The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 22, No. 14, Ed. 1 Friday, December 20, 1912 Page: 1 of 18
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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME 22
LEXINGTON, CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 20. 1912
NUMBER 14
Uncle Jay Sherman.
Musical Program
The following program was ten-
dered by the stndents of the Lex-
ington high school Thursday night.
Entrance March.
Piano duett; With flying colore;
Engleman. Eva Long and Emma
Long.
Piano solo; In the gondola: Heins.
Evelyn Turk.
Piano Duett; Childrens Rail;
Wohlfahrt. Anna May Simpson
and Mrs. Edwards.
Piano solo; Engle. Kthelyn Mar-
cum.
Piano duett; Melody; LeCouppey.
Maine Perkins and Constance
Kt
Song; Selected."
Piano solo; Holiday parad
Clara Hackler.
Piano duett; Valse; Streabog.
Until Conley and Mrs. Mrs Edwards.
Piano solo; In the woodf Wad-
dington. Ruby McCulloch.
Piano solo; Frolics; Morrison.
Eva Long.
Piano duett; Le CoriliBn; Ringuet.
Thelma Mnrcum and Mrs. Edwards.
Reading; Hans Pfiefer bites him-
self mit a dog. Mayme Perkins.
Piano solo; Whispered secrets;
Linday. Emma Long.
Piano duett: Come join the dance;
Schelsinger. Bryan Griffin and Mrs.
Edwards.
Piano solo; Grandmother's song;
Bachman. Mamie Joe Ethridge.
Piano solo; Tarantella; Harrath;
Dollie Rose.
Piano duett; l<a Chase; Calvini.
Hazel McBee and Mamie Joe Eth-
ridge.
Piano solo; Lovelight; Kern.
Maud Nortlicutt.
Reading; taking an Elevator; Ev-
elyn Turk.
Piano solo; Allegretto; Hayden.
Lotie Kostenbader.
Piano solo; Bar oorelle: Oehmler.
Hazel McBee.
Piano Duett; Marche Hongroise;
Florence Turk and Mrs. Edwards.
Piano solo; Constant Devotion;
Giebel. Constance Thacker.
^ Piano solo; Dance of the winds;
Peabody. Lenore Moorhead.
Piano Trio; Spring (lowers; Behr;
Lenore Morehead, Lotie Kostenba-
der and Dollie Rose.
Fall coal at Illes.
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History of the Leader By Mrs.
Mary Mitchell
Twenty-one years ago, in the year
1891, two years after the opening of
Oklahoma when Lexington was in
its infancy, Captain Covington, de-
cided to cast his lot among the good
people of Lexington, and began ed-
iting a paper which he named the
Cleveland County Leader. He was
very successful in his enterprise, al-
though the people were struggling
against the hardships of pioneer
life and could not give him a very
liberal support.
After two or three years he sold to
Col. Laney. formerly of Mississippi,
but who had been editor of the Pauls
Valley Enterprise for a few years.
Under his able management the pa-
per grew in interest, the circulation
increased and proved satisfactory
to all.
Col. Laney sold to Ed Stevens
and took charge of the Lexington
post-oftice which he kept for several
years, when he went back to his
old home in Mississippi ancf died
shortly afterwards.
Ed Stevens was the right man in
the right place, and published a
newsy up-to.date paper that met
the approval offiis subscribers. He
sold to Mr. Latham, for eighty acres
of land, and embarked again in the
newspaper business in Lexington as
editor of You All's Doin's. He
soon afterwards and Mrs. Ste-
vens continued the paper.
After about a year Mr. Latham
Id to J. D. Lydick, a promising
young man of rare ability, now one
among the most noted lawyers of
Oklahoma. Although that was his
first venture as an editor, his profi-
ciency could not be questioned, and
he published a splendid paper.
