The Daily Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 137, Ed. 1 Saturday, December 18, 1915 Page: 4 of 4
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T'ie Daily Transcript
i BURKE. Editor and 0
CIVIC TALK—FAREWELL
Entered as second-clan* autUr
Jamutry 17, 1914, at the Postofflc* ui y ?,
Norman, Oklahoma, under the Act of
March 3, W9
With this communication we close
our "Civic Talks." Our term of office
has expired; expired with the closing
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PHONE 16
A BEAUTIFUL ll)E.\
ith malice toward none, and chari-
"JACK McCLURE"—AUTHOR
Norman has within hei confines a
young man who i rapidly and cei -|
tainly "coming to the front" as an,
author of celebrity, and the eastern
magazines speak of his work in the |
ty for all, the curtain is now rung highest ternis of high praise. He is
down upon the scenes of the past and. Mr. John McClure, fumiliarly known
may it rise with the beginning of the to his associates us "Jack" McClure,
new year upon a brighter and a bet-1 and is now u student at the Univer-
tcr Norman is the wish of the Civic sity. "The Smart Set," one of the
Committee of the Norman Chamber leading mngnzies of the country, had
of Commerce. a sketch of his last month, and exhibit
We wish to'thank all the citizens of another one this month as its leading
Norman for their loyal support, in story, first in the book, ' and of his
making Norman a more desirable and work speaks as follows editorially:
more beautiful city in which to live. "1 am no believer, Got wat, in neg
And yet the success of the past lected geniuses; all the unpublished
' j should be made the stepping stones masterpieces that have come to me
! for the future. We are only nearing for reading have been atrociously bad.
| the half way house. The summit is Nevertheless, the publishers of this
. , | above us, and must be reached. The fair republic often give coior to the
The Social Service Committee o. summit is an "Ideal City" that can contrary superstition by a certain
Norman has suggested the revival of ; onlv be realized by united action and slowness of wit. It took two or three
-.11 old English Christmas idea. For support of all the citiens. years for O. Henry to be discovered;
/ears it was the custom in hngland, ■ We will boost the boosters, and the the fact that he was destined to en-
hat on Christmas eve when the homes, roosters, in the future as in the past, chant the tired business man should
vithin were all aglow with warmth but only as a private in the ranks of have been obvious to the first publish-
ed cheer, the windows along every well wishers er's reader who filched his postage
rtreet should contain a light that the It ig with pleasure we have tried to stamps. Montague Glass had been
rommunity at large might too show! serve your best interests as we saw bombarding the magazines for six c.
ts cheer and warmth. 1 his sugges-|our duty, day by day. eight years before he was given his
i.iu,. ems so appropriate that, all, We have said many things in favor chance. Both men, ti •; enough, were
should welcome it and respond by 1 of Norman and said nothin" that we bound to be found out—but lioth had
cutting a candle or light of some kind j ,'iil not believe t<> be true. Our faith to wait. . . How long will it take
n their front windows on Christmas ; in oi i city is unlimited and knows no the most enterprising of American
-'v®- bounds. It is higher than the moun- publishers (whoever he may be) to
It had been ii tended to have a com-i tains and deeper than the deep blue print the first book of John McClure,
nunity Christina-; t:vo, but the plans 1 sea. May the rising sun never go of Oklahoma? Here, i- a chance, not
vere not set afrot soon enough and it down behind a darkened cloud is the only to enlist a young poet who will
(s thought best to postpone this af- wish of probably be the rage in four or five
fair until next year. THE CIVIC COMMITTEE. years, but to launch a liteuatur". Mc-
The church societies of Norman are Clure is the first exponent of beauti-
ilanning to have small bands of sing- (Mr, Edwards only thinks he's go- ful letters in Oklahoma, the Venerable
ts go about the town on Christmas j ing to quit. He couldn't quit if he Bede of that new empire, the stam-
ve or Christmas morn and sing at wanted to. He's not one to put his vater of the Oklahoman heirarchy of
+he homes of those people in Norman, hand to the plow and look backward, bards. More, ho is a maker and sing-
■vho through age < r sickness are un- He's no "quitter". He has another er of very respectable parts'"
*ble to attend Chirstmas festivities, think coming if he thinks the new when judged by the" standards of our
Such a spirit is worthy of comment, president of the Chamber of Com eastern Sodoms and Ninevehs. He
~t reflects the fast spreading spirit of nierce, the people of Norman, or the has an extraordinarily delicate ear;
vorld brotherhood that was -born with Editor of the Transcript will allow his rhythms are full of Elizabethan
!■ „> ,.r >• — W jg surprises and syncopations; he uses
words lovingly, reverently, beautiful-
hand bags % off at ly. The influence of Ezra Pound is
apparent in his work hut his is an al-
together more graceful and delicate
Butcher is here from talent than Pound's. Who will nut
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'he 'Babe of Bethlehem," nearly two him to quit.—Editor),
thousand years ago; and which in the
future is to mold nations and social Ladies'
inits ns it has individuals in the past Rucker's
The presence of thii, spirit in our com-
munity is indicative of better things in —Mr. N. E.
