The Moore Messenger (Moore, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 5, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 16, 1914 Page: 1 of 8
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VOL VII. NO. 5
The Moore Messenger
OKLAHOMA (MOORE) OKLAHOMA. THI RSOAV. APRIL 1 . l!Hi
#1.00 PER YEAR
Moore News Iterr 'i
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MAYME SMITH. Local Editor.
Mints Lula Leach returned to school
in (iuthrie, Tuesday after visiting sev-
eral dayH with her brother, P. R.
Simms and family.
('all at Bank and pay telephone
bill.
(Maude Pickard of Norman vsas in
Moore Monday on business.
J. A. Fox of Norman was in Moore
Friday looking after lodge business.
The Courtney wagon yard will he
taken care of by David Bean.
The Star school was dismissed a
week early on .account of the small
pox in tin- district
The Royal Neighbors will initiate a
candidate next Thursday. The camp
is progressing slowly but surely.
Miss Edna Wingo came down io
visit with her parents J. M. Blevens
and family.
J. M. Blevens was visiting with J.
W. Botts and family in Edmond Tues
day.
Kostak Lleman returned Tuesday
from Harrah, where he has been vis-
iting with his uncle.
(ieorge Arnold is here from LaFal-
lette. Florida, visiting with his sister
Mrs. Alice Richardson.
Lester Dyer received the gold fish
that he has been expecting and has
them in the window of the drug store.
J. R. Webster of Madill was 111
Moore Sunday and Monday attending
to business and visiting with friends.
Paul Simms and Dick Kitchen at-
tended Odd Fellow lodge in Norman
Thursday evening.
Joe Olinger has moved into Miss
Edwina Alsops house in the west part
of town.
The Rank of ^loore opened for busi
ness ten years ago Saturday, April il
1904.
R L. Toinlinson and family have
closed up the confectionary and have
moved into Mrs. Sarrah Shaffers
property on Main strett.
A meeting of the Anti Horse thief
association was held in Dyer's hall
Wednesday night. Eleven new ap-
plications were received
A delightful hay rack ride to the
river and a picnic was enjoyed by
a number of Moore young people Sun-
day.
Miss Hesse Wieser and her twin
sisters Nonnie and Nona of Edmond,
were visiting with A. J. Smith and
family Saturday and Sunday
L. P. Barker of Norman and It. F.
McBride made a business trip to Dal-
las and other points in Texas this
week.
A J. Smith and Frank Faris attend-
ed church with their companion
Knight Templars in Norman Sunday
morning.
Mrs. Lillie Ferguson of Tipton, Mo.,
spent several days this week visiting
with her niece, Mrs W. (1. Van Vliet
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. W. ( . Van Vliet and
family were visiting with Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Finchum. east of here Sun-
day.
Angus McLennan was in Moore sev-
eral days this week. He is working
as railway postal tierk between Cush-
ing and Guthrie.
Sylvester Bennet. one of the farm-
ers from the flat, shipped three car
load of fat cattle from here to Pack-
ingtown Wednesday.
J. H. Troy and wife came Saturday
from Sulphur, Ok la., to spend several
weeks visiting with relatives and
friends on rounte one They owned a
farm west of here before going to
Sulphur and have many friends in
that neighborhood.
Harry Prosser and family who have
lived on route one for several years
left Sunday to make their home In
Shelley, Michigan.
USING CANAL LOCK CHAMBER AS DRY DOCK FOR SUBMARINES
Miss Kunice Leach who Is attend-
ing the university at Norman was
vihiting with her brother P. R. Simms
and daily Tuesday
Endeavor Sunday night was well
attended. Guy Neal will lead next
Sunday evening. AH are invited to
come.
There will be no high school Thurs-
day and Friday of this week on ac-
count of the eighth grade county ex-
amination which will be held here.
Friends of Will Courtney here re-
ceived word from him of the death of
his little daughter Fay, at his home
in Kingston. Okla.
Mrs. Ida Heard and son Landon,
left for Ada, Okla., to make their
home there. They have lived here
about a year and their many friends
will miss them.
Postmaster J. F. DeLong of Noble,
spent a fe\# hours visiting with friends
in Moore Saturday. He says that
there are about six applicants for the
Noble postoffice.
Mary Wisenbauch of Edmond spent
the week end visiting with friends in
Moore. The Wisenbauch were old
settlers east of Moore and moved to
Kdmond about five years ago.
Married at the home of Rev. J W.
Payne, Sunday. April IL', 1914. Burl
Dyer and Miss Mary Petty. Their
many friends wish them a long and
happy married life.
