davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26

X. N. q. Ard Palriexic 0rgsn'xs-
Z n 49, WIN Paricipate
The Kansas National Guard tne
Grand Army OF the Republic, une
American Legion and other patriouc
ORGANIZATIONS win Join In observance
of Memorial Day, May 80.
Memorial Services
Memorial Day services win be held
at the Baptist church Sunday, May
90. Rev. T. J. Duvall VIII deliver
the address at $3.50. The old SOL
diers, w. r. c., Sons Of Veterans,
spanish American veterans and
American Legion members, Women's
Auxiliary members and the ID. A. r.
are requested to meet at the city
hall at 2 O'Clock and march IN q
body to the church. The public IL
invited to the services. 49,
Decorations Day
Monday, May 80, the patriotic
organizations win assemble at the
city hall at 0 o'clock in the morning
The parade will form and leave the
city. hall At 10 o'clock for the ceme-
fery where flowers win be placed on
the graves Of departed comrades.
w. H. Broughton will be marshal Of
the parade. Claire Hoffman win de-
liver the Lincoln Gettysburg address
at the cemetery.
The line Of march follows:
Leave city hall at 10 o'clock, right
resting on Broadway and Fourth
streets, south to Third, west to
Cedar, south to Second, east to Buck
eye, north to Fourteenth and thence
west to the cemetery.
The organizations will March In
the following order: .
Abilene band, g. A. r., w. r. O.,
Sons of Veterans, American Legion,
Auxiliary, Spanish War Veterans
and d. A. r.
Cars will be provided for the G.
A.. r. and w. r. G. Automobiles to
convey the band to the cemetery
are requested to park on Buckeye at
the west side Of the high school.
People with flowers or foliage to
contribute are asked to have 1t at
the city hall at o O'clock.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26
sc & q 4 q & & & e & & & &
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY
4 4 & & & & & = z z D & & {
.Iauke.HaIl

Janke-Hall
Miss Lillian Janke and Mr.. Henry
Hall of Alma were married by Judge
w. S. Anderson Wednesday after
noon.
Mrs. John Middleton entertained
the Here and There club Wednesday
at her home north Of town.. "A very
large number Of the members were
present to spend thte afternoon So
cially. A short business meeting
was held after which Mrs. Middle
ton, assisted by Mrs. John Coffen-
berger and Margaret Rauch, served
dainty refreshments. Mrs. Miller
who is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Flippo, and Mrs. John Whitehair
were guests for the afternoon. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. IL.
M. Poland.
Mrs. C. Hoffman and Miss Bess
Hoffman, entertained their many
friends at their spacious home, Sat
urday afternoon from 8 to 9 o'clock,
In honor Of Mrs. Walter Hoffman.
The guests came in three separate
groups and greatly enjoyed the spec
ial music furnished by Miss Lois
Crawford of Abilene who sang sew
eral charming solos, and Mrs. Albert
Chandler who played some interest
ing piano solos. Mrs. Ralph HON.
man and Mrs. Edward Johntz assist
ed the hostesses In serving dainty
buffet refreshments.-E Enterprise Push
Marriage License
Fernando Rescudez, Harrington, 20
Beatrice Lulinos, Harrington, ~.
The w. I. club met at the home
of Mrs. Avra Engle, May 10, good
number Of members present. Roll
call was answered by asking ques'
ton. The hostess entertained the
club with q missing letter. puzzle,
Mrs. Grover Easter and Mrs. Ralph
Bricker winning prizes. Plans were
made for a .tacky party to be given
at the home Of Mrs. Chas. Dautel on
Friday night, June 8 by the members
for their husbands and families. Mrs.
M. Crider and Mrs. Ralph Br1cker
were club visitors. The club ad-
iourned to meet with Mrs. VIII
Engle June. 2.
ZEE
Willing Workers Class Entertained
Friday evening, May 10, the Will
ing Workers class Of the First M.
r. church of woodbipe was enter
tanned at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
william M. Hettenbach northwest
OF town. About forty members and
visitors were present. Mrs. Hetten-
bach. the president Of the class, con-
Quoted the business meeting after
which old fashioned games were
PLAYED. A bountiful cafeteria lunch
was served at a late hour and the
guests departed reporting fne time.
Out of the community guests were
MaIinda Brussow, wichita; w. J.
Winslow, Carlton; Miss Linnie May
Winslow, Mrs. w. L. Adam and 1T
tle Eileen Genevieve Of Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26
REV. c. L. hovoARD PREACHED
High School Chorus Sang At Bacca
laureate Exercises

