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HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Compliments of the Season Jitney Lunch Room "Live and Let Live"
fhe Daily Transcript
VOLUME IV.
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916
NUMBER 147
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COME! &. '
Christmas Shopping
\\/HERE you can get
Real Values—wrap-
ped in Christmas boxes,
ready to deliver to your
friend
have a beautiful line of
■ Ties, Mufflers, Scarfs, Linen , Handkerchiefs, Silk
Handkerchiefs in all of the solid colors, also white
with Initial and Fancy Borders. Jewelry, Gloves,
Pullman Slippers, Bath Robes, Shirts, Suit Cases,
Bags and Trunks, Traveling Sets in leather cases.
Sweaters, Shoes, Suits and Overcoats.
MASONIC ELECTIONS
Public Installation of All the New Of-
ficers on the Night of St.
John's Day, Dec. 27th—
All Orders Prosperous
All the Masonic orders of Norman
are closing one of the most prosperous
years in their history, every one of
them having taken in a large number
of new members and all being in fine
shape financially, influentially and in
membership. They are building a
very fine Masonic Temple, which will
be ready for dedication in a few-
months and which will make them one
of the finest Masonic homes in Okla-
homa.
On the night of St. John's Day
(Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1916) it is the
intention to have a public installa-
tion of the officers of the different'
orders, to which all Masons and their
families, and invited guests, will be1
welcomed. The following are the new
officers elected for the coming year:
Eastern Star.
W. M.—Mrs. H. G. Greenman.
W. P.—Jas. L. Corbett.
Associate Matron—June McGuire. i
Condustress—Euphie Bogle.
Asst. Cond.—Mrs. G. L. Vander-
pool.
Secretary—Mattie Pyles.
Treasurer—Mrs. Hetherington.
Norman Lodge, No. 38.
W. M.—Gv L. Vanderpool.
S. W.—Lewis Salter.
J. W.—Phillip DeLong.
Secretary—Robt. I,. Morter.
Teasurer—Hugh Jones.
We take pleasure in wrapping
packages to mail, for
our customers.
Let Us
Serve You.
Royal Arch Masons.
H. P.—J. L. Rader.
King—G. L. Vanderpool.
Scribe—Lewis Salter.
Secretary—E. K. Himes.
Treasurer—John W. Barbour.
Capt. of Host.—Robt. L. Morter.
Knights Templar.
E. C.—Floyd L. Swank.
Generalissimo—E. R. Newby.
Capt. Guard—R. A. Seawell.
Prelate—Dr. Edwin DeBarr.
Recorder—E. K. Himes.
Treasurer—M. B. Shives.
S. W.—N. H. Edwards.
J- R.—Robt. L. Morter.
Norman Lodge No. 38 now has
something like 250 members, and all
the other organizations have a cor-
respondingly large membership.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
A CHRISTMAS SALE
of
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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
OIL AND GAS ACTIVITIES.
Believed There Will Be Six Der-
ricks Up in Cleveland County
Soon After January 1st.
Toys, ""clothing, package foods,
groceries and other gifts should be
sent to the following committee for
distribution:
WFPT nKRTT I, Co"tractor Davis of Ardmore, who
S mfr . 'n ,,,,,, has a tentative contract to drill the
mpo' ciy DAVIS well f0r the Cleveland County De-
MKb. olA I vetopment .company, unloaded some
■ Kh 1. : large steel beams the past week and
A generous response is asked for. hauled them out to the E. Braman
Delivery must be made to the com- farm. The timbers for the derrick
mittee befQre Saturday afternoon, have been on the ground for a week
Dec. 23. Assistance or advice in mak- or more, and very soon after January
have leases on a large body of land.
The Norman company that have
leases south of Etowah will get busy
early in the year and put down a
well in the neighborhood northwest
of Eason.
Also, the lessees of a large body of
land east and southeast of Moore are
getting ready to do business, and
promise drilling will begin soon.
The development in Cleveland
county in the early part of 1917
promises to be very large.
News comes from Blanchard that
the wells there have blown
Nominating Committee Suggests
Candidates for Officers
and Directors.
Thos. Vincent and Chas. S. Stand-
ley, appointed a nominating commit-
tee, suggest the following chief of-
ficers for the coming year, viz:
For President—A. H. VanVleet.
For 1st Vice President—Fred Reed.
For 2nd Vice President—Clyde
Pickard.
The committee also suggest the fol-
lowing list of members from whom
to select the nine directors:
Arthur Williams, John G. Lindsay,
M. F. McFarland, Thos. F. Carey, J.
M. Moomau, W. C. Weir, T. E,
ing a worthy" distribution will be ap- 1st active work wiircommen'c^"'That Prov«^nJ good—but another" report j ,SlmPs.£P
predated by the committee. project is a "sure go,"
This comitiittee is working hand in thorough test will be made—i
hand with the Community Christmas foot test, if something is not
Tree committee, and articles or do- sooner.
nations made to the committee will be' A derrick is up near the Banner
taken care of. j school house, southeast of Noble. The
I National Development company, a
—See the Christmas display at very substantial company, has, it is
Lindsay Drug Store. i said, the contract to put' down this
| well for a certain amount of the
—Get the boy a pair of high top leases of the Lexington company,
boots. The United Sales Co. is selling j Mr. J. W. Swailes is here from
Wm. Syn
and a i "™fl "yc a representative of" the | w "'Hughes^ Dr' D W Griffin'
( 3,500- Oklahoma Star Gas company says | ; J Edwards' J B Dudley S IC*
hn6d L?oil inanLry satisfactory I McCall, F. 0 Miller W. L &gleton,
be found P V K luantities will 1 and j Burkt, In addition to these!
