The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 43, Ed. 1 Monday, July 31, 1916 Page: 1 of 4
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Local News
While It's Fresh
VOLUME IV.
The Daily Transcript
Best Advertising
Medium in Town
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA. MONDAY, jULT 31, |fl!6
'N
Boss Lindsay
CANDIDATE FOR DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR
COUNTY CLERK
If nominated and elec'^d, I will run the County Clerk's office
WITHOUT A DEPUTY.
The Regster of Deeds office is under the supervision of the
County Clerk, but is in a different room and is entirely separate
from the County Clerk's duties.
It would, of course, be impossible for anyone to do the com-
bined business of the County Clerk and Register of Deeds with-
out assistance, just as it is run at present. If given the nomina.
tion it will be my earnest endeavor to keep expenses down to the
minimum, and there will be no deputy expense connected with the
County Clerk's duties.
Your vote and influence on August 1st will be appreciated.
BOSS LINDSAY
1
'SAFETY FIRST'
In view of the unfortunate political
mixup between my opponents for the
nomination for County Superintendent,
would it not be well to leave them
both "at home" and vote for a candi
date who is not in the mix-up in any
manner? I have the highest regard
for both my opponents, but it is evi
dent the feeling that has been en-
gendered will react materially on the
whole ticket should either of them be
nominated. Why not cut the knot by
nominating
Mrs. Lillian Foster
C. Lincoln McGuire, the Republican
nominee for Presidential Elector from
the 5th Oklahoma District, was in
June loosening a six ton boulder after
a blast at the Davis ^nc mines, loosen-
ing it with a long steel bar for sefety
of men below, when Chas. Hedrick,
aiding, though warned of the danger,
fell over the precipice and clung to a
short crowbar which dropped by
chance into a crevice, leaving Mr,
Hedrick suspended midair, and, when
rescued by McGuire at personal peril
to himself, Mr. Hedrick credited the
electoral nominee with saving his life.
A dozen persons witnessed the inci-
dent. The hugh boulder was then
loosened by Mr. McGuire's steel and
fell, obstructing the tram track until
blasted and hammered to bits and re-
moved in tram cars for ore it con-
tained.
$45,000,000 LOBS.
An explosion at the pier of block
Tom Island, near New York City, on
Sunday night, caused a loss of some
$45,000,000 worth of property and
killed eight or ten persons. The
money loss consisted of merchandise
and munitions of war. The latter was
awaiting shipment to Europe for the
allies, and it is believed the explosion
was caused by German sympathisers.
The whole city of New York was
rocked as if by an earthquake, and
five states felt the effects of it. The
windows of every building on entire
streets in the city were shattered. Tlie
Stature of Liberty was injured, but
i.ot materially,
SPECIAL MEETING, A. F. & A. M.
—E. K. Witcher and Bill Campbell
returned from Perry last night, where
they had been called by the death of
A. H. Kite, a well known contractor of
that city. He was the father of Cas-
per Kite, who graduated from the
.„ , Geological department in June last.
rhere will be a special meeting of Casper is a member of the Beta
Norman Lodge No. 38, A. T. & A. M.,', fraternity. Mr. Kite was found dead
tonight (Monday) at 8 o'clock. Work in bed Friday morning. He had died
in the Master degree. I 0f heart disease
B. F. MEYERS, W. M. [ J
ROBERT MORTER, Sec. I —Be on the winning side by voting
for Ernest B. Helms.
—Stamp in front of Denver Run-: ti. . T7T
, ,, ' —rhe man who will save the countv
yans name for County Treasurer money—Ernest B. Helms.
/
Co. Attorney Embry Endorses
Edgar J. Mays
Oklahoma City, Okla., July 29, 1916.
To Whom It May Concern:
In our efforts to enforce the law in Oklahoma City,
we procured the services for some months of Edgar J.
Mays, of Norman, Okla., and found him honest, courage-
ous and efficient.
His work was highly satisfactory.
hk,
JOHN EMBRY,
County Attorney of
Oklahoma County.
Vote for a man who will enforce the laws.
EDGAR J. MAYS
BARBOUR-CLARK MIXUP.
Everything else along political lines
and among politicians seems to be
overshadowed by the mixup between
Miss Kate Barbour and W. R. Clark,
competing candidates for the nomina-
tion for county superintendent.
It is charged by Miss Barbour and
her supporters that Mr. Clark is
seeking to secure the nomination by
false pretenses, viz: That he claims
to be a graduate of and hold a first
grade certificate from the North Tex-
as Normal college, when in fact he
never even attended that college.
In support of this contention, they
secured a facsimile of the certificate
of Mr. Clark and submitted it to
President Bruce, of the North Texas
institution, who is convinced it is a
forgery. President Brace's letter to
Miss Barbour, and a facsimile of the
certificate are published in this issue,
and speak for themselves.
