The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 31, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, August 5, 1921 Page: 1 of 8
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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME THIRTY-OM-E
LEXINGTON, CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA, FRID A"\ AIT.UST S 1921.
NUMBER THIRTEEN
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Have You Tried
Us Lately?
If so come again, if
not doubtless you
have lost.
Bottom's Store
We Are Looking For You
Phone 35 Lexington, Okla.
LEXINGTON HAS NEW
STREET LIGHT
The new street light erected in the
ccnter of Broadway and Main street
is quite novel in appearance as be-
ing placed in the center of the tiafic
barrel, it attracts quite a lot of at-
MEMORIES
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tention. This light will add greatly
to the good looks of ITie town, as
well as be a great help on dark
to the good looks of ITie to"
nights. Could we not have a few more
lights on dark corners which needs
to be lighted.
LADIES HAY
Big ehicrtaihmcnt Wednesday
morning at Swimming pool. Through
the courtesy of Mr. Ed Low and Mrs.
Lula Stewart the ladies are invited
to a free swim at the pool next Wed-
nesday morning. The water will be
fresh and cool and delightful. Only
the ladies are to go in and it will be
a novel and pleasant experience to
have a jolly crowd of ladies out for
a free swim. Kodak pictures will be
taken of the crowd and the pool so
if you enjoy making kodak collec-
tions here is your chance to add to
your collection.
W. 0. W. & W. C. MEETING
An interesting meeting of the
Woodman of the World and the
Woodman Circle met Tuesday night
in joint session and discussed the
rate problem which is causing much
unrest anmotig the two orders. A.
very pleasant feature of the evening
was the social side after the business
was laid aside. Delegates to the' in-
surgent convention which will' be
held Saturday in Oklahoma City were
appointed, Messrs W. C. Moses and
J. W. Marcum will represent the W.
0. W. and Mrs. E. A. Denison the
Circle.
Everybody we meet with in the
last few days, has said, "Don't for-
get to write up something about the
old elm stump they blew up." We
replied, "We will." Then we remem-
bered it was after all a part of ar-
otkcrarticle, and we wondered if
we jjaye sufficient ndi'.e of the pas-
sing away o? so memorilb!" £
of early days. Under the shade of
the "old elm" as it has been called
since before there was a town, was
held the council which was to decide
what liaitle shvlj'd givf'n to ^the
new town about to Tie staTtid. CiiSjT
of the party, who had come from ♦
Lexington, Kentucky, the land of
beautiful women, fine horsfcs and blue
grass, perhaps was lonely and vis-
ions of the old home place came at
night in the dancing shadows before
the camp fire artit in the glow of his
pipe. Perhaps it was after all only a
lonely man's heart which prompted
the name of Lexington At any rate
it wax under the oM! elm tree that
the final decision of the naming of
the town took place. For the children j
who have grown to manhood and
womanhood here, and the old elm •
which spread its enormous branches |
:>ver much space, was dead to their
childish pranks, for under the tree,
many a happy hour was spent, and1
among t he nurtfber who have asked I
nse, "Did you write up the old elnrj
stump' were these same children,!
grown to man's estate, but who still
retain memories of their favorite,
playground.
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HUMAN EX-RAr PASSES
THROUGH LEXINGTON
Dr. Coleman an old time resident
of Lexington passed through here
Tuesday on his way from Sulphur to
Tulsa his present home. With hini
*was the noted lady who is known as
the Human Ex-Ray. It is said of her
that simply by looking at you she
can correctly (T.l&TTlose your case aad
that without mistake. The incident is
related of her that an army officer be-
lieving her somewhat of a fake, ap-
proached her with some !reniark
about doubting her ability to see
through people. She replied to hirfi
"You have been shot five times and
the shots are still in you.'* Which is
said to be true.
