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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

San Antonio, Tex, June l6.-Twelve
homing pigeons, several of them fam
Gus for past performances, started on
their journey by rail to Edmonton,
Canada, last night, to attempt a new
worlds record for distance. The birds
will be released in Edmonton, June 25.
II weather conditions are favorable,
several are expected to make the 1911
mile trip, air line.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
PONCA CITY MAN DROWNED
WHILE FROG HUNTING

Ponca City, June l6.-Wotd was
received here today Of the death by
drowning Of Leon Bates, a farmer liv-
ing about 20 miles northeast Of here.
Bates with two companions were hunt
ing frogs in Beaver Creek, Monday
night about IL o'clock when suddenly
he stepped into a deep hole. Being
unable to swim, he was drowned before
his companions missed him. The body
was later recovered. He leaves a wi
dow and two children.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
SPEED MADNESS DELIVERS
FOUR TO DEATH ANGEL

Dallas, Texas, June l6.--Baker
V. Wiley, travelling salesman of
St. Louis, was crushed to death
and four persons injured, two per-
haps fatally when an automobile
in which they were riding turned
over last midnight on the Fort
Worth-Dallas pike midway between
Grand Prairie, and Arlington.
Mrs. Lorraine Craine of Dallas
and T. H. Lively, said to be
merchant of Whitewright,, are in
city hospitals here and probably
will not recover from injuries, ac-
cording to physicians. The chauf-
feur was arrested and is being held
pending investigation Of the ac-
cident
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
HIGH CHURCHNiAN MADE
BISHOP OF CORPUS CHRISTIE

TeITe Haute Ind. June 16.-Right
Rev. Emmanuel 3. Ledvina, D. D.. Of
Chicago. was consecrated bishop of
Corpus Christie, Texas, yesterday. Hun.
dreds of visiting clergy, including three
archbisho. s, eight bishops, several
monsignori Of the Roman Catholic
church and many priests We're present.
Bishop Ledvina, was presented with
money and gifts valued at more than
$4,000 by friends in Chicago and the
INDIANAPOLIS diocese
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
N.WALKER- R-VOORHEES
PRODUCING 500 BARRELS

b. A. Simpson No on the
Walker-Voorhees farm, in the
southeast quarter of the south
west quarter of the southeast quar-
Ter of section 3, 4s-2w which
reached the top of the sand at
septh Of 1773-1S6O feet is producing
500 barrels daily This well was
fcepened from a depth Of 1890
feet
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
C. .iRTER-RAMSEY IN Z, 5S-lW
REPORTED IN DRY SAND

Carter Oil Company No. on the
Ramsey farm in section Z, 5s-
lw is reported as having drilled
out the plug and found the sand
on top OF which the casing had
been cemented as dry. The we'll is
now at depth of 1921 feet and
drilling in dry sand. The casing
in this well was cemented at a
le.th Of 1899 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
. and 9 Make 222

Two and two never make more than
four, declared a politician at a meet
ing.
Yes, they do" exclaimed a man in
the audience.
Perhaps our good friend will kind
" tell US when two and two make
more than four?" blandly said the
speaker.
Whereupon the man cried; When
they're side by side, then they make
twenty-five don't they7"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
AMSTER NO. 2 SECTION l6
FLOWING $50 BARRELS DAILY

~ l.. Amster No. on the West
heimer farm in the southwest cor
ner of the southeast quarter of
the southeast quarter Of the south
east quarter of secaon l6. 4s-2w
which reached the top of the sand
at a depth OF 2216-22S5 feet, is
flowing $50 barrels daily.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
WRIT FRANKLIN GETS 240
BARREL PRODUCER IN FOX

Writ Franklin No. 6 on the Love
Thurmond farm in section 27, 2s-
Sw, in the Fox district, which
reached the top of the oil sand at
a depth Of 224S feet, has drilled
81 feet into the sand and flowed
24O barrels during the first twenty
four hours. The well is being
drilled deeper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
OIL N EWS
From Local and South Oklahoma Fields)
KROHN
BILL KROlIN

for stock in the United Drilling and
Development Company Of Wichita
Falls, Texas, has been filed in circuit
court by Henry c. Grenner, former
federal revenue collector here.
Grenner is suing for the return OF
s6,S22 which he says he paid for the
stock and asserts the alleged con-
spiracy included the creation OF fic-
titious market for the stock.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

