The Democrat-Topic. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, April 30, 1897 Page: 2 of 4
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?hc ftcmtflvial ZTopic.
and state democrat.
CUINCEY T. IMQWN. £0/7-0/?.
ti O. W. TRACY. FUBLI3HCH.
riwt: .1 f 1-..CI..1IIU 1 inii
No worn in can be cheerful, mod-
est and intelligent and not be beau-
tiful.
Coysiminijjfi that Turkey lias
j twenty-five times llie pnptil; 'i"H
and tpn ti 111 •. tin* flglitiiH: of
' >n ".*■*, the l itter in q^ivit •*; ls'*r :t
tits I ■ she will long reinember.
\ iniilnft Ticket.
Inc0111pli.ini'" v.-itll t!ie jirovi.'i
ions of the law I. J- A. llulluni.
Ti-.: ' 1 ilativ>* : •forms. I he corpora- Oth. ward:
K.\\s\s i b rnmiiig noted for her
Marshal,
Clerk,
A s -eseor,
Treasurer,
I'oiice Jiidce,
< .'onstalile
Omncilmeu.
1st. ward: A.
L'ud. ward:
3r I. ward:
ti h. ward:
nth. ward:
Sum Gordon
Hob Fyles.
II. I'. Hartley.
C. II. Bessent.
J. i_). Grigstty.
Joe Daniel.
chairman of the liiian
(,f 1I1 low a of X irainii, O'. lahoma
Territory, do hi • -"by proclaim and
1 r.. that a . eneral town election
shall be held in n id town 011 the
third day of May 1897, for the pur-
pose of eli <-tinHie- following o"i
cern to wit: Marshal, treasurer,
CI. rlc, Justice ot the lVace,0ii> As-
,sr ior, C.oiistabl find o : ! u<;tee
for each ward, a 11 o Hi ceis t o be elec-
ted for the term of one J ear. The
voting places in the respective
v.-.rds shall I"' as follows; 1st ward
Wolf's J„a wr office. -iid ward, I'ey-
tons building, west side. 'Iril. ward
Far A .Mer. old bank building.
4th. ward, first building east of
Mill's Hro's Commission house.
5th. ward, Courthouse. 6th ward,
building opposite Mnrquarts resi-
dence.
The following will be the inspec-
tor' of said election. 1st ward. J. A.
llultum, and. ward. S J. Wilkins;
3rd ward, W. 11. Hethurem; 4th
waril, S. O. Chesney; 5th ward, L.
L. Britrirs: Oth ward, Frank Teeter.
J. A. llrr.u'M,
R I PYLF.s, Chairman.
Clerk.
F ABE WELL.
[ have sold the State Democrat
and tor u t.i 111 at lea will lay
down the p-n in Oklahoma and
Cleveland County. I do !0 with
the utmost regret for 1 have the
highest regard for the people of the
Territory, Cleveland County and
the city of Norman. I desire to
thank all who have in any way con-
tributed to whatever success 1 have
attained in any direction. 1 love
Oklahoma and her people and
while I may be absent from the
Territory for a tin)': I do not ex-
pect it to be permanently.
Ilesp'y.
Mokt. L. Bjxi.eh.
A, l> Acets.
• 1 r Kulkerson.
\\ r. Wallace.
\v. VV. Wingate.
T. Ii Smith.
l)r. ('a 1 isliaw.
A NXOUNCEM ENT.
Since tlie consolidation of the
Static Demochat and Territorial
To pic, the name will he changed to
The Dkmocrat Torn*.
All subscriptions and all legal
publications and commissioners
• proceeding* of the State Democrat
are due this office. Parties behind
on both subscription lists, the
amount is due this office, and par-
ties who have paid in advance 011
both papers due credit will be
given on The Dicmocrat-Toimc.
On account of the high waters
and delay of trains, it will be nec-
essary to give our patrons an all
home print paper this week, or just
one half or regular siz .
Soliciting your good will and
patronage, we remain yours res-
pectfully.
Brown & Tracy, Props.
tion are 1 et with investi' ating
committee , and their purchased
S. : 1 tor i - called to answer where
his money came from to purchase
votes.
Ukfoki you vote, read carefully
ti: i 'p.i! to 0111* City T i*m -Hirer 11.
