The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 200, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 23, 1919 Page: 1 of 8
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VOL. VII. NO. 200.
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NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1919.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
"No-Stop" Interurban
Service Promised To
City By J. W. Shartel
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Oklahoma Railway Company's General Manager
Confers with City Officials; Will Extend
Tracks to University Campus.
LINTON SELLS LOTS TO NORMAN WALKS OVER
METHODIST CHORCH SHAWNEE FRIDAY 23-0
Interurban cars between Norman
and Oklahoma City will make no
way-stops between Needham and the
city after Wednesday, John W. Shar-
tel, general manager of the Oklaho-
man Railway company, promised the
Norman city commissioners in a con-
ference Friday afternoon, at which
the inadequacy of passenger service
was discussed.
In addition, trailers will be put on
the cars leaving Norman at 8 a. in.,
hours each day. Agent Paul Hodge
said he understood these would be on
the cars leaving Norman at 8 o, m-,
9 a. m., 1 p. m., 6 p. m., and 7 p. m.,
but has received no order yet.
Extension to Campus.
Mr. Shartel 6tated, in reply to a
query by President Stratton D.
Brooks of the university, that the
company was laying plans for exten-
pany C(fitlatfheed-hdh Rwci mos
sion of the track to the university,
and that extension would be made
certainly within two years. The com-
pany is not financially able to un-
dertake it just now, he explained-
It developed that about 250 students
come and go on the interurban every
day from Oklahoma City and inter-
mediate points, and that the univers-
ity has 600 students in all from the
metropolis.
Eliminating Local Stopas
Elimination of local stops near Ok-
lahoma City has been followed on
some cars already this fall, but af-
ter Wednesday local cars will run
on the Needham Jine all through the
day, making it unnecessary for any
through cars to take on passengers
between Stop 8 an dthe city.
Mr. Shartel said permission had
been secured from the corporation
commission to make this change.
Mr. Shartel was free to confess
that Norman was giving the interur-
ban a large patronage and at times
had not received adequate service.
But he declared ia was "a condition,
and no mere theory" that confronted
the company at a time when it was
difficult to keep cars running at all
satisfactorily.
Sub-Station Promised
A sub-station to supply power from
this end of the line will soon be install-
ed here, and a stronger generator is
being put in at the sub-station between
INorman and Moore. Materialwas
being unloaded here Saturday. This
will speed up the cars near Norman.
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Monday — Tuesday
PLAZA PICTURES
Present
Henry B. Walthall
"Humdrum Brown'
A Six-reel production,
Crammed full of thrills
A LARREY SEAMAN
Comedy
"Damsels an'
Dandies"
Fi'm Fanatics Fasti-
A VITAGP.APH SI".
"Smashing Bai
with William Dunca
Ryan and Edith J oh
K.drlies 5c
Coining Wednesd.
Thursday
William Fox prcs
Ray and Elinor I'r
is Love," a romanc
try boy and girl, a!
Go nan in "Little
Gale Henry in "Don't
Your Wife," and a n
tcr of "The lilac
with I'carl White.
COMMITTEE WILL BUY
TWO SCHOOL SITES
City School Board Plans on Future
Expansion; Present Enrollment is
Approximately 1250.
Because of crowded conditions in
city schools, the Norman school
board is planning for an expansion of
the school system-
H. L. Muldrow and J. M. lloomau
were appointed as a committee to se-
cure options on two sites for future
school buildings,~one in the southeast
and one in the southwest parts of
the city.
Locations are being considered in
the Miller and Landt additions.
Buildings will not be erected for
several years and the present action
merely contemplates the creation of
additional school wards before the
best locations for buildings are un-
available said Mr. Moomau.
The present enrollment in Norman
schools is approximately 1250. There
are supposed to be only 45 regular
teachers including the superintendent
and principals to handle these pupils.
Actually there are four substitutes
teaching and a regular force ot only
41. Two regular positions have been
vacant all the year. Each room ac-
commodates from 40 .to 45 pupils.
The high school is crowded even
worse than the grade schools- There
is an enrollment of about 370 and
each teacher must care for from 95
to 150 pupils.
Will Build $150,000 Church; Work
Will be Started as Soon as
Plans are Completed
The southwest corner of block six
at the intersection of Asp avenue
and Linn street, was sold for $7,500.
