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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
ACE FORD KILLED
IN ENCOUNTER BY
SPECIAL OFFICER
Rex Baxter Being Held In
County Jail Charged With
Shooting; Preliminary
Hearing Not Set
FIGHT BELIEVED
OUTCOME OF FEUD
DECLARATION FROM BAXTER
AND WIFE TO COUNTY ATTOR
MEL MATHERS is NOT
MADE PUBLIC

Ace Ford. young white man. was
shot and killed during an encounter
at the fair park at about II o'clock
Thursday night. Rex s. Baxter. spe.
cial policeman, is being held in the
county Jail today charged with the
shooting.
There were six or eight eve witness.
es to the shooting police said this
morning. although officials of the
county attorneys office had not in
terviewed any Of them at noon today.
A declaration has been secured by
County Attorney Mather from Baxter
and his wife, but he is silent as to
the contents.
According TO one Of the witnesses,
Baxter, with his wife and children
mad gone 10 the water tank near the
exhibition building on the west side
of the park. and while standing there
noticed some half-dozen men standing
and sitting nearby.
Ford is said to have remarked:
There Is going TO be one of the
damndest fights around here you ever
heard or" Members of the party at.
tempted to quiet him. it il said.
Remarks were then directed al
Baxter which were followed by a fight.
Witnesses tried to separate the men.
and for a while II seemed that there
would be general mixup. II Is as.
serted. Other police and county Off
GERS rushed to the scene.
At about the time OF the arrival of
the officers. the two combatants, who
had been rolling on the ground be-
came untangled and Baxter is said
TO have pulled his gun and fired one
shot. while still on the ground.
The wound in Ford's body ranges
upward. the bullet entering under the
left ribs. about three inches from the
center Of the abdomen, according to
doctors al the Hardy sanitarium.
where Ford died few minutes after
arrival there.
brother Of Ace Ford was dis.
armed by county officers following
the shooting. according 10 Chief OF
Police Hignight.
1t is believed that the fight was an
NHNNNi.i' VI oH tluQBt DtlWetu
the Fords and Baxter. who at one time
was a witness in a murder case in
which a member OF the Ford family
was killed
The dead man was about % years
OF age and lived with his brother, Will
liam Ford, in the vicinity OF the fair
park. II is not known that he has
steady occupation, since he works al
whatever employment he happens on.
Ford is Of a family of thirteen chill
dren, twelve boys and one girl. One OF
the Ford boys was killed at Writ
more than year ago; one was acci.
dentally killed while playing and an.
other OF the boys died Of tuberculo-
sis.
Baxter has been special officer
in the negro section OF town serving
without pay. He Is about 30 years
cid and works FOR 4 housemovng
company.
Preliminary hearing FOR Baxter has
not been set.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
DUNCAN YOUTH IS
SHOT AND KILLED
BY A HOLD-UP MAN
LAD SHOT WHILE HE AND COM
PANIONS WERE SEARCHED AND
ROBBED ON. WAY HOME
FROM FAIR.

Duncan. Okla, Sept. 16.-Ben Cole
man, II year old son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Clyde Coleman, died at hos
pital here early today from wounds
received at the hands OF an unknown
hi jacker." who robbed the lad and
several companions last midnight as
they We're returning TO town from
the fair grounds. The police are
following several clues but have not
made any arrests.
The Coleman boy and three other
boys. followed a short distance be-
hind by three negroes, were return
ing from the fair grounds when the
highwaTnen. who apparently had
been trailing the two groups. got in
between the white boys and the group
Of negroes and told them all TO halt.
They did SO. according TO the story
told to the police by the BOYS and
the men searched them. He, was
searching the negroes when young
Coleman stepped aside, but made no
attempt 10 run.
The highwayman whirled around.
the police were told, and shot Cole
man in the back. He then searched
the other two negroes and left. tell.
ing the party TO take care Of that
Kid"
The boys gave the police good
description Of the man whom they
said they had seen in town earlier in
the evening. The police trailed him
20 the railroad yards and exchanged
shots with him. about the time q
train arrived from the south The Of
fIcers kept the highwayman from
boarding the train but lost track OF
him later and believe he made his
escape on a train from the north at
e:i5 4. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
EVERYONE INVITED
TO COMMUNITY SING