: a member suggests the names of
-Why take chances on old stale Th~ Vincent .i"1!1 Chf- Standley.
candy? We make it fresh daily- ,0ft Z % not obligatory to
Kitchen's 1\andy Kitchen. * sJ,ecf the office;;s fro,m. the .ab°ve l,st-
_ Members are allowed to vote for any
them for
1.19.
i. member of the organization they
^ 2 ® .f think will make a good officer or di-
rector. The nominating committee's
Get Dad . f
too. He needs them to rest his feet
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ODA'Y we offer you
choice of our entire
stock of handsome furs
at a saving of fully one-
fourth. Coming as this does
before Christmas every gift
buyer should by all means see
this great stock.
All the popular furs of the
season are to be had here in
all the wanted colors in a
great variety of styles and
shapes.
Ladies muffs in both pillow
and barrel shapes, prices
start as low as $2.50, then
$3.50, $5, $7.50 and up to $20.
All these are now offered at one-fourth less than their
regular prices.
Neck pieces for ladies at $1, $2, $3, $5 and up to $15. All
reduced one-fourth.
All ladies fur sets in white and red fox. Regular $15 and
$20, now priced at one-fourth less.
Childrens fur sets in white. Many dainty shapes. Prices
as low as $1, then up to $5. Now offered at fully one-fourth
less.
Fur Fabric Coats At Reduced Prices
Ladies beautiful black fur fabric coats are greatly re-
duced. These will make ideal gifts for wife, mother, sister
or daughter. The only outlay will be small when you con-
sider our great price reductions. Here are coats that are
the acme of style and quality offered at very much less
than regular prices.
Choose from ladies and misses black plush coats, new
full models. Regular prices was $1750—Christmas Sale
price is only $12.50.
Choose from very fine heavy plush coats. Many are fur
trimmed, best $25 garments are reduced to only $17.50.
Beautiful Wooltex black plush coats, handsome models,
fur trimmed, were $29.50, now offered at only $19.50.
Come down, spend an hour in our store and see the hun-
dreds of useful, practical gifts. You will be sure to find
just the gift you have in mind. Remember we are open eve-
nings until Christmas.
THE S. K. McCALL CO.
"NORMANS GREATEST STORE."
near Newalla, where a well is being | jn. You can get either the tan or li.t is merely a Tarnation
nut. rlnwn It is Hnwn snmoujtiovo oV,„i,f black kid kind at tbp TTn!f«/l Qala.. Cn — V.. .
jput down. It is down somewhere about, black kid kind at the United Sales Co.
—Of Course your child was sick 800 feet, but no information concern- i f°r $1.48.
last Christmas after eating that old ing the prospect is being given out. i
shipped in candy that has been made It is reported that a derrick is up \ —We have never shown as nice a
all summer. Safety First. Buy fresh near Brown, just across the line into! line of Christmas books for children
cahdy at the Candy Kitchen, Opera Pottawatomie county and a few miles ] and grown-ups too as we are at this
House Bldg. northeast of Mardock, where parties j time.—The Broken'Dollar Store. Kitchen, Opera House Bldg.
CHRISTMAS AT NOLAN &
MARTIN'S.
Christmas is certainly "on" in
great shape at Nolan & Martin's,
and the great stack of parcels going
out from there indicate a lively
Christmas trade. They have some-
thing for everybody—something use-
ful, ornamental or practical, and
something that will be appreciated by
the recipent.
Attention is called to their big ad-
vertisement in this issue. Take the
children down to Nolan & Martin's
and let them enjoy the dolls and toys
„ i* . . - ... _ , 'and many other Christmas goods, and
-Our candies are best for we make h fieautifu, nts h your.
them better.-Kitchens Kandy. e]f mi|fht de,ire.pIt wil, ybe *orth
! your while.
Election will be held next Wed-
nesday, Dec. 27, with polls open at
the city hall at 8 p. m.
The Ladies Never Tire of New
Waists. A new arrival of Pern
Waists at $1.00—RUCKER'S.
JEWELRY
/"\WING to the demand in Norman for Jewelry of
Style and Character, I have broken away from the
racket store policy and have brought to Norman
THE MOST EXQUISITE GUARANTEED LINE
- THE GIFT of DIS TINC-
TION and PERMANENCE
of jewelry that has ever been shown in this city. We guaran-
tee this line to be as represented in every particular, and if any
piece we sell you doesn't come up to our representation and is
not equal in every respect to jewelry you may have purchased
in larger cities, we will refund your money.
THIS LINE is perfect in pattern and workmanship and you can have the satisfaction of miking your selection from a stock that is replete
in variety and beauty, and just the gifts you want, at One- Third Less Than City Prices. Don't fail to see this most ex-
cellent display of jewelry, even though you have already made your purchase elsewhere we want you to come in and COMPARE De-
Quality and Price. Gifts for Ladies---Genuine Diamond LaValliers, Rings, Bracelets, Cameo Broaches, Hat Pins.
Suggestions for Men—Watch Fobs and Chains, Solid Gold Emblem Pins ^
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Burke, J. J. The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 147, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 20, 1916, newspaper, December 20, 1916; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc113366/m1/1/: accessed April 24, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.