Republican News Journal. (Newkirk, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 8, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1900 Page: 1 of 8
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NEWKIRK, KAY COUNTY, O. T., FRIDAY, DKCKMRKR 1 G 1{)00‘
NUMBER 9
ThTTC^est Line of HOLIDAY GOODS Ever in Newkirk at KJWS.
E. B. Eastman,
President.
C. A. Eastman,
Cashier,
J.S. Eastman,
Ass’t Cashier.
The Bank of Santa Fe,i
NEWKIRK, OKLAHOMA.
JUNE II, 1900.
Capital panl in.........................................
Surplus and Profits..................................
Demand Deposits.....................................
*10,000.00
10,000.00
80,000.00 J
Does « General Banking Business.
Evans have only carried out the ideas
of Dudley, it was Dudley who in- ]
structcd the detectives to assist the
soldiers in working up their evidence.
The soldiers of this count ry owe Colo-
nel Dudley a monument, hut that one-
legged Gettysburg soldier has been so
■maligned and abused by the public
press lie lias retired from public life.
We do not recall a single favor Col.
Dudley ever asked of the people. He
accepted the comuilssloiiorsliipof pen-
sions at the earnest requestor Presi-
dent Garfield, repeatedly refusing it.
Garfield wanted him to take it be-
cause he was a crippled soldier. It is
The County Seat Question.
Do the people of this county want a
county seat war? it rests entirely
with them. If not they should re-
frain from signing Die petitions.
These county seat wars arc disastrous.
Down in Washita county even the',
judges of the supreme court got mixed
up in the broil. The government In- j
rated the county seat at Newkirk and
so long as Oklahoma is a territory, at j
least, a sound interpretation of the
law dictates it should remain here.
We do not believe the taxpayers of
this county desire the agitation of the
subject at this time, ft will prove
IISTMAS
cause lie was a cripples sumiri. ^ ^ sudjh u <u> um .
the custom now-a-days to malign pub- j disastrous to farm values and cause
.. ...iii.oir umrivik :uk1 t lio ihunr*<i»okr*in to irivc this county a
A. L. LAPOHT,
.1EWELER._
Irngs?
LlIU UUr»UVIIII IK'" ..... r. .
lie men in the yellow journals, and the
little yellow legged bantams who lead
public opinion at the cross-roads, gen-
erally follow and believe everything
they see in the yellow journals.
* * * *
For the life of us we fail to sec the
equity of each township in the St i ip
losing the county taxes on sections lii
houioseekors to give this county a
wide berth. Nothing could he more
unfortunate now than such an im-
broglio. ____
To the Old Home. For the Christmas
Holidays.
Of course you are going via “The
Choctaw Route.” This company op-
erates two daily last trains to Mem-
AT
Largest line of Holiday Goods and Prices the Lowest. We
give a list to guide you m making your selections:
For The Children,
Watches.
We have made it a
point to secure the best
line of WATCHES for
this Xmas that is to be
be found. Our selec-
tion is large and you
can’t help but find what
you want if you come
to us.
CLOCKS.
Our ring stock is not
to be sneezed at either.
Careful study was used
in selecting the best and
newest designs on the
1 n ^ J a- i urates twu utuij ‘“ou v *.x
and 3fl, U and 33, amounting to _;>(>0 ph,g carryin(j elegant wide vestibuled
acres, and have the rentals go to build f],ee rec]jning chair car and high back
up territorial institutions elsewhere. coaches. Pullman buffet sleepers
Old Oklahoma has 10 and 30 reserved I aU train8>
for school purposes, but in the Strip ,pQ the Southeast, December 20
13 provides funds for the normal ! (j 22, the days of sale of the cheap
schools and colleges and 33 for the rf)Un[j trjp tickets, through cars to
public buildings. This makes 1280 Nashville, Chattanooga, Birmingliam
acres in each township of the Strip | .int| Atlanta, will be run without
newest designs on tne ies ln each township of the Strip ld Atlant3( wm bo
market. lbe Pnce” that can never be taxed (unless sold) 1,^ You will go
__11 Urv nc? lour n.c ernofi I imloco ^
’will be as low as good
______ rings can possibly be
^§5118^’ sold for.
