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The billings news.
VOL. VIII.
BILLINGS, NOBLE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1007.
NO.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.
The BiHines High School held their
third commencement exercises in the
M. E. church, Thursday evening, May
Itilh. They could not be held in the
Fraternal Home building as announced
owing to the repairs being made thereon
and were forced to hold them in the
next largest edifice, which is the Meth-
odist church, and it was altogether too
small to accomodate the large throng!
that are interested on such occasions.
they undertake.
Prof. T. W. Anderson delivered the
diplomas after a few fitting remarks.
Mrs. T. W. Anderson and Mi6R Joce-
lyne McKay then sang a duett, follow-
ing which Rev. F. E. Barber dismissed
the audience with prayer.
SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNERS.
| To the Ladies and Gentlemen ok
Billinos:
In the cities and larger towns it is the
tnat are interested on sucn occasions, i _____ , ,
The seating capacity wat overtaxed and | vogue “ ^ely - P a .
, B. . , gentlemen and their wives to dine on
every foot of standing space was taken B —
up, while eager listeners stood at the
windows outside.
The only decorations were the class
colors at the back of the rostrum and
the class motto over the same.
The program began with a quartet
by Mesdames Anderson and McCluskey
and Messrs. McCluskey and McCul-
lough, followed by the Invocation by
Rev. F. E. Barber.
Owing to sickness Mrs. R. B. Edmon-
son’s part on the program, a piano solo,
was taken by Miss Gertrude Denton,
which was well rendered.
Miss Nannie Young delivered the
first oration of the graduates entitled
“Nature Never takes a Leap.” She
proceded to show that nature takes time
to perfect all things and that we must
take time to reach the goal we would
reach. She handled the subject to the
satisfaction of her listeners.
Miss Stella O’Donnell followed her
with an oration entitled “Sweep the
Corners Clean,” and plainly showed
that to attain success either in the home
or business world you must not overlook
the little things, but make a clean sweep
of everything as you go.
Mi6s Melva Lambert came next and
hfer subject “Oklahoma is Opportuni-
ty,” was most fitting at present and de-
monstrated that as we could make the
grandest of states out of the opportun-
ities placed at our command, so we, as
individuals, could make a grand success
of life if weTiut took proper held of the
opportunities at our command today.
This was followed by the song entitled
“Oklahoma” rendered by Mrs. Alex
McCluskey.
The oration of Miss Jennie Young,
“Choose the Path that Leads up the
Mountain,” could not be too strongly
impressed on all those that would rise
to grander and nobler aims. Although
the way is rough and few have the
courage to reach its summit, those that
do are well repaid. She presented it in
a manner to leave a lasting impression
with many in the audience.
Mr. Fred Holmes had for his subject
“Japan vs. The United States.” He
handled the subject well and merited
the credit given him by his listeners for
his efforts.
The next part of the program carried
out was a vocal solo by Mrs. T. W. An-
derson.
Miss Osce Kettenring was sick and un-
able to deliver her oration entitled, “It’s
not the Gay Coat that Makes the Man,”
wbicb was a disappointment to the au-
dience.
Miss Jocelyne McKay was the last of
the class to deliver her oration, which
was entitled, "We have Reached the
Bay, the Ocean Lies Beyond.” It por-
trayed this class of ambitions souls tak-
ing their leave of childhood days to em-
bark on the sea of uncertainties and if
they succeed in fathoming what lies
ahead they must remember that they
are now prepared to make the start,
but let it be with a full knowledge that
they have been given nothing but the
tools with which to hew out their own
destines.
The exercises closed with a quartet
by Mesdames McCluskey and Anderson
and Messrs. McCullough and McClus-
key.
On the following evening the class
address was delivered by Rev. Scott
Anderson, of Enid. It was an excellent
talk and we hope that those for whom
it was given were greatly benefitted and
that it will help them to picture the
possibilities before them in everything
Sundays at the hotels. There are two
reasons why this plan is so popular.
The first, that it avoids the trouble
and discomfort, especially during the
hot weather, of preparing the Sunday
dinner at home.
