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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
WEATHER FAVORABLE FOR
OKLAHOMA FARM WORK

Oklahoma City, Jan. with wealth.
er favorable for farm operations OF
all kinds, fair progress was made
throughout the state during the week
ending yesterday in preparing the
soil for spring crops according TO the
weekly report issued today by j. p.
Slaughter .meteorologist OF the Unit.
ed states weather bureau here. The
weather was generally fair and the
temperature moderate throughout the
week. the report said.
The condition of winter grains re.
mained above the average according
to the summary Some cotton was
picked, but an unusually large amount
is still in the field, all very low
grade. Some farmers are trying to
save this low grade cotton. but pick
ing has progressed slowly Others,
the report adds, have abandoned the
cotton and turned stock into the
fields as pasture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
LIONS HEAR REPORT
FROM MRS JULIUS KAHN:
FIGHTING" c" BOB ALSO
GIVES SPLENDID TALK

Mrs. Julius Kahn, president OF the
benevolent Association, was spe-
cial guest at the Lions Club meeting
today noon at the Chamber of Com
merce, and made report OF her
work for the past year. Mrs Kahn
also announced her intention of re-
signing her work with the associa-
tion. She has served in this capacity
nine years. the last four of which
she stated that the Lions had aided
her most materially. She expressed
her deep appreciation of this help.
Mrs Kahn took occasion TO relate
some of her experiences in dealing
with those who need help Many she
stated who applied to her, and those
OF whom she wished To make investi-
CATION. would go from her TO other
organizations, whose duties were not
to look after this particular phase Of
the work, and would get assistance
from that source. This, she stated
impaired, and retarded the efficiency
Of the Benevolent Association, which
was organized for no other purpose
than to do this work.
Immediately following her talk. O.
c. Lasher. president of the Lions Club.
urged that immediate steps be taken
to perfect plan by which all calls
for charity be answered through one
definite organization. He called at
tention to the fact that the Lions
Club. Ia not charity organization"
In the sense of lending personal aid.
but was backing" Mrs. Kahn in her
work. I'VE want to avoid duplication
where We could and will continue TO
do So" He then paid "A splendid
tribute 10 Mrs. Kahn. whose person.
alIty. he stated, had made the work
the success II had been. Later action
will be taken on the matter, Mr..
Lasher urging the appointment Of
committee comprised of a representa-
tive of Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions and
Chamber Of Commerce. This receiv.
ed the full endorsement of the club.
Another guest OF interest was
Fighting Bob" SawA, q veteranI of
the United States navy. who made
one of the best talks that has been
heard in this city against bolshevism.
radicalism. /. W. W., and like or
ganlzations He appealed to the Lions
as individuals to Join in combating
these forces which are directed TO
tear down America The speaker
brought In much Of the humorous,
but throughout 1t all there was deep
seriousness which was fully appre-
clated by the Lions.
Fighting Bob Sawn, Is a native
Of Portugal, and told of how Ire came
to America where he had been given
an opportunity to live as an Ameri-
can. and stated that he is n Giving
reproach to those who come here and
bite the hand that is feeding them"
One of the most important things he
said was urging the citizens OF Ann
erica TO use their vote intelligently.
other guests at the meeting were
George Cox. Mrs. Maggie Foster. V.
T.. Webb, OF Kansas, DIR. w. j.
Stewart, Harry Kessler.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
NURSERY ADDED TO
METHODIST IHURCH

Dr. Ashley Chappell. pastor Of
Broadway Methodist church, an
nounces that beginning Sunday a
nursery will be maintained In the
annex Of the church. in order that
mothers who desire to attend services
may leave their children In the hands
of a nurse. at the church.
Our congregations are growing con-
tinually, many mothers desire to at.
tend the services and do not like TO
leave their children at home and II
cannot be expected that young chill.
dren can keep still during Il sermon,
hence we are adding this TO our
church in order that we may serve
the mothers. A competent mother.
who is n nurse, will be in charge and
all mothers are invited to attend the
services and have the nurse take
care of their children"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
c. {. Rim GER NAM Ed
ASSISTANT SIC RETARY
CHAMBER Of COMMERCE

c. r. Ringer, one of ANlmore's best
known citizens, has been appointed
assistant secretary of the Chamber OF
Commerce ANA has assumed his du-
ties
Mr.. Ringer is eminently fitted TO
hold this position and Ardmore is TO
be congratulated upon having him in
this capacity. He was at one time
president Of the organization. during
the time Felix X. West was secre-
tary. He knows Ardmore and her citi-
zens and all will welcome him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
TOM COOPER ELECTED
PRESIDENT AUTOMOBILE
>DEALERS' ASSOCIATION