Rev. @. L. Hovgard Of the Metho-
dist church preached the baccaiau-
reate sermon at the high school audi
forum Sunday evening to the grad
uating class Of 1921. The auditor
ium was filed for the exercises. Rev.
T. ]. Duvall offered the invocation
and the high school chorus OF ~
members sang two numbers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26
CITY MISSION MAKES PLEA
Needs Cook Stove, Washer, bo''e
And Tub

And Tub
The City Mission has had an ap-
nlication for help from a woman who
win take in washings to support her
self IL she can only get the equip
ment. She needs q cook stove, sec
opd- hand washing machine, boiler
and tub.
Anyone who has any Of these ar
ticles TO donate Is requested 10 car
4O5 or 437 and notify members OF
fhe City Mission.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26
Has q Rotary Club

The Herington Rotary CLUB Was
organised Friday by Thad l. Hon
man. president Of the Wichita ho-
.tary club acting as the representative
Of Everett W. Hill. district governor
of the organization. Assistance
was rendered by the Rotary clubs OF
salina. wichita, Mcpherson and
Junction City. W. q. Blackburn Is
president: c. r. HATFIELD, secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26

Here's way to foil the auto
thief. when you must leave your
car parked, place dummy on the
rear seat or at the steering wheel.
Mr.. Bandit mistakes 1t for live
one" and seeks an unOccupied car.
Credit for this idea belongs to Rube
Goldberg, whose inimitable cartoons
have made millions laugh.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26
WALTERS WINS POLE VAULT
ONLY Abilene Track Man In Invita-
! - fjoa Meet

Floyd Walters representing Abb
Ieen hisn schoolsia nm = q. invita-
tion meet at Lawrence Saturday
tied with three other ren for hrst
Mace in ff1e pole vanit ali feet, 3
inches. The boys dipped for the
medals and Walters drew the gold
medal for first place. BE was the
only entry invited from Abilene.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1921-05-26

While church advertising is quite
common in the larger cities, it's ad'
mittedly new In the rural districts.
But listen to this: The pastor OF
an Ohio church which is passed by
thousands of automobile tourists has
had the following words printed In
big letters on bulletin board In
front Of his church: Tourists, at
tention! For Heaven turn to the
RIGHT and 20 straight ahead"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
TEN STORY EDIFICE
SOON TO STAND AT
CORNER WASHING.
-T0N-MAIN STREETS
NATIONAL BANK PLANS EREC.
TI0N or MODERN HOME AND
CLOUD PIERCING OFFICE
BUILDING

The erection Of Ardmore's third sky
scraper will be started within the
early spring according 10 announce
mcnt OF the directors of the State
National Bank. who state that they
will begin very soon on their new
home building on the corner OF Main
and Washington streets, northwest,
which will be not less than 6 stories
and possibly 10 stories high.
This announcement has been an
ticlpated several months. and its defi-
mite issuance is . matter for which
the entire city might well celebrate.
i definitely starts the ball rolling
Tor the building campaign in this city.
There has been Il steady growth IN
the city's building. but the real build
ing period had been somewhat delayed
on account OF conditions, with which
alt are familiar.
That the directors ~ a bank, who
arc known for their conservatism. are
To- be the fIrs. To- launch the building
campaign lends stronger evidence 20
the fact thar Ardmorc is particularly
blessed. m that The financial depros.
sion has not affected her citizens 10
any noticeable extent
Harrold wallace. cashier OF the
state National Bank, is now ia ~.
lContinucd on page -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
latter OF The 4
| ASSISTANT 10
| CITY ATTORNEY
RE-DISCUSSED
Jason Reiterates Statement
F'When You Let Ahearn
Go, You Let Me Co.,"
Action Unchanged
IOARD DISPOSES OF
OTHER QUESTIONS
INSPECTION ELECTRICAL WORK
ASKED; COCO WORK or THE
MATRON, UNION STATION;
CITY ASKED TO HELP

