The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 24, No. 37, Ed. 1 Friday, May 28, 1915 Page: 1 of 10
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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME 24
LEXINGTON. CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY. MAY 28, lol5
NUMBER 37
Minutes of Township Fair
Association
Pursuant to n call for a mass
meeting of the tax payers of Lex-
ington township, made on May 10.
1915, by' James Lawrence, farm
demonstrator of Cleveland county,
to be held at Lexington at 10:30
a. m., May 22. for the purpose of
electing two members of the county
lair association from Lexington.
The following tax payers and
residents of Lexington township
were present; E. J. Keller, J. M.
Bishop, W. L. White. Ben Ferriter,
Wm. Marcum, E. M. Abernathy,
Wm. Moutaw, Jay Sherman, Chas.
Williams, 0. Holdings Milt Sher-
man, W. L. Lurry, Chas. W.Moses,
STOVALL.
Mc. Messrs and Me«dames Harry
Bridwell and Vaughn Glenn motor-
McBeeGarrett
The wedding of Miss Hazel
Bee and Mr. Chester Garrett was |
solemnized Saturday evening „t! ed to Purcell Sunday evening.
8:30 o'clock at the home of Rev.
S. B. Wilkerson, with only a few
intimate friends present. Miss Lil-
lie Bohannon acted as bridesmaid
and Mr. Marlin Garrett acted as
groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett
will soon be "at home" on the Gar-
rett farm east of here.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Jessie McBee and is one of Lexing-
ton's most charming young Indies.
She has grown to womanhood here
and her traits of character have en-
deared her to a large circle of
friends who will wish for her every
of
Mai Jarboe, Everett Sherman, Fred happiness. - She was a member
this year'a graduating class of the
local high school.
The groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Garrett and is a thoroughly
reliable and trustworthy young
Giroux, R. M. Evans, J. D. Brock,
W. W. Alexander, J. S. Robinson,
Murray Northcutt, J. E. Peters,
and J. W. Belew.
On motion of E. M. Abernathy,
Jay Sherman, was elected chairman
of the meeting. On motion of Wm,
man.
We join in extending congratu-
Valley Grove School Out
Prof. J. B. Higbee and Miss An-
na Ward closed a very successful
Marcum E.J. Keller was elected | lationB to Mr. and Mrs. Garrett,
secretary. James Lawrence ex-
plained the object of the meeting,
and Wm. Moutaw explained the
bearings of the law on such action \
that could be taken, and the fol-
lowing proceedings were had. Aj
vote of the house was taken and the i
sentiment was unanimously in favor
of the organization.
E. M. Abernathy and Jay Sher-
were duly elected as members of
the county fair association for Lex-
ington township.
Signed this 22nd day of Mav,
1915.—Jay Sherman, Chairman;
E. J. Keller, Secretary.
Bail Players Take
Notice
Ball playing in my pasture in
Section No. 15 will positively not
be allowed. So please keep out as
tresspassing will not be permitted.
By order of owner land, May 21,
1915.—Signed, O. P. Lambert.
trict 60, Friday. Ice cream and
cake were served to the pupils and
a large number of patrons of the
district. In the afternoon they all
hied themselves away to Corbett,
where the Valley Grove boys cross
ed bats with the Union Hill fans.
The game was hotly contested
throughout, resulting in a score of
11 to 10 in favor of Valley Grove.
The past school year of Valley
Grove has been one of the most
successful in its history. They chiim
the distinction of having the largest
rural school in the county. The en-
rollment this year reached 129.
Prof. Higbee will leave in few
days for Ada where he will attend
the Normal.
Miss Ward will probably attend
the Normal at Edmond.
Ed Clifford and familv were visit-
ers of Mrs. Loffelholz Sundav even-
ing.
Roy Sherman and wife were Sun-
day guests at the J. M. Sherman's.
Maude Johnson was a visitor at
the Vaughn Glenn home Monday.
Little Sherman Moses was quite
ill several days the past week'
Chas. Moses and wife visited at
the Milt Sherman home Sunday.
Mrs. Mike Ille spent Sunday
tfternoon with Mrs. T. R. Wilson.
Mrs. D. N. Kelley and Mrs. Fau-
bion were visitors at Sunday school
Sunday.
Willie Bridwell is spending the
week visiting friends and relatives
in Purcell.
One of Nature's beauties is D.
