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Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
sUPT. INMAN ELECTED TO OsKA.
LOOSA SCHOOLS.

Supt. ]. R. Inman, who has been at
the head of the schools at Red Oak,
Iowa. for seven years, has been elect
ed to the superintendency Of the
schools at Oskaloosa, Iowa. Mr.. In
man is one of the ablest school men
in Iowa and has built up a great
school system in the city of Red Oak
He will spend the summer months at
Red Oak where he will be one of the
instructors in summer school. and
expects to take UP his work in his
new field September 1st. Mrs. Inman
leaves Red Oak the first OF next week
to spend the summer months with
relatives in Spencer, Ohio.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
MARNING

Mayor Fred B. Blair has asked us
to sound note of warning to those
who seem to think it is smart to carve
their names on public buildings. Some
are already at carving their names en-
the new bridge, which has not as yet
been accepted by the county. Persons
defacing public property can be dealt
with by law, and fined and imprisoned.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
$3.50 TO WINNERS OF GAME.

Say. boys, if you want to see a real
ball game be at the fair grounds next
Thursday afternoon at 2:30. Dyers
VILE and Earlville have been playing
ball during the season and for some
reason there has been some bad blood
engendered and next Thursday Is to
determine which team is the best. a
guaranteed purse OF $3.50 is ready for
the winner The game has to be a
nine-inning game in order to win the
purse. We would suggest that the
business men close up shop during the
game and all turn out to see the con-
test.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Mrs. Julia Evans has returned from
a delightful visit with her sister, Mrs.
Joe Foster, in Pennsylvania. The
Foster family is planning a trip west
next summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. v. burlington
were Greeley visitors last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Acers are at
home from a years trip through the
west
The Relief Corps ladies will not
meet this week on account of Chau-
tauqua. The next meeting will be
Wednesday, June 22nd.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
odanandapt nrdar of Odd FpI1owe'

IHUVptHUtHI OTutr OF Uuu FeIIUWS
Memorial service at 1880. The SER
vice is open to all. The sermon viii
be on the theme, Three Great Words"
Sunday School at 11:45. C. E. 700.
The Union evening service of the
churches will be held at the Presby-
terian church at $780, The sermon
will be preached by Elder Nj. w. Akers
of the Baptist church.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
GILDNER JUNE sUPER.sAyINGs.

On page five OF this issue our read
ers will find the full-page advertise
ment of Gildner Brothers announc-
ing their list of articles which can be
purchased at great savings to the pur-
chaser Our readers will notice that
the prices on high-grade merchandise
is greatly reduced. We would sug-
gest that our readers give this unus-
ual announcement careful considefa-
ton.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
CONNNER.HARTWIG.

Married, at the Methodist parson-
age on Thursday, June 9th, 1921,
Miss Hazel M. Conner of Strawberry
Point, Iowa, and Mr.. Carl c. Hart
wig, of Rockwell City, Iowa, Rev.
IS. r. Beatty officiating. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hartwig will make. their home
on a farm near Rockwell City.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
CHAUTAUQUA ON IN Full SWING.

The Manchester Chautauqua opened
Sunday with record crowd for the
opening day. All of the talent so far
has been of very high order and more
that met the expectations Of the vast
crowds in attendance. The star attrac-
tions for today's program are Carmen
Pascova, the Australian soprano, Flo
renee Hardeman and Stewart Willie.
On Thursday will be another big day.
when Keighley and his Broadway play
ers will present broadway Jones"
Space in our news columns is so limit
ed this week that suitable mention
of the weeks program will OF necessity
have to be made next week.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
KEISERS BIG SALE.

F. ]. Keiser announces a big sale OF
suits and mems furnishings. Tie
sale starts on Friday, June 17th, and
continues until July 4th. This re-
markable announcement appears on
page eight of this weeks issue OF the
Democrat and we would suggest that
our readers save this page of the pa
per, check such items as you will
need and bring it to Mr.. Keiser's
store. Here is your chance to save
some real money.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
HUGHES, SALE OF DRY Go0Ds.

E. NJ. Hughes announces that big
dry goods sale will start in his store
on Thursday, June 10Th and last until
June 30th In this sale is included
practically every item of merchandise
in the store. Great reductions in
prices are in force. ~
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
REPRESENTATIVE D00LITTLE
GRADUATES FROM STATE
UNIVERSITY.

