The Democrat-Topic. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 11, No. 6, Ed. 1 Friday, September 15, 1899 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. XI.
NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1899.
NO 6.
DISTRICT COURT
PROCEEDINGS.
A NUMBER OF DIVORCE CAS
KS DISPOSED OF—FRANK-
LIN SALOON KNOCKED
OUT.
The Grand Jury Returned a
Number ol Indictments—All
Indicted Parties Not Yet
Arrested.
The grand jury has participated
quite extensively in thin weeks
court proceedings. Several indict-
ments having been returned by that
body but the names of the parties
indicted cannot be obtained at this
time for the reason all the parties
indicted have not been placed under
arrest at this writing. Judge Bui-
well has granted several divorces
this week. Of the proceedings, the
Democrat publishes the following:
Lillian R. Raney vs James K.
Kaney, decree of divorce granted.
1. B. Hickman etal vs J. 15. Hat
field. Defendant had been granted
license to sell liquors at Franklin.
The district court declared the
license null and void.
Dr. C. W. Newman vs Board of
County Commissioners verdict in
favor of Newman.
Dr. J. B. D. Worley was granted
a divorce from Mary E. Worley.
Allan & Rixse vs Board of
County Commissioners; verdict in
favor of county commissioners.
W. H. Brown vs S. II. Harris,
suit on account; verdict for Harris.
Quinlan vs Joe Daniels, constable.
While but $5.00 were involved in
this action originally, the hearing
of the case occupied two days and
the costs have aggregated several
dollars. A verdict was rendered in
favor of plain tiff.
J. W. Spurrier vs Hy Downing
dismissed.
Botsford & Williams vs L. L.
Johnson, verdict for plaintiff
BETTER ACCOMMODATION
A Farmer Registers a Kick on
Norman's llltcliinn Faclltles.
Norman merchants aro enjoying
a splendid retail trade, extending
many miles in every direction from
Norman. This is appreciated by
the citizens of Norman in general
and merchants iu particular. We
should, however, provide more con-
veniences for the country folk.
They need some place to hitch their
teams, insuring safety while at-
tending fo their affairs. A promi-
nent farmer iu discussing this mat-
ter to a Democrat representative
last Saturday said: "It was itn
possible for ine to find a secure
hitching post today. Hitching
facilities are inadequate to accomo-
date the great number of teams
driven to Norman any day in the
week, especially Saturdays. It
seems to me the business men of
Norman could provide accommoda-
tions sufficient and I assure you we
will all appreciate it. 1 like to
trade here, I regard it the best
trading point in southern Oklahoma
but I have experienced so much
difficulty along the lines indicated I
sometimes become vexed at the
city."
Two Farms Sold.
Allison Toops and J. K. LeCroy
have sold their farms, twelve miles
northeast of town, to J. II. Fuller,
of Oklahoma county. Mr. Fuller,
we are told, now owns ten Cleve-
land comity farms.
Maid of Honor,
Miss Anna Kendall has been
selected Maid of Honor to repre-
sent Norman at the Oklahoma Street
Fair next week. Miss Anna is one
of Norman's most popular young
ladies.
GAVE ONE
TOO MANY.
J. A. WILLIAMS ARRESTED
LAST TUESDAY CHARGED
WITH OBTAINING GOODS
UNDER FALSE PRE
TENSES.
Gave Fradulent Orders on the
Santa Fc For Board.
Expected Home Today.
I. B. Elledge is expected to
reach home from West Plains,
Missouri, this afternoon. He has
been visiting relatives there for
T. A. McMannus vs Purcell Na-| g0metime.
tional Bank, judgment for plaintiff
for $36.00 and costs.
J. M. Smith vs D. II. Wynne;
confirmation of sale.
C. H- Herrington vs M. E. Herr-
ington, plaintiff granted divorce.
Ida L. McKead vs James Me-
lvead, divorce granted plaintiff.
A Nice Quality.
What cotton lacks in quantity it
will, it seems, supply in quality.
O. C. Adair was in the city Tuesday
with a bale of extra fine cotton.
He says the yield will be light but
the price is much better than last
year.
Married Again.
Charles Dayton and his former
wife, who was granted a divorce
from him sometime ago, were again
married at Purcell last Thursday.
The Democrat hopes their second
marriage will result in much happi-
ness.
Doing a Nice Business.
S. L. Sykes is doing a nice busi-
ness with the Calender Clock Safe.
The safe is a household necessity
which coupled with Mr. Sykes'
hustling qualities, insures a ready
sale.