Russian's fence. Mr. Russian set
willow posts around the lot and
the rainy weather has caused them
to grow tops like a tree.
The storm last Thursday destroy-
ed several forest and fruit trees be-
sides scaring a number of people.
John Graham had his barn blown
to pieces by the storm last Thurs-
day.
Gladys Adams and Neal Carter
DKXTON ITKM8
Sunday school at Denton is stiil
progressing.
The wind and rain of last week
did quite a little damage in Den-
ton neighborhood.
Richard Black and family spent
Sunday with John Criswell and
wife.
Ella Anneler and Tom Odom
were dinner at the W. Odom home
Sunday.
Mrs. Lue Blackwell has been on
the sick list this week.
John Henning spent Sunday with
Bert Anneler.
Mrs. John Henning was a Sun-
day dinner guest at Holsonbake
home.
Everett Cooley and wife spent
Friday and Saturday with her
mother, Mrs, W. N. Myers, who ac-
companied her home for a week's
visit.
Ella Anneler spent last week will:
her sister, Mrs. Tom Blackwell.
Oliver and Jim Mpers spent Sat-
urday night with their aunt, Mrs.
Curry near Mt. Zion.
Mamie and Beulah Odom and
Ella Anneler spent Fridaa afternoon
with Orbie and Elsie Holsonbake.
Mamie Belew has returned from
Purcell where she has beea staying
with Mrs. Sebe Williams. Mr.
T It O U S D A L E.
Cotton chopping is the order of
the dav.
W. L. French and family were
the guests of R. D. Steele and fam-
Sunday.
J. W. Teel and family were pleas-
ant visitors at the N. B. Cheatwood
home Sunday.
The Davis school closed Friday
What About A Picnic?
It in just about time agitation
for a big celebration and picnic be
started for the 4th of July or before.
Other towns are already laying plans
and Lexington should get in early
with her invitation to celebrators
by arranging for a celebration that
will be right up to now in every
way. a
Lexington has always been known night with a good entertainment,
as a good celebration town and a <lfter a very successful term had
picnic here uever fails to draw the taught by Mrs. Euna Sanders,
biggest crowd of any events in this Grady Teel made a trip to Lex-
part of the state—proven by history.' ington Sunday.
A big celebration should be plan- j and Francis Marses returned
ned this year—one in keeping with 1 to tbeir home near Lexington Sat-
the bright prospects for bumper; urdny after staying with their broth-
crop. Farmers will be about "tun- er two months and attending school
ed up" by the 4th for a rip roaring at Davis.
good time and this town should J Ben Simeroth is on the sick list
this week.
received the prize of 50 cents each j Williams is not any better at this
at the close of school for getting i writing.
the most head-marks in their spell- j Mamie Odom and Hattie I ercy
ing classes. Gladys and Carl Ad- j were the supper guests at the Ott
ams received certificates for not' Smith home Sunday.
being absent nor tardy during the
term.
Empo Mays spent Saturday night
with Maude Johnson.
Mrs. D. N. Kelley and Mrs. Fau-
bion were Sunday guests at the
Phillips home.
Maude Johnson, Empo Mays,
Mai Jarboe and Jess Carter were
the guests of Lena and Cora Phillips
Sunday evening.
Strawberries!
Strawberries!!
Now is the time to send in your
order. 15c per box. $3.00 per crate
of 24 full quart boxes and absolute-'
ly clean of dirt and sand.
One million strawberry plants
for sale June 1 to 10 25c per hun-
dred, $2.00 thousand. Varieties:
Klondyde, Aroma and Nick Ohmu.
The finest early and late berry that
grows. It's not uncommon for
berry • growers to make 1500 to
$1000 per acre on strawberries.
Give your bov and girl a chance to
make some money. June is a fine
month to plant strawberries. One
of our greatest men said that maybe
"God could have made a better
berry than the
never did."
Send or phone your orders to
Glenwood Fruit Farm
One mile east of Lexington, Okla
Phone No. R-85
Dr. H. H. Wynne, Oculist.
Specialist of the eye, ear, nose
and throat, of Oklahoma City, will
be professionally in Purcell, on
p'ridav, June 4. The scientific
application of lenses (glasses) to
the eye receives my attention. One
regular visit each month. Lexing-
ton 1 p. m. to 5 p. m. Purcell 9 a.
m. to 12 a. m.
Inquire at the office of Dr.