Besseut, anil the financial report of
the condition of the city, as given
by Mayor Hullum. It will give
you some idea as to the excellency
of our present city officials. Ivvery
voter in Norman knows the good
work these have done for the city
and when yo 11 come to vote next
Tuendaj you should stop and
think "Where can we get men who
will do better?".
The reason so many people mar-
ry is beee.ii" love i.- blind.
KANSAS i fast becoming known ,
as the state where they turn out 1
school teach rs 011 account of t heir
political opinions.
This Third Judicial District Court
will convene 011 next Monday, .-lay
3rd with Judge Kenton on the
bench. There is 15 criminal cases
and 115 civil cases to be disposed
of. Judge Keaton's work has be. n
most satisfactory t 11 this district
and the wis'ies of the people :ir • ',0
have him .eiained. !fe is a pro-
foun I law sehnlar, and unweaver-
ing judge, and a man who stands
by the law and justice regardless
Evangelist Nicholson closed his
work at Norman on the first Lord's ,,f ,m.„ or polities,
day in April. A farewell reception
was tendered him by the church
OUR city clerk invites the public
GARDEN HOSE
Get the Emerald Green and
not be bothered with leaknge,
Jlose—this liose is the best
ov"f bn "lit I" Norman and
GUARANTEED.
('all at Weeks drug store
and exaniire it.
'i'lie best fins- .Nozzel made
for only To cents
A splendid Fountain Syringe
for only Ijl 0(1.
S. e our Alpha !'eething
Kings with n bell attached
—all complete for only 10c.
We have nn\tiling you want
in the line of rubber goods
and can (it you out and
please you.
Call and see 11s.
Ti. J. WEEKS,
The Lending Druggist-.
ANTI-HORSE THIEF '"SOGIATiQN.
and friends on the evening ol April to inspect hi. books at any and all
8th. The attendance was large and times. They are open and if the
the'evening was very pleasantly curious public are anyways uneasy
spent The church at Norman has ' about the affairs of the city they
been gre: !ly benefitted by Brother 1 will call ml xatr'.ia the line. ?.-VWWV. "A". "V. .-WuVW. V*.4
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I The Cest Jewslsr in Oklahoma I
| —w. 11. N.aS ,N— I
(i* iiaitie.-. Alt I) s \\ hi 1c <
< Sells Nf\ ({ ..>•:• 1'lieap'1 i'iiail p
5 Ail'lxi't'. J
> IN W KKK - 1)KI'ti STORI2. <
Nicholson's five mouths' stay with
them. A reorganization was made
and arrangements completed for
the payment of the church debt.
Professor J. F. Paxton, of the
University of Oklahoma, becomes
the pastor of the congregation.
The present membership is eighty.
-Oklahoma Christian
Wit EX you recall to mind the
present city officials, can you afford
to change them for new and unex-
perienced men to handle the finan-
cial affairs of our city. Vote the
Democratic ticket and next year
the financial condition of our city
will be greatly improved as thisj.ure-
feels proud, anil justly too. that
he can make >nch a showing. Mr.
Pyles is a m . 11 of good habits and
principles, has made the city a No.
'.in vrirtion.
There will t>e 21 Sunday school
convention at Pleasant Hill school
1 good officer and since he linn been I house on the Uud of May 1897 in
Norman Township. The exercises
will open at 10o'clock. All schools
John Foster, President.
J as. Dennison, Treasurer.
W. T. Tate, Secretary.
• 'and on V-v '! 0\ which will
he used, together with an assess-
ment f fifty cents on ich member
if neei s-iry in hanting a horse
1 • 1 from an\ ni'vn'.!" r of the
' ti ion. AI! ■'' > o'. 1 c ■ t i/.ens of
v. ! c intv • invited to
,i ?•: c?n;*ei-s!iip ice. $1.00, paya-
ble in advene to the secretary.
LIST ot m kmitrws!
T r Uogn
!! K lion,
K M ' "•!!,,
- "
I'm iff i. !'rtrco,
.1 v i u«.'\c*y,
h 1 .1 cMison,
i «■!y*i ( u ynne,
\ N hlM.tf-o.