The second, that it affords an oppor-
tunity for friends to spent a pleasant
hour together at the “festal board”;
thus making it an event to look forward
to with pleasurable anticipation.
It is my intention to inaugurals the
Sunday Dinner Idea and 1 will, on May
26th, and each Sunday thereafter, serve
SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER
at 35 cents, and solicit your patronage.
Respectfully,
Mrs. A. Householder.
BASE BALL-2 GAMES
BILLINGS vs. QUAKER COLLEGE
Thursday and Friday, May 30 and 31.
First game commences at 3 30 sharp,
DECORATION DAY.
The second game commences at 3 p. m.
FRIDAY, MAY 31st.
The Quaker College boys are one of
the strongest base ball teams in Kansas
and have won nine out of the last ten
games played. They have succeeded in
defeating such strong teams as Newton,
Winfield, Arkansas City and Muskogee.
The Billings team has lost but one
game so far this season.
ENTERTAINED
Mrs. M. A. Yost entertained self in-
vited guestB on Wednesday afternoon,
the occasion being a birthday of the
hostess. La Hubbard, Kimono and such
popular costumes of the season were
worn. Ice cream and cake were served
in the evening and all departed wishing
Mrs. Yost many birthdays as pleasantly
spent as this one. The following ladies
were present: Mesdames Armstrong,
Elliott, Henry, Lowinan, Pierce, lrey,
Saunders, McCluskey, Smith, Blank,
Baxter and Hoff.
Friday, the 17th inst., marked the
closing of an eight months Bchool term
in the Compton district, with V. W.
Peacock teacher. The event was cele-
brated by the patrons of the school ap-
pearing at the school house at 12 o’clock
M. with well filled baskets of everything
constituting a good dinner, wnich was
spread and heartily enjoyed by all. A
nice pregram at night was rendered in
a very creditable manner which space
does not permit of printing. Mr. Pea-
cock has taught a very successful term
and the patrons join in wishing him
success for the future.
FOR RENT.
Farm for wheat, will furnish seed if
MURDERERS TREATED
v VERY KINDLY
The Territory cases against the four
murderes of poor old John Smith have
caused great interest and at times con-
siderable excitement at the present
term of the district court. After Matth-
ews plead guilty to manslaughter in the
first degree, Rader was tried and the
jury brought in a verdict of manslaugh-
ter in the first degree found by the
jury, probably, from their knowledge of
Matthews’ plea, for there was no war-
rant whatever in any of the evidence j
for any other verdict than that of mur-
der in the first degree. For without
doubt it was one of the most wanton,
dastardly crimes ever committed , in
Grant-co. and no evidence whatever to
refute the charges as to who committed
it.
Next came the trial of L. B. Kaup on
the same charge, and the verdict in this
case was an outrage. It was man-
slaughter in the second degree.
It took all day Friday and until late
at night to secure a jury and Saturday
and Monday and until late Monday
night were taken up with hearing the
evidence and the arguments of the law-
yers. A verdict was reached sometime
during the night and sealed up and de- j
livered to the court on its convening at |
9 o’clock Tuesday morning. Great in- j
dignation was expressed at the result |
on all sides and the feelings of Judge
Garber were expressed in no uncertain
terms.
KAUP’S CONFESSION.
The killing was all planned at Mat-
thew’s barner shop. Matthews, Rader,
Brown and myself were at the shop
about ten or eleven o’clock. Brown,
Rader and I left the shop; Brown went
home and Rader and I went back in the
shop. About 11 o’clock we three, Rad-
er, Matthews and I, went down to the
section bouse where John Smith lived,
all entered the house; one of us went in
the room down stairs and pulled Brown
out into the room with us. We then
went up stairs, Brown first and we three
following. The first 1 saw the old man
was setting up in bed. Matthews had a
revolver. Matthews demanded his
money. 1 didn’t understand what the
old man said. Matthews then struck
him. I held a flash light. The old man
gave me his pocket book and 1 wer.t
down stairs; the others followed. When
we got down Matthews insisted on
going back up. He went back first; we
followed. The old man was either
standing up or setting down and Matth-
ews struck him several times with
something. We then went to the bar-
ber shop and washed and Rader burned
his clothes. I burned my clothes in the
hotel the next morning. Saw Lee Fry
that night. He was either on the porch
or in the door. Matthews told Lee
about it. Brown was willing to help
carry out the plan. MatthewB had fre-
quently asked me to help get the old
man’s money. 1 had no intention of
killing him.
