The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 22, No. 23, Ed. 1 Friday, February 21, 1913 Page: 4 of 8
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The Lexington Leader
tlHARDiE & Jenks, Proprietors.
Entered t the posiofflee at Lexington
Okla. as Second-class mail matter.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY21, 1913
CONGRESSIONAL DIS-
TRICTS
How will the legislature redis-
trict the state? Oklahoma ha?
eight congressmen. At present
there are five districts and three
congressmen-at-large. The last
legislature did not redistrict the
state and now the question is
"What will the present one do?"
Every man in congress now wants
the districts made so that no two
of the piesent men will he in the
same district, and they also want
them democratic. This can he ac-
complished but the shape of some
of the districts will be very poor.
The aspirations of a few politicians
should not be taken too much into
consideration in forming districts
that are to form the basis of repre-
sentation for the next eight or ten
years. Many changes will take
place by 1920 when the next appor-
tionment is made and unwieldy
districts created now will be a blot
on the map of the state for a num-
ber of years. District to serve the
best interests of the people should
be as nearly square or round as
possible and should not be strung
out across the entire state. Com-
mon sense and not political ambi-
tions should govern in the creation
of districts.!
REPORT Of TUB CONDITION OP THE
Farmers State Guaranty Bank,
At Lexington in the state of Ok-
lahoma, at the -close of business
February 4, 1912.
HESOl'RCES
exception to the bill and have giv-; VTOU can always buy paint for a
en their unqualified disapproval of ■ less price than Devoe Lead
it by resolutions of condemnation. an,j Zinc; don't do it; save your
Local No. 18(54; locals No. 2492 money> Legs pr;ce probably means
and 1306, located at Adinason. and
, , . T . less value; short measure, maybe,
the locals at Lutie, tiowen anu \> ll-1 T , . .£<-orv>iQ
lor'cheap quality. Cheap" paint. Loans and Discounts... $45,203.13
burton. Overdrafts, secured and
An enormous report had been cir- takes more gallons than Devoe; and unsecured
that means more hours' work. The Stocks, bonds, warrants,
by the gallon,, purnjture anj fixtures .
poor paint costs most because most j Other real estate owned
gallons. | Due from banks
" 4 t , , ri• Livestock -
Better get Devoe Lead and /inc. Bm q{ exchange
Wynne 8c Massey, Agents
Hi
culated that the people of Wilbur-
ton, and especially the miners, were cos^ 0f painting is
in favor of the consolidation of the
schools. It was sought to have the
measure indorsed by the local at
Wilburton, but a' resolution to this
effect was speedily voted down and
a representative of the union was
ordered to Oklahoma City to inves-
tigate and determine the best
course to pursue in fighting the
passage of tne Lennox bill.—Daily
Oklahoman,
2U4.10!
..
A CRITICAL POSITION
It is only a few days now until
President Taft will relinquish the
presidential chair to Mr. Wilson.
At the time that Mr. Wilson takes
up the duties of office he also takes
up responsibilities that no president
has taken up in some time. He
goes into office as the candidate of
a party which has been out of of-
fice for a nunber of years. His
own party expects him to correct
evils which the other has not and
the other party will criticise untir-
ingly every move he makes. Just
at this time also the Mexican situ-
ation is becoming serious. If Mr.
Taft can put oil action until Mr.
Wilson gets into office this will be
an added responsibility, while if
Mr. Taft acts now Wilson will get
hold of the situation at a most crit-
ical time. Altogether Mr. Wilson
will occupy a most trying position,
and everyone is waiting anxiously
to see how lie will confront his re-
sponsibilities.
INTERESTING IDEAS
"My father never thrashed me in
all his life," said a brakeman to-
day. "Too bad, too bad." groaned
out a switchman. ' Another wreck
due to a misplaced switch."—Atch-
inson Globe.
Porfirio Dhu is said to oe travel-
ing in Egypt. It will therefore
take quite a while for his message
of sympathy and best wishes to
reach President Madero.—Kansas
City Journal.
However, Job never had to wres-
tle with a greedy and refractory fur
nace.—The Commoner.
As a general thing, whenever you
see a man killing himself at work
he isn't working for the public.—
Dallas News.
No man is so entirely satisfied
with himself but that he is anxious
to know how he appears to other
men.—Henryetta Standard.
How's This?
Wc offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that
nnot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
TVo, the un<i..T£lrne<1, 1 vo known F. j.
Cheney lor the 1 15 years, and believe
Mm perfectly honorable ia all business
transactions and financially able, to carry
out anv obligations mr.a by his llrm.
NATIONAL EAXK O? COMMERCE,
Toledo, O.
