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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
Deepened Wells Producing

Wolverine Oil Company drilled
deeper its No. 81, on the Dlllard
farm, in the southeast corner of
the southwest quarter of the north
east quarter Of section %. 4s-2w.
and It is flowing 500 barrels from
a sand at Il depth of 214O-217O feet.
No. S5 on the same farm. in the
northwest corner Of the southeast
quarter Of the northwest quarter
Of the southwest quarter, is flow
ing $50 barrels from a sand found
at a depth Of 1956-2OS9 feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

Skelly Oil Company No. 4-B on
The Noble farm, in the northeast
corner Of the northwest quarter
Of the northwest quarter Of the
southwest quarter OF section %.
is.2w, drilled deeper and found
sands at depths of l7S0-1S4O feet
and lS6S-l9l7 feet, and is produc-
ing an estimate Of 800 barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
PAGE THREE

river bed declared as being part
of the state II Oklahoma.
Texas is making a hard fight in the
decision of the question. Its Legislature
appropriated 100000 at one time and
100000 at another to carry on the
fight. The Oklahoma legislature new
cr made any appropriation until the
last session when $4,000 were appro.
priated. General Freeing has been
lighting the case and won for Oklaho.
ma I'm the federal supreme court by
Using moneys i'm his contingent fund.
The last legislature reduced his contin-
gent fund from $25.0OO to $4,000 and
failed TO make appropriations for two
assistants i'm the office. General Freel-
ing says his office is not complaining
but 1T is working day and night 10
do the work with the men he has He
also states that the scientific testimony
viii cost the state as much as 5000
day and that the appropriation made
by the legislature will not pay the fees
thai viii have TO be paid to engineers
alone.
Government Ownership
The government intends to file suit
claiming ownership so that the bed Of
the river will become the property Of
iS Indians claiming title to the river
bed as public domain, according to
statements of those Interested. Legal
lights of Oklahoma state that such
title cannot be affirmed because Of
he fact that at the time Of the span.
ish treaty in 1919. all the river and
the Islands in it We're given 10 tho
United States, and therefore the bed
Of the river was United States proper.
~ while Oklahoma was the Indian ter.
rltory But after Oklahoma became
state the river bed became the property
of Oklahoma, and thus this state was
justified i'm declaring il as school
land, state these men
Other claims to the bed include those
of the placer miners who claim the
land as public domain and assert their
right to It by the discovery Of oil.
Riparians claim the bed stating that
it ADULTS their properties
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
skelly Abandons Two Locations

skelly oil Company has abandoned
the locations for No. on the Stech
farm. in the northeast corner OF the
S'uthwest of the northeast quarter OF
the southwest quarter Of section rs.
ts.2w. and No. $ on the Carney farm.
In the center of the west half of the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
36Uc7t/l0 HOte/
with three FSceS 10 Me seq

border, but so popular at St. An
drew's that the green is lighted by
electricity at night and keenly con.
tested matches vie with the fine
dancing floor of the Casino as an
evening pleasure.
Bathing in Katy's Cove affords
safe delight to young and old
while the waters of the Bay lure
sailors of all water craft to join in
the weekly sailing and motor boat
races.
The motor roads in the vicinity
are in fine condition and an after.
noon run from the old town of St
Andrews out over the hard packed
road to the wooded heights above
st. Croix and then on to St.
Stephen is a joy that never pals.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

northeast quarter of the southwest
luarter of section Is, ls-2w. These
locations offset each other on the
north and south, on the east of the
Hewitt field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
Duncan Producers

Jones ct al No. .. on the Hall
farm. In the northeast corner NJ
the northwest quarter of the north.
cast quarter Of the northwest
quarter Of section 20, 1s.sw. reach
ed the top OF "a gas sand at "A
depth OF 2s5S.63 feet sandy shale
at 2s63-9O feet. and sand at e2eO-
sSOo feet and started off with an
Initial production of $50 barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

Of section 80. ln-Sw, reached the
top Of the gas sand at a depth Of
lS25-29 feet and is producing 20.
100000 cubic feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

