The Davenport Leader. (Davenport, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 9, 1908 Page: 1 of 8
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The Davenport Leader.
Vol, IV No. 48
DAVENPORT, OKLA., THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1908.
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KIND TRAIN CREW
Grandma Baird, who, is eighty two
years old, returned from Kansas City
on the Frisco, Monday. The Frisco
j prew did not hold the tram long enough
for her to leave the train but carried
her out west of the depot and put her
pff near a pool of water. The old lady
was shocked very nensibly by such
treatment as she might have fallen in
the pool. We learn there will be a
suit in court emanating from it.
We do not know who the culprit
or culprits are who are responsible for
such an atrocious deed, but, whoever
| „ they may be, they ought to be dealt
with summaHly.
I FREE LECTURE
Elder D. E. ('ripe will lecture at the
I Christian church Wednesday night Apr.
ilf in th- infarc t of thu (sbi)d rescue
wupk. ipifi. (ripe reside# on a farm
I. Bflir SpftHci and edits :i paper which is
issued ninthly called The Children's
Friend. The work of rescuing orphans
and homjeless children is one to be com-
mended, \>y all arid by attending this
Meeting
The Davenport Commercial
Club held a meeting Tuesday
night and talkdd over matters of
OPTIMISM AMD PESSIMISM
BOTH SURVIVE
Some say "Davenport is ready for
the undertaker." Others claim diamet-
rically opposite. A difference of opinion
is all, of optimists and pessimists. Dav-
enport has its grafters just like other
ADVERTISED LETTERS
List of advertised Letters at
the Davenport post office on
Aprilo, Johnie Burns, JnoH.
Burns, Miss L. Abbott, Wards
Com. Co., Retta Wood, L. A,
It has two banks, which are the cause of
the annoyance of the pessimist, which
interest to Davenport. It is no- |are controlled by experienced men; men
doubt, considered very stringent [who be relied upon to guard their
times to resolve on enterprises
but Davenport people we are
inclined to think—-never sit down
which keeps the town to the
front all the time.
The club is advocating a brick
plant for Davenport n >w and
the sec'y, Otto Fossenger, says
prospects for this and other inst i
tutions coming to Davenport st
an early date are very flattering.
It keeps in close touch with
the Shawnee Commercial Club in
this way information relative to
business location seekers is easy
obtainable, however, every
courtesy is given by it to the in-
quirers for business locations
in all convenient ways, such as
folders and personal letters that
are fully explanatory to the pub
lie.
towns; no more but we hope much less, i Jj>]0rer) Mr Lawrence Florer, Miss
Lettie Given, Miss Sallie Harris,
Fritz Harms, John Harden,
John Durken, Harry Cuff, Miss
Mattie Clements, Mrs Ada Cecil,
Newport Cook, J. H. Littleton,
T. J. Campbell, Mr 0. Car, and
Jiinmie dawson.
O. C. Burgess, p. m.
he kept business going in Davenport
during the critical days of the panic,
and for this we hold him in high regard;
so in answer the pessimistic idea of the
banks not loaning, we can say with a
great deal of truth that depression in
business is quite potent, in all linesand
banks, to he true to their trust to the
people; to be safe; stay within the dic-
tations of law, find it necessary-to curtail
loans till bettet conditions prevail. The
country is in a state of depressed busi-
ness and may not even show Rigns of
Washington April: When a number recovery for several months, so we may
of the republican members of congress ' as well content ourselves and wait the
were being interviewed as to the objects ' ineventible whatever it may be.
of the democratic filibuster. Congress-
man Bird McGuire in a vigorous state- FARMERS PLANTING LARGE
ment declared that the people of the
country will permit no halting or hack- i TOMATO GROP
own interests, and this would naturally
vouch safe that of the public's interest
because the interest of each is identical.
It is not the province of the Leader to
flatter a banker with vain words and so
we allow their business togo unnoticed,
except as what reaches the paper from
ordinary business, however, we feel
that A. J. Langer and O. D. Groom of
the First National ought to be authority
on conducting a safe business in their
line which keeps a healthy community.
The State bank's cashier, Chas. Berner
stands well up in business circles and j
the Leaderbetlevi him to be safe, sound the rinB "f monuy altaclu:l1 tu il which
and sensible in banking business and toe, I we m'8ht coax some other fellow to
GOOD WHEN PROPERLY APPLIED
We believed all the while that social-
ism was an ideal angelic state, tit only
for the angels, but we feel quite sure
that we could inbibe a large quantity
of it if we could find some which has
take and relieve our embarressment.
Our Washington Letter
ing in the program of reforms inaug
urated undent he administration of Pres-
ident Rooaevejt, and predicted that
Taft will sfweef) the country this fall
with a sade working majority in the
house to fcarry'tm the principles of this
administration.
