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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME 21
LEXINGTON. CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY. JULY 12. 1912
NUMBER 43
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BIG PICNIC TO BE HELD ON JULY 19 AND 20
Lexington Expects Her Biggest
Crowd Here and Is Mak-
ing Preparations.
CANDIDATES GALORE!','
A!! County. Candidates to Be
Present and Some of the
State Men
Everything is shaping itself ex-
actly right for the best anil largest
political picnic and celebration that
Lexington has ever attempted and
five thousand people should be
here to enjoy the speaking and at-
tractions on the 19th and 20th of
July, a week from to-day and to-
morrow. If you miss this picnic
you are missing the one big event
of the season.
The two big days and nights will
be full of fun. There will be some-
thing doing every minute and hour
of the two days. Everybody will
be here on those two big days so
you must make arrangements to be
here yourself. It will be the cam-
paign's free for all political rally.
% Prominent speakers will be here
galore. It will be an opportunity
for you to hear big men. Hon.
Robt. L. Owen will be here Satur-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and
address the great crowds. Hon.
Jack Love and J. Y. Callahan of
Enid will also be
prominent speakers
Oliver Akin's Announcement.
To the Voters of •Cleveland County:
In as much as the majority of
the people of this county are favor-
i able toward principles for which
stand and have indicated their at-
titude by past support and many tion and look to the people for sup-
by solicitation that I again become port; for their needs and demands
a candidate. I have filed my name 'ire that which 1 am obligated to
with the state election board, to be [satisfy.
placed upon the ballot for the deni- j To sum up my platform. I have
ocratic nomination for representa-1 used and will more zealously use
in the legislature, one the can con- QflflTT L'CDDIQ
trol. At no time have I asked i UUU 1 I I Litll10
their advice or consent to act nor
shall I in the future. So long as I
am in the right as God gives me to
see the right I will face the opposi-
MAKES SPEECH
Talks to a Small But Attentive
Crowd and Is Well
Received
tive from Cleveland county in the
state legislature.
.1 was horn on Wild Horse creek
in the Chickasaw nation near Dun-
can. I am an 89er in this county.
My wife is also an Oklahoma pro-
duct, likewise two children a girl
and a boy. My family is essen-
tislly Oklaman.
I take pride in flood principles
and do not stop there but believe
that they Should be put in opera-
tion. I stand for an economical
way of securing better roads and
bridges. I believe the present
methods of assessing and equalizing
the values of property very defective,
therefore will use my efforts to se-
cure a change along that line. T
believe that unequal assessment
and double taxation are undemo-
cratic and foreign to our ideas of
government.
1 do not believe that the public
building fund of the state should be
here. Other Ravished on less than 2 percent oi
in- beina ar-.1'11' school children "1 tin state.
ranged for notably lion. B. M. Par-, "'bile the 9S per cent enjoy the very
menter of Lawton. It possible j *ager facilities found in the ordi-
Si tt Ferris will try and return to > ary country district.
m;; ■ i:: the big event. Eve.'y cow.-1 1 il<p ,
■andidate will be here on the I wealthy parents who being turned | i:ig. erii.ging
days and will talk from the!1""*' ' tlu' "'"rld :lt the a«e of| We have com
my efforts to make of Oklahoma a
land of homes and satisfied people
instead of tax dodgers and car-
ruptionists. I desire to pass such
laws as will instead of driving them
out bring into Oklahoma wealth
and population.
To those who, may say that I
have aroused feeling against the
university, I desire to say that the
university is not a local institution,
but the head of the school system
of the state. Narrow polities can-
not injure such a school. You
should not admit neither for an in-
stant entertain the idea that a ma-
jority of both parties in the legisla-
ture are knaves and fools, nor that
•' > sensible governor we now have.
> uld look with favor on a blow
aimed at the essential and merito-
rious institutionc of the state. But
in case sucii is to be met by the
representative from this county, let
we suggest licit I am able to meet
i;. I have the support of many
members of b.>tia parties in the leg-
islature, and have the following
with which to meet this (phantom)
as Bin bt\e else from this oounty can.
Hon. Scott Ferris
candidate for re-election a> con-
gressman from the fifth district
spoke here Tuesday afternoon to a
good crowd considering the busy
farm season- * His talk was well
received. _ Scott is a congressman,
however who keeps his constituents
well informed by letter just what
he is doing and most- of the voters
know his record.
He was introduced by Attorney
A. Hutchin. He had spoken in Nor-
man and Noble Tuesday morning
and addressed the voters of Mc-
Clain county Tuesday night.