Hi I'twnlugy
J M Sconce.
org 8 nit h,
\ i. Allon,
; i 11 i ' il *y,
v 1 r *i ■ n-on
\v a ll'dimurk,
.1 l' Jificpon,
Johu 1 " 'tor,
- s 'i-iytifs,
it M liouniree.
.! h iiumr,
.1 \ F ix.
.) \ flutiiun,
- 'I' r «i".
s A AmhriRter,
.) il • .'11 nrninjrs,
< :hns, i 1 irmn,
A. Hntuliin,
Hen KCiay,
A >'
i 1 *"iry 1 ,'nrii on,
VV : LWl'ord.
nominated for the same position,
we teel no hesitancy in saying he
will be our next city clerk.
Eilnoafcioiial Notes.
The Canada school which has
been so successfully taught by the
Miss A1 fords, will close on May the
4th, with such exercises as will be
a credit to school teachers and
community; President Boyd will
| also be present and deliver a lec-
Kvery body is cordially in-
year has proven to be a great im-
provement over the past. When,
Mayor, counciimen, assessor, and
marshals have proven to be honest
and to discharge their duties to the
best of their abilities there is 110
reason to turn them down. It is j materialize and be
done only to satisfy those who want I other districts,
oflice, and who take the advantage 1 Mr. and Mrs. J. \V.
vited.
The educational spirit in Lexing-
ton and vicinity is manifesting it-
self in rapid steps toward the build-
ing of a high school. We hope to
soon see such commendable plans
followed by
Prentice, two
are cordially invited to attend and
enjoy the day. Address by B. b.
Williams: "fne duty of parents to
their children." Address b* I. M.
Little, President at 1 o'clock sub-
ject: "The Sunday school work,"
followed by M. McCullough Sec'y.
Other speakers are expected.
J As. A. Kino,
Twp. Pres.
N**\v Castle Items.
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I, Flint1!"!!,
l.niiLs I'll 1. in,
T Bin '.m.
I'Lliniin,
i, \V Wmis,
T !■'. Berry.
I tipiilinn,
John
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a m \V:. 11". 'iii.
I.i i' 111 ■ v 1.1 U*r,
.1 1' Wiiils,
\V 11 Alibott.
John suI Itv:i n,
I. K IamioII,
W'm. . 'r.-UrtliHW,
.1 M A /IKIOUH'l',
.Icrrv *1. ' irty,
I>r \v if ;,njw,
S \ i ii t.1,
i;i \:>ii .tt.
Janics Dennison.
The u'-xt regular meeting for
<•! 11 of office s anil other busi-
n> ill b.* held Saturday June 5th
at :: p. m at Brig-gs & k'uayan's Hall
at Norman.
The .\ iciatioii oiler a reward of
), l lie a[>: i -inion and con
victlon of any person who shall
steal a horse or mule faom a mem-
ber of thin Association.
of the party phrase, "Vote her j <>f Cleveland county's esteemed
straight.
they can
' Hut we fail to see how I citizens and teachers have taken
'vote her straight" when I their departure for Missouri. May
<il Tllltli: INUNDATHI)
A Trciuemlous Water Spout.
'1 he clou.! bur t near Guthrie,
Tuesday night, canse.l the Cotton-
wood river, whir.H Hows through
that city, to leave its banks.
Among the reports I drowned are:
1'ivi.l Clemens, wife and three
children.
Ristus Medill, wife and live
children (c dored).
Mrs. Wright and two children.
Mrs. Watkins and son (■ ilofed).
John Gerdon.
II. II. llo 'kline'-r.
Mrs. Montgomery;
.las. Lio. y.
K. B. Houghton.
It will proi):ibly he - \eral days
befor■ all can b kn tii, a the
swiftness of the stream would oar-
r\ iht' b i lie- rapidly into u. (,'im-
nrirrott. I)f i i bodi oi ' inn Is
are lodged along the banks air *ady.
Men, women i;nl children oould be
seen on liou-e tops begging for help.