Tom Cooper was elected president
OF the Automobile Dealers Association
last night at the annual election of Of
flcers. Other officers elected were
Ray j.. Beedc, secretary treasurer; J..
T. Brawley, vice president. The of
Ulcers with Won Goshorn and Guy
Harris comprise the executive com
mItteo Plans for the annual auto
mobile show, which viii be held in
March, We're discussed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Auto Thieves XIII Pursuers

McAlester, Okla, Jan G.-J. a.
Wilson, garage man and W. W.
Reese, ex deputy sheriff. both Of CAL
vim, We're probably fatally wounded in
gun battle with two alleged auto
mobile thieves at the Calvln-Stuart
bridge over the Canadian river at an
early hour this morning. Both men
were shot shrough the bodies and
doctors hold little hope for their re-
covery
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06

Oklahoma City. Jan. G.--Thc crmin-
a, court of appeals late yesterday sus-
tanned the judgment OF the district
court OF Oimulgee county in the cases
Of Ison Bean and Albert Fisher, sen
tenced to four and six years respective
ly in the state penitentary for man
slaughter. Bean and Fisher We're con-
victed Of having caused the death Of
Louis Deer In April, 1918.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Miami Bank Deposits Increase

Miami Okla, Jan. 6.--Despite de-
creases in the price of ore which seri-
ously affected This district during the
past few months lhe banks OF Miami
in official statements completed today
show a gain in deposits for the year
amounting TO $4,000 The deposits
aggregate $3154.G2j
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Walters Wanis Gas

oklahoma City, Jan. THE board
of city commissioners of Walters to-
day petitioned the state corporation
commission for an order compelling
the Walters Gas Company to fur
nish an adequate supply Of gas to
consumers. A reduction in the pres
cnt rate was also asked and a rebate
when the supply IL inadequate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06

AIcAlester. okla. Jan. G;--The argu-
ment of counsel in the case of Charley
Walker, convict charged with murder
OF another convict within the peni-
tentiary. was concluded Wednesday
night in a night session Of court ht
the district court, house. The case
went TO the jury about $3.50 o'clock
last night ana after about two hours
deliberation the jury not having
reached verdict were allowed to re-
tire.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06

days with Judge and Mrs Il. McAnl-
Ian has returned to her home. Mss
Bell was en- route from New Orleans.
La
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
W. o. W. AND W. c.

PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF OF
FICERS. FRIDAY NIGHT. JANU-
AIRY Z. 1880 T.. NJ. REFRESHMENTS.
CO COMMITTEE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
w. q. W. AND W. c.

PUBLIC INSTALLATION OF OF.
FlCERS, FRIDAY NIGHT. JANU-
AIRY Z, 1880 =. NJ. REFRESHMENTS.
6-s COMMITTEE.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Society Events
By RUTH NOLAN
Phone 53A
~. d. G. TO Meet In Social Session

81 L. ID. G. TO Meet In Social Session
~ The United Daughters OF ehe Con-
nderacy o, IT, Ch!ckasaw Chapter
VII! entertaii their members with u
'ecial session saturday afternoon be-
tween the h,urs of 2:3O TO o'clock
at the home Of Mrs. +. r. Wolverton
10 f street northwest.
Any eligible woman who desires TO
become a member OF the u. ID. c. Is
requested TO phone the secretary,
Mrs. F. r. Wolverton, 1884, by Friday
afternoon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Philharmonic Club Meeting