Scott Ferris is a worker and he
will receive a big vote in the south
end of Cleveland county.
Mrs. Ragsdale Dies.
Mrs. Maud 0. Ragsdale, wife ol
, E. Ragsdale, died at the familv
A. 0. English Announces fori
County Assessor
Mr. A. I). • English, of Norman ■
township, authorizes us this week
to put his name before the people
of Cleveland county as a democratic
candidate for the office of county
I assessor of Cleveland county.
Lawton • '^'r' 's nn °'(! resident' of
i- con "'e C0Unty having come to the ter-
ritory of Oklahoma in 1889, When
I first coming here he lived south of
; Moore for a number of years and
has lately moved still further south
and is now living near to Norman.
Mr. English is a native of Kentucky
but he resided in Texas a number
ol years before coming to Oklahoma.
Mr. English is well acquainted in
all the country north of Norman
and around Moore and expects be-
fore this time is over to be well ac-
quainted over the entire county.
He is universally liked and re-
spected by all who know him and
will make a good clean officer.
All he asks of you is to investi-
gate and see for yourself then cast
your vote. He will appreciate any-
thing you can do for him.
Mr. English has always been a
home Tuesday afternoon at ~> democrat and supported the ticket
T ■ ti;iof the
tw . -
platform. It will be one grand po- twenty-one speedily squanders his
lital rally and every party will be j Patrimony; so has Oklahoma,
given an opportunity to join in ad-1 There are two many county and
vocating the principles under which -tate officers whose allowance.- for
tliev think old glory should unfurl. 18alaO' and clerk hire are two much.
Don't miss the big war crys.
There will be games and sports
of all kinds. Lexington will enter-
taiu the crowds royally. A base
ball tournament is being arranged
and there will be base ball games
each day. Races, Other games, a
baloon ascension each evening, a
double parachute drop, fireworks,
red lemonade, confetti, toy baloons,
dancing pavilion, steam merry-go-
round, baby racks, side shows,
vaudeville, snake shows. Indian
village, plantation shows, electric
theatre, fireworks, shooting galleries,
hamburger men, knife rheks, lots
of ice water and shade, and every-
thing else to amuse you.
It is expected that great crowds
will attend from Norman. Noble,
Moore. Wayne, Wanette, Tribbey,
Pauls Valley, Paoli, Washington,
Blanchard and Purcell The pic-
nic will be advertised everywhere
and preparations are being made to
handle a monster crowd. The en-
tire town is interested in this big,
free for all picnic and regardless of
party affiliations we want you to
come and have the time of your life
—both old and young.
■lust lay aside two days and come
and make both days a pleasure to
vou.
I pledge that my every energy will
be used to do awaw with deputies
except where absolutely necessary,
•and to combine county offices in a
sensible manner so as to save the
taxpayers thousands of dollabs per
year. I would abolish such offices
and institutions as the state can
without injury to her possibilities
and future dispense with.
The next legislature will in all
probability take up the capital mat-
ter. With this I am thoroughly ac-
quainted. As a member of the
Joint Public Buildings Committee
of the house and senate, I was ac-
tive in influencing Oklahoma City
to pay the rent for housing the state
officers as was pledged during the
campaign on the capitol question.
This was done by suggesting and
giving consideration to a Shawnee
proposition. By this we saved the
state $150'000 rents which were de-
manded. In this matter I am rea-
sonable. I look on Oklahoma City
as our metropolis as and logical
capitol. But I shall insist onfutill-
ment of her contract to the people.'
I fovor such measures as will bring
about the construction of a capitol
building in Oklahoma City imme-
diately, in order that extravagant
and inconvenient scattering of the
This will be by far the best and |8tate otlic«8 111 "y he avoided now
largest rally of the present cam- ant^ 'n '',e future.
paign and the candidates want to ! ' ^o no' believe that a perpetual
meet you all. Fill up all the bas-
kets and come and eat and .enjoy
yourself. Bring a tent if you have
one and camp out.
Don't forget on next Friday and
Saturday that there are two big
days at Lexington and get in and
enjoy the fun.
ubmissive. fann-
• orate ha- pa.— - • >.
into the dawn of a
brighter day. Democracy, invigor-
ate i with the life blood of youth,
militant and unafraid, filled with
the hopes and possibilities of an
unconqureable race of men is mov-
ing toward the overthrow of special
privilege, and as it moves on igno-
rance "and boss rule must cease.
That which lives in the presence ol
this on-coming tide must do so
through its merit. This is to lie
the test for men and institutions.
