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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
CHILD WIFE TELLS
PITIFUL STORY OF
MARRIAGE TO MAN
OF OTHER NATION

Tulsa. Okla, Jan. 22.-Yenal Iepila,
Mexican, is held in the county jail
and his l3.year old American wife,
Lora Zepila nee Null has told Mrs.
O'Haus, social service worker, pitt
full stroy of her marriage to save her
parents, four sisters and brothers
from hunger and cold
"a couple weeks Zepila came to
live with US in a barn" the girl d.
clared. He promised my parents he
would furnish food for all the family
and pay the rent if they would let
him marry me. He had previously
made love to me After dark, Sat
day, Jan. 10, we went somewhere on
street car, father, Yenal and my
self and we were married.
1--WE lived together about a week
and my husband has not mistreated
me. Besides he has kept his con-
tract with my father and provided
food"
Investigation by Mrs. O'Haus dis
closed that Il minister signing his
name as Rev. Yoemans. Rudd. Okla,
is alleged to have performed the
ceremony. The license was issued to
Zepila here upon representation that
the girl was IS years old Zepila is
now held on u perjury charge.
While the authorities are making
u thorough investigation the child
wife il the ward OF the county hu
name agent
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
COTTON GROWERS
COMMITTEE MAKES
ANNOUNCEMENT OF
DATES IN COUNTY

The committee on organization Tor
the Carter County Branch OF thC
Oklahoma Cotttn Growers associd-
lion will meet at the office of county
FERN Agent S:npk;ns IN this city
on Tuesday. Janrlry. %.
The outline ;,r the work of the
tommittec is Ia2lily nearing con-
rletion ard da 6 have been set tor
meetings which will be held in vari-
Gus rarts of the county. Among thcac
are Berwyn, January - at p. m:
Lore Grove. Jan 49, IS; Reck, Ian
uary 81; Wilson February L. Newpor;
February . Neld0 February at
p. m. and Provence February 8, at
p. m.
Farmers throughout the county and
state are displaying great enthusiasm
over the plans of the association and
are taking an active interest in lis
affairs.
Banks in all parts OF the state have
gone on record as endorsing the pur-
pose of the association.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
LUMBERMEN WORK
TO START BUILDING

Chicago. H.. Jan 29.--rhc most ef-
fective means for getting building
hoom under way in The spring will
br given first consideration 10y repre-
scntatiycs of building material man
ufacturcrs from an over the country,
meeting here today under he auspices
-, the National Lumber Manufacturers
association. John II. Kirby Of llous-
ton Texas. president of the associa-
ton Is presiding
In letter to Mr. Kirby president
elect Harding has endorsed the pur-
poses of the meeting.
The lumbermcn's association met in
Chicago recently to discuss the coun-
try's lumber supply and conditions In
the industry. Before adjourning they
invited the building material men to
gather here today for a discussion OF
how construction throughout the Unit
ei states could best be stimulated, and
the housing shortage relieved.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
FLYING GRAND
MOTHERS ABANDON
THE AIR ROUTES

Chicago. Jan. 9.--Nebraska' two
women presidential electors. who have
become known as the flying grand.
mothers. since they began their air.
plane journey to Washington. left Chi.
cago in comfortable parlor car to-
day for the. capital. The planes were
abandoned In Des Moines. Iowa, yes.
terday on account of weather condi.
tons.
Mrs. Draper Smith. SO, and Mrs. II.
II. Wheeler 50, are among the first
women electors ever sent to the cleo
toral college.
I'VE regret very much that we were
unable TO continue our trip by air.
plane said Mrs. Smith In Chicago
this morning. We were anxious TO
go by plane because we We're the
first women delegates to the electoral
college and we felt that Il would be
fitting to go In the most modern
way"
Both women have grandchildren and
declared they were mighty proud Of
It,"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK.
SUNDAY. JANUARY %.
SHARE WITH OTHERS DAY

