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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME 22
LEXINGTON. CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 14. 19 J 3
NUMBER 22
LATE NEWS
FROM THE
m FOUR
They Write From the New
Town of Tiger in the
Oil Field
EVERYTHING IS BUSY
The Town is Making All Kinds
of Improvements and Is
On the Boom
Tiger, Okla., Feb. 7th. 1913.
Lexington Leader—Dear Editor—
No doubt you will be somewhat
surprised to hear from us at this
time we are in the heart of Oklaho-
ma's greatest oil field and thinking
you might be interested in what is
going on in this busy part of our
great state, we decided to let you
hear from our part of the state.
This is indeed a busy place, there is
no night or Sunday here, the con-
tinual thud of the oil drill can be
heard at any hour of the day or
night and yet developments are still
in their infancy. There is now sur-
veyed and staked ">.'52 new wells on
which drilling will commence as
soon as material can be put on the
ground.
Tiger is one of the fastest grow-
ing towns in the state and unless
something very disasterous hap-
pens it is determined to be the
metropolis of Oklahoma. Why do
we believe this, first the Frisco
Railway is surveying their line for
thi3 place and an electric line has
already secured a charter from
Cushing to this place virtually giv-
ing us three railways. With their
means of transportation at our door
and with great wealth of this the
greatest oil pool in the state, you
only have to look forward to this as
a great city with great oil refineries
giving employment to hundreds of
men. We will soon have an up-to-
date electric light plant to furnish
lights and now we have a great
abundance of gas. not the ordinary
kind that you can find almost any-
where, but the real gas that is the
finest fuel and lights in the world.)
.So with all these resources we can j
not hut succeed and with all the!
inclement weather of the past week j
business is rushing along and is I
pushed by a hunch ofthorough rough
going men of means that are deter-
termined to make go.
As Ever Yours The
BIG 4. !
Dr. H. H. Wynne. Oculist.
Specialist of the eye, ear, nose
and throat, of Oklahoma City, will
be professionally in Purcell, on
Saturday, Feb. 15. The scientific
application of lenses (glasses) to
the eye receives my attention. One
regular visit each month. Purcell j
8 to 1 ]i. in. Lexington 1 to 5'
p. in. Inquire at the office of
Baird's Drug Store in Purcell or Dr.
R. E. Thacker in Lexington, adv
The New Merchants Cafe
Ben Ferreter, the new proprietor
of the new Merchants Cafe, has al-
ready set himself down as one who
believes in having everything up-to-
date around his new eating house.
Ben will be located in the building
west of the Ferguson Grocery Co..
and if the work progresses as it has
the past few days he will be ready
to serve his first meal Saturday and
it is expected a full capacity run
will be there on the opening day.
Ben has always been known as a
good cafe man and since his new
and up-to-date it is expected that
he will experience a goodly share
of patronage.
Change at the Palace
This week the Palace Drug Store
is busily at work making their soda
fountain from the east side of the
store to the west side. The change
is made for the purpose of making
the store more convenient. Much
more room is left behind the foun-
tain with the new arrangement and
more counter room is made also.
The proprietors of the Palace wish
to make their store as attractive
and convenient as possible. With
the new arrangement customers
can be waited on in less time and
all things in general are arrange^
better.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook To
Visit Norman
Tn the chautaqua course to be of-
fered in Norman the coming sum-
mer, will appear Dr. Frederick A.
Cook, the notorious polar adven-
turer. His coming will be a rare
treat to see a man who \\Vs talked
of at one time in every nook and
corner of the earth. The Chautau-
qua will include nine other num-
bers and will begin June 2nd.
Congressional Districts
Oklahoma City. Feb. 8th. The
House committee on congressional
districts has ready for introduction
and consideration a bill for redis-
ricting the state into eight con-
gressional districts. At this time
little can be learned about the bill,
further than that eight districts will
be made, and that seven of them
will be safely democratic and the
other will he fighting ground for
both parties.
The recent snow and wet weather
has shown very plainly how badly
Lexington needs sidewalks in the
residence sections of town. As soon
as the projected work in the busi-
ness section is completed property
owners should begin to extend the
walks on out. Everyone should
co-operate so that there will be no
breaks. Every break in the sys-
tem terms to make it bad. Let
everyone get to work as soon as
spring opens up and do their ut-
most toward making Lexington a
better town.
Ms Fawn colored Jersey bull will
make this season at my place one
mile east and two north of Lexing-
ton for $1.00. Ed Ross.
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lulu NEW YEAR laid
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anty Hank, the oldest bank and strongest bank in
Lexijgton, the bank that lias stood the test for
twenty years, ready at all times to assist the far-
mers and merchants carry on their business, a friend
in need, a safe bank to deposit your money with be-
cause your deposits are guaranteed by the guaranty
fiinii of the State of Oklahoma.
Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New
year, wn are yours for business.