"At the next election, my political
reer ends" stated City Commissioners
|oung, at the meeting of the board
city commissioners Friday night.
he commissioner made the statement
bring a discussion concerning the ac-
ION of the commission in abolishing
be- office of assistant city attorney,
|hich occurred at the meeting held
|nuary 81.
1t will be remembered that the
|ayor had been absent when the
voted for the abolishing
the office, and AT Friday nights
Letting the mayor attempted TO enter
ito discussion with the ctommission-
Is concerning the matter. He stated
bat the city attorney had Informed
I'M that tho office of assistant city
|torney was absolutely essential. and
lat il such was the case 1t was i'm
Iudcnt To abolish the office. How
Yer. the mayor said. IL the comInis-
Ioners were satisfied IN the matter,
heWNhe was. lie stated that the city
ow has more than 10 cases in the
purts, and that there IS a great deal
b legal work Ia be done FOR the city.
Commissioner Young remarked that
was the business Of the city 10 sup
ort and give proper aid to the city
ttorncy when the cases come up but
nat the city cannot employ an assist
mt city attorney unless there is work
D BE- done. I'VE felt it our duty 10
ne people of Ardmorc To discontinue
he help of the assistant city aitor-
ey." he said. and We did it,
The commissioner then spoke Of the
rip which City Attorney Mason had
iade to Oklahoma City recently to OBJ.
ain n writ in the supreme court to
ffset the Judgment OF the Carter
ounty district court in the case Of
'hief Of Police j. NJ. Chancellor. Mr..
'oung wanted to know II such trip
CONTINUED on page -
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
CALIFORNIA SENA-
TOR CRITICISES RE.
PUTED AGREEMENT
OF JAPAN AND u. s.
JOHNSON Styles CREATED STU
TiON WOULD RE INTOLERiBI.E
AND ITS CONSERVATION RE-
SENTED BY CALIFORNIiNS

Washington, Jan. Ex-senator john
sou, California. today issued a state
ment critIoising the reported agree
ment between Japanese Ambassador
Shidohara, aud Ambassador Norris re-
gardng The status Of japanese in
America.
when stripped OF diplomatic cam
outage Senator Johnson said that
reliable information he had regarding
the agreement, provided for the re-
peal Of California's anti-alien land
laws.
\ new e'gcntloman's agreement" for
exclusion OF Japanese, which does
not exclude" also is proposed Senator
johnson declared.
Senator Johnson statement.
From authoritative sources il Is
stated that the agreement between
Ambassadors Shidchara and Morris
covering U an exchange, OF diploma
tic notes In defining passport rogu-
htons, etc. which would tighten
NN AllN NNNN'NN H'lAAi'iAlflA - N~Ai''
mont relative TO exclusion Of Japanese
from this county; ana (2) a treaty
defining thc rights OF the nationals OF
each country and which will. in effect,
obrogto and destroy the alien lnnl
laws of the state OF California.
stripped ot diplomatic camouflage,
this means that our representative
and Japau's have agreed upon the
repeal Of the land laws passed by the
state of California and prohibit the
passage Of those contemplated by any
other western states. Japan has ever
insisted upon the control OF her own
people. and therefore viii not agree
to an exclusion treaty, but will enter
into so-cullcd gcntlomeus agreement
which does not exclude Tho new
gcnlcmcn's agreement, notwihstand-
Ing It's additional phases, can be just
as loosely administered as the present
one. and Just us IN the case ot the
present gcu,lymcns agreement, it VIII
CONTINUED on page %
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
Strict Lines Drawn on State
Income Tax Vote Which
Takes Burden From the
Corporations
ALFALFA BILL"
ADDRESSES MEMBERS
SAGE OF TISHOMINCO" INTnIAT-
ES GRAND OLD PARTY MUST
WAKE UP OR SOMEBODY
WILL STEAL CAPITOL
CBy Special staff Correspondent

(By Special staff Correspondent
Oklahoma city. Jan. 29-Party poll-
tics sprang into evidence in acute
form in the house OF representatives
Friday, and, as a result. the Republi-
cans of that body must take the re-
sponsiblity for smothering an attempt
TO apply the state income tax law to
corporations A bill which sought 10
accomplish this, by l.. a. Pearson.
Democrat. Of Harmon county. has
been killed.
y few days ago the house commit
tee on revenue and taxation reported
that the Pearson bill do not pass. W.
a. Hornbcck, Democrat. Of Backham
county. a member Of tho committee.
brought I'm a minority report that the
hill do pass with an amendment. Hc
asked that tho minority report be
adopted. and the bill printed and plac-
ed on the calendar. After some de-
bate. the motion carried.
Yesterday, Hornbcck asked that tho
adoption of his report be reconsider"
tContnued on page p
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
IMPORTANT MAT
TIERS TO BE DIS
CUSSED MONDAY
NIGHT CITY HALL.