II is becoming "A recognized fact
that christianity is the best invest
ment that an individual can make
and the best investment that nation
can make; hence in preparing pro-
gram for n week devoted TO the in
culcation of the principles of THRIFT,
a day has been set apart in which
the pulpit and the press are asked TO
combine in calling the attention OF
the people to their duties in regard
to charities, and in individually shar-
ing with others less fortunate than
ourselves.
The Great Teacher said, "It Is more
blessed to give than To receive
There may be many of us VINO 40
not care to try this to too great
an extent but the majority OF US
have supreme contempt for the tight
wad who lodges every opportunity
to part with his money for anything
except purely selfish reasons; VINO
lleeps his church membership PACK III
another state in order that ne may
not be bothereds by the committee
appointed to raise the subscriptions
for the church's regular budget; Dut
who attends the church services pro-
vided by others and who pitches MS
nickle with a great deal OF pohp
into the collection plate and when ike
the negro in the crap game WHOSE
limit was the sky, he tosses III
ouarter he feels that he Is entltleo
TO be classed as a philanthroplst,
whose heart is absolutely untoucheo
hy the appeals of the destitute ioi
food and clothing.
Such man cannot be called thril,y
whose hoarded wealth only goes u
make his soul more shriveed. lie Is
the loser. The liberal Soul sia'' w
made fat"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
WELL KNOWN CITI-
ZEN CELEBRATES
HIS 18TH BIRTH
DAY ANNIVERSARY


j. NJ. Jameson, 225 - street south
west, who celebrated his 18th birth
day anniversary Saturday january
80, was the guest of honor at dinner
given by his children yesterday.
Mr.. Jameson was born in Cherokee
county Georgia, January 90, 1S48. He
is the second son Of wealthy plan
ter, Madison Jameson, whose father
and mother came to America direct
from their native homes in England
aud Ireland He spent the usual life
OF any hard working American boy
until he reached the age of II years,
When he rode 80 days from Atlanta.
Ga, TO Virginia 10 join Stuart's Caval-
~ of Lees army.
Among the many interesting remin-
isccnces Mr.. Jameson tells of the time
when, on scout duty he was pursued
some 10 miles one morning before
breakfast" by troop of northern
cavalry who spied him and who came
close enough to him To call halt, but
the young southerner possessedta very
different idea and made his way un-
scathed into camp. He recalls vivid
ly that he almost ran over General Lee
who was hidden from view in the
tall grass. and who was then writing
ont orders.
Mr.. jameson was at Petersburg
when General Grant undermined Lees
breastworks and blew them up after
unsuccessiully storming them for sew
eral months Drunken negro troops
were used TO rush the gap caused by
the explosion but were crossiired by
the southerners who moved them down
with uncming aim and almost annihi-
lated the entire storming party" This
incident giv,s much satisfaction to the
OH fellows who can remember il:
In 1866 Mr.. jameson moved TO
Texas. In his own words he tells OF
his career from that date
Prospered by hard work and bought
much stock and farming land. At As
retired from work on account of bad
health and decided 20 come to Okla
homa. Came to Ardmore in 1894 and
moved family here in 1896, wife and
son. Ernest NJ. bought two story
brick building just in time 10 have
il burned UP in the big fire." af-
forwards was partner with j. X. Pen
nington in two 2-story brick build
ings, in one of which was located the
famous old Bonner Drug Store. Was
one of the stockholders of the .od
City National bank and the Chicka'
saw Lumber company. the latter
which is still in operation and ex'
tended to 10 yards and $25O,O0O capi'
tai stock. and is counted the mos
solid ;nsii.ution in the citv outside
our hanks
Also with DIR. A. J Wolverton
president OF the City National bank
built the old court house on the 10
cation of the present NJ. 4 c. Autt
Supply Co.
Mr.. Jameson today stated that HI
never felt better in his life. and at
heartily.
At tine table with him were his wife
Effie H.. and daughter. Mary EfGie
aud youngest son, w. T. Jameson
also his eldest son, Ernest NJ. jaime
son, half owner OF Sies Machin
compny. and stock holder with hi
father IN some ol cur best things ant
it Is said that the old man says tina
-. NJ. is chip off tn oil block.
Good wishes we're expressed hat IN
75 could be- stretched TO the 100 mark
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
HUMAN INTEREST STORY
WHICH WOULD ENGEN-
DER SIGH FROM HEART
OF EMOTIONLESS STONE