Mittens, Capes, Bonnets, Hoods, Fascinators, Shoes, Sachets Bags, Bracelets, Toi-
let sets, Dresses, Pin Sets, Ribbons, Leggings, Sweaters, Dolls, Doilies, Handker-
chiefs, Burses, Jackets, Mackintoshes, Fur Sets, Cuff Links, Hat Marks, Suspenders,
Ties, Shirts and many other useful articles................................................................
Brother or Friend.
Nothing Nicer Hum a
Clock for XMAS.
CLOCKS.
Experience in the clock busi-
ness enables us to show such
clocks that are reliable and
durable. A time piece is a
necessity. We have them to
SUit V°U A- L- LAPORT.
PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Current Comment
That blends Kray lmirs with the dtisk>,
And robs tlie form of its errant' .
That dims tbo lustre and sparkle
Of eves that were once so lirlcht
But. now are heavy anil troubled
With a weary, despondent light.
It is not the work, but the worry.
That drives all sleep away.
As we loss and toss and wonder
About the cures of the day.
1)0 we think of t he hands hard labor.
Or steps of the tired feet
Ah! no. but wo plan and ponder
How to make both ends meet.
It Is not tho work, lull the worry
That makes us sober and sad.
That makes us narrow and sordid.
When we should he cheery and Clad.
There's a shadow before the suniiptit.
Anil ever a cloud in the blue.
The scout of the rose is tainted.
The notes of tho sung are untrue.
It Is not the work, hut the worry.
That makes the world grow old.
That numbers the years of its ehililri n,
Ere half their story is told :
That weakens their faith in Heaven.
And the wisdom of God s great plan.
Ah' tis not the work, hut the worry,
That breaks the htort of a manjo
............. .change. You will go and return in
for county purposes. Nevertheless the Kreiltest of comfort, and your tick-
old Oklahoma cheerfully takes $30,000 ets wi)1 al}ow you thirty days to make
or $40,000 of the rental money to es- y0(jr trlp>
tablish libraries or gymnasiums at her j>assengers from Texas will make
universities and colleges, and kicked j ciose connection with Choctaw trains
like a bay steer when the Alva Nor- ,mfl wjl, travei through a new country
inal in the Strip was built. Now the J UIieqUa]ed in the richness of its agri-
prospect is, that more injustice will | cuiturai promise and secnie lieanty.
be added to the Strip by “hooking” ^ ^ jiart) q, jy, a., Oklahoma
on to our grand school and puDlic City 0kla., Jolm y. 'Bedford, T. P.
building funds, the Indian territory. A Little Rock, Ark., George II. Lee,
It seems to us it is about time for the Little Rock, Ark.
“Strippers” to protest aguinst this I
in justice, and do it good and hard. A Socialist County Convention.
strange feature of the thing, accord- A delegate convention of the Social-
ing to our observation, lias been the p,irly js ]iereby called to meet in
neglectfulness of legislators elected to I ounty convention in Newkirk, at 10
represent the Strip to insist on the 10,clock a in>) Saturday, December 22,
return of the money in some form. at the reSidence of Thomas J.
They seem to think it graful states- n0]mes, soutli side of square, for the
manship to be large-hearted in this ()Urp0Se (lf selecting three delegates
, matter. Good statesmanship and pol- tf) the scuiialist territorial convention
__ _ _ "■■?!---—--— —-I itics are not necessarily generosity. I f ^ Socialist party of Oklahoma,
,PA,j wruio milRNAI I the French, and was given to the great Get things for your constituents >» whic]l win meet at to o’clock a. m.,
REPUdLIUAN NtWO JUunniHL., soldierby guecn Anne. Every year a | the be8t statesmanship. | Dec. 20,1900, at Guthrie club parlors,
little Hag worked with a fleur-de-lis is DeatY^ljf^T B. Lawhead. city of Guthrie, for the consideration
sent to Windsor Castle by way of rent it was sadiy shocked of the grave problems now confront-
und bung upon the walls of the castle, "LJ of Mrs. Ug the party in Oklahoma and
* * .. c I Fdith Lawhead’s death. She was ap- throughout the nation, and for the
The census of Oklahoma by counties t h usual health Friday, adoption of such measures as shall
in 14)00 is as follows: Beaver, *051, P; J the evening sewing, when seem most likely to advance the prin-
lllainc, 10,(158; Canadian, lo981; Cleve- P * J’tlri at 10 o'clock she ciples of socialism here and elsewhere,
land, 16,388; Custer, 12,264; Day, 2,1.3. J • , She called All Socialists who have severed con-
I)cwey, 8,819; Garfield, 22,076; Grant, was ta ’ daughter, who nection with all other political parties
,7.273: Greer, 17922: Kay. 22.530; King- be tic um U iM^ ^ unfl wh0 favor a strilightforward tight
fisher, 18,501; Lincoln, 27,00.; Logan, ,M)mn aJlt midniKht, when at the ballot-box for socialist princi-
ples, without any trimining, compro-
mise or fusion, should meet In this
convention.