Skelly oil Company No. 10 on
the Carney farm, in the northwest
corner Of the southwest quarter
Of the southeast quarter OF the
northwest quarter OF section 15.
4s-9w, drilled deeper. and found
sands at depths OF l9s4-2O55 feet
and 2l02.2l2l feet The well is
producing 200 barrels, Total depth
is Pas feet.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
Jugo-Slav Girls at Y. w. c. A. In.
ternational Institute for Foreign
Born Women. In New York,
doing folk dance.

li,h and regain their family presugc
Whole families join in its, irolics
aud classes.
The Y w. c. 4. Womans Press,
600 Lexington Avenue. New York.
has Just published this Folk Songs
OF Many Peoples" taken directly
from the lips OF these newcomers
and verified by research In European
villages by Mrs. Boisiord. who if
now IN Italy collecting material f.
a second volume.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

BOARD and room at $3.50 "a week.
1876 q ST., $. H.. 22-Gh
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

Wolverine oil Company No. 81.
on the Dillard farm, in the north
west corner Of the southeast quar-
ter OF the northeast quarter OF
the southeast quarter Of section
81. 4s-2w, Is swabbing 40 barrels
from two sands at depths OF 2i45-
81 feet and 2l9O.22i5 feet and Is
drilling deeper.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

ClilLbBENS school dresses made at
reasonable prices. 500 e ST.. south
west. Phone itOJ. 22-3a.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

FOR LEASE House with several fur
ushed apar.Wcnts, at once. III \
S. northwest. Phone 1861. 22-2a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

old Colony oil Company No. /
\ on the Kagey farm. in the north
west corner Of the southwest
quarter Of section %. is.Sw. has
reached a total depth of 2is5 feet
and is flowing 500 barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

For quick results use Ardmoreite
Want Ads.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

Carter oil Company No. I. on
the Noble farm, in the northeast
corner OF the northwest quarter
Of section 8. 2s-sw. reached the
top OF the sand at a depth OF
2l5l-66 feet and flowed an initial
production Of 965 barrels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

ciated. Here the European moihc,s.
pitiinlly behind The times in the
eyes ot their husbands and children
comc to toll laborouslY ovsf Eng'
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22

Carter oil Company No. . on
the Ridge farm. in the north.
west corner NJ tho southwest
quarter Of the northwest quarter
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
Another Big Question

Another big question involved is the
fact that the government will lay claim
to the river bed. The government plans
to establish tho boundaries of the two
states, the Texas boundary as the
south bank. the Oklahoma boundary a.
the north bank and to take for itself
the river bed lying between these two
Lines. Oklahoma will bitterly contest
the claim and will attempt To- have the
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-08-22
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE Cas- stove. good as
new SOB G.. y. y. Phone 223. 22.Sa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
First Car of Coal
 Is Shipped From
 Phil Campbell Yards

Phil Campbell, July 17-tspeclaL1 The first carload of coal ever to nave been shipped out of Phil Campben left the freight yards a few days ago. It came from the mine or v w. Taylor about one-half mile east of town He stated today that ne was making preparations to send ous another carload within the next lew days. The buyers pronounced the ceal of splendid grade and were well pleased with it. The greatest handicap, MT. Taylor stated, mas been in getting experienced men Tor the work.
 owners of coal properties are ex : clusive]y of the farming class, and have thus far had to depend iipon farm laborers to get out their prod uct. They have gone manfuiiy 10 their task, however, and as soon as their crops are out of the way they viii devote their entire time to the development of their mines, when a greater effort will be made to get experienced miners. and when It IS estimated that at least dozen coal mines will be in operation in and around the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
HERRING WILL BE
 SENT TO BERLIN
By Associated Press

