Cleveland County Enterprise. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 24, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 24, 1916 Page: 1 of 8
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vol. xxiv
norman. oklahoma. thursday. february 24, 191b.
no. 34
V
ANOTHER WARNING AGAINST
RAISING 100 MUCH COTTON
Oeo. 0. Burke For Rev. R. A. Brigham
County Judge Given "Pounding"
W. R. Clark For Jim L. Corbett for
Conuty Superintendent County Treasurer
In
of the
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The decline that has taken place , nouncement of Geo.
in the price of cotton during the Lexington, as a Democratic
last, ten days or two weeks will | ''ate
probably work good rather than i Judge
harm. Not much cotton is being
offered by the growers; the de-
cline in the price is the result of
market contraction and shipping
facilities and not of heavy offerings.
Since very little cotton is being
sold by the growers, the decline in
price signifies, as ti* them, a paper
loss rather than an actual one. It
is a timely and unmistakable warn-
ing against the folly of planting
the usual acreage to cotton that tlx
this issue appears the an- Rev. R. A. Brigham took Mrs. W R. Clark, principle
C. Burke of Brigham and the children with him Canada school, announces in this
candi- to his appointment at Union Grove issue of the Enterprise as a candi-
for nomination as County last Saturday and when they ar- dale tor the democratic liomiua
rived at the church Saturday night tiou for county superintendent of
Mr. Burke has lived in Cleveland they were most agreeably surprised Cleveland county
county for some 25 years, coming j to see a great "pounding" in store When a very small boy, Mr.
for them. The good people of that ('lark's father died, leaving his
neighborhood had carried in great mother with several small chidren,
quantities of good tilings and had and but very little of this werld's
stored them in the church building, goods, and in the citv of New
his success in the legal profession The good ladies of the community York, il was more than the mother
and his standing as a lawyer in | had prepared a line supper, and at could do to care for and educate
this and adjoining counties, his the close of the services the lunch-
ability and the large practice he eon was spread and a most pleas-
to Norman in 1891, and afterwards
removing to Lexington. He has
been actively engaged in the prac-
tice of law for over (i years, and
With this issue of the Kilter-
prise appears the announcement of
Jim L. Corbett for the democratic
nomination for county treasurer.
Jim Corbett is a product of
Cleveland county. He was born
on a farm near Corbett, where lie
worked on the farm and attended
Nil "CORNERSTONE "
FOR SCIENCE HILL
"We haven't time for any cere-
mony, what we're after is a com-
plete building .just as soon as pos-
sible." This was the explanation
made by Dr. Edwin DeBarr, head
of the chemistry department and
vice-president of the University of
(luring t be
the rural se
months
Five years ago he went to
homa City, where he took a
uess course, graduating in
has enjoyed, have demonstrated j ant time was enjoyed. The plans
that he is eminently qualified iu ev j of the parishoners were well form-
steady weakening of the market I ery way to serve the people as ulated and carried out the pound-
County Judge of this county. ing and the supper both being a
Mr. Burke has been a life-long suprise to the pastor and his fam-
democrat, and has always taken an ily. It was a fine supper and a
active interest in the furtherance | fine pounding given by fine peo-
of Democracy in every campaign, p'e—people who are generous in
may be expected to be of benefit.
When, about a month ago, the
market showed a distinctly upward
tendency, the fear was expressed
that it would act as a false hope to
lure the farmers into over-plant-
ing. There were even some to ex-
press the belief that this was a
maneuver of the spinners to betray
the farmers into over-plauting.