Hon. Clyde Doolittle of Delhi, is
member of the class of law students
completing their university work at
Iowa City this week Mr. Doo!ittle
graduates with the degree of Bachelor
of Law.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The Methodist Sunday School pic
mic will be held in Hutchinson's pas
ture next Wednesday afternoon and
evening. The pupils are asked to as
semble at the church at 2::30 and
automobiles will be there to take the
crowd to teh picnic grounds. Supper
at 6 80.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindly expressions
of sympathy and for the many beauti-
full floral offerings sent during the ILL
ness and following the passing of cur
beloved mother.
MR.. AND MRS. H. H. LAWRENCE.
MR.. AND MRS. H. C. AUSTIN.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
K. P. LODGE MEMORIAL SERVICE.

n. r. LODGE MEMORIAL SERVICE.
A large number of the members of
Hyperion Lodge. knights OF Pythids,
attended the memorial services at
Castle Hall Sunday afternoon at four
o'clock. Following the services at the
hall the knights went TO Oakland GEM
etery to decorate the graves of de-
ceased brothers. In Oakland ceme-
terry repose the remains of twenty
nine knights Of Pythias. They are,
c. H. Day, Frank J. Atwater, Chas.
Mckay, w. M. Greenwood, s. S. Sum
mers, r. L. Brooks, H. C. Haeberle,
L. l.. Hoyt, M. X. Brown. W. Y.
Williams, A. J. Brown, r. r. HoDin-
son, NJ. F. Leroy, ]. e. Davis, c. A.
Peterson, d. F. Grove, Claude AM
drews, Carl Anderson, Geo. Dorman,
Ralph Richardson, Edwin r. Davis.
H. c. Seeds, j. r. Toogood, Clarence
Jones, Chas. Huene, Dwight Finch.
VIM. C. Amsden, H. r. Holmes and
Allen Petition.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
UyION EVENING SERVICE.

The first regular Union evening
service of the summer will be held at
the Presbyterian church at 500. FL
der M. w. Akers of the Baptist hrucch
will preach the sermon.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
CONGREGATIONAL.

Church school at 1000 A. Nj.
Preaching at 1900 A. M. This con-
gregation will join in the union SER
vices in the evening.
Manchester Democrat., 1921-06-15
SIT. PAUL'S.

Rev. S. r. Beatty will preach at the
North Manchester church next Sunday
afternoon at $3.50. Sunday school at
2:30.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-19
Only This Week---T Then These Re-
markable Offers Are
Withdrawn

Remember Sellers Kitchen Cabinets these
the sale lasts for only week close
ended That depends what the 90 lucky women do who
will IN this club
all this Of the country discussing the sale and thou
cabinets membership
be minds
memorable that few will want to
the this and to be
will membership
this Club and the Membership list will
open Wednesday,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-19

Every surrounding territory will be interested this
attempted
this know edge Probably before has any
prestige strong enough made offers attractive enough 70
hold famous Sellers Club Plan Sale
a Sellers Kitchen
it, This and 40 other lucky women
SlOO
privilege ana
while the balance
little
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-19
Great Club Plan, Carload Sale
SELLERS
KITCHEN CABINETS
80

this Club Plan Sale made possible
No dealer alone could
the nationwide necessary
to kesucha practicable
Fl and ending Sept rs we Will give
Sellers include the eXu
Lowering Automatic Base Shelf Exender the
AnEoof
Until
Sellers would
~ saved in hours promotion kitchen And
cabinet Sellers Will
a4cfvv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-09-19

Here something you need whole set OF beautiful
highest quality guaranteed Community Sveware And ev
guarantee for Ten years Come ana
examine for yourself its weight its finish And remember
that every Kitchen Cabinet purchased during this sale we
give this valuable and set, exactly illustrated
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
FOR
THE IMPEACHMENT
TRIAL OF TR APP
TO MOVE RAPIDLY
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FACES
CHARGE OF WILLFUL NEGLECT
OF DUTIES, CORRUPTION IN
OFFICE AND OTHER ITEMS

