The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 26, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, August 24, 1917 Page: 1 of 8
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THE LEXINGTON LEADER
VOLUME 26
LEXINGTON, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 1917
NUMBER 50
THE BIG ANNUM PICNIC
WAS A GRAND SUCCESS
lexington H<mI One of 'I.arm'-1
Crowds She Has H <1
The annual celebratiou held last
Friday and Saturday was a grand
success. Everybody I'mt They
oane in automobiles, wagons, bug-
gies, on bicycles, horseback aud walk-
ing. Those who are competent to
know say that Lexington had on
Saturday, August 18, one of the larg-
est crowds she has ever Had.
The first day of the picnic started
out with a medium sised crowd.
Many of them remaining over for the
big day following. The speaking in
the afternoon both days was attend-
ed by a large crowd. Judge J. W.
Bartholemew of Oklahoma City de-
livered a fine and well appreciated
address to the crowd which gathered
in the City Park Friday afternoon.
Judge Bartholomew is a very able
speaker and made a marked impres-
sion on the many that heard his talk
that afternoon.
The crowd was addresed on Sat-
vices at the New Hope church.
HKAVY MAIN TUESDAY
MTTLK CHIl.lt RTL1.ED
The two year old child of Mr. and
Mrs. W. E. Anderson was run over
by an automobile, driven by Mr Lee
Garrett and instantly killed Satur-
day evening north of town. Mr.
Anderson and family were returning
home from the picnic in their auto-
mobile and just as they reached the
corner where they turn the car struck
some sand causing the car to swerve
and in so doing the car door swung
open, trrowing the 111116' child
out of the car and into the main
road. The car driven by Mr. Garrett
was following close behind but did
not turn but kept the straight road
and on account of the dust was on
the child aud over it without seeing
it. They were called to and stopped,
going back to the place of the acci-
dent before they knew what had oc-
cured. The car wheels struck the
child's head almost completely se-
vering the back of its head.
, Both families are prominent farm-
urdsay afternoon by Judge J. B. A. jor people living north of Lexington
Robertson of Oklahoma Pity. Judge j,im) |iaV(> a number of friends who
Robertson is a very impressive speak- j sympathize with them in this unfor-
and is generally known over the en-Uuna(e aui'ide'.it.
tire state. He has made talks at j The c(,jid was buried at the Noble
various times in Lexington and peo-1 cemetery Sunday with funeral ser-
>>le never fail to come from miles'
around to hear him. His address
Saturday afternoon was equally as
good, if not better than any he has
«ver delivered here toelore. He did
not deal with politics in his talk but
told bis listeners some plain facts
about some of the trrea' questions
that confront the United States and
its citizens at the present time, ques-
tions that erery true and loyal cit-
iaen should be great!? interested in
seeing settled in the most satisfac-
torily manner possible with dun con-
sideration to the rights of his fellow
men. Judge Roberts^ save some
very valuable facts concerning the
present war and urflifts more and
truer patriotism from U.
There were amusement* iU abund-
ance on the picnic ground* both (or
the young and for the old Frouably
the chief amusement of the Iwo days
was the swimming pool, which was
enjoyed by a good per cent of the
picnic visitors. There was also many
other -good amusements—-minstrel
shows, ball games, wild west shows,
merry go round and many other at-1
tractions. There was not a dull min-
ute of the two days and everyone
seemed to regret when the closing
time came.
The Lexington amusement com-
pany and the committee appointed
by them are to be congratulated on
they way they handled the picnic
proposition. They worked exceed-
ingly hard to make this picnic a
grand success and every one can truly
say that they did not fall short of
their ambitions.
V,..:.
CLEVELAND COUNTY'S QUOTA
TO BE SECURED BY SATURDAY
Order from Numbers 572 to 632
Have Been Ordered to Ap-
peal for Examination
on Saturday
LEXINGTON BOYS WHO HAVK
BEEN DRAFTED
The following is a list of the real
„ , soldiers secured from Lexington and
—the distance swimming contest for!community since examinations began
boys over fifteen years, was won j iWBO a list for claims for exemptions
by Byron Little of Purcell. 1st; Kay | not allowed and those asking exemp
Stein 2nd and George Abbott 3rd. (ions which have not been passec
The distance swimming contest for
j boys under fifteen years of age wax 1
| won by 11. B. Smith. Jr ..1st; Harold
Massey 2nd and Elmer White 3rd
The distance diving contest was won
by George Abbott of Norman 1st; I
who dove the full length of the pool ■
FORMAL OPENING Ol SWIMMING
POOL—A LAItGK. ATTRACTION
The formal opening days of thej
Lexington swimming pool—picnic j
ays—proved a big attraction for the,
large crowds that were here, espec-'
ially the diving and swimming con-
tests on the afternoon of the las^
day.