tuuItaTUiOnic tluD meeting
Miss Ann Thompson, Ardmores bril-
liant young artist scored ana her sue
cess yesterday afternoon when she
gave number of piano selections at
The regular meeting of the Phllharmon- :
&c club ait the Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Thompson returned to Ardmor,
from the Pacific coast few days
before the Christmas holidays and much
demand has been made of her time.
In addition TO appearing here under
the auspices of the Rotary club
and at several meetings of mems clubs
Miss Thompson has given out-of-
town programs and has u number Of
other engagements to fill before her
return to the western coast.
Miss Thompson's program yesterday
included Flute God" and Rain Cere-
mony," Grunn "Betty's Music Box"
Bond; "Valse BrillIane," yucca. Pre-
.cedng the selection Miss Thompson
gave an interesting talk telling of
ller ocquajntanceship with numerous
well known composers. For an encore
to the first group, Miss Thompson
Eave "A2ala.' Beethoven: and at the
conclusion Of the regular program
responding to special request, gave
two more numbers.
In addition to the numbers by Miss
Thompson Mrs. Ralph L. Leonard of
Dadlas, Texas. formerly Miss Mamie
Gross, gave two brilliant numbers by
Cyril Scott "valse Capprice" and
'Passacaglla." ana for an encore gave
q Chopin nocturne
The regular program included a vo-
cal selection by Mrs. f.. II. Royer
whose lovely voice always gives pleas
ure. She sang In the Dawn Of an In
dian Sky Petrova-Stephens.
group of three songs, holy
Bible" Sinner don let dis Harves
Pass" and MY Little Souls Gwine
aShlne," Guion, by Mrs. Billie Bak-
er and o. group OF three piano selec-
lions. "Nocturne" Paderewsll, Chant
D'Anour," SrojowskI. and Shadow
Dance" afacdowell, by Miss Joy
Moore. two Of uhe clubs most talented
members, concluded the program.
At business meeting held fol-
lowing the program delegates were
selected 10 attend the Federated Club
Music convention at Oklahoma City
next week. Definite announcement will
be made. Plans were also made for O
musical tea which the club will give
within the near future.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Mrs. Easley III

Mrs. o. r .Easley who is III at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. S. E.
Wallace. !2o7 Second avenue. northwes,
is not improved. Mrs. Easley has been
III for the past two months.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Randol OF Chi
c'so, H.. are the guess of Mr.. Ran
aors parents. Mr.. and Mrs. r. w.
Randol and family.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06
Society Personals

Mrs. Robert Taylor and son. Rob-
ert. Jr., Of Norman are the guests Of
their parents. Judge and Mrs. f.
Mcmillan and sister Mrs Inez Me.
MILAN Lambert.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-06

Mrs.. l.. n. Murdoch Will 80 to Ok
lahoma City tomorrow where she will
offend ehe State Insurance Conven-
ton on Saturday. she win return
sunday
Miss Dorothy Vaughn Bell OF Nor.
man who has been spending several
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

Miss Susie Acre left Saturday night
for Denver where she viii spend a
week visiting with friends.
Attorney J. R. Parsons was at Hill
City a few days the last week trying
a law suit which had been transferred
from Cove county
SPECIA@A 7-jewel, 16 size EIgin
watch, complete IN nickel case for
SO, while they last.
The Reliable JeweIry Store.
A good line of wool blankets, sam
pie line, suitable for bed Cheaper
than comforts. As low as $3.50 al
the Harness Suitatorium.
1t S. A. Shriner.
Turkeys have put in their appear
ance on the local market and are now
a good price. Lou Kvasnicka sold
nineteen to Henry Boxberger Monday
for which he, received $66. The price
paid was thirty-two Gets per pound.
Notwithstanding the report last
spring that the Easter frost had killed
all the fruit in the United States,
peaches, pears and plums have been
on sale in car load lots on the local
market and now apples have com
menced to arrive Two cars are now
on track. Of course the price is high
on all fruit but people must have it
regardless of price. They would
rather have fruit at a low price but
it don't seem to come that way any
more.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Russell tomorrow at $780, That is
: the hour the game begins. Come and
see something Then we go to Nor
ton for our next game
Did you see those swell schedule
cards of the Football? Well, see the
games and help the boys.
Fine enrolment, good attendance,
strong interest make work pleasant.
Conduct and Manners in school and
out is the interesting subject now.
Spelling regularly and reasonably
good reports too. Penmanship too for
you.
Societies organized, Athletic Assoc
iations organized Oh, yes, we are
fairly busy.
Kansas gentle zephyrs, blow hot,
blow cold and then?
Manual Training is decidedly inter-
esting- - This from the boys. New
equipment helps some they say.
The Spanish, not Mexican, language
has its interesting times too and you
hear considerable about promuncia-
tions.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