Oklahoma City, March 15.-Prepa-
Lieut.. Gov. NJ. E. Trapp is expected
10 move rapidly today when a date is
TO be set by the state senate for the
formal hearing Of the charges pre-
ferred against the official by the house
of representatives. The charges were
filed in the senate yesterday by the
board of managers named by the
lower body TO prosecute the case.
The senate is to be organized as a
court OF Impeachment al 1880 o'clock
today and at that time a date for
the trial will be set.
Lieutenant Governor Trapp faces
charges OF willful neglect OF duties,
corruption In office. and acts of moral
turpitude while In office The charges
grew out OF alleged irregularities in
private bond transaction between Mr..
Trapp and three counties of the state.
Yesterday was spent in both houses
in q determined effort TO clear up
pending routine business. The senate
passed twenty bills ani the house Sc.
An appropriation Il S9,ll6,65l for
maintenance OF all charitable, edcation-
al and penal Institutions of the state
was reported out to the house yester-
day by the general appropriations COM
mttee. 1t is a sub for the house bill
by Ben F.. Harrison which embodied
the recommendations In Governor Rob
ertson's budget.
Appropriation bills and impeach.
ment charges are expected 10 occupy
the Oklahoma legislature this week.
Money for maintenance Of all state in
stitutions for two years is provided in
the house appropriation bill expected
today from committee. The senate
also has an institutional appropriation
bill in committee which Is expected out
soon. The house appropriations com
mlttee has before Il the departmental
appropriations made by the senate and
revision Of the bill is expected to fol-
low on the institutional bill.
Impeachment charges against Lieut.
Gov. NJ. +. Trap were TO be filed
lONlN ~ Allt IA'AiN hNNaAN W
before the senate. 1t is thought prob
ably the senate will clear It's calendar
Of pending bins before preceding with
the trial. Further acton in the house
Is EXPECTED soon on the charges
, brought last week against A. n. Lee
: craft, state TREASURER.
, Time nas become an important con
/ sideration in the legislature Only w'
, working days remain Of the sixty II
: which legislators are paid SO q day
: At the emf OF that time their pay
, will be 50 cay. Tho senate has al
} ready set tho time for adjourning a.
: next Saturday, but is not though
= probable the session will end that scon
! Tho senate today for the secon'
4 time defeated the joint resolution b,
e X. l.. Davidson proposing to submi
I to the people of Oklahoma the qoes
. ton Of calling constitutional con
Continued On page p
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
Clara Smith Hamon Tells Story
ofDay Which Marked Beginning
of the End'' for Jake L. Hamon;
Weeps as She Recalls the Red
and Spreading Spot of Death 3"
(By Associated Press)

Clara Smith Hamon charged with
the murder OF Jake l., Hamon. took
the witness stand in her trial here
today.
She was composed and spoke in a
well controlled voice.
She said she was born 90 years ago.
She said she had known Mr.. HAmon
FOR many years, / don't know just
how many, ever since | was u school
girl Ia Lawton."
The defendants voice broke as she
told that Colonel Hamon cursed her
ON the evening he was shot and tears
came into her eyes.
her voice dropped low and she said.
He was drunken and erazler than
hc ever had been In al the years
had known him"
when she reached the point In hei
story of the actual shooting. she left
the witness stand and taking the pisto
with which he was shot. In her hant
she illustrated how the shot was fired
81 didn't 20 to 10 IT," she said
THE pistol went off when he struck
it, or / pulled the trigger or some
'hIns; ! know not what" After few
] ,liminary questions in which she sal,
She was - years old. knew Colono
HamUn was married and that he ha,
educated her 80 she might work fo
him she was asked TO tell the jur!
how Il happened.
In the morning" she asked an,
was told to begin that morning"
When the Young defendant tried 4
tell how Colonel Hamon, after h
was shot and said. II am hit" an
had showed her the blood spot form
ing on HIS shirt, rhe broke dow
and sobbed into her handkerchief
Tells Story Of Fatal Day
In answer to the interrogatories q
her counsel. Clara Smith Hamon, tol
narrauvely. OF the day In detail
CONTINUED on Page Twol
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
Grill Prisoner Led from Courtroom, Sobbing w Tears Raining
Doun Cheeks When One States Attorneys Refers Daragto
Her Aged Mother MLean for Defense Resens Alusion to Od
Woman Spectators Make First Demonstration and Judge Orders
Room Cleared Storm Sueeb Through
DEFENDANT BREAKS DOWN
AND WEEPS ALOUD AT THE
STATE VS.. SMITH TRIAL

With the iron nerve at last
shattered with her composure com
pletely deserting her, with soos
and means escaping from her lips
and the waters Of a tortured soul
pouring from reddened eyes ana
flooding paid cheeks, Clara Smith
Hamon is led from courtroom this
morning. Court recesses for one
hour before defendant takes stand.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
PATRIOTISM OF OKLAH0MA'S Law.
MAKERS PUT TO TEST BY Serving
THE dear people, At 81 PER day;
SENATE SQUABBLES over Calling
STATE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION
IMPEACHMENT PROCEED
INGS AGAINST TRAPP is
NOW BEFORE THE SENATE