IIall'3 Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting < rcctly upon tlio blood and mu-
cous stirfac- s of the ry.'tem. Testimonials
s< nt freo. Prir 75 cent3 pt r bottle. Sold
by all DrUT^ists.
Take Hall's Family Pilla for couatip*t>cn.
2.978.54
2,918.60
2,160.67
23,014.17
631.80
7,764.37
7,092.01
$92,617.39
W. K. Breeding Improves
Property
W. K. Breeding is improving his
building this week with a fresh
coat of paint and by giving the
awning a re-coating of tar tmd re-
painting the underside. This
building is centrallg locatkd in the
business section and any improve-
ments will be very noticeable.
Notice!
The democrats of the south end
of Cleveland county will hold a
rousing mass meeting at the county
court room Friday evening. Be
there!
Cash in bank
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $15,000.00
Surplus fund 2,050.00
Undivided Profits less ex-
penses and taxes paid 544.72
Individual deposits sub-
ject to check 67.267.79
Time certificates of de-
posit 7,266.54
Cashier's checks out-
standing ). 211.97
Bills Exchange. 276.37
TOTAL $92,617.39
State of Oklahoma, county of
Cleveland, ss:
I, Chas. Greemore, president of
the above named bank, do
solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief, so help me
God. Chas. Greemore, President
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 10th day of Feb. 1912.
George C. Burke, Notary Public.
My Commission expiresAug 30 1913
Correct—Attest;
Chas. Greemore.
G. W. Merritt.
Wm. Ward,
Directors.
Brownell
BUS * AUTO LINE
"Always on Time"
If You" Want to Go Across
Phone 72
CI( I XC 1
MINERS OBJECT
The bill introduced in the house
by Representative Lennox, Okmul-
gee county, which has for its object
the partial consolidation of the
school of mines at Wilburton with
the state university at Norman, is
being vigorously opposed by the
miners of the state. In a number
of the meetings of different local
unions, resolutions declaring
Uncle Billy Moore Dies
The many friends of Uncle Billy
Moore were shocked to hear of his
death Thursday morning at 9
o'clock at his home in Purcell.
Uncle Billy had only been ill since
last Thursday but the attack of
Pneumonia from which he suffered
was a severe one and he succumbed
yesterday morning.
Mr. Moore was nearing the age of
seventy four years but despite that
fact he was doing active service for
the Brownell Transfer Co., up un-
til the time of his last sickness,
lie was hale and hearty and his
appearance was that of a man
nearer fifty years of age. He was
out in all kinds of weather and
seemed able to withstand it all.
For over twenty years he has been
in the hack business between here
and Purcell and all travelers knew
and loved Billy Moore. He was a
kind hearted man and that kind-
ness was written in liis face.
Funeral services will be held
from the Catholic church to day.
It's Always This Way
The man whose business is dull-
est should become a patronizer of
printer's ink.
If you have anything worth sell-
ing advertise it!
Advertise it in the paper the peo-
ple read.
Honest advertising will treble
your business.
KEPOHT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
SECURITY STATE BANK
Of Lexington in the state of Ok
lahoma at the close of business
February 4th. 1913.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts $57,347.80
Overdrafts, secured and
unsecured.... 1,261.17
Stocks, bonds warrants,
etc 4,680.86
Furniture and Fixtures 1,691.00
Live Stock acct 135.00
Other real estate owned 702.70
Due from banks 41,317.68
Checks and other cash
items ! 82.71
Bill of Exchange 4,393.94
Cash in bank.. 3,716.95
Millinery Opening
The spring millinery opening of
the Ladies Store, Purcell, of which
Mr. H. M. Swartz is the proprie-
tor, will be one of the gala events
of the season. The opening will
the I take place on the evening of March
measure obnoxious have been j 1st and preparations are already
passed, the miners declaring that under way. Mr. and Mrs. Swartz
it is an attempt upon the part of I have just returned from the eastern
the moneyed interests of the state markets and have purchased a very
to rob the laboring man of liis only complete and stylish Selection of
school. They assert that the main spring hats. The store is being re-
idea of consolidating the two insti- . modeled and on the evening of
tutions is eventually to do away; March 1st will present a very pleas-
with the department of mines. I ing appearance. Lexington ladies
The following unions have take ! are cordially invited. adv.
m
Winter Winds
Cause rough complexions, but the
difficulty can ba solved easily--*
Buy our toilet and cold cream
preparations. They will keep
you looking right.
i Palace Drug Store
J Sherman S Sherman, Props.
M«««iah* Kingdom Nearing.
The period In which stn Is permit-
ted has be*n a dark night to humani-
ty, never to be forgotten; but the glo-
rious day of righteousness and divine
favor, to be ushered in by Messiah.