Nothing is to interfere with
the Community Sing scheduled for
Tuesday night at Central Park.
Mrs. Arthur Kyle, chairman states.
If the weather is rainy or 9TH
erwise disabreeable the sing will
be held at Convention Hail." Mrs.
Kyle announces.
Special invitations have been ex-
tended to every community,
through the county superintendent
and other mediums, Mrs. Kyle
says. I'VE want every one from
every community to know that
they are invited TO be present and
to take part in the singing"
One of the latest requests is for
Silent Night" The entire pro-
gram will be definitely decided
upon by Saturday night and will
appear in Sundays issue Of The
Ardmoreite.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
PROBE OF EXPLOSION
AT PLANT ORDERED

Philadelphia. Sept. i6.-lnvestiga.
ton OF the explosion and fire yester-
day at the Point Breeze plant OF the
Atlantic Refining Company which re.
suited In the death ot eleven workmcn
and the injury OF score OF others
was ordered today by Dirctor Cor.
telyou. OF the department Of public
safety. Several injured are In a
serious condition and additional deaths
are expected momentarily by hospi.
tai physicians.
II was the second serious fire at the
plant within month. In the first
blaze. five persons lost their lives
and damage. to property was estimat.
ed at si.5Oo,ooo The financial loss
yesterday was comparatively small.
Yesterdays fire is believed BY off.
cials Of the company to have been
caused by loose connection In n
tube leading from naphtha still TO n
nearby vat
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
RELEASE ON BAIL
OF MRS. OBENCHAIN
Is NOW DEMANDED

Los Angeles. Sept. ia motion
TO admit Mrs. Madelynne obenchaun
to bail pending her trial for the mur.
der ot j. Belton Kennedy broker. for
which she was Jointly indicted with
Arthur c. RwCh WAS scheduled FIR
argument her. today before JuJlc
Sidney n. Rove uf the Los Angelcs
superior court.
Warren Williams, counsel for Mrs.
obenchain stated the defense would
demand" the release on bail OF hls
client TO prevent her health from be-
ing permanently impaired He said
the demand would be supported by
an affidavit from DR.. Ross Moore.
Mrs. obenchains physician that al
ready has been brought by the court.
Mr.. Williams said any attempt OF
the state to introduce copyrighted
story recently published in Los An.
geles Examiner, relating TO an alleged
confession by Burch would be fought
on the ground that. even IL genuine,
IL could not be admitted against Mrs.
obenchain. because IL IL alleged TO
have been made by a co-defendant.
Asa keyes. deputy. stated IL was
his opinion that II would be unneces-
sary today to consider more than
the physicians affidavit and that the
prosecution would contend that the
prosecution indictment was based on
sufficient evidence to try Mrs. Oben.
chain for murder. an mbaihble
crime.
Mrs. obenchain was to be present
during the argument. Burch's 1T.
torneys said. neither they nor their
client would attend the proceedings.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
ULSTER PREMIER
SAYS SINN FEIN
ARE IMPLACABLE
But CONTROVERSY BETWEEN
BRITAIN AND SOUTH IRELAND
DOES NOT AFFECT NORTH
ERN COUNTIES.

Belfast, Sept. lG.-Sir James Craig,
the Ulster premier, commenting on
the hitch in the Irish peace nego-
tiatons. declared today his belief
that the question at issue did not
affect the six northern counties. but
matters for adjournment between the
government and the representatives,
Of southern Ireland.
OF the other political leaders here.
a number pointed TO the latest turn
in events as confirming the Ulster
contentious that republican leaders
would prove implacable
OF the newspapers. the Northern
Whg. in its comment took a SINH
lar view
Prime Minister Lloyd George" the
newspaper says, "at last is alive 10
the futility Of endeavoring TO con-
ciliate the Sim Fein leaders and
the only course open 10 the govern
ment, il it is sincere in its express
ed desire TO maintain the essential
unity OF the realm. Is Immediately
10 take adequate measures TO break
the treasonable tyranny which has
three fourths of Ireland in its grip.
the conciliating and temporizing pol
icy Of the past two years. for which
heavy price has been paid. must
end"
The Belfast News Letter says:
'Mr de Nalera's reply was more
than a refusal OF the governments
conditions. II was an ultlmatum
and Mr.. Lloyd George treated II as
such. The only way out OF the dead
lock Is TO surrender the claim OF in
dependence for ireland. The Sim
Fein is now at the parting Of the
ways, for good or evil to Ireland
The only hope for good lies in aban.
donment OF the impossible"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
WOMEN WOULD DRAW
MEN TO CHURCH, Is
BELIEF OF PREACHER