Will Open Monday.
Lexington public schools will
open next Monday. Miss Dora
Sykes, of this place, who has
position in the schools, went
Lexington this afternoon.
Went to Purcell.
Several members of the A. (). I
W. at this place, went to l'urcell
Wednesday afternoon where they
participated iu initiatory exerices
that evening.
Miss Maude Rule, librarian for
the University, arrived Monday
afternoon.
Readers of the Democrat will,
no doubt, recall an article in this
paper several months ago, regard-
ing an individual who was pars-
ing through the country, obtain
ing board from farmers and giving
in payment orders on the Santa
Fe. The individual claimed to be
an officer of the United States
post office department and wrote
his orders on mail clerk slips,
which he undoubtedly picked up
from the rear of postoffices or by
the Bide of railroad track. Depot
Agent R- J- Morgan has experienc-
ed considerable annoyance by
reason of these . orders being pre-
sented to him for payment, which
was, of course, refused. Mr. Mor-
gan informed the Santa Fe author-
ities of the matter and detectives
have been on the look out for the
party.
Last Tuesday morning another
order was presented Mr Morgan by
\V'. W. Brown, living south of Nor-
man. The order was dated Sept.,
11th-, which indicated that the
party giving it was yet in the com-
munity. Mr. Morgan wired tor a
detective and in a few hours G. C.
Montgomery, of Winfield was on
the Irail of the party, whom he
succeeded in capturing near Okla
homa City Tuesday afternoon.
He brought his man to Norman
where he kept him until the arriv-
al of the early morning train Wed-
nesday, when he took him to
Guthrie.
A Democrat representative met
the prisoner while he was eating
his supper Tuesday evening. In
reply to an interrogatory he said:
My name is J. A. William? and
my home is in Cook county Texas.
I do not deny issuing orders on
the Santa Fe and have been doing
so for nine years. I have been ar-
rested for this once before but was
acquitted." Mr, Williams is fifty
years of age and is an intelligent
looking gentleman and did not
seem in the least disturbed by
reason of his arrest. He claimed
to have authority to issue such
orders and in support of that de
claration exhibited a star, common-
ly worn by policemen.
W ITN ESSES ATTACHED.
Judge Burwell Issued Attach-
ments for Delimiting Wit-
nesses.
The witnesses in the case of the
territory vs S. G. B. Harvey failed
to appear in court this week when
the case was called for trial and
Judge Burwell issued attachments
for tliem. They appeared in court
Wednesday morning and explained
that Deputy Sheriff Rose had in-
structed them not to come if the
oomplainitur witness was unable to
attend. Judge Burwell suspended
judgment against them until Mr.
Rose reached town a lift made his
statement. Among those attached
were. Parson Holsenbeck, Eliza-
beth Williams, Mr. Myers, O.
Reed, Carl Adams and F. G. Wil-
liams, all living in the southern
portion of tlifr county.
Better Water Service.
The city water service was con.
siderably improved this week,
patrons of the water works being
able to get water at any hour the
first of the week.
UNIVERSITY
OPENING,
THE UNIVERSITY OF OKI.A
HOMA OPENED TI ESD.W
MORNING.
The Attendance Much Greater
Than Last Year.
The University of Oklahoma
pened the fall term last Tuesday
morning. At this writing (Wed-
nesday morning) it is impossible
to determine the attendance as tin
rollment is not complete, l'resi-
lent Boyd, however, assured the
Democrat that the enrollment
for this year would be much great-
er than last year. A number of
tndents have been enrolled from
■f' Jll
Gone to St. Louis.
Dr. C. V. Mosby has left Denver
and gone to St Louis where he will
take a post graduate course, after
which he will return to Denver and
resume his practice.
Are Very Busy.
"Farmers are very busy since
the rain getting ready to sow wheat"
said W. E. Phillips Tuesday.
'•The rain placed the ground in ex
cellent condition," said he.
Prof. Paxton Returned.
Prof. I. F. Paxton has returned
from Missouri where he spent his
vacatioa and has resumed his work
in the University.
The City Council.
The city council met in regular
session last Monday evening. No
business of importance was trans
acted at this meeting.
Work to Commence Wednesday
Work on the W. T. Mayfield
brick business house will commence
next Wednesday. It will require
sixty days to complete the building
Mrs. Oscar Wimberly is yet quite
sick.
Rev. I. B. Hickman was in from
Franklin Tuesday.
The Voting Contest.
Miss Mamie Wlngate l-'JO.
