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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03
LOVE COUNTY BIDS FAIR TO BECOME FAMOUS
fOk ASPHALT DEPOSITS, OPINION OF THOSE
MAKING RECENT INVESTIGATION OF RICH BEDS

The following which appeared in a
recent issue of the Marietta Monitor
Is republsihed in The Ardmoreite by
request, and is of special interest 10
those who are desirous that southern
oklahoma resources be developed
The fact that Love county bids to
become famous for asphalt deposits is
pelhg realized more and more every
uaE Perhaps there are but few Deo.
pie familiar with the possibilities Of
the country adjacent to Marietta along
this line but visit to the aspaalt
mine of II. +. Draughon which is 10.
Gated about six milse northeast of
town will convince the most skoptical.
For some time we have heard of the
mine but not until a visit to the loca-
tlon Monday of this week did we rea.
lize the amount nor the quality OF tho
asphalt at this mine. At that time wc
visited the mine in company with Mr..
Draughon, l.. 7. Burton and John w.
Tanner of this city Mr. Draughon il
having shaft sunk at the mine To
Drlng to the surface the liquid asphalt
winch Is known to exist there The
smart is down To a depth OF about b
feet. Trouble was had at the shaft
because of encountering water and
quick sand and power pump has
been installed for the purpose Of keep.
ing the hole free of water. The casing
Is also being run in the well to assist
IN Keeping the water and quick sand
smut out This makes the third shaft
Mr. Draughon has had sunk at the
mine. one of which was drilled ana
the other one dug The purpOse of
digging this last shaft is to show some
capitalists from New York who are
interested in the proposition the as
phalt in liquid form.
The asphalt at the mine proper.
from which about fifty car loads of
asphalt has been taken is there bv
tons and tons and is easy to mine, be
ing free from rock and is just there In
Its nautral state in the sand. The diff
ference in the asphalt in this mine and
other mines in the state is that there
Is. no rock whatever IN the mine here
There are hundreds of acres of this
asphalt in this vicinity right on top
OF the ground and in walking over
the ground person sees any guam
uty Of the liquid asphalt oozing from
the ground which resembles crude oil
This asphalt is of such fine grade that
IL has been used successfully ON the
streets Of Marietta and the roads Of
the county in its crude stage. II is
Just hauled from the mine and placed
on the street or road like it comes
from the mine and from travel is pack.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03

specialists will meet here the week of
July Is for the annual convention OF
the American Osteopathic Society of
Ophthalmology and Oto-Laryngology
Clinics will be held each day, fol-
lowing general convention sessions
Demonstration Of Osteopathic work
will be feature Of the convention.
Among noted medical men who will
have charge Of demonstrations will
be: DR.. G. j. Conley. of Kansas City.
Mo-; DR.. II. W. Sutton. Of Calf. Ont;
Dr. T r. Thorburn, New York City.
and DR.. Jeanette Fl. Bolles, of Den
YER
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03
0STEOPATHS MEET IN
ANNUAL CONVENTION JULY q

Cleveland, ohio, July Twelve
hundred osteopathy from all parts OF
the United States and Canada will
discuss questions Of Importance to
the osteopathic world at the 25th an
nual convention Of the National Os-
teopathic Association which meets
here the week beginning July 25.
Several hundred more osteopathic
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03

While the actual workings ON the
deposit are not sufficient to warrant
the reporting Of any definite quantity
of "ore in place" in the sense that
it is used when applied TO mines. it
is nevertheless the opinion Of the
writer that the deposit is Of com
mercial size, and the material when
mixed in the proper proportion with
other road materials and properly ap-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03