This is the fiist time he lias ever
aspired to public office, and he
tells us that he has no ax to grind
but will make a clean, straightfor-
ward campaign upon his own mer-
One need not subscribe to that! its and qualifications, and not up-
foolish suspicion, however, to see | on any shortcomings of his oppo-
that if the price of cotton had con- I nents, whoever the\ m;<\ be.
tinued to advance then recorded j We feel certain that the voters
had held, the farmers would have j of this County cannot cast their
been persuaded by it that a large \ ballots for a more able, competent
crop cotald be absorbed next year j and qualified man for ti fli-
nt a profitable price bounty -,lul«e than Mr- Bl,rke-
As it is now, they can see no and that, the Democratic, piirt.v
such augury in the market. If the | <>f this County will make no mis-
market augurs anything, it is that take >" selecting him as its noini-
this year's cotton acreage must be nee. He will appreciate your sup-
even smaller than seemed advisa- j port and influence.
ble a mouth or so ago if the mar-' ~ ~
ket is not to bo glutted. In other ; lOUUg Democrats Organize
words, what has transpired within
papers on the streets of New York.
At the age of 11 he joined the
Children's Aid Society, and with
in their hospitality and know how j fifteen other boys was taken to
to entertain and make one feel at Texas, where they were placed in
home. The weather was ideal and ; farm homes There he worked for
everything went to make the trip! his board and clothing for four
Ok la
a busi-
in both
the little ones, consequently \\ R. shorthand and bookkeeping, work-
Clark and a smaller brother werejiug his way through school.
placed in an orphans home, where u,. isu„ accommodating and effi-
he remained a few years, but owing j cient deputy county treasurer, and
to the treatment he received, he j has been connected with the office
left the home, and for two years i since July 1, 1913. lie is thor-
ite made a living selling news- j ouglily qualified with every detail
a most pleasant one, and one that
will not soon be forgotten.
that time reinforces the argument
for reduced acreage. It is evident
that a big surplus of cotton will be
carried over into next year. That
fact alone would urge the need of
reducing the acreage. And it is
becoming highly probable that by-
next fall the market for cotton will i js to promote harmony
be smaller than it is now. and not j Democratic party of
A large crowd of young
crats met at the county
house Friday evening and
ized what is known as the
Men's Democratic Club of
land county.
The purpose of the organization
within the
the countv
University Scores Hit
The "Merry Wives of Windsor"
which was given last evening hy
the Dramatic Department of the
University, at the Franing, was
perhaps, the best attended event,
which lias been given under the
auspices of the State Institution
this year. Every seat in the en-
tire house was taken and good at
tention was given at all times.
The play, as you know, is one
of the Shakespearean ago arid is
very characteristic of the lives of
orgiui-
Young
('leve-
and
the
larger. and to afford a systematic
It is pretty safe to say that the j uniform means of conductin
South can get much more for a present political campaign,
nine-million-bale crop, than for a .John E. Lnttrell, a promising
twelve-million-bale crop. If the young democrat of Norman, was
farmers plant for a nine million-hale chosen president of the local club:
crop, they will have a surplus acre- L. K. Morris, a student of the law
age for food and feedstuff's. That school, vice-president, and VVil-
of course, is the disposition that liaui 11. Lewis, another law stud-
ought to be made of it. But it
be better to let this surplus aeieage
lie idle than to put it into cotton.
Dallas News
Wake Your Plans Ladies
Mrs. Bottom!.*, style expert,
thinks it's about time our feminine
friends were making their plans
for spring clothing. In this issue
of the Enterprise, she shows some
Easther hat models and describes a
beautiful little party gown, saving
"the coquettish modes are reap-
pearing."
ent. was elected secretary- treasur
Subscribe for the Enterprise.
A membership committee com-
posed of Coon Lindsay, chairman,
Jim Corbett and Jim Stogner was
chosen. A second committee was
chosen, composed of Harry Halley
chairman, E. F. Davis and Earl
Brown, the purpose of which is to
affiliate university students with
the local organization.
A program committee selected
by the club was authorized to ar-
range for prominent leaders of the
democratic party to address the
club on the last Friday of each
mouth, conce.niug party issues.
The delegates sent to the Tulsa
convention were Ray Berry and
Leo MeMakin.
Detno
court People of that age, and deals with
people in all walks of life.
More interest was given because
it was a "home talent" play, be-
ing acted by students of our Uni-
versity. It. would be hard to pick
an individual star, among the
players. In rendering their parts,
all did honor, both to themselves
and their school. It vividly show-
that. there is excellent stage mater-
ial in our own state, for these ama-
teur players acted as though they
were masters.