: Albert Krhut spent Sunday at the
o. B. Kess1er home.
H. NJ Smith and Mart Ellermeyer
went down to Hays this morning on
the jitney to see the Fair
Mrs w. Y Herrick,~ Mrs. ]. D.
Lynn, Mrs James Rhoades and Mrs.
Earl Cave were entertained At one
o'clock luncheon yesterday by Mrs
Chas Steinberger.
A twelve and one-half pound daugh-
ter was born this morning at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Pitta-
way near Col1yer. DIR. Burnett was
in attendance
Grandma Parsons had a birthday
Sunday and there were present for
dinner Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. BLACKWELL
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. James Par
sons and family from Quinter and A
D. Parsons and family.-Co1lyer Ad-
vance.
A couple of boyswere born last
week which escaped the reporters
notice. until too late for last week.
One arrived at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Bundy and the other at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Wilson.
VIM. Perrine- and family were over
from Graham county, near Hill City,
last Friday transacting business and
visiting with old friends. Mr.. Per-
rine says they like their location very
much but enjoyed getting back among
old friends once in awhile.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

Mrs. G. I. Verbeck who has been Wis
iting at the home of her brother, F.
B. Walker, and other relatives, ex-
poets to leave tomorrow morning for
Manhattan where she will visit at
the home of her brother, W. r. Walk
err From there she is planning on go
ing to Jefferson City, Mo-, before re-
turning to her home at Long Beach,
Calf Miss Eva Walker, who is a
student at College of Emporia, also
expects to be in Manhattan over Sun
day, coming up there with the college
foot ball team and will visit at the
home Of her uncle.
Fresh beef at Bakers. Adv. If.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Extra good hedge posts-Hardman
Lumber Company.
Try World For Sale AID at I cent
word. They sure do the business
I handle the Oak Leaf tire; 5000
miles guarantee. No better tire made.
1t S. A Skinner
Wanted-Dressmak work of all
kinds at my home.
adv 24-tf Mrs. Ray Edwards.
Just received another shipment of
mems real leather belts, plain or
stamped. They will go fast.-S. A.
Shriner. 1t
A city ordinance which is of con-
siderable interest and Importance to
the citizens of this city is beng pub
Iished in The World this week. 1t was
passed at session of the council held
last night. By this ordinance new
electric light and water rates are put
into effect
w. B. Keyser and daughter, Miss
Delta, arrived home Sunday evening
from Abilene and Wakefield, Kansas,
where they had visited relatives and
friends for a couple of weeks. They
were accompanied by a friend, John
Baer, of Talmage, Kansas, who is out
this way visiting old friends whom
he had known at his old home in the
east.
Albert Krhut arrived home Satur-
day night from Pawhuska, Oklahoma,
where he had been playing base ball
for the last several weeks. He is de-
veloping into first class pitcher and
made good this season and renewed
a contract for next year He has been
at Hays this week working with the
Hays team His friends in this coun-
ty will be glad to see him keep right
on working up until he lands in one
of the big leagues.
The call issued by the Presbyterian
Sunday School for clothing for the
EtNear East relief was responded to
very literally by the people of this
vicinity. AS result $40 pounds of
clothing and shoes has been shipped
to Topeka where it will be reshipped
in car load lots for the east. The rail
road company does not haul such con-
tributions by local freight free of
charge and it was necessary to bill
the goods as first class freight which
called for $1.33 and war tax per
hundred.
While he was throwing on a load
of coal at the depot Wednesday just
after noon, the team which John Sa-
leen was driving became frightened
at something and started to run away
When they crossed the railroad track
the force of the contact of the wheels
and the rails, broke the reach. The
front wheels pulled loose from the
wagon bed and the team started up
Franklin street. They hit the second
| electric light pole from the corner
and stopped All the harness but the
| +cT~
| the other was thrown down. Not a
great amount of damage was done
! and no one was hurt
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
First door north of World Office