ed down and makes smooth. hard
surface.
Mr.. Draughon is making an effort
to have the mine developed and II is
to be hoped he is successful for there
is untold wealth in the rich asphalt
deposits 10 be found there for the
promoters Of a company to develop il
and for Love county. Some people
think Of using asphalt just for street
paving but this is just one of the
many uses that high-grade asphalt like
is found there can be put to. Paint is
made from il, roofing for houses is
made from it ana numerous things
which we might mention. If street
paving and road building were the
only uses it could be put to it would
bo worth millions Of dollars but there
are SO many other uses for it.
For the benefit of those who are
not familiar with what we have right
at our door we are publishing below a
report Mr.. Draughon has on his prop
erty.
Major Ottley Of this city. who is one
Of the most noted geologsts in the
United states, has reported favorahly
on this section Of country for OIL The
mine is located only a mile and a half
from the drilling site Of the Life Stake
well which was drilled several years
ago and abandoned because Of casing
trouble and lack Of means. It is also
a short distance south of the famous
Crincr Hills, which in the opinion of
noted biologists the trend Of the oil
sand from the Hcaldton and Hewitt
fields in a southeasterly direction It
is the opinion of geoogists who have
reported ON the country where this as
phalt abound that oil i'm paying guam
titles would be found at shallow
depth should a we'll he drilled in the
vicinity. II is Woll worth the time to
visit place whore asphalt can be
seen right on top Of the ground Cor
hundreds of yards.
Following is the report on this prop
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03

New York The Oklahoma Society
of New York was organized by 200
men and women, many OF whom parti-
cipated in a rush for homes when Ok
lahoma was opened in April, 1889.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03

piled. that very satisfactory roads
would result.
Respectfully submitted,
JEFFRIES & LINDSLY.
Ardmore Oklahoma.
June lst. 1921.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-07-03

Oil distilled up to $50 degrees c l.9s
Comparison Of the above Bituminous
content with deposits from other
parts of Oklahoma are as follows:
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
BUS LINE FINDS NEW ROUTE

The Delaware Rapid Transit Com
pany. which a few days ago discon-
tinued its service between this city and
Delaware City, has established new
route between Wilmington, Middletown
and Odessa, via St. Georges.
S. S. White and R. w. Ector, officials
of the company Monday night. denied
the report that the Delaware City SER
vice was discontinued because of new
license tax which the Delaware City
council proposes levying on motor buses.
''In fact" said Mr.. White, I'VE we're
in favor of the proposed tax an4 be-
lieyed it only fair that we should pay
for the privilege of using the streets in
Delaware Dity. The reason we dscon-
tinued the Delaware City servicei that
the business did not warrant its contin-
uance." "We merely tried i out to
see if it would pay," he added "but it
didn't. Road conditions over our new
route are excellent and the people are
showing their appreciation of our SER
vice by giving US their patronage. .
The company is operating two large
buses and is expecting two more soon.
They are of the most up-todate type
and handled by skillful DRYERS. = WI
mington Morning Neus.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
ROADS LOSING FREIGHT

Trucks are cutting seriously into the
freight of the Delaware Railroad from
the lower part of delaware, by hauling
perishable fruits and vegetables to mar
ket in far less time than it is possible
to get it delivered by the railroad. This
applies to much freight which is not
perishable, but for which delivery is
urgent.
In ride down the State recently
20 trucks, loaded with vegetables. poul-
try, fruit and other freight were met
all bound for the city markets. Each
truck carried two or more tons. possibly
an average of four tons to each truck
load. The same trucks returned the
next day loaded with freight for points
along the entire length of the new con-
crete highways, bringing profit to the
truck owners and increasing net profits
to the growers, with quick delivery at
their homes of the products of their
farms.
1t seems that the railroads are not
awake to their dwindling business, or
are unable to meet the competition.
This is not single days experience,
but these Trucks are passing every
night carrying loads of farm produce
and returning with freight for the busi-
ness people. In addition to this, there
are regular and stated trips made from
the large provision dealers in Whining
ton and Philadel phia, several times each
week, making delivery of meats, sup
plies and other frelghts the entire
length of Delaware. - Er.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
Central Market Suggested

A central market supervised jointly
bv farmers and consumers that would
furnish eggs, butter and other food
stuffs by parcel post to the public, is
the remedy suggested by Harry H.
Billany, fourth assistant postmaster
general in the fight against old H. C. l.
Under the plan proposed by Mr.. Bill
lany, the midd eman would be elimi
mated and transactions would be made
solely between the farmer and the con-
sumer. He also announced that the
Post Office Department shortly will put
into effect, in all probability in cities
throughout the country with popula-
tions ranging from 100000 to 25O,OO
persons, an extended parcel post sys-
tenn. Wilmington is to be among the
cities listed.
The cooperative market. according
to Mr.. Billany, would be in charge Of
an official or group of officials who
would have the entire trust of the
farmers. By parcel prst, producers in
nearby places could send their products
and consumers could purchase at a
minimum price.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
OBITUARY
Frank S. Clayton

