The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 23, No. 28, Ed. 1 Friday, March 27, 1914 Page: 1 of 10
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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME 23
LEXINGTON, CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 1914
NUMBER 28
WOODMEN
INITIATE
Twenty New Members Ate In-
itiated Tuesday
Night
* REPORT GOOD TIME
J. A. Fox and F. B. Swank of
Norman Help Put On
the Work
The Lexington W. O. W . lodge
held one of the most enthusiastic
and rousing meetings in its history
Tuesday evening alt their hall.
Head Consul F. B. Swank and Dis-
trict Organizer John A. Fox of Nor-
man were present to take part in
the initiation ceremonies. Twenty
candidates were admitted to mem-
bership and despite the inclement
weather there Was a large crowd of
Woodmen on hand to help put on
the work. The candidates were
Roscoe Mitchell, Claude Treet, Irv-
ing Higbee, Nigel Denison, Jim
Gray. Henry Stein. Lae Harmnair,
Clyde Sherman, Albert Brownell.
E. C. Matthies, Floyd Evans, Em-
mett Toggle, J. VV. Greenway, Rol-
lie Mitchell, Earl J. Simpson, Joe
Higbee, E. A. Miner, Z.T. Haynes,
Hugh Payne and Ed Blackwell.
After the initiation, the Woodman
team cfrilled. A banquet was also
served and it was early morning
when the affair came to a close.
With the new men taken in the
lodge boasts a membership of some-
thing like one hundred and sixty-
tive and is one of the strongest and
most active camps in the state.
Pose u:"
Sunday school is progressing
nicely and large crowds are attend-
ing.
N. B. Cheatwood and family
were the guests of Tom Hart and
family Sunday.
Albert French and family were
guests of M. A. Baxter Sunday.
Claude Baxter and family were
guests of M. A. Baxter Sunday.
Mrs. McCuan was a guest of Mrs-
Carrie Cheatwood Sunday.
Henry Cheatwood and wife were
gufests of Walter Cheatwood Sun-
day.
Singing at Chas. Dare's was well
attended Sunday night.
Wheeler Lassiter of Oklahoma
City returned home Saturday.
Everybody come to church at
Hose Hill Sunday morning and
Sunday school in the afternoon.
Richard Sanders and family were
guests of B. F. Guyer and family
Sunday.—Red Rose.
D. N. Kelley for Commissioner
D. N. Kelley, of Lexington town-
ship, makes formal announcement
in this issue of the Leader of bis
candidacy for the democratic nomi-
nation for Jcommissioner from the
2nd district, composed of Lexing
ton. Canadian and Noble townships
! subject to the action of the primary
I August 4.
In presenting his name for con-
] eideration a few facts concerning
his qualifications for the office of
commissioner would not be amiss.
Mr. Kelley is a Missourian by birth
and was born December 31, 1858.
He spent the early years of his life
there, coming to Norman in 1800
the year following the opening of
the country. He removed to a
farm southeast of Lexington on
December 14. 1893. where he farmed
for fifteen years, removing a few
years ago to Lexington. He owns
a farm and town property and is a
heavy tax payer.
Mr. Kelley, during his twenty-one
years residence here has always
been regarded as one of the main
pillars among those who stood for j
every movement tending toward
the betterment of conditions in the
south end of the county. His wide
experience, not only in business af-
fairs but in the affairs of everyday
life as well places him in a position
to know the needs of the people.
He has always exercised the best
of judgment in the management of
his own affairs and has made a suc-
cess of his own business—a strong
argument that he would administer
the affairs of the county in the same
way. Mr. Kelley has the right con-
ception of public duty, that is that
public duty means public service
and sacrifice of one's own private
and individual interests and affair-.
It is u
his democracy, because no man
has ever questioned its purity or
soundness. He stands for an
economical administration of coun-
ty affairs, fair and square deal to
all, paying the county officials lib-
erally but demanding efficient ser-
vice. Mr. Kelley has made a study
of county affairs and knows the
needs of the people; his personal
integrity and honesty of purpose in
all matters are best known by his
many friends and they are his
staunchest supporters. Should he
be nominated and elected to the
important office of commissioner,
he will give every mah who suo-
| ported him cause to feel proud of
I the fact and will give Cleveland
i county an economic, clean and
honest administration of her affairs.
| At the primary, remember D.N.
j Kelley for commissioner from the
I second district. He will appreciate
: your vote and ask9 for it on a
[square deal, no favorite platform.
FIRST SIGN OF SPRING
IT
GOOD RAINS
Shapo For the Crops to
Come Up
LAND NEEDED RAIN
(Copyright.)
Baseball Teams Leave for the South. —News Item.
Spring Hill
Sad news reached the people of
I this community thin week when
j they learned of the death of T. \\ .
McCullough Tuesday morning
CLEAN UP
THE TOWN
Get Ready For The Hot Waath-| u vi...k after a prolonged Ulness
er By Putting Things in a
Sanitary Shape
Play Given by Willowview
People.
