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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
REXROAT FAILS
TO LOCATE OPAL
Missing Daughters Where
abouts Unknown Since
Elopement January /;
Search Is Futile

After a search Of more than a week
for his daughter, Mrs. opal Rexroat
Kinney, Hon. L. Y. ReXroat has re-
turned to Ardmore empty.handed Mr..
Rexroat confined his search to Musko.
gee and vicinity, former home Of Kin
ney. and where, 1t is said, Kinney had
q divorced wife.
Kinney and Miss Rexoat cloped on
New Years night this year and their
whereabouts have not been known
since. The young woman was married
few days before her 18th birthday
when she came into control Of oil prop.
critics worth half a million.
Two months ago County Judge NJ. +
Winfrey adjudged the young woman In
competent TO handle the affairs OF her
estate and her father was appointed
guardian. He later filed suit against a
brother Of Kinney charging conspi
racy whereby 1t was planned that l.. +
Kinney should marry his daughter ant
defraud her OF her fortune. The sui
IS now pending In district court
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01

Sings for State
Editors in May

Ell RENO, OKLA concert by Nine.
Schumann- Heink, an address by Dean
Walter williams of the Missouri School
of Journalism, a "Night Of Mystery"
trip through the or fields and the
Marland refinery, and a rodeo at 101
Ranch are the high spots of the three
days entertainment to be furnished to
the Oklahoma editors who attend the
31st annual convention of the Okla
homa Press association at Ponca City
on May IL, 13 and IA.
These features, and large number
of lesser events, included in the official
program Just issued from the office Of
Secretary E. S. Bronson of the Ell Reno
American, will make up a three-day Pc
riod of enjoyment unparalleled in the
annals of the fourth-estaters Of Okla
homa, declare the Ponca City hosts.
Reports from the various railways in
regard to the number of requests for
transportation received indicate that the
attendance will eclipse any previous
meeting. The fact that the association
has never visited that part OF the state
is believed to be responsible for the
unusual interest manifested.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01

oxford University, in England, is
composed Of more than 20 colleges
with an average Of 150 men each.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
COTTON GROWERS MEET
AT MADILL MONDAY

Carter and Love county delegates to
the district convention Of the Okla
homa Cotton Growers Association, at
Madill Monday, comprised John w.
Simpkins, Carter countya gent, c. w.
Rollins, chairman OF the Carter coun.
delegation, Walter Colbert, president
of the state association, T. ]. Pollock
j. A. Lowerwald and w. w. Williams,
r, f. Waters, Love county agent, and
W. w. Stephens. Opening Monday
morning the district convention will
be in session throughout the day.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
RAIL LINES INTO TEXAS
FLOOD AREA ARE OPEN

FORT WORTH, Texas-For the first
time in a week, all rail lines into and
out of Fort Worth are open now. Fol.
lowing the subsiding of flooded creeks
and overflowed rivers. The 200 trans
continental passengers, who spent a
week in ranch houses around Aledo
or remained in the marooned cars,
were moved out Sunday and resumed
their journey west.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
Com


The king of England owns saloon,
God save the king.
After man lives too fast he has
to fast to live.
Man named Marks paid $4,000 for
stock exchange seat. Easy Marks!
About all some of our citizens joine
in at church is the singing.
Lady Astor's husband is along
with her, says news item. That's
the way husbands usually visit.
Some neighbors will take everything
except a hint.
The cosmetic urge makes dreams. So
does the cosmetic urge.
Those congressman lying on the tenth
floor Of hotel must feel at home up
in the air over everything.
TROUBLE WITH HAVING A BIG
HEAD is IT is USUALLY HALF
EMPTY.
They are making a machine to send
writing by radio. Then when nobody
answers you can leave your card.
Perhaps Russia wants to buy those
trains to haul her money around.
When we hear Of a woman shooting
man we wonder what she aimed at
Keeping a daughter in clothes isn't
always financial problem.
Fifteen-cent whisky has appeared In
feels like thirty cents.
SOME THINK THE NEW TARIFF
is A THING OF BOOTY AND A TOY
FOREVER
A vacuum is all right in it's place;
but when it gets into head it Is out
of place
The modern ideal library is stack
of bank books.
When a man doesn't care what he
says nobody else does.
The longer the coal strike stays un'
settled the longer next winters coal
bills will stay unsettled
Another thing that is broken too
often is silence.
1t is easy to hold down a job;
the thing to do Is to make it grow.
Jersey City man kept out of the min
istry because he didn't know what he'll
! was, thinks ne knows now.
MANY A FISH GETS CAUGHT IN
A HAIR NET.
Planks in a politicians platform are
often made out Of his head.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
CHINESE GENERAL FAILS