House formally presents findings
in case against Oklahoma's heuten-
ant governor. 1t is thought that
senate will clear its calendar so as
TO expedite the final adjudication"
Of the matter. as officers OF that
body have announced everything
in readiness for the thorough in.
vestigation and the approval or dis
approval Of the findings Of the
house OF representatives
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
WITH CLEAR ENUNCIhTION
CLARA SMITH TELLS JURY
or LAST FArEFUL DAY

Clara Smith Hamon, charged with
the murder Of Colonel Jake l..
Hamon, took the witness stand in
her trial here today and told her
story OF the incidents OF the day
and night of November n. when
Colonel Hamon was shot
She spoke dramatically In a cool,
wpitchcd voice, hcslIating only
when she told that the Colonel
cursed her. She answered few
preliminary questions and then
launched into her story OF their
last day together.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
COURTROOM IN AN
|UPROAR WHEN TWO
LAWYERS INDULGE
IN PERSONALITIES
COURT FORCED TO RECESS FOX
ONE HOUR; BRIEF RESUME OF
TESTIMONY GIVEN LATE
FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Clara Hamon is today to so on the
witness stand to defend herself against
the charge of murder for the shooting
Of Jake L. Hamon, Republican ma
tional committeeman Of Oklahoma, and
railroad and oil magnate.
Her counsel announced that after q
few other witnesses had been sum-
moned the defendant would tell her
story to the jury.
The defense previously has declared
its case Is that the shot which killed
the oil man was fired while he was IN
u drunken and brutal condition and
while he was making an attack on the
defendant, while he was prandishing q
chair.
Sister First TO Testify
Mrs. W. L. Walhng, sister OF the
defendant was summoned just as courl
adjourned yesterday and the defens'
announced she would be the first WIT
ness called today To- DC followed py
the defendants niece
Was Intoxicated
The first witness called fc- the de
fense yesterday afternoon includes
Buck Garrett. sheriff Of Carter coun
ty: Mrs. Ella Hisson, proprietor o
the hotel where Hamon and Clar'
Harmon lived; two nurses at the hos
ptal where Hamon died, and other
who testified that Hamon appeared 4
/ be intoxicated on the night ne wa
shot.
Did Not Want Girl Prosecuted
Sheriff Garrett declared Hamon toll
| him he did not want Clara Smiu
| Hamon prosecuted for the shooting
that he did IL htmself. accidentally.
one OF the nurses described the las
meeting between Clara Smith Aamo-
and Jake Hamon IN the latters roor
at the hospital.
The nurse said she called Clu
Hamon on the telephone and told he
10 come to the hospital.
Hamon Kissed Her
Hamon. she testified, held out hi
arms to Clara when she arrived an
drew her 10 him and kissed her. Whe
AAi-lA ltAA Nut AhANN oeaAA AAeAAA't sAahe
her to come back during the aftei
noon.
Have Her Get Away"
In closing the case for the prosec,
ion. Frank l.. Ketch. administrator Il
the Hamon estate, testified Hamon tol
him to give Clara some money al
have her get away" Hamon told hin
he said. that Clara shot him IN h
room In the dark.
Mrs. Jake l.. Hamon
Mrs Jake l. Hamon. the wido'
the states last witness, told Of visi
TO the connecting rooms In a hot
here occupied by Clara Hamon al
Jake Hamon. when she found q I
volver In Clara's room.
The state then introduced two IL
ters written by the defendant to Hat
, on postmarked in 1915 and a contra
, signed by Clara Hamon. dated Jan
! airy q. 1916. "in settlement in II
/. for relations existing between US al
, for claims for money"
Final arguments in the trial. II is e
pected. will be made Wednesday al
{ the case may be given TO the ju
] Thursday afternoon. 1t was said
= counsel for the state.
Continued on Page Two)
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
YOU MUST LET MY
POOR OLD MOTHER
ALONE" WAS HEART
APPEAL OF CLARA
tBy Bill Krolnl

CHEERS by the audience" is the
reading on the court record OF the
case OF the state Of Oklahoma VS..
Clara smith Harnon. Cheers which were
not calls for encorps. nor admiration
for personal efforts on the part OF
the person applauded. but ihey were
cheers which came from the hearts Of
human pcople-cheers OF approval
cheers OF expression OF justice and
fair dealing for that person who Is
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
Aged Oklahoma Jurist III

