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4 VOL. VIII. NO. 105
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, MONDAY, AUGUST 23,1920.
PRICE FIVE CENTS
ENID BUSINESS MEN
ORGANIZE TO BUILD
Subscription To A Building Fund Are
Made To Loan to Prospective
Home Owner®.
At Enid is located the Frisco shopi
Rock Island round house and various
other industries, and Phillips univer-
sity. There has been a shortage of
homes there for some time. Now
the opening of the school year makes
the shortage acute.
The Frisco has made the definite
statement that 250 families will be
brought to Enid of the houses will
be furnished.
Business Men Organize.
At a joint session of several clubs
including the Commercial club the
Rotarians, and others, there was an
organization perfected to provide
fun^s for the promotion of home
building. Fifty thousand dollars is
asked for and at the first meeting
over $12,000 was subscribed, and much
more pledged.
Will Loan to Builders.
The plan is to loan the money of
the organization to prospective build-
ers for the purpose of helping to sup-
ply the demand for residences.
The caital of $50,000, if all sub-
scribed, it is figured will be a material
assistance in solving the housing
problem.
ADVANCE GUARD TO
BOY SCOUT CAMP
A Number of Boys With Mr. Rowe
Go Ahead of the Scouts To
Prepare the Camp.
Mr. Thos. Rowe, with several boys,
left this morning for the site of the
Boy Scout camp near Davis, to pre-
pare the camp for the arrival of the
boys.
Henry Hooper, in charge of the
carpenter force, composed of Willie
Craven, Owen Morrison, and Chas.
Standley, Jr. and Mr. Rowe with Mace
Ezzell and Harold Belknap to do
general work, such as setting the
stoves in shape and erecting the tents
will have the camp in tip top shape
for the scouts when they arriv® on
Thursday.
These advance workers left earlv
this morning for Oklahoma City in
cars and trucks. At the city they will
load the tents, and other equipment
atid then start for their destination.
There will he about seventy in the
j|>tca \ and they can still use more cars
for the transportation. If you can
take some of the boys to the camp,
get in touch with Mr. Tom B. Mat-
thews. Mr. Matthews will be able to
- supply particulars as when they will
leave, and how much time you will
have to spend on the trip.
Evervone who oossibly can, send a
a car. and let's help all the boys to
eniov this camp and be ready for their
winter's school work.
The Norman Lions club will
hold its weekly meeting at the
Sooner cafe Tuesday noon. It is
very much desired that a good at-
tendance of the members be had
as business of importance in ad-
dition to a good program is ex-
pected. Secretary Muldrow re-
quests that all the members who
are in town attend this meeting.
COTTON NEAR HERE
IS NOT INJURED
So Far Wet Weather Has Not Caus-
ed Any Serious Damage. Corn
Exceptionally Good.
Mr. S. W. Hutchin, who has a large
acreage of cotton on his farms on Lit-
tle River, reports that so far the wet
weather has not caused any injury to
the growing condition of his crops
and all cotton in his neighborhood is
doing well.
Prospects at the present time indi-
cate that the continued wet weather
has given the boll weevils a chance to;
damage the crop, and that it has not
been able to grow and mature bolls
as it should.
That this is not the general con-
lition is shown by reports from Cleve
land county farmers.
The weather has been extremely
favorable to the corn. Much of the
fields show two ears to the stalk, and
they are large well developed ears,
too.
THE CRISIS IN NORMAN'S PROGRESS
t
The Rotary club today voted to make a personal canvass of
the city of Norman to list all available rooms to take care of the
large number of university students who already are beginning to
come in.
Last year a large number were sent home because places to
sleep could not be found. This year a larger enrollment is expect-
ed and officials are fearful that they cannot be placed.
East side rooms are more desirable than ever this year because
a new jitney route on South Peters avenue puts east side in close
proximity to the university.
People who have spare rooms, who do not have to rent them to
supply a revenue, are the ones especially urged to rent their roomsr
They will be badly needed, and it will be the efforts of the Rotary
club to get a list of these rooms.
When members of the Rotary clttb call at your house, be ready
to list every available room. The crisis in the university history
and in the progress of Norman is here and must be met. It is up
to the residents of Norman.
They will keep the faith.
GREEN PEPPERS ARE
HERE IN QUANTITIES
A truck-load of green peppers
were brought up from Purcell
this morning in a Purcell Whole-
sale grocery truck and peddled
out to the Norman merchants.