Dr. Martin To Lecture
Rev. W. H. Martin of Hargrove
College, Ardmore. Oklahoma, will
hold a rally at the Methodist Church
on Sunday, February, 16, ut 7:30
p. m., in the interest of Christian
Education, Dr. Martin is an inter-
esting and forceful speaker and
knows how to handle his subject in
a way to appeal to his hearers.
Education is a subject that con-
cerns everyone in this age and you
should take the time to go out to.
hear this lecture. It will be in-
teresting to both old and young.
Birthday Party
A delightful birthday party was
given Friday evening at the home
of Prof, and Mrs. N. H. Edwards
honoring the 17th birthday of Mr.
Harry Carter. Thirty eight guests
were present to enjoy the occasion
and an evening of progressive
games made up a jolly programe.
In the games, Lucien Stevens was
awarded the prize while Bryan
Griffin carried away the booby.
Refreshments were served to the
guests at a late hour.
Little.Girl Breaks Limb
While wrestling with her brother
Friday afternoon, Nora, the little
14 year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. N. A. Helms of the Henderson
neighborhood fel,1 suffering a frac-
tured limb. Dr. W. A. Walker and
Dr. C. C. Reed were called and set
the break and the injured girl is
getting along nicely. The fracture
which was complete was just above
the ankle.
Mrs. Kelly Entertains.
Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Kelley en-
tertained a few friends Friday even-
ing. Making candy and playing
forty-two were the amusements.
Among those present were Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur Sherman, Mr. and Mrs.
Hosea Tuggle, Misses Era Gandy,
Lois Perkins, Ora Beth Holland,
Anna Lou Puekett, Mabel and
Grace Thacker land Mr. Everett
Sherman. At 10 o'clock refresh-
ments were served. The guests
anxiously await a return of the
event.
Willow View
The cold weather is "hanging on"
pretty well, but it certainly is ap-
preciated by the farmers.
The W. O. W. of Lexington have
a new member and one "we believe
will prove to be very popular in
Woodman Circle, in the person of
Ernest Duncan.
There has been several spellings
in the district recently, which goes
to prove that the pupils, are inter-
ested in spelling and do not intend
to let Davis put it over them next
Friday.
Master Maro Hatfield, better
known as "Andy", is a frequent
visitor at the Sasser home.
The school is progressing nicely,
we have about eighty enrolled.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramsey
spent a pleasant evening at the
Hatfield home Thursday.
Miss X. X. Z.
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Sulphur Too Much For Locals
The local high school girls bas-
ketball team suffered defeat at the
hands of the ^eam representing Sul-
phur High school on the court of
the latter Saturday evening to the
score of 27 to 0. So strenuous did
the guards of ilie Sulphurite watch
their positions that the Lexington
girls'were unable to shoot even a
single basket. Sulphur has one of
the fastest teams in the state, hav-
ing won all their games so far this
season. It was apparently a bad
defeat but considering, everything
the girls have no need to feel down
hearted. Mrs. N. 11. Edwards, the
coach, accompanied the team.
Come in and let us tell you
about our premium offer on garden
seed.—Keller's <Srocery.
H. M. Hardwick Dies.
II. M. Hardwick, one of Lexing-
ton's pioneer citizens passed away
Wednesday morning nt 4 o'clock
after a lingering illness. Mr.
Hardwick was 79 years old at the
time of his death. Funeral services
conducted by Rev. H. H. Everett
were held Wednesday afternoon at
the family residence at o'clock
and interment was made in the
Lexington cemetery.
Mik Hardwick was born in
Cleveland, Tennessee on Sept.
23rd. 1883. At the age of twenty
six he left the old home place and
removed to Texas where he en-
gaged in farming. On Jan. 5th he
was married toM. A. Dean and to
this union four children were born,
twin boys, Charles and Frank, now
living in Texas and Washington
respectively. The two daughters
are Mrs. Mary Thompson and Mrs.
Adelia Hart.
Mr. Hardwick moved to Wash-
ington in 1886 but stayed there on-
ly three years coming to Oklahoma
in 1889 at the time of the opening.
He purchased a farm five miles
northeast of Lexington but removed
to town shortly after coming here.
Mr. Hardwick was married the
second time on February 1, 1877,
and to this nnion was born nine
children, Hugh, Roy. Lee and Ho-
mer and daughters. Mrs. Will Car-
ter, living in Washington, Mrs.
Mattie Culbertson, living in Texas,
Mrs. Jennie Smith, deceased, Mrs.
Cora Ewing, deceased, and Mrs,
Jessie MacBee.
Mr. Hardwick was police judge
j of Lexington for ten years. He
was regarded as one of the stal-
i warts of the country and the hard-
j ships he experienced in the early
[ days stamped him as a man whose
influence had a very distinct liear-
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I ing. We join with a host of friends
in a word of condolence to the be-
reaved relatives.
One Way To Cut Expense
A measure is pending before the !
present legislature which has for j
its purpose the consolidation of
part of the course of study of the
state school of mines at Wilburton
with the course at the university at
Norman.
The proposition meets with the
hearty approval of President Ladd
of the school of mines, Presideht
Brooks of the university and Presi-
dent Allen of the state mining
board.