THE WORLD MOURNS
THE PASSING OF
THE NOTED TENOR
Wnrico Caruso the greatest tenor,
singer the world has even produced
nassed away in his beloved Italy, j
Tuesday morning. He was a univer-i
*al favorite among the rich and the |
poor. Street sweepers of New Yo>*k<
grieved with the cultivated who lam-!
cnted the loss to art of its most;
cherished possessions.
Mr. L. W. Northcutt our street!
commissioner is doing excellent work
on the street, while Mr. Tom Giles!
who is running the grader, shows'
that he also understands grading. !
LEXINGTON WAKES UP
Lexington is certainly putting her
best foot forward this week in gett-
ing right down to the business of
cleaning up and putting the street
and creek in proper condition.
Broadway has been graded and
dragged and a new bridge put in
which leads to the gin. The creek bed
has been partly cleaned and it is the
intention so we understand to con-
tinue the cleaning of the creek b^th
north and south within the city
limits.
The old and unsightly horse
trough which was never used of late
has been torn down and the old elm
tree stump which has stood a silent
witness to the making of history,
and which had stood for countless
years before the white man came to
these parts was removed. After
futile efforts to dig up the stump it
was decided to blast it out. Nine
sticks of dynamite were found neces-
sary to uproot from the soil this old
stump which in all probability would
have withstood the elements for the
next fifty years.
The trees in the park are being
trimmed, old tin cans will be remov-
ed and the town looks like some
pride was being taken in its appear-
ance.
FOR SALE: Five passenger auto-
mobile in good repair, five casings
must sell. Price $125.00, See W. K.
Breeding.
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W. O. W. & W. C. NOTICE
Next Wednesday night at the W O.
W. hall will be held a joint meeting
of the orders and the delegates will
report the news from the convention.
Refreshments of cake and cream will
be served. Come out learn about your
policies and enjoy the refreshments.
F
razier Bros.
= 2-5 lb bucket of Karo ^
1 1-10 lb bucket of White KaxO .§3 <3 i
1 7 lbs. of coffee for $ -LOO i
| Meat, per lb "J 7C I
= Flour, per sack $1.90 I
= Peaches, per can 29c I
| Small Hibe Milk 5c 1
Some reduction on tobacco. Get our §
1 prices.
Salmon 10c I
| Corn 10C I
| Best prices on feed. §
PHONE
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LEXINGTON, OKLAHOMA
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GROVEU R. FRAZIER LAID IN
FINAL RESTING PLACE WITH
MILITARY HONORS
Again on last Sunday, a pall of
gloom overshadowed Lexington and
vicinity when the body of one of her
young men was returned from for-
eign shores, and brought to the home
of his people to be laid to rest among
his own kind and kindred. The Meth-
odist church where the services were
held was filled to over flowing long
before the arrival of the remains and
many persons were obliged to remain
out side the building.
The impressive services were con-
ducted by Rev. Ward of Foss, Okla-
homa. The casket rested beneath the
folds of "Old Glory,, which hung at
half mast in honor of her brave son
who gave his life that the Stars and
Stripes should ever wave, and bend
its proud glory to no nation on this
sphere. A full military escort ac-
companied the remains to Lexing-
ton cemetery where the full honors
accorded a soldier was paid to Grover
R. Frazier, a brave man and a true
one.
The flower hearers were Eloise
Evans, Alice Giles, Ruby Washburn,
Itura Strong, Beatrice Bottoms, and
Fern Hardwick. The color bearer was
Horton Higbee, the pall bearers were
Dr. R. E. Thacker, Sterling Thomas-
son, John Kemp, Thomas Hackler,
Arthur Brosseau, and —• .
To the sad mother who's heart has
been Mnuch comforted by the return
of her son's remains we extend
| heartfelt sympathy, and to the wid-
! ow and brothers and other relatives
I we an-! the entire community as welt,
I extend our heartfelt sympathy to
CHAUTAUQUA DATES
ANNOUNCED
! The Radcliff Chautauqua will
j \-i; ■ L ' ;:naton on the dates of Sep-
tet, iber 9-10-12. The general subject
i lo the season is "American Ideals"
' L'tverirtit various social, political and
j industrial features. Get ready early
j to attand these good entertainments
i which you will enjoy—and which will
be instructive as well and besides get
behind the boys, of our town which
has made it possible for you to go
to something good without leaving
town.