New York-Statements that pro-
duction in the Mexican oil fields is
declining, which were made by J. A.
Phelan, shipping board agent, in a
recent report, were characterized as
bear propaganda" by Herbert c..
Wylie, vice president and general
manager of the Pan-American Petro-
leum and Refining Company.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Washington.-A bill for the relief Of
farmers who suffered crop failures
during the period Of the war, gusrans
tee the prices Of wheat, oats and corn,
was introduced by Curtis, republican
Of Kansas.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Writ Franklin No 2 on the
uyc-Thurmond farm in section q,
25-3w in the Fox district, is
frightening out a crooked hole.
The top of the sand in this well
was reached at a depth of 22S4
feet, and with the drill IS feet in
the sand, the oil is standing 1000
feet in the hole.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
First Wheat Comes to Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, Texas, June l6.--The
first wheat of the season TO be mark
eted from wagons was received here
late yesterday and sold for 50 a bushel
including a bonus Of Is cents bushei
Grain dealers said the wheat was rails.
ed by c. Mckinley.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
Hignight Home From Hugo

Chief Of Police Dick Hignight re-
turned this morning from Hugo, where
he attended federal court. He had
been there since Monday. His pres
ence was required as the result Of
a case which grew out Of his service
as United States marshal here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Miami, Okla. June i6.--Samuel
Daughterty of Douthett, s. years Of
age. dropped dead as he entered his
son e He was carrying Bible. IN
which ne had been reading out doors
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Police Sergeant Bill Powers, who
also acts az clerk Of the municipal
court, was unable to remain at work
yesterday on account of illness. He
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
KENTUCKY GROCER GOES ON
RAMPAGE OF RED MURDER

Frankfort, Ky, June l6,-John Fai.
lis, Frankfort grocer who last night
shot six persons while resisting arrest
for interfering In an alteration be-
tween policeman and Fails son,
escaped during the night from ne
combination grocery store and dwelling
whore 1t was believed he barricaded
hirr self.
Early today. Sheriff Bain Moore ans
a large number OF deputies who had
guarded tie place since carly In the
night, rilled the hou1c with bull''s
and gettlss nc isspon~", learned tn~
man had fled. The bullets ignited
matches and destroyed the building.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
Turn Onto
the Road to Church

Church helps from his moral and starts him the
travel in rus the deeper they become and the difficult
it is to get out of them.
The churches of this community here help you OF
both social and moral rts They provide Christian fellowship
and offer the only solution for sin: the gospel of Jesus Christ
No regretted the time he spent church attendance
Let us hcp you of your rus-perhsps you will help
out of onS Come to church Sunday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
RESIDENT OF "SHOW ME"
STATE SAYS CITIZENS OF
GREECE ARE SLICK AND OILY

st. Louis, June ia suit charging
conspiracy by n number of wealthy
Greeks in st, Louis through which they
rrc alleged TO have obtained 100000
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
NOTICE MAS0NS

Work in Fellow Craft degree at I
p. m, this evening, special music.
Masons wives invited at $50 p. m.
Refreshments.
F. l.. PENNY. S. W.
F. f. BROOKS, J. W.
TATE GTENN cacv
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

was absent this morning also. He
was substituted at the police desk
and in municipal court by Officer
c. r Kimbrough.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Washngton.-1n receiving a dele
cation Of Princeton university stud
ents. former President Wilson was
quoted as saying that he planned 10
keep his ideals actively before the
public"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
NOTICE MASONS

Work in Fellow Craft degree at
p. m, this evening, special music.
Masons wives invited at $50 p, IN,
Refreshments.
f. L. PENNY, S. W.
F. f. BROOKS, ]. W.
TATE GLENN Secy
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

The British ministry of food has
announced its intention Of removing
all restrictions on foodstuffs at the
earliest possible date.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
FIELD OPERATIONS
Fox District

Fox District
Writ Franklin No. 8 on the Ruth
Williams farm in section q, 2s.3w
in the Fox district is drilling at 1900
feet.
No G on the same farm is drilling
at 100 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
Hewitt Field