Washington, July 17.-Selection Of the American officiafr whox upen conclusion of the peace formalities, will be the first accredited represcn- tative of this country to Germany since severance of diplomatic Tela- tions in 1917, was announced tonight by Secretary Hoover, who said he had named Charles E. Herring, first as sistant director of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. as trade commissioner to Berlin.
 Pending final conclusion of peace. MT. Herring, as member of the American mission to Berlin Mir. Hoover said. will represent the con- merge department unofficially, as hasfbee done heretofore by the mis- sion headed by Ellis L. Dresel which has been in Berlin since January 1920 Upon resumption of full peace time relations between the two countries. MT. Herring, however, will be accredited as the departments of- ficial representative at Berlin. it was said by Mr. Hoover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
SCHOOL OF TRADES

"The organization for the campaign to raise s30,0O0 for the Alabama School of Trades and Industries IS rapidly taking shape" said Senator Watt T. Brown of Ragland, chairman Of the board of control of that lnsti- tuition, who was in Birmingham yes- terday. T have received information through the Exchange club, whlch will conduct the state campaign' that Florence and Montgomery are all ready for the start. and that some of the surrounding towns are aiso prepared to launch the campaign
 "The Travellers Protective associa- tion of Birmingham, as well as the state organization, has promised 10 collect s1 from each of it's 3,ooo mem bers, and they have agreed to heip Tn the campaign in all the territory cov- cred by their salesmen.
 sIcvery detail is being worked out in advance. so that the campaign can he conducted in a systematic way, so that it will not interfere too much with the business affairs of those who are handling the details
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
-------------e.------ C0LORED PASTOR ASKS
 AID FOR UNEMPL0YE

An appeal for aid for the helpless and unemployed, and cooperation with those in authority seeking to alleviate suffering in the community, was made by pr. c. I. Fisher, pastor of the sixteenth Street Baptis; church, colored, corner Sixteenth street and Sixth avenue, north, in his sermon yesterday morning, before large congregation.
 In an effort to discharge the bond ed indebtedness of the church nearly sl5.0o0 have been pledged within the last 15 days by members of the con gregation. The entire indebtedness is about s26.000, and while it is planned to call upon white friends Of the church to contribute in the fu- ture, Dr. Fisher is striving to teach his people the lessons of economy. self sacrifice and self-reliance to the end that one should do his best be- fore asking aid of another. The church is prospering under pr. Fishers leadership.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
EXAMINATIONS FOR
 COUNTY TEACHERS

Examinations for teachers will he held today under the direction Of pr. N. R. Baker, county superinten- dent of education. The examination for white teachers will be held in the court house and that for negroes at the Thomas school on the East Lake car line.
 Thi. Is the regular July examinn- ton held in every county in the state. It is believed there will be a number of applicants for teachers licenses. Examinations will be given for first. second and third grade cer- tificates.
 Dr. Baker requests all applicants to be at the place for the examina- tion at o'clock in the morning for registration. The examinations will last through Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
Fireman ELectrocuted
 While Fighting Blaze

the injured man could he gotten loose from the wire. He was rem dered unconscious when he first came In contact with the wire.
 He was removed immediately to the government mine rescue station on Poplar street, where first aid was given him. Medical hid was also called in. From 10 o'clock last night until shortly after 1 o'clock this morning dif- fcrcnt shifts of men worked steadily upon him in m effort to bring him back to consciousness.
 In special ambulance the Johns Undertaking company sent crew of men and a lung motor to the scene of the accident. but the fireman dicd> in spite of every aid that was given him. The body Is being held by Johns, and funeral arrangements will he announced later. The de- ceased was married nnd lived at the fire hall at West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
AMERICAN LEGION
 OUT FOR MEMBERS

one hundred teams consisting of three persons each, one woman anG two men will get busy this morning trying to obtain new members of the American legion. The drive is led by Maj J. T. McEwen, field marshal of the campaign
 Every ex-service man and woman not at present. member of the or ganization is urged to join. The drive will continue two weeks, dur ing which time the annual dues vii. be reduced from S4 to s2.5O.
 Organiza tioh of a drum corps. fight 10 restore the ballot to ex-serv- ice men and women disfranchised by the recent ruling of the supreme court are matters paramount in the programme of Birmingham post No
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
MUNICIPAL BAND TO
 GIVE PARK CONCERT