All boats were washed away and it
was impossible to save them. 1 hose
011 hoii. - tops could be seen and
when the buildings would give
way they would sink out of sight
and be se.-n no more. It was ter-
rible lor men to stand and see their
own families go down to a watery
grave, but assistance was impossi-
ble. The estimate of liyes lost is
placed from 25 to 10U persons. The
depot is in four feet of water, so all
communications are cut o(T. West
Guthrie is under four to six feet of
water. There can be no trains
probably Defore Sunday.
they will be compelled to vote for
one-half Populists and the other
half Republicans. That is what we
would call the pi-sooner vote.
Heavy Jtjiiiin ami Storms.
Oil last Saturday night the peo-
ple of Oklahoma witnessed one of
the typical scorm days of Okla-
homa A terrific rain and
wind storm commenced a-
bout 11 o'clock Saturday night
and for live hours the Heavens
looked like an electric flash. The
wind lashed itself into a fury, and
an ocean of rain fell. The night
was an appalling one; between the
blinding and incessant lightening
flashes and parboiled wind, ner-
vous persons enjoyod an unenjoya-
ble night. No serious damage was
done in Norman. At Oklahoma
City, Kdmond and Perry the streets
were also llooded. At Guthrie two
men were knocked senseless by a
Hash of lightening. The convert-
ers of the electric plant were burn1
out. At Kdmond a house was
struck by lightening and burned
to the ground.
Wild rumors were afloat the fir st
part of the wet k that Pawnee was
destroyed by a cyclone but all ef-
forts to \ erify the rumor pfoved un-
availing.
Reports come f in Kufaula, I. T.
that lie i v v e'e e i « 1 wi 1*1
coveri \ er about Ml juare miles.
Many valuable farms nr.* under
water; all tin fei ryboats are washed
away, to-gelher \ ith many wagons,
pleasure and prosperity accompa-
ny them to their new home.
According to a sec. of our new
school law it is made the duty of
all school district treasurers to
transmit to the county treasurer
within the next twenty days a full
and complete report of all unpaid
warrants as shown by bis registra-
tion record, and the County treas-
urer is directed to make a correct
and proper record of the same.
The Cleveland County Normal In-
stitute begins July 20tli and closes
Aug. 20th. An extra large attend-
ance is promised, and no teacher
who expects to keep in touch with
profession can afford to miss this
opportunity of preparation and im-
provement. Pupils from the pub-
lic schools will also Have an excel-
lent opportunity for a general re-
view, -ince instruction will be giv-
en in . 11 the common school branch-
es. Due credit in the final examin-
ation will be given teachers who
are punctual and diligent in their
institute work.
Very Respectfully.
K. L. CRALLE,
Co. Supt.
I.i- F r iday evening M iss Jennie
Tlire. ogill entertained a number
of her friends in a royal
Social conversation and
garni occupied the time until 11
o'< lot h when dainty refreshments
wcr rved. Those present were:
Misses, challis, Hennessy, Maggie
Smith, Nannie white, Tulley, Over-
Here we/;ome again after an ab-
sence of sometime, we will try and
give you the news of this vicinity.
The farmers have finished corn
planting, and some are planting
cotton.
The Literary society closetl the
tenth Inst. It has been in progress
three months with large attendance.
The men of this neighborhood
met at the selrool house, last Satur-
day afternoon, to elect Trustees, Di-
rectors etc. for the ensuing year.
Dr. C. P. Kelly and sons were in
Norman Wednesday.
K. >1. Clopton went to Okla. City
tlie lirst of the week.
Mr. Win Ilritt made a ilying trip
to Norman Saturday,
Misses Octive and Dora Kelly
were the guests of Miss Ida Har-
row Saturday afternoon. A pleas-
ant time enjoyed.
Mr. Hryson was out from Chicka-
sha last week, helping his son
Robert with cattle affairs.
Kd B Johnson returned from the
Lone Star state the latter part of
this week.
Lelia Lusk who has been very low
with pneumonia is now convale-
cent.
L. Sweeney returned from Pur-
ee! this week.
Mrs. Ed H. Johnson is very si ;k
at the home of her brother Mr
George Graham near Noble Okla.
Mr. Kdwin Harrow was in No £
man Sunday.
Miss Myrtle Clopton who was
called to her home iu Sedalia, Mo.
a short time ago, is reported very ill.
Mr. Win Wister of Chickasha
I. T. made his trirl of this place a
pleasant visit Iiaster Siin.l • v.