Prizes were given in three contests
A. ROBERTSON
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
tb;inks to our friends and neighbors
who so willingly assisted in the death
aud burial of our darling baby. Bur-
ferings. May God's blessing be be-
nice, alo for the beautiful floral ttf-
stowed upon you is our prayer.—Mr.
and Mrs W. E. Anderson and Fam-
ily. . : '5
Lexington and vicinity was visited
by a heavy rain Tuesday afternoon.
It was the heaviest rain we. have bad
this seasou and many of the small
streams were out of their banks.
Many small bridges and culverts
we,re washed out thus affecting traf-
fic in many parts of the south end.
The rain was also accompanied by a
wind storm aud it is reported to have
done much damage at different
places over the country. The smoke
stack at the l-oftin Gin was blown
down and damaged so badly that it
will be necessary to put up a new
one. The large stock barn on the
Olia*. Stein farm east of town was
blown down and hreaking up two
buggies besides d6ing damage to the
other contents. No stock was in-
jured. Mitch damage, to growing
crops and fruit Is reported also
s, "ROSALIND"
"Rosalind", the once act play-
given by Miss Grace Thacker at the
Methodist church Monday night un-
der the auspices of the Missionary-
Society of that church was attended
by a large audience the house being
sealed to its full capacity. The play
was greatly enjoyed by all present,
everyone complimenting Miss Thack-
er on the manner in which it was
given. Miss Thacker is a representa-
tive of the American Dramatic Asso-
ciation being appointed to that place
several months ago. In addition to
the play Miss Thackar read a few-
Red Cross readings which were
equally appreciated by the audience.
1
Who spoke to a large audience Saturday afternoon
of Lexington's Annual Picnic.
YEWS FROM THE COL'NTY SKAT
(Clipped from the Norman Papers.)
RKKV EH-LONG
Sheriff J B. Wheelis has appointed
Night Marshal Grover Fulkerson
deputy shariff to succeed H. C. Cot-
treli. Mr. Fnlkerson has made good
as night man and we feel certain that
he will make Mr. Wheelis a splendid
deputy. Mr. Cottrell will be named
as night marshal by Mayor Hutchins.
Marie White, charged with main-
taining a place where intoxicating
liquors were sold, was tried before
County Judge Burke Tuesday. She
was bound over in the sum of $1,500
to await the action of the district
court.
Those who passed the county teach-
ers' examination given by Superin-
tendent W, R Clark recently were:
First Grade—R. L. Barton.
Second Grade—Ella Ball. Leota
Wil.iams, Mrs. Dortis Stogner, Bry-
an Jennings. Blanche Jacks, W. W.
Jennings and .Mrs. Lillian Foster.
Third Grade M. C. Garrison, Ka-
tie Haxel, Viola Ball. Flora Milam,
Robert Russell. Doyle Pope. Juanita
McBride. Claude Jones, Blanche
Hedley and May Holloway.
Chas. Lissauer was a business vis-
itor to Oklahoma City Friday.
The wedding of Miss Era Long of
Lexington to Mr. Claud L. Reeves of
Norman was solemnized at the home
of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs
J. L. Long, in the Lone Star neigh-
borhood. Monday evening, Rev. Lee
L. Reeves performing the ceremony.
The bride is the charming daughter
of Mr. aud Sirs. J. L. Long and has
a host of friends in and around Lex-
ington- who wish for her a happy
wedded life, while the bride groom
is a prosperous young man of Nor-
man and is well worthy of the prize
he lias won.
DRAY LINK SOLD
100 feet, Joe Robinson won sei
ond place and George Blackwell 3rd. I
The prizes in each case were: 1st.!
$1.50 in cash or a season ticket to1
the pool; 2nd season ticket, and 3rd
a $1.00 ticket to the pool, good tor
ten swims. Messrs. Tom Ragsdaie
and .1 F. Shock ley acted as judges
of the contest.
The contest was witnessed by a
large crowd all of whom seemed to
eujoy the sport fine.
The pool did a good business dur-
ing the picnic as it bad been doing!
ever since it was opened a few days
ago, and it is affording much pleas-
ure and amusement for the people of
Lexington and also several citizenb
of Purcell have been coming over
regular to enjoy a swim.
The pool has been drained this
week aud cleaned well aud refilled
with fresh water, thus making the
water much better for bathing It
has also been fitted with pipes that
enable fresh water to ruu in and out
of the. pool constantly, thus keeping
the water practically fresh at all
times.
■FANCY FRUIT
Three hundred bushels of fancy
Jonathan apples now ready Car sale
at $1.00 per bushel at the Glenwood
Fruit Farm, one mile east of Lex-
ington.
Try the Leads' three months. 3Se.
Meeting Begins Sunday
Ssfviea* each day tod ritgSit.
Let all the tinkers of tlie town help
u#. W« will appreciate any coop-
eration and help. Everybody is in-
vited to attend the service*. Come
and come early.
W.J. Richards, Pastor. 8. M. C.
W. S- Gray this week sold his
dray line to George Belew. he taking
possession. Wednesday. The line in-
cludes all freight, both local and for-
eign, and express hauling. Mr. Be-
lew has purchased a new Hercules
luotor truck which he is using on the
line thus euabling him to make
quicker trips. He will also run one
team during the rush times if needed.