Laurel, Miss, Jan. 22-Rumurs of a
wild man" in the woods in remote
section Of the Leaf River bottoms near
here, are believed to have been set at
rest with the finding yesterday Of an
aged white man with long white beard,
"A woman said to he his wife, and a
two-ycar-old child wandering in the
woods near the village Of Lux.
Te man gave his name as Albert
Parsons. They were taken to the
count. poor house at Ellisyille. ...
The trio for years made their home
in tumbledown cabin on the banks
OF the river and are said to have sub.
sisted Oh oats and herbs, and such
wild animals ana fish as they could
catch
The authorities today were conduct
ing Investigations in an effort to as
certain whether the two-year-old child
found with Albert Parsons, 72 years
old was demented.
The trio, when partly clothed were
placed in the county poor house at
Ellisville Their finding cleared up
frequent reports of wild man in.
habiting the woods Parsons in good
physical health, despite his age and
the hardships of his life, told county
authorities today he was in possession
| of homes and rights TO property adj
joining the tumble.down cabin which
has been the home Of the couple fol
| years.
The child he declined to discuss.
The woman he said he captured il
a bear trap 23 years ago and made
/ her his wife. Although incohercnt in
her statements, the woman stated she
I thought she was about 80 years old an,
remembered having been in figh
with wild cat some time ago. On,
of her eyes was put out and her body
badly scared.
When found the mans clothes were
in tatters, the woman wore but {
single torn garment and the child, ;
girl. was naked The child was appar
emily in splendid health and seemed t.
have been well fed.
Parsons was aided in his primitive
farming by a blind horse which h,
said he captured. He was plowing
hedge field yesterday when found
High water drove the trio from thci
habitation close to the river and. ac
cording to the Parsons, brought then
for the first time in years close enougl
to civilization to enable them to b
taken.
In the meantime, authorities an
nounced they were making efforts I
learn the identity of the child an
how the couple came in possession @
her.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23

"THRIFTINESS" ONE
OF PLEDGES OF THE
CAMP FIRE GIRLS

one of the pledges of the local
Camp Fire girls is to practice thrift.
This, the members have carried out
since their organization. November
IL. 1920.
During this time the girls have
earned their dues by means which
are beneficial to every girl, by per-
forming small home duties. such as
the washing of the dishes, cooking
and serving meals, keeping their rooms
neat and in good order and the straigh-
tening up of the pantry and kitchen
and small individual errands,
The Camp Fire girls are awarded
honors for the preservation OF health,
sleeping out Of doors. or with widely
opened windows. These things keep
the doctor from the nome and save a
doctors bill. The girls abstain from
eating candies. ice cream sodas, sun
daes, cold drinks, chewing gum, un-
necessarily eating between meals. This
likewise preserves the health and pre-
vents the doctor bill.
Careful expenditures Of money are
made on all hikes. The girls are
also raising funds for the big camp
ing trip, planned for the summer.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23

ENTHUSIASM OF THE
THRIFTY SCOT FOUND;
A REAL WORTH WHILE
TALE OF THRFTINESS

Chicago. Jan. 22--Checking up
today on liquor they seized ar
the undertaking parlors of jack
son and Harris. prohibition en-
forcement agents have listed:
Thirty.two cases Of Bourbon.
One trunk full OF bottled Bour-
bon.
Twenty gallons Of alcohol in
jugs.
Three cases of Scotch whisky.
Fifty gallons of moonshine.
In purple casket, lined with
light gray satin, three dozen quarts
Of high grade Scotch whisky re-
posed. more whisky was found
in body casket, while the casket
cupboards lining the rear room of
the establishment were loaded with
cases Of whisky, the agent said.
They estimate the liquors value
at more than 10000.
Sam Harris, one of the partners,
was arrested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23

Oklahoma City, Jan Ex-Governor
Robertson revoked three paroles
granted to convlcs in the state pen-
itentiary. The men whose paroles
were revoked are Joe Dishman. con-
vic,ed in Oklahoma county In 1912,
and sentenced to 10 years for robbery
VIII Lawrence, convicted in Musko-
gee county on charge of grand lar
ceny and sentenced to five years, and
r. h. Crittenden, convicted in Sequo-
yah county and sentenced to II years
In 1916. Dishman was paroled In 1904
ana Lawrence bnd Crittenden in 1919.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
MORE THAN 70
BANKERS HERE
MONDAY NIGHT

More than IL bankers and en-
ployes Of Ardmore and Carter county
are expected to be present tomorrow
evening at the Chamber of Commerce
when chapter OF thc American In
sttute of Banking will be orsanized.
In honor of the visitors the members
OF the Ardmore Clearance House of
which Frank Sherwood is president.
will give a dinner at the Chamber Of
Commerce at $50 o'clock preceding
the organization meeting.
Prominent bankers from over the
county will be present. The prin-
cpal speakers will be Eugene Gum.
secretary of the oklahoma Bankers
association. and Earl Litteer, man.
ager Of ne Oklahoma City Clearing
House association.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
NERvY JANITOR NICkS
FUSE AND PREVENTS
4 POSSIBLE BOMB HORROR