The Municipal band. under the al. rection of c. Gordon Erickson, will render the special concert postponed yesterday afternoon because of rainI at Jordan park, Twelfth street and Avenue H, Tuesday night at 7:S0 o'clock.
 large crowd had assembled at the park for the concert yesterday afternoon but the thunder showef which came just before tho pro- gramme started made 1t impossible to give it. Special lighting arrange. ments will be made for the concert Tuesday night
 A special feature of the programme to be rendered vii be a trumpet sold by William Nappi: "Inflamatus" from Rossini's "Stabat Mater" Other num- bers will include selections from Carmen" and I'll Trovatore," and '"The Magic Melody" new populaf selection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
FUNERAL SERVICE
 OF FRED H. JONES

Fred H. Jones, president of the Sumter County Fair association, died at his home at Livingston Saturday night, and- was buried yesterday afternoon. He was taken ill on Thurday with neuralgia of the heart.
 Mir. Jones was one of the most pro- gressive citizens of west Alabama, and always in the forefront in agrl- culture, and one of the first men in his section to realize the possibilities in cattle.
 He not only made a local reputa- ton as a far sighted raiser of cattle, but came into prominence throughout the entire state, and was at one time the president of the Southern Mems Cattle association.
 Mir. Jones made many friends m Birmingham during the Red Cross bull sale as he had much to do with making it success in connection with Frank l. Derby, and spent sew eral weeks in getting the pure-bred biIlls placed throughout Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
DEVELOPMENT OF STEEL INDUSTRY IN THE SOUTH-THORNE
Economist to Speak at An nuaI Dinner and InstaIla- ton of Officers of Civic
 Association

rSteel and the Industrial Develop ment of the South," win be the sub 3ect of the principal address at the annual dinner of the Birmingham Civic Association, to be delivered by Clifford Thorne. prominent attorney and economist of Chicago, on the evening of July 25.
 The installation of officers for the new year will take place also. Judge Hugh A. Locke, the new president of the association, will be toastmas- ter at the dinner.
 According to letter received from Mir. Thorne. now in Washington, he will discuss the question of Pitts burg Plus" This is the name ap- piled to the practice in the steel trade of passing all prices for steel on Pittsburg. and which has been made the cause of a complaint issued by the federal trade commission.
 MT. Thorne while in Birmingham will have a conference with the 'Pittsburg plus" committee of the Civic Association in preparation for the sessions of the federal trade com mission to be held at Birmingham. Chicago, Duluth and other steel-pro- ducing centers. Word has just been received by the Civic Association from the trade commission. indicat- ing that testimony in the now fa- nous "Pittsburg plus" case will be gathered at Birmingham and possibly one or two other southern manufac- turing cities.
 The puruose of the testimony will be to determine the degree of the all legged discrimination against Birming- ham fabricators of steel in favor of their competitors located in the Pitt sburgh district. Also, the question of comparative costs of steel production in Birmingham and Pittsburg will be inquired into.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

Dr. \. A. Barrett. president of the mission; John II. Taylor commits sloner of public safety; John R. Hor- nady. commissioner of health and ed- ucstion, and J. Ellis Brown, commits sioner of public properties and utili- ties, have not yet announced for mally but informal statements have assured their participation in the race this fall.
 Announcements of two women were feature developments of last weeks pot boiling. Mrs Myrtelle w Shell and Mrs. Mary Echols have made formal announcements. Mrs. Echels is at present a member of the city board of education. Mrs. B. A. Cooper has been mentioned as a can didate and her formal announcement is expected.
 Formal announcements of J. E. Lacey and w. H. Barnhard of Pratt City are expected shortly Announce ment by Judge NJ w. Scott of Ems
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
BIG ACREAGE DEAL
 IN TUSCALOOSA COUNTY

Tuscaloosa. July 17.--(Special.) )-R. NJ. McNeel of Birmingham has made deal with C. B. Werner and Fleet wood Rice whereby he becomes the owner Of the Moon lake plantation near Hulls station. The trade in cluded all farm implements, but re- ser v0i all live stock and crops now on the property.
 In exchange for this property. which consists of 1.1sS acres of the best land in Tuscaloosa, county, Yer ner & Rice become the owners of acre. age property in the Birmingham dis trict.
 Both sides are pleased with the deal MT. McNeel not only acquires plantation, but two of the best fish, ing lakes in Alabama-Moon and Big lakes-a good swimming pool and the Property is also <eall of birds. coons, squirrels. etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

