The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Friday, June 4, 1915 Page: 1 of 4
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The Daily Transcript
VOLUME III
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY. JI N? 4, 1915
NUMBER 2
SANTA FE OFFICIALS HERE
Arc Highly Delighted With Norman,
Are Given the "Gl&d Hand," and
Shown "The Best Little
City in the Southwest"
OLD FIRE HOUSE MUST GO
FUNERAL OF MR. WILLIAMS
C. W. Kouns, General Manager.
J. R. Koontz, Gen'l Freight Agent.
J. M. Connell, fen'l Fass. Agent.
E. L. Copeland, Treasurer.
E. Raymond, Gen'l Supt.
Glen Eddie, Trav. Pass. Agent.
W. K. Etter, Div. Supt.
W. W. Strickland, Freight Auditor.
Judge S. W. Hayes, Gen'l Attorney.
F. S. Brooks, Gen'l Stock Agent.
F. W. Thomas, Supt. of Apprentices.
H. R. Teasdnle, Gen'l Freight Agent.
G. N. Rice, Trav. Freight Agent.
A. A. Gist, Trainmaster.
W. J. Hill, Master Mechanic.
J. C. Burnett, Asst. Gen't Agent.
Frank Jarrell, Publicity.
The above is the personel of a jolly
party of efficient railway men—prob-
ably as competent and efficient i. par-
ty as a whole that could be got togeth-
er in the whole United States—who
visited Norman this morning. They
came in a special train of three
coaches and the dining car, from the
south, at 8:15 and remained until
10:30 o'clock, and after addresses of
welcome by L. J. Edwards and Presi-
dent Brooks, with responses by Mr.
Kouns and Mr. Connell, were taken in
automobiles to the University, Okla-
homa State Hospital, Edwards Cherry
Orchard, and other points of interest.
We wanted to show them our fine $45.-
000 bridge, and the fine crops around
our city, but they didn't have time. As
it was, they gave Norman more than
two hours, more than they gave any
other town except Oklahoma City, and
were more than delighted with their
warm and cordial reception. They
were all big men in railroad circles,
and all "common as an old shoe,"
which is indicative of bigness.
Mr. J. M. Connell, paid Norman a
compliment when he said the city at-
tracted the attention of travelers.
"We are constantly h aring from peo-
ple who, as passengers, took note of
Norman's classy appearance while go-
ing through towns on our trains. The
effort Norman citizens put forth to
make the town look its best at all
times is a fine advertisement, for
with travelers talking about it, the
city's fame as a good place to live in
30on will spread throughout the length
and breadth of the country."
J. J. Baker, local agent, introduced
the visitors to the members of. the
Commercial Club delegation who met
them at the station.
"We just stopped at Norman to get
In his address of welcome to visit-
ing Santa Fe officials this morning,
L. J. Edwards praised Norman, "The
University City," and its parks, but
de'precated the fact that the old tin
fire house next to Transcript office
was a blot upon the fair beauty of the
city, and asked the officials to order
it removed from their right of way.
In his response, General Manager
Kouns. who is the "whole cheese" in
Santa Fe matters when it comes down
to last analysis, promised Mr Ed-
wards and the citizens that the build-
ing should go: that it would be order-
ed from the right of way. Thus, it is
probable the old building will have to
give way to the march of civic im-
provement.
If the fire house must go from its
present location, it is to be hoped the
pity will secure some central location '
by purchase and put up a building of j
its own. Jhe location ought to be on 1
Main street, too. for side streets are
not wide enough to give room for
quick action. *
The funeral of Mr. John B. Williams
will be held from the Williams resi-
dence No. 204 South Santa Fe street,
at 9:30 a. m. Saturday, June 5, 1915
(tomorrow). The religious services
will be conducted by Rev. E. S. Ben-
jamin, with special music bi the choir
and the Masonic exer.-ise and G. A. R.
service will be held at the cemetery.