Oklahoma City. March i5.-Judge d,
p. Dyer, aged federal jurist who has
been sitting in United States district
court here for the last two weeks,
was stricken with acute indigestion
while on the bench Monday and was
taken to hospital. Physicians said
his condition was no; serious, but that
he would be confined to the hospital
for several days.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
INDICATIONS ARE
EVERY LEGAL VOTE
WILL BE- POLLED
WOMEN TAKE VERY ACTIVE
PART IN CITY ELECTI6N; RE-
SUITS TO BE GIvES OUT AT
TILE ARDMOREIxE TONIGHT

As soon as /che polls were opened
this morning ballots began to be cast
and the Indications are that every
legal vote in the city will be register
ed before night fall.
Workers were busy with the break
of day, and partisans Of candidates
and issues we're straining every ef-
fort to see the voters got TO the
polls and cast their ballot in this
the most important election the city
has ever held
The day was pleasant and espec.
ially favorable for bringing out the
women vote. The banks declared a
holiday and every interested employee
was doing his bit toward helping out
friends.
The result OF today'S election
should be known within hour after
the polls close as the counters will
keep close up with the ballots as they
are cast.
Many votes were cast by people on
their way to work this morning and
It is not anticipated that the CLOSING
hours will witness tie usual rush ol
belated voters as has characterized
elections heretofore.
The number Of ballots cast in the
various precincts up to noon today
totalled 753 as follows:
Precinct /, Lebus shop, 81.
Precinct ., NcCharens store, III.
Precinct 3, Hoffmans Store, lo3.
Precinct 4, Halls store, &c.
Precinct 5, Second ward, ~.
Precinct G, fire station, 73.
Precinct Z. Texas Filling Station
l79.
Precinct s, Kings store, 2s.
Precinct g. whiting hotel, 81.
The sight OF so many women voter
nj the polls this morning was rea
surprise to many Of the old timers
and the ladies were not at all back
ward in making their wants know
to every voter who approached to cas-
ballot. They showed the effect
recent schooling and were able L
present their side OF the case in a con
else manner that no doubt had IL
effect on the general result.
The result OF today's election vii
be bulletined at the ArdmoreIte oil
flee rs rapidly as the returns ar
phoned In from the 'nine precincts
The polls close AZ O'clock and tn
results should be known shortly afte
that hour.
L The real rush 10 get out the vot
began this afternoon, and from thel
until time for the polls to close ever
effort will be made by workers TO BE
that no one Is overlooked.
Il Friends OF the managerial plan o
city government are not overiookin
anything to favor that cause. an
they are seeing TO It that every know
partisan Of that measure casts bal
lot In its favor.
There is considerable activity anon
the candidates for chief Of police
and they and their adherents ar
hustling for ballots as never before,
The curtain will be rung dow
promptly ut o'clock this evening an
II should not be long until tho r.
suit Is made known.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-03-15
Fifth Day Trial Of Clara Smith Hmon Opens Atmosphere Tense With
Prospect Sensational Possible Examination Wesseso
Defense Proceeds Deendant Tell Jurors Story Her Le How She
Met Debona Young Attorney Loved mot Wisely But Too Well
RESULTS OF TODAY'S VOTE
SWLL BE GIVEN OUT AT THE
-ARDM0REITE TONIGHT

Results of tOday's vote will be
bulletined at The Artrnoreite office
this evening, following the close Of
the polls at ! o'clock. The returns
will be given out as rapidly as they
are received from the precincts.
1t is expected all returns will be
in at an early hour.
Owingsville outlook., 1921-06-09
BURROWED BY PRAIRIE DOG
corkscrews" Found in West.
ern Mountains and Plains Are no
Longer Mystery.

OF the many fossils which have
come out of the mountains and plains
Of the West, few have excited wider
interest than the devils corkscrews."
found. In rocks of the MiOcene period
In northwestern Nebraska. They are
usually white, and stand out clearly
against the buff background Of the
rock which incloSeS them. often attain
Ing a length of IL feet, with many
twists and turns, ending at times in
large bulb, with occasional side pas
sages.
When first discovered it was thought
that these gigantic "cOrkscrews" were
huge petrified vines of roots OF some
strange plant. Stud of the cork
screws" however, failed TO reveal any
traces Of plant structure. Later the
skeleton of an animal like the badger
was found I'm large bulb near the
end of the "corkscrew," and bones of
a small camel and small deer were
found In others. After that II was
discovered that many of them con.
tained bones of small burrowiTIg
animal about the size of the western
prairie dog. Excavation of actual re-
cent prairie-dOg burrows, after filling
them with thin plaster Of paris,
showed an interesting fact: the bur
rows of the prairie dog and the pre-
historic "cOrkscrews" were closely SIM
liar. The mystery is considered
solved.