In April* l?>0o, S. W. Hutchin
bought allinterests in the ClevSland
County Leader and You All's Doins,
consolidated them under the name
of the Lexington Leader and became
editor and publisher. Mr. Hutchin
met the approbation of the people
in his new tield of work, and the
subscription increased to two thous-
and. He spared neither money nor
labor to make the Leader meet the
requirements of its many readers,
and gave them a special Christmas
edition that was worth the price
paid for the Leader. Retiring, he
sold to J. 0. Fox whose success as
an editor is well established, having
assumed full control of the Leader
for about six years, when he sold to
Hardie and Jenks and moved to
Norman, and is editor of the Cleve-
land County Enterprise.
Mr. Hardie is a graduate of the
State University at Norman, special-
ized in journalism, and is one
among the best newspaper men in
the state. Mr. Jenks has had op-
portunities that are not offered to
but few. His father being an edit-
or he acquired a thorough knowl-
edge of the business by practical
experience both as editor and pub-
lisher. They are both young men,
and understand how to suit the
masses, and are publishing a paper
that the citizens of Lexington have
cause to be proud of. They appre-
ciate all favors shown them by the
business men (ind farmers at large,
and with the co-operation of the
people, they will continue to in-
crease their interests through col-
umns of the Leader.
Farm Life by Mrs. Mary
Mitchell
No one knows the real pleasures
of life more then those who have
been reared on a farm, and no one
| has treasured up in the storehouse
j of memorv, sweet rememberanees
•z, ... , . mm i of a joyous childhood those whose
Sheriff Pickard Makes thoughts taki, thelii back t0 the
Appointments. |arm jlome. where ill touch nature,8
A matter of political importance j god, they dwelt amid the beauties
which the voters have been awaiting of field and forest, which awoke
for some time was "released" Tliurs- within them the first grand impulse
day when sheriff-elect Claud Pick-j to life's noblest efforts.
ard of Norman announced his depu- Some of the most brilliant charac-
ties. In his selection, Sheriff Pick- j ters our nation has ever produced
ard did not discriminate in politics were reare(] on u farm; and at ft>ur
here and at o'clock in the morning were out do-
ing the chores and ready for the du-
ROUTE
ONE
and his choice both
Norman were good one.
For chief deputy he'selected L. P.
Barker, who made the race for the
democratic nomination in the pri-
mary of August 6th. Mr. Barker
was one time sheriff of the county,
fearless and clean and should make
Mr. Pickard as able a deputy ae he
did the time he served the people
of Cleveland county as principal.
For deputy in the south part, Lex-
ington and surrounding territory, he
chose Tom C. Reed, known as a
clean, brave man. Mr. Reed is a
ties of the day at the first peep of
dawn.
While the farm home is held sa-
cred by every boy who was reared,
there still there are some hardships
to endure, but they bring out and
develop the finer traits of character
that will prepare them for a life of
usefulness in after years.
Some of the most awkward and
bashful boys, and those who endured
more hardships, fighting poverty
and striving by studying at night by
Republican. His appointment is L|ie light of a pine knot to
get what
received here with the best of feel- (.(iucation they could, grew to ;nan-
ing and the voters know they have ! |)00j on t||(, f.,rnii nn(l later in life
a deputy who will enforce the law
11. C. Cottrell was retained as
jailer because of the enviable record J
he has made in that position. Mr.
Cottrell is a democrat. Sheriff Pick- j
ard realized in him a most valuable
■ | filled
tion
Th
liomi
with credit the highest posi-
if honor our nation can offer.
■ environments .of the farm
are pure and sweet, and it is
urn the
With these selections, Sheriff
Pickard has started off with the
promise of making a great record.
Akin to Stay in Oklahoma.
Oliver II. Akin is back and back
to stay. That is the gist of his dec-
laration to his friends. He says
that people, or some people were so
anxious to have him return that he
has just about decided that Oklaho-
ma people are liberal minded and
that Cleveland county is about the
proper spot in this land of broad-
mindedness.
Oliver has accepted a position at
Moore with a lumber company, and
while not in charge of the check-
ing department still he has been of-
fered a path that will eventually
l«ad him into close proximity to the
cashier's stand.
He has made solemn oath that
he will again command the respect
and confidenc of the good people of
Cleveland county and that some
time—not like defeated A1 Jennings
—he may be able to sit among the
men at Washington, once the fond
hope of the young representative.