'The object of the filibuster is evident'
he said "The democratic leaders are
desperate at the popularity
with the people of the republican pol-
icies of the Roosevelt administration
and the legislative program mapped
out by Roosevelt. The filibuster, in my
Opinion will prove a baomerangas, the
people undoubtedly see that it is intend
ed to keep the republicans just before
the campaign, from adding to the pop-
ular record they have made under this
administration."
Congress, with the ten big appropri-
ation bills and the measures of an ur-
gent though local character, as well as
the measures mapped ont by Roosevelt.
has a great mass of work before it, but
McGuire predicted i^at. m spite of me
dilatory and obstructive tactics of the
minority, the republicans would force
through as much of the desired legis-
lation as time will permit.
Currency reform that will prevent a
recurrence of the events of last fall
when the volump of businesb of the
country demunded more money than
could be obtained, the amendment of
^he Sherman anti —trust laws, bringing
it up-to-date and protected labor, and
an employers liability bill will bo some
of the measures that can be forced
through. He also expressed a hope
that congress could reach an act pro-
hibiting the use of mails for gamblirv
in stocks, in cotton, corn an«< otl,vi fcui iu J
product featur^. j w
As an evidence of the popularity of ihe
the republican principles he cited the wi!' |
large number of Roosevelt democrats, w ' ' atatl
and tht fact that Bryan and th« dam- ly aatiw
cora tip loaders in eongiv-s, who have tat
hitherto been denouncing Roosevelt, i \ hn. .
are now trying to steal in for a . hare l or violation
of his popularity. The inter sts that !
are opposing the Roosevelt |m 1 ;ri re rmdswill b<
the ones, he declared that will attempt hick of work
Your Health
Is an interesting subject and
depends to a certain extent 011
the kind of food you eat, a per-
son who eats a variety of food
always reels better and enjoys
better health than one who eats
the same old kind of soft meat
every day.
Most every one admires a well
fed horse and the same can be
said of a well fed person.
In order to have a strong and
healthful appearance, eat "tuff
stake." 1 sell it.
LETTUCE, MUSTARD,
THE DAVENPORT STATE BANK
Offers
T*1 o the public, every accommodation
■■■ consistent with good, conservative
banking methods.
J
Our Depositors are protected by
the Depositiors Guaranty Fund
of the state of Oklahoma
5
Deposit Your Money with
The Davenport State Bank
|: SAFE, CONSERVATIVE, PROGRESSIVE
f
j. H. M. Johnson, Pres. Irving Stacy, Vice-Pres. R. S. May, Sec*
\ Chas. Berner, Cash.
SPRING CLEA NING UP
Tlie farmers, near Davenport,
are providing themselves, lilwr
ally, with tomato seed that they
may have early money from
that particular crop, They are
aware that the Davenport can-
ning faotot'y, which is able to
take care of four hundred or
more acres of tomatoes togetlmi
with a like amount of fruits and , .
vegetables, is the industry upon;'!' "P 1,1 proof, air
which they < in rely for money
which brings instant relief on
arrival and keeps business on
the hum. Judging from prep-
arations being made and the
favorable weather conditions,
the Davenport cannery lyjjl ©m
joy a record breaking year.
Sprring is here, and it is time you
fix up for the summer months.
j* J*
We have a good line of STAINS
in Walnut, Oak, light and dark Ma-
V,m,di(!:iXdIa;;:;t;;^,,!?'','ts;jhogany, Maple, Rosewood, Cherry Etc.
5 cent bunches.
Pure hog lard.
A better f,iade of bacon
dried beef, already shied
We, also, handle the "New Era"
Paint and varnishes and hard oil,
tight'which is sold under a strict guarantee
* Wisconsin cheese. to give satisfaction.
and
and
OTTO FESSENGER'S
Meat Market
A BOUQUET FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
D. J. NORTON
Judge Maben remarked in our town
recently that Dan Norton of Chandler,
was the most jiroMent, curate cjr.
cuitcleik in the state, This statement
coming from the source it does—the
An M. 1). made the; remark to
us tlii.s week that it is neccessary
to use the Xray on the Leader to
get at the true status of what it
contains, and another business*)
man made some sarcastic re-
marks of what it did contain
regarding Congressman McGuire
We are all selfish in that partic-
ular, that we want all good
most systematic, reliable juri.t in the thj to com(J
new state carries plenty weight with j J *
it. Judge Maben's actions on tht* '
btmch, opininions, rulings etc. command I
a great deal of respect from all alike | fr
and his power for doing things in busi- j,
ness methods is sure to be felt in Okla ! A ^ .
for years. j port. Mr Ierrill is a brother of
P. S. Terrill of the firm of Smith,
We are selling a lot of wall paper
every day; so come in and make your
selections before the best is gone.