Frank S. Clayton. a prominent farmer
of near Chesapeake City, Md, died at
two o'clock Sunday morning at his
home, after long illness.
Mr.. Clayton was a son of the late
Joshua Clayton, Jr., of Bohemia Manor,
and was 80 years of age. He was an
upright and progressive citizen and was
highly esteemed. He is survived by
his wife, who was Miss Mamie Bou-
chelle, and two children; also by a
brother, Julius W. Clayton, and a sis
ter, Mrs. J. Groome Steele, both of
Chesapeake City.
Deceased was resident of Middle
town, for several years, and his numer-
GUS friends here, were sorry to learn of
his untimely death.
The funeral was held Tuesday after
noon from his late residence, with in
terment at Bethel cemetery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
Three Killed in Auto Crash

Almost an entire family was killed
Monday morning, when a milk train
struck the automobile of Herman Scott
and hurled him and his wife and two
children hurting through the air to
death at grade crossing short dis
tance north Of FELTON,.
Scott and his wife Minnie, both aged
IS years, and son Leon, aged IL, CT
Masten's Corner, were instantly killed
and Sarah. daughter, aged 10 years,
was seriously Injured. She sustained a
broken leg and severe injuries about the
body. 1t IS believed she will recover.
Scott and his family reached Hurd's
Crossing, a half mile north of FELTON,,
about $40 in the morning, as north
bound freight train was passing. He
evidently failed to notice southbound
milk train which approached the cross
ing at terrific rate of speed. As the
northbound train passed, Scott drove
onto the tracks. A frightful crash fol-
lowed and the automobile was tossed
like feather, being hurled a distance
of more than hundred feet.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
STATE AND PENINSULA

A new vault is being installed in the
Farmers Bank at Georgetown.
The blackberry crop in Cecil county,
Nd, is probably the largest ever
known.
Dover's base ball team has arranged
for carnival to be held the first week
in August.
College boys summering at Rehoboth
Beach are organizing base ball team
with George Madden. Delaware College
star, as captain.
Councilman B. F. Shaw, of Whining
ton, has purchased pulmotor and pre-
serted it to the volunteer life-savers at
Rehoboth Beach.
Public tests were conducted by the
Delaware Red Cross for skill in life
saving Tuesday and " ednesday on the
ocean front at Rehoboth Beach.
The Young Mems Republican Club,
of Wilmington, is arranging to build q
roof garden on its property, which will
be the largest of It's kind in the city.
The poor mans crop brought unex-
pected harvest along the Delaware Bay
Shore, when the heavy easterly tides
receded suddenly, leaving great beds Of
clans exposed.
Although less than 10 per cent. of
the usual number of canning factories
in Sussex county will operate this year,
the Townsend factory at Georgetown
will pack tomatoes.
It was reported on good authority in
Wilmington that Robert B. Elliott, of
Seaford, would be appointed Federal
prohibition director for Delaware. Ell
lott is sponsored by u. S. Senator
Ball.
At meeting of the agricultural or
ganizations of Cecil county, Md, at
Calvert, Tuesday, it was decided to hold
q three-day county agricultural show in
the armory at Elkton the last week in
October. Committees were appointed d
to arrange for the affair.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
EXCAVATION WORK on CANAL

