The New Era. (Davenport, Okla.), Vol. 6, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 23, 1914 Page: 1 of 6
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Vol. 6. No 24
DAVENPORT. LINCOLN COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY, JULY 23 1914.
$1.00 per year
THE LOCAL NEWS OF THE WEEK
GATHERED FROM HERE AND THERE BY OUR CORRESPONDENTS, TELLING
OF ALL THE GOINGS AND COMINGS, SICKNESS,
ETC, ETC,
Miss Mtie Adams is on the) Uo;>d hulk coffee I.) cents pur
sick list. pound. Dawnp >i t Merc. Co.
Nell Hall went to Stroud Tues-
day.
Louie Myers is on the sick list
this week.
For good hay, see the Daven
port Merc. Co.
Homer Hall, of Tulsa, is here
visiting relatives.
Miss Mary Christy is on the
sick list this week.
B.F Grigsby is on the sick list
this week.
15 bars soap for 25c.—Daven
port Merc. Co.
Grandma Berry is on the sicK
list this wet'K.
B.F. Grigsby visited cushing
this week on business-
Forest Chapman returned from
Oklahoma City this week.
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T.E. Prico returned Tuesday
from a months visit in Iowa.
Will Hall returned lastSatur
day from Kansa*.
Miss Belo Massey is numbered
with the sick this wee1;.
J.H Taulbee and wife made
tri|) to Chandler Monday.
Paul Price made'his regular
weekly visit to Stroud Sunday.
Juvene Grigsby visited with
Bela Massey one night this week.
We are expscting a large
crowd for the picnic Saturday
M.H. Taulbee is mixing with
the voterj of the county this
week.
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Mattie Bau^us has been atten-
ding Church at 68 for the past
week.
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Mrs. tee ton who has been sicK
for the past two weeks isconval-
escense.
Mrs. O.C- Burgess, of Chand-
ler visited her son here one day
last week.
Bryon Hickey returned from
the Kansas harvet field the first
of the week.
Clyde Baugus went to Chan
dler last Saturday, and to
Stroud Monday.
A cow belonging to Wm.
Hickey was killed by the Iricso
train this morning.
R T. Anderson and Mr. Sriver
of Oklahoma City were in
Davenport Monday.
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Mr. and Mrs- W. A. Lov of
Drumright visited Sunday with
her mother Mrs. Adams.
Hager Nickell, of Morrow, is
visiting his parents Dr. and Mrs.
B.F. Nickell here this week.
Miss Mable Keokuk,
Stroud, was in Davenport
nesday.
from
Weu-
Carol and Willa Sexton of
Depew were visiting in Daven-
port Sunday.
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Carol Edwards fell from
horse one day this week and
brok" h|w arm.
Mr. ..n, who is drilling
for oil at SparKS passed througl
town Monday.
Clyde Raudel passed thru
town Monday going from Ok la
City to Cushing.
8 boxes matches for 25c.—
Davenpoi f Merc. Co.
A.L. Allred made a business
trip to Fallis Tuesday.
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Look out for the rush in
Davenport Saturday.
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Dr. Biard made a business
trip to cushing last Friday.
The baby of Mr. and Mrs. R.
1), Edwards is sick this week.
M.H. Nickell is expected here
from Kentucky the last of the
week.
A brother of F„C Dolhson
from Stroud visited liini Mood.;;.
Bela Massey
with Elenor
night.
spent
Irvin
the night
Saturd.n
THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF DAVENPORT
WILL BErCELEBRATED BY HAVING A MERRY-GO-ROUND, RACING, SPEAKING,
RED LEMONADE, ANB EVERYTHING THAT GOES TO MAKE
AN OLD FASHIONED PICNIC.
Ora Hinchoy. of l'l> indlrr
visiting here at the hom« of 1
B.F. Nickell.
Rev. Will T. Cummins gave a
lecture at the Christian church
Tuesday night
Allen Burgess and Paul Price
made a business trip to Bristow
A.L. and Oscar Allred made 1 uesday evening
business trip to Drumright
Tuesday.
Frank Darrow was here from
Stroud on business the first of
the week.
The Frisco is replaceing their
track at the depot here with 90
pound steel.
E. Dye, one of our prosperous
farmers will leave for New Mex-
ico next Friday.
Misses Cleota and
Stephenson, of Stroud,
friends here last week.
Leota
visited
The tenth anniversary of
the town of Davenport will
be pulled off Saturday, July
25th. This promises to be
one of the biggest days in
the history of the town. It
is well advertised and a fine
program, such as racing,
speaking, etc. There will
be a merry-go-round which
is always the life of a picnic.
Refreshment stands of all
kinds will be at the park,
south of the Frisco depot.