3 J* J*
We have paper from 5c up to 60c;
all kinds, paterns and colors.
R. J. Terrill and wife arrived
mi Philadelphia, Mo., to-dav
take up residence in Davon-
Yoursres.
Clark Drug Co.
THE STATE IS '•DRY"!
had to back down this is-
le liquor law, of what it
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We thought
but now w
d that it mea
provided
this fall to secure the elect ion of a deni j cor -
ocratic president and a democratic
t meant a
are abun-
a "dry"
r is enforced,
h its penalties
tions appear as
ley have formerly, the
in no bad condition for
in them, if that work
Terrill Furniture Co. Busines,
oppurtunities are plenty in Dav-1
enport and the Leader welcomes ♦
Mi and Mrs Terrill to our city;
that they may share in its de i
velopeinents of good things.
>(i '
>ut from behind pr
on
meeting each person can become more house in order to bring around a dead-
famil^r with the plans of doing so to
whic)n they can lend their aid,
TOWN PROTECTION
The paper is supposed to say all
anner of good things about its towns'
people; advise people ti trade at home
etc.. Yet many times these same people
send to other towns for all their print-
ing. This shows the titness of nature
which has not been improved upon by
the goodness of advancement
THE COST IS TOO SMALL TO CONSIDER
It will only cost you a nickel, dime
or small amount to tell the people of
what you have for sale, rent, exchange
or dispose of. Why not use the paper?
You can find no means of reaching the
people so cheap
'alls,
O. P. Raymond of Cynthiana and L.
E. ('lark of (Maysville, Ky., stopped
over in Davenport for a day or more
this week while on their way to San-
francisco, Cal., Gold Field and other
I resorts.
lock with the senate and half the re-
form program inaugrated under thi*
administration. He is firm in the helii
however that the people of the «• mntry
will sti.nd by their guns, that the ail j
ministration will be endorsed ami tha'
the republican victory in November I
will equal that of 1904.
The house committee on lands has au-
thorised congressman McGuire to repot t
the bill giving Oklahoma the title to the j
Fort Supply military reservation, with
a unanimous recomendation that it !
pass.
AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN DAVENPORT
|{ev. Geo. W. Lewis, |> tor of
th" M E. Church South, will
preach on the subject of infant j
baptism, the second Sunday in
April, at 11: A. M I
A Few Facts.
Longfellow v.il ake a worth 1 i ;heet of paper, write a poem
on it, and make it worth *5.000,00 That's Genius,
J. P- Morgan can write a few words on a sheet of paper and
make it worth f l.OOO-OOO.OO- That's Capital-
A Medians-' <\>n take a pound o! ,t<_■ e 1 and work it into watch
prings, and make it worth '800,00 That's Skill-
A merchant can take an article worth $J 50 and sell it for
82.00- I h its Business.
Your wife can buy a coat for $ 0, but prefers one that costi
*50. That' Natural
There may be merchants who #ill tell you they have better
tock than we have- That's Gall-
We iiave a good stock of all kinds of lumber and are willing
to sell inv at a reasonable profit- That's Common Sense-
Trusting you will realize the importance of the above facts,
► ♦oo€> ♦© ♦©♦a
SMITH, TERRILL CO. *
Furniture & Undertaking
Regardless of times whatsoever, we are selling
Furniture just the same. Why are we selling it?
BECAUSE OUR PRICES ARE RIIGIIT 4
2
Now, since th strenuous times are giving away ♦
to improved—much better conditions, and spring is
almost here, we have on hand, a nice, clean and up- ♦
to-date line of Furniture, Mattings, Mattresses, Car-
pets Window-shades and Picture-mouldings,of which
we ar • able to make and furnish for any size picture.
A worth) gem of thought read* "There is always a
shining light behind every cloud." We are glad tod
say that cloud is clearing away, so come in and see ♦
our stock tnd get our prices before going elsewhere, a
Your trade solicited. 9
£ SMITH, TERRILL CO., Davenport, Okla. ^
:::■ ♦ G < €■ ♦ G ♦ C- ♦ G ♦ O ♦
Mrs M. P. COOK, Pr,
1-
H. E. COOK,
we remain
Truly Yours.
'IHE J W.
Hales, $1.50 Per Day.
THE CJTY HOTEL
Opposite Hint Nil. Bank.
GRAVES CO.
| Davenport, .
Oklahoma. i
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Anderson, E. R. The Davenport Leader. (Davenport, Okla.), Vol. 4, No. 48, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 9, 1908, newspaper, April 9, 1908; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc106483/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.