This is to be the test for political
parties. In this primary the people
should look for the candidates as to
merit, princsples and abilities. Be-
neath the scrutinizing grze end by
the calm judgment of an en-
lightened populace men and cliques,
organizations and parties who have
made entangling alliances against
the people's interests are this Aug-
ust 6, and nationally this coming
November, to be crushed in utter
and hopeless defeat. Democracy
must win.
I am fully acquainted with the
duties of representative, have had
experience and ant confident 1 can
render good service to the taxpayers
of Cleveland county and Oklahoma
generally. If I am nominated and
elected by the people of this county,
I promise to work for economy, in
state county and township and for
everything for the betterment of
Oklahoma. Very truly,
Oliver H. Akin.
o'clock. Mrs. Ragsdale was born
March 7. 1SS1, and was ol years
old. Funeral services w -re held si
.he home Wed: ' .-day afternoon at
12:30 p. m.
j Mr-. Ragsdale was a most rati*
I inable lady, a true and devoted
: mother. Her mission of doing good
deeds on earth as the Almighty
; wouhi hav e her do was fulfilled and
sue returns to that borne dear to
: the hearts of the friends she made
i on this earth.
We offer our sympathies to the
bereaved husband and family.
Mrs. Abarnathy Eme-tains
Mrs. E. M. Abernathy entertained
Tuesday evening at her beautiful
home for Miss Edi.a Turner of Fort
Worth Texas, who has been the
gue-t of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Bandy
since Friday. A most enjoyable
evening was spent and the person-
ality of the honor guest was much
in evidence. She made
friends among the younger set
freshments of punch and wafers
were served to the Misses Minx!
Brown and Martha Bichereyof Pur- j
cell, Elenor Bruce of Oklahoma
City. Grace Brown, Lynne Weathers-
by, Allie Breeding. Lelia Peters,
Messrs. Emmett Gist of Purcell. |
John H. Asbury. Virgil Ferguson,!
Gaines Mitchell. Guv Hardie. Holly
Golden and John Kemp. The
chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Ed ;
Bell of Purcell. Mrs. Exom of Fort j
Worth, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs.1
Riley Bandy. Sam Williams of.
become firmly convinced
democratic way is the only
H
that the
way.
Be sure and remember A. I).
English when you come to cast
your vole on August ti. 1912.
Purcell furnished music for the I
ROUTE ONE
Greedy Ward who has been at-
tending husini -s college at Oklaho-
ma City'tor the. past ii months re-
turned Thursdav.
Mr-. W. T. \ ice and children are
visiting at Foreman. Arkansas.
Many attended the 1th celebra-
tion yt Noble last Thursday.
Walt Bullock has corn 3 ears to
a stalk. Walt sure is a worker too.
Mi.-.- De.-sie Collins left for Deni-
sen. Texas, Saturday where she
will remain some time in the inter-
est of an Oklahoma City linn.
Weeds are getting very promi-
nent in places along the roads and
should be trimmed down.
M. L. Garrett and wife attended
the singing convention at Banner
Sunday. W bile going their buggy
turned over on a very bad piece of
road 1 mile west of Banner. Neith-
er were hurt but the road should be
i fixed before some one is.
I W. D. Milam candidate for com-
j missioner 2nd district was a Nor-
man tningler Monday.
Harry Brown of Norman attended
the singing convention at Banner
Sunday and Monday.
J. M. Lewis returned from Kan-
sas Monday, He says the present
wheat crop is the best yet.
Miss Zuda Crailer visited with
ROAD IS
IBEINC FIXED
Worst Road in the County Is
Being Made the
Best
WORK 18 PUSHED
H. H Everett Is ;in Charge of
the Work and Will
Do It Well
1 lie business men of Lexington
are taking a progressive step this
week in preparation for the big fall
business which is now very evident,
in repairing the bad stretch of road
which lies north of here. The road
is being clayed and put in shape to
make things as easv as possible on
the farmer who comes from that di-
rection.
The road has been very bad and
the recent rains have shown just
how badly a change was needed.
Consequently a subscription was
raised to which the majority of the
business men contributed—all that
are interested in the future of Lex-
ington—and the county agreed to
furnish teams and men for the work.
H. II. Everett lias been in charge
and is doing seme mighty good
work. The road has been given a
good drainage and the gumbo cov-
Sinoe the road lies on tne great
proposed interstate highway it is
>cry important that it lie graded so
as to conform to the requirements
asset forth by Hon. Sidney Suggs,
state highway commissioner. in
order to lie accepted the work must
be in accordance with the remain-
der of the road else it will be
turned down and the work gone
over. The work must be made
permanent instead of temporary.