Chicago. Sept i6.--lf there Were
more women preachers in the pulpits
there would b. more men In the
churches. Miss NJ. Madeline South.
ard, president Of the international as
soeiation OF women preachers. told
members OF that organization az their
convention here. Miss Southard ac.
eused men OF "feminiSng the church .''
Quoting Frances Willard. she said;
Men have been preaching for 1900
years and the large majority Of their
converts have been women
suppose that women should share
the preaching power. would not the
majority or their converts be- men,"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
Saturday Last Opportunity Attend Southern Oahomas Big Free Fair
GAS OFF SUNDAY AFTERNOON
FROM ONE TO ) O'CLOCK

Users OF gas are hereby noti-
fled that from l to 8 o'clock Sun.
day afternoon gas will be cut.
off from the mains for the pur-
pose of repairing work on the
pipes, according to announcement
by the Consumers Light and Pow
er Company.
All users are urged to use neces-
sary precaution to prevent trouble.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
LOCAL LEGION MEN
TO KANSAS CITY

Members Of the American Legion
in Carter county will attend the ma.
tlcnal convention IN Kansas CITY on
October u, Nov -n1a: ! end In a
special ca- accordrr ~ Pans being
worked up by Officers of the George
r. Anderson post. Arrangements are
being made TO accommodate 90 legion.
naircs and members OF the auxiliary.
Invitations have been sent 70 the
posts at Wilson. Heald,on. Ringing,
Madill Marietta and other nearby
points to join the Ardmoro delegation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
ALL JOIN IN SEEKING
INFORMATION ON PERMIT
FOR "HONfr BREW

Hartford, Conn. Sept i6--Among
more than five thousand letters receiv.
ed recently seeking information as to
permits Ter the making of home made
wines" or Notwithstanding fruit
juices" were those OF at least q dozen
elergymon. the internal revenue bureau
here announced today The ofifce
has been swamped with correspond.
ence since announcement was made
that heads Of families may make two
hundred gallons Of wine yearly for use
provided permit Is obtained.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
CONFEDERATE "VETS"
BOW Low TO GRIM
REAPER IN OLD AGE

Temple, Texas. Sept le.-The grim
reaper is depicting the roll of Con.
federate veterans in Texas at the
rate OF about ten per cent annually,
according 10 Major General T.. W.
Kirkpatrick, commanding the Texas
division. United Confederate Neter-
ans, which opened its annual reun.
ion here today The veterans will re-
main in session through tomorrow.
The number Of old soldiers in grey
who pay dues In camps OF the U. c.
V. Is about 1900 the commander said.
However. this Is only about one
third Of the Confederate veterans in
the state, he said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
LA TES T

Richmond. Va, Sept. l6.-American
rabbis are called upon in letter
made public today by DIR. r. n. Ca.
lisch. president Of the American ccn.
trail conference of rabbis TO arrange
u similar service on OF about Novem-
Der IL. ArmistTe Day. at which
the attention of American Jews shall
be directed to the armament confer
ence.
Pittsburgh, Sept. i6.-Dclegaies Of
reformed and Presbyterian churches
are gathering from many parts Of
the world TO attend the eleventh gen.
rral counsel Of the alliance VI reform.
cd churches, holding fie Presbyterian
system. which will open here tonight,
with public reception. Three hundred
and fifty delegates representing 35.000..
0OV persons are expected 10 attend.
Inverness, Sept. I6.-Iord Dawson.
phy ysician extraordinary TO King
George has been asked TO attend Mr..
lloyd George. the prime minister, who
Il suffering from a chill and neural.
gia at Gairloch, Il was learned this
afternoon. A dentist has also been
summoned.
Clinton, Iowa, Sept. l6.-Engineer
Thomas Lea and Fireman John John
oOn, both Of Clinton. were killed when
Ne engine Of the Chicago and North.
western railways fast westbound pas.
singer train No. was derailed In q
WNslpout q mile and q half west ot
III Plains, early this morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
FAIR NOTES

For the first time In the history.
growers have made exhibits this year.
Some three or four different kinds
OF pccans are on exhibition. They are
what is termed In common parlance
the paper shell pecans. They consist
OF the well bred varieties OF the nut
which have been used In budding ma.
tive trees. The county il taking so
much interest In pecans tha; the Ard
moreitc has hopes that its campaign
FOR ten thousand new trees In South.
ern Oklahoma will be complete sue
cess.
]. +. Hamilton. purchased the first
dance ticket last night at the big
pavement dance. when the ticket
was purchased Mr.. Hamilton really
Intended to dance but Mrs Hamilton
knowing how awkward he Is on the
floor declined TO dance with him and
about that time his pastor. Dr. weith
came along on his usual evening stroll
and MIR Hamilton never did find him
dance partner and finally went away
without having used the ticket.
The big pavement dance will start
off tonight with grand march in
which hundred couples Of society
folk will take part. The music IL ex.
ceptionally good, dancing In
open Is cool and pleasant and a big
time will be had TONIGHT
Ralph wisner OF the state Nation.
al Bank used that fine voice OF his
last night to tell the folks that the
money spent In the pavement dance
would be used TO build camp for
the farm kiddies OF the county. Mr..
wisner rendered valuable service
to the cause AZ the people responded
to his request
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
MEETING TROOP ONE
BOY SCOUTS TONIGHT