They were big, fine looking
specimens, and no doubt many
Norman homes will have green
peppers served in a variety of
ways the next few days.
MANY FROM HERE GO
TO FARM C0NG3ESS
Fifteen Farmers' Union Delegates Go
For Weeks' Session At
Stillwater.
To the farm Congress and Tractor
and Farm Power school at the A. and
I M. college near Stillwater, beginning
j this morning and continuing for a
, a ' week, about 35 farmers will go there
Everyone who possibly can should „ , ._ ,.
, ... , ■ v> t. in Tom Cleveland county, according to
build a house in Norman now It w 11 p K XorrU h
be a good investment and help to build (o a(tend
Norman. The growth of Norman de- Ki,tcetl locals of the'Farmerg. un.
ion in this county will send repre-
sentatives and as many other farmers
will go. Twenty-five hundred are ex-
pected there at the Congress to dis-
cuss farmers' problems and methods
of improvement and marketing pro-
ducts.
Everybody's Program.
Sewing and canning for the girls,
! poultry raising, good roads, boys'
Many Exhibits Have Been Chosen ! club work. tractors and other form
And Barr Bets On "Silver Mine" power, and all other phases of the
pends on the growth of the univer.
sity and ill turn the university depends
on the supply of resident houses.
CLEVELAND CO. WILL
WIN STATE FAIR HONOR
Many Fin eNew Homes in
New Residence District
Cleveland County Realty Company Is Also Putting
in All Other Modern Improvements.
For Seed Corn.
farmers' work will be taken up.
Tent reservations have not been
"Oklahoma Silver Mine" is the maKdc.„by th? C,°U"t.y aPen? bte"Vs.e
strain which has taken the seed corn ":,b.odyf ™ '° lnntcnt!!, tb,s
. . . 4 . f • r 1 * r* kind of rainy season. Dormitories
contests at state fair for the last five «« u \ *u a j \ 11
- „ i wr:it™ n i « will he open at the A. and M. colleee
years and William Barr, seed expert, , tX ; ... * , ,,
4.u * ii • • *°r the visiting farmers and all can
is confident that it will win again. . . , t , . . • .
\r 4. ; .• , , * . . probably be accommodated in that
Northern varieties haven t been able . .. . , . ,
BRICK ON GROUND FOR
MOORE SCHOOL HOUSE
A car load of brick unloaded at
Moore school grounds Saturday was
the visible evidence of approval of
the bonds voted to construct the new
building at Moore to house the con-
solidated district's children.
The O. K. of the attorney general
was given and time for protests was
up last week..
Construction will begin as soon as
possible on the new school building
so that it will be ready by the first
of the year at least, it is understood.
FINE CHICKENS
"Fine cockerels of the American
strain White Leghorns" were the ship-
ment of eight received here Thursday
by Sidney Scarbrough.
These chickens come from a well-
known raiser in Illinois and look like
beauties. The name of the raiser
from whom they were purchased guar-
anteed their quality, he stated. They
came on approval and please the local
raiser very much.
The residential district being im-
proved by the Cleveland County Real-
ty company, under the supervision of
L. L. Sloss, is rapidly assuming one
of the most attractive additions to I
Norman.
The company is building a number
of houses which they are offering for
sale to Norman people and prospective
Norman citizens. They have finished
and sold two beautiful houses, and
have one or two more now ready for
occupancy, and several others under
construction.
Six houses Now.
In all there are six beautiful houses
ranging in size from six to nine rooms.
The houses are being well constructed
particular attention being paid to the
material and workmanship. The
houses are all the most up-to-date
in point of modern conveniea.ee, bath,
basement and heating systems. The
Ye Planery plans and specifications !
are being used mostly in the building.
Hardwood finishing and floor.-, n at
decorations and convenience of ar-
rangement are characteristics of all
the homes.
Sidewalks and Improvements
Sidewalks are being laid, sewer
lines put in and water c^nnecti' >"s
arc being made. The company hopes
to put in paving in the near future,
making the section very desirable to
live in.
Close In.
The new building section is seven
blocks south of Main street on Por-
ter avenue, and is convetiiert i> r ' us-
iness people, and with paving 1- not
far enough to be unhandy from the
university.
This makes the homes desirable for
either those interested in business
or in the university.
Good for The City.
The idea of this company is to pro-
mote the building of homes in Nor-
man. They have a large tract of land
where they will sell lots and enter in-
to contract to build homes according
to the plans and ideas of the owners.