Comrade Debs, Clemens and Farm-
er have been invited to be present in
Guthrie and address the convention
on the progress of the movement else-
where.
T. .1. Holmes, Ch n.
11. E. Faunswoicrii, Sec
Socialist Territorial Com.
Public Sale.
We will sell at public auction at the
Ferguson farm, one mile south and
four miles east ot Newkirk, O. T., on
Tuesday. Deo. 18, 1900,
at 10 a. m., the following live stock
and implements:
25 head of high grade two-year-old
Hereford heifers, bred to a thorough-
Shaving and Smoking Sets, House Slippers, Umbrellas, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Bill Books, Ash Trays, Pocket-books, Collars, Sweaters, Underwear, Neck-tie Boxes,
Manicure Sets, Laundry Bags, Shoe Bags, Cuff Links, Stamp Boxes Neckwear,
Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Suspenders, Gloves, Cuffs, Night Robes and bofa Pillows.
Sister and Friends.
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes, Needle Cases, Work Boxes. Albums, Manicure
Sets, Writing Tools, Card Cases, Purses, Gloves, Furs, Fancy Petticoats, Hats, Stic
Pins, Chatelaines, Fancy House Slippers, Flannel Waists, Silk Waists, Beits, Ioi
Cases, Hose, Pin Trays-, Sterling Hair Curlers, Sterling Nail Files, Fancy Hat ,
Side Combs, Silk Ties, Shopping Bags, Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, Powder Box ,
Pomade Jars, ink Stands, Collarettes, Coats, Skirts, Ice Wool Squares, irr ,
Bonnet Brushes and Hair Brushes.
Wife or Motherf
IIMB I, ’ 7
2U.538; Noble, 14,015; < Iklahoma, 25,854:
Pawnee, 12,369; Payne, 20,909; Potta-
watomie, 26,112; Roger Mills, 6,190;
Washita, 15.001; Woods, 34,975; Wood-
ward, 7,409: Wichita Indian Reserva-
tion, 1,420; Kiowa, Comanche and
Apache, reservations, 4,908; Osage
Reservation, 0,717; lxaw Reservation,
768. Total, 398,245. In 1890 the total
was 01,834, which shows an increase in
ton years of 336,411, or544 percent.
* * *
A disgraceful state o( allairs lias
just been disclosed in the pension hu-
ll roan. It bad been noticed for some
a ream -.......
The first llag of the United Spates:l t.ine lhat employes of that bureau,
had thirteen stripes and thirteen j wl)0 camc to work sober, became in-
stars In a circle. This was adapted j (l)Xjcated duringoflicehours, although
June 14. 1777. It remained unt-bang- LllGy did not leave the building. Com-
. . n..... . .....rL. n >t In eoL' I I ir'I.
ed for seventeen years. I n 1794 it was
proposed to add two additional stars
and two stripes, because of 11m admis- ^joyos ,ia(1 rorni(
sion of Vermont and Kentucky. 'Ibis ■ .lsslH.iat iun and
continued to be the national (lag tor}
twenty-three years, and the battles ot
the war of 1812-1814 were fought un-
der it. On April 4, 1818. another
change
that on the admission of a n-w sum- j ump]oyes sneaking into the room from
one star should lie added anil that tin . tjm(( t0 time during the day to drink
fifteen stripes should Be reduceo t• * ry.j)e commissioner has not fully
missioner Evans made an investiga-
tion and learned that about fifty em-
ployes had formed a sort of drinking
association and that, one of the file
rooms in a remote part of the building
was practically a bar room during of-
fice hours, the liquor being purchased
.. ...— ( by contributions of the employes and
change was made, and it was deeidet. smuj,gied jnl() the building and the
that on the admission of a new stab- i empk)ycs sne:iking into the room from
should be added anil that tin . tf> timo rimimr the dav to drink
fifteen stripes .......
the original thirteen. I he width of
turned liome about midnight, when
lie called in Dr. McYiekerwbo found
her suffering dreadfully with what
proved to be purpura. The doctor
and husband did everything during
the night to ease her suffering, and
when morning came she appeared bet-
ter. Later in the forenoon she grew
rapidly worse, loosing consciousness
about noon and passed quietly away
about 5 o’clock Saturday evening.
