The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 14, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 30, 1903 Page: 1 of 8
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T. F. HENSLEY, Proprietor.
vol XIV.
Reno Democrat.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
El Reno, Oklahoma. Territory, April 33. 1933.
OFF TO
ST. LOUIS
(From Wednesday's Daily.)
HOT TIME
Died Suddenly.
On Tuesday, April 21, 190", at noun. I
j In 1'alesine, Texas, Mr. F. M. Alexan- '
In the Old Town Last Night—Police der, age 6« years.
Court Lively This Morning. This death eame as a great shock
J to the whole community. Mr. Alexan
Officers llanister and Splher were | der was employed in the coach de-
taking observations in the tenderloin j panment of the 1. & a. N. shops; at
district last night and keeping a noon he returned from his work
(From Tuesday's Daily.)
CLERKS ASSOCIATION
The Matchless Train Over
the Frisco System Leaves
Guthrie.
weather eye upon several habitations
that have been of a suspicious char-
acter for some time and about four
to
A Large Attendance Attendance Last
Night and Profitable Discussion.
A large number of the clerks of
the city met lust night at the Odd
Fellow's hall, for the purpose of dis-
cussing the advisability of perfecting
a permanent organization for the
EL RENO REPRESENTED
To Witness the Dedication Cer-
emonies of the World's Fair
Buildings April 30th—All
Aboard.
Special to the Democrat.
Guthrie, April 29.—The great Okla-
homa contingent, left this city lqst
evening at five o'clock enroute to St.
houis to attend the dedication cere-
monies of the World's Fair building's.
The train was the finest ever made
up by the Frisco railway in Oklahoma
and consisted of one observation car
three Pullman's, three chair cars and
one baggage car. The splendid Ok-
lahoma band entertained incoming
visitors here all day and among those
forming the party were the following
prominent Oklahomans:
From El Reno—O. A. Shutte, of the
World's Fair commission accom-
panied by his wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright.
Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Ricker.
Hon. George Bellamy.
Those from the Capital city and
other portions of the territory were
as follows:
Gov and Mrs. T. B. Ferguson.
Colonel Sam Billings and wife of
Enid.
Major H. W. Pentecost and sister
Miss Pentecost of Guthrie.
Major John W. Duke and wife of
Guthrie.
Captain Seymour Foose of Watonga
and sister Mrs. Addie Homringhouse,
of Guthrie.
Adjutant General E. P. Burlingaine
of Guthrie.
Captain James McConnell, of Guth-
rie.
Captain W. A. Knipe, of Perkins.
Major West, of Enid.
Major Jayne, of Edmond. ,
Captain Edgar Jones, of Guthrie.
Captain Fred Hunter, of Kingfisher.
Captain T. K. Tuttle, of Lawton.
Captain A. .1. Niles, of Blackwell.
Captain Sam Racer, of Woodward.
Captain Steinberg, of Pawnee.
Captain C. F. Barrett, of Shawnee.
The officers atid men of Troop A-,
Oklahoma Cavalry band.
Robert M. Carr, secretary to the
governor, of Guthrie.
Territorial Treasurer C. W. Rambo,
of Guthrie. ,
Ex-Governor W. M. Jenkins, of
Guthrie.
Ex-Governor A. J. Seay, of King-
fisher.
Hon. Fred Wenner and wife, of
Kingfisher.
Mr. and Mrs. Logan, of Kingfisher.
Prof. Chas. Gould, of Norman.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Greer, of
Guthrie.
Senator and Mrs. J. C. Foster, of
Guthrie.
Leslie G. Niblack, of Guthrie.
L. D. Fossett, of Guthrie.
Henry H. Reynolds, of Guthrie.
Myron Boyle, of Guthrie.
Dr. R. O. Hirschi, of Guthrie.
Victor Miller, of Kingfisher.
Miss Louis Houston, of Guthrie
Miss Francis Kaufman, of Guthrie.
Miss Edith Tipton, of Guthrie.