In his position as representative of
Cleveland county, he was afraid
that the citizenship of our county
might be branded as a "bunch of
bogus check artists" and it is to
banish this idea and establish the
fact that it was his own persona
crime that he has returned "to his
people."
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BANKING*
Do You Do Any? ®
If Not. Why Not? ®
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Did it ever occur you that a bank account, even
though it may be a smallllie, is the safest means of doing
business? Your checks are the best receipts for all hills
paid, and your funds will neither be lost or stolen from our
vaults.
Two cases have been reported to*us this week of money
lost or stolen in our own community. W by take such
chances? It only requires a small amount to start an ac-
count with us. and we will obligate ourselves to keep your
finances straight and furnish you with the necessary check
books and deposit books free of charge. If vou are not ac-
customed to banking, just call and talk the matter over
with ue.
Farmers State-Guaranty Bank.
Chan Oresmore Pres. Win. Wttrd, Cash. M. R. Northoutt Aunt Cnnh.
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Benefield, the New Drayman
A deal was closed Friday of last
week whereby Mr. J. M. Benefield
of Ada. Okfa., became the owner of
the Henry Dodson Transfer Line,
taking possession Saturday. Mr.
Benefield comes to Lexington ex-
perienced in his business. He spent
two years at Wanette in the dray
business and the past three months
has been hauling at Ada. He has
moved his family here and occupies
■secure from the allurements of vici
that meets the boy when he leave:
its threshold; yet how many long
for the day they can hid farewell to
all that the farm borne holds dear,
and go to the city. Rut as they
step out from under the shelter of
that dear farm home, and cast a
lingering glanoe and see the sunlight
streaming into the windows |freight
ed with the memories of other days
that scene is pictured upon the
memory and ever afterward will oc-
cupy a place there.
It is well to Btay as long as you
can in the farm home, for after a
while one by one the children grow
up and are gone, and no more the
childish laughter is heard in the
quiet of the rooms that once echoed
their voices, and time will lay its
hand on father and mother, and
the farm home will be occupied by
strangers, and you will never see it
again as of yore, only as you see the
pieture, for the real picture is chang-
ed and only the frame remains the
same.
There is no place so favorable to
the outgrowth of good habits in a
boy as the farm home, and if he is
kept there during the plastic age
while the habits that go to make
up his life are being formed, it will
not be so easy in after years to draw
him into habits of vice, for early
impressions are the most lasting.
Boys, do not be in a hurry to
leave the farm home. While it may
seem dull, and does not carry w ith
it the noise of the city, and does not
float out in brilliant colors the fas-
cinating allurements that charms
the boy who has not been accustom-
ed to them, yet the sacred pre
cincts of the farm home are hal-
lowed by a halo of blessings that
cast their shadows throughout the
lengths and breadths of earth.
Mrs. Lillie Graham and daughter
Miss Gladys left Saturday evening!
for Tremont, Mo., where she will |
spend the holidays with her sister. '
Ed Thompson and family have
moved on the Bakhous property
where they will reside for the com-
ing year.
John Gray of Purcell is contem-
plating moving on his place in the
Shiloh neighborhood soon,
Nettie Stevens visited with
friends in Lexington the last of the
week.
Linton Ackridge. after spending
a few days with his brother, V. C.
near Lone Star, returned to his
Texas home Monday.
Jeff Boston and son George of
Noble called on W. B. Bullock Sat-
urday,
Miss Mary Cox spent a few days
last week with Mrs. A. E. Tinker.
J. M. Watson and Co. finished
digging a well on the Bakhaus
property Saturday.
R. F. Brumley is contemplating
the building of a residence and has
already hauled the lumber.
Miss Elizabeth Armstrong ar-
rived Saturday from Tulsa and will
spend Christmas with M. A. llol-
comb and family.
Misses Eflie and Susie Cruder
Lexington visitors Sunday,
J. B. Collins.
Birthday Party
A very delightful birthday party
was tendered Rev. Louis Moorhead
of the Baptist church by Mrs. Moor-
head Thursday evening at the fam-
ily home. It w s the occasion of
Mr. Moorheads forty-first birthday
snd the houseful of guests made it
an evening long to be remembered
by the gentleman.