Dr. Taft of Garber and Dr. Cliam-
pian of Enid were called early in the
day, but the disease, which was of
long standing, had progressed so rap-
idly before being discovered, that
nothing could be done. Dr. Champion
had t reated her previously for the
same disease.
Miss Edith, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. David VanKirk. was born in
I Counterparties, Side Board Scarfs, Tray Cloths, Satin Damasu Table Cloth
Lunch Cloths, Gold Belts, Mlrrows. Toilet Sets. Work Bores, Manicure Sets, Albums, tor
Collarettes, Fur MulTs, Fur Boas, Cloth Capes, Tailor made Suits, Jackets, Merocrue
coals. Gloves, Draperies. Lace Curtains, Pillows, Slippers, Couch Covers, Pattern Cloths ana
Napkin Sets. Doylies, Damask Towels, Garters, Flannel Waists, Silk Waiste, Rainy Bay
Skirts, Corsets, Ties, Glove and Tie Boxes, Parses, Fancy Hat Pins. Silk Neck Ruffs, Ne
Coidwee Hair Bows, Ice Wool Squares, Ladies Knit Underskirts, Fine Hose. Pocket-books,
Umbrellas. Powder Boxes, Albums, Shawls, Dress Patterns .................................
Husband or Father.
Night Robes, Match Boxes, Shaving Cases. Shoe Case, Slippers. Umbrellas, P .
Manicure Tools, Comb and Brush Sets and Pocket-books......................................................
C. J. Carlson &Co.
#r
the ilag must be two-thirds of Hie
length. The adding of the new star
is to be done always on July 4. follow-
ing the admission of the state.
* * *
The costliest picture in the world is.
owned by the Duke of Marlborough,
who lias a large and very expensive
collection of pictures, which has eomc
down to him from the original Duke
of Marlborough. The rarest of them
is Hr Blenheim Mandonna, painted
V,v Raphael in ’597, and now valued at
(Mhi The picture was original).'
parted for Hum burch oft he .Servi at,.
lVrugia. H is 8 feet high, represent-
in'' the Mandonna and child seated
imix throne, with a figure of St. Joba
decided what punishment shall lie
sriven the offenders, but it is probable
that some of the ringleaders in the
demoralization of the morals and dis-
cipline of the office will be dismissed,
while lighter punishment will ire ad-
ministered to those who allowed them-
selves to be led astray. Meanwhile
steps have been taken that will pre-
vent a repetition of such scandalous
proceedings.
Speaking of Hie pension bureau,
the man that made that office what it
is to-day. was Colonel Dudley. Un-
der Commissioner Bcntly before 1880,
the pension bureau was a small affair
with a hundred or so clerks, and
Mrs. l'avitt timi'iih. ........ .................. ’ ,, .. , , ,
Tuscolusa county, Ohio. October 25, bred Hereford bull; 1 thoroughbred
187.5, was married to D. K Lawhead registered Hereford bull, I min the
May 25, 1889, near Kingfisher, Okla., C. A. Stanard herd at Emporia, vas.,
and died at Garber, Okla., December “The Sunny Slope Farm : 16 hem of
1 19O0. She leaves a husband and two two-year-old steers: 13 head of nrst-
children—a girl of eight and a boy of class yearling steers; 16 steer calves;
five years. She was buried from the 6 milk cows; 3 two-year-old heifers.