Mr. Smeltzer, representative of
the Southwestern Oil Co., of Okla-
homa City, is visiting a few days
with the families of Messrs S. S. and
MurryBlack. Mr. Smeltzer, is quite
impressed with Ohe civic improve-
ments which are being made here,
and congratulates our townsmen for
their interest in cleaning and other-
wise improving our streets and prem-
ises.
LAND FOR SALE
80 acres of land, well improved for
sale or trade for good town property.
Inquire at Leader office.
FOR SALE:—Cement blocks, for sale
See W. T. Scott. * U-12-tf.
TACK ETHRIDGE, for farm loans
i.id fire insurance.
THANK YOU
The old adage "That constant
dripping wears away a stone" is ex-
emplified in the clean Up campaign
nowgoing on in Lexington. Mr. Tom
Giles told the editor Thursday morn-
ing that the boys who were working
on the street said they were waiting
to see what the Leader would say
about the good work which had been
done on the street, creek and park.
He furthur stated, that he was will-
ing to give the Leader credit for
stimulating the interest which reslut-
ed in everybody taking an interest
in the cleanup campaign now ori|.
Now Mr. Giles, did not realUe how
much he helped us by his words of
plraise and appreciation. One can
work harder, and live longer when
some one tviil pause long enough to
say some good things to you as you
pass along lifj s way.
HORSE RACING AT
THE STATE FAIR
Thoroughbred hoofs will clip speed
from the dirt track at the Oklahoma
State Fair September 24 to October
1, as they never have before. Lovers
of horse racing are promised a meet
far surpassing those of previuos
years.
Spurred by purses that will total
more than $6,000, sportsmen are en-
tering horses that never have raced
in Oklahoma before. I. IS. Mahan,
director of the speed program, ex-
pects 250 entries of the best racers
west of the Mississippi.
The State Fai r track at Oklahoma
City is ready to do its part toward
breaking records, being in perfect
condition. The Oklahoma Derby,
Thursday, September 29, carries a
purse of $500 and added money. Rac-
ing days are September 26, 27, 29 and
30, six races each day.
s'WAS
CONES
Soda Fountain
At Palace Drug Store jj
ARTHUR SHERMAN, Prop. LEXINGTON, OKLA.
,t ICE CREAM
ROOT BEER
PHOSPHATES
AN EYESORE OVERLOOKED
A neglected place which' is an eye-
sore anil at the same time very in-
sanitary are tlie neglected lots situ-
ated east of the wagon yard camp
house. The trees should betiimmed
for their branches reach down and in-
termingle with the rank growth of
weeds which reach to the branches
thus keeping out the sunlight and
air. The property owners who ever
they are if they live here should look
after this place, and if they live out
of town they should be promptly
notified of the condition of their pro-
perty and the effect it has in the
sanitary wellfare of this community.
Water stands the greater part of the
vear, and the mosquitoes breed there
h" the hundreds and besides as it is
the only property on Broadway east
of Main street which is needing at-
tention, it cries aloud to every pas-
serby. Cut the weeds, drain, or
sprinkle with crude oil, and help Lex-
ington he a clean town in which to
live. Cutting the weeds and drain-
rig off stagnant water will save buy-
ing a lot of little white caskets. It
is up to you.
MRS. J. W. RICHARDS DEAD
Rev. H. L. Shelton received a wire
Saturday informing him of the death
of Mrs. J. W. Richards which occured
Friday night in Santa Anna, Calif-
ornia. Her funeral will take place
Thursday August 4th. Mrs. Richards
will be remembered long by the peo-
ple of Lexington, as a very lovable
lady who endeared herself to the
hearts of her friends and acquaint-
ances during the two years her hus-
band, Rev. J. W. Richards, was pas-
tor of the Methodist church here.