Notwithstanding President Bruce's
declaration that no "W. R. Clark" ever
attended his college, and no certifcate
was ever issued to "W. R. Clark," Mr.
Clark "stands pat" on his statement
that he did attend the college and did
secure the certificate from it, and he
has numerous friends who express
their utmost confidence in his honor
and truthfulness.
Even should Mr. Clark receive the
nomination, it is probable the matter
will be thoroughly probed, resulting in
either the complete exoneration of Mr.
Clark, or his conviction. Neither Mr.
Clark's enemies nor his friends can af-
ford to allow the matter to remain un-
explained and uninvestigated. In
justice to Mr. Clark, whatever the re-
sult of the primary, nothing should be !
left undone to get at the true facts of |
the case.
LOOKS LIKE RAIN
SOCIALISTS
NUMBER l.i
It looks very much like rain this af-
ternoon, the indications being threat-
ening and unsettled weather. The
Transcript's weather prophet is
pretty certain we'll get rain before
Tuesday morning.
This morning heavy clouds hung in
the north and east. A fprinkle fell at
Oklahoma City, and showers are re-
ported over east.
The U. S. Weather Observer at Ok.
lahoma City makes the following pre-
dictions for the period ending 7 p. m.
Tuesday:
"Oklahoma City and vicinity—
Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight
and Tuesday; not much change in
temperature.
"State Forecast—Tonight and Tues-
day, generally unsettled weather."
There has been so much "hot air"
expended in this campaign that it will
be wonderful if Primary Day does not
climax the whole thing with a good
rain.
Let us hope so.
B ACC A L A U RE A TE SERVICES.
, A large congregation attended the
I Baccalaureate services of the Univer-
—Just the sort of man the county \ sity summer school, held on Boyd
needs for County Treasurer—Jim L. | Field last night, and the sermon of
Corbett. Remember him August 1st j "<'v- Theo. W. Gayer, pastor of the
—Pol. Adv. j Norman Baptist church, is very high-
j ly spoken of. Mr. Gayer is a new-
PENNANT OPERETTA. j comer to our city, but already taking
j a leading position as a man of fine
The Pennant Operetta given Satur- : ability as a pulpit orator.
day night yy the Norman Choral J
Union was one of the best musical ' VOTE FOR KATE BARBOUR FOR
numbers ever given in this city. A | COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
strong cast of principals, supported [ DF CLEVELAND COUNTY,
by a splendid chorus, gave a per- j " Oklahoma University graduate,
formance worthy of a professional I a teacher in Oklahoma schools for
company. This operetta was produced j twelve years and a county superin-
under the management of Mr. T. J. | tendent for three years. Pol. Adv.
Hinshaw and the directorship of Mr. '
O. S. Braucht. Mr. Braucht deserves ! —Mr' an<1 Mrs" B('rt BaKKett and
a great deal of credit for the manner f fa""ly wl" "CCUP>' the Hardie ™si-
in which the principals and chorus I de"Ce °" the Boulevard during the ab"
were drilled. The work of the entire 1 °f Mr' aml Mra' John Hardie in
company was equal to the best and
Judge J. B. Dudley Represents Them
Before Judge Swank and Is tiiven
a Mandamus on Election
Board.
It seems that no matter whether it i
| be Republicans, Democrats or Soda-!
I j lists who desire a knotty point of law j
decided, they invariably get J. B.
Dudley.
Thus, the Socialists, when refused
representation on the different pie-1
cinct election boards, secured the ser-
vices of Mr. Dudley, who went before j
Judge Swank this morning, presented [
his case and asked for a mandamus. \
By agreement, the election board of j
the Noble precinct was picked upon to |
make the test. The judge and inspec-
tor of that precinct declined to ap-
point a Socialist counter, which
joined the issue. Judge Swank ruled
that the precinct election boards could
not discriminate against any party in
the selection of counters, and that
the instructions given them by the
county election board that the coun-
ters must be selected from the two
dominant parties, were void and of no
effect.
So, one of the counters in the several
precincts will be a Socialist, if the
members of that party in the precinct
so desire.
It is regarded as quite a victory for
the Socialists—and for Mr. Dudley.
Certainly it is no more than justice.
—Jim Corbett is deserving and ef-
ficient, courteous and competent.—
Pol. Adv.
—Mrs. Dave Ince is home from
Washington, Okla., where she was at
the beside of her father, Mr. J. W.
Simpson. Mr. Simpson's condition is
very serious, the poison of the cancer
seeming to permeate his whole body.