LoNDON.-An attempt to assassin
ate General WI Pei Flu, leader of the
central forces was made last Saturday
says a Peking dispatch to the Evening
News which said the report had not
been confirmed. The general is said
to have been slightly wounded and his
assailant was captured and executed,
the dispatch said
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
MATHERS ATTENDS BOARD
OF EQUALIZERS' HEARING

Whether the per cent gross produc-
ton tax covers warehouses and similar
properties of oil properties will be de-
cided by the state board of equaliza-
ton in Oklahoma City Monday when
the contest of the Carter Oil company
is heard. Attorney James II. Mathers
of Ardmore went to the capital Sunday
night to attend the hearing.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
ONLY TEN LOTS AFFECTED
BY ORDER AT SIiIDLTR

PONCA CITY.-Only ten lots, occu.
pied by two frame dwellings and one
tent. owned by six persons. are affect
cd by the federal court injunction Is
sued In federal court at Guthrie, and
served on the South Shidler property
owners Friday. according to c. W
Spangler. extcrslve real estate man
at Shidler, late Saturday
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
ELECTRIC POWER UTILIZED
BY TEXAS OIL DRILLERS

ORANGE, Texas.-Electric power.
the newest wrinkle in the oil game. Is
being utilized by drillers in the local
field. Motors and lines have been in
stalled by several Of the companies op-
Grating in various parts OF the field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
.Innanese SILK Comes.

SEATTLE.-The latest shipment OF
Japanese silk to arrive at this port to.
tailed 5000 bales. or about twelve car.
loads. valued at sS.iOOOOO The size
Of shipments is taken to indicate the
continued demand for this commodity
which began last December.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-05-01
STOp THAT ITCHING

There is lot Of skin trouble In
Ardmore and surrounding territory
this spring. We will sell you jar
Of Blue Star Remedy on n guarantee
for Itch. Eczema, Ringworm, Tet'
ter or Cracked Hands, Old Sores or
Sores on Children. VIII not stain
clothing and has a pleasant odor'
adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25

farmer money with which 20 buy
phosphate and Limestone al five per
cent interest AMI FIVE per cen. cap
tai 70 be pad back yearly This
plan will give every farmer an cp-
portunity to rebuild the fertility o..
his soil. on which condition - de-
pendent the prosperity OF the nation.
Let us not forget that l1e mere
circumstance or having been born
an American does not make Amer
cans OF us Foo real Amer.canism
does not mean an accumulation Of
material wealth. OF countless won
Dor cities ink "a with magnificent
boulevard systems. cities that III,
-1rward great structures Of concrete
and steel whose twinkHnz lights
shine through the black OF night
with all tie radiance OF a fairy
world; nor can q be found i'm the
sharp pitting OF mind against mind
that molds big business nor ia the
clever assemablage OF Ingenious iI-
ventions whose output speeds indus.
try. Real Americanism is a spirit-
ual heritage based on The ideals ard
teachings OF washington and of JEFF
ferson: an acceptance and practice
or the doctrine OF equality Cor ali.
an unw4vering faith in the Ority
svnbolized By he imperlshable
colors Of old Glory"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25

the a o. T. club at her home on the
state line next Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max westerman OF
Lincoln. Neb.. concluded a visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. z. Barber Thurs
day and went TO Chicago.
The American Legion auxiliary en-
tertained at cards Thursday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. r. F
kompasS
Mrs J. A. Contois has received
word OF the death al Landowne, Pa.
OF her aunt. Mrs o. F. Wright. a
sister Of the late William Thompson
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Simons OF
Pittsburg. Pa. are guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. J. Marshall in West Niles.
Miss Hazel Scott Of Hamilton. o.
Is a guest OF Miss Mignonne Tyler al
the latter's summer home az Bar
ron lake.
Mr. and Mrs. A. G.. Gage have re-
turned from a visit in Champion
Mich. with their daughter, Mrs
Paul Van Ripper
A number OF Niles railway fremen
went 10 Joliet. H.. Wednesday 20 at
TEND the funeral services for Elmer
Lubs. the fireman who lost his life
In the wreck OF the Michigan Cen
tral train No 80 at Gary. Ind. Sun
day. With the wives Of some OF the
firemen. the party who went from
Niles comprised IS members. Mrs
Lubs will move 10 Joliet where she
will hereafter make her home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Style ShOiU to be One of
Features of State Fair