Rev. Kelly delivered a discourse
at Liberty Sunday at 11 o'clock, two
came forward and confessed the
Savior and were baptised.
Mr. Morrow made a business trip
to Okla. City Thursday.
siV.rs. Sherman Smith was shop-
ng in Norman Wednesday.
Mr. Jell Copter was iu the city
Sunday.
Died: At t o'clock Wednesday
morning of membraneous croup,
the little four year old daughter of
the widow Lti.-k. The remains
manner, i were interred in the Neiv Castle
playing Cemetary. The widow and family
' have the sympathy of the entire
community. Lilacs.
J. T. WILME
Wish to cull your attention to tholr
latest paterns and styles In summet
sultk.
Marchant Tailors,
They are tlolnef a first-elans tailoring
business and invite von to come and see
them before placing your orders elsj-
where. There is no use sending; your
orders away from
Norman, Oklahoma,
For tailor-made clothing, ■* we
guarantee satisfaction in prices, uoods
and woritui'insliip !i ! n1 i- .
. zm.sc - 30 -rr-irzT.^..: i-: . trem
1)11. \Y. N. T- ABEL,
Successor to I)t. Welch.
PHYSICIAN h SURGEON.
diseases of womi'x a speciality.
Ollice over While* Stare.
Noh.man. : Okla.
')lt. C. W. Ni:WMAN,
Physician & Surge Dn,
Dili :.* uver (; lie S'
1! .iilHiief: N'.i 't ' i '
Hotel in tlie < 'In. i Bi " '
A II .Mil < 111 •.:IvI ...
XOUMA\
—aBBressamfag*- .■** - r ;;r. j
i< • ii i.i
i*i' i'.*i ty
(> T.
Hennessy, B. F. williams, J. 11. Dib-
ble, Rev. Henry, Prof. Paxton, and
Dr. Greene. Mr. and Mrs: T. K.
Smith, [,. J. Edwards, Kd Kendall,
Prof, and Mrs. Buchanan.
implements, etc may be h *en float- street. Messrs,Hartaell, J. M. Smith,
ing down the South Canadian. It
is reported as the heaviest rain for
iiOyenrB.
Reports come from nil directions
of high waters. The levees at Ot-
tumwa, Kansas, broke Sunday and l
flooded the bottoms, anil water
stands up to the lirst story of the
buildings. Washout along the
railroads is causing a great deal of
trouble and it is dangerous travel
ing in sections where the waters
are so high. The great Mississippi
is still raging, and its sufferers
are still increasing.
CALVIN W. BREWER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Pra tice in Federal, Supreme and lowo
courts.
OFFICE OVER CITIZENS BANK.
N orman, - Oklahoma.
MONEY TO LOAN.
We have a large amount
of money to loan, on farm
lands, on one, two and
three years time at the
lowest rate of interest
ever made in Norman.
These loans can be made
at once. We also have
a quantity of money to
loan on short time, with
approved security.
TATE & KINGKADE.
Motieo f r l u: Uot !io i.
• Lm i,i Offioe at Oklahoma, 0* T. vpril 6
Notice is hore'iy : .n that the ft. lowing
named ttl i i - I : ; to lake
final proof in f hih in; i. ' i l that
■ m: ' . :
Probate I ud; . at <j rui w. • > < ib fli;
May 14 1897, viz:
Thornna Ii. Thompson.
for the B.Knee. \(.) tw .8 r 1 W.
He names t i. ; > ow u *a tii • to prove
his rontinous rt ai«i n ■ • up^'i and' ;ltivution
oj aaidland, viz:
John Black, Will Mtrlpltttir, K ir! \ u-In • ami
Davr Hendt'i'S Hi a i of N >l)le okla,
ii >1. UiM,4Y Resistor
Leading dealers
everywhere sell
1 t- riek thn loss of timp, labor nnd jrronnd ,
ttMy'rAw by planting soedH of uukuuwu t4ual-
ity. Thn market is full t f « h«*ap.
fJSl unreliable BPeds. FERRY'S SttOl
ar^alwavi the host; do not accept i
tniHul.htit it.\Sp, .l Annual FfM. '
M. FtRRY £l CO.,
Detroit, IVIIch.
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