Members Of Troop one. Ardmore
Boy Scouts. OF which Madison Daw-
son Is leader will meet at : o'clock
tonight at First Presbyterian church
Every members Is expected 20 be
present as many plans for the win.
ter meetings are to be discussed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16
ALL EFFORTS ARE
CONCENTRATED ON
LAST DAY OF FAIR
HUNDREDS OF VISITORS EXPECT
ED SATURDAY.; "ARDMORE DAY"
WELL ATTENDED. MANY
SPECIAL FEATURES.

As an indication that hard times,
depression and time.old worries have
failed TO daunt the spirits Of the com.
munity and rural citizenship of Car
ter county, the sixth annual Carter
County Free Fair stands as one Of
the best methods of proof.
A wealth OF exhibits, in agriculture,
livestock, poultry, school work, house
hold and Industrial arts are another
proof that Old Man Hard Times has
failed TO ruin the assets of the coun-
ty and extend the depression.
The people who have exhibits in
the various departments are of an
optimistic spirit. They are pleased
with their work and the work of their
neighbors. They are saying good
things about conditions in their com.
munity. They are telling the good
fortunes they have met during the
past year. They are swapping"
remedies and ideas on how TO make
the best OF things during these
Strengthened times.
Such spirit pervades the fair
grounds as a whole: il is seen from
the woman's building 10 the race track
then back 10 the carnival company
with its concessions at the back of
the lot.
Optimism Prevails
Money is being spent freely, al
though in smaller quantities than
years ago when prices were at the
peak and money was like oil in the
nearby fields. The people are better
dressed and they come in new cars
or in old cars with a coat OF new
paint. They are joyous; the old are
young, and the young are younger.
So il is with all who are meeting
and mingling on the lot this week.
Such is the spirit that is making this
fair one OF the most successful in
the history OF the fair association.
Such is the spirit that is paving the
way for a bigger and better fair in
Ardmore next year.
Saturday Big Day
The closing day. Saturday. promises
to be one OF the best attended in the
four days event. Scores OF out OF
town people were motoring in today
and word has been received from
many who will arrive early Saturday
morning to spend the entire day.
4 parade Of all the livestock now
on exhibit at the Carter County Free
Fair will be conducted on the race.
track to pass in review in front Of
the grlndstand Saturday afternoon
between 500 aand 400 o'clock The
parade will be held during inter.
mission between racing events. II is
expected that more than 500 head Of
Continued on Page Five)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-09-16

Pittsfield william Elsa williams.
former democratic Congressman q
larse. from Illinois. die6 Gn11unv -
Ne hsne oers Tussoay,
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15
BILIOUS CHILDREN
BIack-Draught, Long in Successful Use, Praised by an Arkansas Mother, 'Soon Does
 Its Work"

Marmaduke, Ark.-Speaking of Thedford's Black -Draught, which from long use in her household has become regarded as "the family medicine" Mrs. Mary D. Hill, of Route 1, this place, says:
 When the children get bilious, give them a couple of good doses, and when we have sour stomach, headache, or any liver or stomach trouble, we use Black-Draught. It Is an easy laxa- tive, and soon does the work. l cer- tainly think it Is one of the best rem edies made"
 Black-Draught acts on the jaded liver, gently, but positively, and helps it in its important function of throw ing out waste materials and poisons from the system.
 In thousands of households Black Draught is kept handy for immediate use in time of need. Prompt treatment often Is half the battle, and will often prevent slight ills from developing in- to serious troubles.
 Its wefl-established merit, during more than TO years of successful use, should convince you of the helpful effects obtainable by taking Black Draught for liver and stomach dis orders. Get package today, and keep 1t in your house. See that the package bears the words 'SThedford's Black-Draught." NC-141
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15