W ith the clay coating given the
road and the dtainage constructed
it would seem that the road would
pass the requirements. It means a
great deal to Lexington aud the
men who contributed should be
complimented in the interest they
have shown for the town.
CORBETT
Miss Lola Carson of Wayne who
has been'visiting her sister Mrs. C'.
R. Davenport returned home Satur-
evening. Mr. Williams is a rnusi-
• her sister Mrs. E. K. Rushing last
cian of talent and his playing is al-j
ways enjoyed.
Miss Turner left Wednesday
morning for Hinton, Oklahorn i.
I week.
Regular services at the Methodist
church Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 9:45. preaching
at 11 a. rh., Epworth League at
6:45 and [jreiK'hing 4gain by the
pastor at 7:30. Prayer meeting
every Wednesday evening at 7:30
office holder and seeker, especially
one holding one office and running
for another, has any place in a dem-
ocratic government. They become j To these services the public is cor-
entangled with dangerous political I dially invited.
"rings" and surround themselves i Rev. A. M. Miller. Pastor,
with favorites and corrupt adaisors. |
In this regard I desire to assure ev-1
. , __ i .. ... See Mrs. E. A. Denison for farm
'e,ry 0Ue that 1 am no favor,te Wlth I loans at lowest rates.
LISTEN! For 30 days I will the politicians nor do I desire to be.!
makf a full upper and lower set of I am opposed to the aggregation
teeth for $12. Fit and quality for which the so called Democrat- j For sweeps, hoes, forks, grain
guaranteed.—Dr. Branham. Lex- Topic is the mouthpiece and who craddles, mowing cythos s«<> Edgar
ington, Okla. are desirous of substituting for me J. Kelle.'.
Mrs. Ed Ross spent Monday
evening with Miss Christine Olson.
Miss Georgia Tovvnly attended
the picnic at Noble last Thursday.
May Merritt and sister Blanche
f were campaigning over in W'ashing-
1 ton Monday.
For the past two weeks a force
^ ,, of men have been grading the deep
making outfit 1100 candle power: , , <, . „ ., ....
^ | sand road 2 1-2 miles north of town
and are now claying the surface.
It will soon be one of the beat roads
in the county.
An Opportunity!
If you want to travel with a mov-
ing picture machine I have one for
sale or trade in good shape and gas '
used three times. A bargain,
or write Charlie Travi*
See
Do Your ?eet Ache?
James Corbett, who has been
spending vacation with home folks,
returned to Oklahoma City Sunday.
(iraiit May was in Lexington Sat-
urday.
J. F. Smith and wife and Mrs.
S. A. W aril were in Lexington Sat-
urday.
Miss Winnie Travis returned to
her home in Lexington Sunday af-
ter a weeks visit with her cousin
Annie Davenport.
Joe Morrell and James Corbett
were in Lexington Wednesday of
last week.
Mrs. S. F. Clary who has been
quite sick is better at this writing.
The cream supper at Dave Hill's
Wednesday night of last week was
a grane success. About ten gallons
of cream was served to the guests.
Misses Carrie Smith and Edna
IGiroux visited Anna Ward Sunday.
I have a remedy for tired, aching He Crader and Messrs. W. C. Mer
feet. Come and see me and let me; r;tt, Jim Bullock, Clyde Sherman
fix up your shoes with the Diamond |alid E. c. Matthies spent Sunday
shoe support Also have a good afternoon with Miss Christine Olson,
remedy for corns and ingrowing toe: Jfiw Cora Abbot returned to
nails. J. D. Robinson. ( Norman Monday.
Mrs. W. S. Hurst of Wanette
Edgar J. Keller has a big lot of and Mrs. Tom Mayfield of Lexing-
Hog and Field fence at the yerv ton called at the Thompson resi-
lowest ciwli price,or on fall time on dence near Lone Star Monday.
good note Hochfurst Bieberstein.
Misses Elsie Olson, Zuda and Ef-' Mrs. A. O. Holmes and daughter
Alice of Chickasha are visiting with
P. A. Holmes and wife this week.
C. F. Davenport and wife and
daughter Anna left for Wayne Sun-
day for a few days visit.
Rev. R. Dodson assisted by Rev.
L. Moorhead will begin a meeting
at Corbett Friday. Everybody in-
vited to come.
Singing at M. A. Ward's Sunday
night was well attended. — Bert.
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