New York. Jan. ga sputtoring
fuse. attached to large square bomb
In the basement of u house In ptocess
or reconstruction In brooklyn. was cut
in the nick of time early to-day by th.
night watchman. Tony Frankie. The
fuse was severed Two inches from the
bomb.
Frankie was 80 badly burned while
hacking Ut the fuse with u pocket
knife that he had tn be- taken to a
hospital. where his condition was said
Ia bc serious. lie told physicians
that as he went into the cellar he
saw the dark forms of two men. one
Of whom had Just lighted a match.
when he shouted TO them, they ran
away after firing at him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
TWO WHO BECAME RICH

Arriving In Muncie, Indiana, M
teen years ago. jobcss and almost PEN
niess. George ID. Roberts worked and
slved until he managed to acquire u
small stock OF articles which he ped
died about town This was his start
In business.
During the last year George u. Rob
orts bought and paid FOR a downtown
building costing $4,000 purchased a
$4,000 lot In the heart of the business
district and began the erection OF an
$500 structure besides buying an
other important business block for
$50 900
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
STOLEN RIFLE MAY BE THE
LINK IN EVIDENCE CHAIN

Wagner, Okla, Jan. 2i.--A Win
chester rifle alleged to have been
found in possession OF four heavily
armed men arrested last Friday at
Coweta. and now held In Jail here
was today identified as having been
stolen from the bank OF Tyron at Ty-
ron, when that institution was rob-
bed fcw weeks ago, according to
the sheriff's office. Other guns found
IN possession of the men were taken
from hardware store at Tyron It is
sail. The hardware store was bur-
ghrized the same night the bank
was robbed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
NO FUNDS AVAILABLE TO
COMPLETE CAPITOL WORK

Oklahoma City. Jan. 22.-Unless the
legislature passes at once a bill in
iroduced by c. Il, Woods of Claremore
in the senate late Thursday appro-
prlating $4,000 Tor continuing work
on the capitol grounds, the convicts
aud machinery now on the grounds
will he taken back to McAlester Mon
day, according to George +. Clark,
Chairman Of the state board of affairs.
Clark says hat board is down to its
last cent ON ground Improvement
funds.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
MUSKOGEE WILL BE PART
SOUTHWESTERN ASSOCIATION

ley Barbour, president OF the South
western association announced today
that all difficulties over the entrance
of Pittsburg, Kansas, as a member OF
the league had been removed and that
the eighth and remaining franchise
would go to that city.
President Barbour said It was pos
sibe change in the proposed schedule
would be made whereby the session
would open later than anticipated.
One hundred and forty games will
still be played he said. by using the
double header system on al holidays.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
CIVIC CLUBS MEET
AT THE NOON HOUR
MONDAY AT c. OF {.

Representatives from various civic
organizations and churches will be
present at meeting called for to-
morrow noon at the Chamber OF
Commerce for the organization Of
Charities Committee Of the Cham
b,r Of Commerce.
Tentative plans were outlined re-
Gently to extend the work of the
Benevolent Association and to that
enc the meeting is arranged for to-
morrow when definite plans, will be
r.adc. committees appointed and other
details decided upon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
Mother Of Aston Brothers Dead

Walter and Ray Aston OF this city
have returned from Ryan where they
were called on account OF death Of
their mother. Mrs. q. NJ. Aston. which
occurred Tuesday.
Mrs. Aston was ss years old. In adj
dition to the Aston brothers who re-
side here she ls survived by two
other sons, Olin who resides al Ma
ain. and Hugh. OF Dallas. Texas, and
one daughter, Mrs. Annie Jennings,
with whom she made het home.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
A. HIS. TEAM DEFEATS
OAK CLIFF JEWELLERS
SCORE OF 2S TO "a