(Signed) Luther B. Kaup.
In the presence of J. A. Alderson,
J. O. Orendorf, P. W. Zeigler, George
D. Walker, C. F. Brattain.
Under the statutes of the Territory
the penalty for manslaughter in the
of
HARNESS, BUGGIES AND WAGONS AT
.....ACTUAL COST.....
HAVING Found that wo have gone into the above lines in the wrong year
I!‘ and it being almost impossible to do a profitable business, or dispose ot
these goods at a small profit, we have decided to close out the stock on hands
at the actual cost at the factory and freight added. We may not discontinue
to handle these goods, but the stock now on hand we are going to turn loose
for three reasons. First, to get the money out of the goods. Second, to let
the public know that we are in that line of business. Third, to have the people
use our goods and find that they are as good in quality as those handled by our
competitors. Below we Quote you a few prices:
Buggy^Harness from
$5.25 to $12.50
Work Harness, per set, from
$17.50 to $27.50
Collars of all kinds from
_60c to $2.40_
Collar Pads from
_25c to 35c_
Bridles, lines, holders, brushes,
combs and in fact everything in the
harness line at actual cost.
Top Biiiiinos worth $55 for
$37.50
“ “ “ 65 for
$47.50
“ “ “ 90 for
$67.50
“ “ “ 100 for
$72.50
Survies worth $100.00 for
$72.50
“ “ $120.00 for
$98.00
Road wagons, spring wagons, lumber
wagons and in fact everything in
that line we are going to turn loose
at actual cost.
Come in and be convinced. Every article that goes out of our store, no matter
whether it be a yard of calico, a pair ot‘ hose, a wagon or set of harness, we
guarantee it to give satisfaction. We handle good reliable merchandise and are
not afraid to stand behind everything we put out.
A. S. CADES.
OUR LIVESTOCK LETTER.
$200 REWARD.
If any one can furnish me a buyer for
Kansas City Stock Yards, May 20.—
The cuttle market began to improve
last week after Tuesday, as receipts
dropped down to a small figure after
that day , and a good portion of the loss
of the first two days was regained by
the close of the week, total supply lor
the week 36,000 head. Today the run
is 9,000 head, and the market is strong
to 10 higher, the greatest strength on
fat steers. The advance since Tuesday j the crop,
of last week puts fat Bteer prices back ! c _
to the best time recently. A string of EGGS FOR bflLt
the Lockhart fed Colorados sold at $5 60 1 From fine Barred Plymouth Rock hens
today, which is the highest price these, nl3teli to cockerels bought of E. B.
cattle have reached since they were | Thompson, Amenia, N. Y., at a fancy
started to market, three or four weeks prjc,,, 50 cents per setting of 15. Phone
ago. This is the top price today, bulk 551 on ]ine 71;, Mrs. F. C. Wilkins,
of steers selling at $5.10 to $5 55. Cows
have held steady right along, including
last week even while Bteers and heifers
Wonderful Eczema Cure.
_ ____ “Our little boy had eczema for five
one or two J4 sections ol good land, j years,” writes N. A. Adams, Henrietta,
one bottom and one upland. Come at l’a. “Two of our home doctors said the
once, now is your chance. | ease was hopeless, his lungs being af-
H. C. Swingle, Billings. ! fectrd. We then employed oilier doc-
tors but no benefit resulted. By chance
FOR RENT.
90 acres for cotton. Will furnish a
house to live in and pasture' for horses
and take one-fourth of the proceeds of
Geo. Davis, White Rock.
we read about Electric Hitters; bought
a bottle and soon noticed improvement.