This is one of the ways in which
Norman will be able, to srpnly homes
f r people who are coming here to
live. ' *
Every encouragement should be
given ueh enterprises, and others of
the same kind could be profitably
handled for all parties concerned and
with great benefit to the city.
Many Other Buildings.
In nearly every part of town there
are homes being built. Many are
large houses, and all are following
the idea of further beautifying Nor-
man. by building good, and attractive
homes.
There are several of these homes
that are just now being occupied.
An effort is being made to get a
omplete list of new homes, but ow-
ing to several unexpected circum-
c atices this could not he given today.
Right Time To Build.
Although labor and material seems
high, the best advices that can be ob-
tained is that now is the most ap-
iropriate time t*> build that we will
■ e for some time.
to compete with it, he says.
He has a particularly good sample
ea • with long, full rows and heavy
bodied kernels that Cleveland county
will bank on again bringing in the
blue l Ibbon, as it did last year by 20
points.
This corn gathered for exhibit now
will shrink, shortening nearly an inch,
in length and a half inch in girth
while losing nearly forty percent ot
its weight, it is estimated.
Other Exhibits Wanted.
way. it is understood.
SECOND STORY ON
NORMAN STATE RANK
Construction Work Has Started on
Building Modern Five Room
Apartment.
Mr. E. K. Himes has begun the
Feterita and a new crop between work of building a second story on
| maize and kafir corn have been gath- '',e Norman State bank building. 1 he
ered this week for the display.
Several heads of milo maize were
! found also which were parked well
I but did not have the length to be
j judged a first class in a snow.
second floor will be made into n mo-
dern five room apartment, and will
be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Himes.
The rooms are to be convenient, and
well finished, with bath, and the place
If there are any other maize crops when finished will make a nice home
that look good, let the county agent I here are several other places > the
down town district where apart-
ments are being made on'the upstairs
floor, thus helping in the increasing
know, for he does not know of any
better ones than these already visit-
ed.
Pears are another kind of exhibit o' residences in the city,
that must be made of which no tine
samples have been found. The county
agent said that he had not made any
very close search yet but that he did
not know of any orchards containing
pears.
Aonle
MRv
WHEELER SUFFERS
STROKF OF PARALSIS
This morning about eight o'clock
peaches, plums and several G vv Wheeler suffered a stroke
others have been gathered recently
Confidence in winning with Rex
Teele, display expert to handle ex-
hibit, was expressed by Norris.
TRANSCRIPT AND NORMAN
PEOPLE ALWAYS MEET
of paralysis. Coming to town Mr.
Wheeler fell iust as he was coming
on to Main street at Ponca avenue.
Friends got him in a car and took
him to his home at 603 East Acres,
where medical treatment was given.
Report has not been made as to
whether the stroke was very serious
or not, and his friends hope that he
Good Buys in Norman
Real Estate
The demand for homes in Norman for
the next school year is increasing daily.
Seldom do we have a place on the market
more than a few days. If you want to sell
or buy call on us. List your property with
us, or let us show you what we have to sell.
Ilcre are three desirable locations:
9 room house, barn, cellar. 64x240 feet of ground on
University Boulevard. $7850 00. Terms.
.One of the most modern homes in Norman is listed
with us for immediate sale, located in one block of Uni-
versity. If you are in hte market for this class home
let us show it to you.
Two of the best lots on a newly paved street with
large shade trees and i*ear University, must sell by the
first of month, for $1000.00. _Only $600.00 handles.
We have quite a few small homes that
can be bought on very liberal terms. Come
in and see us, whether you want to buy or
sell we are always glad to have you call on
us.
Bruce--Newbury Land
Company
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For Monday Through Tuesday
A powerful story of
love, luck and lust in the
rutrsred west. See
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The New Screen
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NORMAN, OKLA.
Phone 171
One of the most excit-
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of the west ever screened.
Romance, jealousy, in-
trigue and 'lust crowd
this gripping story in
which BUCK JONES,
world-famed horse man,
aids virtue to vanquish
vice.
A Big Sunshine Comedy
"THRU THE KEYHOLE"
Lots of Girls and Big Stunts.
A new chapter of "THE THIRD EYE" with
Warner Oland.
Coming W ednesday and Thursday, "THE LOST
CITY" and a big six reel production "A CHILD FOR
J \LE." also a f d comedy and two reel western.