R. E. Thacker or Palace Drug Store
in Lexington or Baird's Drug Store
in Purcell
For your Spring wall paper, call
103. Patterns shown in your own
home. Do it today. See or phone
Chas. Hooper. All work guaranteed
to de right.
Ella Anneler, Mrs. Henning and
Elsie Holsonbake visited at the
Myers home Sundap afternoon.
"Oiliah and Algie Riddle of Rose
Hill spent Sunctay and Sunday
night with Misses Holsonbake.
Mrs. Nellie Smith spent Satur-
night her son, Ott. She left Sun-
day for Lindsay where she visit her
daughter, Mrs. Ernest Tompkins.
George and Tom Odom, Ella,
Vaughn Glenn and wife called on | Lorain and Myers, John Henning
Mrs. J. I). Pagette Firdav. j and wife, Diliah and Algie Riddle,
Sam Gates of McClain county j IClsie and Orbie Holsonbake were
visited relatives here Thursday. I supper guests at the Anneler home
Mrs. Robert Jarboe spent the day Sunday.
with Mrs. J. J. Brown of Corbett
furnish the medium.
Many have already inquired as to
whether or not Lexington would
celebrate. Talk it up—a big cele-
bration.
H E L S E L L
The Woodmen will have their
lecoration at Chappel Hill Sunday.]
All who are interested in the dec-'
oration of the graves are invited to |
be present. Bring well filled bas-
kets and enjoy the day with the
Woodmen.
Science Hill ball team defeated
Hard Scrabble Saturday, the score
being 13 to 4. They will play again
at Science Hill Saturday.
The exhibition at Davis Friday
night was a great success and was
enjoyed by many.
Russell Conkling spent Saturday
night with his cousin, Luther
Winters,
The Union Hill singin class visit-
ed Science Hill last week. Union
Hill has one of the best classes in
the county*
Nute Clary and family were
pleesant visitors at the Green home
Sunday.
The heavy rains of last week did
a good deal of damage to the grow-
ing crops in this vicinity.
Ray Kelley was the guest of Tom
Williams Sunday evening.
Bring your poultry to us. We
pay the highest prices for that pro-
duct, Robertson-A reher. Purcell.
See Mrs. E. A. Denison for farm
strawberry but he | loans at lowest rates.—adv
I Want to buy a good, young cow
must be fresh. Will pay a libera
price. Would prefer to exchange
drygoods. See W. K. Breeding at
Breeding Drygoods Co.
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Thursday.
Idel and Doilie Higbee of Cor-
bett spent the week with their
grandma. Mrs. H. Friend.
C. H. Sherman and wife were
honored by a visit from the "Jitney
Club" String band and a few others
Friday night. The evening passed
off too quickly with singing and de-
ightful music. Messrs Ferreter and
Nelson rendered some splendid
solos and the band a number of
fine pieces. Those present were:
Ida and Itoxie Wright, Lydia Mar-
see, Delia Brim, Messrs. Richard
Ferreter, Pervy Northcutt, Carl and
Mai Jarboe Lee Harryman, Ira
Hig-
Singing at Rose Hill was fine, a
large crowd was present. Every-
body come.
Oman Marsee and hired hand,
Jess Black, are batching this week
as Mrs. Marsee is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Lukinbill, in Lexing-
ton.
Jess Hoffman is visiting his son,
Jake Hoffman, west of Purcell.
Wayrnan Hollaway was the guest
of Frank Cheatwood Sunday.
Mrs. Emit Sanders returned to
home at Edmond this week where
she will visit with home fojks a few
days and then go to Ada where
she will attend the State Normal.
Rosa Simeroth and Hester Green
visited Mrs. Euna Sanders Sunday.
Odie Hammers was the guest of
Mae Hollaway Sunday.
Rosa Simeroth was the guest of
Hester Green Sunday.
Mrs. Ethel Green and father, W.
T. Williams, of Tecumseh were in
this vicinity Friday and Saturday
on business.
Bill Simeroth and family visited
W. M. Simeroth and wife Sunday.
Grady Teel and Andrew Simeroth
spent Saturday night with Oman
j Marsee.
The heavy rains have almost
ruined this cutting of alfalfa.
Birthriay Dinner at J. B.
bee Jr. Home
Complimentary to Miss Mary
Gray, Mrs. J. B. Higbee Sr.. and J.