Slgmund Mahler and his brother en-
tertained the following guests at their
home Sunday. Monroe and .Martha
Bchrteder of Kinsley, Kans. w P.
Mahler of Britton and Elizabeth Er-
hsrt of Oklahoma Citj
There will be preaching at the
Christian church next Sunday morn
ing and evening. Ralph Perry of Enid
will preach and all are invited, the
members especially are urged to at-
tend.
A man was in town Monday who
evidently had smallpox from his looks
It is thought to have been the man
who escaped from the hospital in Ok-
lahoma City and was taken up m
Norman Tuesday.
Some one entered A. .1. Smith's
home Sunday during the absence of
the family and helped themselves to
a bag of silver that was left in I he
bookcase. The bag contained between
$10 and $15.
The chief of police at Tulsa phoned
Wednesday morning that Alfred Shel-
ton, the man who stole A. J. Smiths
team was captured at that place Tues-
day. Clause Pickard. sheriff of Cleve-
land county left Wednesday morning
to bring him back to this county.
The M. E. People and their friends
took their lunch baskets to church
with them Sunday morning. After
church and Sunday School a table
was spread and a bountiful dinner wa3
enjoyed by all. The children all had
a jolly time hunting Easter eggs.
The Junior class of the Christian
church certainly enjoyed their egg
hunt at the home of their teacher.
Miss Ruby Meloy last Sunday after-
noon. There were also present a num-
ber of the Loyal class who went out
to enjoy an Easter dinner with Miss
Ruby.
The Norman W. O. W. team will be
at Moore Tuesday evening. April 2S to
initiate a class for the Moore lodge.
This is one of the strongest fraternal
orders both in membership and finan-
cial strength and the Moore lodge is
steadily increasing Any one desiring
insurance should investigate this or-
der.
MOORE LODGES.
IOLA REBECKAH LODGE NO. 156.
Mrs. B. Dresseen, N <!.; Mrs. Mae
Hinkle, V (i.; Mrs L. B. Rhudy. Sec ;
Mrs. N. Cottrell, Treas.; Mrs. W. C.
Allen. I). D P.
W. O. W. CAMP. No. 15.
W. II Jackman, Past. Con.
S. Mahler. C. C.
W. A Riek. Adv. Lieut.
C. 11 Brand, Banker.
L. C. Dyer. Clerk.
P. R Simms. Escort.
Meeting nights, second and fourth
Tuesdays. Come
INTERURBAN LINE.
Southbound.
Cars leave Moore, 6::U a. m and
every hour until 8:34 p. m , then 10:34
and 12:04 a. m.
Northbound.
I Cars leave Moore t : 25 a m. and
I every hour until 9:25 p. m , then 11:25
| p. in.
On Sundays and holidays the (i:34
a. in. southbound, and the 6 25 a. m.
northbound ears do not operate.
Reardon
W. D. Hereford
Five of I nele Sam's submarines which will guard the Pacific entrance to the canal are resting on the floor of
the upper lock chamber of the Gatun locks. Workmen are busy overhauling, painting and repairing the vessela
prior to their taking up their duties as guardians of the Pacific approach of the canal.
SUMMER GIRL
LAWN RIDGE AND ELM CREEK
Carse Finchum took dinner with
Lawrence Finchum Sunday.
Miss Charlie Kitchen spent Sunday
afternoon with Miss Ruby Meloy.
Mr. tllen Peachee took dinner at
S. L. Rhudy's Sunday.
Mary Jane—Ah' Them's mv Ini
tials, but I can't retail now who on
farth "B T." is.
ITEMS FROM PERRY.
Mrs. Henry Wltten and children
and Mrs. Ed. Barnacoat are visfting
their mother, Mrs. Frank Bruce.
Melvin January was over to Mr.
Frank Bruce's the other evening to
see if the fruit was killed.
Our school had an Easter egg bun
Friday afternoon. Several visitors
I came to participate in the hunt.
A party was held at the home of
S. G. Dyer Monday night. A goo-l
crowd was present and all enjoyed
themselves till a late hour
There will be a social gathering
at Perry school house Tuesday nig it.
April 21. This being the last da> c f
school. Several prominent speakers
will be present We would like to
see a good crowd out
Another ball game was played Sun-
day pfternoon between Mooro an I
the Sluggers. The Sluggers won
the game by a score of 11 to f The
Sluggers are making people sit up
and take notice.
JMEW STATE
COFFEE
i«V
Miss Mary Weisenbach of Edmond
visited our school Monday morning
She gave several readings which was
very much enjoyed by the school and
also took a picture of the school while
here. Miss Mary is an old pupil of
Perry school, having lived here sev-
i eral years ago.