The Davenport Band will
furnish the music. It is
hoped that each citizen of
\ the town and community
| will do their best to make
We are glad to bear that Mrs.
Price and children who are in
Colorado for their health are
doing nicely and improving in
health.
Stella Whitt returned home
Saturday after a few days visit
with her brother at Stroud.
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The Battleship Oregon,
the famous battleship which | this one grand day ot enjoy-
in 1898 made its astonishing ment for all present. A
dash from the Pacific Coast
around Cape Horn in time
for the battle of Santiago on
the morning of July 3, will
be the first battleship to pass
thru the Panama Canal.
Congressman Wm. H- Muiray
addressed a large crowd on the
streets of Davenport Wednesday
evening.
Wm. Burford of Welston
County Commissioner was shak-
ing hands with the voters of
Davenport Sunaay.
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Misses Mattie Odanr, Bet Lie, |
Brudebell, Dean and Warner
Scott spent. • Sunday at the
Oliver home east of town.
Financial Statement and Estimate
O F
The Town of Davenport, Oklahoma.
Statement of Fiscal Condition ol the Town of Davenport County
of Lincoln Stateof Oklahoma, for Fiscal ^ ear beginning Jul)' 1st
1913, and ending June 30th. 1911, and eitiniated Needs for Current
Expenses for Fiscal Year beginning July 1st, 191-1, and ending
June 30th. 1915.
(CASH ACCOUNT
Exhibit E"
town is what the people
The
THE REVIVAL CLOSES
revival meeting which
Warrents Issued
Warrents Pai 1
Balance Outstanding
Cemetery Fund
Exhibit F'
General Fund
Street Fund
Cemetery
Totals
$990.94
$931.49
$ 05.45
$763.78
$2.29
$5.10
$22.60
has been in progress for ten days
in the open air tabernacle, came
to a close last evening. The
crowds were large from the
beginning and increased to the
close. A fraternal spirit pre-
vailed throughout the entire
meeting.
Rev. Dawson has endeared
him -elf to the people of Daven
port by his- charming person-
ality, manly character, sweet
spirit and profound gospel
preaching. He holds the at-
tention of his audience from the
opening sentence to the close.
Some twenty have professed
their faith in Jesus and begun a
new life.
The second Sunday was a
gala day. A large crowd filled
the auditorium of the church
and listened to a great sermon
on th< subject: "Honor thy
$29.89 11
Bert VanLeuven is the popu | Itemized Estimate for Cnr ent Expenses for the
lar candidate for Lieutenant beginning July 1,1914 and ending June 30, 1.115
At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the town of Davenport j tion,
County of Lincoln Stateof Oklahoma held on the first Monday in |fcheii
Governor. Democrats, vote fol-
ium.—Political Advertising.
Will Boggs come over from
Chandler and spent Sunday
With friends in Davenport.
John Boggs of Chandler is
taking his week of vacation and
visiting at Davenport, Hominy
and Tulsa.
R.D. Edwards' son Catrollfell
from a horse Saturday breaking
his right arm; is resting well at
this writting.
W.M. Roberts left here Tues-
day morneng for his home in
Lexin i.ton after a few days visit
with his brother A T. Roberts.
D.L. eoz u t, the obliging Santa
Fe agent, is putting up a cold
drink and hamburger stand near
the depot and will open for busi
liess by the last of this week.
Louis Smith and family and
lrvin Stacy and family have
returned from a visit to crettk
county where they caught a fish
which fed some 40 or 50 people
and had fish to spare. This is
some fish story •
W.H. Bennett of Bristow was
in town Wednesday on business
connected with the orphans
home building while in town he
gave the New Era a pleasant
visit.
Huerta and his family
left Mexico for Jamaica,
Monday evening on the Ger-
man Cruiser Dresden. It is
hoped that peace will be
restored in that distracted
land soon.
Large tract of good farming
land now open for free settle-
ment in Oregon. Over 200,000
ecres in all. Good climate, rich
soil, aud does not require irriga-
tion to raise finest crops of
grain, fruit and garden truck.
For large map, full instructions
and information, and a plat of
several sections of exceptionally
good claims, send $3.40 to John
Keefe, Oregon City, Oregon.
Three years a l .S. surveyor aud
timberman. An opportunity to
get a good fertile free homestead
near town and market.—Adver-
^tinement.
July, 1914, pursuant to the provision of Section 7378, Chapter 72,
Revised Laws of Oklahoma, 1910, the following itemized estimate
for current expenses of said municipality for fiscal year begin
ning July 1st, 1914. and ending June 30th. 1915, was adopted and
approved, and ordered pnblished in the NEW ERA, a newspaper
published and of general circulateon in said Town—to wit
Salary Fund
Estimated amount to be received
from sources other than tax levy
Father and Mother." It Made a
| profound impression on all who
Fiscal-year i heard it. Scarcely a dry eye
! could be seen in the congrega-
nd many decided to follow
fathers aud mothers to
Salaries:.