Writ Franklin No. on the Dillari
farm in the southwest quarter of the
northwest quarter of section %, 4s-2w
which is being deepened, is setting
the 5-S inch casing at a depth of
2093 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

washington-Efforts made to in.
duce the Mexican government to en-
ter into a treaty OF commerce ana
amity on a condition Of recognition
were reported by Secretary Hughes to
President Harding.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Humble Oil and Refining Company
No. l on the Hewitt-Walker farm in
section 3, 4s-2w is reported as shut
down at 24O0 feet.
No. 10 on the same farm is drilling
at l40O feet.
Humble Oil and Refining Company
No. 3 on the Walker-Voorhees farm in
section 9, 4s-2w is drilling deeper.
No. on the same farm is drilling
at 1900 feet.
No. s on the same farm is rig.
Sutherland Petroleum Company are
drilling deeper wells Nos. /, 2 and 6
on the Ward farm in section l6, 4s-2w.
Westheimer and Daube are drilling
deeper their wells Nos. 3, 4, and 5
on the Kalish farm in section l6, 4s-2w
and also their wells Nos. and on
the Carr farm in the same section.
Humble Oil and Refining Company
is drilling deeper its No. on the
Gazzaway farm in section l6, 4s-2w
Duncan Territory
Carter Oil Company No. /. on the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Coline Oil Company No. l on the
Westheimer c farm in the southwest
corner Of the northeast quarter OF the
northwest quarter Of section 36, 4s-2w
is drilling in sandy shale at 1888 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16

Carter Oil Company No, on the
j. S. Mullen farm in section 16, 4s-2w
IS drilling deeper at 1925 feet.
No. 5, on the same farm is drilling
deeper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-16
WITH HOLY BIBLE CLAsPED
IN ARMS, MAN DIES

TATE GLENN. Secy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

the wearing of knitted suits with
brief skirt. fashioned after the one
piece surf attire worn by the men. mat
has Modified the mermaids somewhat,
but they now insist that the stocking
law be. wiped off the city laws, saying
that all the beaches along the Pacihc
coast give such freedom. There ,is
possibility of a revocation of the decree
before many weeks, because the city Is
now being patronized to larger degree
than ever by society buds who have Dsen
accustomed to such liberties.
Because of the danger of accident,
those in control Of the beach have or
dered the use of surf boards in the re-
stricted bathing sections entirely ds.
continued. That the sport might ue
enjoyed. however. they have set aparC
O district on the Chelsea strand, wnere
the speedsters may cut loose. The area
between the Steel and Steeplechase Piers
has been set aside as an open-air gym
nasium, where the fat boys may weas
down their waistlines> with meoicihe
ball exercises and beach baseball.
Because Of the great following beach
riding academies have won last winter
the city has permitted the opening up
Of regular academies inside the board :
walk at Rhode Island avepue and per
mits the riders to use the strand 1ot
canters before o o'clock in the morning
Sunrise and sunset life savers VIII &c
on duty next week to protect the bathers
who wish to dodge the sun kisses or os
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

steady flows of business througout the
summer.
Members Of the Atlantic City Yachts
mems Association. composed or shippers
of the Inlet feet Of pleasure yachts,
went Into service n month ahead of their
regular season this year. The majority
of tho boats are equipped with engines,
adding to the pleasure Of the sea trips
and enabling longer runs.
Game Fish Running
The game fish have started running,
both outside and along the inside
waters. The artificial banks constructed
by the hotel men and Chamber of Com
nlerce, about five miles off the city. are
particularly popular because Of the fine
sport afforded there. Weak and blue
sportsmen.
Absence of any Of the old fashioned
northeasters last winter has given the
resort it's widest expanse of beach in
man years. Tests made by the beach
patrol under the supervision Of Charles
Bossert. chief surgeon. last week have
shown the bathing sections almost en-
tirely free Of holes, giving the safest
bathing area the resort has known since
1910.
The water temperature is far in ad-
vance of what it was this time last year
Seventy has been the high mark to
date. the daily average being above
05 since May 20. The crop of tan and
sunburn along the beach has bech an
early one as result.
Unusual agitation, even this early in
the season, IL manifest against the edict
of the beach censors that one piece
bathing suits and bare limbs shall not
appear on the beach. While beach
guards are rigidly enforcing the ukase,
the City Commissioners have been peti :
toned by scores of prominent young
women for more liberty, in the matter
of water togs. d, 1t is their contention
that the modern girl swims and swims
well. and that skirts and hosiery are
unnecessary membranes that spoil her
romps in the surf.
| The edict has been modified to permit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