Mrs. A. c. Williams returned to her home at Conway after very pleasant visit with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Mahlon Bailey
 The most energetic workers feel .azy and low-spirited at times This condition is caused by impurities in the stomach liver and bowels, which should be gotten rid of before they bring on a sick spell. A few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters, the remedy that men use, cleanses the system and sends new life and vigor to every part of the body. Price S1.50 per bottle
 The following relatives of E. w.. Dougan accompanied the remains to Emmet this morning for interment this afternoon: MT. and Mrs. P. A. Thornton of Hope; MT. and Mrs. Ed win Cotton of Prescott; Mrs. Minnie Taliaferro of Hot Springs; Mrs. Joe Schnicker, MT. and Mrs. Jones and Chas. Crow and Mrs E. w. Dougan, widow of the deceased.
 Bad digestion robs the body of the nourishment it needs to maintain health and strength. To restore tone in the digestive organs there is ne better remedy than Prickly Ash Bit ters. It is the remedy that men use for purifying the stomach, liver and bowels. Price SIPS per bottle. Hes terly Drug Store, Special Agts. ssa
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15
METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., C. c. Calhoun, Supt. The goal for tomor- rows attendance is two hundred Come and bring some one with you Special exercises. Come.
 Preaching at Il q. m., by the pas tor, Rev. J. A. Sage, subject, A Woman's Deed of Love- The ser mon will be followed by the installa- ton of the officers of the Woman s Missionary Society, by Miss Florence Whiteside.
 Evening services, preaching at ' D. m., by the pastor.
 Epworth League at 6 D. m., led by Mrs. C. c. Calhoun.
 You are cordially invited to any or all of these services.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15
UNION TEMPERANCE SERVICE.

Let everybody remember the Union Temperance service which will be held at the Presbyterian church to- morrow afternoon at o'clock. A large chorus choir will render some thrilling temperance songs. Brief talks will be made by Rev. Theo F. Hall and Hon. w. V. Tompkins and a special address will be delivered by Mrs Minnie U. Fuller, State presi- dent of the W. c. T. U. Mrs Fuller is recognized as one of the most gifted and fluent speakers in our state and she will doubtless be heard by large and appreciative audience tomorrow afternoon.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible school, 10 a. m, R. L. Blakely supt.
 Preaching at II a. m. and ' D. m' The morning topic "A Lowly ot Duty" The evening topic, God s Little While"
 Cordial invitation to all.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15
BRING YOUR PRODUCE TO
 THE KING PRODUCE HOUSE

Located in the warehouse at the rear of J. A. White & Co. We pay highest market prices in cash for chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, eggs, hides, furs, sacks, etc. We are here to stay, and will buy produce every day in the week ex- cept Sunday.
 FRED KING. Old papers for sale at this office.
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15
s. E. VALLEY,

Constipation is the starting pt for many diseases that end fata
 Healthy regularity can be establlsl through the use of Prickly Ash ters. It is a fine bowel tonic, is mi ly stimulating and strengthens stomach, liver and kidneys. Pi sl.25 per bottle. Hssterly Drug Sbl Special Agents. .,
The Prescott daily news., 1921-01-15

Old papers for sale at this office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-08-31
DEATHS.

RRiGGS-In this city on August 30. 1921
John H. son of Charles and Mary
Hriggs. aged II years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at.
tend the funeral at the residence of hi.
pa-.rts 21f Jefferson street. on Saturday
morning at q clock. Requiem mass al
Cathedral Intcrment at Cathedral ceme-
terry
BOWER In this city on Au gust %. 1921
Relatives and friends are invited to at
fend funeral services at his late residence
No 2hsa Boulevard. on Thursday afternoon
a. a. cloc3. Body may be seen from z
60 2 on Wednesday evening. Tnterment
private
EDwARDs-In this city on August ri
1921. James III. Edwards. Jr. in his 10th
Relatives friends. blacksmiths and helm
ere Of Harlan and Hollingsworth Corpora-
ton are invited to attend the funeral ~er-
Vices ~ his late residence. l1O4 Pine street
on saturday afternoon. September g. at
2.S0 O'Clock. city time.
Mc6oyERN--In Hockessin on Aguust
30 1921. Edward McGoyern. sr. aged
- years.
Relatives and friends are invited to at
tend the funeral from his late residence al
HprScsSin on Friday. Septen,her > Hf-h
fras~ AZ - Johns Church HoesSessif, a.
Q ~ m. new iirle. lntermcat ~ Cafi,r-
d~af c~nr.ery. Nii min ton VIII rneet
trolley az Ho~'s~ssin leaving Brand wine
Springs at O'Clock. city time.
WOoDNARD-In this city on August 20.
1921. Edward III. Woodward
Rrlstives and friends are invited to At
tQpd the funeral services st his late rcei-
oAncf, l2Oe Market street. on Friday
0oentng at 10 O'Clock Interment private