Miss Bernadine Coony, of Guthrie.
Miss Belt, of Kingfisher.
Postmaster McKinnis. of Shawnee.
Ex-Governor Steele.
dinner, and going into the hath room
he washed his hands but before he
had dried them he had sank down in !
o'clock this morning. Bill Stoneman 1 death. His wife thinking thai he 1 lmr|,<,se of ""'king social benefits and
and Cash Johnson joined them and a lingered unusually long In the bath I "ld'vidual Improvement as well as to
raid was made which resulted in cor-1 room, and went Into find him lying 'the m°"' snc<'0s3f"l,.v advance the
rolling, three negros and four wench- 'as he had fallen. j business Interests of their several ern-
es of ill repute, who were escorted to j Mrs. Alexander was immediately 1'loy,'rs- Every one present was free
the city bastile in fairly good ordor. surrounded by many sympathizing ''xl"'e8a 'i'niself and nil tho dls-
under the tender care of llanister ami | friends, who did all intheir power to
Johnson, while Spiker and Stondman j console and assist her. Mr. J. B. Dol-
paid their respects to a few other ; sen, head of the car department, took
shady characters. On the way up!charge of the funeral arrangements,
town a negro soldier, who was under land last night Mrs. Alexander, accom-
arrest got the drop on Banister and j panied by her pastor, Rev. E. H. J.
$1.25 PER YEAR
NO. 14
(From Wednesday's Daily.)
GRAND
CONCERT
At Congregational Church—A
Splendid Rendition of a De-
lightful Program.
cussions were upona high plane of
moral and business practices and it
was unamously concluded to meet I
nexl Friday night to form a perma-
nent association ami adopt a oonitl-1 a
tutlon and by-laws. During tlie pro-
welted him over the head with ; Andrews, of the Episcopal church J c''edl,1KS n "'solution was unanimous-
ly passed directing Mr. Roblson, on
either a sling shot or the gun Banis- his wife and Miss Ada Weeks, left
ter was carrying and skipped out for Lawrence, Kansas, with the re-
taking the gun with him. This,morn-| mains. Interment will be made at
ing the whole job lot was arranged | that place which is their old home,
in police court and fined, two women A great many friends accompanied
and two men, $;ll.00 each and the the remains to tlie train, and the
rest averaging about $ 11.00 each , deepest sorrow over the death was
Mrs. Hattle Ousley (colored) was felt by all and sinierest sympathy ex-
arrested. charged with keeping a pressed for the bereft wife In this her
house of prostitution and her trial irreparable loss.—The Visitor, Pales-
will be held tomorrow. The $31.00 tine, Texas.
convicts are boarding out the fine and
the male portion will probably be
given a job on the streets.
Disgusting Egotism.
The huge lioquet that Charlie
Greer of the El Reno American threw
at himself over the fact that the re-
publicans won and the American has
been made the official paper, would
be sufficient, to decorate a mamoth
church on Easter. The disgusting
egotism exhibited in his editorial
erruption would cause the figure head
of scavenger wagon to vomit. Whls-
Mr. Alexander was at one time a
resident of this town and was engag-
ed in the implement business. He
was an upright and respected citizen,
he was a high minded gentleman and
esteemed by all who knew him.
WHITE RIBBONS
An Incouiagemr, and Cheerful Com
munication from Earnest
Workers
A large number of White Ribboners
gathered in Ihe hospitable home of
pering Charley contributed about as 1 Mrs. J. Rohr yesterday afternoon.
much to the republican success in
that city as the editor of some New
York journal did. The great aid that
the republicans had in the last cam-
paign was the personality of their
candidate for mayor and some of the
councilmen and the split caused by
the Hensley ticket. There isn't force
enough behind the American to help
anything. Editorially it is wishy
After the devotionals conducted by
our evangelistic superintendant, Mrs.
Smith, the President, Mrs. C. R.