See Hoch at Hays Tor monuments.
Quality first consideration Adv t.
Estrayed-From my place north of
WaKeeney, one sorrel Shetland pony.
Notify J. G. Hixson, WaKeeney.
W. J. Williams, of Wichita, is here
today visiting friends and transacting
business.
W. N Lrarabee, deputy internal
revenue collector, is at home at pres
ent from Wichita, on ten days va
cation.
Mrs James Hanna arrived home
this afternoon from Oklahoma where
she was called about two weeks ago
on account-ef the death of her father.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

Extra large hedge posts-Hardman
Lumber Company.
A car load of Mobile oil products
have been purchased by the Farmers
Union and will be on sale by them
hereafter. Adv. 3lf.
We test your eyes free of charge
Come in and have your eyes tested at
The Reliable Jewelry Store Adv. 81
Hoch>s monuments have quality il
both design and workmanship Call
or write him at Hays, Kansas. Adv 16
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
NOTICE TO FARMERS

If you have any grain to sell give
the Jenes~& Bresemeyer Elevator at
Voda a chance. We are here for
your business, Call US for prices
Jones & Bresemeyer, Voda, Kansas.
Adv-2te
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
Do Not Buy
Until You See WHY'S Light

carbon trouble Carbon increases the
efficiency of this quiet powerful engine,
which is used the finest motor cars.
1t cuts fuel cost in two by burning kerosene.
1t has troublesome pumps, water tanks
or radiator. 1t has greater battery capacity.
1t produces more current with equal
amount of fuel 1t is self-cranking, self
running, self-stopping. 1t is simple to
operate and gives continuous daily service
with minimum attention.
Those deprived of electric light and
power service; cam now avail themselves of
its benefits through WHY'S Light, with
complete confidence In its fitness to its
purpose
Send for descriptive WHY'S Light book.
Territory still open for live dealers Write
for information
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
KEEP WELL AND BE HAPPY

If you would be happy you must
keep your bowels regular. One or two
of Chamberlain's Tablets taken i'm
med1ately after supper will cause a
gentle movement of the bowels on the
following morning Try it.
For Sale by All Druggists
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

Speaking of a mussy, one-roomed
place to live, if you have been reading
the story of A Woman Who Wouldn't
Remarry, you may have noticed this:
sfFor week or so, Bah and ate and
slept and bathed in the ocean,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

If life were merely t4just one blamed
thing after another" it wouldn't be
so worse. It's when trouble comes
double that the dictagrammer gets
fussy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

VIZ ILIYS Light does than bring
Wv city comforts zOst715n reach of country
homes. 1t makes the enjoyment of the
conveniences and drudgery-relieving adj
vantages of electricity practical and econonz-
zeal for everybody now without central
station service.
The perfected WHY'S Light ernbodies
many exclusive advantages of vital i'm
portance to every prospective purchaser
That is why you advised to put off
buying an individual electric light and
power plant until you have the opportunity
to see WHY'S Light.
Superior in power, in quietness, in
simplicity and economy of operation and
upkeep, WHY'S Light has met witt, marked
success by reason of its advanced features.
1t is driven by. an air-cooled WHY'S
Knight sleeve-valve engine. 1t is free from
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

Also yoa have noticed her refer
ence to sacred sacrament. 1t re-
minds me of the man who Nstood
dumb, silent and speechless, and he
never said a word.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

The fellow who is killed by kindness
is just as dead as the one who dies
natural death.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29
DICTAGRAMS
A S. P.

1t is so easy to overdo the doing of
a good thing to do!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-09-29

Speaking of the oleaginous Arbuck-
le animal, it seems probable that be-
fore he gets out of his present peck
o. trouble the lawyers will have fried
considerable of the fat out of him.
Let him sizzle.