We continued this medicine until sever-
al bottles were used, when our boy was
completely cured.” Best of all blood
medicines and hotly building health
tonics. Guaranteed at Corner Phar-
macy. 50c.
were lower, and the market on cows is
.. second degree is limited to a term
desired. Andrew Matthiesen, 4 miles j imprisonment not exceeding four years. —
east and north of Billings. ! In commenting upon the verdict, Judge ■ firm today. The good prices will likely
_________ I (jarber said, addressing the jury: ' hold good till grass cows begin to move
Dr. West will make his first trip down j "As sworn jurors you were charged j jn numbers, which will be two or three
from Blackwell, the week beginning wfih a grave responsibility 10 the pub- I weeks later than was figured on a mor.ih
June 3rd to be at Dr. Renfrows’ office. | i,c and, while 1 most emphatically dis- | ago because of unpropitious weather
approve of your verdict and consider it since then. Bulk of cows sell at $3 50
to be an irreparable injury to the Terri- j to $4 50, tops up to $5 00, canners $2 20
fcory, under the law, 1 am not authorized 1 to $3.25, bulls also firm at $3 25 to $4 60,
to set it aside, if you have performed ! heifers stronger today $4 00 to $5 35,
bring quick relief. It is a sure cure f°c, y0ur duty well, under your oaths and ! calves quarter higher than a week ago,
Sprains. Rheumatism, Contracted Mus- ^ Up0n your consciences,you have no need j $3 50 to $5 75. Feeders declined 10 to
cl, s and all pains anti within Hie reach to be ashamed and are entitled to the 15 cents last week, range $4.40 to
11. Price 25c, 50c, $1.00. ( R, crejjt( jf any there be. But that no J stockers 15 to 30 cents off, at $3 75 to
Smith, Tenalia, Tex., writes: 1 Have! mj9lage may be made, the indictment, $5 00. Country grades are strong to-
used Ballard's Snow Liniment in my the written confession admitted in evi-, fiay,
family for years and have lound it a fience, and your verdict with your ver-
fine remedy for all pains and aches. I diet with your names attached, will be
posted upon the walls of this Court
White Rock, Okla.
FOR SALE!
A few full blood Duroe Jersey Males ^
and bred Celts, fine stock. Frank a
Worrell, 5 miles west of Billings. .
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Summer
Excursions
INEXPENSIVE COMPRE-
HENSIVE. MADE SO BY
KATES AND SERVICE AF-
FORDED BY ROCK ISLAND
LINES
Stop Grumbling.
If you suffer from llheumatism or
pains, for Ballard's Snow Liniment will
for SALE. 1 f CALIFORNIA' 0ne ,arc ,or ,he
Plenty of good yellow seed corn, 4 , f AND^BACj^
miles west and 1 north of Billings.
J. M. Wright.
FOR RENT.
upon your consciences,you have no neeu : ^3 fA) to $b 7b. reeaers ueuimeu 10 .ui Several good pastures, any size you
to be ashamed and are entitled to the i 15 cents last week, range $4.40 to $5 25,1 want. Now is the time to rent a goo
.. 1, ... .1.____I . _... ____... ot «!t75 tr, farm for next vear. 1 have good
y'
After Thursday of last week hog pri- " v” w”77 , . ChristianftndetTorConveni
ces began to strengthen, in spite of the | A house of five rooms, 3 lots, good barn 1 , y Convention
fact that total supplies aggregated 87,- and shed, and other improvements, in a , ^cKrm.Cfigbla
. _____1.1 .1—innuBnn Fnp ti*rm» annlv at ! \
) JAMESTOWN
f EXPOSITION
farm for next year,
ones I want to lease.