In one of the most thrilling games
of basketball ever witnessed by Ard
more fans the fast Oak Cliff High
school from Dallas went down in de
feat by the score of 2S TO "a. Friday
night. From beginning to the end
oC the 40 minutes of play the specta-
tors were on their feet and cheering
as spectacular plays after plays were
made by both teams.
The splendid team work of the
locals was the dtermining factor in
the final score. \. II. 5. lead all the
way only one pass was needed after
the first whistle blew to give Sullivan
an open shot that spelled two points
for us.
The loqll center, Sullivan, played
the best game of his life. All over
the field he was to be found scor-
ing points or guarding opponents.
He was always in the thick Of the
game, lie was by fas the outstanding
star of the game.
Oak Cliffs high player, the lanky
forward. was their best bet, scoring
points and doing excellent guarding.
Turner, he cliff dwellers' center, sue
ceeded in getting the tip over Sulli-
van most of the time.
Strlnger, the local forward, routed
close second to sullivan in the star
role The bulk Of the defense work
/ fell to the lot OF Fat" Colbert, the
| bulky good natued guard of the
/ locals. Whenever the ball came down
/ to his end he was on top Of it, or If
| Il landed in the hands of an oppon-
chi he was guarded so closely that
he couldn't get a free throw.
Oak cliff was forced 70 shoot from
q distance. Much credit is due Du-
lancy who aided Colbert in making
the opponents shoot from "A distance
Tate. the freshman who took Doak 5
place on the team showed up well.
The lineups and score We're as fol
lows:
A. II. 5. Pts. Oak Cliff Pts
Stringer, f Ill Player, -----'
Tate, f ------ 2Lynch. f ------:
Sullivan. c --13 Ward, c ------'
Dulaney, G 49, , Frampton. G ---.
Colbert. G - Turner G ------:
Officials. Rechtn, University o
Chicago. referee Timekeepers, Marks
\. II. $, Kclig, q. c. II. Scores: Dav
idson, a. II. s., and Allen, Morning
side College. Subs: o. c.: Knox fo
Lynch; Mcclure for Ward.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
Miami Enters Better Cit Contest

Miami, Okla Jan. sl.--Rcprcscnta-
tiyes Of 10 organizations of the city
at a meeting lll night perfected
four committees which will have charge
OF the better cities" campaign inau-
guratcd here under the direction OF
Dr. W. A. McKeever. civic welfare
expert, OF Lawrence, KAN, John Lofty
superintendent OF schools, is general
chairman OF the central committee. The
campaign i under the direction of tho
Miami Rotary club.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23

Wichita Falls, Texas, Jan. 22.-rwo
men were under arrest here today
following discovery Of what officers
believe to have been a plot against
the life OF Fletcher $. Jones, district
attorney for the 18Th Texas judicial
district Formal charges have not
been preferred,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
COLORED FARMERS LEAGUE
or CARTER COUNTY TO MEET

A meeting of the Colored FNrmers
League of Carter county will meet in
business session Saturday night, Feb
ruary IL. ut the county court house.
A program will be given following the
business session. The committee Of
the league comprises u. Ware Of
Tatum, chairman; j. Slawter Tatum,
secretary; j. w. Vert. Berwyn. j,
r. Bowens. Springer. w. NJ. Douglas,
Check. and Neroe NJ Milo.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
WALTER STROUD MAY
BECOME CANDIDATE
FOR POLICE CHIEF

The office of chief OF police looks
somewhat inviting to the boys This
year. Two men have already announc-
ed for the place. They are c. c..
Sims and Jake Williams. Before The
end of the present week it is quite
probable that Walter stroud will have
announced Mr.. Stroud has seen much
service as an officer in the city, he
has commanding appearance and his
friends are of the opinion that ne
will make a winning candidate.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Ardmoreitc is authorized to an.
nounce Jake Williams ms a candidate
for the office of chief Of Police OF
the city of Ardmore. Ills announce
ment Is made subject to the choice
OF the Democratic voters at the city
primary election which VIII be held
IA March.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
GIFT SHOP TO BE
OPENED HERE soon

Ben stephens will leave mere today
FOR New York city To spend several
days making observations In the city
On how gilt shops are conducted and
In buying his opening stock OF goods
for u girt shop whlch he will estab-
llsh an Wesi Main street between
the Randol Hotel and Hotel Ard
nar.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
HENRY MAY VET RIDE INTO
4. \. SENATE IN FIlVvER

Washington Jan. 22-iIenry Ford
today had net gain of s.ioi
votes on Senator Newburry, Re
publican. Michigan. IN l.l6i pre-
cincts including Oakland county.
recounted by the senate election
committee.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23

Ardmore team defeated the Oak
Cliff team by score of IA to IL,
Saturday night. This was one of
the closest contested games ever
played in the high school gym.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
Jack Snyder Improving

The condition OF Jack Snyder of the
rcportorial staff OF The Arimoreite.
who has been M several weeks is
slightly improved.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-01-23
First Ward Girls Defeat Third Ward

In an interesting game be-
tween The first and third ward
girls team, the first ward defeat
ed third ward by a score OF II
to g.