Interment will be made in I. O. O. F1.
cemetery
Mr. Williams was born in Kentucky
on Jan. 11, 1849, and died June 3,
1915, and was therefore 70 years, 4
months and 22 days old.
-7-"The Man of Mystery" at the
Franing tomorrow (Saturday! night
Don't fail to see this Senior Class
Play;
; better acquainted with you," said Gen-
eral Manager Kouns. "We are mak-
I ing a trip over our Oklahoma lines for
the purpose of getting the viewpoint
| of our patrons regarding the business
situation generally, and of giving pa-
trons an opportunity of seein- things
from our standpoint. This, we find, is
an excellent plan for improving the re-
lationship between the Santa Fe and
the people it serves."
Mr. Kouns said that, while the San-
ta Fe would spend considerable mon-
ey on the upkeep of its Oklahoma lines
this year, no extensions would be
made, other than the completion of the
road from Cushing to Jennings.
"Times show signs of improvement."
Mr. Kouns said, "but the exception to
the rule is noted in the railroad busi-
ness. On one hand the cost of rail-
way operation has been steadily in-
leasing. On the other hand the price
| for which the commissions allow us
to sell our service has decreased. The
margin of railroad profit is so narrow
that railway companies will not do
much building until they are permit-
ted to earn a fair return on their in-
vestment. The sentiment toward rail-
roads is much better than it was a
few years ago, and I am hopeful that
the time will come when the railway
industry will be given the same op-
portunity to grow and develop that is
accorded to other industries."
DEATH OF MR. J. B. WILLIAMS
From Thursday's Weekly.
Mr. J. B. William- passed away at
his home on South Santa Fe avenue
in West Norman at 11:30 a. m. today
(Thursday, June 3, 19151. after a long
and serious illness, aged 72 years. Ar-
rangements for the funeral had not
been made as the Transcript goes to
press.
Mr. Williams was one of Norman's
oldtime citizens, and probably no man
of our city was better known or more
highly esteemed. Coming here al-
most at the opening of Oklahoma from
Texas, he took a prominent part in
the upbuilding of the city and county,
and was noted for his earnest and rig-
id integrity, and thorough good citi-
zenship. For four years he was Nor-
man's postmaster, in which position
he made a fine record, and in all walks
of life his record was clean and clear.
He was a leading Mason and member
of Royal Arch Chapter, being treas-
urer of the latter organization for
many years. He was a native of Ken-
tucky, from which state he entered
the army, and served during the en-
tire war. He was an excellent citi-
zen, a brave soldier, a devoted and
loving husband and father, and good
man.
He leaves a wife and two children j
the latter being Mrs. Roy Hadsell of
this city and Mr. C. C. Williams of
Blanchar. To Mrs. Williams and the
children will go out the earnest sym-
pathies of the entire community.
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Memorial services of the Woodmen
Circle will be held Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clcfck in W. O. W. hall. An in-
teresting program has been prepared.
The public is invited.
—Aaron McDaniel went to Lexing-
ton this morning to adjust another
storm loss. His company had seven
losses in the receTit storm, all of which
are being paid promptly.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
The Franing--June 5th
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DAILY TRANSCRIPT .MATINEE
Diamond From the Sky" Next Tues-;
day. June 8th, at University
Theatre to Boys of
Norman and Vicinity
The Daily Transcript has made ar->
rangements with Manager Ray Berry I
of the University Theatre to give a
matinee to the boys of Norman and
vicinity on Tuesday afternoon, June1
Sth. The celebrated picture "Diamond
From the Sky" will be given, free of
charge, to boys who wear the caps or
have tickets. "Diamond From the
Sky" caps and tickets will be given
out in front of the Transcript office
commencing at 1 o'clock, by the car-
rier boys of the Daily Transcript, who
have been designated as managers of
the affair.
All boys under 13 years of age are
entitled to cap? and tickets. Come a
runnin' Tuesday afternoon and see one
ot the big pictures of the day free of
charge.