The end sought is to eliminate i
duplication of courses of study |
taught at the two state institutions I
affected, anrl thereby effect a sav-
ing to the state.
This measure ought to have
smooth sailing. Obviously we
should eliminate duplication when-
ever we can. particularly in thp
light of the fact that the efficiency
remains unimpaired. Futhermore,
we should reduce the expense of
maintenance in every way possible.
— Daily Oklahoman.
Mrs. II. II. Everett has been on
the sick list this week.
To Rent: One good three room J
house, three blocks from Main*'
street. Good well of water, barn \
, and other outbuildings. Inquiia at
I Jack Ethridges office, adv.
Herr Paulo Gruppe To Be
At Norman
The citizens of Lexington will
have an opportunity the latter part
of this month such as rarely comes
to Oklahonias. At Norman, Herr
Paulo Gruppe, the world renewed
cellist, will give a concert, and Lex-
ington people who desire can at-
tend it and return on the 11:10
train to Purcell. There are few
people who do not appreciate cello
music, for its big, broad, vibrant
tones seem to strike a responsive
chord in everyone. Gruppe is an
artist of the first rank. His price
for an evening's recital is $300.00.
He is called by the Musrcal Courier,
"by far the greatest of the younger
csllists." He is better known
abroad than he is in America, but
wins fame everywhere he plays.
He is a young man and his playing
is full of the fire and power of
youth, which cannot be expressed
so well on any ofher instrument as
on the cello.
ROUTE ONE.
Miss Augusta Mathies spent Sun-
day with the Misses Marsee of
Lexington.
J. II. Branham and wife have
been on the sick list for some time
are much better.
Mrs. W. M. Robertson and child-
ren who have been visiting at the
Fontenier home took possage for
Florence, Kansas, Wednesday where
they will visit with relatives before
returning to their home at Hasting,
Colorado.
Wesley Spencer and wife enter-
tained their many friends last Wed-
nesday night.
Miss Era Spencer and Mrs. Susie
Spencer called M. A. Holcomb's
Tuesday.
The Old Maids Sewing Club
met with Miss May me Thompson
Wednesday.
Clyde Sherman and Ed Black-
well tilled their usual appointment
at Lone Star Sunday.
Somebody ought to look after
road conditions just a little as they
need it. Seemingly our newly
elected commissioners have over-
looked this important matter. '
News From Rev. Moorhead
Rev. Moorhead is suffering most
acutely and the pain is awful yet.
He is perhaps as well as could be
expected under the circumstances.
He has had a bad spell of acute in-
digestion which came very near
causing his death. This was per-
haps due to his having to lay on
his buck for three weeks. This has
been his position and he may have
to remain in this position three
weeks longer. It is hoped that he
may recover as soon as possible.
Farm Loans
I represent Bartlett Bros., Land
& Loan Co., of St. Joseph. Missouri
Branch office at Guthrie. Lowest
rates and best terms.
. E. A. Denison.
Just received a fresh supply of
bulk and package garden seed at
Keller's Grocery.
HIGH SCHOOL
CETS COOD
JITANDINC
State University Gives 17 1-2
Units to Lexington High
School Graduates
ADVANGEDSTANDING
Graduates Get 2 1-2 Units of
Advanced Work to Their
Credit
The authorities of the state uni-
versity have just sent word to Prof.
N. H. Edwards of the local high
school that Lexington has been
granted a standing of seventeen
and half units in the state school.
Roy Gittinger, chairman of the
committee on afliiation has filled
out the list of accredited studies
and graduates from the local high
school can, by taking the proper
studies here, obtain advanced cred-
it of two. and a half units in the
university.
Fifteen units are required to full
affiliation with the school, and the
extra two and a half units means
much to the graduate who has al-
ready mapped out the course he in-
tends to take in the university. He
can so work that his course of study
will be materially benefitted by
preparatory work here.
Only a few of the larger city
schools have a better standing than
our local high school. Many cities
thrice the population of Lexington
only have an accredited standing
of fifteen units. The educational
standard of the Lexington school
has' been raised five and a half un-
its over the work of last year which
goes to show that the school is a
progressive one and does work the
equal of any high school in the
state with the possible exception of
such high schools as Oklahoma
City, Muskogee. Norman and Tulsa.
Agents Wanted
Agents wanted to take subscrip-
tions for the Atlanta, Ga. Tri-Week-
ly Constitution. Valuable premi-
ums for subscribers, liberal com-
missions and cash prizes for agents.
You can make money fast in any
small town or along any Rural
Route. Some agents make a good
living. Others make $1 ">.00 or
$20.00 a month on the side, solici-
ting subscriptions. Address for
particulars.—Tri-W eekly Constitu-
t ion, Atlanta, Ga.
Ginning Notice
Saturday, February, 22 is the day
set to close our ginning season and
we believe that will give every body
ample time to get their snapped
cotton, to the gin. Remember the
date and please hurry. Ed Lowe
for the S. T. William's Gin.
See Mrs. E. A. Denison for farm
loans at lowest rates.—adv
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