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug "a 4
style show presenting all the lates-
fashions ia bovine dress viii be n
feature OF The dairy cattle exhibit at
the Indiana state Fair here during
the week OF Sept. 4.
The dairy cow who visits The fan
this year and expects 10 take any
prizes Will have TO be dressed up
u the most up-to-date way TO make
hit" with the judges. say mem
bers Of the board. Appearance OF
animals in dairy cattle Judging in
Guiding weight, form, quality. con-
dition and temperament counts for
IS points out OF a total score OF 100
points this year. All other things
being equal the best dressed COW will
sin first prize.
The dairy cattle show promises
10 be the biggest one in the history
Of the fair say members of the
board Of agriculture. Premiums
totaHng $4,000 are being offered.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Bedford VII Oppose
Phone Rate Increase

BEDFORD. Ind. Aug. 24.-Any
increase in telephone rates IN the
city OF Bedford Will be vigorously
opposed. The Indiana Bell Tele-
phone Co. recently filed a petition
with the public service commission
at Indianapolis asking for an IN
crease in the telephone rates in
Bedford and vicinity.
As a result the first step IN form
ing an organization 20 oppose the
telephone company's petition was
taken Tuesday evening at the
Chamber OF Commerce headquar-
tiers. Representatives OF the Bed
ford city council. the Chamber Of
Commerce and the Rotary and XII
wants clubs met and selected a
committee TO go to indianapolis to
get the data on the hearing OF the
petition and TO take steps TO fight It,.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
TEACHERS MEET.

WARSAW. Ind. Aug. 24.-In-
structors Of the various schools of
the II townships of Kosciusko
county held a joint institute at the
county building here today. The
speakers were Prof. r II. Gage,
Millersville, Pa, Prof. ] r. Shutz,
North Manchester. Prof. w. A.
Price, Des Moines, Ia. and T. A.
Parker. Warsaw, county agricul-
tural agent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Arrest Man on Charge
OF Tampering tUith Train

VALPARAISO. Ind. Aug. a.
Jacob Ockerland. Of Hobart. was
arrested here by officers Of the
Pennsylvania railroad. charged
with closing the mangle cock on a
Pennsylvania passenger train west
Of the city.
O-ckerland boarded the train a.
Gary where he is employed as a
stone mason. intending 70 ride 20
Hobart No stop was made al that
point. Ockerland denies he modest
ed the air hose in any way. He IS
being held in jail pending an IN
vest cation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
ADD TO TWO LISTS.

WARSAW. Ind. Aug. "a
County Assessor Clark Hatfield an
nounced today that this week he
has added $4,000 to the tax dupli-
cate by finding about % instances in
which township assessors failed 10
carry out totals. In one instance
$500 was not included in the
total and a property owner would
not have paid taxes on that amount
but for the discovery Of Hatfield.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Lack Of Rain Causes
Grass Fires at MentOne

MENTONE, Aug. 24-Lack Of
rains has resulted in numerou
costly grass fires in this vicinity.
The fire in a number Of instances
communicated with small buildings
that were consumed. Sparks from
railroad trains fred stubble fields on
farms near MentOne and caused con-
siderable damage Residents OF
Nentone suffered much discomfort
due 10 the pungent smoke from
burning logs and brush that swept
over the town
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
SheriffS Son. Shooting at
Turtle. Hits Man IN Leg

WARSAW, Ind. Ang. 24.-B. A.
Stanton was today accidentally shot
in the leg and severely injured by
Bud Moon. son Of Sheriff Charles
b. Moon of KOsciuskO county.
The accident happened at a
Pennsylvania railroad bridge. just
west OF this city, where for several
weeks past Moon has been employed
as a guard
Moon says that he was shooting
at a turtle and that the bullet ac-
cidently struck Stanton, who was
fishing in a creek near the bridge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
+ Financial Institution
At Gary Ordered Closed