" Anna Challis IMO.
Yliuetta Williams l in.
" Maggie Allbrd 810.
•• I.Ida White -
The Globe will have its millinery
opening tonight. The event prom-
ises to be an elaborate one. In ad-
dition to a fine display cf millinery
goods, refreshments will be served.
Mrs, L. J. Edward* is expecting
her husband home from Colorado
the latter part of this month. She
received a letter from him this
week saying ho was not enjoying
the best of health.
Yon are invited to attend the
services at the Cumberland Presby-
terian church next Sunday morning
and evening. Subject for the morn-
ing service, "Know the Time of thy
THERE ARE
NONE BETTER,
NORMAN IN THE LEAD AS A
GRAIN MARKET.
Farmers Have Realized This,
Hence the Heavy Receipts at
This Point.
"As a grain market, Norman is
the best in the territory" said a
well known urain dealer last Tues-
day morning- "There is no doubt
of this. 1 base my assertion from
quotations received by dealers from
other p<'i i<t-- Most, in fact all
wheat, no! • nnstimed in Norman is
sold ti) Texas mills or at Galves-
ton. Farmers have realized the
strength of the Norman markets
which accounts for the heavy re-
Visitation." Miss King will assist cejpi, at this place."
with the music.
T. J. Lee, of Tennessee, is here
looking for a location.
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NERVOUS DEBILITY, Lost Vitality, and all weaknesses and
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and Urinary diseases, Don't be deterred by a sense of false modesty
from securing the relief that is within your reach at small cost. No
promises made that cannot be fulfilled. Books and Blanks free.
Write or call in confidence.
t DR. H. J. WHITTIER,
Will Build a Residence.
Mr. W. T. Tate, the general
agent of the New York Life Insur-
Co., in this city, has purchased
four nice residence lots in Florence
addition where he cxpects to build
a line residence. Mr. Tate has a
tine home with beautiful grounds in
Norman which lie will soon sell and
then he will move his family to
this citv-—Times-Journal.
Better Than Expected,
"Cotton in my section, eight
miles southeast of Norman, is
bettor than was at first expected"
said W. D. Davis Tuesday after
noon. Continuing he said:
'Farmers are working like
just now getting their ground
shape for wheat."'
D. A. Minor is recovering from
an attack of sickness.
Police Judge Belden reports
little business in his court.
but
.Suffer *
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the Indian territory. The lirst
chapel exercises were conducted
yesterday morning commencing at
9:40, which were attended by a
number of the citizens of Norman.
President Boyd authorizes the
Democrat toextend an invitation
to the citizens in general to attend
these exercises and visit the various
departments of the institution, as
often as convenient.
The report is current that pupils
from the Indian territory will be
admitted to the Missouri Univer-
sity, free of charge. This is, no
doubt, eroneous. Prof. Paxton, of
the University of Oklahoma, has
just returned from Columbia, Mo.,
and he says he heard nothing
while at Columbia, to justify such
a report.
One Hundred Bushels.
II. W.Tate, living near Lexing-
ton, was in Norman Tuesday after-
noon. Mr. Tate was returning to
his home, from El Reno, where he
visited relatives a few days. "1
have one hundred bushels of as line
sweet potatoes as I ever saw and
raised them from one-half an acre
of ground" said he.
Notice Insuflicieut.
J. B. Hatfield'* saloon license
were revoked for the reason the pub
lished notico applying for license
lacked four days of meeting the
statutory requirements. The Dem-
ocrat is told he will make no further
effort to procure license.
J. T. Phelps was on the
last Wednesday.
sick list
J. A. Perry, of Box postoftice,
was a Norman visitor Wednesday.
Miss Ada Burke has returned
from Shawnee where she visited
friends several days.
Rev. Pickens has returned from
the Indian territory where he en-
gaged a Christian minister in joint
debate.
when we open our store
we have new goods to
show you; goods bought
after a tireless search of
the eastern markets
bought at a price;and now
we will show you that we
have secured the Royal
Bargains.
The New York Racket
is noted for low prices on
high grade goods. "Qual-
ity is the True Test of
cheapness." Our immense
line of
SHOES
will prove this. Our Dry-
Goods. Tinware, Hats.
Caps, Stationery, Jewelry
Notions, and Household
goods, and in fact every-
thing most.
Goods have Advanced at
regular wholesale houses
everywhere. But as we
bought here and there,
wherever put out goods
to tempt the buyers, we
secured our stock at bar-
gain prices. You ar<* in-
vited to come and get a
share of these matchless
bargains. We can and
will save you money at
The New York Racke.