NOTICE.
The annual school meeting which
, has always been June 6th is changed
and "ill take place on May 5th.
Good Bread Rolls.
On baking day have some bread
rolls as well as the loaves When the
sponge has risen once knead It down
and form It into small balls Drop
these into muffin pans, let them rise
until light and bake a gr.lden brown
COSTS LESS THAN ONE
CENT PER CUP
The rich, mellow flavor and the delightful aroma will bring pr de and
joy to the woman using New State Coffee. There is a distinctive flavor in
this coffee that is due to its perfect blend. Try New State to day. Every
can guaranteed.
Sold by A. J. SMITH, Groceries
When You Can Fruit.
One tablespoonful of glycerin to
each pound of fruit In preserves pm
vents the formation of a sugary crys
tal coating on top. In stewing fruit,
fresh or evaporated, two tablespoon
fuls of glycerin to each pound of
fruit and a pinch of salt and less sugar
is a great Improvement.
To Strain Oatmeal.
Instead of rubbing the baby's oat-
meal through a sieve In order to strain
it, 1 purchased an ordinary flour sifter,
and by simply turning the handle
the oatmeal is easily passed through
and the result Is a light, foamy sub-
stance which is far more palatable
for the. baby.
Mrs. Mahle Shields and children
spent Friday with Mrs. W. E. Gross.
Earl Nicholson spent Easter Sun-
day with home folks.
Don't forget to bring a pie to the
pie supper Friday night, the 17th.
Miss Lizzie Bean of Moore took din-
ner Sunday with Mis* Delia Rhudy.
Lillie Rhudy spent Sunday with
Clara and Blanche Sindak.
Mrs. Ylasta Struhal and baby spent
Sunday with her parents Win. Sudiks.
Mr. and Mrs Sam Finchum spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Pet*
Charley Conley and wife spent Sun-
day with home folks.
Clarence Wilson spent Saturday
night with the Kitchen boys
Roy Gross spent Sunday night with
Fate Lee at the home of Nolan Gross.
Mrs. Sarah Wilson spent Monday
with Mrs. Jennie Allen.
Mrs Camell spent Monday evening
| with Mrs. Gross.
Miss Delia Rhudy spent Monday
night with Miss Ruby Nicholson
W W. Brown spent Monday night
with C. Conley.
W. II Peachee and P. D. Vertrees
were in Oklahoma City Friday.
W. II Peachee and wife spent Sun
I day with their son Ira Peachee and
| wife.
Mrs. Jim Conley and children spent
from Saturday till Sunday with her
parents, W. T. James and family.
George Gross and family, \
Wilks and son Green, spent Easter
Sunday with W. E. Gross and family.
Mrs <; D. Kitchen, Dick and Maud,
were shopping in Oklahoma City
Monday.
The singing at S. L. Rhudy's Sun
day night was enjoyed fine by all
who were present.
Nolan Gross and family spent from
Sunday till Monday visiting relatives
in Oklahoma City.
Miss Ruby Nicholson took dinner
Sunday with Miss Janie Conley at ner
grandmother's, Mrs. W. T. James.
W. C Wilson and family spent Sun-
da v with Mrs. G. D. Kitchen and fam-
ily.
Mrs. S. L. Rhudy spent from Wed-
nesday evening till Friday with her
daughter, Mrs. W. C. Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Allen of Okla
homa City are the proud parents of
a fine eleven pound boy. April 8th.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramsey spent
from Friday evening till Sunday with
W. C. Wilson and family.
Charley Conley and wife and Edna
Ramsey called on W. H. Peachee and
wife Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs. Bean took dinner Sun-
day with their daughter, Mrs. Tom
Shields and family.
A few young folks gathered at the
home of S. L. Rhudy Sunday after-
noon and a jolly good time was re-
ported hunting Easter eggs.
VERY LIKELY
The Ixjver Now' doggone It' If I
try to make up with her she'll think
I'm a mercenary wretch after her
candy.
Pie Without Crust.
For the dyspeptic and children, pie
without a crust will be welcomed
There are people, further, who enjoy
the filling and eat the crust under
protest In the ease of custards the
crust is more often sodden than crisp
The Ailing mixture of such pies are
custards of any variety, such as egg,
sweet potato, squash, pumpkin or co-
coanut and should be baked in a deep
pie plate, but without the accompany
ing crust. They may even be topped
off with a meringue.
REARDON & HEREFORD
Attorneys at Law
8:'S American National Bank Building
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Practice in all State and Federal
Courts
Farm Loan* Negotiated
C. II. Brand, V. C.
John Luckcuck, Adv.