The clover was originally found in admixture by Prof II. D. Hughes of the Iowa State college, who traced it to Alabama, and who states that it undoubtedly originated here in the lime sands Professor Hughes has been granted years leave of ab- sence from his college to make special study of the clover, and he is In charge of the field day this week. Invitations have been extended to people all over the United States, and 1t is expected that there will be large crowd on hand
 Members of the Alabama associa- tion have 1,200 acres of the clover under cultivation around Newborn. which is the largest acreage of the new product to be found anywhere in the country. All of these fields have been inspected time and again to insure absolute purity. trueness to type and freedom from foreign seed and noXious weeds The seed from the acreage is to be pooled and sold by the association at q uniform price.
 To give Alabamians an idea of the attention this clover Is attracting the following expressions will be of n- terest:
 A. I. Root, Medina, O.; q veriiy
 believe that this plant will do
 more to make this land flow
 ing with milk and honey than
 my other plant possibly in the
 whole world. want to help in
 distributing the seed of this the
 greatest plant which Cod in His
 nII-wise providence has given to
 His children"
 Editorial in Breeders Gazette,
 May 28, 1921, "Hubam ranks in
 potential Importance with corn
 and wheat. It's possibilities ms
 stock feeding and soil improv-
 ing crop make it the most val
 uabIe crop that has been 'domes-
 ticatcd' In several centuries. We
 welcome 1t as joint cOntribu-
 ton by several Alabama farmers
 and Professor Hughes to Amer
 lean farmers. As nitroeen-
 gathering plant it is more effec-
 tive and more economical than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18
NEW SCHOOL ASSURED
 FOR CROSS ROADS

Carrollton. July Special "A joint meeting of the members of the county board of education and pa irons and friends of the Cross Roads school in Bostick' beat was held Fri- day. This meeting was held with a view of making arrangements for the erection of building to take the place of one destroyed by fire last spring, anN it was filled with en- thusiasm throughout.
 After hearing addresses from sew eral friends and patrons commit tee was appointed by the chairman to solicit donations. This committee went to work immediately among those present and secured something like s2,000 in short time, which guarantees the erection of the build ing. The land for use of the build ing and grounds will be donated by Marion McGee. one of the prominent and influential citizens of that beat. It is estimated that more than 100 scholars will attend the school. and that the services of three teachers will be required
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

ley that he would enter the race for 5associate commissioner was made Saturday night.
 For president there are four men. pr. Barrett, who is now the incum- bent, will be opposed by II. P. Bur russ present commissioner of pub lie improvements; D. E. McLendon, county tax assessor whose term ex pires about the time of the election this fall. and w. R. Broyles, the well known furniture dealer.
 For associate commissioner. it is said inc field Is so large that some will fail 10 be mentioned every time the situation is reviewed unless a huge tally sheet is maintained.
 Among those who have formally announced are Capt. D. C. Simmons, NJ. A. Hines, Mrs. Shell, Mrs. Echois, Bob Adams, William White, ]. D. Truss and w. r. Dickson. Others in the race are s. R. Ba'son, N. w. Scott. J. E. Lacey, W. R. Cole, w. H. Barn. hard, Mrs. B. A. Cooper. William Har- rison. D. D. Trmble, M. A. Densmore and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-18

Earl C. Perkins, fireman of the West End fire department, died shortly after 1 o'clock this morn- ing as the result of a severe shock he received about 10 o'clock last night when he was struck by n live wire while fight ing fire in box car near the West End Lumber company's yards at Pearl street.
 IL was the second trip the fire company had made to the box car. an alarm having been turned in In the earlier part of the night when the same box ear wits re- ported burning. Both fires nrc believed to have started from the live wire which struck the fire man.
 Due to the danger of other fircmen being injured it was more than half an hour before