The interest taken in the play is
certainly a marked tribute to the
director. Miss E. Marie Anderson,
to whom, to a large extent, the
grand success of the play is attrib-
uted. All, however, join in ex-
congratulations to the players,
promoters and the director.
years, attending the rural
during the winter montl
which he attended the North Tex
as Normal for two years, working
his way through school.
lie taught one term of school in
Texas. He came to Cleveland
county in the fall of 1910, and
farmed in the eastern part of the
county the next year, he
taught one 'term of school in j
the western part of Pottawatomie j
county, and is i ow teaching his j
third term of school in this county, j
and is regarded by all who know
h u* one of the most successful
teachers in the county. It is said!
wherever W. R. Clark teaches
there is always much life and en-!
thusiasm in the school.
During his vacations in the sum-
mer he always attended one of the:
states normal schools, better pre i
paring himself for his duties as a
teacher.
Since coining to Cleveland coun-
ty he has taken an active part
politics
of the office, and it' nominated and
elected lie will not have to learn
the duties of the office.
Jim Corbett is well known
throughout the county, and is a
most popular young man, a true
i and faithful democrat.
hools I Taking into consideration his
utter j ability to fill the office, being an
lex I expert, bookeeper and accountant,
honest, moral and upright chris-
tian gentleman, and having been a
most faithful deputy for nearly
tlieee years, being young and pro-
gressive, we have no hesitancy in
recommending him to you as a
worthy young man, who if nomi-
nated and elected countv treasurer
of Cleveland countv, ho will in
winter j Oklahoma, when he announced
that there would be no "corner
stone laying" for the $100,000
science hall, being erected on the
University campus.
"Bad weather has already thrown
us behind," the practical scientist
continued, ami the corner stone
in Administration Hall is enough
for the whole University anyway."
Foundations have all been com-
pleted and contractors are now
erecting the limestone walls for the
new building, which is supposed to
be completed by Sept lf>, 1910.
In the meantime, even available
old shack on the campus has been
finished off to provide space for
classrooms
High School Debate
every way make good.
Carefully consider his claims be-
fore casting your ballot at the pri-
mary, August 1st.
Socialist Contention
The Socialists held
vention in the district court room
Saturday, making the final ar-
rangements for placing their coun-
ty and legislative tickets in the
field. A good attendance and
some enthusiasm was manifested
g his friends and j "nd a goodly sum was raised for
of the
Canada News Items
TIE TllE COW t. I AIL
Charles llobbs visited Miss M
G. Beasley Sunday
We are all enjoying the pretty
weather around Canada now.
Miss Selma Waggoner visited
her cousin, Naonia Lewis, Sunday.
Singing was grand at Canada
Sunday night A large crowd was
present.
The Canada boys played
Moore basketball team, Friday
and won 17 to Id.
Several Noble people were
tors at Canada Sunday night.
working for the sue
democratic. party
In every way VV. R. Clark
self made man, who made his way j
in the world almost, since infancy, j
j end it is only doing him justice to J
say that he did a good job.
Mr. Clark is in every way I
worthy and well qualified for the
position of county superintendent,
and he deserves your special con-
I sideration.
He snys that if nominated and
elected county superintendent he
will conduct the office without, a
'deputy. He has the interest of the
schools of the county at heart, and
; will use every ounce of energy for
the advancement of same
Those who know him best, are
his loyal supporters. He asks
for your support and there is no
| one who will appreciate it more
than he, at the primary, August
1st.
ducational (campaign) purposes.
They are arranging to storm the
I school houses early and strengthen
every socialist local in the county
j and to organize new locals. They
have kept men iu the legislative
halls during the special session,
and will soon be telling the voters
how their representatives labored
and sweat in enacting wholesome
laws for the "dear people "
Of course it may be expected
that everything will be told that
will prejudice the "dear people"
j against the democratic party in
' this county, and the good accom-
I plished by the democratic, repres-
entatives, not intentionally of
'course, will ic overlooked because
of lack of time to tell all. The
I deniocra's are going to need some
J real live vires, and tot hand shak-
ier* i i the coming campaign in
! Cleveland countv.
