The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-01-13

WOrd was received mere lnlS Inorh'
ing Of the death of a brother of
Dave Wright, Ardmore policeman, at
Paducah, Texas. last night, after
continued illness. Mr. Wright was
with his brother when he died.
Henry Baum has announced the re-
opening in his old store at the corner
the fire two months ago Mr.. Baum
has been conducting two stores in the
200 block of West Main street.
At special meeting of the city COM
missioners at o'clock Saturday
morning, bids will be received for
paving bonds on Second avenue, north
west. Other routine business will be
attended to at that time
Tom Adams. Ardmore policeman.
has returned from Pauls Valley where
he was called as n witness in the
trial Of Il. o. Peevy, charged with the
murder Of Frank Pruett Ardmore oil
man, three months ago.
The Bulletin" a weekly publica-
ton of the First Christian Church, is
sued this morning contains the an.
church, and their auxiliary depart
ments.
County Commissioner Joe Taylor
who is i'll with pneumonia at Hardy
sanitarium is reported resting well this
morning.
County Agent John w. Simpkins is
spending several days at Wilson and
Reck examining a number Of hog
herds which are cholera suspects.
Divorces filed in district court vest
erday included II. A. Peters versus
Bonnie Peters and r. J. Jones versus
Dottie Jones.
Buck Rogers, public weigher has
filed suit in district court against the
Traders Compress Company for $500
damages. same being payment for
services.
In addition to the reelection of di-
rectors Of the First National Bank
Wednesday, the following officers were
reelected: Don Lacy, president; G.
w. Stuart and Perry Maxwell. vice
presidents; Ed Sandlin, cashier; Ar
thus Kyle, II. ID. McCollum and J.
II. Snodgrass, assistant cashiers.
During this week numerous farm
ers have been bringing in fresh eggs
which were sold in the business dis.
trict for from 40 to As cents dozen.
DR.. Walter Hardy went by plane
as a witness in Frank Pruet; murder
case now being tried there. He made
the trip in 25 minutes despite the
steady wind that was blowing.
DR.. ]. w. Shelton went to Pauls
Valley Thursday where he was n wit.
ness in the r. o. Perry murder case.
Peevy is charged with killing Frank
Pruett, former Ardmore oil man.
Early Wednesday night soma one
drove head.on into the Pierce-Arrow
roadster OF DR., Walter Hardy as 1t
was standing in front of the sani-
tarium. damage Is estimatej at $500
Rev. and Mrs. c. A. Baxter, Bap-
tist missionaries for the Enon Associa-
ton, who have recently completed a
revival at the South Ardmore Baptist
church. leave this week for points in
Love county to carry on their work.
Work OF taking the scholastic CEN
sus in the rural schools OF the coun.
ty is progressing nicely according to
reports received from the schools by
Mrs. Kate Gait zaneis, county super.
intendent.
Forty-seven prisoners are enjoying
themselves at the county Jail today
despite the fact that Friday the 18th
Is supposed TO cast a gloom over pris.
oners. About half Of this number are
serving sentences imposed by county
and district courts.
]. p. Ragsdale OF Fox was an Ard.
more visitor today.
Mrs. Harry Cole and little son, Page
Edward OF Bartlesville. are guests OF