tracing much attention on the south
SIDE. The association also il busy push
ing convention campaigns and has been
instrumental in landing many large or
CARNATIONS. The Grottoes, 10000
strong. represent one Of their conven-
ton efforts, and final details for the en-
crtaiument Of the delegates will be
taken up at meeting Of, the association
on Monday night. 4.
Hotel Convention Sought
The avenue hotel men are also out to
land the State convention of the State
Hotel Mems Association. which is slated
for Asbury Park next week. They will
push the candidacy of~Harry Late, of the
Alamac Hotel here and the Alamac- in
The Pines. Lake Hopatcong. for presi-
dent. There never. has been an officer
from this section, and the Atlantic City
delegates expect TO whoop up things
for recognition. They will make the
trip in machines, taking a seashore show
along. o..
The Hotel Mems Association is
showing activity in progressive features
for the improvement Of their facilities
for the handling of the bumper crop
of visitors this season. 1t has been co :
operating with the Chamber Of Com
mercc for the bettermeDt Of train serv.
ice. and succeeded in landing several
additional fiers to the shore. The
Reading Railroad has gone further and
Is constructing a special locomotive for
the runs to the sea. The powerful mo-
guls are of the Pacific type. with great
speed and pulling power. The first one
of the Ave built is now having it's trials
and will be out in active service within
the next week Samuel Leeds, presi-
dent Of the Chamber of Commerce and
will ride in the cabin of the engine on
its first regular run to Atlantic City.
The railroads have also mapped out
these have been so scheduled as to ill
In between the rush periods, insuring
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

reason Of committing to business must
take their "deeps" before the regular
detachment Of the beach squad mans
the stations or in the evening when the
ordinary tour Of work is finished.
.,"Copettes' are making life con-
stant worry for the beach "lizards"
who annoy the fair bathers with their
unwelcome attentions. Director Bossert
has selected half dozen young women
who look the part Of the typical bathing
girl for the work and they have already
qualified as very useful part Of the
beach corps. They are all good swim
mers and assist in rescue work when
needed; Being given rowing commits
aions they tak ke in all parts OF the beach.
A force of detectives, all college boys.
working in bathing togs, supplement
ing order along the sands.
The Sub -dehs'' are RESPONSIBLE for
many new fads. although the season is
still young. Cub foxes have supplanted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

-..,une and Amphitrite, who .. ar are e
y Nsptbe tbe leading roles IN tne two-uas ,,.,,.
tcus,;on. tc The contest IS na.,on mlue
clsOlU.ssral OF the foremost MN con
abd setu Nave entered their screen stars
psnes .SSoon,petition. A similar contest
ID the ,,o.e ON June 20 for a poster
Is 70 o.;ste .o 10 the occasion. Art schooIs
ppropI,ffess;onal artists OF note are
md p,y; their designs and It Is pro-
ending au,nloy the poster in advertising
rsed 10 70 ocular sized billboard sheets
hon ~. ..ticEcrs as a means OF boosting
pep sl.ns as completed call for the
Inc ~ Neptune and Amphitrite on
hndins OF the 7th at the Albany
ne hbriSrc. arriving on a suitable
~ ~ from which they VIII De 'i,oeuI aord,"ted me
g0s g, aides, to land hqets ana eomuaG.nu aont;on.
w. !nr.tste through the principal seo''V ,,,s
IN, ,hs resort and then dpwm W p,ar .e
S..dwalk to the Million OUna Ne
~ evening the masque ball 9i Sep
Ins and his bride will be stageu-n ois
mnSi mm.,ic in every sense of the word.
nv,s ,hs morning of the Sth at IL
.vn ,r;,l come the bathers' revue,
s.s ssoss rromises to be the largest ahair
wnien IND ever staged. The entry list
ns . inc,udes beauties from a parts
% es,e ~" country. professional and ANA
q p' HE curtain will be dropped
nI. s;dc Of the Steel Pier and when
gei drawn aside at the appointed
.or - the parade will start along the
! beach. n,..
r,,.re has been lively public debate
,ssosress as to whether one piece
m.,;ng suits would be permitted in the
g Mayor Bader decreed that they
sS.M, s.,, hut a number of civic clubs COM
s.d d of prominent society leaders
sled objections. The committee,
vsr, ~ has decided to go through with
~ ~ oririnal plan and the shapely, sea
ss,nShs will be permitted to parade in
MIR solo" attire.
Numbers Of the police and fire de,
,sytments and all the musicians Will
r,rade in bathing suits as n part OF the
Smonstration. The judges will be
ccysrnors from five States. who will
msfs their selections as the revue passes
Maryland avenue.
N the evening the climax OF the
,,ent will be on the Steel Pier. 1t will
Se tbe Governors Ball and Pageant OF
n, Prizes. Neptune and his consort
YIN make a spectacular exi il into the
"a Aying away on an illuminated sea
rlsre amid a brilliant display OF fire
rrorks over the water. The Governors
Viii present the prizes TO the winners
A ali the events, including the roller
rbsir parade in the afternoon, ms the
Anal chapter of the evening.
Linton B. Arnold. Of the Hotel Wat
Nns. president ot the Side Avenue Hotel
Mems Association, is sponsor for a
"paint.up week" among the avenue
hostelries. The paint and brush brigade
sot busy in South Carolina avenue this
week and the contractors will continue
hrht through tho district, giving a
,rsppy .hued atmosphere that is at
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-12-28
BEFORE HEALTH
BREAKS DOWN
WISE PEOPLE TAKE Tf1IHrO-
MA NGAN, THE BLOOD
BUILDER.