Miller, with characteristic energy and
thoroughness dispatched a large
amount of business. The high es-
teem in which our beloved President
is held argues well for the future suc-
cess of our cause. We have not
ceased to be grateful that one so cap-
behalf of the association, lo extend
to Mr. Hensley their thanks for tho
good offices and fair treatment the
Democrat has manifested toward the
clerks and to express their thanks to
Mr. Brown the local editor of the
Democrat for his personal courtesies
and assistance.
For these kindly expressions of
these young friends we are truely
grateful and assure them that it shall
be our pleasure, always, to give them
encouragement and kindly admoni-
tion as occasion presents itself.
It Is expected at the next meeting
that a number of young lady clerks
will be present and aid in the perma-
nent organization and we trust that
the association's work may result in
much good.
SOCIALIST LECTURE
CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA
Large Audience of the Elite of
the Cily Attend and Are Pleas-
antly Entertained—Worthy
Cause Advanced.
washy and typographically, its a |able and sweet spirited consented to
curosity. The American gets the
city printing simply because there
isn't any other republican paper they
can give it to.—Anadarko Tribune.
Gone to Hustle.
Ten cent literature lias sent three
El Reno boys out into the cold world
again and they will probably return
at some future date wiser by several
degrees. Bumping up against human-
ity is a great educatior and we hope
these youngsters will profit by the
bumping.
Mayor Chase of Haverhill Machussets
Coming.
The great socialist advocate who
has been thrice elected mayor of Hav-
erhill has been secured by the social-
ists of this city to deliver a lecture
here Sunday afternoon May 17th,
when our people will have an oppor-
tunity to listen to one whose ideas
have been put in practice for years
in an eastern city.
Whether we agree with Ihe theories
of socialism or not, the American
people are always anxious to learn
of facts connected with any and every
phase of governmental practice and
undoubtedly Mayor Chase will be!
greeted i>y " 1 a crowd. He is said
We are hopeing much from the new 1'° a" eloqUent orator an" a ,0Sical
city administration in ihe way of ' e*ponent ,,f socialism and his repeat-
law and order enforcement. Ifcd elecU,m to the mayoralty of a
be our leader. New members are en-
rolled at nearly every meeting and
with the spirit of sisterly love and
good will so manifest, our work is
bound to prosper.
All that pertains lo Ihe welfare of
our beautiful city claims a share in
our deliberations and prayers.
* Hearst Married.
Congressman William Randolph
Hearst ,of New York, was married
yesterday. Hearst is now the ow
As is our custom, we close by sing- |
ing the temperance doxology, with J
clasped hands thus forming an un- j
broken circle. This time however |
we were not permitted to leave im- i
mediately, as our genial hostess had '
in reserve for us a delicious treat of
oraiiges and bananas. It is needless
was i
large city is certainly evidence
his popularity at home and of
prominence in public acairr.
ner . to say this pleasant surprise
and manager of a presidential boom | most happily appreciated.
four metropolitan newspapers and
one wife. | |2, with Mrs. Curt
I From Wednesday's Daily.)
SPLENDID RAIN
Oklahoma Blessed with Refreshing
Showers—El Reno Gets its Share.
Modern Woodman Excursion.
A large number of members of El
Reno Camp have arranged to attend j
the Territorial Camp at Enid
Wednesday May 6. Every Woodm
should go. The prize banner will
be taken along by the boys, and they
will have a grand, good time. Low
rates have been secured. Report to
A. E. Saxey if you are going.
Our next meeting will be held May
Mrs. J. M. Monroe, Press Supt.
It is amusing, lint true: Let a
| wideawake hustling merchant, who
on | knows that advertising pays, put a
I Incouraglng reports come from al
j portions of Oklahoma in regard to
II he rainfall and in the western por-
tion which was begining io suffer
somewhat from Ihe effects of dry
| weather there have been reports that
| heavy rains have fallen within the
H. C. Robinson of Lawton is in the
city on business.
J. A. Brown of Foss. O. T., is in the
city on business today.
H. F. Young, one of Elk City's busy
business men is in the city.