ON HER 18th BIRTHDAY
Society Notes
Phone items of interest for this
Department to 576, or address
"Society Editress," Transcript.
Mrs. Floyd Swank gave a dinner,
Wednesday, for her sister, Miss Lee
I Brittain, the occasion being Miss
Lee's eighteenth birthday. It was a
splendid dinner, too, enjoyed to the
| full by those in attendance, viz:
Miss Lee Brittian.
Mr. and Mrs. Gomer D. Evans.
Mrs. Mary Little.
Mr. and Mrs. John Little.
Miss Alice Little.
Mrs. J. M. Ventres- of Altus.
Miss Louise Ventress of Altus.
Mrs. S. A Brittiar.
Mr. and Mrs. Swank.
The guest of honor was the recipi-
ent of numerous handsome presents
and congratulation- galore. >he is a
' handsome little lady, and the Tran-
i-ipt extends its own best wishes.
Mrs. H. H. Carey gave a farewell
dinner to the Pi Phi girls Wednesday
at 'i o'clock. The guests were Misses
Helen DeBarr, Emeline Miller, Carry
Martin, Ann McCall, Bess McMillan,
and Mesdames Dungan and Milton
Meyer.
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Little Miss Lucile Williams cele-
brated her 7th birthday Wednesday
with a party from 3 till 6 There
were nearly 100 present. The afternoon
was ideal and the children played
many out-door games. A dainty ite
course was served. Lucile was the
recipient of many beautiful presents.
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The Wisteria club gave a dance
Saturday evening at the home of
Miss Froma Johnson in honor of Miss
Colene Hullum who is going to leave 1
for the summer. Each member invit-j
ed a young gentleman friend. Thej
evening was spent in dancing. De-
licious refreshments were served.
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Misses Helen Hudgens and Maude
Shultz and Messrs Johnson and Ileth-
erington visited Oklahoma City Mon-
day afternoon. While there they vis-
ited Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mount, who
are delighted with their new home.
CLOSED
THEIR
DOORS
The Ephraim Clothing Co., of Nor-
man, Okla., most reliable dealers in
men's and boy's clothing, shoes, Ox-
fords, hats, furnishings, etc., closed
their doors by the order of J. Eagle 4
Co., of St. Louis, Mo., and will remain
closed until Saturday morning at 8:46
o'clock (June 5thj, when the entire
stock will be placed on sale.
J. Eagle & Co , are here and have
authority to make a general clean-up.
Goods will go at prices a little short
of nothing. An army of clerks are
arranging and marking the stock at
prices that will move the goods in a
rush.
Positively no goods sold and no one
allowed in the store until Saturday,
June 5th at 8:45 in the morning. Be
on hand at the old stand of the Eph-
raim Clothing Co. J. Eagle & Co.
have full possession.
RAINS SO EASILY
It does "Beat the Dutch" how easily
it rains in Oklahoma when it once
gets started. Here it is again this
afternoon, just when we were hoping
and praying it would let up for a lit-
tle while.
—"Boss" Lindsay is attending the
Undertakers' meeting in the city.
-Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Jackson are in
attendance at the Staic Undertakers'
meeting in Oklahoma City today.
MIS
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MYER'S SELZ ROYAL BLUE
EXCLUSIVE SHOE STORE
230 EAST MAIN • = - - NORMAN, OKLA.
Drawing and painting will be taught
i in the University this -ummer by Mist j
I Ola Forbes, who for the past year has j
lx'en assistant instructor of art. ;l
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I be no prereouisite for those who wish
WANTED FURNISHED HOUSE
WITH EIGHT TO FIFTEEN ROOMS. WITHIN FOUR OR
FIVE BLOCKS OF UNIVERSITY
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versity will be given to high schoo; ,
j students, who get credit in their .
I course. Individual help ;^nd criticism J
' will lm give • to each student every ;
I day. The summer co ■ -se v ill be very
VINCENT & WEIR
PHONE 50
107 E. Main
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