GARY. Aug. 24.-The Liberty
Building and Loan Association OF
Gary was closed here by Y. j. Mock
OF Indianapolis. representing the
state banking department 1t is
said the association was in bad
financial condition and that mem
bers failed 10 contribute their usual
sums. The association Il is said had
SIS. 900 OF it's assets invested in an
office building heavily mOrtgaged.
This left only $4,000 for its total
cash il is said. The association was
capitalized at $500 900.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
BILLS EYE2 NOT QUITE.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 24-(By /.
y. S)-Robert Taylor. 21. colOred.
and his competitor, neither were
able 10 hit the bulls eye at a
shooting gallery IN Douglas park.
here. In the argument that ensued
over who should pay for the shoot
irg Taylor was shot twice and now
is in the hospital. His assailant es-
CaDed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Wash Day Needs

SoPade, softens the hard
est water. best aid to soap,
box ...........7c
Climalene and Quicker
Way Water Softener, box
at . &c
Luna Laundry Soap. it's a
good soap. a big value at
the price. 10 bars 29c
Ivory Soap. 10 bars sec
Bowl-ene, a disinfectant
and deodorizer for the closet
bowl only. special, can lie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
BANS H
NERVOUSNESS
WendelPs Pills, Ambition
Brand, for Rundown,
Tired Out People

X you fee tl9ed out oct Of s0r-s. dos-
poa1snt IaznSaliy or physically degrees
ed svt a 30 ssat box 81 WendeiIs pills,
Ambition Brand, a. We:tticks Cat Rats
Nd ieina osoSs todGy and oaka the hrst
Big step toward feeling better right sway
II you wogk tao hard. smoke too much.
CT are n4FvoEs. Wendsfl'e PNS. Ambition
1srEd, VII mtke ySu feel bertsr in three
CaTs o. monry back frcu Wettick's Cut
NIss Medicine Store on the first box pur-
chased.
"A treatment for affections % TIE
barVou- ETstsu- -oustt9afioa. loss % ap
Isf..e. slee9lcIsno1s. o. Nervous lndlEes-
4 "a. GET a bsT Of WsadslIs Pills. Ambl
Il on Brad. ioosy on the money back
- -AdY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Misses Middies
Reduced to 79c

Misses and Children 5
Middies in pongee and gala
tea cloth in white. blue and
tan. special 79c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Glove Specials

Silk Gauntlet Gloves in
beaver. Pongee and white,
special $1.50
Long Silk Gloves in gray.
beaver, brown. navy and
black. special $500. $1.19
Silk RULED Gauntlets in
white and pongee, special
at SZ-4S
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Wash Blouses
Reduced to S1.5O

New line of good quality
Wash Blouses in Wolfe, Or
CANDY and Dimity. Now
reduced to .. S1.5O
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Spring Suits
Unusual Values at
$3.50, $3.50, $19.95

Here is real investment the materials high
grade the tailoring the best and the styles very
only that but these garments be this fall
spring-then you will appreciate the great saving
you have made Fashioned in Wool Jersey Trcotine
and Serge in navy. brown and black. Reduced to
$3.50 $3.50 and Observation-Disclosures. S19.95
All Other Spring Suits
Now Selling at Half Price
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
MRS. CECIL RIPPLE
DIES AT HOSPITAL
Niles Woman SuCCumbs to
Diabetes Compensation
Hearing Is Held.