B. Higbee Jr., Mrs. J. B. Higbee
Jr. entertained with a birthday din-
ner Sunday. The guest*, were:
John Holmes of Corbett, Troy Grif-
fin of Norman. Wynnie Travis, J.
B. Higbee Sr., wife, and daughter,
Jennie. Irving, Horton, and Horace
Higbee.
Fred-
Ira Jennings was initiated into Mrs Fre,j Kemp ancl 80n
the Woodmen lodge Monday night.' erick William, left Saturday mom-
Clarence Harryman was a guest ing for a two weeks visit with Mrs.
at the Colliding home Monday noon, i Kemp's father in Enid. Fred is
wearing the customary downcast
School Picnic expression and says the "glooms"
, i ., , seem to have the high hand. It is
1 he second grade of the Lexing- .. . „ , . , . fi.
, . Master Frederick William s hrst
ton schools held their annual picnic i (rjp and no doubt he is enjoying it
Saturday with a nice crowd present.! t0 the fullest extent.
It was their intention to spend the
Dog Tax Now Due
All persons are notified they must
pay the dog tax now due at once.
See W. T. Scott or the city clerk.
The penalty for non payment is $1
Wright, Forest Nelson and Carl
Sherman. Harold Sherman and j to $5 fine.
wife chaperoned the crowd, bring- j
ing them out on a hay-ra#k. Re-) Fresh Strawberries Daily
freshments of devil's food cake
and chocolate fudge were served.
Mrs. Ora Northcutt of Wayne
visited home folks Sunday.
At Hardwick & Sudderth's Sani-
tary Grocery. Choice berries, home
grown from Glen-Wood Fruit Farm.
Full quart boxes.
Col. E. C. (Daddy) Cline was in
town Saturday from his farm in the
Willow View neighborhood.
For Sale: Good second
hinder, price reasonable.
Capital and Surplus, $18,000
"Safety First"
Chas. Greemore
M. R. Northcutt, Cashier
'resident.
hand j] jss Mabel Thacker is home from
See F.'Watonga, Okla., where she has
Fontenier, five miles north and one j,lst completed a very successiul
mile west of Lexington, route 1. 3t year's teaching in the public schools
• j ,,f that place. Watonga boasts of
Breeding's One Week Sale. Do having one of the best schools in
not miss it! the state.
day on the Giroux farm, one mile
east of town, but on account of the
rain, dinner was spread in the first
grade room in the school house.
After dinner the sun came out.
bringing joy and the entire grade
walked out to Willow creek. There
grape vine swings were made and
games played. One enjoyable
game was the sham battle between
Germany and England. The big
German fleet came out victors.
Only a few wounds were inflicted
and these were quickly healed by [ will buy a few calves or year-
the Red Cross nurses. At 4 o'clock i lings, either tor immediate delivery
1 departed for home. (,r let them with tin* nw^ until fall.
The guests were Mesdami-s Bah- phone, write or .-<■>> me it >i'curity
ner and Yolio and Miss Mary Sand- State Bank, Lexington, h. M. Ab-
usky. ernathy.
FORDS
The $50.00 Rebate
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Mr. Ford has authorized the statement to be published
that he would pay back to purchasers of Ford Cars between
August 1. 1914, and August 1, 1915, the promised rebate
os $50.00. Now that this rebate is assured place the order
for a car.
J. F. Shockley, Agent |
Farmers, we want your poultry,
bring it to us and get the highest
martlet price, Robertson-Archer,
Purcell, Oklahoma.
If you are thinking of planting
peanuts, get your seed at the Rob-
ertson-Archer Company in Purcell.
Try the Roberts Lunch Counter.
state pro-
overdraft.
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Lexington, Oklahoma. ^
Dear Sirs: v
You are hereby advised that the banking laws of thi
vide that the^ officer of a state bank permitting or paying a
becomes personally liable on his bond for same therefore you are here-
by notified that any overdraft as allowed in your bank is to be consid-
ered as a personal obligation of th<* officer allowing same I'onsnquent-
ly we respectfully request that you refrain trom paying any checks of
your customers unless they have sufficient funds on deposit to cover
same.
I am of the opinion, if y >ur bank makes it a practice not to pas
overdrafts, it will prove beneficial not only to your officers and bank.
but to your customers as well, as we consider overdrafts one of the most
undesirable features of a banks business and a practice that should be
eliminated entirely. Very truly yours.
H. C Stuart. \- 1 t int Hank Commissioner
letter from tile state banking department is self explanatory
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