Many important suggestions win be
discussed at the meeting tomorrow
hight at $50 o'clock, when the repre-
,entatives OF the various civic organi.
'atlons and the mayor and board OF
ily commissioners will assemble at the
Iity hall. The meeting is called by
I, he city officials FOR the purpose Of
making definite decision us to what
amendments to the city charter should
'r offered for n vote OF the people at
he next municipal election.
II IN believed that the amondmnts
which wrc proposed by the local post
.if tho American Legion TO the board
'if commissioners last fail will be used
W reference In compiling the amend
nents 10 be- voted on. Among tho
amendments presented by The Legion
we're provisions for the election 10y the
the commissioners Of municipal
udgo to preside over municipal
court which would be created 10 pos.
,css the powers OF police courts in
titles Of the first class. Another sug.
sested amendment provides that the
board OF commissioners shall have the
power To provide for separate deton-
lion and trial OF. and "A probation sys
tenn for juvenile offenders against mu.
lniclpal ordnance.
The greater portion u the initiative
petition containing the proposed
amendments by tho American Legion
deals with the establishment of the
office NJ city manager. who Is to be
head OF tho municipal administration.
IL IL not known whether or not any
norton Of the petition relative TO the
lefty manager Or his duties viii be dis
|cussed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
ARDMORE POST0FFICE
SHOWS HEAVY GAIN IN
BUSINESS FOR LAST
II MONTH PERIOD

The business done by the post office
has always been accepted us an index
To the business or n city and if this
Is to bc taken na the criterion to the
business conditions that prevail IN
Arimorc, then this city ls making "a
mogitss that IL very satlalactory.
Tho gross receipts for the Ardmorc
post offico during the year 1919 We're
So. .'93.li.
The gross receipts during the year
1920 were sCn.G01.ob.
The gain Tor the year expressed IN
dollars. was si2.JO9.Gi,
The per cen,agc Of gain was 2i.4s.
The average monthly increase was
si.o25So.
Postmaster r. Lee I1opson states
that the gain 90 far this January
shows that the per centage Of gain OF
1921 over 1890 will be equal almost
to the gain of 1899 over 1919. The
increase in business this January over
January year ago is amounting to
about $50 q day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
HERE TO ASSUME
MANAGEMENT OF
ASPHALT MINES

Charles s. Ha~sall. whose home Is In
Boston. Mass. has arrived In Arlmorc
fur the purpose OF assuming his du-
ties as general manager OF the Polish
American Natural Asphalt Company.
This company has been chartered
under the laws Of Delaware with an
authorized capital of $4,000, 600. ac'
rurding TO "a statement made 10y Mt
iasCall.
The holdings of the company are To-
Gated at Woodfotd. about fifteen miles
northwest Of tho clay OF Ardmorc,
where il Is said the greatest deposits
of natural asphalt in the United states
are found. The quality OF this asphalt
Is also said to be the finest that has
ever been discovered. Joseph u. Par
kcr of T'ulsa ls president Of the com
pany
The company has already begun to
mine this asphalt and 1t mas plant
at the mine to separate II or refine it
aud the refined product will be- hauled
10 his city.
Tho statement Is madc that the en
llfH output VIII Ne Aah'n Wy Aif ih-
tenational Asphalt Paint Company,
whose humc offices are IN Tulsa, but
whose plant will be located In this city.
and the company plans 10 build a
mammoth institution In this city for
the manufacture Of asphalt paint and
its products viii be marketed from
this city.
Mr lIascall will devote his first al.
tention to the problem OF mining the
anphait and TO the operation Of thr
refinery at th, mines. He says his
company Is well financed to care for
the business. that Il has established a
market before beginning work ana he
feels that one of the largest asphalt
industries Of tho country viii be built
horo
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
AUTOMOBILE DEAL
ERS DISCUSS PLANS
FOR AUTOM0TIVE
SHOW MARCH 9-12