During the evening games and
music were enjoyed and it was a
jolly gathering, At a late hour re-
freshments were served to the
guests. Rev. Moorhead received
many handsome gilts as token of
the esteem in which he is held.
tvere Lexington visitors bunion . .
Mr. Marvin Rowling and wife and II rpi)/\i tot \ A I L1 £
nm-.K— ' i m°RH.£. ^
lev called on friends and relatives i w
at Purcell Sunday.
Miss Fanny Hanner spent Sun-
day at Lone Star the guest of Miss
Nettie Stevens.
Frank Brumley is attending busi-
ness college at Shawnee.
B. R. McDonald, County super-
intendent of schools was out in the
Lone Star district this week.
Miss Christian spent Sunday with
Misses Gladys Simpson and Maud
Northcutt.
Mr. A. J. Thornton and wife visi-
ted with Tom Thornton and family
of near Wayne Sunday.
Miss Karrye Townley of Purcell
and E. Berry called on Miss Mayme
Thompson Sunday.
J. F. Watkins and wife left Mon-
day for Jonesboro, Tenn.. where
they will spend Christmas with
friends and relatives.
Miss Unice Smith and Mr. Clyde
Sprowls stole a march on their many
friends Sunday and slipped away to
Noble, and were married. Rev.
Dilbeck officiating. Miss Edna
Collins acted as bridesmaid while
Marvin Frazier assumed the role of
best man. The event was fiittingly
celebrated by a party at the Smith
home Monday night, a large crowd
was present and the happy, couple
were given a most appropriate send-
off upon the sea of matrimonv by
their many friends who wish them
much happiness.
A Merry Christmas to all. Dutch.
Little Celie French has been
down four weeks with Typhoid fev-
er, but is now considered well on
the road to recovery.
Frank Jackson of Rosedale was
over to see the Robertson boys last
week.
Rev. L. D. Tate of Crinncr, Ok
la. is moving on the Piatt farm
near Rrousdale.
Walter Hains has bought the
Bud Abbott farm. George Haines
and Henry Coley are on a hunting
and trapping expedition in the
Kiamichia mountains.
Dr. H. H. Wynne. Oculist.
Methodist Services
Rev. R. II. Horton, pastor. Sun-
day school at 9:4o a. in.; J. B. Col-
lins, superintendent. Preaching at
11 a. m. and 7 p. m. Morning
theme, "The Name Of Jesus",
evening theme, "success." Both
sermons by the pastor. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening
at 7 o'clock.
For Sale or Trade.
One of the best little metal ar-
ticles in the United States, just re-
cently patented, costs less than one
cent to make and several millions
can be sold throughout the cotton
growing states each year at a large
profit. Address Patent, Leader
Office, ad
Specialist of the eye, ear, nose
and throat, of Oklahoma City, will
be professionally in Purcell, on
Satusday, Dec. '21. The scientific
, application of lenses (glasses) to
the property just east of the water- ,|ie ej.e receives my attention. One
regular visit each! month. Purcell
8 to 1 p. in. Lexingtnn 1:30 to 0
ice of
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IT PAYS!
If You Are a Depositor
works
Dr. M. Morgan p. ill. Inquire at the
The optometrist of Ardmore will Raird s Drug Store in I urcellor Dr.
be in Lexington Saturday and Sun- R. K. 1 hacker in Lexington. ad\
day, December '21 and 22. If you
vision is poor or if you liuveeye Coal and lumber, Simpson Mill
strain see him. He guarantees all Boyg { can 8ave >ou 5 to 10 dol-
his work. Inquire at the Palace j ]Hr8 on one suit of clothes. See me
Drug Store.
adv
i before you buy.—P. W. Booker.avd
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Of this bank you can depend upon accoin-
dations that are consistent with your ac-
count with us.
Although times are hard and money
scarce our depositors always get the accom-
modations they need. Build up this fall
and prepare for next year.
We Have Money to Loan Now on Short I ime
Security State Bank
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