss Londonberg
said Shaeffer gave her an en-
gagement ring on August 20 and
took it away by subterfuge Sept.
!. Shaeffer said the engagement
had meantime been broken be-
cause his fancee went TO dances
without him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
DARING AVIATOR
FALLS TO DEATH
AT FAIR GROUNDS

Oklahoma city sept q. 49, Lieut..
Arthur Emerson. dare devil aviator.
was killed here late today while at.
tempting 10 change from one arplanc
to another at the fair grounds. lie
fell about 200 feet to earth before n
grand stand that was packed with
5000 spectators.
Emerson was on top Of one plano
and had reached Tor rope ladder,
dangling from plane above when the
wind whipped the ladder suddenly ana
he lost his balance, falling from the
plane.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
Young Cashier Is Found
Dead; Murder Suspected

Chicago. Sept. 94.-Fred Christensen.
aged -. cashier Of the Glcnview state
hank at Glenview, H.. was found dead
ON the floor near the entrance to the
vault when the bank opened today.
lie had bullet wound In his side
and was clutching a revolver In his
hand. but no cartridges had been fired
from II. city detectives were sent TO
Clenview to assist In the investiga.
ton.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
WIFE SHOULD BE GOOD
COOK, JUDGE SABBATH SAYS

Chicago. Sept. PA good wife
should be good cook, Judge
SABBATH asserted yesterday in
taking action in two divorce
cases brought because of the al
legged poor cooking of the wives
One man asserted that all his
wife could cook was hard boiled
eggs. The other husband received
only fried food.
We'll cooked foods keep the
husband at home," the judge
told the wives.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25
NEW YORK TO TURN
BACK TO OLD TINE

New York, Sept 9i.-New York
was saving It's last daylight of the
season today Clocks throughout the
city will be- set back an hour TO cast
ern standard time at o'clock sunday
morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-25

Chicago. Sept. "a. - The Chicago
stock exchange win return to stand
ard time Monday. opening and clos
Ing an hour later. Daylight savings
does not end here until october 80.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14
THE BAMBERG HERALD BAMBERG S. Co. THURSDAY,

could strike again, or even recover
my breath, the curtains were thrust
violently aside. and the head-waiter,
backed by a half dozen subordinates,
came tumbling in over Harris inert
body. Even as they stared about,
helped the girl to her feet, and faced
them.
'"'Nhat happen here, Msieur? What
happen?" shrieked the excited French
man. "You keel ze men? What?"
"No; they're just knocked out. A
little private affair, that's ALL" said,
too exhausted to speak clearly. "See
here, Msieur," and I thrust the first
bill could reach into his hand. Flush
this up, will you, and let the lady
nd me get out of here"
He dashed about frantically, wiring
ing his hands and gesticulating.
"Oui, oui! Eet shall be So There
ees to be no trouble, no police. Ze
men attack you, M'sieur Daly-I see
eet all; you protect re Madame. There
be no noise, no peestal-bien! Fran
co.'s, Jules, you will help ze lady an
ze gentleman to go-quick."
The two waiter-g guardians held back
the curtains for US to pass through.
The main dining room was not as dis
turbed as I anticipated it might be.
AS we came forth and made our way
down the aisle under escort, we were
gazed at curiously, but no demonstra-
ton followed.
A group Of walters stood before the
outer door, evidently collected there
to prevent any alarm from reaching
the outside. To the signal Of Francois
these stepped aside, permitting us to
pass through into the vestibule.
1 assisted my companion into her
coat, ard then hastily struggled into
my own. She was pale, but her eyes
met my own bravely, and her hand
touched my arm as we went up the
steps. Above, all remained quiet and
dark.
what next?" I asked.
"I believe there are taxis around the
corner"
"Good; 1 would prefer riding to
walking, myself. Where do you wish
to be taken?''
"Back to the hotel, please"
In the semi-darkness Of the cab l
felt her hand touch mine gently, as
though half afraid
"Oh, I was so frightened-so sorry
to have brought you there. It was all
nv fault. The Russian had a knife. D."
Eyes, I know; I caught a glimmer
of it, but he went down and out for
the count before it could be used.
There is nothing to worry over EoW."
"They did not get the money!.
"No, that is clear enough. Some
body got the bulge on them, and they
are very properly sore. You heard
Harris swear you left with Alva."
Harris knows nothing about it; you
must believe me-"
'T intend to-certainly as against
Harris"
She may not have been altogether
pleased with my answer, for she said
no more until we drew up at the hotel
entrance. She waited while I settled
with the chauffeur, and we crossed
the wide pavement together.
1T may be best for you not to come in
one never knows"
"This is not a final parting. I hope?'
"Perhaps so. perhaps not. You do
not Wholly trust me. Some 1ay L mean
YOU shall. Cocd-n:"h7.
I felt hi''. h,r'' "'''' '''S+ for q
moment; then he doors opened and
closed, leaving me alone.
ITO be continued next week.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14