Mr. Gray will devote his time for
the present to his cream station, buy-
ing eggs and chickens in connection.
Crarence Horttor was a business
visitor in Oklahoma City Wednesday.
Mrs. Geo. C. Burke and children of
Norman have been visiting at the
Andy tfutehin home several days the
past week.
Varsity 55 s Are Here
Young Men's Models for Fall
HART SCHAFFNFR & MARX Clothing
Gome in and Try Them On
The latest thing out You will like them.
W. W. JANES^OSKT
Clothlngr lifts and Shoes
Tlic Store* For Men And Hoys
THERE-SAFETY
IN A
AGCOUN
CHME
SCHOOL BEGINS
School days are near at hand. The
Lexington schools will open on Mon-
day, September It. The first prelim-
inary teachers' meeting will be held
on Thursday, August SO, beginning
at 2:30 p. m. Other meetings will
be arranged at that time.
The office is open every week day
from 9 a. m to 4 p. m. The super-
intendent will be glad to see all who
wish to consult him concerning the
work of the school and the interests
of the pupils. Students who expect
to enter the high school for the first
time will be enrolled on Wednesday
preceding tiie opening day. Pupils
who will enter the grades and have
never attended this school should
see me on Tuesday forenoon, and se-
cure their classification. We would
be glad to have aN children that will
be six years of age before the first
of March sent in at the opening of
school to start with the primary
class. All other pupils not mentioned
above will be. classified as indicated
on their promotion cards. All candi-
dates for enrollment in the 9th grade
should not forget to bring their di-
plomas, report cards and promotion
cards with them.
We earnestly bespeak for the teach-
ers the hearty cooperation and sup-
port of all patrons, that we make this
a remarkable year for its earnest,
enthusiastic work, and progress in
all school endeavor.—W. N. Rice,
Superintendent.
Mrs. C. B. Threat, Mrs. Forehand
and Johnnie Jameson left Monday
for Sulphur where they will remain
for a week's visit.
passed
upon yet:
Passed and Accepted.
Leslie B. Denison
Geo. W. Merritt
Roy But'kett
Clarence Dossett
Fisher Armstrong
Wm. Glenn Hunt
i
Adam H Duncan
James W. Gray-
Doc I). Tate
Paul F. Foil ten ier
Ira W. Huffman
li. S. Tipton
| John Robinson
Claims for Exemption not Allow-
i"d'
[ Doc Couch j.
John Tarp
Wylie Cicero Merritt
Monroe Cox
Walter Coleman
Hugh T. Payne
Thomai L. Townley
Albert R Bryan
Pervy N. Northcutt.
Spurgeon G Kidd
Those examined and passed and
daimeri exemption since our last is-
sue were:
Jot Shobert
AfuPsball Kldridge
Sidney W. Daniels
Wni. O. Meyer
Frunlc Thornbill
Don J. lrfiwis
T. C. Johunon
Cash Burnett.
W«Ut<*i Blackwell
RAISED SOME I INK I'RACMES
Dr. Hubert Thacker of the Glen-
Wood Fruit Farm has just finished
loading three ea,rloads of his fine
Elberta Peaches raised on his fruit
farm. The peaches were sold in a
lot to a party in Kansas. Dr. Thacker
has picked some extra good peaches
from his farm this season. A fine
specimen of these were shown at the
Palace Drug Store this week, some of
them weighing as much as eleven
ounces. He is receiving compli-
ments from everyone who sees this
fine fruit.
The following is a letter received
by Dr, Thackar from the manager of
the Magnolia Petroleum Co. of Ok-
lahoma City and is only one in-
stance out of the many:
Dr. Robert, Thacker, Lexington,
Oklahoma.— Dear Sir: Our Mr. Liss-
zauer sent me a box of peaches
grown on your Glen-Wood Fruit
Farm. They were certainly mighty
fine peaches. 1 (lever saw any more
uniform and solid and have also
never tasted a peach of better flavor
You certainly a.re to be complimented
for being able to raise such elegant
peaches.
Trusting that I may se you person-
ally and become acquainted with you
at some future date. I am. Yours
truly. C. H. Converse.
Editor J. O. Fox came down from
Norman Wednesday to visit a few
days.
THE man with money in the bank
has surrounded himself with se=
curity and is ready for any emergen*
cy. He need not fear the rough
weather of life's voyage.
FARMERS STATE GUARANTY BANK
Get Your Bathing Suit
We have a full line of-
Boys' Ladies' and Gents' Bathing Suits
All Sizes and Styles, 50c and lp
We Can Fit You
SH ERM AN 8 SH ERM AN
Pure Drujf Pharmacists
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Whitsett, Lee. The Lexington Leader (Lexington, Okla.), Vol. 26, No. 50, Ed. 1 Friday, August 24, 1917, newspaper, August 24, 1917; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc110791/m1/1/: accessed April 26, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.