The excavation work being carried on
between St. Georges and Chesapeake
City. Md, for the removal of 100000
cubic yards of earth as the. first step in
the project of the enlargement of the
Chesapeake & Delaware canal, in one
tenth of the work required on the Deep
Cut section. A total of 6,0O0,000 cubic
yards of material on this section will
have to be removed. There is total
of 10000, 900 cubic yards of earth to be
removed from the waterway to secure a
depth of twelve feet of the entire
length of the canal at low tide.
Upon the completion of the Deep
Cut section, the next step will be on the
summit level, with either ten feet or
twenty-five feet of earth to be re-
moved. This will be followed by the
removal of the locks at Delaware City
and the lowering of the sills Of the locks
at Chesapeake City.
Two gates will then remain. one at
the Delaware City end and the other at
the Chesapeake City end. In order to
then reach minimum depth of twelve
feet at low tide, another thirteen feet
will have to be dredged from Delaware
City to Chesapeake City. This will
then permit the removal Of the locks at
each end of the waterway and then
the stream will become an actual sea-
level canal between the two bays.
The approved project for the canal
provides, for depth of twelve feet and
a bottom width of 80 feet. 1t is pro-
posed to carry on the work Of improve
ment so that traffic will not be inter-
rupted. This will require the work of
reconstruction to commence on the
summit level and be followed by the
removal of the locks as the canal is
gradually deepened.
In order to economically dispose of
the soil from the excavation it will be
necessary to provide at the outset
channel on which barges loaded with
excavated material may be- readily
moved to the disposal areas at the
eastern end of the waterway without
interfering with commercial traffic.
A sea. level canal IL feet deep and
width of 80 feet is sufficient for all
barge traffic and tits believed that very
large percentage of the traffic between
the two bays will be carried in fleets of
barges towed by tugs. The pier and
abutment foundations will be carried
deep enough to provide for future
depth of at least twenty-five feet and
possibly more.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
FARMERS DAY AUGUST 4TH

Dean C.. A. McCue of the College of
Agriculture, University of Delaware,
has secured Pres. A. F. Woods of the
University of Maryland to address the
Annual Farmers Day, held on the Uni
versity Farm, Thursday, August 4. In
securing Prof L. A. Clinton, Director
Of Agricultural Extension in New Jer-
sey and Pres. Woods as Farmers Day
speakers, Dean McCue assures the
farmers of Delaware that they will
hear two of the outstanding agricul-
tural leaders, writer's and thinkers Of
the entire country.
Pres. Woods was formerly assistant
chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry
in the U. S. Department of Agricul-
ture, and for ten years was Dean and
Director of the Agricultural Depart
ment of the University of Minnesota.
which school under his leadership be-
came one of the leading agricultural
institutions of the country both in stu
dent enrollm mt and in the volume and
quality of its agricultural research
Maryland Agricultural College secured
Pres. Woods four years ago. since
which time he has brought about the
complete reorganization and develop
ment of the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege and affiliated state schools into the
University Of Maryland. Among Pres.
Woods other qualities, ne is also fine
public speaker.
Pres. Walter Hullihen of the Univer.
sity of Delaware is expected to extend
his greetings to the farmers of Della
| ware as this will be the first Farmers
Day meeting since he became President.
Reports from down state indicate
that the coming Farmers Day meeting
| will be the largest in the history of the
/ institution, if the weather man grants
favorable day.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
WHY NOT A BAND

By the general voice of all who
heard the Smyrna Band at the Carni-
val, it is declared that they made ex-
cellent music, especially when it is re-
membered that these young musicians
have been playing only year.
Mr.. A. Fogel, who is always trying
to do something that will benefit our
town, suggests to the Scribe that the
young men of Middletown should form
a band Why not, indeed, for our town,
some years ago, was famous for it's su-
perior musicians, and once had very
fine band. Hard work, study, and a
big lot of enthusiasm can surely develop
another superior band from the very
good raw material here, and out of it
will come much pleasure-and profit
too-for the members: besides deal of
entertainment for our citizens.
The Scribe feels sure that all the
merchants of the town and the Town
Board as well, will, heartily aid SC
worthy an enterprise. 1T will help
10 quote Mr.. Fogel ito put Middle
town on the map, and evening concerts
for an hour in Cochran Square, will
draw many people to our town.
Such a band, ambitious to play ex.
ceptionaly well, and having in its
repertoire. really high class music, as
well as the popular sort, would make q
reputation far and wide, and one that
would prove highly remunerative. They
would be in constant request at fancy
prices for concerts, fairs, carnivals
dances, etc, etc. What do you say
young men?
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
Wilmington Dollar Day, August Sd

There is hardly family on the Pen
insula to which the announcement just
made by the Mercantile Section of the
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce,
that the Fall Dollar Day will be held on
Wednesday, August Sd, will not bring
appreciative anticipation. Wilmington
merchants promise to excel anything
they ever have attempted in value CIV
ing on this occasion, and experience has
taught Peninsula shoppers that the bar
gains available on Dollar Days are real.
honest and unusual. In the nine years
since these special bargain events have
been semi-annual affairs in Wilmington,
there never has been one single com.
plant registered by any purchaser
about either quality of merchandise,
prices or service. This is a wonderful
record to claim, but it literally is true.
1t is anticipated that, following the
custom which has obtained for several
years, shoppers from the Peninsula will
make up motor or train parties to visit
Wilmington, where there are plenty of
good restaurants, amusemeLts and bar
gains.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
Bethesda Church Notes
Sunday. Julv 31st. 1921.