The prevention Of sickness is one
Of the greatest works Of the public
health authorities. People are bcin.,
taught how to take care of their bod
les SO that they can avoid sickness
In schools children are being taught
hygiene. Serious illness can be avoid
ed by proper care Of the health. Pale
faces, sickly bodies, loss Of appetite
and sleep, headaches and nervous
ness are usually signs Of weak blood.
with poor blood. the body has no
resistance.
Disease germs have an easy time
Of it. People are learning the ncces-
sity Of keeping blood in good condi-
ton they take GUIDES pcpto- Man.
gan when they feel run down. That
keeps blood normal, so that it can
resist disease IT is sold in both
liquid and table, form at drug
stores. adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-12-28
New Years
in Egypt

~ r y group Of people were ship
sy wrecked or otherwise east upon
their own resources and were to lose
track "i the date they would have no
easy means Of finding it again. pvr
be made by careful study in we'll
equipped "hservutnrrS. without pre-
else Instruments it would be difficult
to fix the day when the new year be-
gins.
The ancient Egyptians experienced
no such difficulty. Their year, from
which ours Is derived, had Il perfectly
natural beginning. 1t always COM
menced on the day when Sirius and
the sun rose together.
The temples Of Egypt we're really
observatoricS. built to face this or that
star as 1t rose. They were more or
less elaborate. but all had as their
fundamental plan long narrow pas
sage down which the stars rays came.
and u dark CnnN'trr a. the Car end
where the priest made ;he obSnTva-
ton ana wherc the Image vas kri't
Tho beginning OF rhc pcV year "Hs
an important event. We aan Mcturc
the scene as the priests, followed by
the scribes. lawyers. merchants. and
the curious crowd, wind their way up
to the temple in the first strcaks Of
dawn, and take their appointed places.
AS daylight comes on the interest Of
everyone Is rcnlcrcd on two groups.
Tine priests on the roof are strain
ing their eyes for the first glimpse OF
the coming sun, while those down in
the dark chamber are watching for
Sirius. Soldiers are stationed around
the temple 10 keep the crowd silent
and to prevent StragrlrrS from cross
ing the path Of the stars rays I'm front
OF the temple door ut the critical
moment.
4 shout bursts from those on the
robf rs the sun tops the horizon. The
observers below watch their water
clocks carefully now as the minutes
are told of. and strain their eyes at
the narrow opening whore Sirius Is to
shine In q few moments Sirius itself
flashes into view. and the new year
has begun.
The Egyptians discovered that the
year has IN extra quarter Of day In
IT, They did 1t by noting that on some
years Sirius and the sun rose almost
together. while on others there was an
apprcrinhlc difference I'm time and thnt
these changes repeated themselves
every five years They found the
length Of the year t" within II minutes
Of IT'S true value. which was remark
sIA..