The young people of the Wil- UAUP P A I I F M
lowview neighborhood presented fin I L rnLLLli
ti r j:'a . ' The American Flag,"
before a capacity house Friday!Cleveland County Now In Fine
evening at the Willowview school
house. Randol Kissler had
cnarge of the play and Princi-
pal Clarence Graves of the Wil-
lowview school assisted. All
parts were taken care of very
ably and altogether the play Ground Had Not Been Wet
was well acted and enjoyed by Since Farmers Finished
the large crowd present. Plowing
After the play, a social and
pie supper was enjoyed, contests Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday
and games were played and the njg|,[ Lexington and vicinity re-
homeliest man selected. Aftei two good soaking rains,
a spirited contest Randol Kiss- The rain at night was|accompanied
ler was awarded the cake. The j)v |ienVy f„]| ,,f bail. The hail
proceeds of the supper went to (|j(j verv ]jtt]e damage as vegetation
defray the expenses ol the play. wlls noj enough advanced to
be injured. Nearly everyone thinks
Noted Orchestra to that the rain did much good. A
Visit Norman. great ileal of the land had not been
Arrangements have been com- wet since plowing and consequently
pleted by the Sinfonia fraterni- W;lH drying out badly. Much corn
With the coming of spring and
warm weather there comes the ne-
cessity of cleaning up the back
yard, the front yard, the business
lots, and the streets and alleys of
the town. There is more or less
accumulation of trash in any town
during the winter and there must
be a time of cleaning up. Why
not set a day aside for a general
clean up. Everybody in Lexington
could turn out for a half day or for
a biy and change the entire rti-
He was laid to rest in the Lexing-
ton cemetery last Wednesday.
Miss Martha Taylor, the assistant
teacher at Spring Hill is very sick
this week.
A gootl many children are absent
this week from school on account
of the cliickenpox.
Quite a number from this dis-
trict attended the pie supper and
literary that was held at \\ illow
View last Friday night.
The musical at John Rose last
Saturday night was well attended.
J. M. Nswville visited Sunday
nwu* Noble.
R* y . John Bean who lives at
iKniru.-.itt o. .ie ■ '■ Spring Hill will begin a few days
trash to be raked and burned, old! r Sa.nrd v
cans to be carted away, last year's
weeds and grass to be cut and
burned and a lot of other things to
be done. Soon the sun will be
out warm and old vegetable matter
will begin to decay rapidly and will
jendanger life and health. Let
I everybody clean up their premises
and get things in shape for spring.
meeting at Lexington Saturday
night, March '28.
Mrs. Elmer Claunch was a pleas-
ant caller at. the D. V. Sudderth
home Sunday.
Lawrence Conley and wife of
Wanette visited relatives near
Spring Hill from Friday until Sim-
day.
Quite a few called on Miss Emma
Oliver last Sunday.
Frank Nelson and wife were the
guests of Luther Waddle Sunday.
t.v of the state university for the
appearance of the St. Paul
Symphony Orchestra in Norman
on April 25th. This orchestra
consists of sixty people, with
four soloists, and travels in a
special train and is known as one
of the best in the country, de-
manding a big guarantee, which
the fraternity has promised.
The committee in charge of the
concert wants as many as pos-
sible to attend from Lexington,
considering it a rare opportuni-
ty to hear such extraordinary
talent. The usual admission
prices are $2.50 and $2.00, in
the large cities even more. The
admission price for the concert
at Norman has been put at $1.00
to $1.50. Arrangements can be
made for those out of town to
secure reservations as soon as
the seats go on sale. Don't forget
the date. Tickets will be hand-
led by Erret Newby, secretary
and treasurer, State University,
Norman.
is in the ground and will germinate
and come up at once now in a good
even stand. Cotton planting time
although not here yet will be ben-
pfited. If we can have several such
rains through the spring and sum-
mer Cleveland county ought to
make a good crop this year.
141 Students to Graduate.
The class of 1914 at the Uni-
versity of Oklahoma will include
approximately 141 persons, the
largest number ever graduated
in on'e year from the institution.
There will probably be from
eight to fifteen additional gradu-
ates at the close of the Summer
Session in August.
T. VV. McCollouch Dies
T. VV'. McCollough died Tuesday
dx miles
evere at-
Mules For Sale.
One four year old mare mule, i
weighs 800 pounds, not lit for ship-1
ping but tine for farm use. Cheap-
est mule in this countrv. See Leo-
pold I He or T. H. Glenn.
E. A. Denison for insurance, advl
A Borrowed Post Auger
Somebody borrowed my post au-
ger and if they will please return it
I will gladly lend it to them when
I get through with it.—-VV. K.
Breeding.
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The Farmers State
Guaranty Bank
Of Lexington
Invites your banking business on a promise of all
accommodations and good service consistent with safety and
legitimate business.
lour Deposits Guaranteed
Our policy for many years will apply to you ( are-
iul attention to all business matters, courteous treatment
and a sincere appreciation of your patronage."
FARMERS STATE GUARANTY BANK
Chas. Oreemore, President.