Sunday, July 31st, 1921.
$50 A. NJ. The Sunday morning de-
votional meeting of the Brotherhood
will be in charge of Brother Robert
George. All men are cordially welcome.
1890 A. M. Morning worship with
sermon by Rev. w. A. Wise, D. D..
the District Superintendent of Middle
town District.
7.3OP. M. Evening worship with
sermon by the Pastor.
Prayer meeting every Wednesday
evening at o'clock.
A cordial welcome awaits everyone
who attends any or all of these services.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Official Board will be held on Friday
evening, August 5th, at 8 O'Clock. A
full attendance is desired.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
DUPONT SWORN In

WASHINGTON, D. c., JULY 26-Gen-
eral T. Coleman DUPONT, of Whining
ton, became United States Senator to-
day, succeeding Josiah O. Wolcott. who
recently resigned to become Chancellor
of Delaware. Vice-President Coolidge
administered the oath to Senator du-
Pont at o'clock. He was escorted to
the speakers stand by Senator l.. Heis-
ler Ball.
Senator DUPONT arrived in Washing
ton shortly after II o'clock and was
met at the train by Senator Ball and
Senator Richard P. Ernest, of Ken
lucky. A number of Senators of both
political parties congratulated Senator
dupont before and after he had taken
the oath. Among those who called on
the Junior Senator from Delaware were
Senator Underwood, of Alabama, and
Senator Mccormick. of Illinois.
Members Of the Senator's family, in
cluding Mrs. dupont, Mrs. Hslladay
Needs, and Mrs. Frank Buck, daugh-
ters of Senator and Mrs DUPONT, Frank
dupont, Robert Richards, Mayor Leroy
Harvey, Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General Harry H. Billany, L. M.
Boomer, executive head Of the chain OF
hotels in VIII ch Senator DUPONT is inter-
ested, and Frank S. Hight, manager OF
the Willard Hotel, Edwar1 F. Colliday,
Republican National committeeman tor
the District Of Columbia, were present.
Senator DUPONT was assigned the
office in the Senate office building form
erly occupied by Senator Wolcott. A
number of elaborate floral pieces were
sent to his office by friends.
After the ceremonies in the Senate.
Senator DUPONT, and numbers OF his
family and friends, including Postmas-
ter-General Will H. Hays were luncheon
guests of Senator Ball, in the Senate
district committee room.
1t is expected that Senator DUPONT
upon his actively taking up his duties
in the Senate will take lively interest
IN State affairs, and will have consider.
able influence in matters pertaining to
the State. Much favorable comment
has been heard around the capitol re.
garding the ability of Senator DUPONT,
man with record for doing things.
IL is also thought that Senator dupont
will have considerable to say about
patronage matters.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
Forest Presbyterian Church Notes

Sunday, July 3lst, 1871.
O.3O A. M. Morning service. Sermon
by the Pastor.
11.45 A. M. Sunday School.
7.3OP. M, Evening service. Sermon
by the Pastor.
There will be no services in the
church during the month of August.
Our members are asked to worship
with some of the other evangelical
churches. Next year we are planning
to have our church supplied during the
vacation month, with every organiza-
tion in the church doing its regular
work. The Pastor expects to be back
in Middletown for the first Sabbath in
September to take up the work again
with renewed vigor and energy. The
second Sabbath in September will be
our regular communion service. We
are expecting that a number of people
will unite with our church at that time.
Middletown transcript., 1921-07-30
Walker-Dukes Wedding

Mr.. James J. Walker, of this town,
and Miss Ollie E. Dukes, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Dukes, of
Millyille, were quietly married by. Rev.
George w. Dawson, at Asbury M. E.
Parsonage, Wilmington, Thursday even
ing, at six O'Clock.
The Bride was becomingly attired in q
brown canton crepe dress, with hat to
match, and carried bouquet Of bride
roses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker will reside in
this town. where the bride is engaged
inathe millinery business.