Friday, to Methodist Kpiscopal
church, north, by J. W. Linton.
The Methodists plan to use this
this lot for a $150,000 church. It is
located in what is known as Larsh's
first addition.
The present church building has
been condemned and work on the new
building will necessarily be started
in the near future.
No definite plans of the building
are obtainable.
First Methodist Church
(Corner W. Eufaula and Santa Fe)
Sunday school 9:45. Preaching ser-
vice 11 and 7.45. Rev. H- W. Lewis
will speak in the morning on the sub-
ject: "What God Accepts." At night
on "The Mew Religion.''
Stom and Bowles Stars; Taylor
Displays Ability as Field Gen-
eral Playing at Quarter
Norman high defeated Shawnee
high in a hard fought game by a score
of 23 to 0 at Shawnee Friday, Novem-
ber 21. Although outweighed in line,
Norman's midget halfbacks hit the
line often for long runs.
The Shawnee players were swept
off their feet in the first quarter
and two touchdowns were scored by
Norman, but Shawnee braced up in
the second and third quarters and
held them scoreless. Bowles' edu-
cated toe was brought into play at
the beginning of the fourth quarter
and a field goal was made. A few
minutes later Fleharty plunged over
for another touchdown
Stout and Bowles for Norman were
easily the stars of the game- Taylor,
who replaced Johnson at quarterback,
also played a good game.
Norman high's next game will be
played with- Chickasha at Chickasha
on Thanksgiving.
McFarland Is Evangelist of Note
In Missouri, Oklahoma and Te*as
TEACHERS WILL MEET
IN CITY NOVEMBER 28
More Than Two Thousand Members
of Central Oklahoma Association
Expected to Attend
The Central Oklahoma Education
association will hold its first annual
convention next Friday, at the high
school building, Oklahoma City, ac-
cording to A. S. Faulkner, president
of the association. More than two
thousand are expected to attend.
Speakers for the meeting are: Dr-
A. C. Scott, of the university. W. H.
Carothers, professor of school admin-
'-trntjon. state normal, Emporia, Kan.,
A. C. Parsons, of the university, and
Grace E. Storm, professor of pri-
mary education, University of Chi-
cago.
A one-day session will reduce the
cost of attendance. Two thousand
teachers of Oklahoma are expectel
to attend the meeting.
Counties in the association are Ok-
lahoma, Kay, Noble. Payne, Pawnee,
Lincoln, Creek, Canadian, Kingfish-
er, Grady, Cleveland, Stephens, and
Jefferson
The initial step for obtaining bet-
ter salaries for all teachers of the dis-
trict will be taken at this meeting,
according to program circulars sent
out from headquarters.
PLUMBERS VERY BUSY
WITH NEW BUSINESS
Plumbers of Norman are very busy
at this time, and some of the local
firms have order for the next two
weeks, which will fill up all their
time, a canvass Saturday disclosed.
Most of the work consists of con-
struction and the installing of new-
fixtures. Probably the largest piece
of plumbing work in the city at this
time is the installing of new plumbing
at the state ho pital here. The plumb-
ers have not yet,begun this work but
the mate: ill ' : ive<l and will be
installed this week-
I Vio' •• of construction
| work is the putting in of stationary
| vacuum cleaner at the various build-
• nigs of 'he university.
Rev. C. O. McFarland, state evange-
list who is conducting the revival at
the First Christian church, which be-
gan Monday, has had a long exper-
ience in the evangelistic field-
For six years Mr. McFarland oc-
cupied the position of state evange-
list for Missouri. Prior to his ac-
ceptance of the position he is now
holding, he was pastor of the first
Christian church of Denison, Tex.
Since his graduation from Drake uni-
versity, DesMoMines, la., in 1902, he
has had experience in various parts of
the southwest.
Mr. McFarland has just concluded
a successful meeting at Cashion, and
takes up the work here with much en-
thusiasm. He is planning a number
of special services for university and
high school students.
Special features of the service will
be charts and stereopticon pictures
to be used in the evening services.
Special music numbers are planned
for every service.
The subject of the morning service
today will be: "The Looking Glass."
At the evening service he will talk
011 the subject of "Neglected Salva-
tion."