M. R. Northcutt, Cashier
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Willow View
Our school house was crowded to
its fullest capacity Friday night
when "Under the American Flag" a
Spanish-American play was given
by Dan Sasser, Arthur Burnes, Ran-
dall Kistler, Lewis Umphfres, Ruth morning at his home
Payne. Annie Sasser, Callie I tnph-1 southeast of here after a
fres. Forest Lohden and Clarence tack of asthma. He had been a
Graves, all of Willow View The ■ sufferer for sometime from the dis-
play is to be given at Science IT ill ,-ase. He was aged about sixty
Friday night, March 2,. An ad- \(-;lrs. and for mai y years ii - '■ en
mission of 10c will be charged to j one of the most highly respected
all except scholars of Willow \ iew , itizev'3 of that community, tun-j
and Science Hill schools. ! eral services were held Wed: sday
Willow View was victorious in afternoon and interment wag made
the spelling contest at Spring Hill I in the Lexington cemetery. To,
last Friday afternoon. Oma Dun-|tbe bereaved relatives we join with
can and Sydna Cline both of Wil-|the many friends in extending a
low View tied for the highest. Oma i Wl,rd of Sympathy in th< ir B id loss, i
was sick with a high fever while,
writing. Sydna is a sister to Jenny Mr. and Mrs. Tom Keller Give
Cline who won the medal at the i- of
... . . , i One of the most delightful ar-
county spelling contes last >ear. fair, of the ear!v spring was the
and also won third at the state con- artv given Thursday evening
test. C. H. Graves will give the Mr> anc[ Mrs. Tom Keller,
girls a thorough test this week to Assisting Mrs. Keller were Mrs. i
tell which is the better. Robert Evans and Mrs. E. J.
— Keller. Progressive games was
Kalpa Club to Meet Here i the amusement of the evening.
v , r,, , At a late hour delicious retresh-
,lpa ^'llb ments were served. Those in-!
of Purcell will meet in Lexington j vited to enjoy the evening were
Monday night at the Methodist the Mesdames George C. Burke,
church to hold a mock trial and al- E. M. Abernathy John W .
cnurcn ... ... T, Wright, Robert A. Isom, Edgar
so to organize a club here. he teller, Tom Critcher, John
represented 1 —"" ' " ' ' " "
The Farmers National Bank
at Norman has increased their
capital stock to $30,000 effec-
tive April 1st. John G. Lindsay
When Not to Advertise
Will a merchant who is wise
Ever cease to advertise?
Yes—
When the trees grow upside
down;
When the beggar wears a crown;
When ice freezes on the sun;
When the sparrow weighs a ton;
When gold dollars get too cheap;
When secrets women keep;
When a fish forgets to swim;
When Satan sings a hymn;
When girls go back on gum;
When the small boy hates a
drum;
John i.inasay Whgn n0 politician schemes;
well known in business circles ^yjjen mince pies make pleasant
here, will also become actively dreams;
connected with the institution ' When its's fun to break a tooth;
as a stock holder and officer on! When all lawyers tell the truth;
" * ,, , WJfl. i When cold water makes you
the same date. With these two (irunj<.
changes the prestige and in- when you love to smell a skunk;
fluence of the bank will be en-j when the drummer has no brass;
hancecl greatly. Much interest When these things come to pass;
is being taken in the banking sit- Then the merchant who is wise
nation since the organization of Will neglect to advertise,
the fourth bank, The Security pr. h. H. Wynne, Oculist
State Bank, which should be a ! During the balance of March
help and the means of securing , and all of April my office in Ok-
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tions to the people ol Norman | and ear hospitals of New York,
and adjacent territory. Baltimore and Philadelphia. My
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mayfield next visit to Lexington and
of Norman were here Sunday to Purcell will be during .early
visit with Mrs. Mayfield's par-j May. See my caid.
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gree- Kepairs for ;.ll makes of farm im-
more. plements see Kdgai .1. Keller.
club is represented locally bv Q.'^mari' N. H. Edwards,
Gains Mitchell who holds the office j Qhas. Lissauer, John T. Kemp,
of high sheriff in the club. Claude Perkins, J. G. Hardie, R.
O. Smith. Robert Evans, Mrs.
Farm Loans IE. A. Denison, Mrs. J.E.Long of
1 represent Bartlett Bros.. Land Ada, Okla Messrs. John H.
it Loan Co., of St. Joseph. Missouri Asbury and J. M. I uggle.
Branch office at Guthrie. Lowest
rates and best terms. l. G. Pantier, Doctor of Denta!
adv^ E. A^ Denison. |gurg(iry office over 'the postoffice
You carTget all the latest songs ; Phone 286, Purcell Oklahoma.
n<l ra"s at 'he Palace Drug Qtore !>:• Plton? 129.
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Security State Bank
Lexington, Oklahoma
Security and Service Are the Qual-
ities We Offer
If you are depositing your money here and transact-
ing your business with us, we feel that you are one of us
and you may be assured of our friendly considerations at
all times.
Your patronage during the past year has been very
much appreciated. We invite you in the coming year of
1914 to
Make Our Bank lour Bank
E. M. Abernathy. President R. M. Evans, Cashier
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