VOTE FOR
DENVER RUNYAN
FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION FOR
COUNTY TREASURER
J
Denver is a real Norman and Cleveland county boy, having
lived here since 188!), and in every way has "Made Good," as
everyone who knows him (and everybody knows him) fully
recognizes.
If you put the financial affairs of the county in his charge,
you may be and will be fully assured that hi- will give a faithful
account of his stewardship, and give an honest, careful and ef-
ficient administration.
Your vote and influence will be thoroughly appreciated.
A LAST WORD
Oregon.
the management must be credited with
giving Norman a musical entertain-
ment worth while
—A vote for Jim L. Corbett fov
County Treasurer means a vote for a
deserving young man—honest, care-
ful and experienced.—Pol. Adv.
—Miss Olive Leeper leaves this af-
ternoon for Muskogee, to continue her
duties as teacher in the Oklahoma
School for the Blind. She likes her
work there, saying that it is interest-
ing and very appealing. This Okla-
homa institution is doing a great work
for these unfortunate girls and boys.
—W. M. Newell expects to leave on
Wednesday for Colorado Springs,
where he will visit a month with his
brother and sister, and endeavor to re-
gain his health. He did think of mak-
ing the trip in an automobile, but has
given up the idea We trust he will
return fully recovered.
—Found: A rattan satchel, con-
taining baby's clothing, was picked up
on West Main street, today. Owner
can have by calling and paying for
this local.
—Physcultopathy makes one feel so
much better. Dr. Rice, over First
National bank. Examines free.
VOTE FOR J( |)GE WOLF FOR
COUNTY JUDGE, TUESDAY, <
AUGUST THE FIRST.
He has made a good, efficient and
conscientious judge during the eigh-
teen months he has been in office, and
it is no more than right and just' fol-
lowing precedents of the Democratic
party, the party to which he belongs,
that he should be given a second
term, especially as his work has bean
so commendable. Not a word of com-
plaint except, by violators of the law
has ever been heard, and he has sworn
himself thoroughly without bias or
Many friends earnestly sympathize preJudice aml ls a thorough believer in
-o u I the enforcement of the laws. Don't
forget him tomorrow.—Pol. Adv.
with him, and are hoping against hope
for a favorable outcome.
TERRIFIC HEAT IN CHICAGO.
Chicago, July 81.—Weather bureau
officials said today the cool wave will
be felt in Chicago by tonight.
After Sunday's tragedy of 115
deaths attributed to the heat, and
more than four hundred prostrations
the numerour parks of the city were
vast sleeping apartments last night
Ralph Hardie and V. M. Minter, and Lake Michigan furnished comfort
—The man who will serve you best
—Ernest B. Helms.
—Mr. Ray Tonkinson left today for
Xeia, Ohio, after a visit of a few
days with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs. W. R. Haines. His home is
in Dayton, Mont.
will be the Republican counters in the
west precinct of Ward .'1 tomorrow. C
M. Keiger is judge.
—Mr. and Mrs. Kemper Kimberlin
were here from Maysville over Sunday
visiting relatives and friends.
—Mrs. L. T. Hine and children re-
turned this morning to Purcell, after
a pleasant Sunday visit with Mr. and
Mrs. S. L. Sykes.
VOTE FOR KATE BARBOUR FOR
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF CLEVELAND COUNTY.
A bona fide resident of Cleveland
county for more than twenty-five
years—not a transient. Pol. Adv.
MISS KIRKPATRICK.
The resentation of Miss Mable Kirk-
patrick in the role of leading lady in
the Pennant last Saturday night was
something of a surprise to her many
friends. Miss Kirkpatrick played her
part in her own sweet and simple man-
ner, which charmed her audience. Her
voice is of the coloratura soprano type
and is remarkably clear and sweet. In
her solo and duet work she shone a
bright and particular star. Her friends
and audience vie with one another -in
their praise of Miss Kirkpatrick.
□B
Our old and esteemed friend,
Pryor Adkins, leaves tomorrow (af-
ter voting) on a month's visit in the
mountains surrounding Trinidad,
Colo., where there's fine fishing.
—Vote for Denver Runyan, He is a
real Norman boy, having lived here
since 1889.
MARMONY GROVE.
Harmony Grove No. 4G8, Woodman
Circle, will serve refreshments on the
second and fourth Tuesday nights in
each month.
All members are cordially invited to
attend. H. G. GOODRICH, Clerk 2t
—Art Wilkerson came in from
Gotobo, Okla., Saturday, to be here
Primary Day. He says they are need-
ing rain out there.
TO THE DEMOCRATS OF
THIRD DISTRICT.