In addition to a strong grain
market, Norman is paying better
prices for live stock than any point
in southern Oklahoma, which in
connection with the splendid bar-
gains offered Uy our merchants in
all lines of merchandise, makes
Norman conspicuous as a trading
and marketing point.
Hridge Completed.
I'he Durkee bridge ou Little
River i- about completed and ready
for crossing. It is a substantial
structure, ii I feet long with 10 foot
wings, and the main span three feet
above high-water mark. This is
one of the most important bridges
in the county and its re-erection is
a great convenience to people who
live east of the river and do their
trading at N orman.
Three Fourths ol'a Bale.
"Tom Absher has cotton his
place, near Franklin, which will, I
am sure, yield three-fourths of a
bale of cotton to the acre" said J.
B, Hatfield Wednesday, continuing
he said: "I am confident all cot-
ton will yield much better than ex-
pected." _
The Second Degree.
S. P. Render, vice-president of
the Citizens Bank, was given the
second degree by the K. of P s.,
last Mondaj night. '1 he order is
increasing rapidly.
One-Half Bale.
Wilkes Williams, living thirteen
miles southeast of Lexington, was a
Norman visitor Tuesday. He says
cotton on bis place will make about
one-half bale to the acre.
J. R. Carder, of Harden, Mis-
souri, who is interested with J. A.
Fletcher in the Norman telephoue
exchange was here this week.
j :>;ED. ANTHONY & COjCj
♦ New goods have been pouring in for several days and ♦
♦ our shelves and counters are more than loaded with j
J. R. Pyles, W. M., requests all
Masons to attend lodge meeting
uext Monday night. Third degree
work.
Mesdaines Nim Woodard and J.
j S. Summers, of Oklahoma City,
i are visiting G. W. Waggoner and
bees
family.
Likes Norman Very Much
U. S. Clark, of
Missouri, who bought a one-half in-;
terest in the W. T. Mayfield drug
stock, likes Norman very inueh.
K. Clapham, who is here from
Nebraska attending court, says
crops are real good in Nebraska
Warrensburg,;tbi|yMr
J. D
Huggin, who bought the
Stoop* place near the asylum re-
"Beyond"a doubt, w"e hav"e "the"best coDtly, died last Wednesday night
town in the territory" «aid he.
♦ FALL AN
D WINTER MERCHANDISE, *
which has been bought with our usual motto in view,
that is to sell nothing but honest, reliable goods at
the lowest possible price. « «<>
We have a much Larger Stock and are better prepared than
ever before to serve you.
after a brief sickness.
Moving Along Nicely.
The local organisation of the
Modern Woodmen of America, now
being perfected at this place, is
moving along nicely. The organi-
Dr. S. J. Elmore, of Grantsburg,
111., has located here for practice of
his profession. The Dkmokkat
finds him to be a pleasant gentle-
man.
I
' z.ation will be complete iu
days.
Cotton Coming; In.
I Several bales of cotton
marketed in Norman this
The farmers with whom the
are
a few T. C. Dixon is negotiating with
0. W. White for the purchase of
ten acres of land near the Univer-
sity on which, in the event of pur
chase, he will erect a substantial
residence.
were
week.
Demo-
Near Junction, IU West Ninth St., Kansas City, Mo.
4 erat has taked are confident the
• i yield will be better than was ex-
j pccted two wetks ago.
"Grandma" Black, who has been
ijuite sick for sometime, is some
t tetter.
DRESS GOODS.
New PLAIDS and CREPONS for skirts.
Complete line of plain and Novelty weaves.
CLOAKS.
Our Cloak trade lust season was far be-
yond our expectations and our line this
year is much larger and more varied. The
stock is all in and we an- prepared to show
you the newest styles in Jackets, Capes,
Golf Capes, Fur Collarettes, Children's
Jackets and 1'eefers, Tailor-made Suits,
Separate Skirts, Silk and Wool Waists.
SHOES.
Wo are prepared to supply your SHOE
DEMANDS with a LARGER LINE than
we have ever carried before.
You all know the HAMILTON-BROW^
and SELZ lino?. Sho< - that combine
t style and durability and E\ ERA PAIR
] WARRANTED.
* • • • • • • • • • ♦ • • • '
! FURNISHING GOODS.
J Shirts, Collars, Neckwear, and Hats. A
I line that cant be beat in Oklahoma.
ED. ANTHONY & CO
♦ Opera House Block, - Norman, Oklahoma.
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