The revival will continue indefin-
ately, depending upon the interest
(Manifested, according to those in
charge.
Validity Of Tax Re-Sale
Act Is Upheld Friday By
Court At Oklahoma City
County Treasurer Corbett Will Hold Sale Monday
from 1 to 4 o'clock; Ruling Has Little
Effect on Cleveland County
OKLAHOMA DEFEATS
KANSAS AGGIES 14-3
Owen's Men Stage Come-back at
Manhattan and Wallop North-
ern Farmers
Manhattan, Kas., Nov., Nov. 22.—
(Special) Hennie Owen's Oklahoma
Sooners staged a decided come-back
here Saturday afternoon when they
defeated the Kansas farmers 14 to 3.
Score by quarters:
1st 2nd 3rd 4th Ttl.
Oklahoma 7 0 7 0 14
Kansas Aggies 0 0 3 0 3
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The Rev. O. C. McFarland
NORMAN'S COAL SUPPLY ASSESSED VALUATIONS
UNDER CONTflOL AGAIN OF COUNTY $13,531,005
COLD WEATHER CAUSES
SCARCITY OF HANDS
With the coming of cold weather
already inadequate supply of farm
labor Mas dwindled away until many
farms are being worked by the
owners alone, according to informa-
tion obtained Saturday from different
farmers There are no transient
hands as in former days and families
ar being forced to remove their chil-
dren from school to pick the remaind-
er of the cotton crop
'You can't get pickers for love or
money," stated R. M. Kirkpatrick,
a re Men tof the Little River district.
"We are offering from $2.50 to $3.00
per hundred lo pickers and can't get
them then.'' "That's money too,"
he continued, "for a good farm hand
can pick from 350 to 400 pounds a
day."
According to W. F. Ketche, also a
resident of the Little River district,
the Mexican is the best and most re-
liable farm hand when he can be ob-
tained. Most of the average hired
hands quit the farms and seek em-
ployment in towns for the winter.
The shortage of the cotton pickers
has caused the enrollment of Bennett
school to drop from 80 to 12 in the
course of a few weeks- After the cot-
ton is all in the children will return
to school.
The validity of the tax resale act
passed by the 1919 Oklahoma legis-
lature was upheld by the Oklahoma
supreme court Friday. Thi; holding
is in direct opposition to the rulings
of three federal judges, including
Judge R. L. Williams, former gover-
nor of the state, who issued a re-
straining order enjoining the treasur-
ers of the counties affccted from pro-
ceeding with the sale of delinquent
property under 'the new law.
It is believed by state and county
officials that an order dissolving the
ruling of Judge Williams and his col-
leagues will be asked. This will not
deter (he county treasurers from pro-
ceeding with the sales, however, as
this is a conflict between the state
and federal jurisdiction and they are
bound to obey the ruling of the
state courts unless otherwise enjoin-
ed by the attorney general.
Sale Monday Afternoon
County Treasurer Jim Corbett says
that he will hold the sale for Cleve-
land county, from 1 to 4 o'clock Mon-
day unless he is enjoined not to do so
by the attorney general. Cleveland
county is not affected to the extent of
some of the others, as the ruling by
the federal courts affects only pave-
ment and special taxes, such as pos-
sibly sidewalks.
The center of the argument seems
to be at El Reno, in Canadian coun-
ty- There, a considerable amount o£
property is involved under the paving
tax, and it was against the treasurer
of that county, in particular, that the
federal courts issued restraining or-
ders.
The treasurer of Canadian county
has conttrued the law to mean that
present owner has the right to recov-
er title to the property up to the time
that the new deed is issued. The
owner of the property will be allowed
to bid on it during the sale, but is
given opportunity to recover it after
the sale has been made and before
the deed has been issued to the pur-
chaser.
Cancel 1917 Taxes
According to the law enacted by
the 1919 legislature the purchaser of
such property will be given a fee-
simple title within a few days after
the sale. It also provides that this
this canccls all taxes on the property
prior to 1917. Much of the property
in question is subject to taxes prior
to 1917. Mortgages are cancelled in
the same manner.