--tore for Norman than she has yet Lincoln, Nebr., attending to some per- him between covers?"
tnown. Let us oi. -al " to lb. •••port sonal matters. He is still connected
>f these splendid ideas. with the great American Book Com-
m
pany, and looks prosperous and happy
—S. F. Martin lost another of his
fine horses last night. The animal
-Chas. E. Moore will have his sale seemed all right yesterday evening.
—Don't fail to visit Rucker's lialf-
ff sale.
—We want every lady to visit our
ladies' ready to weai during our sale
and take ^ look at "Tne New Plush
Coats" we are selling at 'i off. Cheap
enough at $25.00, selling for $18.75
n Route 6, on Thursday the 23rd day
)f December.
—Max Dorchester, formerly post-
master at Pauls Valley has purchased
a drug store in Oklahoma City, and
fill move to that city.
but was found deud in the barn this
-Messrs. J. F. Thomas and W.
morning. This is the second horse Pierson, brother-in-law and brother of
Mr. Martin has lo^t in the last few the Pierson brothers, arrived from
weeks. , Sturgeon, Ky., yesterday, and may re-
main with us. Misses Laura and
—Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reynolds are Maud Pierson, sisters of the Pierson I
here from Swink. Colo., visiting Mrs.| brothers, accompanied'them.
Reynold's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Roberts, and other fr-iends They ar-j —Resembling much the exodus of
prospering in Swink, where Mr. the Children of Israel from Egypt
Reynolds is railroading, and farming will be the scene enacted at the Uni-
•n the side. versity of Oklahoma this week-end,
I when fourteen hundred students from
—Mr. F. B. Gillespie, formerly oi every part of this and surrounding
Guthrie, died in this city yesterday, states will leave Norman for a Christ-
—Councilman Leo McMakin, who in
now in cherge of the farm in connec-
tion with the reformatory at Granite
Okja., is home for a few days on a va-
cation. He is "making good" and
likes his job.
and will be buried in I. 0. O. F. cem- mas vacation with home folks. Vaca-
—R J. Morgan was here from Pe- etery this afternoon, with services tion at the State University begins
>ria, 111., yesterday, and left last conducted by Rev. F. M. Alexander Friday, Dec. 17, and lasts until Mon-|
might for the Healdton oil fields, Mrs. Gillespie has been here several day, Jan^ 8. Interurban lines are
where he has some interests. He days. Mr. Gillespie was formerly a forced to run special cars and the
looks well and prosperous, says the well known and prominent citizen of railroad through this place always
(folks are all well and happy, and de- Guthrie. provides additional accommodations
•dares Norman the prettiest little city when the "rush for home" at the state
he has retn in all his travels. —Holiday Goods at Mayfield*!. school is on.
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Think carefully—Select wisely.
Corn*: here for practical Christmas gifts
Men's Opei a
er
in Vici orTan
ti 50 $1.75
Women s.
V'iri with
Pattnl '
Fleece Lin
Misses' and
Children's
Red Felt Juliet
75c 85c $1
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MYER S SELZ ROYAL BLUE EXCLUSIVE
SHOE STORE. 280 E. Main St., Norman.
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10,000 Pounds
Fine Candies
to sell at
10 Cents Per P und
Including Chocolates, Mixed, Stick
and all other kinds
Also Big Supply of
Nuts and Fruits
Prices Right
Headquarters for Christmas
Candies and Fruits
. S. TUBBS
115 West Main
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CLASSIFIED
LINERS
COW FOR SALE: Good Jersey milk
cow. See Joe Vincent at De Luxe
Barber Shop, 114 East Main.
LOST: Side curtain to an automobile.
Reward for return to U. S. Tubbs. [
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YOU CAN SELECT AT THIS ST0R
p*F. MFD—T • Slippcri', Warm. Pelt Phoes. Hunting Hoot®. Leggings. Tennis Shoes,
Sl.atii' ; ftiors. Basket Hall Shoes (iyuinasium Shoes, Bowling Shoes.