What is this, a double-cross, Wal
dron?
"What you mean" calculated the
other. "By Gott! it is rather you 1
should ask why you not tell me the
truth?"
Tell you! What the devil have 1
got to tell you? Don't get funny with
me. You sent me a note this morning,
didn't you?'
"Sure 1 did"
"Well, then, why didn't you meet
me? D-n it, I've been hunting you all
day long. What's the idea? Come
blurt it out, before 1 wiring your d-n
Jew neck"
Waldron spread his hands, and lifted
his shoulders in an expression more
eloquent than words.
What a man! You cuss me-. but
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14
1921
1885
iIS0 1871
THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
Open to Men and Women

Open to Men and Women
Entrance examinations, and exam
nations Off the free tuition county
scholarships at all county seats Fri
day, July s, at 9 a. m.
Four-year courses lead to the B. A.
and B. S. degrees. A special two
year pre-medical course is given.
Spacious buildings and athletic
grounds, we'll equipped laboratories
unexcelled library facilities. A dormi-
tory for men. Expenses moderate.
For terms, catalogue, and illustrated
booklet, address
HAr.hISON RANDOLPH, Pres.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14
No Worms in q Healthy Child

All children troubled with Worms have an un-
healthy color, which indicates poor blood. and as
rule, there is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC given resu-
larIy for two or three weeks will enrich the blood.
improve the Digestion, and act as Strength
enine Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child willbe
IN perfect health Pleasant to take. 60c per bottle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14
HabituaI Constipation Cured
in II to n DAYS

'LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to 21 days
to induce regular action 1t Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 60c
per bottle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14
A. 3. UTSEY
INSURANCE
Bamberg, S. G.
Piles Cured i'm 6 to il Days

Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudine Piles
Instantly relieves Itching Piles. and You can get
restful sleep after the first application. Price 60c
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-07-14
The Quinlae That Does Not Affect the Head

Because of it's tonic and laxative effect, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness no1
r;pging in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature Of E. W. GROVE. SOC.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-01-12
SILAS FOSTER PASSES TO THE
GREAT BEYOND
Was Fine Man and Substantial Citizen
Born and Died ON the Same
Farm

To have been born, lived and died at
a ripe age on the same farm is some
thing which can be said of few men,
yet Venerable Silas Foster achieved
this distinction And that the seven
ty years of his life were spent in the
fear Of God and the service of man,
his friends which are legion can testi-
fly. A pang of sincere sorrow was felt
throughout the city Saturday evening
when it was learned that the hand of
death had stilled the heart of the old
conducted at the Foster home by Rev
Harris Tuesday afternoon, old friends
and neighbors gathering in mute sor-
row to express the devotion they felt
for the sterling character of the de-
ceased. Next week we will give a de-
tailed sketch of his long and useful
life.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-01-12
TOBACCO BUSINESS is BOOMING
Houses Running Big Crews-Deliver-
les are Heavy-SOme Buying