Be as the SPN OF RIGHTEOUS
NR88, shnil arise and shiue fully and
clearly Into and upon all, bringing
healing and blessing, wlU more than
counterbalance the dreadful night of
weeping, sighing, pain, sickness and
death, in which the groaning creation
haa been so loug. "Weeping may en-
dure for a night but Joy Cometh in the
MORNING."
For further LIGHT on the coming
Kingdom send thirty-five rents for
the Helping Hand for Bible Students,
entitled, "THT KIKODOM COMB."
Bihle and Tract Society, 17 Hicks
Street. Brooklyn, N. Y.
Tonsorial Work
Of the right kind and good workmanship
helps the looks. Let us make you look that
way. We are also agents for the New State
Laundry. ^
J. H. Teague i
Fall Coal
Fancy McAlester lump and Briar
coal. I deliver in loads from 100 pounds up.
Sell by county scale weight, 2000 pounds to
the ton. I don't believe I can sell coal any
better or cheaper than any body else but I
do give 2000 pounds to the ton.
PHONE 30
Leopold Ille
Advertisement
C OME people suppose
that merchant tailor-
ing consists of some cloth,
some fittings and a tape.
That is all some so-
called "tailoring'does
consist of.
But Merchant Tailor-
ing that is of definite,
positive merit, with a
good quan-
tity of judg-
ment in its
make-up, is ,
the work of
Ed. V. Price
&Co.
Largest Tailors hi
the World of Good
Made -to • Order
Clotket.
Measure Taken By
H. B. Golden,
TOTAL $115,329.81
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in $10,000.00
Surplus fund 2,650.00
Bill of Exchange 821.59
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid 17.'i.l2
Individual deposits sub-
ject to check 84,977.93
Time certificates of de-
posit 15,67-1.08
Cashier's cheeks out-
standing 1,088.09
TOTAL $115,329.81
State of Oklahoma, County of
Cleveland, ss:
1, Robt. M. Evans, cashier of the
above named hank, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is
true to the best of my knowledge
and belief, so help me God.
Robt. M. Evans, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me this 11th day of Feb., 1913.
Wm. Moutaw.
Correct—Attest:
E. M. Abernathy,
\V. F. Wiley,
Robt. M. Evans.
Directors.
Cotton Seed Culled!
The Anti-Trust Gin will cull cotton seed
for planting purposes commencing Monday,
February 2nd.three days in the week, es-
pecially Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days. See
A. F. Claunch
IISOM j
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Sells Furniture Right
Make Him Prove It
Wichita Best Flour
Not only lias it the name of the
best hut IT is the BEST, the BEST
of nil the flour in Lexington. See
Leopold Ille, Cash Grocery Phone 39
SALESMEN WANTED to look
after our interest in Cleveland and
adjacent chunties. Salary or Com-
mission. Address The Victor Oil
Company, Cleveland, Ohio, adv
Keller's Grocercy is headquarters
for bulk garden seed.
Wanted--To buy your corn
Daniel Mill and Grain Co.
N. E. SHARP
Attorney-at-Law
Norman - Oklahom*
Dr. Emmett Thacker
{Physician and Surgeon
Office over Keller's Furniture
Store. General Practice Solicited.
Office Phone 56 House 68
Gruppe to Be at Norman
Cn February 28 Paulo Gruppe
will appear at Norman under the
auspices of Ihe university. The
tickets are sold at 75c and $1.00,
The following from the Public Led-
ger. Philadelphia, gives an idea
of the character of the entertain-
ment.
"'Paulo Gruppe evoked from his
sonorous cello a tone of breadth
and penetrant volume, and ap-
peared to find brilliancy of ttch-
nique equally congenial. He is as-
sureadly aSmaster of his Instrument,
and he plays witfc virile buoyance
and confidence"
Travis 8 Pinfcston
Will Press and Clean Your Suit
If you need a new suit let them
order it. See them near the Owl at
BOOKER'S SHOP
William Moutaw
Attorney At Law
Office in Security State Bank Hltl#.
/
Lexington, Okla.
I. Wharton
JEWELER
Palace Drug Store
Hutchin &. Burke
Attorneys at Law
•v.
The Old Reliable
Veterinary Surgeon
E. W. COX, formerly of Norman
is located at the Critchers Barn
Ctll* •niwered day or night, Phone 23
PoBtoflic
LEXINGTON,
Building
OKLAHOMA.
Lexington Lodge No. 72. A. F. A A. M
MtMitH iirnt Hiul third Saturday
flight*. All Muftonp in good ptand-
iog iu vited. K. W. Wynor.
J. 11. UtMnjr, 8ee'jfi W*. M.
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