The Ardmorc Automobile Dealers
Association held meeting at noon
yesterday az the Chamber OF Com
mcrce dining room. The dinner was
served in courses and was about the
best one that Mrs. Morgan has ever
served since she took hold OF the
Chamber ot Commerce dining serv.
ice.
The object Of the meeting was 10
transact business In connection with
tne AufomotiV" Show which will be
held hero iu March,
Tine dealers expressed the opinion
chat tho show would he one OF the
mos. Important events of the kind .r
thc state. d. s hc.r opinion that
oklahoma hBs ucycr hold a greater
show thpu they VIII gNc this year.
The dealers Ur, spariuE no work.
they lru spar.us po expense TO make
DO SHOW worth while. enc that win
reflect credit upon the association. one
that will give Ardmoro prestige and
one that Wc cannot without hesitation
invil, our friends everywhere to como
and 500.
Guy Harris reported Tor tho build.
Ws uunuV,r that Convention Hall
had been secured and that tho con.
tract for the annex had not been
let but that several contractors arc
now ururlng IN lt
I,Hy Bccic reported Ter the enter.
talnmCnt committee, Ito stated that
tho orphoum Vaudeville had bccn
engaged for this season. That tho
shows would bo tho same that Kan.
sas city people pay 50 10 sec. that
tho highest class artists had been en-.
gagged Tor the show and that the
stage would bc ro.arrangcd Tor the
special scenery chat viii b. required.
Tho price Of admission will b. 80
cents during tho afternoon aud ono
dollar az night.
one evening during tho show VIII
be devoted to dancing.
A committee was appointed 60 make
application for n state charter Tor the
association.
CosniEance was taken Of the death
Of the mother of II. u. Duianey.
president ot Slaughter Motor COm.
pani. and Alr. Wit was appointed 10
draft suitable resolutions and the as.
ISOLATION will send flowers.
Tom Cooper. president OK the M.
ISOLATION, presided at the meeting,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
MISSOURI LEGISLATOR WOULD
FIX PENALTY or DEATH
FOR AUTOMOBILE THIEVES

jefferson city, Jan. s9.--Announcc.
nent was made today by Represent.
ativc McCrcgor uf Linn county that
he would introduce another hill pro.
vidlng capital punishment FOR motor
car thieves " this Is not covered IN
a pending measure providing hanging
FOR first degree rubbcry McGwgor's
original measure providing capital pun.
ishmrnt was lost yesterday house
leaders said. because 1t did not pro-
vide an intermediate sentence
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
SUPREME COUNCIL
WILL ACCEPT THE
PLAN FOR GERMAN
WAR PREPARATIONS
PLETED IN MOST SATISFACT-
DRY MANNER; TENSION OF
PAST DAYS RELAX

Paris. Jan. 29.-Acceptance Of the
German reparations plan presented by
its expert committee, was believed TO
nave been decided upon by the su
preme council shortly after the he
ginning OF its session this morning
The council met at II o'clock with
a decided relaxation from yesterday $
tension noticeable. After it had been
in session an hour, the military eX.
perts were called into present their
report on German disarmament This
was generally accepted rs indicating
that the reparations plan had been
approved.
The allied supreme council today
approved the German rcnaraiions plan
drafted by It's special committee last
night
The plan was in the hands of the
printer early this afternoon and Will
BE signed when the council meets for
It's second session today. at p- IN.
The plan win be- communicated 10
WV 'i'il lHiiia III 81 wv hANH '''N N"'9
viii be invited Ia q conference on
Feb, 9S. 10 consider the terms
In the meantime the Brussels conn
oil of economic experts VIII resume
It's sessions Feb. :.
The penalties In tho reparatioHs
plans arc in general The same rs
under the treaty Of Versailles includ.
ing both military and economic meas
urcs.
The report on the military com
mittec on disarmament OF Germany
also has been virtually approved by
the council. 1t provides for the com.
plete disbandment OF the cinwohnen-
wehr and other so.called civic organi.
cations not permitted under the treaty
OF Versailles. The disbandment must
he completed by July /, next. The
penalties for failure, Premier BRAND
ranged for the Spa conference.
The council, at the final meeting
this afternoon. will discuss the Aus.
trion problem. and it is expected Ia
dispose OF all the questions ON its
program before adjournment
Tho conference uf February 2S. tu
which the Germans have becu in
vitcd. to consider The reparauons
terms. Will bee held in London.
Examination OF the rcparations plan
showed 1t provided that the ~ per
cent tax on German exports would
extend over The same period rs The
stipulated rcpmations payments. Ger.
many Is To be- allowed an eight per
cent cash discount on payment made
IN advance.
The total Of 10000, 600 900 gold
marks Of German rcparotions pa!
ments called Tor by the plan would
equal approximately S5d.O0oOOOOOO NJ
normal exchange rates.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-30
OKLAHOMA ROY LANDS OVER
OVERSEAS DIPLOMATIC PLACE

Norman. Okla. Jan. 80. Frank
Dcming, 20 years old, junior at the
University OF Oklahoma Is to leave
immediately FOR Turni. Italy, whore
he Is to De chief assistant to the
United States consul Announce
mcnt OF his appointment was re-
ocivod late yesterday. Deming
was told his chief duty would bc
viseing passports of Italian immi.
grants to the United states. lie
is son OF MIR and Mrs. II. 5.
Deming uf snyder.