Tobacco business is just booming
these days. All the local packing
houses are receiving heavy deliveries,
and running full crews. Outside con-
Germs intend to receive a large portion
of the years crop bought by them this
week. Buyers are nibbling at the un-
sold remnant of the crop, prices rang
ing from 20 to 80 cents per pound. The
Lorillard Company paid 40c for what
us probably the finest crop of tobacco
raised N Wisconsin this year-the Gu
nerius Brothers crop.
-Studehaker Dealer Martin Larson
and W. F. Lindemann drove to Du-
buque Sunday, driving back with a
fine new Studebaker big six sedan
which Mr.. Lindemann had purchased
We don't know whether it was the buy
or the trip or the company, but any
way Will has been confined to his
home by illness since returning.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-01-12
Mems Socks

ANVIL - oONhO
Pure silk thread socks as good as
you can buy for $1.5O, all shades 81.
Heavy all wool socks at extra big
reductions
Extra-heavy blue Pilot brand Over
alls at a big reduction.
Mems cotton sweaters, dark cOlOrs,
SIPS
Neckwear
The best line of neckwear in Viro-
qua:. $3.50 and SD ties at 81. So
ties at $1.50. $3.50 ties at 81. 81
ties at 75c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-01-12
Mems Fine Shoes
Night Shirts

All dependable qualities of muslin
and flannelette. Especially good
values at $3.50. 81 Meas $3.50 and
So pajamas at $2.25.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-05
Creighton Medic Alumni
Hold Clinic Sessions

The Creighton Medical College
Alumni association held yesterdays
session OF its annual meeting in St.
Joseph hospital where clinics were
held over various cases with explain
atoms by specialists.
d.. J. H. Murphy spoke on in-
FAINT feeding. DR.. G. W. Dishong
presented case of disseminated
sclerosis; d.. ]. F. Langdon, case
OF systemic blastomycosis; DR.. A..
Sachs presented other medical cases:
Potts disease" was elucidated
by DR.. w. L. Sachs. A clinico-
pathological conference was con-
Quoted by Doctors NJ. G. Wohl and
B. c. Russum. DR.. Karl Connell
presented a number of surgical cases
The members attended the Inter
national Aero congress in the after
noon. Last night at Hotel Fontenelle
DR.. E. Lyman Cornell Ct Chicago
addressed the association on "Oc-
ciput Posteror Position"
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-05
State Witness
In Arbuckle Case
Hunted by Police
Alice Blake, One of Main Wit.
nesses for Prosecution, Dis.
appears From Home
Where Detained.

San Francisco, Nov. 4-The Cali
fornia police, through District At
torney Matthew Brady OF San
Francisco were last night requested
to find Alice Blake, one OF the main
witnesses for the state in the man
slaughter charge against Roscoe
(Fatty) Arbuckle, due to be brought
to trial here November "a.
Miss Blake disappeared yesterday
from a place near Calistoga where
she was staying with Mrs. John
Duffy, mother OF George Duffy. a
deputy district attorney. The wit
ness was not under arrest. but was
being detained at Mrs. Dutfy's place.
with her own consent, pending the
Arbuckle trial.
Her disappearance, according to
Mrs. Dufy's story to the district at
torney here, came after a visit by
Miss Blake's mother, Mrs. John
Westphal OF Oakland, and an attor.
ney whose name District Attorney
Brady had not obtained tonight. The
girl left with her mother in an auto
mobile, Mrs. Westphal saying she
was going to take her daughter
home.
The Westphal home in Oakland
was untennanted late last night, in
vestigdtors said.
Miss Blake was a guest at the
party given by Arbuckle in a local
hotel when Virginia Rape, film &C.
tress. is alleged to have sustained in
juries which preceded her death.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-11-05
'Children's Home Manager
Is EMPLOYED by Red Cross

Hastings, Neb., Nov. 4.-(Special
Telegram.) - The Adams county
chapter of the Red Cross has en-
ployed Mrs. Cora N. Bartlett, now
manager of Mount Hope Children's
home, near Boston, for executive sec
rotary of the home service depart
ment. She will also carry the duties
Of welfare worker. Rev. P. ]. Thiel
has been elected chairman of the
chooter