1 have 15 good
M. L. Whelan.
FOR SALE
, ----_ _ m tlonn-on Hale dally
a —————— from June H to 15.
f Tickets are first class, with Ion# return
round trip from all
Rock Island sta-
d-on sale dallj
1 June 8 to la
v iTCiteis are iirsv cm»», iuh* •
A limit and liberal stopover privileges.
f Mho one fare plus *2 for the round trip
A to I .oh Angeles and San Francisco, June
V 22 to July a, account National Kdueatlon-
A h1 Association. Return limit. Sept. 15.
" Via Portland for slight additional cost.
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recommend it for pains in the eliesl
At Oily Drug Store.
DrPRICE’S
Cr$eam Baking Powder
Made from cream of tartar derived
6olely from grapes, the most deli-
cious and healthful of all fruit acid*.
posted upon the walla ol tma couil fact that total supplies ™ 1 ,
loom, published .n the papers of your! 500 head for the week, heaviest week j desirable location. For terms app y a
county and spread upon the records of since December, 1901. The net loss for 1 the office of the t mgs ews.
! the Court. Your verdict will have the the week was only II cents per cwt.,
widest publicity in order that the citi- heavy hogs losing more than this,
i zens of Grant county may know to lights less. The ru» is 12,000 today
My Best Friend
Vle.uinder Benton, who lives on Rural
whom they are under such deep and I market steady with the close of laBt Route 1, 1‘or' K'lwan.....sa.l»-
lasting obligations for the enforcement week, top *6.45, hulk of sales $6.27L Dr King s New Discovery ia my es
of law and protection of life and proper- j to $6 40, heavy hogs selling at $6.25 to earthly Friend, ll cmeil im o nsi 1111a
ty. You will now be excused to re- : $6.32*#. Considering the heavy supply six tears ago. U lias also performed* —
Iceivethe congratulations of a proud the market has shown phenomenal wonderful cute it incipient cunsump-1 f LOW RATES
and grateful public.” Bond Creek Vi-j strength, end packers are free buyers tion for my son s wife. .....But Dottle
Idette. i all the time. High corn has brought ended Hie terrible cough, and this »<--
Lator We learn that sentence was in a good many hogs, but the supply .•ompllalied, Hie oilier symptoms left one
pronounced on Matthews and Rader, j does not have any of the ear marks of a
who were jointly chaiged with the com- panic, quality running extra good fot
mission of the crime, and each given 25 the season, and weights holding up,
years at hard labor in the penitentiary. , 2H pounds being tho average for last
They are 26 and 35 years ot' age re- , week.
spectively. I J. A. Riekart, L. 8. Cor.
One fare for the
------- - . round trip from
a NORTHWEST | 4
f daily, June 20 to r
A .July 12. to Portland, Tacoma, Seattle and J
▼ Vancouver. Very low rate aluo on same *
4 dat«n to Spokane. Thene rates account
Endeavor Convention at Seattle
at Spokane.
eiUril UIIUW, m-
Via California for Hltgbt additional cost
Season, HO-day m
and 15-day ex- \
curslon tickets §
lo Hulk' ^
:
are on Hale dally
at all Rock Is-
- land stations These tickets allow varl- \
4 able routes and carry liberal stopover f
\ privileges. If you are going -ast ,th'H a
4 summer you can use one of these tickets m
V to advantage'. Tho ml"nt will !»■ pleased
4 to help you plan the trip. f
* GREAT LAKES I ^eV'.o^ *
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on sale during
to
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A —■—“—•“ the i'umm°r to §
\ the Great iAke resorts at very low rat™ .
§ Hundreds of ideal aoram.-r resorts are to f
' found In the Lake regions. .
i The Hock Island offers splendid service f
r via Chicago.
........._ For full particulars about any and all f
coughs and colds is simply marvelous " ! • aubjeotscall on
No other remedy has ever equalled il D. A. KAINSBUKG, Agent
Bully guaranteed by I orner Pharmacy. ' K#ck Lln'*
.We and S1.00. Trial bo.lle free. 1 0kl“'
by one, until she was perfectly well.
Dr. King's New Discovery's power over | f
Notice!
We wish to call your attention to the fact that we have a full
line of Paints, Oils and Wall Paper. The price is right.
City Drug Store
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