We sympathize deeply with Rev.
Richards in the loss of his dearly
loved companion.
Phone your news items to the
Leader. We appreciate such court-
esy. Make the Lexington Leader your
paper by taking the interest you
should take in your home paper. We
need news—you have it to supply—
why no co-operate and have a real
newsy paper—we need it.
Mrs. J. D. Burnett of Denton and
Mioses Anna Burnett and Clara
Hackler went to Cole last Thursday
in response to a message informing
them of h serious accident which be-
fell the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ben
Burnett. Mr. Burnett was making
sugar syrup and cooking it in a
long handled stew pan. The baby
reached up and took hold of the
handle overturning the hot syrup on
his head and body. TJje attending
physician said the child would re-
cover.
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Oliver and Mr.
John £chmidt and family motored to
Sulphur Wednesday, returning Sun-
day.
Baptist ladies met for social after-
noon with Mrs. J. B. Ward. After-
the opening: program, the 14th Chap-
ter from John was read by Mrs.
Marcum and commented on by her
and different members of the society.
There folowed an interesting pro-
gram of piano and vocal solos and
readings in their sweet and girlish
ways by the following Misses:
Beatrice Bottoms, Gladys Adams,
Itura Strong and Ruby Washburn.
After talks for the good of the soci- j
ety by different members, the pro-
gram jfe the evening was completed 1
after Wiich hostess served refresh-
ments of delicious cake and cream
The following members were present i
Mesdames A. J. aod W. J. Barnett
Motsenbocker, Ewing, Stewart, Stev-
ens, Marcum, .Purnell Atwood,
Baughman, Lambert, Ward, North-
cutt, Roberts, Bottoms, Black Robin-
son, Sherman, Isom, Thomason,
Blackwell, Misses Morgan, Hill
Gladys Adams visitors, Mesdamfcs
Geno. Mosely, Pruitt, Garrett, Miss-
es Ruby Washburn, Mable Pruitt,
Itura Strong, Beatrice Bottoms.
Society adjourned at a hour to mett
Wednesday, August 10, with Mrs.
Charlie Williams. Come.
Reporter.
I
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The District Court will begin some
time* in the later part of August and
continue into September. There will
be an unusually large docket with
four murder cases ten or twelve
felony and a number of divorce cases.
Miss Laura Williams returned
home the last of the week from her
school at Norman.
Notice To Trespassers
Any man or boy cauuht on my
farm (Glen-Wood Fruit Farm) one
mile cast of Lexington without^ier-
mission will be prosecuted for tres-
passing.—KEEP OFF.—Dr. Thacker.
7-15-tfc.
CARI) OF THANKS
We take this opportunity of
thanking our many friends for their
kindness to us during the time when
our son and brother was returned
to us for home burial. We also ap-
preciated the many beautiful flowers.
Mrs. M. I. Frazier and family
t
6 Million Bushels of
^Potatoes Yearly ih Uklahorm
"TheState Behind ItsiState Banks)
Consider the humble potato and its ability to multiply. One
seed potato properly pared, planted and cultivated frequently
produces a peck of potatoes during the growing season.
So it is with money. Dollars placed in the bank at interest
produce their increase just as do seeds placed in the soil. If
you have any idle dollars you should start them to growing.
This bank has a well organized and well equipped savings
department for your convenience. One dollar starts an account.
There is no limit to the returns you may expect from such a
beginning. Your yield will pe governed only by the number of
successive "plantings" and the length of time you leave your
money in the bank.
This is a safe place to start a savings account because all
of our deposits are guaranteed and protected by the STATE
DEPOSITORS GUARANTY FUND.
"No depositor has ever I .oh! a Dollar in a State Bank in
Oklahoma."
FARMERS STATE
GUARANTY BANK
CHAS. GREEMOHE, President.
ROBT. M. EVANS, Active V-Pr*.
It. A. FRANKS, Cashier.
i. ft. HACKLER, Asst -Cashier.
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