THE
I have not had time to make a
house to house canvas to solicit your
s:.;iport. Taking care of the county's
11 siness has occupied nearly all of
my time. I have tried to do my
sworn djut y as your com miissio:.ier
and in asking for re-election I can
only promise that I shall be as faith-
LINOLEUM FOR THE BATH ROOM. , '' " ! as falth"
SP.vami.ir savitahv CL.„ !fal to my trust in the future as I
SENSIBLE, SANITARY, SER-
VICEABLE. NEVER NEEDS
SCRUBBING. A MINUTE WITH
A MOP AND IT iS BRIGHT AND
FRESH AS EVER.
CLEAR, CLEAN-CUT PATTERNS
AND COLORS.
COOL, INVITING AND SPLEN-
DIDLY SUITED TO BATHROOM
USE.
STUDY OUR DISPLAY WINDOW
AND EXAMINE OUR STOCK.
STORK SCRIPT FOR CASH PUR-
CHASES.
I. M. JACKSON
have in the past.
Sincerely yours
J. A. FOX.
to thousands of bathers as late
midnight. More than 190,000 persons,
it was estimated, spent Sunday in the
lake and nearly as many more were
turned away because of lack of ac-
commodations.
The record-breaking death rate of
the last week has seriously tested the
facilities of the coroner's office. The
high mortality among infants has been
the most distressing phase of the
situation. Upward of fifty babies
were reported to have succumbed Sun-
day.
The government temperature read-
ing at 8 o'clock this morning in Chi-
cago wa 82 degrees. The highest
temperature yesterday was 101.7.
J. T. SEAWELL TO DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS.
As it has been impossible for me
to see all the foters, I take this op-
portunity to inform you that I am
in the race for county weigher. There
fore, will ask your vote in the election
on the first day of August.
Indeed, I would be glad to see you
and enjoy your personal acquaintance
and allow you to judge as to my qual-
ifications.
I was brought up in Lafayette
county, Mo. I served four years in
the Confederate army.
My prayer is for your vote, and if
nominated and elected, I will take
pleasure in giving you good service,
and leave you to enjoy the fact that
you voted for me.
Yours truly and kindly,
J. T. SEAWELL.
(Pol. Adv.)
D. HUMPHREY
w
Make Alorman Hard to Forget
Tomorrow is the Battle of Ballots, I der our feet and help keep us from
and we are a candidate for re-election slipping backwards? Our eyes are
to the office of "Civic Improvement j set on the clear blue sky above us. We
Committee." We want to serve the ( want to pin the banner of Civic Un-
people of Norman a little longer. Wei provement to the highest star, and
want to keep Boosting the Banner of drive a nail there to keep it up. Are
Norman a little higher. We want to!you with us?
| stand on our tip toes and push up. j Don't let us fall.
Will you, dear voter, drive wedges un I THE CIVIC COMMITTEE
The attention of the Democratic
voters is called to the candidacy of
Mr. W. D. Humphrey, whose name ap-
pears on the state ballot at the
primary tomorrow, as a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Cor-
poration Commissioner (short term).
Mr. Humphrey is now serving as Cor-
poration Commissioner, having held
the position for something like a year,
and asks that his work as such be ap-
proved by the voters with renomina-
tion and re-election
While Mr. Humphrey is not of the
political faith of the Transcript, can-
dor compels us to say that we have
never heard a word spoken against his
work in any position he has held. He
is regarded as an honorable, upright
gentleman by all who know him, a
man of unsullied private and public
character, of fine abilities and
thorough reliability. Part of his plat-
form is: "I regard public office as a
public trust, and verily feel that a pub-
lic officer honored and trusted by his
fellow men should, at all times, be
sensible of his obligations and mind-
ful of his duties," and in every way
has he fulfilled those obligations. He
seems to be the sort of a man needed
on that important board.
Mr. Humphrey is a North Carolinian
by birth, but an Oklahoman by adop-
tion, having lived in this state since
1900. His home is at Nowata, of
which thriving little city he was Mayor
four years.
He was also a member of the con-
stitutional convention, and in every
position his work has been of the
highest order.
From the standpoint of efficiency,
honorable and square dealing, fitness
for the position, anil earnest desire
to be of service to the people, Mr.
Humphrey deserves the support of
the voters of his party.
-Lost: A baby's locket,
high school building and
dry goods store. Return tc
cript office and get reward.
between
McCall's
Trans-
—Ernest B. Helms has lived here
sixteen years.
VOTE FOR K ATE BARBOl'K FOR
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
OF CLEVELAND COUNTY.
Has saved the county nearly $700
ach year. In four years she will ha\.
laved a sum sufficient to pay the
alary of the office for one term.
Pol Adv.
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Burke, J. J. The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 43, Ed. 1 Monday, July 31, 1916, newspaper, July 31, 1916; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc113269/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.