Mrs. M. M. Tusten one of the first
residents of this town, is visiting old
friends for a day. The Tusten's have
been residing at Weatherford for sev-
eral years, and are now on their way
to Lawrence, Kansas, their future
home.
list of low prices in the paper, and
his competitors who do not believe hast few days.
in advertising, will tumble over them-! Last night a steady rainfall corn-
selves to post a lot of old box covers menced in El Reno and continued a
n Ihe window of their stores on I good portion of the night and it will
which are daubed signs offering be worth many thousands of dollars
goods at the same price. The mer-1 to Canadian county.
chant who declares it don't pay to 1
advertise, is not only a back number, j
but his acts belie his statements Elks Home-
every day he attempts to, do blisi- i The above sign in white lettering
ness.—Ex. • i upon a blue back ground is displayed
I 'n front of the elegant suit of rooms
! occupied by the Elk Lodge on Rock
Attention is invited to change in j Island avenue. We doubt if there is
Perry s furniture ad. Mr. Perry lias | a more magnificent suit in the terri-
a most complete line of office desks I tory and the lodge here Is one of the
strongest numerically and in the
The Congregational church was
crowded last night by Ihe good peo-
ple of El Reno lo enjoy the pleasures
of u musical and literary program of
rare merit and the most sanguine
anticipations of Ihe audience were
fully met and another evidence of
Ihe superior musical talent of the city
brought to public notice.
The entertainment was given by
members of the Congregational choir
and orchestra, ably assisted by Mr.
and Mrs. E. L. Swlgert of Enid. The
program as previously published in
jthe Democrat was carried out with
ihe exception of a few changes in
I position and the absence yf Mis? Mor
ris on account of Illness, tier number
being taken by Mr. Silas 11. Reld in
a solo selection. Miss Fryberger also
took the piece of Mr. H. O. Ludlum.
on the program. Each number elicit
ed hearty and well merited applause
and several were vigorously encored.
I he piano solo by Mrs. Swlgert was
specially meritorious and evidenced
a remarkable degree of profllclency.
Mr. Swigert, who had two numbers
was encored al each appearance and
his reading and character imperson-
ation was of a very high order and
afforded amusement that. con
vulsed the audience with laughter.
The musical solo of Mr. J. C. Becker
upon Ihe flute was also heartily en-
cored and he is certainly a master
in musical ability with the sweet ton-
ed melodies of the flute with which he
delighted those present. Both the
orchestra and choir selections were
charmingly harmonious, each voice
and instrument, attuned in sweet mel-
ody and blended so beautifuly that
Ihe most critical were eager and en-
thusiastic in their praises and the
Democrat is glad to congratulate the
people upon the privilege afforded
by these friends to enjoy such a de-
lightful occasion and the pastor of
the Congregational church is espec-
ialy to be congratulated in .having
such a helpful auxilary to his Sunday
services as I his splendid choir and
orchestra.
and chairs just in, and his carpet and
rug department is receiving the ad-
miration as well as the patronage of
all persons in need of floor coverings.
(From Wednesday's Daily.)
HOME AGAIN
A Prominent El Reno Business Man
Returned from an Extended Tour
of the East
Hon. Dick T. Morgan returned last
night from a seven weeks tour of the
eastern states In the interest of El
Reno, and some of its business propo-
sitions. Mr. Morgan was In all the
great cities of New England for the
first time and the many historic
places were viewed with great inter-
est. During the tour he made it his
special business to interest capitalists
in Oklahoma and particulary in El
Reno and we have no doubt but, what
his efforts will be fruitful of much
benefit to us.
No more earnest or thoroughly
posted citizen of Oklahoma could go
on a mission of importance to tho
business interests of El Reno than
Dick T. Morgan and we arc glad to
personal of its membership of any in
the south west and It is rapidly in- j knows that, e brings home an eminent-
creasing 1 y encouraging report.
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Hensley, T. F. The El Reno Democrat. (El Reno, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 14, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 30, 1903, newspaper, April 30, 1903; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc111393/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.