$75.00
Estimated by board for current expenses.
$50.00
God.
On Sunday afternoon the
young people met at the church
and organized an Epworth
League with twenty-one charter
members. '
We cannot measure the value
of the meeting. Many are yet
under conviction and some will
doubtless decide yet for Christ,
Rev. Dawson's stay with us may
be expressed in Caesar's laconic
message to the senate: Veni,
vidi, vici—I came, I saw, 1
conquered.
make it, and now, that we
have an opportunity to show
our hand, let's put our
shoulders to the wheel and
push. Be ready to work,
talk or do anything else that
will be for the up-building
of our town. We have the
most beautiful town on the
map', made up of good peo-
ple. The country around
the town is the finest in the
county. It cannot be ex-
celled in any county. Why
not be proud enough of our
town, our country and our
people to boost.
Let everybody be on the
jump. Do what you can.
Be present .next Saturday
in the grove south of the
Frisco depot.
THE STATE CAPITOL
Amid the whir of moving pic-
ture cameras and the hum of
thousands of voices, coupled
with the screams of the sirens of
motor cars, Govenor Lee Cruce
Monday morning; stepped from
his automobile and with a migh-
ty swing, drove a silver pick in
to the ground at the very epot
where the cornerstone of Okla
homa's new capital will be laid.
More than 5,000 persons who
had been looking forward to the
event for weeks cheered them-
selves hoarse and waved many
Hags. The ceremony marked the
start of actual work on the erec-
tion of the state house and wilt
a;o down in history as one of the
most impressive episodes in the
life of the state.
PROGRAM FOR EPWORTH LEAGUE
Sunday, luly 2*5, 7 o'clock p. m.
Subject—"Inspiration of the Bible."
Leader—C. S. Davie.
Scripture Lesson- Anna Adams
Violin Solo—Margret Medlar
Remarks on subject—Leader
Paper: Influence of the Bible on
Dark Continents: Claude Adams
Talk: Some Proofs of Its Inspira-
tion: Georgie Hill
Solo: The Bible: C.S.Davie
Essay: The Light the Bible Sheds
on its Inspiration: Mary Nash
Song
Address: The Bible an Aid to Up-
right Living: Bertha Trumbo
Trio with Horns—C. S. Davie,
Ralph Nash and Claude Adams
Business session and reception of
new members
Hymn and League benediction.
$120.00
$80.00
For Commissioners
For Town—Clerk $50.U0
For Town—Treasurer $25.00
For Attorney $50.00
To pay cemetry debt $200.00
Surpplies.and Contingent Expenses: $225.(X)
Lighting Department
For Street Light
For Gas
STATE OF OKLAHOMA, COUNTY OF LINCOLN
W
of Trustees and Town Ulerk—ol the Town of Uavenport do nereoyi- ft™ Thiq will
certify that at a meeting of the Council of said City held on the Jn a snorc ume; in'* W1U
first} Monday in July, 1D1-4. pursuant to the provisions of Section be a great DOOSt I0r Daven-
7378 of chapter 72 tie vised Laws of Oklahoma 1910, the within
and foregoing statement of the fiscal condition of said munici-
pality, was prepared and t hat said statement shows a trui
correct condition of the affairs thereof for fiscal
30th, 1914.
Date at Davenport Oklahoma, this 14th day of July 1914
W. A. Price . . clerk ...... Oby Olson Mayor Visit
N. P. Myers —Treasurer day.
THE GLOVE FACTORY
The Glove Factory has
been purchased by the Yale
Grocery Co., and we learn
that supplies are on the
\\vo, the undersigned Mayor and City Clerk—President of Board road. Operations will begin
Trustees and Town Clerk—of the Town of Davenport do hereby • . f +; rph- mi
and
year ending Juno
port.
Fred Dickinson is out in
auto on a campaign tour.
his
Davenport next Satin-
"GOOD ROADS" MEETING
The good roads meeting
Saturday night was well at-
tended and showed signs of
considerable interest. We
hope the good work will con-
tinue until good roads lead
in to Davenport from all
directions. It don't pay to
wait so do it now.
IN THE INTEREST OF HERRING
Judge Minton will arrive in
Davenport over the Frisco Tues-
day July 30th at 8:05 p.m. and
he will speak at 8:10 p.m. in the
interest of lion. F.E. Herring,
leading democrat candidate tor
Govenor. Political adv.
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