Coming Friday and Saturday, William Fox presents
TOM MIX in his greatest production, "THREE
GOLD COINS," also a comedy and new chapter of
"BOUND AND GAGGED."
That the Transcript usually finds may soon be recovered.
Norman readers, no matter how ad-
dressed, or where it goes. A case in
point is seen in the followir. •- letter
addres'sed to Tucker E. Miller, by J.
T\ Scherer, of the McCall Shoe de-
partment, who with his family is ' va-
cating" at Hot Springs, Ark:
"Hon. Tucker E. Miller,
"Xorman, Okla.
"Dear Tucker:
"lust a note to tell you how I ap-
preciate the wonderful service the
Transcrint gives its readers. When
I came to take a bath this a m. the
aily at the desk handed me yesterday's
T ranscript.
It was addressed to S. G. Ambristcr
but as he had been gone for some
time, she dug out several other cop-
ies. which were very much apr>reciat-
SALWAF.CHTER-McELROV
Mr. Christian Salwaechter and Miss
I.enore McElroy were married Sun-
day at the home of the bride's sis-
ter Mrs. W. I.. Dillard, 522 South
Crawford. Besides the relatives,
Miss Winnie Brown, of Oklahoma
City was the only guest. Rev. Smith
performed the ceremony.
Miss McElroy is the daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. Moorehead and her
ate of the Oklahoma College for Wo-
honie was in Rocky. She is 1 gradu-
ate of the Oklahoma College for Wo-
men at Chickasha, and has attended
the Oklahoma University at Norman.
Mr. Salwaechter is a graduate of the
university, finishing the engineering
course in June, and is now employed
in the state highway department at
ed by me. Keep it up. Hot Springs Oklahoma City He is also a member
.„ _ wonderful place, but of course
doesn't appeal to me nearly as much
as the 1'niversity City.
"Sincerely, .
"J. P. SCHERER."
COURT HOLDS TUBBS
RETAINS POSSESSION
In Justice court of J. D. Grigsby,
Friday afternoon, in a case of Chas.
R. Richards vs U. S. Tubbs, for im-
mediate possession of the building
occupied by the I'. S. Tubbs grocery,
Judge Grigsby gave a decision in fa-
vor of Mr. Tubbs. The decision of
the court was that Mr. Tubbs had
possession of the building 011 verbal
contract and a letter in Mr. Tubb's
possession as year to year, and that
undir the terms of the agreement
of Mr. Tubbs and Mr. Smith. Mr.
Tubbs should hold possession of the
building until December 31st, 1920.
CLYDE PICKARD REAL ESTATE
SALES.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carder have
bought the obi Maguire property 313
East Gray street, consideration $6,-
"000.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cobble have pur-
chased the John E. Luttrell home,
224 Mmeda street. Consideration
$5,000 Possession September 1.
Clyde Pi< kard interest in the How-
ard parage to W. B Howard.
J W. George of Idabel bought a
hal ;nterest in the Orenbaun Furni-
ture store.
Miss Emiline Miller entertained
wit a slumber party 011 Sunday nigh;
fie guests were Mesdames John Tay-
lor, H. P. Alden, Mauley Bailey,
Misses Lottie Taylor, Foy Runyan
and Nannie Miller.
f the Sigma Tau, an engineering fra-
ternity.
The happy couple left yesterday for
their future home in Oklahoma City.
Noticc to Property
Owners
Notice is hereby given that the an-
nual installment of one-tenth of the
princinal and interest un all paving
within the City of Norman is due from
the Is; of September to the 15th.
After this date same will be certified
to the County Treasurer for collec-
tion.
NOLA V. HELMS, City Clerk.
104-3t.
fohn Atkisson is heri this week at
home with his family after a stay of
some time at Wilson, Oklahoma. He
reports Wilson booming, as are all
the oil towns of southwest Oklahoma
at this time.
Lack of fuel resulted in a shut
down at the Cleveland County oil
well over Sunday but the drillers are
reported to be plugging away again
today.
Mrs. I. F Wilson and children,
Geneva and Herbert, have been vis-
iting Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Wilson.
Mr. M. T Kirk left this morning
on an extended business trip through
Texas.
Mrs R. A. Carter from Pauls Val-
ley spent the week-end with her
daughter, Mrs. Jim Johnson.
Mrs. Jim Johnson will visit her
mother. Mrs. R A. Carter in Pauls
Valley for several weeks.
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