Slippers. Party Slippers, Dancing Slippers, Wann, Felt Slippers,
> Dvess Shoes. v
F C.P, WOMEN —
Athletic
FOR BOYS—Ho nippers. Hunting TlootP. Dancing SMppev. . Gyi.. msium Shoes, Tcunis
£ho<_ Si'.aiiun Sboea, Bowling Siioes, Uaskn bail Shots, i'raclt "inoes.
cftr C'PLS Party Slippers, Dancing S!iT pers. School . iio ,s, Athletic Shoes, House
. .ippers. Felt Lined Rubber Boots
BABY—A ; retty little1 pair of shoee done up lu a Christmas box.
•'OR TRADE: A pair of corner lots
on Monnet St. Will trade for a!
team of horses, a cow,_ or hogs. En-
iiuiie at Transcript office. |
OUND—Gloves: A lady's kid glovei
and gentleman's gauntlet. Call at]
this office. I
LOST: On Saturday, between Okla-
homa City and Norman, a 36x4%
Kelly Springfield tire, mounted or.
rim. Reward for return to 323 West
Boyd. Phone 125. [
BABY GO-BASKET FOR SALE: Ori-i
ole. Call Mrs. Black at Hotel Ag-|
nes.
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BUILDING FOR SALE: The little
building formerly used by Augu*t
Miller for a shoe shop. See him at j
Haines harness shop. |
FOR SALE. No. 2 L. C. Smith Typi
writer, nearly new. Trice $25.00
J. W. Linton. j
HOUSE FOR RENT: Good 8-room i
house, thoroughly modern in West
Norman. Phone 211. I
Larabee's Best costs a little more
lint it's worth it. Try a sack with
your next purchase of flour.
FARM FOR RENT
160 acres 6 milet east of Noble, 100
acres good pasture balance farm, or-
chard and garden land, all fenced,
good four room house. For 1916, $100
to the right man.
J. W. LINTON, Owner.
TO THOSE WHO SUFEER AND
DESIRE TO BE WELL
The Chiropractic Adjusting Parlor offers every aid to the
sick to hasten back to health. If you are suffering from a
chronic ailment and have been searching everywhere for a cure
try Chiropractic. All acute attacks of rheumatism, fevers, colds,
etc., yield reading to the adjustings. We want your worst cases
especially women and children, and guarantee every promise we
make.
Dr. S. J. ENDICOTT
222 yt EAST MAIN
5 Acres with 5-Room Plastered House
Windmill, good barn, orchard. An ideal suburban homa, for
sale on easy ternis or trade for Oklahoma City property.
A. McDaniel
PHONE 23
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There is no flour that equals Lara- j
bee's Best. Try a sack.
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HERE TO STAY
If your Sowing Machine is
not giving your satisfaction
phono 606. I clean and repair
all makes.
Satisfaction guaranteed or no
charees.
J. S. DRIESBACH
101 Beal Street, Norman, Okla.
"Satisfied Patrons" Our Motto
ROWE & WILSON
Barbers
Give us a trial, and we will
sure endeavor to please you.
Smooth shaves, any and all
kinds of shampoos, artistic
haircuts. We solicit your pat-
ronage. Next door to the Tran-
script office.
DR. KATHERINE HARRIS
OSTEOPATH
NORMAN
Tuesdays and Friday*
Office over New York Tailoring Ce.
With Mrs. Alma Weatervelt
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L. D. HELMS ♦
House Moving ♦
Estimates furnished on appllca- ♦
tion and good work ♦
guaranteed ' •
Telephone 602 or address ♦
Norman, Okla. Box 278 ♦
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O. K. TRANSFER & STORAGI ♦
COMPANY O
Reutepholer & VanDyke, Prop*. ♦
Office Phone 22S ♦
Residence Phone 26S ♦
VanDyke Res. Phone . 5$ ♦
Your Patronage Solicited ♦
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MRS. LOU BENNETT Dim ♦ ♦
Vocal Teacher • j ♦
(Fifteen Ysars Exper* mee) * [ ♦
Open for Engagement* for • ♦
Concert*. Reception* or • 1 ♦
Churches ♦
Studio—No. 303 West Gray ♦
Norman, Okla. ♦
BEAUTY PARLOR
Mr*. Alma WesterreK
(Over New York Tailoring Ce.)
Phone 597
Hair Dressing Shampooing,
Manicuring, Electrical Scalp
Treatment, Facial Massage for
Ladies and Gentli
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