M. E. church Sunday afternoon; serv- 40 bead of hogs, consisting of brooc
Ices conducted by Rev. Snider, assist- sows, shoats and pigs. ,
ed by Rev. Edwards and Rev. Newby. 3 good work mules 16 hands high;
A full choir rendered appropriate mu- span of good work mules 154 banris
sic and a large procession followed the high; 1 span of work mules 1« bands
remains to the Garber cemetery, where high; 1 span of match two-yeai-o <
sympathizing friends assisted the be- mules 15 hands high; wo-ycar-o <
reared husband, little children and horse mule 14 hands high; 1 span of
sorrowing parents to lay their loved good brood mares with foal by me
one to rest. mad horse; a head of buggy or saddle
Mrs. Lawhead became a member of horses,
tlie Congregational church at New- 1200 bushels of com in crib: 40 tons
kirk many years ago and lived a pure hay in stack: 1 three-inch liirdsell
Christian life, beloved by all with I farm wagon; 1 truck wagon: 1 set of
whom she associated: and her sudden double team harness; 2 cultivators; 1
death lias caused great grief to her John Deer riding plow: 1 John Deer
family, her near neighbors and inti- corn planter: 1 seven-foot Deering
friends. ■»__i««> i Hitn.fnnt iip.pnnt? mower. 1
the lJnpt»ist .. ~ .
Muhnlis of Eari on th.* iWhU the Usi-
two being life size. Ith high value l>
due to Hie fail that it > "«e of H‘-
best preserv. 1 ' i 1 be
u'.riei wl.i' b are n" v n
h i t »- . ] -it .^h
l,;,s iM-en |.mp.»M.H. t ■ 6
eminent m buy «»••" ! ”!
h-im l t'D-:cis so cl d ' '
lt. ll i i vi. It He .vrtisb. end'
the Duke of MaHoo.t i gi
FURNITURE-
UNDERTAKING.
Carpets, Rugs, Curtains,
Draperies, Etc.
Picture Frames Made to Order. Es-
pecial attention given to Embalming.
West side Main St. bet 6th and 7th.
NEWKIRK, OKLA.
hinder; 1 Uvc-foot Deering mower; l
jves nut "(1 the road hounding the sol-
diers to death. President Garfield
tl„. put Col. Dudley in charge of the office
;vs ,lf i;a - ' mil he astounded the country by ask-
j , Dig lor st/ti additional clerks and an
ippropriation of $109,000,000. He got
imtli and transformed the United
-■iutes pension bureau into what it is
>o-.: iv. The subsequent commission-
v. u ... ; i.-, Messrs. Rbck.Tauuer, Baum and
The sympathy of the Sentinel and I j)ay rake ; i twelve-disc Kentucky
the community at large is extended to j two-section harrow; 1 buggy: 1
the family.—Garber .Sentinel. carriage, and numerous other articles.
cm. Terms: T n.on,h» lime Will be giv-
J. L. Linson and T. .T. Atteberv are
prepared to do your dehorning. For
further particulars address them at
Newkirk, Kay county, Oklahoma.
Stone.' Stone 1
Best quality of rubble, range and
flagging stone can be had at J. C. Fea-
gin's quarries, 5 miles northeast of
Newkirk. Flagging delivered. Ad-
dress, Newkirk.
Cn on all sums over $5.00, at 10 per j
cent. All sums under $5.00, cash.
Ferguson x Yeoman. |
Lady Correspondent Wanted.
I want to hear from any lady who
has stomach trouble. 1 will recom-
************!
1FARM LOANS.)
Do you want to borrow money
your farm? If yes, cut out and fill out _
fully the following blank and mail to
The DEM1NG INVEST. CO.
«» O- IE1—•
We will immediately take the case up with you and
send an examiner to inspect your farm and if satis-
factory, arrange to immediately close your loan an
furnish you the money on the most favorable terms.
Straight interest. Favorable partial payment privi-
leges and stopping of interest on amount paid.
Money on hand when title perfected.
Fill out with pencil the following.
The Deming Investment Co
PERltY, OKLAHOMA.
I hereby apply for a loan of §........
.on my farm of
ich trouble, i win rec<>m- nu.,nw*n*i.-w
mend Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin and SHUtt PREMIERTYPtWRITERCtt
guarantee it to cure. \ ours truly,— 113 W. 9th Street,
_______ Yours truly,
CIM^fT Adams, Newkirk, or W. II
Rowers, Kildare.
day after one year and save interest from date of p »y®ent*
My farm has.........acres in cultivation..........fenced
pasture. My land is worth $................buildings.....
*................ i ......”°recs and m“'“'
WE SMITH PRENERTYPOMRR 5............cauie.............nogs. i«.....................5re*"°“-
IT'S ALL MERITED. My postoftice is........................................................ .......
OJRCATAU36UE.FREE.WILLTELLYOUWHY % ...........................................
u.rn TvneufflITCnm '■ APP1ACANT.
***W**ifok40$*** »3W**|WW
113 W. 9th Street,
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.
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