The Independent. (Cashion, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1918 Page: 1 of 6
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THe Independent
VOL. XI
f O ^ G EVERLASTINGLY AT IT IS BOUND TO BRING SUCCESS.
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CASHION, KINGFISHER COUNTY. OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, August 8. 1918
NO. 15
A Letter From His Majesty
George V.
Mrs. 0. G. Downing is in re-
ceipt of a letter from her hus-
band, 0. G. Downing, who is
with the American Expedition-
ary Forces in France, enclosing
a letter from King George writ-
ten to the American soldiers.
The letter is as follows:
Windsor Castle
"Soldiers of the United States,
the people of the British Isles
welcome you on your way to
take your stand beside the armies
of many nations now fighting in
the Old World the greatest battle
for human freedom.
"The Allies will gain new heart
and spirit in your company. I
wish that I could shake the hand
of each one of you and bid you
God speed on your mission."
(Signed) George R. I.
April 1918
J. B. A. Robertson Leads
Returns late Wednesday even-
ing gave Robertson 18000 ma-
jority as democratic nominee for
Governor, according to infor-
mation from Oklahoma City.
We have been unable to get
information regarding the re-
publican nominee for governor.
Attention About Winter Goaf
The coal situation for next
winter is going to be serious.
Get your coal for next winter
now. This warning to all per-
sons from the fuel administra-
tion.
If you want to protect your
family next winter do your part
and get your coal now.
Frrmers, get your coal be-ore
winter. The railroads will not
be able to haul all the coal need-
ed next fall
Geo. L. Bowman,
County Fuel Admr.
County Election Returns
Returns of the primary elec-
tion from Kingfisher are as fol-
lows:
John M. Graham county jud-
ge; Geo. F. Long, sheriff; W. H.
Meade, assessor; Russel A.
Frakes, county clerk; W. G.
Newer, commissioner 1st dist
rict. For treasurer E. V. Welch
has a majority of two over F.
D. Dakins ^
The rest of the Republican j
ticket and the Democrat ticket
j had no opposition.
Returns from Logan county I
shows Ed. Robertscn, republican |
sheriff. Commissioner 3rd dist-:
rict shows Scout thirteen in the i
lead with North Cedar out. j
Thus, the count looks favorable !
for Sloan.
There was excellent work
done at the Red Cross work
room Tuesday afternoon altho
only a small number of the
members were present viz: Mrs.
Plum, Davidson, Mclntire Car- j thing doing all the time. Mr.
ter, Klingman, Cobb, Stockdale,! Thatcher, the blind musician is
Oldfield's Jolly Players Here
Oldfield's Jolly Players opened 1
a weeks engagement here Mon-I
day evening. These people play-
ed two different engagements
here about two years ago and
was one of the best companies
that had ever made this town.
They have a large tent which is
well lighted and comfortably
seated and every courtesy is
shown the patrons. They have
a good clean show and between
the acts vaudville sketches are
given - in fact there is some-
Pollock, Catt, Smith, Chastain,
Alien and Miss Elsie Eorbis.
in realty a one man band and
his music alone is worth the price
We invite others to attend these!of admission. There will be a
meetings. performance each evening this
! week and the company is worthy
j of your patronage.
The Clint Ward sale Monday j
July 5th was well attended and I
the stock said well considering! We are indebted to Capt.
the dry weather. Mr. Ward put'Avery B. Wight for a copy of
up a calf and lold the Crowd to t the Stars and Stripes, the official
bid liberally as the proceeds1 newspaper of the A. E. F. pub-
were to go to The Red Cross. J lished "Somewhere" i* France,
Together with the amount bid j which we received this Week,
for the calf and the dollar do- It is a seven column, eight page
nations $32.00 was raised and paper crowded full of newsy
turned over to the Red Cross news and we'll bet it is appreci-
eommittee. ated by the boys over there.
Better Banking Service
for Farmers
A vast fund, now aggregating a thousand mil-
lion dollars has been assembled by Act of Congress to
stand back of the farming and business interests of the
country.
This fund is the Federal Reserve Banking Sys-
tem, of which we are a member, and it enables us better
than ever before to supply our farmers with the credit
and currency they need for producing crops and to pro-
tect them against disorganized markets.
If you are not linked up with this system as one
oooooooooooooooooo 0f our depositors come in
5 MEMBER o and let us tell you how it
x FEDERALRESERVE x , , J
8 SYSTEM § helps you.
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First National Bank
"Ups and Downs"
The "ups" and "downs" in
life come to every body.
Right now, while you are
making money you ought to
be saving it, and when the
downs come you will have
something to fall back upon.
Be Independent.
Start an account with us.
Farmers State BanR
Cashion, Oklahoma
FOR SALE -
250,000 ft., Yellow Pine Lumber
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Remember the Chautauqua. Aug. 25. 26, 27.
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Garnett, A. J. The Independent. (Cashion, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 15, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 8, 1918, newspaper, August 8, 1918; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc107761/m1/1/: accessed April 18, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.