The property will be sold to the
highest bidder, regardless of the
amount of taxes hel dagainst it. AH
penalties, taxes and costs must be met
by the owners in order to redeem
land. lifl
I The University Dames met on
Friday afternoon with Mrs. George
Meacham, 708 DeBarr avenue. This
was one of the best attended and most
profitable meeting of the year- The
object of this club is to help new
people moving to Norman to get ac-
quainted and every effort is made
to reach these people. The social
committee provided interesting con-
tests, appropriate to the Thanksgiv-
ing season and dainty refreshments
were served. Twenty-six members
were present. Mrs. Roy I. Gittin-
ger will be hostess to the club for
the Christmas meeting.
Week of Cold Weather Would Leave
Many Families Suffering; Large
Consumers Supplied
Norman's coal supply is again in
the hands of the county council of
defense. Three or four belated cars
that left the mines before the strike
have been apportioned to the dealers,
but only one of the yards had any
coal Saturday. A 27 1-2 ton car was
received Saturday morning by Sam
G. Ambrister, but could not be un-
loaded, awaiting release by the coun-
cil of defense. Massey and Sons have
15 or 20 tons which they are selling
in 500-pound lots to families who are
•ill out of coal. Clarence Petty
received a car ot mine run coal at
his yard at Noble Saturday but has
none here.
At least one car, probably more, is
on the way to Norman, J. J. Baker,
i > wilt aid Saturday. Al-
bert N. Henson has a car on the way
for the fraternity houses.
Although there is no suffering now,
coal men predict that a week or two ,
of cold weather would leave many
| families helpless against the cold,
i Most large users are fairly well sup-
i plied, but small users have very lit-
tle fuel.
Corn cobs are being sold at $2.50 a j
j«.vag,oil load for fuel and, kindling.
Practically no wood is being brought
in, fuel men state, although there is
much in the county which might be
cut.
Accurate Figures obtainable After
December 15; Two Hundred on
Delinquency List
The total assessed valuation of
Cleveland county is $13,351,005, ac-
cording to records in the county as-
sessor's office- Of this sum $1,792,-
361 is the valuation of public service
corporations, while personal property
is valued at $1,504,718. A deduction
of the total of the corporation and
personal property valuations from the
assessed valuation of the county
shows real estate of the county to
co' tv to come to $10 255.926.
There is a possible error in the
figures on personal and real estate
valuations due to the fact that totals
for the year have not yet been made.
Accurate figures will be obtainable
about December 15.
ck of building an dimprove-
ment records on part of property
owners in reporting valuation on their
property causes - considerable trouble-
in making yearly totals. Reports
come in as much as ten months late.
fThe smallness of the delinquency'
fee, $1.00, rather fosters this inaccur-
acy, officers said Saturday.
Two hundred are on the delinquen-
cy list at the present time. Some
much as $10,000 is reported
after the records for the year are
closed.
Oklahoma has a total assessed val-
uation of $1,644,000,000 and there are
77 counties in the state.
SOONER COED WILL
REPORT FOR NEWS
Fannie Inez Bell, editor of the Uni-
versity of Oklahoma Magazine, has
withdrawn from the university to ac-
cept a reportorial position on the Ok-
lahoma News. She will begin work
Monday, covering the state capitol
run and special features on early Ok-
lahoma history. Miss Bel! will con-
tinue to edit the university magazine.
A cotton seed shortage is immin
ent, accoring to County Agent L. E.
Bogati. The government urges all
'farmers to obtain next year's
supply of seed as soon as possible.
"The government recognizes the fact
that there will be a shortage of,cot-
ton seed," said the agent, "and there-
fore requests that producers obtain
and conserve the supply."
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson and Miss-
es Margaret McMillan and Margaret
Potter went to Manhattan, Kan.
on Thursday evening to attend the
mi-isansas Aggie football
game Saturday. Montford and Gra-
ham Johnson will accompany their
parents home and spend the Thanks-
giving vacation.
A Simple
Accounting System
is recognized by wide-awake lar-
mors as necessary to successful
farm management—as a helpful
means of figuring profits and of
knowing your financial standing
at all times.
A Checking Account
in this institution effectively
serves this purpose. It means
safety, system and satisfaction in
financial matters.
Our Officers would appreciate an
opportunity to discuss this or
other banking subjects with you.
THE
Farmers National Bank
The Bank of Personal Service
Capital and Surplus, $50,800.00
NORMAN, OKLA.
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