The Norman high school debat-
ing team will meet the representa-
tives of the Tecumseh high school
to-morrow evening in the high
! school auditorium where each team
j will battle for supremacy.
| This promises to be one of the
| most heated contests ever held in
our high school. The Tecumseh
team is undefeated so far this sea-
son and are coming well represent-
ed, having three purely logical de-
j bators.
The local school feel confident of
victory, being rev resented by Her-
bert. Hyde, Guy l'arkhurst and
con- Claud Monnet, the cream of the
school. They have a clean record
so far this \ ir. There will be
much true school spirit shown in
this contest.
The local team is worthy the
attention of the people of Norman
and vicinity and they should hear
them tomorrow evening.
the
Death of Mrs- Harrington
Death of Mrs- W. J- Smith
Mrs. J. W. Smith, aged 84
years, who has for sometime been
in very delicate health, died at her
home at 210 E. Tonhawa St.
Thursday, February 17, 1916.
She has been low for some time
and because of nei advanced age
she was unable to overcome her
ailments.
Mrs. Smith resided in this and
McClain counties for a long time
and was most highly esteemed by
all who knew her. Her life was
one of service and usefulness and
she was in every way an ideal
woman.
The funeral services were held
from the home Friday afternoon,
with interment iu I. O. 0. F. cem-
etery. The Enterprise joins in ex-
tending sympathy to the bereaved
relatives.
visi-
We
A dairyman who believed that a,'ft B,ad to lmve them ''",ne-
; he had exausted every means of A dance was given by Mr. and
putting his dairy in perfect sani- Mrs. L. Waggoner Saturday night
tary condition, complained that • The crowd was a nice one and all
is one in which the mer-
chant himself has implicit
faith—else he will not ad-
vertise it. You are safe in
patronizing the mer-
chants whose r.i ! ; ppear
in this paper because their
goods are up to date and
not shop worn. : : :
the bacteria in his nuU amount-
ed to hundreds of thousands to the
cubic centimeter. A dairy inspect-
or was puzzled until he watched
the milking. Then he said,
the cow's tail to the left leg
milking her. You do u u
the switch of her tuii, and
time it slaps her right ilan
germs shower into i.he non,.
This warm weather sure
"l'ie
while
wash
one the spring fever.
enjoyed a splendid evening.
Misses Bertha Corbin, Naonia
Lewis, Selma Waggoner, and
Messrs. Lewis Bnrketf, and Ancil
Murphy went to Hikes I'eak Sun-
day. All had a good time.
Canada hoys and girls basketball
teams met. Banner at Alamo Fri-
day and defeated them with scores
of •"> to <) in favor of the ciris and
to 12 in favor of the boys. It
was the girl's first match game
and we are very proud of it.
Judge Robertson Will
Speak Friday Night
Judge J. B. A. Robertson, of
Oklahoma City, will make an ad-
dress at the meeting of the Young
Men's Democratic Club at the
court house Friday night
Judge Robertson is a very able
and forceful speaker and one of
our most prominent citizens.
Yon arc cordially invited to at-
tend.
Mrs C. II. Harrington
her home in the northeast
the citv Tuesday about 1
a m . of pneumonia. She
died
part
was
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years of
ehristmi
o 1
Cleveland c
The bod\
anil
I id\
ost estnnabl
was a nativ
had resided
iiitty for sixteen yea
wiii. taken to Mi Zi
in
Rev. S T. Bingmaii was bote
from his arm near Mardock today.
He is recovering from a severe
spell of indigestion, which had
kept him bedfast about seven
weeks.
i in the southeast part of the coun-
ty, where the funeral services were
conducted by Ucv A. T. Barber.
Interment was made in the Mt.
Zion cemetery
She is survived bj a husband
and two little boys, aged 9 and
11.
The Enterprise joins their many
friends iu extending sympathy to
j the bereaved ones.
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