F. McLennon, Clerk.
ODD FELLOWS.
J. M. Blevens. N G.; A. J. Smith,
V. G.; Zearl McAlester, Secretary;
Ben Leverich, Treasurer; Geo. Failer,
I). I). G. M. Meeting every Friday
night, 8 P. M.
W. O w.
L. (). Dyer, Past Con.
W. II. Jackman, C. C.
H Dyer. A<!v. Lieut.
James A. Cowan, Hanker
I -enter C. Dyer, Clerk.
8. Mahler, Escort.
Meeting nights 2nd and
4th Tuesdays. Come.
F. U. OF A.
(Jeorge Faylor, W. P.
Clara Simms. W. V. I*.
P. It Simms, Secretary.
F. K. Decker, Treasurer.
ROYAL NEIGHBORS.
Mrs. Addle Wilcox. O.; Mrs. Nina
Smith, V. O.; Mrs. Maggie Larkins,
P. O.; Mrs. Emma Owens, C.; Mrs.
Sarah Decker, Recorder; Mrs. Mattie
Blevens, Receiver; Mrs. Edna Wingo,
M Mrs. Barbara Dressen, i. 8.; Mis
Phoebe Olinger, O. S Meeting Night,
1st and 3rd Thursday, 2 P. M.
MOORE TIME TABLE.
SANTA FB TIME TABLE.
East Bound.
16—K. C. Express
House-
Cleaning
Helps
Let us furnish
your PAINT,
ENAMEL,
STAIN, VAR-
NISH-STAIN,
VARNISH.
FURNITURE
POLISH. AM-
MONIA, TUR-
PENTINE and
otherhouse-clean-
ing helps.
Era Drug
Store
MOORE,
fi:47 a. m.
ti: 4fl p. m. J
; 10 p. in.
412 -Chicago Express
420—Local Freight..
xcept Sunday.
West Bound.
411—Cleburne Express. .0:40 a. m
I". Local t< Purcell. . 1 $:43 p. m
423- Local freight to
urcell 10:15 a. m
W. W. LOPER.
Local Agent
A. C. JANACEK
BLACKSMITH
Best equipped Blacksmith
and Shoeing Shop in Cleve-
land County.
Cold Tire Shrinkers, Band
Saws, Press Drill, Lathe, Trip
Hammer, etc.
Ali. Kinds ok Veterinary
Medicines.
Revenge.
"Will you marry me, Miss Gussle?"
"No, Mr Jinks"
"Oh, thank you' I was so afraid
you'd say yes, for. you see, the fellows
were betting no fellow had the nerve
to ask you and 1 took it up In spite
of the risk."
Near the Ham Bone.
In the country, where ham Is the
standard meat, the housewife often
wonders how to serve daintily the por-
tion near the bone which Is so hard
to slice. Chop it and mix it with'
scrambled eggs or use It as a garnish
for poached eggs, or put it through
the meat grinder, season, mix with a
little melted butter, pack in a tum-
bler and cover with paraffin it will
keep In the refrigerator until you
want It for sandwiches.
Bologna Sausage.
Chop fine ten pounds of beef and
two and a half pounds of pork, add
a quarter of an ounce each of pow-
dered cloves and mace, two and a
half ounces of powdered black pepper
and salt to taste Mix this well and
let It stand 12 hours Stuff Into
coarse cotton bags ten inches long
and four Inches wide. I^ay them In
ham pickle five days and smoke them
eight days, then hang In a dark place.
Date Cake.
One cup sugar, one-half cup butter,
one-half cup milk, two eggH. one and
three-quarter cups flour, one teaspoon
ful baking powder sifted with the
flour, one-half pound dates stoned and
chopped; good frosted or without.
The farm is the place to make and save money, but the only place
to keep your money is in a reliable bank. Is you account small? We
are interested in it nevertheless. Many of our best accounts were at
one time small. We would like to have you deposit with us and prom-
ise you every courtesy and convenience in our power to give. Wh>
not come in and open an account with us? Let us help you save.
BANK OF MOORE
MOORE, OKLA.
Fish Toast for Tea.
Pick In pieces bits of cold fish, put
in a saucepan with two tablespoon*
each of flour and butter. Mix well
and add a pint of boiling water. Have
ready hot slices of buttered toast '
pour the flsh over and serve.
>1 Complete Line
of
FANCY and STAPLE
GROCERIES
Garden Seeds and Seed Potatoes
Highest Market Priees
Paid for Butter and Eggs
A. J. SMITH
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