VI 10. CECAlL-4--I age three
NILES. Mich, Aug 24.-MrS-
Cecil Ripple. 1901 Sycam0r St, died
Thursday morning at University
hosipau in Ann Arbor. where she
was taken last Tuesday by her hus-
band. Wednesday. her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. z. Smith and the lat
ter's sister. Mrs. Charles Butts. Went
20 Ann Arbor in response 10 a mes
sage from the husband that Mrs
Ruple's condition was critical and
they were with her when the end
came The body was brought TO
Niles Thursday evening.
Mrs. huple was born in Cass
county and had spent practically her
entire life in Milton township. Had
she lived until next month she would
have been IS years old. Six years
ago she was married TO Mr.. Ripple
For a short time after their mar
riage they resided IN Jackson They
came 10 Niles 70 reside about fve
years ago. For the past 10 days Mrs
Ripple had been at her parent >
home on account Of ner illness. The
cause OF her death was diabetes. She
was the only child OF Mr. and Mrs.
smith Mr. Ripple is employed at
the National Standard plant.
Samuel Beatty. representing the
state Industrial board was in the
city Thursday 20 hear the proceed
lngs in the case Of Erdman OCkel.
who sought compensation because
Of injuries alleged TO have been re-
ceived at a local factory. However.
the state commission decided that
as his injuries were not the result
Of an accident. he was not entitled
to compensation under the work
ingmans compensation act, and the
case was dismissed.
Mrs. s. 3. GOdding entertained so
ladies at cards Wednesday afternoon
and will entertain about the same
number on Friday afternoon when
cards will again be the form %
entertainment.
Mrs. r y. BONNIE and Mrs F. NJ.
Pierson motored 10 Chicago Thurs
day, where Mrs. Pierson will remain
for visit with her sister. Mrs Ben
jamin Schneewind. Mrs. BONNIE will
go from Chicago 10 KenOsha, Wis,
to visit her sister. Mrs Harry Bald
win
Mrs. Emory Korn will entertain
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Wash Blouses
Big Value at 39c

Here IS an unusual value
in white Wolfe and Organdy
Blouses. Unusual value
at 39c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25

Small lot of Ratine, Cling
ham and Galatea Skirts for
little girls in pretty styles
and patterns. The Remnant
Sale clean them out at $1.OO
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Silk Dresses
Special So. $500

If you looking for a really good attractive we'll
made dress for little money-the Remnant Sale offers
real opportunity.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-25
Children's Dresses
Values to $3.50 at $500

One lot Of Children $
Bingham Dresses in pretty
plaids and checks; values to
$3.50, Remnant Sale Price
is ............. $500
, 1922-01-21

WOOD M. +. under Secretary Of State
tor the Colonies. The meeting was pre-
sided over by the President Mr.. H. B. G.
Austin His Excellency the Governor was
present. The following subjects were
referred to: Preference, TeIegraphic
communication, Steamship cOmmunica-
ton, Freight rates and Currency.
Calcutta, Jan. 18th. The north Cal
cutie Congress committee attempted on
Saturday to hold a meeting in contraven-
ton of a Governmental prohibition. The
police dispersed the gathering and arrest
ed the chairman and 10 others. An at
tempt later in the evening to hold another
meeting resulted in the arrest of IA peo-
pie.
London, Jan. 17th.-Mr. Clynes. labour
leader in the House speaking at Manches-
ter last night, said public men should be
thinking not about elections, but about
the appalling Industrial conditions. LO-
cal authorities and relief agencies. he
said, were distracted by the demands
made upon them. The unemployed were
nov reduced to such slender resources
that they could not live for long under
the allowances received from relief bod
les. Shortly their dire necessity would
have exhausted their patience and priya-
ton might drive them to eXcesses. We
must cease m~anoeuVring for political ad-
vantage and concentrate on trade revival
he declared.
Bombay, Jan. 17th.--At a discussion
which lasted eight hours, 9 subccm-
mittee of the conference Of representa-
tives Of all shades Of public opinion in
India, called in an endeavcUr to amelior-
ate the political situation, PASSED a re-
solution favouring a round table confer
epce. The resolution expressed the opin-
ion that in order to create a favourable
atmosphere in the conference, political
prisoners should be released. and that
pending the result of the conference
HartaIs, picketing and civil disobedi-
ence should cease. Later the resolu-
ton was carried unanimously by the
meeting of the delegates to the con-
ference. Mr.. Gandki, leader of the non
coopeIators, who is taking part in the
conference, said on behalf Of his follow
ers that he Wss only participating infor-
mally, but that he was prepared to per
suade his adherents to abstain from hos
tile activities, provided all political pris-
Oners were released and the Round Table
conference came into existence before
January 31st, with the reservation that
the enlistment of volunteers and prepar-
alton for civil disCbedience should CON
true. Gandhi said he antcirated that
the nCrcCtrelatOls WCu'd blame him for
sUCCIn hing 70 The tlsrGiSInerts Of tLe
mCCerates, hut he desired his fellow